"Isn't it just for this?"

Guo Pei was startled.

Wang Chen did not answer. He just looked at the thirty acres of land in front of him and said after a while:

"Over in Xuchang, I heard that Cao Shuang dismissed Fu Gu, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and appointed He Yan as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and concurrently served as the minister."

As you can tell from the name, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, this is a position in charge of the promotion of officials.

Guo Huai was in Luoyang and belonged to Sima Yi.

Wang Ling is an important target for Cao Shuang to win over.

The Guo family is definitely not as well-informed as the Wang family when it comes to Xuchang news.

"Fu Gu?"

Guo Pei felt that the name was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

Wang Chen didn't sell it, but directly pointed out the source: "Beidi Fu family."

"Beidi Fu's family? It's him!"

Guo Pei's heart subconsciously thumped.

The Fu clan in the North was established by Fu Jiezi, the Marquis of Yiyang in the Early Han Dynasty, almost three hundred years ago.

The representative figure of Fu's generation is none other than Fu Gu, who was already well-known in the world even when he was still young.

When Cao Shuang was appointing cronies to the central government, many upright people could not see what the Four Dogs of Taichung were doing, and Fu Gu was one of them.

He once advised Cao Xi, Cao Shuang's younger brother and the central leader in charge of the Forbidden Army:

"Uncle He Ping (also known as He Yan) appears to be calm and peaceful on the outside, but in fact he is sinister and dark in his heart. He is also greedy for personal gain and does not act in the right way."

"In my opinion, he will first confuse you brothers and then show his desires. By then the wise men and benevolent people will be far away, and the government will be abolished!"

As Cao Shuang's younger brother, Cao Xi had long been worried about the various wanton actions of Cao Shuang and his cronies, so he persuaded him with Fu Gu's words.

Unexpectedly, He Yan found out about this, and he hated Fu Gu deeply.

In addition, Fu Gu was too upright and similar to Sun Li, which made Cao Shuang unhappy.

To this day, He Yan found an opportunity to make a speech in front of Cao Shuang and directly dismissed Fu Gu.

At the same time, he succeeded Fu Gu and became the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, taking the opportunity to take charge of the promotion of officials at the Minister's desk.

Although the Wang family has information channels in Xuchang, it is impossible to know too much details, only a brief outline.

But this summary was enough to arouse Wang Chen's vigilance.

After all, there is a lesson learned.

Pei Qian was the Shangshu Ling of the Wei thieves, and he absconded back.

And this Fu Gu was a famous scholar from Yongliang.

Not only did he have the same background as Pei Qian, but he was also dismissed from his official position by Cao Shuang. Who knows, might he follow suit and sneak back to Guanzhong?

No matter how Hedong and Taiyuan compete for cotton resources, it is still an internal matter within the Guandong family.

Anyway, the current influence of the Guandong family in Jihan is in Taiyuan and Hedong.

When it comes time to divide the interests, both parties can sit down and talk slowly.

But those powerful people in Yongliang are really not in the same pot as the Guandong family.

Especially Wang Chen, as a witness to the Chang'an War, he knows better than anyone else how big the gap is between Yongliang and Guandong.

If Fu Gu really absconds and returns to Guanzhong, with his reputation and Fu's resources, Yongliang's power within Jihan will only further expand.

It's okay to say that Liangzhou has a wool workshop after all.

However, Guanzhong and Bingzhou Hedong are both newly restored lands of the Ji Han Dynasty.

Will those wealthy families in Guanzhong turn a blind eye to such a huge source of wealth as cotton and let Guandong control it?

It's impossible even if you think about it.

That's why Wang Chen rushed here in such a hurry, just to find out Chang'an's true attitude and how he planned to divide this big piece of meat pie.

Not to mention that since they have decided to increase their bets on the Han Dynasty, as Chang'an is the political center of Ji Han, they have even more reason to come over in person.

Inside Chang'an City.

In April, the Royal College ended the last day of teaching of the month, and many students were pouring out of the college gate.

The college has a day off every ten days for students to recruit friends and go out for fun.

Pei Xiu held a book of "Solid Geometry" under his arm and walked hurriedly towards his home.

It has been ten days since he saw the master and his mother, and he felt a little missing.

Pei Xiu felt that staying in Chang'an was much more comfortable than staying in his hometown in Hedong.

At least Grandma has her own independent courtyard, and even has a few servants to serve her, let alone someone who dares to treat her as a servant like when she was in Hedong.

Unexpectedly, he had just left the college gate a few steps when he heard someone shouting behind him:

"Ji Yan!"

Pei Xiu heard someone calling her, stopped, turned her head, and saw the young man, who was not much different from herself, speeding up and rushing towards her.

"Yuan Kai?" Pei Xiu saw the person coming clearly, and a smile appeared on his face, "Why are you here?"

The young man named Yuan Kai quickly walked a few steps, came to Pei Xiu, and said in his mouth:

"I know today is the college's day off, so I've been waiting for you here early."

His eyes were fixed on the book under Pei Xiu's arm.

When Pei Xiu saw his appearance, she smiled knowingly, took out the book and handed it over: "Here."

Yuan Kai thanked him and couldn't wait to open it, and actually read it in the street.

Unexpectedly, after he looked at it for a while, his face first showed a look of thinking, then a frown, and finally a sigh.

She closed the book helplessly and reluctantly returned it to Pei Xiu:

"What is said in the book is indeed very profound, and I can't understand it."

Pei Xiu seemed to have expected it. He took the book and smiled slightly:

"Not to mention you, even I find it quite difficult to study with the teacher from the academy."

Pei Xiu was able to write articles at the age of eight. He became famous in Hedong when he was a teenager. He was known as the "underachieving leader". He was a rare child prodigy.

This kind of talent, coupled with Hedong Pei's family background, and the past two years of bad calculations.

It is still difficult to understand what is said in the book, which shows how difficult it is to learn.

Yuan Kai's eyes showed envy:

"This kind of knowledge was not secret in the past. Ji Yan was able to catch Feng Duhu's eyes, and he was blessed greatly."

Pei Xiu had a somewhat embarrassed look on her face:

"Yuan Kai has received the award. In fact, you don't need to belittle yourself. July is the college's annual recruitment day. I believe that Yuan Kai will be able to study in the college by then."

Yuan Kai sighed:

"The imperial court just opened a new school in Chang'an this year. It will take at least two years before you can enter the college. If it is July this year, you can only rely on recommendation. I'm afraid it will be difficult!"

Pei Xiu hesitated for a moment, then said:

"Du Gong is also a famous person in Beijing. If Yuan Kai can persuade Du Gong to come forward, he may not have a chance."

When Yuan Kai heard this, he smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Sir... alas!"

When the Han Dynasty regained Hedong, the governor of Hedong was his own lord.

But at that time, your Excellency, together with General Diannong Zhonglang of Anyi City, led troops to guard Zhi'an City in Hedong County and refused to allow the Han army to enter the city.

Later, due to the general situation, he had to open the city gate and surrender.

But in that case, your Excellency felt that he had neglected his duty and betrayed the trust of Emperor Wei Ping, and was deeply ashamed.
Chapter completed!