Jia Xu didn't know how long he had been away, but finally came to a temple.
The temple is hidden among the green trees, and the traces of time leave a monumental mark on its walls.
Jia Xu gently pushed open the temple door, and the door shaft made a low sound.
When I entered the temple, I saw an old monk sitting on the futon in front of the Buddhist temple, and several young monks were cleaning around quietly.
Jia Xu walked forward and said softly: "Master, I'm lost. I wonder if I can stay here for a night?"
There was a hint of fatigue and pleading in his voice.
The old monk slowly opened his eyes, looked at Jia Xu, nodded slightly, and said, "If the donor needs it, let's rest here."
Jia Xu was delighted and hurriedly thanked: "Thank you for taking it in by Master."
At this time, the sun shone in through the temple windows, illuminating the Buddha statues in the Buddhist temple and adding a sacred atmosphere to the entire temple.
The little monks also stopped their movements and looked at Jia Xu curiously.
The old monk looked at Jia Xu and asked gently: "Where is the donor coming from? Where are you going?"
Jia Xu sighed and said, "I am wandering all the way, and I want to find a place to stay, but I don't want to lose my direction."
The old monk smiled slightly.
In this quiet temple, Jia Xu's heart gradually calmed down.
A few days later, Xu Dong's health finally recovered. Zhao Yun, Wenxuan, and Dongfang Hong were about to take Xu Dong to continue moving forward.
Xu Dong packed his bags and said to his grandfather excitedly: "Grandpa, I'm ready, we can set off."
However, Xu Dong's grandfather looked unhappy, his eyes gradually became wet, and tears rolled in his eyes.
Seeing this, Xu Dong asked in confusion: "Grandpa, what's wrong with you? You should be happy. I'll follow the Prime Minister. What a good thing this is. You agreed before!"
Grandpa trembled and said, "Dong'er, of course, Grandpa hopes you have a good future, but when he thinks of you leaving Grandpa, Grandpa feels uncomfortable."
Xu Dong held grandpa's hand and comforted him: "Grandpa, don't be sad, I will come back to see you often. And with the Prime Minister, I can learn a lot and I can better repay you and my relatives in my hometown in the future!"
Grandpa wiped his tears and said, "Grandpa knows that the Prime Minister is a good person, and you will have a future with him. But Grandpa just can't bear to leave you, for fear that you will suffer outside."
Xu Dong smiled and said, "Grandpa, don't worry, I have grown up and will take good care of myself. And I believe that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, I will definitely be able to do a great career!"
Grandpa looked at Xu Dong's firm eyes, feeling both relieved and reluctant.
He knew that the child had grown up and had his own ideals and pursuits. He could only silently bless Xu Dong, hoping that everything would go smoothly.
In the room specially prepared for Xu Mingtian in the backyard of the county government office, he sat at the desk intently. After several days of hard work, he finally completed a novel.
Xu Mingtian carefully picked up the novel he wrote, with a look of expectation on his face. He thought to himself: "I hope the Prime Minister will like this story."
He came to Xi Yu's mansion and showed it to Xi Yu.
"Prime Minister, I have written a story and want to show it to you."
Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Xu Mingtian, and said with a smile: "Come in, let me see your achievements."
Xu Mingtian walked into the office and handed the novel to Xi Yu, with a little nervousness and expectation in his eyes.
Xi Yu took over the novel and started reading it carefully.
After a while, Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Xu Mingtian, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "It's well written, tomorrow. The plot is very attractive and the characters are portrayed vividly."
After hearing this, Xu Mingtian felt a sense of joy and said, "Really? That's great!"
Xi Yu thought about it and said, "But let's talk about the next issue of the newspaper, this issue is probably already arranged."
Xu Mingtian showed a look of disappointment on his face. He felt a little disappointed, but he still said, "Okay, then I'll wait a little longer."
"Don't be discouraged, your story will be published in the newspaper, it's just a matter of time. If you keep working hard, I believe you will write better works."
Jia Xu has lived in the temple for many days.
On that day, the old monk sat with a few young monks.
A young monk said, "Abbot, what's going on? Why does that person live here every day? If we don't drive him away, why won't he raise it?"
Generally, there is a rule in their temples that it will take only two days to keep people.
How could anyone be so silly?
The old monk said, "Don't worry, I'll ask later."
After a while, the old monk asked someone to call Jia Xu.
Jia Xu came in, and his face was extremely embarrassed.
Of course he understood what the old monk was talking about.
"Master, what's your business?"
Jia Xu pretended not to know.
"You have been here for several days, shouldn't you leave?"
Jia Xu sighed.
"Master, I want to stay, okay?"
Jia Xu had thought about it, but if it really didn't work, he would become a monk.
Although there are many concerns, perhaps only in this way can one avoid being asked about one's sins.
The old monk felt surprised.
"How did you have this idea?"
Jia Xu didn't know what to say.
I can't say that I have such an idea because I am afraid of being guilty, right?
"You must have something to do, otherwise you wouldn't have thought like that, right?"
Jia Xu sighed again.
"I hope you tell the truth."
Jia Xu had no choice but to tell the relevant situation.
At the same time, Jia Xu knelt down.
It looks very painful.
The old monk sighed.
"So you are a person of extraordinary status."
Jia Xu didn't say anything.
"I can't keep you, you must surrender yourself outside."
Jia Xu had a disappointed expression on his face.
"Okay, since that's the case, I'll say goodbye. Thank you for your care these days."
Jia Xu had no choice but to ride a horse and leave.
When a few young monks saw him, they smiled faintly.
Jia Xu continued to move forward.
Zhao Yun and the other two brought Xu Dong to Youzhou.
As soon as he entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xu Dong felt a little nervous. He secretly cheered himself up and wanted to show off in front of Xi Yu.
"Prime Minister, Zhao Yun is back." A servant reported.
Xi Yu said: "Hurry and ask."
After a while, Zhao Yun and the other four arrived.
Xu Dong was introduced.
"You report to the Prime Minister, this is the little prodigy Xu Dong."
Xi Yu sat in the hall, looked at Xu Dong with bright eyes, and asked gently: "Xu Dong, I heard that you are quite knowledgeable, how many are there?"
Xu Dong was so happy that he replied with a smile: "Prime Minister, why not take the test for me so that I can have the opportunity to show what I have learned."
Xi Yu nodded slightly, and felt a little fond of Xu Dong's calmness.
Xi Yu thought for a moment, then asked, "Then tell me, what do you think about the current situation?"
Xu Dong paused, sorted out his thoughts, and then answered seriously: "The situation is unpredictable now,..."
His voice was firm and confident, and he explained his views one by one.
During Xu Dong's answer, Xi Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and listened carefully, secretly admiring Xu Dong's unique insights in his heart.
Zhao Yun and the other two watched nervously from the side, and they were also worried about Xu Dong, hoping that he would be recognized by Xi Yu.
Before he knew it, time passed for a long time, and Xu Dong's answer made Xi Yu very satisfied.
Xi Yu stood up, patted Xu Dong on the shoulder, and said, "Yes, Xu Dong, you do have real talents and knowledge."
Xu Dong was delighted, and at the same time felt a little relieved. He knew that he had passed the test in front of Xi Yu.
Next, Xi Yu asked them to talk about how to meet Xu Dong. The three of them looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't know how to speak.
Zhao Yun thought to himself: "It will be a bit troublesome to tell Xu Dong about the matter where he is at the official room, but if he doesn't say it, how should he answer Xi Yu's question?" He secretly looked at the other two and found that they were all embarrassed.
At this time, Xu Dong noticed the embarrassment of the three of them and understood their concerns in his heart.
He took a deep breath and decided to just talk about this matter by himself. So he took a step forward and said, "Sir, this is the case. We met me at the official's house."
Xi Yu frowned slightly and asked, "At the official's home? Is there any reason?"
Xu Dong sorted out his thoughts and said, "That's right. I have some things to deal with in the official's family. I happened to meet the three of them." Speaking of this, Xu Dong paused, looked at Zhao Yun and the others, and continued, "However, the specific situation in this is a bit complicated, I hope the Prime Minister will forgive me."
Zhao Yun and the others were relieved after hearing Xu Dong's words, and at the same time they admired Xu Dong's decisiveness and courage.
Xi Yu was silent for a moment, thinking about Xu Dong's words in his heart. A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to calm and said, "Well, so that's it. Then why are you and the others coming to me this time? "
Xu Dong's heart tightened, knowing that Xi Yu was still testing them.
He secretly cheered himself up and said, "I heard that the Prime Minister is extremely wise and hopes to get the Prime Minister's guidance."
Xi Yu smiled and said, "Haha, then you are here in the right place."
Xi Yu looked at Xu Dong with a bright look and asked slowly: "Xu Dong, are you willing to teach at Youzhou College?" His tone was calm, but it was difficult to guess his true thoughts.
When Zhao Yun and the other two saw this, their faces showed a look of surprise. They widened their eyes and looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and confusion.
Zhao Yun couldn't help but speak, "Ah? Youzhou College is teaching?" His voice was filled with a hint of confusion and his brows frowned, as if he was very surprised by this proposal.
Xu Dong also felt strange. He frowned slightly, looked at Xi Yu, and showed a look of confusion on his face, saying, "Sir, this... this really surprised me." A trace of confusion was revealed in his eyes, and he was obviously not prepared for this proposal.
Xi Yu smiled slightly and said calmly: "Xu Dong, Youzhou College needs talented people like you to teach students. Your knowledge and insights will definitely benefit the students a lot."
A trace of expectation flashed in his eyes, as if he had high hopes for Xu Dong.
Xu Dong lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head, looked at Xi Yu, and said seriously: "Sir, I will consider this matter again."
His expression seemed a little hesitant, weighing the pros and cons of this proposal.
Zhao Yun and the other two looked quietly from the side. Their eyes included concern for Xu Dong and a little confused about the future. They didn't know what changes this proposal would bring to them.
Xi Yu smiled slightly and said in a kind tone: "Xu Dong, there is no hurry to do this issue, you can think about it slowly." A kind of comfort and understanding was revealed in his eyes.
After hearing Xi Yu's words, Xu Dong felt a little relieved. He nodded and said, "Thank you for your understanding." A look of gratitude appeared on his face.
Then, Xi Yu looked at Wenxuan and the others and said, "Wenxuan, you two should go back to Youzhou College as soon as possible, after all, it has been too much time."
As soon as Wenxuan and Dongfang Hong returned to Youzhou College, they just walked into the yard and saw Lu Su coming up with an anxious look on his face.
Lu Su frowned and said anxiously: "Oh, you are back! You two teachers are not here recently, and everyone takes turns to attend classes, and they have all objections!" A trace of helplessness and distress appeared in his eyes.
Wenxuan and Dongfang Hong heard this and showed a look of guilt on their faces.
Wenxuan said apologetically: "I'm really sorry for everyone, thank you for your hard work."
Xu Dong sat in the guest room for a while, feeling a little bored, so he came to Xi Yu's study room and knocked on the door gently.
Xi Yu replied, "Come in." There was a hint of gentleness in his voice.
Xu Dong pushed open the door and walked into the study room. A hint of embarrassing smile appeared on his face and said, "Sir, I want to ask you to give me some books to read, otherwise I will feel particularly bored."
His eyes were a little expectant and a little embarrassed.
Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Xu Dong, smiled slightly, and a trace of understanding flashed in his eyes, and said, "So that's the case, reading is a good way to entertain."
He thought for a moment, then shouted to the outside of the door: "Come here!"
After a while, a servant walked in and said respectfully: "Sir, what are you asking?"
Xi Yu said: "Go and prepare some suitable books and send them to Mr. Xu's guest room."
The servant responded and stepped back.
Xu Dong looked at Xi Yu gratefully and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, you are so good."
His face was filled with joy, and his eyes were filled with respect for Xi Yu.
Xi Yu waved his hand and said with a smile: "You don't have to be polite, just read with peace of mind."
His kind expression made Xu Dong feel particularly warm.
After Jia Xu left the temple, he wandered around the street leisurely, and he didn't know where he was going. That day, he passed by a shop and saw a notice of recruiting a friend posted at the door. Jia Xu's eyes lit up and he walked in.
The store owner was sitting behind the counter. When he saw Jia Xu walking in, he frowned, looked him up and down, showing a look of displeasure, and said, "You are so old, are you still here to apply for a job?"
Jia Xu smiled, showed a sincere face, and said, "Boss, don't look at me as old as I am, but I'm still tough, and there's absolutely no problem with working."
The store owner shook his head, hummed, and said, "We are not a place for elderly care, and at your age, I can't afford to take care of anything if you make any mistakes."
Jia Xu hurriedly said, "Boss, don't worry, I can ask for a little less wage, as long as I can have a place to settle down."
After hearing this, the store owner hesitated for a moment and thought to himself: What the old man said makes sense, and it is acceptable to give him less wages.
So he sighed and said, "Okay, then you can try it first, but if you can't do it well, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Jia Xu nodded repeatedly and said, "It must be certain, thank you for giving me this opportunity."
On the other side, Song Shuwen hurriedly returned to Xi Yu. His face was a little tired, but a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.
When Xi Yu saw Song Shuwen coming back, he immediately met him, frowned slightly, and asked anxiously: "Doctor Song, what's going on?"
Song Shuwen took a deep breath, calmed his emotions a little, and then said with a smile: "Master Prime Minister, everything goes well."
A hint of relief appeared on Xi Yu's face, nodded, and said, "Very good, very good. Where is the person who was rescued?"
Song Shuwen's expression suddenly became a little confused. He frowned and said, "Sir, it's strange to say that the person who was rescued was particularly strange."
His eyes were full of confusion and curiosity.
After hearing this, Xi Yu frowned and asked, "Strange? How strange?" A hint of surprise appeared on his face.
Song Shuwen thought about it, then explained the process in detail, and then said: "I always feel that his words and deeds are unusual and elusive."
After hearing this, Xi Yu fell into deep thought. His eyes became deeper, as if he was thinking about something.
After a while, he slowly said, "Describe that person's appearance."
Song Shuwen frowned slightly, and recalled, "Sir, that person looks a little dazed..."
He paused, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.
Xi Yu listened to Song Shuwen's description intently, his eyes became deeper and his brows became tighter.
He interrupted, "What happened? This is really strange." Then, he lowered his head thoughtfully and muttered to himself, "Can it be..."
Song Shuwen couldn't help but feel confused when he saw Xi Yu's expression. He asked in confusion: "Sir, why are you so interested in this matter? I really can't understand."
Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Song Shuwen, and smiled.
Xi Yu looked at Song Shuwen and said slowly: "You go back first, I need to think about it."
His eyes were a little ethereal, as if he was looking into the distance.
Song Shuwen nodded and replied, "Yes, sir. Then I will step down first. If you have any needs, you can give me any instructions."
Chapter completed!