Liaozhai Great Sage

But Zhang Bangchang said in a low voice: "Actually, I came here this time to ask for something."

"Oh, tell me, I don't know how I can help you." Li Xiuyuan said.

Zhang Bangchang smiled sarcastically and said, "Naturally, like those people outside the door, they are envious of Brother Li's superb painting skills, and want to study with humility."

"Brother Qian also wants to learn?" Li Xiuyuan asked.

"Think about it day and night." Qian Jun blushed, a little embarrassed.

Before, Li Xiuyuan scolded those outside the door who were asking for paintings and apprenticeships, but now he is asking for such things, he is really ashamed.

Li Xiuyuan smiled, it seems that the means he showed made people jealous, especially scholars, even Zhang Bangchang and Qian Jun who had no pursuit of fame and wealth could not help but be moved.

But this is also understandable.

Scholars are also human beings, if they don't covet fame and fortune, they will naturally like other things.

"Actually, it's not that I can't teach you this painting skill, but to be honest...it's very difficult to achieve the finishing touch." Li Xiuyuan put away his smile and said seriously.

"What's the problem?" Zhang Bangchang asked.

Li Xiuyuan said: "Do you two know talent?"

Qian Jun shook his head.

As for Zhang Bangchang, who likes to record the stories of ghosts and ghosts, he knows something, he said: "Its color is like colorful brocade, and its shape is like clouds. It is hidden in the body and hair on the top of the head. It may be a golden pheasant or a phoenix bird, to name a few. , this is talent."

"That's what it means. Talent is the most direct manifestation of a scholar's accumulation of knowledge. It's just that ghosts and gods can see this talent, but ordinary people can't see it." Li Xiuyuan moved a hand, and an ink pen appeared in his hand.

This ink pen exudes multicolored light, which is so dazzling that even ordinary people can see it.

"Your talents can only be condensed into ink pens. Only when you reach this level can you achieve the ability to draw. If you can't achieve this level, you can't achieve it. To achieve this level, talent, talent, and hard work are indispensable." Li Xiu Yuan said: "I also got a chance and took advantage of it to have such an ink pen. It's just because I didn't get it right, so I'm ashamed to show off my painting skills in front of others."

"If it wasn't for riding a tiger that day and seeking justice for Gao Fan, I would not have shown such a skill that is not accepted by the world."

"Then, according to Brother Li, if we want to reach this point, is there any hope in this life?" Qian Jun looked at the radiant ink brush, his heart trembled, knowing that he was not very important, so he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Li Xiuyuan smiled and said: "So what if we have reached this point? It's not just painting a few landscape paintings, benefiting the country, benefiting the people, or benefiting ourselves? Both are Jinshi, and they will be officials in the future, governing one side, benefiting the people of one side, Is this not as important as a painting? Why waste a lifetime on it?"

The two fell into deep thought when they heard the words, and then they stood up and bowed in awe.

"Brother Li's words are like a slap in the face, I will be taught."

"If the two of you take office one day, I will definitely send you a painting. I hope you two will not forget your original intention." Li Xiuyuan said.

Chapter 7 and six

The next day.

The capital meets once every five days.

On this day, Li Xiuyuan got up before dawn.

Before, the national teacher sent him an imperial decree, asking him to attend the imperial court meeting today, not only to report on his duties, but also to deal with some matters related to the aftermath of King Jiushan.

And yesterday, Li Xiuyuan had Han Meng prepare everything.

If it goes well, he will be able to leave the capital in a few days, return to Yangzhou, and continue the important things he has not completed.

If it doesn't go well... Li Xiuyuan is afraid that he can't leave the capital so easily, at least he doesn't think the national teacher will allow him to leave so easily.

"To be honest, I'm really not used to this official uniform. It's bright and fat, with a feeling of bloatedness. It looks dull and less capable." Li Xiuyuan looked at himself in the mirror and couldn't help thinking to himself.

The official uniforms of Song Dynasty officials have different colors according to their grades.

Li Xiuyuan's official uniform is vermilion, while the third rank is purple.

Therefore, Zhu Zigui of the Manchu Dynasty also said this.

In addition, civil officials are fish bags, and military officials are jade swords.

He is considered a military officer now, so when the imperial court rewarded him, he gave him a jade sword.

The jade sword is just a precious sword that is more decorative than functional. The copper and iron body of the sword is thin and brittle. If you use this kind of sword to kill people, it is better to use a wooden stick to beat people.

This is a taboo of the imperial court. They are afraid that military officers will draw their swords in the court if they disagree with each other. Therefore, jade swords are not useful. Some civil servants have never pulled out the jade swords from their waists. After pulling it out, it immediately broke into several pieces.

"Young master, everything is ready and you can leave at any time."

Suddenly, Han Meng's voice sounded outside the door.

Li Xiuyuan tidied up his unaccustomed clothes before going out the door.

Outside the door, Han Meng, Wu Xiang, and some other armored soldiers were ready. They were wearing armor and swords hanging on their waists, and they were full of vigor.

The last time he had a serious illness, Li Xiuyuan spent a lot of money on them to take care of their bodies.

"Those documents, are all the things in the book ready?" Li Xiuyuan said: "And the list of rewards, the list of dismissal and execution, and other things?"

"Going back to the young master, everything is ready." Han Meng said.

"Thank you for your hard work. This time I will report to the court... Be careful." Li Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, then said suddenly.

Han Meng asked in surprise, "What does the young master mean by this?"

"I don't know. I just know that if the court doesn't trust me, it will definitely attack you. I can't say whether it is good or bad. In short, be more cautious." Li Xiuyuan said: "I have reached a deal with the national teacher. The officials will not do anything to me, but if you go to the court with me and receive rewards, then it is not certain."

"I understand." Han Meng nodded solemnly.

"I won't worry about Wu Xiang. He is just a reckless man in the eyes of those civil servants, and he can't make a fortune." Li Xiuyuan looked at Wu Xiang at the side again and said.

Wu Xiang just scratched his head with a foolish smile, but didn't speak.

"Is there any notice from Zuo Qianhu? All the prisoners have been pushed into the sky prison by him. Fu Tianchou should stay in the sky prison. This court meeting should have a result." Li Xiu a long way.

"Shajin has been sent to notify."

Li Xiuyuan nodded: "Very good, let's go."

soon.

A group of people rode on horseback and drove along the street towards the imperial city.

Along the way, there was a smell of burnt smoke everywhere.

The streets on the left and right sides did not have the scene of blooming flowers in the past, they were all burned down and turned into ruins, and now the people of the capital are rebuilding with sorrowful faces.

A fire, do not know how many households burned.