Liu Bian and Xun Yu vaguely mentioned that some evidences show that the origin of the Confucian school may be earlier than that of Duke Zhou, and may be related to some countries in the Western Regions that advocate fire. However, Xun Yu did not believe that the dignified Chinese civilization would come from the barbarian states of the Western Regions? How could this be possible? Liu Bian did not force him, but was considered to seek common ground while reserving differences, and there was no need to argue for a result.

This is one of the reasons why Xun Yu was able to go along with Liu Bian. Compared to Xun Yu's persistence, Liu Bian sometimes seems to have no principles. If you can accept it, accept it. If you can't accept it, put it aside. It's not too late to discuss it when you are calm.

At this moment, Liu Bian mentioned this again. Xun Yu was used to it and was not too excited. However, he thought more. Before this, Xi Zhicai had already come to this temple, so of course it was because Liu Bian told him about it. Xi Zhicai is now determined to defeat Liu Bian, and of course he will not miss any opportunity. Just like taking Yuan Shao's phoenix egg and Liu Xie's slapping Gun and Wu sword, would Xi Zhicai go to the Western Regions to find the origin of the Confucian sect?

Taking Yuan Shao's phoenix eggs is equivalent to helping Liu Bian weaken Yuan Shao's power. Taking Liu Xie's sword of the slit Gun and Wu was equivalent to clearing out a powerful opponent for Liu Bian. These may be what Liu Bian hopes, so why did he tempt Xi Zhicai to the Western Regions for?

Does he want to conquer the Western Regions in person?

Xun Yu felt it was unlikely. Judging from the current situation of the Han Dynasty, it was no longer easy to stabilize the situation of the Han Dynasty. With internal and external troubles, he would not have the strength to expedition to the Western Regions.

Xun Yu turned his head and looked at Liu Bian. Liu Bian smiled but said nothing. He curled his lips. He was a little ridiculous, a little joked, and a little mysterious.

Xun Yu thought about it and decided not to accept Liu Bian's tricks, so as not to fall into meaningless arguments. During the itinerary, only the two of them argued, and they could ignore the superiority and inferiority. Now it is different. Liu Bian is the emperor, and he himself does not care about his image. Xun Yu did not want to mess with the foundation of the king and the ministers.

...

Luoyang, Yuntai.

Cai Yong was confused when he saw the urgent letter he had just sent from Chang'an for 600 miles.

It's just some academic issues. Is it necessary to use 600 miles to speed up? This is the most urgent news used by the imperial court to convey, how can it be wasted so?

Although a little unhappy, Cai Yong still read the letter carefully several times. The content is not complicated. It is a summary of Cai Yan's similarity between Confucianism and some customs in the Western Regions. In Cai Yong's view, these arguments can only be used as games, and cannot be regarded as true at all, and they will not be included in the elegant hall. If other scholars know about Cai Yan's words, even the entire Cai family will be laughed at.

Can this be considered knowledge?

There was a sentence attached to the letter. Cai Yan said that this was the care of the Secretary of the State, Jia Xu. Whether Cai Yong believed it or not, if Xi Zhi had come to Luoyang to find him, he must tell him according to this conclusion. If more evidence can be found and more convincing, it would be great.

Cai Yong pondered for a long time and did not dare to be careless. He knew that although Jia Xu was very knowledgeable, he was alert and especially respected by Liu Bian. Otherwise, Liu Bian would not have recruited Dong Zhuo as soon as he entered Chang'an, nor would he choose to disagree with him and appointed him as one of the four auxiliary ministers.

Xi Zhicai? What kind of person is this? He didn’t dare to take Jia Xu lightly?

...

The court officer Zhong Yao sat in the hall and looked at Chen Qun with tears in his face. He sighed: "Longwen, Lingzun sacrificed his life to protect King Chenliu and Cheshang Gun and Wu sword, and he died. The court will not treat him badly, nor will the Confucian sect treat him badly. But Xi Zhicai is both a Confucian sect and a Yingchuan sect. This matter is not only a conflict within the Confucian sect, but also a dispute between us Yingchuan people. If it gets bigger, it will be a bit ugly."

Chen Qun wiped his tears and said, "Jun Zhong said that because of this, the boy was confused and had no choice but to come to ask Zhong Jun for advice. The Yingchuan family was stuck in the court and the Confucian school, and they were in a dilemma, and they had disagreements and had their own opinions. First, Xun Yu was determined to act alone, and now he had a Xi Zhi to kill him. The blow to the Yingchuan family was really too big. Zhong Jun is an elder in Yingchuan. The boy begged Zhong Jun to come forward to take charge of the plan and don't mess up the situation."

Zhong Yao frowned slightly. He understood Chen Qun's purpose. The four surnames of Yingchuan, Xun Chen Zhonghan, Xun family, Xun Yu and the emperor were enemies, and now they were in the same situation. As soon as Chen Ji died, the pillars of the Chen family collapsed. The Han family has been silent. Now he is the only one who can take charge of the overall situation.

This is an opportunity. However, this is also a challenge. If there is no difficulty, Chen Qun would not give up so actively. Since they are both Yingchuan families, mutual support is inevitable, but open and secret struggles are also fierce. Chen Qun expressed his support to him to replace the Xun family and become the leader of the Yingchuan family, and it is impossible for him to be so selfless.

"Long Wen, what are your plans?"

Chen Qun sobbed: "My Chen family has protected the secret of the Confucian clan for generations, and paid an unimaginable price for it. Now the grandfather, son and brothers of the family have passed away one after another, and the Chen family no longer has the ability to protect this secret. I hope Zhong Jun can take over this important task..."

Zhong Yao's heart moved, and he couldn't help but sit up straight and leaned forward: "Changwen, what kind of secret does your Chen family protect?"

Chen Qun bowed and said, "So, did Zhong Jun agree?"

Zhong Yao was speechless, stroked his beard, pondering without saying a word. This is not a good job. Whether it is the Confucian school or the court, they are all staring at these secrets. After accepting this task, they have to bear tremendous pressure like the Chen family. He thought he was not as powerful as the Chen family father and son.

However, from another perspective, this may not be a chance. Didn’t the strength of the Chen family’s father and son also come from those secrets? If those secrets are obtained, wouldn’t the strength of the Zhong family be strengthened and would have the opportunity to become the leader of the Yingchuan family?

Zhong Yao was moved and hesitated.

"This is a big deal, can I think about it for a long article?"

Chen Qun bowed to take the order and left. After he left, Zhong Yao returned to the study, paced back and forth, pondered for a long time, and finally sent someone to invite Xun You. Xun You happened to be in Luoyang for the past two days, and came very quickly. After listening to Zhong Yao's narration, he laughed: "Chen Changwen is scheming."

Zhong Yao didn't understand.

Xun You and Zhong Yao were very familiar with him. In the last arrest of Ding Chong, Zhong Yao helped him a lot, and the two had been tied together. Zhong Yao asked him to discuss this, but of course it was because the Xun family was the main surveillance of the Chen family within the Confucian Sect. Although Xun You's opinions cannot replace the Xun family's opinions, they can eventually represent part of them. In front of Zhong Yao, Xun You did not hide it and told Zhong Yao the relationship between the Xun and Chen families. Finally, he said:

"As far as I know, there are two parts of the so-called secret of the Chen family. One is the Xuan Dao and the other is the "Wind Hou Shu". The Xuan Dao is now in the hands of His Majesty, and all that remains is the method of use. I think this secret can no longer be preserved."

Zhong Yao nodded.

"As for the "Wind Shu", even if it falls into your hands, you are not the only one who knows it." Xun You smiled: "At least the Chen family knows it."

Zhong Yao glanced at Xun You: "Then don't you suggest me take this secret?"

"This is not necessarily true." Xun You pondered: "The Chen family has today, which has a lot to do with the secrets they kept. If they can benefit from it, the Zhong family will also benefit."

"Then should I take it?"

"The Chen family wants to hand over this secret. If you don't take it over, wouldn't it be a waste of a great opportunity?" Xun You laughed: "If you are worried about your uncle, then I can guarantee you. If you are worried about Your Majesty, I don't think it's necessary. You don't get along with Your Majesty much, and I'm lucky to be with him for a while. Although his knowledge is average and sometimes he doesn't pay much attention to etiquette, he is not inferior to any wise ruler in terms of mind. If you are willing to cooperate with him, he will of course be very happy. If you don't want to tell him, he will not do such a trick."

"Take it seriously?" Zhong Yao raised his eyebrows and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He originally only hoped to get the guarantee from the Xun family from Xun You, but now he kills two birds with one stone. Xun You said with certainty that the emperor would not force him to hand over this secret, so what else can he worry about?

"Will I lie to you?" Xun You smiled and said, "You see, I can be valued. If you are doing military plans under the command of the General of the Western Expedition, what else can I worry about?"

"It's a pity that Your Majesty may not be able to come back when he goes to Xuanming Sea. Although King Chenliu is virtuous, he does not have such a mind."

Xun You put away his smile and pondered for a moment: "I think Your Majesty will not just go there."

"Are you so sure?"

"I'm not sure, I just have confidence in Your Majesty. Even Xi Zhicai can escape from the Xuanming Sea, but Your Majesty cannot?" Xun You sighed: "If Your Majesty really can't come back, then the fortune of the Han Dynasty will be over. Yuan Chang, in the troubled times, if you want to survive, you need to rely on it. Since Chen Qun gave you this opportunity, you should not give up."

Zhong Yao nodded. "Since that's the case, I'm disrespectful. By the way, how are your errands doing?"

Xun You's eyes flashed, he smiled, and shook his head: "The job was done very smoothly. Originally, two of the four auxiliary ministers supported the Western Expedition, but two opposed it. Now, once Chen Ji died, Yang Situ was unable to support it. I think the Western Expedition is inevitable. Yuan Chang, do you have any plans to fight on the battlefield? I know that in addition to laws and regulations, you also have research on military tactics."

Zhong Yao smiled knowingly. Talking to smart people was simple. As soon as he showed a little meaning, Xun You understood what he thought.

"But the court has no shortage of good generals. Can I have a chance?"

"The court does not lack strong generals, but good generals." Xun You patted Zhong Yao on the shoulder: "Especially the Confucian general who can guard one side. Chen Ji died, I guess Lu Zigan would soon enter the court, and Liangzhou would be vacant with a position of governor. If you are willing to give up the position of nine ministers and go to Liangzhou to preside over military affairs, I think the eldest princess will not refuse. Of course, if you have "The Book of Fenghou" in hand, it would be safer."

Zhong Yao laughed. It's not to be continued
Chapter completed!