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Emerging Prominence Chapter 69: Cao Pi makes a promise, Cao Chong takes the lead

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    "Subordinate, see the Marquis!" As soon as Lu Rui returned to the Marquis's house, he summoned Xu Shu.  "Well, Yuan Zhi, can you write letters?" Lu Rui raised his hand to indicate that Xu Shu could get up.  "Letter? The Marquis is joking. I am a scholar originally, so I must be able to write letters. I wonder what letter the Marquis wants to write?" "Well, just now the King of Wei decided to let Zihuan go to Xiliang to practice, and let me give Yuan the letter.  I often write a letter and give you a few pointers. I have never written such a letter before, so I will leave it to Yuan Zhi." Lu Rui doesn't know how to write, but whenever he writes about his virtuous son-in-law Yuan Chang.  He would shake unconsciously, so it would be better to leave it to Xu Shu.  "Well, it turns out to be the article written by Weng's son-in-law. May I ask, Lord Marquis, what does the King of Wei mean? Let the second son go to Xiliang to enjoy the blessings, or to experience?" Xu Shu cupped his hand and asked Lu Rui, is there no problem if he wants to write the letter himself?  Yes, but what is the content of the letter and what is the point? Xu Shu needs to ask clearly.  "This? What King Wei means is to let Zihuan experience some experience, learn something, build up his achievements, and shine in the family. But we must also pay attention to Zihuan's safety and avoid any serious disasters." Lu Rui actually understood what Cao Cao meant.  , Cao Cao letting Cao Pi in Xiliang was a gamble.  Now that Cao Pi has been expelled from the clan, Cao Cao can no longer blatantly promote Cao Pi. He can only put Cao Pi in a place with opportunities, let Cao Pi make meritorious deeds, and be promoted based on meritorious deeds.  Xiliang is a place where Qiang and Hu live together, and there are some rebellions from time to time. There are dangers, but there are also many opportunities.  "Well, I understand, Lord Marquis, please rest assured." The next day, Xu Shu wrote a letter to Zhong Yao who was far away in Chang'an.  After receiving the letter, Zhong Yao discussed it with Xia Houyuan, the general of the Western Expedition, and came in person to agree to the request.  "Master Marquis, the young lady and Mr. Zhong are back and are now outside the mansion." One day, Lu Rui was taking Cao Jie to enjoy the flowers in the fish pond in the garden, and the doorman hurriedly came to report to Lu Rui.  "Miss?" Lu Rui was stunned for a moment before reacting.  It's An'er and Zhong Yao who are here.  "Well, let Yuan Chang and An'er wait in the main hall." Lu Rui had been able to handle it calmly after being embarrassed many times.  I asked Zhong Yao to take care of Cao Pi, but Zhong Yao actually came to Xudu. It seems that Zhong Yao also knew about Cao Pi's affairs and came to deal with it himself.  Coming to Lu Rui is to meet my father-in-law.  "Yes, Lord Marquis!" Lu Rui straightened his clothes.  Then he took Cao Jie to the main hall.  "My child has met his father!" "Meet my father-in-law!" As soon as Lu Rui and Cao Jie arrived in the main hall, An'er and Zhong Yao greeted them as parents.  Lu Rui helped Cao Jie sit on the main seat, and then he also sat down. Only then did he look at the two people at the bottom of the steps.  Zhong Yao and An'er both knelt down at 90 degrees and saluted them.  An older daughter and a middle-aged son-in-law were kneeling below.  Why.  What is this thing called?  "An'er, Yuan Chang, there's no need to be polite, please get up." Lu Rui waved his hand, signaling the two of them to get up.  "Thank you father (father-in-law)." After hearing Lu Rui's words, the two of them stood up and sat aside.  "Why did Yuan Chang come to Xudu?" "Reporting to my father-in-law, my son is here to report on his work. When I returned to Xudu, I thought of my father-in-law and mother-in-law, so I brought An'er here to pay my respects." Zhong Yao bowed his hand.  , stood up and reported back to Lu Rui.  Children?  How could I have a middle-aged child?  Lu Rui was speechless after hearing Zhong Yao's words, but this was etiquette, and Lu Rui was helpless and just wanted to end the conversation quickly.  "Yes. Yuan Chang came to Xudu to report on his work. Is there anything else important?" "Reporting to my father-in-law, there is indeed something important. Yongzhou and Liangzhou are newly settled. Each state and county lacks civil servants who can govern, but life in Yongzhou and Liangzhou  Due to poverty, many officials are reluctant to go there. There are few civil servants in the area, so Yuan Chang came here specifically to select officials." Zhong Yao told his main purpose of coming to Xudu. There was a shortage of civil servants in the west, so he asked Cao Cao to assign civil servants to serve in Xiliang.  .  "Yes. Can Yuan Chang handle this?" Since Zhong Yao is his nominal son-in-law, his father-in-law must also contribute. If Zhong Yao doesn't recruit enough people, he can recruit some from the private schools in Fan County.  Even if it is a small profit given to the son-in-law, after all, not many people can study in this era.  "Don't worry, father-in-law. This matter has been taken care of for the child. There is just one more thing that needs help from father-in-law." "Oh? What's the matter with Yuan Chang?" Lu Rui smiled slightly and worried about it. Zhong Yao was also from a noble family.  , it is not a problem to get a few scholars.  "Father-in-law, General Xia Houyuan of the Western Expedition wants to send Minister Cao Pi to Xiliang to join the army. The petition has been brought by the boy. However, Minister Cao Pi is an official of the central government and General Zhengxi has no right to call him.  So I would like to ask my father-in-law to first transfer Cao Pi's servant to my father-in-law, and then transfer him to Xiliang as a soldier." Zhong Yao said.He handed over his hand and reported back to Lu Rui.  "Zihuan?" Cao Jie heard Cao Pi's name and looked at Lu Rui.  Lu Rui smiled slightly and patted Cao Jie's jade hand.  "General Zhengxi wants Zihuan to take any position?" Lu Rui smiled. This son-in-law is really good at doing things. He actually wants to change Cao Pi from a central civil servant to a local civil servant, and then promote him. He is indeed from a big family.  Be very cautious.  There is a big difference between central officials and local officials, especially in terms of appointment and selection.  Generally speaking, for central government officials with junior ranks, promotions must be completed at the central level.  Cao Pi has now been expelled from the clan and has been relegated to the position of an eighth-rank official in the central government. If he wants to be promoted in the future, he must go through the review of the central government. At this time, Wei King Cao Cao in the central government is more embarrassed.  Even if Cao Pi makes great achievements in the future, his status as a central official will still require him to return to the central government and accept official assessment.  The situation is different for local officials. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the four major conquering generals had great power. The appointment of some state governors was even based on a word from the conquering general and the court's seal.  Therefore, it is very beneficial to change Cao Pi from a central official to a local official.  "Reporting to my father-in-law, General Xiahou wants Cao Pi to join the army in Tianshui." Zhong Yao discussed this matter with Xiahou Yuan. Tianshui is the easiest place to make meritorious deeds. Putting Cao Pi there will definitely make a difference.  "This is easy. Tomorrow I will ask the minister to transfer Zihuan into our army as a captain. At that time, Yuan Chang will make a request to mobilize troops and horses from the central government to garrison Xiliang, and Zihuan can pass."  Lu Rui nodded. This method is indeed a good method. It does not attract attention and can transfer Cao Pi to the place where he can make meritorious service most easily.  "Thank you, father-in-law." "We are all one family, so you don't have to be polite." Afterwards, Lu Rui left Zhong Yao and An'er to have dinner at the house.  After chatting about home affairs, the two of them went back to the inn.  After arrangements by Lu Rui and Zhong Yao, Cao Pi took 300 soldiers to Tianshui to take up his post seven days later. His official position was to join the army in Tianshui.  "Master Hou, I'm back." Lu Rui was reading in the study when Cao Jie came in with his maid.  "Zihuan is gone?" Cao Pi took office, and Cao Jie accompanied Mrs. Bian to see Cao Pi off.  Mrs. Bian did not want Cao Pi to leave.  But it was a foregone conclusion, and Mrs. Bian had no choice but to prepare more things for Cao Pi.  "Well, Lord Marquis, Zihuan was short of clothes when he took office. I sent some gold and silver to Zihuan." After Cao Pi was expelled from the clan, his income was less. When he saw him off at the city gate, he actually wore Tsing Yi, so Mrs. Bian  So sad.  "Well, this matter has been taken care of by Jie'er. Anyway, our family has a lot of money." Lu Rui held Cao Jie in his arms and smiled slightly.  Isn't it just to support relatives on my mother's side, and it doesn't cost much.  "I would like to thank the Marquis on behalf of Zihuan." "Brother Rui, brother Rui, I will be the governor!" Just when Lu Rui wanted to have a romance with Cao Jie, Cao Chong rushed in.  "Master Hou, I'd better go down and prepare lunch first." Cao Jie smiled slightly, got up from Lu Rui's arms, and retreated.  "Brother Rui, I'm not telling you, my sister is about to give birth, why are you still cuddling like this?" Cao Chong saw Cao Jie and Lu Rui and smiled mischievously.  "Looking for death!" Lu Rui threw an inkstone at Cao Chong, damn, what is this kid thinking?  I'm just giving him a hug.  "Hey, Brother Rui. I dodged it." Cao Chong dodged in a flash.  "Okay, you said you became the governor?" Lu Rui was stunned for a moment, Cao Chong was only thirteen years old, and he actually became the governor?  "Hehe. Brother Rui, this was just appointed by my father. The court's official letter has also come down, asking me to serve as Qingzhou Mu, Beihai Prefect, and lead Zhendong General." Cao Chong took out the official letter and waved it in front of Lu Rui  shake.  "Oh?" Lu Rui took the form and took a look. In addition to appointing Cao Chong as the governor of the state, Cao Cao also assigned a team to Cao Chong.  Cao Zhang is a captain in Beihai.  Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu each received a general title and were stationed in Qingzhou.  Even old Taishan people like Zang Ba were placed under Cao Chong.  Cao Chong served as the general of Zhendong and ruled in Beihai.  Xiahou Dun's general Zhengdong moved his headquarters to Chenliu, and Xiahou Dun was appointed as the shepherd of Yanzhou.  This is to establish Cao Chong as the heir apparent and pave the way for Cao Chong to achieve great achievements.  Cao Cao actually handed over Qingzhou, which borders Yuan Xi, to Cao Chong for governance. It seems that Cao Cao wanted to establish his authority for Cao Chong.  Transferring all Xiahou Dun to Yanzhou was a huge concession. Giving up the headquarters of General Zhengdong to General Zhendong was probably something only Cao Cao could make.  "Brother Rui, your Fan County is also under my rule in Qingzhou, so I want to borrow some money from Brother Rui. The tax revenue from Fan County does not need to be turned over to the court, but can be transferred directly to the Qingzhou government office." After saying that, Cao Chong said again.  He took out another form. This form was written by Cao Chong.The general content of the above statement about the identity of the state pastor is that Qingzhou is on the front line, and it is hoped that the imperial court will transfer the taxes paid by Fan County to Qingzhou's finance.  The finances of the Han Dynasty were paid in batches, and lower-level administrative areas had to pay taxes to higher-level administrative areas.  Taking Fan County as an example, Fan County can withhold 50% of the tax revenue but has to pay 30% of the tax revenue to Fan County in Qingzhou Prefecture, while the central government can get 20% of the tax revenue from Fan County.  Cao Chong now wants to halve Fan County's tax revenue, with Lu Rui keeping half and Qingzhou Prefecture taking half.  "Father Zhong agreed?" Lu Rui took the form and looked at Cao Chong.  This kid is indeed a vampire, even the tax revenue of Fan County is cut off.  "My father agreed. If it weren't for Brother Rui's rule, it would have been passed long ago. My father asked me to ask Brother Rui." "Okay, I'll do as you say. Anyway, you have to pay the tax every year.  The central government has nothing to do with me going to Qingzhou.¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Rui!¡± PS: Thank you for your great support!  !  !  !
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