The backyard of the post house.
This courtyard is very wide and has five rooms, which can accommodate many people living at the same time.
Zheng Xuan lives here.
Zheng Xuan teased his good grandson, and after his grandson went to bed, he went to the study to read.
After a while, Guoyuan came.
Guoyuan brought hot water to Zheng Xuan and helped Zheng Xuan wash his face and soak his feet. After everything was finished, Guo Yuan washed himself, then sat down next to Zheng Xuan and said: "This disciple has some doubts in his mind, please ask the teacher to clarify them."
Zheng Xuan put down the bamboo slips in his hand, with a kind and gentle smile on his wrinkled face, and asked: "Tell me, what doubts have you encountered?"
Guoyuan replied: "Lu Shijun established the Five Classics Hall to recruit young people from poor families to preach and teach. This will benefit the country forever. If you can participate in it, it will be a great honor. The disciple's doubt is that he should stay in the Five Classics Hall to preach. To teach, or to take the initiative to serve Lord Lu?"
"Hahaha……"
After Zheng Xuan heard this, he stroked his beard and laughed softly.
Guoyuan asked: "Teacher, what are you laughing at?"
Zheng Xuan said slowly: "I have many disciples, but you are the most filial. Over the years, you have taken care of my food, clothing and daily life."
Guoyuan looked humble and said respectfully: "This disciple is very stupid. Thanks to the teacher's guidance, I have learned something. It is my greatest honor for the disciple to stay with the teacher and take care of the teacher's daily life."
Zheng Xuan shook his head and said: "Compared with other people, your research achievements in ancient classics are somewhat inferior. But your mind is pure and your work is focused on nothing. This is your greatest advantage."
"There is no shortage of smart people in this world, but there is a shortage of perseverance."
"You have a pure mind, great ambitions, always persevere, are not afraid of difficulties when encountering difficulties, and are patient and careful in doing things. You have surpassed many people. You have been studying with me these years. You think you are stupid, but you don't know that you have already been transformed."
Guoyuan said respectfully: "Teacher, thank you for your praise."
Zheng Xuan continued: "So back to the topic, what you are good at is not Confucian classics or teaching knowledge. What you are good at is practice. Especially when you were in Beihai Kingdom, thousands of people gathered around me. It was you who organized people to farm. Self-sufficient.”
"You can coordinate interpersonal relationships, know how to farm, and know how to manage places. These are your strengths. These abilities are not talents that can be displayed in the Five Classics Museum. So, don't you understand your choice?"
Guoyuan became more respectful and said: "Disciple understands what the teacher said. However, the teacher also needs people to take care of him."
Zheng Xuan laughed and said easily: "Although I am old, I can eat, drink, walk, and take care of myself. You don't need to worry. What's more, I have attendants around me, so you don't need to worry. .”
Guoyuan said: "Disciples can't bear to leave their teachers."
Zheng Xuan flicked his sleeves and said decisively: "You are studying with me to display your ambitions and manage the world and benefit the people. If you cannot do this, then you will have wasted what you have learned."
"I don't want you to stay with me all the time. I hope that you will become officials, be able to govern a country, protect the country and the people, and let the people live a good life. Only then will you live up to what you have learned."
"A man is a true man, and he should be cut off as soon as possible. He cannot do it to his mother-in-law or mother-in-law."
Zheng Xuan's eyes sharpened and he said in a deep voice: "Now, do you understand what to do?"
Guoyuan said: "Disciple understands."
Zheng Xuan nodded with satisfaction, a smile appeared on his old face. He hoped that Guo Yuan would serve Lu Xuan well, because this was Guo Yuan's opportunity.
"Boom! Boom!"
A knock on the door sounded outside the room, followed by the attendant's voice, "Mr. Zheng, Mr. Lu is here to visit."
After Zheng Xuan heard this, he ordered: "Guoyuan, help me get up and greet Mr. Lu."
Guoyuan quickly stepped forward and helped Zheng Xuan up.
Zheng Xuan straightened his clothes and hair, shook his sleeves and robe, strode out of the study, came to the door of the courtyard, saw Lu Xuan waiting, cupped his hands and said: "Zheng Xuan, meet Mr. Lu."
Lu Xuan looked humble and replied: "Lu Xuan, I have met Mr. Zheng."
After the two saluted, they returned to the study and sat down.
Guoyuan stood behind Zheng Xuan, while Lu Meng stood behind Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan smiled slightly and said directly: "I came to visit Mr. Zheng this time because the weather is cold. Mr. Zheng is getting old and needs to keep warm from the cold. I sent him some clothes. In addition, there are so many people around Mr. Zheng. Nowadays, If you want to stay in Shu County, you also have to pay for your living expenses. Therefore, I sent some supplies."
Zheng Xuan smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Lu."
Lu Xuandao: "This is what it should be."
Zheng Xuan looked at Lu Xuan in front of him, showing unabashed approval and appreciation, and said with a smile: "Lu Shijun is not old, but he has the country in mind, has great ambitions, and has a mature mind. I shouldn't say anything more, nor should I What do you need me to say?"
"It's just that as I get older, I have met countless people and encountered countless things. Moreover, I have read history books and have some insights, so I like to nag. I hope young people will avoid taking some detours."
"I wonder if Mr. Lu would be willing to listen to me chatting for a few words?"
Lu Xuan said solemnly: "Mr. Zheng, please speak."
Zheng Xuan sat up straight and said slowly: "Lu Shijun is young, has outstanding abilities, and is proficient in methods. This is your greatest advantage. But conversely, everything Lu Shijun has now is also your biggest disadvantage."
Lu Xuan asked: "Why?"
Zheng Xuan explained: "It is said to be a disadvantage, but it is actually not a derogatory meaning. It comes from the perspective of youth and exuberance. Young people are eager for success when doing things. They can't wait to arrange it in the morning and finish it in the afternoon. In fact, the same is true for governing a country. They can't wait to issue policies. You’ll see results immediately.”
"However, many things cannot be rushed and need to be advanced slowly. Especially the policies and methods of governing the country are like this and cannot be rushed."
"Things that are slow will be smoothed out, that's the truth."
"Lu Shijun is very young. You are much younger than Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. You have too much time and energy to perfect everything. So there is no need to rush for success, but take your time."
"As long as you slow down and take solid steps step by step, there will definitely be a place for Lu Shijun in the future world."
Zheng Xuan laughed at himself and said: "My words are a bit nagging. Whether you are willing to listen or not depends on Lu Shijun himself. Moreover, it is a big taboo to talk about simple things and deep things. I have committed many taboos, but I still can't help it. Please Lu Shijun Haihan."
Lu Xuan looked solemn.
He stood up, bowed and saluted Zheng Xuan, and said solemnly: "Lu Xuan is grateful for Mr. Zheng's advice."
Lu Xuan agreed with Zheng Xuan's words.
There are many examples in history, the most typical one is Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty. Everything Yang Guang does is of great value.
In the end, it harmed the country and the people.
Even Guo Zuo was destroyed because Yang Guang acted too hastily.
From a national point of view, it is absolutely advantageous to analyze the Western affairs of Tuyuhun, conquer the Turks, and open up the Western Regions. Because of this Silk Road in the Western Regions, no unified empire will give up.
The opening of the canal is a long-lasting success, which is conducive to transportation from north to south, and is conducive to the development of logistics and commerce around the world.
The conquest of Goguryeo was to establish the strength of the suzerain state. Historically, unified dynasties had to surrender to surrounding vassal states. Emperor Sui Yang's approach was not wrong.
However, Yang Guang was too impatient.
Yang Guang is advancing everything, and everything has been arranged in just a few years.
To put it bluntly, it is not an exaggeration to say that every single thing Yang Guang was involved in took more than ten years. However, Yang Guang's all-inclusive push, without considering the consequences, completely affected the changes in the entire empire, causing the Sui Dynasty to take a sharp turn.
This is the price of eagerness.
When it comes to governing the country, we must be steady, slow, and not hasty.
When Zheng Xuan saw Lu Xuan's sincere look, he even praised him and said, "Lu Shijun is a man of good deeds. He is worthy of being a wise master."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Zheng."
He changed the subject and said: "I came to see Mr. Zheng for one more thing. I heard that Mr. Zheng went south to Shu County, and he took his only grandson with him. Will he live with Mr. Zheng in Shu County?"
Zheng Xuan nodded and replied: "My grandson is a posthumous son. Before he was born, his father died because of rescuing Kong Rong. When he was born, his mother died of dystocia. I have such a grandson, so where can I go? , and live together.”
Lu Xuan said: "The child is not even one year old, so he is too young to take care of him. Mr. Zheng is getting older, and now he has to consider building the Five Classics Museum, write books, preach and teach, and even take care of his children. , I can’t control it at all.”
Zheng Xuan's turbid eyes showed a thoughtful look.
What does Lu Xuan mean?
He didn't speak for the time being, and the deep ravines on his face were crowded together, making his face look even older.
Lu Xuan continued: "My eldest son Lu Yu is less than nine months old now, and he is about the same age as Mr. Lu's grandson Zheng Xiaotong. Taking care of one is the same as taking care of. Taking care of two is the same."
"What I want is that Mr. Zheng will send the child Xiaotong to my house and leave it to my wife Daqiao to take care of him."
"I promise that Da Qiao will treat Xiao Tong equally and will not show any favoritism. In a few years, when Lu Yu and Xiao Tong grow up and want to study and enlightenment, they will return to Zheng Gong and study together."
Lu Xuan said: "The child is too young and needs someone to take care of it, especially a baby, which cannot be careless. If Mr. Zheng wants to see the child, he can come to my house at any time. Moreover, the little baby has a companion, so he will not be lonely and will be more comfortable." You are cheerful and lively, I wonder what Mr. Zheng thinks?"
