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"Yes." Xun Mata nodded vigorously. "If my aunt doesn't come back, I will go to Chang'an to find you."

"Come down!" Xun Yu smirked and drank. "A gentleman is cautious about his independence, what kind of dignity is it?"

Xun Yu jumped and fell to the ground, but refused to leave, holding Mrs. Tang's hand and acting like a spoiled child.Madam Tang lowered her head and said, "Why don't you follow me back to Yinfang for a few days. I brought some interesting things back from Chang'an."

"Okay, okay." Xun Yu happily ran to his mother, Tang, and begged her to intercede with his father, letting him go back to Yinfang with Mrs. Tang for a few days.

Xun Yu was a little helpless. "You spoiled them."

Mrs. Tang looked at Xun Yu and smiled slightly. "You have many children, I just find it annoying. I don't have children, so I like it very much. This is the difference between abundance and frugality, and we can't generalize it."

Xun Yu's eyes moved slightly. "Family affairs may be like this, but state affairs must be upright."

Mrs. Tang laughed lightly. "If you really keep your heart straight, why are you so concerned about gains and losses? Do you not trust Gong Da, or the Son of Heaven?"

"The emperor is wise, I can't believe it. As for Gongda, I don't have anything to worry about. When it comes to trying to figure out the emperor's mind, he is better than me." Xun Yu gave a rare laugh. "Otherwise, the emperor will not give him military power."

"In that case, what else do you have to worry about?"

"I'm worried about the hearts of the people in the world." The smile on Xun Yu's face disappeared, and he sighed. "It's a good thing for the Son of Heaven to be realistic and realistic. But everything should be done step by step, and you can't be too hasty. Right now, Yecheng is not down, and Jizhou is not settled. When the monarch and his ministers are working together, it may not be a good opportunity to pursue the affairs of the party members. Even if the party members have thousands of Ordinarily not, but his loyalty to the court is unquestionable. What the emperor did is tantamount to digging his own foundation."

Madam Tang turned her head to look at Xun Yu, her lips twitching slightly.

Xun Yu was a little uncomfortable being looked at by her, and avoided her eyes. "Am I not right?"

Madam Tang withdrew her gaze, and said calmly: "After all, I still refuse to peel off the skin of a moral gentleman, and dare not face my true colors. Wen Ruo, you are right, you are indeed not as good as Gongda. But It's not that he is not as good at guessing the mind of the emperor, but he is not as brave as him. This may be the reason why he is both civil and military, but you are just a scholar."

Mrs. Tang paused, then laughed softly: "After all, it's easy to say 'Though there are tens of thousands of people, I'm going to go', but it's not so easy to face the sharp sword, it will really cause bloodshed and death. "

Xun Yu's face was red, and he hesitated to speak several times.

He found that Madam Tang's personality had changed a lot when she came back from Chang'an this time, her words were sharp and almost merciless.

Just like the articles in the Di newspaper, the issues discussed became more and more in-depth and more direct.

"What are you talking about, making it so intense?" Tang shi held Xun Yu with one hand and supported his stomach with the other, walked over, and gave Xun Yu an angry look with a smile. "Even if you are familiar and informal, you can't talk like that. Just now you said that your son should be careful about being alone, why did you forget it?"

While speaking, he let go of Xun Mata's hand and gave it a light push.

Xun Mata understood, and rushed over, holding Mrs. Tang's hand. "Auntie, let's go play in the water."

Mrs. Tang was dragged by Xun Mata, down the river bank, took off her shoes and socks, and played with Xun Mata in the water, laughing and talking for a while.

Tang walked up to Xun Yu, and said in a low voice, "What did you all say, why are you arguing like this?"

Xun Yu waved his hands helplessly. "I don't know what's wrong, maybe I'm old and can't keep up with the situation."

Chapter 931 Deception

Tang took Xun Yu's hand and stroked it lightly. "Do you remember how long you haven't seen the emperor?"

Xun Yu thought about it. "It's been almost a year. Last year when the emperor traveled east, I went to Hongnong to see him."

"Even so, after all, the time is too short, so I'm afraid I don't know much about it." Tang sighed softly, "Before Wen Qian accompanied the driver, and there were often letters, so you could keep abreast of the emperor's movements. Now Wen Qian stays in Chang'an, It's the same as Wenguan Bookstore, you don't know anything about the emperor's thoughts now, so naturally there is a gap."

Xun Yu turned his head and looked at Tang with some hesitation.

"You mean, I misunderstood the emperor?"

Tang pursed her lips and smiled. "I don't know if you have misunderstood the emperor, but you have doubts in your heart, but even I, a woman, can see it. Perhaps, you should take advantage of this opportunity to meet the emperor and make it clear in person. .Although the emperor is young, he has a big heart. As long as you are reasonable, he should listen. Otherwise, he would not let Yuan Gui take charge of this matter, don't you think?"

Xun Yu was silent.

He felt that his wife was right. If he could discuss the party members with the emperor face to face, it would definitely be better than guessing here.

The Yingchuan Xun family is the backbone of the party and has participated in many major events.If the Son of Heaven wants to compile the "Biography of the Danggu", the Xun family in Yingchuan cannot be avoided.As one of the parties involved, he should indeed have an interview with the emperor instead of guessing here.

The emperor asked Yuan Gui to take charge of this matter, which showed that he did not deliberately target the party members.

Just like he didn't like certain habits of scholar-bureaucrats, but he didn't exclude them from the court.

"Madam is right." Xun Yu looked at Mrs. Tang who was playing with Xun Yu not far away, and nodded silently.

"Go and apologize to her." Tang could see clearly, and gently pushed Xun Yu. "If she wasn't a close relative, how could she be so angry? In the past few months, the emperor has been on an expedition to Jizhou, and Chang'an's imperial studies have been discussed fiercely. She is the person at the center of the whirlpool, so she must know it well."

Xun Yu nodded, but he didn't rush to talk to Mrs. Tang, but ordered someone to set up a case, took out the prepared drinks and food, and then called Mrs. Tang over.

Xun Yu was very obedient, and dragged Madam Tang over to the table together.

There are no outsiders and the atmosphere is relaxed.Both Xun Yu and Mrs. Tang stopped talking about the unhappiness just now, and talked about ordinary things.

Xun Yu first asked how his daughter Xun Wenqian was doing.

Mrs. Tang said that Tongwenguan's bookstore has already started operation, and is currently preparing for the printing of the first classics from the Western Regions.After the news of the establishment of Tongwenguan by the imperial court spread, many people from the Western Regions rushed to Chang'an one after another and joined Tongwenguan as interpreters.

Among them are some Anxi people who translated scriptures at the Baima Temple in Luoyang.

The original purpose of the Parthians was to translate the Buddha Sutra, but Xun Wenqian asked them to translate some medical classics from the Western Regions first.At the beginning, many people didn't understand. After talking with the doctors of the Tai Hospital, they realized that there was a reason for the incident.

The water and soil in the Western Regions are different from those in the Central Plains. There are some diseases that the Central Plains people have never encountered, which can easily cause a major epidemic.When the commercial roads in the Western Regions are smooth and there are more and more merchants coming and going, it is very important to prevent and control the epidemic.

Epidemic prevention requires knowledge of the epidemic, so collecting relevant medical classics in the Western Regions and understanding the various laws of the epidemic has become the first important task.

Xun Wenqian listed this matter as one of the priority problems of Tongwen Museum.

Because of such preparations, an epidemic was brought under control just after its emergence two months ago, avoiding a major crisis.

After hearing this, Xun Yu and his wife were both relieved and uneasy.

What is gratifying is that Xun Wenqian can share the worries of the emperor, but what is disturbing is that Xun Yun's danger in the Western Regions has increased greatly. In addition to the battlefield and the Xianbei people, there is also an invisible plague that kills people.

Mrs. Tang then talked about the Taixue Lun.

The lectures of Taixue were actually very intense, far more heated than the contention seen in the mansion newspaper.

The reason why he was able to maintain his sanity and not kill anyone was because the Yinfang of Taixue was guarded by Huben.Although those scholars who held opposing opinions wanted to hack Xu Jing, Lai Min and others to death, they didn't have that kind of force, so they had to vent all their anger with their tongues.

The reason why it was not written as an article to scold each other is because there are many opinions that cannot be put on the table. Once they fall on the paper, they will be stains in the future.

"What kind of point of view?" Xun Yu couldn't help asking.

Mrs. Tang glanced at Xun Yu, and she couldn't hide her complacency. "Did you know that among all the halls of the Imperial Academy, the Confucian School has the least number of students?"

"How come?" Xun Yu was surprised. "Confucian classics have been passed down for more than two hundred years. Five years ago, almost all scholars were studying classics. The other halls have only been established for a few years. How many people can there be?"

"Yes, the inheritance of Confucian classics is indeed incomparable to other kinds of knowledge, but Confucian classics are no longer a way to become an official. How many people are willing to be lonely and spend their entire lives studying a few scriptures?"

"Confucian classics is no longer the way to become an official?" Xun Yu's expression changed drastically.

"Although it can't be said to be cut off, it's definitely not the mainstream." Mrs. Tang picked up a piece of cold cake, took a small bite, and savored it with gusto. "Except for being a teacher in a county school, there are really not many ways to read the scriptures. Moreover, most of the people who read the scriptures are pedantic, good at judging right from wrong, but not good at managing affairs. They are not as good as others in their careers."

Xun Yu frowned. "Is this what the emperor meant?"

"The Son of Heaven has never expressed a similar meaning." Mrs. Tang smiled slightly. "After all, the right to expel the government and county temples has not been withdrawn. It is up to the ministers to decide who to use. As far as Sanfu is concerned, not many people are willing to expel only the scriptures, and more people still prefer An official who can do things."

Xun Yu felt uneasy. "If you don't read the scriptures, how can you have both morality and ability?"

"To be a human being should do good and refrain from evil, and to be an official should obey the law. This is common sense. Why do you need to read the scriptures to know it? Besides, nowadays children, regardless of gender, have to study for at least one year. Those who can be officials usually have read "The Analects of Confucius" ", "Mencius" and the like, how can you not know these basic truths?"

"But how can those simple articles govern the country?"

Mrs. Tang finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

She glanced at Xun Yu, and said quietly: "Do you really believe that Confucianism can govern the country? Wen Ruo, you live too comfortably in Hedong. In Chang'an, except for those old people, or the Confucianism has been handed down for too long, you don't want to give up this Few of those who have the upper hand believe that the country can be governed only by Confucian classics. "Spring and Autumn" governs prisons, and "Yu Gong" governs floods, even if they are not deceiving themselves, they are still seeking the sword."

Xun Yu's complexion changed a few times, and he hesitated to speak.

He knew that he had to go on a trip to meet the emperor.

These things are unreasonable to talk to others, and must be discussed with the emperor himself.

"What's new in Chang'an?" Xun Yu suppressed the fear in his heart, raised his wine glass, and signaled to Mrs. Tang: "Please ask my sister to explain to me, a scholar who sits in the well, to open my eyes."

Mrs. Tang was a little surprised. "Perhaps Wen Qian was busy, so it's fine if I didn't tell you. Why didn't You Ruo mention it? Although he didn't go to Yinfang to meet me, I also knew that he was in Chang'an. I missed the purpose of those few articles. "

Xun Yu stroked his beard and murmured, "Perhaps, as you said, he is deceiving himself."

Chapter 932 Misfortunes Never Come Alone

Xun Zhan sat leaning against the window, breakfast and a recently received residence newspaper were placed on the table in front of him.

It was steaming earlier, and the mansion exuded the fragrance of ink.

Xun Zhan's mood couldn't get any worse.

He was in a good mood.When he came to Chang'an again, with the support of his daughter-in-law Xun Wenqian and many township parties, although he did not become an official, he still lived a very nourishing life.He has no worries about food and clothing, and can calmly observe the situation, waiting for the most suitable opportunity.

But the news that he just saw today broke his comfort.

The emperor announced an ultimatum to the rebels in Yecheng.

Surrender before besieging the city, the culprit must be punished, and the slaves will be exiled overseas.

Surrender after the siege will not be pardoned.

Unpardonable means that the chief culprit will be punished by the family, the menaced will be beheaded, and ordinary soldiers will also be exiled.

In fact, this matter has nothing to do with him.The emperor designated Shen Pei and Tian Feng's actions as rebellion, which meant breaking up with Yuan Shao.Yuan Shao was captured by Yuan Shu after proclaiming himself a minister to the imperial court. His identity was still recognized by the imperial court as the prefect of Bohai Sea, and he was a pastor in Jizhou.

Therefore, he is not involved.

But the emperor's ultimatum is so tough, the possibility of the trial match accepting it is extremely small, and there is a high probability that he will choose to die together.

He doesn't care about the life or death of the judge.It can even be said that it is better to be punished by the family for the trial match.

But he couldn't ignore the Ruying people who were interrogated and imprisoned, including his family, relatives, and friends.

He felt that the emperor did it on purpose, so he wanted to force the trial wife to go all out and drag the Ruying people in the city to die together.

He cannot sit back and watch tragedy happen, something must be done.

After making up his mind, Xun Zhan started to eat breakfast, and at the same time ordered people to pack up the gifts and go to buy a carriage.

He wants to travel far.

It was cool and stable, and a large number of horses were imported into Guanzhong, and the horses in Guanzhong were very cheap.Two horses and a spacious and sturdy carriage cost only [-] yuan.If you are willing to spend an extra four or five thousand dollars, you can also buy two beauties from the Western Regions as concubines to serve you all the way.

After breakfast, Xun Chen spread out the pen and paper, and began to write a letter.

If the emperor wants to change his mind, he cannot do it alone. More people must be united to speak out.

Just halfway through writing the letter, Cui Jun came to visit, holding a residence newspaper in his hand.

As soon as the two met, they both saw each other's residence newspaper, and then sighed at the same time.

Cui Jun's elder brother, Cui Jun, was Yuan Shao's party member, and together they rebelled against Dong.Cui Jun is dead, but his family is still in Yecheng.

Cui Jun took his seat and took a picture of the residence newspaper in his hand on the table. "Youruo, what should I do?"

Xun Zhan smiled wryly, and pushed the half-written letter in front of Cui Jun. "Zhouping, I'm going to Yecheng to meet the emperor. Do you have anything to say to Kongming and Shiyuan?"

"Writing to them is probably useless." Cui Jun frowned. "They are all by the emperor's side, and they are deeply trusted by the emperor. If they could be dissuaded, they would have been dissuaded a long time ago. Why wait until it is announced to the world? Moreover, I think this may be Kong Ming's idea."

Xun Chen was taken aback. "Why do you say that?"

"Kong Ming valued laws and respected the rule of law, and was influenced by the emperor. He strongly disapproved of Shenpei and Tian Feng's behavior. In his opinion, Shenpei and Tian Feng's stubborn resistance was tantamount to death, so what? I will persuade the Son of Heaven to forgive them, but they must be severely punished as an example to others."

Xun Chen smacked his lips, feeling a little headache.

Birds of a feather flock together.It seems that there is a reason why Zhuge Liang is deeply favored by the emperor, and he is different from others.

He also wanted to ask Zhuge Liang to intercede, and asked Zhuge Liang to come forward to persuade the emperor. Now it seems that this is wishful thinking.

Besides, who else can influence the Son of Heaven?

For a while, he really couldn't think of it.

Xun Yu may be able to, but he is in Hedong.

Xun Wenqian also has a chance, but she is in Chang'an.

Xun Chen thought about it quickly. "Since this is the case, then you should write an article and publish it in the residence newspaper. It is best to unite with more people to create momentum."

"Is this okay?" Cui Jun was a little worried. "Is there any suspicion of forming a party?"

"As you wish." Xun Chen gave Cui Jun a look of disdain, picked up his pen again, and continued writing.

Cui Jun was a little embarrassed, sat for a while, got up and left.

Xun Chen didn't see him off either. After writing the letter, he arranged for someone to deliver it, got up and went out.

The entourage had already prepared the carriage, and all the luggage was loaded into the carriage. After Xun Chen got into the carriage, the carriage drove away lightly, heading straight for Chang'an City.

Arriving at the north gate of Weiyang Palace, handing over the famous thorn, and waiting outside the gate for a while, an official came out from the palace, leading Xun Chen into the palace gate, and came to Tongwenguan Yinfang.