I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 267 Plan
After Dong Zhong left, the remaining two people looked at each other and felt that they had made the right person.

Dong Zhuo praised: "I knew early on that Wen You had a ravine in his chest and it was not something that fell into a pond. With the help of the hussar general, he would surely have a bright future."

However, Li Ru stood up and bowed solemnly to Dong Zhuo, saying, "If it hadn't been for Dong Gong's recommendation, how could Ru have been so easily selected as the hussar general? Dong Gong is a great kindness, and Ru will never forget it!"

Dong Zhuo got the answer he wanted. He laughed loudly and stood up and took Li Ru's hand to sit down together: "You and I are good friends. We all relied on Wen You to help me solve my doubts. In this case, why talk about kindness?"

Li Ru said: "It's Ru who made a mistake."

Dong Zhuo's solution to doubts has its own explanation.

On that day, Dong Zhuo felt that he had expressed the wrong position on the issue of the Western Regions. After returning home, he reflected on it, but for a while he could not find the problem.

Speaking of which, the last time he requested to lead troops to quell a rebellion was the Qingzhou Rebellion. Although he was not allowed at that time, he was reused by Liu Bian because he did not agree with Yuan Wei, and was transferred from Hongluqing to Tingweiqing.

Even because of Yuan Wei's subsequent repeated actions, Dong Zhuo's behavior of openly offending his former leader Yuan Wei did not have many consequences.

Dong Zhuo was so excited that he didn't realize his problem.

And he had no intention of going to the Western Regions to lead troops, because both the Western Regions Chief and the Wuji Colonel were under the control of the Liangzhou Governor and the Dunhuang Prefect, so naturally they were not suitable for him as the Nine Ministers. The so-called willingness to follow Ban Chao in the court was just a statement.

In this way, Dong Zhuo was even more fascinated by the authorities.

It's just that Dong Zhuo didn't have anyone he could trust in terms of intelligence, and his confidants in the army were not around either. As for Dong Min, Dong Zhuo never relied on his younger brother for brainstorming matters.

Like Zhong Yao and others, Dong Zhuo couldn't trust them.

However, there is always a road ahead. At this moment, a person appeared in his sight—Li Ru, a doctor of Taixue.

The two met at a Luoyang party. The organizer was Sun Rui, a celebrity from Youfufeng. Such gatherings were very common, whether they were used to discuss Confucian classics or to connect people under the guise of the former.

Dong Zhuo once served as You Fufeng and was from Kansai. He was always good at dancing in Luoyang and made friends with many people. Although he had no attainments in Confucian classics, he was Jiu Qing after all and was also invited.

Sanfu was originally desolate and had a large population. When Dong Zhuo was serving as You Fufeng, he also heard about Li Ru's reputation and knew that he was a member of Zuo Fengyi.

Although he was a doctor, he had nothing to do with the court and naturally did not have much of a future. This was what Dong Zhuo valued most.

After the two became friends, it was not just the thunder from the sky that stirred up the fire on the earth, but it was also the end of a long drought.

One wants to go further, the other wants to be more brainy, each takes what they need.

After a period of acquaintance, Dong Zhuo secretly told Li Ru his troubles.

As for Li Ru, who had no background, he still had some ability to pass the Taixue examination and become a doctor.

As an outsider, he pointed out the problem with one word - Dong Zhuo's past suspicion of supporting his own troops.

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Here, Li Ru said goodbye to Dong Zhuo and returned to his residence in Taixue, only to see a man commanding his servants to clean the house for him.

He was not surprised at all, and just asked the man: "Bo Xu, if you hear the etiquette, you get it from people, but if you don't hear it, you get it from others. If you hear the etiquette, you come to learn it, but if you don't hear it, you come to teach it, so why?"

The man called Bo Xu had a sad face, but he couldn't answer.

Li Ru was not upset and just led Bo Xu into the room to sit down and start explaining.

After finishing speaking, Li Ru saw that Bo Xu was still a little confused, and knew that although his qualifications were not good, his attitude was quite sincere, but he was not disappointed.

He also said: "In the next few days, I will make some preparations for the Taixue discussion. If Bo Xu has any doubts about Confucian classics, you can ask your senior brothers first. You can also go to Dadu to give a lecture in your spare time."

Seeing the joy on Bo Xu's face, Li Ru added: "After the Taixue discussion, I will take the exam on my own as a teacher. If you have gained nothing these days, I will naturally inform you about it."

When Bo Xu heard this, he immediately panicked. He was from Jingzhao. He was brought to Beijing by his father not long ago and was admitted to the Imperial Academy. His father wanted him to pursue a career in Taixue, so he specifically asked him to become a disciple of Li Ru, who was half a fellow countryman.

What if his father knew that he was not doing his job properly and was disappointed and chose another son to support him?
Ordinary people naturally don't have to worry about a father changing his son at will, but Bo Xu is different, because his surname is Gao Mingyan, and he is the adopted son of Gaowang from the Xiaohuang clan.

Gao Wang escorted He Yong and others to Youfufeng, and took them into Luoyang on their return.

Gao Yan knew that he was not the only one in his family who was sent to Gao Wang as an adopted son, but he was the only one who was brought to the Imperial Academy by Gao Wang.

It's just that Li Ru's examinations have always been strict... Gao Yan suddenly thought of what Li Ru said before and said: "Teacher is going to participate in the Taixue debate. Why don't I ask my father on behalf of the teacher to see if he can help the teacher?" Somewhat busy?”

This way he can always please his teacher and say something nice for him.

Li Ru shook his head and said: "No, it's not easy for your Majesty in the palace, how can you disturb me at will?"

Seeing that Li Ru refused without hesitation, Gao Yan became anxious and said hurriedly: "Just asking the last question, wouldn't it be better if my father knew about it? Teacher, just leave it alone."

After that, he quickly left and called his servants to leave.

Li Ru was left looking at Gao Yan's back as he hurried away. During the reign of Emperor Xian, a person like Gao Yan, as long as his bones were softer, would have a good chance of being promoted as Xiaolian.

But now, I can only honestly follow the path of Taixue.

……

Luoyang has a large population. On the bank of Luoshui River, celebrities and common people often invite friends and company for fun.

On this day, seven or eight Confucian scholars came here to see the late autumn scenery.

Not long after, two people greeted their companions and came to the shore, looking at the mighty river.

"Is Gongtai finally interested in becoming an official?" one of them asked.

The public platform was naturally Chen Gong. He said calmly: "Meng Zhuo Gong has a sharp eye. I really intend to use the Imperial Academy's discussion to express my opinions directly in front of the emperor."

Zhang Miao, who was known as Meng Zhuogong, laughed and asked again: "I heard that this year Yanzhou governor Liu Shijun wanted to promote you as a talented person, and the county also wanted to promote you as filial and honest, but they were all rejected by the government. It's okay to be a filial and honest person in the county. Liu Shijun has a reputation as a virtuous person, and his promotion of talents shows that Liu Shijun values ​​​​Gongtai. If Gongtai is interested in an official career, he should not refuse it. Why has he changed his mind now? "

Like Chen Gong, he is a famous person in the country. He has been friends with Chen Gong for many years. Moreover, he is one of the "Eight Chefs" and is older than Chen Gong. It is not an exaggeration to say this.

Facing Zhang Miao's unceremonious question, Chen Gong smiled bitterly: "Since last year, I found out that my brother was incompetent and was deceived by the officials in the village. As a result, there are still people in the local area who are not exempted from oral duties. I still feel ashamed when I think about it. If you don’t have the face to face the villagers, how can you have the face to go to Yingzhou County for recommendation?”

Moreover, Chen Gong looked down on Qiao Mao at the beginning and did not want Qiao Mao to become his candidate. As a result, Qiao Mao was tricked by his brother who was the county magistrate in this county. Afterwards, Qiao Mao was demoted to Bohai County and became the county magistrate due to lax supervision.

Even Chen Gong couldn't help but sigh and sigh when faced with this situation.

Zhang Miao didn't say anything. This reason was not enough.

Chen Gong continued: "When I look at the emperor's politics, I tend to overemphasize utilitarianism and focus on foreign troubles. I am here to make it clear that chaos in the border areas is nothing more than scabies and leprosy, and that the innermost troubles of the imperial court are internal and not external. An If you are on the inside, you will be at peace on the outside.”

"What if we are not allowed?" Zhang Miao asked.

Chen Gong replied: "I resumed my studies and traveled around the country to become a family."

Only then did Zhang Miao finally nod his head and said, "I have been in contact with Shangshu Zhou Zhongyuan for a long time. I will send you a greeting card tomorrow."

Zhou Zhongyuan is Zhou Ao. If he is willing to help at Shangshutai, then it is almost certain that Chen Gong will appear on the list of Taixue.

And Chen Gong can definitely be called a celebrity who meets the standards.

Chen Gong paid his respects and said, "Thank you very much, Lord Meng Zhuo!"

……

Amid all these disturbances, Liu Bian found time to visit Zheng Xuan's courtyard again.

The small courtyard was still as simple as before, and Zheng Xuan distributed all his salary and rewards to the people in the surrounding villages.

The people present were no different from when Liu Bian first came to this hospital.

Cai Yan, who accompanied Liu Bian here, was leaving the palace for the first time since she entered the palace. She was a little worried that she would offend the two empress dowagers in the West Palace when she returned.

However, after meeting his father Cai Yong, he put all these worries behind him.

Zheng Xuan's son Zheng Yi still did not enter the official position, so he was dragged into talking by Liu Bian.

As he spoke, Liu Bian learned that the farmer who had only eight acres of land left in his family that he had spoken to before had sold all his land and bought a cow as early as last year, according to Zheng Yi. Several families from the area went to Jingzhao to participate in farming.

A few months ago, I asked someone to send a message to my relatives, saying that Jingzhao was much more comfortable than Luoyang, and his family's hundred acres of land was worth every penny.

And because he uses his own cattle to plow the land, he can get 60% of the harvest, which makes his relatives envious.

Liu Bian was a little doubtful whether that person had such foresight and courage.

After looking at Zheng Yi, he suddenly asked: "Could it be that Yi En gave him the idea?"

Zheng Yi did not deny it and said: "Your Majesty does not know that he sold two acres of farmland at the beginning of last year. If he still stays in Luoyang, I am afraid he will have to sell three acres of farmland this year."

Liu Bian felt a little heavy after hearing this. The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer!

Liu Bian said: "In a few days, the Taixue discussion will be held. Yi En will go with me!"

Zheng Xuan acquiesced to this scene. He was obsessed with Confucian classics and did not want to be an official, but he would not impose this idea on his only son. In fact, he only had moral requirements for Zheng Yi.

Historically, Zheng Yi died in order to rescue his lord Kong Rong, leaving only a posthumous son.

(End of this chapter)