Mi Zhu smiled and said: "Ziyi, you are wrong. The two gentlemen are indifferent to fame and fortune. Even if the chief councillor takes important positions, it is estimated that they will resign in every possible way. How can they regret it
The banquet last night narrowed the distance between them. Mi Zhu also got close to Taishici's name. However, he still disagrees that Taishici thinks Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong will regret it because he knows, These two Mr. Zhang have rejected Tao Qian’s invitation, which shows that they don’t care if they can get a full-time position.
Liu Xin also laughed and said, "They don’t regret that Liu can't be sure, but Liu wanted to come. They didn’t want to be indifferent to fame and fortune, but they had some self-reliance. Please, they will definitely agree to be an official to help Liu a certain arm."
"Haha, haha" Tai Shici leaned forward and then reunited, let out a burst of presumptuous laughter.
Gan Ning said displeased: "Ziyi, don't you believe the lord's words,"
After the dinner yesterday, Gan Ning and Tai Shici fought with each other through the wine, and the results were evenly divided. However, the relationship between the two men improved. However, after getting back together, Gan Ning could not tolerate any doubt about Liu Xin. In his opinion, Liu Xin’s judgment has never been missed. Since Liu Xin said that Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong will eventually go into official positions, then they will definitely go into official positions. What's ridiculous,
Liu Xin also believed in his own judgment. In history, Sun Ce sent people to invite Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong, but they did not agree at first. Later, when Sun Ce came to the door in person, not all of them were willing to take the orders. Now, Liu Xin’s identity, The status and strength are many times stronger than that of Sun Celai in history. What reason do they have for rejecting Liu Xin’s personal invitation to respect him? Therefore, to Liu Xin, Tai Shi Ci’s laughter is not Doubts about him, but have agreed with his words,
Sure enough, Tai Shici waved his hand and said, "Xingba, what are you talking about? How dare I doubt the lord’s judgment. As for the two staid guys who are willing to come out as officials, I don’t care about him, I say they will Regret, because they missed a good meal. When I arrived at Wu Jun, I must tell them what dishes I ate and keep them slobbering, haha..."
Only then did everyone understand what Taishici was talking about, and they nodded their heads unconsciously, unanimously that Taishici's remarks were very reasonable.
The banquet last night was indeed the best banquet they had ever eaten in their lives, and even if you have more money, there is nowhere to eat this banquet.
They had never eaten all the dishes at the banquet, just because these dishes were only cooked by the talents of Zhou Mufu. As for how to make these dishes, some key skills have not been passed down. Therefore, except for Zhou Mufu, It’s impossible to have such a banquet in other places,
Although Liu Xin's staff is full of talents, so far, apart from his six brothers who have been fortunate enough to taste the craftsmanship of the prefecture, there are only a handful of people such as Jushou, Tian Feng, and Cai Yong. The sum will definitely not exceed ten. Of the five people, there were only ten people who were invited to the dinner yesterday. In addition to Mi Zhu and other six, there were also Zhang Yun, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and Zhang Ren. They were the commanders of the 3rd and 4th Army Corps. What’s rare is that all the dishes at the banquet yesterday were cooked by Liu Xin himself.
It is said that the gentleman is far away from cooking, but Liu Xin has never regarded himself as a modest gentleman, so he would not mind cooking in person. Over the years, a group of skilled chefs have been cultivated in the prefecture and pastoral residence, even Zhu Qian rarely cooks in person now. According to reason, Liu Xin does not need to do it. However, in Liu Xin's view, Mi Zhu and others can successfully take over one million Xuzhou people in such a short period of time. The Yangtze River, and the initial arrangements were properly established. This kind of credit cannot be overstated. He cooks a few small dishes personally, what's so great about it.
But in the eyes of Mi Zhu and Gan Ning, this honor cannot be exchanged for any reward. Therefore, after hearing Tai Shici’s words, they all agreed deeply.
Liu Xin heard what Tai Shici said, and naturally understood the reason. He laughed and said: "Zhao Ziyi said this, they really should regret it. I am afraid that it will be difficult for them to have a chance to have a banquet like yesterday."
"Haha, haha..." Everyone burst into laughter. They didn't know if they were laughing at Zhang Zhao and Zhang Hong for missing a good meal, or laughing at their lack of eyesight, with such a good lord but they didn't know to follow.
After bidding farewell to Mi Zhu and others, Liu Xin did not rush back to the prefecture, but walked slowly onto the streets of Xiangyang. The streets of Xiangyang are still as prosperous as usual, and there is a constant flow of merchants from north to south, large and small shops. The guest is full of doors,
Seeing such a scene, Liu Xin did not feel the slightest excitement. On the contrary, his brows tightened, because one year later, his entire power center will gradually move to Chang'an, and then Xiangyang City will be able to continue to maintain. Is today's prosperity,
Liu Xin’s worries are not unreasonable. Although no one has said clearly, Xiangyang’s current status is actually equivalent to the capital of the Han Dynasty, and Liu Xin knows very well that even a small township merger in later generations will make the original one. The market town has degenerated into a dilapidated village, not to mention that this is a capital relocation.
However, Liu Xin had to do this. Thousands of years of experience told him that when the land of China is divided, there will always be a situation where the north is strong and the south is weak, or the west is strong and the east is weak. There is only one reason for this situation. It is the military horse, because for a long time to come, the cavalry will be the most powerful unit, and it will often determine the victory or defeat of the war. Whoever has more military horses will have the upper hand. Leave everything else alone. To obtain the item of war horse more conveniently, Liu Xin must move the center of power to Chang'an.
In fact, in addition to easier access to war horses, Liu Xin chose Chang'an as the center of power for other reasons. For example, there are four Xiongguan arch guards around Chang'an, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. They can be invincible without a fight. Another example is Dong Zhuo’s construction. Liu Xin didn’t burn the city like Lu Bu in history. Instead, he rebuilt it, which can be used as a new research and development center and a huge military base.
In other words, when the power center is moved to Chang'an, Xiangyang will continue to be a state city, and its main functions will be concentrated on civilian use. The current Xiangyang still has certain advantages in civilian goods, especially Xiangzhou paper and white porcelain. Of the two major products,
However, after studying the territory map of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xin has decided to gradually transfer the production base of white porcelain to Yuzhang starting next spring, because Liu Xin knows that Jingdezhen is a famous porcelain capital in later generations. The conditions are more capable of producing high-quality blue and white porcelain. According to his memory, it is inferred that Jingdezhen should be located in Poyang County of Yuzhang County today. Now Yuzhang is under his rule. He has no reason not to relocate the white porcelain production to the past. ,
As for Xiangzhi, it will not be relocated for the time being, but when he takes over Jiujiang County in the future, a new paper mill will inevitably be established there, which will eventually have a certain impact on Xiangzhi.
From the bottom of his heart, Liu Xin doesn’t want to see the city that carries his hope of realizing his ambition and hegemony go down, but he can’t give up the overall situation in order to take care of a city. This is exactly where Liu Xin is embarrassed.
Liu Xin thought while walking. Suddenly saw a familiar figure appeared in front of him. Just like him, he was thinking about something as he walked. Liu Xin stopped and took a closer look. He recognized that it was not someone else, it was the one who had been deliberate. Wang Yun, who wanted to put him to death, but hadn’t seen him for many days, Wang Yun seemed to be getting older, his face was full of wrinkles, and his hair became whiter.
Wang Yun also saw Liu Xin, quickly stepped aside, and said, "Caomin Wang Yun has seen Master Liu."
Liu Xin was taken aback. He remembered that he had promised Diaochan a long time ago to let Wang Yun go to Xiangyang Academy to work. Why did he still claim to be a grass-roots person? Is it because Wang Yun rejected his kindness, but since Wang Yun can take the initiative to greet himself , Which shows that his perception of himself has changed, and he probably won’t refuse to come out to do things.
Suddenly Liu Xin remembered it. Diao Chan seemed to have said that she never went to see Wang Yun, but hoped that Liu Xin could accompany her. Liu Xin had also agreed, but she was worried about the refugees in Xuzhou and she forgot about it. Back in the head,
Wang Yun saw Liu Xin's face full of surprise, but didn't say a word, and said in shame: "Master Liu, these days, the Caomin has watched a lot in Xiangyang and listened a lot, and finally realized that he was really wrong in the past. If the Caomin passed. If you have done something that I am sorry for, I will ask my lord Haihan."
Liu Xin knew that a stubborn person like Wang Yun would not bow his head easily if he hadn't really felt it, so he couldn't help but smiled and said, "What does Mr. Wang say? How can Liu be someone with a small belly? Let it pass the past, and I will not mention it again in the future. A few days ago, Liu wanted to accompany Ms. Diaochan to visit Lord Wang, but she was busy and never had time, so I have to ask Lord Wang to forgive me. "
When Wang Yun heard Liu Xin mention Diao Chan, he burst into tears and choked up: "It's all confused by the grassroots. I'm afraid the little girl is not willing to recognize me as a foster father anymore."
Liu Xin laughed and said: "Master Wang, you have thought about it, Miss Diaochan still respects you as a foster father. The reason why she has not visited you is because she wants to wait for Liu to go with her, and she will beg for you. I have a job, and she will tell you in person at that time."
Wang Yun was surprised and said: "What the lord said is true, you are still willing to use Wang as a sinner,"
The reason why Liu Xin agreed to assign Wang Yun a position was not only to win people’s hearts, nor was it because of Diaochan’s request, but because he knew that Wang Yun was different from Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao and others. He had no self-reliance ambition. Therefore, the opposition to Liu Xin is only because the royal orthodoxy in his mind is Liu Xie.
However, judging from Wang Yun’s performance today, Liu Xin knew that Wang Yun’s attitude had changed a lot, and couldn’t help but said with a serious face: “This Han family is ultimately owned by my Liu family, and Lord Wang is loyal to the Han family. Liu knows this very well, how could he give up a loyal minister like Lord Wang instead of using it? Liu Xin was in a dilemma today, and accidentally met Lord Wang, so Liu thought of a solution."