Chapter 117: Imperial Scholars

Just as Su Qizhen said, there was a tight crowd outside Xiangya Gate. Judging from the clothes, only a small number of them were Confucian scholars, and most of them were ordinary people. Some were carrying hoes, and some were carrying baskets. You could tell

, the people had just come down from the fields.

Yunfeng is a little confused, who has brought benefits to the people? Li Xiong's tax rate is 20%, and he also has to pay silk and hemp. And he only has a tax of 15 to 20%, and the rice he harvested this year is 20%.

Tax-free, why don't you think about his kindness? Are you here to join in the fun when you have nothing to do?

"Look, the general has come out. Let's all go and beg the general!" A Confucian scholar shouted loudly.

Suddenly, Yunfeng's appearance set off a wave of excitement. The people rushed forward one after another, bowed their hands, and begged for Qiao Xiu's love. The gate of the mansion was noisy!

Yunfeng pressed his hands and said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to what I have to say."

Gradually, everyone stopped making noise, and Yun Feng continued: "Please rest assured, I have no intention of harming Mr. Qiao, but I just need to ask for advice on some issues, which can take as little as ten and a half months, or as long as three or five months.

Mr. Qiao will definitely return home safely. Please leave, everyone."

An old man came forward and saluted: "General, we are very grateful for your kindness and righteousness, tax reduction and exemption, and kindness to the people. However, Mr. Qiao is an upright person. If you have offended anything, I hope you will be magnanimous and don't argue with him. If the general

If you really want to be punished, I am willing to pay for Mr. Qiao's sin."

Yunfeng helped the old man up, smiled slightly and said: "Please don't worry, I will never harm Mr. Qiao." Then he said to the people around him: "It's getting late today, everyone please go back, but don't delay.

I can’t afford to hire so many of you if I don’t have to light a fire to make food!”

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After Yunfeng's repeated persuasion and repeated assurances, the people dispersed their doubts.

Turning back to the palace, Su Qizhen complained: "You have lost face by letting Mr. Qiao go. Killing him will definitely arouse public outrage. General, what should we do?"

The blame in Su Qizhen's words made Yunfeng feel relieved. Now Su Qizhen treats herself less and less as a subordinate, and her tone of voice sounds like his woman. Perhaps she herself is not aware of this change.

After giving Su Qizhen a meaningful look, Yunfeng smiled and said, "I'm going to take a look at that old guy first!" With that, he left the hall and quickly came to the room where Qiao Xiu was detained.

He ordered the guard to open the door, and Yunfeng walked in. He saw Qiao Xiu sitting upright on the couch, with his eyes slightly closed and his face calm.

Yunfeng looked at it for a while and then advised: "Old man, I don't want to embarrass you. As long as you publicly declare that you support the views in the books in the morning and promise not to teach in private schools, I will come to you."

How about you apologize and respectfully send me out of the house?"

Qiao Xiu slowly opened her eyes, her eyes full of hatred and disgust. Suddenly, her cheeks bulged fiercely, "Spit!" A mouthful of thick white and blue phlegm was spat at Yunfeng!

Yunfeng turned slightly to dodge. This old guy was really stinky and stubborn. He thought for a moment and threatened: "It seems that you are toasting instead of eating and being punished with wine. It doesn't matter. Think about it carefully, but don't wait for a while."

Your anger will bring disaster to your family!"

Qiao Xiu was unafraid and said disdainfully: "The Western Fan is barbaric and cruel, as expected, so how can I be afraid of it? In the past, Ji Shuye sang a song in Guangling that has been passed down forever. Now, Qiao Yuanyan and his whole family went to justice with great enthusiasm.

Even if you destroy my nine tribes, you will never think of me bowing to you!"

Yunfeng stared at Qiao Xiu with cold eyes, and Qiao Xiu stared at him with wide eyes, showing no intention of flinching.

After a long while, Yunfeng said quietly: "Don't rush to conclusions, I'd better think about it first." After saying that, he turned around and left the room. But as soon as he walked out, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but feel... I had a headache. This old guy's integrity was really admirable. It seemed that it was useless to talk about it. I thought to myself and returned to the hall again.

The helpless look on Yunfeng's face was caught in Su Qizhen's eyes, and an expression of joy in others' misfortune appeared on his face.

Yunfeng glared at her angrily, ordered his guards to get paper and pen, quickly wrote a note, and then called out: "Wang Gui!"

"The general is here!" Wang Gui, who was standing by, saluted.

Yunfeng handed the post over: "Qiao Xiu will give you full authority for the time being. The time limit is three months. Let him copy the post and request a book!"

"Ah! General, this... I'm afraid the time is too tight?" Wang Gui was not sure at all. He was so old and could not use torture, so he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"Huh?" Yunfeng showed a trace of displeasure.

Wang Gui gritted his teeth, stretched out his hand to take it and said: "General...just take the order!" He lowered his head and read it. The post mentioned some requirements. The title of the book was "Dayi Jue Mi Lu". The requirements Qiao Xiu realized the harm of Confucian classics to the confinement of human nature, realized the necessity of improving the status of women, and realized the correctness of various policies promulgated by Yunfeng. He must also sternly refute "White Tiger Tongyi", Dong Zhongshu Tianren The theory of unity separates theology from the theory of yin and yang and the five elements.

Wang Gui's face turned into a bitter melon face again. He had no clue about this kind of cultural confrontation, and it was simply an impossible task. In fact, Yunfeng also felt that it was a bit overwhelming, but he couldn't help it. There were so many things at hand. , you can’t serve this old guy every day?

Yunfeng smiled slightly and said: "Okay, there is no need to be so nervous. I will teach you a few tricks, which may have some effect."

"Oh?" Wang Guisheng had a glimmer of hope and asked quickly: "Please tell me, general."

Yunfeng said sternly: "Except for a small door for entry and exit, the house where Qiao Xiu lives is sealed with bricks and stones. During the twelve hours of each day, except noon and midnight, he is not allowed to sleep at any other time. If Qiao Xiu is sleepy and takes a nap, be sure to wake him up.

You must also place several torches in the room so that the light shines directly into their eyes. At the same time, read the teaching materials loudly in front of people, or tell the tragic experience before being rescued by the general. It must be real and touching. What specific aspects should you highlight? There should be a few.

For ten hours every day except for sleeping, there should be no pause even for eating, defecation, and washing. If Qiao Xiu asks for mercy, he will be asked to write "Dayi Jue Mi Lu". If he does not comply, he will continue until this person Until you give in."

Wang Gui asked hesitantly: "General, will this method work?"

Yunfeng nodded: "Let's try it and see if it's there." Then, as if he thought of something, he wrote a meal recipe and handed it to Wang Gui, saying: "Ruo Qiaoxiu wants to die and refuses to drink water. When eating, you can make thick soup and forcefully drink it down according to the recipe. Remember, tell the brothers not to beat or scold them. If the person shows signs of physical or mental failure, stop immediately and wait until the general handles it. Go and prepare. stop."

With a mournful face, Wang Gui saluted Yunfeng: "I will take my leave." After saying that, he turned around and left the hall.

Zhuge Fei, who had never spoken, finally couldn't help it anymore. He frowned and said dissatisfied: "General, is it too much? Although the punishment imposed by General Nujiaguan does not hurt the body, hair and skin, the cruelty is even worse. Qiao The old gentleman is nearly sixty years old and has low energy. How can he bear it? Besides, teaching people to read and write is a good thing, so why does the general want to ban it?"

Yun Feng sighed: "It may be okay to teach others in a private school, but it is very harmful to me. I can't bear to torture Mr. Qiao like this! But other than that, there is no other way to think of. I hope Mr. Qiao can wake up soon and I will apologize to him by then."

Zhuge Fei wondered: "What are the dangers of private education? Why must the general prohibit it?"

Therefore, Yunfeng brought out his reasons one by one, but the Donglin Party could not elaborate on it. They only mentioned the possibility of manipulating public opinion. Zhuge Fei and Su Qizhen gradually showed a clear understanding on their faces. se.

In fact, Yunfeng has another purpose that he has not yet stated. He needs a group of imperial literati to tout his political achievements, sing his praises, and cheer for him on the cultural front. Unfortunately, there are no influential Confucian scholars in the north. The great Confucians are all in the south, and now that he has finally met a beautiful scholar, he will not let him go for nothing. He wants to take this old guy for his own use and become a powerful helper on the cultural front!

At this time, a personal guard came to report: "General, please go to the military office and ask for an audience!"

"Huh?" Yunfeng frowned. The Hushen Military Officer is a subordinate officer of the Cao Cao, who is in charge of household registration. Why would you come here if you don't ask the chief officer if something happens? When you think about it again, this person also has the surname Qiao, you understand a little bit, and immediately He shouted: "Send him in."

After Qiao Xianzhi got the news of his father's arrest, he hurried to Yamen and asked his colleagues about the situation, but no one could figure it out. Yunfeng directly bypassed the judicial process and handed it over to his personal guards, and the officials had no way to inquire. He I can only boldly come to see Yunfeng.

Arriving at the main hall, Qiao Xianzhi saluted and said, "I have seen the general."

Yunfeng looked over and saw that the man's eyebrows and eyes were indeed somewhat similar to Qiao Xiu, so he waved his hand: "Qiao joins the army, no need to be polite, please sit down."

"Thank you, General!" Qiao Xian thanked him, and then sat down at the end. He wanted to speak several times, but was unable to speak, with an expression of hesitation.

Yun Feng smiled slightly and said: "What is the relationship between Mr. Qiao and Canjun? Is Qiao Canjun here for Mr. Qiao?"

Qiao Xianzhi quickly replied: "Back to the general, Mr. Qiao is my father. I don't know where he offended the general? I am willing to apologize on my father's behalf."

Yunfeng did not hide anything: "I can't talk about offending you. Although your father is upright in character, I am not a man of modest means. However, Mr. Qiao and this general have quite different opinions, so I invited him to come and meet me." The tooth plate is turned on and off, so that you can ask the old gentleman for advice at any time."

"This...?" Qiao Xianyi was startled, and then asked: "Then, general, please allow me to visit my father."

Yunfeng shook his head and said: "No one is allowed to visit before the results are obtained!"

Qiao Xiu's expression suddenly changed, and when she was about to say something more, Yun Feng continued: "Although visits are not allowed, letters can be exchanged. Don't worry, although I will restrict her freedom, it will not If Mr. Qiao's life is harmed, his family will not be harmed."

Qiao Xiu breathed a sigh of relief and said hesitantly: "Can I write in class?"

Yunfeng waved his hand: "You go back and write. First, discuss with everyone in your family how to write. In addition, I will give you a set of books. The differences between you and Mr. Qiao are all in them. You can read through them.

." After saying that, he ordered his bodyguard to fetch a set of teaching materials and hand them over to Qiao.

Qiao Xianzhi took the book, stood up and saluted: "In that case, I will not disturb you anymore. I hope that the general will take care of my father because of his old age and frailty. I am extremely grateful and say goodbye!"

Yunfeng nodded: "Don't worry, Qiao Canjun, please go slowly."
Chapter completed!