Chapter 349 The battle between learning and correctness

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 349 The battle between learning and correctness

Unable to gain the support of King Gotharzes I, Governor Susia had to give up his intervention in Dawan despite his unwillingness.

Without the protection of the Parthian Empire, the city-states of Northern Daxia were unable to resist the attack of the Dawan people.

In just over a month, all the city-states were either defeated by the Dawan army or surrendered.

The Kushan people, who also had ambitions for the Zhu city-states, had already fallen into the hands of the Dawan people before the Zhu city states could free their hands.

After annexing various city-states, Dayuan became a large country with a population of nearly two million.

The number of troops also exceeds 100,000, including 60,000 armored soldiers.

It suddenly became a powerful country no less powerful than Kangju.

Gotharzes I of the Parthian Empire deeply regretted this.

…

Chang'an City has been feeling quite depressing in recent times.

Concerning the matter of studying and correcting the library, people from all walks of life competed fiercely.

In particular, the three schools of Gu Liang, Shi Jing, and Zuo Zhuan all coveted the position of Xuezheng.

All three schools know that if they can win the position of orthodoxy, this school will replace Gongyang and become a prominent school in the world.

Xuezheng in the library also has considerable power. If he can control the library, he can become a powerful scholar in the world.

This is related to the huge interests of future generations. As a scholar, the interests are far greater than those of Wanhuhou, so we have to fight for it.

As for the Gongyang School, which had a close relationship with the court and knew that both the emperor and the generals preferred Du Ling to serve as the library's scholar, they did not send anyone to fight for it.

In the view of Gongyang School, everything done by Gu Liang, Shi Jing, and Zuo Zhuan is just in vain.

If this is indeed the case under normal circumstances, with the support of the emperor, the great general Sima, the Marquis of Yunyang, and the generals of chariots and cavalry, it is a certainty that Du Ling will serve as the library scholar.

But sometimes surprises happen so suddenly.

On this day, Du Ling left Weiyang Palace after giving lectures to the emperor.

Because it was still early, Du Ling did not go home, but took a four-wheeled carriage with several of his entourage to Maoling.

Since his trip to the Western Regions, Du Ling has changed his old living habits and prefers the fireworks of the world.

There is a big difference between the Chang'an City of the Han Dynasty and Chang'an of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

In Chang'an during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, ordinary people also lived in Chang'an City.

But the Han Dynasty was different. Most of the buildings in Chang'an City of the Han Dynasty were palaces.

A small number of living areas are also dominated by the residences of Liehou Gongqing.

Therefore, if you want to experience the life of ordinary people, you must go to Wuling.

The road from Chang'an City to Wuling is naturally excellent, and there is an endless stream of pedestrians on the road.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Du Ling felt very happy.

"Gentleman, a new Hu restaurant opened in Maoling not long ago. Gentleman, do you want to try it?"

The attendant asked with a smile.

Du Ling heard this and said, "But the wine shop opened by the Dawan people?"

The follower said: "That's right, the wine in that wine shop is excellent!"

Du Ling was very interested when he heard this, "Let's go and have a look!"

The group of people drove to Maoling.

Soon a forest appeared in everyone's eyes, and everyone knew that through this forest they would reach Maoling County.

At this moment, a sound of surprise suddenly came from outside the car.

"Bang bang!"

An unmarked carriage ran straight into it.

The carriage Du Ling and others were riding in was overturned to the ground by the huge impact force.

Before Du Ling could react, he felt like he was flying through the clouds.

"Bang! When he landed, he fainted.

"Gentleman!"

Although several followers were being taken seriously at this time, they still shouted and struggled to get up, wanting to step forward to check on Du Ling's situation.

At this moment, several people dressed as rangers rushed out of the woods.

They shot Du Ling and others indiscriminately.

"Pfft, pfft!"

In the blink of an eye, all Du Ling's followers were shot to the ground, and Du Ling was also hit by seven or eight arrows.

Only then did passers-by realize that this was clearly a premeditated assassination.

"Protect Du Gong..."

"Duke Du was assassinated!"

Du Ling is also a famous person in Chang'an area, and many people know him.

People recognized Du Ling and gathered around him, shouting.

The Han Dynasty has always been full of martial virtue, and there are many good family members carrying knives and swords among the pedestrians.

Hearing the shouts, everyone rushed to surround them.

This was beyond the expectations of the gangsters who assassinated Du Ling.

They originally wanted to step forward to hit them one by one, but when they saw this situation, they had to change their plan and evacuate into the forest immediately.

But how could the pedestrians react and let them get their wish?

Led by several good men and knights, people quickly surrounded the assassins.

After a melee, most of the assassins were killed, and only a few were beaten to the ground and tied up.

At this time, the sergeant Zhi Jinwu also rushed over, and the people handed the captured assassin into the hands of the sergeant Zhi Jinwu.

Soon the news that Du Ling was assassinated in the street spread throughout the Chang'an area.

Huo Guang was furious after receiving the news and immediately issued an order to blockade Chang'an and Wuling.

After hearing the news, the emperor even ordered a large expedition to the Chang'an area.

…

Within the Imperial Academy, all the doctors were also discussing the matter of Du Ling's assassination.

Cai Qianqiu said, "Who do you think was responsible for the assassination of Du Ling?"

As Cai Qianqiu spoke, he was suspicious of everyone present.

But Lu Gong frowned, "I'm afraid this is the work of people from various sects!"

Hearing this, Duke Lu said, "Why did Duke Lu say this? We are all virtuous gentlemen, how could we do this... I'm afraid that Du Ling caused some trouble outside!"

At this time, Zhu Sheng, who was once a friend of Du Ling, said, "Ling is a gentleman, how could he turn against others for no reason?"

Zhu Sheng didn't believe what Mr. Lu said.

When Duke Shen heard Zhu Sheng's words, he sighed and said, "Knowing people but not their hearts, Du Ling is arrogant and arrogant... He wants to destroy the foundation of every family... There are many people who want to take his life..."

Cai Qianqiu kept nodding his head while listening to Shen Gong's words.

"Does Duke Shen mean that the person who did this is a literary person?"

Duke Shen shook his head and said: "No, the princes may not be able to get away with it!"

Zhu Sheng asked in confusion, "What does this matter have to do with Liehou?"

Shen Gongdao said, "There are also a lot of books in the houses of the princes... Du Ling, Zhang Yue, Zhang Huan and his son openly collect books, how can the princes be happy!"

Cai Qianqiu looked at Duke Shen and was quite surprised, "Gong Shen's words clearly meant to divert misfortune to the east!"

…

After Zhang Kun learned about the assassination of Du Ling in the Yunyang Marquis Mansion, he immediately ordered to strengthen the security work in Zhang Huanhe's mansion.

Later, he ordered the Qianniu Guards in the Chang'an City area to investigate the assassination of Du Ling.

After making these arrangements, Zhang Kun hurriedly led people to Du's house.

When he arrived at Du's house, the entire Du's house was already covered with white flags.

The surrounding area of ​​Du's residence was also surrounded by guards sent by the general.

When Zhang Kun saw this, his heart skipped a beat, "Did Mr. Du actually..."

Thinking of this, he didn't care about anything else and ran quickly to the gate of Du's house.

"Stop, what are you doing?"
Chapter completed!