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Mao Jie was overjoyed, looked at the thick stack of manuscripts, and thanked him repeatedly.

"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Mao. I'm also following the emperor's orders."

Mao Jie was surprised.The emperor cares about Xun Chen, he can understand.He didn't quite understand that the emperor paid so much attention to him.He has no intersection with the emperor, and his relationship with Cao Cao is not close. It is unlikely that Cao Cao will recommend him to the emperor.

"Is this... arranged by the emperor?"

"The emperor said that Mr. Mao was clean and honest, with the legacy of ancient scholars. It's just that Yu Decai was biased and didn't pay enough attention to practical affairs. Perhaps learning is also a way out. After the chaos, a thousand things are waiting for prosperity, and it is worth 500 years of great changes. I hope Mr. Mao can do his best."

Mao Jie was both grateful and embarrassed.

The emperor praised him for his honesty, but criticized him for not paying enough attention to practice, obviously treating him as a pedantic scholar.I just feel that he is not hypocritical, and I am willing to help him, let him do what he wants, and learn with peace of mind.

"Useless people are actually cared by the emperor, and they are ashamed to receive them, and they are ashamed to receive them."

Yu Fan said: "As long as you act with conscience, whether you are studying or becoming an official, it is beneficial to the people. It is just practicing the kingly way in a different way, so don't be ashamed."

Mao Jie nodded in agreement.

Xun Chen's hearing was a little harsh.This is said as if I have no conscience.

It's just that Yu Fan didn't say it clearly, and he couldn't take the initiative to claim it, so he had to pretend that he didn't hear it.

It's just that the regret in my heart has increased.

At first, he wanted to take the martial arts class because he wanted to understand why Xu Shu wanted to take the martial arts class, not to see Yu Fan.Now that he has met Xu Shu, and knows why Xu Shu applied for the martial arts hall, why should he see Yu Fan again and take the humiliation for himself?

He clearly knew that Yu Fan was a madman.

Yu Fan chatted happily with Mao Jie, and the topic was Wang Chong and "Lunheng".After Mao Jie heard Xue Zong talk about Wang Chong, he was very interested and asked Yu Fan about related matters in detail.

Yu Fan treated each other frankly, knowing everything and saying everything.

He even talked about some shortcomings of "Lunheng", such as the inherent contradictions in his thinking: he mixed Confucianism and Huang Lao, but they couldn't integrate them.Talking about human affairs is Confucianism, and talking about the way of heaven is Huang Lao, which cannot be penetrated.

Because Wang Chong himself was born in a poor family, although he became an official because of his talent, the time was too short and his official position was low, so his understanding of governance was limited, and his views were very limited, and there was nothing brilliant about it.

Wang Chong's advantage is that he is not superstitious about the ancients and has his own independent thinking.

Yu Fan suggested that if Mao Jie is interested in learning, he can start from this aspect.

Wang Chong's scholarship is groundbreaking but incomplete, which is where latecomers can make great use of it.Instead of sticking to Wang Chong's remarks, it is better to inherit Wang Chong's thoughts, criticize ancient and modern academics, and keep the truth from the false.

Mao Jie was startled when he heard it.

When Xue Zong talked about "Lunheng", he never thought that "Lunheng" was such a book.However, compared with Yu Fan's maverick, the arrogance of criticizing sages and sages in "Lunheng" seems to be less shocking.

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After a discussion, Mao Jie took the manuscript and left the lecture hall with Xun Chen.

Xun Chen was not in a good mood.

Yu Fan's knowledge is indeed good, but his attitude makes people uncomfortable, and his etiquette is not thoughtful enough.

Not even rice was left.

The sun was already in the west, and they hadn't had lunch yet. They just drank their stomachs with tea, and their legs were weak from hunger.

After leaving the martial arts hall, there is still ten miles to go out of Shanglinyuan.

Standing at the door of the lecture hall, Xun Chen wanted to curse.

Xu Shu chased after them, brought them some snacks, and said apologetically, "I still have practice in the afternoon, so I can't stay long, please forgive me."

"What practice?" Xun Chen asked casually.

"Daily training." Xu Shu said perfunctorily, cupped his hands, and left in a hurry.

Xun Chen and Mao Jie glanced at each other, both a little curious.But Mao Jie was only reacting for a while and had no interest in pursuing it. Xun Chen paid more attention to the military and wanted to take this opportunity to learn what the so-called daily training was about.

When he saw the armillary sphere in the building just now, he had such thoughts.

He had seen the armillary sphere before, and he never believed that what Yu Fan said was just a slight improvement.Especially when Xu Shu said that the armillary sphere was used for military purposes, he really couldn't think of any relationship between the armillary sphere and the military.

It is true that there are people in the army who study astrology and look at the sun to predict wars, but they have never heard of using an armillary sphere.Besides, listening to Yu Fan's related remarks, he didn't seem to believe those things either.

As the saying goes, those who are good at change are unpredictable.As a master of Yi Xue, Yu Fan used the armillary sphere for divination, which seemed impossible no matter how he heard it.

Xun Chen really wanted to go and see, but seeing that Xu Shu had disappeared, he had no choice but to give up.

Obviously, Xu Shu guessed what he wanted to do, so he slipped away without waiting for him to speak.

As a former ranger, Xu Shu is very clever in this regard.

With regret, Xun Chen and Mao Jie walked slowly along the path by the Kunming Pool while eating snacks.

The Kunming Pool is very lively.Several warships were practicing water warfare in the distance, going back and forth.In the nearby water, many soldiers were practicing swimming, splashing water and shouting one after another.

"Will the imperial court send troops to Yizhou?" Xun Chen asked suddenly.

Mao Jie was thinking about it, and when he heard Xun Chen's question, he was stunned for a moment, and said blankly, "How can You Ruo ask something?"

Xun Chen pointed. "Sun Ce became a minister. There is already a Jiangdong navy in the east, and the imperial court is here to practice the navy. The only way is to send troops to Yizhou."

Mao Jie thought about it and thought it was very possible.

Therefore, Situ Zhao Wen went to Yizhou for more than half a year and never returned to Beijing, so that the imperial court dismissed him and Yang Biao took over Situ.

Judging from the situation of Taixue, although there are many Confucian scholars and scholars from Yizhou, those people are either living in Yizhou, or they are poor scholars with no way out in Yizhou. There are only a handful of children from real rich families. It can be seen that the Yizhou clan's attitude towards the imperial court is not friendly.

Yizhou's terrain is difficult. If the imperial court wants to send troops to Yizhou, it is undoubtedly one of the choices to march through Liangzhou and enter by water.

Xun Chen was puzzled, and after leaving Shanglinyuan, he said goodbye to Mao Jie, hurried back to Taixue Bookstore, and found Xun Wenqian.

Chapter 774

Xun Wenqian, wearing a cloth scarf on her head and a coarse overalls, walked quickly to Xun Chen.

Xun Chen didn't recognize it at first glance, he thought it was an ordinary female worker.

"You..." Xun Chen lowered his face. "Wen Qian, you are a nobleman in the palace, what's the matter?"

Xun Wenqian took off her turban, moved her hair, and said with a smile: "If you don't work with the craftsmen, you won't be able to understand the real technology. It will be difficult to manage in the future. Uncle, have you been to the martial arts hall?"

"Been there."

Seeing Xun Chen's sullen face, Xun Wenqian immediately guessed something.She invited Xun Chen to Mrs. Tang's residence and ordered him to serve tea.

Xun Chen took his seat, briefly talked about the meeting with Yu Fan, and then asked about the situation in Yizhou.

Xun Wenqian was a little surprised. After pondering for a while, she still shook her head.

"I don't care about this. Uncle asked the wrong person."

Xun Chen said earnestly: "Wen Qian, I appreciate your prudence and self-defense. But I inquired about this, not because I wanted to harm the imperial court. On the contrary, if the imperial court has a plan to send troops to Yizhou, I can persuade Yuan Tan Send troops to help..."

Xun Wenqian raised her hand and interrupted Xun Chen. "Uncle, with all due respect, even if the imperial court has a plan to send troops to Yizhou, it doesn't need Yuan Tan's help. If he really wants to, he might as well help Youzhou Mu and Yanran Dufu first to pacify Liaodong and unify the world."

Xun Chen was speechless and nodded helplessly.

He knew that Xun Wenqian would have reservations, but he didn't expect Xun Wenqian to be so decisive that he refused to reveal a word.

"I'm leaving tomorrow."

"So fast? Don't participate in the seminar?"

"No, it's nothing more than those words." Thinking of Yu Fan's attitude, Xun Chen felt sad for a while.The Son of Heaven holds heavy soldiers in his hands, the general trend is set, the difference is nothing more than speed.No matter what the outcome of the discussion is, nothing will change.

"Alright." Xun Wenqian was not surprised. "What do you need, I will order someone to prepare it for you."

"There is nothing to prepare. My luggage is simple, and it is convenient to rent a car, so don't worry. If there is anything, you can help me take care of Mao Xiaoxian and his wife. The rent I rent in the city is relatively expensive, and he may not be willing to live. His wife He is working in the workshop again, you can help him find a place that is convenient for both of you."

"That's easy to say. He also filed a record with the emperor, and it shouldn't be a big problem to arrange an official position. It's just...does uncle think he is suitable for studying?"

"What are you afraid of?"

"He is not young anymore and has a family. I am afraid that he will not be able to study with peace of mind. The emperor can arrange for him to be an official, but his salary can only be used for his living. Whether he can make achievements depends on him."

Xun Chen smacked his lips. "He wants to study, let him do it. Wait two years, if he can't make achievements, then find a way to help him become an official."

Xun Wenqian thought it was reasonable, so she didn't say anything more.

Xun Chen asked for two books and several residence newspapers, and returned to his residence.

As soon as he entered the door, Cui Yan rushed over.During the few days when Xun Chen was away from Taixue, Cui Yan had been following his whereabouts, waiting for him to come back.

"Ready to go?" Cui Yan put a copy of the residence report on the case, and pointed it with his finger. "When Mi Heng's article came out, it really was a madman. He didn't save any dignity. Not only did the entire Shandong scholar-officials suffer, even Kong Wenju was scolded to pieces."

"Well, you're not leaving?" Xun Chen put down what he was doing and invited Cui Yan to take a seat.

He picked up the newspaper, glanced at it and put it down.He already knew what he would say to Mi Heng.Cui Yan didn't know who Mi Heng was, but he knew it very well.

Birds of a feather flock together, people are divided into groups, just look at Kong Rong himself.

To be honest, sometimes he wanted to scold Kong Rong, but he couldn't scold Kong Rong.

Fortunately, with his article before it, the impact of Mi Heng's article was greatly weakened, and it did not have much impact except for the resentment of readers.

For him, Yang Xiu behind Mi Heng is the key.

If Yang Xiu's achievements in Hanyang prove that saving land is more conducive to the realization of the kingly way, then there is nothing that can stop the court's decision to save land.All those who oppose Dutian will be overwhelmed by the raging public opinion, just like the Central Plains after the impact of the Yellow Turban, it will be in ruins.

At that time, even a moderate like Xun Yu will not be spared.

"The trial match is not Yuan Tan." Cui Yan smiled wryly. "Even if he is allowed to see the situation in Chang'an with his own eyes, he may not be willing to give up if the imperial court refuses to agree to his conditions."

Xun Chen nodded. "Some people can't be saved. We can only wait until he hits a wall and his head is bleeding. Ji Gui, you don't have to do this. Although the Qinghe Cui family has a small fortune, it is not worth burying for it."

"Youruo, do you have any suggestions?"

"Go to the lecture hall. You are good at martial arts, don't waste it."

Cui Yan stared at Xun Chen twice. "Have you been to the lecture hall?"

Xun Chen recounted the matter of meeting Yu Fan in the martial arts hall, but skipped the matter of arguing with Yu Fan.He finally reminded Cui Yan that the Martial Arts Hall is a new thing, and its significance lies not only in educating soldiers and turning Bingliang's tiger and wolf divisions into elites that the court can control, but also in their in-depth research on all aspects of military affairs.

It is conceivable that in the near future, the imperial court will have countless generals, which are by no means comparable to Shandong.

Three armies are easy to get, but one general is hard to find.In this point alone, the imperial court is superior to Shandong countless.

Shandong not only has few generals, but also has a serious habit of emphasizing civility over martial arts.Scholar-bureaucrats regard elegance as the most important thing. Even generals in command of the army should wear long gowns and scarves, and they can't put down their scrolls. They regard themselves as Confucian generals.

It turns out that this is just self-deception.

On the real battlefield, the so-called Confucianism will be vulnerable.

Yuan Shao is the most typical example.

Against other princes who are also from Shandong, he can win with manpower and material resources.Once he met the Xiliang soldiers led by Dong Zhuo, he didn't even have the courage to fight.

As for the strength of the troops, do you think that the imperial government's efforts to save the land are just to prevent the people from becoming refugees due to hunger?The people who have land are the source of soldiers available to the imperial court.With Dutian as the basis, each registered household is an elite that can be requisitioned by the imperial court.

Whoever opposes Du Tian is their enemy.

Who can defeat such an army with soldiers and generals, plus the sufficient food and taxes brought by Du Tian?

Since you can't win, it's better to join.A large number of sensible and responsible scholars joining the army will not only help to educate, but also prevent the army from becoming the confinement of Bingliang Wufu, which is the best choice at present.

This is Xu Shu and Cui Yan's hope, and they should take on such a heavy responsibility.

Cui Yan didn't speak, but his heart was moved.

"Ji Gui, Confucianism has been fighting for hundreds of years, and finally proved one thing. Only by paying equal attention to civil and military can it be possible to realize the kingly way. Without military power, everything is empty talk. But if you want to control military power, it is not enough to rely on classics and righteousness. It is even more unfeasible to just sit and talk about the Tao, and it must be practiced.”

Xun Chen let out a long sigh, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became dignified. "The Son of Heaven's construction of a lecture hall to educate soldiers is an unprecedented change, and it is also an opportunity for Confucianism. We must not stay out of the matter and miss this opportunity, otherwise we will be Confucian sinners."

Chapter 775 West of Onion Ridge

The air in the morning is slightly cool, and before you know it, autumn in Chang'an is here, and you can already feel the coolness sooner or later.

The rented carriage was parked at the door, and the coachman was helping Xun Chen's waiter to carry the luggage up.

Xun Chen and Kong Rong stood in the courtyard, relatively speechless.

Xun Chen didn't want to inform Kong Rong and left quietly, but Kong Rong heard that he came back last night, so he came to him early in the morning and bumped into him.

Kong Rong was very dissatisfied with Xun Chen's idea of ​​leaving Taixue quietly, thinking that he was running away.

Facts have proved that Xun Chen's special status can check and balance Mi Heng.If it wasn't for Xun Chen who published the article first, but for Mi Heng, the impact would be completely different.

Kong Rong wanted to persuade Xun Chen to stay, at least until after the lecture.

It is still warming up now, once the lectures start, the confrontation will be more intense.