Han Dao world

The Son of Heaven said that the newly grown generation is the seed. Does that mean that the present people are not good enough?

Liu Xie was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Look, I slipped again. Ashamed, ashamed, I didn't mean it. Well, at least not quite that way."

Liu Ba also shook his hand, and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty doesn't need to explain, I can understand. We people have too much habits, even if we are willing to change, it is not so easy. Xun Yu is like this, and I am no exception. If a big man really changes customs, he must Look at the next generation."

"But I don't want you all to change."

"Your Majesty means..."

"Emperor Guangwu has been raising scholars for hundreds of years, which is the reason for today's scholars. Although there are biases, in general, it is good for scholars to persist and not be easily moved by the outside world. Righteousness is like grass, it is definitely not what the court wants, nor is it what I want."

Liu Xie sighed, thinking of the era when public knowledge was rampant, and felt emotional in his heart.

He didn't talk empty words to Liu Ba, he really appreciated the morale of this era, even though those people seemed a little stubborn, stubborn, and even stupid.

Of course, what he appreciates are real gentlemen, not hypocrites.

He despises those who say one thing but have another thing in their hearts.

Facts have also proved that true gentlemen seem stubborn, but in fact it is not difficult to change, as long as they can be proved to them.

Those who stick to the past and persist in wrong ideas are often not sticking to ideas, but unwilling to give up their interests.Just like many scholars cling to Confucianism, not necessarily because they firmly believe in Confucianism, but because they refuse to give up the privileges and benefits brought by Confucianism.

For such a person, he would not even take a second look, let alone sit together to drink tea and chat.

"Is there a better plan for transshipment of materials to the frontier?" Liu Xie took the initiative to change the subject, so as not to embarrass Liu Ba too much.

"Yes." Liu Ba pulled himself together. "Now there are two options, one outrageous and the other even more outrageous."

Liu Xie was taken aback and couldn't help laughing. "tell me the story."

"The outrageous plan is to repair the straight road and expand it along the side, leading directly to the grassland. Even more outrageous, someone suggested building a weir on the river upstream of Longmen to allow boats to pass through."

Chapter 1257 Self-defeating

Liu Xie thought about it carefully, and felt that neither of these two plans was as outrageous as Liu Ba said.

Repairing the Straight Road seems like a huge project, but the actual benefits are also obvious.On the premise of recognizing that national defense and security are indispensable, the significance of Zhidao to the northern part of Bingzhou cannot be overemphasized.

It was precisely because Qin Shihuang built straight roads that the Central Plains Dynasty's control of Wuyuan and Shuofang became a reality, and the Huns were expelled to the north of Yinshan Mountain.

Qin Shihuang's problem was not to cultivate straightness, but to be too urgent, launching a large number of projects at the same time in a short period of time, which made the people overwhelmed and had to raise the flag.

If these projects are not launched at the same time within more than ten years, but arranged for decades or even hundreds of years to be implemented in a planned manner, there will be no such problems.

Liu Xie and Liu Ba discussed, since there are many barbarians who have entered the frontier and cannot be resettled, why not let them build roads?It is better to use work instead of raising them for nothing.Even for naturalized citizens, road construction during slack can increase their income and improve their living standards.

Straight roads can be used not only for the military, but also for business.Now that the mutual markets between the Central Plains and Northern Xinjiang are so lively, there must be convenient and fast roads, and straight roads are a good choice.

Business is booming, and people along the way can also benefit.

To get rich, build roads first, you can never go wrong.

As for building weirs in the upper reaches of Longmen, raising the water level, and re-navigating some originally dry rivers, this project seems outrageous, but it is not impossible.

The solution is always figured out by people.If you don't think about it, it will never be possible.If you think of a way, you will have a chance to solve it.

If the weir can be built successfully, not only the northward navigation of Longmen will be possible, but it will also be beneficial to the adjustment of the downstream water volume.Considering that most of the sediment carried by the river comes from the upper reaches of Longmen, if weirs can be built, perhaps the diversions caused by sedimentation in the lower reaches will become a thing of the past.

After listening to Liu Xie's analysis, Liu Ba was surprised. "Your Majesty, your idea is almost the same as what Yuan Min said."

"That Yuan Min who is good at water control?"

"Yes, he proposed the plan of building a weir on the river, and it is said that he got the inspiration from a trip to Dujiangyan in Yizhou."

Liu Xie thought about it. "Since this is the case, it is necessary to discuss it seriously. If necessary, you can find a suitable place to try it out to verify whether the idea is feasible."

Liu Ba didn't know what to say.

He put forward these two proposals, not because he wanted to get the support of the emperor, but it was ridiculed in itself.

But in the eyes of the emperor, these two plans are not only not ridiculous, but worth a try.

For a moment, he didn't know whether he was self-defeating, or hitting the right path.

"By the way, Yuan Min's elder brother Yuan Hui just arrived today." Liu Xie smiled. "But he doesn't know how to cure water."

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Yuan Hui was very depressed.

Gao Rou hosted a banquet for him, and invited a few people from Yanyu to welcome him.The wine is mellow and the dishes are exquisite, which made him feel the taste of his hometown after being away from home for many years, and he was very happy.

But the only thing that is happy is the food, nothing else.

During the banquet, as soon as he mentioned Shi Xie, he was reprimanded for a few words, saying that Shi Xie had neither the talent to compete in troubled times, nor the ability to discern affairs of the times. He thought he was far away in Jiaozhou, and the emperor was unable to take care of him, so he wanted to learn Zhao Tuo's separatist regime, now in this situation, is really what he deserved, and he deserved it.

He read so many books, all in vain.Let alone Liu Biao, even Yuan Shu is inferior.

Yuan Shu also knew the general trend, so he proclaimed his minister to the court in time.

If you want to learn from Zhao Tuo, you can learn it?I don't even think about Zhao Tuo's situation. The Lingnan was initially established, the people's hearts were not attached, the Qin Dynasty II died, the Han Dynasty was established, and there was no time to take care of the south. The combination of these conditions gave Zhao Tuo the opportunity to separate .

Now Lingnan has been the territory of the Han Dynasty for 400 years, and the Central Plains Dynasty is not the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty, but the Han Dynasty of ZTE.

This kind of person is old-fashioned and unrepentant, and deserves what he deserves.

Yuan Hui was speechless.

Although these words were all comments on Shi Xie, they were like slaps in the face, hitting Yuan Hui's face one by one.

Shi Xie's idea cannot be separated from the support of these Central Plains scholars.It was the attachment of a large number of scholars from the Central Plains that gave Shi Xie an unrealistic idea that he could build a small China in Lingnan.

During the dinner, Yuan Hui also heard news that his younger brother Yuan Min had made great achievements in water control and might be named a marquis.

This made Yuan Hui's mood more complicated.

Of course he was happy that Yuan Min was able to become a Marquis.But from another perspective, this also means that the situation in the Central Plains is very different from what he imagined.Not only was he wrong, but he was very wrong.

Yuan Min was not interested in Confucian classics since he was a child, he only worked hard on martial arts and water control.Once upon a time, the elders of the family felt that Yuan Min would not have any great prospects, and the family's hope rested on him, Yuan Hui.

Now that Yuan Min is about to become a Marquis, he is still running about whether he can be pardoned.

After the banquet, Yuan Hui followed Gao Rou back to his residence.

Gao Rou's wife got the news in advance and had someone prepare a bed for Yuan Hui.

At first glance, Yuan Hui felt that Gao Rou's wife was not from the Central Plains.She has a slender figure, her brows and eyes are also tough, and her accent has a biting air.

Yuan Hui plucked up his courage and asked, "Is my sister-in-law from Kansai?"

"I am from Wuwei, Liangzhou."

"Sister-in-law, what's your name?"

Gao Rou's wife glanced at Gao Rou and smiled. "My concubine's surname is Jia."

Yuan Hui was startled. "Could it be Jia Taiwei's daughter?"

"Yes, but my father is indifferent and doesn't want to say anything, so please ask Yuan Jun to keep it a secret."

Yuan Hui was so astonished that he stood up and bowed again. He turned to look at Gao Rou after Mrs. Jia had gone out. "Wen Hui, you are so clever, you are hiding this?"

Gao Rou disagrees. "It's not that I want to hide it from you. I really don't want to be troublesome. My wife's brothers are all daughters of ordinary people's families. I can be regarded as a small family. After I got married, I never asked her father for anything. Her father He didn't say a word for me, and not many people even knew that I was his son-in-law."

"Does Captain Jia really want to learn from Zhang Liang?"

"Whether he wants to learn from Zhang Liang or not, it has nothing to do with me." Gao Rou said, "Xia Qing, don't talk about me, let's talk about you. In my opinion, if you go to see Sikong tomorrow, you will Don’t intercede for Shi Xie. The New Deal has been in place for ten years, and the attitude of scholars in the Central Plains has changed from before. Whether in public or private, Shi Xie has no reason to be pardoned. The harder you push, the more counterproductive it is, making people feel old-fashioned Not to change, or even deliberately against the court."

Yuan Hui was very upset. "Is the person you're talking about the Son of Heaven?"

Gao Rou smacked her lips helplessly. "Xia Qing, why do you hide your ears and steal the bell? Don't you know the attitude of so many township parties and old friends at the meeting? You have to learn from Qu Yuan, thinking that the whole world is turbid and I am alone, and you have to look at the specific situation. Blindly stubborn , not only harming yourself, but also Shi Xie."

"Can Shi Xie have a worse result?"

"If you don't talk too much, even if he can't live, the possibility of his family's execution is not very high. But if you insist on going your own way, it will be hard to say."

Chapter 1258

Yuan Hui thought about it all night, but still felt that inaction was definitely not the best policy.

Knowing that it is impossible but doing it, this is the spirit of Confucianism, which was passed down from the master, so how can you give up easily.

Furthermore, how can one live without making a sound, but not live with a sound?If no one speaks out and the Son of Heaven is allowed to go his own way, it will not only be a tragedy for Shi Xie, but also a tragedy for Confucianism.

Gao Rou became Jia Xu's son-in-law, and learned nothing else, but learned to protect herself wisely.

Early the next morning, Yuan Hui told Gao Rou that he asked to see Sikong Zhou Zhong to appeal for Shi Xie.If there is a responsibility, I am willing to bear it with all my strength and never implicate others.

Seeing that he was determined, Gao Rou didn't persuade him any more.

After breakfast, Gao Rou took Yuan Hui to see Zhou Zhong.

Listening to Yuan Hui's self-introduction of his family name and the purpose of his visit, Zhou Zhong stroked his beard, stared at Yuan Hui up and down for a long time, and sighed.

"I see."

"Can the Duke of Zhou speak to the emperor?"

Zhou Zhong frowned. "Sikong Mansion has its own charter. You can make suggestions, but you can't interfere with the work of Sikong Mansion. As for whether to speak to the emperor, it's not something you can ask."

Yuan Hui was surprised. "Could it be that Sikong has forgotten the righteous deeds of Tai students in discussing politics?"

"Today's students are discussing politics in the mansion newspaper. If you are interested, you might as well give it a try. The government offices and temples are all places to deal with political affairs, so you can't mess around." Zhou Zhong raised his hand. "Wen Hui and I still have business matters to discuss, you should not listen in, just step back."

Yuan Hui was dumbfounded, and was led out in a daze.After going out the door, I realized that I had hit a wall. I couldn't help sighing, stomped my feet, went back to Gaorou's residence, picked up my luggage, and went to Tianzhu Inn to find Liu Xi.

Liu Xi was worrying at the inn, when he saw Yuan Hui, he hurriedly asked about the situation.

Yuan Hui was angry, so he didn't tell Liu Xi how he met Gao Rou, Zhou Zhong and others. Instead, he said to Liu Xi, "I want to write an article to speak out for Shi Xie."

"I wrote articles, but it didn't work."

"You are too polite." Yuan Hui said loudly: "In troubled times, heavy codes are used, and severe medicine is prescribed for serious diseases. If they don't say something serious, they will all pretend to be deaf and dumb, and it won't work."

Liu Xi was very embarrassed and had no choice but to keep silent.

Yuan Hui, Xue Zong and others were also close friends. After discussing with each other, several young people decided to write a few essays to start a war against the silent Central Plains scholar-bureaucrats.

They were worried that such an article would not be published in the newspaper, and they wanted to find a way to let the school book offering wine in Yinfang release it.As it turned out, things went smoother than they had imagined. The school secretary Jijiu briefly read the article and immediately let it go.

The next day, Yuan Hui's article appeared in the residence newspaper.

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When the Northern Army arrived at Xingzai, Guang Luxun Ma Teng, on behalf of the emperor, went outside the city to meet Sun Rui.

After meeting, after the chatter, Shi Sun Rui asked Yuan Hui's whereabouts percussively.

Ma Teng looked bewildered, and after asking the followers around him, he found out who Yuan Hui was and what happened in the past two days.

Ma Teng was very embarrassed, saying that he was idle and didn't care much about the affairs of these literati. He usually didn't read the residence newspaper and didn't understand the situation.

Shi Sun Rui didn't say anything, but his heart was beating.

He had already read Yuan Hui's article, and he was quite worried about the fierce tone, for fear that it would irritate the emperor and backfire.I wanted to ask Ma Teng first, but I didn't expect to inquire about loneliness.

In desperation, Shi Sunrui had no choice but to let go of this matter first.

Ma Teng said, the emperor has an edict, and Quanling City is relatively small, so the northern army should not enter the city, but stationed outside the city, and Shi Sunrui can bring the eighth school lieutenant into the city to meet them.

Shi Sunrui set up camp, took a bath and changed clothes, and took the eighth school captain into the city.

When he came to the gate of the courtyard that was used as a camp, Shi Sun Rui was very surprised when he saw the Lang officer on duty at the gate.

"The emperor lives here?"

Ma Teng was not surprised. "Quanling doesn't have a big courtyard, so it's big. Fortunately, there aren't many people around the emperor, so we don't need much space."

"Did Ma Guiren come with you?" Shi Sun Rui joked.

"I originally planned to come, but I'm pregnant again, so I stayed in Wancheng." Ma Teng grinned, and the wrinkles on his face were so happy. "No, three months ago, another imperial daughter was born, weighing seventeen catties, as strong as a pony."

Shi Sun Rui was taken aback and counted on his fingers. "Then during this year, the emperor added three more princes and one princess?"

"It should be." Ma Teng stroked his beard. "The son of heaven has many heirs, and his caste is strong and tenacious, which is a sign of the prosperity of the great man."

Shi Sun Rui nodded again and again, and was also happy from the bottom of his heart.

In the past hundred years, a large part of the reason why the power of the Han Dynasty has been unstable is that there is a problem with the succession of the emperor's heir.Either there is no adult prince, or he died young not long after he ascended the throne.

Now that the emperor is young and promising, and has given birth to princes one after another, coupled with the stable status of the empress, there is no hidden danger in the inheritance, which is naturally a great thing, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a sign of prosperity.

The generals behind him also thought it was a good thing when they heard it, and they all smiled.