Yang Xiu walked to the front yard and just entered the front yard, he heard two loud voices.

"If you study well, you will be an official; if you are a good person, you will be a good person, and you will be a good person. If you don't study hard, how can you be a herdsman? You are simply nonsense."

"Otherwise, the government has high standards, the three dukes and nine ministers are in politics, and the head of the pavilion is also in politics, but the jurisdiction is broad and narrow. They are all upholding the benevolence and righteousness of the monarch, and the lower ones seek benefits for the people. They may not be well-educated. Now the head of the pavilion is a retired general, and it is rare to be able to read and write. How many people are well-versed in the learning of saints? If they do not set up documents to lead them, they will become evil officials over time."

"This is just a temporary measure, not enough to be a classic. Zi Yan, we must make a century-long plan."

"How can there be a hundred years if you don't have it in front of you?"

Yang Xiu quickly walked into the atrium. Yang Biao was holding a book in his hand and was glaring at Huang Wan. Huang Wan sat on the desk, holding a book in one hand and a pen in the other, talking freely. Hearing Yang Xiu's laughter, he looked up and continued to look through the book in his hand.

Yang Xiu walked forward and bowed to show his salute. Yang Biao snorted and stroked his beard. "Dazu, you are here just right. Just judge the reason and see who is right."

Huang Wan smiled and said, "Dazu, stand farther, so that your father will not be angry and slander you in the face."

Yang Biao said angrily: "I know what you mean, Dezu must support you?"

"You are in a hurry in Runan. I believe you don't know about Dezu's deeds, otherwise you would have criticized him for his face. You will be light in your actions."

Yang Biao became suspicious. "Dezu, what have you done in Runan?"

Yang Xiu was embarrassed and bowed: "Father, Mr. Huang, I just came back, but I didn't say anything."

Huang Yan smiled but said nothing, Yang Biao said angrily: "Don't be perfunctory, tell me quickly, what's going on?"

Mrs. Yuan turned out from behind the middle door, her face looked ugly. "You two are over fifty years old. Can you speak more peacefully? Is there any reason to see if the sound is high or low? Dezu, come over quickly and let my mother see. You will be back so quickly. You must be in a hurry on the road, right?"

Yang Xiu corrected his thoughts and hurriedly apologized to Yang Biao and Huang Yangong, followed Mrs. Yuan into the backyard. Yang Biao's angry shout came soon behind him. Yang Xiu was curious. "Mother, what are they doing? When did Mr. Huang come?"

Mrs. Yuan said angrily: "Don't pay attention to them. The two old masters have started to quarrel for half an hour since they met. I'm used to it. When it's convenient, I'll ask A Quan to prepare another yard so that they can have a good quarrel. Just don't bother me."

"What the hell is it?"

Mrs. Yuan had no choice but to tell the whole story. Yang Biao agreed to Sun Ce's invitation and decided to stay in Wujun to serve as a sacrificial tribute to the Government Affairs Hall and train officials. The Government Affairs Hall was still preparing. Sun Ce hoped that Yang Biao could first sort out the changes in the official system since the Qin and Han Dynasties and attract lessons from it. Huang Wan also came, and the two of them jointly undertake the task. The idea was good, but a disagreement soon occurred. There were many problems, and it was all the same. Today, this is mainly about the official assessment.

Yang Biao believed that officials must be both morally and capable, must have Confucianism, uphold the teachings of saints, benevolence and righteousness, otherwise they will not be able to enter the officialdom at all, so the level of Confucianism is the first standard to consider. Huang Wan believed that the level of Confucianism is of course important, but it does not equal the ability to govern. There are many great Confucians who are bound by books but do not have the ability to operate. There are also many people who are flexible in mind and have strong practical ability, but may not have the opportunity to learn the discussions. Therefore, the assessment standards should not be based on the level of Confucianism, but should be based on the ability to govern.

After hearing this, Yang Xiu couldn't help laughing: "Did you talk about the stories of Confucian scholars and grammatical officials?"

"Isn't that?" Mrs. Yuan shook her head. "Ancestor De, you'll stay for a few more days this time and talk to your father. I used to think that he was still a very pragmatic person, but I didn't expect that this kind of study would be circumcised. In my opinion, if he didn't change this concept, it would be better to give the sacrificial wine to Huang Ziyan. If it weren't for the 30,000 gold, it would be nothing, but if he took Bofu's money and didn't do anything, then where would Sister A Quan put his face?"

"What 30,000 gold?"

"Ah?" Mrs. Yuan was stunned. "You... don't know?"

"Mother, what exactly are you talking about?"

"You really don't know?"

Yang Xiu was confused and urged Mrs. Yuan to speak quickly. Mrs. Yuan had no choice but to offer Sun Ce a sky-high price of 30,000 gold in a dilemma to seek peace of mind. Unexpectedly, Sun Ce agreed and asked Yang Biao to serve as the government affairs hall to sacrificial wine. After hearing this, Yang Xiu stared at the boss and didn't say anything for a long time. Mrs. Yuan was a little nervous, and after urging her for a few words, Yang Xiu regained his calmness.

"Thirty thousand golds, my father really dares to speak." Yang Xiu smacked his lips, stunning.

"Yes, he originally wanted Bo Fu to retreat, but he never thought Bo Fu agreed in one go."

Yang Xiu looked at Mrs. Yuan in surprise. "Mother, Bo Fu, Bo Fu, you're very comfortable calling. Just because of the 30,000 gold coins? But that's right, I took out 30,000 gold supplies at once and gave them to the court. If my father hadn't spoken, General Sun would definitely not agree. You may not know that now we are farming and promoting education, and we have to increase our salary to officials. The expenses are very high. Yu Zhang's plan to win less than 500 gold this year."

Mrs. Yuan was also very moved. She had seen the results of the plan for the five states and knew that the total gain of the five states was only about a thousand gold. Sun Ce could not afford 30,000 gold at all, so she could only borrow money. Although these debts were Sun Ce's own, Sun Ce's respect for Yang Biao still moved her very much, and therefore she was very dissatisfied with Yang Biao's stubbornness and conservatism.

Yang Xiu thought for a moment and said, "My mother, the evolution of the official system is a very complex problem. It can be solved by listing some entries. To understand this problem, we must not only start from the classics, but also from history. At least we must sort out the historical events of more than 400 years to understand the ins and outs of the changes in the official system. Such a big thing cannot be solved by my father and Mr. Huang. I am afraid there will be more people to help you. Find an opportunity to mention it to your father and see which disciples and former officials of our Yang family have historical studies and research on classics. Invite them to join in the plan."

Mrs. Yuan smiled. "A Quan said the same thing, but you can't be anxious about this matter, otherwise you will be suspected of forming a clique. Take your time, when the news spreads, what should come will naturally come. As for Xiangyang, your father has already written a letter and Cai Boji will assist you."

Yang Xiu was relieved and took a seat in the hall. "Does there be a "Salt and Iron Theory" at home?"

"Yes, but your father has read less recently. Are you talking about how to refer to this book?"

"Well, General Sun is not a person with arts and elegance. He ordered people to write books to attract more experience and lessons, and compared with practice, rather than empty talk of benevolence and righteousness. "Salt and Iron Theory" talks about economy and people's livelihood. The distinction between justice and interests is biased towards profit, and the official system is biased towards righteousness, but righteousness cannot be separated from profit, otherwise it will inevitably be too corrected. After all, officials are also people, and they cannot eat and drink dew. The Huan Ling Dynasty has a very close relationship with the inability to finance to be self-sufficient. The salaries of officials cannot be paid normally, and the court can only sell officials and sell titles. It also hopes that officials will adhere to morality and not be tempted by profit. It is really too naive."

Mrs. Yuan looked at Yang Xiu in surprise. "Dezu, you are right, it is almost exactly the same as Bo Fu's tone."

Yang Xiu smiled. He understood the purpose of Sun Ce asking him to visit his relatives. No one was more familiar with his father Yang Biao than him, and no one was more suitable to convince Yang Biao to change his ideas. After being with Sun Ce for a few years, he had already walked this road first. He knew exactly where it was easier to go and where it was more difficult.

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Sun Ce held a banquet to greet Yang Xiu. Zhang Hong and Yu Fan had tasks and were not in Wujun. Sun Ce only called Guo Jia and some people from the military planning office. Yang Xiu knew most of them and met again after a long time, and had a happy conversation. Yang Biao and Huang Wan also came. From Huang Wan's mouth, Yang Biao had already known Yang Biao's bad deeds when he was the chief clerk by Sun Ce. He was a little depressed and didn't talk much. After dinner, he pulled Huang Wan away, saying that he was invited to visit Taihu Lake at night to relax.

Only Sun Ce, Guo Jia, Yang Xiu and a few military advisers were left at the table, all of whom were young and didn't have much scruples when speaking. Sun Ce told Yang Xiu about the news that the court had just received the news that he wanted to marry him and asked Yang Xiu for his opinion.

Yang Xiu hardly thought. "This is a good thing. When Yao wanted to abdicate in Shun, he married Ehuang and Nuying. This Taihu Lake was originally a place where Shun fished when he was avoiding Danzhu. It was a story of the abdication of the three generations. It was a sign that the destiny was in the general and it should not be rejected."

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Dazu, do you think the emperor is meant to abdicate?"

"What matters is not whether the emperor has this meaning, but what the people in the world will think." Yang Xiu put down his wine glass and wiped his mouth with a cloth towel. "In fact, few people can explain clearly what abdication is like. At least the old legend I heard in Yuzhang is very different from the historical books. But one thing will not change. Shun can win the world. Rather than saying that it was Yao's ability to rule the world, it is better to say that Shun's ability to rule the world and gain more support, in other words, is what people want. When he wins the hearts of the world, it is not important whether Yao was voluntary or forced."

Yang Xiu smiled. "General, I would like to say something a little bit proud of myself. The influence of the princess as a concubine on the hearts of the world is no less than that of the generals of the Yuan and Yang families. Yuan Yang represents the hearts of the people, and the princess’ marriage represents the will of heaven. The meaning of the imperial secretary is second only to the national tripod. Regardless of whether the court has other purposes or not, the people in the world will know that the Han Dynasty has not had many more days."

Sun Ce had discussed this issue with Guo Jia, and Guo Jia's attitude was exactly the same as Yang Xiu. At this moment, he was not surprised at all when he heard Yang Xiu's opinion. It can even be said that he had been expected. Since Yang Biao stayed half-spoken, it is unlikely that the Yang family would have other choices. Besides, this is the court asking for him, not him asking the court for marriage.

"But the princess got married and married with the imperial secretary as her husband. I'm afraid this betrothal gift will not be missing. What if the court uses these betrothal gifts to equip people and attack me in turn?"
Chapter completed!