Three Kingdoms

When Zhou Yu faced the choice, Cao Cao also faced various problems, but it was obvious that Cao Cao was more decisive when making choices, especially when dealing with boxers of the Han Dynasty.

In the Han Dynasty, or in most feudal eras in China, the number of male boxers greatly exceeded that of female boxers. Therefore, the sudden rise of female boxers in later generations can be roughly regarded as a spring rebound.

Boxing was originally based on actual combat, that is to say, for self-defense and physical fitness. However, as the melon-eating crowd cheered, the purpose of boxing slowly changed. In order to win more applause, the purpose of boxing was After all, the benefits of boxing will naturally come as your reputation grows. The boxers of the Han Dynasty were also very clear about this.

Especially the boxers who have changed from "clear discussions" to "clear talks"...

Originally, Cao Cao's attack on Jingzhou could be regarded as giving some benefits to the boxers who were boxing in Yuzhou. After all, there were more items on the market, and there were also more food, drink and entertainment options. It can even be said that these boxers in Xu County can now start from The reason for calmly boxing in front of the public was due to Cao Cao's conquests on the front line. Otherwise, in history, even the children of the Xiahou family in the Cao family would have had to go out of the city to collect firewood, and then Zhang Fei robbed a little loli. , not to mention other ordinary people.

From another perspective, these are also the butterfly wings of the hussar general Fei Qian. After all, the current population and economy preserved by the Han Dynasty are much larger than those in history, so in comparison, materials and so on will also be He is more generous than the big men in history.

But the problem is that boxers don’t care about this. These people just want to punch beautifully. From the day when they wanted to win applause, boxers’ boxing skills have actually gradually gone out of shape. But these people may If you know and pretend not to know, maybe you can’t stop fighting anymore...

Among the current Han Dynasty, especially in Jizhou and Yuzhou, the descendants of the Han gentry have basically changed from the original "clear discussion" to "clear talk".

Although there is only one word difference between "Qing Yi" and "Qing Tan", the meanings represented by them are completely different in terms of Chinese cultural history and feudal political structure.

The former, as a consensus among the intellectual class, enabled the scholars of the Han Dynasty to appear on the stage of history as a complete group for the first time, and the strong idealism and uprightness displayed during the Qing discussion process The outspoken style has always been a reference for future generations of scholars in terms of life values ​​and a model of character, and its influence has been profound.

And the latter...

The originally spectacular "Qing Discussion" in the Han Dynasty turned into an empty shell of "Qing Talk" in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. This transition may seem confusing on the surface, but it is actually forced by the social and political situation.

The Han Empire has gone through hundreds of years of rise and fall. In the hands of Emperor Shun of the Han Dynasty, it was already in decline due to the interference of small groups in politics and the monopoly of foreign relatives. The majestic emperor was unexpectedly killed by a few wretched-looking eunuchs, and deposed when asked. Chao Gang was in great trouble. At this time, although the officials remained silent, a group of imperial students outside the court stood up and expressed their indignation.

These frail scholars who had originally buried themselves in history came together due to consensus, and wrote letters one after another to dispute current affairs and criticize the government. This was called "Qing Yi" in history. Of course, according to the official statement of the Han Dynasty, it was "defamation of the government."

It is said that if someone "slanders the government", the court will naturally arrest and kill some of them. This is the two subsequent "party imprisonments". The Qing Dynasty discussion is the cause, and the party imprisonment is the result.

Those who opposed the feudal court were not only those in the Han Dynasty, but also in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, as well as in the Pre-Qin Dynasty. There was no need to make a fuss at first, but the difference between the Qing Conference was that it was very large, with tens of thousands of scholars participating in the Qing Conference. The second is the righteousness revealed from the Qing Dynasty. Those scholars were either imprisoned or killed, but despite this, they still went forward without flinching. This made the rulers afraid.

Please note that these noblemen did not seek fame when the Qing Dynasty was just beginning. Even knowing that they would be killed, they still moved forward calmly. For example, after the deaths of Li Gu and Du Qiao, the imperial court prohibited the collection of corpses, so some people carried axes and other suicide tools and risked their lives to drive away flies from the corpses, crying and lingering. Such a strong and unyielding man is naturally admired by others. Later Lu Xun also sincerely lamented: "China has always had few heroes who failed, few who resisted with tenacity, few warriors who dared to fight alone, and few who dared to cry for traitors. Guests; when they see a sign of victory, they gather one after another; when they see a sign of failure, they flee. 』

Well, the above sentence was indeed said by Lu Xun.

Indeed, an upright person who dares to put aside his wealth and life for the sake of his undying ideals and forge ahead bravely and indomitably is worthy of admiration at all times, and will also be admired and praised by future generations...

But the problem is that there are too many "smart people" in China. When someone sees these people being admired and praised, some people's eyes light up and they start to imitate boxing to show their resistance. On the surface, they may be honest. Criticizing the current abuses, but in fact, it is just coveting the fame that boxing can gain and the three melons and two dates that fall in the boxing ring.

For example, although Cao Cao has generally accomplished the strategic goals and has negotiated an alliance with General Fei Qian, the boxers are not satisfied. They feel that they can fight again, and even started to make public and semi-public accusations. Cao Cao is a traitor to the Han Dynasty, a lackey of Xijing, and a villain who betrayed the interests of Shandong...

"I heard that the general withdrew his troops from Wancheng. Do you know whether it is true or not?" 』

"Maybe this is indeed the case!" 』

"How can this be done?" Nanyang is the hometown of the emperor, how can we hand it over to others so easily? ! 』

"There must be something fishy in this!" 』

"The general, as an important minister in the court, is highly regarded by the emperor, and relies on Qiancheng. How can he do such an unethical thing?" Isn't it like lining up to be an enemy? ! 』

"What does this mean?" It should be noted that the general has an army of 100,000, and when he goes out for an expedition, he does not reveal his territory, and when he retreats, he does not hand over his military power. Where does this leave the emperor? 』

"You need to know that those who call themselves Hanchen are not necessarily Hanchen... Didn't Yuan Benchu ​​call himself Hanchen back then? 』

"In the past, Yuan Benchu, today hehehehe..."

"It's obvious that we can achieve success in one battle, but we just stop and don't fight!" 』

"This place is very suspicious!" 』

"Confucius said, "The Yi and Di people have kings, which is not as good as the Chinese people who have no kings." 』

"Of course!" As the saying goes, "If a king treats his ministers like dirt, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit." 』

"It's sad, it's a pity. Brother Zhang has the ambition to clear up the world, and Brother Wang also has the talent to sweep away the universe, but why can't he use it!" 』

"Thank you, thank you...Brother Li is also a genius... We should help the country and rectify the world, so that we can live up to the teachings of the saints and live up to our ambitions!" 』

"Exactly..."

"Insert..."

As a result, Cao Cao sat in the festival hall of the General's Mansion with a dark face.

"Ming Gong, this... the mouth to defend the people is better than the mouth to defend the river..." one person said.

Cao Cao turned his eyes away and said, "So I have to put up with the right and wrong and let him make money?" 』

Another person raised his hand and said, "The Zhiju comes to the nest, but the wind comes from the hollow." If what he entrusts is true, then the atmosphere will be different..."

"Since the accusation is groundless, the crime can be forgiven..." Cao Cao raised his eyebrows, "But the insinuation is especially forgivable?" 』

Cao Cao kept saying something, and after everyone fell silent, he looked at Xun Yu, who had been silent all this time, and said, "What do Wen Ruo think?" 』

Xun Yu lowered his head and cupped his hands and said, "I'm afraid there will be chaos." 』

Cao Cao pondered, and after a moment he said: "If someone just ignores it, will there be no chaos?" 』

Xun Yu couldn't answer. Because the problem is obvious, when everyone can talk nonsense without taking responsibility, there will always be someone who likes to say some nonsense to attract the attention of others.

"I met Qiaoqi and was deeply moved. Cao Cao raised his head and said, "Beside Chang'an, there is the Qinglong Temple. You must have heard a little about it... In the Qinglong Temple, people can't help but talk, talk about strategies, discuss business, criticize current affairs, and criticize current affairs." There is no limit to the number of people... There are also hussar officials who will write down their notes. If they have good strategies and suggestions, once they are adopted, their names will be honored, their rewards will be rewarded, and they will be shown to the world..."

"Yes!" ” Cao Cao’s eyes widened, “In Chang’an City, since the Qinglong Temple, we are not allowed to talk in public or gather together!” Violators will be punished! What do you know? Is the hussar's method so cruel? 』

Xun Yu sighed and said: "Because in Qinglong Temple, there are all disciples of scholars... But in Chang'an City, there are many common people..."

"That's it!" "Cao Cao applauded and said, "Wen Ruo's words are accurate! ” Then he looked around and asked, “Do you understand? 』

Some of the people present were stunned, some scratched their heads, and some glanced left and right.

Xun Yu added an explanation: "Young scholars, read more poems and books. You should have your own opinions on right and wrong... However, the people are stupid and do not understand right and wrong. If they deliberately instigate it, they will cause chaos..."

At this moment, many people understood and began to ponder.

"What's wrong with the people!" ” Cao Cao patted the table and said, “Look at all the people working so hard, all they want is a ladle to drink and a basket to eat! In addition, the children and young people can be taken care of and the family is healthy! Why do you have the intention to comment on this and that, and comment on the characters? There is someone..." Cao Cao glared at someone, "In the name of "common people", he is promoting his personal desires! What kind of "people" are talking about "guarding the mouths of the people", dare to ask what kind of "people" can open their mouths to the world, but shut their mouths to the country? 』

The official from before quickly shrank his neck and said that Cao Cao can't see you, you can't see me...

Who are the people who gather around the boxer to watch the boxing, applaud and make noise?

Will it be those ordinary people who are holding on to their increasingly thin five-baht coins, worrying about the price increase of millet and millet, and the price of salt and soy sauce, and then worrying about the elderly being sick and the children being raised?

But the boxer still didn't care about this, and neither did the people watching the boxer's boxing. They even saw that there were fewer people gathered, and even shouted loudly, "There's boxing here!" Come and see! Don’t watch it, you must watch it! ’ Then they even did not hesitate to recruit some navy troops. Well, as the audience watched, they stood in a three-foot circle and moved left and right, fighting happily, but they did not see that outside the city, there was already a storm and a storm.

For these boxers, the number of onlookers proves their worth, so even if the boxers know that their boxing skills will lead people to ditches, they will still destroy them.

Cao Cao squinted, looking from left to right, and then from right to left. He had tried very hard to be a listener, not a dictator, but now he was gradually losing patience...

"There is also a place with flowing water in the bamboo forest outside the city, but I just don't go there!" Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and said, "I prefer to stay in the city, gather people to discuss, and make noise in the courtyard!" What does it mean? Um? ! How can we tolerate people like this? ! 』

Cao Pi had discussed it with his disciples in front of the main hall before, and Xu You and others had a gathering in the bamboo forest outside the city. However, some things happened at that time, which prevented the bamboo forest from being as large as the Qinglong Temple. This naturally has some consequences. Part of Cao Cao's own factors led to the fact that no one was willing to go to the bamboo forest to discuss politics.

But now Cao Cao obviously does not admit this.

"make! Cao Cao said in a deep voice, "There are many reed houses in the bamboo forest outside the city, and they were renamed Qiuyan Forest. But anyone who wants to discuss can go to the forest to discuss!" If you have a good idea, I will give you a generous reward! However, anyone who incites people and makes noise about right and wrong in public will be charged with slander! Let me announce that it will be done on the first day of the next month! Don't say that someone will be executed without teaching! 』

"Wen Ruo, Boning stays, the rest will go on their own!" ”Cao Cao shook his sleeves.

A large number of civil servants in the hall stuck their butts in response and retreated slowly in small steps.

Xun Yu was silent for a moment, but finally spoke: "My lord, if this happens, there will be another storm..."

Cao Cao put his hands on his legs and sat motionless, "I want to see who will stir up the wind and rain!" Bonin..."

"I am here." ” Manchong lowered his head slightly.

Cao Cao said: "This matter will be entrusted to you. If you need anything, come and find me!" 』

Man Chong nodded first, then looked at Cao Cao, "If..."

"Repay to someone!" "Cao Cao's expression was as hard as a rock and could not be changed.

Man Chong lowered his head, and then seeing that Cao Cao had nothing else to do, he said goodbye to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao nodded, and then waited for Man Chong to leave, his expression relaxed a little, looked at Xun Yu, and then said: "Follow me... I will return soon..."

"?)?Д?(!" Even though Xun Yu was usually calm and composed, he still couldn't help but express surprise and joy after hearing the news.

"I am not allowed to garrison troops for two hundred miles around Wancheng, so I changed it to serve as a filial piety..." Cao Cao sighed, "Hussars... Haha, this is a demonstration..."

Xun Yu didn't know what to say for a while. That's great? But this is almost equivalent to the condition of losing sovereignty. Is it too bad? But after all, Guo Fengxiao's return was beyond Xun Yu's expectation.

"The hussar is determined to be in the world..." Cao Cao stretched out his finger and drew a circle, "Someone still underestimated him... This world is not just the land of Shandong and Shanxi... This hussar has actually sent Liu Xuande marched into Jiaozhi..."

"Cochin?" ! ” Xun Yu was stunned.

Cao Cao pinched his beard and said, "Yes, the land of Jiaozhi is full of barbarians. What's the merit?" 』

"Jiaozhi" was originally a word used in ancient Chinese books to describe the customs of the "Southern Barbarians". It later evolved into a regional name. "Book of Rites: Kingship" says: "China's Rong and Yi, the people of the five directions, all have their own nature and cannot be transferred." … The people in the south are called barbarians, and there are those who eat without fire. 』

"Diaoti" means there are patterns on the face. "Jiaozhi" does not mean that the toes are crossed, but means that the feet are crossed when sitting or sleeping.

The sitting etiquette of the Han Dynasty is largely derived from the ancient Spring and Autumn Period. Not to mention sitting cross-legged, even "sitting with a skip" is also an extremely rude behavior.

Even when sleeping, the ancients lay on their sides. Although they bent their knees, they rarely crossed their feet. This is because ancient people believed that "lying on your side with your knees bent is better than lying on your back." 』

It even describes the standard for this side-lying posture in more detail: "Lying on the left side, bend the left foot, bend the left arm, put the head on the hand and stretch the right foot, and put the right hand between the right thigh. Lying on the right side, on the contrary..."

It is precisely because of this etiquette that people in the Jiaozhi area of ​​South Vietnam had this habit of crossing their legs, which impressed the ancient Chinese people so much that they even called it "Jiaozhi".

During the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacked South Vietnam not because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had any deep knowledge of Southeast Asia, but because at that time, after the Pre-Qin Dynasty, the South Vietnam Kingdom verbally recognized the monarchy of the Han Dynasty, but in fact it did not directly accept it. It was under the jurisdiction of the Han Dynasty, and the relationship between the central government of the Han Dynasty when Zhao Tuo and Queen Lu were in power was tense for a time. Although they later rebelled and surrendered again, it was still a worry until Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent troops to destroy Nanyue and establish three counties.

But after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty obtained a large amount of war plunder and wealth when he destroyed South Vietnam, there was almost no additional profit in the follow-up. Even the so-called Maritime Silk Road was a small effort, otherwise there would be no need for it. It was not until the later feudal dynasty that it was expanded...

Therefore, in the thinking and cognition of Cao Cao and Xun Yu, what does Jiaozhi have? What can there be? The hussar general Fei Qian sent Liu Bei to attack Jiaozhi. What did he want to do?

Even though the two of them are considered extremely smart people nowadays, they are missing some key pieces of information, making it difficult for the two of them to get a full picture no matter how hard they try to piece it together. In the end, they have to put it aside for the time being. Give up the exploration of Jiaozhi and keep your questions for subsequent answers.

"Lord," Xun Yu said to Cao Cao with some worry, "the strategy of hussar is feasible in Xijing, but it is difficult to apply in eastern capital... Times are different, and places are also different. If we copy them blindly, there may be many mistakes." OK...』

Cao Cao frowned, which was completely different from his previous aggressive attitude. He sighed and said, "Why don't you know?" But now there are so many constraints. How can we win in the long run? 』

Cao Cao was not unclear about the plans of the Shandong nobles. After all, there were many people in Shandong, so even if there were losses, they would recover quickly. In addition, Liu Xiu had used this method to finally conquer Chang'an and gain the unification of the Han Dynasty, so The Shandong gentry also believed that this time it would at best be a repeat of the old incident in Kuai Xiao.

Cao Cao thought the same way before, but...

After the Battle of Wancheng, Cao Cao discovered that things might not be that simple.

Cao Cao instinctively felt that something was wrong, especially after meeting Fei Qian. This feeling of something wrong became even stronger, and it even made Cao Cao start to examine his previous behavior, wondering if he had fallen into Fei Qian's trap again.

Amid such suspicion and scrutiny, Cao Cao's control of public opinion in Shandong Shilin this time is the first step in his strategic change...

"When Fengxiao comes back..." Cao Cao looked into the distance, as if looking at a certain figure, and sighed slightly, "We will discuss it in detail then..."