ushernet Chapter 18 The Joy of Knowledge
Chapter 18 The Joy of Knowledge
Chapter 18 The Joy of Knowledge
Early the next morning.
After Liu Bian finished washing up, he was ready to continue his literacy campaign. As soon as he sat down in the study, Pan Yin came in.
He took some silk and handed it to Liu Bian, saying, "Your Majesty, this is the new list of appointments for the officials in each Weifu. Both Attendant Jian and the Queen Mother have approved it."
Liu Bian took the silk and examined it carefully.
At this time, there was a special group called the "Wai Tai", which, together with the Shangshu Tai and the Yushi Tai, were collectively known as the "Three Tai". The "Three Tai" held almost all the power in the Han Dynasty.
The group of "Wai Tai" is the officials of all levels in the palace, and the Twelve Eunuchs are their leaders.
The "Wai Tai" has the emperor's trust. It not only controls the key channels for communication, but also controls the imperial guards!
Therefore, the "Wai Tai" fought against the Shang Shu Tai for many years and the struggle between them was very fierce.
Liu Bian looked at the silk and couldn't recognize most of the words, let alone the people.
"What did Jian Shuo say about expelling Zhang Rang and his cronies in the palace?" Liu Bian said calmly, looking at the list.
Pan Yin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Attendant Jian said that Zhang Rang and others have brought disaster to the country and the people. It is a great pleasure to settle accounts with them. It is what the people want. Your Majesty is wise."
Liu Bian smiled, handed the silk to Pan Yin, and asked, "Did he go to the Queen Mother again today?"
Pan Yin carefully observed Liu Bian's expression and said, "Yes. I also went to the General of Chariots and Cavalry's Mansion yesterday."
General of Chariots and Cavalry, He Miao.
Liu Bian hummed, but didn't care. He looked outside the palace, his eyes flickering slightly, and asked, "Is Cao Cao still rectifying the Nan Palace?"
Pan Yin said, "Yes. I heard that Captain Cao was very strict in his management of the troops. He killed many and drove many away. There were hundreds of people who filed complaints with the Imperial Court and the Imperial Household."
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows and couldn't help laughing.
He remembered that when Cao Cao was young, he was like a fool. When he was the lieutenant of the Northern Inspector of Luoyang, he fearlessly killed many royal relatives and even beat to death an uncle of Jian Shuo, one of the Twelve Eunuchs.
Later, the assassination of Dong Zhuo also seemed like the act of a young and foolish man.
But, just like.
Liu Bian casually flipped out the silk and prepared to read the words, saying, "The cleaning of the palace must be accelerated. It is better to make mistakes than to leave any doubts."
"Yes, I understand." Pan Yin said, and walked to Liu Bian's side as usual, ready to read the silk to Liu Bian.
Pan Yin was standing next to Liu Bian. He was stunned when he saw some strange characters above the words on the silk. He leaned forward to look and saw only circles and dots that he had never seen before.
Liu Bian didn't care, he took the brush and said, "Read it."
Pan Yin did not suspect anything and began to read.
Liu Bian added pinyin to the words, saying, "Slow down."
Pan Yin looked at the handwriting and felt a chill in his heart: This is a memorial submitted by the general. What is His Majesty writing?
He didn't dare to think too much and quickly slowed down his speech.
Liu Bian looked at these pinyins and was secretly happy: I won't be afraid of forgetting them in the future, I can take them out and recognize them anytime.
The two of them read and wrote, and before they knew it, it was noon. Pan Yin read more than a hundred pieces of silk, and Liu Bian wrote more than a hundred pieces, totaling nearly ten thousand words.
"All right."
Liu Bian was satisfied. He put down his pen, shook his sore arms, slowly stretched out his numb legs, turned to Pan Yin, and said with a smile, "It's almost done. Go and look for it again. Bring all the old silks here. I want to see them."
'really! ’
Pan Yin guessed that His Majesty must be planning something!
He didn't dare to think too much, or even look at those strange circles and dots, and just trotted out.
Liu Bian looked at the silks and estimated that he had learned to recognize at least a hundred characters. Although they were not very clear, it would not be long before he would be able to read official documents and memorials independently.
"Learn to read, practice writing, read books..." Liu Bian said to himself, his heart was eager to learn. He was somewhat immersed in the joy of learning.
"Bian'er, your uncle is sick, did you know?"
Empress Dowager He came in hastily, looking anxiously at Liu Bian and said, "Hey, we did piss him off that day. You should think of a solution quickly..."
Although Empress Dowager He was illiterate and had limited experience, she was very clear about the importance of her maternal family.
Liu Bian smiled slightly, stood up and said, "Don't worry, mother. I have asked Pan Yin to speed up."
Seeing Liu Bian still smiling, Empress Dowager He said unhappily, "Don't you know? Without your uncle outside the palace, things are in chaos. Dong rebuilt a courtyard, and the gate was crowded with people giving gifts. People who didn't know him would think he was a general..."
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, not because he cared about Dong Zhong, but because this news was told to him by Empress Dowager He!
'I lack eyes...'
Liu Bian talked to himself and instantly thought of three words: Jinyiwei.
Suddenly, he took the silk on the table, rummaged through it, and found a memorial from Liu Yu. Four words on it attracted him: Si Li Xiao Wei.
"Nowadays, there are great traitors hiding in the world, and evildoers everywhere. The Sili Army is in turmoil. I request that the Sili Army Colonel be re-established to arrest and supervise lawbreakers."
"Bian'er?"
Empress Dowager He saw Liu Bian staring at the silk for a long time without saying anything, so she stepped forward and asked inquiringly.
"Oh."
Liu Bian woke up with a start, then smiled and said: "I can cure my uncle's illness, don't worry, mother."
As he said this, he shouted, "Pan Yin, follow me out of the palace."
Empress Dowager He saw Liu Bian about to leave the palace and quickly chased after him, saying, "Can you cure illnesses? You'd better not go. I'll ask the imperial physician..."
Liu Bian waved his hands, walked without stopping, and said loudly: "Don't worry, mother, I will be back soon."
Empress Dowager He looked at Liu Bian's back and shouted with a worried look on her face: "Don't quarrel with your uncle anymore. We are all family. Talk to each other properly..."
Liu Bian responded loudly and left the palace with Pan Yin.
He was wearing casual clothes, and Pan Yin and the guards he brought with him were also wearing casual clothes. After exiting the Suzaku Gate, they turned straight to the east of the city.
The east of the city is where high-ranking officials and dignitaries live together.
Pan Yin had a sallow complexion and was thin, like an abused servant in a wealthy family.
The plainclothes guards behind him were like the servants of a wealthy family. They followed Liu Bian closely and looked around at will.
This group of people are just a bunch of playboys who are out of the house, ready to cause trouble.
It's not even June yet, but people on the street are already wearing thin clothes, walking back and forth, chatting and laughing.
Liu Bian looked at the streets, the buildings on both sides, and the shouts of various vendors, and his mood suddenly became happy. He couldn't help but blend in with it.
Liu Bian walked around east and west, and it was noon in a flash.
Standing at a crossroads, Liu Bian looked around, wondering where to go next.
Pan Yin endured his hunger and saw that Liu Bian was still in high spirits. He stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, are you going to the General's Mansion?"
Liu Bian wiped the sweat off his face and said with a smile: "No, that..."
"Get out of the way! Can't you see me?"
Before he finished speaking, a young man with a pale face and sunken eyes, accompanied by a group of servants, came shouting at Liu Bian and his group from afar.
The guard's expression changed immediately. He protected Liu Bian and stared at the group of people vigilantly.