"Every worthy man has great talents. I saw him one day, so I will repay him now." [Southern History·Liu Xun's Biography]
For half a month, there has not been a drop of rain in Guanzhong, and Chang'an in mid-April has entered the scorching summer early. The emperor moved to Qingliang Hall early, and he tried his best to work in Jiantai in Cangchi every day, or
Every three or two days, he would take everyone in the harem to Shanglinyuan, Kunchi Temple, Baiyang Temple and other places to escape the summer heat.
During the hottest period, the emperor also ordered someone to open an ice well and ice cellar, from which he took out the ice and snow stored last year and distributed them to the ministers of the government and the public in turn. Even so, it was difficult to understand the hot people in the city.
Each family has its own way to escape the summer heat. Some wealthy families find it unbearable to endure the heat in Chang'an City, so they all head to their manors on the outskirts of the city. As the weather gets hotter day by day, the roads leading from Xuanping Gate in Chang'an to Balingyuan, or from
On the road from Anmen to Dinghu, there were more and more carriages and horses day by day. By the afternoon of April 20th, the number of carriages with bells and jingling and horses with exquisite saddles and harnesses became even more constant.
In the eastern suburbs of Chang'an, a group of dusty cars drove slowly past Baqiao against the flow of traffic out of the city, and stopped at a post office nearby.
The mulberry branches on the roadside had few leaves and were hanging dying. The carriage of the car had been burned by the sun for a long time, and the inside became like a steamer. Someone lifted the curtain to let in some hot wind from outside, but the hot wind
It didn't relieve the heat, and the two people in the car were soon covered in sweat. Men in their thirties, who are in their prime, are most easily agitated. At this moment, their backs were covered with sticky itchiness, and they were sitting upright.
In front of my old father, I didn't dare to scratch him even if I wanted to.
The old man sitting opposite him had white hair on his temples and looked to be in his seventies. The old man was the most calm and able to withstand severe cold and heat. Seeing his son in front of him sweating profusely and looking miserable, he couldn't help but
He sighed: "I knew it was so hot in Guanzhong, so I should have stopped and walked along the way, and walked calmly."
These two people were Chen Ji, Chen Qun and his son who were traveling eastward. At this time, Chang'an was in front of them. They did not want to appear too hasty and lose their scholarly demeanor when entering the city, so they stopped here to rest.
Chen Qun smiled bitterly and said: "It's not that Du Zixu said that the imperial court has been inactive for half a year. This post is under the command of Taixue, which has a very important role. It has been suspended for half a year since Zhao Zirou was promoted to Sikong. All the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty paid attention to this, Aweng
Now that I have been given this fate, I don’t know how many people are watching me. If I am delayed a little bit on the way, I am afraid there will be some villains.”
"Although Du Xi is the order of Luoyang, Luoyang is no longer the capital, so he can't 'accommodate the imperial court'. The imperial court is far away in Chang'an, and he may not be able to know everything about the trends. The more troubled the current situation is, the more likely it will be.
The less likely you are to rush forward impatiently and listen to what others say." Chen Ji knocked on the car wall, looked stern, and said with a pun: "For example, if you do something in a hurry, you should do it in a hurry."
Chen Qun lowered his head and said nothing, knowing what Chen Ji was accusing. Chen Ji had resentment towards him along the way, probably because of this.
At this time, a Cangtou outside heard Chen Ji tapping on the car wall, and asked for instructions outside the car door: "The pavilion chief has prepared chicken millet and hot soup. My lord, who has been wronged, is fortunate to see me and take a rest for now."
Chen Ji also knew that the car was stuffy and not a place to talk, so he had no choice but to stop talking and got out of the car one after another with Chen Qun. The post pavilion was right next to Bashui, and from time to time a moist breeze blew on his face, making his whole body feel refreshed.
It was much cooler, and the Chen family and his son, who had had enough of the hot wind along the way, felt relieved both physically and mentally.
As soon as they got out of the car, the director of the pavilion came forward and saluted: "Seeing Taichang, the elegant residence where you will stay has been prepared. Please move on."
Chen Ji nodded slightly, and with the help of Chen Qun, the two of them walked slowly to the post pavilion. This post pavilion is the main road from Chang'an to the western counties. Almost all merchants coming and going have to rest here temporarily. From this,
This made Fangxiangting Village crowded with people.
Cars and horses parked on both sides of the road can be seen everywhere, and there are men and women in colorful clothes under the shade of trees in the distance. The riverbank is covered with mats carried by the cars, sitting leisurely to enjoy the cool air. From time to time, there is the sound of flutes and pipas in the wind.
came.
"Please sit down, Mr. Taichang." The chief of the pavilion rarely receives a high-ranking official with two thousand dan, and he has a long-standing reputation. Jiuqing, who is currently in office, is very attentive to Chen Ji and his son: "This is the best place in our pavilion."
There is an elegant house, where even Prince Situ once rested, but it was specially used to receive distinguished guests."
"Prince Situ?" Chen Ji had just sat down when he heard the voice and asked: "Which prince?"
The pavilion chief deliberately mentioned this matter to show that he treated Chen Ji better than Tong Sangong, so he said with half pride: "Of course he is the prince who killed Dong Zhuo!"
"Oh." Chen Ji responded and stopped talking. There was no emotion on Gujing Wubo's face.
The director of the pavilion stood there for a while, smiled awkwardly, and excused himself.
Chen Ji lowered his eyebrows and looked at the hot tea with steam floating on the table. After a long time, he said, "Do you know why Prince Master was dismissed?"
It is already known to everyone that Wang Yun despised the emperor, expelled his officials, and finally betrayed his relatives and was deposed. Although Chen Qun was in Xuzhou, he had frequent contacts with the Xun family, and he knew it in his heart. At this time, he saw his father and asked about the story again.
, he thought about it for a while first, wondering what Chen Ji meant, and then said uncertainly: "Is it... stubborn and rebellious, unwilling to obey orders?"
Chen Ji exhaled deeply, as if he was not very satisfied with Chen Qun's answer. He stood up slowly and motioned for Chen Qun to take him out for a walk.
The two came to the shore of Ba River. Looking to the left was the ancient and long Ba Bridge. Chen Ji's old face was reflected in the sparkling waves of the water. He squinted his eyes and slowly recalled the past: "Master Wang is a man who must be determined."
Jun Tang Yu's people."
"What Aweng said is, 'To help the kings of Tang and Yu, and to save the people', it is something that not only the princes, but also the wise people in the world aspire to do." Chen Qun took Chen Ji's arm and spoke slowly.
said.
Chen Ji glanced at Chen Qun and asked: "With the talent of the country, can't he be a wise ruler like 'Tang Yu'?"
"Of course it's appropriate." Chen Qun was clever and immediately blocked what Chen Ji might have said: "It's just that the country is young after all. For example, a young tree needs to be supported by pillars to protect it from wind before it grows into a cloud that covers the sun.
It breaks, and the rocks bend it."
Like Wang Yun, he believed that although the emperor was talented and intelligent, someone must always guide him to develop into a 'wise king'. Otherwise, no matter how smart he is, he will be crooked and his intelligence will be used in the wrong place.
Chen Ji sneered and said: "So Cao Cao is such a pillar, then Liu Bei is not?"
"Although Liu Xuande has extraordinary magnanimity, his foundation is too shallow, his methods are insufficient, and his reputation is still low." Chen Qun had discussed similar topics with his father when he was in Xuzhou. At this time, he simply expressed his feelings and explained the matter: "The relationship between the clan
Among them, in terms of virtue and prestige, he is not as good as Liu Bingzhou, and in terms of closeness, he is not as good as Yangdu Hou. Looking at the land of Guandong, even Liu Jingzhou's reputation and strength are far better than him. Although such a person is worth making friends with, he is not worth it.