Li Kuo looked at the young man in front of him carefully, but he couldn't connect him with the second floor of the sacred library. The head covered with a black turban seemed to be breaking free from the restraints, and the straight forehead was bulging; it was round.
The waist of a bucket was squeezed into a dark blue robe, which made the person unable to bend down. His slightly teasing eyes were narrowed to a slit, staring straight at the person as if sizing up prey, making the person's legs tremble.
Moving a few steps lightly, he came to a pear-wood square table. The young man in green twisted his waist and moved himself to the table with difficulty. He curled his lips and said, "Don't stare at me like that. Although I am a genius who has learned a lot from the Imperial Academy and even the Confucius Institute."
Everyone appreciates it very much. But a genius will also pity mortals like you, and I will never hide anything I can point you to."
Li Kuo was amused in his heart, but he suppressed his laughter and said seriously: "I wonder what the name of this genius is?"
"Not guilty."
"No surname?"
"Mr.Zhou!"
"age?"
"Seventeen."
"Place of origin?"
"Xingyang."
"Um...what are you here for?"
"I said you're such a boring person. I'm not here to study, am I here to learn how to cook and starch clothes? Mortals are mortals, and you would ask such a question. In this day and age, geniuses like me who have never been born in the world are really lonely.
"
"..."
Seeing Li Kuo's pitiful look, Sinless' heart softened, he shook his head and said: "Don't give up too much on yourself. Although a mortal like you can't become a peerless elite like this genius. But as long as you accept the teachings of this genius with an open mind,
Guidance, it's not a problem to torture other Muggles." As he spoke, his cheeks were bulging with air, like a mare's milk bag filled with fine wine.
Seeing that Li Kuo seemed unmoved, he was innocent but worried. He jumped off the desk and moved a few steps forward. The young man pointed to the partition above and said, "Do you know who lives up here?
"
Li Kuo shook his head slightly and smiled awkwardly.
Wuxin shrugged his shoulders and said: "Only three people have been to the third floor of Siyuan Building. The first one is of course the Master, and the second one is of course the third senior brother who claims to be a romantic." He rubbed the tip of his nose lightly.
, Wuxin moved behind Li Kuo and whispered: "This third one is my genius!"
Li Kuo couldn't hold back his smile anymore and burst into laughter.
"Not guilty, you, you are really funny..." Li Kuo stroked his chest for a while and coughed out with laughter.
"You, you're so smiling. Don't you believe that I've been to the third floor before?" Zhou Wuwei's cheeks suddenly turned red and he puffed out his cheeks and asked.
Li Kuo suppressed the smile in his heart, straightened his waist and said seriously: "Well, I believe it, I believe it, isn't it true? But since Brother Guilty has gone up to the third floor, do you know what books are hidden on it? In the meantime,
What’s the solution?”
Zhou Wuwei curled his lips and said proudly: "The road to study is wide and narrow, and the things you can use are good and bad. The Imperial College was originally the place where the elites of our dynasty gathered, and Siyuan Pavilion was where our Tang Dynasty cultivated talents.
Secret residence. Worldly knowledge is nothing more than classics, history, and military formations. However, this three-story building uses extraordinary methods, does extraordinary things, and trains extraordinary people..."
Li Kuo found it particularly interesting when he saw him pretending to be a Confucian scholar and speaking in an official manner, so he did not interrupt him and continued following the conversation: "Then what kind of people are trained in this pavilion? I don't know if I can tell you.
two?"
When Zhou Wuwei saw Li Kuo's respectful attitude, he immediately became interested. He simply changed his shy attitude and waved his hand: "It's okay to tell you. In fact, these three floors are specially used to train hermits for Your Majesty."
Seeing that his face was calm and not fake, Li Kuo also wanted to find out something, so he simply took Wu Xing to sit behind a bookshelf and said cheerfully: "Oh, then I want to listen carefully. If you are loyal enough, I will admit it."
Get rid of this brother of yours."
A hint of joy flashed across Zhou Xingxin's face, but then it disappeared from the eternally paralyzed face. "Brother? Each one of them said it more nicely than anyone else. When you really encounter trouble, you don't just add insult to injury. In this world, who can
The only one you believe in is yourself!”
Li Kuo couldn't say anything else, so he smiled slightly and waited for the innocent confession.
When Zhou Wuwei saw his punch hitting the cotton, he rubbed his nose angrily and said in a deep voice: "Actually, you are pretty good. When I first saw you, I felt you had a friendly manner." After a slight pause,
Sinless returned to his cynical demeanor: "This hermit is exactly as the name suggests. He is a secret informant secretly cultivated by His Majesty. The role of this hermit is unparalleled. He serves as His Majesty's mouthpiece internally, picks up traitors, and secretly investigates secret cases; externally,
I visited Mobei in the Western Region, acting as a spy and spying on the military situation. How can I deal with such a person without any skills? Literary and military skills are both indispensable, and the most important thing is the daring loyalty to His Majesty and His Majesty."
Li Kuo shook his head and said: "Since this candidate is so important, he will definitely avoid talking about it. How can you tell me so frankly? Besides, with your age and experience, I am afraid that you will not be easily selected by the master."
Zhou Wuwei snorted and said disdainfully: "You scholars are really stupid. How can your talent and skills be judged by your age? As for my genius's knowledge and skills, no one dares to challenge me except the third senior brother who burns buns!
"Rubbing the tip of his nose, Zhou Wuwei sighed: "As for the identity of this hermit, there is nothing to hide. Firstly, I haven't become a hermit yet, and secondly, I haven't revealed any confidential information to you, so it won't be a problem."
Li Kuo didn't know that he was innocent, but he was so honest. He bowed his hands in embarrassment and said in apology: "This is how a foolish brother judges a gentleman's heart with a villain's heart."
Zhou Wuwei waved his hand and said: "Forget it, forget it, I would be angry if I met such a person, I would be so angry to death by now."
"Then do you think I can be a hermit?"
"You?" Zhou Wuwei held his fat chin with one hand, looked at it for a long time and said, "Let me tell you, your qualifications are not bad. People who can enter the second floor of Siyuan Pavilion must have good knowledge.
Your body and bones look like those of a Taoist who has built foundations. Although there is a gap between you and my genius, as long as you study with an open mind, there is still a chance..."
"Then are you willing to help me? It's better to have an unprecedented genius like you on the side to give me some advice than to bump into me without knowing the manager!" Li Kuo smiled sincerely and said calmly.
The muscles on Zhou Wuwei's cheeks twitched slightly, and he shook his teeth in pain. He looked at Li Kuo with resentment and said, "Although this hermit is your Majesty's secret minister, he does not worship real officials or confer distinguished titles. I want to rely on him to pursue his career."
Those who pursue fame and wealth, and those who want to shine on the family tree, let it go as soon as possible!"
"My father often told me that fame and wealth are like dust. If you have enough money, you can cut half a catty of mutton in sauce at a road stall. What do you want with all those hard-working things?"
The innocent eyes showed an almost pleading look: "Although the hermit is highly valued by His Majesty, his training is extremely hard and he has to endure loneliness that ordinary people can't imagine. Can you endure it?"
"With a jug of wine and you by your side, how can you be lonely?"
Seeing that Li Kuo was so stubborn, Wuxin simply said: "Let me tell you frankly, since I am a hermit, I have to hide my real name and identity and disappear from this world. I am a bastard from a famous family who is not loved by anyone."
No worries. Can you let go of everything you miss in the world?"
Li Kuo felt a loud bang in his head, and all the joy he had felt before was wiped away. His mind was filled with pictures from the past.
When I was young, my mother would always sit under the old locust tree, hold her in her arms, comb her hair in a bun, and say gently, "Fei'er, you must study hard. Mother does not ask you to be granted the title of Marquis."
Prime Minister, I just hope you can be a man who is as upright as your grandfather!"
In the teahouse, A Tian always cuddled up next to her, and under the moonlight as bright as butter, she coquettishly said: "Brother Qi, did all the Turks move to the west after they were defeated?
Why doesn’t General Wang Zhongsi (Note 1) wipe them out completely?”
On the outskirts of the city, Yanji would always race horses with him in the endless wilderness, running to an open space without any purpose. After having fun, they would lie on their backs on the grass and laugh. When they were tired of laughing, they would walk around Chang'an together.
The countless stars in the night sky.
At the lantern festival, Uncle Sun would always take out two Kaiyuan Tongbao coins from his deflated wallet without hesitation, and after bargaining with the store, he would buy two rabbit-head lanterns coated with gold powder for himself and A Tian. Look,
He gently pinched his cheeks while looking happy...
Can I really erase everything in the past without caring about it? Can I really not care about the feelings of my relatives and friends? I have been escaping since the battle at the drug store in the suburbs. Escape from the position in the East Palace that Yanji strives for for me, and escape from my uncle.
The marriage that I have decided for myself, escape from A Tian's mesmerizing face, and escape from this seemingly unchangeable fate.
"Since you can't let go, don't force yourself. I can see that there are many people who love you, and you don't want to make them sad, right?" Zhou Wuwei sighed softly and persuaded.
"There are exceptions to everything. To be a hermit does not mean you have to give up your old identity. Your official title is the best cover for your identity as a hermit." A voice as gentle as warm jade came from the top of the pavilion, and then floated to the top.
The one wearing a white dress.
The person who came was about thirty years old, wearing a silk brocade dress, and the white clothes were spotless. At first glance, he was a person who loved cleanliness. His face was as sharp as a knife, and a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows went straight into his forehead, and he was smiling with a little teasing meaning.
He looked at Li Kuo without a smile.
Li Kuo was a little embarrassed when he was stared at. Someone rushed over and cupped his hands and said: "I wonder what this brother can teach me?"
But the man didn't reply. He raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and in a blink of an eye, he had flashed to Wuxin's side. He raised the folding fan in his hand and tapped Wuxin's shining forehead three times.
"I said, Xiaosi, haven't you introduced me to this little brother yet? How does my senior brother train you? Respecting teachers and elders is the foundation of my career as a scholar of the Tang Dynasty. Could it be that you want to rob me again?
Half-moon clothes?”
Guilty and aggrieved, he hid behind Li Kuo, only showing his round head and shouted: "Third Senior Brother, you have wronged me. This boy is a newbie who has just arrived, and I am teaching him the rules in Siyuan Pavilion."
, you broke out, how can you blame me?"
The third senior brother was obviously very interested and continued to tease the little junior brother. While slapping the folding fan with his hand, he said with great interest: "Oh? So senior brother has wronged you. Master has only been out for a few days, and you have changed again.
You are so naughty. Not only do you not study well in your studies, you also talk about secret matters with outsiders. If Master comes back, I will see how you, a peerless genius, can escape."
Wuxin immediately panicked, and without caring about his posture, he begged to the third senior brother: "Third brother, you treat Xiaosi the best. Don't tell him, how about I starch and wash your clothes for another half month?"
Looking at the third senior brother with complete expectation.
"Half a month?" The third senior brother seemed to be a little pushy and raised his voice.
Wu Xing's cheeks bulged into two small round bags. After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "That's one month, but you have to let me watch the polo match next month. You also know that I love that move the most.
"
The third senior brother held his chin with one hand, thought for a moment and then said: "That's easy to say. Master just said that I should pay close attention to your homework. With the intelligence of our juniors, those papers are not a problem. When you are tired of studying, go out and play.
It's good to play. I'm optimistic about you." After saying that, he patted Gu Zun's shoulder lightly, paced, turned and left.
Seeing Wu Xing's depressed look, Li Kuo felt it was funny. He shook his head and said to Wu Xing, "That's your third senior brother? I think you are quite a good person. How can you command us, Zhou Dacai, to starch and wash clothes?"
.Fun, fun!”
"You! Even you are here to make fun of me. He is just such a charlatan, being pretentious and boring all day long, very boring!"
"Okay, I won't joke with you anymore. But is it true what Third Senior Brother said just now that hermits don't have to hide their identity?" Li Kuo got angry when he saw that he was innocent, and stopped joking and said seriously.
"Hmph. That's okay, but you need to have an official position. How can a poor guy like you get an official position?"
Li Kuo shook his head and said: "He also said that he knew everything and was an unparalleled genius. He didn't even know what was happening outside the cabinet. Not only did I have an official position, I was also a real eighth-rank minister. Oh, that's right?
Cai Huantian is serving in the East Palace."
He looked at Li Kuo innocently and suspiciously, walked around him for a few times, and then said in surprise: "Hey, the Tang Dynasty never awarded official positions to unworthy scholars. Since you came to the Imperial College to study, you must have not taken the imperial examination. To say that you rely on your ancestors
It's impossible for Yu Yinbo to get an official position just by looking at your outfit. If everyone in the world is as lucky as you, why would they go to school?"
Li Kuo was not annoyed after hearing the innocent and sour answer, and said: "It's a long story. You tell me first whether it is true." The young man was eager to change his life style for himself and his relatives.
A period of buffering time, so I am eager to know the result.
Wu Xing spread his hands and said: "It's true, but I'm afraid you have to give up the scientific examination. Although the hermit can be awarded to people with official positions, the official positions must not be too conspicuous. If you are admitted to the Jinshi, what will you do now?
Your official position will definitely be left in the Sixth Department to fill the vacancy. Not to mention other things, you are too busy with official documents from the yamen and official entertainment, so why are you talking about spying for His Majesty?"
After hearing this, Li Kuo's heart sank. He came from a family of poets and writers. His grandfather taught him by words and deeds since he was a child. As the saying goes, "acquire literary and martial arts and sell them to the emperor's family." For a scholar like himself, "helping the country, benefiting the country,
"Serving the king" is the highest pursuit in life. Although he now has an official position and receives a monthly salary from the court. But after all, there is no scientific examination, and it is almost impossible to achieve a high position in the six departments. If you cannot submit it in front of His Majesty the Emperor,
If you say that, you can't rehabilitate Zhaoxue for grandpa.
As if he could see what Li Kuo was thinking, Sinless rolled his eyes and thought: "But you can apply to the imperial court to enter the military camp. After all, you have an official position bestowed by the emperor. It must not be difficult to become a low-level officer.
Firstly, soldiers are not as prominent as civil servants and do not attract attention, so they can get things done more easily. Secondly, they can also sharpen their muscles and bones, which will also be beneficial to your future work."
Li Kuo thought that if he became a hermit, he would be regarded as a confidant of His Majesty the Emperor. He could wait for the opportunity to report his grievances to His Majesty and the old man. He suddenly felt that all his fame and fame were dust. After thinking about it, the young man felt extremely comfortable and asked him to
Sinless said: "I have thought about it, if I can become a hermit, I might as well not take the imperial examination!"
Wuxin scratched his head and sighed: "Although I don't understand what you are thinking, since you have decided, I have no reason not to help you. This matter cannot be rushed, and we have to wait until Master comes back to discuss it.
The most important thing right now is that you have to make some preparations.
"Preparation?"
"Isn't there a polo match in the palace next month? Let's start with it!"
Note 1: Wang Zhongsi: a famous general in the Tang Dynasty. He once served as the military governor of Hexi and Longyou. He was the immediate boss of Ge Shuhan.
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