Chapter 16 The theory of rural bravery
In the late Han Dynasty, after Liu Yan advocated "abolition of history and establishment of animal husbandry", there was a lot of confusion among the governors and state pastoral officials.
The so-called history refers to the governor. At first, he was a local supervisor, reporting to the emperor. Most of them were people close to the royal family. Before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, they had real power.
Muji is a state pastor, the highest chief executive of a state. He has military and political control, holds great power, and has deep local roots. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a local emperor in a state.
History often says that the recruitment of private soldiers in local areas at the end of the Han Dynasty resulted in the formation of warlords in various places because Liu Yan suggested that Liu Hong "abolish history and establish animal husbandry".
In fact, the large-scale recruitment of private soldiers in this place had already gradually unfolded by people's acquiescence when Liu Hong was messing around.
Just like Lousang Village today.
Because Cai Yong lived here, the Confucian scholar lived among the people. To show their respect for the Confucian scholar, the villagers spontaneously formed local warriors to protect the left and right sides.
You say you object? Haha, not only can you not object, but you must also praise and encourage the villagers, and you must also admire Cai Yong's virtue.
Originally this was not something that required special attention.
After all, people with high reputations are concentrated in the center, and the court has its own care for them. It is not the turn of people from your place to get involved, and they don't even need to worry about their families.
However, our Majesty Liu Hong is doing all kinds of tricks and doing all kinds of things.
The party's supervision, which came from time to time to make the scholars unable to take care of themselves, was not enough. Even important officials in the past dynasties such as Lu Zhi, Cai Yong, and Huangfu Song were demoted at the earliest opportunity and exiled at the earliest opportunity.
The treatment of people like Lu Zhi is still the same. Obviously these seniors are not an exception, including the official positions that our Majesty wants to sell. Without removing and demoting some people, how can we move their positions?
Perhaps some people will not be as famous as Lu Zhi and others in later generations, but most of these people who were demoted by the emperor had a good reputation in the Han Dynasty.
Similarly, if you add in the intentional and unintentional propaganda and flattery of some local wealthy families, haha...
Lu Zhi is coming to Jiujiang~! The people of Jiujiang swear to keep Lu Zhi safe!
General Huangfu is coming to Jizhou to serve? Don't worry, the imperial court has no money. We Jizhou people will provide the money. Look at the bravery of Jizhou, we must make General Huangfu strong.
Ah? Mr. Lu was exonerated by the eunuchs and was escorted to Luoyang? Do what you want and form a local warrior! Protect along the way! We must protect Lu’s fairness and safety!
Situ was demoted? Quickly, organize the local brave and protect him.
Sikong has returned to his hometown again? Hurry up and Xiangyong comes up to wait on you.
The local wealthy family is recruiting private soldiers? Haha, it has already started, and the reason is that our Majesty sent it to our door.
If there is nothing to do, the important ministers of the court will run around in different places, either as governors to quell the chaos, or to give others a reputation of being down and out.
Do you really think that the wealthy people down there think you are awesome and you can fight whoever you want?
Well, if you can resist, your majesty is mighty! Private soldiers will serve you.
No, this is the same situation that Cai Yong is encountering now. Even though the Lou Sang Liu family is not a wealthy and prosperous family, the clan elder will not let go of this opportunity.
What Cai Yong can bring to Lousang Village is definitely not as simple as popularity.
With the armed forces of Xiangyong, if you encounter any conflicts or fights in the ten miles and eight villages, come on and fight. Whoever dares to intimidate is the grandson of the other.
When the Liu family's children are out walking or setting up stalls, they can talk to the family's children and say, 'Well, Cai's family lives next door to my house, and I even fetched water for Cai's family.'
What if something bad happens to the villagers and the wealthy family? Go away, don't say anything, let's go find Mr. Cai to judge!
Cai Yong may not accept disciples in the village, but it does not hinder the rising tide. The children in the village can hold their heads higher when they go out to become disciples.
We, have seen the world.
He goes up to the people's livelihood to eat, drink and have sex, and goes down to the countryside to study and fight for the armed forces in the village. The impact is so embarrassing, it is not surprising that the elders of the clan call the Cai family Shunliu, they just want to pay their respects and worship.
This situation is like an unspoken social rule that everyone abides by by default.
And people like Cai Yong usually don't shy away from this kind of situation. This is also an affirmation of their life, which is more meaningful than giving money directly.
People in the Han Dynasty valued etiquette and reputation very much, but were the Han people ignorant? Haha...
Nowadays, Cai Yong's situation is somewhat special. He doesn't want to publicize his identity. If he explains himself, he is afraid that the clan elders will misunderstand him, so he asked Liu Cang, who had a chicken wing in his mouth, to explain.
It sounds nice that Cai Yong was demoted. To be precise, he was sent to the border.
The key is that the place where he was assigned was Wuyuan, but now he lives in Zhuo County, Zhuo County.
After all, Cai Yong's reputation is such that no one would take this kind of thing seriously. Even for eunuchs and emperors, they just need to get out of Luoyang.
Of course, it's okay to lie down quietly and pretend that everyone knows it but doesn't know.
But if you now shout loudly: 'I am in Zhuoxian County, I want to prepare a banquet.'
Damn it, this is basically a slap in the face, right? I'm going to kill you, you darling.
Regarding these matters, Liu Cang explained to the elders, and the elders were inevitably a little disappointed.
"Alas~, if this is the case, it will be a disaster for everyone in Cai." The clan elder shook his head and sighed, with a trace of unwillingness flashing on his face.
"The Cai family has a distinguished status. There are many reckless people in this countryside, and some of those eunuchs are ghosts. We need to arrange some young people to protect the Cai family from being disturbed." The clan elder asked Cai Yong tentatively.
"Yes." Cai Yong chuckled and nodded: "The elders of the clan can just call someone by his or her name. Don't use your name to alienate your neighbors."
Cai Yong nodded, and the elder's eyes lit up. Needless to say, this was Cai Yong's consent to the village's purchase of weapons, and he had no intention of hiding his identity.
This is enough to make Lousang Village famous in surrounding villages and towns.
"Who dares! Mr. Cai is a very human being and should be respected by others. And you, Da Hong, if you dare to make Mr. Cai angry, be careful that I break your legs." The clan elder's face was full of joy, but
It refers to Liu Cang's reprimand.
"Yes, yes, I won't make Aweng unhappy." Suddenly being scolded, Liu Cang bowed his head to the elder of the clan as if he were dealing with it. However, Cai Yong's smiling face changed slightly.
"Well, Haoxuan still needs to abide by himself. Since there is no one in your family, you can just call me father from now on." Cai Yong said with a smile.
But Cai Yong was not happy to see Liu Cang being scolded. This little bastard will be our son from now on, how can he be scolded at will?
"Um. Yes, the child will live a good life and be filial to his father." Liu Cang was stunned, and he reacted instantly. Although he felt uncomfortable, he was also moved in his heart.
Liu Cang likes honest people. This sentence is not a joke. It also does not have a derogatory connotation towards honest people.
If it were anyone else, even someone like Lu Zhi, Liu Cang would not have such a calm attitude towards Cai Yong.
After looking through the Three Kingdoms of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Cang really couldn't find anyone who was responsible for his duties. Each one was more scheming than the last, and each was more calculating than the last.
From the first time he brought Cai Yong home to the time he asked for marriage and recognized his father, Liu Cang really got along with Cai Yong based on his heart.
In his opinion, Cai Yong is one of the few people in the Three Kingdoms who can change his heart for his heart.
Liu Cang believes in sincere exchange.
Chapter completed!