Yuan Shao was leading the Xiliang warhorse and thinking about what to do next. Right, since it was close, he might as well go to Yingchuan. That place was full of outstanding people.
Yuan Shao, who did whatever he thought of, hurriedly got on his horse and said,"Let's go to Yingchuan."
Xu Chu and Dian Wei looked at each other. What was wrong with their lord today? But he did not dare to ask.
Yingchuan County had fertile land, abundant water, and a dense population. It had seventeen counties and eight hundred thousand people.
Yingchuan had a long history and a deep cultural heritage. According to official historical records, the first dynasty in Chinese history, the Xia Dynasty, once set the capital in Yingchuan County. At that time, it was called Yangzhai.
Moreover, Yingchuan was full of talents. The founding emperors of the Xia Dynasty, such as Yu the Great and Xia Qi, were born and raised in Yingchuan. There were many other famous historical figures. Han Fei, Lu Buwei, Zhang Liang, and Chao Cuo were the heavyweights before the Three Kingdoms. After the Three Kingdoms, there were literary masters such as Wu Daozi and Chu Suiliang. The historical figures of Yingchuan in the Three Kingdoms were even more numerous.
Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You, and the others were the pillars of Cao Wei, while Xu Shu, Zhong Yao, Chen Qun, and the others were also outstanding talents. To put it bluntly, if Cao Mengde did not have the support of the wise men of Yingchuan, how could he have become Prime Minister Cao? Even the current King of Wei?
At sunset, they finally arrived at Yingchuan. Yuan Shao and the other two found an inn to stay in. After dinner, they planned to visit the Academy tomorrow.
After dinner, Yuan Shao asked the innkeeper about the Yingchuan Academy. According to the innkeeper, the Yingchuan Academy was jointly funded by the Xun Family and the Chen Family. The current dean of the Academy was Xun Jing, one of the Xun-style Eight Dragons. Most of the teachers in the Academy were famous scholars. The more famous ones were Zheng Xuan and Chen Ji. They taught a variety of courses, including the Four Books and Five Classics, astronomy and geography, and the way the teachers taught was very casual. It was mainly a question-and-answer session between teachers and students. Therefore, most of the disciples from the local and even the entire Yuzhou were studying in Yingchuan Academy. Of course, there were also some disciples from poor families who were truly talented. The Academy did not charge tuition fees and took them in for free.
The next day, at dawn.
Yuan Shao was dressed neatly, leading the Xiliang warhorse and Xu. Second General Dian went to Yingchuan Academy together.
When they arrived at the Academy, Yuan Shao asked Xu Chu to hand over the visiting card before he started to size up the Academy.
The famous Yingchuan Academy did not have tall walls, gilded horizontal boards, or brass beast-faced knockers. The low walls were painted snow-white, and a wooden door that was obviously old was open. Above the main door hung a black wooden board with red characters.
There were four big characters written on it in official script: Yingchuan Academy, inscribed: Xun Ciming. The words were bold and powerful. The red and black complemented each other. The red was like blood, and the black was like the stars. They were perfectly combined, calm and solemn.
A moment later, the door opened and a middle-aged scholar wearing a blue scholar robe walked out. He bowed to Yuan Shao and said,"I am Xun Jing of Yingchuan. I didn't know that the Si Li Commandant had come and didn't welcome me from afar.”
"So it's Xun Sanlong, one of the eight dragons of the Xun-style. Shu Cigong is a great scholar in the world, but he hasn't entered the school. He's just a warrior.”Yuan Shao's memories surfaced in his mind as he recalled Xun Jing's name.
"Of course. Runan's Yuan family has four generations and three dukes. They are famous all over the world. They became Si Li officers at a young age. Please come in." Xun Jing turned his body and made a gesture of "please".
"You and I should travel together. Duke Ci Ming is a great master of his generation and also Shao's elder. If there's a chance, Shao will definitely pay a visit.”Yuan Shao said politely.
"What a coincidence. Ciming just went to Jing state a few days ago to tour the mountains and rivers. I wonder when he'll be back?" Xun Jing said as he walked.
Yuan Shao looked around as he walked. He wanted to see what the Academy, which had nurtured so many talents, looked like. There was something different about him.
After entering the gate, they walked past the bluestone road and faced a large house. The house was square and made of green bricks. There were carved tiles on it. There was a large incense table in the house, and a portrait of Confucius hung behind it.
"At the beginning of life, people are good by nature.”
"The Master said: Knowing is knowing, and not knowing is not knowing. This is knowledge."
The sound of books being read rang in his ears. Yuan Shao took a look and found that they were all children in their teens.
"Shu Cigong, you can go ahead with your work. I'll just walk around with them alone.”
"Alright then, I'm just looking around. I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first.”Xun Jing said and left alone.
"Hey, Dian Wei. Zhongkang has a long pavilion. Let's go there.”Yuan Shao's feet were a little tired, so he walked over.
"Student, is anyone sitting here?”Walking in to take a look, he found someone in his thirties. He was thin and had a three-foot-long beard.
"No, please." The student glanced at Yuan Shao and the other two and said.
"…Student, I want to ask you about someone. I wonder if you know Guo Jia, Guo Fengxiao?”Yuan Shao asked after pondering for a while.
When that person heard Guo Jia's name, his eyes lit up and he muttered,""How do you know Feng Xiao?”
When Yuan Shao heard this, he knew that this person knew Guo Jia and should be good friends.
Then, he organized his words in his mind and said," Yingchuan opera loyal-opera talent."
"You are Yuan Shao, the Yuan Benchu who had broken his integrity and carried his father's coffin back to his hometown.”That person blurted out without thinking.
"Are you…Zhicai's friend? Or family?" Yuan Shao recalled that there were many people in Yingchuan Academy who had a history with the opera talent.
"Haha, Zhicai has written many times and mentioned that you are a wise ruler. He even wanted to introduce us to you.”The man stroked his beard and smiled.
"You scholar, you are so rude. My lord is so wise and divine, I don't need you to say it.”Dian Wei said angrily.
"Dian Wei, don't be rude!"
"Haha, this must be Dian Wei, Commander Dian. His loud voice is truly worthy of its reputation.”That person was not angry. Instead, he pointed at Dian Wei and praised him.
"After talking for so long, can you take me to see Guo Jiahu?”Yuan Shao's main objective for this trip was this genius.
"Alright, this way please." That person stood up and walked into the distance.
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