Zhou Zhong first reported on the renovation of Jizhou water conservancy, spread out large drawings on the project, explained them one by one, and listed a series of data. His words were full of pride and pride, and there was also three points of excitement.
Liu Xie could understand his mood.
Jizhou has completely spread the fields, and the enthusiasm of the people has been mobilized, and everyone is competing for the first place, and labor efficiency is needless to say. The addition of a large number of scholars and the in-depth summary and development of water conservancy knowledge have also made this water conservancy renovation more targeted.
Efficiency is highlighted.
The final result is that although the household registration after the war is limited, there are not many civil servants who can be mobilized, but the actual results are far beyond expectations.
This is exactly what he wants.
By fully tapping everyone's potential, leveraging subjective initiative, thinking in one direction, working in one direction, uniting and uniting, you can create unprecedented achievements.
What is the power of the people? That's it.
Zhou Zhong may still insist on the principle of governing the country, but he is still very honest in the face of actual interests.
A term of office can benefit the people, and it is not a short-term benefit of one year or two years, but at least ten years, or even decades. It is impossible for him not to be proud of it.
It is reasonable that the huge sense of accomplishment made him a little excited.
To Liu Xie's surprise, after Zhou Zhong finished talking about Jizhou, he changed his subject and took out a manuscript and placed it carefully in front of Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, if I could read this book earlier, my achievements would be increased by three more points."
Liu Xie was very surprised. "What book can make Zhou Gong so respectful?"
"The masterpiece of Yuan Min, the commander of the Suiyang Water Control Commander." Zhou Zhong thought for a while and said: "To be more precise, it is a summary of the report on Yanyu Water Control. Yuan Min is the chief editor, and other water workers are involved in the compilation."
When Liu Xie heard Yuan Min's name, he felt aroused.
He had heard of this person from different channels, and knew that although this person was a famous family, both civil and military, he was not good at official career, but was very interested in water control. He first repaired water conservancy in Chenliu, and later was invited by Huang Yi to Suiyang.
He is responsible for the Qiusun in the entire Sui River and the Baishui River Basin, and is the general manager of technology, equivalent to the chief engineer.
The good prevention of autumn floods in Yan and Yu prefectures has a lot to do with Yuan Min.
Liu Xie opened the book and read it roughly.
In addition to the main text, he saw some annotations. At first he thought it was Zhou Zhong's, but after asking, he realized it was Han Sui's. He heard Zhou Zhong say that Han Sui asked him to write a preface for Yuan Min's monograph, and he understood.
What it means.
Han Sui wanted to get a fame.
But this is nothing, it is very consistent with his theme.
With Yuan Min's family background, he paid attention to real studies and left behind monographs, which was more convincing than ordinary scholars who went from virtual to real.
"As Sikong, Zhou Gong is responsible for the water and soil, it is reasonable to write a preface for such a monograph." Liu Xie closed the book, patted it gently, and smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Zhou Zhong smiled. "I am not abandoned by Your Majesty, and I am proud of the Three Dukes. It is a matter of doing the preface for my subordinates. It is only the first initiative that I am very important. I am afraid that it is not enough to write prefaces. I am brave enough to ask Your Majesty.
The inscription is to express the meaning of encouragement.”
"I?"
"Your Majesty inherited the enlightenment of the previous emperor at a young age and was quite talented in calligraphy. In recent years, he has been diligent in practicing and has become more experienced and calm. If you can write a special title for Yuan Min, it will not only show Your Majesty's importance to practical learning, but also be on the cake and enjoy the eyes.
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Liu Xie looked at Zhou Zhong, laughed and nodded in agreement.
His calligraphy is indeed good. On the one hand, the original owner's talent is indeed good, and he has been enlightened by famous artists. On the other hand, he has been afraid of revealing the situation in recent years and practices diligently. He also often asks Cai Yan, Zhong Yao, Zhang Zhi and others for advice. It is also considered
A famous artist.
"The Legend of Fairy Wood"
It is more than enough to write a title for Yuan Min's monograph.
Han Sui wanted to get a name, and Zhou Zhong also wanted to get a name, and he wanted to get a name.
As Sikong, his officials published a monograph and obtained the emperor's letter, which is also a political achievement that can be praised for the rest of his life.
After the wish was fulfilled, Zhou Zhong was in a good mood and talked to Liu Xie about Xun Yue again.
To be fair, he was a little worried about Xun Yue.
On the one hand, Xun Yue was greatly stimulated and had the possibility of going to another extreme.
On the other hand, Zhang Zhao and others failed to implement moral governance in Bohai, and Confucianism suffered heavy losses in practice. If the foundation of Confucianism is shaken again, or even the source of the fireworks will be removed from the bottom of the pot, Confucianism will not only be able to be protected, but it may also be completely reduced to
Abandoned son.
Zhou Zhong didn't want to see this scene, so he asked Liu Xie a question.
Does Your Majesty think it is feasible to eliminate saints and abandon wisdom?
Liu Xie looked at Zhou Zhong a few times and laughed silently. He personally poured a cup of hot tea for Zhou Zhong, and then said: "Duke Zhou, the sons who have joined the Confucian school are historically inevitable and cannot be reversed by individuals.
I just feel that Confucianism has been the only one for three hundred years, and some of the accumulated problems and are urgently needed to be diagnosed and treated. I have never thought of giving up Confucianism. Implementing benevolent policies and achieving the kingly way is by no means a deception, but a real goal.”
He paused and emphasized, "Zhang Zhao is proof of the truth, and I am proof of the truth. The purpose is the same, but the methods are different."
Zhou Zhong felt relieved, held the teacup in both hands and took a big sip.
Hot tea enters the abdomen, the chest is filled with mist, and the lips and teeth are fragrant.
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After seeing Zhou Zhong away, Xun Yue was summoned to meet again.
Unlike Zhou Zhong's high spirits, Xun Yue's mood was very depressed.
After the ceremony, he lowered his head and sat for a while before he remembered that he should report to Liu Xie about the trip to Mount Tai. Speaking of Confucius's arrival at the foot of the mountain, he could only see Lu in the east mountain.
He was ashamed and sighed.
Liu Xie was very happy.
Being able to face reality shows that although Xun Yue is not young and has been immersed in classics for many years, he has not reached the level of being a saint.
He has not lost himself yet and has the courage to face reality.
"Mencius said that it is better to have no book than to believe in books. No matter what book it is. Mencius is also a human being, and he is a hundred years away from Confucius, so he will inevitably make mistakes. As a descendant, you should take advantage of his strengths and forget his weaknesses, and you don't have to say anything.
Denied the person by mistake.”
"Confucius climbed the East Mountain and was small Lu, and climbed Mount Tai and was small in the world" also comes from "Mencius". It was originally just a metaphor, not necessarily a fact. But if it comes to Confucius, the Confucians take it seriously. Now it has been proven that it is not the case at all.
Of course they were hit hard.
But in Liu Xie's opinion, this may not be a bad thing.
He immediately advised Xun Yue. Just as Dongshan was still in the territory of Lu at that time, when Confucius climbed Mount Tai, Mount Tai did not have such convenient roads as it is now. Furthermore, although Confucius did not climb Mount Tai, he was not completely at the foot of the mountain.
You can see further even if you climb a hundred meters. It is understandable that later generations do not argue about the authenticity and exaggerate it.
As future generations, we should be higher and see further than our predecessors, so we don’t have to underestimate our predecessors for this.
The key is that we must be artificial in the past and take a step further, rather than be firm in the painting and being self-confidant. Only in the future will we not be ashamed of our predecessors.
After hearing Liu Xie’s words, Xun Yue’s emotions gradually calmed down.
He immediately asked Liu Xie a question: "Why is the top of the mountain colder than the bottom of the mountain?"