Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 107 Langya Zhuge, Han Dynasty Edition Youth Class

"Ajin, have you borrowed any food and rice?" A slightly anxious girl's voice sounded in the courtyard.

The young man quickened his pace and put down the grain and rice: "Well, I borrowed it. I met some hungry people on the road and distributed some. There is only this bag left. Let's save some for now."

The girl couldn't help stomping her foot: "Ajin, you always distribute the borrowed grain and rice, and you frequently go to Mi's rice shop to borrow grain. The elders of the clan are already very dissatisfied."

"Well, let them say it." The boy didn't explain much: "Where is Xiaoliang?"

The girl couldn't help sighing: "Where else can I go? Since his father passed away, Xiao Liang has locked himself in the study every day, studying desperately. If this continues, I'm worried that Xiao Liang's body will not be able to bear it."

The boy subconsciously clenched his fists: "Has Brother Jun's fever gone?"

"It's getting better. Fortunately, Mr. Fan has practiced medicine so far, but Mr. Fan didn't charge for the medicine." The girl's tone was a little more respectful.

The young man sighed: "Mr. Fan has great medical ethics. If there is a chance in the future, I will repay this favor."

The Zhuge clan of Langya Kingdom began to prosper after Zhuge Feng served as an official of the Jiuqing.

Although they have gone through ups and downs, they are still a big family in Langya Kingdom, and there are many people with the double surname Zhuge in Langya Kingdom.

The boy's name is Zhuge Jin, and he is the eldest son of Zhuge Gui, the former Taishan County Prime Minister.

Zhuge Gui died of illness last year, leaving behind three sons and two daughters.

The eldest son Zhuge Jin, the eldest daughter Zhuge Ying, the second son Zhuge Liang, the second daughter Zhuge Qiong and the youngest son Zhuge Jun.

Because of Zhuge Gui's sudden death, the burden of the family fell on the humble eldest son Zhuge Jin.

The eldest daughter, Zhuge Ying, was about to get married, but she was worried about her younger siblings, so she turned down several matchmakers one after another.

The second son, Zhuge Liang, was young and intelligent, with a sharp tongue. Although he was good at reading, he often only read the general idea and liked to go out to argue with others, so he was often reprimanded by Zhuge Gui for being "stubborn".

But after Zhuge Gui's death, Zhuge Liang's temperament changed drastically, he stopped going out to argue with others, and locked himself in Zhuge Gui's study every day, reading the collection of books left by Zhuge Gui.

After handing over the grain and rice to Zhuge Ying, Zhuge Jin came to the study.

Knowing brother is like brother, Zhuge Jin understands Zhuge Liang's mood very well.

When they were three years old, Zhuge Jin and Zhuge Liang's mother, Zhang Shi, died of illness.

Zhuge Gui was busy with government affairs and rarely disciplined Zhuge Liang, and Zhuge Jin loved Zhuge Liang so much that before the age of eight, Zhuge Liang let himself go, doing things in his own way.

He dismisses some traditional dogmatic rules, and yearns for the chic and comfortable travel of his uncle Zhuge Xuan to various counties.

He likes to go out and debate with people, which is also influenced by Zhuge Xuan.

Because of this, Zhuge Gui often brought Zhuge Xuan with him when he reprimanded Zhuge Liang.

Zhugegui fell ill last year, so he had to resign from his position as Taishan county magistrate and return to his former residence in Langya to recuperate.

But unfortunately, Zhuge Gui still couldn't survive the winter of last year.

When he was dying, he was most worried about Zhuge Liang, worried that Zhuge Liang would be too obsessed with debate skills and neglect the basic accumulation of knowledge.

So he advised Zhuge Liang that "learning cannot be done".

There is no end to learning, from "Xunzi Encouraging Learning", which means that there is no end to learning.

The loss of his mother at the age of three and his father at the age of eight, coupled with Zhuge Gui's dying advice, made an eight-year-old boy a little dazed.

Push open the study door.

Zhuge Gui took a glance, and found Zhuge Liang in the corner who was holding the slips and concentrating on reading. Beside Zhuge Liang, there were various slips scattered here and there.

Silently picking up the scattered letters, Zhuge Jin's eyes became a little more unbearable.

But Zhuge Jin didn't disturb Zhuge Liang, and just ordered softly: "Brother Liang, after reading this letter, come out for dinner."

Without raising his head, Zhuge Liang responded subconsciously.

Exiting the study, Zhuge Jin frowned: "I only have light rice all day long, Brother Liang's body can't bear it."

Zhuge Jin was very troubled.

Although many people in the clan offered to lend money and food, they were all rejected by Zhuge Jin.

Regarding the virtues of the elders in the clan, although Zhuge Jin didn't say anything on the surface, she was quite resentful in her heart.

A group of arrogant people who guard the honor of their ancestors but don't think about making progress, look down on this and that all day long, and chase after fame and fortune, which makes Zhuge Jin quite impatient.

After Zhuge Gui became the magistrate of Taishan County, everyone came together to curry favor; after Zhuge Gui fell ill, Zhuge Jin wanted to borrow some money and food but refused repeatedly.

Recently, he wanted to match Zhuge Ying as the elder of the clan, so he began to come forward and say that the clan can borrow money and food.

If you really tell Zhuge Ying a good family, Zhuge Jin won't bother.

But it's hard to describe the matchmaker, and even let Zhuge Ying become a concubine, almost so angry that Zhuge Jin, who has always been modest, drew his sword and chopped people down.

That's why Zhuge Jin would rather owe Mi Zhu favors than borrow money from the clan.

The Zhuge clan of Langya Kingdom, except for the brothers Zhugegui and his family, are all rotten!

Zhuge Jin, who was a little bored in his heart, walked to the official road to breathe.

at this time.

A group of scholars passed by, discussing excitedly one by one.

"Pingyuan Miheng's "Fu of Seeking Talents" is really brilliant, and Sima Xiangru's Fu in the past is nothing more than that."

"The rhetoric is just superficial. What is really worth paying attention to is the story of Duke Xuande of Qingzhou and Duke Hui of Jizhou described in "The Ode to Seeking Talents."

"Your father is a talented man from the Wang family of Langya, why not also go to Qingzhou, with your father's talent, Duke Xuande of Qingzhou will definitely welcome you from ten miles away."

"Haha, that's ridiculous! Brother Ling is the real hero. Xiapi Chen Yuanlong once said: Qingxiu cures evil, has knowledge and righteousness, I respect Zhao Yuanda!"

"Brother Wang is too modest! This time, brother Yu returned to Langya to persuade elder brother to serve in Qingzhou."

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Hearing the discussion of the scholars, Zhuge Jin couldn't help but move in his heart, and bowed forward: "Brothers, I, Zhuge Jin, don't take the liberty to disturb you."

All the scholars stopped and looked at Zhuge Jin.

"Zhuge Jin, such a familiar name."

"He is the son of the former Taishan County Prime Minister, known for his virtue and talent."

"I see."

All the scholars also returned the gift and gave their names one after another.

"Wang Heng from Linyi, please be polite."

"Wang Xiang from Linyi, I met Brother Zhuge."

"Zhao Zheng is from Yangdu, his elder brother is Yu Yu, and he has always heard of Zhuge brother's virtuous name."

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After seeing the ceremony, Zhuge Jin asked: "Just now I heard you brothers talk about the "Fu of Seeking Virtuousness". Is there really such a story about Duke Xuande and Duke Hui in this Fu?"

Zhao Zheng said with a smile: "I came from Qingzhou! This is what I saw and heard with my own eyes. How can it be fake?"

Wang Heng also said: "It was very windy and cold that day, and Duke Xuande stood quietly ten miles away from Linzi City, just to welcome Duke Hui of Zi, which is very enviable. This Fu was passed down after Duke Hui of Zihui became an official in Qingzhou Zhizhong .”

"Although there is a deliberate intention to promote it, it is enough to show that Duke Xuande urgently needs the help of talented people, so we discussed changing the itinerary and returning home to report to the elders of the clan."

Zhao Zheng and others told Zhuge Jin what they had seen and heard in Qingzhou in detail, which moved Zhuge Jin very much.

"Brother Zhuge, does he also intend to go to Qingzhou?" Zhao Zheng asked.

Zhuge Jin sighed softly: "I haven't reached the crown yet, even if Xuande is willing to appreciate it, it is impossible for me to become an official."

Zhao Zheng laughed loudly: "Brother Zhuge, Duke Xuande issued an order to seek talents in Qingzhou, and one of them is for scholars who have not reached the crown."

"Qingzhou Biejia is the son of Duke Kang Cheng of Beihai. Now he has set up an official school in Linzi City, and invites Lord Kang Cheng to take up the post of literature. Scholars who have not reached the top can pass the examination and enter the official school."

"The governor's office will give five hundred shi of money and food subsidies every year, which will be used for the students to settle their families!"

Zhuge Jin was taken aback: "Five hundred shi per year, isn't that the same as the county magistrate's salary?"

Zhao Zheng laughed: "Of course it's not for free! After completing their studies, students must serve as county magistrates in Qingzhou for three years, and they are free to stay after three years."

"It's a pity that I have already won the championship this year, otherwise I would definitely go to the official school in Linzi City to try."

"I'm not an official, but I think it's for the teachings of Lord Kang Cheng!"

After all the scholars left, Zhuge Jin could not speak for a long time.

Zhuge Jin has already seen the intention of Linzi City Official School.

Using Beihai Zhengxuan's name to open a government school, and giving Zhibi county magistrate an annual salary subsidy, and the condition is to serve as a county magistrate in Qingzhou for three years after completing his studies. This is to attract young talents to Qingzhou!

"Perhaps, this is my chance!" Zhuge Jin secretly clenched his fists.

The 16-year-old Zhuge Jin is not old enough to be an official, no matter in terms of age or talent.

If you don't become an official, you will have no money to support your family.

Although his uncle Zhuge Xuan was there to help, Zhuge Xuan also had to go out to be an official to have money and food.

Last month, Zhuge Xuan went to Jingzhou, planning to ask Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou, for an official to be released, but he has not returned yet.

Zhuge Jin knew what Zhuge Xuan meant.

But it was hard to leave his homeland, Zhuge Jin didn't want to go to Jingzhou with Zhuge Xuan.

But now, Qingzhou's official school has given Zhuge Jin the opportunity to stay in the north!

"No matter what, you have to give it a try." Zhuge Jin returned home and discussed with Zhuge Ying.

Both Zhuge Qiong and Zhuge Liang are under ten years old.

The only person Zhuge Jin can negotiate with is Zhuge Ying.

"Ajin, you are the eldest son of the family, so you can decide these important matters." Zhuge Ying didn't object, but just warned: "I heard that there are many bandits in Qingzhou, so be careful on the road, Ajin."

Zhuge Jin nodded, already made up his mind.

And during this period.

Tao Qian also received an invitation from Liu Bei to meet.

"Zizhong, Governor Liu has promised me to resettle [-] hungry people in Donghai Kingdom. However, Governor Liu hopes to have a face-to-face meeting with me, and the place will be in Yangdu City of Langya Kingdom." Tao Qian was in a good mood.

Ever since he learned that Liu Bei had presented Mi Zhu with "Book of Si Sheng", "Monthly Order of the Four People" and "Quyuanli", Tao Qian became concerned.

This East China Sea country is vast and sparsely populated, which is suitable for resettling the hungry.

But before that, Tao Qian didn't want to settle.

A considerable part of the yellow scarves in Qingzhou was driven from Xuzhou to Qingzhou by Tao Qian.

Tao Qian didn't have enough money and food to accommodate the hungry Yellow Turbans, but he couldn't kill them all, so he had to expel them.

But now, Tao Qian sees the benefits of resettling the hungry!

If it is possible to gather hungry people to farm fields, there are "Book of Si Sheng", "Monthly Order of the Four People" and "Quyuanli", which are enough for large-scale farming.

This means that Tao Qian can get a lot of food!

With food, Tao Qian can do more in Xuzhou.

It's like asking for Dong!
Last time, Tao Qian was unable to go to the Suanzao Huimeng because there were still remnants of the Xuzhou Yellow Turban, and the money and food raised were a little tight.

But Tao Qian was equally enthusiastic about begging Dong.

That's fame!

The fame that can be obtained as long as you send troops!
But sending troops also needs money and food.

Except for Mi Zhu, the aristocratic families in Xuzhou did not support Tao Qian very much.

Raising money and food for Dong, everyone is crying poor!
But they trafficked money and food to Qingzhou to make money, but each of them was like a pack of wolves who smelled blood, and each of them was poor!
Tao Qian has always been very upset that this money and grain are controlled by aristocratic families.

Now that he has the opportunity to obtain a large amount of food, how could Tao Qian miss it?

Placed [-] hungry people and gained fame.

Hundreds of thousands of hungry people farmed the fields to get money and food.

Under the temptation of huge benefits, Tao Qian was tempted.

"Emissary, invited by Inspector Liu, I have to go. After all, it is not easy to resettle the [-] hungry people going south. I will go with the envoy." Mi Zhu suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Liu Bei's rebate made Mi Zhu respect Liu Bei even more.

Just donating money and food to Liu Bei, Liu Bei gave Mi Zhu three books that are enough to make the Mi clan go to the next level!
In this era, books are wealth!
And it's wealth that even money can't buy.

Liu Bei gave such a reused book as soon as he said it, and he didn't worry at all that Mi Zhu would ignore Liu Bei's love after he got the book.

This boldness and trust made Mi Zhu feel like he had met Bole.

Therefore, when Tao Qian said that Liu Bei would meet in Yangdu City, Mi Zhu directly persuaded Tao Qian to agree.

Mi Zhu also wanted to see with his own eyes whether this Liu Bei, who had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness in Qingzhou, really lived up to his name!

Tao Qian laughed loudly: "Liu Bei wants to meet and talk, so I must have some doubts about the placement of the [-] starving people. With Zizhong going, Liu Bei will definitely not be suspicious."

The richest and richest people in the East China Sea have come, who can doubt that Tao Qian can't settle the [-] starving people?
Mi Zhu thought for a moment, and then said: "Master, I thought I could publicize the meeting with Mr. Liu. Let the scholars and people in Xuzhou know about Mr. Liu's benevolence in helping the hungry people."

Tao Qian clapped his palms and laughed: "Wonderful! Most of the people in Xuzhou think that this old man is vulgar and unwilling to be an official. This time, let them see that this old man can not only conquer thieves and rule the army, but also manage the people in peace!"

Today is the winter of the first year of Chuping.

Although the sages in Xuzhou were unwilling to serve as Tao Qian, few of them took refuge in the south, and most of them were still waiting and watching.

If Tao Qian can make the Xuzhou scholars and people safe, naturally no wise men will flee south.

After all, if Xuzhou can be stable, who is willing to give up their family business in Xuzhou and leave their hometown to seek refuge in Jiangdong?

Under Mi Zhu's suggestion, Tao Qian and Liu Bei met in Yangducheng, Langya County, to discuss the resettlement of [-] starving people, which soon spread in various counties, counties and townships of Xuzhou.

Recently, Liu Bei's reputation is not small in Xuzhou.

After all, Qingzhou yellow scarves were wiped out, and Xuzhou was also spread, calling on those who had food to sell grain and rice to Qingzhou, and even boasted that they would resettle 50 hungry people in Qingzhou.

Coupled with the promulgation of various orders for seeking talents, Liu Bei's reputation has greatly increased.

As a result, when they learned that Tao Qian and Liu Bei were going to discuss the resettlement of [-] hungry people in Yangdu City, the scholars in Xuzhou were moved again!
(End of this chapter)