Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 2573
The time soon reached the middle of the month, and it was the day of the Great Dynasty.

This can be regarded as the last big court meeting before the new year. After this big court meeting, it is basically necessary to seal, rest, and then wait for the new year to come. Generally, after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, they will start to resume work one after another.

For the Grand Court Meeting, those who are closer to the imperial palace can start later, but if they are not qualified to live near the imperial palace like Xi Xi, they must leave before dawn.

Around Xu County, similar to Chang'an of the Han Dynasty, there are also some small towns similar to Lingyi, or manors or something. Anyway, there are not as many people as Chang'an Lingyi, and there is no high wall. The outer area is only about two or three feet The earthen wall can't resist any soldiers at all, at most it can block some thieves and so on for comfort.

Xi Xi felt a little uneasy.

At dawn, on the way to the Xu County Palace to attend the court meeting, there were few pedestrians and the silence was palpitating.

Turning from the small road to the official road, a huge wind lantern with the word "Xi" dangling in front of it led the way, which also marked Xi Ji's identity, but Xi Ji felt like this lantern was like a night breeze. It may be blown at any time, shaking and shaking.

Entering Xu County West Street from Guangde Gate, you can see some guards standing on both sides of the road.

Seeing the spears, axes, golden melons and halberds held by the imperial guards, although Xi Xi knew that these were ceremonial weapons, he couldn't help thinking of those officials who were beheaded before the palace.

A human head bouncing on the ground like a bloody ball.

The spreading blood seemed to be still sticking to the corners where the light couldn't shine.

And in those dark places, there are ghosts whistling and screaming faintly, as if they are peeping and cursing in another world, trying to pounce from the corner when Xi Xi is not paying attention, and bite his neck...

People are scary, often to death.

It wasn't until the Royal Street that there were so many people, there were some people's voices starting to chatter, and the fire gathered in one place, and it was obviously much brighter. Only then did Xi Ji feel as if he had returned to the world from a ghost, and he clearly knew in his heart those who walked before. There was definitely nothing wrong with the road, but he couldn't help but let out a long breath, and Fang felt a little cold sweat on the back of his neck, and it was icy swishing under the cold wind.

In front of the gate of the palace, the officials waiting for the Great Court Meeting each found acquaintances to greet each other. Of course, those taboo topics would not be discussed in public, and each other seemed to have forgotten that this was once a blood-soaked area. .

When Xi Ji arrived, not many people greeted him.

Xi Xi, the doctor of imperial history, almost made it clear that he wanted to share the power and authority of the prime minister. After Cao Cao had just gained power, which official would be so bold as to find Xi Xi to hook up with him?

Although most of the officials are clear that Xi Ji, the royal censor, is an empty air, but under the current delicate situation, unless there is any special need, or there is a particularly close relationship, otherwise it is generally for him Xi Xi stays at a respectful distance.

The ranking of the hundred officials is naturally arranged according to the size of the official position.

Within these ranks, there are many gaps.

During this period of time, the positions of the hundred officials changed very frequently. Some of them were still there in the last court meeting, but now they have disappeared, and some unfamiliar faces that have never been seen before appeared at the end of the queue.

Most of these unfamiliar faces are from poor families.

From this point of view, it is not difficult to see that Cao Cao wants to imitate Fei Qian, make some adjustments to officials, increase the proportion of people from poor families, middle and lower classes, and reduce the weight of aristocratic families, so as to strengthen his support for Guanzhong. of counterbalance.Otherwise, more and more children from poor families flowed to Guanzhong, what's the use of only those few rich families left?
However, such a move will inevitably attract dissatisfaction from the Shandong family and the local tyrants.

Maybe this is your chance?

Of course, this is just Xiji's own thinking. Exactly what Cao Cao thinks and what will happen in the future is still unknown.

Generally speaking, there are no major issues like this big court meeting before the New Year. Most of them just sing praises, and then say that this year is very good, and the CPI is very low... Uh, don’t care what it is, probably that’s what it means. And then looking ahead to the new year, saying the new year will be even better...

Above the court, this is generally the case.

But under the court, hundreds of officials discuss in private, it is another rhetoric.It generally means that this year is bad, and next year may be even worse...

Then the people in Shandong got together and said that what the officials said was unreliable!Officials said that four years in Taixing was a painful year, and that Taixing would recover in five years. What was the result?Five years in Taixing is still painful!Then he said that the fifth year of Taixing was painful, and the sixth year would be better, but this year, he still said that the sixth year of Taixing was a painful year, and that the seventh year of Taixing would get better, and the relationship is painful every year?But how do you see the belly of these officials getting bigger and fatter?Is it because the more we suffer, the fatter the officials will be?

Of course, as the top of the court, these officials who are going to participate in the court meeting cannot hear the voices of the people, or even pretend not to hear them.

But no one thought that at this great court meeting, Liu Xie expressed that he would set up Yushitai!

Just as Liu Xie said his words, Xi Ji heard an obvious uproar in the hall.

Everyone cast their eyes on Cao Cao and Xi Ji.

Xi Ji glanced at Cao Cao slightly, he didn't dare to look more, but in just this one glance, Cao Cao didn't seem to have any gloomy expression, unhappy face or something, which made Xi Ji somewhat at ease, but whether it will be successful or not? , In fact, he himself has no bottom.

Of course, the emperor Liu Xie also used the previous turmoil in Xu County as an argument, saying that it was because of the lack of supervision methods that mutual suspicion and inability to communicate effectively appeared. It is true that some supervisory agencies cannot be idle for a long time, making it difficult for the court to be on the right track like a lame leg.

Xixi's original idea was not that he had the guts to face Cao Cao head-on, but that he wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of Liu Xie's endless "entanglement". Of course, the process of becoming an official is very exciting, but After becoming an official, he still has to be responsible. For Xi Ji, he finds it very troublesome.

Therefore, Xi Xi believes that as long as Liu Xie puts forward the idea of ​​restoring Yushitai, Cao Cao will definitely object, and then there will be nothing to do with Xi Xi. After all, it is Cao Cao who opposes it. Said in a very regretful and helpless tone, there is no way, Father Cao disagrees, and I don’t want to, if you have any opinions, go to Father Cao, and then he can continue to have fun without taking any responsibility. up.

But what Chi Chi didn't expect was that Cao Cao didn't express anything, and Cao Cao didn't express his position. Naturally, those officials under Cao Cao didn't have anyone to stand up, and the court suddenly fell into a slightly awkward atmosphere.

"Cough...well, Prime Minister," although Liu Xie's hands were still trembling a little, but he still held on, making his gaze more resolute, "I don't know what the Prime Minister wants to do about rebuilding Yushitai?" 』

Cao Cao raised his head.

The eyes of the monarch and his ministers crossed and collided.

Cao Cao suddenly smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and I second the proposal." 』

In the main hall, all the officials were in an uproar, and the voice of discussion was even louder than when Liu Xie said that he would rebuild Yushitai...

... 依(Д三Д) 交...

Some changes have taken place in Xu County.

But within the Western Regions, it is still the same scene as before.

The Western Regions, this vast and somewhat desolate land, has not had any problems for such a long period of time, especially under the command and jurisdiction of a general, which is quite remarkable.

It's not that Lu Bu evolved into a generalist all at once, but Li Ru left a lot of legacy to Lu Bu.

Lv Bu didn't understand what Li Ru's set of regulations was for, but because he didn't understand at all, Lv Bu didn't have any idea of ​​wanting to revise and change at all. Those people who are in charge of civil affairs follow the original division of labor, those in charge of civil affairs, those who train soldiers, and even the construction of Xihai City. economic gain.

On the other hand, although the various small countries in the Western Regions said that they surrendered to the Han Dynasty in name, they did not say that they immediately changed into the shape of the Han Dynasty. People are managing, but the object of their tribute has changed from Guishuang to the big man. Therefore, for these countries, Lu Bu, who has nothing special to do and does not mess around, is the best ruler.

Ever since, in the Western Regions, a very interesting situation has formed.

It seems to belong to the big man, but nothing seems to have changed.

Lu Bu is often said to have no big moles on his chest, but it is difficult to say whether he has moles, but it is true that Lu Bu has soft ears. The reason why his ears are soft is that he has no idea.

Because there is no independent opinion, it is what others say, without much thinking and exploration, let alone any long-term planning. Under such circumstances, Lu Bu is often more casual, thinking of it is a Out, unexpected also did not expect.When Li Ru was still there, it was somewhat better, but as Li Ru went west, many problems in the Western Regions were gradually exposed.

In the big tent of the camp where Lu Bu was stationed, in the past few days, all kinds of people came here in groups. There are also flat noses similar to high forehead bones, with different appearances and inconsistent language.

Among these people, the most conspicuous ones are the Guishuang people.

And among the Guishuang people, they are prominent, not generals or warriors with knives and guns, but shaved monks...

That's right, the master of Guishuang, the eminent monk of Buddhism.

Is there a big discussion at Qinglong Temple in Chang'an? Lu Bu thought about what kind of big talk he wanted to make, and it turned out that an eminent monk from Guishuang happened to come, and he built a sky-high camp on the West Sea, and invited all the people from the Western Regions. The people of the country went to the West Sea to participate in the conference together.

Buddhism began to exist in the Han Dynasty from the time of Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty, but in fact Buddhism came during the time of Qin Shihuang.

At that time, King Ashoka officially sent 18 people, including the eminent monk Kashili Fang, to Xianyang to preach with Buddhist scriptures.At that time, Qin Shihuang saw that his appearance was very different and his behavior was strange, so he imprisoned Shi Lifang and others.However, Qin Shihuang did not kill these people, but "the king blamed his appearance, arrested them in prison, and exiled them abroad." 』

Now on the bank of the West Sea, it is the eminent Buddhist monk who is giving a lecture on the altar.The story told is also the story of King Ashoka turning from black to white.According to the depiction by Buddhist eminent monks, whether King Ashoka beheaded 99 competitors before he ascended the throne, or he poisoned the continent after ascending the throne, he defeated 99 tribes and conquered everything. ’, and then under the inspiration of the Buddhadharma, he suddenly realized, converted to the Samana, and broke the killing karma with great compassion.

The eminent monk spoke vividly, and everyone shook their heads when they heard it.

Lu Bu is obviously also very interested in this story...

Don't worry about the language, because the Western Regions are a hodgepodge.

Originally, there were natives in the Western Regions.Because the Western Regions have long been in the center of the Silk Road, a major channel for economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, the population in this region presents an anthropological mix between East Asia and Europe.However, no remains of the Paleolithic Age have been found in the archaeology of the Western Regions, indicating that there may be no human activities in the Western Regions during the Paleolithic Age, but rather the late Neolithic, or the Bronze Age, when human activities appeared in the Western Regions signs.

Because the human tribal alliance began to transition to the embryonic state of the country, the general direction of the general process from scattered to unified was irreversible, making the Western Regions gradually become a gathering place for the defeated from all over the world.

Ancient Europa race.

Ancient Afghanistan, ancient Indian race.

Ancient Mediterranean people.

Ancient Mongolian race.

The ancient tombs of different races in the Western Regions were revealed with archaeological excavations, which also proved that the Western Regions is indeed a chaotic and disorderly region that has existed for a long time, without a unified race, and relatively unstable.

Because of the instability of the race, the regime in the Western Regions is difficult to stabilize.

In fact, China has experienced this kind of instability before.

Fortunately, Huaxia has a Cangjie.

It can be said that Cangjie personally laid a very solid cornerstone for the unification of China, which is writing.Because it is pictographic, even if people from different places have different pronunciations for the same word, as long as they can write it down, they can communicate without any obstacles.

Among all the large surrounding texts that are based on phonetic characters, only the Chinese texts have taken a completely different path with pictographic characters.

Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient Babylon, Ancient Maya, and the Dongba people also had their own hieroglyphs, but either the process of dissemination was interrupted, or the scope was too small to form an influence, only the Chinese hieroglyphs understood Writing became the mainstream of the dynasty and was passed down from generation to generation.

Therefore, at the moment of the Han Dynasty, in the Western Regions, the pictographs and the Guishuang characters left before the Western Regions overlapped each other...

Therefore, there are people in the Western Regions who are proficient in various languages, and there is no problem with translation between them. Some people can always be found as a bridge of communication, such as converting Guishuang into Chinese.

There are mainly two kinds of scripts in the Guishuang Empire, Kalu and Greek.When the power of Guishuang changed, these two kinds of writing conflicted, and some of the writings that flowed into the Western Regions were Khan Luwen, which may be brought about by the failure of the factions in Guishuang to flee to this place in the Western Regions. .

Daxia, to Da Yuezhi, and then to Guishuang.

"Big Xia is more than [-] miles southwest of Dawan to the south of Guishui.Its vulgar aborigines have city houses, which are the same as Dawan.There is no great monarch, and often the city has a small leader.Its soldiers are weak and afraid of war.Shanjia City.And the Da Yue clan moved westward, and when they attacked and defeated them, they were all ministers and livestock Da Xia.There are many people in Daxia, more than one million.Its capital is called Lanshi City.There is a market where all kinds of goods are sold.Its southeast has a poisonous country...』

This is recorded in the Biography of Dawan in Shiji, but it is not the earliest written record of China's contact with Daxia.

As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Huan of Qi once "expeditioned to the west and waded through quicksand".In the "Ode to Langya Terrace" written during the reign of Emperor Qin Shihuang, it was also mentioned that "Walking quicksand in the west, ending in Beihu in the south, the East China Sea in the east, and crossing Daxia in the north, wherever there are people, there is no one who is not a minister." ’ But these “Big Xia” may not be the same Big Xia, and it is very likely that they are just a translation of “Tochara”, a nomadic tribe in the Western Regions.

At the earliest time, Guishuang thought about making peace with the big man, but was rejected.

Ban Chao, who was then the Protector of the Western Regions, looked down on this self-proclaimed great "savior" at all, thinking that he was just a groundhog with corners, and rejected his request for marriage.Then this great "savior" sent a large army to suppress the country angrily, and wanted to teach Ban Chao a lesson.

As a result, Ban Chao led the soldiers of the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions to join the army, besieged the Da Yuezhi army with the strategy of luring the enemy deep, and forced its envoys to surrender. Only then did they understand that the Da Yuezhi had been ruled by the Guishuang Division Royal...

It is precisely because of such a period of history that Guishuang people always have a kind of hatred and fear for the big man. Even if they secretly invaded the Western Regions later, they dare not continue to send troops to the big man.

Later, Lu Bu came and beat the Guishuang people away.

Like the big man, because of the large size, the action is slow, and the corrupted Guishuang did not react immediately, and then divided into two factions to argue endlessly. After a long time, it was finally concluded. One conclusion, no troops.

Because Guishuang is also facing difficulties at the moment...

But not sending troops does not mean that Guishuang will completely abandon the land of the Western Regions. Guishuang has chosen a new model, which is to dispatch religion.

Buddhism.

Friends of the Tao, please stop, you and my Buddha are destined!
Therefore, these Buddhists appeared here in Lu Bu of the Western Regions, and brought some additional changes to the Western Regions...

(End of this chapter)