Mythic version of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 7115 Punishment
"It is indeed a pretty good idea, but it's hard to say. Some functions that are difficult to achieve can be easily achieved by Xu Gonghe, but some functions that I think are very simple, Xu Gonghe would just say, 'You're going to kill me.' So we have to wait for Xu Gonghe to come back and take a look." Li You said slowly, he couldn't guarantee whether it could be done.

This is what Li You finds most frustrating about Xu Yue, because up to now, Li You can't even accurately recognize which things can be easily achieved using the yes/no rules of mathematical logic, and which things are very difficult to achieve using the principles of Yin and Yang.

Without this understanding, Li You has no leverage when facing Xu Yue. Basically, Li You has to believe whatever Xu Yue says, and even if Li You has some doubts, there is really no good way to deal with it.

Fortunately, Li You could also see that Xu Yue was very interested in mathematical logic, so when he gave her suggestions, Xu Yue would think carefully and then make a judgment, instead of just giving her a perfunctory answer. So they had been able to get along peacefully all along.

Of course, it's Xu Yue. If it were anything else that Li You could understand, Li You and Xu Yue would definitely fight, because Xu Yue is always doing his own thing. Because of the difference in their levels of knowledge, sometimes Xu Yue is doing his own thing in front of Li You, and Li You doesn't even know what he's doing.

"I see." Zhong Yao nodded upon hearing this. Although he did not understand the difficulty of the thing in his hand, the Yin and Yang symbols had been there for thousands of years, but no one had created them. Only today has Xu Yue created the Dao, which was a level that only beings at the Zi level could achieve in the past.

Of course, the first person to build the framework and open up a new path may not be the strongest on that path, but he is certainly the most creative and the one who best represents that path. Clearly, Xu Yue is such a person.

“I’ll tell Xu Gonghe about it then and see if he can solve it,” Li You said calmly. “Of course, if you can find a new math expert, that’s fine too.”

Many things will see new progress due to innovations in the field of mathematics. In particular, when certain things rise to the level of a framework, the true value of mathematics is revealed. Li You is now gradually realizing that mathematicians like Xu Yue and Zhao Shuang are national treasures.

"Heh." Zhong Yao couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. After all, when he was in the National Academy, Sun Qian, Jian Yong, and Liu Yan were involved in education and mathematics competitions to select mathematical elites. But when Zhong Yao returned this time, the three of them were actually researching how to create mathematical geniuses through the science of reincarnation!

Is this a realm that humans can master? Clearly not!
“I heard my uncle make a conclusion about mathematical talent,” Zhong Yao said with a hint of reminiscence, adding a touch of respect as he spoke. Despite the teasing, Chen Zichuan was still a decent human being, and he would give him the respect he deserved.

Of course, how long this respect can last depends entirely on how long Chen Xi can remain in this position.

"What conclusion?" Li You asked, raising an eyebrow.

"The general conclusion is that if you check someone's pulse and they still have one, the probability that they don't have a talent for mathematics is 99.99%. And if you check their breathing and they still have breathing, the probability that they don't have a talent for mathematics is another 99.99%." Zhong Yao spread his hands, looking teasing.

Li You looked at Zhong Yao speechlessly.

"If the above statement is used to describe the military talent of strategists, at least it can be built up through experience and the like, but for mathematical talent, it is meaningless. Experience? Mathematical experience is basically meaningless," Zhong Yao said with a hint of sarcasm.

Li You didn't even bother to reply after hearing this, telling Zhong Yao to get lost and stop wasting time.

"Alright, now that I've made the necessary additions and deletions, I won't linger here any longer. The Kou family sent an invitation, and I said I'd be going. It's getting late, and it's about time." Zhong Yao stood up, gave Li You a slow bow, and then, with Li You seeing him off, quickly left.

After Zhong Yao left, Li You carefully examined the traces of additions and deletions, confirming that there were only these five entries. As for why the additions and deletions were made at the Zhang family's place in Taiyuan, Li You had at least heard some anecdotes about it recently.

The news that Zhong Yao was going to remarry, and that his new wife was the youngest daughter of the Zhang family of Taiyuan, and that the matchmaker was Zhang, the wife of the Prince of Jin, had made the changes. Li You had no reason to doubt that the changes were being made with the Zhang family of Taiyuan.

As for Zhang Changpu's age, Li You had met Zhang Changpu before. As a large loli who even Chen Xi could misjudge, it would be a miracle if Li You knew that she was ten years old.

He glanced at it; it was the first year of Jian'an. He didn't think much of it. As for envy, there was nothing to envy. He had just married a wife. Li You simply didn't want to marry her. If he really wanted to, how could he not get one? What a joke!
"He really only changed five rules. Is this guy really here to do this?" Li You returned the secret mirror to Ge Xuan and continued his shift. He had no doubts about Zhong Yao's arrival, and the matter was over.

On the other side, when Zhong Yao arrived at Kou's place, Kou Feng had already gone to Huangfu's house to pick up Huangfu Liangmiao. As a relative who was not very close, he was just someone who came to freeload. It was completely understandable that Zhong Yao, Xun You, Chen Qun and the others did not go. However, Xun You was a little surprised that Zhong Yao only returned at this time.

However, there are some things that shouldn't be asked, and Xun You won't ask them, especially things related to other people's wives. Having experienced the A Wu incident, Xun You has always maintained the attitude of keeping quiet if possible.

Soon the sound of wind instruments reached them, and Kou Feng, led by the guide, quickly entered the main hall. After passing through the halls and houses, they arrived at the ancestral hall, where they paid their respects before the wedding ceremony officially began.

"Hey, Yuan Chang, kowtow to your uncle." Chen Xi came with Liu Bei and saw Zhong Yao huddled up to the side like an old hen. So, while adjusting the seats, he naturally came over.

When Chen Xi arrived, Zhong Yao had a bit of a headache. Especially after Chen Xi spoke, Zhong Yao knew that Chen Xi had handled the previous matter. After all, in Chang'an, only Chen Xi could accomplish such a thing so discreetly.

Therefore, when Chen Xi came up and said, "Come and kowtow to your uncle," Zhong Yao was somewhat dejected, but still decided that Chen Xi should kowtow first.

Fortunately, Chen Xi was just joking. He only took a verbal advantage, after all, he was a real elder. But he didn't actually do it. It wasn't a holiday, so he couldn't really expect Zhong Yao to kowtow to him. That wouldn't be right!
"Alright, go do what you're supposed to do. I'm really fed up with you guys." Chen Xi's gaze swept over Chen Qun, Xun You, Zhong Yao, and even Yang Dao and the others behind them. These people are really beasts. It's only the third century. If they were in later generations, they would all deserve a few peanuts!

"You've submitted to us?" Chen Qun glanced at Chen Xi, chuckled, then turned to Xun You and Zhong Yao. "Eldest brother may not say second brother is good, but in this matter, you're the good guy?"

“Changwen, why don’t you come back to Chang’an? I can offer you the position of the Prime Minister’s deputy. After the New Year, I’ll be going to Jizhou to conduct verification, and there will be a lot of work available in Chang’an. You can take over some of it.” Chen Xi felt Chen Qun’s gaze, remained silent for a while, and then suddenly spoke up.

"Huh?" Chen Qun was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and didn't know how to respond.

“You’ve already missed out on Xun Youruo from the Yuan family and Zhang Zibu from Jiangdong. This time, we have to give it to someone,” Chen Xiping said, looking directly at Chen Qun. “You are one of the candidates.”

Chen Qun remained silent for a while, then looked at Xun You and then at Zhong Yao. Both of them kept their eyes straight ahead, as if they had never seen a beautiful bride before.

Countless thoughts flashed through Chen Qun's mind—some to refuse, some to accept, and some to resist with silence—but in the end, they all culminated in a single, "Okay."

No one can refuse Chen Xi now, especially since Chen Xi has specifically invited him.

Moreover, Chen Qun knew to some extent that he actually owed Chen Xi a lot, but Chen Xi hadn't pursued it. Now that Chen Xi had specifically named him and made arrangements for him, it would be too undignified for him to refuse. However, for a proud person, the greatest humiliation is probably when the other party doesn't humiliate you at all, but just quietly walks past you, leaving you unable to reach them from then on.

"Congratulations, long article." Xun You said casually. He didn't feel ashamed at all. If he had a cousin like Chen Xi, well, he would have joined forces to crush the Xun family back then. What Xun family's Eight Dragons? Get lost!
"Gongda, would you be willing to join the army?" Chen Xi asked Xun You naturally after Xun You spoke. Xun You's thoughts were not important. What mattered was that Chen Xi had already built up enough that he could say to Xun Yu and Zhou Yu, "Stop your work and help me with some tasks."

No matter what background, status, or past conflicts, they are all nothing but fleeting clouds in front of Chen Xi now.

Based on Zhou Yu's performance, Chen Xi was completely certain that everyone was actually convinced, but the pride of the nobility made them need a word from Chen Zichuan, a respectable word, a word of recruitment.

To put it bluntly, if Chen Xi really wanted to use Sima Yi, Sima Yi should be in the government right now. As for his so-called resentment or desire to try again, none of that matters. Sima Yi would be more than willing to dedicate all his strength to his cousin.

In reality, it's not really necessary. Chen Xi's attitude has become almost indifferent. Having one more Sima Yi won't change anything, and having one less Sima Yi won't change anything either.

So if Sima Yi was willing to gamble on a certain possibility, then he could gamble. Whether he won or lost, Chen Xi didn't really care.

From a certain perspective, Sima Yi's desire to leave Chang'an and create his own future was also due to Chen Xi's attitude.

Zhou Yu's swift surrender made Chen Xi realize a blind spot he had never seen before: all the ambitious and far-sighted civil officials in the world were waiting for him, Chen Xi, to die.

As for the time before Chen Xi passed away, his greatest ambition, his most far-sighted strategy, and the success that they could most acknowledge was probably Chen Xi's astonishment—you really surprised me by actually accomplishing this.

Aside from all that success, how could any of the civil officials of Chen Xi's time, looking at this era that was considered a fantasy even in the writings of the philosophers, possibly call it a success?

"Does the Grand Commandant still lack scribes?" Xun You asked with some surprise.

“A clerk is a clerk, and Xun Gongda is Xun Gongda,” Chen Xi said calmly.

"If I were to join the army, which corps's strategist would I serve as?" Xun You assessed the situation in his mind. He hadn't expected Chen Xi to offer him such a high price, one that hit the nail on the head.

"The pacification of the Kushan Empire requires three million troops, and you can serve as a strategist for one of them," Chen Xi said slowly. Chen Xi was about to begin preparing for the arming of three million troops. He needed to start preparing and arranging everything, including the command of the main army, the various strategists, the middle-level backbone, the centurions, the logistics and material dispatch, the routes and channels, etc.

For Chen Xi, Xun You was nothing more than a chance to try his luck, but given Chen Xi's current situation, Xun You couldn't possibly refuse.

"Then what about my identity?" Xun You pondered for a moment, then, after a brief moment of stunned silence, quickly gave his answer.

“They can be transferred directly, and the household registration file can be filled out immediately,” Chen Xi said with a light laugh, which was tantamount to agreeing.

"What about General Pingxi?" Xun You asked tentatively.

"No punishment, no reward, let's stop here." Chen Xi was saying that not beating him was the best reward for him, but Chen Qun and Xun You really couldn't refute this.

Xiahou Yuan, who was sitting next to Zhang Fei, had been eavesdropping on their conversation. Hearing Chen Xi's words, his fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly, but in the end, he could only pretend that he knew nothing.

When the King of Jin stepped onto the jade steps, the Cao family did not go. It was only natural that they were punished. If they were not punished, it would be a big problem. From that day on, the princes of the Han Dynasty and the noble families of Central Asia were all waiting for the Cao family to be dealt with. Even the Cao family itself was waiting for their punishment.

After all, with the outcome of the investigation still pending, the Cao family would remain constantly on edge. Xun You and Chen Qun were their most crucial strategists, but according to Chen Xi's words...

The question is, do you have the right to refute? Given all the troubles the Cao family has caused over the years, it was only natural for the Prince of Jin to demote the entire Cao clan to commoners and then send someone to deal with Kandahar again.

“I’ve heard everything I needed to hear.” Zhang Fei patted Xiahou Yuan on the shoulder. “Brother-in-law, when you return to Kandahar someday, remember to advise them to walk the right path and not to go astray again.”

At this moment, Xiahou Yuan didn't even have the mind to refute Zhang Fei's words. Liu Xian's words kept echoing in Xiahou Yuan's mind: If Cao's key strategist could be recruited like this, did Cao really have any reason to exist? At this moment, Liu Xian's words were like the bewitching spell of a demon.

Not many people were paying attention to this scene, but there were also quite a few. After all, with Chen Xi standing there, it was impossible for others not to eavesdrop, especially since Chen Xi herself didn't seem to be trying to avoid people.

So soon, everyone at the Marquis level knew that the Cao family had been punished. But how to put it? The punishment seemed mild, but in reality, it was an act that tore flesh from one's heart.

However, despite the severity of the punishment, no one said it was too harsh; on the contrary, everyone thought it was justified.

"Luckily we ran fast and had a petition to persuade him to marry, and we knelt down quickly enough. Not only did we avoid being stabbed, we even gained some benefits. Sigh, I should have run faster back then." Chunyu Qiong had been practically Huangfu Song's dog lately, so how could he not come when Huangfu Song was marrying off his granddaughter? Plus, with his status as a member of the Yuan family, he was sitting in the front row, so he could see and hear everything clearly.

Xun Chen glanced at Chunyu Qiong. Was this a matter of running fast?
However, Chunyu Qiong said something that Xun Chen thought was quite right: it was fortunate that there was a petition urging him to ascend the throne, and that he knelt down quickly enough. In Xun Chen's view, the Cao family deserved to suffer this blow.

Damn it, Chen Gongtai isn't here, so you're not going to assign someone to take charge of Chang'an? If you don't die, who will?!
"When you go back, protect Cyprian well and let him take my place as the head of the Yuan family. Then, when you return to Sizhao City, write a letter to Xu Ziyuan and ask him to suppress the second and third young masters. If necessary, you can use some extreme measures." Xun Chen said these words in front of Yuan Tao through the telepathic channel. In a sense, he also asked the elders of the Yuan family to witness the conversation.

Yuan Tao and Yuan Sui were already in the transmission channel, but upon hearing these words, they both fell silent, and finally only let out a sigh.

The Romans weren't stupid. Whether Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang were capable or not was irrelevant. What mattered was that these two could be used as pawns. Even if they didn't have a significant effect, as long as the trend of unity within the Yuan family came to an end, Rome would have many more cards to play.

After all, Rome's conferment of the title of Duke of the Eastern European Frontier by Yuan Tan was not entirely beneficial in reality. The fact that some Slavs naturally wanted to join forces with Rome was a huge problem, since the Yuan family had only been in Eastern Europe for a short time, while Rome had enjoyed centuries of glory in Europe and was truly a beacon of civilization.

That's why Chen Xi asked Xun Chen about the current situation of the barbarians under the Yuan family's rule. Xun Chen's answer was that things were generally stable. In other words, there were definitely many pro-Roman elements, and at the moment, the Yuan family couldn't deal with these people.

Claiming that this kind of thing will only cause trouble when you are not strong enough, but when you are strong enough, it will be a divine artifact!
Yuan Tan's anger stemmed not only from the fact that Rome had taken everything from him, but also from the fact that he knew Rome had granted the Yuan family the title of nominal Roman dukes, which would mean that some of the barbarians under the Yuan family's rule would naturally consider them Romans.

Lying in bed