Confucius said: "Don't worry about lack of weight but worry about inequality."
From this we can see that the shortcomings of human hearts are often caused by comparison.
This was how Cai Mao was back then.
The same is true now.
During the Battle of Jingzhou, Cai Mao was relatively firmly aristocratic in Jingzhou who defected to Cao Cao.
Perhaps because Cai Mao had had some friendship with Cao Cao before, it was a deeper friendship than Fei Qian, or perhaps because Cao Cao was closer to Jingzhou at that time, and Fei Qian had an optional attitude, but no matter what, Cai Mao eventually pulled many people and surrendered to Cao Cao together, and maintained most of his strength in Jingzhou.
Therefore, Cai Mao made great contributions to Cao Cao's battle in Jingzhou.
However, Cai Mao's "status" in Cao Cao's political group has always been a bit embarrassing.
Cai Mao was old and his contribution was not small. He also thought he was "loyal" to Cao Cao, but in terms of ability, his status, Xiahou, and in terms of talent, he was basically no chance of promotion after the Battle of Jingzhou, and he had never been promoted by Cao Cao.
In fact, overall, the members of the Cao Cao political group have always been mixed with good and bad quality. Some people were born in Yingchuan gentry, some were surrendered halfway, some were opportunistic fenceists, and some were superficially loyal to the royal family...
Cao Cao knew this, so some local officials who were powerful and powerful in the country were the most greedy and greedy in their daily lives, and they were successfully listed on the list of rectification of officials this time.
But the relationship between the gentry is like a spider web.
Among these people who are dealt with, there are also some who have close relationships with Cai Mao and have more contacts...
In this way, Cai Mao would inevitably feel a little fluctuating.
After the Battle of Jingzhou in the past, Cai Mao obtained a new position.
But it is not enough. Cai Mao is not alone. He is the representative of a family. So he was promoted to Cai Mao as a false position. What is the purpose?
What's more, it's just the Captain Changshui...
Of course, the title of Changshui Captain is not small.
The Changshui School Captain was considered an imperial guard. It was first established by Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. It was one of the eight school captains of the Northern Army, with a rank of 2,000 stones, and was ranked as the chief, Sima and others. They led the Changshui Xuanqu Huqi, stationed in the capital, and also served as the expedition.
But now, the Changshui Captain is just an empty shell.
What's more, everyone knows that Cai Mao's talent in cavalry, how can he say that? That's it. Who would really let a general with special skills in navy command the cavalry?
Therefore, although it is 2,000 stones, and the ranking is a noble, and its official position is quite large, but how can I compare with Cai Mao’s previous expectations?
Yes, it’s not that I don’t get any benefits, but that I seem to be less than others!
People’s hearts are changing and they are most afraid of comparison. This is the key to the problem!
People in the officialdom are most sensitive to changes in their status.
In recent times, Cai Mao has also clearly felt that his position in the Cao political group is much worse than before. He is even far inferior to when he was under Liu Biao.
Before, although Cai Mao was just a local official in Jingzhou, he was basically the second-ranked second in Jingzhou after Liu Biao. At that time, even if Cai Mao expressed some ideas and was incompatible with Liu Biao, Liu Biao would not easily refute it, and even had to plan to catch some braids and other things to shout louder at Cai Mao. Now, what is Cai Mao in Cao Cao’s camp?
In addition, while Cao Cao was rectifying the administration during this period, some of the Yingchuan gentry that Cai Mao knew were eliminated, which also made Cai Mao's plan to use these Yingchuan gentry to expand its influence in Cao Cao's political group fail.
Even when he became scared, this old friend turned his back on his face!
With all these combined together, Cai Mao will inevitably have many thoughts in his mind.
However, because Cao Cao's resolute actions under the Xu County Palace Gate during this official incident did shock many people, including Cai Mao. Cai Mao did not dare to express his thoughts at the moment, but these thoughts were like a seed, which had been quietly planted in his heart and were gradually growing and sprouting...
People are always strong and poor, and no one can always think carefully.
Cao Cao has been paying attention to the movements of the General Fei Qian of the Cavalry in recent times, and also considering the affairs of Jizhou and Youbei. He did not pay attention to the changes in Cai Mao's thoughts in a more marginal way.
On the contrary, Guo Jia has always been good at guessing people's hearts and has a little notice of Cai Mao's actions. However, Guo Jia did not make any direct statements, but instead watched the changes. After all, Cai Mao is also Cao Cao's "old friend". It is not good to make random guesses without conclusive evidence.
What's more, if you just think about it, it's not a big deal, the key point is whether you have done it.
The more important changes in Jizhou and Youbei today gave Cao Cao a headache.
Cao Cao summoned his advisers to discuss the relevant situation.
And these things are actually not much room for discussion.
It can be said that the Qinglong Temple discussion truly broadened Cao Cao's horizons, making Cao Cao and the advisers under Cao Cao discover that there were actually wars in culture, and Cao Cao and others were beaten to the point of being unable to raise their heads.
The traditional concept of localization was broken and the four sides of China were added. Cao Cao could not help but wonder if he was the frog at the bottom of the well. All he saw was the world in front of him.
Of course, others don’t know what the specific results of Cao Cao’s discussion with the core officials were, but it’s interesting that before these discussion results were reflected, Cao Cao first announced some promotions and promotions...
Among them, Cai Mao was also named the Marquis of Hanyang Ting.
『Hanyang…』
Cai Mao stared at the enfeoffment order in his hand and was silent for a long time.
…((￣o￣).)…
At the same time, in the Chongde Hall, Emperor Liu Xie was also in a state of turmoil and could not calm down.
The light in the hall was a little dim.
Liu Xie did not let Xiaohuangmen light more candles. On the one hand, he showed his thrift and simplicity. On the other hand, Liu Xie knew that if the inside of the hall was too bright, he would not easily notice any movement outside the hall.
On the contrary, it is not as dark as the hall, and then there is a slight shaking outside the hall, so Liu Xie can immediately notice it.
Sometimes, light brings hope, but it is easy to hide. Dark brings fear and sometimes courage.
It's like the contradictory psychology of the emperor Liu Xie.
Liu Xie held a piece of information in his hand and his face looked a little haggard.
『Liu Ruo…』
『Wang Tu…』
『Deng Zhan…』
Liu Xie felt that the core focus he lacked was talent.
Especially the talents in the outfield.
What he held was the list of Cao Cao's titles these days. The names he was talking about were relatively unknown and newly entered the court. Some of these people were from poor families, and some were people in the ranks. Basically, there were naturally some relationships with the Cao Xiahou family, but they were not that deep.
If you can find some useful talents from these people, it will be more than your next step. Otherwise, it will be really hard to move forward. Relying on the power of the Xiaohuangmen can only maintain it within a very small range at most and cannot be expanded at all.
Liu Xie has developed some small yellow sects in the palace. Because these eunuchs basically have to rely on imperial power to survive, especially in the inner palace, Liu Xie is the only person who can immediately decide the life and death of these eunuchs. Even if the eyeliner inserted by the outside world is discovered by Liu Xie, it will be a matter of one sentence. Therefore, under the absolute authority of the inner palace, some of the newly developed eunuchs in the yellow sects of Liu Xie are loyal, but they can't stretch them out.
"Report to Your Majesty, Doctor Xi has arrived..."
Liu Xie put the list into his sleeve and "pass on it."
Xi Lu is back, carrying a big bag and full of anger.
This time, he was not on the reward list.
Some people don’t do things when they do things, and they can even shirk away the job they should have, but they must have it when eating meat, otherwise it will be a dark system and an unfair court...
Xi Lu felt that this reward was unfair.
Why doesn't he have it?
Could it be that he has been working hard for days outside? Could it be that he has made any mistakes when he has not stayed in Xu County?
It's simply incredible and incomprehensible!
After meeting Liu Xie, after preliminary greetings, Liu Xie threw out the list of several he had been following for a long time and asked about Liu Ruo, Deng Zhan and others.
Xi Lu roughly guessed what Liu Xie wanted to do, but Xi Lu felt that the people Liu Xie asked about were not on the same track as Xi Lu himself, so he not only did not hide it, but also sincerely told Liu Xie that these people currently have relatively low positions, and even if they are promoted, they will not be able to form a support in a short period of time.
"What do you think about Prime Minister Cao's reorganization of the administration?" asked the emperor Liu Xie.
『This, haha,』 Xi Lu forced a smile,『It is not beautiful to be corrupt after all, and Prime Minister Cao is also a good thing to rectify the administration of the government...』
Liu Xie sighed: "Now, we must be noble in character and not be affected by the official dyeing vat, and have outstanding abilities and able to do practical things. Such talents are really rare... My dear, why are there always those corrupt officials in the court higher positions? And the pure people often have low positions. Is their abilities lacking?"
Hearing the emperor's inquiry, Xi Lu's expression was a little embarrassed.
Because Xi Lu has always claimed to be a "clear stream", what the emperor said is that his ability is limited?
Or do you mean that you are quite capable? Are you saying that you are actually a "corrupt official"?
However, in the current situation, Xi Lu had to admit that most of the "Qingliu" officials in the court were high-minded and boasted. If they really wanted to do something practical, these Qingliu officials would often fail to succeed and fail.
After hesitating for a moment, Xi Lu sighed: "The Qingliu in the court is indeed lacking in ability. Although they have noble character, they are indeed inferior to those corrupt officials and treacherous officials when doing practical things..."
『Why is this?" Liu Xie asked, 『Can you please solve my doubts?
Hearing the inquiry from Emperor Liu Xie, Xi Lu's expression gave him a little emotion and said slowly: "Human nature is greedy, and from ancient times to the present, there are only a very small number of people who can restrain the greed in their hearts. In the officialdom, such as fame and fortune, holding authority, frequent temptations, and lacking checks and balances, how many people can stick to their original hearts? The so-called human hearts are not as old as this."
Emperor Liu Xie had a solemn expression and remained silent, but he nodded, agreeing with Xi Lu's statement.
"Your Majesty," Xi Lu looked up at the emperor slightly, and said slowly, "Why are Qingliu mostly useless? It seems that corrupt officials can do practical things? However, it is not like this. There are not many Qingliu officials who are capable, willing to do things, and can adapt. They are not always corrupt officials from the beginning, but they are difficult to protect themselves..."
"How do you say this?" Emperor Liu Xie asked after hearing something in Xi Lu's words.
Xi Lu bowed, "Your Majesty is wise, there is never a saying that you can keep yourself alone in this officialdom. Instead, your position determines everything! After entering the official career, most of the officials start from 200 s to 400 s. However, when these people take office, they find that most of their subordinates are corrupt officials, most of their colleagues are corrupt officials, and their immediate superiors..."
Xi Lu paused for a moment, and then continued, "If he still wants to stick to integrity in this situation, he will become an alternative. Naturally, he will be excluded and suppressed by others and will be difficult to advance. If he wants to do something practical, the people below will drag him down, the people around him will stumbling, and the people above will make things difficult. As a result, not only will he fail the matter, but he will also give people a handle, and in the end he will lose his official position and hold him accountable..."
The emperor pondered for a long time and nodded, "I understand. In this way, the honest officials who can do things have been suppressed before they are promoted. Those who are promoted often choose to be with the flow and be with the light and dust... Moreover, because of the help of the clique, it is easier for these people to accomplish things. Then, with more things done, their experience will be enriched, and their abilities and means will naturally be available, and then promotion will be just around the corner..."
"Your Majesty is wise." Xi Lu answered.
Xi Lu's repeated blows and attacks not only disturbed the original mood of Emperor Liu Xie, but also gave Cao Cao a knife, but also smeared the previous names, leaving only himself as if he was an innocent person...
『So, rectify the administration of officials...』 Emperor Liu Xie pondered, 『Actually it was just... cough cough, what I mean is, isn't the effect of rectifying the administration of officials actually very much?"
"Your Majesty," Xi Lu bowed and said, "This administration is not a one-day achievement. For honest officials, there must be such a space for them from top to bottom. Otherwise, even if there are some honest officials, they will often be troubled and have no power in hand. Even if corrupt officials are caught again and again, they will still be endless..."
Xi Lu spread his hands and almost said, "Look, I don't have any authority in my hand. Your Majesty, don't think about those who have it or not. It's just right to improve my authority first!"
"According to my good friend's words, can the honest and self-reliant officials be able to stand up at all? Do you have to let the evil in the temple run rampant and become more and more chaotic?" Hearing Xi Lu's words, Emperor Liu Xie felt a little unwilling and gritted his teeth and asked.
Xi Lu's expression was a little helpless, "Your Majesty clearly understands that corruption is not something happening now. In ancient times, in spring and autumn, it is the same now. Even if it is sometimes clear and peaceful, it will only last for a while, and it will be difficult to last for a long time... However, if the clear and turbid can flow together and check and balance each other, it will be like a clear and stable person, and at least it can maintain the stability of the court and the world will be stable."
"The clear and turbid flow together, and they check and balance each other?" Liu Xie repeated, "What is your idea for you, please say it."
Xi Lu bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. If you want to give honest officials a chance to make a successful career, the best way to go now is to expand the Censorate!"
"Censorate?" Liu Xie frowned.
The Qin and Han dynasties were responsible for supervising affairs, and the official offices where these censors lived were naturally called the Censor's Office, also known as the Xiantai, which was responsible for picking up, impeaching officials, and rectifying the rules and regulations of the court. The Censor's Office was the chief official, the Censor's Office was the deputy chief of the Censor's Office, the Chief Censor, the Chief Censor, the Chief Censor, and other positions.
『It is. Your Majesty clearly understands. If you take the opinions of the humble ministers, the Censorate is now empty and cannot serve any supervision...』 Xi Lu said in a deep voice, "According to the law, there should be one censor and two censors, the Censor Central Chief, who is in charge of using the criminal code to correct the crimes of all officials. The Zhongcheng is the assistant to the left, and there should be three courts below. One is called the Taiyuan, which is the chief official, and the chief official is the chief official, and the chief official is the chief official of the Censor. The second is the palace court, and the attendant of the hall is the chief official, and the chief official is the chief official of the court. The third is the prison court, which is the chief official of the censor and the chief official of the court, and the third is the prison court, which is the chief official of the censor and the chief official of the local officials...』
"Reporting big things, making small things, recruiting the world's clear stream as a task, and having a lot of tasks will be a subordinate. You can check the good and evil of officials, the dispersion of households, and the farming and mulberry areas are not diligent, the warehouses are reduced, or the monsters are cunning, and the robbery is a tragic harm to private corruption..." Xi Lu obviously has been planning for a long time, and now he has found an opportunity to talk freely, "You can observe the local area, be virtuous, filial and brotherly, be rich and talented, and hide the traces of the artifacts and obscene things, and use them in time, and also observe the cunning officials, noble ranks, and the poor, weak and injustice, and cannot claim their own... In this way, the world can naturally curb the corruption and corruption, and the Qingming court can sweep away the chaos!"
Xi Lu spoke very happily.
It seems to be for the sake of the Han Dynasty, the court, the emperor, and the people, but Emperor Liu Xie tasted some other flavors from it...
But, this taste is similar to what Emperor Liu Xie wants to achieve.
Cao Cao used the banner of rectifying the administration to promote butcher knives, and the party attacked the differences, and the sound was as loud as killing pigs, sheep, and setting off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year.
Emperor Liu Xie could only look like a child who had no money to buy firecrackers, exploring among the residue of firecrackers that Cao Cao set off, to see if he could find a few squins to make a small firecracker for himself, and to make some of his own voice.
Now Xi Lu is suggesting that he will have to do something, so he might as well make a bunch of firecrackers to set off!
Isn’t Prime Minister Cao going to rectify the administration?
Let’s go with the flow and get the censorate!
After all, it’s really a black skin to do it together!
Xi Lu almost made it clear that he told Emperor Liu Xie that he was weak and that only by summoning more people would be useful!
Liu Xie's eyes changed, and he also guessed that Xi Lu must have selfish intentions in this matter, but at least at this stage, the directions between him and Xi Lu are still the same, so this selfish intention seems to be within an acceptable range?
"So... so good..."
Emperor Liu Xie nodded, "I will be able to discuss this matter at the next dynasty meeting..."
『Your Majesty! Holy!』
Chapter completed!