The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Fang Yun said: "In this case, I will study behind closed doors and not go out. Moreover, I have already told others that I will only appear at the Chinese Valentine's Day literary festival."

"I'm not afraid of you being in the limelight, but I'm afraid that you will be provoked by them and be deceived. You are now the leader of Shushan, so they naturally dare not harm you directly, but if they win you openly, even the Half-Saint can't say anything, and Duke Jianmei can't It's not easy to take action. Of course, Zhang Poyue will secretly retaliate afterwards." Zhao Hongzhuang said.

Fang Yun remembered the half-sage's instructions after leaving Shushan, telling him not to be in the limelight.

"Don't worry, I will say that I forced my way into the Book Mountain and caused a shock to the Wen Palace, and I won't come forward." Fang Yun said.

"This is the best. They will definitely use various means to stimulate you. As long as you ignore them, no one can do anything to you." Zhao Hongzhuang said.

Fang Yun said helplessly: "The people they came here this time are very unusual, aren't they?"

"It's more than ordinary. It is said that a member of the Xi family also came. His life was saved by Shijun once, and he came to repay his kindness this time."

"The Xi family? The semi-saint family of the Qing Kingdom? The Xi family where Xi Yunxiao's Xi Sanctuary is located?"

"Yes. Xi Sheng seems to be practicing in seclusion and has not been out for many years. If he knew, he would be angry to death." Zhao Hongzhuang said helplessly.

"Since it's repayment of kindness, Xi Sheng can't stop it even if he knows it."

"Alas... that's why I won't let you come forward. Although that man is not the top genius in the Ten Kingdoms, not as good as Yan Yukong, he is one of the top talents in Qing Kingdom. You are just a scholar, and he is far behind. Yes." Zhao Hongzhuang said.

"I understand that as long as I don't fail in the literary fight, no matter how happy they are, it will not have a big negative impact on me, Jingguo."

Zhao Hongzhuang said: "You are indeed sensible, right. No matter what they do, as long as you stay behind closed doors, they will have nothing to do with you and you will eventually leave."

"Well, don't worry, I won't participate in this literary fight." Fang Yun said.

Zhao Hongzhuang nodded, smiled slightly and said, "I thought you would be brave, so I feel relieved."

Yang Yuhuan held the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands, but now slowly let go, his expression became much calmer.

After Nunu finished eating the duck neck, he started to eat the duck legs.

Fang Yun remembered Zhao Hongzhuang's identity and asked, "Hongzhuang, do you know anything about the great Confucian text in "Peach Blossom Spring"?"

Zhao Hongzhuang thought for a while and said: "The Peach Blossom Spring and the Peach Blossom Spring Poems are originally one body. However, the Peach Blossom Spring was written before the canonization, and it is just the true text of the Confucian scholar, while the Poetry was completed after the canonization. The sacred text, taken together, is the foundation of Tao Sheng's canonization, "Peach Blossom Spring Poems and Preface". It is said that he used this to establish a "Xanadu" and vowed to save it. The human race was abducted by the demon clan to the demon world. Unfortunately, until the death of the saint, we did not know whether there really was a "paradise". However, the Tao family swears that there is, and it is very credible. After all, there are not many semi-sacred cultural treasures. , such as Zhuge Wuhou's "Eight Formations" created by studying the "Book of Changes", and Chen Sheng's "Guan Haishan" all exist. "

"What about the situation in "Poems from Peach Blossom Spring" and Xanadu?"

"Utopia has naturally disappeared. The sacred text of "Poetry of Peach Blossom Spring" is still in the Tao family, but "The Story of Peach Blossom Spring" has been lost long ago. According to descendants of Tao Sheng, when Tao Sheng went deep into the demon world before being canonized, in order to protect hundreds of thousands of people The people have to abandon "Peach Blossom Spring" However, the "Poetry" and the "Ji" are one. As long as the "Poetry" exists, the "Ji" will exist. A few years ago, I heard that some people obtained the fragments of "The Story of Peach Blossom Spring", and some people said that they were possessed by the blood of the demon saint. It turns into a scholar’s ​​slander, true and false. Why do you ask about this?”

Fang Yun replied: "I read Tao Sheng's collected works yesterday and I am very interested in Paradise."

Zhao Hongzhuang nodded and said: "Everyone is interested in semi-saint cultural treasures. It is said that Zhuge Wuhou's 'Eight Formation Diagram' was lost long ago, so after his death as a saint, the power of the Zhuge family was not as strong as before. However, these things are not related to We don't have much to do with each other. After this matter is over, I suggest you go to the army to practice for a few months, and then practice the scholar's war poetry. With your talent, it will not be a problem to pass the examination this year, so I suggest you take the state examination in September. When you become a Juren, you will be able to protect yourself."

"I remember you advised me to be steady and take the imperial examination every two years like Yan Yukong did." Fang Yun said.

"This is one moment and another. Although you were famous in the past, you were limited, but now you are on the cusp of the storm. Both Yaoman and Qingguo Wuguo regard you as a thorn in their side. You must do your best to take the imperial examination. The sooner you become a Jinshi, the better. As long as the foundation is not particularly unstable, there are ways to make up for it.”

"I'll think about it carefully."

Fang Yun saw that Zhao Hongzhuang not only did not relax after speaking, but also became more worried, and asked: "Hongzhuang, has something big happened?"

Zhao Hongzhuang shook her head and said: "It's not a big deal. It's just that the Child Minister has moved towards the Zuo Xiang, breaking up with my Zhao family. This way the Zuo Xiang will get another general in the military."

Fang Yun's heart sank deeply. Zuo Xiang's power in the military was originally very average, but now with the help of the No. 2 figure in the Ministry of War, his power has greatly increased.

"Does anyone blame me for this?" Fang Yun asked.

"Yes, but don't worry, we know clearly in our hearts that this matter has nothing to do with you, it was instigated by the Qingguo people. The boy servant may not just be revenge for his grandson, he may be convinced that the left prime minister is powerful and take the opportunity to join him. In the temple The situation is changing, this kind of thing is not uncommon, we are used to it." Although Zhao Hongzhuang said this, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"If your Zhao family gave up on me and supported Tong Shilang, I'm afraid Tong Shilang wouldn't go to the left prime minister, right?" Fang Yun asked.

Zhao Hongzhuang raised her chin slightly and said in a very firm tone: "Jingguo is dispensable, and the Zhao family is dispensable, but the bones of our Zhao family are indispensable! You are not wrong, why do you support Tong Shilang?"

Fang Yun showed a faint smile and said: "Thank you, and thank the Queen Mother for me by the way."

"There's no need to thank the Queen Mother. She never said anything." Zhao Hongzhuang said.

Fang Yun knew that Zhao Hongzhuang had a bad relationship with the Queen Mother, but the previous monarch had a good relationship with Zhao Hongzhuang, and the Queen Mother never made things difficult for her.

"Since the boy servant has taken refuge with the left prime minister, there will probably be problems in Mizhou, which borders the barbarians, right?" Fang Yun asked.

Zhao Hongzhuang said: "There will be no problems in Mizhou, but if there is trouble in Yuhai City, the left prime minister's hands may reach out to Yuhai Mansion."

"What? Not even sparing Yuhai Mansion? If Yuhai Mansion is in chaos, the Dragon Clan and Dragon Palace will definitely take action." Fang Yun looked serious.

"With Li Wenying here, nothing will happen to Yuhai. So they don't dare to touch Li Wenying, they will touch others."

"Prefect Dong? Mr. Feng Yuan? You can't be my uncle, right?" Fang Yun said.

Zhao Hongzhuang shook her head and said: "If it were these three people, we wouldn't worry at all. I doubt they will transfer Zhang Poyue."

"Captain Zhang is proficient in naval warfare. He has won more victories against the Dragon Clan than lost, and he has never lost against the Dragon Palace. Once he leaves, Yuhai City will be in danger and the Holy Court will be dissatisfied. Is there nothing you can do to stop it?" Fang Yun asked.

"No, because... something happened and we had to compromise. The news will be confirmed in a few days." Zhao Hongzhuang showed a little sadness.

Fang Yun was about to ask, but kept her mouth shut. Since Zhao Hongzhuang didn't want to talk, it must be something she didn't want to mention.

"Oh, then I understand. But the next governor of Jiangzhou will not be the best friend of the left prime minister, right?"

"No, he is a good friend of the Young Minister for many years. He also worked in Yuhai City back then, but he was at odds with Li Wenying. It was Li Wenying who forced him to leave."

Fang Yun suddenly felt a headache and said: "I didn't expect things to be so complicated. It seems that I can't be a civil servant in the future. I'm not majoring in miscellany or strategist. If I become a civil servant, I'm afraid I will be stuck in intrigues all my life. Don't even think about it. If I achieve something in the holy way, will the new governor target me?"

"Lu Hanlin is different from Zuo Xiang. Although he will fight for power with Li Wenying, he will not target you. After all, he knows in his heart that if he offends you in Yuhai Mansion, it will be difficult for him to move forward. According to my guess, he will not embarrass you. He won't make friends with you, but if you have a problem, he will probably give you a fatal blow," Zhao Hongzhuang said.

"He must be doing this to me?"

Zhao Hongzhuang hesitated for a moment and said: "This is just the worst possibility. However, Lu Hanlin usually has a good official reputation. Logically speaking, he should not harm you. After all, it is the boy servant who has a grudge against you, not him."

"I will be careful in the future." Fang Yun said.

"Well, try not to offend Lu Hanlin, and win over him if you can. After all, he will be the nominal leader of the military in Jiangzhou in the future. But as long as Duke Jianmei is here, he won't dare to go too far, don't worry."

"How will the Jianmei Guild react to this matter?"

"Well, he is more tired than anyone else now. He has to guard against your revenge in Fengcheng, monitor the Yangtze River Dragon Palace, and even more guard against Qingguo. Fortunately, because the Holy Ruins appeared in advance, the Dragon Clan decided not to attack Yuhai Mansion until September, otherwise he would Busier."

"Hongzhuang, what do you think of the Holy Ruins, should I go or not? It's said to be very cruel there."

"I can't make the decision on this matter, but I will ask people to ask for instructions from Prime Minister Wen and Duke Jianmei. When the time comes, you listen to them. They will not harm you."

"Okay. Anyway, the Holy Market opens on August 15th, and there are still more than two months left. I'm not in a hurry. I'm just studying at home, ignoring what's going on outside the window, and only reading the books of the sages."

Zhao Hongzhuang's eyes flashed, and she said: "You are really talented, even if you just say something casually, you can make a wise comment. I will write it down and submit it to the Holy Court tomorrow to prevent anyone from stealing your famous sayings in the future."

Fang Yun was helpless, there was really nothing he could do about such a blurted statement.

"Then thank you Hongzhuang." Fang Yun said.

"I wonder when I will be talented." Zhao Hongzhuang said, looking at the sky outside the door. Everyone in the room could sense her unwillingness.

"嘘嘤!嘤嘤!" Nunu raised her paws high, as if to say that she and Zhao Hongzhuang had the same idea, they also wanted to be talented.

Fang Yun smiled and said: "The human race has been making progress, maybe you will wait until that day."

Zhao Hongzhuang shook her head and said: "It has nothing to do with the human race, it has to do with talent. If the talent of the human race did not suddenly increase and become inexhaustible, the Holy Court would not allow me to wait for the women's imperial examination. But with your good words, I will slowly wait."