Luoyang Pingcheng Gate.
As one of the nine ministers, Xun Yu, the finance minister, was very busy during this period of time. He needed to prepare rations for the Bing Province Army and Huangfu Song to take away. They also needed to contribute to the planting of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn.
However, on this day, Xun Yu still made time because his good friend who had agreed to meet him was finally arriving.
This was also the talent he had recommended to His Majesty.
Since the date had not arrived yet, Xun Yu was bored and came to the side door.
The city gate was surrounded by commoners. On the bulletin board was a recently issued edict-His Majesty recruited all the skilled craftsmen in the world to establish the Academy of Sciences, with the same status as the nine ministers!
This matter was the most talked about by ordinary people. To them, this was also a way to reach the heavens in one step!
The number of skilled craftsmen who had announced the results in this period of time could be said to be like a river of carps that had flooded the capital. Even ordinary craftsmen signed up enthusiastically with the idea that they would not lose money if they tried.
The Guardian of Gold, Cao Cao, was extremely busy. He was in charge of the security of the capital, so there were many people and many thieves.
This matter caused a heated discussion among the scholars. There were different opinions, and the crowd was turbulent. They were somewhat dissatisfied with the Emperor!
However, considering the massacre of the Western Liang army by the Snowy Dragon Cavalry in the northern suburbs of the capital, these scholars tactfully shut up and vented their dissatisfaction among their friends.
However, when another edict was posted, they immediately turned from gloomy to sunny. They praised Liu Bian endlessly, as if he had instantly ascended to become a saint.
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The scholars were in an uproar!
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, if one wanted to become an official, one needed to be filial and honest. The drawback of the inspection system was that one had no connections, no money, and could not even step into the threshold!
This was undoubtedly a great thing for the Humble Class scholars in the world. It was a good thing that could change the world and change fate.
This made the scholars sing praises of Liu Bian, and he suddenly became a saint!
Along with another imperial edict to crusade against Yuan Shao's disloyal heart in seizing Jizhou, it also caused the scholars to criticize it in word and in writing!
In the capital, there were aristocratic families who spread rumors and slandered Liu Bian's innocence. However, after he was arrested by the East Chamber, the truth was clarified and his innocence was cleared!
Otherwise, the scholars today would not be criticizing him verbally and in writing, but would be united against a common enemy. One could understand Yuan Shao's painstaking efforts and reasons!
Therefore, the attack was very effective. If it weren't for the high efficiency of the East Chamber, Liu Bian would have been a pile of yellow mud in his pants!
Xun Yu nodded secretly. Looking at the words and deeds of the common people and scholars in the capital, the revival of the Great Han Dynasty was already unstoppable!
"It seems that the situation in the capital is completely different from that of the other places!”A sigh sounded.
Xun Yu didn't need to guess to know who it was. He turned around and said,""Fengxiao, you're late!"
"Hahaha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The girls in the brothel in Xingyang were too hospitable, so I was delayed for two days!”
Guo Jia, who was dressed in a green scholar's robe and looked refined, said words that were meant to flirt with women.
Xun Yu frowned slightly. As a virtuous gentleman, he never visited brothels. Unlike Guo Jia, who was proficient in everything.
However, looking at Guo Jia alone, Xun Yu was stunned again."Why did Fengxiao come alone? If he didn't travel with Chen Qun and the others, he would have company on the road!”
Guo Jia looked at Xun Yu with a faint smile. He didn't keep him in suspense and went straight to the point.
"They probably won't come! Only I, a fellow who doesn't know how to treat people, ran over out of curiosity to take a look. How much has His Majesty, whom you admire so much, changed?”
Guo Jia's self-deprecating self-deprecation was enough to show that the two of them were good friends. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good to say some things directly.
Xun Yu frowned even more. He had already guessed something and asked,""Is there someone spreading unfavorable remarks about His Majesty?”
Since the aristocratic families could spread it in the capital, they could definitely spread it elsewhere. The capital still had the East and West Depots to arrest, but they hadn't been set up yet.
Now that the warlords were splitting up, the local authorities ignored the imperial court's edict and might even deliberately block the edict. After all, Liu Bian's reputation was a huge disadvantage to ambitious people like the dukes!
Only when the Imperial Court is tyrannical and the Emperor is fatuous can they take the opportunity to rise up and fish in troubled waters!
Guo Jia nodded and smiled,"As expected of Wen Ruo!" Guess who spread it?"
"No matter who it is, it must be the Yuan Family, Yang Family, and other aristocratic families behind it.”Xun Yu frowned and said,"Feng Xiao, don't keep me in suspense!"”
" Yuedan Review!!!"
Guo Jia laughed and said in a mocking tone,"Wen Ruo, aren't you surprised? Yue Danping spread unfavorable words about His Majesty! If it was true, I would respect them as men, but they actually slandered me!
"Even if there are aristocratic families behind the scenes, the Xu brothers are really people who fish for fame and are afraid of death. Are they worthy of being called the 'first commentary'? It's really a disgrace to me as a scholar!"
Guo Jia's current attitude was like something he had once believed in. His glorious image had been shattered.
The monthly review could become the world's number one review, except that they could praise and criticize current politics and distinguish good from bad. Also, they paid attention to virtue, seeking truth from facts, carefully examining the news, not praising it, nor hiding its evil deeds. This was convincing!
Fair and just!
This was also the reason why Guo Jia and the other scholars respected him so much!
But now, they found out that the monthly review they respected and trusted was only fishing for fame. It was a general comment and would even slander innocent shameless people. This made them feel a little uncomfortable that their faith was shattered!
Xun Yu naturally knew the influence of the monthly review, and he could also guess the surging emotions of the Jiangnan scholars!
No wonder Guo Jia was the only talent he recommended. No one else dared to get involved in this mess, regardless of whether it was for fame or profit.
It was human nature to be wise and protect oneself!
"I have long guessed this matter and have also advised Your Majesty. However, rumors can only be stopped by wise people and it is difficult to wash away their innocence!”
Xun Yu said helplessly," But Fengxiao can see it clearly, but can't the others? They would rather choose the aristocratic families than stand on His Majesty's side?!”
In ancient times, traffic was inconvenient, and Liu Bian had influence in the capital. He could rely on the East Chamber to arrest him and wash away his slander. However, in this vast world with thirteen states, how could he clear his name?
However, the rumors stopped at the wise!
Clever people could deduce the truth of this matter, just like Guo Jia. Although he was not in the capital, he could still guess that this was slander from the great clans.
Then couldn't the others guess it? Definitely! Xun Yu recommended talents who could govern the country and help the world! They were not stupid!
However, they had guessed it, but they still chose to refuse the conscription. That was because they chose to stand on the side of the aristocratic families. They thought that it would be more promising to follow the Yuan family, the Yang family, and other aristocratic families.
In other words, they were part of the aristocratic families and could not betray their own class.
Or perhaps, they would choose to watch from the sidelines and wait for the truth to come out. When the situation was clear, when the winner of the battle between the imperial power and the aristocratic families was decided, then they would choose their sides!
Their choice was understandable, but the problem was, since you couldn't share the hardships, why did you want to share the wealth?!
Xun Yu already understood that although Liu Bian did not say it out loud, he had already blacklisted those who refused to be conscripted!
At this moment, a clamor sounded.
"Big brother! Brother! We're coming over!"
When Cao Cao, who was in charge of security, heard this, he looked at Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, and the other direct descendants and was overjoyed.
"Yuan Rang, Miao Cai, Zi Xiao, Zi Lian, Zi He…you're finally here! Hahaha!"
In this period of time, the talents recommended and those recruited by the Embroidered Uniform Guards had all begun to set off for the capital, and many of them had already reached Luoyang.
Xun Yu looked at this scene and sighed,""There are many loyal people who slaughter dogs, but there are many unfaithful people who are scholars!”
The Cao Clan and Xiahou Clan were also from Yuzhou, so they had obviously heard the rumors, but they still came. This showed their trust in Cao Cao! It was also a sign of his trust in His Majesty!
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