Xun Yu was a little hesitant. He was closely related to Zhong Yao, but he didn't know if the emperor still trusted Zhong Yao so much and could tell him the emperor's plan. For a while, the emperor was very close to Zhong Yao, but now he realized that it might be just a means, and the emperor did not value Zhong Yao as much as he imagined.

Xun Yu weighed the pros and cons, and finally decided to tell Zhong Yao the strategy he knew. No matter what, the emperor appointed Zhong Yao as Zuo Fengyi, but he still regarded him as his loyalty. Zuo Fengyi was adjacent to Hedong, serving as a guard against the serious injuries of Dong Zhuo's old subordinates and guarding the east gate of Guanzhong.

After listening to Xun Yu's explanation, Zhong Yao realized that the emperor was going eastward and the westward was real. He frowned, was silent for a while, and said earnestly: "Wenruo, I can remind you: Use Liangzhou people to quell the Qiang Rebellion and lead Liangzhou people to enrich Guanzhong. Although it can be effective in the short term, it is a poison to quench thirst. Liangzhou is vast and sparsely populated. Then he moved a large number of household registrations to Guanzhong. Who can Liangzhou be handed over to? It can only be occupied by the Qiang people. The Qiang Rebellion is the root cause of the Han Dynasty. You do this, not to pacify Liangzhou, but to give up Liangzhou. The pros and cons of it, Fu Nanrong (Fu Xie) has long stated it very clearly. You have entered the court at that time, so you should be very clear."

Xun Yu sighed. "I understand. But it is not like this. Guanzhong is empty and the court has no strength to confront Guandong. Last year, the Han Dynasty had nearly 30% of its population fled, and this year there was little rain. Once the court was not pacified, there would inevitably be refugees coming out of the customs. Without the population, there would be no enough taxes. Without enough taxes, there would be no enough people. Without enough people, even if the four subways of Guanshan were ineffective. Yuanchang, even if this was a glass of poisonous wine, he could not ignore it."

Zhong Yao chuckled softly and said, "It's really strange that Sun Bofu is kind and the court is strong. Wenruo, do you think the emperor can succeed?"

Xun Yu pondered for a long time and said with a wry smile: "I don't know."

"I think I can succeed, at least there is a chance." Zhong Yao smiled and couldn't tell whether it was true or not. He played with a tiger-shaped copper town on the table. "Don't forget that Qin can unify the world with a small western country, which means first pacifying the barbarians and then destroying the six kingdoms." He raised his eyelids and glanced at Xun Yu. "However, this success is probably not the success you hope for."

Xun Yu's heart became tight and he suddenly realized. He knew where his worries came from. The emperor learned from him "Xunzi", but he crossed the etiquette and went directly to the law, just like the route of Li Si and Han Fei back then. Qin was prospered by law. As Zi moved the capital to Guanzhong today, it was like Qin's reappearance. If he wanted to revive the Han Dynasty, he could only follow the old path of farming and establishing a country.

Zhong Yao was a family-born legalist knowledge, so he did not reject this point. However, the Xun family passed on Confucianism, and he instinctively refused such a result. But what is to give up? It cannot solve the problem of people eating, and only talk about benevolence and righteousness can make the people stay in Guanzhong with peace of mind? Facts have proved that the warehouse is solid and knows etiquette. The Master said that enough food is right, but without enough food, there is no way to talk about faith.

Looking at Zhong Yao's proud eyes, Xun Yu didn't know what to say. The emperor might have a chance to succeed, but his ideals have been shattered. Just like his ancestor Xunzi taught Li Si and Han Fei, he also used Confucianism to teach a domineering hero. The best result at the moment is that he hopes that the emperor can give a glimmer of chance while doing the domineering.

The overlord's way is used in mixed ways. Isn't this the Han system that Confucians have always strongly opposed and want to improve? Why did they go around and return to the starting point?

"Okay, okay, you don't have to be so disappointed." Seeing Xun Yu's eyes desolate, Zhong Yao couldn't bear to stimulate him anymore. "The cycle of chaos and Confucianism is not uneven, let alone the law of today is no longer the law of Qin. Shusun Tong also said that the world will be won immediately, and it cannot be governed immediately. Legalism and Confucianism governs, and one drink and one peck, and there is a way of heaven. Reciting the "Book of Filial Piety" is a saying of a crazy student, and using the Sixth Minister to manage chaos is not practical." He paused and said, "In this way, it makes sense for Sun Bofu to alienate Confucian scholars, right? Confucian scholars, reading and writing essays and visiting monuments to find victory are what they should do. But even if you understand this principle, you can't learn it. If you don't have money, you can't afford so many useless scholars."

Xun Yu glared at Zhong Yao, and wanted to say something but stopped. Zhong Yao realized that he had stimulated Xun Yu intentionally or unintentionally, so he couldn't help but laugh and waved his hand to signal Xun Yu not to discuss this topic anymore. Xun Yu felt even more depressed. Although what Zhong Yao said was a joke, it was also true. Guanzhong had no money and food and could not afford Confucian scholars. Many scholars fled to Nanyang. Guanzhong under the rule of the emperor was increasingly looking at the tiger and wolf Qin, while Shandong under the rule of Sun Ce became a paradise that Confucian scholars yearned for. If Sun Ce was defeated, would it be a good or a bad thing?

Seeing that Xun Yu was in a bad mood, Zhong Yao interrupted him again and asked about Xun Yu's intention. Xun Yu cheered up and hoped that Zhong Yao could find a way to get a few sets of high-quality armor produced in Nanyang, and a few more golden silk armors to add some safety guarantees for the emperor's command in person. Guo Yuan and Guo Wu were equipped with such armor. As long as Zhong Yao was willing to help, it was not difficult.

"Brother Yuan Chang, you also know that for now, Your Majesty has no possibility of going to war with Sun Ce. His real goal is Liangzhou. There are many cavalrymen in Liangzhou, and no matter how careful the protection is, it is inevitable that he will suddenly encounter an enemy. It is always good to have more protection."

Zhong Yao nodded. Xun Yu did not explain. He also understood that Guanzhong did not have the strength to go to war with Sun Ce at the moment, but he had no way to retreat and had to show his strength. The emperor's real goal was Liangzhou. Pacifying Liangzhou and fighting with Liangzhou's soldiers and horses was also a way. Population and financial resources are indeed an indispensable and important factor, but in the final analysis, military strength, especially cavalry, is the ultimate force to determine the outcome. If Liangzhou can be pacified and 100,000 elite cavalry, even if the emperor cannot revive the Han Dynasty, at least he can control Guanzhong and survive the fire for the Yan Han Dynasty.

"I can get the armor you need, but I think the best way is to send an envoy to negotiate with Sun Ce." Zhong Yao crossed his fingers with a solemn expression. "No matter how strict Sun Bofu controls it, it cannot stop the armor from flowing out. If the court is willing to give in, there is nothing to do for the time being, it is not difficult to ask him to pay a few sets of armor. Jiang Ziyi is in Chang'an. You should contact him, explore his words, and reveal the bottom line of the court so that Sun Bofu can understand the difficulties of the court, so as not to make the fake come true, and it is not beautiful."

Xun Yu remembered the shadow of the carriage he saw on the road and nodded. "I should not come forward for the time being, so it's better for you to do it. If I guess well, he will come to see you soon. Then you can test him and see what Sun Ce plans and what?"

Zhong Yao nodded and agreed, knocked his fingers on the thick desk twice, and then smiled and said, "Actually, I have another way, which may be safer."

"What's the solution?"

"Let me leave Muliangzhou and spend time with the Qiang people day and night. For my safety, it would be no problem for my nephew to give me two sets of armor to protect myself, right?"

Xun Yu stared at Zhong Yao and slightly picked the corners of his mouth. "Yes, this is indeed a solution. Otherwise, I ask the emperor to transfer you to the Qiang Guarding Captain and ask you to form a three thousand personal guard camp."

Zhong Yao's face darkened. "People's hearts are not enough. Xun Wenruo, you are too much."

Xun Yu laughed.
Chapter completed!