Looking at Shen Pei's back as he turned away, Liu Yan took a long breath and said softly: "Yue'er, what do you think about this matter?"
Lu Yue walked out from behind the screen, came to Liu Yan's side, and handed him a cup of tea: "Does Mr. Jun really want to cooperate with Yuan Shao?"
"oh?"
Liu Yan frowned and heard the undertones of Lu Yue's words: "So, do you think you shouldn't cooperate with Yuan Shao and continue to fulfill the agreement with His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor?"
"But......"
At this point, Liu Yan changed the topic and exhaled: "Shen Zhengnan is right. If the world is unified and only Yizhou is left, I'm afraid the Emperor of Nanyang will not let us occupy the mountain and become the king."
How could Lu Yue not understand Liu Yan's concerns: "But Jun Lang, have you ever considered that Yuan Shao is not even inferior to Liu Yu? Even with the help of our three parties, how can he turn defeat into victory?"
"I thought..."
Lu Yue's voice was slightly protracted, and he replied from the perspective of a bystander: "His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor's move is indeed inappropriate, but his strength is already superior to that of the entire army. We cannot take this risk easily."
Liu Yan didn't know how powerful King Hongnong was, but he still did not forget his ambition: "What you said makes some sense, but if we combine the forces of the three parties, attack with two points, and contain it with one point, once King Hongnong is defeated once, the world will be destroyed."
The landscape has changed suddenly.”
"At that time, perhaps the gentry in the world will respond one after another, especially the gentry in Nanyang, Yuzhou, and Xuzhou. How can they not be angry when their land is occupied by King Hongnong?"
"perhaps......"
Liu Yan's eyes exuded a fierce light: "There is only one opportunity left for the world to be in chaos."
Lu Yue sighed: "Jun Lang, are you still fantasizing about replacing him?"
Liu Yan frowned, with a fierce look on his face: "Yizhou has always had the aura of an emperor. I have been fighting hard in Yizhou for many years. Now that I have all the food and grass, how can I waste my time here?"
"King Hongnong has been engaged in military warfare for many years. Cao Cao, Xu Rong, Liu Bei, Zhang Liao, and Sun Jian fought on their own, with tens of thousands of troops. Even if there was a good harvest, the treasury would be empty."
"He is too eager for success. Although everything is going well now, hidden dangers have already been laid. Especially for the powerful family's thunderous methods, it is the biggest hidden danger on the road to rejuvenating the Han Dynasty."
Lu Yue had known for a long time that Liu Yan had imperial ambitions. He secretly made the emperor's car, crown clothes, and even made an agreement with His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor, all of which were clear signs that he wanted to be the emperor.
but......
Liu Yan was crazy, but she was not.
As a bystander, she saw the current situation very clearly.
Lu Yue was originally unwilling to say it, but after all, the two had been in a relationship for many years, and she did not want Liu Yan to go astray, so she did not consider Liu Yan's feelings and subconsciously spoke:
"That's right!"
Lu Yue nodded affirmatively: "The public ownership of His Majesty the Nanyang Emperor's private land has indeed violated the vital interests of the aristocratic family, but I wonder if Lang Jun has ever thought about why there has been no rebellion within it?"
"this......"
Liu Yan frowned: "What do you mean?"
Lu Yue said softly: "If you have time, you can ask General Wu. They all have business dealings with Nanyang, and I heard that he bought 5,000 acres of public land in Nanyang and made a profit of nearly ten thousand stones this year."
of food and grass.”
"oh?"
Liu Yan was stunned for a moment: "Is this happening?"
Lu Yue nodded: "Yes, General Wu bought a property in Nanyang, a five-entry courtyard that is warm in winter and cool in summer. He also sent several of his family members to study in Nanyang."
"You should know what kind of person General Wu is. He was originally a nobleman from Yanzhou. If he really hated the behavior of the Nanyang Emperor, how could he order his descendants to study in Nanyang? He also bought real estate and land in Nanyang."
hiss-!
Liu Yan was surprised and gasped: "Why have I never heard of it before?"
Lu Yue smiled sweetly: "Junlang is a shepherd in Yizhou. How can General Wu tell you this kind of thing? But his family's business has expanded outside Yizhou, covering Jingzhou, Nanyang, Guanzhong and other places."
"I heard that recently, Nanyang's Zhongxing Bank was opened in Shu County, and General Wu directly deposited 10 million yuan, just to facilitate business dealings with Nanyang."
"Although most of the aristocratic families outside Nanyang are currently quite disgusted with the public ownership of private lands in Nanyang, most of these people are from families whose inheritance is passed down through poetry and calligraphy, while the aristocratic families that are inherited through wealthy businessmen and wealthy merchants are very fond of Nanyang.
"
"If..."
Lu Yue said softly: "It's just that, just take it for granted, but the Nanyang family has never rebelled, which proves that they have slowly accepted this new model."
"Junlang, don't you often say that the world's pattern depends on Nanyang, and the situation in Nanyang depends on Xinye? Even the Deng family and Yin family in Nanyang have hundreds of thousands of acres of land, and their private fields have been publicized."
"I don't object to any of Jun Lang's decisions, but I still have to say what I need to say. I just hope Jun Lang can think twice before acting and not be taken advantage of by some people."
Liu Yan calmed down, took a long breath, and kept thinking about the current situation in his mind. If the aristocratic families gradually accepted Nanyang's new model, then the nobles in Jingzhou and Yangzhou would not be able to make huge waves at all.
And if no aristocratic family is involved, it will be difficult to push the opposition to King Hongnong to a climax in a short period of time. If a single spark cannot start a prairie fire, it will soon be extinguished.
If he follows such a team to cause chaos, it is obvious that there is only one end, and that is to make his own mistakes and lose his life, thus ruining the current stable advantage in vain.
Of course!
Liu Yan's ambition is still there, and he will not easily believe in the new model of coexistence of aristocratic families, farmers, and imperial power. Otherwise, if there is such a win-win situation, the Jingxiang and Yangzhou nobles would have sold Liu Yao and Liu Biao long ago.
"So be it."
Liu Yan frowned and sighed: "I'll think about it carefully and understand the situation before I make a decision. Yuan Shao wants to take advantage of me, Liu Yan? He's not that capable yet!"
Lu Yue gave him a salute: "If you can do this, it will be a blessing for Yizhou."
Liu Yantan smiled: "I am lucky to have you here."
*****
Nanyang, Wancheng.
Emperor's palace.
Hall of Wende.
Liu Bian sat at the top, with Zheng Xuan, Lu Zhi and others below him on both sides.
He handed the written controversial points to Lu Zhi and said softly: "Mr. Lu, I will not participate in this year's debate. I will follow the previous method and submit a copy of each issue's controversial points to me.
"
This kind of thing was originally Situ's job, so Lu Zhi did not refuse. He nodded and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. I will leave this matter to you. I promise to live up to your majesty's trust."
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded slowly and then said: "According to the feedback from various places this year, Xiangxu is operating very well. I intend to open a group of schools. The children who graduate from Xiangxu will receive higher-level teaching."
.”
"I wonder what you two think?"
Liu Bian glanced at Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan and asked tentatively.
"Can!"
Lu Zhi nodded without hesitation: "I will take most of the students from Yuzhou and Xuzhou this year. Judging from the current situation, within two years, a large number of children will graduate from Xiangxu."
"There will indeed be a need to build higher-level schools by then. I recommend that each state build at least one school and each county build one school for the children who have graduated to continue their studies."
Zheng Xuan pinched a strand of beard under his chin and said softly: "If we can really build some schools, it would be great, but we may have a shortage of teachers."
"After all, the areas under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court include Yuzhou, Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Sili, Liangzhou, Bingzhou and other places. Judging from the current teaching staff, it can barely satisfy Xiangxu, but it is difficult to satisfy the school."
Liu Bien nodded: "This is indeed a difficult problem. The current development of the imperial court is so rapid that it is difficult for some infrastructure construction to keep up."
"But Mr. Zheng..."
Having said this, Liu Bian turned to look at Zheng Xuan and said with great solemnity: "You are the Taishan Beidou in the world of scholars. The issue of teaching staff is difficult to defeat others, but it will definitely not be difficult for you."
"Ah, this..."
Zheng Xuan looked embarrassed and frowned very high: "Your Majesty, the previous Xiangxu of Yuzhou and Xuzhou have consumed all the thousands of disciples of the veteran minister. It is really impossible to recruit more people."
"Brother Kangcheng."
Before His Majesty the Emperor could speak, Lu Zhi on the side took the lead and said: "All the disciples under your name have been used, aren't there still others' disciples?"
"I can express my position to Your Majesty, write a letter back to Fan Yang in Youzhou, and select some knowledgeable people from the clan to serve as lecturers for the imperial court."
"They may have difficulty teaching in schools, but there is still no problem in teaching children reading, literacy, and basic arithmetic in Xiangxu."
Liu Bian was overjoyed and raised his hand and pointed at Lu Zhi: "Look, this is my Situ! Mr. Zheng should learn from Mr. Lu and mobilize the scholars around him and ask them to lead their disciples to teach."
"I can't guarantee anything else. Next year, the salary for Xiangxu's lectureship will be doubled to one hundred dan per year. The salary for the school's lectureship will be at least 200 dan, or even more."
"Educating and educating the people is the foundation of the country. It is related to the development of the national destiny. It should be started from childhood and must not be underestimated. I should do my best to do this well. I also hope that you can help me."
call-
Zheng Xuan let out a long sigh, and immediately leaned forward and handed over his hands: "Since His Majesty has opened the mouth of Chrysostom, how can I refuse, don't worry, after I return, I will write to those friends, asking them all to come out and work for the cause of enlightenment of the Han Dynasty.
Contribute.”
"good!"
Liu Bian was filled with joy: "If I can get Mr. Zheng's help, why should I worry about not being able to carry forward the cause of enlightenment for a long time. In the future, when our great Han Dynasty rises, it will be thanks to Mr. Zheng's help."
"Remember."
Liu Bian warned: "If you need anything, just tell Lu Gong. If he can't make the decision, just come to the palace to find me. I will definitely help you with all my strength."
Zheng Xuan bowed and handed over his hands: "Your Majesty attaches so much importance to the education of the people, how can I not help you with your full help? You can rest assured that even if the world is unified in the future, I will still do my best to ensure the teaching staff of Xiangxu schools in various places."
"So good!"
Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.
But immediately, Liu Bian changed the topic and his voice suddenly softened: "But Mr. Zheng, Xiangxu is not like school. After all, it is a more advanced education. I hope the content in it can be more diversified."
Zheng Xuan frowned: "What do you mean by this, Your Majesty?"
Liu Bian didn't waste any time. He took the information prepared in advance from Long Yu's side and handed it to Zheng Xuan: "This is the charter I have drafted temporarily. It contains some thoughts about the school."
"Of course! The Five Classics and arithmetic are still there, but they will be dug deeper. But I also hope to add courses such as geometry and objects to them. I wonder if Mr. Zheng can find a lecture that is proficient in this subject?"
Zheng Xuan froze on the spot: "This... I'm afraid it won't be that easy, but I will try my best to do it. Your Majesty, please rest assured."
Liu Bian nodded: "I naturally believe that Mr. Zheng will do his best. If there are really not enough people, I can try to train some, starting from the basics, and then further training every year, just like the current teacher Xiangxu."
According to the previous agreement, Zheng Xuan's disciples would serve as lecturers at Xiangxu in various places, and then wait for the winter to return to Nanyang to receive advanced training, and then return to Xiangxu to teach in the spring.
Liu Bian knew very well that with the current talent pool in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, it would be extremely difficult to quickly improve the three-dimensional education system of Xiang, Xu, Xue and School.
no way!
Liu Bian could only go into battle himself to impart some knowledge and strive to popularize various subjects first, and then find ways to improve them. This is much more difficult than conquering the world, and there is no shortcut.
Zheng Xuan frowned and said softly: "The Mohist scholars are proficient in the investigation of objects, and Liu Ye of the Qiqiao Pavilion can be his teacher. Your Majesty may wish to order him to teach the investigation of objects. As for the way of objects, Tai Shitong of the Taoist Pavilion can do it for you."
"and......"
Zheng Xuan pinched a strand of beard under his chin and frowned: "Huang Gong of Jingxiang is quite familiar with the Mohist school. Although there are not many disciples under his command, there are still fifty or sixty people. If he establishes Gewu in his studies, he can barely support it."
"Together with some of my other friends, I think they can meet His Majesty's requirements in the study of objects. However, I am afraid that there are not many talents in the field of objects."
Liu Bian was overjoyed and waved his hand: "In that case, Mr. Zheng will be responsible for the lectures on the investigation of objects and other aspects. I will go to Tai Shitong and Shi Zixuan to take charge of the lectures on the Tao of Things."
Physics and chemistry are two very important subjects. Liu Bian must be popularized in schools. Therefore, the problem of teachers must be solved. This is the core of promoting education. It is much more difficult than building 10,000 schools.
many.
Zheng Xuan was overjoyed and clasped his hands: "In that case, Your Majesty can just wait for the news with peace of mind, and leave the rest to the old minister."
Liu Bian smiled calmly: "Okay, what I'm waiting for is what you said. As long as the teaching staff is solved and it's just a matter of building a few schools, it won't be a problem at all."
Looking at the scene in front of him, Lu Zhi was filled with emotion: "Our monarchs and ministers are of one mind. There is nothing in the world that can defeat us. The promotion of enlightenment will definitely be accomplished within ten years."
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the hall.
Liu Bian raised his eyes and looked.
But then, Zhu Tong pushed the door open and walked in. He bowed and raised his hands: "Your Majesty, King Chenliu wants to see you."
Liu Bian frowned: "Chen Liu Wang Xie?"
Zhu Tong nodded: "Yes, it is King Chenliu."
"What is he doing here?"
Liu Bian took a deep breath and asked himself. Although he didn't know what he meant, he still waved his hand and said softly: "Let him come in."
Zhu Tong cupped his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
Bowed and left the hall.
The next second, Lu Zhi and Zheng Xuan both raised their hands: "Since Your Majesty has something to do, I will leave."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said: "Okay, if you have any questions, just come to the palace, I will definitely communicate with you."
The two held hands again: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After he left, not long after, Chenliu King Liu Xie entered the palace, stepped forward, bowed and raised his hands: "My brother, I pay homage to your Majesty."
Liu Bian waved his hand and motioned for him to take a seat next to him: "Why should the emperor brother be so polite to me? Just take a seat. I don't know if you are here today, but do you have anything to say? Or are you dissatisfied with me here?"
"No no no!"
Liu Xie hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands, denying: "Brother Emperor took very good care of my younger brother. I have no dissatisfaction with my younger brother. It's just that my younger brother is King Chenliu after all and always stays in Nanyang Palace. That's not the case."
"Brother Chen is thinking..."
With a slightly protracted voice, Liu Xie finally spoke: "Since the incident in Nanyang has happened, it would be better for me to return to my fiefdom. If I stay in the emperor's palace for a long time, I'm afraid it will arouse people's dissatisfaction. This will not be good for your majesty."
Huh?
Actually want to leave Nanyang?
Is it because you are afraid of being persecuted by me that you want to leave?
Liu Bian's mind was spinning rapidly, and at the same time, the voice of the Military Advisor Alliance sounded: "Master Bian, Liu Xie's eyes seem a little erratic. This is a sign of the ghost in his heart."
"Yes, I understand."
Liu Bian already had a certain understanding of micro-expressions and was able to grasp the details accurately: "Liu Xie was an emperor after all, and Li Ru said before that he was very ambitious."
"The action of abandoning the car to save the commander-in-chief before was too smooth. Liu Xie might not have noticed anything before, but now that the matter has passed, he must have realized that he went too far and might have exposed his ambitions."
"so......"
Liu Bian guessed: "Liu Xie wants to escape from here and relax completely, but in fact, the more he leaves here, the more dangerous he will be. After all, it will be more convenient for me to take action."
The Military Advisor Alliance followed closely and said: "Master Bian's analysis makes sense, but no matter what, Liu Xie cannot die now, otherwise he will definitely be used by Yuan Shao and others."
"It is best to wait until the world is settled before attacking Liu Xie. This will attract less attention, and it will last longer, making it less likely to arouse others' suspicion."
Liu Bian frowned and asked tentatively: "So the expert means that he can be let go?"
The Alliance of Military Advisors said softly: "It's best not to. If you can't stop it, it doesn't matter if you leave. But be careful of being taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives, especially Yuan Shao. You must be careful."
"clear."
Liu Bian had a thought in his mind and let out a sigh of relief.
Immediately.
His eyes swept over Liu Xie and said softly: "Winter has entered now, and soon it will be snowing all over the sky and freezing cold. Chen Liu, you don't even have a decent palace. How can I rest assured?"
Down."
"But the emperor brother, the minister brother..."
"Listen to what I have to say first."
Before Liu Xie could finish, Liu Bian interrupted directly: "This is what I have considered. You will spend this winter in Nanyang first. When next spring comes, I will send people to build the palace for you in Chenliu. After the palace is completed,
, it’s not too late to move there.”
"We brothers haven't seen each other for more than two years. It's only been ten months and we are about to move away. I know you are thinking about me. If you don't know, you think I am abusing you. You are making me very embarrassed.
ah."
"Ah, this..."
Liu Xie also seemed to feel that something was not right, and frowned: "Well, since the emperor said so, I will stay in Nanyang for the time being, so as to stop those people from talking."
Liu Bian smiled calmly: "It's hard for you, my emperor brother."
Liu Xie hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands: "How dare you, how dare you, the emperor's brother has killed my younger brother, and it is the duty of the younger brother to take care of the emperor's brother's worries, so why should it be difficult?"
"But brother Huang..."
At this point, Liu Xie changed his subject and said in a requesting tone: "Can you ask your bodyguards not to always follow me? This was the case when we were in Chang'an, and it is the same now.
I feel really uncomfortable."
Liu Bian nodded without hesitation: "Yes, no problem. I told Deng Zhan personally that he would send people to protect your safety, the emperor brother, but not to monitor you. We must have a good sense of proportion."
"That's right."
Liu Xie nodded quickly: "That's exactly what I mean."
Liu Bidan smiled: "Don't worry, just leave this matter to me. After a while, you can come to the palace with your brothers and sisters. I and the Queen will treat you to a palace banquet, and we can reminisce about old times."
Liu Xie hurriedly leaned forward and handed over his hands: "I have my wish, but I dare not invite you."
Afterwards, the two chatted for a while before Liu Xie left.
After he left, the voice of the Military Advisor Alliance sounded: "Master Bian, there is something wrong with Liu Xie. We need to send people from the school affairs office to keep a close eye on him."
"Since there has been no movement from Liu Biao and Liu Yao so far, it is definitely impossible for them to surrender voluntarily. This means that they will go against the imperial court. In this case, Liu Xie is a very key figure."
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded and agreed: "An ambitious emperor's younger brother, plus Liu Biao, Liu Yao, Yuan Shao, and even Liu Yan from Yizhou, this power is indeed not small, but unfortunately, they have chosen the wrong opponent."
"According to the latest information from the School Affairs Office, Jingzhou, Yangzhou, and even Hanzhong have all increased investment in brick factories and begun firing stone bricks in large quantities."
"Experts have analyzed before that they may strengthen the city wall. This clearly means that they are wary of our Ambush Thunder, and it also represents their intention to be enemies of Nanyang."
The Military Advisor Alliance said softly: "Yes, judging from these signs, it will take at least a year for us to truly sweep the world. Next year, the navy can basically be completed, and Yizhou's commercial layout can also begin. We will be very
Busy."
Liu Bian had long been accustomed to this kind of life, and thought: "Be busy as long as you are busy. After this period of time has passed, it will not be too late for us to slow down the rhythm. It will be bitter first and then sweet, that's all."