Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

Chapter 121 No discord, but unfamiliarity

In fact, a title popped up in Li Ji's mind that would definitely shock Cai Yong - "Old Man Deng".

Once this title comes out, I'm afraid Cai Yong will be so angry that he regrets the engagement on the spot, right?
During the deduction of the "strategy simulator", the marriage between the two parties was successfully made "obsolete". Is this the method used?
At that time, let me say another sentence: "Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, don't bully young people into poverty"...

No, no, it’s too strong!
In particular, Cai Zhaoji's ex-husband Wei Zhongdao is from Hedong, and Li Ji claims to be from Longxi, and Longxi also belongs to the Hexi area.

Wei Zhongdao was a young man when he died, and Li Ji is also a young man now.

As soon as this sentence came out, he might be so angry that he could carry Cai Yong away on the spot.

And just when Li Ji inadvertently had many disrespectful thoughts in his mind, Cai Yong also didn't know what to say to Li Ji.

Cai Yong is undoubtedly satisfied with Li Ji, his prospective son-in-law.

Regardless of talent, appearance, reputation, or character, Cai Yong regarded him as the best choice.

Even though his family was in decline, he was not from a wealthy and famous family. However, Li Ji might become a wealthy and famous family in the future, so naturally there would be no need for his family background to embellish it.

Especially for a young man like Li Ji, he did not mind Cai Zhaoji's "unknown name". Cai Yong, who was worried about how Cai Zhaoji would settle down in the future, even felt a little grateful to Li Ji.

Finally, Cai Yong was the first to break the silence and spoke.

"My dear son-in-law, do you have something important to do this time?"

With Cai Yong setting the tone, Li Ji secretly breathed a sigh of relief and followed suit.

"My father-in-law, I came here this time, firstly, to ask for some classics, and secondly, I want my father-in-law to help me with something."

"When it comes to classics, since the good son-in-law is a member of his own family, there is no need to use the word 'seeking for reading'. From now on, the good son-in-law can just go in and out of the side courtyard to browse on his own..."

After a pause, Cai Yong continued. "You just don't know what your virtuous son-in-law wants?"

Hearing this, Li Ji took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve and handed it to Cai Yong. After Cai Yong opened the bamboo slip and read it, he said.

"My father-in-law is based in Wu. As far as I can see, the gap between Jiangdong and the Central Plains lies not only in population, economy, and food, but also in culture."

"There are many wonderful people in the Central Plains, and private schools are popular. Famous people like the 'Eight Dragons of the Xun Family' emerge in large numbers. However, south of the Yangtze River, famous people are rare. Even private schools that teach younger generations are very few. Most are just It’s up to each wealthy family to learn it on their own.”

"As a result, the difference between the Central Plains and Jiangnan will become increasingly large. Without the support of talented people and celebrities, how can Jiangnan prosper?"

"Therefore, Ji took the bold step to draft an academy construction plan and asked his father-in-law to be the dean, to teach virtuous students, educate all living beings, and contribute talents to the world."

There were a large number of private schools in this era, but the real academies would not begin to appear until the Tang Dynasty, hundreds of years before their original trajectory.

Even if it is Yingchuan, it is a private school and not a real academy.

Therefore, when Cai Yong carefully read the names of the academies listed in Li Ji's letter, he was deeply shocked.

Private schools are private and are established by celebrities to teach their descendants or the children of their friends.

The academy is public, so it recruits talented students from all over the world and teaches them.

Although the academy may not be anything in Li Ji's eyes, it happened to be a big step in "changing education from private to public" at this time, and it could also change the situation to a certain extent that scholars all came from aristocratic families. Give some lower-level people access and opportunities to rise.

Previously, it was not that Li Ji had not had such an idea, but that the establishment of the academy must have a real great scholar in charge.

On the premise that Liu Bei did not have the support of a great scholar, even if Li Ji wanted to establish an academy, it would be a castle in the air.

Although Liu Bei's teacher Lu Zhi was a great Confucian, he was a Beizhonglang general, so it was naturally impossible for him to abandon his official position to become the dean of a small academy.

After confirming the wedding date with Cai Zhaoji, Li Ji naturally set his sights on Cai Yong, who in a sense truly became his own family.

My family, if you don’t use it, it will be in vain, and if you use it, it will be in vain.

Li Ji couldn't be more fond of the matter of free use of prostitutes.

And with Cai Yong establishing an academy, Li Ji was originally worried that if he attracted scribes with reputation in the future, there would inevitably be a considerable number of scribes who would not accept the loss of Liu Bei's olive branch.

With the establishment of the academy, not only did the land of Wujun become more attractive to literati from all over the world, but the academy could also continue to attract scribes to stay in the land of Wujun.

It can be said that this is a completely beneficial and harmless choice for Liu Bei and Li Ji. The only problem is that they need to trouble their father-in-law to help.

What's more, Li Ji's character couldn't be more filial.

Cai Yong stayed away from the government and stayed at home doing nothing every day, which made Li Ji really feel bad. He was also worried that Cai Yong would keep a close eye on him every day in the future, so it was better to give Cai Yong something to do, which could be regarded as a chat. Filial piety can also allow Cai Yong to realize the value of life.

And Cai Yong looked at the bamboo slip carefully. It contained only a few hundred words. Cai Yong looked at it for a full quarter of an hour before he slowly put down the bamboo slip in his hand.

However, Cai Yong did not refuse or agree, but asked in a cautious tone.

"Does Liu Xuande know about this? It's just the opinion of the wise son-in-law."

Li Ji replied. "My father-in-law, you can rest assured. I have informed my lord about this matter, and my lord also said that if my father-in-law intends to take up a position in the academy, he will definitely support him with all his strength."

Suddenly, Cai Yong's eyes clearly flashed with joy and excitement, and he spoke.

"There is no great benefit in this matter, but the stakes are very high, and I am far from enough to support the huge academy mentioned by my wise husband. Please wait until I contact all my friends to confirm whether they can help before I can make a decision."

Li Ji was delighted when he heard this. He knew that Cai Yong's attitude was quite supportive of the establishment of the academy.

And with Cai Yong's connections and reputation, as long as Cai Yong gives his full support, then most of the matter will be done.

Immediately, Li Ji spoke.

"Then I'll bother my husband."

"Ah."

Cai Yong responded and continued. "Since my worthy son-in-law is here to borrow classics, he can go to the side courtyard on his own. I still need to think about it carefully for a while."

After Cai Yong said that, he returned to studying the contents of the bamboo slips in his hand.

Upon seeing this, Li Ji no longer disturbed Cai Yong, but exited the main hall on his own, and then walked towards the side courtyard where Cai Yong stored his classics. However, when Li Ji walked into the side courtyard, he happened to see Cai Zhaoji holding a lot of bamboo slips with some difficulty.

Li Ji and Cai Zhaoji looked at each other, and both of them were stunned.

However, Li Ji quickly reacted, stepped forward quickly, took most of the bamboo slips from Cai Zhaoji's arms, shared the weight with Cai Zhaoji, and said warmly.

"You don't have to force yourself to hold so many bamboo slips at once. You can hold them in batches and take your time."

"Ah."

Cai Zhaoji's expression was still so cold and elegant, except for a slight blush on her face.

Cai Zhaoji naturally knows the person in front of her.

The handsome young man with whom she had a romantic relationship would also be her husband.

However, Cai Zhaoji did not expect to be here and see the other party so suddenly, letting the other party see her somewhat embarrassed posture.

"Actually, I can do it alone."

Cai Zhaoji deliberately wanted to explain something to her future husband, but the tone of her words was too cold and plain, and it actually sounded a bit ungrateful.

"You are not alone, so there is no need to force it."

Li Ji said, then he followed Cai Zhaoji in with the bamboo slips in his arms, and helped Cai Zhaoji organize and store the bamboo slips bit by bit.

Seeing that Li Ji was sweating slightly on his forehead, Cai Zhaoji took out a simple handkerchief from her sleeve and handed it to Li Ji, saying.

"Clean."

"it is good."

Li Ji took the handkerchief and wiped his sweat as he was told, and then looked at the sweat stains inevitably stained on the handkerchief. For a moment, he didn't know whether the handkerchief should be returned to the woman in this era.

Moreover, the relationship between the two parties is one that feels both intimate and unfamiliar. How to get along without losing the sense of margin is a difficult problem.

In previous lives, there were many cases of discord between husband and wife, but it was really rare for a couple like this to be unfamiliar with each other.

Cai Zhaoji seemed to notice Li Ji's hesitation, she pursed her lips slightly and said.

"Keep it."

"Thank you."

Li Ji complied again and then put the handkerchief directly into his arms.

But after these two sentences, both sides inevitably fell into silence again.

It wasn't until a moment later that Cai Zhaoji spoke.

"It's not appropriate for you and me to meet before the wedding."

Li Ji explained subconsciously.

"I came here to read the classics, and I got my father-in-law's permission."

Father-in-law?

Cai Zhaoji's beautiful eyes couldn't help but widen a little, but the earlobes behind her cold face couldn't help but become a little more rosy.

Even though we are not actually married, we are even called "father-in-law". Doesn't that mean that I should call him husband in advance?

"I wouldn't call you that."

Cai Zhaoji said something, which made Li Ji a little confused.

"At least, before that, I won't call you that."

When Cai Zhaoji added another sentence, Li Ji finally reacted. Looking at Cai Zhaoji's elegant and cold face in the slightly dim room, there seemed to be some unconcealable shame.

That strong sense of contrast made Li Ji's heart skip a beat, and he suddenly realized that Cai Zhaoji was really a beauty.

Feeling Li Ji's intense eyes, Cai Zhaoji's expression and movements became more unnatural, she turned around and walked out of the house, saying.

"I go first."

Seeing that Cai Zhaoji was about to leave, Li Ji subconsciously stopped him.

"and many more……"

"Ok?"

Cai Zhaoji paused and looked at Li Ji with some confusion.

Upon seeing this, Li Ji quickly revealed his true purpose.

"Zhaoji, I am in urgent need of a large number of classics related to water conservancy. I wonder if you can help me?"

Cai Zhaoji looked hesitant and asked.

"In a hurry?"

"It's urgent."