Han Dao world

Zhou Zhong was so angry that he cursed, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and think of a way.

After much deliberation, he felt that the best way was to resign.

This is really not something people do.It is too difficult to be compliant and legal, but also to satisfy the emperor.

The biggest difficulty is the Son of Heaven.If there is no emperor watching, in fact, this matter is easy to solve.Whether he wanted to force Mrs. Liu to confess, or to let her live, he had many methods available.

But with the emperor watching, none of those methods can be used.

Zhou Zhong complained to Yang Biao several times for this.

Yang Biao can only express sympathy, this is the dilemma of Confucianism, law and people's hearts, sometimes it is impossible to have both, and they are even diametrically opposed.

This size is difficult to grasp.

If you stick to the law, you will hurt your feelings and become a cruel official.Sticking to people's hearts will make the law a display, and let more people find reasons for selfishness.

In contrast, Situ is a little more relaxed and just needs to work hard.

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Wang Jiang and Qin Mi stood on the sea boat, looking at the dark clouds gradually gathering in the distance, their expressions were ugly.

Even if they have never been out at sea, they can feel that this storm is not to be taken lightly.In case the ship capsizes, there is not even a place to hide in this vast sea.

"You and I won't die in the line of duty this time, right?" Wang Jiang said, although she was joking, her smile was uglier than crying.

After all, Qin Mi was younger and more courageous.He smiled. "I heard that when Gan Ying went to Daqin as an envoy and returned to the Tiaozhi West Sea, he was frightened by people, thinking that the wind and waves were imminent. Only later did he realize that it was just the Tiaozhi merchants trying to gain a lot of money for me. I, Dahan, have direct business with Daqin."

Wang Jiang rolled her eyes. "Are the two comparable?"

"My lord, crossing the sea from Qingzhou to Zhongshan, you and I are not No. 1. I have already asked, so far, there is no record of this new type of sea-going ship capsizing."

"Oh, that's it." Wang Jiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Qin Mi smiled and said nothing more.

Of course he would not tell Wang Jiang that this new type of sea-going ship had just been delivered to cross the sea, and it was the second time he had encountered such a situation.As for whether the last storm was bigger than this one, no one can say.

The situation at sea is changing, and only when the storm passes, can we know whether it is life or death in the end.

Judging from the reaction of the sailors on board, the storm is still very dangerous.The sails have all been lowered, and the mast has also been lowered. The captain is hoarsely directing the sailors to lower the anchors, and huge iron chains are sinking into the turbulent waves, hoping to fix the big ship.

A middle-aged man came over, holding two strange vests in his hand.

"My lords, please put on your life jackets."

"Life jacket?" Wang Jiang looked at the bright red vest, confused. "Can this thing save lives?"

"Yes, in case of falling into the water, this clothing can guarantee to float on the water, and the bright colors will also make it easier for passing boats to spot you."

"Are we going to fall into the water?" Wang Jiang's expression changed drastically.

"It's just a possibility." The middle-aged man said with a smile: "Although this is the first time for us to go to sea, this type of seagoing ship has gone to sea for many times for trial voyages, and has encountered bigger waves than this without capsizing. The reason why I am more cautious is that adults are not familiar with the situation at sea, so they will inevitably panic, just in case."

After speaking, he unfolded the life jacket, helped Wang Jiang put it on, fastened the belt, and checked it carefully.When he turned around to help Qin Mi put it on, he found that Qin Mi was already dressed, he couldn't help smiling with satisfaction, nodded in greeting, and walked down quickly.

Although the sea boat had begun to shake greatly, he still walked steadily.

On the other hand, Wang Jiang and Qin Mi couldn't stand still, they could only hold on to the things next to them.

The middle-aged man went downstairs and met the captain head-on.

"How are the two officials?" The captain raised his chin and asked jokingly.

"The old ones are not good, but the young ones are okay. Although he is also nervous, he is not out of proportion. I heard that he is a talent in the eyes of the emperor. Looking at it now, he should be right."

"Will he be the next Dahonghe?"

"Whether it is the next one, I don't know, but his official title will not be low in the future." The middle-aged man said: "Youth is young, knowledgeable and courageous. , and no one dared to block his way."

The captain nodded. "Since this is the case, then you should spend more time. If you can form a good relationship, it will be beneficial in the future."

"Here."

The captain turned around, looked at the wind and waves rushing in front of him, and murmured something, but the wind was too loud for the middle-aged man to hear clearly.

The strong wind and the torrential rain came whistling, making people unable to open their eyes.

Qin Mi was in the cabin, looking at the sea outside through the closed windows, nervous but also a little inexplicably excited.

He was surprised to find that there was actually a piece of colored glaze on the window.Although this piece of colored glaze is not smooth enough and the scene is somewhat distorted, but such a valuable item is actually used on a sea-going ship, it is enough to show that this sea-going ship is expensive to build, and its performance must be excellent enough, so that you can confidently brave the danger of wind and waves to cross the sea .

Xunzi once said that the nature of a gentleman is not different, and he is good at what is false.It's a pity that later generations of Confucianists have never paid enough attention to Xunzi's academics, and their understanding of this sentence is not deep enough.

It wasn't until the emperor attached great importance to practical learning and advocated that all peoples are all scholars, that this truth can be truly implemented.Now they can not only cross the sea with boats, but also ride the wind and waves.

Chapter 1117

The storm passed, and the ship was safe and sound.

However, Wang Jiang was ill. She was frightened and dizzy, fell ill, groggy, and had a low-grade fever.

By the time he was able to hold himself up, the boat had already arrived at Zhongshan Country and entered the mouth of the Eastern Han River.

After deliberation, the big river running across Zhongshan was named the East Han River, opposite to the West Han River in Yizhou.Under Wang Jiang's order, Qin Mi, who first met Zhongshan Dianke Zhuge Jin, was particularly moved when he saw the big river.

This realized that although the sea that passed by not long ago was rough and rough, it was still within the territory of the Han Dynasty, no different from the Yangtze River and the Yellow River.

The two met and greeted each other.Knowing that Wang Jiang fell ill due to seasickness, Zhuge Jin couldn't help laughing.

"Da Honglu has worked hard. At this age, he should sit in the capital. It is better to leave these traveling for thousands of miles to young people." Zhuge Jin looked at Qin Mi with great enthusiasm. "Qin Jun is young and promising, and the future can be expected."

It was the first time for him to meet Qin Mi, but he had already heard the story of Qin Mi, and knew that he was an eloquent talent.It's just that the news I received before was that Qin Mi was a minister, but now he became an official of Dahonglu Temple for some reason.

Qin Mi also knew that Zhuge Jin was Zhuge Liang's elder brother, and he was very grateful for Zhuge Jin's wishes.

Some words, although the two did not explain, they have the same feeling.

The Son of Heaven sent Wang Jiang to Zhongshan this time, with the intention of making Wang Jiang feel interesting and take the initiative to ask her to leave.

These veterans are loyal, but their ideas and abilities really cannot keep up with the changes of the times. Taking the initiative to resign is the best choice.

Qin Mi immediately explained the purpose of coming.

This time, Da Honglu was specially sent here to find out how many people in Zhongshan who were supposed to be exiled overseas but quietly returned to the Central Plains, and who were involved.

Those people were all guilty of treason. The emperor exiled them overseas, and later pardoned some of them for their merits, but they were not allowed to return to the Central Plains. Others were no different from ordinary people.These people don't know how to be grateful, and they sneak back secretly. What do they think of the court's laws?

Zhuge Jin told Qin Mi that the Zhongshan Kingdom was also investigating this matter, but the generals were scattered in various places, and it would take a while to find out.As far as King Zhongshan himself is concerned, he also opposes these things, and he hopes that everyone can develop with peace of mind and not covet the stability of the original land.

The stability of the Central Plains is not born like this, but has been bought through countless hardships. Why do you only want to enjoy the legacy of the predecessors, but refuse to leave some legacy for your descendants?

If everyone only cares about enjoyment and refuses to bear the pain of overcoming thorns and thorns, when will Chinese clothes spread all over the world.

After hearing this, Qin Mi expressed appreciation, but at the same time was worried.

He asked Zhuge Jin, can King Zhongshan control the Yuan Xi brothers and the generals of Jizhou?

Zhuge Jin showed a helpless wry smile.

In the process of Liu Bei's expedition to Sanhan and the establishment of Zhongshan Kingdom, the Yuan Xi brothers and their subordinate Wenwu made a lot of contributions.Although due to their guilt, their official titles are not as good as Liu Bei's monarchs and ministers, but their strength should not be underestimated.

After Liu Bei founded the country, he wanted to strengthen the defense of the capital, and the main force could not go on an expedition easily. The task of continuing to conquer the south was entrusted to Brother Yuan Xi.

In addition to Zhang He, Gao Lan and others from Jizhou, some Qingxu people from Liaodong also chose to follow Brother Yuan Xi, which made it even more difficult to distinguish the strength of the two sides. Somewhat powerless.

Most of those who sneaked back to the Central Plains were in Yuan Xi's army, and Liu Bei couldn't control them at all.

"But these are all temporary." Zhuge Jin changed the subject, and said again: "The establishment of the country should be based on agriculture, and the best cultivated land in Sanhan is in Zhongshan, but the establishment of the country is still short and the development is limited. Wait a few years, Zhongshan has a solid foundation and sufficient soldiers and food, so it will naturally regain its advantage."

Qin Mi nodded and said nothing more.

After discussing the relevant ceremony, Qin Mi reported back to Wang Jiang, and Zhuge Jin reported back to Liu Bei, ready to welcome the ceremony.

First send Zhuge Jin to contact him, just to let the envoys from the court know his difficulties, so as not to embarrass him and lose face in front of the ministers.

After the meeting between the two parties, Liu Bei was very enthusiastic, and he received the news and gave gifts, so that everyone who accompanied Wang Jiang's mission was all smiles.

Only Qin Mi was calmer and reminded Wang Jiang several times to ask Liu Bei for the map of Zhongshan Kingdom.

As a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, Zhongshan State had the obligation to contribute maps to the imperial court.It's just because Zhongshan was newly built and everything was done in the first place, so I didn't ask for it immediately.More than half a year has passed now, and it is impossible to justify not giving.

With short hands and a soft mouth, Wang Jiang didn't want to force it, but under Qin Mi's reminder, he had to formally notify Liu Bei that it was not in line with the imperial court system not to contribute the map.If you do this, you will fail the emperor's high hopes.

When mentioning the Son of Heaven, Liu Bei didn't dare to refuse any more, and took out a map with the strength of the troops marked.

Seeing the map, not only Qin Mi, but even Wang Jiang, who was not familiar with military affairs, realized the problem.

There are two plains suitable for farming in Sanhan, one is the water valley of the Eastern Han Dynasty, which is the current location of Zhongshan Kingdom, and the other is in the south, which is where the Yuan Xi brothers are stationed.

In fact, the Yuan Xi brothers already have the geographical basis to compete with Liu Bei.Liu Bei said that he would be able to control the situation in a few years, even if he did not intend to deceive the emperor, it is also suspected of wishful thinking.

If one considers the unconquered Japanese islands on the opposite side of the Narrow Sea, it is very likely that Yuan Xi will turn his back on the hostiles.

No wonder so many Qingxu scholars gave up Liu Bei and chose to follow Brother Yuan Xi.

Qin Mi felt that she should not be underestimated, and suggested that Wang Jiang immediately report this issue to the emperor, and the emperor would make the final decision.

It was the emperor's decision to let Liu Bei establish a country overseas. Now that Liu Bei encounters difficulties, he can only ask the emperor for help.Relying on Liu Bei's own strength alone, he is definitely not the opponent of the Yuan Xi brothers.In the event of a conflict between the two sides, Liu Bei would be defeated by the Yuan Xi brothers, and the emperor would lose face.

While waiting for the court's reply, Qin Mi was not idle.He took the initiative to ask for an order to go to Yuan Xijun to take a look and conduct a field investigation.

Wang Jiang readily agreed, and gave Qin Mi the title of deputy envoy.When necessary, Qin Mi could represent him and act as the envoy of the Son of Heaven to issue orders to the Yuan Xi brothers.

Qin Mi embarked on the journey with several followers.

In order to ensure his safety, Liu Bei arranged for Zhao Zhao to lead a hundred riders to protect Qin Mi.

Half a month later, Qin Mi rushed to the southern tip of the peninsula, entered a river valley, and saw Yuan Xi's camp, which was vast and vast, and could not be seen at a glance.

Qin Mi looked back at Qianzhao.

Qianzhao's expression changed dramatically, he hesitated to speak, even the mount under his crotch felt a little uneasy, and snorted a few times.

The scale of the big camp seen before him not only exceeded the number reported by Yuan Xi, but also exceeded his expectations.Judging from this, Yuan Xi now has at least 5 horses, which is more than twice that of Liu Bei.If he wants to counterattack Liu Bei, even if Liu Bei is prepared, he won't be able to resist for long.

"Anti-client is the main thing. This Yuan family is really anti-bone by nature." Qin Mi said lightly.

Chapter 1118

A group of cavalry came slowly and stopped in front of Qin Mi and Qianzhao.

The leading young knight got off his horse, strode over, and gave Qin Mi a deep salute first.

"Qin Jun has worked hard from afar. The poem says: I am attached to the west. Although we are waiting for crimes abroad, we dare not forget the Central Plains. Now that Qin Jun is celebrating the Son of Heaven's Day, we are hearing the sound of Lun, and we can't help crying. Runan Yuan Shang , met Qin Jun."

Before Qin Mi could answer, Yuan Shang turned to Qianzhao again. "Zijing, are you safe? You are escorting the envoy, why don't you notify me in advance, so that I can go to meet you."

The move is noncommittal.

As soon as Yuan Shang met, he assumed the posture of the master. Naturally, he would give them a blow, but he was only escorting Qin Mi here, so there was no need to compete with Yuan Shang. By the way, he also wanted to see how Qin Mi would respond.

He is from Jizhou and was once a general under Yuan Shao's command.Although he is Liu Bei's minister now, he can't be too strict with Yuan Xi brothers after all.

Qin Mi looked at Yuan Shang and smiled slightly. "Yuan Jun is attached to the west. Is it for the court or for the family?"

Yuan Shang smiled and said: "The family and the country are one, we all care about it."

Qin Mi nodded, and said again: "If it's for the court, you should be so happy now that the emperor is in power, the three princes are in charge, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. If it's for the family, even though the Yuan family made a big mistake and caused the emperor to be trapped, the Guandong Fortunately, the Son of Heaven is wise enough to let your father be buried in the ancestral tomb, and the virtuous brothers have made meritorious deeds overseas. The majesty of the emperor is majestic and worthy of congratulations."

The smile on Yuan Shang's face froze.

Yu Guo is guilty and his family is mourned. He really shouldn't be so happy.

Qin Mi raised his head and looked around, and said again: "Although this is a land of barbarians, it can be regarded as beautiful mountains and green waters. If you work hard, you can still have enough food and clothing. I don't know why those people violated the imperial order and sneaked back to the Central Plains. Being imprisoned has also implicated many officials. General Yuan, do you know the reason?"

Yuan Shang gasped. "They... were caught?"

Qin Mi smiled. "It seems that General Yuan is also an insider."

Yuan Shang didn't dare to say more, for fear of being caught by Qin Mi again, he quickly changed the subject. "Qin Jun has worked hard from afar, why not go to the camp, wait for a wash and catch the wind, and then talk in detail."

Qin Mi didn't refuse either, and walked side by side with Yuan Shang.

Qianzhao followed behind, looking at Yuan Shang who was chatting with Qin Mi, suddenly had an illusion, as if Yuan Shao was reborn, and 30 years younger, and had just entered an official career with great ambitions.

After entering the camp, Yuan Shang identified one by one for Qin Mi, which tribe it was, which tribe it was, some were barbarians from the nearby mountains, attracted by the majesty of Huaxia's clothes, they volunteered to serve.Some have followed all the way from Liaodong, and they have been with each other for several years, and they seem to be loyal old ministries.

Yuan Shang spoke in high spirits, Qin Mi listened carefully, and asked some questions intermittently.

Yuan Shang answered one by one, very bold, with a demeanor of knowing everything and talking endlessly.

After a rough count, there are more than a dozen tribes in this valley, with a total force of nearly 6.It is said that the purpose of gathering here is to build ships and prepare for battle across the sea.