PDLP Chapter 470 Jiang Wei, still in swaddling clothes, reports for duty! Zhong Yao: Don't steal my
Chapter 470 Jiang Wei, still in swaddling clothes, reports for duty! Zhong Yao: Don't steal my
Changan
Su Yu's residence
Su Yu held his teacup, gazing at the scenery outside the window, and sighed helplessly:
"Sigh, Wenruo has quite an appetite."
"Where in Liangzhou could so many talented individuals be sent to the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat?"
"This Liangzhou is a godforsaken place. Over the years, it has only produced two bad guys, Jia Laohuo and Li Ru. They can be considered the essence of the entire Liangzhou."
Yes, it was Xun Yu who nominated Zhong Yu for the title of "filial and incorruptible".
In exchange, Xun Yu made an exorbitant demand.
This matter won't be over until we have at least five top-quality oxen and horses!
Su Yu was having a real headache. Where was he supposed to find five top-quality oxen and horses?
"Wait, I got it!"
Su Yu suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
If Liangzhou doesn't work, then let's develop our existing user base!
For example, the Sima family.
Currently, only the second son, Sima Yi, the third son, Sima Fu, and the fourth son, Sima Kui, have served as officials.
The eldest son, Sima Lang, and his four remaining brothers have not yet entered officialdom!
That makes exactly five! No need to pack them up!
The more Su Yu thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
Sima Yi is currently an undercover agent for Zhong Yao, but on the surface he is one of Zhong Yao's men.
To balance the stakes between the two sides, it's not unreasonable that the other seven brothers of the Sima family all hold positions in the Ministry of Personnel.
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When Su Yu delivered a letter to the Sima family, Sima Fangqi's blood pressure surged instantly.
Several years later, he finally understood why Su Yu and Xun Yu asked him about his parenting experience when they first visited the Sima family!
Damn! So they had this idea all along?
I thought you two were joking!
Good heavens! I, Sima Fang, wholeheartedly submit to you, Su Ziyi, and relinquish the title of "Old Schemer."
Compared to you, I, Sima Fang, am truly a righteous and benevolent person.
To show their final stubbornness.
Sima Fang sent Sima Lang, an unemployed, older, and jobless young man, to Zhong Yao's camp.
The remaining sons were all thrown into the residence of the Minister of Works.
Although the seventh and eighth sons are still young, it's good for them to get a taste of the government affairs of the Minister's Office.
To this day, Sima Fang still cannot understand why his second, third, and fourth sons "demonized" the Minister of Works' residence.
This is a great job! How could it possibly be the kind of dangerous place they described?
Young people just can't endure hardship!
Sima Fang, an outsider to the Ministry of Personnel, set the tone for his sons' laziness.
I don't know.
Sima Yi, Sima Fu, and Sima Kui, these experienced men, were saving their little brother!
There's not much the older brother can do, because he can barely take care of himself.
But all the efforts my brother made were ruined by your terrible father!
I wonder if Xun Yu will show mercy when he sees these people reporting for duty.
But I doubt it will happen.
Xi Zhicai's novels have long since given Xun Yu the title of "the painful ruler".
The suffering of the Minister of Works is inescapable, regardless of day or night, or age.
Everyone who visited the Minister's residence praised it!
Once you leave the Minister's residence, everyone is a superman!
Look, Ge Xuan, this "runaway servant of the Minister's Office," is already in his fifties or sixties. He can research weapons, refine elixirs and cultivate immortality; he can also steal chickens and dogs, and climb walls and trees.
Let's look at Sima Yi and Yang Xiu, these two "runaway cattle and horses of the Minister's Office".
No matter which department they went to, they were all model workers!
Awards and honors galore, he's won so many they're practically overwhelmed!
Therefore, never demonize the Minister's Mansion; it is a place full of outstanding talents and the best place for brilliant minds.
Not only can you develop extraordinary skills, but you can also receive one-on-one personal guidance from Lord Xun!
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On the official road from Tianshui to Chang'an
Jiang Jiong, who had just been promoted to deputy patriarch of the Jiang family, was forced to become a hostage of the Jiang family members who were going to Chang'an.
To be honest, Jiang Jiong felt like crying but had no tears left to shed.
Originally, hostages were supposed to be the eldest son of the head of the family, which was an effective means for feudal lords to prevent powerful clans from betraying them.
But the problem is, Jiang Xu doesn't have a son!
Several elders of the Jiang family were also lost in the Battle of Jicheng.
Of all the loyal followers, only Jiang Xu is left.
The head of the family can't just go and become a hostage, can he? That's definitely not an option.
Therefore, Jiang Jiong, who had just been promoted to deputy patriarch of the Jiang family based on his merits in the Battle of Jicheng, became the chosen one.
Fortunately, Xiahou Yuan was quite open-minded.
Not only did they allow Jiang Jiong to bring his family, but they also personally sent someone to deliver a luxurious carriage to Jiang Jiong's wife.
Because of the luxurious carriage, Lady Jiang and young Jiang Wei did not experience much bumping along the way.
Seeing Jiang Jiong's sullen appearance, Madam Jiang gently punched his chest.
"Husband, since the position of head of the family is not going to be yours anyway, why can't you have your own career?"
"Didn't General Xiahou say that going to Chang'an as a hostage is different from the past?"
"Although they are called hostages, it does not affect their ability to serve as officials, open shops and make money, and they can even own their own land. They have a high degree of freedom."
"Moreover, the Minister of Works and the Commandant of the Guards will be staying in Chang'an for the next few months."
"Perhaps you, my husband, have the qualities that they value!"
After saying this, a sweet smile appeared on Madam Jiang's face.
She has always been optimistic, and her smile is very healing.
No matter how big the problem is, she can always find a suitable angle to relieve Jiang Jiong's stress.
Shu Han's crystal had already exploded, yet Jiang Wei was still managing to operate against the odds, perhaps inheriting the excellent genes of Lady Jiang.
Jiang Jiong smiled wryly:
"Madam, I am of average appearance. Others may not know what I look like, but don't you know me?"
"I survived the Battle of Jicheng only because of the sacrifice of several clan elders."
"How could Minister Cao and Commandant Su possibly think highly of someone like me?"
Madam Jiang covered Jiang Jiong's mouth and laughed:
"Husband, don't underestimate yourself like that."
"You are my and Vera's great hero."
"And I believe that in the future, Vier will definitely become a hero who protects this land!"
Little Jiang Wei, still in his swaddling clothes, happily raised his tiny hand.
Jiang Jiong was no longer confused; he decided to wait until he reported to Chang'an before making any decisions.
Arriving at the foot of Chang'an
The Jiang couple couldn't help but marvel at the vastness and grandeur of Chang'an.
This place was once the capital of the Western Han Dynasty, and Zhong Yao made a special effort to renovate it after taking office.
Even the largest city in Liangzhou seemed like a joke compared to Chang'an.
After paying a few coins for the city entrance fee, Jiang Jiong, along with his wife and son Jiang Wei, chose a nearby inn to stay at.
Cao Cao's camp did not have a strict system for managing hostages; in fact, it was quite lenient.
All that's needed is for the hostages to arrive in Chang'an on the designated date.
After arranging for his wife and son Jiang Wei to stay at the post station, Jiang Xu went himself to report to the subordinate office of the Sili Commandant's Office.
If Jiang Jiong cannot find a way to make a living in Chang'an, he can become an official by virtue of his status as a hostage of a powerful family.
Although he was just an ordinary clerk, not an official, he was still a clerk in a core city like Chang'an.
Therefore, many wealthy hostages were happy to take up their posts.
Having found a way to make a living, they also strengthened their ties with Cao Cao's camp. The clan chief and elders, upon learning of this through letters, were quite supportive.
Well, the essence of this matter is that Zhong Yao was imitating the Shangshu Ling's office and planned to raise a large number of cattle and horses.
However, since Xun Yu had monopolized most of the high-quality cattle and horses, Zhong Yao had no choice but to change his strategy and hoped to cultivate more of his own people at the grassroots level.
The hostages from powerful families were generally literate and had a certain level of knowledge and experience; some of them were quite talented.
If these people can be used well, they will definitely be a huge political asset in the future.
pity.
Zhong Yao didn't know if it was because his eyesight was failing or what, but he had been feeling a bit uneasy these past two days.
It's one thing for his son to be "forced into control," but surely Su Ziyi can't be expected to compete with him for other talented individuals?
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