Chapter 0385 Letter

The courtiers dispersed the banquet and left in twos and threes.

Some are smiling, some are solemn and reserved, some pretend to be lost in thought, and some have a gloomy expression.

Zhuge Xuan was walking behind with his ten year old nephew when a palace maid rushed over and presented a brocade box to the young man behind him, saying, "This is a gift from Liu Shijun to the young master

Me? "The boy blinked his eyes and glanced at the brocade box." May I ask what it is? If it's not a book, I won't accept it

The palace maid covered her mouth with a smile and handed it over, "It's a book

Please accept it quickly, "Zhuge Xuan tugged at his nephew and estimated that it was a rare book of classics and history. He then bowed to the hall and said," I thank you, Lord, for your gift

After returning home, the stars shone brightly, the wind moved the branches, and waves of coolness passed through. There was a mansion, which was Zhuge Liang's bedroom.

This room is not big, but it is elegantly decorated with a wooden bed and two rows of bookshelves. The books on the shelves are densely packed, and inkstones, paper, and pens are placed on the wooden table.

Zhuge Liang lit the bronze lamp, emitting a soft light. He nodded in satisfaction and returned to his seat, then opened the brocade box.

There is a book inside, which is five feet long when unfolded. Each character is as big as a thumb cap, but the font is elegant and graceful, with a graceful and graceful style.

How can the Yunshui Chronicle be written by a woman

Right now, browsing under the lamp, a trace of spiritual energy condenses from the surrounding world, washing away all the veins of the body and condensing the clarity of the mind.

So, there really is an immortal way... "After a long time, Zhuge Liang raised his head in a daze and said absentmindedly.

Xunfu

Xun Yu returned home, changed into his official attire, and wandered around the courtyard for a while. The night was as cold as water, and his family was lighting the lamps. Xun Yu looked up at the stars in the sky.

This is truly a clear night, with the entire sky being a pale shade of ink blue, and the Milky Way stretching diagonally across it. The stars, with varying brightness, shine and fade at times, and are divided into the Nine Provinces Star Field.

I found Yuzhou and saw a dense array of stars, flickering unpredictably, some suspended and some dim, just in the middle core, with two stars, one bright and one dark. However, this was not blue, just a combination of red and a hint of blue, with light and dark complementing each other, and the brilliance was neither shining nor flickering, very stable.

Is it a dual core? "He stared for a moment and chuckled," But it's not... it's said to be the dual personality of the emperor and empress, which doesn't match the etiquette. It's really strange

But it's very stable, that's enough to suppress local dissatisfaction.

As for whether there was any insider trading between the two royal families, it was all the Liu family's own business.

Xun Yu did not want to explore privacy, all he wanted was stability in the handover of the Han dynasty. Compared to the overall interests, all the details were just floating clouds.

At this point, I couldn't help but smile and say, "Someone here, serve tea. I'm going to admire the moon today

At this moment, someone suddenly came to report that Mr. Xiao Xun and Mr. Xi were visiting.

My nephew Xun You came from Yingyin County in eastern Henan yesterday, and my friend Xi Zhicai just returned from Jingbei today. We haven't seen each other for more than a year, so we couldn't say much at the banquet. Now we need to reunite privately.

Reuniting old friends, it was once again lively.

Xun Yu asked Xi Zhicai with concern, "I've watched it at home. Is the old man okay? Is everything going smoothly in Jingbei

My father and mother are fine, "said Xi Zhicai, taking a cup of tea and burping." Jingbei is having a little trouble, but we're still in control

You're laughing a bit strangely, are there big fish? "Xun You felt something and his gaze flickered.

Ha, Gongda, you guessed it. Not to mention this... Unfortunately, Fengxiao was busy with the war against Cao in eastern Henan and couldn't come back. "Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia both came from humble backgrounds, acted recklessly, had similar temperaments, and naturally had a deep friendship.

Xun Yu toasted him and said, "Just come back safely. Your body is still more suitable for the soil and water of your hometown

After three rounds of tea, when talking about the past, Xi Zhi smiled and asked Xun Yu, "In the past, when Dong Zhuo was in power, Xun Gong abandoned his official position and returned to his hometown. He once advised his hometown elders that Yingchuan was a place of four wars, and that the world would often suffer from military disasters when there were changes. He should leave early and not stay for long. What now

As soon as my lord arrives, everything is different, "Xun Yu said with a smile." This is my lord's great virtue and fortune. The fortune of the world is in people, and with the arrival of saints, how can we not change it

After speaking, he said, "If you drink more alcohol, I think you still need to have more fun

In the midst of the music, he continued to say, "For two consecutive years, there has been a severe drought throughout the country, with bandits and thieves flocking. However, Yingchuan County has had two consecutive years of bountiful harvests, and even western Henan has had a bumper harvest since last year. If Yudong and Jingbei can stabilize this year, the stable foundation of one and a half provinces will sweep across the world

Xi Zhicai smiled and said, "Xun Gong forgot Luoyang

The military is not my strong suit, whether it can be taken or not, it is not convenient to speak rashly, "Xun Yu said meticulously.

After drinking a few glasses, Xi Zhicai asked, "Last spring, I was seriously ill in Jingbei. I entrusted the matter to Wen Ruo and asked you to pass it on to my lord. Is this letter still there

Here. "Xun Yu found a silk book on a neatly arranged bookshelf and handed it back to him. After a year, the bag was sealed perfectly:" I heard that the lord personally rushed to Jingbei for treatment, so there's no need for it anymore. Just hand it over to you when you come back

Xi Zhicai held the brocade bag and smiled, "Xun Gongguo was a loyal gentleman, but now this letter is useless

Speaking, he took out the silk book and placed it in the brazier.

Xun Yu didn't care.

Xun You realized something and his gaze flickered: "It's useless at this moment. Did your confession have anything to do with the Empress Dowager

Xi Zhicai shook his head and said, "You guessed half right

Among close friends, they are all extremely intelligent. Xun Yu didn't hide it when he thought of it. Hehei chuckled and said, "The emperor

Xi Zhicai stopped answering and started some idle talk. He looked at Xun Yu and said, "If the lord is welcoming the emperor... I'm not talking about the young emperor, the sacrificial emperor, or even the royal family that I found in Luoyang now, but about the emperor. What does Xun Gong think

Xun Yu pondered for a long time before slowly saying, "I respect the emperor

Are you not afraid of death

Those who seek the country are too busy to plan their own lives. If they seize the throne and then seize it, "Xun Yu frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed," If they break their promise to heaven, the fate of the clan will be turbulent. It will be the descendants who will die in the future

Xi Zhicai smiled without saying a word. In this secret letter, he gave two suggestions to the lord: first, never welcome the emperor; second, if the situation is so bad that it is necessary to welcome him, please execute Xun Yu in the future.

Everyone has their own path philosophy, and those who excel are even more steadfast in their beliefs, not easily swayed by external factors, even friendship cannot stop them.

At the beginning, Xi Zhicai was seriously ill and thought to himself that he had no luck. The only hope left was to transfer the trust to Xun Yu and leave the choice in Xun Yu's own hands.

But this letter seems to have never been opened?

The silk book melted into ashes in the brazier, and after the silk material burned, it emitted a burnt smell. The atmosphere was solemn for a moment, and Xun You immediately smiled and said, "You're such a luxury

Ah, my lord has established sixty-three paper mills and popularized papermaking techniques. What are you afraid of... "said Xi Zhicai, and all three of them laughed.

My lord does not forget about literary matters. He seeks to read private books from various families on the grounds that Yingchuan County was once invaded by bandits and lost books. This is truly imitating the old story of Guangwu

This action has characteristics of the times.

The local academic atmosphere in the Eastern Han Dynasty was far superior to that of previous generations. Not to mention many famous libraries, the Central Plains gathering place was also home to a collection of books from all over the world. At that time, papermaking was not popular, and most books were still in the form of bamboo scrolls, which were only built by various families.

The richness of books is closely related to education. Official schools and private schools during the Han Dynasty were also spread throughout the Central Plains, especially during the peak of Yingchuan. Many famous scholars and great Confucian scholars established schools to teach students, mainly focusing on law and classics, occasionally imparting political experience. This is a continuation of the tradition of external Confucianism and internal law since Emperor Wu of Han.

Chen Shi, known as the leader of the "Four Longevities of Yingchuan", is renowned for his generosity towards elders. The story of his respectful attitude in persuading and influencing the "gentlemen on the beam" is attributed to him. Unfortunately, the lord came to Yingchuan two years late and did not have the opportunity to meet him. When Chen Shi passed away four years ago, "more than 30000 people traveled from home, and over a hundred people were involved in the production of decayed hemp," which shows the academic atmosphere of the entire class.

Over the course of two years, various regions in Yuzhou transcribed books onto lightweight white paper. This paper was provided free of charge by the government, with the only condition being one - to make an extra copy and transfer it to the large library built in Xuchang.

After defeating Cao and recapturing eastern Henan in early spring, this book offering activity reached its peak. Xuchang's collection of books exceeded 100000 volumes, reportedly reaching one-third of Luoyang's.

At this time, the world was in chaos, and it was rare for books not to be destroyed. The people on the ground did not care about the preservation of the local culture, and only Liu Bei's family insisted on expanding their book collection.

The gatekeeper who was originally observing was also moved, believing that Liu Bei was both civil and military, with both heroic and heroic qualities, and could be called a hero of the time, with the atmosphere of the Three Rising Han Dynasty.

Xun Yu and Xun You's defection last year was just a barometer, and what truly attracted people to submit was the intangible fortune under the tide of civilization.

We also talked about this matter for a few words, but Xi Zhicai has always looked down on the sects. He took a deep look at Er Xun and a few others and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't heard from Lord Zao recently. How is he doing with the farming work

This refers to Zaozhi, a famous scholar from Yangzhai, Yingchuan, who joined Xun Yu last year.

With the support of Ye Qing, he first took over the barren and ownerless farmland to the state, recruited a large number of refugees, and organized them into groups according to the military's organization. The state provided land, seeds, oxen, and farming tools for them to cultivate and cultivate, and the harvest they obtained was divided proportionally between the state and the farmers who settled the land.

This matter was initially met with hostility from the majority of powerful landowners, but it was pushed forward by Ye Qingqiang's tough tactics.

The fundamental plan to stabilize the country lies in having a strong army and sufficient food. In the past, the rulers of Qin unified the country due to their emphasis on agricultural production, and Emperor Wu of Han consolidated the border defense in the Western Regions through the implementation of the policy of cultivating farmland. This is a good experience left by predecessors. Today, with the turmoil and the surveillance of the four barbarians, it should be regarded as a national policy

Dong Zhuo naturally ignored this article, but it caused a sensation among the nobles and knowledgeable people at home.

Xi Zhicai also became interested: "Last time I heard that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had launched multiple campaigns against him and promised him the position of prefect

He refused all of them. In the first year of Xuchang's trial implementation of land reclamation, he received a million bushels of grain. With this great achievement, he was appointed as the commander of the land reclamation three days ago by the lord, in charge of the land reclamation work in the whole state. "Xun Yu said, recalling the last time he saw him covered in mud, he couldn't help but laugh:" He has always enjoyed farming and mulberry work. This talent is unique in the world

Regardless of one's temperament, ideology, expertise, or background, it is truly fortunate to have the opportunity to meet the lord, to have the opportunity to promote the Han dynasty, to have the merit of passing down history, and to have the influence of future generations

Xun You shook the wine in his cup and said, "There's no need to mention Jingbei and Yudong, and even Yuxi cannot do without the presence of mice. The light and dark resist, and they happen to kill a batch

In the past two years, the political organization of Yuzhou Prefecture has taken shape, with a gathering of heroes, a brand new appearance, and vitality. The most important thing is that it has survived the crisis surrounded by wolves and can steadily rise, which has developed the confidence to sweep through the heroes.

The talented actor felt fortunate in his heart that the lord was not welcoming the emperor

The identity of the Empress Dowager, without the magical power of the ancient Wa Emperor, relying solely on the system, is destined to be unable to hold power alone, which makes it impossible for the main public group to stir up trouble internally.

Otherwise, this political group may really split.

On the contrary, as long as we unite as one, not to mention some local strongmen within, even external forces such as Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Sun Jian... anyone who obstructs the upward path of this emerging group is their enemy.

Xun Yu pondered and said, "The Empress Dowager is coming to inspect, and there will be an additional expense in terms of expenses. Although our finances are tight now, we have to squeeze out this amount. This is to win the hearts of the local people back to Han

I don't think so. Some local tyrants are used to being local emperors and ignore the reform policies of the state capital. Do you want them to be willing to have an extra empress dowager on their heads? "Xun You believed even more in his ancestor Xunzi's theory that human nature is inherently evil. He drank his wine and said," Wait and see, there will always be those who jump out and die

Hehe, you're right! "Xi Zhicai sneered and drank his drink in one gulp