"What did you just say?" Only then did Xu Zhen realize that he hadn't actually heard what Cheng Yu was saying.
After all, Cheng Yu was an honest man who liked to nag. Although he looked young, he was already like a little old man.
Xu Zhen would occasionally choose not to listen, but he seemed to have said something important just now.
"Wait, did you say school?"
"Right, running a school. We naturally know about Miss Cai Yan's background. Her father was a famous scholar, and the four thousand books in his house would definitely be sought after by the aristocrats. The school's plan would definitely succeed, attracting learned people and also allowing our Yanzhou to have more talents.”
After Xu Zhen heard this, he immediately muttered," You actually didn't do it for the sake of achieving eternal learning!？If they wanted to run a school, they had to do it well. They did not want to do such fancy things. They did not want to attract people who were well-educated. The school was for the next generation. Everything was for the children. Everything was for the children.”
"A strong youth makes a strong country. That's right.”
If a young man is strong…then the country will be strong?
Cheng Yu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, but he soon developed a very strange emotion.
Mmmm…
Very farsighted.
"I've comprehended it!"
Cheng Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he bowed deeply.
"I understand. As expected of you! In this chaotic world, the feudal lords were divided into factions, and the good and bad were mixed together. It was unknown how many years of civil and martial arts would be needed before they could return to peace and prosperity. The knowledge of the future would become a long-term development.”
"You are really my bright light!"
Xu Zhen patted Cheng Yu's shoulder, feeling as if he was a " promising student ", even though " bright light " was not a good word.
"Go. Once you've learned it, help me out.”
"Hmm? What is it?"
"Marrying Miss Cai Yan, she's from a prestigious family, so naturally your Mayor has to personally go and say it. Isn't your Mayor's role here?”
Looking at Xu Zhen's serious face, the corners of Cheng Yu's mouth suddenly rose bitterly.
So this is my role in Lord Xu's heart? That was really an honor.
……
The next day, all the scholars in Chenliu County learned of the news that Commandant Diannong and the Military Officer Xu Zhen had married Miss Cai Yan.
The dowry was the 4,000 books and his knowledge.
This time, Chen Liu, and even the entire Yanzhou, exploded.
"Why? It's Lord Xu again!"
"Now that the autumn harvest is about to arrive, why do I feel like I've entered the depths of winter? Snowflakes are fluttering, and the north wind is whistling!!”
"Lord Xu, I…I can't win…"
Even Cao Cao was speechless. He dropped his book when he was reading at night and looked at Cheng Yu in disbelief.
"You're willing to be a concubine? That's impossible."
"Indeed. Moreover, according to my observations, Miss Cai Yan was most likely studying the feelings formed by pigs together with Lord Xu.”
"Piggy…"
Cao Cao suddenly felt bitter in his heart, but he soon smiled." Not necessarily. People like Yixuan can even play with mud and make a machine. Of course, they will be liked. If you are envious, then do your best to make achievements."”
Cao Cao was very fond of Cheng Yu's temperament. He had been observing Cheng Yu in Chen Liu for more than a month, and Cheng Yu did almost everything in an orderly manner. He was also unfazed by favor or disgrace.
Whether it was punishment or reward, there would not be much emotional fluctuation on his face. This was a person who could do great things. He could think calmly when he encountered something.
Therefore, he felt that it was necessary to give a few words of advice." Zhongde, if you can think more, Dode, you may not be worse than Yixuan in the future. Everything is to its best, and people are to its best use. Naturally, each has their own strengths. Don't always let yourself live in the shadow of Yixuan."”
" Cough cough…" Cheng Yu immediately cupped his hands in greeting, then continued to talk about the school.
……
" To create peace for all generations and to seek peace for the common people, it is urgent to start a school. Now, there are Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in the north, Liu Biao in the south, Yuan Shu in Yangzhou with millions of people, the foreign tribes around the Central Plains, and Sun Ce in the east. He has the courage of an overlord.”
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy to stabilize the chaotic world. Therefore, we should establish learning as the foundation and cultivate talents. Only then will there be an endless stream of talents.”
Cao Cao nodded repeatedly and looked at Cheng Yu with a strange expression. A satisfied expression gradually appeared on his face." Look, that's right!”
"Zhong De having such an idea really makes me look at him in a new light. I have to re-examine Zhong De. It's not inferior to the strategy that Zhicai gave me back then! Hahaha!"
Cao Cao immediately swept away the haze, instantly feeling that Cai Yan marrying Xu Zhen was nothing! After all, no matter how talented she was, she was still his sister-in-law!
Not counting this matter, the thought of suddenly discovering Cheng Yu, this potential talent, was also a happy thing!
Wouldn't she have another Yixuan by her side?？
"Don't praise me, don't praise me…Lord, this strategy…was taught to me by Lord Xu.”
"Tsk…you…"
Cao Cao rolled his eyes.
This guy would probably never be able to walk out of Xu Zhen's shadow in this lifetime.
……
The school administration was proposed by Xu Zhen, with the help of Cai Yan, the daughter of the great scholar Cai Yong. As for the extremely precious treasure, the scrolls were compiled by two people, and there was also Cheng Yu assisting from the side.
All of a sudden, those students who were shouting sourly were shocked and convinced. There was nothing to say. They were a perfect match! A match made in heaven!
They were a good match!
All kinds of discussions were rampant, and for a time, it became a topic of discussion in the streets and alleys.
The general meaning was," I agree to this marriage "," a good match "," Why is there an additional prefect? He looked like a dog.
Cheng Yu was about to explode from anger. If he had known earlier, he would have kept all the credit for himself!
However, he was an honest man and would not do such a thing. In the end, he became the husband and wife's reputation, and he looked like a cunning prefect who was taking credit.
Every time he thought of this, Cheng Yu's liver ached.
As for Xu Zhen, he enjoyed the blessing of the Qi people. He had a wife and a concubine, and it was very lively. However, Gan Mei and Cai Yan were of the same age.
As long as his life was comfortable, then according to the usual practice, Xu Zhen applied for half a month of marriage leave.
Although no one knew what this meant.
However, Cheng Yu didn't dare to provoke him at all. He was afraid of being beaten up.
……
On this day, the water reservoir and the water pipe in Xu Zhen's residence were almost ready.
A distinguished guest had arrived at the residence.
Liu Xie.
Liu Xie, who had temporarily settled down in Chenliu and was still able to move freely, accompanied by Governor Cheng Yu, Yanzhou Overseer Cao Cao, and Grand Marshal Yang Biao, came to Xu Zhen's residence to congratulate him.
The reason was that…his uncle had taken a concubine and wanted to congratulate him.
"Uncle…"
" Your Majesty..." Xu Zhen bowed respectfully, while Liu Xie nodded his head slightly in a polite manner.
Hearing this title, Xu Zhen felt bitter in his heart. This kid actually didn't give up.
He insisted on making me his uncle. He was like a water ghost and wanted to drag me down with him.
"Uncle, nephew congratulates you…"
" Go wash your hands," Xu Zhen said.
He pointed at the iron pipes, his face showing that he couldn't explain.
Since he was his biological nephew, he had to listen to his uncle.
Yang Biao's face was almost wrinkled.
This…Sigh, Lord Xu really doesn't treat himself as an outsider…He dares to speak to the Emperor like this. If he can take back his power in the future, he will definitely rectify the court…
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