Xi Chao stood in the corridor, twirling his beautiful beard, smiling and looking at the tall and handsome Chen Caozhi walking briskly. Behind Chen Caozhi, there was a The giant man Eight Chi followed closely. Xi Chao saw that this giant man looked familiar, and suddenly remembered that it was the young man named Ran Sheng, whom he had not seen for three years.
When Chen Caozhi saw Xi Chao, he hurriedly took a few steps and bowed deeply. "I'm so happy to see Staff Officer Xi again!"
Xi Chao returned the gift, stepped forward to hold Chen Caozhi's hand, looked at it carefully, and praised, "After three years apart, Zizhong's demeanor is even better than before. Tongxuan Pagoda first met, and Zizhong was still alive at that time. Childish, now he is a pretentious and beautiful man in E'e. In my opinion, the name Jiangzuo Wei Jie is not suitable for Zizhong. Wei Shubao is too masculine and feminine. Zizhong should be reborn as Ji Zhongsan."
Ji Zhongsan is the Ji Kang of Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, with dragons and phoenixes, natural nature, solemn and clear movements, Shan Tao praises Ji Kang: "Ji Shuye is as human as a rock is as independent as a solitary pine; as drunk as a jade mountain, it is about to collapse."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said, "Life is like an adverse journey, generations are like passers-by, and this body is nothing more than a stinky skin with a body made of earth and wood. Is it worthy of Staff Officer Xi's praise?"
"Zizhong Magnanimity is a gentleman!" Xi Chao laughed loudly, holding Chen Caozhi's hand, looking at Ran Sheng who was standing with his hands crossed, and said, "You are Ran Sheng, can you ride and shoot?"
Ran Sheng puffed up his chest and said, "Bow and Horse is very skilled. If you don't believe me, ask my husband."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said nothing, Ran Sheng's archery skills are very accurate, but he only learned to ride a horse for two days, and he dared to claim that Bow and Horse was proficient, which is a big boast.
Xi Chao said to Chen Caozhi, "Zizhong, when you go to work for Western Headquarters, take Ran Sheng with you and let him start training from Squad Leader. In less than ten years, he will be a fierce general."
Chen Caozhi said, "It depends on Xiao Sheng's own wishes."
Ran Sheng said, "I'm not going anywhere, I'm just following the young man."
Xi Chao couldn't help but smile when he saw this Curly Beard giant showing off his childishness. He and Chen Caozhi joined hands in entering the room to sit down and talk. After greetings, Xi Chao asked Chen Caozhi when Grand Zhongzheng Assessment was scheduled to be. Chen Caozhi said, "It will be the 18th of this month."
Xi Chao said, "Okay, then I will also come to take part and test you."
Chen Caozhi said, "Eight Provinces Grand Zhongzheng will attend, and there are also chatty celebrities who often gather at Minister of Works' Office. I am already tired of dealing with it. Brother Xi, please don't make things difficult for me anymore."
Xi Chao laughed and pointed to the volume "New Meanings of the Dao De Jing" on the desk and said, "Prince of Kuaiji read your masterpiece last night and didn't rest until the fourth watch. I went to see you just now. Prince of Kuaiji praised it again and again and said Qiantang Chen Caozhi is not only Wei Jie resurrected, but also Wang Bi reborn, Wang Bi notes Dao De Jing, the first generation Mystical Learning, Chen Caozhi starts with Buddhist Scriptures and Confucian classics came to elucidate New Meanings of the Dao De Jing, which has never been taught before. It is indescribably wonderful and truly a genius. By the time of the assessment on the 18th, Zizhong gave "New Meanings of the Dao De Jing" and "Mingsheng Lake Collection of Metaphysical Discussions" to Eight Provinces Grand Zhongzheng After reading it once, you will naturally pass the test. Those celebrities who talk about it are very mysterious when they talk about it, but none of them can write a book and explain it clearly!"
Chen Caozhi said, "I'm afraid it won't pass so easily."
Xi Chao said, "Are Zizhong worried about making things difficult like Yu Xi did to Wu Commandery last time? You are talented and are appreciated by Prince of Kuaiji, so there is nothing to worry about!" After a pause, he said, "Zizhong, I have something to discuss with you -"
Chen Caozhi Hearing Xi Chao's solemn tone, he sat upright and said, "Brother Xi, please speak."
Xi Chao said, "When I come to Beijing this time, escorting Count Huan to get married is not my first priority. The real mission is to submit Grand Marshal Huan's memorial to the court for review. This is the move." All Luoyang, and those who Disaster of Yongjia spread the word, are all Northern disciples, Henan--Zizhong Do you think this proposal can be implemented?"
Chen Caozhi was slightly shaken and moved the capital. This was a major event that shocked both the government and the public. Huan Wen had great ambitions and aspired to the throne. He once said, "If a man does not remain famous throughout the ages, he will be infamous for thousands of years." In the Ten Years of Yonghe In 1998, Huan Wen won a great victory in his second Northern Expedition and regained Luoyang. He had long wanted to move the capital to Luoyang to consolidate his position, and then replace him with Jin. Xi Chao was Huan Wen's think tank, and he should be clear about Huan Wen's ambitions. The two Chu people still tried their best to help Huan Wen. Naturally, they wanted to be the founding hero of the Huan family, because in this way they could gain greater power and develop their ambitions. On the other hand, the imperial family of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, An Jiangzuo did not want to make progress. Wang and Xie Gaomen established their foundation in Jiangdong and occupied high positions. They did not want to return to the north, so Xi Chao was determined to help Huan Wen, even at the expense of breaking with his father Xi Min -
The outcome of Chen Caozhi and Xi Chao is very clear. The third time Huan Wen Northern Expedition did not use Xi Chao's plan, resulting in Fangtou's defeat, a sharp decline in reputation, and no way to usurp the throne. A few years after Huan Wen's death, Xi Chao also died in depression, at the age of only forty-two years old--
And now, it is when Huan Wen's reputation is at its peak, so there is a plan to move the capital. Xi Chao said this to Chen Caozhi, one is to examine Chen Caozhi's knowledge, and the other is to test Chen Caozhi's position to see if it can be used by Huan Wen--
Of course Chen Caozhi understands the intention of Xi Chao, and his thoughts turn around. Now that he has joined Jiankang, he can no longer just study and paint to accumulate knowledge like before. He is bound to be involved in political disputes. Huan Wen and Xi Chao have made great efforts for the Qiantang Chen Clan to join Gentry Register. This is a favor and must be repaid. Moreover, as a new member of Gentry Clans, his family status is declining. If he does not find shortcuts, he will only Eastern Jin is promoted step by step by accumulating seniority. Eastern Jin, who occupies a high position in the high-end Great Clans, would probably be already gray-haired if he wanted to be the Fifth Rank governor. But he Chen Caozhi obviously has more than this. He has greater ambitions. Assisting Huan Wen should be the best choice at the moment. As for whether to assist Huan Clan to the end, it depends on how the situation develops. People cannot hang themselves on a tree--
While Chen Caozhi frowned and thought, Xi Chao sat silently, waiting for Chen Caozhi's answer.
After a long while, Chen Caozhi said slowly, "Brother Xi, I think Grand Marshal Huan's proposal will be difficult to implement."
Xi Chao raised his eyebrows and asked, "How can you see it?"
Chen Caozhi said, "Grand Marshal Huan The proposal to move the capital is indeed a far-sighted plan for the country. However, the northern land is in depression and people are suspicious and fearful. Yongjia Southern Migration Since then, the northerners who have lived outside the river have lived for several generations, and most of them have settled down. Leye, now we have to force them to return to Henan. The land and houses cannot be resold, and the boats and cars cannot be obtained. They abandon the country of peace and happiness and adapt to the chaotic hometown. It goes without saying that life is difficult. It is bound to be full of complaints, which is detrimental to the reputation of Grand Marshal Huan."
Xi Chao's eyes showed approval, and he nodded. "Zizhong's concerns are very good, but those who do great things must do extraordinary things. The northern land is indeed depressed, but the land is there, and those returning from the north can be allocated a large amount of land. This is very attractive to the northerners who miss their homeland. If they return to their hometown, they can take over Huaibei Displaced People and Northern Lands Great Clans are of great help in recovering the land of Henan and Hebei, so Grand Marshal Huan is determined to do it. I will submit a memorial tomorrow and see what happens in the public discussion between the DPRK and China? If there are many opponents, Zizhong can have a good compromise strategy?"
Chen Caozhi said, "Luoyang is now a place for troops. It is impossible to move the capital. For Grand Marshal Huan's plan, we should send our trusted generals to guard Luoyang in advance and wipe out Liang, Xu, and Henan The land of should be dredged with water transport and cultivated with the method of Emperor Wu of Wei. In this way, Luoyang will be fertile, so Xu proposed to move the capital. Confucius said, 'If you don't have a desire for haste, you won't see small profits. If you want haste, you won't achieve anything. If you want to see small profits, great things will not be accomplished'."
Xi Chao narrowed his eyes and stared at Chen Caozhi. Chen Caozhi faced it calmly. A smile gradually appeared on Xi Chao's face and said, "Zizhong is the first person I have ever seen in my life." Smart people, assess the situation, be clear and thoughtful, talk about mysteries and talk eloquently, but are helpless when it comes to situations. People like Yin Hao and Xie Wanshi can make lofty words and be pragmatic and understand the situation. This is what I, Xi Jiabin, value."
A Military Officer came to report, "Staff Officer Xi, Count Huan, please go over and discuss something."
Xi Chao then stood up and said, "Zizhong, come with me to see Count Huan. From now on, when you join Western Headquarters, you will have to see Count Huan often."
Chen Caozhi followed Xi Chao to see Huan Ji. Huan Ji was twenty-three years old, seven feet tall, and had a Flesh Mole on his left eyebrow. His appearance was not handsome. When he saw Chen Caozhi, after a brief exchange of greetings, ignored Chen Caozhi's presence, and angrily said to Xi Chao, "Staff Officer Xi, I don't want to marry that daughter of Prince of Kuaiji. I'll go back to Jingzhou tomorrow."
Xi Chao was shocked and asked, "Why did Count Huan say this?"
Huan Ji glanced at Chen Caozhi and remained silent.
Chen Caozhi left immediately, and Xi Chao walked to the court, holding his hand and saying, "I will have a long talk with Zizhong another day."
Chen Caozhi took Ran Sheng back to the Chief Censor Gu Minzhi mansion in an ox cart. Along the way, he frowned slightly, thinking about what Huan Ji said about not wanting to marry Princess of Xin'an. What was the reason that made Huan Ji say such a thing? Prince of Kuaiji Sima Yu and Grand Marshal Huan Wen are currently the two most powerful people in the DPRK. Such a marriage should not break down easily. Neither Princess of Xin'an nor Huan Ji can resist the will of the family. The marriage is inevitable--
Thinking about the ridiculous questions and answers Princess of Xin'an had with him that day, as well as what happened between Princess of Xin'an and Wang Xianzhi recorded in history, Chen Caozhi couldn't help but feel wary, and had a premonition of getting into trouble.
Chen Caozhi returned to Gu Residence, then Gu Kaizhi paid his respects to Zhang Andao but hadn't come back yet, but saw Regular Mounted Attendant Quan Li is accompanied by Gu Minzhi, waiting for his return. Quan Li is a fellow villager of Qiantang. Qiyun Mountain gathered at the gathering four years ago, Attendant Quan gave Chen Caozhi the comment of "genius Yingbo, outstanding" and promoted Chen Caozhi to Sixth Rank. It can be said that Chen Caozhi was acquainted with Chen Caozhi. I was very happy to meet him this time.
It was almost noon, Gu Minzhi left Quan Li for a small banquet, and Chen Caozhi kept him company. Chen Shang went to Minister of Works' Office to send congratulatory gifts and has not come back yet. Gu Kaizhi must have been given food by Zhang Andao.
Regular Mounted Attendant Quan Li is nearly sixty, and his health is not as good as before. He has petitioned the court to resign and return to his hometown, and Grand Minister over the Masses and Ministry of Personnel have approved it. During the banquet, Quan Li and Chen Caozhi talked about the scenery of their hometown, and they felt like returning home. When people grow old, they just want to return to their roots.
Attendant Quan was sent away, Chen Caozhi was thinking about returning to Attendant Quan's house tomorrow, and the doorman came to report, Genealogy Office Jia Bizhi was visiting, and just as Jia Bizhi was welcomed into the hall to sit down, the doorman came to report again, Dong'an Temple Master Lin disciple Zhi Fahan asks to see Mr. Qiantang Chen.
Gu Minzhi smiled and said, "Caozhi moved in with me Gu Residence, Gu Residence was really crowded."