Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai on the side and asked, "Zhicai, do you hear the sound of reading?"
Xi Zhicai listened attentively.
There seemed to be a faint sound of reading.
Xi Zhicai was also a little surprised and replied: "My lord, there is indeed the sound of reading."
Cao Cao blinked, and an incredulous look appeared on his slightly dark face, and he said in shock: "Is it possible that there are soldiers studying in Lu Xuan's military camp? The soldiers are all elm lumps, it shouldn't be possible, right? ?”
Xi Zhicai was also a little curious and said: "Master, you will know it just by looking at it."
Cao Cao strode forward and came to the gate of the camp. He looked at the soldiers standing guard, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and said loudly: "I am Cao Cao, here to visit Lu Xuan. Get out of the way, I want to go in."
The soldier looked coldly, glanced at Cao Cao, and said coldly: "No!"
Cao Cao's eyes were sharp and he further probed: "If you stop me, I will definitely let Lu Xuan deal with you when I see Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan is my son-in-law, Cao Cao, and it is natural for me to enter the camp. Are you looking for death if you stop me?"
The soldier snorted and said nothing.
Still didn't move out of the way.
When Cao Cao saw this, a look of appreciation appeared in his eyes.
Lu Xuan was very good at running the army.
Cao Cao nodded towards Xi Zhicai, who took a step forward and said, "Please inform Lu Xuan that Ambassador Cao is here to visit."
"Wait."
The soldiers on guard quickly went to report.
Cao Cao said: "Zhicai, Lu Xuan's soldiers are very courageous. This alone shows that the military discipline is strict."
Xi Zhicai nodded and said: "Lu Xuan is able to control Yangzhou and is invincible in the south. Naturally, he is not bad. If Lu Xuan was weak, my lord would not marry his daughter to Lu Xuan. My lord has a sharp eye and knows people, and I admire him even in his humble position."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said, "You are right."
The two chatted, and after a while, Lu Xuan came out to greet them in person. When he saw Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai, with a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said, "Father-in-law, Mr. Zhicai, you are here late at night. What can I do for you?"
Cao Cao said: "I just finished inspecting the camp and came to your camp to take a look."
Lu Xuan's eyes showed a thoughtful look.
Is Cao Cao worried that his army's combat effectiveness is weak, so he takes a look and feels it out to better understand the situation?
Lu Xuandao: "Father-in-law, please!"
Cao Cao nodded and strode into the military camp.
Cao Cao walked for a while and heard the sound of reading becoming more and more clear. He asked directly: "Xianxiang, why is there still the sound of reading in your military camp?"
Lu Xuan did not hide anything and said directly: "The soldiers in the army are studying."
"Really reading?"
Cao Cao couldn't help being surprised.
He is a person who understands the art of war and is also a leader. He knows that the top soldiers in the army are very dull and have no problem charging into battle, but it is difficult to study. Not only is it difficult for big-headed soldiers to study and their acceptance level is very low, it is also difficult to hire people to teach soldiers.
It is impossible for a real great Confucian scholar to teach big-headed soldiers. Scholars who can read and write want to stand out, but no one is willing to teach the big-headed soldiers. Moreover, teaching soldiers to read requires a lot of energy and may not be effective.
However, Lu Xuan was actually promoting reading.
At this moment, Cao Cao was not sarcastic at all, but was shocked. He was shocked by Lu Xuan's boldness.
I’m more curious about how Lu Xuan implemented it?
Previously, Lu Xuan implemented reforms in Lujiang County in the south and implemented government-run large supermarkets. The government sold grain, vegetables and meat, etc., which stabilized prices in Lujiang County and made the people of Lujiang County live a stable life.
At the same time, the government also makes money through operating supermarkets and has more fiscal revenue.
This is a lot of money.
Cao Cao was quite jealous.
However, under Cao Cao's command, the big clans resisted, and Cao Cao needed to win over the big clans, so he did not have the conditions to promote it.
Cao Cao did not expect that Lu Xuan would be more radical.
Not only did the government run commerce, but even the soldiers in the army had to study. Does this mean that if Lu Xuan wants, these soldiers can be sent to the local areas at any time to serve as local magistrates or officials?
The more Cao Cao thought about it, the more horrified he became.
He looked at Lu Xuan again, with more surprise in his eyes.
His cheap son-in-law is very powerful.
Lu Xuan looked at Cao Cao's changing expression, smiled softly, and explained: "Father-in-law, the soldiers in the army have nothing to do at night. It is always better to read some books and know something about honor and disgrace."
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Let's go take a look."
Lu Xuan took Cao Cao to the school grounds in the military camp. The eight thousand black-armored soldiers in the army, as well as the eight hundred soldiers who first came to the camp, all read and recited. But the eight thousand people were all scattered and not studying together.
Hundreds of people form a team, each lining up to study in their own area.
In the school grounds, burning torches dispelled the darkness and the night. Under the light of the fire, the soldiers in each team were reading, some were reciting, and some were lecturing.
This scene made Cao Cao freeze instantly.
Cao Cao looked horrified.
He could tell at a glance that this was not just a show, but a real study. The content of the reading was not complicated, and Cao Cao immediately realized that it was Sun Tzu's Art of War. More than 8,000 to 9,000 people were studying seriously. After Cao Cao saw it, he felt that this scene deeply impacted his mind.
Xi Zhicai also lost his mind for a moment.
He swallowed.
Xi Zhicai did not expect that so many people would study.
After Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai looked at each other, Cao Cao took the lead in looking at Lu Xuan and said in a deep voice: "Lu Xuan, how do you get everyone to read? Could it be that your army has recruited countless scholars who can read and write? , let them teach soldiers?"
"No!"
Lu Xuan shook his head.
He looked relaxed and said: "Actually, I didn't care at all. I just decided on a strategy to let the soldiers read and understand the art of war. The specific implementation and execution are arranged by my subordinate Zhou Yu."
"Unexpectedly, as the soldiers read it, it became what it is now."
"All soldiers are reading and can read."
"This is all Zhou Yu's credit."
Lu Xuan said: "If it weren't for Zhou Yu's implementation, there wouldn't be the current grand occasion. Of course, my father-in-law shouldn't be surprised. The soldiers reciting the art of war are just memorized books and are not worth mentioning. I just asked them to find something to do."
"fart!"
Cao Cao couldn't help but swear.
A light flashed in his eyes and he said: "Soldiers read over and over again. As long as they remember it, the meaning of reading will become apparent and they will naturally understand it slowly. In addition, they are on the battlefield themselves, and many of the principles in the art of war will be understood. , through contact, you will slowly understand it."
"It is easy for scholars to become nerds if they study to death. But for soldiers, who have the opportunity to practice and verify their studies, it is difficult to become nerds. With so many people studying, there will be dozens of people who are well versed in the art of war, and there will be many more generals who understand the art of war. .”
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said with emotion: "This arrangement for studying is amazing."
Lu Xuan said: "Father-in-law deserves the award."
Cao Cao stared at everything in the camp and continued: "These soldiers who are studying are all tall and straight, with a correct attitude, and no one is distracted. Moreover, the formation of the team is solemn and neat. Lu Xuan, you are very powerful."
Lu Xuan was still very calm and said with a smile: "This is all Zhou Yu's credit, not mine."
Cao Cao said: "It is not easy for you to lead Zhou Yu."
Lu Xuan chuckled and was too lazy to explain. He waved his hand and said, "Father-in-law, why don't you go and sit in my tent?"
"If you don't go, let's have a look."
Cao Cao looked at it carefully again.
Even after he got closer and observed carefully, at this time, he could clearly see the soldier's expression. He was not ignorant, but a kind of scholar who had already started, immersed in the joy of reading, and looked satisfied. .
Cao Cao became more and more angry.
Damn it, his son is not as good as Lu Xuan, and the Qingzhou soldiers he relies on seem to be no longer good.
Cao Cao looked anxious, walked with wind, and said hurriedly: "Lu Xuan, I'm going back first."
Lu Xuan said: "Father-in-law, walk slowly."
He looked at Cao Cao's leaving figure, smiled softly, and went back to his tent. The troops will be sent out tomorrow, and Lu Xuan needs to discuss the strategy with Xu Shu so that he can gain benefits in the future.
Cao Cao hurriedly left the camp and strode forward without saying a word.
Xi Zhicai said: "My lord, there is no need to compare. Lu Xuan's soldiers may not be good at studying."
Cao Cao stopped, his eyes sharp, and asked in a deep voice: "Zhicai, do you think such an educated army will be weak?"
Xi Zhicai shook his head and said, "Lu Xuan's soldiers should be elite."
Cao Cao said: "Isn't this right? This is the role of reading. Let's go back and summon Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong, Cao Ren and others to discuss matters. I want to discuss the matter of studying for soldiers in the army."
Xi Zhicai's cheeks twitched and he shook his head as he watched Cao Cao stride towards the military camp.
My lord has a good idea, but it is difficult to imitate Lu Xuan.
He sighed softly and followed quickly.
