Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai were close friends. They had made an agreement long ago, so they could be summoned easily. If they had to invite others, there was no need to go there in person, they could just send them a letter.
Xun Yu left Yingyang County and went to the second stop - his hometown Yingyin County. Xi Zhicai did not go with him because the two people he was looking for next, Cong brother Xun Yue and Chen Qun, both belonged to the Yan family.
A gentleman who is strict with himself and others, what he hates most in his life is people like Xi Zhicai who do not behave well. Instead of meeting each other and not liking each other, it is better to avoid them as much as possible.
Xun Yu was also a gentleman, but he was open-minded and broad-minded by nature. He was able to tolerate the shortcomings of others and see the advantages. He played with talents, and Guo Fengxiao was no different.
Xun Yu crossed the Lishui River and entered the territory of Yingyin. His brother Xun Yue did not live with the clan, but hid in an unknown mountain and lived in seclusion. No one could observe it, not even the clan members. Only a few people such as Xun Yu
Know it.
Undoubtedly, only those who have his approval can find him.
Xun Yue was proficient in "Li", "Yi", "Poetry", and was especially good at "Zuo Zhuan". Xun Yu was fifteen years older than him. He admired his character and knowledge since he was a child. He thought he had both virtue and skill.
He can inherit the legacy of his grandfather Xun Shu, the "God King", and his uncle Xun Shuang, the "Eight Dragons of the Xun Family, Unparalleled Ci Ming".
The carriage meandered to the foot of a hill. Xun Yu got off the car and walked along the mountain road. The guard immediately divided into two groups. A few people stayed to look after the horses and vehicles, and ten others followed Xun Yu up the mountain.
There are many pines and cypresses on this mountain. There are many pine trees on the shady slopes and many cypresses on the sunny slopes. It is also a landscape. Xunyu walked up the stream and walked halfway up the mountain. Several simple but elegant thatched bamboo houses appeared in front of the house. In front of the house was a towering ancient tree.
The crown of the cypress tree is as high as the sky. Under the tree, a middle-aged Confucian scholar with an extraordinary appearance is kneeling on a mat, holding a bamboo slip in his hand, concentrating on it. His posture is unusually calm, just like a gentleman in a painting. This person is Xun Yue, Xun Yu's brother.
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Xun Yu immediately raised his voice and said: "Brother..."
"..." Xun Yue fell silent in the sea of books and did not respond.
Xun Yu laughed dumbly. He, his brother, loved reading. When he saw a piece of writing, it was difficult to wake him up no matter how windy or rainy it was outside. He was a bookworm. Xun Yu walked a few steps quickly and came to Xun Yue.
Throwing his arms and bowing, he said: "Brother..."
The figure in front of him shook, and the fragrance flew into his nose. Xun Yue finally reacted. When he saw Xun Yu, he asked in surprise: "Why is Wen Ruo here? Didn't you take your clan to Hebei..."
Xun Yu said: "My clan has arrived in Hebei, and I am here for my eldest brother this time."
"For me?..." Xun Yue put down the book and said expressionlessly: "Could it be that Wen Ruo wants me to go to Hebei to serve as an official?"
"It's not Hebei, but Heshuo." Hebei and Heshuo both generally refer to the north of the Yellow River and can be called together, but Xun Yu said that the two should be treated differently. The former refers to Jizhou and the latter refers to Bingzhou.
Xun Yue naturally heard it, and frowned and said: "Gai Huqi..." Gai Jun has done some things in recent years that he can't stand. In comparison, Yuan Shao is better. He thought that Xun Yu would probably become an official in Hebei, but he didn't expect it.
He defected to Gai Jun instead.
Xun Yu knew that Brother Cong had a bad impression of Gai Jun, so he said: "Brother, do you know that Gai Huqi drove away Dong Zhuo and regained the imperial capital..."
Xun Yue looked at Xun Yu and counted his breaths, then suddenly jumped up and asked: "When did it happen?"
"It has been more than ten days, and there are millions of soldiers and civilians in Yingchuan. I'm afraid only sages like Brother Cong who live in seclusion don't know about it yet."
Xun Yue paced back and forth, closed his eyes for a long time, and then said: "Dong Zhuo abandoned Henan and Hangu, leaving only three assistants under his jurisdiction (Jing Zhaoyin, Fengyi on the left, Fufeng on the right), Hongnong and four places, Gai Huqi occupied Sanhe
(Henan, Hanoi, Hedong), and the northern region and Shangjun, forming a siege...Dong Zhuo, the turtle in the urn, the Han Dynasty can prosper, the Han Dynasty can prosper..."
Xun Yu laughed softly and said, "How about it? Brother, would you like to visit the capital Luoyang with me?"
Xun Yue happily responded.
Xun Yu invited his brother to come out, and then took him to the third stop, Xu County, which was later the capital of Wei, Xuchang. As mentioned earlier, Chen Taiqiu, the ancestor of Chen Qun, had a high reputation, and was a scholar and party leader Li Ying, Jia Biao, Xun Yu
Shuang, Han Rong, etc. are all his students. Together with Xun Shu, the ancestor of Xun Yu, Zhong Hao, the great ancestor of Zhong Yao, and Han Rong, the father of Han Rong, they are also known as the "Four Chiefs of Yingchuan". When there are disputes in the countryside, they often seek justice from him.
, people at that time said: "It is better to be punished than to be short-changed by Chen Jun."
Chen Taiqiu's wife was the daughter of Xun Shu, and they had six sons together: the eldest son Chen Ji, the second son Chen Qia, the third son Chen Chen, the fourth son Chen Kui, the fifth son Chen Xin, and the sixth son Chen Guang, all of whom were known for their virtues. Chen Qun's father, Chen Ji,
Uncle Chen Chen is the most famous. In other words, Chen Taiqiu is the son-in-law of the Yingyin Xun family, Chen Ji is the son of the Yingyin Xun family, and Chen Qun is the grandson of the Yingyin Xun family. This shows the close relationship between the two families.
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When Xun Yu arrived at Chen's house, Chen Ji and Chen Qun were sitting in the hall. Chen Ji was over fifty years old. He had a graceful appearance, eyes as bright as paint, and was full of energy. He had five long beards hanging on his chest. He was wearing a long robe and his head was
Combing his hair into a virtuous crown, Chen Qun has the demeanor of Yuan Ting Yue Zhi. Chen Qun is twenty-six or seven years old this year. His facial features are very similar to his father's, and his stature is two or three inches taller. He sits upright, with a handsome face.
It shows respect without losing elegance.
The father and son often sit and discuss matters, sometimes even staying up all night. The topic they discussed today was the gains and losses of the country abolishing corporal punishment and increasing the punishment of death by flogging.
Chen Qun asked: "The state abolished corporal punishment out of benevolence and compassion, but the result was more deaths. Why is this?"
Chen Ji replied: "This is what is called a light name but a heavy weight in reality. If the name is light, people will easily commit crimes, but if the name is heavy, it will often hurt the people. In the past, corporal punishment, "Book of Books" said: "Only respect the five punishments to achieve the three virtues.
"Yi" wrote the methods of cutting off, cutting off, and exterminating toes in the hope that it could assist the government and education, punish evil and stop killing. Moreover, murder must be punished with death, which is in line with the ancient system; as for those who commit the crime of wounding others, it is like mutilating other people's bodies.
, but it is unreasonable and cannot be cut to death."
Chen Qun asked again: "Father, do you think we should resume corporal punishment?"
Chen Ji nodded and said: "If we can reuse corporal punishment, make those who commit sexual intercourse go down to the silkworm's nest, and those who commit robberies have their feet cut off... In this way, disaster can be eliminated."
Chen Qun shook his head and said: "The human heart is the most unpredictable in this world. How can evil be eliminated by reinstating corporal punishment?"
Chen Jidao: "Although evil cannot be completely eliminated, but..."
At this time, a middle-aged man's voice came into the hall: "Master, Young Master, Mr. Xun Lang is here to visit..."
“Mr.
My son, I often go to Hebei, and I really can’t guess who is visiting me.
The servant said respectfully: "Xun Wenruo, the youngest son of Jinan, Xun Yu."
Chen Ji and Chen Qun looked at each other, and Chen Jida said: "Chang Wen, go and greet Wen Ruo..."
"Nuo." Chen Qun stood up, walked to the entrance of the hall, and followed his servants to greet Xun Yu. On the way, Chen Qun's mind turned.
Guess, he was probably invited to serve as an official. But he had no plans to serve as an official in Hebei, at least not for the time being. I am afraid he would disappoint Xun Yu.
"Brother..." Chen Qun came to the gate and saw Xun Yu and a middle-aged man standing side by side, talking in a low voice. He couldn't help but be a little surprised. He happened to have met the man next to Xun Yu. He was the "Eight Dragons of the Xun Family"
Xun Yue, the son of Long Xunjian, had profound knowledge, lived in seclusion all year round, and had no knowledge of worldly affairs. Xun Yu admired him very much. Has he been persuaded to come out of the mountain?
Xun Yu said: "Changwen, this is my cousin Xun Zhongyu, you have met him." Xun Yu was a generation older than Chen Qun, but they were similar in age, so they usually considered themselves friends.
Chen Qun greeted them and then turned his attention to the carriage and knights behind them.
Xun Yu took Chen Qun's hand and said with a smile: "Zhang Wen must have guessed the purpose of my trip."
Chen Qun nodded and invited the two of them to come in. He was thinking about how to politely refuse Xun Yu, but suddenly he heard the latter say: "Then guess where my brother will serve as an official?"
"..." Chen Qun was slightly surprised. If Xun Yu didn't say anything, he might have said Hebei. But if Xun Yu asked this, it was definitely not Yuan Shao.
Is entering Luo the work of my eldest brother?"
Xun Yu smiled and nodded. The strategy he originally proposed for Gai Jun was to hold high the flag of righteousness, cross the river to the south, and regain the imperial capital. Then he would arrive at Han, Tao, meet the people east of the river, Qin Wang Chang'an, and kill Dong Zhuo... Although Gai Jun did not
The latter strategy was adopted, but the first step of restoring Luoyang was successfully implemented.
Chen Qun asked again: "What will Gai Huqi do next?"
Xun Yu started from the beginning and tried to speak as tactfully as possible, but he could not hide the fact that Gai Jun had stopped after getting Luoyang. Chen Qun's brows furrowed little by little, and the urge to become an official was suddenly
Turn into nothing.
Xun Yu said: "Sun Yuzhou defeated Dong Zhuo twice. Now he will send his troops to the west. It seems that he will win, but in fact it is not the case. During the Zhongping period, Han Sui refused to accept it and attacked the three auxiliaries. Dong Zhuo guarded Chang'an for several years as a general, winning people's hearts and minds.
How can he be eliminated if he dies? If Sun Yuzhou is a little negligent, he will not be able to escape defeat. The only person in the world who can save the country is Gai Qiaoqi."
Chen Qun shook his head and said: "Gai Huqi has the ability to get rid of Dong, but he has no intention of getting rid of Dong. He is not easy to assist."
"Otherwise. It is precisely because Gai Huqi hesitates that we should assist Heshuo, advise him from time to time, and influence his mind, so as to revive the Han Dynasty." After saying this, Xun Yu stopped and looked directly at Chen Qun.
"..." Chen Qun was deeply moved after hearing this. After a long while, he sighed with emotion: "What the elder brother said is true. I am too demanding. I am willing to serve as an official with the elder brother."
A big stone fell in Xun Yu's heart. All the three people he recommended to Gai Jun should be replaced, which was regarded as completing the set task. Next, there was Chen Ji. He wanted to persuade this Yingchuan University student who was as famous as his uncles Xun Shuang and Han Rong.
Mingshi, I'm afraid he doesn't have enough strength on his own, so he has to recruit Chen Qun.
When Chen Qun heard that Xun Yu wanted to recruit even his father, he couldn't help but be startled. He really dared to think about it. It is no exaggeration to say that a world-famous celebrity like his father, who was either in court or living in seclusion, would basically not
Of course, there are no absolutes, and there are exceptions. For example, Lu Zhi served as the military advisor of Yuan Shao's chariot and cavalry general, but there was only one Yuan Shao in the world.
Chen Qun poured cold water on him and said, "I promised my eldest brother to help persuade my father, but you don't have too much hope."
"Just try your best." Xun Yu also knew that this was a difficult matter and said with a wry smile.
Sure enough, when he met Chen Ji, Xun Yu was rejected as soon as he expressed his intention. Xun Yu and Chen Qun looked at each other helplessly and took turns to persuade him for an hour. Even though they were done talking, Chen Ji still disagreed.
.However, the intensive fatigue bombing was not completely ineffective. Chen Ji agreed to live in Jinyang with Chen Qun.
Although Xun Yu felt that things were not perfect, he could only go so far and could not force it.
Chen Ji got up and left on the excuse of being sleepy. Only Xun Yu and Chen Qun were left in the hall. Unlike Xi Zhicai, who was aloof and arrogant, and Xun Yue, who had few friends, Chen Qun had an upright and elegant character and made many friends. Xun Yu asked him if he had any friends.
No talented person to recommend.
Chen Qun thought for a while and named two names, one was Du (Xi) Zixu of Dingling, and the other was Zhao (Yan) Boran of Yangzhai. Both of them were relatively young, and they should be said to be members of the younger generation in Yingchuan who have recently risen to prominence.
generation.
Last year, Xun Yu met Du Xi through Chen Qun. Although they did not have an in-depth conversation, the other party's words and deeds still left a deep impression on him.
The Du surname belongs to a large family in Dingling. Du Xi's great ancestor was once the magistrate of Wan County in Nanyang County, Jingzhou. During his tenure, he killed powerful people and was deeply loved by the people. Later, he was the prefect of Ba County. He was honest and caring for the people, and his prestige was even higher. When he died,
The people of Bajun shed tears and sent his coffin all the way back to his hometown in Dingling. Du followed his grandfather Du Gen, who entered the imperial college as a boy boy at the age of thirteen and later served as a doctor. Because he opposed Empress Dowager Deng's coming to power, he was almost killed and became a doctor.
She fled under different names and surnames, and was not found until the death of Empress Dowager Deng by an edict from Emperor Han'an. She served as the censor until her death. Du Xi's father, Du Yishi, was also known for his strong loyalty and uprightness, and moved to Shangshu. Du Xi can be said to be Bing's great-grandfather.
, grandfather and father, three generations of style, versatile and upright.
As for Zhao Yan, Xun Yu heard his name before he met him. Zhao Yan was a young master of classics and history. He was well-known in the countryside when he was still young.
In fact, in Chen Qun's heart, he valued Zhao Yan more. The latter was resolute and capable in both civil and military affairs. His future achievements would be higher than those of Du Xi. Zhao Yan lived in Yangdi and happened to be on his way back, so Chen Qun only wrote to Du Xi.
A letter. Xu County and Dingling are more than 200 miles apart. In order to save time, Xun Yu sent a knight to deliver the letter, and it was delivered to Du Xi the next day.
Du Xi thought about it again and again, and colluded with the elders of the clan, and finally decided to accept Chen Qun's invitation. Du Xi went alone and did not bring his clan with him. His trip was meant to be a test. If Gai Qiusi was worthy of his help, he would move to the clan when the time came.
Not too late.
Du Xi arrived at Chen's house in Xu County, and everyone set out together. When they arrived at Yingyin, they split into two routes.
They met in Yangcheng County. Because Xun Yu had only reached an agreement with Xi Zhi early in the morning, the two went straight to Yangcheng after meeting. However, Chen Qun had some twists and turns, and it took two days of hard persuasion to convince Zhao Yan.
Yangcheng was Sun Jian's front line in his attack on Yin in Henan Province, and it was also the base camp for the rear. Xun Yu and his party included hundreds of men and women, so they were naturally subject to strict interrogation. However, the Sun family was currently in their honeymoon period, and Xun Yu and others were Ying's troops.
A well-known person from Sichuan successfully passed the checkpoint and returned to Yin, Henan.
Coincidentally, when they entered Fengshi County, dozens of miles southeast of Luoyang, they happened to encounter Gai Jun's returning army.