Just as Chen Xi guessed, after Tao Qian and Liu Bei arrived at the government office, they took Liu Bei to the table and sat at the same level as themselves. Then he hesitated and sent an order to Chen Deng to summon the big and small families in Xuzhou.
"Xuande, what do you think of Xuzhou?" Tao Qian toasted Liu Bei with a glass of wine and said with a smile.
"Xuzhou is indeed a rich place in the world, and it is not comparable to other states and counties." Liu Bei said matter-of-factly, "But it is all plains, and it cannot be defended for a long time without a strong army and good generals."
"Xuande now no longer only looks at things from one side. The wealth of Xuzhou is still not as prosperous as that of Mount Tai. I remember that when Xuande entered Mount Tai, Mount Tai was very poor. There were no people, no food, and only three years.
Mount Tai has surpassed Nanyang and become the most prosperous state and county in the world." Tao Qian's eyes flashed with nostalgia, things have changed and people have changed!
When Liu Bei was at Hulao Pass, he was just a little brat. Although he had the name of a clan, he didn't even have the documents. But now Liu Bei has tens of thousands of elites in his hands and a population of five million under his control. In the Central Plains,
He was a famous prince, but Tao Gongzu was already declining.
"Thanks to Zichuan's ability." Liu Bei laughed and said, "Without Zichuan, I, Liu Xuande, would not be able to have such smooth sailing." As he said this, Liu Bei picked up his wine glass and toasted Chen Xi with a glass of wine.
"Without Mr. Xuande, I, Chen Zichuan, may not be able to show what I have learned." Chen Xi said calmly, and then said to himself in a voice that he could hear, "Only you, Mr. Xuande, would indulge me like this.
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Tao Qian looked at this scene and sighed slightly. Harmony between the emperor and his ministers is the fundamental factor for maintaining an inheritance.
Chen Deng led people from Xuzhou's aristocratic families to their seats with an expressionless expression. It was obvious that many of them were a little timid when they saw Liu Bei and Tao Qian, but no one pointed out all this at this time.
After a group of aristocratic families, large and small, presented themselves to Tao Qian and Liu Bei, Tao Qian did not accuse the heads of the aristocratic families in person. He just had a peaceful banquet with Liu Bei. The singing and dancing banquet soon ended. Tao Qian ordered people to bring the Xuzhou seal and ribbon to Liu Bei.
Soon Sun Qian followed his teacher Kang Chenggong and walked up behind Zhao Yu who was holding the Xuzhou Mu seal. Seeing this scene, Jia Xu and Li You looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
, even if Tao Qian died on the spot, no one would be able to throw dirty water on him. Sun Qian was a humble guy, but he was really impeccable in doing things.
Tao Qian was stunned when he saw Kang Chenggong appear, and then a smile appeared on his face, "Qian is honored that Kang Chenggong is actually here in person. Can you be a witness for me and Xuande, so that no one will gossip in the future?" Then he ordered.
He took the couch and placed it on his right side, asking Zheng Xuan to sit down.
[It seems that Kang Chenggong has a good impression of Xuande Gong. It should be said that in the late Han Dynasty, those who were famous for teaching without distinction all had a good impression of Xuande Gong. After all, one of Xuande Gong's vows was to open the door.
With the wisdom of the people, we can accomplish the supreme ideal that countless sages have not accomplished since the Shang and Zhou dynasties.]
Chen Xi chuckled in his heart. Sure enough, after telling Zheng Xuan about opening up people's wisdom, Sun Qian would be able to pry Zheng Xuan out of Xuzhou, who had been reclusive in history and studied Confucian classics. [In this way, Guan Ning, Wang Lie and their entourage
People can also get it. With these people here, you will never suffer a moral disadvantage.】
"I am here to be a witness. I also want to see what kind of person Liu Xuande is, who vows to enlighten the people of the world." Zheng Xuan's words were not polite, but they had a clear bias.
"Kang Chenggong is laughing. I, Liu Xuande, also want to see such a world. Since the previous sages have worked hard for it, now I, Liu Xuande, can see a glimmer of hope. Why don't I go all out?" Liu Beilang smiled and saluted Zheng Xuan.
In the Han Dynasty, there was no separation of civil and military families, and the six arts of a gentleman were indispensable. Zheng Xuan was the master of them all. Naturally, he also knew something about facial expressions. Looking at Liu Bei's generous face, he laughed and said, "I heard that Mr. Xuande has a
The academy still has no dean, could you please let me recommend myself?"
"If Duke Kangcheng is willing to come, I will sweep the couch to welcome him." Liu Bei was delighted, and then said with great solemnity that he currently lacked a truly great Confucian figure to sit in Taishan Academy.
"Okay, okay, okay!" Zheng Xuan nodded, then looked at Tao Qian.
Tao Qian picked up the seal ribbon of Xuzhou Mu and gently touched it twice, "Xuande, I hope you will become Xuzhou Mu."
"Tao Gong..." Although Liu Bei had been mentally prepared, he was still surprised when he saw Tao Qian handing over the seal and ribbon representing Xuzhou's power so directly, and he was a little at a loss.
"Xuande, please don't refuse. I, Tao Qian, am already beyond my capabilities. Before I die, I want to find a successor who can inherit my ideals. Xuande's attack on Yuan Highway did make me a little dissatisfied, so I have less contact with Xuande."
, and even made a mistake when choosing a successor." Tao Qian said without hesitation, should it be said that people are about to die and their words are kind?
"Xuande is scared..." Liu Bei said with a wry smile, what should I say about Yuan Shu's attack on Liu Biao? Even without Cao Cao's plan, Liu Bei would not easily let Yuan Shu achieve his goal.
"Cao Mengde is ambitious. Although he has good deeds, he cannot suppress his violent side. However, this person has a firm heart. I don't know if this matter will improve in the future. It's a pity. I really thought he was the most suitable candidate at the beginning."
Tao Qian shook his head, picked up the seal and ribbon representing the power of Xuzhou's governor, and forced it on Liu Bei. Now that he had made everything clear, there was nothing to be taboo about, and Liu Bei would not care about it.
"Take it, whether it's a place where the virtuous live, a place where the capable live, or it belongs to the Han Dynasty, you, Liu Xuande, are the most suitable candidate. Don't refuse. Take good care of me."
"My two sons, take good care of the people of Xuzhou and don't let them suffer such disasters again. As for my ideals, it's okay not to mention them." Tao Qianlang said with a smile. When he was about to die, the only ones he couldn't let go of were his two sons.
Son, as for the like-minded successor...
"Bei, you will live up to Tao Gong's trust!" Liu Bei hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the seal letter of Xuzhou Mu. As Tao Qian said, he is the best in terms of virtue, talent, ability, and even blood.
Appropriately, he reached out to take the seal and said solemnly, "Tao family, I, Liu Bei, will protect you every day!"
"With Xuande's words, I feel relieved. Before that, I had sent the recommendation documents to Chang'an. I think Xuande will be able to get your Majesty's appointment letter soon." Liu Bei didn't say anything about generations.
Tao Qian also knew that it was unnecessary, and who could guarantee what would happen to Liu Bei a hundred years later?
On the other side, Zheng Xuan was doing the work of a historian, recording the incident completely on the scroll, and then writing his name on it. If anyone troubled Liu Bei about this incident in the future, Zheng Xuan would use his name as a guarantee for the document.
Once it is put to use, it will be difficult for anyone to use it to cause trouble for Liu Bei.
"Congratulations to Mr. Xuande!" Chen Xi stood up with a smile, and then the entire government office burst into congratulations. It was obvious that many heads of aristocratic families were relieved. Tao Qian's high pressure was too terrifying for them.
