Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 177

"——Yes! Recently!" Liu Bian stroked his palm, "I don't want to be sloppy! However, if the construction is completed recently, Mr. Zhuge, you will not have time to return to your hometown, and you are destined to miss the "ancestor worship" in your hometown?

However, Mr. Zhuge Xuan, don’t be anxious!Although "ancestor worship" is not allowed in my hometown, there is no problem in Nanpi County!I will remember the day of "ancestor worship" and give you a day off! "

Zhuge Xuan: "..."

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Zhuge Xuan always felt that there was something in what His Highness said.

Sure enough, I heard Liu Bian say: "In a while, it will be time to "sacrifice ancestors."Therefore, you may be very busy recently... If you want to prepare for "ancestral worship" in advance, now is the time!May I ask, Mr. Zhuge Xuan, are you willing to move your family to Nanpi County? "

Zhuge Xuan was stunned for a moment, looking at Liu Bian blankly, unable to answer anything for a moment.

Yuan Shu simply cheered and reminded: "Zhuge County Magistrate, what do you want to ask me?"

Zhuge Xuan shook his head, came back to his senses, and said hesitantly: "Your Highness, this matter is too sudden..."

"I understand." Liu Bian raised his hand, not giving Zhuge Xuan a chance to refute, "Moving is really a big deal, and it is inconvenient to act rashly. I just want to tell you that I will not leave Bohai County!
This king will govern Bohai County well and make Bohai County prosperous. Therefore, Bohai County is in urgent need of a large number of people to move in... In the future, the entire Bohai County will never collect taxes indiscriminately like other counties!This king will not allow any officials to prey on the common people!Bohai County is a very stable county!
Furthermore, as long as you live in Nanpi County with your tribe or family, I will give you a home!Don’t forget that although you are the county magistrate of Xiuxian County, you are also one of the officials of Bohai County?
In addition, I have appointed you to be fully responsible for the construction of Nanpi Academy. When Nanpi Academy enrolls students, Mr. Zhuge, don’t you have any ideas? … Don’t you want your children to go to the best academy?If you read the most comprehensive books and receive the best education, are you still worried that your children will not become talented in the future?
As the county magistrate, you should understand the importance of studying... Finally, Mr. Zhuge, once you take over the construction of Nanpi Academy, even if I give you a day off, you will not be able to rush back to your hometown, right? ——I’ll give you a few more days off. What if something goes wrong before Nanpi Academy is built?

What I mean is that you can send your family to Nanpi County to stay for a few days. Isn’t it a good idea?

The worst case scenario is participating in Nanpi County’s “ancestor worship” ceremony?
If it is really inconvenient, I will be so shameless as to implore you and the Zhuge clan to move to Nanpi for a long time!Now that you are the county magistrate of Xiuxian County, do you want to live in Xiuxian County forever and never return to your hometown?
Why not move your family here and stay with them for a long time?
I might as well tell you that Chonghe County, Dongguang County Magistrate and others, and even the Xiu County Magistrate you work for, have this plan? "

At this point, Liu Bian didn't notice Yuan Shu's eyes flashing with a trace of depression: Brother Benchu ​​and Cao Mengde... are indeed people with a family background!But I didn't.

——At this time, Yuan Shu has not yet married his first wife!

Looking at Zhuge Xuan, Liu Bian concluded:
"Anyway, I won't treat you badly, how about that?"

Bah bah, Liu Bian dug into Zhuge Xuan's family members in front of Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu was dumbfounded and Zhuge Xuan was dizzy.

"Your Highness, this...this..." Beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, and Zhuge Xuan stammered when he spoke.

"Magistrate of Gonglu County, what do you think?" Seeing that Zhuge Xuan was shaken, Liu Bian turned his attention to Yuan Shu.

How could Yuan Shu dare to object? ——Immediately, Yuan Shu said: "My Mr. County Magistrate, are you going to accept it? I'm sorry, you really don't want to "sacrifice ancestors" with your wife and children this year? "

Pouring his lips, Zhuge Xuan said: "Your Highness, it's not Xuan who is not happy, but...it's actually quite a distance between my hometown and Nanpi County? In addition, the road is far away, I'm afraid I'm destined not to be able to -"

"What's the point?" Liu Bian smiled and shook his head, "As long as you agree, Mr. Zhuge, I will immediately send a team and several carriages to escort your family all the way. You will not be in danger, right? As for whether it will be Arrive at Nanpi County and successfully participate in the "ancestor worship"... Don't worry, this will not be delayed! "

Liu Bian thought to himself: It's easy to come, hard to go. When the Zhuge family really comes to Nanpi County, it will be difficult to go back to their hometown... Adapting to the life in Nanpi County, unless Nanpi County suffers a major blow, no one will Would you like to travel thousands of miles back and forth for a day or two to "worship your ancestors"?

——What Liu Bian is betting on is nothing more than people’s laziness and emphasis on family ties!
Finally, Zhuge Xuan smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness's kindness, Xuanxin accepts it, but it is a pity that Xuan family does not have a wife or children..."

Liu Bian: "..."

This, this is embarrassing!

Liu Bian said: "May I ask Mr. Zhuge how you treated "ancestral worship" in the past? "

Zhuge Xuandao: "I'm really not satisfied. Xuan Hui will go to his cousin Zhuge Gui's house to be together..."

Zhuge Xuan made some plans, thinking that he had gone to the Zhuge Gui family in previous years to "sacrifice his ancestors".

now it's right!

He was secretly happy, but Liu Bian said calmly on the surface: "That's why you should contact your cousin and ask if you want to move to Nanpi County? - Does your cousin have a wife and children?"

"Yes! Yes, yes! Yes, yes!" Zhuge Xuan smiled and nodded, then shook his head, "Xuanzhi's cousin has three sons and two daughters. Unfortunately, my cousin died of illness... My cousin has not married yet. Room. Alas! It’s okay not to mention it.”

"Oh?" Liu Bian said with great interest, "How do your cousin's children live without their mother's care?"

"It's just relying on the clan's help." Zhuge Xuan said, "Originally, my cousin wanted to take his children to Taishan County, but he thought it would be good to leave them in his hometown. After all, we are neighbors, and we should help each other..."

"May I ask how old your cousin's children are?" Liu Bian asked again, paused, and then added consciously, "I want to ask, have you ever studied?"

Zhuge Xuan's eyes narrowed and he replied: "I'm ashamed to say that my nephew is 15 years old this year and is going to Luoyang for a study tour. He will leave after the new year! My niece is quite sensible and can take care of a group of children..."

Zhuge Xuan stopped talking.

His eyes lit up, Liu Bian said: "What a perfect time! Mr. Zhuge, you must complete the construction of Nanpi Academy as soon as possible! Then, you can invite your nephew to come to school! It just so happens that you can move to Nanpi County now. , it will be more convenient to study after the new year... From now on, if your nephews and nieces like to study, it will be very convenient!

Mr. Zhuge, what do you think? "

After that, Liu Bian said something again, the central idea of ​​which was to move people to Nanpi County.

Zhuge Xuan listened for a long time, how could he not understand His Highness's thoughts? ——Arched his hands, Zhuge Xuan said: "Your Highness, stop, stop! Don't say any more... Your Highness, Xuan already knows your thoughts! Xuan will send someone to contact his cousin and move Xuan's family to Nan as soon as possible. Settled in Pi County?"

Very good!
Liu Bian grinned, unable to close his mouth, and said in a deep voice: "Very good, very good! Mr. Zhuge, if there is nothing urgent, please step back! Make preparations early! I really hope to see you and you The scene when my cousin brought his family to Nanpi County together!
correct!Regarding the craftsmen in Nanpi County...just go find He Xian!He Xian is quite familiar with the residences of the craftsmen. When the time comes, contact the craftsmen and you will discuss with them in detail how to build an academy? "

"Here!" Zhuge Xuan bowed his hands and said goodbye to Liu Bian.

After a while, the study became silent again...

Weird.

Clearing his throat, Liu Bian watched Zhuge Xuan leave and said, "Now, let's pick up the previous topic and discuss the details of 'teaching lessons'?" "

What? !

The six people present looked at Liu Bian: Where did we talk before?
Seemingly understanding the thoughts of the six people, Liu Bian reminded implicitly: "What we discussed before was to let Mr. Zheng Xuan issue "diploma documents" to the first batch of students at Nanpi College in order to enhance his personal prestige and improve his position. The gold content of the "Graduation Certificate Document" is based on the education sector in Nanpi County, and it is qualified to teach students——"

Everyone: "..."

Turning his eyes, Liu Bian looked at Cui Yan, Guoyuan and Sun Qian, and then said: "My king's idea is to have the three of you jointly write a letter and give it to Mr. Zheng Xuan to talk about the matter. Look. Let’s see if Mr. Zheng Xuan can help.”

Cui Yan, Guoyuan and Sun Qian looked at each other.

"Your Highness." Cui Yan asked coldly, "What is your opinion on Beihai Academy?"

What can you say? ——I have no idea at all!
Liu Bian complained in his heart, but said seriously: "Is Beihai Academy the work of Mr. Zheng Xuan? It is indeed a world-famous academy! It is said that many students who graduated from Beihai Academy have almost all served as officials?"

"That's right." Cui Yan said, "Ashamedly, although we are Mr. Zheng Xuan's disciples, we are not the most important... Your Highness is determined to build Nanpi Academy. Why not write a letter to ask Mr. Zheng Xuan to serve as the honorary secretary." Where is the dean?
In this way, with Mr. Zheng Xuan's reputation, are you still worried that Nanpi Academy's reputation will not spread? "

"Your Highness——" Guoyuan was influenced by Cui Yan and said shockingly, "Your Highness, you are smart and decisive. Why don't you write a letter, become a disciple of Mr. Zheng Xuan, and confess your worth to Mr. Zheng Xuan? What do you think Mr. Zheng Xuan will do? Do it?" - What else can be done?Are you teaching as a student or disciple?
Don't expect that just because he is the eldest son of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, Zheng Xuan will accept him as a closed disciple, or a direct disciple... Mr. Zheng Xuan has an indifferent nature, how can he think highly of him because of his different social status? What about a glance?

If you really want to accept him as your disciple, you will become a delinquent to Mr. Zheng Xuan.Although Liu Bian once fancied that Mr. Zheng Xuan really knew how to...

Sure enough, Sun Qian hesitated and said: "It's okay to become a disciple of Mr. Zheng Xuan, but His Highness must go in person to show his sincerity?"

After hearing this, everyone lowered their heads silently.

Liu Bian thought: Sun Qian is right. If he asked Mr. Zheng Xuan for help, he would write a letter every time. Wouldn't it look perfunctory and careless? ——

This is too disrespectful to contemporary great Confucians!
He will be scolded by scholars all over the world until he can't hold his head up!

Gritting his teeth, Liu Bian realized that if he really invited Zheng Xuan, he might have to take a trip to Beihai!What's more, in order to please Zheng Xuan, he has to study at Beihai Academy for a few more years... This is too busy! !
He glanced out of the window, but saw that the sky outside the window was gloomy, and the day was almost over... He clapped his hands, and Liu Bian said: "This matter will be discussed in the long run! It's very late, you guys should step aside and have a rest!"

"This..." The six people present did not say a word, but calmly left.

——He was finally the only one left in the study!

He was happy for a moment, then frowned again.

There is no other reason: there are several hills of documents on the desk!
There's something to watch tonight!
Sighing, Liu Bian picked up a document and read it carefully.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Liu Bian discovered that he had not gone back to his room to sleep last night, but had spent the night lying on the desk in the study.

One night!

No wonder his arms were so sore.

What’s even more annoying is: He Xian turned bad and didn’t even help!

At least carry him back to his dormitory!
Thinking about it, Liu Bian was complaining about He Xian when he heard a knock on the door.

Immediately afterwards, Xun You shouted: "Your Highness! Your Highness! I have a letter from you!"

Xun You's voice contained a hint of joy.

letter? !

Liu Bian was startled for a moment, and it took him a while to come to his senses. A whole night had passed.

time flies!

"Come in and talk." Liu Bian said.

Liu Bian rubbed his forehead.

Then, Liu Bian saw Xun You approaching in a hurry, his face beaming with joy, and he was holding a... pigeon in his hand.

Of course, the most noticeable thing is: there is something tied to the pigeon's leg.

It's a little note.

Xun You handed the small note and the pigeon to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian had an embarrassed look on his face, and was considering whether to catch it with his bare hands - he had never raised pigeons before, and he was not sure whether the pigeons would peck people when they were anxious.

Probably not?
Feeling lucky, Liu Bian reached out to pick it up...

"Wait a minute." On the side, He Xian said, "Your Highness, please let me take it!"

After saying that, He first took off the small piece of paper and then respectfully held it up to Liu Bian to read.

During this period, Xun You also vowed: "Your Highness, please rest assured that this letter has not been opened."

Liu Bian's mouth twitched and he took a look silently:
The small note was covered with dense handwriting, all...all written by the cheap father!

"Shu Zi"

The word "Shu Zi" at the beginning of the chapter came into view, making Liu Bian tremble.

Before he could finish reading the letter, Liu Bian already knew that his father had cursed him loudly.

Just as he thought.

Jianyi's father was extremely venomous and ridiculed him as an unfilial son. He kindly called him back to Luoyang to "sacrifice his ancestors", but he refused, which was really outrageous.They also scolded him for being too stupid and ignorant, and didn't understand what it meant for him to return to Luoyang.

Bah bah bah, after reading through the family letters, he was scolded so badly by his father--

The main reason is that he actually relied on the pigeons raised in General He's mansion to carry out the flying pigeons to pass the letters... The father of the emperor was convinced that the letters he wrote had been read by others, and he was angry that there was no confidentiality at all!
At the same time, He Xian also said: "Your Highness, Mr. Zhuge Xuan has completed the construction of Nanpi Academy!"

What?

So fast? !

Liu Bian stared at He Xian and immediately forgot about his father's family letter and asked: "Mr. Zhuge didn't go to bed last night?"

"Yes." He Xian said.

Liu Bian clenched his hands into fists and was extremely depressed: In terms of diligence, I can't even compare to Zhuge Xuan!

With his hands clenched into fists, Liu Bian braced himself, nodded and said, "I understand, please retreat..."

Before the word "下" could be pronounced, Xun You said:
"Your Highness, do you want to write a reply?"

reply?

Liu Bian pondered for a moment and felt that there was nothing to be gained from this.However, since Mr. Xun You has said... "Okay." He said, "Just ask Mr. Xun to wait a moment, and I will write a reply now?"

Liu Bian picked up the pen but stared at the white paper, wondering blankly: What should I write back?

(End of this chapter)