Lu Zhi was a famous Confucian of his generation. His lectures mainly focused on Confucian classics, but also covered other subjects. The content was extensive. Scholars other than those in the Ming and Qing Dynasties could only read the eight-part essay. At this time, emphasis was placed on generals and prime ministers, and civil and military affairs were not separated. Mounting a horse can kill people, and dismounting can kill people.
Able to govern the people.
Two years later, news came that the Yue people in Lujiangshan were revolting.
Within a few days, the imperial court appointed Lu Zhi as the prefect of Lujiang, and he immediately took up the post.
Lu Zhi had no choice but to dissolve his school and go south to take up his post.
Before leaving, Lu Zhi said to Liu Xiu alone: "I'm going to be my teacher! You can go to Luoyang, visit Cai Yong, or go to Taixue!"
With that said, he wrote a letter of introduction and handed it to Liu Xiu.
Taixue in the Han Dynasty was equivalent to Shuimu University in later generations. Not only could you learn knowledge, but you could also get in touch with top talents. All high-ranking officials and famous ministers came from here, and you could build a network of contacts.
Lu Zhi left, and the private school also dispersed.
Gongsun Zan also wanted to return to Liaoxi County. His father-in-law, Taishou Liu, had already written to him to accept the position of a superior county official, and Gongsun Zan specially recommended him to his father-in-law. In the past two years, they had a harmonious relationship with each other, and Gongsun Zan was a righteous and generous man.
Liu Xiu, however, had no idea and politely declined: "My parents are here, so if you don't travel far, you will have a good time!"
Gongsun Zan said: "A good brother is extremely filial. If a good brother encounters any difficulties in the future, just come to Liaoxi to find Zan."
Liu Bei was very grateful to Gongsun Zan, but it was a pity that Gongsun Zan's life was not good. If he had been in a prosperous age, he would have been Wei Qing, Ban Dingyuan; but unfortunately, he was born in the Three Kingdoms, which was destined to be a tragedy. He had outstanding military ability, but his political ability was low, and he was destined to be just a human being.
Supporting role of the Three Kingdoms.
The heroes of the Three Kingdoms each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and none of them has the talent of an emperor.
Historically, although Liu Bei had great ambitions, his starting point was low, he had no clear strategy, and his military level was average. He did not improve until Zhuge Liang assisted him. Unfortunately, in the later period, he had no self-awareness. He was originally Liao Hua's level, but he thought it was Han Xin's talent, so he was defeated in Yiling.
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As for Cao Cao, his political talent is top-notch, but his military level is average. He defeated Lu Bu, Liu Bei, Zhang Xiu, Yuan Shu, etc., all after hard battles and constant defeats, and finally won with great difficulty. However, the occupied areas were mostly ruins, and the population was halved. People from all over the world came from different places.
Save one.
On the eve of the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's territory was larger than Yuan Shao's, but it was mostly uninhabited land and sparsely populated.
Cao Cao seemed to be thirsty for talents, but in fact he was very fond of dragons. He only learned the superficial skills of Liu Bang and refused to delegate power without learning the essence of Liu Bang. He personally commanded every battle. In the battle of Guandu, he personally led his troops to steal Wuchao. This is
A marshal, but a vanguard officer.
The Wei State has no commanders, not because it has no one, but because it refuses to delegate power.
Cao Cao has the talent of a prime minister, but not the ability of an emperor!
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After bidding farewell to Gongsun Zan, Liu Xiu sighed: "Teacher cannot be Confucius, but I want to be Zigong!"
I want to start a business, but I have no money.
So, I had to ask a few classmates for help.
Lu Zhi left, and Jian Yong had nothing to do when he abandoned his studies and returned home. If nothing unexpected happened, he would have no choice but to become a homeless man. Liu Xiu stepped forward and expressed his idea. After hearing this, Jian Yong immediately agreed.
Just like that, we have an accounting office, and it’s free.
He asked his classmate Zhang Fei for help again.
Zhang Fei was not a pig butcher, and he did not eat pork during the Han Dynasty. He was born into the second generation of rich people, and was a native of Zhuojun. They were fellow villagers.
Liu Xiu came to tell him his plan, but Zhang Fei didn't say anything and just handed over his capital.
"Brother, if it's not enough, I'll go to the pawn shop!" Zhang Fei said.
"Enough!" Liu Xiudao: "Enough!"
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The capital of the Han Dynasty, Luoyang.
There was a bustle of people, a lot of traffic, and it was extremely prosperous. When Liu Xiu arrived in Luoyang, Zhang Fei and Jian Yong followed him.
After finding an inn and settling down the fleet, Liu Xiudao said: "If you don't enter Luoyang, you won't know how big the world is. Tomorrow, I will go to visit Cai Yong! You also want to enter the Imperial Academy. You are good at martial arts. If you want to become Han Xin, you should read more about the art of war.
"Xianhe is a good writer. If you want to become Xiao He, you must read more!"
The next day, with the gifts prepared, Liu Xiu arrived at Cai Mansion and handed over the famous assassin.
After a while, Liu Xiu entered the Cai Mansion under the guidance of his disciples.
Entering the middle hall, Cai Yong was waiting with a smile, and there were three disciples accompanying him. Liu Xiu stepped forward and said, "Meet Cai Gong!"
Cai Yong nodded slightly and said: "I have a close relationship with Lu Zhi. It's natural for me to accept you as my disciple, but I want to test you!"
"Teacher, please take a test!" Liu Xiudao said.
Cai Yong listened and Liu Xiu answered. They responded fluently and kept nodding, seemingly satisfied.
At that moment, Liu Xiu presented the apprenticeship ceremony: "These are ancient books, fifteen in total!"
Fifteen books were presented, which seemed like a lot, but were actually not many. For example, Sun Tzu's Art of War only had more than 10,000 words, and the Tao Te Ching only had 5,000 words.
Bamboo slips restrict words, cherish words like gold, and use the least words to express the most meaning.
Cai Yong stepped forward and put down the book. The paper was made of paper, but it was as white as jade: "This is Cai Hou's paper, no. It's more delicate than that! The text is so neat and the font is so small!"
Liu Xiu smiled but was speechless.
It’s just ink printing, it’s nothing!
"Guiguzi, I can't get what I asked for!"
"Lu's Spring and Autumn Period!"
"The Art of War!"
Cai Yong's expression changed. These books are all unique and difficult to find outside.
However, Liu Xiu was extremely plain, and the bamboo slips restricted cultural exchanges. Most of them were unique and difficult to find from the outside world. However, in later generations, they could be seen everywhere and were nothing.
"How dare I accept such a valuable thing!" Cai Yong said.
Liu Xiudao: "I want to open the Langhuan Library, which contains 100,000 volumes of books at low prices and in large quantities. There are all kinds of books. Please come and see them tomorrow!"
In the era when bamboo slips were popular, books were extremely precious; but in the era of ink printing, books will be extremely cheap.
In the Han Dynasty, the best business was to open a bookstore and sell a large number of books. This way you can make money and leave a good reputation. Businessmen are looked down upon, but businessmen who sell books are respected by the world. I am not selling books.