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Zhou Zhong knew Wang Duan. He had met with Wang Duan's father, Wang Bin, many times to discuss the matter of Empress Linghuai.After Wang Bin's death, he was also in charge of Wang Duan's heir.

"What's up with him?"

"He is now an official next to the emperor, and his wife is a knight of the women's battalion. Oh, by the way, his wife's surname is Zhang, and she is Zhang Yu, Zhang Boda, a famous minister of the He'an Dynasty."

Zhou Zhong was startled for a moment, but then he understood and clicked his tongue.

The emperor is really ruthless, he will directly attack the closest people first.

No wonder Zhuge Liangtian is so smooth.Both Wang Duan and his wife were kept by the emperor's side and became the most ordinary Lang Guan and female cavalry, who would dare to cause trouble?

"The Son of Heaven... is strict with himself, so he doesn't have to worry about the power of his relatives."

"Indeed." Yang Biao stroked his beard and sighed softly. "The emperor dismissed the eunuchs, and the size of the harem was even inferior to some officials. He also suppressed his relatives so that their virtues would not be unworthy. The sincerity of the king's way can be learned from heaven and earth. As ministers, how can you not cooperate wholeheartedly? If you only care about selfishness , If you miss this great opportunity, you will be scolded by future generations."

Zhou Zhong nodded awkwardly.

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While the two were talking, Zhang Zhao asked to see him.

Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong glanced at each other and smiled knowingly.

Zhang Zhao came here on a pinch, and the timing was very precise.It was half a day before Zhou Zhong got off the car, and half an hour before meeting Yang Biao, he came.

He is better informed than Zhou Yu.

Yang Biao asked Zhang Zhao to come in.After a while, Zhang Zhao stepped in and saluted respectfully, with a solemn expression and thoughtful etiquette, but neither humble nor overbearing.

Zhou Zhong and Zhang Zhao are old acquaintances.Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but smile.

"Zhang Zibu, with so much courtesy, don't you have something to ask for?"

Zhang Zhaogong saluted. "Zhao is not a person who asks for help, and Sikong is not a person who follows selfishness. How can he ask for it?"

Zhou Zhong touched a soft nail, but he was not angry, and said with a smile: "You don't ask for help? What about Kong Rong's going to Mobei? I heard that the emperor took pity on Kong Rong's old age, and he didn't want to Make him work so hard."

Zhang Zhao said indifferently: "After Kong Rong was originally a businessman, he heard the news of the survivors of the Shang Dynasty and rushed to meet him. Confucianism is considered. The literature and language of the Shang Dynasty are very different from today's, and non-confucians cannot understand it. Kong Rong is knowledgeable and talented, and he is the most suitable candidate. The trip to Mobei must be him."

Hearing Zhang Zhao speak so cautiously, Zhou Zhong didn't dare to ignore it any more, and asked carefully.

Don't be careless when it comes to Confucianism.

Yang Biao didn't know much about this matter, so he just took this opportunity to find out.

Zhang Zhao recounted the news he heard from Zhou Yu.

It's just that Zhou Yu still had a lot of speculation at the time, so he wasn't so sure.When it came to Zhang Zhao’s mouth, there was very little speculation left. It was almost certain that those people were survivors of the Shang Dynasty. Kong Rong only needed Kong Rong to make the final confirmation, and he could unearth a piece of lost history and retrieve the lost Lianshan and Guizang. , so that the three are easy to combine.

Zhang Zhao spoke so affirmatively and his emotions were so high that both Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong were infected. They felt that this matter was of great significance and should not be delayed, otherwise they would be Confucian sinners.

In this way, it would be inappropriate for Zhou Zhong to pursue Kong Rong any longer.

Not only can they not be held accountable, but Zhou Yu must be arranged to take good care of Kong Rong to ensure Kong Rong's safety.

Although Zhou Zhong understood this truth, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable.But thinking about Kong Rong's absence for a few years, even if Zhou Yu took good care of him and prevented him from having an accident, he would not feel comfortable in this icy and snowy place, so that's all.

After talking about the survivors of the Shang Dynasty, Yang Biao immediately asked about Bohai's best plan.

Zhang Zhao said frankly that Bohai's planning situation this year is definitely not as good as other counties in Jizhou.He explained the specific reasons one by one, neither concealing nor exaggerating.

Finally, he said one thing: the emperor intends to set up such a county in Xuzhou, so that the Central Plains opposed the relocation of the gentry in Dutian.

After all, the Bohai Sea is still too far away, and the climate is also different from the Central Plains.Except for a lot of party members from the Ruying area who moved here, most people from other counties were afraid of difficulties and were unwilling to move here.If the imperial court set up a prefecture like Bohai in Xuzhou for experimentation, those people would be much more likely to move.

For Zhang Zhao, what he cares about is nothing else, but whether this means that the imperial court will force Dutian in the Central Plains, just like in Jizhou.

Was Han Sui's move to the Central Plains a pre-arranged arrangement by the emperor?

Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong glanced at each other.

They were also worried about this issue, but they hadn't formally discussed it with the emperor yet. Facing Zhang Zhao's question, it was inconvenient for them to disclose any information.

"Zibu, how many times have you met the Son of Heaven, and what is your impression of the Son of Heaven?" Zhou Zhong said.

Zhang Zhao looked at Zhou Zhong suspiciously. "Sikong means..."

"Do you think the Son of Heaven is a calm person, or an impatient person?"

Zhang Zhao didn't think about it. "Although the Son of Heaven is young, he is calm and magnanimous, even more stable than some veteran officials. Why is there impatience?"

"If that's the case, then why do you worry about it? Not to mention that the emperor trusts Sangong, and will make decisions with him in everything. Even if he has his own ideas, he will not ignore the actual situation and push forward forcefully, so that it cannot be dealt with."

Chapter 1002 Family Inheritance

After listening to Zhou Zhong's words, Zhang Zhao frowned even tighter.

He bowed and said sincerely: "Situ, Sikong, what I am worried about is not that the emperor is impatient, but that the emperor will use Dutian as the only means to achieve the kingly way. The reason why he decided to cancel Dutian in Bohai was to prove that Virtuous government can also achieve the kingly way. Now it has only been tried for a year, and it has not yet been determined whether it is superior, and it is forced to advance in the Central Plains, I am afraid that it will be unintentional."

He sighed. "Those who oppose Dutian are not criminals, and Bohai Sea is not a place of exile. It should not be the emperor's choice to eliminate differences. The emperor is young, so he may not consider so much. The second prince has been in office for a long time, and he is also the emperor's confidant. He should remind the emperor, Don't give people a reason to talk, and raise doubts for no reason."

Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong exchanged glances and nodded in unison.

They also felt that the emperor was persecuting him by doing so.

Han Sui's move to the Central Plains is a clear proof.

Although the emperor said that Han Sui moved to the Central Plains and supervised the two prefectures of Yanyu to help the counties maintain stability and prevent chaos, but it did not explain what the chaos meant.

The county was forced to save the land, and some people refused to accept it, and rose up to resist with a series of songs. If it is considered a chaos, should Han Sui send troops to put down the rebellion?

Obviously, Han Sui would make a move without hesitation.

In this way, it is not arranged that some guardians will cater to the imperial court's intentions and actively ask to advance Dutian.

In fact, Situ Mansion has already received many similar applications.

However, the annual plan has not yet been completed, and there is no definite conclusion on whether land saving is beneficial to people's livelihood, how beneficial it is, and whether there is any incidental impact.

Even if you don't say that those people are catering to Shang's wishes, you can at least say that they are not rigorous enough.

If this trend is not curbed, then what is the point of Zhang Zhao's trial of benevolent government in Bohai?Doesn't Bohai become what Zhang Zhao said is a place of exile for those who oppose saving land, and the so-called benevolent government is just a deceitful bait?

As disciples of Confucianism, Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong absolutely cannot agree with this point of view.

Although he didn't give Zhang Zhao a clear answer, Yang Biao, as Situ, gave Zhang Zhao a promise.

The situation he was worried about would never happen, and Bohai Sea would not become a place of exile, but only a model for trying out Confucian virtue.

Zhang Zhao was satisfied and withdrew.

Looking at Zhang Zhao's tall and straight back, and his wing-like sleeves, Zhou Zhong suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

Wanting to dissuade the emperor from forcibly saving land in the Central Plains, or even vetoing the initiative of some counties to save land, the pressure is not small.

The Son of Heaven seems gentle, but in fact he is firm. Almost no one can stop him from doing what he wants to do.He and Yang Biao were expelled from the court for opposing the emperor's decision. For a long time, the emperor kept a distance from Sangong so that Gan Gang could make arbitrary decisions.

Now that the relationship between the monarch and his ministers has finally eased up, is it going to become tense again?

"Wen Xian, this matter...is a bit tricky."

"What's so tricky?" Yang Biao asked calmly, "If it works, then it's fine, if it's not feasible, then it's not. Just decide based on the facts."

Zhou Zhong looked at Yang Biao, hesitant to speak.

He couldn't be as free and easy as Yang Biao.

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Zhou Zhong talked with Yang Biao for a long time, and then returned to his residence. Just as he sat down, Zhou Yu rushed over.

He saluted Zhou Zhong, and looked at Zhou Zhong's expression quietly.

Zhou Zhong glanced at him, before speaking, he sighed first.

"Gongjin, if Kong Rong makes the trip, you must ensure his safety and there must be no accidents."

Zhou Yu froze for a moment. "Uncle already knows?"

"The emperor raised his mouth, and Yang Gong took care of him. Halfway through, Zhang Zhao came again." Zhou Zhong looked at Zhou Yu helplessly. "Do you think I know?"

Zhou Yu was greatly surprised, and then smiled again. "There are quite a few people who care about him."

"After the saint." Zhou Zhong smacked his lips. "Even the emperor can't help but give three points."

Zhou Yu smiled even brighter.

Zhou Zhong was a little displeased. "You don't think so?"

"Don't dare." Zhou Yu cupped his hands. "I just think that the emperor took care of Kong Rong, not necessarily for the sake of being a saint. Regarding Confucianism, the emperor especially admired Mencius, and I have never seen him employ Mencius's empress."

Zhou Zhong's eyes flashed, and he felt reasonable.

"Then what does he mean?"

"Make the best use of people and make the best use of things. In all fairness, Kong Rong is the best candidate for this job. If there is a shortage, maybe he is too old."

Zhou Zhong snorted. "In two days, I fled from Chang'an to Bohai. Although this old thief is old, he is in very good health."

Zhou Yu couldn't help laughing, and then said: "I think the emperor employs people according to their aptitude, discarding their shortcomings and making use of their strengths, and does not criticize both virtue and ability. A gentleman like Yang Gong can use it, and a dude like Yuan Shu can also use it. And they are all competent. Although Kong Rong has many things, he didn't make a big mistake, and the emperor has no reason to deliberately target him."

He paused, and then said: "Even if there is such a meaning, letting him stay in Bohai is more ruthless than letting him go to Mobei. Going to Mobei is at most death. Staying in Bohai is punishing one's heart. "

Zhou Zhong frowned. "Gongjin, are you so pessimistic about Bohai?"

Zhou Yu nodded. "Uncle Cong, with all due respect, Bohai's virtuous government will be the final blow to the Confucianism. Of course, this may not be a bad thing. If the people in the Confucianism can wake up because of this, the Confucianism may be able to break down and then stand up, and come back to life. "

He thought about it and added something. "Just as Dong Zhongshu recreates Spring and Autumn."

Zhou Zhong frowned, pondered for a long time, and sighed with a complicated mood: "Gongjin, I'm old and I can't keep up with the thinking of you young people. You have to go your own way in the future. Those brothers of yours all You are useless, and you will be the one to prop up the Lujiang Zhou Clan's door in the future."

Zhou Yu was startled, and quickly bowed down to the ground. "Yu dare not take what Congshu said. The Lujiang Zhou Clan naturally takes Congshu as the head of the family."

Zhou Zhong shook his hand to signal Zhou Yu not to be nervous.

"Gongjin, the old man can be successful, but it is difficult to start a business. Although the big man is revived, it is actually the same as starting a business. The emperor has great ambitions. If he can succeed, the big man is by no means the big man of the past. The territory is wider, the household registration is more, and the talents needed are also large. It is definitely not comparable to a scholar who is dead on reading."

He stroked his beard with a longing expression. "The learning of the Spring and Autumn Period cannot be practiced in the Warring States Period. The learning of the Warring States Period cannot govern the Qin and Han Dynasties. Times change and things change, and learning should change with the times. No one can stop it. Confucianism in the Han family was formed in the Dong family, but I am guilty of Jia Sheng."

Zhou Yu understood what Zhou Zhong meant.

It's not that Zhou Zhong is ignorant of the general trend, but he is too old to keep up with the emperor's thinking, so he can only pin his hopes on him.

Although there are many descendants of the Zhou family in Lujiang, as far as the present is concerned, he is the one who is most valued by the emperor.

A few years ago, the emperor had mentioned him to Zhou Zhong and wanted to recruit him into the court.If Zhou Zhong had the current consciousness at that time, perhaps he would have been reused by the emperor earlier than Zhuge Liang.

Zhou Zhong had already missed it once, and he didn't want to delay his future, so he said this, pinning the hopes of the Lujiang Zhou family on him.

It was a difficult decision, but a wise one.

Between the individual and the family, Zhou Zhong chose the family.

Zhou Yu left the table and fell to the ground. "May I follow my uncle's teachings."

Chapter 1003

Autumn is crisp and sunny.

Liu Xie, dressed in strong attire, walked and chatted with Situ Yang Biao and Sikong Zhou Zhong.

He has always been simple and doesn't pay much attention to the majesty of the emperor. He neither drives around in a big way, hugs in front of the back, nor dresses in crowns, and puts on an awe-inspiring royal aura.If you don't look at the dragon pattern on the jersey, there is not much difference between him and the loose riders around him.

For this reason, Yang Biao and Zhou Zhong once advised him to dress more formally.After looking through the clothes in the line, they found that there were no clothes that met the requirements at all, so they had to give up.

It was only at this moment that they realized that although the world was peaceful and ZTE was in sight, the emperor had never held a formal court meeting that met the etiquette requirements.

Not even a capital city has been identified.

Anyi was a temporary capital from the beginning, and he only lived for a period of time in the first year of Jian'an, and he never went back.

In recent years, the emperor has been on the road.

For a while, neither Yang Biao nor Zhou Zhong knew what to say.

Liu Xie's frugality failed to reproduce the royal demeanor, which made ordinary people less awed and more intimate.Facing Liu Xie's inquiries, although they were a little nervous, they still answered them one by one.

The more daring ones surrounded him, commenting on Liu Xie in a tone of choosing a son-in-law.

Among the crowd, someone whispered something quietly. "This is the emperor of Jizhou."

Liu Xie vaguely heard it, glanced at it, but did not respond.

He has heard this a few times.