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Chapter 217 Xu Shu Studying
Dong Bi's trip was not as arduous as when he went to Jizhou earlier, so he traveled lightly.

The horse armor and the armor bag are all hung on another horse.Earlier, Ma Song and others escorted Dianwei's family to Luoyang and brought a batch of war horses.This also increased the number of horses under Dong Bi's command a lot, and all three hundred trolls rode with one person and two riders.

Dong Bi only wore a black shirt with a soft armor inside.

Elephant dragons run very briskly.Without the burden of armor and weapons, Xianglong is very fast, leading the way all the way, and looks extremely happy.If you count the age, Xianglong is over 15 years old.

It is in the peak state!

But Dong Bi knew that in a few years, Xianglong's state would decline.

Prosperity must decline, not only for people, but also for horses.

So Dong Bi also cherishes the time with Xianglong very much.One day, Xianglong couldn't run anymore, so he sent it to Zhangye.It originally came from the Western Regions, and the fallen leaves return to their roots, so they should naturally die in the Western Regions.And now, let it run happily...

After leaving Luoyang, the group hurried on almost non-stop.

Almost on the third day, after passing Xingyang, Dong Bi and others caught up with Cheng Li and Shi Tao who had set off earlier.

The two armies joined together, and after a short rest, they went on their way again.

Originally, Shi Tao was still a little worried.After all, Cheng Li is not Dong Pi, and it is not certain whether he can suppress the local government in Yingyin.And the appearance of Dong Bi made the heart that had been hanging in his throat for many days suddenly put back in his stomach.

After all, he didn't want to see Cheng Li engage in a direct conflict with the local government.

In this way, Dong Pi and his party headed towards Yingyin day and night.Along the way, Dong Bi unexpectedly discovered that Shi Tao is very proficient in political affairs, especially his views on the law and the administration of officials, which are quite unique.Don't look at Shi Tao's broken mouth, but his words are clear and coherent, and what he said makes sense even if it doesn't make sense.

Dong Bi couldn't help asking: "Guangyuan is so talented, why didn't he work for the court?"

Shi Tao smiled wryly: "It's not that I don't want to work for the imperial court, but that I don't have connections. Like Yuan Zhi, I was born in the Han family, and I don't want to work for the famous family, so no one recommends me. And I think that my talent Not enough to take on a big responsibility. I originally planned to travel around and find famous teachers to study, but unexpectedly, this happened to Yuan Zhi."

"Then what is Guangyuan's plan in the future?"

Shi Tao thought for a while, "Yuan Zhi and I are brothers and sisters. If Yuan Zhi is fine, I will go out to find a famous teacher to study; but if Yuan Zhi... I will take care of my aunt until the end of my life. If it is still possible at that time, I will go again. travel."

When these words came out, Dong Bi and the others couldn't help but look at Shi Tao with admiration.

Pang De couldn't help but said: "Guangyuan is really a noble man, better than many scholars with vain names, and he admires him."

Dong Bi was also quite emotional.

Shi Tao doesn't have much reputation, but he can have such affection, he can really embarrass countless celebrities in the world.

I have also stayed in Luoyang for many years, and my views on scholars have changed from fear and admiration at the beginning to contempt later.

This is not without reason.

In the second year of Dong Yu's entry into Luoyang, that is, in the third year of Zhongping, an incident happened, which was spread by Luoyang people.Of course, that incident had nothing to do with Dong Bi, and he was just watching the excitement from the sidelines at that time.

One side of the matter involved the Yuan family.

Yuan Kai had a daughter named Yuan Yi. During the third year of Zhongping, Fang Shuang was in her tenth year.At that time, there was Huang Yun, a famous scholar in Luoyang, who was famous for his profound talents and knowledge.Yuan Kai was also quite satisfied with this man, and wanted to marry his daughter to this celebrity scholar.

But there is a problem, this Huang Yun is already married, and he is also the descendant of the famous family of Chenliu in Yuzhou.

The wife's surname is Xiahou... It seems that she is somewhat related to Cao Cao.Cao Cao once said that the Xiahou family was her niece in terms of seniority.

Very talented, and extremely virtuous, and she is also beautiful.

Since marrying Huang Yun, she has always abided by women's ethics and respected what women say. Many people will praise her when they mention her.

Unexpectedly, after Huang Yun learned of Yuan Kai's intentions, he immediately wanted to divorce the Xiahou family.In his opinion, the prospects of clinging to the Yuan family are far greater than the support of the Xiahou family.No matter how much Xiahou cried and persuaded, this Huang Yun wanted to do it wholeheartedly.

When Dong Bi heard about this incident, he wished he could go over and grab Huang Yun's head.

Fortunately, Cao Cao was there at the time and stopped Dong Bi.He sneered and said, "Don't worry, Xiping, my niece has plenty of tricks."

Sure enough, news came a few days later that the Xiahou family agreed with Huang Yun's intention.

But there is one condition, that is, Huang Yun must call relatives and friends to explain in person.Huang Yun didn't think too much, so he invited many people to come.During the banquet, Xiahou suddenly made an attack, and told Huang Yun's reasons for wanting to divorce her, and also told many embarrassing things about Huang Yun.The most serious point is that Huang Yun plagiarized her article after marrying her.

There was an uproar at that time, and Dong Pi and Cao Cao were also there, and they couldn't help but applaud loudly.

Xiahou also presented evidence, which made Huang Yun angry and drew his sword on the spot.Cao Cao kicked Huang Yun over in the past, and was pushed to the ground by Dong Yu and beat him violently.Later, the Xiahou family stated that they had no connection with Huang Yun, and when they left Luoyang afterwards, Dong Bi and Cao Cao went to see each other off.Sometimes I think about it, such a beautiful girl, why did Huang Yun's head get wet?

Huang Yun's reputation in Luoyang was completely rotten, and he has disappeared since then.

After this incident, Dong Bi was quite dismissive of the face of celebrities.

Now, after hearing what Shi Tao said again, I couldn't help but say: "Everyone talks about propriety, righteousness and shame, and there are even countless ostentatious people who talk about propriety, righteousness and shame. But if compared with Guangyuan, these people... are really outrageous." Guangyuan, to tell you the truth, I used to be quite prejudiced against scholars, but after listening to Guangyuan's words today, I realized that there are really celebrities in this world."

Shi Tao couldn't help being polite again and again.

Along the way, I chatted with Dong Bi about many topics.

Most of the time, Dong Bi could only act as if he was listening, and only occasionally said a few words, but most of them pointed to Shi Tao's heart.

An immature idea formed in Dong Bi's mind.

Having entered Yingchuan County, Dong Yu finally couldn't help but said: "Guangyuan, I have a method, which is to make all poor people in the world enter the court."

Shi Tao couldn't help being interested, "Dare to ask, what is the method?"

"Imperial examination!"

To be honest, Dong Bi is not very familiar with the imperial examination system.He spent most of his life in the mountains and forests, and the imperial examination system had been abolished at that time.Dong Bi also learned about it from some books and the mouth of the old man.

Shi Tao said suspiciously: "But I don't know what this imperial examination is?"

Dong Bi immediately told him about the imperial examination system that he knew, but he didn't want Shi Tao to be amazed when he heard it.

"If this method can be implemented, there will be a way out for the underprivileged in the world..."

Dong Bi smiled and said, "I'm just talking nonsense, but in practice, I'm afraid there are still many problems to be solved."

"What's the problem? Just follow the general's thinking and make it perfect!"

Shi Tao answered softly, thoughtfully.It wasn't Shi Tao, or that the ancients were stupid.Sometimes that's the case, blinding the eye.Only when all things develop to a point where changes must be sought, new things will naturally emerge.The same is true for imperial examinations. In history, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty put forward the concept, and then it was perfected in the Tang Dynasty.

Dong Bi didn't know what kind of turning point he would bring to this era when he put forward such a concept at this time.

But one thing he knows is that it is unimaginably difficult to implement this plan.I'm afraid that the first ones who will jump out to object are those aristocratic families.After all, this imperial examination cut off their dominant position in the officialdom.

But Shi Tao didn't think about these, the words along the way suddenly became less.

It can be seen that Dong Bi's idea touched his heartstrings.Presumably for a long time, he will be troubled by this.

******
On this day, finally entered Yingyin.

This is not the first time he came here, but the previous two times, one was forced to leave because he offended the Xun family, and the other time he passed here because of the war.

He already knew about Xu Shu's situation.

The most difficult part of this matter lies with the county captain of Yingyin.The man Xu Shu killed was named Kou Xian, and the county captain of Yingyin was named Kou Meng.Obviously, there is a connection between the two.And Yingchuan has always been a famous family, and the Kou family in Yingyin is also a rich family with a history of hundreds of years.The most famous of his clan is Kou Xun, one of the 28 Yuntai generals who made great contributions during Guangwu Zhongxing.

However, the Kou family declined from time to time under Kou Xun's great-grandson Kou Rong, and is no longer as prosperous as it was then.

After Dong Bi entered Yingyin, he directly found the mansion of the prefect of Yingchuan.After staying in Luoyang for a long time, he also understood a truth.It is not nonsense that the so-called high officials crush people to death.What's more, there are many famous scholars in Yingchuan, who can be the prefect of Yingchuan, how can they be easy to be with?After talking about the prefect of Yingchuan, Kou Meng is nothing to worry about.

Let Shi Tao and Cheng Li go straight to Xu Shu's home with a hundred giant magicians, and Dong Bi came to the Yamen of the Yingchuan prefect's mansion with festivals.

"Tell your lord that there is Luoyang Huben Zhonglang General, Anning Tinghou Dong Pi, who is acting according to the order."

Wu Anguo urged the horse to come to the steps of the government office, and shouted loudly on the horse.

The officials at the gate of the government office are also well-informed people, and it can be seen at a glance that these people are by no means comparable to ordinary people.

Quickly and respectfully saluted, "My lord, please wait a moment."

Since I hurriedly informed the prefect of Yingchuan, after a while, I saw a middle-aged official walking out of the government office.

"Chen Tan, prefect of Yingchuan, pay homage to the Marquis of Anning Ting!"

In terms of rank, the prefect of Yingchuan's position is slightly higher than that of Huben Zhonglang, but the salary is the same.One is a local official, and the other is a close confidant of the emperor. It can be said that they are very different.But Dong Bi still has the title of Marquis of Anning Ting, so it's different.Chen Tan was also from a famous family, so how could he not know the name of Dong Xiping, the tiger and wolf general?

People respect me one foot, and I respect others ten feet!
This is Dong Bi's creed.

Chen Tan was very face-saving, and he reciprocated, getting off his horse.

As soon as he got down, the entourage and trolls behind him could no longer sit on horseback.

Busily jumped off the horse.Chen Tan was secretly startled by his actions as neatly as a person without making a single sound.

As expected of Dong Xiping who was able to decapitate a general in the Yongqiu rebellion!

Dong Bi went over and saluted respectfully: "Master Chen, please don't blame Dong Bi on his way to the Holy Land this time and visit rashly."

While talking, Dong Bi looked at Chen Tan carefully, and found that Chen Tan looked familiar.

Chen Qin also saw the question in Dong Bi's eyes, "Does your lord think you are familiar with me down here?"

Dong Bi smiled awkwardly and nodded in agreement.

Chen Tan said with a smile, "My brother and I are quite similar in appearance... Hehe, my brother often mentions your name too."

"Your brother?"

"Chen Qun, Chen Changwen, you must be no strangers to Anning Tinghou."

"Ah, I remembered..."

If you don't say it, you don't feel it, but Dong Bi remembered it when he said it.Chen Tan's appearance was really similar to Chen Qun's.

"There are a lot of people here, how about Anning Tinghou entering the government office?"

Dong Bi hurriedly said: "Vulgar people dare not stay in the Holy Land. Dong Bi came here today because he has a business to do. His Majesty ordered Dong Bi to form a new army and go to Danyang to recruit soldiers. Passing through this place, the characteristic is that the next person under the rule of Master Pi will be me. Festival from Tiger Ben."

As he spoke, Dong Bi waved his hand, and Wu Anguo immediately sent a letter from General Huben Zhonglang.

How could Chen Qin not know the movement of Luoyang city.The turmoil in the imperial court is closely related to the interests of the aristocratic families in various places.

A few days ago, some courtiers suddenly raised an issue, saying that Dong Xiping is the general of Huben Zhonglang, and he really is not suitable to be the captain of Beigong.

The spearhead was directed at Dong Pi, but he didn't want Dong Pi to be in Luoyang, so he refused to accept the move at all.

On the contrary, Emperor Han said: "Dong Qing has voluntarily resigned from the post of Beigong Xiaowei. I have decided that the original Xiajun Lieutenant Dianwei will take over the post. The former Xiajun Lieutenant will be held concurrently by Chariot General He Miao. Dong Qing has also left. Beijing, go to Danyang to recruit troops."

Everyone knows that He Miao and General He Jin are not on the same road, and they are very close to Shi Changshi.

But they are brothers, and He Jin is also very satisfied with this.In any case, the two of them are family.

Therefore, Chen Tan also heard about Dong Pi's recruitment of soldiers, so naturally he didn't dare to neglect.

He hurriedly asked: "Dare to ask the general who he wants to enlist?"

In Chen Qin's mind, if Dong Pi wanted to enlist, he would naturally enlist the famous people in Yingchuan.If you want to conquer, I will cooperate.As for whether people are willing to go with you, that is another matter.You know, this celebrity has a weird temper, and Dong Pi's reputation is not very good, so no one may agree.In his heart, Chen Tan really wanted to see Dong Biao deflated.

"This person's name is Xu Shu, and his character is Yuanzhi. He is from Yingyin County."

Chen Qin was stunned: Xu Shu, who is Xu Shu?
A gentleman knew about Xu Shu, so he quickly whispered in Chen Tan's ear.Chen Tan's complexion changed several times, and he secretly called out badly.

"Anning Tinghou, please follow me!"

Immediately ordered people to prepare horses, and took Dong Bi to the northwest of the county in a hurry.After leaving the county seat, I hurried all the way, and arrived at the bank of Yingshui River in a short while.

This was originally the place where Yingyin executed the prisoners.

That Kou Meng is Kou Xian's uncle, facing the murderer who killed his nephew, he naturally refused to let him go.

It has been reported to the government office, and it is decided to kill Xu Shu at the bank of Yingshui today.

When Dong Bi heard this, he immediately became anxious.Momentum rushed towards the Yingshui school ground like a dragon galloping like lightning.Pound and Wu Anguo galloped away with [-] trolls, billowing dust and smoke into the sky, choking Chen Tan until he coughed non-stop.

"My lord, should we chase after?"

Chen Tan laughed and said, "Why are you chasing after him? Now, most of the families in Yingchuan hate Dong's family son to the bone. If we come forward, don't we help him? Let him go by himself. Whether he can save that Xu Shu depends on his ability. Something happened. , has nothing to do with us... If he makes a big mess, it’s great to unite with other families and go to Luoyang to impeach him.”

At that moment, a group of people walked slowly towards the school grounds.

******
Xu Shu knelt by the Yingshui River, looking at the rolling Yinghe River, his expression was exceptionally peaceful.

Behind him stood a gangster holding a big sword with a scorpion head.And Kou Meng sat under the reed canopy, only waiting for three o'clock in the noon, and then asked to beheaded.

In the distance, the sound of horseshoes sounded.

There was only a shout: "Keep people under the knife!"

Kou Meng looked up, but he saw the first rider galloping forward.Behind him, there are still hundreds of horses galloping, and the smoke and dust are billowing.

Dong Bi rushed into the school grounds and shouted sharply: "A certain is Anning Tinghou, Huben Zhonglang Dong Bi, who ordered Xu Shu to be my festival from Huben... Where is Xu Shu?"

Xu Shu was already desperate, but when he heard that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

Kou Meng rushed out and said in a loud voice: "Xu Shu is a murderer, and he has confessed to it. How can the court conscript him?"

Dong Bi's eyes widened: "Are you teaching me how to do things? How can you allow a sesame-sized Yingyin order to take care of the affairs of the court? Where is the troll? Why don't you untie the rope? Take Xu Shu back to Ying Negative?"

As he spoke, Dong Bi urged his horse to walk towards Xu Shu.

Kou Meng stopped him again, "Marquis Anning Ting, I know you are powerful, but this is Yingyin, not Yongqiu. Xu Shu killed someone in the street, and many people witnessed it with their own eyes. If you don't execute him, what is the majesty of our law? A murderer, it must be you who falsely preached the imperial decree, intending to save the murderer. Where is the sword and axe, execute Xu Shu immediately, and I will take responsibility for it."

Dong Bi narrowed his eyes, "Who dares to kill?"

The reputation of the general of tiger and wolf is well known in the world.At the beginning, Dong Pi traveled across Yingchuan and established a mighty killing power.The axeman had also heard of Dong Pi's name, and after being roared like a huge thunder, his hands softened and he almost couldn't hold the sword.

"Master Kou, I might as well make my words clear today. People, I must take them away, whoever dares to stop me, stand up and try?"

At this time, Wu Anguo entered the school grounds holding the festival, and the talisman of General Huben Zhonglang was particularly eye-catching.

Pang De urged the horse to come to Xu Shu's side, jumped off the horse and pushed away the executioner, drew his sword and cut the rope on Xu Shu's body, and ordered someone to bring a horse to help Xu Shu get on the horse.At this time, Kou Meng also understood that if he wanted to stop him, he might not be able to.

Dong Bi gave Kou Meng a cold look, his eyes were cold and full of killing intent.

Kou Meng watched Dong Bi forcefully take Xu Shu away, but he didn't have the slightest idea.At this time, Chen Tan came to the school grounds.Seeing this, a strange expression appeared on his face.But it disappeared in the blink of an eye, and he greeted him with a smile.

"Marquis of An Ning Ting, is the matter settled?"

"Exactly!"

"Why don't you rest in Yingyin for a night, and Rong Tan host a banquet?"

Dong Bi didn't like Chen Tan. He looked similar to Chen Qun, but his temperament gave off a very uncomfortable feeling.

Immediately refused: "Your Majesty Chen, you are welcome. I am enlisting soldiers and I have to hurry. I bid farewell to my lord. If my lord goes to Luoyang in the future, I will definitely host a banquet."

After finishing speaking, he ignored Chen Tan and galloped away with his people.

Kou Meng gritted his teeth and walked up to Chen Tan: "My lord, is it possible to let him go like this?"

Chen Qin sneered, "Tang Zheng, otherwise, what else do you want? The Dong family can charge back and forth in an army of tens of thousands of people, and now he is bringing a trilogy, even if he gathers all my Yingyin troops, he will stop him." I can't stand him. Besides, he recruits soldiers with integrity, and whoever stops him will be tantamount to rebellion. The emperor has scruples about my family members about the matter of Yongqiu. If it spreads to the court, the unlucky ones will definitely be you and me. Tang Zheng , the current strategy is to endure as much as possible."

Komonton said: "But how long will this be endured? Is it possible to just watch these bastards ride on our heads?"

"It won't be too long... Believe in Taifu, you have already made a decision."

After Chen Tan finished speaking, he let out a sigh of relief, "Tang Zheng, you and I can only accumulate strength secretly, if you can bear it, then bear it."

******
Dong Bi knew nothing about the conversation between Kou Meng and Chen Tan.

He brought Xu Shu to the outside of Yingyin County, and after a while, he saw Cheng Li leading people to meet him with chariots and horses.

After a long absence, Xu's mother looks a lot older.

When seeing Xu Shu, the old man couldn't help but burst into tears.Xu Shu jumped off the horse, staggered and fell in front of the driver.

"Mother, the child's unfilial piety has frightened the mother!"

Shi Guangyuan helped Xu's mother get out of the car, and helped Xu Shu up.

Look left, look right.But seeing Xu Shu's prison clothes stained with blood, his body was even more bruised.Heartbroken, he hugged Xu Shu in his arms.

"Son, mother didn't let you learn swords back then because she was afraid that something like this would happen to you. I didn't expect..."

"Baby is wrong, baby is wrong!"

Xu Shu was also deeply regretful and blamed himself repeatedly.

Cheng Li walked to Dong Bi's side, and said softly, "My lord, when we left the city just now, we found someone following us."

"Oh? Who is it?"

Cheng Li shook his head, "I don't know, the general was in a hurry to take his aunt out of the city, so he didn't pay any attention. How about us..."

Dong Bi waved his hand to stop it: "One more thing is worse than one less thing. This is Yingchuan. We forcibly took Xu Shu away, which has already made many people dissatisfied. If there is trouble again, I'm afraid it will arouse the anger of Yingchuan scholars. Get out of here as soon as possible. .”

"Here!"

Cheng Li went to command the troops, while Dong Pi jumped off the horse and walked up to Mother Xu.

Mother Xu raised her head and pulled Xu Shuying to pay respects, "Your Excellency..."

Over there Shi Tao said: "Auntie, the general is now the Marquis of Anning Ting, General Huben Zhonglang, so he can't be called a son."

Dong Bi couldn't help laughing, "Guang Yuan's words are over. I have known my aunt for many years, and it is not too much to call me by my name...Auntie, let's stop talking politely. When I met Yuan Zhi, I was only white. We meet again today, regardless of our official position, that is a matter of officialdom. I and Yuan Zhi were considered brothers in the past, and I am still a brother today. If you are a brother for a day, you will be a brother for the rest of your life... Hehe, brothers are in trouble, how can Dong Xiping Stand by and watch?"

This speech made the old lady very excited.

In the early years, Dong Bi ran across Yingchuan and killed the rebels. The old lady's impression of Dong Bi was quite good.

Today, he traveled thousands of miles to save people just for the promise of the year.How can the old lady turn a blind eye to this affection?

Dong Yu said: "Auntie, this place is not safe yet. I'll talk about it after I leave here...Guangyuan, what do you do?"

Shi Tao smiled and said: "My parents passed away many years ago, and now I am the only one left in the family. Yuan Zhi is out of danger now, and I should go to pursue my dream. I want to set off tomorrow, travel around the world, go to Look for famous teachers to study."

Dong Bi had an idea, "Guangyuan, if you want to study, I can make some recommendations for you. You know who my father-in-law is, and I can write a letter asking him to accept you as a student. You see, this arrangement, you Would you like to?"

Shi Tao was overjoyed at first, but then shook his head again.

"The general's kindness, and Guangyuan's heart. Everyone in Cai is admired by scholars all over the world. Guangyuan can have Mr. Bo Chi as a teacher, and he really couldn't ask for it. But Luoyang... is too chaotic. It is a place for profit, not a place for learning. I do not want to go."

Dong Bi thought for a while, "I still have someone to recommend to you... Pang Degong, a famous scholar in Xiangyang, also fought side by side with me back then. If you want to learn from him, I can also write a letter... Well, this trip to Danyang, Simply go to Xiangyang."

"But that Lumen Mountain celebrity, Lord Pang De?"

Shi Tao was startled, and thought: Everyone says that General Dong is vulgar, but he has acquainted with many famous people.What I talked to him along the way was also quite speculative, especially the imperial examination system... If I can go along the way, I can ask for more advice.

"It would be Tao's fortune to be taught by Mr. Pang!"

At this time, Xu Shu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Brother Yu, I also want to learn from a famous teacher. I wonder if I can recommend it to you?"

"Learning swords? Duke Pang is not good at it."

Unexpectedly, Xu Shu shook his head again and again, "Learning sword can only be the enemy of one person. After going through such difficulties, I wake up like a dream. I am willing to learn the enemy of ten thousand people."

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Revised Article, Next Chapter "Masters and Inventors"

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