News of Liu Hong's worsening condition spread like wildfire. Although he received treatment for more than a month, no results were achieved.

The struggle for power among various forces began to shift from underground to overt, and the positions of important ministers in the DPRK also changed surprisingly frequently.

When Liu Qing returned to Changshan after half a month's journey, it was already mid-September. After the Battle of Xianbei, the threat from Xianbei had been almost eliminated, and Liu Qing could return his sights to the Central Plains.

Liu Qing was in the study, listening to Cai Yan reading a letter. It was mainly information collected from various places and would usually be sent to him. It was all information worthy of attention.

"In Luoyang's report, Sikong Deng Sheng was dismissed by Liu Hong on the grounds that he was unable to perform his duties due to illness. Guanglu doctor Xu Xiang was appointed as Sikong." Cai Yannian said.

"Who is Prime Minister Xu? I have never heard of him." Liu Qing asked. It is said that people who are ranked among the three princes should not be unknown people. Although people like Huang Wan and Cui Lie are not well-known, they have basically heard of them.

"Husband, you have never heard of Xu Xiang, but you must have heard of Xu Shao and Xu Zijiang," Cai Yan said.

Liu Qing nodded and said: "That Xu Shao who commented on characters? I know that he commented on Mengde and called him 'a capable minister in governing the world and a hero in troubled times'. I wonder what he would say if I asked for comment!"

"The Xu family in Runan is somewhat famous. There are also people in the ancestors who have been officials to the Three Dukes. They can be called a wealthy family."

The Sangong Family is probably only a little worse than the Yuan Family.

"He and the Yuan family are both from Runan forces. This time he is Sikong. I'm afraid Yuan Wei will help him. He Jin can agree, which shows that the relationship between the two has eased." Liu Qing used his own saying of 'there is no eternal enemy'

It is not difficult to draw such a conclusion by applying the theory.

Another incident can prove that the relationship between the two has eased. Yuan Shao, the filial son, became the Sili school captain.

This is a position of real power, responsible for the supervision of the capital.

The reason why they were in such a hurry showed that Shi Chang Shi's pressure was so great that the two people who were fighting each other joined forces.

Now, Jinwu Dingyuan, Jingzhao Yin Gaixun, plus Huben Zhonglang General Yuan Shu, and Sili Xiaowei Yuan Shao, the power in their hands is enough to control the Xiyuan Army to compete with Jian Shuo, the Shichang Shishi.

"Master Fu, this letter also comes from Luoyang. Taiwei Zhang Wen has returned to the court, and General Huangfu Song has taken over the Chencang defense line. In addition, Dong Zhuo, the shepherd of Bingzhou, has also been transferred to Chang'an to assist Huangfu Song in repelling the Liangzhou rebels."

"Although there are discrepancies, it is generally expected." Liu Qing said without any reason.

"What do you mean, husband?" Cai Yan tilted his head and looked at Liu Qing.

Seeing Zhaoji's expression of seeking knowledge, Liu Qing smiled and replied: "Dong Zhuo has made many achievements in fighting the Qiang people. Now the Qiangliang rebels are at their peak. This is the largest scale. Ma Teng is not a traitor like Beigong Boyu."

If he can murder the governor of a state, he has the ambition to separate the state."

"Does your husband think Dong Zhuo can defeat Ma Teng and Han Sui?" Zhao Ji asked about this question.

Following Liu Qing, Cai Yan now has a basic understanding of the world's situation, and is no longer the talented woman who only indulges in the music of poetry and calligraphy.

Can Dong Zhuo defeat Ma Teng and Han Sui?

Liu Qing also had a question mark in his heart.

"With General Huangfu here, it should be possible..." Liu Qing said not quite sure, then stretched his waist, stood up and said, "Let's go and see my father-in-law."

Liu Qing prepared some gifts and asked Dian Wei to take them with him, and he and Zhaoji "went back to her parents' home" to see them.

In order to facilitate Cai Yong's teaching, Liu Qing converted a house next to Cai Yong's mansion into a temporary school for him to teach his disciples.

In addition, the Yuan family also has a large school for civilians, which is under construction.

According to Liu Qing's idea, after the autumn harvest, civilians will have a relatively free period of time, which can be used to teach literacy and writing. After mastering basic literacy and writing skills, they can prepare for further productivity improvements.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Cai's mansion, and Liu Qing joined hands with Cai Yan and walked into the mansion.

"elder sister!"

A little girl in her teens suddenly pounced on Cai Yan.

Instead of hugging her, Cai Yan pretended to be a stern sister and educated her: "Zhenji, you are so old and yet so naughty, I am calling your brother-in-law a joke."

"Brother-in-law won't laugh at me. Brother-in-law is the best to me. Isn't he brother-in-law?"

Liu Qing said nothing, thinking that when his wife was educating the children, she could not help them out.

"Listen to my sister and be good!" Liu Qing said in a fool's manner.

While he was talking, Cai Yong, dressed in dark brown robes, walked out of the house and looked at the three people in the courtyard with a smile.

Cai Yong was very satisfied with Liu Qing, his son-in-law, and he was very reliable in doing things. As soon as he arrived in Yuanshi, he was given a house as a gift, and the whole family lived here, which was very comfortable.

Liu Qing and Zhaoji came forward to greet them, and saw that there was another person following Cai Yong. He was wearing light blue brocade clothes and his waist was decorated with jade. He looked young, but his figure was tall and tall, and he had beautiful features.

He should be a student of Cai Yong, a descendant of a certain family.

"A good son-in-law is exempt from gifts!" Cai Yong came up to him with a smile and said, "A good son-in-law is very busy and rarely has free time today. You and I will have a few drinks. Zhaoji, you and Zhenji should go and accompany your mother."

In Cai Mansion, Cai Yong's words were like military orders, and Sister Zhaoji obeyed them without saying a word.

"I want to have a drink too!" Chae Jung-hee shouted, but she was dragged away by So-hee, looking very funny.

"Is this my father-in-law's student?" Liu Qing pointed at the stranger and asked.

"Gu Yong and Gu Yuantan of Wu County have met the Marquis of Wuzhou!"

Gu Yong? This is Cai Yong's most talented disciple. Historically, he was an important minister of Soochow. Moreover, he is a nobleman from the south of the Yangtze River. If he can win over him, he will be able to get a lot of convenience when going to the south of the Yangtze River in the future.

"No need to be too polite. Since we are my father-in-law's disciples, let's come together!"

The three of them came to a pavilion in the backyard. The name of the pavilion was "Yunxiang Pavilion", which was chosen by Ju Shou and came from the name of a kind of wine.

Three small tables were newly placed in the pavilion, and three people sat in them, chatting and toasting.

"Father-in-law, I am here today. My son-in-law has something to ask of me."

"Oh? How can I help? Just tell me!" Cai Yong said.

"I want to teach the people of Yuanshi County how to learn and write Chinese characters. However, my talent is shallow and my appeal is limited. It is difficult to recruit scholars to teach. My father-in-law doesn't know if I can stand up for my son-in-law."

"Platform? What do you mean?" Cai Yong heard this word for the first time and found it new.

"The ten constant servants did evil things, and all the officials had nothing to do with them. It was because His Majesty supported them." Liu Qing gave an example.

Cai Yong was so smart that he understood it immediately.

"That's apt!" He smiled, "What can I do?"

Cai Yong looked at Liu Qing, and Gu Yong also looked at Liu Qing.

"My father-in-law educates teachers, and teachers are responsible for educating civilians. I believe that with my father-in-law here, my appeal must be very strong."

"You're so rude!" Cai Yong said with a smile, "I'm afraid Zhaoji summoned me here just for this matter! After a few months of living together, I helped you plot against me!"

"Father-in-law, don't blame Zhao Ji. This move was all my idea." Liu Qing took over the responsibility calmly and protected Zhao Ji himself. Cai Yong should feel more comfortable.

"That's all, I really blame you. I'm quite used to living here. You've done a good job. You're just teaching the common people how to read. Aren't you afraid of risking the disapproval of the world?"

"This is the great cause of the Han Dynasty. If everyone in our Han Dynasty could read, what a grand event it would be!"

As soon as Liu Qing described it, Cai Yong was slightly moved.

"Moreover, in the future, my father-in-law will not only be a teacher of ten people, but also a teacher of hundreds of people, a teacher of thousands of people, and a teacher of ten thousand people!" Liu Qing added another sugar-coated bullet.

For Cai Yong, who likes to recruit disciples, the honor of "teaching thousands of people" is still very attractive.

Cai Yong nodded, obviously accepting it. Finally, he looked at Gu Yong and asked, "How does Yuan Tan view this matter?"

"My disciple thinks that what Marquis Wuzhou said is true. This is the great cause of the Han Dynasty. If this can be accomplished, the merits will be as great as the saints. The teacher will not only be the teacher of thousands of people, but also like Confucius, he will become the teacher of all generations. But..."

Gu Yong changed the subject, "This matter is as bad as the heaven!"

"It all depends on people!" Liu Qing replied in a timely manner.

Gu Yong, his favorite disciple, was also so optimistic. Cai Yong planned to accept it. Thinking of Gu Yong's previous request to him, Cai Yong turned to Liu Qing.

"My dear son-in-law, I also have something to ask of you."

"Father-in-law, please speak!"

Cai Yong glanced at Gu Yong and said, "Yuan Tan has been studying with me for several years. I thought his knowledge was mature and ready for use. However, he has not yet become a weak official or a talented person. I wonder if I can get a job from you."

How about some errands and some exercise?"

Liu Qing felt happy, is there such a good thing?

Cai Yong is a really good teacher. After teaching for several years, he even found an internship unit through connections!

But this is also normal. Planning a way out for one's own disciples is another great favor to the disciples.

"Yuan Tan, I haven't seen it yet!" Cai Yong urged with a smile, obviously very satisfied with his arrangement.

Arranging disciples is something that only those with high status can do. Cai Yong had been so frustrated in the past few years. For a while, this gap was a bit intoxicating.

Gu Yong immediately stood up and saluted Liu Qing.

"Gu Yong and Gu Yuantan will definitely live up to the teacher's high expectations and are willing to work hard for the Marquis of Wuzhou!"

System: Congratulations to the lord for conquering [Gu Yong]

Name: Gu Yong, courtesy name Yuantan

Grade: Outstanding

Stamina:30

Force:23

Command:52
To be continued...