"Your Majesty, Zhu Kui, the minister of Guangluxun and the general of Weilu, is here."
"Oh, Zhu Aiqing is here, please tell him to come in."
Zhu Kui opened the door of the palace lightly, walked in, performed the courtesy of a monarch and a minister, and walked to the opposite side. He saw that Ling Emperor Liu Hong was holding the biography of heroes of the late Qin Dynasty that he had leaked here. He had just put down the book, and Liu Hong
Hong said: "My dear, I have called you here to ask you. I heard from the little eunuch that I bought the book in my hand from you. I want to know who wrote this paper and this story?"
"I have just carefully read the biography of the heroes of the late Qin Dynasty. It is really a wonderful pen, a wonderful pen, a flower. Emperor Gaozu's talents and strategies are so great that he overwhelms all heroes. This is the first time that I can truly appreciate the style of Gaozu in the past. Quickly
Tell me?"
Liu Hong's tone was a little anxious.
"Your Majesty, please be patient. In fact, this book was written by me, and this paper was also made by me."
"What?" Liu Hong was a little surprised and couldn't help but ask: "Is it possible that Aiqing is not only proficient in horse fighting, but also talented in writing and calligraphy?"
"I only know a little bit about it. The Heroes of the Late Qin Dynasty was written by Chen eight years ago, and this paper was only made recently by me."
Liu Hong was surprised when he heard that Zhu Kui said it was written eight years ago. He naturally knew that Zhu Kui was only twenty years old. Eight years ago, wasn't he twelve or thirteen years old? He can be called a child prodigy.
Seeing Liu Hong's surprise and disbelief, Zhu Kui continued: "My first book is called The Romance of the Gods, and then there are Biography of Ying Zheng, Biography of Xi Shi, etc..."
Seeing that Zhu Kui repeatedly mentioned such book titles without seeming to be joking, Liu Hong suddenly felt that he had unintentionally found a talented person. It is said that he can fight when he mounts his horse, and he can govern the country when he dismounts. He can also understand his own thoughts, and he couldn't help but be very satisfied with him.
"I just want to take a look at Ai Qing's masterpiece, is it possible?"
"Your Majesty wants to see it. I should present it myself, take it with me and sort it out, and then send it to the palace."
Liu Hong touched the texture of the pages and remembered that Zhu Kui said he made it, so he couldn't help but ask: "Aiqing said you made this smooth paper? Is that right?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Ai Qing is a master craftsman and a very knowledgeable person. This paper is much better than Cai Hou's paper. Why?"
As soon as Zhu Kui heard Liu Hong's tone, he guessed what he was thinking, asked for the papermaking formula, and then made it exclusively to collect money. He thought in his heart that he must not offer this papermaking technology privately, otherwise an instigating emperor would be covered in the name of making money with paper.
Above, the gain outweighs the loss.
However, if Emperor Ling can give enough rewards, then it doesn't matter if he bears some charges of instigation. After all, when the new paper comes out, the positive reputation will definitely be higher than the negative. It's no good. Of course, he doesn't need to be tainted by the negative reputation, but
If there are enough benefits, it will be different.
However, Zhu Kui now wants to agree: "This paper is made like this..."
Explained in detail the difference between his papermaking technique and Cai Lun's papermaking technique.
It's a pity that Emperor Ling was a layman. After listening to a few words, he realized that he didn't understand anything. He became annoyed at some point and stopped him to continue explaining.
"Ai Qing made new paper, and his merits will last forever. Do you need help from the imperial court to carry forward such a feat? Don't worry, I will definitely reward you greatly!"
Seeing this, Zhu Kui understood and said: "I have changed the art of papermaking, and I want to dedicate it to the imperial court, for the sake of the world's scholars, and for the benefit of your majesty. When I get home, I will write a detailed statement and present it soon."
Fame, rewards, Emperor Ling's words secretly pointed out that this is a kind of transaction among monarchs and ministers. Although Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty loved money, he also liked to conduct transactions with his ministers because of his love for money, rather than with his ministers.
Like the Martial Emperor, he likes to control his subordinates with great power, and his majesty dominates the world. Everything in the world belongs to me.
"My dear, you are truly sincere. Your merits are enough to make you a marquis. I hope you will continue to serve the court well."
Ling Emperor Liu Hong's last words about making him a marquis, the huge price tag made Zhu Kui's eyes light up, and he asked for the title of marquis. It seemed that he had brushed aside, and he was regarded as a glorious ancestor...
After leaving the palace, when he arrived at home, he saw He Jin's little sister coming to visit again. This girl's name was Ning, and her courtesy name was Ning Ji. After He Jin became successful, everything in the He family gradually became like that of the nobles, imitating it and taking the names.
The words, the behavior of treating the virtuous corporal, He Jin is even more sophisticated.
It had been a while since she entered the capital. Before her, Queen He and General He Jin had to talk to him about the matter again and again, but they were all confused by his lies, which made him sweat all over.
But these excuses could not be kept secret for long. When Zhu Kui was in trouble, he learned from Ling Emperor Liu Hong that after He Ning learned that he had been engaged for a long time, he took advantage of the opportunity of entering the palace to meet with He Ning.
After the queen spoke and told He Jin some words, the general and the queen finally stopped arguing about recruiting a son-in-law, which made him relieved. Otherwise, they would be in trouble if they kept forcing each other.
It seems that Queen He's sister, the daughter of the He family who was accidentally saved that day, understands that only when you win someone's heart can he truly love you. Otherwise, everything is just false love, even with the power of the He family at this time.
Granted his wish, he only got a body.
Zhu Kui appreciated this very much, and the two became good friends. Later, He Ning often came to his house to play with him or Shu Shu'er.
"Ning Ji is here, let's go in together."
Zhu Kui greeted Shu Shu'er with a few words of curt greeting and asked Shu Shuer to accompany him. He had something on his mind today, the secret recipe for papermaking. In his mind, he wanted to write it down, and he also wanted to think of the best time to present it. He and
Emperor Ling prefers to keep his affairs private, which is not in his interests, so he needs to think about it.
The number of newly printed books and blank papers sent by Gao Yi from Jiangdong was not large, and there were only a few dozen theoretical classics. Most of them printed novels written by Zhu Kui in his early years. In Zhao Ying'er's eyes, they were home-made.
On paper, the first thing to print must be your own work.
Accompanying Gao Yi and Wang Zhong were naturally letters from Ma Yuanyi and others, at the same time reporting to Zhu Kui the news about the Zhu family in Wu County. Zhu Laoshi became a branch of the Zhu family in Wu County? This incident made Zhu Kui's face tremble.
He sank down, murderous intent surged, and remained silent for a long time in front of Wang Zhong and Gao Yi, and finally secretly confessed eight words: "The plan cannot be changed, and anyone who blocks it will be killed!"
Let Gao Yi and Wang Zhong go back and send a message to Ma Yuanyi and the others. If necessary, they can use necessary means, and it doesn't matter if the means are more drastic. There is no need to take his father into consideration. As for the rest, he will make a decision when he returns to Jiangdong.
Two days later, Gao Yi and Wang Zhong left Luoyang with Zhu Kui's orders and returned to Jiangdong to try to implement Wenshe's plan to sell books. However, although Zhu Kui had been collecting books and classics over the years, in the Han Dynasty
In this era of difficult cultural dissemination, there are still very few classics from various schools. Not to mention the ancient classics of the Pre-Qin Dynasty, even the works of contemporary great scholars such as Ma Rong and Zheng Xuan have not been completely collected.
Because most of the printed works were collections of novels compiled by Zhu Kui himself, just to promote the new type of white paper.
All these behaviors naturally attracted the attention of every household in Luoyang. Most of the three princes and nine ministers scorned the untrue novel, which was a mockery of Zhu Kui's sensationalism. However, this novel classic
But it was saved from the hands of the little Huangmen who usually went in and out of the palace. It was publicized among the eunuchs, and finally luckily spread to the eyes of Ling Emperor Liu Hong. This was something Zhu Kui did not expect, but it was all
It's a good thing.
All this happened within a few days, but several informants appeared outside Zhu Kui's mansion in Luoyang. I am afraid that many interested people began to pay attention to the formula on this white paper.
Thinking of this, Zhu Kui had a plan in mind. He still had to pull the tiger's skin, otherwise he would be afraid. However, in the past few days, if someone with power really proposed to buy or otherwise, he would not be able to refuse. Luoyang City Here, it is better not to offend the high-ranking officials everywhere...
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In Luoyang City, the white paper that appeared on the market was just a trivial matter. Even if someone noticed it at this time, there was no time to pay attention to it, because the most eye-catching thing today was that the imperial army that had pacified Taiping Road was about to return to the court.
Such military and national affairs suddenly covered up other gossip and miscellaneous matters.
Six days later, Zhu Jun's and Huangfu Song's armies returned in triumph. Their troops and horses all returned to the Wei Camp of the Northern Military Academy. It seemed that they and Cao Cao and others who had mansions in Beijing all returned home. Like Sun Jian and Liu Bei, the three brothers stayed in the hotel.
But Chen Gong was invited by Zhu Kui to stay at his house.
Over the past few days, the rewards for several people with outstanding merits have been decided, and those middle and lower-level officers have to start visiting and giving gifts all night long, seeking better fame. Time is running out, and they will go to court in three days. Face to face with the Holy Spirit, this is also the only opportunity for many people to see the Holy Face in their lifetime.
Zhang Rang's Mansion, Zhao Zhong's Mansion, General's Mansion, Yuan Mansion, etc., all the people in the court who could speak well were visited by their disciples.
On the day of the award, there was a court meeting in Deyang Palace.
After the monarch and his ministers saluted, Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun led the men with outstanding achievements under their command to the palace.
Among them are Huangfu Li, Sun Jian, Cao Cao, Chen Gong, Zhu Kui, Liu Bei and so on. However, because of the merits, the rankings are higher and lower. Those who go up are obvious, while those who go down, because of the large number of people, do not know they are there. That nook is gone.
Huangfu Li was the son of Huangfu Song, and he led his Huangfu family's northern cavalry to kill countless ant bandit soldiers. Although he did not stand out from the crowd, because of his father, he was naturally nominated for the top three, ranking behind his father.
Sun Jian was promoted by Zhu Jun, defeated Yanzhou, defeated Quyang, and beheaded Zhang Bao. Zhu Jun regarded him as the first general under his command, superior to Zhu Kui. After entering the capital, Sun Jian was so satisfied that he did not make any friends with civil servants, and he did not even know that. Qiao Mao, the governor of Ridong County, once wrote a letter to complain about his lax military management. Although he was pacified, the people were in dire straits after the army passed. You must know that Qiao Mao and Yuan Feng, who was moved from Taichang Order to Taifu, were Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu's biological son. My father is an old friend.
Therefore, the princes did not want to see him, and the eunuch did not receive the money, so his credit was naturally downgraded.
In fact, Sun Jian's actions are understandable. If he were placed in a peaceful dynasty, he would be a general deeply loved by the emperor.
Chen Gong was originally a scholar and a member of the party. Zhu Jun was reluctant to help him along the way and especially showed his merit. Different from history, Huangfu Song was always the most dazzling among the last two loyal ministers and generals of the Eastern Han Dynasty. of one, and Zhu Jun assists with his dim little star.
However, due to Zhu Kui's time travel and the flap of his little butterfly wings, everything changed a little, and Zhu Jun's contribution was actually greater than that of Huangfu Song.
As for Cao Cao and his like, they have always been committed to serving the party, and they have made great contributions in attacking the eunuchs and pacifying Northern Hebei. Also because of his father Cao Song, the eunuchs did not suppress him, but reported truthfully.
Huangfu Song originally commended Liu Bei's three brothers. When the three of them attacked Guangzong, they took the lead, especially Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who killed a large number of Yellow Turban generals. On the last day when Guangzong's city was broken, it was these three brothers who led the troops to capture the city gate.
After leading the troops into the city, Pei Yuanshao and the other ant thieves abandoned their weapons and surrendered. Liu Bei's reputation as the Queen of Zhongshan Prince Jing also made Huangfu Song take a second look.
It is a pity that after Liu Bei came to Beijing, he also visited his teacher Lu Zhi. However, since Lu Zhi was imprisoned by the eunuchs for unwarranted charges, although he was acquitted, he has been discouraged and indifferent to worldly affairs. Poor Liu Bei has no capital and determination.
Go bribe the eunuch.
The result was that Zhang Rang hated Lu Zhi deeply and was suppressed again and again by Liu Bei. However, the princes were not willing to quarrel with the eunuchs because of Liu Bei, so they just let it go.
Seeing the general He Jin presenting the reward report, Liu Hong took a quick look and realized that these were already discussed by the imperial court. He immediately took out the seal on his body and dipped it in red ink, but just when he was about to cover it again
, suddenly found that the name of the young boy he was familiar with was not included in the reward decree. He immediately asked Zhang Rang softly next to him: "Father, why don't you see Zhu Kui, the powerful general who pacified Nanyang County?"
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"Zhu Kui?" Zhang Rang heard Emperor Ling's question, and after rummaging through Zhu Kui's information, he had an idea in mind, and replied: "A few days ago, when the Taiwei Mansion was discussing merits, the princes decided on Zhu Kui, Your Majesty.
I have already been given the title of general and given the official position of Lang, so I won’t give you any more rewards.”
Zhang Rang only realized today that the Ling Emperor still paid a lot of attention to Zhu Kui. In fact, Zhang Rang had gradually forgotten this name in his mind since the Lu Zhi incident.
"Oh, that's it!" Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty made a sound of understanding, nodded his forehead, picked up the brush on the imperial case, and said while writing: "I love this son, so the reward will be more."
After a few strokes and modifications, Zhang Rang asked the eunuch to start reading. Seeing Emperor Ling's special love for Zhu Kui, Zhang Rang did not stop him, but secretly remembered it in his heart.
Sure enough, you have four generations of three princes and officials to protect each other. The emperor accidentally remembered that Yuan Shu spent all his energy to persuade the officials of the Taiwei Mansion to erase Zhu Kui's current merit reward, but in the end it was all in vain.
The grudge between the Yuan family and Zhu Kui was deeply buried.
"Promoted General Huangfu Song to the rank of Zuo Zhonglang, General of Zuo Chariot and Cavalry, and was granted the title of Marquis of Huaili. He was assigned to the two counties of Huaili and Meiyang, with a total of 8,000 households."
"Zhu Jun was promoted to the title of "You Zhonglang General" to the title of "Right Chariot and Cavalry General", and was granted the title of Marquis of Qiantang, with a settlement of 8,000 households.
"..."
"Promoted Sun Jian, the Polu general, to become the captain of the infantry battalion of the fifth school of the Northern Army. He was given a hundred catties of gold and five thousand pieces of Sichuan brocade."
"I promoted Cao Cao, the cavalry captain, to the position of censor Zhongcheng, and was given a hundred catties of gold and three thousand pieces of Shu brocade."
"..."
"Chen Gong was granted the title of magistrate of Zhongmu County, and was given thirty catties of gold and two hundred pieces of Shu brocade."
"Anoint Liu Bei the Prime Minister of Pingyuan and give him ten catties of gold.
"I conferred the rank of Weilu General Zhu Kui as the captain of Luoyang City Gate. He was also given a hundred catties of gold and five thousand pieces of Sichuan brocade."
"..."
After reading the articles one by one, there are hundreds of people on the list of recipients. From the oldest to the youngest, at least all of them have received the official position of County Captain. Liu Bei was also granted the title of Prime Minister of Pingyuan, which has been mentioned earlier in history.
After a few years, this incident of flying whipping the postal supervisor will never happen again.
"I thank the Emperor for his kindness. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Afterwards, except for Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, all the other conferred representatives had to step down and leave.
Zhu Kui did not retreat with the four of them, but leaned down again and said: "I am reporting to my emperor, I have my own intention to play!"
Although Zhu Kui has received the title of minister and can enter the palace to seek an audience with the Ling Emperor, he does not have the right to go to court. If it were not for today's award ceremony, I don't know when he would be qualified to attend the morning court.
"Oh, my dear, please tell me." Liu Hong's flat tone was full of dissatisfaction. Earlier, Zhu Kui promised him to present the papermaking formula, but there was no news for many days in a row. He only asked the eunuch to bring several novels. He was waiting After preparing for the reward ceremony, I sent someone to urge him to ask for it. After seeing the reward note today, I originally intended to reward him, but I pressed it again.
However, it was precisely because of this papermaking formula that Emperor Ling's memory of Zhu Kui became much clearer. After all, he was thinking about it in his heart.
"I studied Cai Hou's secret recipe for papermaking in the early years. After many years of trying, I have finally achieved results recently. I now present this new papermaking recipe to Your Majesty!"