The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 807 It’s Really Different
"Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

"This matter is of great importance, so I dare not speak in front of the ministers."

Pei Xiu whispered.

Cao Mao asked curiously, "Is this about Shazhou? Tell me frankly."

Pei Xiu frowned and said seriously, "There are more and more people who support Buddhism. When I was investigating Long Hui and others, I found that the local kings have all become Buddhists. They all support monks and force their people to provide money to the monks."

"At the same time, they expended a great deal of manpower on building pagodas, gave away vast tracts of farmland to monasteries, and used the people as slaves."

"It's not just Shazhou. Nowadays, many monks have appeared in places like Liang, Yong, Liang, and even Yi. The wealthy families in the Central Plains often invite monks to their homes to learn from them."

Cao Mao listened to Pei Xiu's story without any surprise in his eyes.

Where is this?

The monks came to the Central Plains during the Western Han Dynasty. After years of hard work, their power has become increasingly powerful. Of course, it cannot be said to be huge now. They are only relatively large in Shazhou, and are still at a disadvantage in the Central Plains.

But in the future, their development speed will become faster and faster, and may even arouse the fear of the northern emperor.

For example, the well-known "Southern and Northern Dynasties short essay lover", Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Tuoba Tao.

This man felt that Buddhism was too powerful and even affected his country's strength. In anger, he started a massive anti-Buddhist movement.

The result was that the emperor was furious and rivers of blood flowed. It was not until his son came to power and issued an edict to restore Buddhism that Buddhism was able to continue.

As for the south, Bodhisattva Xiao joined the Buddhist sect several times, and the officials had to spend a lot of money to rescue him. This continued the magical style since the Western Jin Dynasty, and he is worthy of being the orthodox of our Great Jin Dynasty.

Even Chen Baxian had to do such a thing to pay tribute to tradition.

However, speaking only of the present, Cao Mao did not think that Buddhism could bring any harm to the Wei Dynasty. If it developed for more than a hundred years, it might still be possible.

However, Shazhou's crazy waste of manpower and money should be banned.

Cao Mao immediately had a lot of ideas.

Things like sacrifices can also be included in the law, and those who violate them can be punished.

It was a rare occasion that Pei Xiu was so active and took the initiative to put forward his own opinions. Cao Mao listened very carefully.

Only after Pei Xiu finished speaking did Cao Mao smile and say, "What Pei Qing said makes sense!"

"This matter cannot be taken lightly. I will immediately order Liu Song to handle it!"

Cao Mao then rewarded Pei Xiu with two gorgeous clothes and ordered someone to send him away.

When Cao Mao was the only one left here, he was still very happy.

Everything was moving in a good direction, and it seemed that he had finally succeeded in pulling the Wei Dynasty out of the quagmire.

Cao Mao was in a good mood, and when he was teaching Cao Wen, he was not as serious as before.

Cao Wen sat respectfully in front of his father, who was currently studying "Records of the Grand Historian".

What made Cao Mao happy was that his son showed a strong interest in history.

Cao Mao thought this was a good idea and reduced a lot of risks.

"Wen, the Grand Marshal will be here soon. When the time comes, I plan to let him teach you. He won't be as gentle as I am. You have to work harder. He will test you!"

Cao Wen nodded and then asked, "Can I take Liang with me?"

"Why did you bring him with you?!"

"Liang also likes to study. Every time I come out from my father's place, I go to him for lectures, and he listens very attentively."

Cao Mao was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

His little son is only a few months old and can't even speak, yet he listens to your lectures? ?
Cao Wen was born in the first year of the Ganlu reign and is about to turn six years old this year.

The name was indeed not wrong at the time. Cao Wen was a gentle person. Although he was still young, he was not as troublesome as other children. Although he was at the age when he loved to make trouble, he showed extraordinary calmness and composure.

He is filial and obedient to his parents, and also very caring towards his younger brother.

He got along well with many close ministers and guards in the palace, and was polite and considerate to them.

Although this prince has not grown up yet, his reputation has already been spread.

Those who knew the prince said that he would definitely be a generous and benevolent ruler.

He had a great reputation outside, and Cao Mao thought that it might be because his own reputation was too bad that everyone had high expectations of the prince.

However, it doesn't matter if he has a good reputation, as the prince will certainly never lack supporters and admirers in the future.

However, Cao Mao still had to pay a little attention to these so-called supporters, otherwise he would easily be led astray by them.

Now, under Cao Mao's rule, these people have almost no chance of turning the tables. The only way they can turn the tables is to attack the prince around and make him their own.

Therefore, Cao Mao still personally taught Cao Wen.

Now that Guanqiu Jian has returned to the imperial court, he can be allowed to teach temporarily.

Cao Mao was in a good mood today. After finishing his lecture, he immediately took Cao Wen to the harem.

During this period, it was not easy for the queen to take care of the children.

Because the queen was pregnant for the second time, Sima Yi was in charge of taking care of both children. Sima Yi did a good job, which also showed Zheng Xian's trust in her.

When we arrived here, Cao Liang was still sleeping.

He sleeps almost all day long. He is different from his brother. He is very noisy and always cries at night, but he likes to sleep during the day.

Cao Mao didn't know why the two brothers had such different personalities.

Judging from the way this guy is making trouble, his brother Cao Wen will probably suffer a great punishment in the future.

At this moment, Zhong Hui was meeting Long Hui in the mansion.

Before arriving at the palace, Long Hui had heard a lot from the officials about Zhong Hui.

This official had been warning Long Hui to be careful and not to anger Zhong Hui, and also taught him how to get along with the Shangshu Ling.

Long Hui was not completely ignorant of Zhong Hui.

He knew that this was the minister most favored by the emperor at the moment, and he also knew that this person's power was unmatched.

But he didn't know why the other party summoned him.

He felt a little frightened when he thought of Pei Xiu's words.

Could this be the minister who wanted to execute him?
As soon as the two met, Long Hui confirmed his idea.

Zhong Hui sat in the upper seat, raised his head, his face full of hostility and a murderous look.

Long will quickly pay his respects.

If the two had met a few days ago, there would certainly have been an unpleasant situation, after all, Zhong Hui could not tolerate other people's rudeness.

But at this moment, Long Hui's respectful look really pleased Zhong Hui.

"Well, you are the King of Yanqi. Not bad, indeed."

"You are quite smart and know how to save your own life."

Zhong Hui's praise sounded like a threat to Long Hui.

Long Hui quickly said, "Although I am seeking revenge for my father, I have also committed a grave mistake and deserve to be punished. This is not self-preservation."

Zhong Hui then gestured for him to sit next to him and asked Liu Yuan to serve tea.

Zhong Hui gently stroked his beard and asked, "You have considerable talent. I would like to recommend you to study at the Imperial Academy."

Long Hui frowned immediately, then smiled bitterly and said, "Zhong Lingjun, I'm really not good at studying. I only like riding and shooting. Even if I were to enter the Imperial College, I'm afraid I wouldn't achieve anything with my talent."

"Oh I got it."

"Then are you willing to be a general?"

"Ma Long is in need of a few young generals to assist him. Are you willing to go?"

Zhong Hui was a master of conversation. With just two sentences, he turned the question "Are you willing to be an official?" into "Would you like to go to the Imperial Academy or be a general in the local area?"

And Long Hui would certainly be willing to go to Ma Long to serve as a general.

This man loves fighting on horseback and is a complete warrior.

In the past, Zhong Hui looked down upon these uneducated warriors the most, but with his current status, he has become more tolerant of these people. After all, these people are useful.

Of all the places today, Ma Long alone has the heaviest responsibility.

His defense zone is really too large and he is responsible for many areas.

And in Shazhou, Ma Long's efforts are also needed. Zhong Hui feels that Long Hui, a guy who is familiar with the local area, is good at fighting, and is relatively loyal, can take on the important task.

It will definitely be useful in Ma Long's hands.

Zhong Hui hated waste the most and would not let go of anything useful.

Long Hui felt that he had passed the test and accepted Zhong Hui's kindness with joy.

After sending this guy away, Liu Yuan put away the tea he had prepared for him, with a look of disdain in his eyes.

"Teacher, how can such a reckless man, devoid of any talent, be worthy of your personal summons?"

Zhong Hui glared at him. "Now I am the chief minister, assisting the sage and governing the empire. Are all the people in the world as wise as me? Should I discard such a fool as this?"

"I don't allow you to associate with those reckless people because I'm afraid they will influence you, not because I want you to look down on them so much!"

Liu Yuan immediately bowed his head and pleaded guilty.

Anyway, he was never right with the teacher.

No matter what he said, Zhong Hui would criticize him and deny him. He was used to it.

Today, Liu Yuan is preparing for future exams.

He had never studied the classics before, but now he started to study the classics formally, of course, not with Zhong Hui, but by himself.
Liu Yuan initially thought that this was an impossible task, but when he used his current thinking to read the classics and tried to understand them, he was surprised to find that the classics were so easy to understand.

Although Liu Yuan's understanding of Confucian classics might not be recognized by many people and could be considered completely unorthodox, Zhong Hui told him that this was the real way to study the classics. What was important was not how others interpreted the classics, but how one could learn useful things from the classics.

Liu Yuan had every confidence that he would make a stunning debut in the summer exam of the seventh year of Ganlu, becoming famous throughout the country and letting everyone in the world know his name!!!
(End of this chapter)