Sun Ce and Xun Yu had a very speculative conversation, even though Xun Yu's views were not exactly consistent with him.

Even if he had not formally studied political science, he knew that governing a country - especially governing a big country - could not only talk about military and economy, but also about thoughts. Without ideological cohesion, no matter how many people there were, they would be a mess, and would only exhaust their vitality in endless internal strife.

The empire was founded by Qin Shihuang and became Emperor Wu of Han, and the key figure was Dong Zhongshu. He transformed Confucianism and provided the empire with a tool of thought. Although this tool was not very smart, innate, and had endless troubles, he made a try after all. Even if the attempt was not very successful, it soon caused greater trouble.

Sun Ce wanted to reverse this situation, but of course he could not follow the classics, but he himself did not have the ability to propose a new theory. Socialist values? This is definitely not possible. If you don’t have the foundation and just make a reckless move, you will only end up with Wang Mang. Freedom, equality, and fraternity? It seems that there can be, but how to post the actual situation of this era is convincing and acceptable. This requires more theoretical construction, not just a few slogans.

This is the most appropriate thing to leave to Xun Yu.

In the Wu court structure, no matter whether it is the prime minister or the prime minister, there will be no position as Xun Yu. He came too late, and was once the imperial court's minister and a surrendered minister. If he was promoted to a high position, it would be difficult to convince the public. Moreover, behind him was the Ru Ying factional factional system with a deep talent reserve. Once he was placed in a real power position, the Ru Ying factional system would definitely be large and break the factional balance in the court.

It is currently a more suitable choice to let him be responsible for the construction of ideological and theoretical ideas. Although Xun Yu is not the kind of Confucian scholar who searches for chapters and is not known for his knowledge, his knowledge is not bad. He has a certain understanding of the origin of Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, and law. He also has administrative experience, can connect theory with practice, and has an understanding of the new policy beyond the majority. His excellent comprehensive qualities make him the best candidate to preside over the establishment of a set of ideological and theoretical ideas that can adapt to the new policy.

More importantly, he himself also had this idea. He was not a pure Confucian scholar, but he was undoubtedly most influenced by Confucianism. Compared with other schools, Confucianism is the school that attaches the most importance to personal personality. Confucian scholars regard themselves as scholars and actively enter the world, but are unwilling to be slaves of power. What they are eager to be "to be the king, Yao and Shun, and then make the customs simple". The greatest ideal of a true scholar is not to be an emperor like Wang Mang, but to be an imperial teacher like Yi Yin and Zhou Gong. In other words, it can also be called a strong minister.

But strong ministers are also ministers. In the imperial history of more than two thousand years, there were many strong ministers, but few of them usurped the throne. Compared with the military men who held heavy troops and often killed the throne, scholars still had a bottom line. After the Five Dynasties, Song Dynasty used civilian military service to build military affairs, but there was actually no choice.

For Xun Yu personally, after experiencing the Party and Fines, his desire for power for ministers was even more urgent. Sun Ce was willing to treat each other with courtesy and maintain the balance of power of the ruler. He couldn't ask for it. With this premise, it would be meaningful to talk about how to maintain balance.

To be honest, Xun Yu was a little surprised at Sun Ce's attitude. He didn't expect Sun Ce to have such an open mind. After all, Sun Ce's view of scholars, especially party members, has always been poor. However, thinking about Sun Ce's new policies, and thinking about his seemingly shocking, rebellious, but deafening remarks, Xun Yu felt relieved again.

This is the saint who appeared once every five hundred years. He came to save this troubled times. Compared with him, although the late emperor Liu Xie was extremely intelligent, he was still a hero of a generation. After all, he was still a little far from the saint. He was defeated by Sun Ce, so he was not wronged.

No wonder he left so calmly. Perhaps, he saw this clearly as well?

Xun Yu agreed, and he went back and sorted out his ideas carefully, and proposed a specific plan, and submitted it to Sun Ce and other important officials to study together. He had an understanding of the new policy, but he did not expect that Sun Ce had such high expectations for him and was not prepared enough. He suggested to Sun Ce that he hoped to include his subordinate Xun Yue in the group. Xun Yue has been engaged in academic research, and has recently been studying the history of Han, with a solid theoretical foundation and can help.

Sun Ce agreed immediately and recommended Zhong Changtong to Xun Yu. As early as a few years ago, Zhong Changtong began to study this area of ​​knowledge, and now he has accumulated some accumulation, which can help Xun Yu. If necessary, he can work with Yang Biao and Huang Wan, and they also have research on this area.

Xun Yu was deeply moved. Sun Ce had already prepared for this, but he just lacked a suitable person to lead. Yang Biao and Huang Wan were nearly 60 years old and had insufficient physical strength. Zhong Changtong was too young and had insufficient practical experience. As a result, this opportunity fell on his shoulders.

"Thank you, your blessing."

"Mr. Xun is humble, and this matter must be Mr. Xun." Sun Ce laughed loudly. Xun Yu successfully entered the world, and Yan Yu's human heart could be opened. "I am waiting for your three strategies of heaven and man."

"The king is so serious, Yu dare not take it." Xun Yu bowed again, but his heart was warm. He could compete with Dong Zhongshu, and he had no regrets in his life. When he thought that it was possible to realize the power of Dong Zhongshu - even the entire Confucian school of seeking power, from then on, the king and his ministers got along with courtesy and no longer had to worry about tragedies like party corruption, he couldn't help but feel excited and wanted to start planning immediately.

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After a long conversation, Sun Ce stood up and said to Xun Yu who was still unsatisfied: "Mr. Xun, it's not too early, so you might as well go downstairs to eat something first and then talk. If you don't mind, we can also eat and talk while drinking and talking, and never return without getting drunk."

Xun Yu smiled slightly. "The guest follows the will of the master, but the king's order is the same."

"That's great." Sun Ce held Xun Yu's arm and went downstairs with him. As soon as the two of them arrived on the first floor, the door of the dining room sounded softly, and the eldest princess Liu He walked out of the inside and bowed.

"I have met the king and the king of Xun."

Xun Yu was surprised and happy, and hurried forward to salute. "How is the eldest princess here?"

Liu He smiled and showed a bit of naughtyness. "I watched the celestial phenomena at night and saw the Emperor Star and the De Star gathering. I guess Mr. Xun came to join the king, so he came to offer wine and food to watch the grand event."

Xun Yu was a little embarrassed and glanced at Sun Ce. Sun Ce smiled and said, "If you can't speak, don't talk nonsense. If you say that the Emperor Star and the Dexing gather together, others will say that the Dexing enters Ziwei is a powerful minister who forces the master, so then Xun Jun can't explain it clearly."

Liu He opened his eyes wide in surprise, looked at Sun Ce, and then at Xun Yu. "Can this be done?"

Xun Yu nodded embarrassedly. Astrology is a mystery, and mystery means vagueness, and it makes sense to explain it. Fortunately, Sun Ce doesn't believe these things. If it were another monarch, Liu He's words might leave a grudge in his heart. How can he get along with him in the future?

Liu He shrank his neck, spit out a little bit of the tip of his tongue, and then gently patted his mouth. "If you don't know well, you will be wrong when you speak. Please punish the king."

"Punish you for one year to serve as a warning to others."

"I will be punished, thank you, King." Liu He bent his knees, but there was no loss on his face. Xun Yu saw it, felt strange, but he didn't ask much. They followed Liu He into the dining room, and the two maids carried water kettles and copper plates to serve them to clean the water. The two men sat down with the host and the maids started serving the dishes, and the fragrance spread. Xun Yu's stomach sounded, and then he realized that he had been talking to Sun Ce for too long, and his stomach was empty.

"It smells so good!" Guo Jia's voice sounded outside the door. Sun Ce and Xun Yu looked at each other, and were both surprised.

Guo Jia pushed the door open, looked around, and said with a smile: "Madam, can I have my seat?"

Liu He was originally sitting opposite Xun Yu, but when he heard Guo Jia's voice, he had already stood up. "The sacrificial tribute is here, how can there be no seat? Please do you want to do this."

Sun Ce frowned. Although Guo Jia was casual, he was not so rude. He knew that Xun Yu was here and should take the initiative to avoid suspicion. What happened suddenly? He said nothing and signaled Liu He to sit next to him and eat with the same case. Liu He happily agreed, took his own tableware, and ordered someone to add a set of tableware for Guo Jia.

Xun Yu saw it and was happy in his heart. It seemed that although Liu He was not the queen, he did not suffer any grievances. It was right for the late emperor to decide to marry her to Sun Ce as his concubine. The only place in the world where Liu He can live is around Sun Ce.

"Fengxiao, have you recovered from your illness?" Sun Ce said lightly.

"It was only half better, but when I smelled the aroma of the dish, I felt three more. If I could drink some good wine, I should be cured. It would be fine if I stayed for a few nights."

Sun Ce's heart moved. Guo Jia had to stay up late again. This was a big deal. Moreover, Lu Xun couldn't handle it, so he had to invite Guo Jia out. While signaling someone to pour wine for Guo Jia, he said, "Jun Xun is here today, I'll let you drink a drink, not drink too much."

Guo Jia stopped the maid who poured the wine. "One glass is just one cup, but I have to change the cup. Ling Tong, please go to the military advisory office and get my special wine glass."

Ling Tong looked at Sun Ce in embarrassment. Sun Ce couldn't help laughing and scolded: "When did you customize the new cup?"

"It was customized together last time." Guo Jia smiled proudly. "The cunning rabbit has three holes, so I have to guard against someone deliberately smashing Chen's cup, so I specially prepared three."

"Is it the military advisory office's public funds?"

"Chen Qun is so strict, and he is calling for a reduction in the expenses of the Military Advisor every day. How dare I embezzle the public funds of the Military Advisor?" Guo Jia shook his head and was proud. "It's my private money."

"So that's it." Sun Ce nodded, turned to Xun Yu and said, "Mrs. Zhong's management still has loopholes."

Guo Jia changed color immediately. Xun Yu wanted to laugh but was embarrassed to laugh. He endured it very hard. Guo Jia sighed, signaled the maid to pour wine and raise the wine glass. "King, one glass is just one cup, I'm just talking about anything. Is it okay? Otherwise, I will eat and live in the military advisor's office in the future and will not go back."

"This is up to you." Sun Ce raised his wine glass and signaled to Xun Yu. "Mr. Xun should hurry up and punish these rogue ministers."

Xun Yu raised his wine glass, but he was not very easy to answer. Although the Ru Ying people didn't like Guo Jia very much, no one could replace Guo Jia's position in Sun Ce's mind. He wanted to do something, but he was not sure whether what he wanted to do was what Ru Ying people expected. Suddenly, he was a little helpless towards the Ru Ying people. They were all people who read the books of sages. Back then, Li Ying and Fan Pang asked for their destiny for the people, and were not afraid of axes. Now why do these people only see benefits in their eyes and have no responsibility as scholars?

Perhaps Sun Ce was right, good is fragile and not as powerful as they imagined. If there is no institutional guarantee, it will be swallowed up by evil.

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