Cui Jun responded sincerely."

"Since we are both degraded people, General Zuo can ask questions about everything." Cui Yan responded quickly.

"What do you think, is the imperial examination good?" Liu Bei was surprised.

Cui Yan was slightly startled, but he couldn't help but feel sad.

"It seems that your Majesty, like me, feels that the current imperial examination is actually better than the original imperial examination. It's just that due to the current situation, I was easily labeled as someone who opposed the imperial examination. I can't take it off even if I want to.

That’s why he’s so miserable. So much so that he has been traveling all over the world for many years, only talking about the usefulness of detection, but not talking about the shortcomings of the imperial examination..."

Cui Yan sighed but did not deny it.

"Actually, now that I have calmed down and savored it carefully, I have discovered that the kind of system that can bring a glimmer of hope to the people below is really much better than visiting talents and asking for talents!" Liu Bei was also quite emotional when he saw this.

"As long as people have hope and can move forward, the world will never be as lifeless as Huan Lingshi."

Cui Yan finally couldn't help but retort: ​​"If the imperial examination system can be fair and just, it is feasible... The imperial examination is just to wipe out all the morality of people's hearts and just use examinations. In troubled times, morals are corrupted. I can only use this for a while."

I don’t think there’s a problem, but how can it last long?”

"There is no long-term strategy in the world." Liu Bei said disapprovingly. "But a strategy to save time is a must when the tripod is overthrown."

"What does General Zuo mean by this?"

"Without him, in the past, I always felt that my brother was powerful, but the greatness only lies in his ability to fight, win people, and gain momentum. But I have always been confused as to why he was able to gain momentum.

What I did in Lianghuai was mostly just copying the gourd. It was only recently that I fully understood that if the world wants to carry out reform, the first priority is the economy, and the second is the system. Only when the economy and system are dealt with can we go to war without success.

It's always been difficult to win." Liu Xuande put down the pottery bowl and sighed slightly. "These three things are all necessary matters when revolutionizing the tripod, and they must be done in order. But people in the world, such as me, are always praised for their ability to fight and fight.

The victories are dazzling, but they do not understand the importance of the first two... Of course, Cao Mengde may know more than me, but he is already dead. And I understand now, but it is too late."

When Cui Yan heard the last word 'too late', he almost burst into tears, but he just held it back.

"Cui Jun." Liu Bei turned around and spoke sternly. "You see, if Yan Gong can achieve the goal of overthrowing the Han Dynasty, the first step is to conquer the land, cultivate the land, and grant the land. This is an economic revolution; the second step is to reform the imperial examination and official system.

The three-leader system; the last thing is fighting, right?"

"Yes." Cui Yan tried his best to answer.

"So." Liu Xuande also sighed. "Don't look at us now. We are in a hurry and it is almost over. In fact, my brother's original intention may not be like this. He was also pocketed by Yizhou for three months. In addition, the emperor has a heir, and the earthquake in western Liaoning

These things forced us to decide to end the world in advance. It’s just that he was so advantageous that as soon as he decided to unify, he forced us into a desperate situation... Is this the truth? "

"It should be." Cui Yan's mouth became dry, but he was not in the mood to drink tea.

"Now that we are in a desperate situation, we have no choice." Liu Bei suddenly raised his voice. "I heard that I have been wandering around Xiling these days to help several companies join forces and fight hard. So why did you come to me today?

Do you want me to be the leader of the army?"

"Not bad." Cui Yan obviously didn't come back to his senses, he almost blurted out.

"I understand." Liu Bei nodded in agreement. "Of course I will do my best, but I also have to convince the people who have moved south to help me with all their strength!"

Cui Yan was still a little confused: "General Zuo agreed?"

"Didn't I say that? Now that I have been forced into a desperate situation, do I have any other options?"

Cui Yan thought for a moment, but was silent for a moment.

"No need to guess." Liu Bei replied calmly. "My brother did send me a private message, urging me to surrender. Those economic and institutional discussions were what he told me in the letter..."

"That……"

"The words are very sincere, and I believe him." Liu Xuande still spoke calmly, as if he had thought thoroughly and comprehensively. "But, so many people died in Guandu before, how could I look back? Or in other words, just like this step

As soon as I left Hebei, it was difficult to turn back. Now that I have come out to establish my own business, it is also difficult to turn back. The same is true for other families who have moved south. They must be informed that no matter what the reason is, since they came south, they have already

There is no communication with Beifang, so I can only do my best."

Cui Yan sighed, stood up and faced each other, promised to do his best for the other party, and left immediately.

As soon as he left, Liu Bei suddenly seemed a little tired, but he left the front hall and went into the backyard.

There was no words for a whole day and night, and another day passed. On the Zhengdan day, the emperor officially held the Zhengdan court meeting of the year.

To be honest, when the Han Dynasty reached the area where it is now a county, even the so-called pro-Han faction plus one can only have six counties. It has already lost its fundamental economic foundation... If it waits for a few years, some of the Nandu clans will be in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

If we develop some reclamation, schools, handicrafts, and improve Wubao's economy, we may still be able to prosper one day... But right now, it's only a year away from the so-called Han Dynasty's southern crossing, so how can there be any economic development?

As a result, although some of the aristocratic families moved south after the Battle of Guandu, there was no shortage of members in Jiangxia's small court, but the scene was really too shabby!

In the entire Xiling City, there is no lobby large enough for 300 people!

In the end, everyone had to brave the cold wind to finish paying homage to the little emperor on the street, and then dispersed in a hurry. Only a few key figures were able to enter the emperor's palace, that is, Liu Biao funded the construction for Huang Zu. I don't know what happened.

The first mansion in Jiangxia.

Speaking of which, Queen Yuan got married in this house before, but now she doesn't want to come over.

"There is no need to say more at this point. I am willing to be the successor of Cao Sikong and command the people of Jianghan and Han Dynasties in the northern expedition to the Central Plains to restore the Han Dynasty!" As soon as the meeting of the Xiao Dynasty began, Liu Xuande became impassioned and tried to capture the ambition of the heroes.

The court was quiet for a long time, and the little emperor was a little confused about what Liu Xuande wanted to do... and after a long pause, Liu Xie had to ask about a sensitive topic:

"Uncle Liu Huang, I remember that you always regarded Yan Ni from the north as your elder brother?"

"Reply to your majesty, I will pay attention today!" Liu Bei held his head high, his reply seemed sonorous and powerful. "I lost my father as a young man, and relied on the help of several uncles in the clan to go to Luoyang to worship Master Lu... I was accompanied by dozens of people.

, I was the poorest in my family, the youngest, and the lowest born! At that time, only my brother was devoted to me, providing him with food, clothing, carriages, and horses, and constant financial support. From that time on, I also treated him as a brother! As for the grace of his subsequent promotion and appointment

, there is no need to say more! Everyone in the world knows! This kind of kindness, in exchange for the knight-errant attitude I used to have, I really deserve to die in return!"

The little emperor originally wanted to ask why he was of the lowest origin, but when he saw that no one around him responded, he also knew that this was the case, so he didn't feel like asking more. He could only nod with emotion: "That's the case..."

"That being the case... I should have surrendered as soon as possible and headed north to Ye, without asking anything else." Liu Bei continued to face the situation proudly. "However, as a descendant of the great ancestor, a descendant of the Han Dynasty, and an official of the Han Dynasty, how can I betray the Han and follow the Yan?

Abandon Liu and follow Gongsun? Needless to say, the Han Dynasty is now in decline and is in danger of being destroyed. The more this time comes, the more efforts should be made by the ministers... As the saying goes, if the Han and thieves cannot stand together, the king's industry will not be peaceful! To the north, Yexia

The man on the Bronze Bird Platform is my brother, not bad, but he is also a traitor to the country! I have made up my mind to unite with the people of Jianghan and Han Dynasties, and strive to go north to Wanluo to defeat the thieves and revive the Han Dynasty! If successful, I will join hands with my brother

For the same crime, I will surrender my head to the sword to repay my kindness; if I am defeated, I will die in front of the battle first, and I will live up to the virtues of Yan Han!"

Liu Xuande talked so eloquently that his voice shook the roof. The emperor wanted to interrupt several times, but was shocked by his words several times.

For the same reason, the other important figures in the hall, including Liu Biao, Zhu Zhi, Jingze, and other important officials of the Han Dynasty, such as Yang Liang, Deng Zhi, etc., also had nothing to say. Almost all of them were shocked by Liu Bei.

.

After all, almost everyone knows that at this point, a war must be fought, but once there is a war, Liu Xuande can only send generals and Liu Jingsheng can send troops!

Because as we all know, Liu Bei's elite troops have been almost wiped out, but he still has a few capable generals; and Liu Jingsheng's generals have become recognized as waste after the battle of Guandu, but the Jingzhou family is powerful and Nanjun has sufficient food and grass...

So, what else can be done?

I am a recognized dividing line

"After the surrender of Jiaozhou, Jingnan was shaken. The Emperor of Han could not think about it, so he summoned the princes of Jianghan and Han Dynasties to discuss the current situation. None of them said anything during the meeting. Liu Bei, the only general on the left who led the Jingzhou herdsman, raised his arms and boldly asked to leave Nanyang.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty thought that he was old with Taizu, so he refused to respond at first. He said to him proudly: "Brothers are brothers, and thieves are also thieves! However, the Han thieves are not at odds with each other, and the king's industry is not in peace. I am a descendant of the Miao of the great ancestor, and I should go north."

In the Central Plains, fight against thieves and rejuvenate the Han Dynasty, and we will stop after all the blood is exhausted!'" "Xin Yan Shu". Volume 27. The Third Family
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