In the process of imparting knowledge to the two, Liu Bei found that Guan Yu learned faster and Zhang Fei learned slower.
He thought that this might be the reason why Guan Yu's family had a certain cultural heritage and Guan Yu had received a certain basic education.
Guan Yu and Liu Bei said that his family was not poor, had some industry, and barely cultivated and studied in his hometown. His grandfather studied Zuo's Spring and Autumn Period, and he was probably a lucky beneficiary of the ancient literature school's academic downward movement. .
Therefore, Guan Yu had studied with his grandfather, had a certain level of education, and was talented himself. It was not difficult for him to learn from Liu Bei.
In contrast, Zhang Fei, who was born in a small family, did not have such conditions.
In Youzhou, a hot land where people interact with each other on a daily basis, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei grew up in the same way. His family was similar to the Liu family in the early days, and could barely provide their children with literacy-level education.
Zhang Fei himself is not very restful. He has been a prison-related talent since he was a child. He is full of talents and fears that the world will not be chaotic. He likes to mix with dynamic social groups to achieve a career. He became Liu Bei's younger brother very early. , The cultural foundation is certainly not as good as Guan Yu.
But both of them can learn and master the knowledge Liu Bei taught them, and they are full of interest in it. They even have a little aura and are not clumsy.
At the end of the crusade, Lu Zhi asked Liu Bei to try to become the leading officer of the Lu family soldiers, giving him certain command rights, and let Liu Bei command a group of Lu family soldiers in the final battle.
Liu Bei used Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as front-line commanders, and led the 500-strong Lu family army to become the most dazzling star in the final battle.
They broke into the enemy's formation with a strong military formation and killed all sides, shaking the opponent's central army and causing the opponent's leaders to feel frightened and take the lead in escaping. This became Lu Zhi's most important basis for defeating the enemy.
After the war, Lu Zhi hoped to apply for military honors for Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Liu Bei knelt on the ground and said that everything he had was given by Lu Zhi, and he did not dare to ask for military glory, as long as he had some material rewards. In addition, he just wanted to study with Lu Zhi and did not want to go anywhere else.
Of course Lu Zhi knew what Liu Bei was thinking. He laughed and cursed a few times, agreed to Liu Bei's request, and took Liu Bei with him to teach him ancient classics and military knowledge. The master and apprentice lived together in Luoyang for more than a year. During this period, Lu Zhi also took Liu Bei with him. Liu Bei met many of his friends.
More than a year later, a rebellion broke out in Lujiang County. Because of Lu Zhi's outstanding achievements in Jiujiang County, the imperial court once again worshiped Lu Zhi as the prefect of Lujiang County and asked him to go to Lujiang County to quell the rebellion.
Liu Bei was originally going to follow him and had all the equipment prepared. However, at the critical moment, news came that his mother was seriously ill, and the hope of going to Lujiang to follow Lu Zhi in putting down the rebellion was dashed.
He could only bid farewell to Lu Zhi with tears, then left Guan Yu and Zhang Fei at Lu Zhi's side, and asked them to protect Lu Zhi with their lives.
After Liu Bei returned to Zhuoxian alone, he took good care of his mother. More than a year later, his mother recovered. Liu Bei also learned that the Battle of Lujiang was successfully over, and Lu Zhi returned to Luoyang after receiving his military exploits.
He originally planned to continue to Luoyang at this time, but Guan Yu and Zhang Fei returned to Zhuoxian with a lot of belongings, and brought a long letter written by Lu Zhi.
In the letter, Lu Zhi praised Guan Yu and Zhang Fei for their bravery and proficiency in fighting, praised them as talented people and worthy of cultivation, and asked Liu Bei to pay attention to them.
Then, Lu Zhi told Liu Bei something.
He said that he had already begun to work on Liu Bei's future, and had made breakthrough progress on the issue of promoting filial piety and integrity. He asked Liu Bei to make preparations and meet with Han Rong, the governor of Zhuojun.
Lu Zhi made it clear that Han Rong had basically won it on his side, and the two parties had a good conversation. As long as Liu Bei didn't behave too weirdly, he would be a sure bet in Zhuojun's Xiaolian position.
Liu Bei was very excited about this.
In fact, Lu Zhi had discussed this matter with Liu Bei on the eve of Liu Bei's return to Zhuoxian County.
At that time, Lu Zhi meant that the best way for Liu Bei to enter the official career was for the governor of Zhuo County to commend him as a filial and honest official, so that he could enter the imperial court as a Langguan, which would facilitate Lu Zhi's further management of his future.
Liu Bei thought that Lu Zhi could do this himself, but Lu Zhi told him that he could not do it because his authority did not involve this aspect.
"I have a great reputation as a teacher, and I have many acquaintances and friends in the court. However, my qualifications as a teacher and official are still young and I cannot serve as a high-ranking official in the Jiuqing. Even if I win and return to the court this time, I will probably only be able to serve as a minister in the Shangshutai. The Shangshutai and the Shangshutai are The rank of Sili Xiaowei is typical of a lowly and powerful person.
Therefore, although I have the right to be a teacher, I do not have a key position. I cannot serve as a high-ranking official in the imperial court and have the qualifications to promote talented people, nor can I serve as the governor of Zhuo County to promote filial piety and integrity for you. In this way, the two simplest things you expect are There is no way to go. "
Liu Bei felt that there were many things he didn't understand at the time. He also had contacts with some scholars and children in Fengshi Mountain, and he also knew the entry level of some officials.
"In addition to the inspection and examination, isn't it also possible for officials from the founding of the government to be appointed as officials?"
Unexpectedly, Lu Zhi shook his head after hearing Liu Bei's words.
"When you are summoned by an official of the palace, he is your palace master. What you get is the official salary he gives you, not the official salary given to you by the court. You are his subordinate official, not the imperial court official. From now on, what he does You have to do whatever you want, and you have almost no autonomy in political affairs.
Unless he wants to rebel, you don't have to follow him. Otherwise, whatever he does, you basically have to follow him and you can't go against him. If he wins, you will be like a chicken and a dog. If he loses, you have to prepare for the worst, even if It is an unreasonable disaster.
Even if you break away from his subordinates and become a court official in the future, you will still be his old official. He has requests, and as long as you can do it, you cannot refuse. After he passes away, you are more likely to be used by his family. , It is rare to be independent in life, otherwise you will break the rules. Do you want to be such an official? "
Liu Bei was shocked and shook his head repeatedly.
"If this is the case, how many people in the world can still gain independence?"
Lu Zhi nodded.
"Yes, so after I finished my studies in my early years, I gained a great reputation. During this period, prefects, generals, and three princes kept trying to recruit me as subordinate officials. I refused them all and refused to serve under others. Until my reputation became even greater, His Majesty the Emperor personally Only when he was called up and became a teacher did he agree to become an official.
In this way, a teacher is an official of the emperor. He only needs to serve the emperor and obey the emperor's orders. He is not bound by his disciples or old officials. No matter how high his family or status is, he cannot act arbitrarily in front of his teacher. He must not fail to speak. Etiquette, as a teacher you don't need to kowtow to them. "
When he said this, Lu Zhi looked proud, obviously quite satisfied with it.
It can be seen that Lu Zhi is not only arrogant, but also proud, and more importantly, he does have the ability. His ability can support his arrogance and pride, so that he does not need to kowtow to a wealthy family and seek an official position.
It is obviously a great blessing to be able to study with such a person.
"I see, the teacher is thoughtful and the students are taught well."
Liu Bei bowed deeply to Lu Zhi.
Lu Zhi nodded slowly and said more: "Xuande, if you don't want to be in a high position and have to bow down to the master's family and be dominated by others for the rest of your life, it's best not to take this road and ruin your freedom in vain. You will also lose a great future, although this road is indeed easier than other roads."
After Liu Bei heard this, he understood the unspoken rules of the officialdom of this dual monarch, so Liu Bei gave up his intention to recruit officials through the palace master.
For an official who wants to make a difference, political autonomy is too important. Liu Bei's political vision cannot tolerate a palace master standing on his head and giving orders to him, and he has to recite the tightening curse from time to time.
Although this path is indeed easier and less demanding.
But after this road was cut off, other regular subjects and special subjects in the inspection system such as Xianliang, Founder, Literature, and Brave Zhizhi Art had various requirements, and almost all required certain identity restrictions. Liu Bei could not meet them. .
The only two paths left for him were Maocai and Xiaolian.
