The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2439 Banquet at the Governor’s Mansion

Finally, Fang Yun sighed softly, because Xi Sheng's last words were to prevent him from misunderstanding. They were not trying to take credit, and the credit would still go to him.

"Does the Western Saint think that I am bullied too much, or am I too strong?"

Fang Yun smiled helplessly.

Fang Yun sat on the Taishi chair, closed his eyes and rested his mind. After counting his breaths, he slowly opened his eyes.

"The road has been paved, if anyone blocks it again, just sacrifice for the greater good!"

Fang Yun's eyes were like lightning piercing the night sky.

After a short rest, Fang Yun left the holy courtyard and entered Kongcheng. He met with the head of the Lu family and read the chapters of "Lu's Spring and Autumn" which contained the original version of Tianchang's method of distraction. He learned the complete method of Tianchang's distraction. .

Later, Fang Yun entered the Women's Club and communicated with the women in the Women's Club before leaving. He left behind a meaningful sentence, and this sentence was also said in Xisheng Pavilion.

"Now, it's just the darkness before dawn."

Fang Yun stayed at Confucius Shengyu Shengyuan for another three days. After doing everything he should do, he left quietly and went to Peng Zuozhao's cemetery, where he worshiped with wine and recited poems in memory.

After handling all this, Fang Yun returned to the Governor's Mansion of Xiangzhou and sent a message to everyone to entertain all the officials of Xiangzhou tomorrow.

Fang Yun resigned as governor of the two states long ago, but after he left, there were still people taking care of the governor's palace, and it was still one of the administrative cores of the entire Xiangzhou.

Someone in the imperial court proposed to abolish all the agencies of the Governor's Mansion and change its name. However, all the officials in Xiangzhou opposed it, and the Queen Mother and Jing Jun also said that the matter should be shelved and should not be mentioned again.

When the news that Fang Yun was going to entertain guests at the Governor's Mansion came out, it did not cause any ripples among the public. However, it caused huge waves among the officials of Jingguo and the high-level scholars of the Ten Kingdoms.

When the summons was received, Dong Wencong, the governor of Xiangzhou, Fang Shouye, the governor of the state, and more than ten senior officials were at the Yamen of the state, discussing important matters.

After receiving the news, the meeting was interrupted and everyone looked at each other without saying anything for a long time.

Everyone's eyes are extremely complex.

Ordinary people don't know Fang Yun's intentions, but these top officials in a state realized an important signal the moment they received the letter.

Fang Yun is returning to Jingguo’s political arena!

After Fang Yun resigned as governor of the two states, in order to avoid suspicion, even if he occasionally lived in the governor's palace, he would not meet any officials there. When anything happened, he would talk outside the governor's palace, and sometimes even invite officials to the Jiao Sheng Palace. .

This time, Fang Yun actually hosted a banquet for officials of seventh grade and above in Xiangzhou at the Governor's Mansion. This was definitely not for everyone to see him off.

It’s definitely more than just a meal.

However, there are some words that the officials know in their hearts but cannot say out loud.

Dong Wencong smiled and said: "Since the Governor is entertaining us at the Governor's Mansion, he will go to the banquet. What should you do?"

All officials seemed to have forgotten that Fang Yun had resigned as governor, and did not correct Dong Wencong's "slip of the tongue."

Fang Shouye was the first to laugh and said: "How can you not go to the banquet hosted by the Governor? Do you think so?"

Fang Shouye was smiling, but there was a slight chill in his eyes when he looked at everyone.

The officials present smiled one after another and expressed their determination to attend the banquet.

No one objected.

Later, Dong Wencong said with a smile: "You smart people, you know that when Fang Xusheng comes back from the Holy Burial Valley, he must have many sacred objects. If those sacred objects are in the Holy Court, we have no hope of enjoying them in this life, but if we can participate There is some chance at this banquet. At least, if we are in bad health, it will be easy for us to ask for a life fruit."

Fang Shouye nodded and said: "Back then, Fang Xusheng was helped by someone, but the person who helped him had his arm broken. At that time, Fang Xusheng didn't have many treasures, and he only lifted people, but he was willing to give the Fruit of Life to the people who helped him. We will wait for him. Having been an official under him for many years, this kind of affection is still there.”

"The effects of your holy apricots have not yet been fully released. Those officials who have not obtained the holy apricots are probably scolding their mothers at this moment." Dong Wencong said with a smile.

Everyone agreed.

The two highest-ranking officials in Xiangzhou except Fang Yun used a combination of attacks and temptations to resolve the grudges in the hearts of the other officials and ensure that there would be no problems among the highest-ranking officials in Xiangzhou.

After sending away other officials, Fang Shouye and Dong Wencong used their literary courage and official seal power to isolate the outside world. The two sat opposite each other, their faces serious, even a little gloomy.

Fang Shouye stared at Dong Wencong and said slowly: "Our Fang family and Fang Xusheng are both prosperous and destructive. If nothing happens, I will beg Fang Xusheng to merge my family into Ji County in a few days." The Fang family’s genealogy enjoys the benefits of the Xusheng family. I, Fang Dayan, will not go around in circles with you. What do you think of this matter?”

Dong Wencong gave a wry smile and said: "You and Fang Xusheng are both prosperous, and so am I. Back then, when Fang Xusheng was not prosperous, I guided him in his writings on classics and meanings. Whether I am rising in official position or improving in literary status, I owe it all to him. Given. If I betray him, I will have no choice but to go to the dark side. I will not hide it from you. In my estimation, Fang Xusheng wants to go directly to the court and take charge of it. "

Fang Shouye nodded lightly and said: "I think so too. You know, although I am proficient in the art of war, I am far inferior to you in political and official affairs. Can you analyze why Fang Xusheng is like this? Didn't he give up being an official long ago? The way of the court, do you want to avoid the turmoil and concentrate on the holy path? "

Dong Wencong pondered for a long time and said: "At first, I was puzzled, but when I remembered the experiences of some great scholars in the past, I found clues."

"What's the clue?" Fang Shouye asked anxiously.

Dong Wencong said: "When humans are promoted to Great Confucianism, everything changes, whether in body or mind. The temperament of more than 20% of the Great Confucians is quite different from that of the Great Scholars, and the temperament of the remaining 30% of the Great Confucians is similar to that of the Great Scholars, but more extreme. Some people After analysis, this is because the great scholars have touched the edge of the holy way and have a deeper understanding of the holy way. They are influenced by the holy way and will instinctively do things that are beneficial to their own holy way. In other words, since Fang Xusheng has become an official again. , most likely involving the Holy Way."

"Can't there be other reasons?" Fang Shouye asked.

Dong Wencong said seriously: "Yes."

"What's the reason?"

"Fang Xusheng wants to do something more important than canonizing himself!"

This seemed like nonsense, but Fang Shouye nodded slightly and thought about it carefully.

After a long time, Fang Shouye sighed and said: "I, Fang Dayan, are a rough man, and the holy path is too far away for me. Before I met Fang Yun, even a bachelor's degree was a luxury for me. But now , I will become a great scholar! I have no choice, and I am very happy that I have no choice.”

Fang Shouye looked at Dong Wencong with a calm and leisurely smile, as if he was not making a major decision in life, but enjoying a good time.

Dong Wencong spread his hands and said, "I'm not happy, but I have no choice."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The hometown of Zuo Xiang is in the Luopu Valley of Yuan County.

An old man slapped the table and laughed.

"Little Fang Yun, you finally show your fox tail! God helps you!"