These two people have similar appearances. The people who just made a sound are older. They are all dressed in literati, with clear eyes without any turbidity. They also have a great style in every move. Looking at the clothes of the two, although they are not luxurious silk, they are also generous and decent, without dust.

Several people walked from outside the door to the living room. During this period, the Cui Yan brothers spoke extraordinary, and even some small things could be explained. This shows that these two people were just right in small things.

Guo Jia was shocked by the performance of the Cui Yan brothers. He thought to himself that these two people, judging from the discussion just now, knew the sufferings of the people and were upright in their work, so they could be officials in the area.

After everyone sat down, Cui Yan also learned that the Yang family army had only occupied one party and did not enter the city. He was moved at the moment. In fact, Cui Yan's move also meant to test Guo Jia. As the world said, Yang Fan was eager to seek talent, but only talent was the only way to do it.

However, Guo Jia and the others' actions hit Cui Yan's mind. While showing their confidence in strengthening the army, they also extended an olive branch to the Cui family.

During the meal, everyone had a happy conversation, which was a bit like they met too late.

Cui Lin said enviously: "The literary talent and martial arts of Yang Xiangguo are comparable to the wise ruler in his life. He only took charge of Bingzhou for a few years, so he allowed the people of Bingzhou to have enough food and clothing. Yuan Benchu ​​came from a prominent family and owned a wealthy place like Jizhou. However, what he did was unconsisting. If Yang Xiangguo was in charge of Jizhou, he would not know how to treat the people of Jizhou and the aristocratic families?"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Of course, everyone is equal. Our Lord once said that the suffering of the people is mostly because of the darkness of the world. People have no land in their hands, so how can they talk about being rich? How can they talk about having enough food and clothing? Therefore, our Lord once ordered that as long as the people under our army are under the rule of the people, everyone can have land to plant, and the imperial court will take back the excess land in the hands of aristocratic families at an appropriate price, and then divide it with the people or grant meritorious soldiers."

Cui Yan said in confusion: "I heard that there is a limited amount of land owned by everyone?"

Guo Jia nodded and replied: "That's right, this move can prevent some people with ulterior motives from wanton annexing land."

Cui Lin asked: "The inheritance of a family depends on the land the most. If the land is taken back by the court, how can it be passed on? Isn't this cutting off the lifeline of the family? In this way, which family in the world dares to surrender to Yang Prime Minister? After all, most of the land in the world is in the hands of aristocratic families. Yang Prime Minister is an enemy of the world! Since Zhang Yi's death in Bingzhou, it has been a chaotic place. Yang Prime Minister's virtuous politics can achieve results in Bingzhou, but not necessarily in other prefectures and counties!"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "The Qin Emperor was the best in the world. He swept across the six countries and unified the world. However, with the burning of books and burying scholars, natural disasters and man-made disasters, the once glorious Qin Dynasty was only passed down for two generations! Our Han Dynasty has been four hundred years since Emperor Gaozu killed the White Snake uprising and unified the world. However, in the past few decades, after Emperor Ling came to power, there were constant wars in all parts of the world. The powerful families and powerful people took advantage of the lives and deaths of the people. This was the case with Zhang Jiao's Yellow Turban Uprising. The princes held their own troops. If the people were not displaced and could not eat enough, who would have done this headless thing?"

Cui Yan said in confusion: "Mr. Guo, what do you mean?"

Guo Jia replied: "Whether it was the rebellion of Emperor Gaozu or the rebellion of Zhangjiao today, it was because the people could not see hope, and even living became a luxury. Who would still care about their own life? Since our Lord took over Bingzhou, have the people been dissatisfied? Have there been bandits rampant? Have there ever been a foolish world?"

Cui Lin shook his head and said, "Even if he suppressed the previous aristocratic families, the larger the territory occupied by the Prime Minister Yang, the greater the power of the important officials under his command. In just a few decades, a new aristocratic family will be born. In this way, will it be back to its original starting point? Doing that useless contribution?"

Guo Jia shook his head and smiled, "Mr. Deru and Confucian's concerns are understandable. However, in the past, the aristocratic families not only monopolized land, but also knowledge. The people were ignorant and naturally left the mercy of the aristocratic families, but our master was different. He opened a college in Bingzhou Guangzhou. Any children of the people under my rule, as long as they were six years old, must enter the academy to study. When everyone has learned knowledge and distinguished right from wrong, they will know the power and thus guarantee their own rights."

Cui Yan was shocked when he heard this and thought to himself that Yang Fan was really unusual. Since ancient times, those in power have been able to stand at the top of society because they have two things in their hands, one is land and the other is books. If Yang Fan can really enlighten the people, then this era of aristocratic families sharing the interests of the world will surely become a thing of the past.

However, if Yang Fan knew Cui Yan's idea, he would definitely not agree with him. He always believed that the interests of the world would eventually be owned by a few people, and this was inevitable. After all, "The dragon gave birth to nine sons, each with different people!" There are so many people in the world. Not everyone is so motivated. There will always be some unmotivated people who will become the bottom of society. Yang Fan's next step is to hold a science exam, so that everyone in the world has an opportunity, that is, the opportunity for knowledge to change their destiny!'.

Yang Fan has already started to build the platform. After completion, there will only be a small group of people, fish leaping over the dragon gate and becoming the best people. And more people can only work through other channels to make their lives better. Yang Fan firmly believes that as long as the world is stable and people who are neither stupid nor lazy can live a good life, at least they will not be starved to death.

Thinking of this, Cui Yan asked: "Every filial piety, even so, the people with power will only be a small number of people, and their descendants will definitely inherit their father's business. In this way, they will gradually become wealthy families. This is inevitable and cannot be avoided. After all, everyone hopes that their family can be passed on!"

Guo Jia nodded and smiled, "What Ji Gui said is good. My Lord has considered this a long time ago. My Lord has already solved it! However, the time is not ripe now!"

Cui Yan asked: "How to solve it? I have been bothering about this problem!"

Guo Jia smiled and said, "What Ji Gui is worried about is that everyone with great power, letting their backs inherit their titles and official positions, which is what we often call "sons inherit their father's business", right?"

Cui Yan nodded and responded: "Yes, if a person can hold a high position for a long time, he will have his own set of official methods, and his children will have an excellent person to pass on for him. No matter which aspect they consider, their children are the most suitable successors. If you want to eliminate this situation, you must have someone else to replace them or compete with them. However, how can the children of high-ranking officials compete with superior conditions, deep relationships, ordinary people, etc.? If I expected it to be right, Yang Xiangguo also had such considerations in opening a college in Bingzhou and educating the people? Next, should we hold a subject, select talents from the people, and let the children of high-ranking officials take the exam together with ordinary people. This is a fair and just way."

A strange look flashed in Guo Jia's eyes. In this era, there are very few people who can look at things like this, but Cui Yan can find the key point from it, which is particularly rare. He smiled and said, "Yes, after my lord unifies the north, the imperial examination system will be implemented."

Cui Lin said suspiciously: "Any official can be taken? If that happens, wouldn't it be a mess?"

Guo Jia was already impressed by the Cui brothers in his heart at this time. In Guo Jia thought that although these two people were literate and talented, they were deeply acquainted with old acquaintances and must have heavy old ideas. But now it seems that their ideas are very advanced, as if they are reforming the old school system.

Cui Yan waved his hand and smiled, "De and Confucianism, the implementation of the imperial examination is to select talents for the court. However, those students who have just left the school and lack experience will definitely not be appointed as high-ranking officials. Since Yang Xiangguo decided to launch the imperial examination system in the Qin Dynasty, he would naturally see the disadvantages. If I expected it, talents who passed the imperial examination would only be appointed as some positions with lower ranks, such as county magistrates, and then they would be promoted."

This system was used in the Han Dynasty, but as the aristocratic families became deeper, it gradually became less so. By the generation of Emperor Ling, as long as they had money, they could become officials. Therefore, the status of officials in the minds of the people plummeted.

In this era, as long as an official is not greedy, he is a clean and good official in the eyes of the people. However, Yang Fan did not agree with the people's evaluation. He always believed that being an official is not greedy is just the lowest principle of being an official. If such a standard is used to measure the good or bad of an official, it would be too much.

However, this is a common phenomenon in this era. Not to mention corrupt officials, even if they are greedy, as long as they do not do anything that harms the world, the people will think that you are a good official. This is the norm in troubled times. Whether you can survive is already the highest requirement of the people. Who dares to expect anything else?

Afterwards, Guo Jia talked with the Cui brothers for a while. Finally, Guo Jia discovered that the Cui brothers also wanted to imitate the sages and wanted to change this chaotic era.

Lu Bu was drowsy when he heard this, and said impatiently: "Since both great talents are willing to do something for the people and they also agree with our master's philosophy of governing the world, why not just join our master's command. With the talents of our master, our master will definitely entrust with important tasks. At that time, it is better to realize the ideals in his heart, right?"

Cui Yan had a long time ago, but now after hearing Lu Bu's words, he simply put down his airs and surrendered to Yang Fan directly. Guo Jia did not dare to neglect him. He quickly sent a letter to Yang Fan to inform him of this situation. After all, the talent of the Cui brothers is enough to serve as a state or directly take charge of the other side. Such a talent, Guo Jia naturally would not treat him at will.

With the Cui family's surrender, all counties in the Qinghe Country that had not been captured by the Yang family's army were thrown into Yang Fan's arms. By this coincidence, Lu Bu pacified the Qinghe Country without any effort, making Zhang He who arrived later angry and helpless.
Chapter completed!