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"What does the war in Jiaozhou have to do with him?"

"You don't know, Shi Weiyan (Shi Xie) is a disciple of Liu Yuanmao's father, Liu Ziqi, and he is from the same family as Liu Yuanmao. After Shi Weiyan was appointed as the prefect of Jiaozhi, he would send people to give gifts every year."

Chen Qun was stunned.

As the grandson of Chen Taiqiu, Chen Qun is well aware of the behavior of such disciples and old officials.

"Mr. Zhong can also receive news from Jiaozhou in Bohai?"

"Businessmen are the most well-informed." Zhong Yao said with a smile: "I also heard that Sun Ce's successful march this time has a lot to do with Cao Ang's transfer to be the prefect of Yulin. Changwen, do you want to go to Jiaozhou to be a county magistrate? ? The Son of Heaven focuses on the frontier, the more remote the place, the easier it is to be promoted."

Chen Qun smiled and shook his head. "I still want to study with Jun Xun for a few more years."

Zhong Yao nodded. "That's true. Not everyone has the opportunity to learn how to be an official from Wen Ruo. You should cherish it. Anyway, you are still young. In a few years, when Wen Ruo becomes a public minister, you can release it to the public." Not too late."

Chen Qun was not easy to answer, so he just laughed and said nothing.

But he knew Zhong Yao's reason for coming, and he didn't think Zhong Yao had any reason to mock him.

Come to Xun Yu and meet Xun Yu.Zhong Yao spoke first. "Wen Ruo, what did you say to Liu Yuanmao that made him so angry? Was it related to the war in Jiaozhou?"

Xun Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he glanced at Chen Qun.

Chen Qun knew the latest situation in Jiaozhou, but he didn't seem to know what Zhong Yao meant.

Chen Qun shook his head calmly.

Xun Yu understood, and explained Liu Yang's reason for coming, but he didn't mention the inside story he already knew before, giving people the impression that Liu Yang brought the news, and it was hard to tell the truth from the fake.

After Zhong Yao finished listening, he stroked his beard and remained silent.

Xun Yu asked back, "You came alone?"

"Assist, let's stop by to see you." Zhong Yao withdrew his thoughts and roughly explained the reason.

He received a letter from Wang Can.Wang Can is compiling the history books of the party members and wants to ask Zhong Yao for some proof.Zhong Yao took this opportunity and decided to make a plan in person, looking for an opportunity to meet the emperor.

Of course he knew that the reason why Wang Can extended the invitation to him was entrusted by Xun Yu.This time when I came to Luoyang, I made a special trip to thank Xun Yu and ask for advice.It's just that everyone is an adult, and he is more than ten years older than Xun Yu, so it would be embarrassing to say thank you in person.

Xun Yu was very satisfied after hearing this, and asked about the situation in Bohai.

The topic naturally turned to this year's harvest.

Zhong Yao had already heard some things from Chen Qun, including Xun Yu's promise to the emperor, and Henan County's excellent performance this year, and now he was even more amazed by Xun Yu's own explanation.

"I didn't expect a few young people to have such a great ability." Zhong Yao said with emotion.

"A newborn calf is fearless. It's good to use it in business. But if it's not used well, it will cause problems." Xun Yu sighed. "Sun Ce, for example, is almost invincible on the battlefield, but he often goes too far and kills too much, which hurts the court's reputation."

Zhong Yao smiled. "Wen Ruo, what the imperial court cares more about is not the damage to their fame, but the confidence of the stubborn Shiweiyan brothers, and Liu Yuanmao and his like who have stayed in the mountains for too long and thought the world was a partisan world."

Xun Yu smiled wryly. "That's right, Liu Yuanmao takes us Ruying people too seriously. In today's world, how can a few Ruying people be able to answer the crowd with a single call. Even I have to weigh it before speaking. Don’t be too presumptuous.”

When Zhong Yao heard this, he couldn't help feeling the same, and sighed.

"I think back then, the four leaders of Yingchuan were famous all over the world, how spectacular it was."

Xun Yu thought for a while, then suddenly said: "Master Han Gong is in good health recently, he is nearly eighty years old, and he can still be an apprentice every day."

Zhong Yao looked at Xun Yu in surprise. "Wen Ruo, what do you mean..."

"Among the living Yingchuan celebrities, he is the oldest and has the highest official position. Do you think Liu Yuanmao will let him go?"

Zhong Yao also came to his senses a little bit. "But Liu Yuanmao came to you, probably because he was rejected by Mr. Han, and he was not allowed to ask you for help."

The corner of Xun Yu's mouth twitched slightly, showing a hint of a smile.

After being bothered by this matter for so long, I finally heard some good news.If Han Rong can come forward, there may be a chance to solve this matter, at least he can get rid of this dilemma.

"Changwen, you go back to Yingchuan, the sooner the better."

"Here." Chen Qun bowed to accept the order.

Zhong Yao laughed, feeling much more relaxed.

With seniors like Han Rong intervening, even if Liu Yang and the others had objections, they didn't have the confidence to do so.

"Wen Ruo, you are right. It is more appropriate for seniors to come forward for such matters. You are too young to control the situation."

Xun Yu stroked his beard and smiled.After solving a difficult problem in his mind, his mood also relaxed a lot.If it wasn't for Zhong Yao's four long words, he really couldn't think of Han Rong.

After all, after Han Rong became an official due to illness, he hadn't shown up for seven or eight years.

Xun Yu waved his hand to signal Chen Qun and Xun Yu not to follow. He and Zhong Yao clasped their hands and walked along the field ridges unhurriedly.

"Aside from playing tricks this time, what other ideas do you have? The emperor is in the south of the Yangtze River. If you're just playing tricks, you may not be able to see him."

Zhong Yao put away his smile. "I came to you just to ask for your opinion. I'm over fifty, and I made another mistake. Can I still win the favor of the emperor?"

Xun Yu smiled, and turned to look at Zhong Yao with confidence. "I boldly predict that when the emperor sees your name, there will be an edict for you. You don't have to worry too much, just sort out the gains and losses of the past few years and report to the emperor truthfully."

"Really?" Zhong Yao was both surprised and delighted.

"What the Son of Heaven likes most is people like you who are brave enough to prove the truth. Knowing your way back is more precious than obedience blindly."

Chapter 1230

Zhong Yao couldn't help smiling. "Speaking of which, you are also a person who has lost his way and found his way back."

"It is true that I may be the one who has benefited the most from the teachings of the emperor." Xun Yu said with a smile, "I often feel in a trance, feeling that what I am facing is not a young emperor, but a wise man older than me."

Zhong Yao thought for a while and said, "You are probably not the only one who feels this way."

"Who else have you heard?"

"No one has mentioned it as clearly as you, but there are quite a few people who have similar feelings. Thinking about it carefully, it should be that the emperor is gifted, able to raise doubts where there is no doubt, and not sticking to the sage's scriptures. Proof, this can be superior to others."

"Talent is certainly important, but with only talent and no experience, it's still hard to get rid of the scholarly spirit." Xun Yu stopped in his tracks and shook his head slowly. "Since the founding of Confucianism, 700 years ago, there have been many people with extraordinary talents, but those who can invent something are all in line with the current situation. If you follow the trend, you will prosper, and if you go against the trend, you will perish. There is no exception."

Zhong Yao also stopped, and turned to face Xun Yu with a smile on his lips. "Do you want to talk about Lingzu Xunqing?"

Xun Yu shook his head again. "In your eyes, I am actually this kind of person?"

"So you think of Emperor Xiaoxuan?"

Xun Yu pondered for a moment. "So, it is indeed somewhat similar, but it is still not enough."

"Where is it not enough?"

"The emperor's ambition and vision are far above Xiaoxuan."

Zhong Yao stretched out his hand to stroke his beard, and remained silent.

Xun Yu said again: "Before Xiaoxuan came to the world, there was a period of folk life. This may be the reason why he attached importance to the administration of officials. But he has no innovation in academics, and he only attaches importance to "The Legend of Gu Liang" because of his criticism of Prince Li. The reminiscences are only selected from the existing academics, and cannot be compared with the emperor's innovation and departure from the classics."

Zhong Yao sighed. "Introduce the old and bring forth the new, deviate from the classics and follow the path, Wen Ruo, after all, you should go faster."

Xun Yu smiled, but said nothing.

He knew that Zhong Yao, Xun Chen and others were not idle in Bohai.The failure of Bohai's moral government experiment is even more frustrating than the failure of Wang Mang's restoration.The failure of Wang Mang can be said to be a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, and was finally destroyed by civil uprisings such as Chimei and Lulin. However, the experiment of moral government in Bohai was protected by the imperial court and almost failed under the influence of external forces.

Strictly speaking, Bohai's benevolent government has not failed, but in comparison, it is far inferior to the politics promoted by the emperor. It is not attractive to the people. The situation of the people fleeing the Bohai Sea.

This was a serious blow to Confucian scholars who advocated moral government.

After being frustrated, it is impossible for them not to reflect.

After all, Confucianism is a study that is closely related to politics. Confucian students can live in seclusion and ignore politics, but Confucianism cannot break away from the imperial court and devote themselves to learning.

But after all, they were in the Bohai Sea, on the edge of the storm, far less impacted than he was in the center of the storm.

Thinking of the several in-depth talks with the emperor at the beginning of the year, Xun Yu's memory was still fresh, as if it was right in front of him.

Reflection has a price, the more painful it is, the deeper the understanding.

In contrast, Zhong Yao and Xun Zhan are still too comfortable.

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Zhong Yao lived in Luoyang for a few days, and learned about the development of Henan Yin in detail in the past two years. He also listened to Xun Yu's experience of governing in Hedong in the past few years. Compared with the two, the experience is clearer and stronger.

He himself has governed the Shangdang, and he knows that governance is not easy.If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that Xun Yu could fulfill his promise of doubling the people's income in two years.

The reality was in front of him, and he was shocked.

In fact, this is not such a profound question. There are only two key points: one is to save the land, so that the common people can own their own land; of various technologies.

But these two items are beyond the reach of Bohai.

Bohai can neither save the land nor allow scholars to engage in low-level careers, so there are more people who talk about Taoism and less people who start to do it.

Their preaching has always remained in their mouths, but they have not been implemented in action, and failure is inevitable.

A few days later, Chen Qun returned from Yingchuan.

As Xun Yu expected, Liu Yang and others did not let Han Rong go.Han Rong has already set off to Xingzai to meet the emperor.If there is no accident, he will go to Wancheng first to meet Situ Yang Biao.If Zhong Yao is fast enough, maybe he can meet him in Wancheng.

After hearing this, Zhong Yao bid farewell to Xun Yu and rushed to Wancheng.

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Lifting his clothes, Yang Biao hurried out of the gate of Situ Mansion.

Just as Han Rong got out of the car, he was stroking his beard and looking at the officials who came in and out of Situ's mansion, his eyes full of emotion.

"Han Gong, are you safe?" Yang Biao stepped forward quickly, supported Han Rong, looked Han Rong up and down, and couldn't help but sullen, a little unhappy. "I've heard for a long time that Mr. Han is getting stronger and stronger, but seeing him today is as expected. Since Mr. Han is in such good health, why didn't he show up for a long time? Do you know how hard Jiamou and I have been?"

Han Rong gave Yang Biao a white look. "You're so embarrassed to ask me, an old man in his eighties, to take responsibility and let you guys rest?" He raised his chin again. "Look at these young people, all of them are talents. Even if you work hard, you won't go anywhere. Don't complain in front of me."

Yang Biao laughed and didn't think he was disobedient.

Although Han Rong became an official later than him, and his official position was not as high as him, he was 15 years older than him and had good moral character. He always respected Han Rong and regarded him as his predecessor.

The two entered the mansion, and Yang Biao supported Han Rong's arm.Seeing this situation, the officials in the government were shocked.Most of them had never met Han Rong, and they didn't know who this hale and hearty old man with white beard and hair could make Situ Yang Biao pay such respect.

Yang Biao came to the court, went up to the hall, asked all the officials to stop their work, surrounded him, and introduced Han Rong solemnly.

When the officials learned that this old man was the son of Han Shao, one of the four elders of Yingchuan, the former eunuch Han Rong all exclaimed in unanimous agreement.

Han Rong greeted them one by one, and in words, he was no stranger to these officials of the Situ Mansion, and he was able to call out the names and family backgrounds of many people.

"There are so many young people, it's great, it's great, it's so comforting to look at." Han Rong praised.

Yang Biao said with a smile: "The emperor returned to the government and the two governments, and the affairs are becoming more and more complicated. Without these young people, I would definitely not be able to cope."

"It should be so. The experienced elders lead the way, and the young with physical strength drive the car. Only when the old and young are combined can they be fast and stable."

Yang Biao smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "Han Gong, although this is the reason, it is a bit out of date. Our son of heaven is a young man who has just lost his crown, and it is the time when he is full of energy."

Han Rong stroked his beard and said lightly: "Learners have few talents, and those who have mastered are the first. Although the emperor is young, he has great knowledge and far-sightedness, so he can't always theorize."

Yang Biao was slightly taken aback, then laughed out loud. "I forgot, Mr. Han, you are not good at learning Confucianism."

Han Rong also laughed and said, "That's not as deafening and thought-provoking as your "Confucianism Zaiyi Lun"."

Chapter 1231

Yang Biao was very surprised, and quickly led Han into the seat. "Mr. Han also read my article?"

"Nowadays there is a printing workshop in the county, and the mansion newspaper is popular all over the world. How could I not know?" Han Rong smiled and said, "Wen Xian, to tell you the truth, I have a room in my house dedicated to storing mansion newspapers. Every day When I have free time, I read these articles for entertainment."

"If that's the case, why don't you see Han Gong's masterpiece?"

Han Rong shook his hand. "I'm old, and learning is just for self-entertainment, not seeking to be famous, and publishing articles will inevitably be suspected of being old."

Yang Biao's eyes flickered. "Then what is the purpose of Mr. Han's trip this time?"

"It's nothing serious, I just want to keep my ears quiet. Mr. Wen, you don't know that Liu Ziqi's disciples are whispering in my ears every day, making people uncomfortable."

Yang Biao nodded lightly.

When he learned of Han Rong's visit, he guessed Han Rong's intention.As the oldest living celebrity in Yingchuan, and a man who traveled with the emperor to the west, from officials to eunuchs, Han Rong seemed to be the spiritual leader of the opposition, enough to compete with Xun Yu.

When Xun Yu was unwilling to intercede for the Shi Xie brothers, begging Han Rong to come forward was almost the only choice.

But he knew the emperor's temper, and was very worried that Han Rong would run into a wall with the emperor, which would cause embarrassment between the emperor and his ministers.

"Is Mr. Han going to write a letter, or is he going to see you?"

"I want to read it first, and then publish an article on the Di Bao."

Yang Biao frowned and remained silent.

This is the choice he is most worried about. As Han Rong, once this article is published, the impact will not be small, and it may even arouse the response of Confucian scholars in all states and counties, which will put great pressure on the emperor.