The emperor personally received the four most outstanding students in the examination. Among these four, Zhou Yu became the best in law, Lu Su was the best in agriculture, Zhang Fei was the best in economics, and Du Wei, who could not hear,
He became the first in mathematics, while the others did not get the honor of being able to meet the saint. This made the scholars envious. Since they walked out of the palace, they have all found good jobs.
First of all, the emperor transferred Zhou Yu, who was the best in legal studies, to Sanhan. As a Sima under Taishi Ci's navy, although he was just a Sima, he was personally sent by the emperor. Even if he wanted to come to Taishi Ci, he would not dare to underestimate him, and everyone
They didn't quite understand why such a handsome scholar who seemed to have talent in literature and history would be sent to the most remote border area to serve as a mere Sima. However, since the emperor was such an old man, no one asked any more questions.
Lu Su was sent to Ningzhou. The emperor worshiped him as the county magistrate and wanted to test his ability to govern. Everyone knew that if this guy performed well as the county magistrate, perhaps the affairs of Ningzhou would be greatly managed in the future.
It fell on the shoulders of this young man. In addition, Du Wei, the officials were a little curious. What official position would the emperor give to this scholar who could not hear? Will he be assigned to Taishi or to a school?
Unexpectedly, the emperor seemed to attach great importance to this scholar. He kept Du Wei by his side and gave him the post of Changshi, the imperial censor. He followed Liu Mo and got along with everything. Similarly, Zheng Fei also stayed.
He worked under Cai Yong and also served as Cai Yong's deputy.
The tenth year of Xiping, December
Yuan Shu knelt down in front of Yuan Feng and said helplessly: "Father, this matter is very important. Father must help me!"
Yuan Feng shook his head and said nothing.
"But because of my brother? I can write a letter to my brother and make him agree!"
"Your brother has already been adopted by your uncle! Not him either!"
"Why is that? These brothers are all brothers who fought with me on the northwest battlefield! Now, they are injured and disabled, and they can no longer wield swords and hoe pears. At this time, father, do you want me to abandon them?
???”
Yuan Feng frowned and said nothing.
Yuan Shu was silent for a moment and then said: "Father, I know you are afraid, but I have the emperor's permission to raise these soldiers."
"This is different." Yuan Feng said helplessly: "Previously, you used your own salary to help them. This does not matter. This is just your personal behavior. But now you want to use the Yuan family's financial resources.
This is different. This has become a matter of the Yuan family. Even if I die, you can't use the Yuan family's money to raise soldiers. Otherwise, if the crime of raising private soldiers falls on you, the entire Yuan family will suffer the consequences of the emperor.
anger"
Yuan Shu came to see Yuan Feng in this way because he wanted to use the Yuan family to feed the remnants of the soldiers in the mansion. These remnants were all elite soldiers who followed Yuan Shu in the war. Now, they were all injured and could not do farming, so Yuan Shu kept them here.
However, Yuan Shu’s salary alone is really difficult to help. There are hundreds of these people. However, Yuan Feng does not agree with Yuan Shu’s use of the Yuan family’s financial resources.
When Yuan Shu returned to the mansion with a sullen face and angrily, Liu Mastiff hurriedly came forward to pay his respects. Hua Xiong stood up with a smile on his side. Yuan Shu just snorted coldly, ignored Liu Mastiff, and walked back directly.
Entering the study room, Liu Mastiff showed no resentment on his face, but asked with some confusion: "Uncle Hua, what's wrong with Master?" Hua Xiong said helplessly: "It's not about money."
"It seems that Mr. Yuan did not agree."
Liu Mastiff frowned and asked, "What money?"
Hua Xiong continued: "It's not like these old brothers in the mansion. They were injured and couldn't support themselves. Now they all rely on the school captain. The school captain's small salary is difficult, difficult!" Liu Mastiff thought about it. After a long time, he asked: "What will you do if you never have money?"
"What can we do? The captain's character will definitely not complain. These old brothers must be selling off their belongings. I don't want to embarrass the captain. I am afraid that everyone will go back. Alas, I don't know if they will go back. What can I do after that?" A rare look of loneliness appeared on Hua Xiong's face. After all these years, he still called Yuan Shu the captain and did not change his words.
Liu Mastiff did not answer, but ran back to the house. When Hua Xiong was wondering, Liu Mastiff ran up to Hua Xiong with a package and handed it to Hua Xiong. Hua Xiong held the heavy package and was a little dazed. , Liu Mastiff said: "This is the salary money I have saved over the years, and some uncles that my mothers, grandmothers, and aunts gave me, so I will use it to help these uncles privately."
"this"
"Uncle, the mastiff has been here for half a year. Over the years, everyone has regarded me as their nephew. They are very close to me and have great love for me. How can I remain indifferent at a time like this? My uncle took it and used it. However, it’s better not to let Master know about it and just use it secretly.”
Looking at those clear eyes, Hua Xiong could not speak for a long time.
On the second day, when Zhuge Liang arrived, he saw Liu Mastiff sitting on his knees in the courtyard, wondering what he and Hua Xiong were talking about. Seeing Zhuge Liang coming, Hua Xiong got up and walked away. Zhuge Liang walked to Liu Mastiff. Next to him, he bowed to Liu Mastiff. Liu Mastiff smiled and said, "Kong Ming, how many times have I told you, there is no need to do this. Sit down." Zhuge Liang sat in front of him. Liu Mastiff looked at him, shook his head and said : "Teacher, you won't be teaching today?"
"Why?" After Zhuge Liang asked, he seemed to realize something was wrong. He coughed and said, "What do you want, Your Highness? Do you want to read a book by yourself?" Liu Mastiff sighed, looked at Zhuge Liang, and then put the people in the mansion now. Everything was told one by one. After hearing what he said, Zhuge Liang understood. He thought again and said: "Your Highness, among the great Han Dynasties, such a situation is not uncommon. It is because Mr. Yuan is kind-hearted. The old soldiers in other places don't know." How much suffering are you suffering?”
"Then Kong Ming's opinion, what should we do?"
"If we can persuade the Taiwei to submit a memorial and ask the temple to increase the pension fund for retired soldiers, and support the injured and disabled old soldiers throughout their lives, this will not only enable the soldiers to have something to support them in old age, but also support them for the rest of their lives. It can also inspire soldiers so that they can serve the country wholeheartedly and not be afraid of conquests."
Liu Mastiff's eyes lit up, and he quickly grabbed Zhuge Liang's hand and said, "Then I'll go, I'll tell my father to implement these policies!"
"Your Highness?? No! No! No way! No way!"
Zhuge Liang almost jumped up. He looked at Liu Mastiff, calmed down slowly, and said: "Your Highness, this is not allowed. Anyone can mention this, but His Highness cannot!"
"Why?"
"Let my master speak for you. Even if Mr. Yuan goes to report it, Your Highness cannot do this."
"No, you don't know. They can't talk to my father. My father has a bad temper. He won't listen to what the officials say. It's better for me to speak."
Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Mastiff, organized his words, thought for a long time, and then said awkwardly: "Your Highness, Your Majesty is very powerful, and Your Highness is the eldest son of the Emperor. This matter can win the hearts of the soldiers, and it can be regarded as intervening in the military affairs. If Your Highness goes to report, I'm just afraid that I will lose the emperor's love."
Liu Mastiff chuckled, he understood what Zhuge Liang wanted to say.
"Kong Ming, if I can make tens of thousands of warriors who fight for the country and sacrifice themselves at least be able to live a happier and more stable life after leaving the army, even if I lose my father's love, what does it matter?"
Zhuge Liang was stunned. He looked at Liu Mastiff's clear smile and was stunned.
"Your Highness is truly the grandson of Renmiao"
When Liu Mastiff resigned from Yuan Shu and said he wanted to return to the palace, Yuan Shu agreed without even meeting him. Liu Mastiff knew in his heart that Master Shijun did not value him very much. In fact, Master Master valued him more than him. If Zhuge Liang asked himself, the master would only reply with a few words according to the script. But when Kong Ming asked questions, Yuan Shu would become extremely enthusiastic. Liu Mastiff did not resent Yuan Shu's unfairness, nor was he jealous of the favor Kong Ming received.
After all, Shijun still taught me very carefully without any favoritism, and Kong Ming was also my closest confidant.
After he returned to the palace, he first went to visit his grandmother. She still didn't recognize him. However, the little guy still told his grandmother what he learned from Yuan Shu very seriously. For some reason, when he heard the father-in-law, During the Sheep School, my grandmother became very sober, and she even recognized Liu Mastiff for a few moments. Although it was only for a few moments, Liu Mastiff was still very happy, and later went to visit his mother.
His grandma still looked gloomy. Ever since she and her father started quarreling about her grandfather, Liu Mastiff rarely saw her smile anymore. Liu Mastiff told his grandma what he had learned. It didn't make her laugh, so Liu Mastiff could only say goodbye and leave, walking into the Hall of Houde.
"Hehehe"
The emperor sneered and stared at his son kneeling in front of him. Liu Mastiff raised his head, looked at him and said, "Father, those soldiers are really suffering."
"Who taught you to say that?"
"Not taught by others, but by children"
"You traitor! Shut up!!"
"Recruit from reality, who taught it, Yuan Shu? Guan Yu? Yuan Feng? Or Zhuge Liang?!"
"Father, no one really teaches me."
The emperor suddenly stood up, glared at Liu Mastiff in front of him, and said: "Tell me who he is and what happened today, and I will pretend that you have never told me. If you don't confess, you will not go to Yuan Shu's mansion again in the future."
Liu Mastiff's face suddenly became horrified, and he said: "My father is atoning for my sins. My father is atoning for my sins. I want to learn from my master very much."
"Then tell me, who taught you???"
Liu Mastiff pursed his lips, his face gradually turned gray, and he said, "It's the child himself."
Liu Mastiff walked in the palace, holding back tears, and looked for Huangmen and the palace maids. He didn't know what he was asking. He had lost the opportunity to study with Yuan Shu, and the emperor ignored his weak excuses.
While walking around, he saw several palace maids. When these palace ladies saw Liu Mastiff, they hurriedly smiled and bowed in greeting. This made Liu Mastiff a little flattered. The palace maid smiled and asked: "I wonder what your highness is looking for?"
"Ah, I'm looking for a soft cushion. My master, it's Mr. Yuan. He was injured in the battle and his back is not very good. He has been sitting on his knees for a long time and it often hurts. Before we leave, I want to give him a gift. A soft cushion as a thank you”
"Your Highness Gaoyi, oh, by the way, Your Highness, there seem to be a lot of soft cushions in the Zhongzang Hall. How about I go get them for Your Highness?"
When Liu Mastiff heard this, he saw the various things in their hands and said with a smile: "No need to bother you, I will go get it myself. Thank you very much. Thank you very much."
Hearing Liu Mastiff's words, the palace maid's face changed a little. She struggled for a long time and hesitated for a long time. In the end, she didn't say anything. She bowed to Liu Mastiff and left without saying a word. Liu Mastiff personally Going to the Zhongzang Hall, strangely, there were no soldiers guarding it, so he took a soft cushion from inside and told the Huangmen who was on duty outside, and then left the palace.
When he arrived at the Yuan Mansion, Hua Xiong cordially pulled him in, and Guan Yu was also by his side, but he still looked indifferent.
"Uncle, I'm here to pay homage to Master and say goodbye to him."
Hua Xiong asked in surprise: "Farewell??"
"My father will not allow me to come again."
"What?? What's wrong with him?" Hua Xiong was furious. Before he could finish his words, Guan Yu quickly covered his mouth. He could only hum and was speechless. Liu Mastiff bowed to them and walked in. Entering the study, Yuan Shu was kneeling in front of the desk, thinking about something.
"Master"
"Um."
"This disciple comes here to say goodbye and cannot be with Master in the future. I hope Master will forgive me."
"Um."
"Master, thank you for taking care of me these days, mastiff!"
Liu Mastiff stood up and bowed to Yuan Shu, but Yuan Shu remained speechless.
Liu Mastiff took out a soft cushion from his side, placed it beside the document, and said: "I know that Master often suffers from back pain. This thing was made by Ma Yilang. Master can feel more comfortable if he leans on it." "
Yuan Shu then raised his head and looked at Liu Mastiff in front of him. He looked at him seriously, trying to see a little bit of hypocrisy or deception. However, he did not notice it. Liu Mastiff bowed again and walked out of the study. After leaving here, Yuan Shu sat in a daze, looking at the cushion on the desk, frowning, and speechless. Hua Xiong rushed into the study, looked at Yuan Shu, and shouted: "Colonel Lieutenant." , why not keep him!!"
"This matter has nothing to do with you!"
"But his matter is related to the captain!!!"
Liu Mastiff walked out of Yuan Mansion. He walked at the front, followed by several guards. He looked back at Yuan Mansion with some reluctance and wiped away his tears. Liu Mastiff reluctantly showed a smile and left this place. Just now After walking out of a street corner, a group of Su guards appeared in front of them. They were fully armed and looked at Liu Mastiff with cold eyes. Liu Mastiff was shocked. Several Su guards behind him suddenly pulled out their long swords.
Among the guards, an eunuch walked out, it was Hanmen.
"Your Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, you have been caught stealing the Emperor's belongings. Please, Your Highness, come with us to Zongzheng Mansion."
"And the four of you, put away your swords quickly. Why, do you still want to fight me?" Han Men looked at Su Wei in front of Liu Mastiff and cursed.
The four guards in front of Liu Mastiff looked at Han Men coldly, motionless and did not put away the swords in their hands.
When Han Men saw their appearance, they were furious.
Liu Mastiff was trembling all over and his eyes were a little desperate. He said: "You should put it away quickly. This matter has nothing to do with you. Don't let Eunuch Han hold your grudge."
Even though Liu Mastiff ordered so, they did not put it away. The leader said coldly: "Your Highness treats his ministers with brotherhood, and I will guard your Highness with my life!"
"Rebellion, rebellion, everything is rebelled!!!"
"Come here, arrest these four ungrateful guys!! And bring them back to me too, Your Highness!!!" Han Men shouted.
At this moment, a cold voice came from the distance.
"I want to see who dares to arrest my disciple Yuan Gongrou"
ps: Thank you very much to the leader Bingzheng, thank you Fengyun Wushuang Lu Fengxian for the reward, and also thank you to the other brothers who support Lao Lang. Alas, I have to catch a flight tomorrow morning. I drove for four hours today and arrived at the airport. I was exhausted.
I have a computer and can only code on my phone, so I can’t write too much today. I’ll just make up for it when I get home!