Royal road

"Lu Pingyuan is dead?!"

"Heqiao was defeated, the King of Chengdu listened to the slander, and barbarated his three tribes. Not only Lu Pingyuan, but Lu Qinghe was also murdered!"

"This, this...the King of Chengdu is confused!"

Just over ten days ago, Lu Ji led his army to attack Luoyang. The army was lined up, and the drums were beating hundreds of miles away. The prosperity of the soldiers was rare in the world.However, Sima Yi, the king of Changsha, took the emperor himself to conquer, and set up an army in Luyuan to fight. The soldiers fought fiercely for several days with one heart, and completely defeated the army under Lu Ji's command.Countless soldiers died in Qilijian, and the water in the stream stopped flowing.In this battle, the king of Chengdu lost tens of thousands of soldiers. In a rage, he listened to the slander of his confidant, and even ordered Lu Ji to be killed and his three clans to be exterminated.

After the news came out, everyone in the world was shocked. "Er Lu" has outstanding literary talents, and he is the first of the famous scholars in Jiangzuo. After entering Luoyang, he became famous all over the world.Now that he died for nothing, how can we not make people feel sorry and lament.

"It is said that on the day of Lu Pingyuan's death, he once sighed and said, "If you want to hear the cranes in Huating, can you get it again?" On that day, there was white fog, strong winds broke trees, and snow on the ground, which shows the injustice of the Lu family."

The sentence that Huating was crying made everyone present couldn't help the tears in their eyes.Another scholar died under the sword of Sima Shi, how can we not make people feel sad when the rabbit dies and the fox dies.

One of them wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes with his sleeve, and said: "In this way, the King of Chengdu will retreat, right?"

Although Lu Ji's death is regrettable, if the siege of Luoyang can be resolved, this bitter battle will not be in vain.

Unexpectedly, the other party shook his head: "The king of Hejian sent his general Zhang Fang to help the king of Chengdu, Faluo. The war may not stop."

Everyone is silent.It seems that the King of Chengdu will not let Luoyang swear to give up this time. I don't know how many swordsmen will be attacked in the capital.There was no talk anymore, Cui Liang cupped his hands, walked out of the small courtyard, and headed towards his grandfather's room.

These days, my grandfather is also thinking about the matter of Luoyang, so it is natural that this matter should be reported truthfully.But my grandfather is over ninety years old, so what if he is worried and angry and hurts his body?

With a long sigh, Cui Liang still came to the study respectfully, and said: "Father, my son has news from Luoyang."

Unexpectedly, the old man leaning on the table did not reply for a long time, but just looked at the book in front of him, as if he was in deep thought.Cui Liang couldn't help feeling a little worried, and stepped forward: "Father?"

After a long time, the old man said, "The King of Chengdu is defeated?"

Seeing that his grandfather had already guessed the outcome of the battle, Cui Liang hurriedly said: "The army defeated Heqiao, and there were so many dead. It is said that the stream stopped flowing."

"A big defeat... Is Lu Shiheng okay?" the old man asked again.

"Lu Pingyuan was barred by the king of Chengdu..." Cui Liang replied cautiously, for fear of his grandfather's mood swings.

Unexpectedly, the old man's complexion remained the same, and he nodded slightly: "People from the south and north cast, committing themselves to the Lord of Darkness, there should be such calamity."

The old man was emaciated and his eyes were cloudy, but his mind was extremely clear.Cui Liang couldn't help sighing: "What Dafu said is that the king of Chengdu is domineering, not the master of enlightenment."

Back then, the King of Chengdu was famous far and wide, but he would have become so tyrannical and fatuous after only a few years in power.Thinking about it now, the King of Changsha in Luoyang City is brave and resourceful, loyal to the emperor, and can be regarded as the pillar of the country.

However, the old man didn't intend to discuss these things at all. He stretched out his trembling hand and pointed to the things on the table: "Who printed this booklet?"

Cui Liang looked down and saw two books on the desk, which were the "Diamond Sutra" he had sent someone to buy before.The writing of this sutra is extremely elegant, long and profound, even if you don't like Buddhism, you can still feel the wonderful meaning in it.In addition, the price is not expensive, many people around him have bought it for collection.Unexpectedly, my grandfather, a great Confucian, would also be interested in Buddhist scriptures.

He quickly replied: "This is printed by Shenmenting Marquis Liang Zixi. It is said that it is the scriptures passed down by the Buddha in his dream."

The old man frowned: "Where are the medical books?"

"Ah, this is the booklet that comes with the scriptures. It was written by the imperial physician Jiang Yan before his death. It taught a lot of ways to prevent and treat typhoid fever. The servants have already learned it for my child. I don't know if it will work." Cui Liang explained.

"Sell Buddhist scriptures, send medical books?" The old man muttered to himself, then remained silent for a while, and suddenly said, "Go to the Liang Mansion yourself..."

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During this time, Liang Feng was really busy.The business of scriptures has surpassed that of other shops, whether it is located in Jinyang or Gaodu, the shops are extremely popular.A batch of grain can be shipped back every few days, and now two additional granaries have been built in the Liang Mansion, not to mention this winter, I am afraid that they will not have to worry about food and clothing next year.

However, Cui Liang's arrival still surprised him: "Cui Weng wants me to print a book?"

Naturally, Cui Liang could also find the surprise of the person in front of him, suppressing the embarrassment in his heart, he nodded and said: "The family ancestor had this intention, and what he wanted to print was the book "Mourning Clothes Picture" written by him himself. There are few pictures, so I came here to ask for it, as long as ten volumes are enough. No matter how much money is needed, I will give it in full."

To be honest, Cui Liang couldn't understand why his grandfather asked the Liang family to print this book.Although the "Diamond Sutra" looks novel, you can guess the printing method by flipping through it.But it's just like engraving, just carve out the book.It would be too extravagant and extremely embarrassing to spend money on entrusting someone to print it.However, his grandfather had an order, so he dared not disobey it, so he obediently begged to the Liang Mansion.

Liang Feng was even more surprised than what appeared on the surface.Liang Feng didn't find it strange that Huai'en Temple wanted to partner with him. After all, there was a Buddhist name as a gold-lettered signboard, and what he earned was not book money.However, who in other aristocratic families can't see the principle of these printed books?Isn't it just engraving and printing? After a few experiments with a craftsman, won't you be able to print it yourself?Why bother to ask him specifically.

What's more, this Shangdang Cui family is no ordinary person.Cui You is one of the best Confucian scholars in the Shangdang classics. He is very old and has a high reputation. He also runs the family very strictly. He does not allow the children of the clan to be officials and studies knowledge behind closed doors, which makes the Cui clan famous all over the world.Such a scholarly family, can't figure out how to make engravings?That's ridiculous.

However, after pondering for a moment, Liang Feng said: "Since Cui Weng is interested, I dare not refuse. This book is much thicker than the "Diamond Sutra", and I am afraid that it will cost [-] yuan to make the engraving."

Grandfather actually expected it!Cui Liang was really surprised.In his mind, this Liang Langjun will most likely refuse politely. After all, money is involved, and it is not appropriate to accept it or not.It is precisely because of this that he is extremely reluctant to lose this ugliness.Unexpectedly, the grandfather said that Liang Feng might not refuse.If Liang Feng agrees, he will be invited to sit at the mansion for a while, he wants to see this person.How did grandfather guess that he would say yes?

Gathering his mind, Cui Liang couldn't say what he came for directly, so he could only say: "A volume of "Diamond Sutra" costs [-] shi, is [-] too little?"

Who knows Liang Feng smiled: "This is Cui Weng's painstaking effort, how dare you be good at it? This money is just the cost of making the plate. After the plate is completed, it will be sent to the mansion together with the book and the plate."

Oh, even give them the book version?Doesn't this mean that you can print as much as you want in the future, and you can do it yourself?Cui Liang didn't expect Liang Feng to be so generous, but such kindness really warmed his heart.Thinking of his grandfather's words again, he hurriedly said: "This is very good! If it can be made into an engraving, I wonder if Mr. Liang Lang can send it to the county town in person? My family ancestor can thank you in person."

Print a board and deliver it to your door in person?Liang Feng raised his eyebrows unrecognizably, but he did not refuse, and said with a faint smile: "Cui Weng is famous all over the world, and it is a great honor for the boy to meet him. I should personally send it to him."

Cui Liang's heart immediately relaxed.I never thought that Liang Zixi was so easy to talk, polite and knowledgeable, and he didn't have the style of those arrogant and indulgent celebrities at all, it made people feel like a spring breeze.After relaxing, Cui Liang couldn't help but chatted with Liang Feng about Buddhist scriptures for a while, and after a light meal, he left Liang's mansion contentedly.

Cui Liang didn't have much thought, but Liang Feng sneaked into the bottom of the chat.It seems that it was Cui You's intention to print "The Picture of Mourning Clothes", and it was probably not for the purpose of printing the book itself, but because he wanted to meet him in person.It's just that I'm old and I'm not good at it, so I thought of such a way.Although he didn't know what this great Confucian meant, Liang Feng really couldn't refuse.Because this great Confucianism is also the mentor of Liu Yuan, the champion general, the military supervisor of the five military departments, and the left captain of the Xiongnu!

In this era, the teacher's kindness is the only ethical relationship between the king's kindness and relatives' kindness.Some masters and apprentices who inherit the orthodoxy are even closer than their biological father and son.Although I don't know if this great scholar of Confucian classics can accept his students' rebellion, and what he will do during the process of the Huns' founding of the country.But meeting him is a way to understand Liu Yuan.How could Liang Feng let go of such an opportunity!

Taking a deep breath, Liang Feng got up and walked to the back study.Now there is another room in his study room. In the middle of the room, there is a tall wooden table, on which is a large sand table, filled with mountains and rivers made of clay, although there is no strategic map for later generations. Accurate, but also very intuitive to show the nearby terrain.

Seeing Liang Feng enter the door, Yi Yan raised his head: "Master, the sand table from Liang Mansion to Gaodu is almost finished."

"Very good." Liang Feng walked to the sand table, squinted his eyes for a while, and asked, "Are these mountains made according to the actual proportion?"

Yiyan: "What is the actual ratio?"

Seeing the bewildered look on Yiyan's face, Liang Feng couldn't help but smile wryly.Yes, how could people in this era know the theory of proportions, let alone measure the mountains on the spot, I am afraid they can only rely on empirical observations.

Shaking his head, Liang Feng said: "That's good. After this picture is completed, expand the scope. You have to go out more, at least in Shangdang County, to get a clear understanding."

Yi Yan nodded, these days, he is often on the go, he really can't lie to others about geography, he can only feel relieved when he has found out about it.But in this way, you have to practice and make a sand table, and you will spend less time at the mansion.But this time, the anxiety in his heart was not as good as in the past, because every time he passed the cottage where the clansman lived, he would think about the situation that day.This is what the lord requested, and there must be a reason for it, and it must not be ignored!

He didn't pay attention to Yiyan's expression, and looked at the sand table for a while, before Liang Feng walked out of the room, sat down in front of the case, took out a pen and paper, and began to think.He also learned military map drawing when he was in the military academy, but he has almost forgotten it now. What is the formula for calculating mountains?

After scribbling on the paper, Liang Feng almost bit his pen and thought hard.At this moment, Zhou Kan walked in with a stack of account books in his arms: "My lord, there are two hundred shi of grain today. According to the budget, I am afraid that it will be enough for two years. The price of grain is not cheap now, should we change it?" money?"

Liang Feng stared at the cheerful face for a while, then suddenly said: "Xiaozhi, can you calculate the height of mountains?"

"Ah?" Accountant Zhou was stunned for a moment, then coughed awkwardly, "Not very good. But one of my grandfather's former disciples seemed to know better. For this, he secretly went to Qingzhou to pay homage to a new master. pissed off grandpa."

Can you join another division these days?Liang Feng also became interested: "What's that man's name? Is he still in Qingzhou?"

"His name is Li Xin, his name is Zile, and he is still staying in Qingzhou. It is said that he is sorting out the classics of the master's school. Their school has a special way to calculate the height of mountains. It should be called...heavy difference?"

Heavy difference?It sounds familiar... Liang Feng thought for a moment, then suddenly jumped up from his seat: "Is his new master's surname Liu?!"

Startled, Zhou Kan stammered, "Yes, his surname is Liu. Does the Lord know their sect..."

too know!Liang Feng was so excited that he almost cried out.Isn't it Liu Hui!One of the top mathematicians in the Wei and Jin Dynasties revised the "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", and added a chapter "Heavy Differences" at the end, which was specifically mentioned in the Tang Dynasty and renamed "Sea Island Mathematical Classics".This is simply the ancestor of cartography!Who has learned map drawing does not know? !

He was so confused, how could mathematics be used only for calculating accounts?That is clearly the mother of all sciences!If you can have Liu Hui's personal disciple by your side, you will make a lot of money!

"Can you invite this Mr. Li to the Liang residence?" Liang Feng asked immediately.

Are you using "Mr."?Zhou Kan said in a daze, "He, I'm afraid he won't come. The road is far away, and he is obsessed with counting..."

"If he is willing to come, I can help him publish all the classics in the master's school and make them immortal!" Liang Feng said immediately!

I dare not say anything else, but with printing as a weapon in hand, would anyone who engages in academic creation really be indifferent?

Zhou Kan stopped talking.He knows that printing books, although earning a lot, but the cost of rigidity is not small.If all the classics of the master's school can be engraved into engraving blocks, I'm afraid that kid Zi Le will really be tempted.After thinking about it, he finally nodded and said, "I'll write to ask."

"Write it quickly, I'll send someone to send it quickly!" Liang Feng took a deep breath and clenched his fists.

If he could recruit a reliable mathematician, he might be one step closer to what he expected!