Daily life of noble ladies of the Three Kingdoms

After returning to Chengping for the first time in two years, Siqi felt that it was a different experience.

Although she didn't live in Chengping for a long time, not even longer than Xuchang and Yecheng, her sense of belonging and identity to this land was unparalleled in other places.

Since Boss Cao had promised to implement the scholarship system and the imperial examination system early in the morning, Si Qi felt that it was not too late, so he went to Chen Xing and Zhou Buyi to discuss the matter.

After hearing Si Qi's idea, Chen Xing frowned unconsciously.

After Si Qi expressed his thoughts, he asked Chen Xing and Zhou Buyi for their opinions.

Chen Xing ranked ahead of Zhou Buyi, and he was still the first to speak in this symposium.

Chen Xing took the lead in expressing his views to Si Qi.

The idea of ​​a scholarship doesn't sound like a good idea.Now Chengping has begun to popularize compulsory education, and now it is going to grant scholarships to students with excellent character and learning.

This is a good thing, and it is of great significance to the popularization of education for all, and Chengping can afford this money now.

However, Chen Xing, who was born in a family, still found it difficult to accept the selection of officials through examinations.

As for Siqi's idea of ​​selecting talents through the imperial examination, Zhou Buyi didn't think it was very good. Zhou Buyi believed that such a system could select people of insight better than the examination system, rather than sticking to aristocratic families. It also allows poor students who have no connections at home to have a chance to serve the court.

Seeing that Chen Xing was still a little incapable of accepting this matter, Zhou Buyi persuaded him that the aristocratic family will not decline because of the implementation of the imperial examination system, on the contrary, because the aristocratic family has more resources and can hire better teachers. Therefore, it is easier for children from aristocratic families with ability to pass the exam.

Chen Xing was not from a top-notch family, but after seeing Chen Xing's performance, Si Qi estimated that most of those families' approval of this policy was not much higher.

After the emergence of new and progressive things, most of them need to go through a long period of development before they can be accepted and applied by the masses. This is also a general law of historical development.

Siqi thought for a while, and felt that the reform was not something that could be accomplished overnight, so he discussed with Chen and Tuesday that we will also conduct a pilot project in Chengping, and use exams to determine the receipt of student scholarships, and then pass these exams to explore experience and determine Exam questions, let them try to use the exam to compete for positions.

Both agreed.

The first day of October is Siqi's birthday, and just before his birthday, Siqi received a letter from Jingzhou, a thick stack, and two full boxes of gifts.

Huang Yueying, Zhuge Liang, Sun Shangxiang, Fazheng, and Zhao Yun, whom Siqi met in Jingzhou, all sent letters to Siqi.

Huang Yueying and Si Qi talked about their experience in growing flowers and making cakes, and also thanked the Lord's father, His Royal Highness Li Wang, in the letter for providing valuable experience on her way of growing vegetables and flowers, and said that His Highness Dao Li Wang is a kind person Hardworking and good people who love life.

Zhuge Liang eloquently wrote an article about philosophical thinking. Although it is said to be a daily letter, the literary level is no less than that of many literati and scholars' poems. Siqi read it once and couldn't help but read it a second time. type.

Sun Shangxiang simply congratulated Siqi on her birthday, and asked her if she had arrived in Yecheng safely, and if she wanted to visit Chengping before the year.Although Sun Shangxiang's letter was written simply, there was not much emotion revealed.

But in the process of getting along with Sun Shangxiang, Si Qi always felt that Sun Shangxiang was a girl full of energy and enthusiasm, and this letter was almost the most dull one in their correspondence for so many years, which also showed that Sun Shangxiang's mood is not very good now. good.

It may be related to Liu Bei and Sun Quan's hostility.

Fazheng's letter was a bit aimless, just like a letter from an old friend for many years asking about the other party's recent situation and chatting about family affairs, Si Qi didn't see any point from the beginning to the end.

In the letter, Zhao Yun asked Siqi how her leg injury was, and if she felt pain and discomfort again, she should seek medical treatment in time, and told her to be careful when exercising and riding horses on weekdays.Originally, these were minor injuries, but now that she is still young, don't leave any sequelae due to negligence of her body.

In addition, Zhao Yun also said that she invited him to come to Chengping to help teach and train soldiers, and he had also chatted with the lord recently.

Now they have another Ma Chao who has defected to Jingzhou, and the lord likes it very much.Also because of Ma Chao's arrival, the protagonist has the idea of ​​exchanging him for supplies.

Thinking about the Lord Weng's invitation, he will be able to attend the appointment soon.

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Si Qi sat down and replied to everyone's letters one by one. After answering all the letters, it was already an afternoon, and the sky began to darken.

Si Qi had just set up the evening meal when Chen Xing walked in.

Si Qi invited Chen Cishi to sit down and have a meal with him. Chen Xing was not polite either. After sitting down and having a bowl of rice with Si Qi, he explained his purpose of coming.

Ever since Si Qi brought Ma Teng back, Chen Xing has been placing him behind the mansion, not daring to let him come out and walk around at will.

But Ma Teng is restless, and he was used to busy work in Xiliang in the past. These days, he can't sit still eating rice in the back of the government office.

People like Ma Teng, who had been busy in Xiliang before, suddenly lost his job and had nowhere to vent his energy. Naturally, it was inevitable to embarrass Governor Chen.

As far as Ma Teng's current situation is concerned, apart from asking for a job from Chen Xing, he also inevitably has some tentative intentions in it when he is uncertain about his intentions.

It's really not a problem to continue like this, Si Qi thought for a while, and said: "Then arrange for Ma Teng to go to the Military Academy to be a coach."

The coach is mainly responsible for the physical training of the students and some basic martial arts essentials. The military academy is originally managed militarily. Zhen Shu is able to freely enter and leave the school without restrictions because of his part-time job as the head of the guard Siqi. As an ordinary coach, Ma Teng naturally There is no such treatment.

At that time, just allocate a dormitory to Ma Teng and let him stay in the Military Academy to shine. It will also save his energy from having nowhere to dissipate. It will be more convenient for Si Qi and Chen Xing to manage.

As for Ma Teng's sons and nephews, those who are more talented can also be employed in the military academy, and the rest will be sent to the military camp. Huo Qiulan will arrange to participate in the local "military settlement". , to participate in farming and grain storage.

Ma Teng originally thought that Si Qi would be like Cao Cao and would keep him under house arrest, but he never expected such a good thing to happen.

In fact, Si Qi still had an idea to let Ma Teng, a military expert, go to the camp in the western suburbs to help with military training, but now that the relationship between the Ma family and Cao Cao is tense, Si Qi is not sure where Ma Teng is coming from, so he decided to stay put and wait. In a year or two, we will see Ma Teng's performance before deciding whether to stay or not.

The food at the Military Academy has always been good, and on two days out of every five, there are medicinal meals made by Hua Tuo and Mr. Zhang Zhongjing who personally wrote prescriptions.

Ma Teng eats well at school, lives well, and gets along well with his teachers and classmates. He has spent half his life outside the army, intrigues and intrigues for so many years. Once he returns to a simple and happy life, he feels very good.

Ma Teng even wrote a letter to Ma Chao, asking Ma Chao to return to Chengping and work with him to contribute to the construction of Chengzhou.

Ma Chao replied directly rejecting Ma Teng.

After all, he was the one who rebelled against Cao Cao, and now he has devoted himself to Liu Bei's seat. I think Cao Cao still holds grudges against him. If he comes back to work for the Weng Lord in Chengping according to Ma Teng's words, he will cause trouble for the Weng Lord.

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When Chengping ushered in the first winter snow, Liu Yun was finally able to escape and come to Chengping.

Si Qi received a report from Tan Xin early in the morning and came out to meet his father.

After Si Qi met Liu Yun, he found that his father's attire was no longer the same as before. His hair was simply tied up with white jade hairpins, he was dressed in plain white clothes, and he was still swinging an exquisite feather fan in his hand in the winter.

Cai Wenji and Si Qi went out to pick Liu Yun back to the mansion, and they were stunned when they saw King Li himself: "This... is His Royal Highness King Li?"

Si Qi turned his head in disgust, feeling a little blind.

Liu Yun happily followed Siqi into the palace, and met Zhou Buyi who came to discuss matters with Siqi.

When Zhou Buyi saw Liu Yun, he also showed a confused look on his face.But he has always been prudent and didn't say much. He just greeted Liu Yun as usual, and asked with a smile, "Is this kind of dress popular in Jingzhou now? I haven't seen Your Highness for a long time. When I saw you today, you seem to be quite right." The previous Highness is not the same."

Liu Yun glanced at Zhou Buyi lightly: "Don't call me Your Highness, from now on in Chengping, just call me Mr."

Zhou Buyi became more and more confused, as if he didn't quite understand what Liu Yun was trying to do.

Siqi asked Cai Wenji to take his father in first, and stayed behind to explain to Zhou Buyi that since my father witnessed Mr. Zhuge's demeanor in Jingzhou, he recently wanted to be a counselor.

Zhou Buyi: ...

A well-behaved King Li is still the father of the lord. If he did something wrong, why would he come to steal his job?

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When Liu Yun came back from Jingzhou, he not only brought back a heart that wanted to be a counselor, but also brought back first-hand information about Jingzhou.

Now Jingzhou and Jiangdong are in trouble. The tough Zhou Yu just died of illness some time ago. Liu Bei borrowed the land in Jingzhou and has not returned it. Now there is a tendency to want to take it for himself. Even the people of Jingzhou have begun. Recognize Liu Yuzhou but not Sun Zhongmou.

Lu Meng was added to Sun Quan's side, taking Lu Su's place.Lu Su is a "pro-Liu faction". He also facilitated the alliance with Liu against Cao Cao at the beginning, and Lu Meng is also a hardliner. He was very dissatisfied with Liu Bei's borrowing of land and not returning it.

When the two parties got into trouble to such an extent, Sun Shangxiang was depressed. After many unsuccessful mediations, he finally chose Jiangdong and left Liu Bei.

According to Liu Yun, Liu Bei's next life in Jingzhou will not be easy, but what Siqi is most worried about is Sun Shangxiang.

The letter Sun Shangxiang sent at the end of October was full of confusion and sentimentality. Si Qi felt that it was probably related to her divorce from Liu Bei.

But after entering Dongyue, Siqi received another letter from Sun Shangxiang.

It talked about some daily chores after she returned to Jiangdong, and said that the Taoists treated her well, better than she imagined, although she was sad when she left Jingzhou, but now everything is moving towards the good The direction is developing, and there is a sense of enlightenment between the lines.

At the end of the letter, Sun Shangxiang also said that if all goes well, she will come to Chengping in the near future.As long as Jiangdong calls her back without incident, she plans to stay with Siqi in Chengping for a long time to enjoy the scenery of the Northland.