Three Kingdoms

Some people say that among the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan were actually tragic heroes, because everything they did was in vain in the end. They fought for hegemony in the world, but the result finally fell into the hands of Sima. They struggled all their lives, but in the end they did not see their dreams come true. They worked hard, but in the end they only had a pot of wine in the river and a fisherman's sigh.

From a certain perspective, this is not wrong.

But if you stand higher, or think about it from a deeper level, in fact, all three of them, Liu Caosun and Liu Caosun, have made huge contributions to the historical development of China as a whole.

Because the three of them, during their respective periods of rule and governance, all unanimously did one thing, a far-reaching thing, which was to activate talents from many poor families and even common people.

Cao Cao won’t say it, many people know it.

Under Liu Bei, Guan Yu was a fugitive, Zhang Fei was a merchant, and Zhuge Liang was a poor man who broke his family and fled to Jingzhou...

Under Sun Quan, although Sun Shiwan has been contending with the Jiangdong gentry all his life, during the period of struggle, he also promoted some outstanding talents from poor families, such as Lu Meng, Zhou Tai, Kan Ze, etc...

From this point of view, they are successful and they are great.

Whether they were intentional or unintentional, at least in the process, they gave more people in the Han Dynasty room for promotion. They opened up channels for the flow of upper and lower classes, allowing the gradually solidified class hierarchy to reactivate. It depicts various characters who were so glorious during the Three Kingdoms period.

Throughout history, every time class stereotypes are broken and new classes are redefined, a group of talented people with amazing talents shine on the road of history.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.

Therefore, the poor families and common people who have tasted the sweetness have seen the light and hope. Even if the Three Kingdoms is over, they are not willing to sink again.

Throughout the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, power belonged to the nobility. The reason why the Qin Dynasty was able to unify the six kingdoms may not be without a considerable part of the contribution of the twenty military meritorious officials. After the Han Dynasty, the authority belonged to the ministers, and the noble clans were powerful, controlling the local areas and competing with the central government. Then Liu, Cao, and Sun promoted a large number of common people during the struggle, and the power and brilliance exerted by these common people were far beyond the Han Dynasty. Far beyond the so-called "more noble" nobles of the same period.

Although the final result of the Han Dynasty was that the Five Husbands devastated China and each went his own way, it is not so much that the disputes between the Three Kingdoms led to the Five Husbands devastation China, but rather that the common people from poor families who were not willing to remain silent like this fought to prevent themselves from being killed by the "Ninth Grade Zhongzheng" 』The level was completely solidified and they would not become inferior people again, so they acted without hesitation.

Obviously, the poor and common people themselves do not have much power, so resorting to external forces has become an inevitable path...

Therefore, as Fei Qian analyzed before, the entire border issue of the Han Dynasty was a problem of the Han people themselves, and the issue of the entire Three Kingdoms was also a problem of the Han people themselves. Even the subsequent Wuhu chaos in China was also a factor of the Han people themselves.

If the Chinese people hadn't tormented their own people, then no foreigner could resist the Chinese people!

I believe many people know this, but just like the question Fei Qian asked Liu Bei before, knowing that "tyranny" is like this, what have you done and changed?

Fei Qian believes that the reason why Chinese people were exiled to peripheral areas was because most Chinese people believed that the surrounding areas were barbaric and barren lands. Until the Ming and Qing Dynasties, they still believed that barbarians were everywhere and only China was beautiful.

Therefore, Fei Qian proposed the "Resource Theory" and spared no effort to instill in Liu Bei how beautiful Jiaozhi is and how many products and wealth there are. This is all to let Liu Bei and other Chinese people begin to form a concept. Although the outside world It's wild, but there are countless wealth and opportunities. Instead of fighting for life in your own home, it's better to go outside and take a look...

Although after being dealt with in this way, there will definitely be new problems in the future, future problems can only be left to people in the future to deal with. At least at this stage, Fei Qian feels that doing so is a way to resolve the current acute social contradictions.

"If Liu Xuande goes here, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to return to China..." Pang Tong said slowly.

Pang Tong didn't have much opinion on Liu Bei's arrangements.

Because although there are certain risks in delegating power to Liu Bei, the risk is not high because, quite simply, Liu Bei is already forty. Considering that the average life expectancy in the Han Dynasty was about forty years old, Liu Bei was already at an age when the loess cover reached his neck.

Even from now on, Liu Bei does not prepare anything and rushes to Jiaozhou immediately. It will take at least a year on the road. Then Shi Xie of Jiaozhou will definitely not give up the interests at hand easily. Even if Liu Bei is fighting on the side While talking, we win over a group of people and win over a group of people. It doesn't take two or three years to get Shi Xie.

After capturing Jiaozhou, it is still necessary to restore production, restore the economy, and accumulate strength. This will take at least two or three years. Therefore, even if Liu Bei is dissatisfied, he goes to Jiaozhou just to lead the army back. In terms of the fastest, waiting until Liu Bei has the strength can When I look back, I'm afraid I'll be nearly fifty...

Coupled with the climate, mosquitoes, miasma, etc. in the Lingnan area of ​​Jiaozhou, if you are not careful...

As for Liu Bei's next generation, not to mention whether there will be any deviation due to the changes in the wheel of history, let's just say that ordinary people like to be stable for a period of time after a war. So after Liu Bei gets old, the next generation will live in Guanzhong specially arranged by Fei Qian. Under stable living conditions, with good food and clothing every day, Liu Chan can let himself go as much as he wants. After waiting for a few years or more to be sent to Jiaozhou in the future, how determined will he be to fight hard?

It was a common practice in the Han Dynasty that for those who held important positions such as governor of a foreign country or governor of a state, the eldest son had to stay with the central government as a hostage.

Therefore, Pang Tong said that once Liu Bei left, he would have no hope of returning to China.

"Um……"

Fei Qian lowered his head slightly and responded.

In fact, when he finally saw Liu Bei holding the golden seal and slowly retreating, Fei Qian felt a little sad in his heart. After all, Liu Bei had also entrusted part of Fei Qian's dreams in his youth...

However, Fei Qian is now thinking about more people, the whole of China. He cannot make random arrangements just because of his personal likes and dislikes. He must consider more and weigh more.

It's like giving Liu Bei a Jiaozhou governor and two third-grade generals. It seems to be a great authority and honor, but in fact Liu Bei needs to fight for the real power. At most, Fei Qian can only deploy some county soldiers and distribute supplies. Just give it to Liu Bei so that Liu Bei can start the early stage.

Since Fei Qian has the advantage of modern people's thinking, he must use it. Otherwise, if he still competes with the Han Dynasty people for white knives, red knives, green knives, etc., wouldn't it be an insult to his knowledge over the years?

Expanding outwards will inevitably lead to the formation of separate feudal regimes.

At this stage, Fei Qian has two "vassal kings", one is Lu Bu from the Western Regions, and the other is Liu Bei from Lingnan who is about to embark on a journey...

Maybe the names of each dynasty and each generation are different, but in fact they are similar. Therefore, how to deal with the problems of vassals in various places is what Fei Qian should consider in advance, and cannot wait until the next generation is too big to lose. Tell me how to solve it.

"The "Fan Yuan" was established at that time..." Fei Qian said slowly, "Specialized in the affairs of the barbarian vassals in various places, recruiting people from the barbarian vassals..."

Ancient Chinese foreign affairs agencies had official positions in the Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period and the Qin Dynasty, but there was no dedicated department to take charge of them. For example, the officials in charge of diplomacy in the Qin Dynasty were called Dianke, and the corresponding foreign affairs country was the Dianguo.

In the Han Dynasty, the duties responsible for foreign affairs were merged into the official Dahonglu, called Shangshu Host and Guest Cao. They were divided into north and south. They were specifically responsible for the administration of government orders and escorts for the reception of court guests from ethnic minority Tibetan countries...

Pang Tong was stunned for a moment and said, "My lord, you want to set up a separate host and guest Cao?" 』

Fei Qian nodded, then shook his head.

"The Fanyuan is not only welcoming, but also going..." Fei Qian said slowly, "What's more important is to collect... The affairs here cannot be handled by just the host and guest Cao..."

"Welcome, go, collect..." Pang Tong muttered, his eyes wandering.

Fei Qian looked at Pang Tong with some interest, wanting to see if Pang Tong could detect anything from these three seemingly non-threatening words.

"Welcoming is the duty of host and guest... Going away is a matter of enlightenment? Pang Tong's eyes lit up, he turned his head and asked Fei Qiandao.

Fei Qian nodded, "That's about it..."

"Collect...to collect foreign money and property?" Pang Tong said.

Fei Qian laughed and said, "It's almost what Shi Yuan said!" However, there are still shortcomings..."

"Please give me some advice, my lord." Pang Tonggong said, cupping his hands.

Fei Qian waved his hand, indicating that Pang Tong did not need to be so serious, and then said: "Since it is a welcome, there should be a rule, maybe three years, or five years. How can we just let him come if he wants to come, and if he doesn't want to, he will not pay tribute?" This is one of them. Secondly, the so-called tribute should be of benefit to China. Gold, silver and jewelry are common objects of trade. How can they be added as tribute or as rewards? You should take what is abundant in that place but rare in China, and do not use it as a false sign, or use it as auspiciousness to deceive and insult. Thirdly, when there is tribute, there should be a gift. The so-called courtesy must be reciprocated. However, it needs to be balanced to determine the amount. The products of China should be used instead of wealth and vulgar goods, so as to prevent favoring one and favoring others, and to prevent treacherous people from profiting from it..."

Think about the envoys in future generations who catch two white rabbits and a white chicken on the road, and they can treat it as auspiciousness to the country, and then happily take back a lot of gold and silver as rewards. Horses tell people from foreign countries, are there many people in China who have money to come quickly?

Even if there is a political need, we cannot mess around like this.

"Going, in addition to teaching, I also have hydrology and spying responsibilities... As for collecting..." Fei Qian's voice became smaller and smaller, and his expression became more serious.

Pang Tong lowered his head slightly, with the same serious expression.

The figures of the two people were stretched out in the sunlight, and they merged with the shadow under the "Seeking Truth and Righteousness" screen in the hall...

……(^._.^)?(ò?ó?)……

Yuan Shang came all the way, and the more he walked, the stranger it became.

Part of it is strange local things, and the other part is strange...

In his impression, this area of ​​​​Bingbei is a wilderness. The people who live in the wilderness are naturally barbarians or deserters.

But now...

"This, what is this?" Yuan Shang couldn't help but pointed at an artifact not far away and said.

"It seems like it's overturned..." the guard on the side replied.

Yuan Shang shook his head and said, "It's not a rollover." The overturner is the board. Although this thing is said to be similar to a rolling cart, it does not have a board..."

Yuan Shang knew that the guards might not be clear about it, so he turned around and shouted: "Where is Gongze?" 』

I called out but no one answered, and then I called out again, and then I saw Guo Tu slowly catching up from behind and said, "I don't know why you are calling me?" 』

Yuan Shang repeated the question.

Guo Tu seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and said: "Since I don't know his name, just send someone to ask... I have something else to do... Farewell, farewell..."

After saying that, Guo Tu bowed his hands, and then fell behind again, instead of following Yuan Shang's vehicle.

As the wheels turned, Yuan Shang's eyes fell on Guo Tu, who had his head lowered and his hands folded, respectfully respecting etiquette, and then slowly distanced himself.

It's like two worlds opened up.

After a long time, the guard asked cautiously: "My lord, would you like me to go find a farmer and ask a question?" 』

Yuan Shang took a breath, then spit it out and said, "No need." 』

Observing words and emotions is an instinct possessed by every child. Testing the bottom line of parents is also a strategy adopted by every child from childhood to adulthood.

Yuan Shang has grown up with Yuan Shao since he was a child. Not to mention how many other skills he has, his ability to observe words and emotions has been practiced to a very high level.

Now that Guo Tufengji is gradually treating him coldly, how could Yuan Shang not see it?

But Kangui could tell that Yuan Shang didn't know what to do, or what was the best way to do it.

In the past, all you had to do was say hello, you didn't even need to say it explicitly, you just needed to show a slight attitude, and then you would have something to your liking delivered to you. As for food, drink, etc., you didn't even have to worry about it, but now...

Yuan Shang looked up at the sky and shouted silently in his heart, Father, if there is a spirit in the sky, please come and help me and tell me what I should do and how I should go...

Regardless of Yuan Shang, who was looking up at the sky, hoping to drop a system from the sky, he turned his attention to the two important counselors from the Yuan Shao period behind him, but they were also worried about the same thing.

Guo Tu, who was lagging behind, glanced at Yuan Shang's vehicle in front, then looked at Feng Ji next to him, and each fell silent. The two of them also felt a little square in their hearts, and their boxy diaphragms made their chests and abdomen quite uncomfortable.

In their original assumptions, Yuan Shang was undoubtedly valuable, exclusive, and a supreme treasure. After all, the Yuan family is a famous family in the world, and Fei Qian, a side descendant of the Heluofei family, doesn't need a rare treasure like Yuan family and Yuan Shang to decorate the appearance?

However, from the moment they arrived at Shangdang, everything went in a direction they couldn't understand.

There is no so-called high-standard treatment, and there is no respect for the glory of the Yuan family. It is just like treating an ordinary person, an ordinary member of the gentry...

What on earth was Fei Qian thinking?

Could it be said that Qiusi has entered a state of madness like Dong Zhuo back then, and is no longer a member of the noble clan? Then bringing Yuan Shang here by yourself would be like playing the piano to a cow?

Guo Tufengji was so frightened that he could think of comforting Yuan Shang?

However, as they traveled along, the agriculture and villages on both sides of the road confused Guo Tu and Feng Ji again.

Because normally, if the Cavalry General Fei Qian really followed Dong Zhuo's path, then the surrounding farmland and villages would not be so peaceful and orderly, and there would be no farmers working in the fields. Sing a few songs...

When Dong Zhuo invaded Heluo in Guanzhong, it was simply a human tragedy. But now, everything in front of us has nothing to do with the tragedy, right?

Therefore, Guo Tu and Feng Ji naturally concluded that they were extremely disappointed. The Cavalry General Fei Qian really didn't care whether he had the blessing of "Yuan Shang", so naturally he didn't need to show any "going out to welcome two hundred miles" "Such a gesture..."

If Yuan Shang is really worthless, then for Guo Tu and Feng Ji, it is equivalent to holding in their hands not a priceless jade, but a broken stone.

So what to do?

Is there anything else for sale?

In the end, it seemed that all that was left was the understanding of Jizhou and some connections in Yingchuan...

And would General Hussar be interested in these things? How much can you pay? Both Guo Tu and Feng Ji felt a lot of pressure, and they racked their brains and made constant calculations and deductions along the way, hoping to demonstrate their talents and value to the greatest extent as soon as they met Fei Qian. Get a higher and better position.

Therefore, not only did Guo Tu and Feng Ji pay little attention to Yuan Shang, but they also gradually stopped talking to each other. After all, they both knew the basics. If their ideas were copied by the other party, wouldn't they be at a huge disadvantage?

Along the way, this strange situation continued, and even Ma Yue, who was responsible for the "guard", could somewhat see it. Ma Yuexin received the transfer order and then detoured to Taiyuan to Shangdang. He was responsible for leading this group of people across Hedong and into the Guanzhong area.

However, Ma Yue was too lazy to care about what was going on. It was okay not to say anything, as long as nothing happened on the road.

As they walked again and again, when the outlines of Chang'an City, one large and five small, gradually emerged on the horizon, Ma Yue couldn't help but burst into tears and looked excited. When he was in Yinshan, he heard people from Guanzhong bragging about how delicious the dishes in Zuixianlou were and how enchanting the beauties in Tianxianglou were. At that time, he could only straighten his neck and swallow his saliva. But now, wowhahaha...

Unlike Ma Yue, who was in high spirits and elated, the three people in the queue, Yuan Shang, Guo Tu Fengji, were completely disappointed, because it was obvious that, let alone the so-called "two hundred miles out to welcome", even twenty There is no treatment at all!

"General Ma!" Yuan Shang suddenly shouted loudly.

Ma Yue frowned and put away the smile on his face. Although he was a little impatient, he still held the horse and turned slightly to look at Yuan Shang.

"General Ma!" I have something urgent to do and I want to see Hussar! Yuan Shang bowed directly in the car and said, "I hope that after General Ma enters the city, he will give me a message!" I am very grateful! 』

Ma Yue grinned, then thought about it for a moment, nodded, then ignored Yuan Shang and rode forward. In Ma Yue's view, it was just a warning, not a big deal.

However, Guo Tu and Feng Ji at the back of the queue looked at each other. What on earth does this naughty kid want to do?