Liu Xin's worry is not unreasonable. Don't look at Chang'an now that Xiangyang is not prosperous. The prices on the market are also inferior to Xiangyang. But as long as once the capital is settled in Chang'an. Land prices and commodity prices there will soar. If it was before. Liu Xin can let Huang Yueying live in her own home. Isn't it a matter of having multiple pairs of chopsticks
But now it's different. After Liu Xin's family entered Chang'an. Is planning to live in the palace. Although the two families have some relatives. but. Even Huang Yueying went to visit her aunt. There is no special grace. It is impossible to stay overnight in the palace. Not to mention living in the palace for a long time. This is the rule. No one can change at will.
There was still a choice. That is to live on campus. For some students from poor families. If you live on campus. The cost of board and lodging can be completely waived. Of course, Huang Chengyan does not meet the conditions for exemption from board and lodging. But the room and board are minimal. Their family can still afford it. It's a pity that Huang Yueying is a girl. Living on campus is very inappropriate. Huang Chengyan and Cai Yue's couple could not be relieved either. This choice can be ignored directly.
Cai Yue knows her family's wealth very well. Don't talk about Chang'an. It's in the city of Xiangyang. I can only live in Cai's house from time to time. Hearing what Liu Xin said. Can't help but lower his head in thought for a moment. Said: "Cheng Yan is the Patriarch of the Huang Family. The little entanglement of Yueying's schooling must be able to be gathered."
Cai Jue said angrily: "Eldest sister. Don't mention the Huang family anymore. Ever since Huang Zu confronted our master, the Huang family has gone from bad to worse. Now it's all supported by sister and father. Can you still count on them."
The former Jingzhou. The Huang family is a big family with the same name as the Cai family and the Kuai family. Its status is even higher than the other two. As the head of the Huang family. Huang Zu has long been Jiang Xia's prefect. Jiang Xia can also be ranked among the top three relatively wealthy prefectures in Jingzhou. At that time, Cai Hong and Kuai Liang were just small county magistrates. With Liu Xin entering Jingzhou. Gradually put the power firmly in his own hands. The situation has undergone a sudden change. Both Cai Huang and Kuai Liang, who served Liu Xin in time, are gradually occupying high positions. And Huang Zu chose to confront Liu Xin because of his choice. Even the entire Huang family is dying day by day.
When Cai Yue married Huang Chengyan. Cai Jue is still just a little hairball. But Huang Chengyan is already a generation of celebrities. The Huang family is even more so. At that time, this marriage was rumored to be a good talk. Now Cai Jue sneered at him. Cai Yue's face turned red. I can't hold it anymore. But it didn't happen again.
Liu Xin felt the atmosphere suddenly a little awkward. Could not help but smile. Said: "The Huang family has fallen to the point it is today. No wonder Mr. Cheng Yan. It is just that Cheng Yan is now the head of the Huang family. But he should also be thinking about the future of the Huang family."
Marry the chicken and follow the chicken. Marry the dog as the dog. Since Cai Yue married Huang Chengyan. That's the Huang family. Naturally speaking to the Huang family. I couldn't help sighing and said: "My Lord Liu said that. My husband used to like to be leisurely and relaxed. Now I have to assume the title of Patriarch. It is a pity that most of the Huang family’s children are not educated. Do your best. It's a sigh of vain."
In fact, there is one thing Cai Yue didn't say. There is also an outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Huang family. That is her daughter Huang Yueying. It's a pity that she is a daughter.
Jingzhou is the root of Liu Xin's start. He is naturally well aware of the situation of several large families in Jingzhou. Cannot help but nodded. Said: "Big sister. Jue'er. You must have heard of the Wang family in Xiangyang."
Sisters Cai Yue nodded together. But his face was at a loss. I don't know what Liu Xin meant when he mentioned the Wang family suddenly. At that time, Cai, Li, Kuai, and Wang were called the four big families of Xiangyang. But the Li family annoyed Liu Xin because of it. Suffered the scourge of the door. Now only three families remain. but. Cai and Kuai are veteran families. There are many marriages between each other. However, the Wang family has only developed in the past two decades. There are no prominent officials in the family. If you have to say what the relationship between the Wang family and the government is. That is, they have a son-in-law named Zhang Chen. He is Liu Xin's righteous brother and general.
Liu Xin explained with a smile: "There are tens of thousands of roads that can be developed in the world. It is not the only one. The Wang family can have today. It depends on them choosing business as their path of development. In this way, there is no need to deal with it. The two families of Cai and Kuai are competing for the position of the government. There is no need to compete with the Li family for limited land. Although the Huang family does not have a few decent children. They can also take the road of business. And Liu has personal support. You guys. It's hard not to make money."
Cai Yue couldn't help but lift up his spirits. With money. The Huang family can buy land and build a house in Chang'an City. Huang Yueying went to Chang'an City to study without any difficulty. but. She is a female stream after all. Naturally, Huang Chengyan has to make up his mind on such a major event. Cai Yue hurriedly got up and said: "The local woman is here to thank the sir. After the local woman goes back and asks Cheng Yan, I will reply to the sir."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Then Liu will not leave the eldest sister for dinner. The appointment letter for Cai He still troubles the eldest sister to bring it. Jue'er. I have something to do. You can send the eldest sister for me."
Cai Jue rolled his eyes. Said: "It's rare for my eldest sister to come here. Why did you drive people out?"
Cai Yue quickly said: "Sister Xiu has to say that. It's still important."
Liu Xin had already turned to the front with a smile. In a short while. Jushou appeared out of breath in the study of the Zhou Mufu. Liu Xin seems to be in a particularly good mood today. He smiled and said, "Gongyou. Come. Please sit down."
Ju was not polite with Liu Xin. Arched his hands. Sit down in a chair. Said: "The lord summons his subordinates to come. What can I order?"
Liu Xin nodded and said: "It's nothing serious. Please come and help Liu draft two orders. The first order. The three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan. All officials of the seventh rank and above. Those who do not have a family. They must marry. The local woman is the wife. Those who have already married. The local woman must be the concubine."
Ju awarded a moment. Asked: "What does the lord mean?"
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Gongyou. You listen to me to finish. The seventh grade official marries a local woman. The sixth grade official marries two local women. The fifth grade official marries three local women. This is an example. Those who violate this order Kill without mercy."
Jushou was taken aback. He quickly discouraged: "The lord ordered the soldiers of the Agricultural Reclamation Corps to marry local women. It is to allow them to take root there. The subordinate understands this. When the soldiers of the Agricultural Reclamation Corps were recruited, they were specially selected farmers from poor families. Children. These children are not even able to marry a wife at home. Not only do they have a bowl of food there. They can also become a family. Naturally, there is no objection. But these officials are different. How can they look at the barbaric women. If the lord must have it. Give this order. If anyone dares not to comply, just dismiss them from office. It is not guilty to take their lives."
The imperial examination has only been conducted twice. The number of scholars in each session is also very limited. As for Xiangyang Academy. Every student has not graduated yet. and so. Officials everywhere are still mainly the children of the gentry. There is no alternative. The gentry's children get married. Pay attention to the right one. The three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan are barbarians of foreign races. It's a criminal in exile. The daughters of these people. How can those gentry's children be willing to marry home? In Jushou's view. Liu Xin gave this order. I'm afraid it will stir up chaos.
Liu Xin laughed and said, "Gongyou. Before you came. I have checked it. Now the officials of Grade 7 or above who work in the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan have established families. They do not need to marry a local woman as their wife. Just accept them as concubines. As far as Liu knows, although the local women are barbarians, they are all beautiful and beautiful. If you don’t believe me, I will ask you to get some back. Give you a taste."
"My lord, don't make this joke on the old man." Ju Sui waved his hands in fright. Said. "In that case. Why did the lord issue this decree? Is it for people who will go to the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, and Nichinan to become officials in the future? You must first get married."
Wife and concubine are no more than a word. There is a world of difference in status. If it is as Liu Xin said. There are quite a few beauties among those barbarians. It really isn't a big deal to let those gentry's children accept Ji Fang Ji concubine. Just this way. Liu Xin's order is even more bizarre.
Liu Xin suddenly said with a serious face: "Mou Liu selects officials. It is the character that values harmony. What does it have to do with them. You can see it. If this law is implemented, I am afraid it is rare to win people's hearts. So this is what it has to do with them. The laws and regulations will not last long. They are only temporary. Wait until a major event is completed. It will not be too late to repeal."
Jushou was determined in his heart. Repeatedly asked: "What's the important thing for the lord."
Liu Xin smiled. Said: "It's nothing big. It's the second order I want to say. Send Liu Bei to Nichinan. Let him be a literary promotion ambassador."
Originally let Liu Bei be engaged in literature. It's the official post that Liu Xin invented casually. Now I have another literary promotion agent. It even made Jushou puzzled. but. Liu Xin paid much attention to Liu Bei a long time ago. Jushou didn't understand it at the beginning. later. As expected, Liu Bei did Xuzhou animal husbandry effortlessly. It's just under Liu Xin's design. He, the Xuzhou animal husbandry, is more embarrassed. With that experience. Even Jushou also paid attention to Liu Bei.
Ju Zui thought for a while. He said: "I will give my lord. Put Liu Bei in the city of Xiangyang. He can't escape Phantom's control in every word and deed. If he is allowed to go to Nichinan, the emperor is far away. It is hard to guarantee that nothing will happen to him. Please also. Lord, think twice."
Liu Xin laughed and said, "That's why I issued the first order. Let him be a part-time job. He doesn't know how to live leisurely. He still tossed all day long. This time he sent him far away. Let him toss it up."
Jushou couldn't help but said with joy: "The master's trick is really smart. Keep him away from Young Master Liu Bang. He naturally can't make a big wave in a small place like Nichinan. It doesn't matter if he is tossing him. The subordinates heard that Liu Bei still has no wives and concubines. It just made him cheaper. It made him get two beautiful wives and concubines for nothing."
Liu Xin waved. Without hesitation, he said, "Which line is the two. I'm still going to promote him."