In the Provincial Governor's Office of Hanshou City, Liu Biao sized up the young man standing in front of him. The young man was gentle, slender, and slightly weak, but his eyes were clear. At first glance, Guo Jia left a good impression on Liu Biao.
"You said that you have a bad habit of stopping our Jing state from gambling. If it's really as you say, I'll definitely thank you heavily!”
"Liu Jingzhou, listen to Jia Dao. Why don't we use the strategy of 'dredging' instead of 'blocking'? This way, not only can we pacify them, but we can also increase the taxes of Jingzhou!”Guo Jia said unhurriedly.
"Oh, then please sit down and tell me in detail. Men, serve tea for Young Master!" Upon hearing that this young man in front of him not only stopped the current disadvantage, but also increased taxes, Liu Biao immediately became interested.
Now, people came down from the court every two or three days to demand silver. He had just arrived in Jingzhou and had yet to gain a foothold, but the Emperor had already followed them down to demand silver. For Liu Biao, the mention of money was a more difficult problem than the guessing game. In other words, you can bring up anything, but don't bring it up in advance.
Wasn't he overjoyed when the person in front of him said that he could earn money for him?
"Thank you, Liu Jingzhou! Jia was straightforward."
"In fact, all of this was caused by a genius named Wang Sheng. Jiachang had been fortunate enough to meet this young master when he was visiting his friends. Young Master Wang has long heard of the good reputation of Jingzhou, and because Jingzhou is the imperial relative of the Han Dynasty, he saw that the Han Dynasty was troubled internally and externally, so he once said that he would help Jingzhou, hoping to use Jingzhou's strength to restore the glory of the Han Dynasty!”
"Oh, then how can you help me?" Liu Biao asked.
"Let's talk about the matter of gambling first. Jingzhou can send people to the various prefectures and counties. The prefectures and counties will set up a special gambling place and hire you to come up with a topic. The people under your rule will participate under the supervision of the government. In this way, the income could be divided between Jingzhou and the prefectures and counties according to the rules, and it could also prevent private individuals from ignoring order and only focusing on profits. I don't know what Jingzhou thinks of this plan.”Guo Jia voiced out his idea.
"Ha, Young Master is indeed extraordinary. Such a troublesome matter was actually resolved so easily. According to the son's words, the next day can write a letter to each county. Someone came and served the young master good tea again. Come, sit down beside me and tell me in detail.”
Liu Biao really looked at this young man in a new light. The problem that had been bothering him for a long time was solved so easily.
Now, it really fulfilled the legendary story of serving tea and good tea.
"Jing state is so fast, Jia Yi admires!”Guo Jia immediately put on a tall hat for Liu Biao, but he didn't know what color it was.
"Young Master, please continue to explain!"
"Do you know why Young Master Wang of the Jing State is doing this? It is because Young Master knows that the scholars of the Great Han Dynasty have the ambition to serve the country, but they hate the chaos in the court. Secondly, he wanted to befriend them to help Jingzhou. I wonder if the Jing Prefecture agrees?"
"Jia's words are reasonable. I wonder how you can revive my Han Dynasty! Did that Young Master Wang tell you?”
"I didn't say it in detail, but Young Master Wang said that the Han Dynasty needs to be like Liu Jingzhou and the other Han Dynasty to have military power in their hands in order to restrict the eunuchs! If not for this, even if Liu Jingzhou was able to protect Jingzhou, how could it be difficult for the entire Han Dynasty? I know that Liu Jingzhou values the reputation of the Han Dynasty and will definitely fight for the Han Dynasty and the people of our Han Dynasty!”Guo Jia continued to flatter Liu Biao.
"How can you hold military power? It's easy to say! Now that the military power was in the hands of He Jin's relatives, it was very difficult to take it.”Although Liu Biao was moved, he was not brainless. He Jin was the Empress 'brother.
"That Young Master Wang knows the art of stargazing and knows that He Jin will forget it in a few years. Liu Jingzhou needs to think of a way to transfer to the Imperial Court. If you're here, there's no hurry!"
"Is that true? Young Master, can you introduce me to Young Master Wang?”
"Young Master Wang said that we will meet in Jingzhou next year. Liu Jingzhou doesn't have to be so impatient. With the help of such a talented hermit, what's so difficult about it?”Guo Jia had given him a big hat just now, and now he was starting to retreat by advancing.
"Alright, we'll do as Young Master Jia says. May I know where Young Master is plotting now?”
"Jia is young, not yet."
"Although that Young Master Wang is very talented, his words are not inferior to yours. Then, can Young Master follow me and help me restore the Han style?”Liu Biao stood up and bowed to Guo Jia.
"How can I accept such a great gift from Jingzhou? I dare not obey your orders.”Now Guo Jia had officially walked to Liu Biao's side according to his plan.
That night, Liu Biao held a banquet to welcome Guo Jia to join him. The more he looked at Guo Jia, the more he liked him. This kid was quick-witted, knew the big picture, and knew how to plan. Liu Biao needed such a person the most.
"My lord, I have something to say. I wonder if I should say it?”Guo Jia pretended to drink a little too much and said to Liu Biao.
"Tell me everything!"
"I had a good chat with you today. Thank you for not abandoning me and leaving me in your residence. I have nothing to repay you for. I know that you are thirsty for talent. I have a plan that can make Young Master Wang work for you.”
"Oh, tell me quickly, how did you do it?”
" Why don't you give the land of Wu Ling to that Young Master Wang? Since that Young Master Wang is of great help to Jing State, I think you can't refuse. Secondly, it's also to test whether that Young Master Wang really has the talent to govern the world. Thirdly, you don't have anyone to help you in Jing State. If that Young Master Wang is truly willing to help you, he will definitely be able to help you control this place.”
"Hahahaha, Jiazhen is a great talent. This plan of killing three birds with one stone is very suitable for me! It was just that it was easy to confer the title of Prince, but it would also require a large amount of money to go to the court!”
Liu Biao smiled from the bottom of his heart. Although he was the leader of a province, the officials in various places seemed to obey orders on the surface, but they were all people who disobeyed them. If it was really as Guo Jia said, not only did his strength increase, but it also played a role in killing the chicken to warn the monkeys. But at the same time, he also thought of money. Those eunuchs and sons of bitches who stood in front of the Emperor would not open their eyes until they saw money. Of course, it was because of the Emperor's connivance, but who could say anything about the Emperor?
"This shouldn't be difficult. There are countless people in the world who admire Young Master Wang. If that Young Master is truly loyal to the Lord, there should be a way to solve this!”
Obtaining the land of Wu Ling for Wang Ting was Guo Jia's ultimate goal today. The main reason was that Wu Ling was the mountain area where Wang Ting's base was located. Guo Jia's strategy was vividly displayed here. Wang Ting probably didn't expect Guo Jia to plot a county for him as soon as he arrived at Liu Biao's place.
The reason why Guo Jia suddenly had this idea was mainly because he came to understand Liu Biao's troubles, which made the plan successful. Although Wang Ting and the others had planned a good method to bestow the Divine Decree on Jing Prefecture, Guo Jia felt that they were taking too big a step. If one did not have any achievements in the world and suddenly became a duke, there would be too many unexpected changes. This way, it would be much easier to use Liu Biao's power to make a name for himself in the court.
The next day, Liu Biao sent letters to all the prefectures and counties, legalizing the gambling under the control of the government according to Guo Jia's words, and splitting the profits 50 - 50. Guo Jia was appointed as Jingzhou engaged in, in charge of various documents in the government. There was still a month left until the fourth year of Emperor Guanghe of the Han Dynasty. After the new year, he asked Guo Jia to bring the documents of the provincial governor's office to the Wang Ting to take up his post.
Wang Ting still didn't know what had happened in Shouyang. He had been spending more and more time practicing martial arts recently. In the morning, he would practice Tai Chi and stance. In the afternoon, he pulled Dian Wei to the study room to familiarize himself with the acupoints. After dinner, he went to the mountains to practice using qi to control objects and hidden weapons. The reason why Wang Ting arranged it to be at night was to train his eyesight.
During this period, Wang Ting also went into actual combat practice. His opponent was the chief of the guards, Dian Wei. In the beginning, Dian Wei really didn't want to fight with Wang Ting. In his eyes, this guy was too soft. He probably couldn't even hold his breath. He was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to hold back and beat his beloved young master up. However, when he moved his hand, he was shocked. It was as if he had entered the sea. He felt that he could not use his strength. He did not know what strange move this brother had used. It seemed light and weak, but it was all ingenious. When he used too much strength, this guy's body flashed and he almost ate his own sh * t. If his strength was weak, his speed would also be a little slow. However, this young master pushed and blocked it, and at the same time, he would occasionally poke his arm, causing his arm to feel numb and painful.
A person who had never fought before and a fierce general who was the strongest in the late Great Han Dynasty had actually exchanged thirty to forty moves at the beginning. Now, the two of them could actually exchange hundreds of moves and still be stuck together. Dian Wei even suspected that his martial arts had regressed. He could admit that this brother was strong, but he couldn't beat him down. This feeling of being neither up nor down made him feel like he had fallen into a quagmire. He was cowardly and powerless.
In half a month, it would be the fourth year of Guanghe. When it was the fourth year, Wang Ting remembered that he had not figured out the year of AD. He roughly knew that it was around 200 AD, but he really did not know if it was left or right.
"Zhicai, I need your help with something!”One day, when Xi Zhicai came to Wang Ting to discuss the arrangements for the new year, Wang Ting asked.
"Young Master, please speak! Is there anything else you need?"
"I want you to calculate a number for me. I'll give you the year 2013. According to the Jiazi calendar, Zhicai can help me calculate what this year's four years of Guanghe should be.”
"Young Master, what's so difficult about this? Let me calculate for Young Master." After saying that, he went to the desk in the study with Wang Ting. Wang Ting handed him his own charcoal pen. They were all very familiar with using charcoal pens now. It was indeed more convenient to use charcoal pens for algebra and drawing than a brush.
"Young Master, the final number is 182. What is the use of this number?”
"Ha, Zhicai, if your calculations are correct, I will be able to accurately know the method of stargazing. You don't know that my stargazing method uses another method of counting the years. With this number, I can know when the royal court will be replaced and other things!”
"Can Young Master use this as a chance to talk about the future of the court?”
" Alright, why don't you tell Zhicai a thing or two? In a few years, the Emperor will forget. The Yellow Turban Army of the Path of Peace will rise up and the world will be in chaos. The vassals will each rule over a region. The world will be divided and there will be endless wars.”
"My lord, it's true!" When Xi Zhicai heard this, he could not remain calm. It was obvious that the emperor would not live long. He was promiscuous. That emperor would not live long. He had also heard about the Path of Peace, but it was still a very small force among the people. How could it cause chaos for the Great Han Dynasty and allow the vassals to dominate? Now, the provincial governors and prefects had not mastered the Army Fist. How could they dominate? How could they dominate without soldiers? Judging from Young Master's past behavior, he didn't seem to be spouting nonsense.
"Zhicai, you wouldn't believe me even if I knew about this, but remember not to spread it. Only the few of us know about it. In the future, our plans will be based on this. Of course, the premise is that the people of the world can live and work in peace. Let me tell Zhicai what I know about how Zhang Jiao and the Road of Peace developed into the Yellow Turban Rebellion.”
"It is said that the Road of Peace unintentionally gained a day. What is the name of the book? I really can't remember at the moment. Heh, I'm sorry, Zhicai. The reason why that horn can develop so quickly…"
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