We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

As soon as the new year passes, the first month of the next year comes quietly.

The weather is still bone-chillingly cold.

If Xi Yu remembered correctly, this period happened to be the extremely serious Little Ice Age in history.

And throughout the dynasties, whenever we encounter a small glacier.

A series of impacts on population and economy are extremely obvious and emphatic.

These Little Ice Ages basically appeared in the last years of the dynasty.

It first appeared at the turn of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

The huge Shang Dynasty was more or less replaced by the Zhou Dynasty.

Of course, Xiao Glacier's reason may not be the most serious among them, but he is a very important factor.

The second ice age that followed was the era of the late Han Dynasty.

The Little Glacier brings a host of weather factors.

This was more or less an indirect factor in the Yellow Turban Rebellion, which was followed by a melee between the princes, killing each other.

This was the last straw that broke the entire Han Dynasty.

The third time was the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period in the late Tang Dynasty.

It was also a period of great confusion and darkness.

Whenever there is a Little Ice Age, the population on this land will begin to decline on a large scale.

The Little Ice Age closest to later generations was the Little Ice Age of the Ming Dynasty, which continued through time.

Basically the entire Ming Dynasty was spent during the Little Ice Age.

It may not be obvious at first, but weather temperatures are actually getting cooler every year.

By the middle and late Ming Dynasty, the impact of some things, natural disasters and other factors became more intuitive.

The disasters in various places forced the people to revolt one after another.

In the end, the entire dynasty was brought down by the Little Ice Age.

Of course, perhaps the more important factor in the demise of the Ming Dynasty was the factors of the officials.

Few people think about the weather.

But Xi Yu, who is in later generations and has done special research, knows it clearly.

Of these four Little Ice Ages, the Ming Dynasty was actually not the most influential.

The most serious impact was the Little Ice Age in the late Han Dynasty.

Because of the decades-long feudal rule and the political situation of the Three Kingdoms, it has been difficult for the population to recover during this period.

Although Xi Yu has found out things like Shi Nie in advance.

But in the end, this thing only provided some relief.

In the backyard of the opera house, as soon as Xi Yu came out of the house, Cai Yan behind him took the initiative to put his big cloak on Xi Yu.

Cai Yan carefully went back and forth to help Xi Yu sort out the clothes.

Xi Yu couldn't help but glance in the direction of Xuchang Yamen Office.

The New Year has passed, and although the weather is still a bit cold, the craftsmen in Xuchang City have begun to continue building the imperial capital and some fortifications.

At the same time, the originally planned school also began to be built.

As Xi Yu, who proposed the plan, he was naturally very concerned about school affairs.

"Husband, the weather is a bit cold, please be careful with your health!"

Cai Yan tied the thin belt around Xi Yu's body with a hint of concern on his face.

Xi Yu chuckled softly.

With his physique, things like cold and heat can only have a minimal impact on him, but he is still extremely useful to his wife's concern.

"Yan'er, don't worry, you don't know about my husband's body yet!"

Xi Yu couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't pay too much attention. Now the school has started to be built.

Once a school is built and wants to recruit students, the most important thing is the school's teaching staff.

But now, although the noble clans headed by Xuchang Nei are unable to stop Xi Yu's vision for the school.

But on the teacher's part, they want to make the school fully operational.

The existence of these noble clans still has some influence.

In this era, knowledge is ultimately controlled by a few people, and these so-called minorities are naturally the Han nobles today.

"Husband, if you can't find a teacher, I can also..."

Cai Yan raised his head and looked at Xi Yu.

As someone who shares the same bed with him, she naturally knows how much Xi Yu values ​​​​the school.

Now that there seemed to be some obstacles in recruiting teachers, she couldn't help but want to do something to help Xiyu.

Hearing what the person next to him said, Xi Yu turned around and looked at Cai Yan.

Reaching out to put the other person's little hand in his palm, Xi Yu patted it gently.

"No need to worry, just trust me!"

"Your collection of more than 4,000 books is already a huge help to my husband!"

It has to be said that the collection of books left by Cai Yong is extremely attractive after all.

It will be some time before the school is to be completed.

He's not in a hurry.

At worst, he could go in and become a teacher by himself, and he could even pull people in like Xun Yu and others.

Xi Yu packed up his clothes and took Dian Wei to the Xu County Yamen Office.

at the same time.

Outside Xuchang City, a very ordinary carriage was slowly passing by the gate of Xuchang.

There was a young man sitting leaning on the carriage, holding a hemp rope in one hand and looking up at the imperial capital in front of him.

“What a nice place!”

The young man murmured something, and the carriage had already crossed the newly built city wall of Xuchang.

"Fengxiao, thank you for your hard work!"

At this moment, a slightly soft voice sounded from inside the carriage.

Hearing the sound, Guo Jia, who was outside the carriage, couldn't help but straightened up.

"Auntie, you're welcome. Since Yuan Zhi has entrusted you to me, I will naturally treat you as my mother-in-law. These things are not considered hard work!"

Guo Jia responded to Xu Shu's mother in the carriage, but Guo Jia didn't take it to heart at all.

"There's been no news about Yuan Zhi recently, so I don't know about him!"

Speaking of Xu Shu, Xu's mother in the carriage couldn't help but look a little sad.

My son killed someone and ran away, but now there is no news about him.

If it weren't for Guo Jia's care in the past few years, I'm afraid it would be difficult for her as a woman to survive in this troubled world.

"Don't worry, Auntie, that boy Yuan Zhi is smart and he must be fine!"

Guo Jia comforted him, but couldn't help but pull down the corners of his mouth.

Damn Xu Shu, he killed someone and ran away. There has been very little news about him in recent years.

Nowadays, the world's situation has changed. Based on his understanding of Xu Shu, that guy must be fine at all.

At first, they agreed to help each other take care of their mother for three years.

Now three years have passed, but there is no news about Xu Shu.

Seeing three years after another, Guo Jia was almost numb.

Originally, he was alone, so he didn't have much pressure. With his family's financial resources, he could still cope with it.

However, in recent years, natural and man-made disasters have continued, and food harvests have begun to fail in various places.

Even with him, it seems that he can't survive.

What's more, I don't know what has happened in the past two years. The weather in this winter has become colder day by day.

Originally, Guo Jia wanted to wait.

But who told him to hear the news in Yingchuan a few days ago.

Speaking of that, Fengyi actually came up with something like floor heating, which can be as warm as the sun in the cold winter.

This made Guo Jia greedy.

In addition, a few days ago, that guy Xi Zhicai sent a letter inviting him to come to Xuchang.

Think before and after.

Guo Jia made a decision.

This cold winter is really hard.

Although he is young, his body is not in good shape, and he can't stand the cold.

What's more, there is Xu Shu's mother.

After thinking about it, Guo Jia found a carriage and brought Xu Shu's mother over to join his friend.

The newly built Xuchang City was built based on the old capital of Luoyang.

From the outside, the entire city still looks a bit like the original Luoyang City.

A few days ago, the imperial court issued a recruitment order, and now there are quite a few scholars traveling to and from Xuchang.

People are coming and going throughout the streets of Xuchang.

Six lanes are divided, and vehicles move on the left and right.

Guo Jia had straightened up from his reclining position, looking up and down at everything around Xuchang.

Perhaps it was just after the New Year, and even though it was a bit chilly, the atmosphere on the street was extremely lively.

The greetings from business travelers are endless in my ears.

Guo Jia squinted his eyes.

Unexpectedly, in just a few years, the changes in the entire Cao Camp have been so obvious.

When he first defected to Yuan Shao, he naturally wanted to make a career in today's era, but after seeing clearly Yuan Shao's true nature.

Guo Jiacai gave up his plans. When he was in Yanzhou, he did not agree to the invitation from Xi Zhicai and others.

In a few years, the entire Cao camp was indeed moving forward step by step.

It was better than he expected.

Looking at the current situation, Cao Ying must be one of the princes in the entire Han Dynasty who can be the leader in these troubled times.

After learning the location of the theater from passers-by, Guo Jia quickly arrived at the theater on horseback.

…

On the other side, Xi Yu had just arrived at the government office when someone informed him that someone was visiting his home.

"I think it's Guo Fengxiao who's here!"

When something happened to Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai on the other side also received the news.

At this time, Xi Zhi was a little excited. He stood up and said goodbye to everyone, and quickly planned to rush back.

Xiyu paused.

When he came to the government office this time, his original intention was to check out the status of the scholars recruited by the recruitment order and select anyone who could serve as a school teacher.

Now I heard that Guo Jia was here.

Xi Yu couldn't help but glance at Xi Zhicai, and Xi Zhicai at the same time glanced at Xi Yu.

Xiyu understood.

Although his elder brother doesn't show too much on weekdays, the other party still cares about his younger brother very much.

Now the school is newly built.

Guo Jia came at this time, and the role played by Xi Zhicai was extremely obvious.

After Guo Jia came, Xi Yu was not in a hurry to check the status of the recruitment order. He turned around and planned to return to the house with Xi Zhicai.

"Fengxiao is here!"

Xun Yu in the main hall was also a little surprised. Over the years, he had often persuaded Guo Jia to come to Cao Ying, but the latter never agreed.

I never thought that I would come to Xuchang now.

"Zhicai, after I finish handling today's government affairs, I will visit the theater later!"

Xun Yu said something to the two opera brothers, but he was not in a hurry to follow them to see Guo Jia.

Now that Guo Jia came here, after all, the first person he looked for was Xi Zhicai, so there must be something to discuss between them.

Xun Yu is a sensible person, and he naturally knows in his heart that his nephew is coming soon.

Today's Xuchang is more lively than before.

…

After leaving the government office, Xi Zhicai and Xi Yu walked side by side.

"Brother, you invited that guy Fengxiao to come, right?"

Looking at Xi Zhicai, Xi Yu asked casually with a smile.

According to Guo Jia's temperament, this guy would not choose to come to Cao Ying under the current circumstances.

If it wasn't Xi Zhicai's invitation, he would definitely not show up now.

"That's right!"

Xi Zhicai nodded: "I have corresponded with Fengxiao for a long time years ago. You and I also know that that guy is obviously talented, but now he has no intention of showing it off."

"It's nothing more than relying on talent and being arrogant, and being uninhibited!"

This thing is easy to say, considering the temperament of a person like Guo Jia.

If you want to appear, you have to choose to appear when there is danger. However, Cao Ying is currently prospering.

One less Guo Jia, one more Guo Jia, the impact is really not big.

Just like when Guo Jia defected to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao, the Fourth Prince and Three Dukes, had too many counselors to defect to him. With Guo Jia's status, it was really difficult for him to appear in front of Yuan Shao.

What's more, Yuan Shao is a person who values ​​reputation very much.

In the final analysis, they value the aristocratic family. With Guo Tu in the Guo family, it will naturally be difficult for Guo Jia to attract the other party's attention.

Even if you have a lot of talent, there is nowhere to put it to use.

As for Cao Ying now, the situation is similar.

Nowadays, Cao Cao has many counselors under his command.

But the only difference is that Cao Cao doesn't care whether a person is from a poor family or not. What Cao Cao values ​​​​more is ability.

According to the original process.

Xi Zhicai passed away due to physical reasons last year, and Xi Zhicai was no longer the mainstay in Cao's camp.

Xun Yu took the initiative to recommend Guo Jia to Cao Cao.

But now, Xi Zhicai has no physical problems at all, and has become the most important person in Cao's camp.

As the official of Zhongshu Ling, Xun Yu would not invite Guo Jia as he had done originally.

"Thank you for your hard work, brother!"

Xi Yu knew that when Xi Zhicai invited Guo Jia to come, it was almost obvious that he was helping Xi Yu find help.

After all, even he didn't know about Guo Jia's coming.

What's more, it's Cao Cao!

"You and I are brothers. Since it's your business, how can you not consider it as a brother!"

"The success of being an actor depends entirely on you and me!"

"Besides, now your name is much louder than that of my brother!"

Xi Zhicai couldn't help but sigh.

Why he chose Cao Cao was because he could use his talents.

On the other hand, it is natural to want to revive the lintel.

Since the decline of the drama family, Xi Zhicai has only been thinking about making his family shine again.

Although there are only two actors today, he and Xi Yu, they are no worse than those wealthy families.

"Speaking of that guy Fengxiao, I guess he can't hold himself back for a long time!"

"It's winter that's bone-chilling. As for that guy's body, you and I know very well how he can withstand it. What's more, he is helping Xu Shu take care of his mother!"

"That guy heard that when he corresponded with me a few days ago, he was asking about your floor heating!"

The two were joking all the way, and soon they returned to the theater.

Xi Zhicai and the two of them crossed the corridor and waited until they reached the main hall of the opera house. They looked up and saw a figure lying across the main hall of the opera house.

"This guy really doesn't regard himself as an outsider at all!"

Seeing the situation in front of him, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

Xi Yu could see the joy dancing between his brother's eyebrows.

Speaking of the relationship with Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai and Guo Jia are closer than him.

They are like a gourd, split in the middle, one scoops from east to west, and one scoops from south to north.

…

At this time, I heard movement outside the main hall.

Guo Jia, who was lying in the hall, moved, leaving a gap in his back for the two theater brothers.

It's like being in a deep sleep.

Xi Zhicai shook his head and smiled, then walked up in two or three steps, raised his foot and kicked Guo Jia in the back.

"hiss!"

"What a great actor, this is how he treats his guests!"

After being kicked, Guo Jia stood up and stared at Xi Zhicai with his eyes fixed on him. His whole face was grinning, showing no trace of the demeanor of a scholar.

Xi Zhicai was not polite to the other party.

He sat down directly on the floor of the main hall, grinning and laughing.

"Oh, how can a guest lie down in the main hall of the host's house, treating himself like an object blocking the way?"

The two exchanged words with each other, but then they regained their composure.

Xi Yu sat cross-legged on the other side and looked at Guo Jia.

The other person is still the same as before, except that he has a few more beards under his chin compared to a few years ago.

"How is Auntie?"

After getting serious, Xi Zhicai took the lead and asked Guo Jia.

The latter grinned and chuckled: "He's in the back hall now!"

"Speaking of which, the floor heating built by Fengyi is really magical!"

Guo Jia touched the slightly warm ground with his hands, as if he couldn't put it down.

"If I had known there was such a warm thing, I should have come earlier!"

Although he said this, Xi Yu and Xi Zhicai didn't care at all.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Xi Zhicai asked Guo Jia.

If the other party plans to join Cao Cao's camp, he will naturally help Guo Jia recommend him in front of Cao Cao.

With his recommendation, some things will naturally be simpler.

Hearing what Xi Zhicai said, Guo Jia shook his head.

"No no no!"

"When I look at the world today, the rise of Cao Ying is unstoppable. With or without me, it won't have much impact!"

"Looking at the princes in the world, Yuan Shao of Hebei has many plans and plans. With his background, this person may be able to become a prince, but it will be difficult to achieve great things!"

"Yuan Shu of Huainan is eager for quick success and has nothing to worry about. It is expected that he will burn himself in the fire soon."

"Liu Biao of Jingzhou is more than conservative, but not enterprising enough!"

"And the newly emerged Jiangdong Sun Ce is a bit interesting, but after all, he just lacks momentum. What the future will bring is still unknown!"

"As for Lu Bu in Bingzhou, he is a lost dog, and Liu Zhang in Yizhou is a pool of stagnant water, like a turtle in an urn!"

"The pattern of the world is so clear. I think your two brothers can also see it clearly!"

Guo Jia smiled, opened his mouth and yawned. For him, he still prefers things that are a little difficult.

Taking advantage of the trend like this made him lose too much interest.