I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 466 The Trial of Master and Servant
Although Guo Jia is well-known in history, Liu Jian is no longer what he was back then. He will not think that a person is a genius just because he has a great reputation in history. Now Liu Jian, We have passed the stage of identifying talents because of their reputation.

History books are written by people, and people can exaggerate narratives. Especially in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, it was an era where excessive praise and excessive flaunting were the mainstream. In this era, many people who left their names in history may not be able to afford it. its great reputation.

And some truly talented people may not be famous in the world because of the limitations of the era they live in, and they are eventually buried by the torrent of history.

Therefore, the test for Guo Jia is still necessary.

Obviously, Guo Jia was able to see through the good intentions he had arranged along the way, which meant that he had passed his first test here.

Guo Jia raised his neck and drank the hangover soup in one gulp.

He stood up and saluted Liu Jian: "Guo has heard about the great names of princes and marquises for a long time, and his reputation is like thunder, especially the general's reputation for benevolence and righteousness, which is rare in the world."

"It's really a blessing to meet the general today."

"The general's subordinates did not wait for me near Luyang, but deliberately waited near Yangzhai, Yingchuan. This is an act of benevolence and righteousness."

"Because Guo was killed by Yuan Shao just now, if someone from the general recruits him nearby, if Yuan Shao knows about it, he might endanger my life. As a general, to think of me like this, isn't it kind and righteous?"

Liu Jian didn't speak, but continued to listen seriously.

Guo Jia continued: "Not only that, but the general's subordinates are also very careful during this journey to Luoyang. They neither march fast nor delay at the same time. All actions seem normal. Such a scout outpost Tan, is enough to rank among the best in the world."

"However, without a good lord, a lord who understands the situation, is good at employing people, and is good at managing the army, it is impossible to form such a scout team. It can be said to be a domineering style."

"In addition, the general invited Guo from Yangzhai to Luoyang, but he didn't give me good food and drink along the way, and he didn't let Guo live in a good place, and the roads were relatively secret. After Yang, I was not allowed to enter the post, and even before today, the general did not greet me with any formal welcome..."

Liu Jian smiled and said, "Feng Xiao is picking on me, isn't he?"

"Don't dare! From Guo's point of view, it's not that the general doesn't like talent, but because the general loves talent too much."

"Before Guo and the general met, the general was not sure whether Guo would stay here to assist the general."

"Once the matter of Guo's stay with the general is publicized too much, if Guo can't stay with the general and return to Yangdi, once the news spreads, it will be detrimental to Guo's future."

"The general acted so low-key, it can be regarded as leaving a way for Guo."

"A man with the air of a domineering man can think of retreats for others with such a broad mind. If he behaves like this, isn't the general a benevolent man?"

Liu Jian was quite relieved.

It seems that although Guo Jia is young, he can taste a person's ability and humanity in the tiny details of his daily life.

For this, Liu Jian was very satisfied.

"The word "benevolence and righteousness" is somewhat exaggerated. After all, you are the talent recommended to me by Wen Ruo. If you and I don't see each other well, I can't delay you just because you came to see me. .”

"Although you can't be used by me, you are still my hero after all! People who I can't use should also be reserved for the big man."

Guo Jia was in awe when he heard this.

Regardless of whether Liu Jian's words are true or not, but he can say this in front of Guo Jia, which shows that he really wants to do this.

"Since Fengxiao was born in Yingchuan, a place with outstanding people, he must be good at studying classics. I don't know if Fengxiao can follow a famous teacher to study classics?"

Guo Jia straightened his body, and said: "Although I have been a famous teacher, I haven't studied it. I am just good at reading and studying several schools."

Liu Jian nodded: "I wonder what books Feng Xiao usually likes to read?"

Guo Jia responded with a respectful salute, cleared his throat, and spoke like a river of treasures.

"Since Jia's enlightenment at the age of six, the "Book of Filial Piety" and "The Analects of Confucius" have been tested first."

"The later elders urge Jia to study the "Book of Songs" and "Book of Rites."

"At the age of fourteen, he suffered from a serious illness and his health was weak, so he took a break from the six arts of bow, horse and sword, and studied "The Fourteen Chapters of Shuhe" and "National Policies" for a long time."

"Later, he spent a lot of money to obtain the works of "Three Strategies", "Six Secret Teachings" and "Sun Tzu"."

"Three years before the crown, I studied ancient books such as "Wu Zi", "Sima Fa", "Wei Liao Zi", etc. Unfortunately, the books I got from my relatives were all incomplete and incomplete, with many omissions... Besides, Jia has a frivolous temper and reads books. I often don’t ask for a deep understanding, only a little understanding of its meaning, ashamed! Ashamed!”

Liu Jian nodded, and said: "Listening to the meaning of filial piety, it seems that he is good at military strategy planning, and he is not a Confucian? So can you plan a thing or two with me?"

Guo Jia said: "Although Jia was born in Yingchuan, he is young and inexperienced, so he dare not praise him for having a plan. However, the general has words. Although Jia is not talented, how dare he dispel the evil of the general!"

Then I heard Liu Jian lamented: "Since the first emperor ruled the Yellow Turban, the Han Dynasty has been weak, the world is raging, and there are endless disturbances. The Yellow Turbans from all over the country shouted 'Heaven makes up for the average' and swarmed to rebel. Dong Zhuo, as the commander of the Liangzhou Army, Controlling the state affairs, like the brothers of the Yuan family, each joined forces to dominate one side and disrespected the king's orders. Although I have the ambition to put down the world, restore the Han Dynasty, and restore the prosperity of the people, I can't support it alone. So far I have not achieved anything. At this time, what should be the plan for evil?"

Just then, Guo Jia reported to Liu Jian the books he was good at reading, all of which were good at military strategy, so Liu Jian asked him about the actual situation of military strategy.

The corners of Guo Jia's mouth were raised slightly, and he spoke loudly: "I have a law that can make the world stable within five years. I wonder if the king will obey it?"

Liu Jian said, "Please tell me."

Guo Jia said slowly: "Today there is great chaos, and the root cause is that the late emperor did not know how to employ people. When the late emperor was there, he set up a party prison, sold officials and honored nobles, employed unworthy people, and trusted eunuchs, so that virtuous people escaped from the rivers and lakes, and fought to get closer to each other. The house is in decline, and loyal officials are not allowed to use it, how can this world not be chaotic?"

Speaking of this, Guo Jia peeked at Liu Jian's expression.

Although there are only Guo Jia and Liu Jian present today, Guo Jia has long heard that the late emperor Liu Hong is Liu Jian's benefactor. It was the late emperor Liu Hong who brought Liu Jian into the clan and appointed him It can be said that Liu Jian was able to have the post of state shepherd today, all thanks to the late emperor.

Moreover, according to folk rumors, Liu Jian's two best friends in Luoyang are Yuan Ji, and the other is the late emperor Liu Hong.

In front of Liu Jian today, Guo Jia stated a few words about the evils of the late emperor Liu Hong, and let's see how Liu Jian reacted.

If he flew into a rage on the spot and expelled himself, it meant that he was just like Yuan Shao, but he was only a villain, so he might not be able to achieve great things.

When Guo Jia faced Yuan Shao, he also tested Yuan Shao by making Yuan Shao bend his knees to Dong Zhuo and Liu Jian.

Today, he repeats his old tricks.

Liu Jian sighed softly: "The late emperor had gains and losses when he was in power, so we can't generalize it...continue."

Guo Jia was quite surprised by Liu Jian's behavior like this.

I said something about Liu Hong just now, and he just took it lightly?
It shouldn't be!As a clan member of the Han family, shouldn't he support the late emperor who supported him with all his strength?
Could it be that this person is really broad-minded and doesn't care about personal affairs?

Guo Jia's eyes twitched slightly, but then immediately adjusted back to the state.

"If the general wants to calm the world and appease the court, the first thing to do is to unite Yuan Kangdong!"

"Lian Yuan Kangdong? Why?"

Guo Jia said solemnly: "The general is the emperor's uncle, leading the emperor's will, and can be called the head of the clan. Yuan Shao sits and leads all the sages in Ruying. He has the prestige of the Zhong family to lead the sages. All the rich and well-dressed families in the world admire him. All over the world, the clansmen of the Han Dynasty and the well-dressed and well-dressed families must work together to make the world peaceful and the people live in peace."

"Several years after Guangwu Zhongxing, the way of running the world has relied on this principle, and it has been able to run until now. However, for his own selfishness, the emperor imprisoned all the sages, broke this balance, and caused turmoil in the world. Now Dong Zhuo, the tiger and wolf in Xiliang , but squeezed into the court, disturbed the world, and turned the world upside down. According to Jia, half of the world's scourge lies in this person. Especially the New Deal advocated by this person is really the root of chaos in the world! The general should work together with Yuan Shao to destroy Dong Zhuo, support the Son of Heaven, and abolish the New Deal, so that the world can be restored to stability."

Liu Jian raised his eyebrows: "Abolish the New Deal?"

"If the New Deal is abolished, then what kind of policies, policies, and laws should govern this world?"

Guo Jia said solemnly: "Restore the old system, continue the virtuous government left by the sages of the past generations, and use it to govern the people, so that the people can be safe, and disasters and chaos can be quelled."

Liu Jian heard the words and said: "It turns out that what you have always advocated in your heart is the old system of our Han Dynasty, isn't it?"

Guo Jia said: "What's wrong with the old government? In the past, the Han Dynasty was peaceful, the people lived in peace, the people's livelihood was prosperous, and the world was peaceful. Isn't it all because of the old government?"

After listening to Guo Jia's remarks, Liu Jian didn't speak for a while.

And Guo Jia didn't say anything, he just closed his eyes half-closed after he finished speaking, waiting quietly for Liu Jian to deal with him.

In fact, Liu Jian was the person who worked hard to implement the New Deal in the Han Dynasty, and Guo Jia knew this very well.

But today he is going to use these words to test Liu Jian.

See if he is true benevolence and justice, or a false sage.

(End of this chapter)