Chapter 12 Trouble Has Arrived (Part 1) Third Update

  Since the Wei and Jin dynasties, the northwestern wind has gradually invaded, the great defense of men and women has been opened, and it has even become a decorative point in the life of literati.

  Zheng Yanqing is young, but what can you do when someone's talent stands out. He was able to create a font that has never been seen before in history, if there weren't some romantic stories added to it, wouldn't it be lacking in charm? Therefore, Zhang Zhongjian and the others seem ordinary by comparison.

  As for whether there is a boiling of gossip in his heart, Yan Qing cannot know.

  Sitting in the carriage, Zheng Shian was serious, "Yanqing, Grandpa doesn't care how great you will become in the future, but there is one thing you must remember. You cannot tell anyone about Doudou's affairs, otherwise it will definitely bring a disaster."

  "Why?" Zheng Yankai showed some resistance.

  Zheng Shi'an sighed and said seriously, "Before, I thought Xu's mother and daughter were just fallen noblewomen, so I didn't pay much attention. But now it seems that's not the case. Master is a cautious person, after reading Xu Mi's letter, he immediately burned the letter and dared not tell anyone about its contents. I've never seen Master being so careful before. And today, the person who delivered the letter called her 'Miss', which also suggests that Xu Mi is not just a fallen noblewoman, but actually..."

  What is it?

  Zheng Shi'an did not say it out loud.

  But Yan Qing knew what he meant: Xu Ma and Duo Duo must be rebels!

  As an infant, he had eavesdropped on a conversation between Xu's mother and Doudou, in which Xu's mother mentioned the name of He Ruobi, the pillar country, Song Guogong, and the right Wu Hou general. Zheng Yanqing vaguely guessed that Xu's mother must have been related to the conspirators.

  But now, confirmed by Zheng Shian himself, it seems to be a different taste.

  Yan Qing lowered his head and said softly after a moment: "Grandfather, don't worry."

  He neither responded to Zheng Shi'an nor refuted him. And Zheng Shi'an naturally thought that Yan Qing had agreed.

  They didn't mention it again and changed the subject, shifting their attention to Yanqing's calligraphy.

  Zheng Shi'an is not well-read, but he has a wide range of knowledge and experience.

  When Zheng Yanqing talked to him, he had to be careful not to reveal any flaws. Fortunately, Zheng Shian was more excited and didn't ask too many details. After chatting for a while, Zheng Shian became sleepy.

  As one gets older, after all, there is some endurance that can't be borne.

  He leaned against the carriage and soon dozed off. Zheng Yance, on the other hand, looked out of the window, his thoughts already flying far away...

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  At noon, the fleet arrived outside Yangshicheng.

  Zheng Shi'an ordered Zheng Wei-shan to set up camp, and then they entered the city together. Zheng Wei-shan was going to buy some goods, while Zheng Shi-an was ordered to pay a visit to a local rich man. Before leaving, he told Yan Qing to stay behind and not to leave the camp.

  Zheng Shi'an had just left when Du Ruhui pulled Sun Simiao along to come knocking on the door.

  "What's the hurry, Yan Qing?"

  Zheng Yanqing was playing with the green jade dagger and raised his head to say: "Nothing, just thinking about things here."

  Du Ruhui laughed brightly, his eyes almost narrowing into a slit.

  "Missing your little sweetheart?"

  "Ah!" Zheng Yance's face suddenly turned bright red.

  Sun Simiao scolded in a bad temper: "You, how dare you speak without restraint? Shi Qing is probably thinking of his calligraphy right now."

  As he spoke, his gaze inadvertently fell on the green jade dagger in Zheng Yanqing's hand.

  At first he was stunned, Sun Simiao asked in surprise: "Yan Qing, what you're holding in your hand, is it the Green Pearl?"

  "Ah?" Zheng Yance nodded, "It's indeed called Green Pearl, Mr. Sun, do you know it? Is it very famous?"

  Sun Simiao said: "I once heard that this divine sword was forged by Shi Chong, who spent a large sum of money to invite skilled craftsmen to make it during the Taikang era of the Western Jin Dynasty. Shi Chong had a beloved concubine named Lü Zhu, hence the name... Later, Lü Zhu fell from the building and died, and Shi Chong was also killed by the rebels. This Green Pearl sword has since been lost without a trace. Who would have thought that it would fall into your hands, little brother?"

  Zheng Yanqing did not think that this green bead in his hand would have such a story?

  Sun Simiao said: "If it's really the Green Pearl, little brother, you must keep it well. Although it can't be considered a divine weapon or a precious instrument, it is extremely valuable and famous. If someone with ulterior motives finds out, it might lead to trouble, so remember that wealth should not be revealed."

  "Thank you for reminding me, Mr. Sun."

  Zheng Yanqing nodded and carefully put away the green pearl and the package wrapped in blue cloth with the words "Farewell Fu" written on it.

  Du Ruhui was somewhat impatient, "Yan Qing, the weather outside is fine, why don't we go out for a walk, rather than staying here feeling stifled?"

  "But grandfather said I'm not allowed to go out."

  "Zheng Guan Jia wouldn't let you go out alone, now that you're going out with us, how can he blame you?"

  Sun Simiao smiled slightly and nodded without speaking.

  Yes, with Sun Simiao in front of him, it should be fine.

  Besides, it's just going out for a walk. Staying in this carriage all day is suffocating, and going out to get some fresh air isn't bad either.

  Thinking of this, Yan Qing stood up.

  "Mr. Sun, Mr. Du, isn't Big Brother Zhang going?"

  "Him?"

  Du Ruhui smiled and said, "Can Zhong Jian really stay idle? As soon as the camp was set up, he went into the city, saying that he wanted to see a friend... It's his business, we don't need to ask. Anyway, he will just be wandering around nearby, won't go far."

  Speaking of which, there are some good places around Master Ye's residence.

  "Not far from here is the Imperial Academy of the Eastern Han Dynasty, where your ancestor Zheng Xuan once lectured. As a member of the Zheng family, you might as well go pay your respects... What do you think of this idea, Mr. Sun?"

  Sun Simiao nodded slightly, "What Wu Hui said also makes sense."

  Since Sun Simiao also said so, Zheng Yanqing no longer insisted.

  Three people walked out of the camp together, Sun Simiao pulled his hand, Du Ruhui said and laughed on one side, walking towards the ruins of the Imperial Academy.

  The weather in early spring is unpredictable.

  When leaving the camp, the sun was still shining brightly. But after walking for a short while, the wind and clouds suddenly changed, and the sky began to drift with misty fine rain.

  The rainwater was a bit chilly and fell on my face, making me shiver involuntarily.

  Fortunately, Du Ruhui was well-prepared and brought two bamboo umbrellas when he went out. After parting with Sun Simiao, the three of them shared the two umbrellas, which didn't affect their enthusiasm for the outing at all. In the misty fine rain, the rural residence floated a wisp of light fog like silk threads, making the sky and earth become blurry.

  The willows by the road are lush and green, swaying gently in the rainwater, with a poetic and picturesque charm.

  "Walking in the rain and treading on green grass has a unique charm."

  Du Ru Hui seemed to like this kind of atmosphere and said to Sun Si Miao.

  This scene, with a hint of mystery, Sun Simiao also nodded slightly. However, the green fields were not that many, yet it still left people with some regret.

  The Eastern Han Imperial Academy was first established in the fifth year of Jianwu and later repeatedly expanded.

  In the 27th year of Jianwu, the lecture hall of Taixue was already 10 zhang long and 3 zhang wide. In the sixth year of Yongjian, Emperor Shun of Han issued an edict to expand it further. By the time of Emperor Zhi of Han, the number of students at Taixue had exceeded 30,000, giving an idea of its scale.

  During the Wei period of the Three Kingdoms, the Imperial Academy was revived.

  In the second year of Zhengshi, that is, in 214 AD, twenty-eight stone steles were erected at Taixue. Because the stone stele of the second year of Zhengshi was written in three fonts: large seal script, small seal script and clerical script, it was also called "Three-Body Stone Stele" by later generations. Its content also included classics such as Shangshu, Chunqiu, Zhouyi, Gongyangzhuan, etc., for the students of Taixue to learn from rubbing.

  After the Western Jin, the system of Han and Wei was followed to revive the Imperial Academy. In the second year of Xining (276), a National University was established outside the Imperial Academy, allowing both schools to coexist. Emperor Hui of Jin once stipulated that sons and younger brothers of officials of the fifth rank or higher could enter the National University, while those of officials of the sixth rank or lower would enter the Imperial Academy.

  Unfortunately, since the Five Barbarians' invasion of China, three hundred years of turmoil have passed, and the former Eastern Han Imperial Academy has become a ruin.

  "Yan Qing, having once copied Cai Zhonglang's works, must also know that Cai Zhonglang had once been to this place and had the Xiping Stone Classics carved in clerical script... It's just a pity that the Xiping Stone Classics were destroyed in the war, leaving only us to mourn here."

  Du Ru Hui felt infinite emotions, as if he was responding to Yan Qing's words, yet it seemed like he was talking to himself.

  "What are your ambitions in life?" Sun Simiao asked suddenly.

  Du Ru Hui was taken aback and said in a low voice, "I have never had any great ambitions in my life. I only hope that one day I can gather all 46 stone scriptures."

  "Oh?"

  Sun Simiao frowned, while Zheng Yance was extremely surprised.

  He never expected that Du Ruhui, who would later be ranked third among the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion and become famous for generations to come, was at this time just a fellow enthusiast of rubbing, thinking only about collecting forty-six pieces of Xi Ping Stone Classics. This is not enough to be the main theme.

  As Yiwen Qing thought, Du Ruhui should be a heroic and powerful words, speaking out the grand ideals of governing the country and pacifying the world.

  But this answer and the reputation he enjoyed in later generations seem to be quite mismatched. Could it be that this Du Ruhui was not the same as that Du Ruhui?

  But then again, Yan Qing also understood.

  At present, Emperor Wen of Sui is still in power, and since the beginning of Kaihuang, Great Sui has been quite prosperous.

  Domestically, although it cannot be said that politics and people are in harmony, there is no major mistake; externally, Emperor Yang of Sui took a tough stance and won a great victory over the Tujue, Tuyuhun and other northern barbarians. Although the expedition against Goguryeo failed in the second year of Renshou, the fundamental energy was not injured.

  I'm afraid most people at this time have not yet conceived of such a rebellious and treasonous idea.

  The times create heroes, and turbulent eras establish great achievements.

  Du Ru Hui, as the son of an official family, his grandfather was the Minister of Works, and his father was the Changzhou Long History, also a fourth-rank official, can be considered a prominent figure in the court. Ideologically awakened, it's not worth mentioning, but if you say rebellion or something like that, it's not very realistic either.

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