"Uh-" Yang Xiu tightened the reins, and the Xiliang horse under his crotch stopped steadily and swung its tail happily. If it weren't for the dust on his body, it would be hard to tell that he had just gone through a long journey.
Yang Xiu swung the stirrup and dismounted, threw the reins to the guards who caught up, and straightened his clothes.
"Is Situ here?"
"Yes, yes." the guard said repeatedly.
"Who's arrived?"
"The great minister Liu Zichu, the prime minister of Zhao Yang Jicai, the governor of Changshan Du Bohou..."
"Where is Henan Yin Xunwenruo?"
The guard smiled. "He has been here a long time ago, but he hasn't been here much recently. I heard he is studying in Lantai."
Yang Xiu turned around. "Studying in Lantai? What does he want to do, great scholar?"
"I don't know about that." The guard smiled even more happily. He was from Hanyang and was proud of Yang Xiu, so he volunteered to work for the Situ Mansion. He was so excited that he could talk so much to Yang Xiu today.
.
Yang Xiu didn't ask any more questions, just patted the guard on the shoulder and strode through the door.
As soon as they entered the atrium, Yang Xiu saw Yang Biao and Liu Ba standing side by side by the fish pond, talking and laughing. Hearing Yang Xiu's footsteps, they looked back, and Liu Ba then took a handful of fish in his hand.
Shi Quan threw it into the water, clapped his hands, turned around and held Yang Xiu's arm, laughing.
"Dezu, you are finally back. If you don't come back, Situ will almost get sick."
"Zichu, what are you doing?" Yang Biao stamped his feet. "Throwing so much fish food in, wouldn't it swell to death?"
"Damn it, today is New Year's Eve, can you say something auspicious?" Mrs. Yuan walked out of the backyard quickly, happened to hear Yang Biao's complaint, and couldn't help but criticize a few words.
Yang Biao was speechless and waved his sleeves helplessly.
Mrs. Yuan rushed to Yang Xiu, and Liu Ba wisely let go of Yang Xiu and stepped aside. Mrs. Yuan looked at Yang Xiu up and down, feeling very distressed.
"Dezu, you're in a hurry on the road, aren't you?"
"Fortunately, Xiliang's horses are fast and they can travel thousands of miles in a day." Yang Xiu smiled, exchanged a few words with Mrs. Yuan, and asked about his wife and children before sending Mrs. Yuan back to the backyard.
Yang Biao watched from the side. Although he said nothing, he could not hide the satisfaction in his eyes.
Yang Xiu came all the way from Hanyang, and he is still in such good spirits. It shows that he is very strong and will live a long life in the future. He will have many children and many blessings, ending the family tradition of single inheritance.
"Aweng, brother Zichu." Yang Xiu bowed to say hello, and then got to the point. "I heard that Zimei's "Star Positioning Technique" was listed as the new champion published in the eight years of Jian'an. Is it true?
"
"Can this be false?" Yang Biao stroked his beard and said calmly: "You are not only concerned about this, right?"
"Yes, I heard that originally the "Five Classics Chapters and Verses" was supposed to be the most promising, but it was Xun Wenruo who overcame all opinions and settled on it with one word?"
Yang Biao nodded but said nothing.
He heard about the incident, but he did not go to the scene in person and did not know what happened at that time.
This was inconsistent with his impression of Xun Yu.
But Liu Ba was very calm. "He should have been like this a long time ago. He only reacted now, which is really slow."
"Have you never met after the book recommendation meeting?"
"He studies in Lantai every day and never comes to Situ's Mansion." Yang Biao explained: "That's what I mean too. I want to wait until you all arrive and discuss it together so as not to waste everyone's time."
Yang Biao then told Xun You about the first time he met him after coming to Wancheng.
This is what he couldn't understand. Xun's attitude at the time was not like someone who could firmly support practical learning. He may have been under some pressure and had to change his attitude and show his determination in this way.
.
Who can give him such pressure? It goes without saying.
Apart from the Emperor, there can be no other person.
On the day of the book recommendation meeting, the emperor never showed up and no one knew where he was. Yang Biao suspected that the emperor was probably with Xun He on the second floor of Nanyang Yinfang and said something to Xun He.
Maybe Xun didn't come to Situ's house because he didn't want to face him and face his inevitable inquiries.
Yang Xiu thought for a while. "I'll go to Lantai to find him."
"Now?" Yang Biao and Liu Ba were both a little surprised. Yang Biao said, "Why don't you go see the driver first?"
"Now, I want to know what he thinks, and then I can decide what to do and what to say after meeting him."
After Yang Xiu finished speaking, he cupped his hands and turned around to leave.
Yang Biao and Liu Ba looked at each other.
After a while, Liu Ba said with a smile: "Dezu has really been infected with the habits of many Xiliang people. He is decisive and capable without hesitation."
Yang Biao sighed. "I'm just afraid that going too far is not enough."
Liu Ba thought for a while and comforted him: "Dezu and the emperor and his ministers know each other well, so there shouldn't be any resentment over this trivial matter."
——
Yang Xiu came to Lantai.
Xun was sitting in front of the window reading. The bed was covered with books, some in Chinese and some in Greek, with written materials and pictures.
Hearing the footsteps, Xun You didn't raise his head. It wasn't until Yang Xiu stood in front of him, blocking the sunlight, that he raised his eyelids and glanced. Yang Xiu stood with his backlight, and he didn't recognize him for a moment. He just squinted his eyes.
Thumbs up.
"I didn't expect to see such a strong man in Lantai! I wonder if you can give me some advice?"
Yang Xiu couldn't help laughing. "Xun Wenruo, when did you start studying knowledge, or the knowledge of the Western Regions?"
Xun You was stunned for a moment, then he recognized Yang Xiu and couldn't help but laugh. "So it's you, sit down quickly, sit down quickly. When did you arrive? Looking at your dirty body, you must have just arrived, right?"
"You're right. I just arrived in Nanyang. I said a few words in Situ's Mansion and didn't even have time to take a sip of water." Yang Xiu didn't ask for help. He sat down by himself, picked up the teapot on the bed, and poured himself a cup.
Hot tea. "You should know why I'm so anxious to see you, right?"
Xun You blinked his eyes. "It must be because of the book recommendation meeting?"
"Of course." Yang Xiu poured the tea into his mouth, Gudong swallowed it, and then poured another cup. "Tell me the truth, are those words from the bottom of your heart? Or..."
Xun or waved his hand, indicating to Yang Xiu not to worry, and asked Yang Xiu to take off his coat. The room was very warm, so there was no need to wear so many clothes, and Yang Xiu had traveled such a long way, and his body was covered with dirt. If he moved a little, he would
You can see dust flying.
"What you heard may not be accurate. Why don't you first listen to me, the person involved, tell me about the situation at that time." Xun You said as he took a few pieces of paper from the side and handed them to Yang Xiu. "This is what I said at the time.
My speech was slightly polished in order to be turned into an article.”
Yang Xiu took it, glanced at it, and then asked: "Are you ready to publish it publicly?"
"Of course." Xun You smiled even brighter. "Otherwise, everyone would come and ask, how can I cope with it? By publishing it to the world, you can save trouble and earn a fortune, so why not
for?"
Yang Xiu laughed dumbly, but did not argue with Xun He. He quickly read the article and frowned slightly.
"Is this really what you mean?"
"What's the problem?"
"There's nothing wrong with the question, but it doesn't really look like you." Yang Xiu pondered for a moment and raised his eyelids slightly. "Brother Wen Ruo, please tell me, has the emperor threatened you?"