After walking around the school and listening to the steward's introduction to the daily operation of the school, Liu Hong didn't say much.

Leaving the school, Lu Bu personally accompanied him on the way to the official mansion and asked, "How is Liu Gongjue about the school?" ”

"Pengcheng School can be said to have never existed anywhere." Liu Hong replied: "Of course I don't dare to talk nonsense about things I have never seen." I just feel that Chu Hou has set up these schools, and there will definitely be inexhaustible talents in the future. ”

"Ten years of trees, a hundred years of people." Lu Bu said: "The establishment of a school can not only change the fate of some people, but also allow many people who might otherwise be inactive to give full play to their talents. I don't want their origins, but their abilities. ”

"I understand what Chu Hou means." Liu Hong said: "It's just that in this way, there are more people who want to go to the school. ”

"In fact, I have been thinking about whether to popularize teaching in Xuzhou and Yangzhou." Lu Bu said: "Anyone who is willing to go to the academy will not be charged any fees from them, and all expenses will be paid by the government." Those who do not have any special skills can give up at the age of fifteen or sixteen, and as for those who have special skills, they will focus on training in the fields they are good at. For example, if they are good at medicine, if they are required to specialize in medical skills, the doctors they have cultivated will definitely be able to rejuvenate themselves. Although it may not be able to catch up with Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing and other miracle doctors, at least there will not be many quack doctors. ”

"Chu Hou is really thoughtful." Liu Hong first responded, and then asked Lu Bu: "Dare to ask Chu Hou, since the academy has cultivated specialized talents, why do you want me, who only knows arithmetic, to come and teach ability?" ”

"A lot of majors are inseparable from arithmetic." Lu Bu said: "For example, Zhang Heng earlier, he once made a geokinetic instrument. If he didn't know arithmetic, how could he figure out when and in what direction an earthquake would occur? There are too many places where arithmetic can be used, and astronomy and geography are everywhere, so Liu Gong was invited to come over in order to pass on the essence of arithmetic. I believe that as long as arithmetic is promoted, I can't control other places for the time being, but Xuzhou, Yangzhou and other places can change with each passing day, and sooner or later it is impressive. ”

"What Chu Hou said is indeed true." Liu Hong nodded: "Zhang Heng was indeed proficient in arithmetic back then, so he was able to deduce the laws of astronomy and geography." There are countless heroes in time, and those who can think like Chu Hou are afraid that there will be no second one. ”

"I wonder if Gong Liu is willing to stay in Pengcheng and cultivate more talents who are proficient in arithmetic?" Liu Hong's words revealed a loose meaning, and Lu Bu hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and asked.

"Chu Hou is so attentive, how can I not agree?" Liu Hong said: "It's just that I still have a reluctant request, and I hope that Chuhou will agree." ”

"If Gong Liu has any requests, just tell me." Lu Bu replied: "If I can do it, I won't agree." ”

"The way of arithmetic is broad and profound, and I have studied it for many years, but I have not been able to get a glimpse of it." Liu Hong said: "If the teaching of arithmetic in the future fails to satisfy the Marquis of Chu, please don't blame it." ”

"In today's world, when it comes to arithmetic, Liu Gong said that it is the second, and I am afraid that no one dares to call it the first." Lu Bu said: "Liu Gong doesn't need to be too humble, as long as you are willing to teach, I believe that the scholars who study will definitely be able to produce some talents that satisfy me." ”

He then lowered his voice and asked Liu Hong: "I plan to set up Taixue, select those outstanding talents in the academy, and let them study deeper knowledge, I don't know what Liu Gong thinks?" ”

"Too learned?" Liu Hong frowned slightly, and asked Lu Bu: "What does it mean to dare to ask the Taixue run by Chu Houxing?" ”

"What does Liu Gong mean literally?" Lu Bu asked rhetorically.

Liu Hong nodded.

The earliest Taixue was established by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in Chang'an, and Lu Bu suddenly said this name, which inevitably made Liu Hong think that he had the intention of replacing the Han Dynasty.

Although Lu Bu does have the intention of replacing the big man, he will not admit it in front of Liu Hong.

Liu Hong asked what he literally meant by the Taixue he founded, and a look of loss appeared on Lu Bu's face.

He seemed to be very sentimental and said to Liu Hong: "Don't hide it from Duke Liu, in the early years, I had conspired with Situ Wang Yun Dong Zhuo, and at that time I also thought about helping His Majesty to revive the foundation of the Han family, but I didn't expect to kill Li Dao and Guo Yan. For their own selfish interests, the two thieves actually led the army to attack Chang'an and held His Majesty hostage again, so that they gave Cao Cao the opportunity to invite His Majesty to Xudu, and from then on blackmail the Son of Heaven to order the princes. Every time I think of this, I am heartbroken, and I can't wait to put on my wings and save Your Majesty......"

Although Liu Hong's official position was not high at the beginning, after all, he was also an old minister who had received the Han family for many years, and he was somewhat loyal to the Han family.

Lu Bu mentioned the rebellion of Li Dao and Guo Yan, as well as the killing of Dong Zhuo, Liu Hong sighed and said: "The Han Dynasty is also a fateful destiny, one disaster after another over the years, a few days ago I watched the sky at night, and I saw ......"

Speaking of which, Liu Hong didn't say any more.

"What do you see when you look at the sky at night?" Although he didn't plan to continue, Lu Bu asked.

"Chu Hou doesn't know." Liu Hong asked: "Chu Hou just said that he thought of His Majesty today, and he couldn't bear it, and he didn't say that it had anything to do with the establishment of Taixue?" ”

"The so-called Taixue, of course, is a royal school." Lu Bu replied: "Cao Cao and I have long been on the same page, if it weren't for some recent changes, I would have led the army to attack Xu Du." Although the soldiers and horses have not yet made the trip, I have long been ready to welcome His Majesty to Pengcheng, as long as I can defeat Cao Cao, I will never allow him to run around with His Majesty again. With me here, Your Majesty should have a peaceful birthday for a few years from now on. ”

Looking at Lu Bu, the expression on Liu Hong's face was extremely complicated.

After a long time, he said to Lu Bu: "The Marquis of Chu has the mind of worrying about the country and the people, I admire it very much, and I am willing to stay in Pengcheng to teach the way of arithmetic." ”

"Liu Gong is willing to stay, which is really a great luck for Xu Yang Erzhou." Liu Hong agreed to stay, and Lu Bu immediately bowed to him.

Where did Liu Hong dare to accept his gift, and hurriedly returned the salute and said: "Chuhou gift, how dare I accept it." Teaching the way of arithmetic is nothing more than thanking Chu Hou for his sincerity. Just ......"

Speaking of this, Liu Hong swallowed his words back again.

With hesitation on his face, he paused for a moment before continuing: "When the Marquis of Chu crusaded against Cao Cao, please be very careful, and don't be too impatient. Even if you can't break it now, you will find an opportunity one day. ”

Hearing something from Liu Hong's words, Lu Bu asked tentatively: "When Liu Gong said this, did he see something in the heavenly statue?" ”

"I look at the celestial statues, but I just look at them randomly." Liu Hong waved his hand and said, "Chu Hou doesn't need to ask more, I can't see anything." ”

Although Liu Hong flatly denied it, Lu Bu still heard some unusual meanings from his words.

He didn't ask, but said to Liu Hong: "I'll send Liu Gong to his residence." ”

"I just arrived in Pengcheng, where did I come from?" Liu Hong said: "If Chu Hou is inconvenient, just send me to the pavilion to rest for the time being." ”

"Before Duke Liu came to Pengcheng, the house had already been arranged." Lu Bu replied: "Please also ask Liu Gong to go with me, if you feel that something is wrong, just let someone come and tell me, and I will ask Liu Gong to change it." ”

When he arrived in Pengcheng, the house had already been arranged, and Liu Hong asked Lu Bu in astonishment: "Could it be that Chu Hou has expected that I will stay in Pengcheng?" ”

"I didn't expect it." Lu Bu replied with a smile: "I sincerely invite Liu Gong, whether I agree or not, I should prepare the house first." If Liu Gong refuses to agree, of course I will send someone back, if Liu Gong agrees, and I don't arrange to return to the house, wouldn't it be too lazy? ”

Lu Bu's words were reasonable, although Liu Hong felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't find fault, so he had to follow him to the house that had been prepared a long time ago.

After sending Liu Hong to the house prepared for him, Lu Bu explained a few words to the people who were waiting, and he must take care of Liu Hong and the family members who may come later, and then return to the official mansion with Sun Ce.

Leaving Liu Hong's house, Sun Ce asked Lu Bu: "Chu Hou really believes that Liu Hong didn't see anything?" ”

"You mean he watched the sky at night?" Lu Bu asked Sun Ce rhetorically.

"Exactly." Sun Ce replied: "Doesn't Chu Hou think that he has something to say that he has not finished?" ”

"Of course I know he has something to say." Lu Bu smiled as if he didn't care, and said to Sun Ce: "But even if I ask, do you think he will tell the truth?" ”

He then said to Sun Ce: "You go and invite Zhou Gongjin here, there are some things that he will do, it is more secure than me asking Liu Hong directly." ”

"What does Chu Hou mean......" Sun Ce asked as if he didn't understand.

Lu Bu said: "When Zhou Gongjin comes, I will arrange for him to do it." You are my personal general, and what I am not suitable to do, you are also not suitable to do. Only Zhou Gongjin and others can ask something from Liu Hong. ”

Sun Ce agreed and sent Lu Bu back to the official mansion, and he immediately went to Zhou Yu.

It didn't take long for Sun Ce to lead Zhou Yu to the official mansion.

Lu Bu was waiting in the front hall.

In the past, when Zhou Yu came to see Lu Bu, most of them were in the study, and rarely in the front hall.

Today, Lu Bu actually saw him in the front hall, which made Zhou Yu feel very puzzled.

Entering the front hall, he bowed to Lu Bu: "Chu Hou looking for me?" ”

"Liu Hong came to Pengcheng, Gongjin should have heard about it." Lu Bu said to Zhou Yu: "On the way to the school with him, he said a word to me, saying that he was watching the sky at night, and then there was no follow......-up."

When Lu Bu mentioned the celestial phenomena, Zhou Yu's face showed a touch of unnaturalness.

He said to Lu Bu: "The celestial phenomena are just signs of some things, and many times they will change as things change, Chu Hou must not take it to heart. ”

Zhou Yu's attitude made Lu Bu think that this Jiangdong Zhou Lang also understood the theory of celestial phenomena.

What Liu Hong can see, Zhou Yu must be able to see.

"I originally planned to let you go to a banquet for Liu Hong, and from his mouth to find out what the celestial phenomena portend, but when Gongjin said this, I felt that there was no need to ask Liu Hong, as long as I asked you, it would be clear." Sitting opposite Zhou Yu, Lu Bu's body leaned forward slightly, and his eyes stared at him deadly.

Being looked at by Lu Bu uncomfortable, Zhou Yu replied: "Chu Hou is brave and brave, no one in the world is invincible, I say this just to tell Chu Hou that many things are not just as simple as celestial phenomena." As long as Chu Hou is willing to do it, he may be able to change his life against the sky. ”

When these words came out, Zhou Yu immediately regretted it.

No matter how stupid Lu Bu is, he will definitely be able to hear something from his words, not to mention that Lu Bu is not stupid, but very shrewd, if he can't hear anything from these words, even Zhou Yu will wonder if he has voted for the wrong person.

Sure enough, staring at Zhou Yu, Lu Bu asked, "What does the celestial phenomenon reveal, Gong Jin might as well say it clearly." ”

"Actually, the celestial phenomena don't show anything." Zhou Yu replied: "It's just that I watched the sky a few days and nights ago, and found that the bright star of Chu Hou earlier suddenly dimmed, while the star corresponding to Cao Cao was very bright. Chu Hou's crusade against Cao Cao this time may not be wise......"

Speaking of this, Zhou Yu didn't continue, but lowered his head and secretly looked at Lu Bu.

"Sure enough, the heavens are not good for me." Hearing from Zhou Yu that the crusade against Cao Cao might be very disadvantageous, Lu Bu just smiled very indifferently and said to Zhou Yu: "What a big deal I should be, it turns out that it is just like this." If Gong Jin thinks that I will be frightened by the celestial phenomena and dare not crusade against Cao Cao, you are wrong. ”

Lu Bu behaved calmly, but Zhou Yu lowered his head and didn't dare to look at him.

"But some things that have happened recently have indeed confirmed the celestial phenomena." Lu Bu said: "If Tian doesn't plan to help me anymore, how can he let me meet inferior armor?" I never thought that one day I would delay sending troops for the sake of armor, which is also a confirmation of the celestial phenomenon. ”

"Chu Hou." Zhou Yu raised his head and replied: "In fact, the celestial phenomena are changing at any time, and it is not suitable to crusade against Cao Cao now, which does not mean that it is not suitable for ...... in the future."

"Gong Jin means that I want to hold my troops for now, wait until the celestial phenomena change again, and then crusade against Cao Cao?" Lu Bu smiled slightly and asked Zhou Yu.

"Exactly." Zhou Yu replied: "Maybe in a few days, there will be a reversal in the sky." ”

"What is the sky?" Lu Bu stood up, walked up to Zhou Yu's side, and patted him lightly on the shoulder: "The celestial phenomena are just telling us whether it is beneficial or unprofitable to do certain things recently. If I had done everything according to the heavens, I wouldn't have to do anything but let you look at the stars every night. If the celestial phenomena are favorable to me, I will sit back and enjoy them, and if they are not good for me, I will be a man with my tail between my legs. ”

When Lu Bu said this, Zhou Yu kept his head down and did not respond.

"I said a long time ago, God will help me, of course I respect him." Lu Bu continued very calmly: "But if he intends to kill me, I will use all my skills to make him see that he is wrong!" I'm just a mortal, I can't slaughter the heavens, but I can reverse the way of heaven! As long as I live, nothing can control my fate. ”

(End of chapter)