Regarding this matter, even Liu Bei, an outsider, was surprised when he heard Cao Cao's name, let alone Lu Zhi and others' feelings when they learned about it.
It felt like taking a bite of a steamed bun and finding half a cockroach in it. It didn't break down, but it was quite disgusting.
Later, Liu Bei learned that Cao Cao's appointment as Yilang was closely related to the deposed Empress Song two years ago. Cao Cao had a good relationship with Empress Song's brother Song Qi. Song Qi was killed, and Cao Cao was implicated and was dismissed from office. job.
But as the number one successor of the younger generation of the Cao family, how could Cao Cao lose his official position?
How could the Cao family lose its heir to its huge political power in the court?
So two years later, when the limelight gradually faded, Cao Cao was manipulated by the family forces and returned to the court. His position was improved and he became Yilang, a close minister of the emperor. He had the authority to write to the emperor to discuss court affairs, which was very important. Qinggui.
Many high-ranking officials at the level of Sangong and Jiuqing had been Yilang when they first became masters and apprentices. It can be said that for a person who aspires to the position of Sangong and Jiuqing, becoming Yilang is actually a necessary path.
Not to mention becoming Yilang, during the two years when he was dismissed from office, Cao Cao also found time to take the beauty Bian from his hometown as his concubine, worked hard to create a man, and his life was booming.
Therefore, Liu Bei was very jealous of Cao Cao, and he was fully aware of the fact that Cao Cao's current rank was very low.
He now does not think that the young Cao Cao has the political bridge that the city government can use to whitewash himself. He is now no better than a political amateur.
He is now more inclined to think that all this is the plan of the scheming old guys in the Cao family, and Cao Cao is just a stupid young man who rushes forward without knowing why.
Not only did Cao Cao not play a positive role in the family's plans, but he also cost the family a lot because he kept causing trouble. He was a model of the second generation of cheaters.
It is estimated that Cao Cao's father and the family elders are determined to kill Cao Cao.
But because of the huge power of the family, no matter how hard Cao Cao tried to cheat his father, his father could still keep him in check. Cao Cao's trial and error cost was so low that Liu Bei, who relied on a mad dog spirit to fight desperately to get where he is today, turned red with envy. .
He told someone that if he made one wrong step, he would be shattered into pieces and die without a burial place. He could not make a wrong step, walking on thin ice with fear, for fear of being doomed.
But Cao made a mistake and only needed a greeting from his father to get through safely. When the limelight is over, he will still be an official as he should be, and he can even go to the next level. The difficulty of accumulating experience is very low. Beyond ordinary people's imagination.
The differences between people are infuriating!
Cao Amo, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you!
Although Cao Cao doesn't know Liu Bei yet, he is already very innocently hated by Liu Bei.
The future is the future, and back to reality, this wave of actions by Emperor Liu Hong, who seem to be supporting the Ancient Classics School but are actually supporting the power of the eunuchs, are not completely meaningless.
This fully proves that the imperial power is not completely ignorant of the debate between modern and ancient literature, nor is it completely without influence.
It doesn’t matter whether Liu Hong himself has a full understanding of the dispute between modern and ancient literature, because the imperial power of the Eastern Han Dynasty does not necessarily need to be exercised by the emperor himself. Whether it is relatives or eunuchs, they can all exercise imperial power.
The imperial power, which is currently basically held by eunuchs, seems to be aware of the political strength of the Jinwen Jing school and the weakness of the folk academic level, so it decisively uses the limelight of the Ancient Literature school to promote some of its own people.
This wave of operations not only disgusted the big guys of the ancient literature school, but also made the big guys of the modern literature school feel a chill.
this……
It seems to have some operational value.
Liu Bei used his brain and keenly discovered the great opportunity contained in this matter.
The two factions are fighting, and a little bit of resources squeezed out during the friction can allow Cao Cao to ascend to the position of Yilang in the name of the Ancient Classics School. If the modern and ancient Classics dispute breaks out in full and the outcome is revealed, both sides will see each other with bayonets. If Hong comes and goes, it may be a redistribution of interests event no less than a change of dynasty.
The last peak period when the dispute between modern and ancient literature broke out led to the collapse of the Western Han Dynasty and the birth of the New Mang Dynasty. So what if it happens again?
Compared with Zhang Jiao's magic stick, which is like a king's eight punches, the battle between modern and ancient literature is a serious power struggle at the top of the empire. The situation is so high that I don't know where it is.
Liu Bei, who rose to power from fights at the bottom, has always been fond of friction and fights. He likes to see fights and participate in them. He is better at seizing benefits from fights and strengthening himself.
It doesn't matter who is right or wrong, what matters is how to gain benefits for yourself.
Moreover, the most important thing is that there was originally no room for Liu to participate in the dispute between modern and ancient literature, the biggest conflict between two factions in the Han Dynasty.
But it's different now.
He is Lu Zhi's disciple.
Lu Zhi is an important representative figure of the Ancient Classics School.
Round it up.
He, Liu, seems to have the qualifications to join in the dispute between modern and ancient literature and stir up trouble.
His heart began to beat violently.
"Teacher, it has been nearly 200 years since the dispute between modern and ancient Chinese literature came to this day. This period of time is too long. Don't you think that the dispute between the two parties has reached a time when they can see each other's truth and come to a conclusion?"
Liu Bei looked at Lu Zhi with a smile that showed he was sure of victory.
Lu Zhi looked at the smile on Liu Bei's face and was quite surprised.
"Xuande, the stakes in this matter are far greater than you and I imagine. If you are not careful, the foundation of the country will be shaken."
Liu Bei nodded.
"Teacher, I am a member of the Han clan. Of course I am more concerned about the foundation of the Han Dynasty. But do we, the scholars of ancient literature, have to keep our heads down and be suppressed by the modern family and never be able to seek justice for the rest of our lives? Aren't you? Say, some people have recently written a letter trying to depose Gongyang and replace him with the Zuo family?"
Lu Zhi was stunned for a moment, lowered his head and was silent for a while, then slowly spoke.
"Xuande, this matter is of great importance and should not be taken lightly. You have just come to Luoyang and it is the time when you are about to perform your duties as an official and establish yourself. At this time, you should not consider other things. These things... … Let’s see how the situation changes.”
Lu Zhi seemed not to want to get involved in this muddy water, because he knew that the water was too deep, and most people would drown in just a few splashes. Even he, a great scholar in the world, would probably have a hard time grasping the meaning of modern and ancient literature. Fight for this pool of water.
However, Liu Bei read a little bit of a different meaning from his attitude.
He Liu Xuande is not willing to be ordinary, so is he Lu Ziqian willing to endure the status quo?
As an important figure in the ancient literature school, Lu Zhi had already become a servant. After another opportunity to gain meritorious service, his promotion target was directed at the three ministers and nine ministers.
Regardless of Jiuqing, the highest three princes do not seem to have much power, but as long as they can obtain a high position and add the title of "Recording to the Secretariat" at the end, then it is equivalent to gaining the power of the actual prime minister.
This is the pinnacle of human ministers that the scholars of the Eastern Han Dynasty dreamed of.
Lu Zhi doesn’t want to?
Lu Zhi, who has already reached the position of servant, doesn’t want to?
Liu Bei didn't believe it.
But what Lu Zhi said made sense. He had just returned to Luoyang and was about to become a formal official. It was the time when he was about to gain a foothold and he shouldn't worry about these things.
These things can be dealt with after he becomes famous.
Twelve years ago, Liu Bei's plan to change his fate failed and fell into a nesting doll dilemma, unable to break free and fail.
Twelve years later, Liu Bei already had the conditions to launch a plan to change his destiny again, and it was no longer difficult for him to become famous.
He now has a voice.
Therefore, Liu Bei came here not only to gain a foothold in Luoyang, but more importantly, to use the microphone in the center of the empire to shout his own voice, resounding throughout the Han Empire, so that his voice can be heard by everyone. A useful person to hear.
Then, promote your own "good name".
Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, be calm, be calm.
Liu Bei took a deep breath and turned to discuss the re-examination with Lu Zhi.
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