Farmer of Shu Han

Since the death of the prime minister, the power of the prime minister's mansion has been divided into three.

One point is in the palace, one point is in Zhongdu Hufu, and one point is in Shangshutai.

The Gongli and Zhongdu Hufu inherited most of the power of the Xiangfu, and Shang Shutai drank some soup.

There is no way, although Shang Shuling was recommended by the prime minister during his lifetime, it was appointed by the emperor.

And Zhongduhu happened to be concurrently with Pingshang calligraphy.

Once the palace and the Central Capital Protectorate reached an agreement, it would be difficult for Shang Shutai to make objections.

But fortunately, Jiang Wan, as Minister of the Book, is an honest person and never likes to fight for power.

At that time, he silently supported the prime minister's Northern Expedition from the rear.

Now it seems that he intends to maintain the status quo, silently supporting the emperor in his prime and the prime minister in his prime to unify the world and rejuvenate the Han Dynasty.

With Jiang Wan being so knowledgeable, Gongli and Feng Duhu would naturally reciprocate.

On weekdays, unless the matter is of great importance, he will basically not interfere in the daily political affairs handled by Shang Shutai.

Like this time, things are more important.

Although the military affairs of the Han Dynasty are now decided by the Central Capital Protectorate, the government affairs are handled by the Shangshutai.

But in many cases, the two are intertwined.

Especially when a large army goes out for an expedition, it still needs to rely on Shangshutai to allocate food and grass.

In this case, it reflects the importance of Ping Shang's calligraphy.

If Shangshu's affairs are not settled, Shangshutai will be able to restrain the Zhongdu Protectorate from the logistics.

And with the right of Pingshangshushi, Zhongduhu can participate in the decision-making of Shangshutai, and no one dares to underestimate his opinion.

This time Feng Zhongduhu entered the palace to meet the little fat man, and after talking about the business, he left after a few words of greeting, and did not stay as much as usual.

However, after leaving the front hall of Weiyang Palace, Feng Zhong Duhu did not leave the palace directly, but turned to the west.

The central official office of the Han Dynasty is to the west of the front hall of Weiyang Palace.

Among the many central government offices, the most important is undoubtedly the Shangshutai.

Feng Duhu, who also served as a minister of calligraphy, was free to enter and exit the Shangshutai. He didn't let anyone notify him in advance, and went straight to Jiang Wan's valet.

Jiang Wan's office was wide open, and from time to time Shang Shulang would send over official documents and the like.

Seeing Feng Duhu approaching, he was about to salute.

Feng Duhu waved his hand, signaling not to make any noise.

Shang Shulang understood and bowed his head slightly to signal.

The founding generation had a huge influence on a country, and at the same time, consciously or unconsciously, they shaped the style of the country.

The first emperor and the prime minister also deeply influenced Ji Han.

Although the first emperor was said to be the descendant of the emperor, but since he was a child, he was lonely and worked hard for dozens of years to restore the Han Dynasty, so he was not a person who respected his status.

Therefore, etiquette is light and simple, not red tape.

When he was Prime Minister of Pingyuan, even the common people in the county, the late emperor could sit with them and eat with them.

Not to mention the prime minister, he has repeatedly valued talent but despised etiquette.

For example, Pang Tong and Jiang Wan were both blamed by the late emperor for being rude.

But the prime minister had defended them before the late emperor.

Although the first emperor and the prime minister are no longer there, the central government office of the Han Dynasty still retains their legacy.

Feng Duhu told others not to be too polite, so they just nodded and walked away as a matter of course.

In Jiang Wan's duty room, there was the sound of reading official documents.

Those who don't know the inside story will say that this is Jiang Wan's eccentricity when handling official affairs.

But in fact, it was Fei Yi who was reading the official document to Jiang Wan.

Feng Duhu stepped into the door, but saw Jiang Wan sitting in the middle, with one person sitting on each side.

The person on the left is Fei Yi, and the person on the right is Dong Yun.

One of them reads the official document while the other writes it.

After Jiang Wan finished listening, he either discussed with the two in a low voice for a while, or directly stated his decision.

If the two have other opinions, they can also raise them.

When the three reached a consensus, Dong Yun wrote down the resolution.

Next to Fei Yi, there was a case for the official documents sent over.

The three of them didn't notice Feng Duhu coming in at first, they only thought that it was Shang Shulang who sent the official documents again.

It wasn't until Feng Duhu stood in front of them for a while that they realized that something was wrong.

"Central Guardian?"

Seeing that the three of them were about to get up, Feng Duhu hurried forward and held Jiang Wan's arm:

"Jiang Gong is inconvenient, so don't be too polite."

Then he turned to Fei Yi and Dong Yun and said:

"Sit, all sit."

Fei Yi and Dong Yun still stood up and saluted.

Seeing Feng Duhu sitting down next to Jiang Wan, they sat down again.

On Jiang Wan's face, spots of age spots had already begun to appear.

Although not many, it shows that this old man has already started to age.

Feng Duhu felt a little emotional:

"I think back then, Jiang Gong went to Yuexi from Jincheng to see me, how elegant and elegant, I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, it will be almost ten years..."

On the table was also the reading glasses that Feng Duhu had asked someone to make for Jiang Wan.

But Jiang Wan seems to use it less and less.

Because he is not only old, but also weak and sick, which is one of the reasons why Fei Yi and Dong Yun came to help with official duties.

Another reason is naturally because of the prime minister's last words before his death.

From the current point of view, the prime minister's last words provided a very important guarantee for the normal operation and smooth alternation of the Great Han Center.

Obviously, after Jiang Wan, everyone agreed that Fei Yi and Dong Yun were the successors of Shang Shuling.

At this time, Fei Yi and Dong Yun, one was Shang Shu Pu She and Shi Zhong (the former Shang Shu Pu She Li Fu had passed away), and the other was Shang Shu Cheng and Shi Zhong.

When Jiang Wan heard Feng Duhu's words, he looked at Feng Duhu's eyes, feeling a little relieved, but at the same time remembering:

"Yeah, it's been ten years now. Back then, Zhongduhu was still a young man, but now he is the mainstay of a big man. It's really emotional."

Feng Duhu quickly waved his hands:

"Jiang Gong is too famous, Yongshi dare not be the mainstay of the words. But when I was young, although I said frivolous, but it is really nostalgic!"

When Jiang Wan heard this, the wrinkles on his face stretched out, and his eyes were full of smiles:

"Who wasn't frivolous when he was young? The old man was almost punished by the late emperor for ignoring the affairs of the county!"

"Jiang Gong's words are true. Thinking about it, when the prime minister was here, he punished me many times..."

Before they finished speaking, both of them laughed out loud.

"Jiang Gong, these days, did Mr. Ling write a letter to report his safety?"

Jiang Wan's son, Jiang Bin, was recommended by Feng Duhu as Governor of Hedong.

This was a good thing, but I didn't expect Wei Yan to dispatch troops to Hedong after just over a year.

But now, the Han Dynasty and the State of Wei are at war on the border of Shangdang in Hedong, and the situation is tense.

This made Feng Duhu a little embarrassed, feeling that he deliberately tricked Jiang Gong, a big matchmaker.

After all, his two wives are both his matchmakers.

"There is a big Han imperial army in the east of the river, how dare the thieves be presumptuous? Besides, the dog doesn't have to fight in person, so why not be safe?"

Compared with Feng Duhu and Jiang Wan, he was calm and even a little unconcerned.

I don't know whether it's because I have seen through the world, or I have strong confidence in the great Han soldiers who have won many battles over the years.

He looked at Feng Duhu, with the unique wisdom of the elderly shining in his eyes:

"On the contrary, the Protector of the Central Government rarely enters the palace these days except for going to court. Couldn't it be that he wants to gossip with the old man when he enters the palace this time?"

"Jiang Gonghui eyes!"

Feng Duhu cupped his hands, "Actually, I just came from His Majesty's side."

"Oh?" Jiang Wan nodded thoughtfully, "Very good."

As one of the important ministers of the Han Dynasty, Jiang Wan naturally heard about the marriage between the royal family and the Feng family.

Now it seems that Feng Duhu personally entered the palace, even if the matter has not been resolved, it has already eased.

Very good, very good!

Your Majesty is a benevolent emperor, and the big man has always been generous to his courtiers.

Not to mention that the Central Guard has repeatedly made great achievements over the years.

The hope of sanxing the Han Dynasty was growing, and Jiang Wan naturally did not hope that at this critical moment, the monarch and his subjects would be at odds.

It hurt the reputation of the emperor and chilled the hearts of the heroes.

To put it more selfishly, if the Son of Heaven can tolerate the behavior of the Central Duhu, then naturally he will be able to tolerate other courtiers even more.

Very good, very good...

"Jiang Gong is not curious about the purpose of my entering the palace this time?"

"I'm afraid it's not easy for us to comment on the matter between Zhongduhu and His Majesty?"

When Jiang Wan said this, he also included Fei Yi and Dong Yun who had been listening silently.

Fei Yi and Dong Yun knew that Jiang Gong was reminding himself how to get along with the Central Guard in the future.

In other words, it is hinting how to maintain the relatively independent operation of Shangshutai between the palace and Zhongdu Hufu.

"Hey, that's wrong!" Feng Duhu waved his hand, "This time I'm entering the palace, there is really a big event, and I need Jiang Gong's help in the future."

"The Zhongdu protector just said that, as long as it is a major national event, how can I not cooperate wholeheartedly?"

"Jiang Gong is righteous!" Feng Duhu gave a thumbs up, and then said, "The Wu State sent a secret envoy over the other day, and wanted to ask me to lead the army out of Wuguan to cooperate with their actions in the south."

"oh?!"

Jiang Wan did not hear about this matter, which shows that the palace is indeed keeping this matter strictly confidential.

"A few days ago, it was said that the Wu people were fighting fiercely with the Jianghuai and Wei thieves in Jingzhou. At this time, the Wu people sent secret envoys. Could it be that the war has changed?"

"Jingzhou is still the same, but Jianghuai is too far away. Even if it came, it would be at least a month ago."

Feng Duhu shook his head, "But no matter what, the people of Wu sent secret envoys here this time, wanting me to lead the army in person. It's not a small matter."

Jiang Wan nodded: "What the Protector of the Central Command said is true! So what should the Protector of the Central Command mean?"

"Your Majesty and I both intend to agree to the request of the Wu people, and take the Caoqiao Pass of the Wei thief by the way. If this is done, it will be regarded as a complete opening of the Wuguan Road."

Jiang Wan stroked his beard, as if he understood Feng Duhu's intention:

"I don't think there are as many things about the military formation as the Central Guard! Since His Majesty and the Central Guard both intended to do this, then the Central Guard came here this time for food and grass?"

Feng Duhu laughed loudly when he heard the words:

"Talking with Jiang Gong is a pleasure!"

"But I don't know when the Central Guards will go out? How many soldiers will they lead?"

"Twenty to thirty thousand, the sooner the better." Feng Duhu looked at Jiang Wan, "Time is running out, will Mr. Jiang have time to prepare?"

This is also the reason why he came to inform Jiang Wan himself.

There is already a war in the east, but now without preparation, they suddenly plan to use troops in the southeast.

In addition, it is now a critical period to resume production in Xinfusan.

This matter may indeed be a little stressful for the big man's big housekeeper.

Even for Shang Shuling, this matter feels like an afterthought.

Feng Duhu came to inform this matter in person, instead of asking the emperor to send a small yellow door to inform, which in itself represented a respect for Shang Shuling.

Jiang Wan didn't pay attention to these details. When he heard Feng Duhu's words, he felt a bit embarrassed.

There are 20,000 to 30,000 elite soldiers, even if there is dry food in the Han army to supplement them, 10,000 civilian husbands or auxiliary soldiers will be needed.

Calculated in this way, food and grass is not a small sum.

After pondering for a while, Jiang Wan said slowly:

"In the past few years, the treasury has been used very much. If it weren't for the strong foundation of the big man, coupled with the accumulation in the early years, I am afraid that it would have been stretched long ago."

Feng Duhu knew that this was not a lie, let alone a delay.

After all, in the battle of Guanzhong, although the victory was great, the consumption was also extremely huge.

Coupled with the expenditures used to resume production after the war, and the severe drought in the previous two years, the national treasury was on the edge of the warning line several times.

Jiang Wan looked at Feng Duhu, and tentatively said:

"If the last foundation of the treasury is used, it doesn't mean that it can't support the expedition of the Central Guard."

Feng Duhu frowned instead:

"But if this is the case, what should we do if the battle is delayed for a long time and something unexpected happens to the big man? It's not right, it's not right!"

"This is the time when the summer grain is being put into storage. If the Central Guards are not in a hurry, we can wait a little longer."

Feng Duhu shook his head:

"No, the battle is changing rapidly. The Wu people sent people from Jingzhou, and it has been delayed for a month. If you wait any longer, you may lose your opportunity."

Jiang Wan didn't speak again immediately, but after a while, he said again:

"Unless we take advantage of this time to increase taxes during the summer grain collection, or suspend the payment of small income taxes..."

"It's unacceptable to try to be quick for a while, but to hurt the long-term trust of the court."

It was just earlier that we promised the common people that we would reduce taxes, and now it is a critical period to promote the implementation of the apportionment to the mu.

This delay, I don't know how much reverie it will cause.

Even if it is implemented in the future, I don't know how much resistance will be added.

The big man is not a thief of Wei, let alone the state of Wu.

They can extort money to save a moment.

But there is no need for a big man to compete with them.

On the contrary, Wei and Wu acted with violence, and the big man acted with benevolence, and the superior and the inferior were divided.

As long as it can become the lighthouse of the world, in the future, when the Han Dynasty enters the Central Plains and flattens the south of the Yangtze River, why worry that the people will not eat pots of milk to welcome the king's teacher?

Just like now, many people have fled from Hebei to Bingzhou, and there are Hu Youhan, which is enough to show that the hearts of the people are against each other.

Of course Jiang Wan knew it wouldn't work, and Feng Duhu denied these suggestions when he made them.

"Increasing the treasury without harming the people, there is no one in the world like the protector of the Central Capital. How about a suggestion from the Protector of the Central Capital?"

Feng Duhu sighed:

"Jiang Gong, I came here to ask you for food and grass, but you asked me to increase the method of treasury, is it appropriate?"

Jiang Wan smiled:

"It's better for those who are capable. The Central Protector has the power to level the Shangshu, and the Central Protector must also participate in the matter of the Shangshutai."

Feng Duhu was stunned.

But when he saw Jiang Wan's expression, his heart moved:

"Could it be that Jiang Gong has already made a decision?"

"I have some ideas, but it still needs to be approved by the Central Guard."

"Jiang Gong, please come." After saying this sentence, he quickly added, "However, if you want Xinghan to pay in advance, I'm afraid it won't work."

The main energy of the Xinghan Society is now focused on Jiuyuan and Pingcheng.

Especially Pingcheng.

For Feng Duhu, he would rather give up the capture of Caoqiao Pass this time than delay the matter of Pingcheng.

Jiang Wan shook his head: "Although there is some relationship with the Xinghan Society, there is no need for the Xinghan Society to contribute."

"oh?"

Feng Duhu frowned.

Besides Xinghanhui, who else can have such a large financial resources?