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"Not only them." Sun Ce said grimly: "There are also Sheng Xian, Wei Teng and others. I get upset when I think about them."

Chapter 711 The old man talks about the teenage madness

Zhou Yu was taken aback, and quickly shook his hand.

"Bo Fu, absolutely not. You are not helping the emperor, but implicating the emperor."

Sun Ce squinted at Zhou Yu. "How to say?"

"Think about it carefully, is the emperor going to drive out all the scholars? Or, if the emperor wants to kill people, does he want to kill Sheng Xian and Wei Teng the most?"

Sun Ce thought for a while, then smiled silently. "That's true. The Son of Heaven doesn't know Sheng Xian and Wei Teng. The one he wants to kill the most should be an old minister like your uncle."

Zhou Yu's face froze, but he was speechless.

What Sun Ce said seems to be a joke, but when you think about it carefully, it may not be a joke.

Based on Zhou Zhong's previous performance, no one would believe that the emperor had no intention of killing him.

Zhou Yu quickly returned to normal, and said following Sun Ce's words: "That's true, but the emperor didn't kill him. Why? Just because killing people will only intensify the conflict, but it won't solve the problem."

Sun Ce snorted, a little helpless, but he had to admit that what Zhou Yu said was the truth.

After he crossed the river, he killed many people, but the conflict was not resolved, but became more intense.Even Kuaiji County, where he was located, had rebellions from time to time, which prevented him from advancing northward to the Central Plains with all his strength.

In contrast, the emperor did not kill Zhou Zhong, but had to make a deal with Zhou Zhong in order to save the land in Lujiang. It seemed weak, but gradually achieved his goal.

Once Zhou Zhong announced his support for Dutian and took the lead in handing over most of the land occupied by the Zhou family in Lujiang, it was conceivable that Yan Xiang's implementation of Dutian in Lujiang would suddenly increase.

"If that's the case, then I don't have much to do." Sun Ce spread his hands helplessly, and then brought the topic back. "Which one do you think I should choose?"

"I suggest you go to Beihai. Whether you are besieging Jizhou now, or in the future to pacify Liaodong and the Three Koreas, you need the assistance of the navy. Liu Bei has no navy, and he doesn't know how to fight by water. This is where you can use your skills. In addition In addition, you also have people from Youzhou like Chenggong and Han Yigong under your command, and they are not weak in cavalry and fighting, so they have great potential."

Sun Ce thought it was reasonable and nodded repeatedly. "anything else?"

"There are a lot of horsemen in the imperial court, but the navy that can be controlled is limited. Once the new ship is built, it will naturally be handed over to you for trial use. If you stay in Kuaiji and wait for the ship to be completed, in case Situ convinces the people of Yizhou, maybe it will be the one who goes to Liaodong The Yizhou navy is gone."

Sun Ce gritted his teeth, as if waking up from a dream. "Gongjin, you are still thoughtful. Not only the Yizhou navy, but also the Jingzhou navy. If that old thief Huang Zu takes the lead, how will I go to see my father in the future?"

"The opportunity must not be missed, the time will never come again." Seeing Sun Ce say this, Zhou Yu was very pleased, and then discussed with Sun Ce about reducing the number of people.

Before the army arrives, food and grass go first.At the beginning of Shandong, when Dutian was in panic, the imperial court was short of money and food, unable to support the army's conquest.

Therefore, the emperor attaches great importance to military training and replaces heavy troops with elite soldiers to reduce the burden of money and food.

Sun Ce, as a general, should have an upper limit of 3 people.Now Sun Ce has [-] to [-] people under his command, which must be reduced to about [-] people.

In addition to reducing the burden, this is also a means to win the trust of the court.

When Sun Ce was first attached, the emperor was unlikely to take the initiative to ask him to reduce the number of troops, so as not to arouse Sun Ce's opposition, but the emperor could refuse Sun Ce's expedition and not give him a chance to display his strength.

On the premise that the emperor made it clear that he would reuse Sun Ce, Sun Ce should reciprocate and take the initiative to ask for a reduction in personnel.If the real elites are selected, even if the combat power drops, it will not be as obvious as the drop in troop strength, and the command will be more flexible.

They all have experience in commanding troops and know that commanding thousands of people to fight is a completely different concept from commanding tens of thousands of people to fight.As far as Sun Ce's generals are concerned, there are not many who can successfully command three to 4000 people in battle, and even fewer can command [-] people in battle.

If the total force is reduced to 2000 people, and the generals command [-] people to fight, the effect will be more guaranteed.

Sun Ce thought so, and discussed with Zhou Yu repeatedly.

That night, Zhou Yu reported the results of their discussion to Yang Biao.

Yang Biao was very satisfied and extended an invitation to Zhou Yu again.

He knew that this plan was unlikely to be Sun Ce's idea, but Zhou Yu's.At present, there are many people in Taiwei's mansion, but not many are proficient in military affairs, have actual combat experience, and have extraordinary insights.If Zhou Yu is willing, he is willing to make Zhou Yu a long history.

Although Changshi has only Qianshi, he is the head of the officials in the Taiwei Mansion, and his status is very important.

Zhou Yu was very grateful, but he still declined, waiting for the emperor's decision.

-

Early the next morning, at the beginning of the Yin hour, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu got up early, cleaned up, and sat in the hall with Zhou Zhong, preparing to attend the court meeting.

They had heard from Zhou Zhong before that the court meeting started earlier, and the ministers should arrive before the emperor, so they had to get up early to avoid being late.

This is also the reason why the residences outside the north gate of Weiyang Palace are called Class A. It is the closest to the palace gate and can save a lot of time.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhou Zhong took Sun Ce and Zhou Yu out and rushed to Taiwei's Mansion.

When we arrived at Taiwei's Mansion, the lanterns in front of Taiwei's Mansion were still on. There were only guards on duty in front of the gate, and the gate was closed tightly, and there was no one there.

Seeing Zhou Zhong and the others, Du Bo Yan Wen was very surprised and hurried up to meet them.

"Duke Zhou...are you going to attend the court meeting with the Taiwei?"

Zhou Zhong looked at the closed mansion door, confused. "Is it today? I didn't get the time wrong, did I?"

Sun Ce and Zhou Yu also looked blank.

Yan Wen smiled, and while ordering someone to open the side door, let Zhou Zhong wait inside, he explained: "Duke Zhou didn't know something. After the emperor resumed the court meeting, he was sympathetic to the old ministers. He was worried that they would not be able to stand the early cold, so he took an expedient measure and moved the early court to the court. The time was postponed to Maoshi. Taiwei's military affairs are the most important, so it is arranged at the end. If the talk lasts for a long time, we can continue to talk after the end of the court. Therefore, the Taiwei's mansion is the closest, and usually it is not until Chenshi .”

Zhou Zhong was stunned, and then he was furious, and got up with his sleeves. "Yang Wenxian dares to tease me, wait for me to drag him up, theory theory."

With that said, he walked inside.

Zhou Yu quickly stepped forward and hugged her. "Uncle, calm down, this is the Taiwei's Mansion, nothing can be done wrong."

"What about the Taiwei's Mansion? In front of the emperor, I don't pretend to be arrogant, so I am afraid of his Taiwei's Mansion? Besides, he is still a fake Taiwei, not a real Taiwei."

As Zhou Zhong said, he broke Zhou Yu's hand and rushed towards the inner house like an enraged bull.

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce looked at each other.

Zhou Zhong dared to do this because he and Yang Biao were old friends.As juniors, they don't have the guts.

Yan Wen also regretted it too much.

Seeing Zhou Zhong's elegant appearance, he really didn't expect Zhou Zhong to be so reckless.If he knew this, he wouldn't let them in.

"This..." Zhou Yu was very embarrassed, and stepped forward to greet Yan Wen. "Next Zhou Yu, whose name is Gongjin, I don't know what to call him?"

Zhou Yu has been in and out of the Taiwei's mansion these days. Yan Wen knew Zhou Yu and knew his identity, so he returned the courtesy overnight. "Yan Wen in Tianshui, courtesy name Bojian, is the governor under Wei Wei."

"People from Tianshui." Zhou Yu smiled and said, "Mr. Yang is the prefect in Guijun, and you are the governor of the Taiwei's mansion. It's really a predestined relationship."

Yan Wen laughed.

"How long has Mr. Yang been the prefect of Tianshui?"

"In a few days, it will be two years."

"What's the current situation of the water on that day? It must be a sign of prosperity for the people, so that everyone can live and work in peace and contentment, right?"

Yan Wen regained his energy immediately, and chatted with Zhou Yu.

Chapter 712 Overwhelmed

Although Zhou Zhong was angry, he just stood at the door of the backyard and yelled a few words, and didn't really rush in.

After a while, Yang Biao got dressed and came out with an apologetic face.

"I forgot to take care of you. It was my negligence. Did you use Chaoshi? Let's go together."

"Can you forget something as important as the court time? Do you think I will believe you?"

"I thought you knew." Yang Biao was embarrassed. "I forgot that you were still in Jiangdong when the system was changed, and you just returned to court. Today is the first time to participate in the court meeting."

Zhou Zhong accepted Yang Biao's explanation, but he was still a little puzzled. "The adjustment of the time of the court meeting is such an important matter, why didn't it be announced in the mansion newspaper?"

Although he is in Jiangdong, he has a mansion newspaper to deliver news, but he is no stranger to the affairs of the court.

Yang Biao explained while leading Zhou Zhong to the side courtyard.

"Some people objected to changing the time of the court meeting, but the emperor said that the time was too early, and the veterans had to get up early, which was too hard. In addition to the cold winter, Chang'an was short of charcoal at that time, and it could save some money if it was postponed until dawn. If the example does not fit, it cannot be easily changed, so it is just a trial.”

"Trial?" Zhou Zhong couldn't laugh or cry. "You have all been trying for half a year."

"This will take at least a year." When the two came to the side courtyard, Yang Biao invited Zhou Zhong to a seat. Knowing that Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were waiting in the vestibule, he asked someone to invite him. "Now that the weather is warm, you can't feel it. It's uncomfortable in winter. Since you want to try it out, let's try it out for a year, and then see if you want to change back to the old system."

Zhou Zhong snorted.

Want to try it out for another year?Judging by Yang Biao's expression, it's clear that he doesn't want to change back at all.Originally, who wants to get up early every five days.

"Postponed the time of the court meeting, is there still time to discuss government affairs?"

As soon as Zhou Zhong said that, he regretted it.

Isn't what they are looking for is for the prince to govern and the emperor to rule.The emperor postponed the court meeting, not only because he was sympathetic to the veterans, but also after the ministers took charge, there were not many things to discuss.Otherwise, after five months of trial, I would have known the inconvenience.

Yang Biao glanced at Zhou Zhong and couldn't help smiling.

"Jiamou, you need some time to get used to it when you return to Asahiqian."

Zhou Zhong nodded in embarrassment, but couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "It's me. I was ordered to go on an envoy, and there are many things I'm not familiar with." He paused, and then said: "The emperor finally discussed military affairs, or is he still unwilling to give up his military power?"

Just as Yang Biao was about to speak, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce walked in from the outside and greeted Yang Biao.

Yang Biao bowed his head in return, invited them to be seated, and then said: "The emperor intends to return to power, and his requirements for ministers are different from before. After Guangwu..." He thought for a while, and then changed his words. "Perhaps some of the systems that Xiaowu adjusted in the future may have to be changed back. All in all, it is very complicated and cannot be solved in a day or two."

Zhou Zhong was surprised and delighted. "Really?"

If, as Yang Biao said, the emperor wanted to restore some of the systems before Guangwu, or even before Xiaowu, then it would not be a matter of returning the government to the three princes, and perhaps the system of prime ministers would be restored, so as to truly rule by the crown.

Such a thing, even the most radical minister may not dare to think about it.

"Why did I lie to you? The Son of Heaven really has a heart, but it is not an easy task to accomplish this matter. Among other things, as far as this Taiwei Mansion is concerned, to be honest, I am not a qualified The Taiwei, after all, I do not have the qualifications to fight. That's why I hope again and again that Gong Jin can enter the mansion as a military officer. He has experience in fighting, and is young and vigorous. , Accumulate qualifications, promote step by step, and at the age of 50, it is possible to become a qualified captain."

Zhou Zhong glanced at Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu also happened to look over.

They both saw the light of surprise in each other's eyes.

Yang Biao said so much, if they don't believe Yang Biao's sincerity, they would be too stupid.

"Wen Xian, your expectations of Gongjin are too high. I'm afraid he won't be able to bear it. How about this, after seeing the emperor, if the emperor has no other arrangements, then let him follow you to practice for a few years."

Yang Biao nodded.

-

After breakfast in the Taiwei Mansion, and chatting for a while about matters to be discussed later, Yang Biao took Zhou Zhong and others to the Weiyang Palace.

Enter the north gate, go south along the avenue, and rush to the front hall.

Yang Biao pointed to the enclosed walls on both sides and said, "Do you know where this is?"

Zhou Zhong glanced at it. "Tianlu Pavilion, Shiqu Pavilion?"

"Do you know what you are repairing?"

Zhou Zhong turned to look at Yang Biao. "What new pavilion do you want to build?"

Yang Biao smiled. "The Son of Heaven wants to build a book printing shop here. In addition to the daily newspapers sent to the counties and counties, he will also print some enlightenment teaching materials. In the future, the most profound scholars will study knowledge here and print their research results. Become a book and let the people of the world appreciate it. I heard that there are already several books on the list, waiting to be released."

"What kind of book can be printed?"

"First of all, we must have real knowledge and real opinions, and secondly, we must have a major influence, or a system, but people's livelihood." Yang Biao thought for a while. "I heard that the first one listed is the abbreviated version of "Shuowen Jiezi", and the second one seems to be a compilation of agricultural books. The emperor also specially titled it, called... "Qi Min Yao Shu", or something else What name is it?"

Yang Biao shook his head and patted his head. "I'm old, I can't remember."

Zhou Zhong has no concept of "Qi Min Yao Shu", but he knows the condensed version of "Shuowen Jiezi".Those are commonly used characters selected by Yuan Quan from "Shuowen Jiezi", which are used for enlightenment. They are very simple and convenient, not to mention knowledgeable.

Can such a book be the first to be printed by the bookstore that the imperial court placed high hopes on?

"Why not just print the original book of "Shuowen Jiezi"?"

"The original book will also be printed, but it's for scholars. The abbreviated version is used to educate soldiers and common people. If it's urgent, there's no time to print it on the east side."

Yang Biao raised his head, looking at the front hall that was getting closer. "The Son of Heaven will take 30 years to make all people literate, at least able to read official documents of the court."

Zhou Zhong's heart moved, but before he could react, Yang Biao said again: "Jiamou, such things as 'obtaining the edict, but hanging on the wall' will become less and less in the future."

Zhou Zhong hit a sharp zero, and suddenly his scalp went numb.

The emperor spent so much thought, just to let the imperial edict reach the eyes and ears of every commoner?If every commoner could understand the imperial edict, there would be much less room for prefects and county magistrates to play tricks, and there would be no chance to cover up the policies that the imperial court explicitly prohibited, but the states and counties have been implementing all the time.

"Wen Xian, do you think this is good?"

Yang Biao turned his head to look at Zhou Zhong, with a slight smile on his lips. "Are you trying to say that Qin Zheng is the same?"

Zhou Zhong choked, a little embarrassing.

As soon as he heard Yang Biao's tone, he knew that his thoughts were different from his own.

It seems that in the past few months since I left the court, the changes in the court are really great, so big that I am overwhelmed, and I am already a bit like an outsider.