In the sixth year of Zhongping, December 30th.
Liu Bian held an umbrella and walked out of the palace in the snow, followed by Xun You.
He also held an umbrella, half a step behind Liu Bian, and said: "Your Majesty, the salt administration from the salt field, transshipment, trading and officials at all levels is basically ready. There are still some disputes at the Chancery, and it is expected to be put on the agenda after the year. Presented to His Majesty."
Liu Bian knew clearly whether he could submit it or not.
Stepping on ankle-deep snow and listening to the crunching sound, Liu Bian was in a happy mood and said with a smile: "Well, what do you think of the Yizhou side?"
Liu Yan now obviously wants to be a local emperor, and he ignores the orders of the imperial court. From time to time, some people impeach him and decorate himself as the "emperor of the emperor".
Xun You looked up at Liu Bian, tried to figure out his thoughts, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Hu Cao has sent a letter to Yizhou, but the messenger has not returned yet, for fear of something unexpected happening on the way."
Liu Bian laughed expressionlessly and said, "My uncle, the emperor, is also giving me problems."
Xun You said nothing.
After all, Liu Yan was appointed by the late emperor and a relative of the Liu family.
Liu Bian had already thought of a countermeasure and said: "In the name of Shangshutai, we order Sun Jian, the governor of Hanzhong, and Wang Rui, the governor of Jingzhou, to block all access to Yizhou. No bird is allowed in or out!"
Xun You looked slightly startled and said, "Your Majesty, just in case..."
"Nothing happens,"
Liu Bian said calmly: "He doesn't have the courage yet. Let's find something for Liu Zhang to do."
Xun You looked at Liu Bian's calm profile, thought for a moment, and said, "I accept the order."
Liu Bian left the palace and walked towards Hongdu School, saying, "What do the Qing family think of the reduction of redundant officials across the country?"
Xun You looked slightly solemn and did not answer immediately.
The number of redundant officials in the Thirteen Prefectures of the Han Dynasty was dozens of times that of Luoyang City. Most of these people were recommended or even arranged by the local wealthy families. How could they agree to the imperial court's order to cut them off?
The place is not far away from Luoyang, the sky is high and the emperor is high, no one knows what will happen!
Liu Bian glanced at him and said: "I heard that some people are worried that this will turn the officials and soldiers of the Han Dynasty into private officials and private soldiers for state pastors, governors, prefects, county magistrates, etc.?"
Xun You bowed, his expression solemn, and hesitantly said: "I have also heard about it. I suggest you slow down."
Currently, officials of all sizes in the Thirteen Prefectures of the Han Dynasty still eat royal food. Once the imperial court is downsized, these people will disappear from the official list of the imperial court and appear on the private lists of chief officials in various places, and will be supported by private individuals.
At that time, the states, counties and counties of the Han Dynasty became private!
Liu Bian stepped on the snow, his expression as normal, and said: "There is nothing wrong with this idea. But you must remember that cutting redundant officials is only part of it. The important thing is change. State pastors, governors, prefects, county magistrates, etc. do not lead troops. My established idea will also be a national policy in the future."
Xun You knew Liu Bian's idea, maybe he was the only one among the courtiers who knew it.
He followed Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the establishment of captains in various states and counties to take charge of military affairs, when will your Majesty's plan start?"
Liu Bian looked thoughtful and said, "We won't do anything for now, let's cut redundant officials first."
Nowadays, the governors, governors, prefects, etc. in various places hold heavy troops to stabilize one side. If their military power is reduced, the situation will change drastically and become a disaster. The Han Dynasty will have to fall apart.
Xun You still hesitated, but knowing that he could not stop Liu Bian, he thought about it and said, "Your Majesty, can we start with Bingzhou first?"
Sili is so special that there is basically no obstacle to restructuring. Bingzhou had just gone through great chaos, so it was the most suitable, easiest, and least difficult place for restructuring.
Liu Bian glanced at him and said, "Start from the messiest place."
"The messiest place?"
Xun You paused and said, "Your Majesty, do you mean Qingzhou?"
Now in the entire Han Dynasty, except for Liangzhou, which was occupied by the Sanqiang, only Qingzhou was the most chaotic. More than half of the places were completely out of control. In the remaining states and counties, bandits and the imperial army fought repeatedly, and the war was burning endlessly.
Liu Bian held an umbrella and walked slowly in the snow, saying: "If we recover a county, we will deal with it according to the new imperial system."
Xun You followed calmly.
I thought about the 'clearing the land' that is about to be implemented in Bingzhou. If it is implemented in Qingzhou, I am afraid that the local aristocratic families will start to attack, which will make the situation even more chaotic.
"You can't wait for the opportunity to change." Liu Bian said calmly, as if he heard Xun You's thoughts.
Xun You took a deep breath and felt a mountain of pressure. He put down his umbrella, raised his hand and said, "I accept the order!"
Liu Bian nodded and said: "These are only for us, the emperor and his ministers, to know. We have to do it step by step. We can't stop eating because of choking, nor can we become fat in one bite."
"I understand." Xun You said solemnly. He picked up the umbrella and followed Liu Bian.
He looked at Liu Bian's back, his eyes moved, and said to himself: "Your Majesty must be under greater pressure." '
"Why is she here?" Liu Bian said suddenly.
Xun You turned around and saw Cai Wenji holding an umbrella and wearing plain clothes, entering Hongdu School.
Xun You said: "I must be going to see Cai Taichang. I heard that Cai Taichang has been very busy recently. He is busy with Taichang, Taixue, and Hongdu sects, and he also participated in the canon cultivation of Dongguan."
Liu Bian frowned slightly, this Cai Yong, he hasn't figured out the affairs of Hongdu School and Taixue yet, so he went to study some canons again!
"The Qing family should go back first. I can walk around as I please." Liu Bian raised his feet and walked towards the Hongdu School.
"I respectfully send you off to your Majesty." Xun You raised his hand and suddenly felt that he was talking too much.
Xun You stopped, and Pan Yin, Dian Wei and the plainclothes guards not far behind him quickly followed, making a crunching sound in the snow.
Liu Bian was wearing ordinary clothes, like an ordinary nobleman, holding an umbrella and came to the gate of Hongdu School.
"What a magnificent door!" Liu Bian almost blurted out.
The last time I came here was in the summer, and it was still being dismantled. Now the gate looks like stone and jade, with two pillars and carved beams, and a gilded plaque that shines brightly.
Pan Yin stood behind Liu Bian, bowing and saying nothing.
"Hongdu Clan is a forbidden area for students. No one is allowed to come near it!" Several servants rushed out of the door and stood at the door, shouting at Liu Bian with eager eyes.
Instead of being angry, Liu Bian smiled and said, "It's cool." As he said that, he waved to Pan Yin.
Pan Yin stepped forward and didn't know what he said. The leading officer quickly said: "Everyone, please come in. Taichang has instructions, please come in quickly."
Liu Bian held an umbrella and entered Hongdu School.
Although everything is covered in silver, it can still be seen that the construction and decoration of this Hongdu School is less like a school and more like a mansion.
It's well-proportioned and row upon row, and it looks like a rather prosperous neighborhood.
There was no longer the chaos that Liu Bian had seen before, and the faint sound of reading could still be heard.
Liu Bian was walking casually, suddenly turned his head to Dian Wei, and said with a smile: "Is that person still causing trouble for you?"
Dian Wei was much taller than Liu Bian. When he heard this, he lowered his head and said, "I've looked for him. I broke his legs and threw him out."
Liu Bian couldn't help laughing and said: "Well done!"
Dian Wei grinned.
After walking a few steps, Liu Bian looked up at the sky and said, "What is King Bohai busy with?"
Pan Yin took a step forward, with a slightly tight expression on his face, and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Bohai usually walks between the courtyard, the Chancery and the Empress Dowager's courtyard. These are the only three places."
Liu Bian looked at the 'Book Collection Pavilion' of Hongdu School not far away, with a deep expression on his face, and said: "After the new year, let him come here to enroll in a high-profile school."
Hongdu School? King of Bohai?
Pan Yin was startled, suddenly alerted, and said: "Yes."
Liu Bian hummed and walked straight to the library.
This library is more grand than other buildings. The steps look like white marble and the door is simple. I don’t know where it came from.
"This Cai Yong is really built to a high standard." Liu Bian said to himself. He always felt that Cai Yong was not simply building a school, but more like he was intentionally building this place into a 'holy place'.
Before Liu Bian could step forward, Cai Yong, Cai Wenji and his daughter hurriedly came out to greet him, raising their hands to greet him.
Liu Bian closed his umbrella and said: "No need. Why are there no students here? Are you on vacation?"
Cai Yong still raised his hand in greeting, and then said: "I know that your Majesty is here and asked them to go elsewhere."
Liu Bian glanced at him. Doesn't this person know how to figure out his intentions at all?
Cai Wenji stood aside, slim and graceful, covered with a veil, her eyes were like water, and she had a delicate temperament.
The disadvantage is that there is a slight scar on the forehead.
Liu Bian quickly looked away, coughed in embarrassment, and said with a smile: "Take me and look around."
"Yes, Your Majesty, please." Cai Yong said excitedly, like a child about to present a treasure.
Liu Bian's expression remained normal and he stepped forward.
Cai Wenji looked at Liu Bian, frowned, and followed her father reluctantly.
As soon as Liu Bian entered the door, he saw two rows of huge bookshelves from a distance, divided into six sections. There were six clear plaques above the bookshelves: Six Arts, Scholars, Military Books, Numeracy, Fang Techniques, and Poems.
The bookshelf is filled with books. They are piled high. A rough calculation suggests that there are tens of thousands of them.
Cai Yong followed him. Seeing Liu Bian's surprise, he felt even happier. He followed Liu Bian step by step and introduced: "Your Majesty, all my collection of books is here. There are 34,000 volumes in total, divided into A, B, B, D, etc." Cataloging, students of Hongdu School can borrow and copy. The library is equipped with pens, ink, and paper, and can accommodate five hundred people..."
Liu Bian listened and kept nodding his head, saying: "The Qing family did a good job. However, from my point of view, there are only four books in the world, a collection of classics and history. Among these classics, the Book of Songs is recommended first, followed by Zhou Li, and then Zuo Zhuan and The Analects of Confucius. Wait. As for history, Taishi Gongji should be the first. Master, that is, hundreds of schools of thought. Although our dynasty has deposed hundreds of schools, how can we easily destroy the learning of the saints? We and other future generations still need to continue the unique learning for the saints. , to create peace for all generations. The gathering should be headed by Chu Ci..."
Liu Bian's past expertise was at work, and he kept talking.
Cai Yong on the side listened with unprecedented seriousness, his eyes looked thoughtful, and he was very excited in his heart. He secretly said: "Jingshi Ziji?" That’s right, Your Majesty has included it just right! To inherit the unique knowledge of the past saints and create peace for all generations, you are worthy of your majesty, with such a magnificent spirit! '
Cai Wenji's eyes were bright, and she was a little surprised by Liu Bian's words.
'Isn't it rumored that His Majesty has been ignorant and indolent since he was a child? 'Cai Wenji looked at Liu Bian quietly.
"Under this sutra, it can also be divided into poems, books, rituals, music, etc..."
"History, from Yao and Shun to the present day, the writings of historians are all-encompassing..."
"Son, I like the Legalists the most, followed by the military strategists. The learning of the saints is vast and vast..."
Cai Yong, Cai Wenji and his daughter listened more seriously. This was the first time they heard these words. As erudite and eager to learn, they are fatally attracted to them!
Liu Bian talked for a while, then he smacked his mouth and said, "I'm just talking nonsense. The Cai Qing family doesn't need to take it seriously."
Cai Yong immediately raised his hand, with a solemn expression on his face, and said: "Your Majesty has spoken so eloquently, I will be taught by you!"
Cai Wenji followed and bowed lightly.
Liu Bian waved his hand and suddenly saw a large inkstone not far ahead, as big as a basin. He walked over curiously and asked, "What is this for?"
Cai Yong hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, according to the decree, the Hongdu School is open to the common people. Therefore, pen and ink are precious, so we can only use this method."
Liu Bian frowned and shook his head secretly. Cai Yong was willing to spend a lot of money on decoration, but he couldn't bear to give up the valuable inkstone.
"His Majesty,"
Cai Wenji looked at Liu Bian and suddenly said: "The library still lacks a person to encourage students to study. Cai Yan sincerely asks your Majesty to write the inscription himself."
When Cai Yong heard this, he was overjoyed. Looking at Cai Yan's eyes, he was extremely satisfied.
Liu Bian glanced at her, and subconsciously looked at the scar that was almost healed. It was hard to refuse, and he knew that he couldn't take out his handwriting, so he smiled and said: "I said, I will write."
Cai Wenji's clear eyes blinked, but she did not refuse. She laid out the silk, picked up the pen, and bowed to wait.
Liu Bian looked at her bent posture, her buttocks were extremely conspicuous, he couldn't help but raised his eyelids, looked at the roof beams, pretended to be thoughtful, and said slowly: "There are roads in the mountains of books, and diligence is the path, and there is no limit to the sea of learning and hard work." Boat."
Cai Wenji finished writing it word for word, and then looked at it with wide eyes.
Cai Yong thought about these fourteen simple words, his heart was slightly shaken, and he believed it.
As a giant in today's literary world, he is well aware of the difficulty and boringness of studying and studying. If you want to achieve something, you must study hard behind closed doors, whether it is cold or hot, for ten or even decades.
Cai Wenji watched for a while, her eyes became brighter, she bowed lightly to Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty is a talented scholar, Cai Yan admires him."
Liu Bian felt that he was a little embarrassed today. He coughed lightly and said, "By the way, my ninth brother from Cai Qing's family has reached the age of study. I plan to send him to Hongdu School. You can treat him as an ordinary person." Students do not need special treatment.”
King of Bohai?
Cai Yong was shocked, wanted to send Bohai King Liu Xie to him?
Although Cai Yong did not get involved in government affairs very much, he knew very well that the identity of King Bohai was extremely taboo!
"Your Majesty, please sign." Cai Wenji said at this time.
Liu Bian walked over, picked up the pen, thought for a while, and wrote: Liu Bian, December 30, the sixth year of Zhongping.
Cai Wenji saw Liu Bian holding up his pen at the side, blinked, and said softly: "Your Majesty, there is still one stroke left for the word "month"."
Liu Bian glanced at it, quickly added the word '一', looked at Cai Wenji with a smile, and said, "Miss Cai, you can be my one-character master."
Cai Yong was startled when he heard this, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, how dare you, my little girl!"
Liu Bian put down his pen and said, "If there are three of us walking together, I must be my teacher." After saying that, he continued walking forward.
Cai Wenji did not move, looking at what she had written in her own hand: "There is a road to the mountain of books, a path to the mountains of learning, and a boat to the endless sea of learning," followed by Liu Bian's writing. She slowly raised her head and looked at Liu Bian's back.
Liu Bian visited a large circle again, and saw that apart from the luxury, he was no longer as miserable as before, so he did not embarrass Cai Yong, held an umbrella, walked out, and said with a smile: "Tomorrow is the last day of this year. I am in the palace." Hold a banquet, entertain the ministers, and allow the ministers to bring their families. Who are you going to bring with you?"
Cai Yong glanced at Cai Yan beside him. He didn't want this newly widowed daughter to show up in public, and said: "I bring you..."
"Your Majesty, father is taking Cai Yan to the banquet." Cai Wenji interrupted Cai Yong and said seriously.
Liu Bian did not look back. He could only see the injury on her forehead and said, "Okay, that's settled. Cai Qing's family must strictly follow the syllabus drawn up by me... This is the syllabus drawn up by Shangshutai. , and in accordance with the syllabus, the Qing family should not mess around without permission."
Cai Yong's eyes tightened, he raised his hand and said: "I accept the decree!"
"Okay, let's stop here." Liu Bian waved his hand with his back to him and strode out of Hongdu School.
Cai Yong and his daughter arrived at the door and saw Liu Bian walking away and disappearing around the corner not far away.
Cai Yong suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. He seemed to be deflated. He almost lost his balance and hurriedly grabbed the door frame with both hands.
Cai Wenji saw this with doubtful eyes and said, "Father, why are you so afraid of Your Majesty?"
Cai Yong looked at her with a wry smile and said, "You don't understand."
Among the Twelve Constant Attendants, He Jin, and the Yuan family, which one was once at the height of its power and powerful, but what happened in the end?
Cai Wenji really didn't understand and said softly: "Father, your Majesty is very talented and knowledgeable."
Cai Yong calmed down, nodded slightly, and said, "It's a big surprise for me as a father."
He could clearly tell that Liu Bian's words and exhortation were not deliberately revealed in a short period of time - they were too natural!
"Why do you suddenly want to go to the palace for a banquet?" Cai Yong asked Cai Wenji.
Just as Cai Wenji was about to speak, two people came not far away in the snow.
One person has a serious expression and is meticulous; the other is in his mid-twenties, with regular features and full of vitality.
Cai Yong followed his gaze and was suddenly startled.
He knew Zhong Yao and Chen Qun.
Zhong Yao came closer, raised his hand and said, "Is this Cai Taichang?"
Cai Yong suddenly woke up, raised his hand and said: "My little girl came to see me, does Zhong Tingwei have something to do with me?"
Zhong Yao did not doubt that he was there, and said: "His Majesty's decree is to order the Tingwei Mansion to revise the Han Code, which involves many rituals. I came here to consult Cai Taichang."
Cai Yong knew this, looked at Chen Qun, and suddenly thought of something, and said, "I heard that the prime minister's son is going to join the Tingwei Mansion?"
Yang Biao's son Yang Xiu arrived in Beijing a few days ago and was promoted as Xiaolian and prepared to become an official.
Zhong Yao was startled when he heard this and said, "I don't know about it."
He really didn't know. He was too busy recently and didn't care about anything else. He didn't know that Yang Xiu would return to the capital and join his Tingwei Mansion.
Chen Qun stood aside, silent, looking at Cai Wenji with a little curiosity, and there was an eagerness to compare on his face.
Cai Wenji didn't look at him. She stood quietly by the side with her eyes full of thought. What she was thinking in her mind was that after she went back, she would try to classify the books under the "Classics and History Collection".
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