When Yu Yunwen entered the palace, he was so excited that he couldn't help himself.

"Long live your Majesty the students."

Yu Yunwen was twenty-one years old this year, a very energetic age.

He is wearing the clothes of the University of Tokyo. He has a thin face, thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a high nose. Although he is not tall, his posture is exceptionally tall, giving him a feeling of vitality.

Zhao Ning said: "No need to be polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Are you a student at the University of Tokyo's College of Engineering?"

"Yes."

“Why choose engineering school?”

"You can build a city after you learn it."

Yu Yunwen's answer surprised Zhao Ning.

"Are you keen on building cities?"

"Whether it is to defend the country or to expand the border, we must build cities. Restoring China's homeland lies in building cities. Expanding the border also lies in building cities."

"Oh, expanding the frontier also means building cities. What do you mean by this?"

“For example, even if the Song Dynasty regained the Hexi Corridor by force, if we did not build a large-scale city in the Hexi Corridor, it would be difficult to communicate with the Central Plains, and it would not be long before the enemy would reoccupy it. Therefore, students believe that expanding the border area is also

It’s about building a city.”

He answered in very clear and straightforward words.

Then, he continued to emphasize: "Expanding the border is not about expanding the territory, but about applying kingship. Those who apply kingship are human beings. Without people, how can we implement kingship? If we cannot apply kingship, the four directions will not obey, and the world will be destroyed.

What's wrong?"

Zhao Ning immediately became interested in this person. He was only twenty-one years old, but he had such a thorough understanding of the issue of extension.

"Who taught you these?"

Yu Yunwen replied: "The students thought about it when they were studying."

"What did you read?"

"I have read all of His Majesty's books, such as "On Boating People", "Seeking Truth from Facts", "On War", and the latest "On Market Balance". In addition, Chen Shilang (Chen Gui)'s "Xincheng Tongyao", "Lian Lian"

I also read "New Theory of Steel" and "On City Roads"."

Zhao Ning asked: "Have you read the Confucian classics?"

"Youdu, students start reading Confucian classics and Cheng Ziluo studies from an early age."

"Then why did you join the University of Tokyo later?"

Yu Yunwen looked calm and replied: "Confucianism values ​​etiquette, etiquette is the foundation of the world. When etiquette is in place, it will be peaceful and can govern the world. The new learning emphasizes the combination of art and Taoism. It teaches people to think and practice, which can help individuals become talents. The combination of the two is

It’s the road.”

Zhao Ning couldn't help but nod.

In fact, Confucianism has not been eradicated in China until the 21st century, but only the dross has been removed.

Chinese etiquette, righteousness, trust, restraint, responsibility, etc. all come from Confucianism.

For example, "Heaven will confer great responsibilities on these people", "Learn and practice from time to time", "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you", etc., all come from Confucianism.

That’s why we put forward the concept of “ruling the country according to law” and “ruling the country by virtue”.

With only law and no virtue, it is an indifferent society. When there are no disasters, it can generally live in peace. Once disaster strikes, it will quickly fall apart and become a mess.

The combination of Confucianism and new learning mentioned by Yu Yunwen is exactly what Zhao Ning has always wanted to do.

"Did you know that the Kong family is collaborating with the enemy?"

"Students know."

"Then you still study Confucianism?"

"Confucianism originated from Zhou Rites and was developed by Confucius. What is its relationship with the Confucius family?"

"Then do you think it was right for me to deal with the Kong family and send them all to guard the border?"

"It is a mercy of Your Majesty not to kill them for collaborating with the enemy and treason."

It seems that people have different opinions on the matter of Confucius' collaborating with the enemy.

The belief of many Confucian scholars has indeed collapsed, but there are still some people who do not take the Confucian family seriously at all.

Zhao Ning liked this young man more and more, and he said, "Do you know why I summoned you?"

"Students don't know."

Zhao Ning asked someone to hand Wu Jie's military report to Yu Yunwen and said, "You will know after you look at this."

Yu Yunwen took it, opened it curiously, and started to read.

When he saw this, he was slightly surprised that Zhao Guanji actually showed him the frontline army report.

He excitedly began to read, reading very carefully.

But after reading some of the content, I was extremely shocked and angry.

Because there are many descriptions of how the Jin army preyed on the common people in Taiyuan City.

"When our army conquers Taiyuan, the Jin Kingdom will be furious. I want you to go to the front line, meet with the Jin envoys, and hold the Jin people accountable."

"Students are willing to go!"

"Do you know how dangerous it is to go here?"

Yu Yunwen suddenly said excitedly: "A man is born in heaven and earth, why should he be afraid of this!"

"I will escape death!"

"Students are willing to go!"

"I want you to scold the Jin envoy angrily and scold him as much as you want. I will give you the confidence to do so. If Song and Jin go to war, the Song Dynasty will use all its strength to fight the Northern Expedition!"

Yu Yunwen set out on the road with a certain death intention.

But in fact, he thought too much. How could Zhao Ning send him to death?

Since the peace talks between the Song and Jin Dynasties, they have set up embassies in the Zhending Mansion area to facilitate flexible exchanges between the two sides.

This is also a compromise between the respective wishes of both parties in the great era.

In fact, as Zongwang came to Yanjing to take charge and Wanyan Zongpan became extremely powerful, the power of the Zhuhe faction increased in the Jin Dynasty, and the voice of wanting to trade with the Song Dynasty became louder and louder.

Rather than saying that the embassy was placed in Zhending Mansion for flexible exchanges between the two sides, it was better to say that it was to prepare for trade.

Yu Yunwen went neither to Yanjing nor to Shangjing.

What is gone is the true concentration.

But even to achieve true concentration, for many Song people, it still requires courage.

If you don’t believe me, ask some people in Tokyo if they would be willing to join the army to guard the border.

He promises to tell you that he is ready to sacrifice at any time.

But if you register him immediately and ask him to go north tomorrow, he will definitely tell you that he had a bad stomach last night and will go home beforehand.

There are not many people like Yu Yunwen who will immediately pack up their things if you ask me to go north.

On the evening of December 15th, Taiyuan City.

Wu Jie's appointment letter has arrived.

It was still Liu Kai who came.

Liu Kai smiled and said: "Congratulations to Wu Shuai."

"It's all supported by Xianggong Zong and Magistrate Liu, as well as the joint efforts of the army and people of Taiyuan City. I dare not take credit for it."

"Shuai Wu, this is His Majesty's edict."

Wu Jie immediately became serious.

"Your Majesty said you should see it yourself."

Wu Jie opened it and took a look. At the beginning, there were some remarks, which not only affirmed his achievements, but also expressed condolences to all the soldiers of the Divine Guard Army, and asked him to greet the people of Taiyuan.

And finally, I hope he can properly escort the prisoners of war south, emphasizing: The road is very dangerous. If you lose the prisoners of war, you may not be able to find them. Even if the court sends people to search the mountains, they probably won't be found, so you must pay attention.

ah!

"Wu Shuai, you quickly set up the Hedong Economic and Strategy Department. When everything is ready, you have to go back to Tokyo. Your Majesty has something important to see you."

"oh?"

"It's about recapturing Gu Mansion and taking back Daizhou. I guess your Majesty also wants to take back Yunzhong through Taiyuan."

Wu Jie began to think deeply. He was a little worried that the imperial court would be eager for quick success after seeing that Taiyuan was recovered so smoothly.

"By the way, let Wanyan's mother be left to the people of Taiyuan to deal with. This is also your Majesty's wish."

On December 16, the grain from Pingyao and Fenzhou arrived in Taiyuan, and Taiyuan began to distribute grain.

People lined up on the street to receive them.

Order was slowly restored, and people collected the bodies of the war dead and buried them together outside the city, and even went to contact people to engrave monuments.
Chapter completed!