It was another heavy snowfall, and the falling snow covered the sky and the sun, making the entire city of Tokyo dress in white. The appearance of the silver-covered city made the imperial city even more majestic.
Behind the palace wall, the young emperor was a little bored. Seeing that he was about to reach the end of his life, the courtiers had fewer letters, so he spent most of his time in Zishan Hall with nothing to do.
During this period, the eldest lady ordered Sun Shi to come and give lectures. The old gentleman was very rigorous in his studies and did not look like an old man in his seventies. He even spent his lunch break reading. He always said: "Time flies. The older you get, the more you must cherish it."
But his move was seen by the eldest lady, so she asked him to accompany him while he was reading. Many times he was too sleepy and did not dare to close his eyes. It was never as relaxing as when Ye An taught.
Thinking of Ye An, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but sigh at the tall palace wall: "You said you took me to enjoy and play in the snow after the heavy snowfall, but you still don't enter the palace. As a result, I am tortured by Mr. Sun every day!"
Chen Tong stood on the side and listened to the official's complaints and smiled: "Guan, Ye Hou has been busy getting married recently, and the wedding is coming, and he can't get away. I heard that he and Wang Zhi served to clear out the Wuyou Cave thieves in the second room on the left. !”
"Hey, he just lives a comfortable life outside. After all, it is interesting. I can't enter the palace at will, otherwise I have to see what the Worry-free Cave, which is called a filthy man, looks like?!"
"Guan Jia, you are the emperor, you cannot say this!"
Chen Tong slapped himself in the mouth and said: "My Majesty does not allow slaves to talk too much in front of you, so I forgot to go. Please forgive me!"
Zhao Zhen glared at him: "I won't complain in front of the eldest lady, so don't worry."
Chen Tong quickly smiled and said: "The officials are always very tolerant of stupid servants..."
Zhao Zhen shook his head: "You are not stupid, you are under Ye Hou's care, don't you think I can see it? If you have something at home, you can tell me, why bother to look for Ye Hou?"
With a plop, Chen Tong knelt down and said: "This slave deserves to die. He shouldn't help foreign ministers. But the brothers at home did a small business and owed money for eternal life. This slave did not dare to tell outsiders, so he could only ask Ye Hou for help... …”
"I treat you as someone close to you. Don't do this again. If you still need money, I have something to give you..."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but... Ye Hou has already taken over Brother Yu's debt. Chen Tong will never dare to take anything from the official family!"
Seeing Chen Tong's hand swinging like a wheel, Zhao Zhen sighed helplessly: "Am I not even good at winning people's hearts? Am I clumsy?"
“Not clumsy at all!”
Rolling his eyes, Zhao Zhen looked at the snowy sky: "I am the emperor, but I am separated by a high wall. I am not as good as others in ordinary things. So who am I?!"
Chen Tong bowed and stood back, not daring to speak. At this time, the official looked a little strange, looking a little melancholy, a little angry, and even a little jealous...
"Guan Jia, Ye An has told you the way of an emperor, but in the end, it is still step by step. The questions you ask are not only questions for emperors, but also questions that ordinary people ask. What are you? What is the meaning of being a human being?"
Sun Shi had been standing by the side for some time, and Chen Tong was so frightened that he did not dare to speak. Seeing that the old gentleman did not pay attention to him at all, he hurriedly walked under the porch, not daring to approach the two monarchs.
"Sir, can you help me clarify my doubts?"
Sun Shi shook his head, stretched out his hand to support Zhao Zhen, who was holding the disciple's gift, and said: "Ye An is a great talent, but his knowledge is more of a summary of his family studies. Although the veteran is a Confucian, he only has a little knowledge of the classics and history of the sages. He dare not
To resolve the confusion with the officials, the secrets involved need to be figured out by the officials themselves. Of course, if Ye An comes to the palace to give lectures, the officials can also ask him...but I'm afraid it won't be much different from what the old minister said."
Zhao Zhen nodded slightly. In fact, he felt that he could ask the eldest lady, but it was not convenient to ask about such things.
"I heard that Ye An is getting married to the Lord of Yangcheng County. I wonder if I can go and have a look?"
Sun Shi was horrified, and then he saw the half-smiling expression on Zhao Zhen's face and said dumbly: "The officials are teasing me again. Although they say they can't go, after all, they can give the officials their personal belongings. Isn't it considered a gift?"
Don’t be funny?!”
Zhao Zhen shook his head: "I have already written to him. If I give him any more personal belongings, I am afraid he will be criticized by the court officials. "Don't worry about being few but worrying about inequality, don't worry about poverty but worrying about insecurity. Even if there is no poverty, there will be no poverty.
If you are widowed, you will be safe and secure.”
Bang bang bang…………
An expression of surprise appeared on Sun Shi's face, and he clapped his hands and praised: "The official's knowledge has improved again, I congratulate the official! But... I still should give this kid something..."
Zhao Zhen looked at Sun Shi strangely and asked doubtfully: "Since Mr. agrees with what I said, why do you want me to give him something in the opposite direction?"
Sun Shi smiled: "What Ye An wants now is inequality and unrest! You want him to be your lone minister, so that everyone knows that he, Ye An, is favored by the Holy Spirit, so that he can be alone in the court."
Without help, I can become a minister that you can use at will, and you can control it!"
Zhao Zhen met Sun Shi in front of him for the first time over and over again. He did not expect that this dignified scholar could actually say such "scheming" words, and he would also attack Ye An, his "friend whom he has forgotten all year round".
"Sir's move is quite dangerous. Ye An is in danger!"
Sun Shi smiled: "I am helping him. I dare to ask the official, how many times have you met Ye An? How long have you known each other?"
Zhao Zhen raised his head and thought for a while: "It's been more than two months, and I used to teach every day..." Zhao Zhen suddenly froze mid-sentence, and then saw Sun Shi's meaningful smile.
"Guan Jia, Ye An only appeared in Yangcheng County five months ago and went down the mountain with Mr. Guanmiao. Then he encountered the drought locust disaster in Henan Prefecture, so he attacked with one head and face, and got two for nothing.
Appreciated by the Wang family, Wang Yuan appreciated his talent and recommended him as a student at Zishantang. Wang Hao also made good friends with him and did not hesitate to marry his daughter to him. However, he dared to refuse to marry his brother-in-law. The officials knew why.
?”
Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said: "Because he is knowledgeable and considers himself noble? Oh, or maybe he doesn't want to get involved with the forces in the DPRK?"
Sun Shi looked at Zhao Zhen in front of him with joy, touched the beard on his chin and smiled: "The officials are really smart."
"But he, Ye An, was just a little Taoist priest who had just come down from work. How could he have such courage?"
Sun Shi shook his head slightly: "No, because he had the confidence and had the auspiciousness of potatoes and sweet potatoes. He refused the proposal of marriage from the prime minister's brother, but he was able to cooperate with him through the method of wine making, and even used potatoes and sweet potatoes as a way to stabilize the relationship.
This kid didn't take the Wang family seriously from the beginning, and even Wang Zeng was not a big deal in his eyes! It seemed that he had both sides, but in fact he had a frightening backbone. When he first entered Tokyo City, he dared to make enemies with Buddhists and even clans.
, If I didn’t have any means, I’m afraid I wouldn’t know where I am.”
After hearing these words, Zhao Zhen slowly turned his head and stared at Sun Shi: "Why is he like this?! Could it be the Liao Dynasty..."
Sun Shi laughed loudly: "Guan family, Ye An didn't mean to offend Buddhism and the clan, but it was the arrogance in his bones. If the old minister sat down with him to discuss the truth, this son would be able to rival the old minister in terms of momentum. He didn't even know it.
How aggressive his words are, as if everything he says is the truth in the world and cannot be refuted. When talking to him, you will unconsciously believe his words and think that you are talking to the most trustworthy person, no matter whether you are friend or foe.
It will feel like this.”
Zhao Zhen suddenly clapped his hands and said: "Yes, sir, what he said is absolutely true. When he was teaching, I often felt that I was a child who knew nothing, and what he, Ye An, said were all solid words, but it seemed that everything he said was right.
of…………"
Sun Shi gently touched the beard on his chin, nodded slightly and said: "Yes, what he said is right. I asked him to talk a lot with the library that day. Although he was not convinced, after he left
After slowly examining it, I found that the truth he said seemed to be unreasonable, but... after all, it can withstand scrutiny! That's why the old minister said that his family knowledge is amazing and his knowledge is extensive! It is because of this talent that he can be so proud in the world.
Only in this world can we not be afraid of anyone's threat, even if it is the Daxiangguo Temple? So what if it is a clan? But if such a person does not have the protection of officials and the care of saints, he will be like a flying star flying across the sky.
Disappear in silence."
Putting his hands together, Zhao Zhen bowed and saluted Sun Shi: "I know your intention. You are really helping Ye An and letting me see how important he is. I know what to do..."
Sun Shi nodded slightly, bowed and returned the courtesy: "I am impressed by the cleverness of the official family! He can help the official family go further, and the veteran minister will be relieved even if he retires and returns to his hometown!"
"Sir, you want to resign and go back to your hometown?! Why is this? I..."
Sun Shi smiled and planned Zhao Zhen's words: "Guan Jia, the old minister is old. After seeing a person like Ye An in Tokyo, he is finally relieved. What the old minister can tell the Guan Jia are the truths in books and the sages'
Principles, and these principles are the best if they are learned and applied flexibly. Otherwise, if you talk about them, they will be dead and not worth mentioning! What the official family needs is someone like him, Ye An, who can apply his talents and knowledge to governing the country.
Only those who use it in the way of merchants are considered talents!"
Zhao Zhen frowned and said, "Why does Sir admire him so much, Ye An?!"
Sun Xi bowed and excused himself. He stepped out of the hanging flower gate in the backyard of Zishan Hall with one foot and said: "Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations! Although these words are false, they are too big and empty.
! But he, Ye An, may be able to do it... If the official family wants to create a lasting legacy, they can use him. If they don't have this heart, it is best to depose him or even kill him!"