"General, it's unimaginable that this southern barbarian land is so prosperous!" Walking in Anning City, Lu Meng looked at the endless stream of pedestrians and merchants around him, and couldn't help but sigh.

"This is a rare border trade place in Dachu, and it is naturally prosperous. But it can develop to the current point in a short period of time, which is not much worse than Chengdu, but Zhuge Kongming's ability is not bad. Zhou Yu smiled.

Although what he is good at is to command the army, he is also a good hand at managing internal affairs, and he can naturally see Zhuge Liang's terrifying ability to govern from behind this prosperity. But Zhou Yu had no jealousy in his heart, but more joy and amazement. I am glad that Da Chu has such a capable minister, and I am also glad that there are such interesting people among my peers.

Everyone has their own strengths, and even the so-called all-powerful people always have some biases. Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang are not the same type of people at all, just like Zhang Liang and Han Xin, they can't be compared at all. He is good at governing the government, I am good at governing the army, how can this be compared? Would a marshal be jealous of Zaifubi's ability to govern?

"But there are so many people from other countries in this city. There are so many languages, and Meng is really insightful. Lü Meng sighed as he listened to the Chinese dialects in his ears and the Chinese translations that followed.

Zhou Yu looked at the group of foreigners around him who looked different from the Han people, dressed in Hanfu and spoke the language of other countries, and carried translators, and smiled slightly: "There are many small countries in the world, and there are thousands of languages, but one day, the language of my Han people will become the only language in the world." And in this peaceful city, in a few years, there will be no more people who don't even understand the language of my Han people. ”

As the righteous son of Yuan Shu, Zhou Yu has long known the concept of cultural invasion, and subtly assimilates people of different races. At this time, the border trade in Anning City has not been carried out for a long time, and there are many merchants who do not understand Chinese, so there is no requirement to enforce compulsory Chinese communication, but Hanfu still has to be worn. In a few years, the officialization of the Chinese language will be enforced. What kind of business do you do if you don't speak Chinese?

"If you want me to say, Your Majesty is just too kind to these aliens. Not only do you teach them to speak Chinese and wear Hanfu, but you also provide them with a lot of books and learning opportunities, which is a bit too good! Isn't it just some alien clan, why do you need to help each other like this? Lu Meng said quite unpleasantly. Although the Great Chu is strong, there is no need to waste money and food in these places.

When Zhou Yu heard this, he glanced at him helplessly: "You, you, except for leading the troops to fight, your brain is not confused, but you are still so simple-minded at other times." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Lu Meng asked a little confused.

Zhou Yu smiled and didn't answer, but said meaningfully: "Look at it, if you go on like this, you don't need to move many soldiers, and in a few decades, there will be no southwestern countries at all." ”

While the two were talking, they came to the county guard's mansion. Although Anyuan City was newly established, but because it was too important, Yuan Shu specially approved the establishment of a county here, due to the "lack of manpower", Zhuge Liang was familiar with the local situation, and his achievements were remarkable.

Speaking of which, although Yuan Shu is the one who makes the rules, he now has to act within his own rules. There is no way, the world is close to peace, Dachu has been established, and officials have their own system for promotion. Moreover, the review of official promotions formulated by Yuan Shu is particularly strict, and Zhuge Liang is so talented that he can't reach the sky in one step.

Although Yuan Shu has a high prestige in Dachu and can act arbitrarily, he is also unwilling to break the rules he has established. Otherwise, it will not only make the courtiers feel guilty, but also attack the majesty of the new law. So under the trade-off, Yuan Shu had to drill a small loophole for Zhuge Liang.

Although this is a little out of the ordinary, it is harmless, after all, this kind of loophole is not violated, and it is not something that can be exploited casually. If Zhuge Liang can't do enough merit, this temporary position will soon be removed, and a stain will be placed on his resume. This is similar to a military order, success, but a few years in advance of promotion, defeat, I am afraid that the career is limited to this. If you are not a person with real talent and learning, doing so can only be self-defeating. Normal officials don't dare to take advantage of this kind of loophole even if someone in the court can take advantage of it, and this loophole is completely prepared by Yuan Shu for a young but amazingly talented internal affairs adviser like Zhuge Liang.

After being informed, Zhou Yu asked the accompanying guards to send the luggage to the arranged accommodation, and the two went straight into the mansion.

Zhuge Liang, who had been waiting outside the hall after hearing the report, was holding a feather fan, and his eyes were not shocked.

After Zhou Yu stepped into the door, he saw Zhuge Liang in a Confucian robe in the distance, his footsteps suddenly stopped, the eyes of the two sides intersected, froze for a moment, and suddenly smiled together.

"Meet the General!" After Zhou Yu approached, Zhuge Liang got up and bowed to him.

Zhou Yu stepped forward with a smile and held him up: "Kong Ming's name Yu has long heard of it, you and I are both civil and military, and we are both young people, why should we talk about official positions?" You can call each other the table words. ”

Zhuge Liang smiled: "That Liang is better to be respectful than to obey his fate, thank you Brother Gongjin." ”

After the two exchanged two words, Zhou Yu turned to look at the old man sitting on the chair behind Zhuge Liang who was not moving, and hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Gongjin has seen Mr. Zhongyu. ”

"You know me?" Xun Yue sipped the tea and said slowly.

"How could the great name of the gentleman not know? Mr. is a rare Confucian sage in the world, His Majesty once said that it is difficult to know oneself in the world, and Mr. is the person who has been his confidant for a long time. When it comes to the people who know Da Chu best, I'm afraid that except for His Majesty, he is a gentleman! In the future, Gongjin may have a lot of advice, and I hope that Mr. will give advice. Zhou Yu said with great humility.

People are old and refined, and Zhou Yu, who has learned Jia Xu's ability, understands the horror of these people who stood at the peak in the previous era. Although Zhou Yu is confident that he will surpass them in the future, his decades of experience are indeed not comparable to what he is today. The master comes first, and Zhou Yu has always had respect for these people.

"You are the son of Brother Ping's grandson and the disciple of Brother Yizhen, Zhou Gongjin?"

"Zhong Yugong knows his father and teacher?" Zhou Yu said without surprise.

People are divided into groups, and they are all people who stood at the top of the world in the last era and sat and watched the situation, so they naturally understood each other. Don't look at Xun Yue has been living in seclusion in the mountains, after all, he is a member of the Xun family, and his poor background is true, but the surname Xun is a golden signboard, although he does not want to pay attention to the world, but his reputation is still all over the world. Countless talented people came to visit and invited each other to gather. Even if Xun Yue doesn't want to pay attention to the laity, he is still willing to pay attention to those who stand on the same level as him.

"Your father and I have had several encounters, and his talent is slightly good and decent, which can be described as a rare good official in the world. As for Master Ru, hehe, that's an old friend of the old man. Xun Yue said unceremoniously in the tone of an elder.

Zhou Yu listened to Xun Yue commenting on his father as if he was a junior, not angry but happy. Although their Zhou family has also produced two terms and three dukes, it is far inferior to the Xun family, and his father cannot be compared with Xun Yue in terms of talent or seniority, so it is rare to be able to get such an evaluation.

"If my father Jiuquan learns that Mr. is so appreciative of him, it will be enough to laugh at Jiuquan."

"Hehe, what I didn't expect was that stubborn old ghost of Huangfu Yizhen could have such an elegant and gentle apprentice as you, it's really strange!" Seeing his old friend, Xun Yue was quite happy in his heart, and stroked his beard.

"The family teacher has a resolute temperament, a square person, and a person, which is indeed difficult to compare." Hearing Xun Yue hurt his teacher so much, Zhou Yu couldn't help but twitch the corners of his eyes, and forcibly replied.

It seems that the old man in front of him and his teacher are really not ordinary friends.