The Jian Taixue, Ren Taichang, and the selection of sacrificial wine were essentially not an academic issue, but a political issue, at least for Zhang Hong and Yu Fan.

However, Sun Ce still felt that it was impossible to solve academic problems by using political means. Academics needed a certain degree of independence. To be fully attached to politics was not only unfavorable to the development of academics, but also backed the foundation of the empire. Confucianism is an example. Confucianism seemed to have gained a status of supremacy, but also lost its independence. When neither Huang-Lao nor the Legalists could compete for the imperial power, they fought to flatter themselves. In order to win, they both failed and metaphysics emerged.

The metaphysics of history officially came to the stage during the Zhengshi period of Wei, but the signs were much earlier. There was already a topic of metaphysics in the discussions of the late Han and Qing dynasties. Compared with the classics that were dedicated to establishing disciplines for the world, metaphysics paid more attention to individuals and had the meaning of awakening of self-consciousness. Now, with the arrival of Sun Ce, the emergence of metaphysics has been advanced by at least one generation.

Of course, the current metaphysics is no longer the original historical metaphysics. It has the fundamental research on mathematics led by Xu Yue, and the practical studies of wood, business, materia meditation is the branches and leaves. The current metaphysics already have a bit of natural philosophy. The most fashionable topic is not the meaning of classics, but the principle of the ebb and flow of tides and the flow of sun and moon. Yan Qing's "Theory of Tides" has been revised several times and has become a must-read entry article for naval generals. Yan Qing himself has also changed his previous attitude and attached great importance to this article. He is expanding research and preparing to write a monograph.

There are many similar articles, and Xu Yue has become the busiest person. First, there are more and more scholars studying with him, and second, there are more and more problems that need to be solved by mathematics. Many people have realized the importance of mathematics in academics, and they are even overcorrected. Yuan Heng's attitude is a representative of this trend. She is not proficient in mathematics, but it does not prevent her from liked to listen to Xu Yue's lectures, nor does it prevent her from talking about mathematics with her wives from talking about topics about mathematics with her family.

It doesn't matter if you don't understand it, it's a fashion. Under this psychological leadership, it became a natural thing to propose that Xu Yue be a sacrificial sacrificial wine in the Taixue School.

Sun Ce thought further. Mathematics is a basic science, and it is not enough to rely solely on the interests of Xu Yue and his disciples. To develop and grow, it is best to set up a mathematics college or similar institution to cultivate more talents. The Imperial Academy should also have some plans, and it is best to build a comprehensive university, not only mathematics, physics and chemistry, but also literature, history and philosophy.

It’s just that students are easy to recruit, but it’s hard to find a teacher, and the investment in building a comprehensive university is even more amazing. This is not a one-time investment, and it will be given every year in the future. If you don’t coordinate carefully, huge investment will not become the driving force for academic progress, but it will become a fatty meat in the eyes of some people and a corruption black hole, which is too failure.

Sun Ce thought for a while and forgot about Yuan Heng beside him. Yuan Heng didn't speak and quietly leaned beside Sun Ce. He didn't know what he thought of, and a shallow arc erupted from the corner of his mouth, like a little fox.

After a while, Sun Ce remembered the beauty and smiled. "Aheng, do you know what your most fundamental task is this year?"

Yuan Heng pouted, his smile dissipated, revealing a hint of melancholy.

Sun Ce pinched her mouth. "Don't be depressed, even your mouth can tie your head. Let me tell you a story."

"What story?" Yuan Heng's face immediately turned gloomy and he laughed out loud like a child. Although she was the queen, she was only a nineteen-year-old girl after all. After hearing stories, most of her thoughts were gone, and Sun Ce was willing to tell her stories. The remaining half of her thoughts could be put aside for the time being and enjoy the world of two people first.

"A story about handles and loopholes."

"It sounds very fun." Yuan Heng held up and blew out the lamp. His neck looked longer and elegant like a swan. His thin silk clothes could not cover the youth on his chest, making Sun Ce unable to move his eyes away. Inadvertently, the little girl who always hid behind Yuan Quan back then grew up, and her charm was not as good as Yuan Quan back then.

"Of course it's fun." Sun Ce stretched out his hand and hugged Yuan Heng from behind.

The story is short and the night is long.

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Dianchi Lake.

Cao Ren stood on the shore, looking at the large ship slowly drifting, his face calm. When Gao Gan walked away from the cabin, he smiled, quickly met him, bowed and bowed.

"Brother Yuancai, work hard all the way."

The high-ranking official took care of Cao Ren and gave him a little carelessly. "I am really sorry for the Lord of Cao's family to welcome him. How can the King of Shu be so good? I heard that Zhou Yu's military force is very sharp and aggressive. It is really not easy for the King of Shu to send you, a general, to Yizhou at this time."

A young man behind Cao Ren's face darkened. Just as he was about to speak, Cao Ren reached out to stop him, not thinking it was offended. "Brother Yuancai has been in the army for many years and has never lost his style as a famous scholar. It is desirable. Come, let's talk upstairs." As he said, he winked at the young man without moving. The young man nodded, turned around and left in a hurry.

The high-ranking official looked at the young man's background and snorted: "Is this the subordinate of Fujun?"

"He was named Li Hui, and his courtesy name was De'ang. He was a native of Yu Yuan. He had just entered the officialdom and had been studying for a few days. He was quite diligent in his work. He was a scholar by my side. Young people were ignorant, and there were many masters of Yuan Cai, so don't bother with him." Cao Ren and the high-ranking officials walked side by side, enjoying the scenery of the lake and the mountains while chatting. The high-ranking officials came to ask for help on their orders. They were originally worried that Cao Ren would bully others by virtue of his power, so they deliberately acted carelessly. At this moment, seeing Cao Ren's gentle attitude, he felt a little embarrassed.

The two came downstairs not far away, and local tyrants led by Cuan Xi came forward to greet them. Most of these people had never been to the county in their lives, and they were not very good at speaking the official language. They almost didn't understand the high-ranking officials with a strong local accent. Fortunately, Li Hui introduced it aside, and they were quite thoughtful. If it were normal, he would naturally not give these people a good look. But now he is at the end of his life and has the right to ask for others, so he can only deal with it patiently.

After the ceremony, Cao Ren led the high-ranking officials upstairs and took the guests to the seat. The waiter started to set up the mat and sang kabuki. It was a bit of fun and was very lively. After three cups, the high-ranking officials were full of emotion and raised their glasses and said to Cao Ren: "Thank you, I didn't expect that you can drink the wine from the Central Plains again today, and have a taste of homesickness."

Cao Ren laughed. In order to entertain the high-ranking officials and others, when he set out from Chengdu, he specially prepared some wine from the Central Plains to move the high-ranking officials, bring the relationship closer, and then discuss cooperation. Although Liu Xun and the high-ranking officials were not in harmony, they worked hard in Jiaozhou for many years and accumulated some strength. They are now entrenched in Jiaozhi and have fought with Sun Jian and Sun Quan and his son many times, each with their own victory or defeat. Cao Cao sent him to Yizhou County, hoping that he could unite Liu Xun and the high-ranking officials to attack the southern part of Jingzhou, forcing Zhou Yu to divide their troops and even withdraw their troops. However, although Liu Xun and the high-ranking officials were in trouble, they might not be willing to obey Cao Cao's orders easily, and attacking the heart became a priority tactic.

"The wine in the Central Plains is good, and the wine in Yizhou has a unique flavor. Just like the people in Yizhou, they are simple, straightforward and have a very ancient style." Cao Ren raised his glass and toasted Cuan Xi and others in turn. He was generous, and he was not vague at all until the wine was dry. Cuan Xi and others saw that he was drinking happily and were in high spirits, and the scene suddenly became lively.

The high-ranking officials were clearly seen and were uneasy. Cao Ren had just followed Cao Ang to Chengdu not long ago, and it was the past month or two that he had been with the prefect of Yizhou. How could he get along so well with the powerful people in Yizhou? It doesn’t seem like a story of vain. Maybe it’s because Cao Ren was born in a turbulent family and it’s easier to deal with these barbarians? If so, once Cao Ren enters Jiaozhi, will there be room for us to gain a foothold?

The senior official was anxious, and Cuan Xi and a middle-aged man walked over with a wine glass. Both of them looked slightly dark, Cuan Xi was stronger, and had a beard. The middle-aged man was thinner, with bright eyes and a little official when he was downstairs. He didn't see him when he was downstairs just now.

"Jun Gao, this is a celebrity in Nanzhong and a descendant of Shifang Marquis. Now he is the best hero in Nanzhong." Cuan Xi's official words were very awkward. The high-ranking officials almost didn't understand them. They were anxious. The middle-aged man raised his wine glass, smiled slightly, and spoke in a very standard Luoyang official language. "Jun Gao, don't listen to Lord Cuan's jokes. In Xia Yongkai, the name is Yuankai, and there is an industry in Nanzhong. If Gao Jun has any needs, I would like to help you."

When the high-ranking officials heard this, they immediately knew who this person was, and their hearts were slightly moved. The Yong family is the most famous surname in Nanzhong. When it comes to their origins, they may be longer than many Central Plains families. They were Yongchi, who conquered the world with Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang. After being seized, some of them moved to Nanzhong and lived with barbarians. These people have the culture of the Central Plains, are good at fighting, and can interact with local indigenous peoples. Naturally, they have become one of the top local tyrants and monopolize the local officialdom. The Yong family will be mentioned in reports of successive governors of Yizhou and prefects of Yizhou.

Not only that, the relationship between Yong and Tianshidao was also very close. It is said that the wife of the first Tianshi Zhang Daoling came from Yong, but not the Yong family in the Nanzhong, but the branch of the Yong family that remained in Chengdu. In order to compete for the authenticity, the Yong family and the Yong family in the Nanzhong period had always had conflicts, and they were once incompatible. Yong Zhi, the Yong family of Chengdu, suffered rebellion and was captured by barbarians. There was a shadow of the Yong family in the Nanzhong period. At least the Yong family in the Nanzhong period was not busy at that time, otherwise things would not have been so troubled.

Cao Cao had a close relationship with Tian Shidao. It is said that he had a slap in his life with Mrs. Lu. Will the Yong family in Nanzhong be suspicious and want to find another supporter outside Cao Cao?

The high-ranking official immediately smiled and raised his wine glass. "It turns out that he is the descendant of a famous family, and he is honored."

Yong Kai was not surprised. He smiled slightly, raised his glass and cried with Gao Ken, and said, "Jun Gao, I will introduce you to several talents from Nanzhong. One of them has the surname Gao, and maybe there is still some connection with you."

"Oh, is it? I'm working hard." The high-ranking cadre was happy. He came to ask for reinforcements. As long as he could get closer, he could make up his origins. He was worried that there was no way, so Yong Kai took the initiative to recommend it, so he naturally couldn't ask for it.

Yong Kai turned around and waved, and a few young people waiting in the distance walked over, greeted the high-ranking officials and reported their names. The high-ranking officials were overjoyed, making noises one by one, approachable. Cao Ren saw it in the distance, exchanged a look with Li Hui, and picked his thumbs calmly.
Chapter completed!