fifth form

Chapter 1606 Spring and Autumn Dew
The most important principle in giving gifts is to give them what they like.

If you want to gain the new emperor's praise during tribute, you must find out the new emperor's preferences.

"Your Majesty likes talents," Gongsun Hong said: "If Jiangdu recommends a hundred people to go to Chang'an, this should please Your Majesty!"

"Good idea." Zhang Xuezhou nodded and said, "But how do we highlight Master Dong's role in this? Does Master Dong have hundreds of disciples in Jiang?"

"The disciples want to learn skills for three to five years. I'm afraid it's too late to teach them temporarily." Dong Zhongshu thought: "The land of Jiangdu is very martial arts. There are few of my disciples here, and it is difficult for the King of Jiangdu to send talents to Chang'an. Even if it is not It would be difficult for him to choose my students and send His Majesty a group of well-educated people.”

"Tribute is just a gift, it is not about emptying one's own wealth just to please His Majesty." Zhang Xuezhou agreed: "This gift must please His Majesty, be linked to Mrs. Dong, and must be able to be tolerated by King Jiangdu, and even be willing to give it out. !”

"This is difficult!"

Gongsun Hong murmured.

Not to mention Gongsun Hong's headache, King Jiangdu has been having a lot of headaches over this matter these days, and there is no shortage of people under King Jiangdu to make suggestions.

King Jiangdu really wanted to capture a dragon and share it with the new emperor. This kind of chance made King Jiangdu willing to share it. The more important reason was that it was difficult for King Jiangdu to occupy it alone, and it was extremely natural to think about sharing risks.

Everyone was whispering about the gifts involved, including money, armor, weapons, treasures and other items sent to educated people from Jiangdu.

If you offer money to the emperor, the amount of money included will be more than 100,000 gold. Even one million gold will be humiliating to the emperor. This requires an excellent measure.

In addition to the sword appreciation event, princes and kings from all over the country actually paid normal tribute, and the normal tribute specifications involved included money and other items.

It's not that you can't give away money. If you give money away, Dong Zhongshu will have nothing to do.

Zhang Xuezhou repeatedly mentioned three standards, which are actually things that everyone must consider.

If one standard can be achieved, three standards are undoubtedly extremely high, and even smart people will be troubled.

Moreover, they need to make decisions quickly, lest King Jiangdu actually transport a batch of money to Chang'an City without a plan.

"Treasures have no constant value. This is the most suitable tribute to involve Zhongshu." Gongsun Hong said: "And it is generally difficult for King Jiangdu to convert it into a normal value. This may also please His Majesty!"

"This should be King Jiangdu's previous dragon-slaying plan," Dong Zhongshu said helplessly, "This matter cannot be accomplished!"

"Didn't Zhongshu obtain any valuable treasure in Shui Mansion?"

"Never!"

"Where's the dragon ball in your mouth Dongfang Shuo?"

"It was taken back. If you can take it back, things will be easier!"

Gaoyou Water Mansion was once the best opportunity to contribute, but this opportunity became useless due to various coincidences.

Gongsun Hong looked at Dong Zhongshu and then at Zhang Xuezhou, feeling that no matter how hard he dug at them, he couldn't get them out.

Although he had doubts in his heart that Dong Zhongshu and Zhang Xuezhou were hiding something, since both of them had given guarantees, they really couldn't ask any more questions about the matter.

"It's a pity. If it is related to dragon kings like Si Yu, the Great Dragon God, they just randomly took a river and sea heavy weapon, which is a rare treasure for our court," Gongsun Hong said regretfully.

Not only were they unable to catch the dragon, nor could they obtain the dragon balls, but they also had no connection with the dragon kings.

After the road was completely blocked, Gongsun Hong had to rethink the direction.

"Zhongshu, I remember that you wanted to promote Confucian classics before. Why not take this opportunity to compile Confucian theories and present them to the court?"

After thinking for a long time, Gongsun Hong came up with an executable plan. "I am not a person who cherishes my knowledge, but my cultivation is not high enough. It is difficult to convince others when I speak. Even if I write books, they will be piled in the library," Dong Zhongshu said.

"Although Zhongshu is not the first person in our Han Dynasty, our Confucian school has produced Confucius and Mencius. Having two saints in one school is already considered top-notch. Your Majesty must consider three points no matter what," Gongsun Hongdao.

"The Huang-Lao School has Laozi and Zhuang Zhou. They are also twin saints, and they are the most controversial in their time." Dong Zhongshu said: "As soon as Huang-Lao Tao is in the court, the reputation of our Confucian twin saints will be destroyed." Give it a try!"

"Everyone in the world only looks at the person who is number one in the world," Gongsun Hong sighed sadly, "We Confucians are actually very powerful if we are both number two!"

"That's not the case!"

Although Dong Zhongshu was declining politely, his heart was really moved by Gongsun Hong's words.

If he presented Confucian classics, he could indeed pay tribute directly, and King Jiangdu would definitely be happy to accept such a tribute from him.

It was difficult for Dong Zhongshu to return to Chang'an at the moment, so it was normal for him to present Confucian classics through the king of Jiangdu.

But how to please the new emperor with his scriptures depends on Dong Zhongshu's ability.

"I hope Ciqing and Dongfang Shuo can help me!"

After thinking for dozens of seconds, Dong Zhongshu invited Gongsun Hong and Zhang Xuezhou.

Gongsunhong is also a great Confucian scholar. Regardless of the interlude content, Gongsunhong has no problem in reviewing.

The involvement of Zhang Xuezhou is mainly due to the Yin Yang family, and Dong Zhongshu needs the knowledge of Yin Yang and Five Elements from the Yin Yang family.

At this time, there was still some distance between his blending of Yin, Yang and Five Elements and the Confucian induction of all things, heaven and humans. Dong Zhongshu felt that he could write a first draft and submit it first.

Although he did not fully put it into practice, Dong Zhongshu felt that his theory was theoretically achievable.

The new emperor will not change his appearance and follow Dong Zhongshu in practice, but Dong Zhongshu does have some content that will overlap with the new emperor's practice.

Dong Zhongshu thought repeatedly and made many gestures, and he also had a preliminary outline in his mind.

If there is no pen and ink in the heart, there will be no content in writing a book for ten years.

And as long as you are confident, you can write a book even in three to five days.

After Dong Zhongshu thought about it, he couldn't help but look for the bamboo slips and write again.

"I tell you, second minister, listen, Dongfang Shuo will fill the gap!"

Dong Zhongshu invited two people.

He wrote for a few seconds, and then he wrote the words "Induction of Heaven and Man" on the bamboo slip.

"Zhongshu, it's a big bet that you took out your own money and presented it to Queen Jiangdu, but you must also be careful that this gift to Queen Jiangdu will not reach His Majesty's hands." Gongsun Hong saw the first five words and said, "Only when you return to the ordinary will you give up." People don’t have evil thoughts!”

"What the Second Minister said makes sense!"

Dong Zhongshu nodded.

When he first wrote five characters, he was corrected by Gongsun Hong, which made Dong Zhongshu feel lucky to have Gongsun Hong by his side.

Apart from Gongsun Hong's knowledge and ability, he undoubtedly has more experience in handling things carefully.

This made Dong Zhongshu think for a moment, and the five-character bamboo slip of "The Sensation of Heaven and Man" was then abandoned, and instead replaced with the four most common words of "Spring and Autumn Dew" as the beginning.