The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 164 Setting Sail and Typography

The three scholars all turned their attention to Sun Shao.Sun Shao was calm and calm, and only asked a question: "My master traveled around the world for 14 years in order to promote his own ideas of governing the country. He failed in his official career and returned to write books for future generations. Disciples don’t pass it on to outsiders, how can there be Confucianism as prosperous as it is today? The master teaches without discrimination, and he gives private lectures, so why did he never enter the house without entering the house?”

Zhang Zhao and the others were silent, they understood the truth, but it was a little bit reluctant for them to pass on the knowledge they had learned so hard.To be honest, Sun Shao is not very interested in their so-called Confucianism. After all, it is not a set of clichés, one word can explain 10,000+ words, and those who are full of later generations The so-called scholars who support them are exactly the same, which is another typical example from ancient to modern times.However, he was very interested in Liu Xi's not-too-long research article. If it really made sense, then he would be famous for sending troops to conquer Funan in the future.

"Liu Gong, can you borrow me to copy this masterpiece?"

Liu Xi hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "If you get the general's favor, I'm so honored."

"Leave Liu Gong more." Sun Shao handed it over to Zhang Xiu: "Uncle, please make a copy for me so that I can carry it with me, and then I will listen to Mr. Zhongxiang's explanation. Hehe, I'm really ashamed, I've embarrassed the teacher again. "

Zhang Zhaoyi pursed his lips: "This article is as ugly as the scriptures. It's normal for you to not understand. There are many famous things in it, and no one has explained them to you. It is really hard to understand. Fortunately, there is a great Confucian like Yu Zhongxiang by your side. Think about it." It’s not as hard to understand as the Book of Changes.” He turned his face to Liu Xi and said, “Brother Cheng Guo, since you’ve published this masterpiece, don’t hide that volume of Shiming.”

Liu Xi supported his beard triumphantly, glanced at Zhang Zhao, and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhang really puts all his heart into his disciple's studies."

Sun Shao was a little puzzled, and Zhang Zhao explained: "Liu Jun's annotations have 27 articles explaining names, which are dedicated to explaining various famous objects, not only current artifacts, but also many ancient objects. It is helpful for you to understand his articles. benefit."

When Sun Shao heard it, he roughly understood that this is probably the current encyclopedia, which is a good thing, so he quickly climbed up the pole and asked Liu Xi for the book.Liu Xi held back for a moment, then nodded, and asked his disciple Xue Zong who was accompanying him to fetch the book.Sun Shao opened one of the soap pouches and was overjoyed. As he expected, this is a book explaining various nouns.He glanced at it a few times, and then said with some regret: "Mr. Liu's masterpiece, which opened the way for beginners, is of great merit. It's just..."

He looked at Liu Xi hesitantly. Seeing that he had something to say, Liu Xi quickly smiled modestly and said, "The general has something to say directly to your face."

"Liu Gong's book is perfect, but not perfect."

"What does the general mean?" Not only Liu Xi, but even Zhang Zhao and Yu Fan were a little surprised.Sun Shao's knowledge is well known to them. His Zuo family's age level is good, but there is still a long way to go. It is a bit immodest to say that the books carefully written by a great scholar like Liu Xi are not perfect.

"Liu Gong, most of the things you explained are visible things, some are common to us, but some are things that we have never seen. Moreover, once Liu Gong's book is published, it will definitely become a treasure for scholars. , handed down through the ages, what I am worried about is that after a hundred years, scholars will only hear its name but not know its content, just like the book of mountains and seas will become a vain book if the map of mountains and seas is lost.”

After hearing this, Liu Xi nodded repeatedly.After these books explaining names and things have changed over time, such disputes will indeed arise, but they have never considered the solution.As Sun Shao said, he beckoned Ding Feng to take out the essay on his southward journey that he had just written, and respectfully sent it to Zhang Zhao and others, and opened a page of illustrations: "My lords, these are some records I scribbled casually in my spare time. , the writing is rough and shallow, and I don’t dare to defile the eyes. It’s just that I think the method of using pictures to match the text may be beneficial to Liu Gong’s work. Even after thousands of years, future generations can roughly know its shape. People's understandings are very different, and there are many branches."

Liu Xi and Zhang Zhao glanced at each other, and they both saw surprise in each other's eyes.Yes, with pictures, it is clear at a glance, and the effect is better than using more words to explain. Even after decades or hundreds of years, even if this thing has disappeared, it can still retain its specific image. Thinking about things, they are far from each other.

"However, in this way, it will be even more troublesome to copy a book." Zhang Zhao said with some embarrassment: "Even if the words are a little clumsy, they can still be understood without affecting the meaning, but if the pictures are not well drawn, I'm afraid it will be the same. It will spread falsehoods."

"Mr. Zhang is right." Liu Xi and Yu Fan also echoed.Sun Shao was silent for a moment, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten one of the easiest and most important things to do.Why is education so difficult these days?It’s because books are rare, not only are these scholars unwilling to show them to others, even if they are shown to you, you can only copy them once. Short articles are better, but those with tens of thousands of words can be troublesome. You can copy dead people, these are extremely restrictive The dissemination of academics, but I have a way to solve it, printing.

"Liu Gong, if possible, I hope you can send someone to follow me. After studying the masterpiece, I may be able to add some pictures to this book. In addition, after half a year, I will return you a thousand copies or even ten thousand copies. book of."

Liu Xi looked at Sun Shao suspiciously. He was not afraid that Sun Shao would blackmail his books, but he felt that it was absurd for Sun Shao to return him one thousand or ten thousand copies. interested.He discussed it with Zhang Zhao, and of course Zhang Zhao would not object, so Liu Xi turned to Xue Zong and said, "Jingwen, you have reached your thirties, and your knowledge is almost done, just follow behind the general."

Xue Zong was very surprised, but very happy. He had wanted to become an official for a long time, but he never had a good chance. Now he could be with Sun Shao.

The guests and the host enjoyed themselves, Zhang Zhao was in a good mood, and ordered Zhang Xiu to arrange a banquet. On the one hand, he celebrated Xue Zong's graduation from office, and on the other hand, he gave Sun Shao a farewell party.After drinking and eating, Zhang Zhao called Sun Shao to the study, and asked while drinking sober soup, "How do you plan to attack Qingxu Navy?"

Sun Shao hesitated for a moment, he discussed this matter with Yu Fan and others on the way.Sun Quan's order to him coincided with Yu Fan's initial estimation, and asked him to stay at Qiantangkou, and after a short rest, enter Guangling County, cooperate with Sun Shao to attack Huaiyin, and attract the Qingxu Navy to return to defend Xuzhou.His idea was to separate from Sun Shao and go up the Huai River by himself, so as not to be restrained by Sun Shao.But this idea needs to be told to Sun Quan after Jianye, and it is not yet possible to talk to Zhang Zhao.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhang Zhao thought he hadn't made up his mind yet, so he said to himself: "If you plan to make a noise, I suggest you attack Qingzhou. There is a good port near Buqi County, Donglai County, Qingzhou. Take Buqi County. , you can directly attack Beihai County, or you can bypass Chengshan and attack the area around Qi State. These places are rich in household registration and rich in rent and tax, which can directly shake the foundation of Cao Cao, and at the same time, it is convenient to replenish food, grass and supplies." He paused. , and said: "If you think that is too lonely and deep, you can still occupy Yuzhou Island (now Lianyungang), and you can advance and retreat freely, but it is more difficult to replenish supplies. Xuzhou has been desolate for a long time after the war."

Sun Shao nodded, expressing his agreement with Zhang Zhao's opinion, and after a while he said, "Xuzhou has no danger to defend. If you want to gain a foothold in Xuzhou, what good advice does the teacher have?"

"A foothold in Xuzhou?" Zhang Zhao didn't understand what Sun Shao meant for a while.

Sun Shao smiled: "I think this time the supreme leader sent me to the north to join the war. I don't think it was a temporary idea. Although there is no news, Yu Zhongxiang guessed that Liu Shijun should be in a tight spot in Hanzhong, so I hope Jiangdong will attack the Jianghuai area to attract Cao Jun. Pay attention and reduce the pressure on Hanzhong. I have no problem dealing with the Qingxu Navy, but the place where Xuzhou fought the Fourth World War is too close to Luoyang and Yecheng. If you get it today, Cao Cao’s cavalry will come tomorrow. Gaining and losing it will not help It’s a matter. Since we are going to fight, I hope to gain a firm foothold for a long time, so that I can threaten Cao Cao’s left wing and let him be attacked on three sides.”

Zhang Zhao twirled his beard and did not speak.He understands what Sun Shao said, but the situation in Xuzhou is very bad. Although he is from Xuzhou, he has been away from his hometown for nearly 30 years. His Zhang family has no influence in Xuzhou, so he can't help Sun Shao. .

"Oh, I really can't come up with any good suggestions." Zhang Zhao sighed regretfully, feeling a little ashamed that he couldn't help Sun Shao: "The old friends in Xuzhou haven't been in touch for many years, and I don't know how they are doing now. Even if it is here, I am afraid that the strength will be greatly damaged. Today's Xuzhou is no longer the Xuzhou of the past. The 30 years of war have already turned the rich land into a thousand miles of wilderness. It is not easy to gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou .”

Seeing that Sun Shao was disappointed, he persuaded him again: "Back then, the Supreme One wanted to take Xuzhou, but was dissuaded by Lu Meng later. Lu Meng's opinion is also easy to take but hard to keep, and nothing works. I don't think the Supreme will force you , if you can draw Cao Cao's attention away from Hanzhong, then you have completed the task."

Sun Shao nodded and said nothing more.Zhang Zhao can only give him some advice from the overall situation. As for how to fight, Zhang Zhao is not good at it, so it is useless to ask.

After bidding farewell to Zhang Zhao, Sun Shao took Xue Zong back to the barracks. He sent someone to find Cheng Jun and gave him a task to cooperate with Ge Heng to build a printing workshop in Zhuya. What he has to do now is the early stage The preparation work, preparation of paper, preparation of ink suitable for printing, engraving molds, recruitment of workers, these techniques are not too difficult. I believe that after he has his general plan, Ge Heng can solve the rest of the details.Cheng Jun smiled and nodded repeatedly. Although he is not proficient in technology, he is a businessman and sensitively found business opportunities. Once this printing workshop is launched, it must be a lot of money.He disagrees with Sun Shaochun's idea of ​​spreading culture:

"General, Jun thinks that a rule should be made now. After these books are printed in the future, should Liu Chengguo be given some books as a reward, or a part of the money according to the amount. If he is asked to provide manuscripts without any reward, I'm afraid it will be a big problem. It won't last long. Although these scholars seem noble and regard money as dung, if they see us getting rich because of this, they will definitely have opinions. Without the source of manuscripts, this printing workshop can't last long. Now It's not worth investing so much money, isn't it too wasteful to open a printing workshop just for this book?"

Sun Shao was greatly surprised. This kid is really a talent in business. He can think of a way to give authors a share to attract books. His thinking is not insensitive. Although he thinks scholars are too hypocritical, but This is human nature.

"Give them money, I'm afraid it will hurt their face, how about this, after the book is printed, give them some exquisite sample books, let them give it away, and give some money, it can't be called remuneration, it's called embellishment pen." Sun Shao shot He patted Cheng Jun on the shoulder and winked his eyes: "You have to figure out the specific amount. You must satisfy them, but not let us suffer. In addition, Mr. Zhang can't let him be so idle. What manuscripts can we make?" He considered it carefully and didn't want to make a big joke."

Cheng Jun smiled knowingly: "Don't worry, General."

At the beginning of March, Sun Shao, who had finished his outfit, headed north. When he passed by Houguan Shipyard, he met Gan Yu.Gan Yu told him that Sun Quan arranged for Yu Ying to be in charge of Houguan Shipyard, but he was transferred from the shipyard and belonged to Sun Shao's Zhendan Navy.Although Gan Yu didn't say anything dissatisfied, his expression showed his indignation at Sun Quan's taking tea cold.When Gan Ning was alive, Sun Quan took good care of their father and son. When Gan Yu was an official under Sun Quan's tent, he was showing off his might. Otherwise, he would not dare to trouble Sun Shao. Unexpectedly, once Gan Ning died, Sun Quan would find him He used an excuse to demote him to the shipyard as a craftsman. If Sun Shao hadn't invited him an amnesty, he would never have had the chance in his life.

"Okay, don't think about it too much. What's the point of being in the shipyard? Accumulate seniority and rank seniority. When will you be promoted?" Ding Feng and Chen Hai comforted him and said, "Follow the general. .”

"What's the use of having military merits." Gan Yu was very frustrated: "The greater the military merits, the more people hate you, but it's better to be a scholar. I want to read some books, and I don't want to always be looked down upon."

Chen Hai and Ding Feng glanced at each other, both of them were very surprised. Gan Yu is not a good boy who likes to study. He is a person who gets a headache when he gets a handful of books. Why do he think of reading now?But since Gan Yu wanted to study, they couldn't stop them. After all, it was a fact that warriors were not as good as scholars in this world.They took Gan Yu to find Sun Shao, and Sun Shao also felt a little strange when they told Gan Yu's situation, but he had no objection to Gan Yu's choice.

"Reading is good, and reading more books can increase your horizons. Didn't Lu Meng and Jiang Qin turn from fighting generals to important generals after studying?" Sun Shao smiled and said to Chen Hai and Ding Feng: "You too, If you want to be successful in the future, you have to read some books while you are young. Think about it carefully, which of Jiangdong's current major generals doesn't study? With just a sword, you can't kill the governor."

When Chen Hai and Ding Feng thought about it, they also felt that it made sense. None of Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Lu Meng, and Jiang Qin could be both civil and military. They learn as soon as they have time.Although Zhao Xiu is only a captain now, he already has 2000 troops in his hands, and he is actually a school lieutenant.

"Xue Wenjing is Mr. Liu's high-achieving apprentice. He is very knowledgeable. You should ask him for advice when you have time." Seeing that Chen Hai and the others were tempted, Sun Shao recommended Xue Zong to them, and at the same time encouraged other relatives Wei went to study, although Xue Zong was a little reluctant, but he was not too stubborn when he first arrived at Sun Shao's tent, so he agreed to this errand, and spent an hour every day talking to these rough roughs who were used to holding knives. by history.He knew that these people were poor, and they couldn't understand what was said too deeply, so he deliberately spoke in a simple way, focusing on the truth, not sticking to the words, and interspersed some stories, which were lively and interesting, and were very popular.After a long time, other people were also attracted to attend the lectures, training during the day and listening to the lectures at night, which became a scene in Sun Shaojun's life.Sun Shao was very satisfied, and set up a school in the army, with Xue Zong as a sacrificial wine, with a salary of [-] shi.

In mid-April, when Sun Shao arrived at Qiantangkou, several aristocratic families in Kuaiji had already received orders from the prefect of Kuaiji, Chunyu Shi, knowing that Sun Shao would be stationed at Qiantangkou, which would bring them a lot of money. Very warm welcome to the pier.Among the smiling crowd, there was a handsome old man who had been silently watching Sun Shao.Sun Shao didn't pay much attention at first, but felt that this person was quite different from the reserved but snobbish Kuaiji family in front of him. As soon as Wei Xiu introduced him, he realized that he had met an expert again.

Wei Du, courtesy name Boyang, son of Wei Lang, brother of Wei Xiu, good at maintaining health, lived at home for decades, repeatedly refused to expropriate, never interfered in family affairs, let his brother Wei Xiu take responsibility.

When Sun Shao first heard his name, he didn't pay much attention to it. He didn't know Wei Du, but when he heard his words, he had some impressions, and when he heard that he likes to keep in good health, he vaguely guessed a person , a great figure in the history of Taoism who inherited the past and ushered in the future.

"Brother Ling, do you have experience in alchemy?"

Wei Xiu, who was afraid that Wei Boyang's arrogance would offend Sun Shao, quickly nodded and smiled and said, "Exactly, my brother has been immersed in alchemy all his life, and he has never been close to Ge Xuan. In the past, we would meet several times a year, but in the past two years, we haven't seen each other. When I saw Ge Xuan came to the gate, and later heard that Ge Xianweng was making alchemy in the general's mansion, I was very curious, so I came to welcome the general with me, and wanted to ask about Ge Xianweng's recent situation."

Sun Shao nodded again and again, and said to Wei Boyang with a smile: "Wei Jun's joint contract has been completed? Can you take a look?"

Wei Boyang's originally calm face changed, his two jet-black eyebrows trembled, and then he turned his unhappy eyes to Yu Fan.His writing of "Zhouyi Can Tongqi" is a very secret matter, and very few people know about it. He only occasionally mentioned it to Yu Fan, a master of Yi studies. In his opinion, it must be Yu Fan who told Sun Shao, otherwise Sun Shao It is impossible to know the book.

Yu Fan rolled his eyes: "Don't look at me, I'm not the kind of talkative person."

Wei Boyang felt a little strange, he cupped his hands at Sun Shao: "My work has not been completed, nor has it been shown to anyone, how does the general know?"

Sun Shao pretended to be mysterious and smiled: "The secret must not be revealed."

Wei Boyang choked, a little embarrassed, so he had to change the topic: "It is said that Ge Xiaoxian made alchemy in the general's mansion, and he will not be out for a few years. Dare I ask when he will be able to leave the mansion? I have something to ask him about alchemy."

"He is very busy recently." Sun Shao asked someone to bring a signal gunpowder arrow and handed it to Wei Boyang: "This is one of the achievements of Ge Xianweng in the past two years. It is a sharp weapon used in our army. If Wei Jun has If you are interested, you might as well research it. As for you want to see Ge Xianweng, it is not easy, he is in Zhuya now, and..." He smiled: "If you are not a close person in my house, you can't see him."

Wei Boyang curled his mouth, looked at the gunpowder arrow in his hand, sighed with regret, then cupped his hands, stepped aside, no longer interested in chatting with Sun Shao, obviously not interested in Sun Shao's solicitation.Wei Xiu looked at it, and couldn't help being a little anxious. He begged Wei Boyang to pick up Sun Shao this time, hoping that Wei Boyang would use his friendship with Ge Xuan to enter Sun Shao's shogunate, and help the Wei family to share a spoonful of oil in Sun Shao's pot. Yes, I didn't expect Wei Boyang to ignore Sun Shao'ai, which is a bit self-defeating.Don't fail to please Sun Shao in the end, but anger Sun Shao instead, then the Wei family will suffer a great loss. Sun Shao is now the overlord of the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and all business is in his hands. Just a little bit is enough Their Wei family made a fortune.

He was about to step forward to explain, but Sun Shao waved his hand, interrupted him, and smiled and said to the arrogant Wei Boyang: "If Wei Jun really misses Ge Xianweng, you might as well send a letter to Zhuya. I'm just worried. Wei Jun's current alchemy is no longer possible to discuss with Ge Xianweng." After speaking, he bowed his hands politely, walked slowly surrounded by everyone, and threw Wei Boyang an even more arrogant back.

Wei Boyang looked at the gunpowder arrow in his hand, and at Sun Shao's figure surrounded by the crowd, he felt that Sun Shao's provocative method was a bit clumsy.He is well aware of Ge Xuan's ability, alchemy is no better than him, could it be possible that after staying in his residence for two years, he can improve by leaps and bounds?
"Boyang, you should be careful when trying this gunpowder arrow." Yu Fan walked a few steps and then turned back, pointing at the gunpowder arrow, and said with a malicious smile: "This gunpowder arrow looks simple, but there is a lot of mystery in it , quite in line with the greatness, simplicity and ease.”

Wei Boyang twitched the corner of his mouth, twitched his fingers, put the gunpowder arrow on his nose and smelled it, and said with disdain: "Isn't it just saltpeter and sulfur? There is no mystery at all."

Yu Fan didn't refute, and cupped his hands: "I'll give you two years. If you can mass-produce these gunpowder arrows, the Aurora Navy can entrust the business to your Wei family. The price will be opened by your Wei family, and you will be guaranteed." Get rich."

Wei Xiu, who had been listening with his ears up all the time, suddenly lit up when he heard it. He knew that Yu Fan was Sun Shao's confidant. Last time, Sun Shao gave him face and gave great benefits to the Kuaiji Zhu family. , is a huge opportunity, how could he not seize it.He immediately picked up the conversation: "Brother Zhongxiang, can you be the master?"

Yu Fan tilted his mouth and sneered: "Don't worry, I can do this. I just remind you to be careful, don't burn down your ancestral house without making any money."

Wei Xiu was immediately annoyed: "Yu Zhongxiang, are you cursing my Wei family?"

(End of this chapter)