In July, the dragon's mouth is crisp and bright, and the sea breeze mixes salty water and sweet fruity aromas, sweeping all the way through the streets and alleys to bring a cool feeling to people in the scorching heat. Cao Pi was wearing a moon-white kudzu robe, leaning on the windowsill on the second floor of the Zunjing Pavilion, holding a volume of "Chu Ci" and reading it with relish. Suddenly, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps. The young man who was disturbed looked up when he heard the sound, and saw He Yan trotting up the stairs, panting and shouting at him, "Zihuan Ru look! The prime minister wants to open a branch in Yecheng! ”

After that, He Yan didn't wait for Cao Pi to react, and directly stuffed the notice sent by Xu Du into his arms. Cao Pi glanced at the familiar seal on the notice, his chest couldn't help but tremble slightly, but his mouth asked disappreciatively, "So what?" ”

He Yan, who was on the rise, didn't expect Cao Pi to react like this. So he repeated again, "Prime Minister Cao Cheng wants to open a branch in Yecheng." ”

"I see it." Cao Pi threw the notice to He Yan and said half-teasingly, "Does Uncle Ping want to go to Yecheng to take the exam?" ”

He Yan put the notice in his arms, raised his eyebrows and provoked, "Why do I have to go to Yecheng if I want to go out, right now Qi Hou is taking a taxi in Kaike." ”

"In that case, why should Uncle Ping be so excited about a posting." Cao Pi said that, and then turned his head to look at the book to himself.

I thought that Cao Pi would be with He Yan, who was raising the bar by himself, was a little surprised to see the other party behaving like this. It must be known that in He Yan's impression, Cao Pi has always been a competitive person. Whether it is cultivating literature or practicing martial arts, Cao Pi always strives to do his best. Regardless of those children of official eunuchs who are the same age as him, even in the face of He Yan, who is one or two years older than him, Cao Pi insists on distinguishing the winner and loser. The funniest thing is that because He Yan was born with pink carvings since he was a child, when he and Cao Pi wore the same clothes, adults always praised He Yan for being beautiful and cute. The angry Cao Pi stomped his feet and scolded He Yan as a "fake son". He Yan lived in Caofu with his remarried mother, and he hated others to mention his identity as an oil bottle in his life. But his status in Cao's Mansion is significantly lower than that of Cao Pi. So He Yan deliberately wore the same clothes as Cao Pi from time to time to swagger through the market, or raised the bar with Cao Pi as he did just now, in order to make Cao Pi make a fool of himself in public. Of course, Cao Pi is not the master who sits idly by. The two of them went back and forth, but they fought openly and secretly in Cao Mansion. So much so that after learning that Cao Pi was accused of marrying Cai Ji, He Yan secretly clapped his hands and said that he was faster. It's just that he never expected that Cao Cao would send him to Longkou as a "dowry".

As far as the facts are concerned. He Yan has had a good time in Longkou for more than a year. He not only eats and drinks well in the Qihou Mansion. You can also go in and out of the Pavilion to borrow all kinds of books. Now, with his intelligence and family history, He Yan has made a name for himself in Qingzhou Shilin, and has also made many celebrities in Longkou. On the contrary, Cao Pi was tied to Cai Ji by his side to fight in the south and the north, as if he had become a pawn. Even with He Yan, an "old opponent", he felt that Cao Ergongzi was really pitiful.

However, mercy is pity, and He Yan at this time still came to Cao Pi with some reluctance to ask, "Zihuan." Do you really plan to stay in Qiying for the rest of your life? ”

"What do you want, what do you don't want to. Qi Hou wanted Pi to stay, so Pi stayed. Qi Hou wanted Pi to leave, and Pi left. Cao Pi impatiently jumped off the windowsill. He put the scroll back on the shelf. In the past year or so, his military career in Qiying has worn away Cao Pi's arrogant attitude, and at the same time, it has also made him restrain his competitive spirit. At least the current Cao Pi will not be moved by He Yan's provocation.

He Yan listened to what Cao Pi said, and couldn't help but gasp in surprise and surprise, and said again and again, "Amazing, amazing." Qi Hou is really well trained! ”

If it had been changed before, Cao Pi would have been furious when he heard the word "training". But at this moment, he just smiled and opened the topic, "Uncle Ping really plans to go out under the account of Qi Hou?" ”

He Yan doesn't seem to have a marriage contract, Cao Pi is involuntary. As long as he made up his mind, he could rush to Yecheng to participate in the imperial examination presided over by Cao Cao on the pretext of responding to the edict. But He Yan, who has lived in Cao's Mansion for many years, knows very well that Cao Cao has always valued martial arts and neglected literature. Just like the same adopted son. Cao Zhen, who is outstanding in martial arts, can please Cao Cao more than He Yan, who is talented and elegant. In addition to Xun Yu, Xun Yu and other Yingchuan strategists in Cao Yingying, the status of ordinary scribes is also much lower than that of generals and colonels who lead troops. He Yan was self-assured and famous, and he refused to succumb to martial arts. So he really didn't have much interest in Cao Cao opening a branch in Yecheng. On the other hand, Cai Ji built a martial arts hall, set up a scripture pavilion, set up a branch to take scholars, and treated scribes with great courtesy. He Yan, as a scribe, was obviously more valued under Cai Ji than Cao Cao. However, like most of the children of the family in this era, He Yan also has a very high self-esteem, so in the face of Cao Pi's inquiry at this time, He Yan put his hands behind his back and proudly posed. "After Yan is famous in the Central Plains, it's not too late to come out again."

Seeing that He Yan's insight was still in the era of the Yuedan Commentary, Cao Pi couldn't help but solemnly reminded him, "Qi Hou employs people and pays attention to talents, not fame." If Uncle Ping really wants to make achievements in Qiying, this time the opening of Hebei and Youzhou is an excellent time to go out and camp together. ”

Although He Yan said that he would become famous in the Central Plains before he became famous, he was more interested in the rank than anyone else. Thinking of Cao Pi's special identity, He Yandang even thought that Cao Pi got inside information from Cai Ji, so he attached so much importance to this opening of the department. Before He Yan could open his mouth to ask for details, an unfamiliar voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Why did this Lang Jun say this? Could it be that Qi Hou has another deep meaning this time? ”

He Yan and Cao Pi both turned back. On the other side of the library, a young man in ochre with a scroll in his hand was looking at the two of them curiously. He Yan and Cao Pi were disgusted with overhearing them. But the Zunjing Pavilion is not the private study of the two of them after all, and it is not abrupt that there will be scholars reading in the pavilion at this time. Out of the courtesy of the family. He Yan immediately put away the unhappiness on his face, and introduced himself to the young man, "Under He Yan, Uncle Ping." This is the son of Cao Zihuan, the Marquis of Guannai. I don't know what Lang Jun is called? ”

After listening to He Yan's introduction, the ochre-clothed young man first glanced at Cao Pi in surprise, and then hugged his fists and saluted, "Sun Tong, a native of Xiajiaozhou, is a Yafu." ”

The ochre-clothed young man's expression of neither humility nor arrogance made He Yan and Cao Pi put away their initial contempt. It's just that the two of them don't know that the young man in front of them who spoke with a bit of Wu Nong's warm words was neither from Jiaozhou, nor was he called Sun Tong, but Sun Quan, the younger brother of Wuhou Sun Ce. It is said that after listening to Lu Su's words that day, Sun Quan didn't say a word and pulled Lu Su to study and lecture in the martial arts hall together. Of course, before entering the school, Sun Quan, like other scholars who came to study, participated in the unified examination of the lecture hall once a quarter. However, for Sun Quan, who was already filial piety and Maocai at the age of fifteen, this test was really simple and tight. In addition, he writes well, so as soon as he entered the school, he was selected by You Heng to copy the classics in the Zunjing Pavilion.

In fact, when Sun Quan went upstairs before, he had already seen Cao Pi sitting on the windowsill reading a book, but at that time he didn't expect that the other party was Cao Cao's second son and Cai Ji's fiancé. In addition, Sun Quan has been sorting out bamboo slips at the other end of the book pavilion since then. So at first, he didn't notice the conversation between He Yan and Cao Pi. Until just now, I happened to pass by a nearby bookshelf. Sun Quan was attracted by Cao Pi's words.

Like He Yan, Sun Quan also thought that Cao Pi must have heard some rumors from Cai Ji, so he had the insight he just made. So he then hugged his fist to Cao Pi and asked, "Cao Gongzi said before that this time the opening of Hebei and Youzhou is an excellent time to go out and camp. I wonder if I can teach you a lesson or two? ”

He Yan also followed up and asked, "Yes." Zihuan, what does Qi Hou think of this opening? ”

Cao Pi originally just wanted to remind He Yan not to miss the opportunity to get ahead for the so-called false fame. At this moment, I saw that Sun Quan and He Yan were both looking at themselves with blazing eyes. He coughed lightly with a slight embarrassment and explained, "Don't hide it from the two of you, Qi Hou has never talked to Pi about opening a branch and taking a scholar. What Pi just said is just a personal guess. ”

"Oh? So why did Cao Gongzi guess so much? Sun Quan asked without stopping. His main task in Donglai this time was to inspect the imperial examination system in Qingzhou. Cai Ji's opening of the department this time can be said to be in the heart of Sun Quan's arms. So even if the previous words were just Cao Pi's own speculation, Sun Quan wanted to hear the reason. For future reference.

Seeing Sun Quan's sincerity, Cao Pi happily analyzed to the two, "This time, the purpose of Qi Hou Kaike is to appease and win over Heshuo Shilin. In addition, Ji and Youerzhou are in the midst of a period of prosperity, and those who are named on the gold list will definitely be able to be entrusted with important positions by Qi Hou. Therefore, Pi thought that this was a good opportunity for Ji and Youerzhou to open a department. ”

"What does Zihuan mean that Qi Hou will be biased towards Ji and Youerzhou to take the exams this time?!" He Yan frowned and asked. In his opinion, if it is really as Cao Pi said, he will probably suffer a loss when he participates in this scientific expedition.

Cao Pi, who saw through He Yan's thoughts, smiled and said, "Qi Hou opened a department in Ji and Youerzhou. Since he should be dominated by Heshuo Shizi. However, compared with the inspection, the competition in the imperial examination is talent after all. As long as you have real talent and real learning, why not be afraid of the title of the gold list. ”

"Cao Gongzi is right." Sun Quan nodded thoughtfully.

Cao Pi asked with interest, "Sun Langjun also wants to take the exam?" ”

"Although I am not talented, I want to try my skills." Of course, Sun Quan didn't really want to be under Cai Ji's account. It's just that it's better to experience a scientific expedition in person than to listen to it outside. What's more, Cao Pi also said just now that in order to appease the forces of Lalongji and Youerzhou, Cai Ji will be more inclined to select Heshuo's children. After you win the list, you can excuse yourself, and I believe it won't cause too much turmoil. Thinking of this, Sun Quan became a little more interested in the second son of Cao in front of him. But when he heard him follow, he asked Cao Pi, "Can Cao Gongzi take the exam?" ”

Cao Pi didn't expect the other party to ask this question. After being stunned for a moment, he shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Pi didn't have this heart. ”

When Sun Quan saw Cao Pi react like this, he remembered some rumors he had heard before. If Cai Ji really drove his fiancé as a servant as rumored by the outside world, then it would indeed be difficult for Cao Pi to gain real power in Qiying. However, while Sun Quan was deeply sympathetic, he was also secretly a little lucky. Cao Pi is five years younger than him, and his knowledge and bearing are already so extraordinary, if he is allowed to stay by Cao Cao's side, it will be repaid. In short, Cao Zihuan's misfortune. It is the great luck of his Sun Zhongmou.

Just when the atmosphere of the scene was in awkwardness. Suddenly, Guo Yi, the son of Guo Jia, ran upstairs and shouted to He Yan, "Uncle Ping." The horse master made a copy of the machine! Thou shalt not go and see it yet! ”

After Guo Yi shouted this, he found that Cao Pi and Sun Quan were still standing next to He Yan. Although Cao Pi's identity still makes him a little resistant. And he didn't know Sun Quan at all. However, out of politeness, Guo Yi still invited the two of them, "Do you want to go and see what is going on together?" ”

Sun Quan was already full of curiosity about many things in Donglai, and when he heard that there was a mechanism in the world that could copy books, he was immediately interested. But seeing that he picked up Cao Pi and said, "Go together, go together." ”

The horse master Guo Yi said was Seluban Ma Ju. Because he has built a lot of exquisite institutions for the government over the years, and he is the president of the carpenter's guild, he is respected as a horse master by the scholars of the martial arts. When the group came to the workshop located on the west side of the lecture hall, the courtyard and the courtyard were already full of students who had come to see the excitement.

However, on the workbench in the center of the workshop were six wooden planks two feet square and a large roulette wheel about seven feet in diameter. As long as you look closely, you will find that both the wooden board and the large roulette wheel are densely engraved with words. And the stack of paper full of words on the side is obviously the result of these organs.

However, at this moment, as a Hou Fu Cang, Cao Peng Miheng was blowing his beard with Ma Ju and glaring at him, "Don't count! Not counts! Thou art this is just rubbing! ”

"How not counting! As long as the old man can fill the blank paper with words, he will win. Ma Ju waved the paper in his hand, not to be outdone.

"Thou art only called a seal, and thou art not a book. "Shuowen" has clouds: books, chopsticks. It can be seen that in ancient times, the knife was recorded in the bamboo and wood, the ancient ages were painted on silk with lacquer, and the later generations were written on paper in ink. However, the words are rubbed on the paper with wood carving, and the handwriting is rough, how can it be considered a book. Mi Heng dropped his bag and said. It turned out that he had made a bet with Ma Ju before, and who copied books faster between machines and people. As a result, Ma Ju defeated Mi Heng with wood-type printing. In a hurry, Mi Heng grabbed the meaning of the word "book" and the handwriting printed without beauty, and refuted Ma Ju in the most article.

But Ma Ju will eat Mi Heng there. I saw that he took another page of the scroll and said provocatively to Mi Heng, "As long as there is a famous manuscript, the old man's engraving printing is not as good as waiting for the handwriting." ”

The so-called engraving printing is to turn the original manuscript over and spread it on a flat large wooden board and fix it. Then various paintings or words on the original manuscript are engraved on wooden boards by craftsmen of a skilled level. It is then brushed with ink and pressurized in a printing press to form a reproduction of the original. Compared with movable type printing, engraving printing is not only inefficient, but also difficult to correct typos. But engraving printing is better than the effect. In particular, the master carver can restore the essence of the plaintiff's calligraphy to the greatest extent. In fact, during the reign of Han Xiping, students went back to study classics such as "Book of Songs" and "Zhou Yi" from the stone tablet of Taixue.

The sample in Ma Ju's hand was engraved and printed by a famous craftsman, and its effect was almost handwritten, which attracted the praise of the onlookers. And just when Mi Heng and Ma Ju were in a stalemate, they suddenly heard someone outside the courtyard shouting, "Qi Hou has arrived." (To be continued.) lwxs)