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

At this moment, outside the government office, Xi Yu stood with his hands behind his hands. He nodded approvingly to Chen Deng and said, "It's good that Yuan Long understands justice so well."

"From today on, I allow you to enter the school directly and teach as a teacher without taking any examinations. Zhuge Kongming will manage the academic staff. You can ask him for advice on relevant matters."

"Thank you Mr. Xi."

After saying this, Chen Deng bowed deeply to Xi Yu, his face full of justice.

But deep down in his heart, he felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he was bleeding: I think that I, Chen Deng, am a well-educated Confucian scholar, but now I have to bow my head to the opera master for the sake of the position of a deviant teacher.

It's really ridiculous and sad.

…

Xi Yu was very happy when Cao Ang arrived, and said with a smile, "Ang'er, come with me, you and I will go to the government office to talk."

"Okay, uncle."

Cao Ang smiled and then followed Xi Yu into the government office.

After Xuzhou's school-running policy spread quickly, various forces responded with mixed responses.

Some were curious, some were amazed, and some were very angry. These people came to Xiapi City with their own thoughts.

Countless carriages gathered outside Xiapi City. According to Xi Yu's regulations, the carriages were only put into the outer city after checking that there were no weapons or people with suspicious identities in the carriages.

Most of the people living in the outer city are common people and traders.

At this moment, several carriages came slowly to the door of the post house, and then a group of Confucian scholars got off the carriages.

The leader is a little older and belongs to a prominent family in Wancheng, Mr. Qiao.

There had been constant wars before, and Duke Qiao heard that Xuzhou was implementing a policy of benevolent government. There were no bandits and bandits in the city of Xuzhou, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. So the Qiao family abandoned their family business and came to Xuzhou.

Qiao Gong originally planned to live in seclusion in Xuzhou, but he heard that Xi Yu was a talented person with profound knowledge and high reputation. He also had a complete book of heaven and knew everything about heaven and earth.

In order to play Yu's strategy, the people of Xuzhou voluntarily farmed and helped each other with ten farming households as one.

Mr. Qiao was very curious about such a divine man, so he wanted to come and inquire about it.

But this time there was another person who was grieving with him, and his name was Huang Chengyan.

Huang Chengyan was Liu Biao's brother-in-law. He paid great attention to his reputation and rarely interacted with people in Jingzhou.

At this moment, behind Qiao Gong and Huang Chengyan, followed a scribe with a very arrogant look. This man's face was very ugly and his skin was as dark as carbon.

This person's name was Pang Tong and his courtesy name was Shiyuan.

Speaking of Pang Tong, there is one well-known fact.

Sima Hui of Yingchuan liked elegance the most and was good at understanding people. Before Pang Tong met Sima Hui, Huang Chengyan had a good personal relationship with Pang Tong.

Sima Hui praised Pang Tong, saying that this person might be extraordinary in the future, but he still had to make some decisions before making a final decision.

Therefore, many people are looking forward to a real discussion between Sima Hui and Pang Tong, or to sell at a price.

Most of the silver ornaments near Xiangyang lived in seclusion somewhere. After their fame spread far and wide, if the emperor wanted to seek talents and wanted to serve as officials, they would come out and gain a more satisfactory status and status.

If you fail to meet the enlightened master, you will have no choice but to live a life of peace and tranquility.

Nowadays, these people are closest to Xuzhou, so they will naturally become the first batch of Confucian scholars to arrive in Xuzhou.

After entering the post house, Huang Chengyan said, "Mr. Qiao has had a hard journey this time. How about I treat you to a meal tonight?"

Hearing this, Duke Qiao gently stroked his beard, shook his head and said with a smile, "This is not possible."

"Now, I am just a homeless person. I originally planned to find a place to live in Xiapi City. After I have settled in, I will invite Mr. Huang and Mr. Shiyuan to sit down together."

"This... is so good."

Afterwards, the three of them stayed in the post house. Huang Chengyan and Pang Tong stayed there, while Mr. Qiao continued to look for a home.

Pang Tong and Huang Chengyan said, "This place seems to be peaceful and clean, which is indeed commendable, but it cannot be compared with the nine counties of Jingxiang and Jingxiang with its vast land and abundant resources!"

"Also, this opera master may indeed have great talents, but he actually wants to abolish Confucianism. This plan will definitely be criticized by everyone. I, Pang Shiyuan, will be the first to discuss it with him!"

"Mr. Huang, you will stay alone for the time being. I will go meet Mr. Na Xi right away."

Seeing this, Huang Chengyan smiled and said, "Shiyuan, you and I have known each other for many years. We are not outsiders. I have money. You can live here in peace. There is no need to worry about money..."

Huang Chengyan saw through Pang Tong's thoughts. Pang Tong was slightly startled. He turned his head arrogantly and rolled his eyes at Huang Chengyan, "I, I..."

"Sir, why did you say this? Why did I ever say that I didn't have money to stay... This is..."

Pang Tong was stammering when he spoke, "I want to rectify the name of Confucianism! I won't joke with you, I will go to the Academy of Sciences to have a look."

After that, Pang Tong walked outside. After taking a few steps, he turned around and said to Huang Chengyan, "Remember to leave a room for me!"

Afterwards, Pang Tong walked straight towards the Academy of Sciences.

After Pang Tong left the post house, Huang Chengyan also had some ideas about Xiyu's strategy for running a school.

Like other Confucian scholars, when he was still in Jingzhou, Huang Chengyan was also very angry when he heard about Xuzhou's deviant schools.

However, on the way to Xuzhou, Huang Chengyan's anger gradually calmed down, and he thought carefully about running a school.

Although Confucianism is good, in today's troubled times, wars are constantly going on, and most generals and soldiers have never studied Confucianism. It is very difficult to control wars with virtue.

Is it possible that, when the troops are approaching the city, they can be driven back by talking loudly and engaging in verbal exchanges?

In today's troubled times, if you want to help the Han Dynasty, only practical learning is possible!

Huang Chengyan admired the wonder of Xi Yu's school-running strategy.

However, other southern celebrities still could not understand how engineering, agriculture, and business could be compared with Confucianism.

…

Pang unified the formation on foot and arrived at the gate of the inner city. It was guarded by guards and was heavily guarded, making it impossible to enter easily.

Looking at the entire Xiapi City, compared with previous years, the city is now much thicker due to the strong fortifications, almost half the height, and the city is much thicker.

It has truly become a big city.

Pang Tong thought to himself: The city is still like this. Compared with the city, which has been expanded a lot, I am afraid that the city alone can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. It is really unimaginable. "Sir, you really have a lot of money..."

Pang Tong stood at the door for a long time, thinking about it again and again, and then said to the guard, "Pang Tong is in Xiangyang. I'm here to pay a visit to the opera master. Please inform me."

Hearing Pang Tong's words, several guards at the door looked embarrassed and replied, "Master Xi has already ordered us to beware of famous people, especially people like you who announce their names and say that they are here to pay a visit. , but he was empty-handed and didn’t bring anything with him..."

Nowadays, Master Xi is not something anyone can see if they want.

"Even if you are having a banquet, you still need to bring some handkerchiefs. You also need good wine, good meat, and good tea..."

"If the people from the outer city come to pay homage, Master Xi will naturally meet them. As for the celebrities, Master Xi will not see them despite his words."

Hearing this, Pang Tong was stunned for a moment, and even blushed from his face to his neck: What's the point of this, Sir? !

But...it does make sense.

"Shiyuan?"

Just when he was in trouble, Pang Tong suddenly heard someone calling him.

He looked back and saw a man about to enter the city. Behind him were a book boy and twelve black-armored cavalry who were skilled in steel-making.

This person is wearing a white robe, with long hair tied behind his head, and is elegant and energetic.

"Kong Ming? When did you come here?"

As soon as Pang Tong finished speaking, the guard in front of the door bowed deeply when he saw Zhuge Liang, "My lord, have you just finished inspecting the fields?"

Zhuge Liang said to the guard, "Exactly. Please open the city gate quickly. This gentleman is my friend."

The guard looked stunned, then opened the city gate, "Okay, sir."

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was respected by the guards and now must have a high status, Pang Tong felt really uncomfortable in his heart. He never thought that he was the same age as Zhuge Liang and was also recommended by celebrities in Jingzhou, but now...

After the city gate opened, Zhuge Liang led Pang Tong into the city. Pang Tong's expression suddenly changed, and he was shocked by the novel things around him.

Before that, Pang Tong had also been to Xiapi City. At that time, only government offices used stone for houses in the city, but now, almost all houses use stone.

Zhuge Liang saw Pang Tong's surprise and immediately explained to him, "This material is made of concrete and designed by the Academy of Sciences."

Although Pang Tong didn't understand what concrete craftsmanship was, he could only nod his head, "Oh, I see..."

Soon, Pang Tongyou noticed the novelty of the ground, and he was even more surprised: the ground was made of bluestone slabs, neat and flat, without any unevenness. When he stepped on the thin bottom, it was as comfortable as the palace.

When he was in the outer city just now, Pang Tong noticed that there were still gravel on the road and there were traces of carriage wheels. Now in the inner city, it was completely different.

Pang Tong was amazed and asked, "Kong Ming, are you serving as an official under the Opera Master now?"

Zhuge Liang nodded and replied, "Well, although I am young and have insufficient qualifications, Master Xi appoints people on their merits. He does not mind that I come from a poor family, so he appointed me as the head of the Academic Affairs Council and in charge of many teaching matters in the school."

Zhuge Liang said with a bit of pride, "Master Xi asked me to take care of the farmers in Xuzhou. Now, the situation in Xuzhou is very good. This autumn, there will be an unprecedented bumper harvest."

Pang Tong looked slightly shocked and exclaimed, "Now, summer is about to begin, but many places in Jingzhou have not had rain for many days. I am afraid that a drought is coming."

Zhuge Liang showed no signs of worry and said with a smile, "Don't worry. The rainy season in the hinterland of Jingzhou is after January or February. Farming must be done carefully during this period. It is not suitable for large-scale farming. It is best to keep a few meters apart."

Zhuge Liang was very puzzled, "Mi? What is... rice?"

"Haha, one meter is about five feet." Zhuge Liang explained.

Pang Tong was very confused. Who created this "rice"? He had never heard of it before.

"Oh..." Pang Tong nodded slightly and responded.

Seeing that Pang Tong seemed to be thoughtful, Zhuge Liang continued, "By compiling the records of farmers using Xiyu numbers, and adding Chinese characters to prevent errors and omissions, we can get the number of all farmers, so that everything can be clearly seen."

Pang Tong asked in confusion, "Xi Yushu? What is this..."

Pang Tong felt that Zhuge Liang had changed a lot.

A few years ago, when the two met for the first time, they had a discussion about Taoism, talking about the heroes of the world, commenting on the princes in troubled times, and discussing the rise and fall of the Han Dynasty in depth. It was a lofty talk, how wonderful.

But now he couldn't understand what Zhuge Liang was saying...

Pang Tong suddenly felt very uncomfortable, but he could only suppress it in his heart.

"Kong Ming... can you please enlighten me on the drama you mentioned?"

Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, then said: "The number of dramas is not a mystery. Nowadays, even a six-year-old child in Xuzhou City can recite it by heart. Come on, let me explain it to my government office."

"Oh...okay."

Hearing this, Pang Tong felt more and more uncomfortable and curious.

Pang Tong knew very well that Zhuge Liang seemed to be indifferent to fame and wealth, but in fact he was arrogant and felt that it was difficult to meet a wise master. What was the reason that made him willing to devote himself to his subordinates, take on multiple positions, and be busy day and night.

Pang Tong was very confused.

Zhuge Liang had already seen through Pang Tong's thoughts, but he didn't say much, so he took him to the Xuzhou government office.

At this moment, Dian Wei was standing at the door of the government office, like a giant tower.

As soon as Zhuge Liang walked to the door, Dian Wei smiled and said, "Kong Ming, you just got off work, right? Haha, I have already worked the night shift!"

In his words, Dian Wei was very proud.

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang smiled and then introduced to Pang Tong, "Shi Yuan, at this time General Dian Wei is one of the three powerful generals under Master Xi."

Dian Wei seemed displeased, and immediately straightened his back and said loudly, "Kong Ming, what you said is wrong, I am the most powerful general under your lord!"

"Haha...yes, first, first..." Zhuge Liang glanced at Dian Wei and immediately confirmed.

Then, he smiled and patted Pang Tong on the shoulder, "Shiyuan, you wait here for now, I will go in and report."

"Okay." Pang Tong replied.

…

Zhuge Liang came to the government office and saw Xi Yu, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and Zhao Yun playing mahjong.

The sound of mahjong continued, the four people were playing vigorously, and the guards around them couldn't help but come forward to watch.

At this time, Xi Yu noticed Zhuge Liang and immediately said to him, "Kong Ming, would you like to come over for fun?"

Zhuge Liang quickly replied, "Thank you, sir. I have a friend from Xiangyang. I came here to report to you that I need to accompany him for a drink tonight."

"Mr. Zhuge's friend?" At this time, Zhao Yun on the side interrupted.

Zhuge Liang nodded in response.

Zhao Yun has always respected Zhuge Liang, and immediately suggested to Xi Yu, "Since we are friends, sir, why don't you go to the front camp for a barbecue tonight, and I can call Master Pu Feng?"

"Zilong's suggestion is very good." Xi Yu said with a smile.

You have to do your best to do things and spend your off-duty time enjoying yourself. Xi Yu believes that this is the correct and interesting way to live.

Zhuge Liang quickly declined, "Sir, Zilong, I won't go."

"Your Excellency, you don't know. This friend of mine is Pang Tong, a famous scholar in Xiangyang. He ranks...one after me. He also appears in the silk book list of brothers Xu Jing and Xu Shao."

However, what Zhuge Liang still doesn't know is that the silk book was written by Xi Yu.

And Xi Yu ranks Zhuge Liang before Pang Tong, just because Zhuge Liang is a great talent in governing the country, but this does not mean that Pang Tong is inferior to Zhuge Liang, because he is a minister in governing the country, but it does not mean that Pang Tong is worse than Zhuge Liang.

In Xi Yu's view, Zhuge Liang and he have similar personalities, and both are cautious people.

And this Pang Tong was more courageous, dared to try, and won by surprise.

Xi Yu had already planned to recruit some talents to be around him.

Moreover, before the Battle of Guandu, Xi Yu planned to completely get rid of Lu Bu's three family slaves.

At this time, Xi Yu also saw through Zhuge Liang's recommendation and said with a smile, "Kong Ming, since he is a famous scholar in Xiangyang and is your friend, you will arrange for him to move into the Engineering College tomorrow."

"At the same time, if possible, let him serve as a teacher in the School of Engineering. I think Pang Tong must want to make a difference when he comes here."

Zhuge Liang was immediately very excited and bowed deeply to Xi Yu: "I thank you for your love on behalf of Pang Tong!"

…

After Zhuge Liang came out of the government office, Pang Tong had a long conversation with Zhuge Liang that night. Just after Pang Tong saw the map of the design institute, he was deeply shocked, but he couldn't help but sigh.

"The opera master is indeed a genius, but he is not much different from others, and he does not have much love for famous people. He has such a status today only because he has many capable people around him."

Zhuge Liang smiled faintly and said, "Shi Yuan, this is wrong. You have wrongly blamed Mr. Xi."

"Oh, why do you say this?" Pang Tong asked.

Zhuge Liang looked at Pang Tong with a smile and said, "I just said your name, and my lord immediately invited you to the front camp for a barbecue."

"You don't know something. The front camp is on the outskirts of Xiapi North City. It has a camp of 200 miles and 80,000 troops. My lord's supply camp is also there. It is such an important place, and my lord invites you to go there. How big-hearted do you think my lord is? Isn’t that enough courtesy to a corporal?”

Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Pang Tong was very ashamed, knowing that he was a villain trying to save a gentleman, "Then why don't we go to the front camp now?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "I have already told you, Shi Yuan, that you are not sociable, so I won't force you any more."

"Kong Ming, you..." Pang Tong's heart sank, feeling deeply regretful.

But Pang Tong suddenly felt happy and asked, "From what you said, Master Xi wants to reuse me?"

Pang Tong is now very interested in schools, especially the academic field called "mathematics".

Zhuge Liang replied: "Of course, my lord has promised that you can be a teacher at the Engineering School. If you can help develop armaments, you will make great contributions in the future."

"Engineering? But the knowledge I studied is Confucianism..."

Pang Tong was quite surprised, but he thought about it and said, "Study of engineering is a matter of engineering. As long as I can stay and work, I can definitely do it well."

"Very good, let's go, you come with me, I will take you to visit the Academy of Sciences."

"Kong Ming, Mr. Xi and you... really moved me..."

Pang Tong's nose suddenly felt sore and he was very excited.

He didn't expect that he would receive such generous treatment from Xi Yu.

Before coming, Pang Tong had already heard that the Academy of Sciences was the foundation of Xuzhou. It was such an important place that Xi Yu allowed him to join as a teacher, and Zhuge Liang even personally took him to visit...

This move really made Pang Tong excited!

Later, Zhuge Liang took Pang Tong to visit the entire Academy of Sciences, but both Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong were refused entry to the most gorgeous Tiangongyuan.

Pang Tong was shocked and even asked excitedly, "You are not allowed to enter here. So, is there hidden ordnance secrets, or is it something ingenious?"

Zhuge Liang said in a deep voice, "We also have such speculations. Remember that only Mr. Xi can enter this place. We must not try to break in privately, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."

Zhuge Liang looked at the gate of Tiangongyuan with a very solemn expression...