I am Li Shimin of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 259
After the navy commander was appointed, Li Shimin was also determined. After all, it was a matter of pacifying Jingzhou and Jiangdong in the future. Of course, Li Shimin also knew that this would not be accomplished overnight. Fortunately, there is still some time to develop the navy.

It's just that the newly occupied Yuzhou and Yanzhou are indeed a little unstable, which makes Li Shimin scratch his head.After all, when Cao Cao was there, the military discipline was strict, and he did not commit any crimes against the people in the autumn.

Coupled with the instigation of the aristocratic family and the scholar class, it really brought a lot of trouble to Li Shimin, especially some of the gentry in Yingchuan, relying on their family background and influence in the scholar class, they repeatedly opposed him.

In particular, the Xun family in Yingyin County, the Chen family in Xu County, the Zhong family in Changshe County, and the Han family in Wuyang County are the leading elder brothers among them.

In fact, the Xun family and Cao Cao were the most deeply bound. Both Xun Yu and Xun You voted under Cao Cao's command, and were completely tied to Cao Cao's chariot.

How could Li Shimin not worry about this?These aristocratic families are completely flesh-and-blood, and for the sake of the overall situation, Li Shimin can't fall out with them, let alone violently destroy the family, which makes Li Shimin very annoyed.

For this reason, he also specially invited Jia Xu over to discuss countermeasures. The stability of the gentry is related to the stability of the world and the long-term stability of the country in the future, so it has to be treated with caution.

After all, the scholar class, including the clans, is an important force for the country's stability and long-term stability. During the feudal dynasty, they were like the branches of a towering tree, constantly delivering nutrients to the tree, so that this "big empire" "Tree" can be more luxuriant, so it will naturally help the central government if it is used well.

Isn't their Li family's seizure of the world an example of this?
Most of Li Shimin's subordinates are from poor families, and they are somewhat prejudiced against these wealthy families, and even have a certain degree of hatred, so it is difficult to treat the powerful families fairly and justly.After being oppressed for a long time, it is natural to resist, but Jia Xu's situation is different. The Jia family can be regarded as a big family in Xiliang, and they can look at the problem from the perspective of the family and Li Shimin's standpoint.

Jia Xu's ancestor, Jia Yi, was a famous writer in the Western Han Dynasty.His grandfather, Jia Xiuyu, was the prefect of Wuwei in the Eastern Han Dynasty.His father, Jia Yan, was the governor of Yanzhou in the Eastern Han Dynasty.Although it is not as good as Yuan Shao's four generations and three princes, it can be regarded as a prominent family background.

Jia Xu can understand Li Shimin's thinking and understand Li Shimin's difficulties. He can feel that many of Li Shimin's policies also take into account the aristocratic family, and it is not completely one size fits all.

"My lord, we should deal with the aristocratic family slowly, pull and fight, pay equal attention to kindness and power, divide and rule, is the best policy. Right now, anyone with a discerning eye knows that fighting the lord will lead to death. With the shrewdness of these aristocratic families, they will never fight for the sake of the Han Dynasty. They will not gamble their lives for the sake of Cao Cao and his ilk. They stand up to make trouble at this time, just because they are worried that their own interests will be damaged. If the lord can protect their basic interests, at least most of them can be guaranteed, and they will not have any I'm very resistant." Jia Xu stroked his beard after finishing speaking.

Li Shimin nodded, obviously agreeing with Jia Xu's point of view, the aristocratic family must put the interests of the family first, and at this time, there are naturally very few people who are willing to be buried with the big man.

Wanting to understand this, Li Shimin asked again: "Wen He thinks how to appease the aristocratic family, how to protect their basic interests? How to divide and rule?"

Jia Xu said respectfully: "For aristocratic families, the first thing to do is to ensure that their land will not be affected. As long as they pay taxes in accordance with our policies, the legality and legality of their land can be recognized. We still have a lot of barren land and unowned land. , Enough to distribute to the common people, of course, the world will be stable in the future, and it can be adjusted. In addition, these aristocratic families are not willing to take part in the imperial examination because of their face. Arranging outstanding officials in the family under the circumstances, for them, they can avoid public criticism and join our camp smoothly. I am afraid they themselves have long wanted to send capable disciples from the family to join our army. It will be rejected, which is also extremely beneficial to defuse hostility."

Li Shimin can naturally understand Jia Xu's thoughts. In all fairness, it is indeed very effective and pragmatic. Firstly, it can resolve the hostile conflict with the family, and secondly, it can make good use of the power of the Yun family. There are indeed many talents among them, such as Chen Qun, Zhong Yao, Zhao Yan, and Xin Pi are all famous ministers of Cao Wei in the original historical time and space.

Li Shimin thought for a moment, then continued: "Wen He's words are right. In this case, I will let you go to various families in Yingchuan as my special envoy, and promise them not to confiscate their properties and protect their basic interests, but you must pay taxes according to our land. Guaranteed endowment, no one can enjoy privileges. In addition, other people on the list of you going to Yingchuan to become an official this time can be selected by themselves, but Chen Qun, Zhong Yao, Zhao Yan, and Xin Pi must be selected. If you are so generous If the conditions are still unacceptable, then don’t blame me for being cruel.”

Although Jia Xu didn't know why Li Shimin had to let Chen Qun, Zhong Yao, Zhao Yan, and Xin Pi come, he didn't ask in detail, maybe his master had his own channels.

Soon, under the escort of a hundred iron guards, Jia Xu set off from Luoyang to Yingchuan.

In fact, the leaders of Yingchuan and other aristocratic families are also thinking in their hearts. After all, everyone is not stupid, and they can naturally see the general trend of the world. At this time, don't plan ahead, build a good relationship with Li Shimin Group, and wait for him to really rule the world in the future , then can I still have a good life?
Not putting eggs in one basket and investing in multiple sources has always been a good game of these aristocratic families, the so-called iron-clad family, the flowing throne.

Therefore, even though they scolded Li Shimin happily, those from these aristocratic families kept fighting against Li Shimin, and they were very empty in their hearts, for fear of offending Li Shimin and bringing disaster to their own family.In doing so right now, I actually hope to attract Li Shimin's attention, give myself some protection, or hope to give myself a step and opportunity.

In Xuchang City, Yingchuan County, in a secluded house, there are more than a dozen middle-aged men in fine clothes and luxurious clothes discussing together. They are the current patriarchs or the principals of the families.

Everyone here was frowning, lowered their heads in thought, and looked out of the door from time to time, as if they were waiting for someone.

(End of this chapter)