Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

Chapter 276 The Oath of the Huaihe River

If it weren't for the war, Ling Li really wouldn't have returned to Yuzhou.

It is true that his reputation as a candidate has exceeded that of most scholars, but he cannot pass his own level.

Moreover, he was so arrogant that he did not compare with the classmates around him who also failed, but with the Jinshi who were on the list.

If you think others can do it, why can’t you?

So he got into this corner.

Today, he is already forty-three. At this age, others have wives, children, and even grandchildren.

But he hasn't married yet, and he doesn't even have children.

His family had spoken on his behalf, but he had sworn that he would never marry unless he was on the Jinshi list, so he refused them all.

Because of this, he had no nerve to go home.

After understanding Ling Li's information, Chen Mo looked at Ling Li, who had a slightly unruly beard, and said, "Now that you are back, why do you want to join me?"

Chen Mo glanced at Ling Li's strength, 109, a seventh-level warrior.

To be honest, Ling Li was already a big man. He came back from the capital in despair and was really embarrassed to stay at home. He had nowhere to go. When he saw Chen Mo's place was recruiting people, he came over and gave it a try.

Naturally, Ling Li couldn't tell the truth. He thought for a while and said: "The common people have been wandering for half their lives and have never met the emperor. Some time ago, they saw the Marquis recruiting talents. The common people thought they had some talents, so they got to know the Marquis.

Knowing that the Marquis has the ambition to conquer the world, and knowing that the Marquis is the wise master in the hearts of the common people, he came here to seek refuge. The Marquis has a broad mind and will certainly not turn away talented people. "

Hearing this, Chen Mo raised his eyebrows. After all, he was a scholar, and because of his age, he spoke well.

Chen Mo said with great interest: "You think you are a talented person, so let me ask you, what do you think of the current situation in the world?"

Ling Li: "..."

He spent most of his life on taking exams, so how could he understand the general trend of the world today.

Seeing that he was hesitating for a long time and unable to speak, Chen Mo couldn't help but frowned and asked: "Then let me ask you again, now that Qing, Yu, and Lin Prefectures are in my hands, what should I do next?"

This Ling Li knew that the Jinshi examination would test current affairs policy. He said: "If the order has been disrupted, then restore the order and strictly enforce the laws. In troubled times, heavy codes are needed to stabilize the people of the three states first, and then win over the people of Long."

The people are the same, but the people are stupid and difficult to distinguish between good and evil, so we need to start with the gentry. If we can regain the gentry, the people will follow blindly.

After stabilizing people's hearts, we should improve people's livelihood, starting with field production and improving water conservancy..."

What Ling Li said was what Geng Songfu also told Chen Mo in his letter. He also followed this method and the results were good.

"Have you ever been an official?" Chen Mo glanced at him.

Ling Li shook his head in embarrassment. When he failed the Jinshi exam for the first time, his family could have arranged for him to be the county magistrate in Yuzhou, but at that time he was only thinking about taking the Jinshi exam and looked down on the county in this mountain. Ling wanted to be a Beijing official, so he refused.

"Let's see." Chen Mo tapped his fingers on the table and said, "Jun County, next door to Jiaping County, has a vacancy for a county magistrate. Would you like to go and show your ambition?"

"Jun County?"

A trace of disappointment flashed in Ling Li's eyes. Jun County was just a small county with a population of less than 5,000, and there was nothing that could be done locally. He looked down upon it.

Chen Mo saw his reaction, but when Geng Songfu came to him, he always started as a county magistrate. The latter was still a Jinshi. Ling Li only promoted people, so Chen Mo directly asked him to start as a county magistrate. Attention.

"Don't want to?" Chen Mo said.

Ling Li rubbed his hands and said, "Master Hou, the common people feel that the burden on you can be heavier."

He just said it clearly.

"This is simple." Chen Mo smiled and said: "I happen to be preparing for the county school. We haven't started the pilot yet, so let's start with Jun County. If you succeed, I will get many rewards."

You want to make progress, right?

Okay, let me take care of things first. In this way, Ling Li could only bow his hand to Chen Mo: "Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Chen Mo walked down from the hall. After all, he was born in Juren. In the current situation of lack of people, he still had to be treated well. He patted Ling Li on the shoulder and said: "Do a good job, I am in need of talents around me." , there are many vacancies, don’t worry that I won’t give you a promotion if you do well.”

Hearing this, Ling Li felt a little relieved and said: "Then I will take up my post immediately."

Ling Li's identity was assumed quite quickly.

"There's no rush." ​​Chen Mo smiled and said, "You are from Juren's background, so do you have any Juren friends here in Yuzhou? If your recommendation is successful, I will remember you for your contribution."

"This" Ling Li hesitated.

"What's the problem?"

Ling Li nodded: "Master Marquis doesn't know something. The official has been away from Yuzhou for many years and has rarely exchanged letters, so..."

Chen Mo understood: "It's okay, go down."

"promise."

……

November 15th.

Chen Mo took the Shenyong Guard to the Huaihe River and sent Zuo Lianglun to replace him. He took a small boat to the river and signed a non-aggression treaty with the people of Prince Huai's Mansion.

The reason why Chen Mo did not go to sign in person was because King Huai also sent an envoy.

The so-called king versus king.

King Huai sent only an envoy. If he went to sign in person, wouldn't he be downplaying King Huai for no reason?

The steps for signing a treaty are not complicated.

After arriving at the auspicious time, Zuo Lianglun and the Huai King's envoy each scooped up a cup of Huaihe water from the Huaihe River. Then they cut their palms and dripped blood into the cups of Huaihe water.

Then he faced the sky and swore to the Huaihe River that during the five years stipulated in the treaty, both sides would not invade each other. The sky and the Huaihe River were witnesses. Anyone who violated this oath would be punished by God.

In the end, the two drank the bloody Huaihe River water, confirmed that the terms of the treaty were correct, and signed a non-aggression treaty.

After the treaty was signed, the guards who accompanied Zuo Lianglun sent a signal to the shore.

Chen Mo received the signal and immediately had Liang Song handed over.

At this point, the signing of the agreement is completed.

The next day, Prince Huai's Mansion and Chen Mofang announced the oath of the Huai River to the world at the same time.

At the same time, Chen Mo also released the news that Liang Song's wife, Ning, died of illness in Longmen County in April of the eighth year of Xuanhe. He said that the previously reported fact that Liang Song's wife was captured was untrue, and handed Ning's body to the police on the same day. King Huai.

After the news came out, the whole world was shocked.

What happened recently is too magical.

First, Chen Mo issued a proclamation against thieves, causing the world to mistakenly think that he was going to attack Longyou. As a result, he raided Linzhou.

This made people in the world think that after he captured Linzhou, he wanted to intimidate Huaizhou with the Tianshi Army.

As a result, he and Prince Huai's Mansion have signed some kind of non-aggression treaty.

This makes people who don't understand seem to think that the two parties have formed an alliance.

ps: Thanks to the leader of "Xiao Lang" for the reward, thank you! ! !

(End of this chapter)