In just a few days, most of Yanzhou fell into Lu Bu's hands.
Cao Cao was disheartened. He looked at Xun You and others and said, "Why is this? Why is this happening?"
He didn't understand that his Yanzhou, which should have been impregnable, was broken by Lu Bu in a few days, just like a layer of window paper.
At first, they recommended themselves to become the governor of Yanzhou.
Now they have all betrayed themselves.
Xun You said: "My lord, now we can only ask Yuan Shao for help."
Cao Cao nodded, it was not his character to sit back and wait for death.
Even if he couldn't understand why Chen Gong, Zhang Miao and others suddenly betrayed him, at this time, Cao Cao shouldn't dwell on this point. What he had to do was how to deal with Lu Bu's attack.
In just a few days, Lu Bu's situation in Yanzhou has already started a prairie fire.
Perhaps it was because Cao Cao came back early, and some wavering people were still waiting and watching, and did not respond to Lu Bu immediately.
After all, Cao Cao was in Xuzhou. They rebelled against Cao Cao and welcomed Lu Bu. There was nothing Cao Cao could do about them.
But now, it may not be possible.
Maybe before Lu Bu could destroy Cao Cao, Cao Cao would destroy them first.
Wang Ding is now in a state of watching a show.
During the war in Yanzhou, spies were sent to Chang'an as soon as possible at a speed of eight hundred miles every day.
What happened in Yanzhou, Wang Ding only had to delay it for two days to know all the situation.
Sima Yi has nothing to say.
No matter how smart he is, he still can't figure it out.
Why did Wang Ding know for sure that Zhang Miao would also betray Cao Cao?
If it weren't for his brother Sima Lang, who was now in charge of Wang Ding's intelligence agency, Sima Yi wouldn't believe that this was actually true.
Even the person involved, Cao Cao, still can’t figure it out, let alone outsiders.
Maybe there's something they don't know about.
People's hearts are unpredictable.
Only Zhang Miao himself knows why he betrayed Cao Cao.
In the past few days, Sima Yi became silent again when facing Wang Ding.
He wanted to see through Wang Ding, and he wanted to know why Wang Ding was able to conclude that Zhang Miao would betray Cao Cao.
This is unreasonable.
Naturally, Wang Ding would not explain it to Sima Yi because he was not very clear either.
Ma Chao would come to Wang Ding every morning and recite a military strategy.
While Wang Ding was paying attention to the battle in Yanzhou, he was also thinking about the issues between women and men.
On this day, he found Cui Jun and asked, "Cui Ling, do you think women can study?"
Cui Jun said: "Of course you can."
As a well-known family, there are not many women who study. After all, they do not need to do farm work and housework every day. They have a lot of time.
If you really can't read a word, how can you marry the children of those aristocratic families, how can you support your husband and raise your children?
Cui Jun is not opposed to women studying.
If a woman can read, she will naturally understand things better and will not quarrel with her husband over trivial matters.
Wang Dingdao: "If I were to run a women's college, do you think it would be feasible?"
Cui Jun said: "This..."
A women's college is unprecedented. Cui Jun doesn't know if it will work, but he just thinks Wang Ding is very brave.
Always think what others have not thought of and do what others have not done.
Wang Dingdao: "Is it feasible?"
Cui Jun said: "Is it like being taught by Meng?"
Wang Ding nodded: "Only women are recruited to make a living."
Wang Ding would like to have men and women study together, but he also knows that this will create greater resistance.
The meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked slowly step by step.
Cui Jun said: "It's not impossible, but I'm afraid no one will learn from it."
Men and women are not equal after all. In the past, ordinary people would not even send boys at home to attend elementary schools.
Cui Jun now feels that it is ten times more difficult than before for them to send a girl to the academy.
Wang Dingdao: "It's all voluntary, even if there are only a dozen people."
The more people there are, the more Wang will have to bear.
Cui Jun said: "I'll give it a try. What about the teachers at this women's college?"
Wang Dingdao: "We can also use women. I have two people to choose."
Cui Jun said: "I wonder who he is?"
Wang Dingdao: "Cai Yan, the daughter of Cai Gong, and my wife Diao Chan. If there are not enough, we can invite some more people."
Throughout Chang'an City, there are many women who can read and write.
Most of the women from those aristocratic families are qualified for the job.
And with Cai Yan, a talented woman, Wang Ding believes that he will be able to teach a group of outstanding female students.
Cui Jun is also very concerned about education.
Only ignorant people will start to rebel after being encouraged by others.
As he is, Cui Jun feels that no one can encourage him. If he really wants to rebel, it will be after careful consideration by himself, rather than just getting angry after hearing someone's words.
Wang Ding left the military camp early today.
He did not go back directly, but went to visit Cai Yong first.
"Ji An is here."
Cai Yong was very happy about Wang Ding's arrival.
He said: "Ji An, come and listen, how is Farewell My Concubine, my overlord? But there are still areas that need improvement."
As he spoke, Cai Yong started singing.
At the same time, he also asked people to beat the canou for him.
The song is not long, and Cai Yong finished it quickly.
Wang Dingdao: "No one can surpass this song in your mouth."
Cai Yong smiled and shook his head and said: "I am an old man. I am not strong enough to sing like a king."
"You came to my house today, but you have other things to do?"
Wang Ding did not hide anything, saying: "I want to open a women's college, and I want to ask Miss Wenji to be the dean and teach students."
Cai Yong said: "Is it a college specifically for women?"
Wang Ding nodded and said: "It's similar to Meng Xue, but the students are all women. I think women should also have the opportunity to study."
Cai Yong said: "This is a good thing. Ji An will wait a moment, and I will call my daughter over."
Cai Wenji was previously married to the Wei family, but her husband died not long after. Her life in the Wei family was not easy. The Wei family believed that it was Cai Yan who killed Wei Zhongdao.
In other words, she was Cai Yong's daughter. If it were someone else's daughter, she might have been forced to be buried with Wei Zhongdao.
Wang Ding took a sip of tea, waited for a while, and saw Cai Yong and Cai Wenji coming in.
On the way, Cai Yong also had a few words with Cai Wenji, and Cai Wenji also understood what Wang Ding wanted to do.
As a prostitute and a widow, Cai Wenji was also worried about rumors. Even if she left the Wei family and returned to Cai Yong, she would stay in seclusion and hardly leave the house.
That is to say, in the past, when Cai Yong was in jail, Cai Wenji would go out and bring food to Cai Yong.
"Wenji has seen the chariot and cavalry general." Cai Yan came to Wang Ding with a gentle and pleasant voice.
The two of them met when Cai Yong was in prison.
Later, after Cai Yong was released from prison, even if Wang Ding came to Cai Mansion to visit Cai Yong, he never saw Cai Wenji.
Wang Dingdao: "No need to be polite, Miss Wenji can just call me Ji'an."
Cai Wenji is only in her twenties. She has a strong scholarly air, a gentle voice, and a graceful figure.
If it were left to future generations, even if you were a widow, there would probably be countless people coming to propose marriage, and your threshold would be trampled to pieces by those proposing marriage.
But now, as a widow, if Cai Wenji was just a woman from an ordinary family, she would not have to worry about remarrying.
But she is Cai Yong's daughter, and she is talented, so it is impossible for her to marry a trafficker and a pawn.
However, few children from aristocratic families are willing to marry Cai Wenji. Firstly, because of her status as a widow, and secondly, because they are worried that Cai Wenji will really be her husband.
Not everyone has the mentality of the Cao family.
And Cai Wenji herself doesn’t want to marry again.
She doesn’t want to suffer any more contempt from her husband’s family.
Wang Dingdao: "Miss Wenji, are you willing to be the dean of this women's college?"
Cai Wenji had already thought about it on the way here. If she didn't want to, she would have let Cai Yong refuse directly.
The fact that she can come to see Wang Ding has already explained her decision.
At that moment, Cai Yan nodded and said, "Wen Ji is willing, but I don't know, who are the students in this women's college, and what are they teaching?"
Wang Dingdao: "There are no students yet. As long as they are willing to come, as long as they are women, they can enroll. As for the content of teaching, it is the same as that of Meng Xue."
Naturally, Wang Ding would not teach the three obediences and four virtues, the husband’s guide and the king’s guide in a women’s college.
Wang Ding said: "Wait a minute, I'll ask someone to send over a set of teaching materials. Miss Wenji can get familiar with it first."
Cai Yan said: "Wen Ji thanks the general."
Her own experiences also made Cai Wenji want to do more.
A women's college may be able to change the status of women.
She didn't want to stay in the mansion every day. She also wanted to see the sky outside.
But based on the previous situation, she didn't dare to go out at will, for fear of ruining the Cai family's family tradition.
But it's different now. She goes to a women's college and is appointed by Wang Ding. For Cai Wenji herself, the pressure on her is much less.
I don’t know how many people will oppose this women’s college and how many people will make fun of it.
However, Cai Wenji believes that this women's college can be opened, just like the previous elementary school.
Even if some people object, as long as you know that this is what Wang is going to do, at least on the surface, no one will stand up to oppose it. At most, they will do a little harm in secret.
Wang Ding left Cai's mansion and returned to his home.
He came back early today, and Wang Yun hasn't come back yet.
Diao Chan said in surprise: "Husband."
In the Peony Pavilion, Diao Chan saw Wang Ding's figure, immediately put down the book in her hand and ran towards Wang Ding.
Wang Ding put his arm around Diao Chan's waist and said, "What did you do at home today?"
Diao Chan said: "I read the Analects for a while and then danced again."
Wang Dingdao: "I want to set up a women's college, and you will go to the college to be a teacher."
Diao Chan quickly postponed: "How can I be a teacher? I cannot be a teacher."
Wang Dingdao: "You are just a teacher. Cai Wenji is the dean of a women's college. You are not afraid of her. What are you afraid of?"
"In the future, the status of the women of the Han Dynasty will depend on how many talented female students you can teach."
Diao Chan said: "But..."
Wang Ding interrupted her and said: "It's nothing special. It's just teaching a group of little girls who haven't read books to read, sing, or dance. You don't need to worry."
Cui Jun is very efficient.
The day after we separated from Wang Ding, we drafted a notice.
Regarding the notice of Chang'an Order, many people are reading it now.
In just one day, the news that the government was going to open a women’s college was already known.
"Niannian, who is literate? Please read what is written on the notice?"
"Let me take a look."
"The imperial court is grateful that boys have been favored over girls for a long time, and women do not have to be inferior to men... Today, General Chariot and Cavalry is willing to open a women's college. Those who are interested in enrolling in a women's college can go to Chang'an Lingyamen to register."
"What? Women's College?"
"What's the use?"
"Is there anything wrong if I don't go?"
"Is that all? Is there any benefit?"
The man said: "Let me take a look. It says that women's colleges are the same as elementary schools."
"What school should women go to?"
……
Cui Jun doesn't go around trying to attract people like he did last time.
This time he just stayed in his yamen.
Wang Ding did not ask him how many students he needed to recruit.
He would be very happy if a hundred of them could come, and he would be happy if there were dozens.
Even if only a few people sign up, Cui Jun doesn't care.
He has also prepared the address of the college. It is next to the former Meng School, just a street away.
After a few days, very few people signed up, only about thirty.
Cui Jun didn't feel embarrassed either.
Looking at a group of female dolls, he smiled very amiably.
Cai Yan and Diao Chan also came. In the past few days, Cai Yan and Diao Chan spent almost all their time on the three textbooks given by Wang Ding.
It was the first time for the two girls to come into contact with the three textbooks, which seemed to have opened a new door.
There is a thousand-character essay newly compiled by Wang Ding and Cui Jun, and an arithmetic textbook written by Wang Ding.
The third book is about nature, why water turns into ice and fog, understanding nature, the earth, and the universe.
Wang Ding's level is limited, and the content he writes is very superficial, but for people who have never been exposed to it, it is like a heavenly book.
For Cai Wenji and Diao Chan, The Thousand Character Essay is easy to remember and very special, making it very suitable for children to learn.
But it was nature, especially nature. The two women spent most of their time on it. If they didn't understand something, they even came to ask Wang Ding.
As for arithmetic, the two women themselves don't like it very much, but Wang Ding's arithmetic book makes arithmetic that they used to find very complicated simple and easy to understand.
Even if they look at the textbook, they can understand the meaning.
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, multiplication tables, and strange numbers are very simple to write.
Cai Wenji and Diao Chan don't need to be very proficient in arithmetic. They can reach the level of linear equations of one variable. It is more than enough to teach those students.
This time, from the time the notice was posted to the start of school at the women's college, it only took ten days, and Cui Jun had already finished everything.
When the women's college started, Wang Ding also went to stand guard in person.
There is no need for him to say anything, as long as others arrive, others will naturally understand the importance he attaches to the women's college.
Moreover, one of the deans is Cai Yan, Cai Yong’s daughter, and one teacher is Wang Ding’s woman.
Wang Ding doesn't know who else has no brains and dares to come to the women's college to cause trouble.
There are only three or five students in total, but Wang Ding assigned fifty guards to the women's college.
Not only to protect students, but also to protect Diao Chan and Cai Yan.