In the courtyard of the Zhenfu Secretary, several rows of tables were set up, each table was equipped with a stool. On the table were tea, a new scroll, a pen, and an inkstone. On the left corner of each table was a nameplate.

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Xie Linong looked at the name plate and said to Cao Zhiyan: "It's weird, our names are written on it. It seems that we have arranged who will sit where."

With that said, several people went to find their seats. In the first row were several magistrates, seven in total. According to court practice, Wang Xiaoli was also the magistrate of Xiangyang Mansion, and there was an empty table in the middle.

Everyone sat down. Some people checked their pens and inkstones, some tried the tea, and some chatted. It was chaotic for a while.

Not long after, Chen Yuyi went to a stage in front of everyone and said: "You must have heard that the governor does not want to let the officials under his control go their own way, but wants to set some rules. There are two things to do today. One is to restrain the governor.

The envoy will set up a new yamen to supervise all officials. Furthermore, the governor will personally tell you clearly what kind of officials you want, what kind of benefits and requirements there are."

As Chen Yuyi's voice became louder and louder, the crowd gradually became quiet.

Chen Yuyi looked at Xia Xian and said in a deep voice: "I have little talent and little knowledge. Thanks to the support of the governor, I am temporarily assuming the position of supervisor. You'd better listen carefully today and write down what should be noted. If you make a mistake in the future, don't complain!"

When he said the last sentence, Chen Yuyi's voice became fierce. When everyone saw it, they couldn't help but feel nervous.

Chen Yuyi was the first scholar to follow Wang Xiaolie. He did many things and held many positions. However, his official position was never very important. Many people only knew about this person and were not familiar with him. When I met him today, he was not easy to talk to.

After seeing everyone's attitude, Chen Yuyi said no more and said: "I'm going to give you a lecture from the governor! You all listen carefully!"

All the officials stood up together and sang the promise loudly.

Chen Yuyi got off the stage, and Wang Xiaolie came up. He pressed his hands slightly and said, "Sit down. From now on, our etiquette here will only focus on major rituals, and it doesn't have to be very strict. Also, words like lectures should be used as much as possible unless it is particularly necessary.

Use it sparingly. When you use this word, it means it is extremely important. You must deal with some people and stipulate some things. Today is not that serious, so you don’t need to be nervous."

Seeing Wang Xiaolie smiling and looking kind, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and sat down one after another.

It has been nearly two years since Wang Xiaolie entered Xiangyang and he has gradually formed his own habits. Outside the army, he does not pay much attention to etiquette and is more easy-going in speaking and doing things. Everyone has begun to get used to it. If it were two years ago, Wang Xiaolie would be standing in front

While talking, who dares to sit down?

Clearing his throat, Wang Xiaolian said: "The Jin captives came from the south, and the imperial court was in turmoil. It was under a lot of pressure. This year, in the west of Beijing, in the two lakes and in the two Huaihe Rivers, towns and governors were set up to imitate the vassal system of the Tang Dynasty. Town governors were set up.

I also had local military and political power, and officials were appointed by themselves, no longer taking orders from the imperial court. I was appointed as the governor of Dengzhou and other state capitals in Xiangyang, and I was responsible for governing many people, which was a big responsibility. At this time, the Jin soldiers were in the north, and Liu Yu established another

In the Puppet Dynasty, we are located between Wanluo and Luo. We are a thorn in the side of the Jin Dynasty and the Puppet Qi Dynasty. If we do not manage the place carefully and train and strengthen the army, it will be difficult to gain a foothold. Under the rule of the governor, there are naturally many differences from the rule of the imperial court. Today

I invite you all to come and tell me what’s the difference!”

After speaking, Wang Xiaolie picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip of tea, and looked at the people below.

No one spoke, they all looked at Wang Xiaolie eagerly.

Chen Yuyi looked serious. After welcoming Wang Ruohai back that day, he had many conversations with Wang Xiaolie in the past few days. He gradually understood the responsibilities Wang Xiaolie had to do and accepted his new position. He understood in his heart that he

The importance of responsibilities. To a certain extent, the supervisory official position set up by Wang Xiaolie is much more important than the imperial censor Zhongcheng.

Putting down the tea cup, Wang Xiaoxian said: "As a government to govern a place, we must first know where our power comes from. This issue is the most important issue for the political power. If this issue is not explained clearly, political affairs will not be smooth. Some people will

He said, as the governor of the town, I was appointed by the imperial court. All the officials under me, whether they are in the military or in various yamen, are appointed by me. This statement seems simple and clear, but in fact it is equivalent to no answer. No matter it is

Such a difficult issue, it is wrong to deliberately avoid it."

"Why did the imperial court appoint me as the governor? After all, it was Yang Jin who invaded Ruzhou and was defeated by me. He turned to Xiangyang. I followed Yang Jin and killed him on the bank of the Han River. At that time, Xiangyang

, Dengzhou and other places were defeated by the Jin army in the past few months. The Jin army withdrew and there were no officials in the area for a while. So I led troops to station and temporarily appointed some officials to manage the place. The reason why the imperial court established the town governor was because I

I have a large army under my command, and these places have been occupied by me. It is not because I, Wang Xiaolie, have any special talents that the court valued me and appointed me to this official position."

"In appointing the Zhenfu Envoy, frankly speaking, the imperial court has temporarily abandoned these places and left them to us who have soldiers. The imperial court has only two requirements for the Zhenfu Envoy's rule. One is to serve the imperial court as Zhengshuo

, do not surrender to the Jin people and the Puppet Qi. Another one is that the benefits of salt and wine will return to the imperial court, but will be handed over to the governor within two or three years. In this case, I cannot use the imperial appointment and use a feather duster as a banner! I

If you want to be the governor, you must clearly understand where the power of the governor comes from and how to perform this official position!"

This is a question that has troubled Wang Xiaolie for a long time. As a warlord, where does his power come from besides the army? He cannot force others to obey him just because he has soldiers. There are countless such warlords in history.

Wang Xiaolie himself felt that he was too incompetent to travel through thousands of years to play such a role.

"This army started from Jinlu's siege of Kaifeng Mansion, and my father raised troops from his hometown to serve the king. Kaifeng Mansion has been destroyed, and my father died in the battle. This army cannot still say that it is Wang Tongpan's army to serve the king. It must be another kind of army."

Role. When I first took charge of this army, it was because I was Wang Tongpan’s son and happened to be in the army. Now, it cannot be because I am Tongpan’s son and happened to be in the army. We need to define this army. Define

What does this army want to do? I want to prove myself and prove that I can do these things well!"

After hearing this, all the officials couldn't help but change their expressions. What Wang Xiaolie said is true, but this fact cannot be said. Wang Xiaolie should firmly control the military power and use people he trusts to firmly grasp the power.

In your own hands.

Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "When people live in the world, they often have an illusion. How great I am, how smart I am, and how capable I am. There will be some people who will say how great they are.

, so smart and capable. To be honest, some people are born smarter than others, more capable than others, more beautiful than others, stronger than others, and so on. People are not exactly the same, and some people do this

It’s not surprising that some people are better at doing other things than others. In this society, because you are good at doing these things, you have a higher status, more income, and more respect. But if you change

A society may look like another one. We should not have the illusion that once we become an official, we feel how great we are. No matter how high an official we become, we are still ordinary people, just more successful."

"The world is like a stage. We are thrown onto this stage and play different roles. Some people play the role of the emperor, some play the role of the prime minister, some play the role of the general, and some play the role of ordinary people and soldiers. If you put down the role you play,

We will also have our own joys, sorrows and joys, and our own loves and hates. Don't let the role you play affect your emotions. Don't think that just because you play the prime minister, you feel that you are a literary star from the sky descending to earth. If you play a general, you will

I feel like I’m a martial arts star. You’re not!”

Having said this, Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone. Everyone's expression was different and each had its own splendor. These people came from various prefectures and counties, and some even walked for ten days. They would never have thought that he would say such a thing.

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"What I have said so much is to tell you that no matter what kind of official you are, this official is just a role you play. You became this official because you put on this official's official uniform and got this official's official seal.

It's not that you are destined to be an extraordinary person, so you become an official. If you don't get promoted, it's not because of bad luck, but because of poor performance. Whether you are promoted or demoted, it has nothing to do with your destiny.

Relationship, it’s just that your ability to play the role is not good enough.”

It is not easy for Wang Xiaolie to understand this problem. Because the army belongs to his father, he became the leader. Is it because of his good fortune, or is it just a coincidence? No matter how they met, many people can't let go of their differences from others.

different.

When reading history, people always say, what would have happened if I were that character? Subconsciously, I always feel that I am very smart, I can see clearly than others, and I will have a more reasonable response. What is the reality?

In fact, we are neither smart nor can we respond better. We have this position. If we want to do better, we must have a deep understanding of what this role should do, not what I want to do. With this power in our hands,

What we should think about is what we should do to deserve this power, not what we should do to keep this power. No matter what our status is, we are actually just actors on the stage. It is not about your intelligence, your destiny, or your ability.

Being stronger does not mean you work harder.

You are smart, you are capable, and if you work hard, you can perform the role you play better. That's it.

Only by letting go of yourself can you truly understand your role. But you can’t really let go of yourself, otherwise you will only be the role, and you will not be you. You must clearly understand yourself and understand the role, and it is not easy to know the right balance.
Chapter completed!