"Zhou Yu stayed", before crossing the river, Liu Bei ordered by the river: "This place is related to the supply line of our army, Gong Jin, you take the Gushan Army of Bingzhou to defend here." ”

"Don't worry, my lord, with me here, I will block the enemy from the north (the right Huns) for you, and I will protect the reinforcements from the west, and I will live up to the expectations of the adults" Zhou Yu gave a Qingzhou military salute and replied impassionedly.

Liu Bei stared at Zhou Yu and couldn't take his eyes off it: "Gong Jin's talent, I have no doubt, since you stay here, you will be able to make me worry-free, but what I expect is more than that?" ”

Zhou Yu replied without hesitation: "After the lord crossed the river, I immediately sent someone to inform Zhang He of Jinyang and asked him to raise troops to the south and cooperate with the attack of the lord." I would suggest that Zhang He adopt a troop arrangement of heavy forces on the left and light on the right, slowly advance south with heavy troops on the west bank of the Fen River, and send harassment troops on the east bank of the Fen River to cooperate with my Gushan Army to contain the right Xiongnu. ”

"And ......," Liu Bei asked unwillingly.

"I will also send a messenger to Jizhou to report that we have invaded the left side of the Fen River, and ask the Aries tribe, the Tianma tribe, and the meritorious men of other tribes to begin migrating to the West River. If the Left Xiongnu plan to withdraw from the West River and go around in circles with us on the grassland, we can use these migratory tribes to occupy the beautiful land of the West River and build colonies, so as to hold on to the Xiongnu for a long time. Zhou Yu replied neatly.

"Well, you can think of that, it's enough. It's a lot, but you are stationed here, and you still need to pay attention to the movements there-" Liu Bei guided the party, and Zhou Yu blurted out: "Cao Cao? ”

"Not bad", Liu Bei replied meaningfully: "Our army chose to attack at this time because the main force of Cao's army was fighting fiercely in Hongnong. You have already met Xiahou Yuan in Gucheng, and you should know: Cao Cao's choice to attack the moment is so exquisitely grasped that it can't help but be creepy. Raid Xiahou Yuan, three hundred miles a day, although this is an exaggeration, but half of the main force of our army is dispatched, Cao Cao's movements really make me uneasy, you must pay close attention to the movements of Cao's army, and report to me immediately if there is any abnormality. In addition, you must build Jiexiu into a port and prepare ships, either go up the river to meet our army, or go down the river and prepare to attack the weakness of Cao's army. ”

Xu Shutian was frightened, and a smile appeared in Zhou. Yu's lips: "The adults are so worried about Cao Mengde, why don't you take the lead?" ”

"It's not for nothing, it's just no excuse!" Liu Bei said wistfully: "Qingzhou. If you use the words of a businessman: it is like a parent company, Xuzhou, where Tao Qian is located, is a joint stock workshop (joint venture) in Qingzhou; Sun Bofu's Jiangdong is the holding workshop (holding company) of Qingzhou, Taishan and Langxie County are our sub-workshops (subsidiaries), Jizhou and Youzhou are our wholly-owned workshops (sole proprietorships), and the state is a new factory that has not yet been fully controlled.

Yanzhou, Cao Mengde although and we have. business dealings, but we can only be regarded as a participating shareholder. I originally wanted to use the implementation of the Contract Law and the Fair Trade Law to stir up trouble in Yanzhou, and then pick quarrels and provoke trouble in the name of protecting Qingzhou's interests. However, in the past three years, Cao Mengde has not given me the slightest chance. This time, my army went out, and I really needed half an eye to stare at Cao Cao, hehe, I don't know, he didn't give me a chance. ”

Tian Chou immediately interjected: "If Cao Jun suddenly retreats from Hongnong, please Gong Jin. Notify us immediately. ”

Xu Shu added: "If Cao Jun has different intentions, he will. . Will make a surprise move after we start a war with the Huns. At this moment, the construction of ships is particularly critical, with the ships to respond, we can withdraw from the battlefield at any time, appear in unexpected places for Cao Jun, Gongjin, and other things can be delayed

The boat can't be slowed. ”

After the army crossed the river, Xu Shu was still immersed in the conversation just now, hesitated for a while, and urged the horse to approach Liu Bei's side uncertainly, and said: "Lord, due to the interference of the Senate, our army set off 30 days late, I am worried that the Xiongnu are ready to fight, and Cao Cao has also learned the news that our army has been dispatched. In case the Xiongnu retreats to the depths of the grassland, our army wastes its forces and looks for them everywhere, and Cao Cao takes the opportunity to attack Qingzhou, and our army cannot be retraced, what is good? ”

Before Liu Bei could answer, Tian Chou interjected: "Yuan Zhi doesn't know the situation of the Xiongnu, so he said this." In fact, this war, the Xiongnu had to fight, the land of Xihe Meiji was given to them by the Han Dynasty to rest and recuperate, the Xiongnu settled here, it has been three hundred years, they have taken this as their homeland, at this time our army is pointing directly at the royal court of Zicheng, where do they retreat? As long as they dare to give up Zicheng, we dare not to chase it. When our migratory tribes reach the West River, see how they return to their gardens. ”

Xu Shu shook his head: "The lord has traveled all the way, all of which are killings, and at this critical moment of destroying the family and exterminating the species, I am afraid that the Huns will fight to the death." Cao Cao is the only one among the princes who adopts the Qingzhou military system, and also pays great attention to team combat, and our battles with other princes are to fight individuals as a team. Lord, is there another legion for Zhou Yu? ”

Liu Bei replied with a smile: "Zhou Yu's talent still needs to be honed. Frustrated and Tian Feng are getting older, and they have shown their intention to retire several times, and Zhou Yu and Lu Su are the backup candidates to replace the two of you. After Fu and Tian retreated, the two of you will take their place, and Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and Xun Yu will choose two of the three to take over your position. In the beginning, they were given heavy burdens in order to test their talents, but they must not be abruptly burdened, which would be detrimental to their future development. ”

In the past, the Chinese people had no property rights, and no matter how powerful those in power were, once they retired, they could be seized by a county order. Therefore, those in power always hope to occupy official positions for a long time, cultivate party members, and support closeness, so as to protect themselves after retiring.

However, the nature of people is indulgent and hard-working, Qingzhou stipulates that people's property rights are sacred and inviolable, and the eldest son of Fu and Tian gradually entered the center (Fu Hu is in charge of the intelligence agency, and Tian Feng's eldest son Tian Jie serves as a household servant under Chen Qun), the two are getting older, and they feel that their energy is low, and they feel worthy of the family when they have earned enough titles and rewards, so they have the idea of retreating.

Since Chen Qun introduced the annual limit for officials, the two have frequently signaled that they plan to retire and enjoy their old age in peace.

Liu Bei glanced at Tian and Xu, who couldn't suppress their excitement, and then said: "The two of you have time to guide them a lot, if they are not capable enough to take over your work, Fu and Tian can't retire for ......the time being."

Tian Chou and Xu Shu nodded again and again. Everyone craves honor, social recognition, and more room for development. After Liu Bei appointed Zhang Zhao as the Lang Evil Taishou, he recalled Chen Qun and asked him to preside over the reform of the official system. Chen Qun proposed the system of three princes and six secretaries, and the three princes were the three official positions of Xiangguo, military supervision, and justice, corresponding to the three positions of prime minister, taiwei, and Situ of the imperial court, but this Situ was not the other Situ.

In addition, Chen Qun divided the government staff (civil servants) under the six secretaries into 17 grades, and each level stipulated the maximum length of service.

This restriction on the tenure of officials prevents local officials from cultivating cronies and dominating the townships. On the other hand, officials are no longer for life, which is conducive to the growth of the younger generation and keeps the entire regime institution alive.

In Puyang, Yanzhou, Cao Cao looked at a military intelligence report with a little excitement: Liu Bei's army entered the Xihe, and the Zuo Xiongnu gathered the tribes, which took more than 20 days.

Cao Cao invaded Hongnong's army, led by Cao Hong, Xiahoudun, and Zhang Yan, and Xu Rong, who was the most capable of fighting, and Xiahou Yuan, who was the best at attacking, remained by his side.

"Gongda (Xun Yu), although there are many generals in Qingzhou, there is only Liu Bei who is good at fighting. Now, Liu Bei is on the march, do you think we are sure that we will withdraw our troops from Hongnong and counterattack Jizhou and Qingzhou? Cao Cao asked cautiously.

Xun You looked at his fingers and said casually: "The lord has forgotten that there is also a 'every attack, all the people who break it' Gao Shun in Guanghuan City, as well as Liu Bei's two top two military divisions, Fu Shou and Tian Feng. Liu Bei is also a tiger and wolf, biting people, and entering the wood for three points. Our army is not sure of victory, so it is better not to provoke easily. ”

Guo Jia smiled lightly and said: "Liu Bei's attack on the Xiongnu this time is all the new armies of Hebei and the two states, the Qingzhou Army has not moved, and the Lusu of the Third Army of Pingyin City is still holding our throat, Liu Bei deliberately transferred the Taishan Army to participate in the war, do you know if it is a trap?" Taishan, Huang Zhongshang

In here, Lu Su is calm, Huang Zhong is brave, these two people live next to each other, and the lord should look for another opportunity. ”

Cao Cao depressedly accepted Guo Jia and Xun You's suggestions.

Looking back, I remembered that I had occupied most of Yanzhou, and my power had penetrated deep into Sili, and I felt that it was time for my father to enjoy it.

So, he sent people to the East China Sea to find Cao Song, who was hiding from the scourge of war. Cao Song was overjoyed when he received the news of his son, and his family moved, carrying more than 3,000 carriages and hundreds of miles.

Dong Zhuo moved the capital, and there were only 200 carriages carrying royal property (according to historical records), and Cao Song's ostentatious behavior attracted countless people to prying eyes. Cao Cao and Liu Bei were at odds, and Cao Song did not dare to enter the relatively safe Qingzhou, so he walked directly to Pei County in Xuzhou......

In Langxie County, Xuzhou, the ship on which the Yi nationality was riding docked, and the warm hospitality of the guards was politely decided, and the Yi nationality insisted on entering Qingzhou by land. Zhang Zhao saw Jian Yong's face, and specially sent Zhao Yu, a famous Lang evil man, to accompany him all the way to Yecheng.

Mengyin City, accompanied by Zhao Yu, entered a post station opened by the retired soldiers' club. Along the way, there were constantly guests saluting Zhao Yu, and Yu accepted it calmly.

Since Luoyang rescued the royal classics, Zhao Yu's reputation in Qingzhou is second only to Guan Ning, and the teaching profession has always been treated as a senior official in Qingzhou. The ten chief teachers are all leaders in various industries, and there are countless disciples. Zhao Yu was rewarded by the chief teacher for his contribution to rescuing the classics.

Along the way, the treatment enjoyed was incomparable for a while, and even the Iraqi people also felt quite beautiful.

After washing, Zhao Yu pulled Yi Ji into the dining hall, and all the guests in the hall stood up one after another to salute Zhao Yu. Under the enthusiastic guidance of the shopkeepers, Zhao Yu and Yi Yuan climbed a few steps and came to a dining table that was slightly higher than ordinary customers.

The guys sent good wine and food like water, and Zhao Yu was content to invite Yi to drink. After a while, after tasting the dishes and quenching his hunger, Yi Yuan took the opportunity to look at the environment in the hall, and inadvertently found a book under the corner of his table.

Curiously, he bent down and looked at the book, and when he saw the title, he was shocked, and then he fell under the table and pulled out the book, which suddenly caused a crisp sound of cups and plates on the table.

The Book of Changes, which is a Book of Changes. Born in the Jingzhou metaphysical school, Yi was as good as Guibao for the "Yi" scripture, and when he saw that the "Yi" scripture was put on the corner of the table in the store, he couldn't say anything indignant.

"It's not good to be on "Yi", so "Yi" can only be on the corner of the table." Zhao Yu put down his chopsticks and said with a serious expression.

In fact, this scene was deliberately arranged by Zhao Yu. The weights and measures of Qingzhou's length are different from other places, not accurate to inches (2.2 cm), but accurate to millimeters, and the table legs are impossible to be uneven. Before entering the dining hall, Zhao Yu deliberately made a table leg short according to Jian Yong's explanation, and arranged such a scene.

Yi Ji's lips trembled, he stroked the cover of the book, and said: "Yi is a profound and profound scholar, how can it be so ruined because of the personal preferences of the people above? ”

Zhao Yu picked up the wine glass, took a sip of wine gently, and said: "Qingzhou is good at miscellaneous studies, agriculture, industry and animal husbandry, gewu, geography, and chemistry are all advocated, and it is not good to be independent." In the past, the famous warlock Xiangkai said proverbs in front of him and was hanged on a tree by Xuande Gong. If you go to Qingzhou as an official, remember, remember, don't talk about metaphysics. ”

Zhao Yu put down his glass and continued: "As for the "Yi" scripture is broad and profound, this is the saying of the ancients, and things have changed over time, and even become the biggest obstacle to technological progress (Nobel laureate Yang Zhenning said).

In the Stone Age, when the ancients saw that the axe could cut down wood, they thought that gold and wood could be melted by fire, that is, fire could overcome gold, and water could extinguish fire, and water could overcome fire.

But what time is it? The era of the steam engine. The water mills along the rivers are made of both wood and iron, and what is the result of adding gold to water? What are the attributes of power in gold, wood, water, fire, and earth? What are the properties of the power generated by boiling water with fire in a steam engine made of metal?

Water overcomes fire, can't water make fire? Can't a convex lens made of ice turned from water make a fire? Using the obscurantist ideas of the Stone Age to guide the technology of the steam engine age is not progress, but a stumbling block.

The most important thing is that the five virtues studied by the theory of the Book of Changes have always been said to be the source of turmoil. The so-called Qin belongs to the water virtue, and the Han uses fire to overcome it, this heresy led to the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and the so-called Tude replaces the fire virtue. The heresy of the Five Virtues is really the root cause of the turmoil of our Han nation. Xuande Gong is a great Han clan, in the four states of Qing, Hebei, and, and You, if anyone mentions the decline of fire virtue, he will be jealous of Xuande Gong. Since Brother Yi has entered Qingzhou, this matter must be investigated. ”

On the front line of Bingzhou, Liu Bei led a large army and marched north along the Xihe Lake.

During the march, Tian Chou frequently looked back, Liu Bei couldn't bear it anymore, and asked, "Zitai, are you worried about the rear army?" ”

Tian Chou nodded and replied: "Although the rear army is neat, its orders are different. If something happens, I'm afraid it will drag down the whole army. ”

Tian Chou's meticulousness has always been appreciated by Liu Bei, and when he heard this, Liu Bei felt the same way, and turned over to look at the miscellaneous army behind him.

Signal in the Qingzhou army has always been the biggest military secret, and the phenomenon of military trumpeters and drum trumpeters exceeding their service due to their less physical exertion is very common. In the miscellaneous army, there are few retired trumpeters and drum buglers, and it takes a lot of time to pass military orders from the front to the end of the team. This force

The commander who can lead this ragtag army is really a talent.

Xu Shu interjected: "This is very simple, in the regular army, each old trumpeter and drummer has a few apprentices for young children, and a few veterans are sent to let those young children go to the rear army for training, so that the trumpets of the front and rear armies will be unified." ”

Tian Chou snorted, and then said: "I have an army of 100,000, and for the convenience of drinking water, I am walking along the West River and Lake, lord, look! Tian Chou pointed to the shore of the West River on the east side: "The reed is tall, the birds in the grass are frightened, if the Huns ambush a group of men and horses in the reeds, our army is suddenly attacked, the front army, the Chinese army is good to say, the rear army should not fight separately?" ”

Liu Bei reined in his horse and said in thought: "I heard that in the south of Jingzhou, in the land of Miao Jiang, the Miao people like to burn the wasteland, and the land after burning is fertile, which is conducive to cultivation in the second year, I don't know, what will happen to this reed after it is burned?" ”

Xu Shu immediately interjected, interrupting Liu Bei's instigation and hint: "No, in summer, the wind direction of the grassland is changeable, the rain is sufficient, the grass and trees are verdant, and after the fire, the wind direction is not easy to control." If it is self-defeating, is our army not in a desperate situation? ”

Liu Bei waved his horsewhip angrily, pointed to the reeds on the shore and said, "I can't wait to plow this land three times, and sprinkle countless salt soil each time, so that she will not grow a single grass for thousands of years in the future." ”

Xu Shu showed an unbearable look, Tian Chou lowered his head and was silent.

A flock of ducks flew up, and there was a small rattling sound in the reeds, and Dian Wei carried the halberd, stepped forward, and shouted: "There is vigilance, vigilance." ”

The reeds parted, and a small, mud-faced humanoid sprang out of the reeds, followed by three skinny, skinny clay figures. The clump of mud in front stared at its skeletal eyes and called out in a clumsy chorion.

Liu Bei listened attentively for a long time, and then he heard the two words called out by the crazy mud ball - Han people.

Liu Bei's tears almost flowed, he rolled the saddle and dismounted at a loss, shouting one after another: "Collect the bow and arrows, don't scare the child." ”

Tian Chou urged the horse, stopped in front of Liu Bei, and said: "Wait, lord, although the forest is deep and the grass is dense, but this place is a place for the Huns to herd horses, and millions of people come and go here every year, if it is not for the acquiescence of the Huns, how can they hide?" ”

Dian Wei swooped to his feet and picked up his big axe. Liu Bei jumped, approached Dian Wei's side, kicked him in the ass, and kicked Dian Wei down.

"He is shouting 'Han people', that is our compatriots, the Huns want to pretend, will find a few people who are more articulate. This is our fellow citizens. Even if he is a spy of the Huns, the Huns have reached the point of sending women and children into battle, what is there to fear? My army of 100,000 is sheltering these children, what are you afraid of? ”

Tian Chou grabbed the reins of the horse, tilted his head, carefully looked at the four mud monkeys, looked at the crazy jumping child, and let out a sigh: "The Adam's apple is not big, it's a woman, lord, and wait for a while, I'll go and interrogate." ”