It was getting late, and Xu Du also started the night fastband.

A few days ago, Liu Chuang was assassinated outside the gate of the post house, and the murderer has not been found so far, which also makes the people of Xudu panic.

It's about to be the New Year, but it's really disappointing to encounter such a thing.

But there was no way, in order to make everyone feel at ease, Cao Cao had no choice but to implement a night ban, which also made Xu Du lose the hustle and bustle at this time of the previous year.

"Fu Jiangong and Na Chuang had a secret conversation in the carriage today?"

"Yes, but I don't know what the two talked about. However, it seems that there is no negotiation, and the two are separated at the corner of the street, so Uncle Liu Huang doesn't seem to be very happy. Zhao then went to visit Fu Jiangong, and listening to the meaning of his words, it seemed that he had something to do with Xuande Gong. ”

"Something to do with Xuande?"

Cao Cao's thick eyebrows furrowed, revealing a contemplative look.

Guo Jia smiled on the side, "If so, Jia can guess some clues." ”

"Bong Xiao said to hear it?"

"In the past two days, Jia was ordered to track down the murderer of Uncle Liu Huang, and he didn't want to hear a piece of news by chance.

Liu Bei seemed to be extremely envious of Emperor Liu's uncle's clan status, so he asked Chen Qi and Chen Hanyu to visit the famous people in the city, wanting to restore the name of his clan. Chen Qi visited many people for this matter, and also got the promises of many people, including the princes of the clan.

However, it seems that everyone also knows that there are deep contradictions between Uncle Liu Huang and Liu Bei, so they are unwilling to answer affirmatively.

If it was really for Liu Bei's business, Fu Jiangong would definitely go to Uncle Liu Huang to make peace. But with my understanding of Uncle Liu Huang, I may not be willing. ”

Liu Bei wanted to return to the clan, and Cao Cao also heard about it.

He didn't attach much importance to this matter, and even after getting the news, Gen didn't take it to heart. Liu Bei wanted to return to the clan. The mood is understandable. Cao Cao was even willing to let Liu Bei return to the clan, at least to give Liu Chuang some restraint, lest he be arrogant now. Hearing Guo Jia say this, Cao Cao put his mind at ease and didn't go to his heart anymore. He put down the scroll in his hand and said to Dong Zhao: "Gongren, I have something I want you to worry about...... Liu Mengyan opened Nanshan Academy in Donglai, compiled the four libraries, and collected the world's classics. Now. Their first book, the Commentary on the Thirteen Classics, has been compiled, which has attracted the attention of many people.

I heard that in the past two days, many doctors of Taixue have received books from Nanshan Academy......

Once the compilation of these four libraries is completed, Liu Chuang will definitely be well-known in Shilin, and it will be even more troublesome at that time. So I want you to come forward. The same academy was opened in Yingchuan, and books were also compiled. Liu Chuang is in his personal name, and I am in the name of the imperial court, what do you think? ”

In Cao Cao's hands, there is also a set of "Commentary on the Thirteen Classics".

He may not have cared about it before, but when this set of commentaries on the Thirteen Classics was completed, Cao Cao immediately felt the influence contained in it.

Once this set of commentaries on the Thirteen Classics was popularized. Liu Chuang is bound to become famous.

Cao Cao is now going to suppress Liu Chuang, but if he wants to suppress it again after all the four libraries are completed, I am afraid it will be very difficult.

After all. Liu Chuang is now only in the name of a son of Liu Tao, and his influence in Shilin is not too great.

But if the compilation of the Siku Quanshu is completed, then he will be able to gain a place in the Shilin, which will inevitably bring a lot of trouble.

Dong Zhao thought for a moment. He said softly: "It's not that this matter can't be implemented, but it still needs to be announced to the world by the lord in the name of the Son of Heaven." Then the world's scholars will inevitably come one after another. At the same time, the lord also needs to have a representative figure who can show his hand, otherwise it will be difficult to compete with the Nanshan Academy headed by Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning and Bing Yuan. This candidate needs to be highly respected, but it is not easy to find for a while......"

Yes, Zheng Xuan is a master of scripture and Confucianism.

Liu Chuang pushed Zheng Xuan out, and it was indeed a good move.

If Cao Cao wants to imitate Liu Chuang now, he must find a character who can compete with Zheng Xuan.

But how can such a character be so easy to find?

"Yingchuan is prosperous and prosperous, long in secretary, good at poetry, and has a good reputation; In addition, there is Yingchuan Tangxi Diantang Xizidu, who is also a master of contemporary scriptures......"

Dong Zhao proposed five or six people, but none of them satisfied Cao Cao.

The people he mentioned may be regarded as contemporary celebrities with good reputation.

But if you compare it with Zheng Xuan, this is a high judgment. If you don't do it well, you will end up as a toddler in Handan, and in the end you will become a laughing stock for others.

Guo Jia said: "Lord, this matter is not in a hurry.

Uncle Liu Huang is now in Xudu, so Nanshan Academy took out the commentary on the Thirteen Classics so quickly, to put it bluntly, it was also done to protect Uncle Liu Huang. As long as we don't rush to ruin Uncle Liu's life, then Nanshan Academy will naturally slow down. I can't rush to learn this kind of thing. Liu Chuang's establishment of this Nanshan Academy took two years and spent countless amounts of money and food to produce a thirteen-level annotation.

The lord only needs to stabilize Uncle Liu Huang, on the one hand, try to screen celebrities, and on the other hand, in the name of the Son of Heaven, he can go to Nanshan Academy to recruit, and he can always recruit some useful talents in the future. This kind of thing, the more anxious you are, the easier it is to make mistakes, I think the lord should stabilize first. ”

Cao Cao thought so deeply and nodded in agreement.

"Lord, Ma Shoucheng has been summoned to come and has arrived in Xudu tonight.

He must have had a plan for bringing his son here this time. This person claimed to be the general of Fubo, and after Ma Yuan, he was very ambitious, and he needed to be careful.

Otherwise, can you suppress him for two days and wear down his spirit? ”

Cao Cao hurriedly shook his head, "Gongren, Ma Shoucheng and Chuang'er are different, so you can't wait for them together."

Guanzhong decided that Ma Teng and Han Sui dominated Xiliang and needed to be treated with leniency. Not only can we not suppress him, but on the contrary, we must treat him as a guest, in order to calm Guanzhong. In this way, tomorrow I will let Yuan Chang be in charge of the reception, and then report to the Son of Heaven, and ask him to meet the Son of Heaven.

However, Ma Tengxi Liangbing has always been arrogant and needs to be strictly guarded.

With full favors, he strengthened the security of Xudu, and let Zilie take more care of the Xiliang soldiers. If the Xiliang soldiers make trouble in the city, they must not be tolerated...... This point needs to be made known to Ma Teng, so as not to cause unpleasant things at the time, then everyone's face will not be too good-looking. ”

"Whoa!"

"Feng Xiao, the assassin who assassinated Chuang'er, can you have eyebrows?"

Guo Jia shook his head and smiled bitterly: "There are still no clues, those people seem to have disappeared out of thin air, and there is no way to find them."

As far as I guess. If those assassins hadn't been killed, I'm afraid they would have left Xudu long ago. However, I estimate that it is very likely that someone will be killed. If so, it means that the person behind this curtain must not be simple. So, I'm going to keep looking for it, but I'm afraid it will take some time. ”

Cao Cao gently rubbed his temples, "Since that's the case, there's no need to rush to track it down."

Anyway, Chuang Er has already met the Son of Heaven, and he can also block some people's mouths. That's right. After all, he is also an imperial uncle, and he can't be slacking off all the time. Gongren turned around and arranged to find a mansion in the city to reward him, so as not to be said by others that I had neglected him Liu Mengyan. ”

Look at Cao Cao's tired face. Guo Jia and Dong Zhao are not good at staying.

The two of them took the order and went out from Sikong Mansion.

It was getting late, and there was silence on the long street, except for the sound of street drums in the distance.

Beixuli is brightly lit and still prosperous...... Although it is a night ban, it is nothing to some powerful children. As long as they don't run rampant on the long streets. Generally there won't be much trouble. Guo Jia and Dong Zhao also knew about this and didn't care.

"Gongren, please go first, Jia will also visit Man Boning. I took my leave first. ”

"Bonghyo go back and rest early, I'll go first."

The two said goodbye outside Sikong Mansion, and Guo Jia boarded his carriage.

Regarding Liu Chuang's assassination, Guo Jia has many questions in his heart. In the course of the tracing. Although the possibility of Liu Chuang's mastermind behind the scenes has been eliminated, he still thinks. This matter is inseparable from Liu Chuang. It's just that he has no clues, let alone evidence, so it's not easy to make judgments. After all, in the current situation, Liu Chuang is a very sensitive storage zài, which makes him feel very tricky.

But I don't believe that you will not show your feet?

Thinking of this, Guo Jia subconsciously clenched his fists, and lightly pounded on the wall of the carriage!

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Xun Yu hoped that Liu Chuang could stay and assist Cao Cao.

In fact, this is not only Xun Yu's expectation, but also the hope of many Yingchuan clans such as Zhong Xuan.

"I know that Meng Yan is loyal to the Han family, but in today's situation, the only person who can revive the Han family is Cao Gong'er.

Since the Ten Standing Servants, the Han family has experienced repeated disasters and has declined. Therefore, at this time, it is even more necessary for a strong person to come forward to calm down this situation. I also know that the Son of Heaven is dissatisfied with Cao Gong. However, the Son of Heaven is young this year, and he does not have any power in his hands, how can he confront the princes? Cao Gong may be brutal at times, but he is loyal to the Han family. If Meng Yan wants to revive the Han Dynasty, he should cooperate with Cao Gong. In this way, when he is revitalized, the Son of Heaven can also have an arm like Meng Yan, why not? ”

Having said that, Cao Cao is the master of the Ming Dynasty and the only person who can revive the Han family.

Xun Yu's loyalty to the Han family did not need to be doubted, but Liu Chuang felt that he had too much hope for Cao Cao.

That's right, Cao Cao may still be loyal to the Han family at this time.

But when he one day pacified the north and took over the power, how could he continue to endure the elbows of the Han Emperor? This struggle between imperial power and relative power has existed since ancient times. Now that the imperial power is declining and the princes are getting bigger, it is a little ridiculous that you pin your hopes on a prince.

Liu Chuang didn't know how to evaluate Xun Yu.

He has outstanding talents and long-term vision, but he is too naïve in politics.

Perhaps it was this kind of naivety that made him miserable for the rest of his life, and finally parted ways with Cao Cao and committed suicide.

But how could Liu Chuang say these words?

Whether it is Xun Yu or Zhong Xuan, they are all typical pro-Cao factions. If Liu Chuang said anything unfavorable to Cao Cao at this time, it was likely to make the two of them dissatisfied in the end, and it was even more likely to make the entire Yingchuan clan change their attitude towards him. This is by no means what Liu Chuang wants.

"Mr. Xun, uncle, I can't make up my mind about this matter for a while.

I don't know much about Cao Gong, to be honest, if he hadn't listened to the rumors, I might have lived a rich life at home now, why bother to be born and die all day long? And before that, Chuang didn't even know who Cao Gong was. Maybe in the eyes of Mr. Xun and his uncle, Cao Gong is a famous minister who can revive the Han family, but I can't be sure now. If I hadn't been a clan, I might have surrendered. But since I am a clan, and I am the emperor's uncle who was personally named by His Majesty, I need to see it for a while. ”

Xun Yu and Zhong Yu glanced at each other. Nod your head slightly.

If Liu Chuang agreed very happily, the two of them might think that Liu Chuang was coping.

But Liu Chuang said that he would observe for a while, which made the two of them more or less let go of their vigilance.

Indeed, in the first year of Jian'an, Liu Chuang was just a small citizen of Donghai County, and his rise in just three years was due to his personal ability.

How hostile is Liu Chuang to Cao Cao?

Not necessarily...... Think he was three years ago. I'm afraid I won't know who Cao Cao is. The reason why he was an enemy of Cao Cao was that Cao Cao listened to Liu Bei's rumors at the beginning, so that he couldn't solve the knot until now. Well, presumably so, then take a look at it again?

Xun Yu did not urge Liu Chuang to express his attitude. Just push the cup with him and change the lamp.

The three of them finished eating and drinking, and Zhong Miao left Liu Chuang to rest at home, but Liu Chuang refused.

"Meng Yan, I'm afraid you're going to live in Xudu in the future, and you won't be able to live in the post house all the time.

It just so happens that I also have a mansion here, which is right next to Beixuli. I don't really like the noise over there. So there has been no past residence. Now that you have come, you will live there first. If you need anything, just tell me, and I will do my best to solve it for you. ”

"That. I thanked my uncle. ”

Liu Chuang was not polite to Zhong Xuan, so he reached out and took the deed.

"Gongzhu, you take my token and send Meng Yan back to the post house to rest.

You stayed by Meng Yan's side for these two days. Help him move from the post house to settle ...... By the way, on the first day of the first month. You need to meet outside the noon gate. As a clan this time, you need to assist the Son of Heaven to perform the ceremony of sacrificing to the heavens. When the time comes, there will be some cumbersome, so you can prepare for it. ”

"Yes, there are many things to pay attention to.

Well, I'll arrange for one more person to come over tomorrow and remind you of some things to keep an eye on.

In addition, I know that you were assassinated this time, and you may suspect that Liu Bei did it. But judging from the current situation, it should not be his mastermind. I have already sent someone to warn Liu Xuande, and I believe that he will not come to trouble you. You are young and vigorous, so don't cause trouble again.

Man Boning's temperament is strong, and he is the most disdainful of causing trouble.

If you offend him, even if Yuan Chang and I intercede for you at that time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to stop. ”

Liu Chuang thanked the two again and left with Guo Yuan.

After he left, Zhong Xuan suddenly said: "If you say that Meng Yan was assassinated two days ago, who will do it?" ”

Xun Yu smiled slightly, and said softly: "Actually, Yuan Chang understands in his heart that the so-called assassination is just a farce, in order to let Meng Yan see the Son of Heaven as soon as possible, and at the same time to protect him. You and I know this, and Cao Gong and Fengxiao will definitely be able to see it.

But who did it?

Although I guessed some clues, I couldn't say.

No matter what, it's for Meng Yan's sake...... Therefore, you and I should not meddle in this matter again, I believe that after a while, it will fade away. ”

Zhong Xuan smiled slightly, and asked again: "Then do you think that Meng Yan may assist Cao Gong?" ”

"This ......"

Xun Yu thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I don't know much about Meng Yan, so I can't say what he said just now." However, whether he is sincere or not, you and I have to take good care of him. In short, he can't be allowed to cause trouble again. ”

The implication is that Liu Chuang can't be let go.

Zhong Xuan nodded in agreement, and after taking a sip of wine, he sighed lightly and said, "It seems that if you want Meng Yan to change your mind, you and I need to put some more effort into it." Meng Yan has a grudge against Cao Gong, which is also reasonable. I just hope he doesn't get too stubborn because of this. ”

Is it just a grudge?

Xun Yu had a smile on his face, but he couldn't help but muttered to himself in his heart......

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After Guo Yuan sent Liu Chuang to the post house, he made an appointment and left.

Liu Chuang returned to the house, sat down and let out a sigh of relief, feeling inexplicably tired.

To be honest, talking to Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan is a very laborious thing. Every sentence needs to be carefully considered, so Liu Chuang is extra careful. There is no way, Zhong Yu may be easier to deal with, but for Xun Yu, Liu Chuang must be 120,000 points of spirit. This person may be a little idealistic and naïve in politics, but his intelligence should not be underestimated......

Even Liu Chuang couldn't help but sigh that Cao Cao's subordinates were full of talents.

As Zhong Xuan said, if, if he Liu Chuang could have been born ten years earlier, ten years earlier...... It could be another outcome.

With his identity as the son of Liu Tao, he can be recognized by the vast majority of Yingchuan scholars.

Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You......

It's drooling just thinking about it!

But some things are destined.

Liu Chuang's age doomed Xun Yu that it was impossible for them to bet on him, but in this way, there was a lot of excitement.

"Childe, have you ever rested?"

There was a sudden knock on the door, and Xia Houlan spoke outside the door.

Liu Chuang rubbed his temples, stood up and opened the door, and saw Xia Houlan standing outside the door with her hands down.

"Hengruo, come in and speak."

Liu Chuang motioned for Xiahoulan to enter the house, then added two pieces of charcoal to the brazier and sat down on the couch.

"Childe, I just talked to Na Du Bohou for a while, and I have a general understanding of his situation."

"Oh?"

Xiahou Lan's expression suddenly became excited, and he said softly: "Maybe the son doesn't know that this Du Bohou is still from filial piety." ”

"Oh?"

"This person is a young and lonely person, and his stepmother treats him very badly, but he is very filial.

When he was twenty years old, he was the county gongcao, acting as the commander of Zheng County, and later removed the Hanzhong Mansion...... When Dong Zhuo caused chaos in the dynasty, he abandoned his official position and left his hometown and lived in Jingzhou. It's just that because of poverty and poverty, and Liu Biao can't be taken seriously, he and his wife came to Xudu at the end of last year and became a post official. ”

In fact, what Liu Chuang didn't know was that in Jian'an, Du Yi was discovered by Xun Yu and recommended to Cao Cao to become Cao Wei's talent.

It's just that this time is the lowest stage of Dugi.

Liu Chuang couldn't help but say, "Then Du Bohou, are you willing to help me?" ”

Xiahou Lan said: "Du Ji is still a little hesitant now, but he is willing to do things for his son." ”

Doing things, and being effective, are two completely different concepts.

The effect is to return to Liu Chuang; Doing things is just a job, and I am willing to accept Liu Chuang's employment. Liu Chuang was not surprised by Du Yi's idea. To be honest, his future is uncertain now, whether he can escape from Xu Du or not is still the same thing, how can Du Ji submit to him? In any case, Du Yi has a reputation and can be reused sooner or later...... Not to mention anything else, after Cao Cao's meritocracy order is issued in two years, Du Ji will be able to get a lot of opportunities. As long as he is talented, why worry about not coming out?

Therefore, Du Ji's hesitation is also reasonable.

Liu Chuang nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then let him come over."

I went to the Zhong Mansion for a banquet today, and my uncle gave me a mansion. Let's move over in the past two days, Du Ji has been here for a year, and he wants to be familiar with Xu Du, so when the time comes, let him be a steward first, and then slowly figure it out. Besides, I also want to see what talents he has. ”

Xia Houlan listened and nodded in agreement.

Liu Chuang also felt a little tired, and after chatting with Xia Houlan for a few more words, he went back to his room to rest.

The next day, he got up early in the morning and practiced the nine transformations of the dragon and snake in the courtyard.

Then he had breakfast, then read a book in the house, waiting for Guo Yuan to come......

"Childe, Childe!"

At this moment, Xia Houlan hurriedly ran from outside the house, with a panicked look on her face.

As soon as he entered the house, he said eagerly: "Fang got the news that Kong Ming and Yuan Fu led three hundred flying bears to ride from Beihai, and now they have arrived at Fengqiu!" ”