"There is no other reason, Your Majesty. This old minister is afraid that Your Majesty has been deceived by a villain and has been deceived, so I stopped you. Your Majesty, this person's origin is unknown. How can you insist that he is a relative of the Han clan? Please make a decision after a detailed investigation.”
When Liu Yuan heard Emperor Ling call him Yuan Taifu, he knew that this man was Yuan Kui, the uncle of Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, the master of the Yuan family.
Presumably, they were enemies in his previous life, and he would definitely oppose them to the end in the future. Liu Yuan heaved a sigh of relief and secretly said that he would not let the Yuan family have an easy time in the future.
"Yuan Kui, what do you mean? His Majesty is perceptive, how can it be your turn to make noise!”Hearing Yuan Kui's words, Zhang Rang was also annoyed. He had asked him to do something, and if he failed, who would offer up treasures in the future? He immediately shouted.
"Yuan Qing's family, do you think I'm stupid? The style of this bamboo slip is exactly the same as the records of the imperial clan. After Emperor Guangwu ascended the throne, he sent the Imperial Clan Court to organize the imperial clan and specially made it.!”
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This old minister did not mean that. I was only afraid that Your Majesty would be deceived by this lowly person, so I reminded you. Since Your Majesty can confirm it, this old minister has no objections.”
Yuan Kui was defeated, and Liu Yuan's official position was finally secured.
After leaving the court, Liu Yuan first followed the steward of the Imperial Clan Court to collect the documents of the identity of the clan relatives, the title of nobility, and the title deed of the mansion. He also received the official seal and official uniform. After being ordered to take office within half a year, he returned to the inn.
After asking around, they found out that Liu Yuan was a direct descendant of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and had a noble status. He had also received the official titles of Yuyang Marquis and Yuyang Prefect of Youzhou. They couldn't help but feel happy. Even Guo Jia and Chen Qun smiled, not to mention Dian Wei and the others.
The following days were to prepare for his appointment.
The journey from Luoyang to Yuyang in Youzhou was thousands of miles, and it would take two to three months to arrive. This was only possible if they hurried their journey. If they were stopped halfway, it would probably take more than four months to arrive. Therefore, Liu Yuan could not stay in Luoyang for more than two months. Otherwise, if he did not arrive within the time limit, he would be punished for disobeying the imperial edict.
The next day, Liu Yuan led everyone into the residence of the Marquis of Yuyang. He went out to buy ten maids and ten manservants. After he had Dian Wei bring them back to the residence, Liu Yuan brought gifts alone and went to the residence of Cai Yong, the great scholar.
Riding on Big Yellow, he arrived at the Cai Residence's entrance with ease. He handed over his name card and followed the servant to a side hall. Not long after, a middle-aged man pushed open the door and entered.
This person was graceful and elegant, handsome and extraordinary. He had a three-inch short beard and was unusually unrestrained.
"Junior Liu Yuan greets Mistress Cai!”
"Haha, please sit, Marquis Yuyang." Cai Yong smiled warmly. After inviting Liu Yuan to sit down, he said,"May I know why Lord Marquis has come to my residence?”
Cai Yong had been puzzled since he received Liu Yuan's name card. He had seen this Marquis of Yuyang in the court yesterday. He looked very handsome and extraordinary. Although the method of obtaining the official position of Marquis was not very pleasing, Cai Yong did not have any bad opinions. After all, he could not do anything about the court.
"This junior has heard of the name of Mistress Cai since young, and my heart is filled with admiration. How can I not pay a visit to everyone in Luoyang and fulfill my wish?”Liu Yuan laughed.
"A mere title is not worth mentioning. The path of knowledge is boundless. I'm only one step ahead and am still far from it. Don't mention the name of a great scholar again.”
Cai Yong was worthy of being a famous scholar. Just by looking at his sincerity, he didn't care about fame at all. Moreover, looking at his simple residence, he didn't care about wealth. It was admirable. Liu Yuan cupped his hands and said,"Mistress Cai's realm is noble and broad-minded. I really admire you!"”
Cai Yong shook his head and laughed." This old man sees that the Marquis is polite and restrained. I think he has profound knowledge. Why don't we discuss it with each other?"”
How could it not be good? Liu Yuan couldn't wait to get closer to Cai Yong. At that time, Cai Yan…Hehe...
The two of them started chatting.
Liu Yuan came from the modern era, but he was reborn in the Liu family. After all, the previous generations were also scholarly families. Liu Yuan's mother was not born in a small family. It was only because of the great change that year that she hid in the mountain village to struggle on her last breath. Since Liu Yuan 'became sensible,' Liu Yuan's mother urged him to learn culture. Although there were not many books in the family, it allowed him to learn thoroughly and have a deeper understanding of Confucian culture.
Now that he was talking to Cai Yong, he could barely handle it.
Seeing that two hours had passed and Liu Yuan was at his wit's end, he had no choice but to change the topic. He stopped talking about Confucianism and started talking about astronomy, geography, and poetry.
Until evening, the two of them did not even have lunch and were immersed in learning.
Through his discussion with Cai Yong, Liu Yuan was now truly impressed. Such a great scholar was truly a great scholar! Astronomy, geography, the Hundred Schools of Philosophy, and even the Book of Changes and metaphysics were all extremely profound! How could he be like the Confucians who had been castrated beyond recognition and only knew how to talk on paper?
What surprised Liu Yuan the most was that Cai Yong had doubts about the theory of round sky and square earth! Although he didn't propose the theory of the Earth's circle, and he doubted it from the perspective of metaphysics, it was undeniable that his thoughts were advanced beyond the times!
"Nephew, you said that the earth is a sphere. Although I agree with you, I don't know how to explain it.”Cai Yong actually became anxious, he really had the spirit of a seeker.
"Uncle, don't worry. Although I have no way to explain it now, it doesn't mean that I will never be able to explain it. I will definitely send out a fleet in the future. As long as they advance from the east and return from the west, there will be an explanation!”
"That's reasonable. Nephew is a great talent. Let this old man wait and see." Cai Yong suddenly sighed,"I wonder if this old man will ever see the truth.”
"Uncle, don't worry. I will not disappoint you.”"Besides, Uncle has a peaceful mind and a healthy body," Liu Yuan said."Isn't it a piece of cake for him to live another seventy to eighty years?"!”
"Hahaha... Nephew must be joking, this old man is not Peng Zu! Moreover, it's enough to live to 70. If you live too long, you won't become a spirit, hahaha..." Cai Yong laughed.
That night, Cai Yong sent someone to the marquis's manor to report that he was safe, and left Liu Yuan in the Cai manor to have a candlelight chat. Liu Yuan couldn't be happier. How could he not agree? During dinner, Cai Yong specially invited Lady Cai and her daughter, Cai Yan, the talented woman that Liu Yuan had been longing for day and night, to play a song.
"'This song should only exist in the heavens, how many times can I hear it in the mortal world', my little sister's zither skills are unparalleled, and her skills are close to Dao.”Cai Yong really liked and valued Liu Yuan. When he heard that Liu Yuan was only eleven and a half years old, and looked at his figure, he really sighed. He also said that Cai Yan was only 12 years old, but Cai Yong wanted to call Liu Yuan his brother. However, Liu Yuan was too mature and did not look like Cai Yan's brother at all. It was better to call him his brother instead. Liu Yuan himself also felt this way. Moreover, he had lived two lives and was already 30 or 40 years old mentally. It was naturally uncomfortable to call a little girl his sister, so he agreed.
"Good words!" Cai Yong praised him and raised his cup to Liu Yuan,"Nephew, your talent is outstanding!"
Cai Yan also looked at Liu Yuan again and again with her beautiful eyes. Liu Yuan only stared at her with joy in his heart. He couldn't help but drink a few more cups and soon became drunk. The heroic spirit that he usually restrained also surged up. He picked up the wine pot and stood up with the strength of the wine and sang:
"Don't you see that the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky and flows into the sea without returning? Haven't you seen the sad white hair in the bright mirror in the high hall? In the morning, it is like a black silk that has turned into snow in the evening! Life is full of joy, do not let the golden cup empty face the moon. I am born to be useful, and my money will come back when it is spent. Cook sheep and slaughter cattle for fun, and drink three hundred cups at a time. Uncle Cai and sister Cai are going to drink. Don't stop drinking. I'll sing a song with you, and I'll ask you to listen to it for me. Bells, drums and jade are not expensive, I hope you will not wake up after a long time of drunkenness. Since ancient times, sages and sages have been lonely, and only those who drink leave their names. Jiaodong once held a banquet in Pingle, a bucket of wine ten thousand wanton fun. Why did the host say that he was short of money? He had to buy it directly and pour it to you. I'll go out and exchange my five-streaked horse and precious fur coat for good wine, and I'll share my eternal sorrow with you!”(Jiaodong, King of Jiaodong, the title of Emperor Liu Che before he ascended the throne.) Chen Ping was optimistic and lived in Shanglin Garden in Luoyang, which was built by Gaozu.）
After he finished chanting, Liu Yuan took a gulp of wine and staggered to the middle of the room. He chanted again,"
"When will the bright moon appear? I wonder what year it is in the palace in the sky. I want to go back with the wind, but I'm afraid it's too cold to be high in Qionglou Yuyu. Dancing and making clear the shadow, how can it seem to be in the world? Turn to the vermilion pavilion, low Qi door, light sleepless. There should be no hatred, what is the long time to say goodbye to the round? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon has its ups and downs. It is difficult to complete this since ancient times. I hope that people will live long, thousands of miles away to share the moon.”
As Liu Yuan recited the poem, he suddenly thought of his mother in the distance. He thought of all the things in his previous life and his future plans. He suddenly sighed and threw the wine pot away. With a bang, he fell to the ground drunk.
Cai Yong and Madam Cai looked at each other, and a hint of agreement flashed across their eyes. Then Cai Yong ordered people to carry Liu Yuan into the guest room and rest.
Cai Yan quietly watched as Liu Yuan was carried out. Her eyes flickered, and a trace of redness flashed across her jade-like face.
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