Chapter 72 The test before taking office
Langya Kingdom was located in the north of Xuzhou, and was established in the seventh year of Lu Zhi during the Western Han Dynasty. In the first year of Emperor Wen of Han, Emperor Wen of Han ordered the abolition of Langya Kingdom and since then it became Langya County. In the 17th year of Jianwu in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu re-established Langya Kingdom, and his son Liu Jing was named King of Langya. In the fifth year of Jianchu of Emperor Zhang of Han, King of Langya Liu Jing moved the capital from Jucheng to Kaiyang County, and has been passed down from this lineage.
Langya Kingdom has thirteen counties under its jurisdiction. Compared with Changshan Kingdom, Qinghe Kingdom, Zhongshan Kingdom, etc. in the north, Langya Kingdom has a wide area and stronger strength.
After Wang Yan led his team into Langya Kingdom, he headed straight to Kaiyang County. Along the way, the people lived and worked in peace, showing a peaceful state everywhere, which was completely different from the situation of bandits everywhere in Taishan County.
There was more Concubine Yang Ya in the army, and no changes occurred. Although Concubine Yang Ya was a woman, in fact, she could endure hardships, receive training, and work harder, without the weakness of a lady from a prominent family.
The army arrived in Kaiyang County and set up camp outside the city.
It was noon, after lunch, Wang Yan rode his horse to the city to visit the prime minister of Langya.
The country is different from the county. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the prince was granted a king and the county was the state. Each country had a prime minister who was responsible for handling government affairs in the kingdom, and its rights were the same as those of the county magistrate.
The prime minister of Langya is named Xun Wei, who is from Yingchuan. He was once a classmate and friend of Yang Xu. He also experienced the Party and Fines disaster together and had a close relationship.
Wang Yan visited the house and explained his purpose, and was taken into the mansion by his servants.
In the study, an old man with a pretty appearance and over 50 years old was lying on the couch and closing his eyes to rest.
This person is nothing else, but Xun Wei.
The attendant took Wang Yan to the door and looked inside. Seeing Xun Wei taking a lunch break, he whispered: "The master had ordered before that the person recommended by Lord Yang would come to the mansion and just enter and pay a visit. However, when Prince Wang entered the study, he was careful and did not make a sound to disturb the adults' lunch break."
Wang Yan smiled and whispered: "Don't worry, I'll wait at the door."
The attendant turned around and left without persuasion.
Wang Yan stood at the door and waited quietly.
The sun was shifting. After half an hour, Xun Wei in the room was still lying on the bed, his eyes closed and resting, without any waking up. After waiting for so long, Wang Yan's expression remained unchanged. As a special forces soldier in his previous life, he had performed more difficult and difficult tasks. Now that he was just standing outside the door, it was not difficult for Wang Yan.
Another half an hour later, the person lying on the couch finally took action and sat up from the couch. Xun Wei opened his eyes and saw Wang Yan, and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.
Why is there someone standing outside the door?
Before, Xun Wei had not received any news that Wang Yan was visiting.
Seeing this, Wang Yan took the initiative to enter the room and said with neither humility nor arrogant words: "Wang Yan, Nancheng County, has met the adults."
Xun Wei's eyes lit up, and he immediately knew the person coming, and said with a smile: "You are Wang Yan recommended by Brother Xingzu. Haha, it's better to meet than famous ones. It's more handsome and elegant than what Brother Xingzu's letter introduced. How long have you been to the mansion?"
He waved his hand and signaled Wang Yan to sit down.
After Wang Yan sat down, he replied: "I have just arrived."
Xun Wei said: "Brother Xingzu recommends you to be the county magistrate of Yangdu County. I have no objection and believe in Brother Xingzu's vision. Besides, you have made some political achievements in Nancheng County, which is also very outstanding. However, I have a problem."
Wang Yan said seriously: "Please show me."
Xun Wei twisted the long beard under his jaw, thought for a moment, and asked slowly: "As the saying goes, 'My parents are here, don't travel far away.' Now, do you think it's appropriate to leave your elderly father and come to Yangdu County alone?"
This question is very simple and direct, but extremely sharp, which makes Wang Yan's heart slightly nervous.
It is still difficult to go to Yangdu County.
At least, Xun Wei must be recognized by him, otherwise it would be very difficult even if Yang Xu's recommendation was recommended. Indeed, Xun Wei agreed to Yang Xu, but as the prime minister of Langya, Xun Wei had countless reasons to refuse Wang Yan if he did not offend Yang Xu.
Everything depends on Wang Yan himself.
Fortunately, Wang Yan in this life has been reading books but is familiar with classics in his mind.
As soon as Wang Yan searched for his memory, he found out the source of Xun Wei's problem, and soon had a draft in his mind. After organizing the language for a little while, Wang Yan replied unhurriedly: "For adults, I have three ideas for my questions."
Xun Wei asked, "What three points?"
Wang Yan said: "First, there is indeed 'There is a 'Parents are here, so don't travel far' in the Analects,' but there is another sentence after that, 'You must have a way to travel.' It means that as long as you have the right direction, you can go out and fight. Therefore, it is not inappropriate for younger generations to travel far."
"Second, the younger generation came to Yangdu County to serve the emperor. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve both loyalty to the emperor. Since the younger generation chose to be loyal to the emperor, they should make a choice. The two words "country" include a country first and then a family. Since you have already agreed to the country, it is difficult to take care of your family."
"Third, before I came to Langya Kingdom, I invited my father to accompany me twice. However, my father insisted on staying in Nancheng County. I could not ignore the old man's wishes and force him to follow me, so I could only come to the post alone. The only thing I can do is to do my duty and make some political achievements in Yangdu County, so that my father at home can be proud of it."
His words were reasonable and well-organized, which made Xun Wei very satisfied.
Wang Yan's answer is no longer limited to understanding the classic "The Analects of Confucius", but also has his own thoughts and opinions. For a young man who is under the sixteenth, he is already quite excellent.
Many adults cannot achieve such mature thinking logic.
However, Xun Wei didn't know that Wang Yan's mind was filled with the soul of an adult.
Xun Wei paused for a moment and asked again: "If you serve as the county magistrate of Yangdu County, how do you plan to govern?"
Wang Yan did not think about it at all and directly replied: "If you don't make a sound, you will make a splash." Wang Yan had already carefully considered this question on the way to come and had already had a draft of the innate draft.
Xun Wei asked with a curious look on his face, "How can I explain this?"
Wang Yan raised his index finger and middle finger with his right hand and replied: "I don't know much about Yangdu County. After taking office, I will do two things first."
Xun Wei smiled slightly and asked, "What two things?"
At this time, Xun Wei was even more looking forward to it.
From the brief conversation, Xun Wei found that Wang Yan's thinking was very clear and logical.
When he heard Wang Yan say that he had to do two things, he had expectations.
Wang Yan said slowly: "The first thing is to be familiar with government affairs and not interfere in government affairs randomly while maintaining the normal operation of Yangdu County; the second thing is to master the army and train soldiers. The army is the basis for everything. As long as the army is stable, there will be no big trouble in Yangdu County."
After a pause, Wang Yan said again: "The time for these two things is about half a year. This is my dormant period, preparing for subsequent governance. If you don't understand the actual situation in Yangdu County, you will give orders at will. Not only will the people not get benefits, but will suffer from them. If you really want to discuss how to do it, I cannot give a specific plan for the time being, because the plan given is unrealistic."
"Okay, okay, one thing is two things."
The expression on Xun Wei's face became more and more satisfied.
When he arrived at the position where Xun Wei was, he climbed up from below step by step, knowing the situation below. The governance of a county was like cooking fresh food. If Wang Yan explained what he wanted to do, Xun Wei was worried. However, the two things Wang Yan explained were clear and organized, which relieved Xun Wei.
Xun Wei's expression turned serious and said, "The Taishan County Magistrate does not allow you to be the county magistrate, it is the loss of Taishan County. When you come to Langya Kingdom, I hope you can benefit the people with your heart. As long as you have the ability, I can provide you with space without worrying about being suppressed."
"Thank you, sir."
Wang Yan bowed to thank him and breathed a sigh of relief.
This level has been passed.
Xun Wei took out the wrapped cloth from the desk and said, "This is your appointment letter, which has been stamped with the prince's seal. If you hold the appointment letter, you can go to Yangdu County to take office. Since the position of county magistrate has been vacant for a long time, you must take office as soon as possible, so I will not keep you. If you have time in the future, come to Kaiyang County more often."
Chapter completed!