Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 429 Xun's Debate

"He understands. I will never forget your kindness. It is a rare occasion for you to visit me today. I will prepare a banquet for you and let you and I have a long chat. It will also allow me to ask more questions."

"The general is so kind, so the three of us won't be polite."

They feasted for a long time, and then talked by candlelight until late at night, when the three of them left the general's mansion.

Liu He and Cui Jun personally escorted the three people out of the house and watched their carriage disappear into the night.

"Zhou Ping, prepare a list as soon as possible. What are the attitudes of these ministers in the court towards our army and the Han Dynasty? As for those noble families who have not entered the government, I will let the Flying Eagle Guards find out."

"Yes, I will do my best. However, this matter is very complicated. I am not very familiar with the political situation in Luoyang. Judging from some superficial words and deeds, it will take a long time and it is easy to make a misjudgment."

"This... is indeed a problem. You go ahead and do it, and I will slowly look for some capable people to help you. After the list comes out, I will go and ask Yang Gong and others for advice."

This matter cannot be taken lightly. If one makes a wrong judgment due to some minor matters and promotes one's enemies and kills the loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, then one will be infamous for eternity.

At the same time, somewhere in Yingchuan, in a huge mansion, several people were discussing something. It seemed so intense that there was even a hint of quarrel.

Among them was a man, about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, a handsome man, with the elegance of a scholar and the heroism of a warrior. No matter in appearance or temperament, he could be regarded as one of the most handsome men in the world.

The man frowned slightly, but there was no impatience in his tone of voice. Instead, it was gentle yet powerful, and every word he spoke was impressive.

"In summary, I believe that in today's world, the only person who can quell the chaos in the court, appease the people, and revive the Han Dynasty is none other than Liu He."

As soon as he finished speaking, the person opposite him stood up.

"No, no, what Wen Ruo said is indeed reasonable, but it is still lacking."

"In this case, I would like to hear your opinion."

"Since Emperor Guangwu founded the country, the world has been shared by the Liu royal family and my family. Why was the world in chaos and the government unstable during the reigns of Emperors Huan and Ling? It was because Your Majesty favored foreign relatives and eunuchs. The two Party Imprisonment disasters caused my family to suffer heavy losses, so that the government was controlled by Liang Ji, He Jin, and the Ten Eunuchs. Now, if we want to restore the glory of the Han Dynasty, we should correct the mistakes and use the power of our family to turn the tide."

"The great Han aristocratic families are headed by the Yuan family of Runan and the Yang family of Hongnong, followed by families such as the Xun family and the Chen family of Yingchuan, and supplemented by the Chen, Wang, Lu, Zhu, Zhong, Guo, Wei, Du, Sima and other families. They have many talented people, both civil and military. If they can work together, they will be able to support the country in no time."

"Now the two elders of the Yuan family have been killed for fighting against Dong Zhuo. Yuan Benchu ​​and Yuan Gonglu are both heroes of the time, famous all over the world, especially Brother Benchu, who is famous and courageous. Now he dominates Bohai and will sooner or later become the ruler of Hebei. We should go to assist them and use the power of the aristocratic families to stabilize the world. This is the right way. Although Liu He is a relative of the Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty is weak now and its strength is far less than that of the aristocratic families. How can Wen Ruo give up the near and seek the far, give up the strong and seek the weak?"

"Brother, what you said is not true. The one who pacifies the world is not just based on strength. Liu He is a man of unparalleled benevolence and righteousness. The places under his rule are prosperous and the weather is good. The products are abundant, and merchants and travelers gather. The country is extremely prosperous. His military management is unmatched in the world. Only with such a heart and ambition can he be a great man of the time. Moreover, even in terms of strength, Liu He's military force is so strong that even Dong Zhuo and the allied forces at Guanzhong are no match for him. Although Yuan Shao is a hero, he is far from being comparable to him. Today, we are going to use the power of the noble family to help Yuan Shao. Who is stronger and who is weaker? Who is closer and who is farther? I hope you will think twice."

"You... Oh, forget it. I have never won a debate with you since I was a child. But I, Xun Chen, have made up my mind. I won't persuade you, and you don't have to persuade me either."

"Haha, I'm sorry for offending you, brother, please forgive me."

The two men had just been arguing with each other until their faces turned red, but suddenly they shook hands and made peace.

In the main seat of the hall, there were two old men sitting. Around them, there were some other people of similar age, but they all looked like spectators. After the two men finished their discussion, they all clapped their hands and cheered, especially Xun Jing who was sitting there and seemed the happiest.

"Haha, great, great, great! The debate between Wen Ruo and Youruo has always been the most lively in our family. Fortunately, I rushed back from Yanmen a few days ago, otherwise I would have missed such a grand event. It's a pity that my nephew Gongda never likes to debate with others. Otherwise, it would be more exciting if you also participated."

Xun Jing looked at a Confucian scholar who was about thirty years old and sitting below him.

The Confucian scholar smiled slightly and bowed to Xun Jing.

"You is a humble person, and I dare not compare myself with my brothers and uncles."

His voice was very soft, not as sonorous and powerful as Xun Yu's. If the tone was a little sharper, others might have thought it was the voice of a little girl.

As soon as Xun Jing heard his voice, he immediately became a little impatient.

"Alas, Gongda, you have been speaking in such a soft voice since you were a child, like a virgin. Even the sickly boy from the Guo family has a more manly voice than you. How can this be? This time I will go to Yanmen for a few months. The people and the Hu people there are really heroic men. Why don't you come with me to see them in a few days? Maybe it will change your temper."

Xun Jing just started shouting carelessly.

Before the people on the opposite side could speak, the two old men in the lead suddenly spoke.

"Okay, Gong Jian, Gong Da has always been like this, and there is nothing wrong with that. You don't have to force him. No saint has ever said that men must be full of vigor and courage, so you don't have to bring this up all the time."

When Xun Jing saw that the head of the family had spoken, he could only purse his lips and smile bitterly.

Xun Yu and Xun Chen also hurriedly bowed respectfully to the two patriarchs, waiting for their comments.

The Xun family of Yingchuan had eight patriarchs in this generation, the famous Xun family's eight dragons. However, six of them stayed in seclusion all day long to study, and it was difficult to invite them unless something big happened in the family.

The people who are really in charge now are Xun Gun, the second of the eight dragons, Xun Yu's father, and Xun Shuang, the sixth. The one who just spoke was Xun Gun.

"There are more than 20 young men in the family who have reached adulthood. The Ten Eunuchs have caused chaos in the government, and Dong Zhuo has brought disaster to the country. According to our ancestors' teachings, we should not serve as officials. After Dong Zhuo deposed and enthroned the emperor last year, even Wen Ruo resigned from his position as the palace guard and returned home to study."

Everyone nodded slightly. The Xun family has always put academic research first and governing the country secondarily. If a country has a wise ruler, they will assist it, and if a country has no wise ruler, they will hide themselves. This is the ancestral precepts passed down by the family for hundreds of years.

Xun Kun changed the subject and said, "But now that the princes of the twenty towns are fighting against Dong, the situation of the great struggle among the princes of the world has become settled. There are many foolish and wise rulers. You young men should each choose your own leader and come out to help. This is also your responsibility. Only in this way can my family be guaranteed to prosper forever."

"Since Wen Ruo and You Ruo are willing to serve as officials, and it is difficult to persuade each other, then they should go to Luoyang and Bohai respectively. The same goes for the rest of you. No matter who you are willing to assist, the family will not interfere. However, there is one principle that all the disciples must remember, that is, when assisting the master outside, you must not rely on the power of the family to help. Our Xun family will never favor any of the princes, nor will we use the family resources to pave the way for you. Everything outside is up to you."

Although his voice was light and his tone was gentle, no one in the room dared to look down on him. They all replied respectfully, "Remember the instructions of the Patriarch."

(End of this chapter)