Chapter 3441: Lujiu Caofeng

Chapter 3440 Yujiu Cao Feng

The Book of Songs is almost an enlightenment study for the children of the Han gentry.

Because most of the Book of Songs is in the form of overlapping sentences, it is easy for children to recite, and it has naturally become an essential basic skill for most children of the gentry.

Just like the nine-year compulsory education in later generations, it is regarded as very basic knowledge. Basically, it only requires familiarity, recitation, and dictation. As for the meaning, there is no hard requirement.

Of course Cao Zhao knew where the phrase "Hu Bu Wannian" came from, but he felt that Cao Xiu mentioned this phrase to say that he was not a "gentleman."

He thought that Cao Xiu could not be a "gentleman", so he put the expectation on him to be a "gentleman". The problem was that Cao Zhao never wanted to be a "gentleman"!

What a "lady and gentleman", it's so annoying, whoever wants to be treated as such!

But in the face of Cao Xiu's gaze, Cao Zhao couldn't say that he didn't want to be a "gentleman", so he just lowered his head and said in a small voice: "My child... I understand..."

"What do you know?" 』

Cao Xiu looked at Cao Zhao's appearance and couldn't help but frown.

Every time he talked about business, Cao Zhao would bow his head.

How long has it been since this happened, and you are still pretending to be like this!

Lower your head, lower your head!

If you lower your head, won't the enemy's sword cut you down? !

"Look up!" 』

Cao Xiu couldn't help but speak louder.

Cao Xiu's voice caused the hussar soldiers on duty outside to look at him.

Cao Zhao suddenly felt very embarrassed. He hoped that Cao Xiu would stop scolding him in front of outsiders, but Cao Zhao did not say what he wished for. He just kept his head down and remained silent.

Cao Xiu couldn't understand why Cao Zhao lowered his head. Because Cao Xiu never lowered his head in his life.

If he wants to bow his head, why should he support the coffin thousands of miles away? Wouldn't it be easier and easier to find a random restaurant to eat some food that you just brought in?

What's the use of bowing your head in the wind, frost, rain and snow, being a thief and a road hog?

Losing his father's protection at a young age, Cao Xiu could only raise his head and shoulder the heavy responsibility of the entire family at a young age!

So Cao Xiu simply couldn't understand why he had to bow his head? !

You can lose your life, but how can you lower your head so easily? !

Perhaps sensing Cao Xiu's anger, Cao Zhao reluctantly raised his head.

Just a little bit.

Cao Xiu took a deep breath and controlled his emotions.

For some reason, Cao Xiu could basically control his emotions when facing others, but when facing Cao Zhao, he easily lost control of his emotions.

"Looking at the world, only Qiaoqi can be called a "gentleman". Now I am here to deserve the words "Hu Buwannian"..." Cao Xiu looked at Cao Zhao and slowly said, He said almost word for word, "Now that I see you here, although I am happy, I am also worried." You must know that when it comes to studies, if you don’t advance, you will retreat! We are getting older and you are still young, and we need to know more about the truth of the future. How can we slack off? 』

Cao Zhao responded, "Yes, yes, the child can be taught." 』

Cao Xiu frowned, "Do you really understand?" 』

"I really understand. ” Cao Zhao replied without hesitation.

Cao Zhao originally thought that he came to see Cao Xiu to talk about the relationship between father and son, such as how he misses him so much after not seeing each other for a long time, and then asked about his health and whether there were any injuries. Finally, he wanted to eat well, drink and rest, and father and son would be together. Okay, okay, hahaha, isn't it better?

As a result, I didn’t expect to ask questions about knowledge when meeting, and also said whether I understand, whether I understand...

What can't be understood about this?

Seeing that Hussar is doing well, he would stay and find some excuses for himself. It was just the same thing.

Before Cao Zhao "surrendered", he had many obstacles in his heart, thinking about this and that, but after he really took off Cao's robe, he could taste the essence...

Well, I am happy and reluctant to think about it.

First of all, where was Cao Zhao before?

In Gufeng Mountain.

This era is not like the kind of people in later generations who would drive a logistics supply truck to the mountains and then say that camping is great and live broadcast for everyone to catch crabs and sea mussels with their bare hands...

In the mountains, even if Cao Zhao had a higher status, he still lived a hard life. He had no meal, no cold and no heat. Even when he was defecating, he had to be careful not to crawl out of the grass.

The living conditions now are not only much better than those in the mountains, but they also have meat!

Not much, but real beef and mutton!

Secondly, Cao Zhao also relaxed.

Anyway, he voted according to the order. To put it simply, he had no responsibility and no psychological burden.

Young people, their thoughts are not that heavy. Even if they are a little unhappy at first, after eating, drinking and sleeping, they will forget everything. It is another beautiful day and a new beginning.

In addition, the most important thing is that I no longer need to get up early every day to practice martial arts.

As a reduced general, firstly, there is no such condition, and secondly, it is not so necessary.

On the contrary, reading is a good way, but where can Cao Zhao really calm down and read?

Therefore, Cao Zhao even has a little thought in his heart that is not known to the public and is not easy to disclose to the public...

All of the above were added together. When Cao Xiu asked Cao Zhao "Do you understand?", Cao Zhao took it for granted that Cao Xiu was looking for a suitable reason and excuse for his own surrender.

What else can you not understand?

The cavalry is a "virtuous gentleman", so why don't we follow it and "live forever" together!

I understand, I understand it too well!

Cao Xiu frowned deeply, "Go back and think about it... If you still don't understand anything about the classics, you can also go to General Yuan Rang... Although General Yuan Rang is in the army, he is also well-read and has some essential insights... If you don't understand, you should learn more and ask more, so that you can make progress... Understand? 』

"I understand. I understand." Cao Zhao answered without saying a word.

Cao Xiu sighed deeply, "Okay, I hope you really understand."

Cao Xiu waved his hand.

Cao Zhao hurriedly got up, "I'm leaving."

Cao Zhao didn't even look at Cao Xiu.

Perhaps if he looked at it more, he could see the emotions hidden deep in Cao Xiu's eyes, the things that could not be said clearly...

It was a pity that Cao Zhao would rather go and see more eating, drinking, playing, and the raised buttocks of the maids, rather than looking at his own father more.

It was not that Cao Zhao hated Cao Xiu and thought that the old man was nagging every day, but because Cao Zhao knew that he was perfunctory to his father, so he was afraid that his father would see it.

But in fact, could Cao Xiu not know that Cao Zhao was perfunctory?

Cao Xiu hoped that Cao Zhao could really "understand", but in the end, he only saw Cao Zhao not even turning his head, like a horse that had broken free from its reins, shaking his head and tail, with some joy and ease, and left.

"Huh..."

Cao Xiu let out a long breath and closed his eyes.

I hope Cao Zhao can really understand in the future...

I hope so.

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...

The official in the Ministry of Information rubbed his fingers slowly.

This was his subconscious behavior when he saw something "interesting".

It was like a hunter discovering prey.

"Why didn't you report this matter earlier? ! 'The voice of the staff of Youwen Division was chilling.

Below Youwen Division, the stationmaster kept wiping the sweat off his face with his sleeves, as if he was about to be melted by the eyes of Youwen Division. The stationmaster stammered: 'I came right after I finished my work, without any delay at all...'

'But it's too late! '

Youwen Division staff interrupted the stationmaster rudely and flicked the paper with his fingers, 'Your responsibility is not to entertain them well! Don't you understand what is the real business? '

The stationmaster bowed his head deeply, 'I, I... I understand, I understand, next time... No, no, there will definitely be no next time, I will definitely remember, I will remember! '

'Whether I can remember or not is not just a matter of words...'

Youwen Division staff snorted, then stood up, startling the stationmaster.

The postmaster kowtowed quickly, "No, no, no, please give me another chance, one more chance! I will, will..."

"What are you doing?" The official of Youwensi was at a loss for words, "How can I make a decision on such a big matter? I want to report to the envoy, what do you think I want to do?"

The postmaster heaved a long sigh of relief after hearing this, "I thought... I thought..."

"Youwensi is killing people to eliminate traitors, but it is not to the point of not distinguishing the importance of the matter, not knowing the truth, right?"

The official of Youwensi shook the paper in his hand, "You stay here temporarily tonight, and wait until I come back from the envoy... It's better not to send people back and forth and alert the thieves..."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

The postmaster hurriedly replied, and when he looked up again, he saw that the official of Youwensi had walked away.

"The killing is a bit heavy... How is it a bit heavy... This, this is just like... like..." The postmaster suddenly shuddered, and then slapped his mouth lightly.

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...

In Anyi City, Pei Hui looked up slightly at the lintel of Anyi Government Office, feeling a little emotional.

Hedong has now officially entered the era of cavalry.

Pei Hui's personality tends to be gentle, which is his advantage and disadvantage, so he is not good at fighting with others, but is more suitable as a bridge for communication.

Anyi Government Office was originally the office of the old man of the Pei family, but now that Xun Chen is here, it can only be given to Xun Chen.

Like most city defenses, Anyi Government Office is also part of the inner city defense system in Anyi City.

A circle of tall walls separates it from the city outside.

The walls are basically made of good blue bricks, thick and solid.

Outside the palace, all the main roads in the city are connected. There are four sentry towers at the four corners. Guards with bows and arrows monitor the surroundings day and night.

After Xun Chen entered Anyi, he turned it into the core of Hedong. Officials ran back and forth day and night, and fast horses rushed out from time to time after receiving orders.

This also shows Xun Chen's current administrative efficiency and pragmatic attitude, as well as the degree of busyness.

Pei Hui shook his head slightly and sighed.

Compared with others, he is really inferior to others.

If he were to do these things, he would definitely not work as hard as Xun Chen. If he could handle 70% or 80%, he would definitely not handle 80% or 90%. If he could delay for two days, he would definitely not finish it on the same day...

So now Pei Hui is both admiring and helpless, and there is a feeling in his heart that he doesn't know how to describe.

When Pei Hui came to see Xun Chen, it was already very late. However, because Xun Chen had been working until late at night these days, the guards and officials on duty outside were not surprised when they saw Pei Hui arriving late at night. Weird.

After receiving the examination, Pei Hui walked into the courtyard and walked along the long corridor to the main hall with ease.

Because Pei Hui had a gentle temper and had a bit of a third-party status, Xun Chen asked him to arrange and deal with those Cao Jun military academies. Surrender, and placement of prisoners. Pei Hui was able to handle things quite easily, but there were still some things that he felt were difficult to deal with, so he came to see Xun Chen.

When Pei Hui saw the bright lights in the main hall, he couldn't help but sigh again. He felt that if it were him, he would definitely not be able to be so diligent. Working so long every day would simply cost him his life!

He walked to the door and asked the attendant to announce.

When the attendant saw him, he said, "Just in time, the envoy is looking for you." 』

"Looking for me?" Pei Hui was a little surprised, but quickly nodded and entered the main hall.

Soon, Pei Hui knew why Xun Chen was looking for him, because there was another person in the main hall...

There are people who hear the news.

Pei Hui's eyes crossed with those of Youwen Si, and they greeted each other.

Xun Chen didn't even raise his head, he just waved his hand and motioned for Pei Hui to sit down.

Xun Chen finished what he was doing and asked the attendant to bring some hot drinks to entertain the two of them.

Xun Chen sipped and asked, "Is there anything wrong with Cao Jun's surrender of generals and others?" 』

Pei Hui put down the bowl and said, "So far, everything seems to be stable." All residences are under surveillance. 』

Xun Chen nodded, pulled out a piece of paper from the corner of the desk, and handed it to Pei Hui.

Pei Hui took it and took a look and found that it was a record of Cao Xiu's meeting with Cao Zhao.

It says when Cao Xiu met Cao Zhao and what he said.

Pei Hui glanced at it a few times and said, "There is no discrepancy between this record and what was reported by the guard... I don't know, Lord... what's going on?" 』

Pei Hui also received one, but it was not as detailed as this one.

His subordinates also made reports, but they only had general contents, and the specific and detailed sentences were not noted.

You Wensi, it’s really...

Xun Chen glanced at Pei Hui and said, "You don't think there's anything wrong?" 』

Pei Hui was stunned for a moment, "This..."

Pei Hui read it again and still didn't see any problems.

As a father, Cao Xiu asked his children to read more, and then said that he wanted to study poetry and books and understand the meaning of the scriptures. There seemed to be nothing wrong with it?

Pei Hui also likes reading, so when he saw Cao Xiu persuading his children to read more, he naturally thought it was a good thing and didn't think much about it...

But seeing Xun Chen like this now, what's wrong with it?

"Hu Buwannian..." Seeing that Pei Hui was very confused, Xun Chen asked, "What do you think of this sentence?" 』

Pei Hui smiled, "This is to praise the hussar..."

It is normal for a surrendered general to lick his new master.

Moreover, Pei Hui also found it quite interesting that Cao Xiu praised him so much.

Pei Hui tapped the time gently and sang the Book of Songs Yujiu. Then he repeated the sentence "He is a native of the country, Hu has not lived for ten thousand years." According to a certain point of view, this is certainly not an empty statement, it is enough to show the intention of surrendering to the hussar. 』

After hearing this, Xun Chen nodded slightly, turned around and asked Youwen Si, "What do you think?" 』

You heard that the secretary glanced at Pei Hui and said slowly: "There is something fishy in this." 』

"Well? Pei Hui could not help but feel a little embarrassed, but he did not immediately refute or get angry, but waited for Youwen Si to explain.

Xun Chen signaled Mr. Wen to continue talking.

I heard that Si was engaged in this and said: "This poem is compared to the rise of a dove, which means that the young bird flies high, which means that the family and the country are getting stronger." From the surface, it looks good. If you really surrender... I would like to obey the gentleman's decision and follow the master's saddle and horse. Shouldn't it be more suitable to fight on the battlefield to use up my meager strength? 』

Pei Hui frowned slightly, "You said so...defending the title is a bit far-fetched..."

You Wensi, a senior official, smiled and said: "I haven't finished speaking yet... The relationship between a gentleman is not bad... It's understandable if you don't want to fight against old acquaintances on the battlefield... However, I chose this poem... ...If it's a coincidence, it doesn't look like it. Could it be that this is the only poem in the Book of Songs that encourages learning? 』

"This..." Pei Hui hesitated for a moment and nodded, "If you say so...this poem is indeed not very suitable for encouraging students to learn..."

You heard that the director nodded, "This is Cao Feng." If he praises Lord Cao, who can praise him? There are those who praise Gonggong Cao, and there are those who praise Uncle Cao Sikong..."

On the one hand, this poem eulogizes that Uncle Cao, as the Sikong of the Zhou Dynasty, conscientiously assisted the Duke of Zhou and King Cheng of Zhou in governing the newly founded Zhou Dynasty; on the other hand, Uncle Cao tirelessly taught his feudal lord Cao Cao like a cuckoo raising its chicks. The people of the country should cultivate good folk customs and develop agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry, so that the country of Lu can move from poverty to prosperity and the country from weakness to prosperity.

You Wen Si engaged in the discussion and continued: "However, this comparison of a bird and a dove can be used to describe Uncle Cao in many categories." Zuo Zhuan said, "The Yujiu family is Sikong." Now, who is Sikong like Yujiu? Therefore, I believe that this statement does not refer to Hussar, but to Cao Mengde. 』

Pei Hui took a breath, "It seems to make sense... However, Cao Zilie's son is separated in two places. If Cao Zhilie makes some changes, wouldn't it be..."

After a moment of pause, Pei Hui frowned and said, "If this is really the case, how can it be proven?" 』

I heard that the secretary said in a deep voice: "I think it should also be in this poem!" 』

"How do you say that?" Pei Hui asked.

""鸸鸸" also. The dove abandons its son and takes over another man's nest! This is what Cao Zhilie didn't say! "I heard that Si Zheng said, "I think this thief wants to commit rebellion! 』

Pei Hui said quickly: "Envoy! How wrong it is to talk about rebellion with words! In speech, whether it is ridicule, discussion, resentful words, or angry words, these are not sins! The laws of the Hussars are strict, and crimes should be judged based on actions! Only if he acts contrary to his will can he be convicted of treason! 』

Hearing this, Xun Chen pondered for a while, nodded and said, "What Wen Ji said is quite pertinent." It is true that speech cannot be a crime. However, if you ignore it, you will be betraying the trust of the Lord... Why not make some arrangements first, just in case..."

Pei Hui was stunned for a moment, "Your Majesty's intention is to arrest Cao Zilie?" 』

Xun Chen smiled, but shook his head.