There was a solar eclipse on the first day of the second month of the first year of Guanghe (AD 178).
On the ninth day of the lunar month, there was an earthquake.
On the same day, Gai Jun received a letter from home. The content of the letter was very short, but it brought him a surprise. Without him, his father Gai Xun had been promoted to the post of governor of Hanyang. The so-called "shou" refers to the nature of a trial agency, which usually lasts for one year.
That is to say, the probation period is one year, and it will be considered true if the competent person reaches the age of 10. The former Hanyang Governor Zhang Zhao was transferred to the post of Nanjun Governor. As the southern capital of the Han Dynasty, Nanjun's wealth was beyond the reach of Hanyang. This was also a reward for his meritorious service in the locust plague last year.
Gai Jun usually wrote some greetings and small things happening around him in his letters. Now he added another one, asking his father to send someone back to his hometown to pick up a good horse. He had received a knife from Yuan Shao a few days ago. The so-called
As a courtesy, he planned to reciprocate with a horse. Now the price of horses in the capital is much higher than when he first came. A good horse from the Western Regions is priceless, enough to be worth the value of a precious sword.
Immediately afterwards, Taixue became turbulent again. The reason was that the emperor, with the help of Zhong Changshi, established another school besides Taixue - Hongdu School, which specialized in poetry and poetry.
Last year, the emperor recruited people who were good at writing rulers, calligraphy, seals, and poems, which caused great dissatisfaction among the scholars. This time, the emperor went even further and directly established a school...
Is this good enough?
The student immediately became angry.
What are poems, lyrics, and songs? What good will they do to the governance of the country if they are of little skill?
"If you don't practice the Five Classics, why should you become an official?"
Seeing some Tai students around him yelling angrily, Gai Jun thought to himself: "Isn't it just an ancient technical university?" Of course he didn't think things would be that simple, but the impact of this matter on him was limited, and he didn't bother to worry about it.
Having said that, he was worried about how he would be able to influence the emperor. Yuan Shao was not the same. Within ten days, he sent someone to Yuan Mansion to discuss the matter.
In front of the Yuan Mansion.
Gai Jun arrived as promised, jumped off his horse, gave the reins to Cang Tou, and walked toward the door.
Xu You came out and said with a smile: "Ziying came at the right time. Today, all the talented people have gathered together, and I will definitely open your eyes."
Gai Jun and Xu You walked side by side and asked curiously: "Brother Xu, when called a sage, must be someone with a great reputation. Who are they?"
Xu You looked mysterious and refused to reveal anything. He only said that he would know it after seeing it.
The two of them walked around the corridor and came to a small hidden courtyard. There were more than twenty people in the courtyard, gathering in twos and threes to chat.
Gai Jun knew five of these people, among them Yuan Shao, He Yong, and Wu Qiong often met each other, so I won't mention them.
Wang Kuang was over thirty years old, with a big face and a majestic appearance. He was from Taishan, Yanzhou, and he was fond of giving. He was famous as a knight. Since he was rarely friendly with Cai Yong, he often visited Cai's house, so Gai Jun was no stranger to him.
The last person is Fengji, the later counselor of Yuan Shao. He is in his twenties and has an unremarkable appearance. His bright eyes occasionally reveal a conceited look, but they are not offensive. He is resourceful and has the qualifications to be proud.
It would be difficult not to recognize Gai Jun, one of the most influential figures in Taixue.
He Yong caught a glimpse of him and raised his hand to greet him.
Gai Jun walked forward calmly and saluted, "I've met my eldest brother."
"We haven't seen each other for several months, but Ziying's style remains the same." He Yong introduced the person on his left to him, "This is the late Grand Commander Chen Gongzi."
"The late Lieutenant Chen Gong? Were you not afraid of forcefully attacking Chen Zhongju?" Gai Jun reacted very quickly. Chen Zhongju denied Fan, one of the leaders of the party. Chen Fan only had a son, Chen Yi, who was rumored to have died due to the imprisonment of the party. It seems that the rumors
Untrue. Thirty-something years old is the age when you are full of vitality and can show off your talents. However, Chen Yi has gray hair on his temples, a weathered face, and is showing signs of fatigue. Ten years of wandering life have made him suffer a lot in the world, especially the torture in his heart.
Make him grow old before his time.
He Yong said again: "Liu Jingsheng from Shanyang."
"A good gentleman in troubled times, Liu Biao, the leader of Jingzhou who has been sitting on the wall watching the scenery for more than ten years?" Gai Jun looked at Liu Biao carefully. He was more than eight feet tall, with a gentle appearance and elegant temperament. He and Yuan Shao were among the top handsome men nowadays.
Liu Biao already had a very high reputation. He was not only a clan member of the Han Dynasty, but also one of the famous "eight leaders" of the Party. Being a leader meant to guide people to follow the sages.
Gai Jun wanted to have a few words with Liu Biao, but He Yong didn't know his mentality and continued to introduce Zhang Miao from Dongpingshou Zhang to him.
"Another historical figure, but it's a pity that he plays a minor role like Cai Mao." Gai Jun had a respectful look on his face. Zhang Miao was also a famous party member and one of the "Eight Chefs". A cook can save people with wealth. He
He is about forty years old, of medium build, with a purple face and short beard, and a pair of thick eyebrows tightly knitted together.
He Yong said: "The eldest brother is the eldest among us. We all treat each other as brothers, and Ziying should do the same."
Gai Jun agreed.
He Yong pointed to the person who was talking to Yuan Shao in the distance and said: "That is Li Ziyu, the late prince Li Gongzi, the brother of Ben Chu's wife." Li Ziyu's name is Zan, and his father is naturally the famous "model Li Yuanli in the world." His father and
Chen Yi's father is also a party leader. They have suffered the same fate and are close in age. Due to their open-minded nature, they look much younger.
Gai Jun was dumbfounded. He Yong introduced four people in succession, including He Yong himself. They were all wanted criminals by the imperial court. They were also wanted criminals who were famous all over the world and admired by scholars. It was no exaggeration to say that just one person could be arrested.
The student screamed "shrill".
The remaining ten or so people are all famous in the capital and famous in the world, but they were not as touched as they were just now.
In the next half hour, two or three more people arrived.
When Yuan Shao saw that all the people he had invited had arrived, he set up a banquet. Unfortunately, everyone had something on their mind and was not in the mood for the wine.
The solemn and substantive atmosphere seemed to be able to crush the chest. Fengji put down his wine glass and spoke first: "The day before yesterday, Mr. Yang submitted a letter to start the first battle for the outer dynasty. After that, people's words became quite impressive. We only needed the last fire.
If you don't come out now, when will you wait?" Yang Gong is the emperor's master Yang Ci, and the two princes are like Yuan Feng and Yuan Kui'er.
"Yuan Tu, aren't you pouring salt on the original wound?" Xu You said with an ambiguous smile. Seeing Feng Ji's confused face, he immediately realized that he had just entered the circle and might not have a clear understanding of the situation, so he reminded: "Yuan Tu
Do you know Yuan Changshi?"
"Attendant Yuan She...could it be..." Feng Ji narrowed his eyes. He was a wise and resourceful man. With a reminder, he suddenly became enlightened.
"Of course, they are of the same clan as the Yuan family. The two princes invited the inner court to support them, and they only wanted the word "stability". How could they jump out to support them."
Gai Jun admired Yuan Shao very much. He really admired him. He worked hard alone to achieve what he is today. He was really an extraordinary person.
"Your Majesty is so cruel." Zhang Miao shook his head.
Chen Yi slapped several cases hard, feeling bitter in his heart, "Unless the world changes, I can't wait any longer!"
He Yong and Li Zan looked at each other, speechless.
Liu Biao said with a sad look on his face: "Your Majesty made a wrong move, a big mistake, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"
as a result of?
Emperor Liu Hong didn't think there would be any consequences. He was worried about one thing now - money.
Hongdu School needed money, and the palace and garden needed money. In addition, he had lived a hard life when he was a child, so he planned to make some private money, each of which was not a small amount.
Where does the money come from?
He thought that selling his official position was a good choice. As for the criticism from the government and the public? He felt that no one understood him because he was full of grievances. The late emperor's life was absurd and extravagant, and he spent gold and silver regardless of the reality. Not to mention, the Xiqiang rebellion lasted for more than ten years, which was enough to defeat the enemy.
Therefore, he often lamented that Emperor Huan could not make a home and have no private money. Besides, he was not the first Han emperor to do this, so he decided to sell two thousand stone officials for 20 million yuan; four hundred stone officials for 20 million yuan;
Four million yuan. Only those who are famous can be qualified for the job of the three princes and the nine ministers. You can't ask for money. But a prince has to sell tens of millions, so the minister can do it for five million.);.