Chapter 114 Admission Decision
During the Han Dynasty, except for the permanent title of General, the other titles were mostly temporarily abolished after the war.
However, the world is in turmoil now, and these generals are always on standby.
Above the General of Suppressing the Enemy, there are not only the generals with titles such as the Four Directions, Four Towns and Four Expeditions, but also the General He Jin, the General of the Cavalry Dong Zhong, the General of the Chariots and Cavalry He Miao, and the General of the Guards whose position is temporarily vacant.
However, in Liu Hong's idea of conferring official titles, these four general titles were mostly held by relatives by marriage, except in special cases such as when Huangfu Song and Zhang Wen attacked the rebels in Liang Province.
Then it was definitely a pleasant surprise for Qiao Yan to get the title of General Suppressing the Enemy!
This means that among the four current governors in the world, she is the youngest but has the highest status as she holds the titles of both county marquis and general.
Except for Liu Yu, the governor of Youzhou, whose value may increase due to his appointment as the Grand Marshal next year, no one else can surpass her.
If Liu Bian or Liu Xie had come to power in the way that history had predicted, one of them would not have had the time to confer titles of generals and governors, and the other's titles would have been somewhat unorthodox. The value of the title of General of Suppressing the Rebellion that she held would have been greatly enhanced.
Once the chaos started, although the original intention of giving this general title was Liu Hong's symbolic reward to her, this position undoubtedly became the proof of her having the orthodox position to fight against the rebels and invaders.
If you have to count, there is another advantage!
From now on, the power to establish a government office will not be limited to generals in name only. When the positions under the governor of a province are not enough to accommodate the people she is trying to recruit, she can appoint the officials of the General's Office to the position.
This imperial edict did not mean that Liu Hong was using her as a sharp weapon, but that she could use it to have an extra knife in her hand.
A lot of ideas flashed through Qiao Yan's mind in an instant, but his face was still respectful and surprised as he took the imperial edict from Bi Lan's hand.
"Your Majesty has entrusted me with a great responsibility. Qiao Yan would never dare to hope for the best. I will definitely take it as my responsibility to overcome foreign difficulties and rectify the border."
After saying this, Qiao Yan stood up and asked Bi Lan, "Would you like to go with me to see the actual situation of the keel overturning?"
As for the other eunuchs, Qiao Yan only needed to maintain a normal attitude and let Liu Hong see her position. Only Bi Lan was a little special.
Even though it was not difficult for her to get in touch with Ma Jun because of Ma Lun, in this era, she would never have too many talented people in mechanics.
In Liu Hong's hands, Bi Lan's unique skills were only enough to build those bronze men and water wheels, but in Qiao Yan's hands, he could do so much more.
It just so happened that it was he who summoned him, so naturally he had to strengthen his friendship with him.
Of course, before taking Bi Lan on the tour, Qiao Yan had already made arrangements in advance to ensure that there would be no things like curved plows and iron rakes in the fields they passed through.
Fortunately, it was already April, and the fields were already growing lush seedlings, so the plows and harrows were temporarily withdrawn so that nothing would be exposed.
Therefore, what Bi Lan saw was a scene with greener vegetation than the farmlands in the Sanfu area.
The farmers looked calm as they moved about, and this was by no means a pretense in response to the arrival of the emperor's envoy.
He couldn't help but praise: "Marquis Qiao is not only skilled in archery and horsemanship, and has a good command of troops, but even if the achievements of agriculture and sericulture in various places are put together, he can be considered among the best."
When she thought about the fact that this place was Bingzhou, a frontier area in the eyes of Luoyang people, Bi Lan's praise for her became more sincere.
He looked at the overturned car in the waterway in the field and stopped for a moment.
There were some things he didn't need to say, but Qiao Yan knew what he was thinking.
These eunuchs were the tools that helped the emperor hold power. Even if they had no descendants to inherit their family line, they probably did not really want to just enjoy the wealth and power they had while they were alive. They also did not want to end up like Wang Fu, whose body was left unburied.
It would be a wonderful thing if we could leave our records in history in a way that would benefit the people.
But Liu Hong only used his imagination to create things that were either used as ornaments or for fun, unlike this Qiao Hou...
This is the law that is remembered by all people!
When leaving Jinyang, Bi Lan was still quite reluctant.
He was thinking about whether he should come up with some special creations after returning to Luoyang to see if he could do something practical for this Lord Qiao.
With this thought in mind, he even forgot that reading out the imperial edict was supposed to be a lucrative job for which he could receive a reward from the other party.
Qiao Yan naturally wouldn't remind him specifically about this matter.
After all, everyone is in a happy state now, so there is no need to add another job for her bookkeeper to pay from the treasury.
Qiao Yan was very frugal and thought that since the emperor didn't give her any reward, she didn't have to give anything in return. Although after sending Bi Lan away, she turned around and met Xi Zhicai's teasing gaze.
"Seeing through things but not speaking them out loud is what a qualified governor should do, isn't that right, sir?" Qiao Yan said.
Xi Zhicai cupped his hands and said, "Spiritual satisfaction is also satisfaction. I can't wait for Lord Qiao to be so smart. I just want to congratulate Lord Qiao again."
"What are you congratulating me for?"
"The area around the new city on Baidao River will become Marquis Qiao's private property." Xi Zhicai replied calmly.
yes!
With the approval, the area in the north of Bingzhou that was exclusively managed by her was completely formed.
From Baidaokou, Wugao, Wuyao, Liangcheng, along the southern foot of the Yinshan Mountains, and further south for 300 miles, there is almost no population distribution in Bingzhou. However, this area is irrigated by the Yellow River tributaries, has the Salt Lake and Daihai located in it, and has the coal and iron deposits that she needs to mine. It is a real treasure land.
At the same time as the border garrison city of Baidaokou was being built, the military settlement on this piece of wasteland could also be formally established.
It’s not too late to plant in April!
According to historical evolution, the name of this new city that is closest to the present era should be Dongshoujiang City, but Qiao Yan had to consider the thoughts of the leeks on the grassland, and it should not be called this name at all.
So either she would name it Wuchuan according to the naming method of Wuyao, Wugao, and Wuquan, or she would finally name it Wuchuan out of control of her own territory, just like she did now -
Suiyuan City.
This is also a name for this place that appeared in later generations.
This name is similar to that of the Surrender City, and also has the meaning of appeasement and soothing the distant places, but it is much more restrained.
Although Lu Bu felt that the name of the city was a little modest, when Qiao Yan dispatched him from Yanmen to this place in the name of building a new city, he did not hide his eagerness to try it out.
The last time he came to the Bingzhou capital was just four months ago. At that time, he had resigned from his position as a county official and could be considered a commoner. Unexpectedly, in less than half a year, he would go to the border to kill the enemy in person and was appointed as the commander of Yunzhong County.
"While Suiyuan City is being built, I hope you can stay in Leping for a while." Qiao Yan said after motioning him to take a seat.
Before Lü Bu could ask why they were going to Leping, she went on to say, "I have high hopes for Suiyuan City. I have already asked the farmers to measure the arable land in Baidaochuan. I also plan to build the walls of Suiyuan City in the same way as the walls of Guyangdao, using cement and blue bricks. As the person in charge, if you know nothing about this and you were promoted so quickly, it would be hard to convince others if you tell them about it."
After thinking it over, Lu Bu felt that what Qiao Yan said was indeed right.
If he only had the strength of bravery, he would not be worthy of a high position, otherwise he would not have been defeated by Zhang Liao, and he would not have done as Qiao Yan said, although he held the position of captain, under the current circumstances, if troops were needed, he would still be under the command of Zhang Liao.
To lead a city, one must have corresponding abilities!
Qiao Yan continued, "You go to live in Leping Academy for two months. I will ask someone to teach you so that you will have a thorough understanding of all the projects when you continue to supervise the construction of Suiyuan City in two months. What do you think?"
The appointment letter of the Yunzhong County Commandant was still in his hand, so how could Lu Bu feel bad about it?
But he also heard Qiao Yan say, "I heard that you have a daughter who is eight years old this year. It is time for her to start learning. You might as well send her to the academy. A few days ago, Governor Guo mentioned to me that he wanted to send Guo Huai there, so that she could also be enrolled."
Lu Bu agreed without thinking.
Who is Guo Yu? He is from the Guo family of Yangqu!
With such a background at home, he still chose to send his son to Leping Academy, which shows his trust in Marquis Qiao in teaching his children.
If his daughter could receive such education early on, even if she had no hope of having the legendary experience like Qiao Yan, who was granted titles of nobility at eleven times, became a governor at fourteen, and a general at fifteen, it would always be fine for her to be a female official under Marquis Qiao like Cai Zhaoji in the future, right?
However, after he walked out of the state capital, he thought of a rather serious problem.
Isn't this right?
Doesn't that mean that they, father and daughter, went to the same school?
I heard that the grades are posted outside the entrance of Leping Academy. Although he and his daughter should not be taking the same courses, what if they have the same course and the grades are recorded in one place, and he happens to be below his daughter, what should he do?
At this moment, he remembered the news he had heard earlier, that Qiao Yan put Jia Xu and Jia Mu in the position of fake assistants together, and let the father and son compete in performance.
He thought it was a bit funny at the time, but now he is going to be the protagonist!
Of course, what he didn't know was that Qiao Yan was still considering whether it was feasible to let Jia Xu serve as an official in Suiyuan City.
Lu Bu is a difficult person to manage, and Qiao Yan has no plan to let Jia Xu do it.
The main idea of letting him take this position is——
When Suiyuan City was first built, there were many matters to deal with, from farming to military affairs. After weighing the pros and cons, this person must have the ability to act independently and the emotional stability to communicate with Lu Bu. It would be best if he also has a certain understanding and adaptability to the Hu people north of the Yin Mountains.
There are not many people under Qiao Yan who have such abilities, and the one who has the most free time among them is Jia Xu.
With a brave general like Lu Bu stationed here, and the Xianbei having just been badly beaten by Qiao Yan, they probably won't have the courage to invade the border recently, so the safety of Suiyuan City can still be guaranteed. If the city wall is built more solidly, it will be a tortoise shell tailor-made for the turtle.
Very good! The reasons are sufficient.
After arranging Lu Bu to go to Leping, Qiao Yan thought about it and, in addition to the arrangement for Jia Xu, she wrote another letter of appointment.
This commission was given to Cai Zhenji.
Previously, Cai Yong invited Cai Zhenji and her husband Yang Xin to stay in Leping for a while, on the grounds that he had a job as a scholar in Bingzhou.
Because they had difficulty moving in winter and had to take care of their mother-in-law who fell ill in winter, they only set out here in the early spring of this year.
When they arrived in Bingzhou, it was already March when Qiao Yan had already set out for the expedition outside the Great Wall.
After Qiao Yan returned, he did not have time to go to Leping, so he did not have a formal meeting with the two men. But if she wanted to know what happened in Bingzhou now, someone would naturally report it to her.
For example, Cai Zhaoji once mentioned to her that in recent years, the Yang family of Taiyang had become more and more famous but without any wealth, and her sister looked more haggard than when she accompanied her father to Luoyang to attend Qiao Xuan's funeral and bid farewell to him.
The locust plagues and epidemics in the Central Plains were even more tormenting for people living in poverty.
Qiao Yan also took the opportunity to ask about Zhao Ji's assessment of the academic achievements of Zhen Ji and Yang Xin.
Zhao Ji did not lie about this matter. She said, "Yang Xin is good at governing, and my sister is good at governing people."
With these words, she knew what was going on.
Since both of them came here because Cai Yong missed his eldest daughter, Qiao Yan had no intention of assigning them positions so quickly.
But now, there is an opportunity to arrange things for Cai Zhenji.
Lu Bu's daughter and Guo Wei's son were admitted to the school. Since Lu Yuan was now her chief clerk and was busy contacting the noble families in Bingzhou, it was not suitable for him to work in the academy anymore. It would be better to ask Cai Zhenji to teach there.
Guo Huai has the talent of a famous general. Since Cai Zhenji could teach Yang Hu, it should be no problem for her to teach Guo Huai. As for Lu Bu's daughter——
Qiao Yan didn't know much about her. He only heard from Lu Bu that she was very much like her father and was fond of martial arts at a young age, but there was no guarantee that she could become a martial artist.
"Why not send your son to school as well?" Qiao Yan thought for a moment and asked Dian Wei.
When Dian Wei was repaying his gratitude to Tian, he already had a wife in Chenliu. This is not a problem according to people today, but what Qiao Yan said was a bit irresponsible, especially since Qiao Yan found out later that his wife was pregnant at the time, but she did not show it. Even Dian Wei found out later.
Fortunately, since Dian Wei followed her to Leping, Dian Wei also brought his wife here, so she no longer had to worry about any safety issues, and she gave birth to Dian Man safely.
Now that the age threshold for school admission is being lowered, then those children who are now five years old in terms of lunar age can be sent there as well.
This can be regarded as fulfilling the promise she made to Dian Wei. Leping Academy was her property, and Dian Man was admitted there as a unique way of becoming her disciple.
Secondly, since this group of children entering school are in such a situation, it might be better to focus on training them in the way of military generals.
To this end, she set her sights on the eldest son of Linghu Shao, who is currently serving as an official in Shuofang County.
Dian Wei naturally accepted it and agreed immediately.
but……
Five, six, seven, eight years old, these neatly arranged ages were even funny to Qiao Yan.
Fortunately, they were only students of the academy and not her subordinates, otherwise the average age of the officials in Bingzhou would have been lowered by ten digits.
Qiao Yan turned the brush in his hand, and decided to go all out by writing the five big characters "Leping Kindergarten". He also sent the three characters "Suiyuan City" to the craftsmen in the city to make a corresponding plaque.
The plan of educating people starts with ten years. The few people who enrolled this time will be able to be of use to her after ten years, and she is not without the patience to wait for them to grow up.
Just like she can now move forward steadily, with enough patience to make Bingzhou's situation better year by year.
As she put pen to paper again, writing the order to dispatch Leping craftsmen to Baidaochuan, as the April spring breeze passed through, drizzling rain fell on the land full of lush green seedlings.
Following the sound, Qiao Yan looked out the window and saw rain curtains falling from the eaves, contrasting with the green bamboo outside the window, forming a curtain of green and white.
Soon, another songbird landed on the windowsill to avoid the rain and looked towards her without any fear.
In the past disaster years, it was rare to see birds, but now they add a bit of color to this lively scene.
When Qiao Yan saw this scene, he paused writing and a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
This is really a happy rain...
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