During the epidemic in Henan, many refugees were afraid of the disease and fled to Guanxi one after another. In extraordinary times, Guan Yu did not dare to be careless and ordered the soldiers of the Eight Passes to strictly inspect and only allow refugees without diseases to enter the customs. If there was any disease, Guan Yu did not dare to be careless.
If so, they will be resettled nearby in Luoyang. This resulted in a constant flow of people before the eighth pass.
They were jammed in front of the Eight Passes, like a pile of ants.
But this still cannot isolate the impact, and people in Kansai are also infected with the epidemic and die violently. But after all, it is only limited to a small area, far less than the east. Therefore, Chen Chong’s current priority is to raise disaster relief food for Guandong. 800,000 stones of food and grass, put
Four years ago, this was almost unimaginable, but after Chen Chong received Liu Bei's letter,
After inspecting the grain storages in various charity warehouses and state capitals, we managed to collect all the supplies in early June.
Although this is partly because the summer harvest season has arrived and a batch of grain was temporarily harvested. But now the country can only fully mobilize the two states of Bing and Si. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the late emperor could only use the power of the world to mobilize
It was possible to obtain 900,000 shi of grain and rice for the purpose of suppressing the rebellion. Therefore, when Chen Chong announced that the relief funds had been collected and could be transported eastward, one can imagine the shock in the hearts of all the officials in the court.
Even officials who were hostile to Chen Chong had to admit that since the founding of Emperor Shizu, only Emperor Xiaoming could compare with Chen Chong's Qingming rule. Coupled with Liu Bei's victory at Ruying, the country regained Yuzhou in one battle, and at the beginning of the year
Those who secretly criticized Chen Chong's financial inspection can only stop now.
Wait for the opportunity.
After the relief grain was shipped out, Chen Chong had already started to build the canal after autumn.
With last year's experience, this year's canal construction will be much faster. In addition, after last year's canal construction, the fields around the canal have a good harvest this year, with ten bushels of wheat per acre, and the grain output has more than doubled. Farmers have to know
After that, we became much more active, and the state government no longer needed to spend a long time on propaganda and persuasion.
On this afternoon, the sky was dark and the clouds were low. Most of the officials in the mansion had gone to Sanfu County to announce their departure. Looking out from the front of the mansion, the grass roots were floating back and forth under the red wall, and the vendors at the gate of the mansion were shouting and selling Hu cakes.
, but the passers-by were in a hurry and ignored him. After a while, it rained heavily, but there was no wind, and the sky and the earth were still and still.
Not even a flying bird was seen.
Chen Chong had been chatting with Yang Xiu since he got up from his nap. After Ruying's victory, he had a premonition that the world situation would undergo new changes, whether it would be good or bad.
He still needs to think carefully. Although Yang Xiu has been arrogant since he entered the government, he is indeed very smart. Chen Chong always has clever ideas when talking to him. Therefore, if Chen Chong has any hesitation about important matters, he will often ask him for his opinion.
"In the battle of Ruying, the general has conquered Yuzhou. Although the epidemic is now rampant, the imperial court has Sun Ce to respond in the south. Although Yuan Shu withdrew to Huainan, but his decline has reached this point, it is no longer a concern. As long as the imperial court can make some production, the people of Henan can
It takes two years to cultivate, first destroy Yuan Shu, and then send out troops in three directions to eradicate the puppet dynasty. By then, the country will have secured control of Guanzhong and the Central Plains, and the world will be peaceful." Yang Xiu said this while making tea. Since entering the Sili Xiaowei Mansion, many servants have imitated Chen Chong in drinking tea, and Yang Xiu is no exception. After the tea boils, the green leaves roll back and forth in the water, and Yang Xiu quickly gets up and fills a cup for Chen Chong.
Chen Chong took the teacup, smiled at Yang Xiu, and then said: "You are right, but not entirely right. If the two states of Qing and Xu are pacified, Er Liu may still return sincerely, but it's hard to say for the rest. At least Yuan Shao
I will never surrender."
Yang Xiu picked up his tea cup, took two sips carefully, and then said: "Yuan Jizhou has been a high-ranking family for many years, and he also occupied Hebei to support Xianbei. His disobedience has indeed lost its popularity. But he tried to use Hebei to fight against the world.
That’s too much! Could Yuan Benzhu really be so unwise?”
"Dezu's words are far wrong. If we judge success or failure based on territory, when the six states of Guandong were fighting against Dong, how could Dong Zhuo have the physiology? The human heart is the most important thing."
Yang Xiu smiled and said: "Is there anyone in the world who wins the hearts of the people more than the dragon head and the general?"
Chen Chong shook his head and said: "I'm talking about the people's hearts, not the people's hearts."
Seeing that Yang Xiu didn't understand, he rapped the table with his knuckles and said: "The Yuan family is a high-ranking family. Among the bureaucrats in the world, nearly 70% come from the former Taifu Yuan Kui's house. Moreover, Yuan Shao made many friends with scholars, spread his money widely, and promised to be rich in salary.
In every sect, wealth is more valuable than a high surname, but I cannot do the same. Dezu, if you could make the decision, would you rather give up wealth and seek a clear name? Or would you give up a false reputation and seek wealth?"
Yang Xiu closed his eyes for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty's words stopped me. But from my point of view, fame, wealth and honor are all false. If you really want to choose Xiu, Xiu will only choose the winning side, as long as it can bring peace to future generations.
Kangtai, that’s enough."
Chen Chong looked at Yang Xiu for a while, then smiled and said: "What Dezu said is wonderful. People's hearts are important, but in the end, the sword must see the truth, and this is indeed the truth. If you can win every battle, it is not a bad idea to go against the destiny.
, If you lose every battle, what's the use of being righteous?"
Yang Xiu also laughed and said: "With a country like Longshou who is victorious in every battle, comparable to Sun and Wu's famous generals, revival is inevitable."
Chen Chong shook his head after hearing this, and just as he was about to continue speaking, the guard on duty came and reported to Chen Chong: "Your Majesty, there is someone outside the door asking to see you, saying it is urgent!"
"Oh! Who is asking to see you?" Chen Chong asked hurriedly.
"It's Dr. Cui from Taixue."
Chen Chong's heart sank. He was actually from Taixue. Could it be that there was something wrong with Zheng Xuan's condition? A few days ago, Zheng Xuan's son Zheng Yien came to see him. He said that Zheng Xuan had contracted some cold and asked Chen Chong to help find some coral for medicine.
Chen Chong asked the emperor for help and recommended some famous doctors to him. I originally heard that Zheng Xuan's condition had improved, but now he asked for help abruptly. Could it be?
Regardless of anything else, he stood up immediately and asked Yang Xiu to follow him to the door of the mansion. It was Cui Yan who was at the door. He was wearing a raincoat in the rain, with anxiety on his face. When he saw Chen Chong, he said: "Longshou, the teacher is already dying."
It's an occasion, come with me!" Chen Chong changed his color when he heard this, and whispered: "Then leave quickly!" He didn't even bother to put on his raincoat.
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The rain was like silk, the horses' hooves were clattering, and the moisture along the way made Chen Chong upset. When he arrived at the Imperial College, more than a thousand Taixue students were crowding at the gate of the mansion and talking. When they saw Chen Chong getting off the carriage, the noisy voices suddenly
He stopped and took the initiative to make way for Chen Chong. Chen Chong walked quickly in the rain and saw Sun Yan, Zhao Shang, Gongsun Fang, Wang Ji, Guoyuan and others standing in front of the hall, holding their breath and looking sad. Seeing Chen Chong's arrival, Sun Yan breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to salute: "Dragon Head has come just in time. The teacher is explaining the funeral arrangements to Yi En and is waiting for you." Chen Chong glanced at him, nodded, and strode in. It was getting late and the rain was hazy. As soon as Chen Chong entered the room, he felt a little gloomy. He could only vaguely see two maids standing in front of the couch. Zheng Yien was kneeling in front of the couch, holding an old man's arm.
Chen Chong stood in front of the couch and saw Zheng Yi'en whispering softly to Zheng Xuan, making way for him. Chen Chong slowly took a few steps forward and could see clearly. At this time, Zheng Xuan was surprisingly thin, but his eyes were bright and shining.
, after moving his fingers, Zheng Yien hurriedly said to Chen Chong: "My father's tongue has retracted into his throat and he can't speak. Dragon Head, please give him your hand!"
Only then did Chen Chong understand. He stepped forward and carefully held Zheng Xuan's hand. Zheng Xuan smiled at him and slowly wrote the word "hou" on his palm. Chen Chong knew that he was entrusting his descendants to him, so he nodded and said, "I dare not
He said that he would make his brother's family rich and powerful, but he would do his best to take care of it and make it safe and sound."
Zheng Xuan nodded, looking very satisfied, and wrote the word "Xue" in Chen Chong's hand, and then the word "Sun". This was a recommendation to Chen Chong that after his death, Sun Yan could be in charge of the Imperial College. Chen Chong
After thinking for a while, he nodded and said, "Uncle is a well-educated man. I am very relieved that he will serve as a doctor."
Then Zheng Xuan rested for a while and tapped Chen Chong's palm with his finger. Chen Chong was confused, so Zheng Xuan had to write the word "er" on his palm again. Only then did Chen Chong realize that Zheng Xuan wanted to give him some advice. I saw him.
He opened his mouth, made a few "ahhhh" sounds, and moved his tongue, barely touching his few remaining teeth.
Chen Chong knew what he meant, and felt pain in his heart, but he couldn't help but smile: "Okay! Brother Zheng, you still take advantage of me now." Zheng Xuan also laughed, just with two forced "haha" sounds, like a dying frog.
Ming.
Zheng Xuan imitated the behavior of Chang Cong, Laozi's teacher. I asked Chang Cong, and Chang Cong opened his mouth to show me. I saw that all the teeth in the teacher's mouth were gone, but the tongue was still there, so he understood the meaning of "teeth".
The principle is that "the tongue is strong but it first covers it; the tongue is softer than the teeth but it always exists". Zheng Xuan reminded Chen Chong at this time that he was often too rigid and if he wanted to achieve great things, sometimes he had to compromise.
At the end, Zheng Xuan wrote the word "ink" on Chen Chong's hand. Chen Chong quickly asked someone to get paper and ink. Zheng Xuan then tried his best to dip his hand in ink and left a last message for Chen Chong.
It reads: "I wish to always cherish the world, never abandon all peoples, endure the extraordinary difficulties for decades, and surely build a foundation that has never existed in the world!"
After writing, Zheng Xuan ordered his only son to stamp his seal and handed the post to Chen Chong. Chen Chong was very moved and thought to himself, although Brother Zheng is a scholar and rarely asks about political affairs, he also has the wish for peace in the world. When people are about to die, I feel grateful.
The current situation is difficult, so I say these heartfelt words, which make the viewers excited. No matter what, you should not let down Brother Zheng’s intentions.
After finishing writing, Zheng Xuan closed his eyes and asked everyone to exit. When Zheng Yi'en went in to look again at night, he found that Zheng Xuan was no longer breathing.
Before Chen Chong arrived, Zheng Xuan had already discussed with his son and disciples that since the fallen leaves could not return to their roots, it would be better to be buried on the mountainside of Huashan Mountain. If a person had a spirit, he could watch the sea of clouds billow and the sun rise and set, which would be a happy thing. When he was buried, Zheng Xuan was buried with only a thin coffin, and all his belongings and books were donated to the Imperial College. Before the coffin left, Chen Chong held wine in his hand and bowed to the coffin: "Except for my sworn brothers, Brother Zheng is the most important person in my life.
We are in agreement! What my wife and brothers don’t know, I know. You know my heart, you know my aspirations, and we haven’t even swam in the North Sea together yet, so why would you leave me alone!” As he spoke, he couldn’t hold back his feelings, so much so that he burst into tears, and those who accompanied him could not help but cry.
The crowd also shed tears.
Some people say that Zheng Xuan is a Confucian in the world. He is the best scholar in the world.
I have lost my way, and I don’t know when peace will come.