Chapter 36 Wolf Gu Yingshi

"The pre-Qin Dynasty abused tyranny, and the people's hearts were lost. It took only two years, and they died in less than 40 years. Since I entered the customs, I, have made an appointment with the three chapters of the law and spread benevolence and righteousness, so I won the hearts of the people. In just five years, I won the world. It can be seen that the abuse of criminal law is really the way to do harm!"

In the Chu King's Mansion in Xuchang City, all the civil servants under Liu Bei in Xuchang City gathered together to discuss the "Han Law" just sent by Zhuge Liang. Before he could read the content, Han Song had already quoted the classics and talked about it. This statement also aroused the echo of many people. Even Liu Bei is also a little moved. As a politician who talks about benevolence and righteousness all day long, he is still more inclined to govern the country with virtue. Not to mention what Han Song said was all the old things of this dynasty, and Liu Bei, who had always followed the example of Gaozu, was not moved.

However, it is obvious that not everyone agrees with Han Song's words. As soon as his words fell, Gu Yong beside him had already refuted: "De Gao's words are biased. Thinking that in the spring and autumn, the son was the prime minister of Zheng, in charge of the criminal law, the rewards and punishments are clear, and the people are happy and sincerely convinced. With its mourning, the decrees do not flourish, and the people are unscrupulous and do evil. It can be seen that if the law does not work, everything will be abolished, which is really not what the benevolent king wants!" He also quoted the scriptures and had sufficient arguments.

Liu Bei is listening now, which makes sense, and that also makes sense. Although he knows how to use people well, he doesn't have a deep understanding of the significance of governing the country with virtue and the rule of law. While he was meditating, Liu Bei suddenly found a problem. At this time, he seemed to realize how to choose.

Although they are both civil servants, Gu Yong and Han Song are different. Gu Yongsheng's surname is rigorous, and he doesn't drink alcohol. He is serious and rigid to a heinous point. Han Song is not. He is widely known all over the world. Although he is not a literary leader like Jian'an's seven sons, he is also very small. It is said that those who drink and sing, let go of their way, and recite poems are the people of this generation. Personal surnames are different, so the attitude towards criminal law is naturally different.

After understanding this, Liu Bei was much more selective. Turning his head and seeing Lu Su mowning, Liu Bei quickly asked, "Zi Jing, in your opinion, what should you do?"

"Lord," Lu Su touched his goatee, and then said slowly, "What Yuan Tan and De Gao said are very reasonable. How to choose depends on the matter. The pre-Qin Dynasty committed atrocities, resulting in the subjugation of the country. However, in Su's view, the disadvantage is not in the implementation of the criminal law itself, but in the excessive weight of the criminal law. As the saying goes, the law is nothing more than human feelings. If the punishment is too heavy, it is inevitable that the people will be resentful, and eventually the tyranny will die because of it. But today's situation is quite different from that of the pre-Qin Dynasty!"

"What's the difference?" Liu Bei asked hurriedly.

"Yizhou Liu Jiyu, Hanzhong Zhang Gongqi, Jingxiang Liu Jingsheng, Xuzhou Tao Gongzu. When these four people were in the local area, although they were benevolent to the people, it was also because of the relaxation of laws and discipline, so that the local public security was disordered. Therefore, there was Zhang Kai's rebellion in Xuzhou and the chaos of Chen Sun in Jingxiang. Although there was no war in Yizhou and Hanzhong, it was true that the government was disordered and the government was abandoned. Now, if the Lord blindly implements benevolent government, it is inevitable to repeat the mistakes of Song Xianggong in the past. Today, Zhuge Kongming's "Han Law" deeply feels that his punishment is impartial, and the punishment is moderate, which can not only protect people's livelihood, but also deter Xiaoxiao. Therefore, he thinks it is feasible and implore the Lord to implement it!"

"It makes sense!" Lu Su's words are better than Gu Yong and Han Song.'s. If Zhuge Liang is Liu Bei's most trusted literary minister in history, then now this person is Lu Su. As one of the highest civil servants who followed Liu Bei, Lu Su's overall view and strategy are outstanding. What's more rare is that he is more frank and does not deliberately form a party for personal gain, which is also one of the main reasons why Liu Bei relies on him. After listening to Lu Su's words, Liu Bei finally decided to implement the "Han Law" compiled by Zhuge Liang, Qin Mi and others in the land of Henan under his rule.

However, Liu Bei is now the king of Chu. After all, he is not the emperor. It is better to tell the emperor about the law, especially Liu Bei, who talks about the Han Dynasty all day long, and he can't make it clear that he regards the emperor as a decoration. Whether it's formal or formal, Liu Bei still copied a copy of this set of "Han Law" and sent messengers to the emperor in Ye City.

Not surprisingly, the later "Han Law" appeared in front of Cao Wei, the king of Wei. There are so many talents under Liu Da'er's command. It's really rare for Zhuge Liang to codify such a complete set of criminal laws before his age! Why is there no such talent under my command? Looking at this set of "Han Lv", Cao Wei also sighed. It's just that the last sentence really hurts people's self-esteem. When Hua Xin, Dong Zhao, Xun You and other literati heard this, they couldn't help but be embarrassed.

"Your lord, this "Han Law" is over. Now Liu Xuande has opened the imperial examination and the nine-grade system, and he has accepted the world's talents for his own use. In the long run, it will be a disaster!" As an old minister under Cao Qian's command, Xun You had to stand up and change the topic a little bit first, so as not to be too embarrassed.

"Well, this matter is really unattainable. Liu Bei knows people and makes good use of him. If it is assisted by the talents of the world, it will be difficult to contain it. This is really worrying! I don't know, do you have any plan to deal with it? Cao Wei muttered.

"Master, from Yi's opinion, Liu can be used as a backup in these nine products, and the Lord can also be used. What's more, if today's son is in Hebei, and the righteousness is here. If the lord can make good use of it, the talents in the world will definitely abandon Liu Bei, and the lord will be the lord!" Sima Yi, who was beside him, talked linger.

"Well, Zhongda's statement is reasonable. Why, Zhong Da, you seem to respect Chen Changwen's nine-grade system so much. Why don't you think so much about Zhao Botao's method of imperial examination? Cao Wei seemed to ask casually.

"The king of Wei Mingjian, Chen Changwen is a world-famous scholar, and the method mentioned by his people is naturally excellent. Zhao Botao is just a martial artist. It is still possible for him to march and fight. I'm afraid he is not good at participating in political affairs and selecting talents. Therefore, I dare not say whether the method of imperial examination proposed by this person is to select real talents or to harm the country and the people!" Sima Yi replied.

"So that's it. No wonder!" Cao Jian nodded without saying anything. At this time, the rest of the people also echoed with Sima Yi's proposal. Cao Jian saw that everyone agreed and immediately made a decision to select highly regarded people from the states in Hebei Province as the middle officials of the states, implement the nine-grade system, and select talents.

"Pier, Zhier, what do you think of Sima Zhongda?" After the discussion, Cao Wei asked such a question to his sons Cao Pi and Cao Zhi in the Wei Dynasty.

"This person is a talent in the world, and he is born in the world. It's rare!" Cao Pi's words are concise and concise.

"Si Ma Zhongda is brilliantly intelligent, and the city is quite deep." Cao Zhi thought for a time. Cao Qian listened to the words of the two sons, nodded and then changed the topic and said, "What do you think of this imperial examination method and the nine-grade system?"

"The nine-grade system and the imperial examination method are excellent. Compared with the first state and county magistrates to recruit talents, there is no doubt that they can recruit talents from all over the world." Cao Zhi said without thinking.

"The child also thinks so!" Cao Pi seconded. Cao Jian smiled when he heard the words, and then asked, "Then do you know why Sima Yi only respects the formal system of these nine grades, but not the method of imperial examinations?"

"This?" Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were immediately speechless, and both of them shook their heads and said nothing.

"Ha ha, the key to the method of the nine-pin system lies in the selection of the official. With the reputation of the Sima family in Hedong, I'm afraid that the middle official of Sizhou is not Sima Fang. In this way, won't the talents in Hedong come out with the Sima family? If there is an imperial examination system, then Hedong Shizi still has other ways to become an official, and there is no need for him to know the talent!" Cao said with a smile.

The Sima Fang mentioned by Cao Wei is Sima Yi's father, the official Jing Zhaoyin. The Sima clan has a long history, but it is extremely prosperous. It has been a famous family since the Shang and Zhou dynasties. After thousands of years, it can be called the first gate in the north. As Cao Yan said, if you want to select an official from Sizhou, I'm afraid that no one can be qualified to serve except Sima Fang.

"How dare Sima Yi abandon the public like this?" Both Cao Zhi and Cao Pi were stunned. People don't take it for themselves, and heaven and earth will be destroyed. It has always been like this!" Cao Jian was not as excited as his son. When the words turned around, Cao Jian suddenly said grimly, "But Zihuan, Zijian, you should remember that Sima Yi is a man who looks at the wolf and holds a weapon, and his ambition is not small. After that, you can use it, but you must not have the power of war, otherwise sooner or later there will be disaster!"

"Children, remember!" Cao Pi and Cao Zhi hurriedly answered when they heard the words. In fact, Cao Jian is also in a dilemma now. After all, he has such an outstanding ability and a complex network of subordinates. At the same time, he has not been exposed. Cao Jian can't be killed, and he dares not reuse it. We can only appoint and strengthen our guard at the same time.

At the same time, this person, who was quite afraid of Cao Yan, wrote a family letter in his home. You crossed the river overnight and sent this letter to Brother Shanyang, so that he must calm down, don't be emotional, and send his life recklessly!" After writing the letter, Sima Yi put the letter into a cowhide cover, sealed it with fire paint, handed it to a servant waiting beside him, and told him carefully.

"I understand, second young master, don't worry!" The man nodded and then went out without mentioning it. Sima Yi looked at the people who had gone away and sighed gently.

"Second brother, what's the matter? Do you want to repair the book for the eldest brother?" With an inquiry, a graceful young scribe, Shi Shiran, walked into the door, but it was Sima Fu, Sima Yi's third brother, who is currently under Cao Qian's command of literature. There are as many as eight brothers in Sima's family. The eldest brother of Sima Yi is the former Yanzhou driver Sima Lang. Now Yanzhou has been occupied by Liu Bei, and Sima Lang has been appointed as the governor of Shanyang County by Liu Bei. Sima Yi wrote to him like this, strictly speaking, he was suspected of collaborating with the enemy.

"It's nothing. Nowadays, there are many people from all over Yanzhou to fight against Liu Bei in response to Duke Cao. I just want to remind the eldest brother not to be angry and follow the trouble to get into trouble." Sima Yi sighed.

"So that's it!" Sima Fu also nodded and seemed to remember something. Sima Fu asked, "Second brother, I heard that you recommended Chen Changwen's nine-grade medium and regular system to the king of Wei at the time of the discussion today, which has also been adopted by the king of Wei?"

"Yes, and I think no one can serve as the official of Sili except his father! Since then, all the talents of Sili Prefecture have come out of our company's Ma family!" Sima Yi is full of confidence.

"What the second brother said is not bad!" Sima Fu nodded, but then frowned and said, "It's just that the eldest brother is staying under the rule of Liu Bei in Yanzhou, and his life is in danger at any time. I think it's better for him to find a chance and escape back to Hebei to do everything!" Sima Lang was a driver in Yanzhou. When Jiyin was attacked by Wei Yan, he became a prisoner. Later, although he defected to Liu Bei, as a prisoner, it was naturally impossible to perform as before. He was appointed by Liu Bei as the governor of Shanyang County. Although it was a demoted official, it was finally able to save his life, and the result was not bad. It's just that the Sima family is a member of Hebei Wang nationality, but the eldest son of the family is under Liu Bei. Sima Fu feels that this kind of thing is a little embarrassing and even dangerous for the family and Sima Lang himself.

"No, third brother, you are wrong. If the eldest brother stays in Henan, it will be beneficial to him and our Sima family. It seems dangerous, but it's actually as peaceful as Mount Tai. If you escape back to Hebei, you might as well be in Henan. Sima Yi said lightly.

"Second brother, what do you say?" Sima Fu asked in surprise.

"The eldest brother surrendered after being captured. He was not loyal to Liu Bei, and he was not loyal to the king of Wei. If he escapes back to Hebei, once he is detected by Liu Bei, he must die; and even if he escapes back to Hebei, the king of Wei will not reuse him. However, after all, our Ma family is a member of the Wang clan in Hebei. In order to say the Northern Expedition, Liu Bei recruited the hearts of northern scholars. Even if he could not reuse his eldest brother, he would not neglect him too much. In addition, the world is not returned to Liu, even if it is returned to Cao. You and my brother are in Hebei, and your eldest brother is in Henan. After that, no matter who takes the world, our Ma family can enjoy wealth in peace. In this way, if the eldest brother stays in Henan, there are two benefits, but there are two harms when returning to Hebei. Do you think it's better for him to stay or come back? Sima Yi talked ercly.

"It makes sense!" After hearing the words, Sima Fu nodded repeatedly and thought so. The two brothers said some more gossip, and Sima Fu suddenly said, "Second brother, you always take in those outlaws and feed the dead. If you act like this, I'm afraid it's not the way to protect your family!"

"Ha ha, I have no choice but to do this matter. If you want to achieve great things, you can't rely on Yangmou alone, and sometimes you can play some tricks!" Sima Yi's words were vague. Sima Fu was silent for a long time when he heard the words, but he said astringently for a long time, "Second brother, in fact, sometimes there is nothing wrong with being contented and happy. Our Ma family is already a rare famous family in the world, and they enjoy endless glory and wealth. If they are not greedy enough and act against the sky, I'm afraid they will get into trouble sooner or later!"

"Third brother, what do you mean?" When Sima Yi heard the words, his face changed slightly and he hurriedly asked.

"Second brother, you and I are brothers, and we grew up together. Even if others don't know you, don't I know you? You have been ambitious since you were a child. In recent years, although you have been indulgent and unruly on the surface, you have become more and more secretive behind your back. I think your ambition, second brother, I'm afraid it's not just about being a capable official, right? Sima Fu is leisurely.

Sima Yi looked at his third brother. After a long silence, he sighed, "Third brother, I underestimate you. Unexpectedly, you are not a scholar who can only speak calligraphy!"

(to be continued)