Three Kingdoms

When the relevant information about the imperial examinations from Hedong and Longyou was sent back to Chang'an, Fei Qian looked at these reports and couldn't help but feel like he was facing the imbalance of scores in various places in the imperial examinations in later generations.

These are two, no, this is actually a type of question.

The problem in Hedong seems to be that there was insufficient preparation, resulting in a sudden large concentration of students competing for few resources. But in fact, can this issue be seen as something that no one had considered before Sima Yi went to Hedong to hold the scientific examination? What about issues similar to scientific examinations?

The talent shortage in Longyou, most people were forced to be busy with their livelihood and unable to have more time to study, so that the gap in knowledge was widened. Does this also prove that before Fei Qian started the imperial examination, Longyou It’s the same thing. Have you ever considered talent-related issues?

You didn’t think ahead, and that’s why things went wrong.

Talents don't fall from the sky.

It’s not a specialty of a certain place that can be harvested and collected when the time comes...

This is different from the geographical location of Hedong Longyou and has no specific connection.

For some reason, the words "Jiangnan Talent" suddenly appeared in Fei Qian's mind.

It seems that in some movies, TV shows, or opera novels of later generations, "Jiangnan Talents" appear very frequently. At least talents from Shaanxi and Gansu or Longyou do not often appear, and the corresponding talents are also often seen. Other regional titles are such as "Northwestern Hero", "Southern Barbarian Leader", "Northeast Hero", etc...

Jiangnan produces talented people, northwest produces heroes, etc. Just like some people have said before that Shandong produces prime ministers, Shanxi produces generals, etc. It seems to be a very reasonable thing, but now Fei Qian thought about it, but felt that there is something wrong with it. question.

"What's the problem?" This is a regional characteristic! 』

Some "understanding kings" would definitely be disdainful and said it lightly.

Then what?

What causes regionality?

The solution?

Is it to develop individual specificity or to emphasize unity? Or is it a moderate harmony?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these different strategies?

After formulating a strategy, how many years will it take? When to adjust, when is the green line and red line? What new problems will result from decades of no change?

The "King of Understanding" looked at him and said that these were very simple and let others answer them.

China was not like this originally. At least in the beginning, no one emphasized regionality. We are all Chinese, and we are all descendants of the Yan and Huang brothers. But when did we start emphasizing where you are from and where I am from?

Fei Qian feels that there are objective differences between regions, which is no problem, but on the contrary, subjectively, they overemphasize "adapting measures to local conditions" on the same matter, trying to formulate different policies suitable for each region on the same issue. Standards are also problematic.

This approach, which is similar to taking a moderate approach, may seem fair, but in fact it is not. On the contrary, it will leave room for transactions for those cunning people, just like in a certain period of time in later generations, the best school for the entrance examination was not in Hengshui, but somewhere in the northwest.

Because people can move, but regions are immobile.

Cunning people send children up to cheat and cheat, and then these children will really learn something? Or has he inherited his cunning methods and continued on an even more cunning path?

Hedong and Longyou show different manifestations of the same problem.

Fei Qian put the two reports into his sleeves, then slipped out of the lobby of the General's Mansion and walked to the official mansion of the General's Mansion on the side.

Xu Chu followed Fei Qian.

It's Xu Chu's turn to be on duty these two days.

When he was on duty, Xu Chu was wearing heavy armor. He was larger than Fei Qian when viewed vertically, and also larger when viewed horizontally. However, his movements were similar to those of ordinary people, and his flexibility of movements did not necessarily have any negative effects. reduce.

Fei Qian walked slowly along the corridor and asked with a smile: "Zhongkang, if you were to take a scripture test, would you be able to pass it?" 』

"My lord, you want me to use a sword and a stick, and kill the enemy in battle. I am not willing to be inferior to others, but this test scripture..." Xu Chulue said helplessly, "The pen barrel is not half as thick as my fingers, I can't even pinch it." Can’t stop...』

Xu Chu was certainly not illiterate. His statement that he could not hold a pen was just a metaphor. It's just that he is really not good at this scripture. He prefers to practice martial arts and to exercise his body and strength every day. As for learning scriptures, composing and writing, and working hard to practice martial arts, both are hard work and need to be practiced every day. Therefore, it is wrong to say that Xu Chu is lazy if he does not study scriptures, and it is difficult to study if he does not write essays. .

Everyone has his own ambitions.

Rivers also have ambitions...

As the old saying goes: Mountain owners are noble, water owners are rich.

Everyone is different, so every region has its own inconsistencies.

This is normal.

Just like you cannot ask Xu Chu to take the scientific examination, or ask Pang Tong to go into battle to kill the enemy, although Xu Chu and Pang Tong are both fatter, their fatness is completely different.

The same thing is fat. Because everyone is different and has different choices, the corresponding standard of "fat" is of course inconsistent.

This is true "adapting measures to local conditions".

The general direction is the same, but the details vary from place to place, rather than rigidly defining a standard for each region and then leaving it unchanged for decades...

Fei Qian nodded, chuckled, chatted for a few more words, then turned the corner and arrived in front of the official mansion on the West Shang Shutai.

With the expansion of the power of the General Hussars, some functional agencies were divided and left the General Officer's Office. However, new departments and personnel were added, so this official office is always busy and coming and going. There is an endless flow of petty officials.

Fei Qian walked in directly from the backyard, so it was relatively clean. Of course, it is also for convenience, otherwise when the petty officials see Fei Qian, they will have to bow and bow, and then the officials in the front yard will come out to greet him, and the office area in the front yard itself will be crowded. Officials and others will inevitably watch Fei Qian like a cherished animal, and it will also make it difficult for Xu Chu and other guards to deal with them. If they drive away these enthusiastic and excited young officials, it will appear that Fei Qian is not a polite and virtuous corporal, and let these small officials surround Fei Qian. Well, what risks will you worry about?

Fei Qian also knew the difference between the front yard and the backyard, so he directly chose to enter through the backyard, which was obviously much better. Most of the officials who came and went often saw Fei Qian, and they didn't do anything excessive. After saluting, they went about their own business, which would not cause any trouble to Xu Chu.

When Fei Qian walked to the back hall of Shangshutai, Pang Tong and Xun You were busy.

When Fei Qian saw them, he waved his hand to indicate that they were busy first, and then he sat down in the back hall and read through the writings from various places in the past few days. Judging from the writing, there is nothing special. After all, for the current season, the most important thing for officials in various places is to further check the situation of Zhuanghe. After all, for a farming society, the grain harvest is the most important red line.

A bad harvest, if there is no reserve, does not mean that the problem will be solved by eating one less bite or one less bowl per person. It means that some people really starve to death. It will not be considered until the people who starve to death have equalized the food harvest. can be balanced again.

After a while, Pang Tong finished handling the matters at hand and entered the back hall from one side.

Fei Qian took out the two letters from his sleeve and showed them to Pang Tong.

When Pang Tong was almost finished reading, Xun You also came and continued reading.

After reading it, both of them couldn't help but think deeply and didn't speak for a while.

"..." Xun You sighed softly, "The loss of Longyou is also the legacy of Gaixiqiang..."

Pang Tong nodded and said, "Of course." When the Longyou Academy is completed, there will be more people studying there. 』

Fei Qian pondered for a moment, but he didn't say he was right or wrong, but asked: "What about Hedong?" 』

"Things in the east of the river are easy." Prepare more affairs for the inn, and order soldiers to garrison it, then it can be solved. Xun You said.

Fei Qian turned to look at Pang Tong and found that Pang Tong also thought Xun You's solution was feasible.

Fei Qian smiled and said, "Both of you, what you said is good, but treating the symptoms does not address the root cause." Hedong Longyou is not a matter of one time and one place. 』

"Cure the root cause?" Pang Tong frowned, "The Lord's intention...is not temporary, so it is a person?" 』

Fei Qian nodded, and then said to Pang Tong and Xun You: "You two are indeed right, but what I want to say is, don't look at the problem from the perspective of one moment and one place..."

Similar to this problem, there is a saying in later generations that clear mountains and clear waters bring out talents, while poor mountains and bad waters bring out unruly people.

Is this correct?

Yes, but also wrong.

This is indeed a phenomenon, but who can, without considering any other factors, just in terms of geography, use mountains, rivers and rivers to mark and distinguish between beautiful mountains and clear waters and poor mountains and poor waters?

Some people who like to pretend, such as some hermits in the Han Dynasty, thought that the mountains, rivers and natural environment were very good, so they announced their seclusion in a high-profile manner. But while living in seclusion, they could also participate in various "variety shows"?

These people claim that if they live in the nature of mountains and rivers, they can feel time slow down and get rid of impetuousness. They then say that this kind of natural environment is extremely important for the birth of great thinkers and writers, and then draw a conclusion, what can be said from ancient times to the present? Almost all sages and hermits like to live in seclusion in places with beautiful mountains and clear waters...

The implication is naturally self-evident.

But these people, when faced with the mountains and rivers where they live, just say "the mountains and rivers are beautiful", and then turn around and say that in some places there are unruly people in the "poor mountains and rivers"...

meaning!

This is obviously because the butt can't be more crooked.

In fact, is the quality of the people and the amount of knowledge directly related to the mountains and rivers?

Hedong and Longyou are proof.

Hedong was also in bad shape before. Refugees from the Jiuyuan Yunzhong area of ​​Shangjun went south. The Han court left them alone, closing their eyes and ears, pretending that they had not seen or heard anything. In addition, the interior of Hedong was often invaded by Baibo, Heishan and Xianbei. The Xiongnu plundered places, so at that time when Feiqian had not developed Hedong, how many scholars could there be? How many people can read?

Now there are obviously several times more scholars in Hedong than in Longyou.

The mountains and rivers are still the original mountains and rivers in the east of Hedong, and the rivers are still the original rivers. So putting aside other factors, just talking about beautiful mountains and clear waters, poor mountains and poor rivers, what is it if it is not a crooked buttocks?

Therefore, the most important thing is not the landscape, but the economy.

The economic base determines the superstructure. Agriculture is developed, industry and commerce are prosperous, and if the family has money and food, they can spare more time to study. This is the most important factor that determines the number of scholars.

Therefore, if there are many talented people in "Jiangnan" in later generations, it is not really because of the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, but because Jiangnan has a better economy than other places in the subsequent feudal dynasties and can provide more people with education. It is an external economic condition. Let more mediocre people get more opportunities and higher positions, instead of relying on the beautiful natural scenery of Jiangnan, more talents will naturally be born.

This reminded Fei Qian of the later feudal dynasties. The number of people who passed the imperial examination seemed to be the largest in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Then there were some crooked people who would say that this was the inheritance of Jiangnan aristocratic families, a place of culture and so on. It seemed that they were born in Jiangnan is so amazing, but in other places, people are born inferior...

But those who know a little bit about history will know that during the Warring States Period, Jiangnan, that is, the Chu Kingdom, was still a synonym for barbarians. They were fellow sufferers like the Qin Kingdom and were despised by the cultural people of the Central Plains. Of course, Chu State did not have much culture at that time. The cultural power during the Warring States Period was Qilu.

Even in the Han Dynasty, the Jiangnan area is still full of Yue people with faces painted in various colors, holding hatchets and bamboo spears, whizzing back and forth in the mountains and forests all day long. So if the Jiangnan family really has a legacy, this Where does the inheritance come from?

Is it really born and raised in the mountains and rivers of Jiangnan?

"Local stability and economic development," Fei Qian said slowly, "will talents be born accordingly... This is the fundamental problem... The difference between Hedong and Longyou is just that one has taken a step ahead, and there is still another step ahead." It’s just a step too late..."

Pang Tong nodded and said, "What my lord said is true." 』

Xun You naturally agreed.

Indeed, whether they are building a school in Longyou or expanding an inn in Hedong, they seem to be solving local problems, but in fact the most important thing is still economic development, which can free people from heavy labor and have More time and energy to learn and grow.

Fei Qian is not a capitalist. There is no need to brag about 996 and the glory of working overtime all day long. On the contrary, he feels that only by cultivating more talents can the whole of China develop better, and the kind of kind that makes more people busy with their livelihoods just for one bite. The practice of working from morning to night, although it can indeed make the people at the bottom lose their mobility to a certain extent, stabilize the original class, and better manage the place, but it will not be good for the future of China, or even only bad.

"The Warring States Period, the war in the Central Plains, ten houses and nine empty houses...the Chu Kingdom prospered..." Fei Qian said slowly, "So if there is a war in Guanzhong and Shandong...which one do you think will be easier?" 』

Pang Tong smiled and said, "Of course it's Jiangdong's advantage!" 』

Xun You also nodded.

Fei Qian stroked his beard, smiled, and said, "Gongda, how about you mention a little bit about this matter when you write your letter home?" 』

Xun You was stunned for a moment, but Pang Tong beside him smiled and said, "Yes, yes, I will also write a few letters... There are still some friends in Jingbei..."

Xun You pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "As my lord has said, you should make it possible for those who want to move there." 』

Fei Qian waved his hand and said, "You may have misunderstood. You just need to tell the facts clearly about what happened before and after Hedong Longyou... Of course, if someone is willing to come, that's great, but there is no need to force it." 』

Using administrative orders or other means to forcibly relocate the population to Longyou will undoubtedly greatly stimulate Longyou's economy. Fei Qian knew this very well.

The best example is still Jiangnan.

Throughout the rise of Jiangnan, it was due to the large input of talents from the northern Central Plains that the barbarian Yue people who were just running in the mountains and forests gradually turned into Jiangnan talents who were respected by later generations. So from this perspective, the rise of Jiangnan is not due to the merits of the original indigenous Yue people, but to those outsiders. The whole Jiangnan area is also lying on the corpses of the Central Plains, eating leftovers and getting fat.

The Warring States Period ate it once.

Three Kingdoms ate once.

Nan Jin ate it once.

I ate it once in the Southern Song Dynasty.

The Qing Dynasty still wanted to continue eating, and in modern times, they also took advantage of the comprador opportunity to continue eating.

So basically speaking, in later generations, Jiangnan will develop well and have many talents, whether it is due to the efforts of Jiangnan people, it is true, this cannot be denied. But it cannot be said that it is all Jiangnan's efforts and has nothing to do with other people and other regions.

If there is a so-called editor or something who just blindly says that Jiangnan’s achievements are due to the beautiful mountains and clear waters of Jiangnan and that there are so many talents, without exploring the historical development and ins and outs, then it is basically a bad intention.

It's like at a certain time in later generations, some people with ulterior motives were clamoring about how important the production value of a certain place was, and then said that people from other provinces were country people and should serve the upper class. In fact, this was just for Deliberately confusing some facts, denying the evolution of history and the sacrifices and contributions made by other provinces, and deliberately provoking and creating internal conflicts among the Chinese nation.

Now, Fei Qian felt that there was no need to let Jiang Dong lie down so comfortably and wait for food...

Longyou is also a good place.

The Yue people in Jiangdong have not yet been dealt with, and the Qiang in Longyou and West have been pacified.

Jiangdong's overseas trade is still far away, while commerce in the western region of Longyou is already prosperous.

So if a family is suffering in the Central Plains, why go to Jiangdong?

Welcome to Longyou.

At this point, Fei Qian prefers a natural attraction rather than a forced decree.

For ordinary refugees, they feel very happy when they have a place to stay. They feel happy because they have moved from a turbulent place to a stable place.

For families at a higher level, forced migration will undoubtedly mean that they move from their originally stable area to a completely unfamiliar environment. Will such a family feel happy? Obviously not, then there will inevitably be resentment. If one of the hundred people who have such grudges engages in some kind of gentleman's revenge, it will be ruined for a whole bunch of people.

Therefore, homeless people can be sent to Longxi for resettlement, but for those who originally have family property, it is definitely best to voluntarily do so.

Only if you are willing to come, it will be useful, but if you force it, it will not be beautiful.

Fei Qian now asks Xun You to write a letter. This is not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy.

The letters Xun You wrote home will definitely be studied by people in the Xun family, and the difference between Hedong and Longyou is also a fact. Fei Qian didn't want Xun You to exaggerate or deceive, he just discussed the matter and put the facts in front of the Xun family and the "relatives and friends" that Pang Tong said.

At the same time, the redevelopment of Longyou is also imminent.

Originally, Feiqian's positioning for Longyou was commercial transshipment, which was commercial transportation on the transportation route from the entire Western Region to Guanzhong. But it is obvious that this commercial transportation will be helpful to Longyou's economy, but it is limited to both sides of the trade road, and most other areas of Longyou do not receive the BUFF bonus.

But regarding the relatively advanced concept of revitalizing the local economy, Pang Tong and Xun You obviously have no good ideas. It's not that they lack intelligence, but that they don't have enough information...

"In this way, let Zijing inspect Longyou for a period of time after the imperial examination," Fei Qian finally made the decision, "expand the cultivation of relatively drought-resistant wheat and millet... Well, simple farming is obviously not necessarily suitable for Longyou. What is needed for the development of the land... My idea is to focus on the three aspects of mountains and forests, livestock and mining..."

If we can get new breakthroughs, it will naturally boost the economy.

After saying this, Fei Qian said helplessly, "Besides... tell Wen He that if there are any problems, report them in time and don't waste your time on unnecessary worries!" 』

Jia Xu is good at everything, but he likes Mingzhe to protect himself too much. He likes to hide any problems and hold them back, trying to figure out this and that...