In the Spring and Autumn and Warring States without women

"The national government granted a letter of reward, broke the great victory, and the soldiers fought bloody battles. They all deserve credit. The general Tian Xiang led the army for his meritorious service. Chunyu was granted the title of Tian Xiang in the [-]th town."

Tian Xiang, who knelt and worshiped, didn't look happy, and after receiving the reward from the government, he didn't say much.

"The state government awarded letters of reward, deputy general Xia Yu, assistant general, training soldiers, making strange plans, retreating from Vietnam, rewarding thousands of gold, bestowing mansions, state government granting plaques, being promoted to the rank of ministers, and receiving Shaobao."

Xia Yu knelt down and saluted to receive the gift.

"Wei Tianshu, the central guard of the army, took the lead in fighting bloody battles. He fought fiercely with the Yue people, and the arrows with broken blades never retreated.

Tian Shu bowed and returned the gift to receive the gift.

Next came the reward orders of Jiang Duo, Xi Guohe, and some civilian sergeants. Jiang Duo was awarded two ranks of nobles, Xi Guohe was awarded three ranks of nobles.

After everyone received their rewards and stood up, Tian Shu wondered slightly: "We have all entered the ranks, why is it that only the rank of the general has not been moved?"

Tian Xiang was very peaceful, and said: "Before I worshiped the general, my father was worried that I would not have enough qualifications, so he made me a noble title. He only led an army of [-], but he was the same as the general. It’s unreasonable, and what’s more,” he smiled self-deprecatingly, “I’m afraid that no one in this country knows that I’m just claiming meritorious deeds, so what’s the face of me asking for a title.”

What he said was a bit strange, and Xia Yu couldn't help but glance at Tian Xiang. Was it his illusion? Why did he feel that Tian Xiang became a little strange after the battle, and it seemed that he didn't fight for them at all? Happy to win.

Tian Shu on the side also noticed the strange silence, so he opened his mouth to break the dullness, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Ayu, this is the first time you have come to Zizi. You said, there is a wine shop in Linzi city that makes excellent old wine, how about we go and taste it?"

After a great war, the siege of Linzi city was lifted. It was originally the place where the world's wealth, salt and iron gathered. On weekdays, there was an endless stream of merchants. Therefore, the prosperity of the past was restored in a short period of time, only from time to time. The soldiers of the national government who patrolled closely, and the refugees whose homes in Xiguo were destroyed and begged in the inner city, showed that Linzi City had really just experienced a rare war in the world.

Quite curiously, he looked at the market on both sides of the carriage, and looked at the shops selling various goods. Most of them were wooden houses, some with tile roofs, some with thatched roofs, which were scattered and neatly distributed. Among the houses, there is a house near the east gate, which occupies a vast area. The house is bright and magnificent, no less than that of the ruling government. Xia Yu was very curious, pointing to that place, and said, "What is that place?"

Tian Shu, who was sitting next to him, looked in the direction Xia Yu pointed, and said, "Where? There, it is Jixia Building, but it has been expanded again and again, and now it is called Jixia Academy."

When Xia Yu heard about Jixia Academy, she instantly felt very familiar, and then retrieved the information of Jixia Academy from her memory, and said, "Jixia Academy!? A hundred schools of thought contend!?"

Tian Shu didn't quite understand Xia Yu's words, so he asked, "A hundred schools of thought contend? It’s not an exaggeration, those guys who have read so much that their brains are numb like to quarrel every day when they have nothing to do, it’s not a dispute between a hundred schools of thought.”

Xia Yu looked around curiously, scratching her neck. Anyone with a little knowledge of Chinese history would know that the contending schools of thought in the pre-Qin period, but perhaps not many people knew that the contention of schools of thought on a small scale actually took place in the state of Qi, because The Tian family in Qi State intends to usurp. In addition to releasing food for disaster relief, borrowing food from the big fights and taking back the invitations to buy people's hearts, and entertaining foreign guests with their own kabuki to have children as children to expand the population, the Tian family also actively strives for "public opinion".

In this day and age, the poor people are illiterate, and it is good to make a living. How can there be any "public opinion" right to speak? Those who can create "public opinion" are naturally those scholars who can read and write. Entertaining scholars coming and going with songs, dances and wine, and supporting Qi scholars with salaries. As the saying goes, it is such a big matter that the Tian family chases the king, but few scholars in the Qi country come out to reprimand them for no reason. He, these "scholars" who have no property and no job are being raised by Mrs. Tian.

Although the Tian family supported the scholars with the salary of a doctor, they did not use these scholars. These scholars had no official positions, and instead of doing nothing every day, they focused on writing books, teaching students, and then debating theories. It is said that the contention among a hundred schools of thought in the pre-Qin period took place in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, the small aspect actually occurred in Qi State, and the smaller aspect actually occurred in the Jixia Academy in Linzi City of Qi State.

Therefore, Xia Yu was quite curious about this place. Tian Shu saw Xia Yu looking around all the time, and said with a smile: "You don't have to do this. If you really want to see it, you can visit it when Jixia Academy is arguing about the war. Just go shopping."

Xia Yu asked curiously, "Can I wander around in Jixia Academy?"

At this time, Tian Xiang, who hadn't spoken for a long time, said: "It's not casual. Scholars of all countries have to hold official certificates. People in Qi country can come in and out as long as they are above the title of a doctor. Now you are famous all over the world. Go to Jixia to listen to the war. , I am afraid that those scholars will compete to show off and take pride in winning your praise."

Although the three of them were in the same car, Tian Xiang, who had been sitting silently in the honorable seat, didn't speak. At this moment, Xia Yu couldn't say anything. Tian Shu interrupted with a smile: "Today we are out for a drink." Yes, let’s discuss what those poor scholars are doing, well, the front is the very famous wine shop I mentioned, and I can already smell the aroma of wine from such a distance.”

At this time, Tian Xiang seemed to realize that what he said was inappropriate, so he slightly restrained the expression in his eyes, and then smiled: "Yes, I also smell the aroma of wine."

While chatting and laughing, the carriage had already parked outside a two-storey cottage. Some servants moved to get off the horse. The three of them got off the carriage one by one. At the door, the owner of the restaurant was already bowing and waiting at the door.

Among the three, Tian Xiang was the most honorable, so he naturally walked in front, followed by Xia Yu, but Xia Yu was not very particular about etiquette, and habitually pulled Tian Shu to ask about the origin of the wine shop, and the two walked side by side. At this time, a tavern clerk wearing a bamboo hat was carrying an empty wine jar and walked past Xia Yu.

Suddenly, as if his heart moved, Xia Yu turned to look at the guy in rough clothes carrying the wine jar, and couldn't help but look at him.

This action attracted Tian Shu Weiqi who was beside Xia Yu, and turned to look at the guy, saying, "What's wrong?"

Xia Yu herself didn't know what was wrong with her, she shook her head silently, and said, "It's nothing, I just think that person is a little..."

Before the words were confiscated, the owner of the restaurant came forward and said, "Hey, Dr. Shu, I haven't seen you for a long time, is it still the old seat?"

Tian Shu was questioned by the owner of the restaurant, and answered in a daze: "Of course, my seat is the cleanest. Hehe, boss, you are really well-informed. Not long after I entered the rank, you called me a doctor."

The owner of the wine shop said with a smile: "Of course, Doctor Shu, you know the world in battle. This doctor's title is well-deserved." What are you doing, hurry up and move away, blocking the door and hindering my business."

The guy bowed his head in response, moved the wine jar to the cart parked outside, and was about to drive away.

At this time, the owner of the restaurant was graciously letting everyone into the private room in the inner room, and he was very enthusiastic. Naturally, Xia Yu couldn't stand standing at the gate and staring at the wine porter, so he turned around and walked to the inner room with Tian Xiang and Tian Shu.

At the moment Xia Yu turned to leave, the tavern clerk, who was about to drive, raised his head, looked at Xia Yu's back through his dark eyes covered by the bamboo hat, and did not look away for a long time.

At this time, a strong man who was driving with him whispered to the guy who moved the wine jar: "My lord, is that man..."

The guy who moved the wine jar slightly raised his hand, stopped the strong man from speaking, and said in a low voice: "For the present plan, it's important to go out of the city and go to the father-in-law's camp first."