Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 151: College is not as good as long-distance running

Touching his nose, Liu Bian thought to himself: If I could be tougher, I would cancel the "inspection and examination system" - within Bohai County!By selecting talents based on the academic performance of the college, so that hard-working talents at the bottom can be promoted and reused, will it be possible to break the phenomenon of so-called aristocratic families or powerful powers monopolizing talents?
With so many thoughts on his mind, Liu Bian thought of something, but more importantly... "Your Highness? Your Highness?" In his ear, he heard Yuan Shu's voice, "Your Highness, are you finally planning to establish a college?"

Ok?
After blinking, Liu Bian came back to his senses and looked at Yuan Shu blankly. He didn't understand why Yuan Shu was so interested in the academy.After calming down, Liu Bian half-jokingly said:
"This period of time has been delayed by processing documents. I have almost forgotten this matter. You don't remind me. I still remember Guan Hai - he is currently in Zhangwu County. He has asked me about it again and again. King, asked me when to establish a college or academy. I only agreed at that time, but did not take any action... Nowadays, there are several wise men in Nanpi County who have been unemployed. We might as well consider hiring them as teachers to teach. Industry or something like that?”

Huh?
The county magistrates present secretly exchanged glances with each other, and the scene was extremely quiet.

After a long time, Yuan Shu said again: "Your Highness, do you really want to open a college?"

"That's right." Liu Bian said casually, "Just now, I admired Niu Zhuang very much and suddenly felt that Niu Zhuang is a talent."

Niu Zhuang, who was suddenly pointed out, was stunned for a moment.

Hu Amei opened her mouth in surprise.

Liu Bian said seriously: "Although he is a talented farmer, he does not know a lot of Chinese characters. This king wants to appoint Niu Zhuang, but the conditions are not allowed. Maybe it will be a joke."

After all, looking back at the past, there were really very few tenant farmers who couldn't even read and worked as officials... This is ridiculous.

Niu Zhuang scratched his head, feeling happy and disappointed at the same time, and muttered: "I'm going to learn calligraphy, I'm going to learn calligraphy!"

So, here comes the question: How does Niu Zhuang learn to read and write?

"——So, colleges and teachers must exist." Liu Bian said with twinkling eyes and a pun, "With a college, you will have an environment for learning and progress; with teachers, you will You have the qualifications to absorb knowledge! After you graduate, as long as you can learn something, I will have reason to appoint you as an official.

Once you become an official in Nanpi County or even Bohai County, will Chef Hu still dislike you, even if you were once a tenant farmer?At that time, given your status, were you still afraid that you wouldn't be able to marry Hu Amei back?

Are you afraid that Chef Hu is rushing to marry his daughter to you? "

Niu Zhuang, Hu Amei and Old Man Hu who returned from cooking rice: "..."

The three people's eyes widened and they were speechless.

Ouch!Not good!He seems to have offended three people at once?
...Fortunately, his ridiculous reasons for establishing the college did not arouse the suspicion of the county magistrates present.

In other words, the county magistrates present should support his plan and hold the acquiescence.

That's enough.

As long as he still supports the "imperial examination system" on the surface and does not arouse the fear of aristocratic families and powerful people outside the county, he can still advocate the policy of "cultivating talents in the academy" in private. From now on, if there is an opportunity, he will use the "imperial examination system" or something like that. , can it also be adopted in advance?
Of course, he has to drink wine one sip at a time and walk step by step. He will move carefully to avoid taking too big steps and getting easily injured!

But seeing Yuan Shu stroking his palm, he echoed: "Your Highness, you are so right! It is time to build a college! If Your Highness trusts Shu, Shu will take full charge of this matter, how about it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked over.

Yuan Shu's enthusiasm almost froze when he saw it.

"What? What's that look in your eyes?" Yuan Shu glared, "Do you think I'm unworthy? - But do you still remember that in addition to being the county magistrate, I also have the county's gift of wine?
What is the purpose of the Junji Jijiu?Isn't it just academics? ——Is it strange that the school is the place where I preach and teach, and I ask myself to be the commander? "

Oh!The case has been solved - the reason why Yuan Shu actively attaches importance to the construction of the college is because Yuan Shu was originally appointed by Liu Bian to serve as the county governor... Don't underestimate the county governor: under the county governor, there are also county governors. The three positions of literature, county literature and history, and county literature and death history, all seem to be at the mercy of the county's minister of wine!
And the county literature is in charge of the county school, the history of county literature is the subordinate official of the county literature, and the history of the county literature is the subordinate official of the county literature... This is a series of links, and Yuan Shu is blatantly developing his own power to Liu Bian. Woolen cloth?
"Your Highness!" Yuan Shu glanced at everyone, and everyone lowered their eyes in unison. After avoiding Yuan Shu's sight, Yuan Shu was like a chicken beating blood, and asked Liu Bian, "——Do you dare to agree?"

Liu Bian: "..."

Should Liu Bian refuse?Or refuse?

Considering Yuan Shu's true talent, Liu Bian was reluctant to let go, so he changed the subject without changing his expression and said: "This matter is not urgent. I mentioned it today just to give you some relief... I am currently What worries us most is what we will do in the winter."

What and what?
Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not quite understanding.

Zhang Fei spoke quickly and asked, "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"

clever!

Liu Bian looked at Zhang Fei with a slightly praising look: Zhang Fei seems to have learned to grasp the key points!Liu Bian said: "It's nothing. I just lament that winter is here and it's too cold. I can't go to the fields to cultivate, but I have to sit at home and sit on the fire barrel or lie on the fire kang. It's a waste of good time."

Everyone was thoughtful, and said weakly: "Your Highness, do you want to...?"

"My king doesn't know whether these thoughts are right or wrong. Let me just pretend to be my king today and just mention them casually? ——Everyone, you have heard of Tuntian, right? Do you know that Tuntian is divided into civilian and military villages? "

Everyone looked at each other and remained silent.

It was still Zhang Fei who scratched his head and said, "Your Highness, please be more straightforward, I don't understand?"

Liu Bian laughed and said, "To put it simply: it's too cold in winter. Seeing that everyone is hiding at home and hardly ever going out, I wonder if we should organize the civilians in Nanpi County to go out and run two kilometers every day?"

"Ah? Running two kilometers? All the civilians in Nanpi County?" Zhang Fei scratched his head, "Why are you running?"

"Exercise, exercise." Liu Bian explained solemnly.

"Is it enough to only run two kilometers to exercise?" Zhang Fei disagreed. "Ten kilometers! The most basic! Two kilometers is too little! Ten kilometers is the standard!"

Liu Bian: "..."

sorry!I lost!Farewell——

No wonder!
Nodding his head, Liu Bian said calmly, "General Zhang is right, so let's change it to ten kilometers!"

Everyone: "..."

Your Highness, Your Highness, have you noticed that you are off topic? ——Earlier, what did you mean by farming, civilian and military farming?Why does it involve running?Long distance running?
Facing everyone, Liu Bian continued: "Winter running can not only exercise the body, but also strengthen the will and build a strong character. What do you think?"

Everyone was stuck and couldn't keep up with Liu Bian's thinking for a while.

Seeing that no one answered, Liu Bian simply said to himself: "When the snow stops, I will issue a notice calling on good men aged 15 to 40 to participate in the daily long-distance running... competition! Whoever wins No. 1 , this king will reward No.1! There must be a brave man under a thousand gold, so that everyone's enthusiasm can be mobilized!"

There was a trace of surprise in everyone's eyes, probably because they had never encountered such a situation before.

Long distance running in winter?It's not impossible, but...

But is long-distance running really necessary?Still competing?There is also an age limit. Isn’t it really...conscription?

Cough cough--

Everyone put aside their strange thoughts and silently imagined: If Nanpi County really wanted to hold a daily long-distance running competition, what a spectacular or chaotic scene it would be... Will anyone participate?
Running in the middle of winter?

As if seeing through everyone's doubts, Liu Bian said: "This king is only suggesting that instead of hiding at home to avoid the cold, it is better to go out for a run every day. If you run a lot, your body will heat up, so you won't be afraid of the cold naturally. Isn’t it?”

Yes, it makes sense.

Everyone nodded and said nothing else.

Liu Bian also discussed running matters with everyone, such as where to run, what to do if there are too many people called for, whether to run in batches, and whether to supervise to prevent others from cheating, etc. He seemed not to pay attention to these topics, including The previous college topic should not have been discussed lightly at Hu Amei's house... However, no one cared.

While listening to His Highness's considerations, Old Man Hu grinned from ear to ear: There is an idiom that says, a house is full of brilliance. ——His Highness trusts our family too much and discusses important matters in our house. If a few neighbors hear it, won't he be jealous to death?

Old Man Hu and his family listened to Liu Bian's nagging again.

Although Old Man Hu didn't quite understand what he was saying, it didn't stop him from looking proud and happy.

Finally, when Liu Bian's mouth was dry and he took a sip of wine, Old Man Hu said: "Eat, eat, eat! Your Highness eats, and you all eat too. If you don't eat, you will get cold!"

With a gesture of his hand, Old Man Hu pointed at the mutton barbecue and millet rice, plus the side dishes on the table, and entertained Liu Bian and his party attentively.Liu Bian came to his senses and did not refuse. He tasted the food happily. With the blessing of the fire barrel and brazier, he did not feel cold at all.

On the contrary, it seems warm.

Liu Bian was so hot that he even wanted to take off his coat.

This shows how warm Mr. Hu’s family is.

After finishing the delicious meal, everyone was full and full of wine. They really wanted to say goodbye to Old Man Hu and go back to their respective homes... However, there were so many His Highness Liu Bian that no one dared to leave without permission.

"Your Highness, it's very late. Aren't you going back home?" Liu Bei asked softly.

Old Man Hu and his family quickly packed up the dishes, rushed into the small kitchen in the shortest possible time, and hid in the kitchen, determined not to participate anymore... After hearing His Highness's discussion once, Old Man Hu and his family didn't want to hear it a second time. ——

Too dangerous!

At this time, even Niu Zhuang didn't dare to jump.

"...Go back home?" Liu Bian blinked, looked at Liu Bei, and had no intention of getting up and leaving.

Liu Bei said: "Yes, go back home! Your Highness, are you planning to stay at Hu Amei's house for one night?"

Liu Bian: "..."

Liu Bian wanted to say: What's wrong with this?
But seeing twenty or so people crowded into Hu Amei's house, which made Hu Amei's house... a bit crowded, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed, knowing that he couldn't live in - moreover, if he lived in Hu Amei's house, the county magistrates headed by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao How dare we leave His Highness behind and return home alone?

Have you lost your etiquette?And he's not afraid of making people laugh.

Therefore, the county magistrates have only one goal: to persuade His Highness to return home!
In this way, everyone doesn't have to live in Hu Amei's house.

"What time is it?" Liu Bian asked.

Cao Cao pointed his hand and said immediately: "My lord, it's time to apply."

"Shen Shi?" Seeing that it was almost dark outside the window, Liu Bian blurted out, "It's so fast!"

"Your Highness?" Liu Bei looked at Liu Bian and insisted on asking Liu Bian to reply. He was very persistent.

Rubbing his forehead, Liu Bian said: "I want to stay in the wooden house area for one night. Everyone, please forgive me for being willful! I just want to check which house in the wooden house area does not have heating tools?"

The wooden house area is quite spacious, and to be honest, Liu Bian and his party did not finish walking.

In addition, you can’t give up halfway through checking!
This is so unlike him.

Liu Bei was startled for a moment, then suddenly said: "Your Highness, do you dare to come and stay in my cold residence for one night?"

Liu Bian squinted his eyes and replied, "Very good, very good."

Ever since, Liu Bian called Old Man Hu's family over again and told Old Man Hu that he was going back home.

Old Man Hu and his family sent Liu Bian and his party out.

As soon as he opened the door, a blast of cold air hit his face, making Old Hu shiver with cold. He complained: "It's so cold! It's so cold! Why is it so cold today! It's still snowing! Has it been snowing for two hours? Look at the situation, Are you going to stay down until tomorrow morning?"

Liu Bian knew it well and advised: "Chef Hu, please go back to the house quickly! Otherwise, you will get sick from the cold. What will you do?"

Then, Liu Bian and his party went out to bid farewell to old man Hu's house.

"Your Highness, this way!" Liu Bei took the initiative to lead the way and waved to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stepped forward decisively and followed Liu Bei.

Liu Bian said to Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu: "You three can just go back?"

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu agreed without thinking.

The difference is: Yuan Shao knew the etiquette and proposed that His Highness come to the house to take a rest, but His Highness refused; while Yuan Shu bowed slightly and turned around and left.

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu's wooden houses are not too far away.

Liu Bian could even watch the two of them enter the wooden house.

...What Liu Bian and his party did not see was that after Old Man Hu personally escorted His Highness himself, Old Man Hu excitedly told the gossip to his neighbors, who all complained:

"Old Hu, Old Hu, you are clearly bragging! How is that possible?"

"I've heard of mirages, but I've never heard of snow mirages..."

At that time, everyone was covered with snowflakes on their shoulders and heads, making them feel particularly embarrassed.

Liu Bian and his party finally stayed at Liu Bei's house for one night.

And because Liu Bei's family, Guan Yu's family, and Zhang Fei's family are connected to each other, the wooden house has enough bedrooms for everyone to live in without being crowded together... Wait!
Calmly, Liu Bei looked at Cao Cao and asked curiously: "Why did you follow me here?"

Cao Cao said: "Your and our families are not far apart... Besides, I have something on my mind and want to find my lord."

After hearing this, Liu Bei said to Liu Bian: "Your Highness, Cao Mengde wants to speak to you, Your Highness."

Liu Bian said: "Magistrate Cao, come here."

Changing the soup without changing the medicine, Liu Bei first led Liu Bian and Cao Cao into a secret room, then retreated outside, and said to the guards: "It's hard for you, the temperature is so low, but you stick to your highness."

The guards all stared intently.

In the room, Cao Cao came to Liu Bian and sat face to face with Liu Bian.

Liu Bian took the initiative and asked, "Magistrate Cao, what do you want?"

(End of this chapter)