Facing the accountability of Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai, Zhang Han chose to laugh it off, and he knew very well that as long as I didn't write, it would be impossible for anyone to know that I was not good at calligraphy.
Besides, my calligraphy may not be bad, it’s just that it wasn’t popular at the time.
Zhang Han felt that besides consuming a lot of paper, cloth, and bamboo slips when writing, there was nothing he was weaker than others.
He consumes paper because he writes in big words, and he writes in big words because he can't write in a petty style, because his pen is very thick and he can't make it smaller.
Later, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and even Xun Yu all understood the truth.
Don't worry about whether he prepared this short poem in advance or wrote it in front of the court.
But if he could say it in front of the emperor in Changle Hall, he would surpass 99% of the current students.
Even more than ten years later, students will not have this opportunity again.
This is Zhang Han's ability, or it is his destiny. So this fame is what he deserves.
This is more than participating in hundreds of noble banquets and winning hundreds of people in debates.
Thinking about it this way, many people can figure it out. After all, being able to run a business to the emperor's door is also a skill, but many students and talents have more things to do at night.
In particular, Cheng Yu, Chen Qun, and Sun Qian already liked to return home after taking office, light candles, write poems, and revise them repeatedly to show their talents.
Then memorize it and wait for the opportunity to chant it in public.
Even if you are not in front of the emperor, you can still show your reputation among the dignitaries! Although it is weaker than debating scriptures, it can still get people to talk about it.
Last but not least, you can also get a few compliments in front of your friends and be envied by others, which is not a loss at all!
For a time, such a trend was quite popular both inside and outside Xudu, but the two military advisors Guo Fengxiao and Xi Zhicai were aloof and aloof, and disdained this practice.
They all indulge in drinking and sex on the surface, and then wait until the night is quiet before working hard secretly, so that while they can get a good man who doesn't follow the crowd, they can also seduce other people.
Before you know it, the hot summer is over, the maples are red in autumn, and the harvest season is here again.
When Cao Cao took office as Sikong, he transferred the wealth of Yanzhou and Xuzhou to expand the imperial city in Xudu, waiting for the autumn harvest to harvest a huge amount of grain.
As time went by, Zhang Han's reputation gradually grew, the official system of various ministries gradually became complete, and the expansion progressed smoothly.
Xudu became more and more grand and prosperous, with many traders coming and going, tribute envoys constantly coming and going, and officials in various ministries being quite busy.
Cao Xian followed the Cao family's motorcade from Xuzhou to live in Xudu, and was able to see Zhang Han again. After seeing him for several months, he missed him deeply.
So Dian Wei, Gao Shun, Guo Jia, Xi Zhong, Sun Qian and other friends did not see Zhang Han for 16 days. It is said that he was lying at home all the time, claiming to be deaf.
That is, he was lying down and sleeping at home. When Dian Wei went to see him to take office, it was as if he was deaf and couldn't get out of bed anyway.
When Zhang Han came out to "fulfill his duties", except for the first day when he stepped out of the backyard holding the wall, the next few days were full of spring breeze and full of energy.
The system's adoptive father's reward was given out during the Autumn Solstice. Based on the standard of "welcoming the emperor and settling the people", the "Heng Lian" was upgraded to "Superior".
And [Luck] has been increased to [25].
[Strength] has been upgraded to [96].
The [Intelligence] that Zhang Han had been thinking about finally got a slight increase, reaching [75].
Now he feels that his brain has grown, he thinks much faster every day, and he has a slight ability to think quickly. Although he cannot understand things immediately, he is in good spirits every day.
With the addition of the [Iron Kidney] ability, his "detoxification", "drinking capacity" and other abilities have improved. It can be said that there has been a huge increase, allowing Zhang Han to stay in bed at home with peace of mind for half a month.
Cao Xian howled with him.
After the arrival of autumn, he was much busier in his post. Zhang Han put on his smart clothes in the morning, put on his light armor, carried a knife at his waist, tied his hair with a crown, and looked very handsome.
Cao Xian was helping to dress up, with a smile on his face, his delicate palm-sized face blushing from time to time, and he was always staring at Zhang Han.
"Husband, Weng Weng is probably going to Xudu today. According to what you said at the time, he searched for some ancient rewards from the late emperor in his hometown, and also collected some old things from Luoyang Imperial City that were wandering outside."
"Mom also got a lot from other ladies, and they can be delivered to the mansion tomorrow."
"Okay, okay," Zhang Han suddenly smiled, "I mentioned it last time, and it's done so quickly?"
"Yes!" Cao Xian nodded obediently and said with a bright smile: "Xian'er understands! My husband wants to collect old things from Luoyang Palace so that His Majesty can see them and think about the past, so as to ease his grief."
"so smart."
As for Cao Xian's intelligence, Zhang Han only realized after getting to know him deeply. Maybe it was because he was smart since he was a child, or maybe he was influenced by his family background. Many times, Zhang Han would understand it just by mentioning it.
This is even the case in many deep courtyards. As long as Zhang Han slaps her, she can take action immediately.
Last time I just said it casually, but I didn't expect that Cao Xian had already finished it.
"How did you move?" Zhang Han asked curiously.
"I asked Mrs. Ding," Cao Xian raised his chin proudly, "Mrs. Ding and Weng Weng said that the Ding family also took a lot of old things. Many of the things given by the late emperor were valuable. treasure."
"Among the treasures saved by the ancestors of the Cao family, many were given by Emperor Heng."
Zhang Hanzhan smiled and said to Cao Xian, "Thank you, madam."
"Ha, ha ha..." Cao Xian blushed and laughed twice in succession, and then sent Zhang Han out happily. Her mind was clearer than that of her sister Cao Ning. Her happiness was written on her face, and she would be happy when Zhang Han praised her. blush.
As long as they know that Zhang Han is in need, they will do their best to help. Both Mrs. Bian and Mrs. Ding love Zhang Han very much, so naturally they will not refuse.
Cao Ning, later known as Princess Qinghe, had a higher vision and was quite arrogant. She was born to Mrs. Liu like Cao Ang and was later adopted by Mrs. Ding.
That sister was different. She had always been cold and arrogant towards Zhang Han, so even after they got married, Zhang Han only had an acquaintance with her when he went to Cao's house.
Cao Xian sent Zhang Han out, then returned to the backyard and started busy. Like a little cook, he studied food with the maids in the backyard. The house was very big, and it took a stick of incense to walk from the front yard to the backyard.
During this period, there were many martial arts venues, filled with maids and servants. After walking for a long time, Cao Xian felt a little empty.
"I'll go find my mother later."
Cao Xian thought happily, now all the relatives and family members of the Cao family will soon live in Xudu.
Now they are constantly moving compared to a few years ago. They were even told by their father that if they were defeated, they would go to Jizhou to seek refuge with Yuan Shao's family.
But now, life is much more peaceful.
Perhaps, it is not just Cao's family, the husband said that he once had a concubine in Xuzhou, who was also a considerate and gentle eldest sister.
When it comes, there will be two people in the mansion, and they can handle many things together.
…
Zhang Han arrived at his post to patrol and arrange the personnel on duty. He stayed in the government office for a day and cooperated with Xu Duyin's people to discuss some security orders.
It ended just before sunset in the afternoon, but the defense patrol still needed to be changed in the evening.
"Meeting, writing documents, meeting, listening to reports...patrol...meeting after patrol," Zhang Han muttered when he came out of the government office, and his heart was filled with all kinds of strange similarities.
I always feel like I have experienced this day somewhere before.
Moreover, I have to continue patrolling at night, and there is no place where I can soak my feet, relieve fatigue, and then work endlessly.
"Why don't you resign and become a rich man..." Zhang Han walked down the street with his hands behind his back, looking like an old man who had retired from service.
I was on duty in the Han Dynasty, why couldn't I have a little tea, a pack of cigarettes, and a whole day of official duties?
He and Dian Wei had just walked a few steps when a carriage came from a distance. A girl wearing a peach skirt and pigtails walked in front and saw Zhang Han trotting over.
Zhang Han knew her as the fat little maid who was moaning in front of the carriage door when he first met Cai Yan.
It seems to be called "Tao'er".
"Junhou," Tao'er quickly trotted in front of her, bowed and smiled, and said, "Junhou, my wife invites you to be a guest at home."
"Me?" Zhang Han asked in astonishment. Since the Wei family's money was handed over, it basically has nothing to do with it, right?
Zhang Han remembered that Cai Yan still had a little loss and disappointment in his eyes at that time.
Probably she thought that Zhang Han would not accept the property and was just pretending to be greedy so that she would not have to remember the kindness of saving her life.
As a result, Zhang Han was so ecstatic when receiving the money that he even lost his normal appearance.
As a result, such a collapsed image caused all of Cai Yan's inner expectations to be shattered.
From then on, she had no contact with Zhang Han, although she escorted Mrs. Bian to visit several times.
"My wife invited the Lord to be a guest at home. In fact, she said she had important matters to discuss."
"Is it important?"
Zhang Han raised his brows. He couldn't imagine that Cai Yan would interact with him. Moreover, she herself had to recruit a female doctor. She might be able to study and write articles in Xudu in her lifetime, so no one should bother her.
"Okay," Zhang Han nodded. He didn't have lunch anyway, so he went to her house to eat.
It's good when his luck improves. Everywhere he goes, he is invited to dinner, and Zhang Han's happiness at this moment is not because he saved money for a meal.
But when he was struggling with "what to eat" in the afternoon, someone helped him make the decision, and at the same time, he drank for free.
Zhang Han rode in a carriage, and Dian Wei followed on foot with a gun. They walked on the streets and soon arrived at Cai Yan's mansion.
The mansion is not very big, and there is still a sign of Wei Palace in front of the door. The people inside are not only the widow and family members of the Wei family in Hedong, but also the former slaves of the family.
Cai Yan originally planned to give Zhang Han his slave status, but he still needed manpower, so he was unable to do so.
Seeing the hundreds of slaves inside and outside the palace, and thinking that Cai Yan didn't have the extra money to buy land, Zhang Han roughly understood that she might want some financial support to go back.
Goodbye Cai Zhaoji, she still has a bookish and cool image. Although she entertains guests at home, she does not wear heavy makeup. She only wears a skirt and light makeup. She can even accompany her to drink.
When he takes the lead, he is informal, speaks and behaves generously and appropriately, and every frown and smile is dignified and elegant, without any rudeness.
Of course, she can't always be like this to the outside world. The reason why she can invite Zhang Han alone is because of her aunt and Guo'er's status, and also because Zhang Han said that she admired Cai Yong's calligraphy and often wrote according to the rubbings of the inscriptions, which made Cai Yan's heart Slightly favorable.
After the banquet, Cai Yan took Zhang Han to the study room in the side courtyard. There was a maple tree in the courtyard, and the maple leaves had fallen all over the courtyard. Cai Yan interestingly only swept the dust and left the maples untouched.
Arriving in the open room behind the court, she took down two volumes of books from the bamboo shelf against the wall, prepared another piece of paper, smiled at Zhang Han and said: "Bo Chang, write a calligraphy for me, my father's Fei Bai Shu" , I often copy it, and I have seven parts of it authentic. It’s just that women’s calligraphy is more elegant and not as bold and heroic as men’s. I’ll write an article for you to read, and maybe I can give you some pointers.”
Zhang Han became numb when he heard this, and immediately shook his head and said: "Calligraphy pays attention to mood, artistic conception, and situation. Only when the three realms are integrated can we express our emotions and express our ink freely... My aunt asked me to write now, but it is just a failure. Not enough guidance."
Cai Yan was stunned and nodded secretly, "That's right."
She immediately extended her hand to invite him and said calmly: "Bo Chang, please sit down."
"Okay, I'll sit."
Zhang Han tightened his expression and sat on the futon upon invitation, facing Cai Yan.
She took out one of the books behind her ears, unfolded it and handed it to Zhang Han, saying: "Father left the Five Numbers of Qinqu, do you like it?"
Zhang Han shook his head: "Not very good at this."
I don't like things being moved around.
"Then read the Book of Rites and the Book of Changes that my father annotated," Cai Yan said in a calm tone, unfolding another volume of books, and then said: "Father's Xiao Fu is the most talented. Bo Chang is not busy today. If so, after listening to the annotation, I will write it down silently for you to take back."
"Okay, I'm not busy." Zhang Han scratched his head. Seeing that Cai Yan was very interested and enthusiastic, he agreed.
An hour after a meal.
Cai Yan carefully explained some contents and annotations of the "Book of Rites". During this period, he explained allusions to Zhang Han and derived many allusions, and talked freely about the ways of Huang and Lao in the Spring and Autumn Period.
The theories of Huangdi and Laozi were also discussed, and he finally said with a smile: "If Bo Chang takes office in the future, he can spare an hour or two to come to the palace."
"This is about my aunt's reputation..." Zhang Han's head was as big as a bucket after listening to the lecture, and he remembered too many things, causing his whole face to be a little red now.
After he heard what Cai Yan said, he immediately felt something was wrong. After all, there were many disputes in front of the widow. If she was criticized in the future, wouldn't it be a nuisance to others.
Cai Yan smiled and said: "A gentleman is magnanimous. There are creeping grasses in the wild, and there are scattered dews. There is a beautiful person, clear and graceful. We meet by chance, and it suits my wish."
"Etiquette is for gentlemen to use, not for gentlemen to follow etiquette."
Zhang Han nodded lightly and said goodbye to Cai Yan. Although he didn't know what happened to her today, the conversation for an hour after the meal made Zhang Han gain a lot of knowledge. If he debates with others in the future, he will always have something to learn from. Those who use scriptures to argue will not take action as soon as they come.
Concerning classics, classics, classics, and music, this young genius Mrs. Cai is truly knowledgeable and intelligent.
If she were a man, she must also be a person who manages the country. Advisors naturally have different abilities. Some can manage the country and govern the state, some can defeat the enemy with clever strategies, some can cooperate with each other vertically and horizontally, and those who dominate the general trend have the belly and the ground. Briefly, give an overview of the land transporters.
Zhang Han felt warm in his heart, and he also admired Cai Yan's informality and heroic demeanor.
She is not only beautiful, but her talents also include charm. She is probably the only woman in the world with this elegant and profound bookishness.
After walking out of the mansion gate and bidding farewell to Cai Yan, Zhang Han got into the carriage and prepared to go back to guard duty.
At this time, the system adoptive father sent a prompt sound.
[You learn literature and history, and your knowledge +2]
[Knowledge: 35]
"Eh?" Zhang Han suddenly felt that a clear current rushed from the bottom of his heart into his brain, and his whole person became refreshed.
Then, some of the knowledge just described was gradually completed in his mind.
He knew that this refreshing feeling was the effect of improving intelligence. In other words, improving knowledge helped to increase [intelligence].
"What a good thing!"
Zhang Han held a small fu written by Cai Yanmo in his hand and scratched his head, "She has Cai Yong's lost more than 4,000 volumes of books in her mind. She won't plan to give me an hour of after-school tutoring every day, right?"
"But why?"
…
In the mansion, Cai Yan, who returned to the inner courtyard, took out a piece of brocade cloth, on which Zhang Han's "Han Chuang Fu" was written in elegant Fei Bai script.
Seeing this, Cai Yan smiled happily and said: "There is not much I can do. I use this as a substitute for my father to teach my disciples. There are many poor readers in the world, but those who use this as an inspiration must be people with perseverance."
"Uncle Zhang is worth it."
Cai Yan appreciated this poem and secretly looked down upon Zhang Han's joyful taking away the Wei family's wealth without any reservation.
He studied hard in Hanchuang for so many years, and the money he asked for was not for himself, but for sharing with his friends. It was said that his home was just a house.
How can he be a greedy person?
Of course, Cai Yan's current understanding of Zhang Han is limited to "Han Chuang Fu" and the "Tuntian Ce", as well as the heroic appearance of eight hundred cavalry who defeated the Southern Huns that day.
I admire young heroes.
(End of chapter)
