Johime Three Kingdoms

Chapter 227 Jinling Style
"Wen Ju, are you familiar with Ni Heng and Ni Zhengping? He will come to Jinling later, saying that he is here to deliver a document of self-defense to Huang Zu." Bai Tu asked Kong Rong.

In fact, it was a declaration of war, but the document that Huang Zu, a mere prefect, gave to the general's palace could only be "self-defense" in name.

"Zhengping...yes, when we were in Xuchang, Zhengping and Dezu (Yang Xiu) were both my favorite juniors." Kong Rong said deeply.

"Hey, since he is talented, the Wenju should have asked me to commend him earlier." Bai Tu said in a regretful tone.

Of course, Bai Tu said this just casually.

Unexpectedly, Kong Rong replied straightforwardly: "A talented person can bring fame to the king in prosperous times, but is of no use in troubled times, so he did not express his gratitude to Duke Bai."

Baitu: ...

As expected of Lao Kong, you will make me cry!
Do you think you are optimistic about Mi Heng?Speaking of history, Kong Rong only recommended Mi Heng after he had more and more disagreements with Cao Cao, right?
Could it be that you just hope that Mi Heng can help you make Cao Cao angry to death?

"In my opinion, can this person be used?" Bai Tu asked bluntly when he saw this.

Kong Rong weighed it and said: "It can be used as the lips and tongue of the Ministry of Rites."

Okay, Bai Tu can see that big talents and small talents co-author each other in a Confucian way, but in fact the real master seems to have a clear mind.

"Words and words are also important, but if the words and words are all directed at oneself, it would be better not to have them at all." Bai Tu said.

It's not that Bai Tu is afraid of people pointing out his mistakes and admonishing the genius Yan Xiang, that's what he does now.

It's just that when Yan Xiang wants to criticize, he does so with good reason and can make Bai Tu know his fault. However, when he gives examples, it always makes people feel heartbroken... But compared to realizing his own mistakes, this All can be overcome.

And Mi Heng... Judging from Zhou Yu's letters, this guy is just a troll who releases useless and harsh words.

Of course, Bai Tu also understands that since Kong Rong ranks him with Yang Xiu, that means...Although Mi Heng is not a talented person with a wide range of knowledge, and even has a limited strategic vision, she is by no means useless. There must be some cleverness.

"Zhengping is also a person who reads the books of sages. As long as he can be convinced by Bai Gong, there is no possibility of betrayal. If... Bai Gong feels that Zhengping is useless, he only needs to allow him a place to live in seclusion and avoid chaos." Kong Rong Explained a sentence for Mi Heng, proving that they are not completely plastic friends.

Kong Rong's meaning is obvious - Mi Heng has no principles like me. As long as you are pleasing to your eyes, whatever you do is right. Can the things of Confucian scholars be said to be confusing right and wrong?If you really can't handle it, just give him a place to live, and I can let him be honest and not cause trouble.

Bai Tu tacitly understood Kong Rong and chatted a few more words about the translation of ancient books...

Wang Su is very spiritual and has a unique talent advantage in the translation and textual research of ancient books. The only problem now is... there are no newly unearthed ancient books.

Bai Tu estimated that when he conquered Jingzhou, he would almost make some shocking discoveries to the scholars.

As for unearthing the unpublished classics of Pre-Qin Confucianism from Yangzhou?
This is a bit difficult...

After all, Wu and Yue were considered to be the most impure among the "Xia" during the pre-Qin period, and were even considered closer to the "Yidi" by the Central Plains area. Even the Chu State was in this category before it became powerful.

Confucius, who believed in the belief that “It is not as good as the death of the Xias to have a king in the barbarians”, has never been to the land of Wu and Yue. The only “south” he has been to is the trip to the capital of the state of Chu—Yingdu, and he has never been to the Yangtze River.

Among the 72 wise men, there was only one southerner - Yanzi.

That's why Confucius said, "My gate is Yan, and my road is to the south." However, Li Zi did not return to the south, but settled in the state of Lu.

Therefore... Bai Tu wants to forcefully excavate some ancient ruins in Yangzhou, which may not be justified.

When you get to Jingzhou, it will be different!
The famous incident of "meeting two children arguing about Japan" happened in Yingdu, which is now near Jiangling and Jingzhou City. Bai Tu had a premonition that he would find something, so he asked Wang Su and Kong Rong to translate and interpret it in advance.

In addition to Bai Tu, Kong Rong and Wang Su, Lu Lingqi, who was following Bai Tu, knew about this matter. Every time she heard such topics, Lu Lingqi would roll her eyes.

This is the worldly view. How can these common people understand Bai Tu's plan for a rainy day?

"You call this planning for a rainy day?" Lu Lingqi asked.

"Eh? Did I say it out loud?" Bai Tu said in surprise.

"No, I can tell..."

After taking precautions to inspect the translation work of ancient books, Bai Tu left the official office of the Ministry of Rites.

……

A few days later, Mi Heng came to Jinling.

Although he was very rude and was kicked out of Chaisang by Sun Ce, after arriving at Jinling, the reception from the Ministry of Rites was quite adequate. At least there was a post house and a reception.

"Sir, you have been tired of traveling all the way. Please come here." said the young official of the Ministry of Rites.

"Using your legs to measure the greatness of a big man, what's the trouble!" Mi Heng opened his mouth and barked.

The official of the Ministry of Etiquette obviously knew something about him, but he just smiled with a neither humble nor overbearing smile and ignored him.

Bai Tu had also made preparations long ago. After Mi Heng asked to see him, Bai Tu specially picked a time when there was nothing else to do and prepared to meet him alone...

For Mi Heng's personal safety, Bai Tu specially asked Tai Shici to pick him up—not because of Tai Shici's high force, but mainly because of Tai Shici's good temper.

Mi Heng is also very clever. He has obviously washed and rested for the day, but he is still wearing the old clothes he changed into on the road the day before. It seems that... he sewed patches on the scratched and broken places overnight last night.

Although Taishi Ci had heard some things about him, he still frowned and said, "Don't you, sir, change your clothes?"

"Why do you need to change? Everyone in the world can wear it, but Duke Bai can't see it?" Mi Heng stretched out his neck and said.

Taishi Ci suddenly understood why his lord asked him to come... Hearing this, he shook his head, ignored him, and turned around to lead the way.

Mi Heng was also on the road these days. Under the fatigue of traveling and driving, he was angry in his heart and prepared to start a fight based on his own experience. He deliberately dressed like this.

"You can walk anywhere from the north to the south of the Yangtze River. How can you use a carriage to take the few steps from the post house to the general's mansion?" Mi Heng said again after seeing the carriage.

When Taishi Ci heard this, he didn't stop him - he didn't like to sit still.

Mi Heng originally wanted to let everyone see the unfair treatment he suffered on the street, and at the same time, he wanted to show his spirit of eating well, living in poverty and being happy, but...

When he walked on the street with his head held high, he found that the people in Jinling were hiding in disgust when they saw him!

It's not that the people in Jinling dislike the poor and love the rich, but it's just that they are wearing shabby clothes. The key is... this guy still has a smell.

Who is this guy?

Every day, the clerks from the Ministry of Civil Affairs Hospital went around the streets preaching epidemic prevention knowledge and asking everyone to pay attention to hygiene. Didn't he listen?
In the world of Cheng Ji, people's dresses are somewhat "exaggerated". Walking on the streets of Jinling, although not everyone has silk and satin, even if they are wearing some old starched cloth clothes, they still look very energetic and poorly clothed. , you can’t even see them on the main road - in some small alleys and wine shop alleys, some people like to dress more casually.

Mi Heng was embarrassed by the way the passers-by looked, but he was even more embarrassed to get in the car, so he took a few steps hastily.

When they reached the main road, Taishi Ci led him to walk on both sides of the road. Mi Heng couldn't help but said: "Is it the etiquette of the general's palace to ask Confucian scholars to walk on the side?"

"No, it's the 'rules' of the General's Mansion. When Bai Ping walks on a daily basis, he also walks on the side of the road." Tai Shici said.

"On the way..."

Before Mi Heng finished asking, he saw a huge carriage passing by in the middle of the road, answering Mi Heng's question - of course, the middle of the road is for carriages!

"People actually have to give way to livestock? How can there be such a rule? What's more... who is this? He actually uses an eight-horse cart. Even the emperor of the Han Dynasty does not have such pomp, right?" Mi Heng said with some heart-wrenching remarks.

However, Taishi Ci was unmoved and simply said: "Take two steps quickly and you can see who is riding in the car."

Mi Heng was also very serious. He really trotted forward for a while and saw this huge carriage stopped at the side of the road.

At first, Mi Heng was still a little confused. Although this place was a main road in the city, the surrounding area was neither an official office nor a high-ranking mansion, nor a place of romance. Instead, he turned to the left and walked in. It should be a small market. At first glance, it looked relatively small. The low-end kind of market!
What is the owner of this "luxury car" doing here?
I saw the door of the car opened, and a group of "simply" dressed old and young came out of it. There were seven or eight of them—simply, but compared with Mi Heng's psychological expectations, although they were all neater than himself, but ... Compared with the servants of wealthy families, they are far behind.

Normally, those who can sit in the car with the master's family must be very important servants. How can their clothes bring down their status?
And after these things came down, Mi Heng didn't see the master's house. Instead... seven or eight people on the side of the road, holding various small items they had just bought, stepped onto the carriage.

"This...is rented to civilians?" Mi Heng also noticed that they paid, but it was only two yuan.

"It's not a rental, it's a bus that tours the city. People can buy a ticket and ride it." Tai Shici said.

Mi Heng nodded when he heard the words, and after thinking for a while, he smiled - Taishi Ci always felt that this guy was taking notes in his mind, and if he took the notes in his mind and took a look at them, he could learn from every word. I saw the word "bar" in it.

Mi Heng also saw many novel things along the way, and Mi Heng even asked Tai Shi Ci to take him through the city once.

With Bai Tu's efforts, starting from Jiangdong, the small commodity economy was quietly recovering.

Of course, if Mi Heng starts looking outside the city, he will find that the number of large workshops around Jinling, especially on the east side toward Beigu Mountain, is particularly astonishing!

After remembering the key points of the confrontation, Mi Heng came to the General's Mansion with confidence. After that...

"Hmm? What's wrong with you, sir?" Taishi Ci couldn't help but ask when he saw Mi Heng standing outside the central hall as if he had seen something extraordinary.

"No, it's nothing? Is that Mr. Bai inside?" Mi Heng's expression showed a "guilt" that Taishi Ci had never seen before. Although he didn't know why, Taishi Ci still felt very happy to see him showing such an expression.

"Of course it's Mr. Bai." Taishi Ci felt a little baffled by Mi Heng's question.

Mi Heng's strategy is very special, allowing him to see things that others cannot see...

(End of this chapter)