The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Chapter 213 Zhong Yao caters to Cao Cao's wishes, Xi Yu is blocked from running a school

At this time, Xi Zhicai was very excited because he had some wine.

At this moment, outside the government office, following the sound of hurried footsteps, Xun Yu walked in, bowed deeply to Cao Cao, and bowed, "My lord, have you ever known about Xuzhou? "

Cao Cao pointed to the copybook, forced a smile and said, "Haha, I just found out."

"Fengyi has already ordered someone to inform me of this matter, but the mountains are high and the road is far away, so the person who delivered the letter was delayed. Why, do you think you already know about Fengyi's school?"

Xun Yu's tone was a little angry, "My lord, this matter must not be allowed to let Feng Yi mess around!"

Xi Zhicai felt relieved when he saw that Xun Yu agreed with him.

"There are many talents in Yingchuan, and there are hermits in Jingxiang. Which one of them is not a scholar of Confucianism!"

"If we implement the school-running policy of righteousness, wouldn't we compare them with lowly people like doctors, craftsmen, carpenters, farmers, and merchants?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao's face changed slightly, but he was still silent, but he was still thinking in his heart.

At this moment, what Cao Cao was most puzzled about was why Xi Yu specially sent someone to send this letter to Xuchang.

Based on Cao Cao's understanding of Xi Yu, this person is very cautious in his actions and generally rarely acts impulsively.Based on previous experience, Cao Cao had to pay attention to this matter.

At this moment, Cao Cao doubted whether Xi Yu really had the divine book "The Complete Classic of the Book of Heaven", or something else.

At the beginning, it was originally a saying of praising Yu to increase his reputation, but now it seems that it is more and more becoming a reality.

What made Cao Cao even more uncomfortable was that before Xuzhou left, Xi Yu had told him to be steady and not to waste time.

But it's only been a few months, and Xi Yu seems to be a little unstable...

Cao Cao fell into deep thought. As for what Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, Xun You and others said, he didn't listen at all.

After a long time, Cao Cao said in a deep voice, "Please come to discuss the matter with Zhong Yao."

Zhong Yao is the oldest, and has high prestige and knowledge. Among the gentry class, he is only one of the "great masters".

The last time about Yang Xiu's matter, Cao Cao let the past go, Zhong Yao settled down a lot, and rarely came out to participate in the matter.

At this moment, Cao Cao really wanted to know what the old guy thought about Xi Yu's running a school.

……

Half an hour later, Zhong Yao gently stroked his beard and carefully read the brief book that Xi Yu sent.

He put down the brief book, looked at the crowd, then looked at Xun Yu, and asked, "Wen Ruo... what do you think at this time?"

"Hehe, I was just about to hear your opinion, why did you ask me instead...!"

Xi Zhicai: "Hurry up and tell me your opinion, the lord is waiting!"

Cao Cao followed with a smile and said, "That's right, what do you have in mind, tell me quickly and listen to me, don't let it go again."

Hearing this, Zhong Yao smiled slightly and said, "This is a very good thing..."

"Good thing..."

Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai were stunned for a moment.

Xun You was also very surprised: How can Xi Yu's policy of running a school be a good thing?
Cao Cao on the side heard the words, and immediately asked curiously, "Why does it seem to be a good thing, tell me the reason."

Zhong Yao immediately said, "Now there are Yuan Shao in the north, Liu Biao in the south, and Sun Ce lives in the east of the river. In the west there are Li Jue, Ma Teng, Han Sui, Zhang Lu and others. They are surrounded by powerful enemies. You are very dangerous to my lord." .”

"So, in my opinion, Master Xi and Uncle Xi's actions must be to win the hearts of the people and the attachment of the people."

Cao Cao was slightly startled, and said, "Please elaborate."

Zhong Yao said in detail, "Craftsman is the foundation of armament manufacturing, and it is very useful in manufacturing armaments and building city walls."

"Doctors are very useful for saving lives and healing the wounded, and stabilizing the strength of the people and soldiers."

"Businessmen, promote the circulation of money, food and goods to ensure that there are rich and rich food everywhere."

"People from all walks of life are the foundation of a foothold. They are divided into three, six, and nine. The number of people should not be underestimated. Now, once these people can enter the school, the official positions available to gentry and Confucian students will definitely be reduced in the future."

"Furthermore, have you ever looked carefully at the official positions established by the uncle of the country, all of which are paid but have no real power."

Xun Yu said, "Once the teachers cultivate celebrities, their status and identity will definitely be improved, and the power will naturally rise with the tide."

Zhong Yao heard the words and patiently explained, "Hehe, this is just one of them."

"More importantly, as long as Master Xi's policy of running a school can be successfully implemented in Xuzhou, within three years, there will be a large number of craftsmen, doctors, farmers proficient in farming and water conservancy, Confucian scholars with profound knowledge, and businessmen in Xuzhou. My lord, if this is the case, wouldn’t it be a good thing for Xuzhou and even the lord?”

Hearing Zhong Yao's remarks, Cao Cao felt suddenly enlightened, and was shocked. He never expected Xi Yu's strategy to be so powerful.

Cao Cao couldn't help being excited: Zhong Yao, the old man, coincides with me, very much in line with my wishes.

Xi Yu really did not disappoint me.

Of course, all of this was exactly what Xi Yu wanted.

Through running schools, more learned craftsmen can be trained, so that more utensils can be manufactured. With these utensils, craftsmen can use them to develop more advanced designs.

Seeing that Cao Cao was very satisfied with his remarks, Zhong Yao said more affirmatively: "As the saying goes, those who work hard rule people, and those who work hard rule people. Uncle Guo's policy of running a school this time is precisely to train a large number of people who manage labor for the Lord. people."

Hearing Zhong Yao's words, Cao Cao was very convinced, and after a while, he said, "I have made up my mind."

"Let's go back for a while, Fengyi's policy of running a school, you must support it, and I will always support Fengyi."

Hearing this, Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu and the others looked at each other, and Sui still had some words in their hearts, but Cao Cao's words had come to an end, and they were unwilling to go against Cao Cao's words, not to mention that Xun Yu was Xi Yu's friend.

It's just that this matter is of great importance, and several people really don't understand why Zhong Yao is so supportive of Xi Yu's apostasy today.

After coming out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, several people were very puzzled and couldn't help asking, "Lord Zhong, I really don't understand why you support Xi Yu and say such deviant words?"

Zhong Yao smiled lightly, and said softly, "Really? I never said anything out of the ordinary, I just said what the prime minister thought, haha..."

Hearing Zhong Yao's words, Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu and others suddenly realized that Zhong Yao had already seen that Cao Cao supported Xi Yu in running the school.

At this moment, Cao Cao strode back to the inner courtyard, looking for his beloved son Cao Ang.

After searching for a while, Cao Ang was found in Mrs. Ding's room. Cao Cao immediately smiled and whispered to Cao Ang, "Ang'er, I will give you an identification. I hope you can complete it smoothly."

Cao Ang has always been smart and sensible, and he is even more knowledgeable. When he saw Cao Cao, he asked with a smile, "Aunt, what do you want me to do? No matter what, as long as you tell me, I will do my best and never let my father down." "

Hearing this, Cao Cao patted Cao Ang's head very fondly, and said with a light smile, "Now your uncle lives alone in Xuzhou, as a father, let you go and be his companion, are you willing?"

Cao Ang asked doubtfully, "Go to Xuzhou to accompany my uncle? But now I am studying with Ah Weng, what should I do?"

Cao Cao patted Cao Ang's head and was about to speak when Madam Ding suddenly interjected, "Ah Man, you are worried about Fengyi's arrangement in Xuzhou?"

"If that's the case, why don't I take Ang'er and Sister Ding to Xuzhou together, and keep an eye on Fengyi for you, how about it?"

Hearing this, Cao Cao's face changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Hehe, you went to Xuzhou for righteousness? In my opinion, you just want to go to Xuzhou to play mahjong."

Madam Ding blushed immediately and dared not speak any more.

Cao Cao understood her thoughts very well.

Since the last time she played mahjong with Feng Yi in Dasinong Mansion, Mrs. Ding has never forgotten this thing, urging the craftsmen to make mahjong tiles every day.

For this reason, Cao Cao was very annoyed.

"Ang'er alone is enough."

After finishing speaking, Cao Cao handed the letter to Cao Ang and Mrs. Ding, and they were shocked after reading it.

Mrs. Ding couldn't bear it even more, and said with a faint smile, "It's really admirable that only Feng Yi can do such an extraordinary thing."

Mrs. Ding touched Cao Ang and said very reluctantly, "Ang'er, when you go to Xuzhou this time, remember to promise your mother something."

Cao Ang asked, "What's the matter? Mother, please tell me."

Mrs. Ding said, "You promised mother that you must come back to see mother within half a year, can you do it?"

Cao Ang nodded immediately, "My child promises mother."

But Cao Ang's eyes have been staying on the various positions in the brief book.

Seeing this, Cao Cao decided to test Cao Ang, so he asked him, "Ang'er, what do you think of my uncle's strategy for running a school?"

Cao Ang stood up, bowed deeply to Cao Cao, and said very confidently, "My uncle's policy of running a school, in the eyes of ordinary people, is a deviant act, which should be shamed by Confucian scholars."

"However, in my opinion, my uncle's plan is far-sighted. Once this strategy of running a school is successful, Xuzhou's humble families and common people will be able to get rid of the control of the aristocratic family, so that all people with lofty ideals, regardless of class, can obtain knowledge. This matter is of great benefit to Xuzhou."

"Uncle's move seems to be a reckless act in the eyes of Confucian scholars, but it is actually a matter of far-sightedness. I guess my uncle has this plan long ago, but I can only wait until after defeating Yuan Shao, when everything is waiting to be done. time and energy to do this.”

Cao Cao was very amazed, Cao Ang had Zhong Yao's deep insights at such a young age, which made him very pleased and loved. He continued to take the exam Cao Ang, "Then tell me again, why did you go to Xuzhou as a father?"

Cao Ang replied, "Uncle's strategy for running a school is to challenge the authority of Confucianism. In a short time, all Confucian scholars will definitely oppose it."

"I dare say that in the city of Xuzhou today, my uncle's policy of running a school will inevitably be opposed by the gentry in a short period of time. As the eldest son of my father, after I became the prime minister, I was officially worshiped as the captain of the Han Sili. In the name of going to school and studying, going to my uncle's side to help the village will certainly be able to block the opposition of Cao's clan and court officials."

Cao Cao was very happy when he heard the words, hugged Cao Ang, and praised him, "Ang'er is very smart, and I love him very much as a father!"

Seeing this, Madam Ding was also very happy.

But at this moment, a complex look flashed across Cao Ang's expression, but he hid it well. There were deeper thoughts in his heart that he could not express, and he dared not speak out.

He had an idea in his mind: his father asked him to go to Xi Yu's side, maybe he wanted him to secretly learn from his uncle's talents and strategies, so that he could increase his knowledge so that he could replace his uncle one day.

In this way, his Cao family can no longer rely on Xi Yu.

But this idea is very insidious. Cao Ang has always been grateful to Xi Yu, and even regarded his uncle Xi Yu as his family, so he really didn't want to believe that his father would plot against his uncle like that.

……

In Xiapi, Xuzhou, Xi Yu's school, although Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang are teachers, they are not well-known. After seven days, only a few people came to study, and none of them were Confucian scholars.

But those humble scholars and ordinary people have low self-esteem, deeply feeling that they are not worthy of entering the school.

One day, Pu Feng, an engineering teacher, brought his son Pu Yuan to Xi Yu's side.

Xi Yu looked at the immature Pu Yuan, then stretched out his hand to hold him down, and Pu Yuan soon showed distress.

But Pu Yuan was very strong, he didn't say a word, but said in a deep voice, "Master, don't worry, as soon as I understand the principles of Yuanrong crossbow and Baisteel making, I will be able to improve it soon, even if others don't learn , I will definitely study hard!"

"I firmly believe that the ordnance we build will be passed down through the ages!"

"Master, I still know how to forge knives and swords. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will be able to forge magical weapons!"

Although Pu Yuan is young, he is full of confidence and has a well-thought-out plan in what he says.

Hearing this, Xi Yu felt very relieved, and touched Pu Yuan's head. Although Pu Yuan was less than seven years old, his figure was like a calf. Xi Yu sighed slightly, "You are so young, but you can make people happy." ,very nice."

Pu Yuan has been learning the method of exercise from Xi Yu for more than a year, and Xi Yu has a certain affection for him.

At this moment, Pu Feng on the side looked at his son Pu Yuan very strangely.

He really didn't expect that although his son Pu Yuan was young, he could understand the design drawings, and even some very strange knowledge, which he didn't understand until now, but Pu Yuan could understand.

Pu Feng was puzzled, he didn't know if it was because of his son's extraordinary talent, or because Mr. Xi devoted himself to teaching him!

Pu Feng pretended to be angry and said, "Stinky boy, you have a lot of ideas at such a young age, and you have only studied with Mr. Xi for a year. Is it possible that you want to be a teacher?"

Pu Yuan was full of confidence, and said with a smile, "Of course!"

"Father, there is a lot of knowledge in this art of smelting iron!"

"The most important thing is the melting point! After you figure it out, it's most suitable for iron to melt together!"

Pu Feng sees his son talking eloquently, although he doesn't understand what his son Pu Yuan is talking about, but he firmly believes that Mr. Xi must have given his son Pu Yuan a teacher after careful consideration, so he no longer postpones it.

It's just that there are very few people who are willing to come to study...

Because, in the eyes of all Confucian scholars, Xi Yu and Xuetang are just a big joke.

As for ordinary people, they are deeply afraid that the school will require a lot of money, and even if they are well-educated in Confucianism, they can't see everything they can't see, and they don't know whether it will be useful in the future.

If you really want to learn how to make a living like a blacksmith, you can do it in the villages and towns. Why do you need to go to the school, the master is there, and the difference in status makes them afraid of him from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, those who read jokes read jokes, and those who are afraid are afraid, the school is very deserted after all.

As for a group of Confucianism teachers, only Xu Jing and Xu Shao recruited some students to study.

However, among ordinary people of the civil class, few people dare to sign up.

They still feel puzzled, if some things are studied together with Confucianism, it seems to humiliate them, so they dare not sign up easily.

Faced with such a deserted state in the school, Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang came to Xi Yu's side, they looked at each other and smiled lightly.

"Feng Xiao, do you have a plan?"

"Of course there is..." Guo Jia said with a faint smile, "However, I think Kong Ming already has a plan, so why don't you tell me about it?"

The corner of Xi Yu's mouth raised slightly, and said, "Let's talk about it, I'm sorry, I always have it."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Jia Xu strode in from the school door, and said in a panic, "It's not good, my lord, your school-running strategy this time has now caused a sensation in the entire Xiapi City, and even Xuzhou. It caused an uproar in the territory!"

"What commotion?" Xi Yu teased.

"Huh?" Jia Xu was stunned for a moment, then persuaded Huohuo, "My lord, at such an opportunity, stop joking."

"My lord, I have a suggestion. It's better to take the matter of running a school as a policy to benefit the people. Those who are willing to take the initiative to enter the school will not be charged money or food. As long as they are talented, let the common people study and study first!"

Guo Jia suddenly had an idea, and said in a deep voice, "Not only that, in the Academy of Sciences, adults can assign outstanding academics, regardless of their status, to hold official positions without real power, so as to attract poor people to come to study."

After listening, Zhuge Liang nodded approvingly, and then added, "You can also distribute rewards to them, and give corresponding rewards to those who can achieve what they have learned."

For a while, the three of them chatted endlessly from time to time, but all their thoughts were inseparable from one topic, the poor family and the common people. Guo Jia and others knew very well that as long as they got the support of the poor family and the common people, the gentry class had nothing to fear.

Jia Xu immediately looked at Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang, and said helplessly, "My lords, you are deeply loved by Mr. Xi, and you have received a lot of credit and rewards. Why do you still compete with me for the credit?"

"Besides, it's not easy for me to be what I am today. You two are still young, and you will have many opportunities in the future. Why treat me like this."

Seeing Jia Xu's words, Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang laughed and said nothing.

With this plan, once the poor scholars and ordinary people are won over, and then the gentry are dealt with in the same way, they will definitely be convinced.

Xi Yu nodded in praise, full of self-confidence, "This method is wonderful, but I have a more powerful method."

Hearing this, Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu were stunned: Mr. Xi has a smarter method?
The three asked at the same time, "What is the solution?!"

"Hehe, you will know when the time comes..."

Xi Yu pretended to be mysterious, and then entered the government office, followed by Guo Jia, Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu.

However, the three of them were very curious in their hearts, and they didn't know what kind of profound and good strategy Xi Yu had.

It was another extremely busy night, and it wasn't until midnight that Xi Yu walked out of the government office exhausted...

(End of this chapter)