I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 596 The serious student, Zhuge Liang

Langya Kingdom, in Yangdu County.

Zhuge Liang was not impressed by Liu Jian's recruitment. Although Liu Jian was a little disappointed, it also made him feel that Zhuge Liang was a little different from ordinary people.

In Liu Jian's view, Zhuge Liang must be an ambitious man. It is impossible for him not to have plans for his future, but to just be an ordinary scholar who studies in the spring and autumn, hunts in the winter and summer, and stays at home with peace of mind.

In this era of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, there may be a market for those who are waiting for a price.But not everyone can wait for the price.

At least in Liu Jian's view, Zhuge Liang does not yet have the strength and ability to be sold at a price.

He is not very old, and his reputation is not so widespread that he is not even a talented person in a state.

His knowledge has not yet reached the peak of his life. At this period, Zhuge Liang was undoubtedly stupid to wait for a price.

But would he be a fool?
People like Lu Su, Zhang Zhao, and Zhuge Jin would all gather around him as long as he showed them a little kindness.

Why not Zhuge Liang?
Zhuge Liang in history did have noble sentiments, but it does not mean that he was pure-hearted and stoic.

A person with a pure heart and few desires cannot be a politician, but Zhuge Liang is an excellent politician.

Liu Jian did not continue talking to Zhuge Liang about this matter. He turned his attention to Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Jin and talked with them about some academic and political issues, including Xuzhou people's livelihood issues.

Zhuge Liang stopped interrupting and just sat aside and listened.

After tired of talking, Liu Jian stayed at Zhuge's ancestral home that night.

Zhuge Xuan prepared a sumptuous banquet for Fuyuan General Liu Deran and cleaned a fine room for Liu Jian.

After all, in this era, not many families could get General Fuyuan to stay in person.

This is really a great honor for the Zhuge family!

That night, Liu Jian had a drink with Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Jin, his uncle and nephew. Zhuge Liang did not drink, he was just keeping company.

When it comes to drinking skills, Liu Jian is not an ordinary person in this era.

Although he can't be said to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, at least he can drink as much as one jar or two jars.

On the contrary, Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Jin's uncle and nephew's drinking capacity was very average. Both uncle and nephew were very drunk. Zhuge Jin was fine and could still stay sober. Zhuge Xuan was already a bit old and was so drunk when he left the table. He was already wandering around, almost losing his sense of autonomy.

Afterwards, Zhuge's uncle and nephew went back to rest with the support of their servants, and Liu Jian also returned to his guest house.

Liu Jian returned to his guest house and did not go to sleep immediately. He felt that he was still energetic, so he got up, put on his clothes, and began to walk in the courtyard of Zhuge's house to sober up.

Although his status is respected, Liu Jian still knows the rules very well.

He specially asked someone to invite the housekeeper of the Zhuge family, and asked which places were taboo in the Zhuge family's ancient residence. He was not allowed to go there, so as not to cause any misunderstanding and make everyone look bad.

The steward of the Zhuge family was naturally very respectful to Liu Jian. He told Liu Jian that there was no place in the courtyard that he was not allowed to go to. If Liu Jian wanted to go, he could just look around. The Zhuge family had no taboos.

So Liu Jian started to disperse in Zhuge's courtyard.

After walking and walking, he suddenly found a room that seemed to have lights on.

It was getting late, and most people had already gone to bed. Besides myself, who else could light a lamp and burn oil to study hard at such a late hour?
Liu Jian walked over curiously.

The door was open. He looked inside for a moment and saw 14-year-old Zhuge Liang writing furiously in front of the desk, writing something on a piece of Qingzhou paper.

Presumably he was writing some scriptures silently, or making his own annotations for some scriptures.

Qingzhou's paper and book industry has now flourished and formed a large scale, and Xuzhou is adjacent to Qingzhou. As a scholar in Xuzhou, it is naturally very convenient to obtain Qingzhou paper.

For the paper industry in Qingzhou, the nobles in Xuzhou are also a major customer, and the Zhuge family is naturally among them.

Liu Jian did not disturb Zhuge Liang. He just stood outside the door with his hands behind his back and observed carefully.

He found that Zhuge Liang seemed to be very economical in using paper.

He wrote carefully on the paper, and every sentence seemed to be carefully considered. As long as he was writing, there was no need for any modifications, and the distance between his words should be relatively close, because every word Zhuge Liang wrote was It took a long time to write each piece of paper, which shows that there must be a lot of written words on the paper.

It seems that this child knows how to save money.

After Zhuge Liang filled a piece of paper, he blew it gently with his mouth, then carefully checked it again, then carefully folded the piece of Qingzhou paper, placed it in the wooden box next to it, and took out another piece of paper. A new piece of paper was spread on the table, and a good pen was dipped in ink.

Just when he was about to continue putting pen to paper, Zhuge Liang seemed to feel something.

He suddenly turned his head and saw Liu Jian who was watching him outside the door.

Zhuge Liang stood up hurriedly.

He came to the door of the room, bowed to Liu Jian and saluted: "Student Zhuge Liang didn't know that the general was coming and neglected to receive him. Please forgive me, general!"

Liu Jian waved his hand casually: "I just stopped and watched. It has nothing to do with you. After all, it was me who disturbed you. Why should you do this? Zhuge Liang, you should not blame me."

Zhuge Liang hurriedly said: "Don't dare, don't dare."

"Would you like to invite me in?"

Zhuge Liang immediately stretched out his hand and said, "This is so lucky for Liang. General, please come!"

Liu Jian entered Zhuge Liang's room. He looked around and saw that Zhuge Liang's room was very clean and tidy. However, the furniture seemed a bit old, but it did not affect its use.

The Qingzhou paper on the table was pressed down by stone inkstones and laid out very neatly.

Liu Jian looked back and forth at the furnishings in Zhuge Liang's room, and finally laid his eyes on the box on Zhuge Liang's desk.

He looked at Zhuge Liang with a smile and a questioning expression.

Zhuge Liang did not hesitate. He walked over quickly and took out the Qingzhou paper from the wooden box. It was all written in his eight-point script.

Row after row, one by one, neat and tidy, very eye-catching.

What a good calligraphy!

"This is a superficial knowledge of student Zhuge Liang, and I would like to ask the general for advice."

"You are a bit modest in what you say. When it comes to the scriptures I have read, I may be far behind you. Even if we are just confirming each other, we can't talk about giving guidance."

Zhuge Liang said seriously: "No! The general is a great man in the world. He has sacrificed a lot for the common people. Liang is deeply in awe of the general. The Qingzhou Bookstore established by the general has published important classics in recent years. I will study each volume and each book carefully. The things on this paper are some arrangements made by Liang based on the books published by Qingzhou Book Company. Please give me some advice, General."

Zhuge Liang's current attitude towards Liu Jian was completely different from what he had during the day.

At this moment, he had an expression of respect and admiration.

And that expression was not fake, it seemed like he was seeing an idol that filled him with admiration and admiration.

Liu Jian picked up the Qingzhou papers written by Zhuge Liang and looked at them carefully.

According to Liu Jian's assumption, the words written by Zhuge Liang on the Qingzhou paper should all be annotations on classics such as "Ouyang Shangshu" and "Yi Jing".

For the scholars of this era, these things must be studied carefully from childhood to adulthood. In order to make himself famous, the princes of the Eastern Han Dynasty often made careful annotations on the Five Classics. At the same time, many people would Re-annotate excellent annotations over and over again, and a text of [-] words can even produce hundreds of thousands or even millions of annotations.

For them, these annotations are the guarantee of their future, the ladder and cornerstone of their success.

Liu Jian felt that Zhuge Liang was an excellent politician in history, and he should not be exempt from vulgarity. After all, this is the trend of this era.

Who can transcend the limitations of the times so easily?

Especially a 14-year-old boy.

However, when Liu Jian saw the words on Zhuge Liang's Qingzhou paper, Liu Jian's expression became solemn.

I saw a title marked at the top of each roll of paper.

And what these titles represent is what Zhuge Liang wrote.

The first volume is - "Nai Li"

"Textile"

"cereals"

"dyeing"

"Made salty"

"..."

Liu Jian looked back and forth very seriously.

After a while, he turned his head in surprise and looked at Zhuge Liang, who was standing quietly beside him.

"You compiled all of this?"

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "This is not a compilation by students. It is just a compilation made by students after studying the precious books published by Qingzhou Book Company and based on the students' own insights and experiences when visiting workshops and farmers. ."

Liu Jian looked Zhuge Liang up and down in surprise.

"Zhuge Liang, don't you study scriptures on weekdays?"

Zhuge Liang replied seriously: "I will learn!"

“Why is there nothing written here that is relevant to scripture?”

Zhuge Liang said very seriously: "Students study the scriptures but do not annotate the scriptures. There are already many people in the world who annotate the scriptures."

"Compared with studying classics, Liang usually prefers to read the classics on people's livelihood published by Qingzhou Book Company, such as "Essentials for Elevating the People", "The Way of Agricultural Science", "Textile Technology"..."

"In Liang's view, these collections are more practical for the country and can better improve and guide people's livelihood."

"Not to mention anything else, just talking about the "Improved Fourth Edition of Qi Min Yaoshu" published by Qingzhou Bookstore last year, Liang feels that it is almost a sacred book."

"Liang feels that the usefulness of these collections can even far exceed that of the Five Classics."

"The key points of the textile, dyeing, and salt-making industries are summarized in detail, which is really beneficial to the people!"

"If this Qingzhou paper was created and spread widely under the supervision of the general, it is a great blessing for the world that Qingzhou paper can become popular in all counties and educate all people!" "Although bamboo slips are also used, in Yiliang's opinion, Qingzhou paper Books will replace slips, sooner or later it is a matter of time."

"This is not only a blessing for scholars, but also a blessing for the entire world."

"Therefore, Zhuge Liang is willing to annotate and extend these classics."

"As for the annotation of the Five Classics, let others do it. This is not my specialty."

Hearing what Zhuge Liang said, Liu Jian suddenly felt like he had met a confidant.

Although most scholars also studied miscellaneous studies, agriculture and manufacturing, for them, the Five Classics was still their main business!

But the industrial technology courses that were most beneficial to the entire country and the entire Han Dynasty were put in a secondary position by them.

It is really gratifying that the young Zhuge Liang can have such advanced thinking at the age of 14.

But that's not surprising either.

If you think carefully about what Zhuge Liang did in history, it is not difficult to infer his current actions.

It must be admitted that Zhuge Liang was indeed an industrialist in history.

Whether it is politics, military affairs, people's livelihood, or law, Zhuge Liang has his unique insights.

Only in the scriptures, I don’t see Zhuge Liang leaving any awakening focus.

Isn't it Zhuge Liang who doesn't know how to do it?

impossible.

Perhaps, in Zhuge Liang's view at the time, those things were meaningless.

In other words, for the world in Zhuge Liang's eyes, those things are not of the greatest significance.

Zhuge Liang lived very clearly throughout his life. He understood that as a scholar and a leader of a nation, what could make the people of this country live a better life and what could truly change the people's living conditions. He knew clearly. !
So he has always used his energy in areas that are really useful.

Thinking of this, Liu Jian subconsciously wanted to reach out and pat Zhuge Liang on the shoulder.

But soon, he felt that this move was a bit too much, so he gave up.

Liu Jian looked around Zhuge Liang's room and found that there were several huge bookshelves in Zhuge Liang's room.

There are many books placed on it, all publications of Qingzhou Book Company.

"Zhuge Liang, there are so many books from Qingzhou Bookstore in your house...are they all yours?"

"If you tell me back to the general, these are all Liang's collection."

Liu Jian sighed: "I started the printing industry in the world, and I also established the papermaking industry... I know the cost of these books is not cheap. You have collected so many books, and it must cost a lot of money. Is your uncle willing?" "

Zhuge Liang replied very seriously:
"It's more expensive, but it depends on what it is. In Liang's view, these books cover all aspects of people's livelihood, and contain the most advanced knowledge from all walks of life in the Han Dynasty, and are used to communicate with people all over the world. They are Let me, the big man, leap over the top priority of progress.”

"No matter how expensive they are, Liang will collect them and study them carefully."

"Of course, if I spend more on these things, I will reduce some other expenses,"

"On weekdays, it is enough to eat less good food, wear less new clothes, buy one less horse, and not buy a dog or eagle."

Liu Jian was very pleased. Zhuge Liang already knew at a young age that knowledge is the most precious wealth of the people.

Listening to what he said, I really should introduce him to Liu Bei and let Liu Bei learn from him.

Buy less clothes, buy less dogs.

What heart-wrenching, thought-provoking words.

Liu Jian walked to Zhuge Liang's bookshelf, took down some books from it, and looked at it carefully.

Sure enough, as Zhuge Liang said, Zhuge Liang bought back all the books on people's livelihood and manufacturing industry from Qingzhou Bookstore.

Especially the [-], [-], [-] and [-] editions of Qi Min Yao Shu were placed at the forefront of Zhuge Liang's bookshelf. Obviously this was his favorite reading.

The bookshelf is very neatly organized, and there are many signs of folding on the paper.

Obviously, these books were not brought back just for reading, but were indeed studied carefully by Zhuge Liang.

Liu Jian turned his head and looked at Zhuge Liang happily.

"Zhuge Liang, if you are so concerned about people's livelihood, you must know Liu Qingzhou and me very well, right?"

Zhuge Liang said seriously: "The general and Liu Qingzhou are both people whom Liang admires in his heart. Apart from anything else, without the general, how could the paper industry of our Han Dynasty prosper to this extent? The printing industry of our Han Dynasty would be so prosperous. How can the book business become large-scale? The general is the person Liang admires the most, followed by Liu Qingzhou."

Liu Jian said very puzzledly: "Since you regard me as someone you admire in your heart, why are you unwilling to go when I want to recruit you to the Xuzhou official office today?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "General, I am only 14 years old."

Liu Jian shook his head: "These are the words you used to deal with me during the day. I guess this is not your true intention!"

Zhuge Liang said very seriously: "General, this is indeed what I mean, because Liang is only 14 years old and cannot serve as an official."

Liu Jian frowned and said:
"Where can I find such a statement?"

Zhuge Liang said doubtfully: "General, I am not old enough to be an official. Isn't this the law of the court?"

Liu Jian asked curiously: "Oh? What's the explanation?"

"General, you have forgotten that in the imperial examination system of the imperial court, there is no age requirement for the rural examination and the county examination. However, if you want to participate in the county examination, you must be over 16 years old."

"Today, the best place to implement the imperial examination system of the Han Dynasty is in the four states of Hebei. The general attaches so much importance to the imperial examination system of the imperial court and puts the new policy of the imperial court at the top of the Hebei system. Could it be that the general himself has forgotten his own governance? ?”

When Liu Jian heard this, he was very surprised: "Zhuge Liang, are you going to pass the imperial examination and become an official?!"

Zhuge Liang nodded seriously.

"The New Deal represents the will of the country, and in Liang's view, the New Deal is also the top priority of the court."

"Although the current New Deal has not been fully popularized in all the states and counties of the Han Dynasty, the New Deal represents the prosperity of the country. It uses the imperial examination system to evaluate and select officials instead of relying on the recommendation of famous people from the countryside to select officials based on their talents. This It is an advanced system that can truly select talented people for the Han Dynasty. As a scholar, Zhuge Liang should follow this system!"

"If Liang agrees to the general's conquest today and skips the imperial examination to enter the officialdom, the general will be able to get Liang's assistance, but this is unacceptable to Zhuge Liang."

"As a scholar of the Han Dynasty, Zhuge Liang should follow the system of the Han Dynasty."

"General, in fact, you are violating the New Deal by recruiting your uncle and brother here today."

Liu Jian was silent when he heard this.

Then he let out a long sigh and said, "It was my negligence, Zhuge Liang, you are right, I know I was wrong."

Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "As the lord of Hebei, the general has the heart of the people of the world. Especially now that the world is in chaos, many things must be done with some exceptions. Otherwise, the world will not be calmed down quickly, and more people will suffer." Suffering,”

"Occasionally promoting some special talents is what a general should do. However, Liang Liang thinks he is not a special talent, at least not yet."

"Therefore, Zhuge Liang must follow the system to participate in the imperial examination and join the official office in the name of the imperial examination. Only in this way can it be proved that Zhuge Liang is qualified to serve as a general."

Zhuge Liang's words really moved Liu Jian.

He finally understood what kind of character and humanity that Prime Minister Zhuge had who could be admired by thousands of people in history.

This is true at the age of 14, let alone after adulthood?

A thousand-year-old immortal personality naturally has its own unique charm.

"Zhuge Liang, you are doing the right thing. The imperial examination system will soon be completely popularized in the entire southeast and completely replace the imperial examination. You should prepare well for the examination and use the imperial examination system well to show your ability and let the world see it. look."

Zhuge Liang immediately said: "Zhuge Liang will definitely try his best."

"It's just General. Zhuge Liang still has something to ask for."

Liu Jian asked patiently: "If there is anything else, just speak up."

"The general is the person Zhuge Liang admires and admires the most. Zhuge Liang can also see the general's appreciation for Liang."

"Zhuge Liang only asks the general not to interfere with Zhuge Liang's imperial examination."

"I wonder if the General will allow it?"

When Liu Jian heard what Zhuge Liang said, he immediately laughed.

He understood that Zhuge Liang did not want him to help him cheat.

Zhuge Liang sincerely wanted to take the exam based on his own abilities.

"Liu swore to God that he would never interfere with the fairness of the imperial examination."

Zhuge Liang was overjoyed when he heard this, and he bowed to Liu Jian for a long time.

"Liang, thank you so much, General."

"Zhuge Liang, you should review well at home. In two years, I hope you can pass the county examination and enter our Hebei Public University. I hope to see you there and don't live up to my expectations for you."

"Zhuge Liang will definitely try his best."

"However, if you fail the exam, don't be discouraged. After all, there is still the next year and the year after that."

"One must persevere at all times."

"promise!"

……

The next day, Liu Jian left Langya Kingdom and returned to Tancheng, waiting for the arrival of Zhuge Xuan and Zhuge Jin.

In Xuzhou, Liu Bei began to manage state affairs. Farming began in the northern part of Xuzhou, and the imperial examination system was thoroughly implemented. In addition, following Liu Jian's suggestions, Xuzhou began to focus on the construction of the textile industry system.

　Happy National day!May the motherland become stronger and stronger, today is a two-in-one chapter
　　
　
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