Royal Road

Chapter 123: Each takes its place

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At this moment, it has been less than a year since Liang Feng visited the door last time. At that time, Cui You, a great Confucian scholar, wanted to join Liang Feng's youngest son. But now, Liang Feng was already the prefect, but he came to the door specially to go to the original agreement. This advance and retreat can only sigh that the world is impermanent.

The old man nodded slowly: "It is a blessing for the old man to be favored by the mansion. The young master can enter the Cui Mansion to study at any time, and my grandson will teach him his studies."

However, Liang Feng smiled slightly: "My child's studies are second. I have an unkind request. I don't know if I can invite a few good people to give lectures in the prefect's residence."

"Lecture?" The old man chewed on the word and asked back, "Dare to ask what kind of learning?"

"It's not a high-level knowledge, but it's just a book. The chaos is endless, there are many orphans, or the children of soldiers. I want to build a school and select the best students to enter. Know the text and sentences, teach math. Let them know the truth, so that they will not disappear Yu Ye." Liang Feng explained with a smile.

These words immediately made Cui Ji frown. Specially build a school in the prefect's mansion, and invite famous teachers to teach orphans and soldiers? This is a question of whether it is wild or not. It is clearly to cultivate one's own strength and let him have a group of loyal helpers under his command! No matter what kind of genius, it will take three to five years to use it. Who would be thankless to build such a school in the prefect's mansion? Moreover, where are the nobility and the poor family in this kind of school? !

However, after hearing this, the old man just snorted: "There is a state-owned imperial school, and the county has a prefecture. I dare to ask the mansion, how should this Mongolian school handle itself?"

Taixue is the highest state-level institution of higher learning, and Xuxu is a local school set up by each county. These two are the formal institutions that provide talents for the country. To set up a school other than the two, or to teach Mongolian school, would have a bad reputation, and it would be disrespectful.

"A horse of a thousand miles can be offered to the monarch, a horse of a hundred miles can be used to fight the battlefield, but there are also donkeys and mules, which are used by the people. Talents are divided into large and small, and each should have its own use. Therefore, the Master said: 'There is no class'." Liang Feng's words changed, "Besides Meng Xuexing, why worry that the order is not flourishing?"

Now Cui Ji understood. This so-called Mongolian learning can be described as one stroke. It not only makes people see that the new prefect attaches great importance to talents, and puts the four characters of "only talents are used" in the root, but also rewards the officers and bureaucrats who serve them and provides their children and grandchildren with a shortcut to study; He has also mastered the people's hearts and cultivated a large number of loyal and available people for himself.

If things go on like this for a long time, why are you afraid that the poor families will not take effect one after another, and the talented people will come out in large numbers? Just a very simple academy, it has recruited suitable talents for itself to the greatest extent possible, and got rid of the restraint of the gentry as much as possible. I have to say, the mind is extremely sharp!

And such a plan has become a choice that Cui Fu must face. Is it to serve the newly-appointed lord and build a school for him, or do he stand in his own interests, refuse to obey his orders, and let the lord choose someone else to do it for him

Cui Ji felt her heart skip a beat. This is the first time he has met such a bright, promising and courageous person. Do you want to vote for him

Cui Ji couldn't make a decision for a while, but the old man in front of him chuckled lightly: "Last year, the lord of the government said that he did not dare to talk about the saint's words. I met today, but I already wanted to open a library to teach books. Wouldn't it be better? "

Last year, it was this Cui Daru who reminded Liang Feng that he could not engrave and engrave things at will, otherwise it would touch the lifeblood of the ruling class. And this year, after becoming the prefect, he will break this monopoly of knowledge and pass on his knowledge to those poor and despicable people. Such a change, wouldn't he slap his own face

However, Liang Feng shook his head: "The boy is not talented, he is just in his position and seeks his government."

There is a saying in "The Analects of Confucius, Taber" that "not in his position, not in his political affairs", he changed the two words and answered it. However, the frankness is enough to make people feel heartbroken. The old man did not judge, just nodded slowly: "In this way, the young master will stay in the prefect's mansion to study."

He didn't even ask questions.

Liang Feng smiled: "You should be like this."

This is also one of Liang Feng's goals. Of course he wanted Liang Rong to go to school, but at a young age, he was held by another family as a connection. It is to grow freely on the basis of ensuring safety.

The same thing, two conversations, completely opposite. At first, it was Cui who wanted to use Liang Rong to deepen their relationship. In addition to being kind, there was also a temptation to stay out of the way. But now, it has become Liang Feng who needs them to make a decision, either to take effect or to give up. This is a transformation of identity and status, as well as a change of mood.

That should have been an offense. However, the old man stretched out his hand and pointed at Cui Ji next to him: "This son knows all the scriptures and history, and is proficient in arithmetic. Besides, there are some good teaching materials in the clan."

Cui Ji was startled and looked at his grandfather, but in an instant he was surprised. Liang Feng spread out his sleeves, bowed his head and said, "If Gong Qiao and the others help me, then this matter can be done!"

Seeing the figure of the handsome young man worshipping him, Cui Ji pursed his lips and bowed deeply, "I would like to serve the ruler of the government!"

In just a few words, a major event was decided. The three people in the room didn't have too many different expressions on their faces. After chatting for a few more words, before leaving, Liang Feng seemed to remember something and said casually: "By the way, there is one more thing to report to Mr. Cui. Liu Yuanhai had returned from Yecheng a few days ago and returned to Bingzhou. "

These words were too light, and Cui Ji was stunned for a moment before he reacted. After sending off the new ruler, he returned to the study. Grandfather had closed his eyes and seemed exhausted. Sitting down beside the old man carefully, Cui Ji said in a low voice, "Father, will the Cui House be placed under the command of the Prince of Liang House in the future?"

This time, they were not talking about one or two people, but "numbers". That is to say, a lot of available people are needed to fill the prefectural mansion. Why didn't Cui Ji know that teaching was just an excuse, and the real meaning was to enter the prefect's house as an assistant to the officials. This is not the same as what they had negotiated in advance. However, the father agreed. This made Cui Ji extremely surprised.

"Just like what Liang Fujun said, only people have degrees." The old man replied lightly, "Just like Yuanhai, he can be a good minister in governing the world and a hero in troubled times. This is his degree."

These two sentences, but Xu Shao commented on Wei Wu's words when he commented on Yuedan. Cui Ji couldn't help stunned: "What about Liang Fujun?"

"I can't see through him." The old man opened his turbid eyes and looked at his grandson. "In the beginning, I only thought he was a pillar. Now I see you again, and I have a princely appearance. It's only a year."

Cui Ji was silent. He had also met Liang Feng, but at first he just thought he was smart and acted casually. However, this time, the other party's aura had faintly overwhelmed him. This is not simply a change brought about by a change in identity, but more of a growth of mind. It's like gradually finding a direction and beginning to bloom a splendid treasure.

He had never seen such a person, and never thought that he could find such a lord who could rely on his assistance. However, it is not a big problem to be effective, and it is another matter to join the family. Just like the Zhuge clan in the previous dynasty, the three brothers divided their votes to serve in the three kingdoms, which is the best way to save their lives.

Seeing that the grandson was silent, how could the old man not guess what he was thinking: "This time, this time. This son's character is worth serving."

This is also quite an important point. If Liang Feng mentioned the return of Liu Yuanhai when he entered the door, he would naturally be able to take the initiative and quickly find out their true thoughts. After all, Cui You was Liu Yuan's mentor, and this relationship alone made most people who were wary of the Huns become suspicious of them.

However, the other party did not do so. On the contrary, I first stated my thoughts directly and determined the affiliation before mentioning this. That is, there is no prying on this news, nor does it give rise to suspicion. Such an attitude of using people without suspicion is not something that all superiors can do. And he also clearly guessed that his family had no plans to join the Huns.

It's just this matter, the heart, the bearing, and the judgment are all worthy of the best choice. No wonder grandfather did not hesitate to let the Cui family join the other party. However, being taught by his grandfather since childhood, Cui Ji can be regarded as the most capable person of this generation. After just a little thought, he said, "My child understands. I will serve the lord with all my heart."

The old man didn't answer, just nodded slowly and closed his eyes.

On the second day, Cui Ji led five Cui clansmen and proud disciples to the prefect's mansion. And he himself was appointed by Liang Feng as the chief secretary office, concurrently serving as the post of the prefecture's sacrificial wine, and the head of a county's academic affairs. Like Duan Qin, he became the right-hand man of the newly appointed ruler.

Bingzhou Zuoguocheng.

The former Xiongnu royal court is now dilapidated. The big tent no longer had the luxury of the day, but inside and outside the royal court, there were crowds of people, and countless soldiers and horses gathered in one place. All the nobles brought their personal accomplices to the big tent.

Liu Yuan sat on the throne and said in a loud voice, "The king of Chengdu does not need my strategy. Now that Yecheng has been defeated, the emperor has fled with him. It is a shame for the Sima clan. But since I have said before, I should send troops to save me. King Lu Yu and King Zuo Dulu will command 20,000 troops to attack the Xianbei!"

After Liu Yuan returned to Bingzhou, he did not stay in Jiuyuan at all, but came to Zuoguocheng with Liu Xuan. Afterwards, tens of thousands of troops and horses were quickly gathered, and five generals were called to discuss major events. However, before the troops and horses moved, news of a great defeat came from Yecheng. Sima Ying did not hold on to the city and waited for the return of the Xiongnu cavalry, but abandoned the city and fled under the attack of Wang Jun's army. Along with him, he also wrapped up the Son of Heaven and headed towards Luoyang.

Because the master fled, Yecheng, a gorgeous capital with the same reputation as Luoyang and Chang'an, was also thoroughly looted and slaughtered. Tens of thousands of Huangtou Xianbei entered the city, burned and looted. The majestic palace city and the grand mansion of Huawu are no longer seen in the past, only the cries and the smoke of the wolf cover the sky.

Faced with such a situation, the original promise seemed to be irrelevant, but Liu Yuan said that he would send troops to rescue. Immediately, there was a buzzing voice in the tent.

This obviously doesn't make sense. Since Sima Ying was so unbearable, why did he spend his troops to save him from fire and water

At this moment, a thin old man stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Jin people have no way, slaves control me! My brother Youxian King once went out of Jin state. However, at that time, the Jin people were powerful, and Youxian King was reluctant to lose. Today, the Sima clan has been in conflict with each other, and has been in chaos for more than ten years. It has been abandoned by heaven. Dadan has both talent and virtue, and the people of Jin are subdued. It is the destiny of heaven. Evil Danyu's great cause!"

These remarks were eloquent and extremely provocative. The nobles below immediately became noisy, and many people stood up to persuade them to enter.

Looking at this group of passionate scenes, a smile appeared on Liu Yuan's lips: "What the grandfather said is very true. However, it should be a mountain, so what is Peiyuan? Since ancient times, emperors have no fixed place, Yu went out of Xirong, and King Wen went out of East. The barbarians are taught by virtue! Now my army has a hundred thousand soldiers, and all of them can take one to ten. When the army goes south, it can destroy the dry and pull the rotten state and defeat the Jin state. It can be like the emperor of the Han Dynasty to rule the world, and the bottom can be like Emperor Wei Wu to separate the northern land. Hu Hanye But mere ministers, why should they follow suit?"

As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the account. All the people present here are of the Xiongnu ethnicity, and Huhanye Shanyu is the most powerful king of the Xiongnu. However, the new big danyu in the seat said that their Xiongnu hero was just a minister, not enough to follow? So how do they call Wang Liguo

But seeing the gray-haired heroic man standing up, he cupped his hands and said to the west: "In those days, when Liu Han was in power for 400 years, his kindness was widespread in the hearts of the people. A hundred years ago, Emperor Zhaolie was able to go to the west just by what his heart wanted. A state was established in a remote area of Shu and fought against the Central Plains. I am a son and nephew of the Han family, and my ancestors are also brothers with the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Now I am not as good as my brother Shao, who is the deceased brother of the Han family. Respect the Queen, gather the hearts of the world! Only in this way can you live up to the care of God!"

Such a bold statement was beyond the expectations of everyone present. However, the Southern Xiongnu had been in Bingzhou for a long time, and the nobles were all surnamed Liu, wore Han clothes, and studied Han poetry and books. At this moment, when they heard that the country was established as a Han, everyone felt a sense of identity in their hearts. Liu Xuan was even more full of experience, only to feel the blood surging all over his body, he took a step forward: "I would like to be driven by Your Majesty!"

How high is Liu Xuan's seniority, with a call, everyone agrees! Everyone in the tent kowtowed to Liu Yuan. Standing on the high platform, the king exhaled the foul breath in his chest. After more than 30 years of dormancy, he finally had a chance to show his skills!

That night, Liu Yuan invited Liu Xuan to do business, and the two decided to imitate Gaozu first and called him King of Han. Five days later, an altar was set up to offer sacrifices to heaven, and the Yuan Dynasty was changed to amnesty.

Seeing that everything was in place, Liu Xuan let out a long sigh: "It's a pity that Shangdang was captured by that Liang Zixi. If it was still in my hands, we would be able to take Luoyang directly."

This is also the news that Liu Yuan himself brought back that day. Originally, he was going to arrange a team to go to meet him. Who would have thought that the situation would change in a few days. Not only did several cities change hands, but even the five hundred elite riders were killed. Then came the news that Sima Teng had returned to Bingzhou. Missing a great opportunity and making that Liang family boy become the prefect, Liu Xuan was so angry that he vomited blood.

"It's really a pity. But the Shangdang's initial decision may not be as indestructible as it used to be. It is better to send five thousand cavalry to the Shangdang after the sacrifice to the sky, which is said to be the soldiers and horses to aid Sima Ying. It's not worth the trouble." Liu Yuan smiled proudly.

In normal times, he wouldn't attack a fortress like Shangdang so rashly. But at this moment, the overall situation has been decided, and it is about to fight Sima Teng. It's better to send a partial division, light cavalry and rush forward, maybe there will be some benefits.

Hearing Liu Yuan say this, Liu Xuan's thin old face showed joy: "It's so wonderful!"