1.28 Long and short benefits
The autumn wind blows on your face, and it is cool and cool.
Luoyang Dongguo, the breeding goods.
A team of knights in uniform strangled the horse's hooves in front of the General Supplementary Han's mansion.
When he turned over and got off the horse, a man stepped forward and clasped his fists.
"The new prefect of Shangjun meets with the general."
The guard on the steps said aloud: "There are famous posts."
"This is the famous post." The man presented it with both hands.
The guard named the name in his hand to identify the authenticity, and then said, "Please wait in the gate."
As he said that, he ordered someone to open the middle door.
In the team, a middle-aged Confucian scholar praised him for joining the house.
Later generations were connected to the house and called the door veranda (mén wǔ).
It is because later generations have built gatehouses infrequently.
People liked to build tall buildings at that time. There was a team of embroidered clothes officers stationed in the gate building. There were tea rooms on both sides for visitors to wait.
This will save you from waiting outside the door.
This was the first founder of the general of the Han Dynasty. There are no other schools.
Before the tea was finished, someone came to inform us.
He took off his sword and handed it to his bodyguard. Zhu Jun (jùn), the new prefect of Shangjun, sorted out his clothes and followed the maid in the interior.
Walking through the courtyard and heading into the front hall. In addition to walking in, I saw the general of the auxiliary Han Dynasty sitting upright and holding himself as the main seat. There were guests in the west and three trusted officials in the east were accompanied by them.
"The lower official met with the general of the auxiliary Han Dynasty." Zhu Jun bowed to the ground.
Meet? (yè jiàn), first cast the famous sect, then enter to see.
Bow to the ground, sleeve to the ground, rather than hand to the ground.
"Prevent, please get up." Liu Bei reached out and said, "Sit."
"Thank you to sit down." Zhu Jun took a few steps forward and greeted the person who came to the west. Then he went from the next to the next seat and sat down.
There is no acquaintance in the east, and there is no need to give a tribute first.
After sitting down, the general will introduce himself.
"I'll recommend you to you." Liu Bei first introduced the chief of the west side: "The new prefect of the northern region, Huangfu Yizhen." He pointed to the second seat: "The new prefect of the Shangjun Zhu Gongwei."
"Huangfu Song."
"Zhu Jun."
When the two of them greeted each other, Liu Bei introduced Dongshi in turn.
"The Minister of the Palace Jia Wenhe." "Jia Xu has met two Princes."
"Changshi Gai Yuangu." "Gai Xun has met two lords of the palace."
"Fu Nanrong, a member of the Central Secretary." "Fu Xie has met two lords of the palace."
The guests and the officials greeted each other. The introduction was completed.
Zhu Jun knelt down and clasped his fists: "Jun came here risking his ruthlessness, and he recommended it to General Xie."
"It's so hard to raise your hands, why bother?" Liu Bei replied with a smile.
"I have never met the general. I dare to ask the general why I recommend the superiors."
"It is natural to promote talent for the country. Even if you don't avoid relatives and enemies, why do you ask whether you know each other or not? You have heard of the names of the two counties. The cities of the two counties are destroyed and the people's livelihood is declining. Many foreign races are entrenched. They are not wise and brave, so they cannot be guarded. Your Majesty sent someone to ask, and I followed the flow and recommended the two."
"General Gao Yi." Huangfu Song also clasped his fists: "The subordinate officials will never let down their responsibilities."
As he said that, he changed his subject: "The garrison of a county is a high-ranking official of two thousand stones. We are not famous scholars, and the 'palace-building money' costs of 20 million yuan is indispensable. I dare to ask the general if he also paid the money for the subordinates."
"That's right." Liu Bei nodded slightly.
"I owe a huge debt, but I can't repay you. I feel uneasy when I go here." Zhu Jun also said.
"Why did the two prefects say this?" Liu Bei looked surprised.
"Report to the general. As I said, the cities and ponds of the two places are destroyed, and the people's livelihood is withered. If you don't eat enough to keep your stomach, you don't avoid the cold. You can't support yourself, so how can you still have any remaining wealth? The 'palace-building money' that people spend 20 million yuan will not be able to return it." Zhu Jun simply said bluntly.
The so-called "no profit" does not come up early. The general is also good at managing. The so-called "invest first, then profit". Whether you want to borrow from us and plunder the people's wealth and ointment is still unknown. Therefore, you have to make it clear in person. If this is true, it would be fine if this official does not do it.
This is why the two prefects visited each other, one after another.
Liu Bei knew this. He paused slightly, and then said seriously: "In my opinion, there are three benefits in the world that can be taken."
"It benefits the country, the people, and the benefits are already there. There are also differences between short-term profit, medium-term profit, and long-term profit."
"I would like to hear the details of it." The two of them clasped their fists together.
"Benefiting oneself is the shortcoming, benefiting the people is the middle, and benefiting the country is the longest." Liu Bei smiled and said, "Cultivate oneself, manage the family, and govern the country. These three benefits are mentioned. The so-called poor ones are the only ones to protect oneself, and wealth is the best for the world. When the family is poor, they will not be able to survive for three meals. The mother pawns her life and the family is left alone. So she makes money and makes selfishness, rebuilds the old house, and the mother and son have no worries about food and clothing.
Later, my mother took Fan Chong as an example and warned Liu Bei that the Lou Sang clan could be "high pavilions and infused with canals". This is to manage the family. Qi, peace, family, and people. Carrying the family is to benefit the people. So Lou Sang was built to absorb refugees. This is to benefit the people."
After drinking a bit of fragrant tea, Liu Bei said again: "Now, six counties are combined to serve as countries. They are the king of Ji State, and also the commander of the Western Regions to assist the Han general. What they want is to benefit the country.
When the country is overthrown, how can the country survive? When the Han court is not there, how can the princes come from?
It is also said that the predecessors plant trees and the later generations enjoy the cool air. If the two prefects can reorganize the rivers and mountains and wait for their rebirth, it will benefit the country in a long-term way."
"I have known all the meaning of the general." Both of them bowed to the ground.
What the two of Liu Bei’s heartfelt words meant:
There is no end to the eggs under the collapse of the nest. Only when the Han court exists can Ji Kingdom exist. If the dynasty changes, the Liu family's vassal states will also be replaced.
If the skin does not exist, where will the hair be attached?
Although both the northern and Shangjun do not belong to Ji, they are the rivers and mountains of the Han Dynasty. It is also beneficial to Ji State to manage the two places well.
This is the long-term profit that Liu Bei, as the king of a country, pursued.
When people reach different stages, the interests they pursue are different.
I used to be just a small landlord, but now I am the king of a country.
Therefore, we cultivate ourselves, manage our family, govern the country; benefit ourselves, the people, and the country.
The two felt relieved and the knots were resolved.
Seeing that the sun was about to come, Liu Bei left the two of them for lunch.
During the meal, we were drinking and having fun.
Luoyang Xiguo, Yanxili. A mansion covering a wide area.
In the magnificent study, an old man in brocade clothes stood with his hands behind his back.
"Ah Father." A woman in a palace dressed in the room.
"Sit." The old man is not someone else. He was the powerful "Master Cheng" who was once under one person and above ten thousand people.
Since he was forced to surrender and killed his two sons-in-law, Cheng Huang was also implicated and was expelled from the center of power by officials in the community. Since then, he has been ill and staying at home to rest.
"My father is urgently calling me, what's the matter?" The woman is Cheng Huang's adopted daughter, and Her Majesty's mother, Mrs. Cheng.
"Look at it yourself." Cheng Huang pointed at the desk from afar.
The woman took the white silk in her hand and glanced at her. She couldn't help but be surprised: "Who sent the gift list is so generous."
"The General of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei, King Ji." Cheng Huang, who had not been asleep all night, said in a hoarse voice.
"So it was him!" The woman's eyes shone brightly: "What's the matter asking for?"
Cheng Huang asked back: "What's your relationship with Xu Feng?"
"Still known." The woman paused and said, "At that time, the milk was so hot that she let her suck it. Then she formed a 'eating' and had fun with each other."
The term "其子" was first seen in the Book of Han. Ying Shao's note said: "The palace men are called "其子" by their husband and wife."
"Your Majesty still eats your breasts?"
"It's not as frequent as before."
"Have you been lucky?"
"Your Majesty only likes young girls. It is better to be between fourteen and eighteen years old. Once you are over eighteen years old, you will abandon them like a waste." The woman answered truthfully.
"Since that's the case, are you willing to do something for your father?" Before the woman could speak, Cheng Huang said again: "After the matter is done, you and I will share the money on the silk."
"Yes."
Chapter completed!