Liu Xin's plan is to unify the world in about ten years and prevent the entire nation from falling back into the history of the Three Kingdoms and a hundred years of war. Therefore, in his opinion, the world will have been stable in ten years, and by that time, the students of Xiangyang Academy
They had graduated several times, and Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang had just grown up, so naturally they were not of much use. However, Liu Xin still respected Huang Chengyan and other hermits very much. He asked humbly: "What do you mean by this, sir?"
Huang Chengyan smiled and said: "If you think so, ten years from now, all the deacons in all counties and counties in Jingzhou will definitely come from Xiangyang Academy. Your Excellency is very far-sighted, and I don't need to say anything about what this will be like."
Liu Xin pondered, and in some important departments and monopoly companies in later generations, there was a phenomenon where alumni from the same school supported each other and occupied many important positions in these departments and companies. It can be said that these departments and companies
They are monopolized by these colleges and universities. If they can really dominate the world in the future, graduates from Xiangyang Academy will naturally be reused and hold important positions in the imperial court and local governments. It is easy for these people to form a group and ensure the smooth flow of government orders.
Also because they were in a group, if one of them had selfish motives, it would be easier for him to deceive his subordinates and cover up illegal things. Liu Xin quickly stood up, gave Huang Chengyan a deep salute, and said: "Sir, what are you talking about?
This suddenly enlightens Liu, please accept Liu’s worship!"
Huang Chengyan did not expect Liu Xin to be so obedient, so he hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "Your Excellency, you have been in charge of Jingzhou for several years, which is really a blessing to the people of Jingzhou. I forgive the people for having the courage to speak out. Now that the world is about to be in chaos, why don't you think of the people of the world and raise your arms?"
With one call, we can turn the tide."
The expression on Liu Xin's face did not change, and she said calmly: "If you are not in his position, you will not seek political power. It is enough for Liu to make the people of Jingzhou live a good life!"
Huang Chengyan nodded as if he had some understanding, said nothing more, and stood up to leave.
After leaving the door of the Zhou Mu Mansion, Cai Mao asked, "Sister-in-law, how about I go stay at home for a few days and then go back?"
Huang Chengyan smiled and said, "I won't stay any longer. I'm anxious to go back and tell A Chou the good news."
Now that the road is open, Baishui County is only half a day's journey from Xiangyang by horse-drawn carriage. As soon as Huang Chengyan arrived home, he pulled Cai Yue into the room and whispered: "Madam, there is something I can't decide on. Please help me find out the details.
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Cai Yue said strangely: "You have always thought highly of yourself. Why did you think of asking me for details today?"
Huang Chengyan didn't care at all about the sarcasm hidden in her words, and said: "This matter is about Yueying. I want her to stop dressing up in disguise in the future, but it is difficult for her to make this decision."
Cai Yue was even more surprised and asked: "You insisted on making Yueying look like this, why did you change your mind today?"
Huang Chengyan sighed and said: "I met Mr. Zhou Mu today, and he has agreed to let Yueying come to the academy to be an auditor. I think Mr. Zhou Mu is very popular, and his aspirations are definitely not in Jingzhou, and will not be in the pool after a long time.
Things. Your little sister is smart and far-sighted."
Cai Yue couldn't understand what he said and asked, "What does this have to do with my little sister? Don't mention her anymore. She has such a good relationship with the third lady, and I won't even ask her for help with Yueying's affairs."
Huang Chengyan said with a smile: "If you are like your brother and want to take her home after hearing the rumors, how can you have a place for a little sister in the state pastoral office? The royal family hates the harem intervening in politics most. If the little sister doesn't speak for you, this is what she is doing
Because of his intelligence, she must have noticed that Mr. Zhou Mu has lofty ambitions."
Cai Yue was shocked and said: "You asked Yueying to restore her appearance. Do you want her to imitate a younger sister to please adults? No, no, how old is Yueying? How could you have such a dirty idea?"
Huang Chengyan said angrily: "Where are you thinking! Let me ask you, are Yueying and that kid from my family having fun?"
Cai Yue also understood and said: "What do you mean by the master, you want to marry an adult? It's strange to say that, not to mention the kid Liu Yu, not even Mrs. Zhou Mu has ever disliked Yueying's appearance. Let's talk about this.
We have to discuss it carefully."
Huang Chengyan and his wife made small plans here, and Diao Chan was not idle in the governor's mansion. Knowing that Wang Yun sent her to Jingzhou because he had accepted Cai Yan's paper and porcelain, she felt a sense of being betrayed.
The feeling. Now she has long forgotten the task assigned by Wang Yun, and just wants to prove her charm.
Diao Chan observed for a few days and found that Liu Xin's wives had one thing in common. They were not like the wives and concubines of other wealthy families, who spent all day pampering themselves at home. Liu Xin's wives seemed to be very busy and each had their own things to do.
Doing it, this is probably what attracted them to Liu Xin. But apart from pleasing men, she really couldn't do anything else. Diao Chan thought about it for a long time and decided to learn art. She first went to Zhu Qian, because several ladies
Among them, Zhu Qian is the most amiable and talkative, as if she is never angry.
Zhu Qian held Diao Chan's hand and looked at it for a long time, then said with a smile: "Girl's hands are like jade bamboo shoots and her fingers are as white as green onions. How can she do such rough work? I think you should go to the third lady. She can write well and play well."
My piano is good, and I have been learning painting recently, so it should be more suitable for you."
Diao Chan found Cai Yan helplessly. Cai Yan was also very busy, because Ma Yun taught her some of the knowledge she had mastered, and she wanted to sort it out and teach it to her father. Ma Yun knew that there would be no peaceful days from next year on.
, Liu Xin will inevitably have to go abroad to fight, and she needs to focus a lot of energy on stabilizing the rear. She will not have time to go to the academy. Not only that, because Cai Yan is a talented woman, the important task of enlightenment education for many children in the family has also fallen.
So, Cai Yan said to Diao Chan very politely: "Sister, you see I am so busy now that I don't even have time to play the piano. How can I have time to teach you? Sister Yu is in charge of the family business.
, she is short of manpower there, how about you go and help her?"
Since the last time Liu Xin was in danger, Ma Yun has been thinking about it. Now hundreds of people in the house are tied to Liu Xin. The story about the golden-armored god is Liu Xin's nonsense, even though they believed it,
But Ma Yun couldn't believe it. Even if she didn't think about herself, she still had to think about her children, so Ma Yun started to start her own business. Now the state animal husbandry not only has its own farm, but also its own shop.
They all sent domestic slaves to run it there. As the business grew, it was natural for the family to have someone to supervise and supervise it, so Bian Yu volunteered to take on this responsibility.
Diao Chan took the report form that Bian Yu handed her. Although she was literate, there were some strange symbols on the report form and she didn't recognize any of them.
Bian Yu glanced at the frowning Diao Chan and said with a smile: "Sister, I don't think you can do these jobs. In this case, you'd better go to Mrs. Qian's place and see if she needs any help."
After spinning around like this, Diao Chan was kicked back like a ball.
Cai Jue doesn't envy Diao Chan at all now. She can help Cai Yan with things every day, and has many more opportunities to meet and interact with Liu Xin than Diao Chan. What she is most worried about now is whether Liu Xin will remember what she promised.
If you do, arrange a separate courtyard for her, then she will regret it.
But it is said that Cao Cao fled to Chenliu and discussed with his father Cao Song to disperse the family wealth and recruit volunteers.
Cao Song said: "This little money at home can't help much. There is a rich man named Wei Zi here, who is a branch of the Wei family in Hedong. If he is willing to help, things will be easier to handle."
As expected, Cao Cao invited Wei Zi to his home and made righteous and stern remarks.
Wei Zi mused: "Meng De has done great justice to help the country, and Wei should help with all his resources. However, Wei has a small request, which I hope Meng De can agree to."
When Cao Cao heard that Wei Zi was willing to help him, he was overjoyed and said generously: "Zixu is willing to help Cao. Cao is very grateful. If you have any requests, just tell him."
Wei Zi said bitterly: "Liu Xin, the herdsman of Jingzhou, killed my nephew. I wish I could eat his flesh alive. If Meng De wants to raise a rebel army, please help me get rid of this person!"
Cao Cao meditated. He knew that it was absolutely impossible for him to fight against Dong Zhuo with his own strength. Therefore, he first had to organize his own armed forces, and then issued an edict to invite the princes from various towns to fight against Dong Zhuo. Liu Xin, as the shepherd of Jingzhou,
He has a large number of troops and plenty of food and fodder. If he helps, his chances of winning will naturally increase. Moreover, Cao Cao has coveted the beauty of Liu Xin's wives and concubines for a long time. He is also planning to use this opportunity to let Liu Xin and Dong Zhuo fight to the death.
After listening to Wei Zi's words, Cao Cao couldn't help but hesitate, but if there is no money, then there is nothing to talk about. Thinking of this, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said: "Zixu, wait until I get rid of Dong Zhuo, the first thing
The matter is that Liu Xin will be dismissed from his official position, Suo Na will go to Beijing to investigate the crime, and then he will definitely avenge your nephew!"
Just a few days after Cao Cao raised the flag of righteousness, brothers Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan led more than 2,000 cavalry to Chenliu, followed by Cao Ren and Cao Hong, who also brought more than 1,000 warriors. It turned out that these people were brothers of Cao Cao's clan, and he had already
So I took some thought and secretly asked them to train their troops and horses, so they could arrive in such a short time.
Cao Cao's imperial edict has also been sent to the princes in various towns, and Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, Sun Jian and others have raised troops to respond.
In Xiangyang City, Liu Xin was also waiting for Cao Cao's corrective edict. As a result, neither the left nor the right came. However, phantom spies from all over the place continued to send news back to Xiangyang. The princes from all over the place were mobilizing troops and gearing up to prepare.
Have a big fight.
After learning the news, Liu Xin understood that his wait had once again been in vain. However, this time he had learned well and had made preparations long ago. If Cao Cao didn't take him to play, he would go it alone! Anyway, he had already prepared a large number of
The supplies were accumulated in Wancheng, which was not too far from Luoyang and served as a supply base for the army. Moreover, Liu Xin knew that the Eighteenth Route princes' crusade against Dong Zhuo had failed in the end. When they entered Luoyang City, they would have to wait for more
It's been a long time. So Liu Xin plans to spend the New Year at home peacefully before setting off.
On New Year's Eve, it was customary to worship ancestors, and Liu Xin took his wife, concubines, and children into the weird two-story building that served as an ancestral hall.
Cai Jue looked outside the courtyard with an envious look on his face.
Diao Chan asked in confusion: "Madam, how can they enter the ancestral hall?"
Cai Jue's eyes were still shining with stars, and she said without thinking: "Master said, our Liu family does not have this rule, women can still worship their ancestors."
Diao Chan snorted and said nothing more, but she despised Cai Jue in her heart. Before she married Liu Xin, she called him master. She even dared to call herself "our Liu family" and didn't even look at herself in the mirror.
.In fact, she herself is not sour.
At this moment, a maid hurriedly ran over from outside and shouted loudly outside the courtyard gate: "Mr. Ju has urgent military information and wants to see the master!"