White snow is falling in the sky, and the ground is already pure white. This first snow since the beginning of winter has transformed the earth into a world covered in silver.
This is a village formed spontaneously by refugees. Although the lives of the people living here are not very good, everyone here is filled with happy smiles and everyone looks so polite.
In this turbulent time, it seems so precious.
There is a simple courtyard in the center of the village. There are three thatched houses in the courtyard. The one on the right has wisps of smoke coming out from time to time. At this time, there are four people sitting in the slightly larger thatched house in the middle, and at the door
Outside, there are two big men standing in the world of dancing snowflakes.
At this time, in the hut with smoke coming out, a child walked into the big room in the middle with a pot of hot water and added some hot water to everyone in the room. This was already the child's cup.
The third time I added water.
To be honest, the child was very curious about today's visitors. Normally, the gentleman would not greet so many people. But today, all of a sudden, five people came! And among these five people, except for Bing Yuan, Bing Yuan,
Genju is a good friend of Mr. Genju, who often comes to see Mr., and the other four people are here for the first time. Moreover, the expressions of these four people are not inferior to Mr. Bing! Especially the two people standing outside the door,
Even more powerful!
Thinking of the two people outside the door, the boy couldn't help but feel a little funny. The husband's room was a little smaller, and there were more people coming now. There was no room to entertain these people, and there weren't even many of those two mighty men.
What did he say, and he was willing to wait in the snow, but let the relatively ordinary young man and the frail but handsome young man follow Mr. Bing. I don’t know where these two people came from.
?How could those two big men want to do that? But this boy should not be much older than himself? How could he be treated with such courtesy?
The boy didn't know the background of these people, but these people came with a clear purpose! The owner also knew it well.
The five visiting people were none other than Liu Ming, Guo Jia, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Bing Yuan. Under the leadership of Bing Yuan, they came to visit the owner of this place, Guan Ning.
Guan Ning had long been introduced by Bing Yuan and knew that these people came to him to ask him to become an official, although Guan Ning was very dismissive of this.
Before Guan Ning escaped from the war, he was already well-known in his hometown. If he wanted to be an official, he would have been a long time ago. However, Guan Ning saw that the court was full of traitors and sycophants. Even if he became an official, he would not benefit the people, and he would not benefit the people.
Maybe he was colluding with those villains. He simply didn't serve as an official, but just educated his neighbors and silently influenced the people around him. It wasn't until the Yellow Turban rebellion that he came here to avoid the war.
Although Guan Ning still doesn't want to be an official, Guan Ning is also very interested in Liu Ming. On the way to escape, Guan Ning saw countless wars and countless victims until he arrived near Huxiao Villa.
, they got the guarantee of stability, and with the help of Huxiao Villa, these people who followed Guan Ning were able to live and work in peace and contentment. What's more, Guan Ning heard Bing Yuan praise Liu Ming, and only said that what Liu Ming said was
It is difficult to find a genius in the sky or see it on the earth, and he is a benevolent person who has never been seen in the ages! In addition, Guan Ning also found out from Bing Yuan that the place where he stayed now has been awarded to Liu by the current emperor.
Ming, as Liu Ming's fiefdom. Guan Ning had to give Liu Ming, the landlord, some face! That's why Guan Ning agreed to meet Liu Ming with Bing Yuan.
However, Guan Ning made his own decision. He would not join Liu Mingde no matter what. Why? Guan Ning had lived near Huxiao Villa for some time. Of course, he would also hear rumors about Huxiao Villa receiving kickbacks. Regarding this, Guan Ning had made his own decision.
, Guan Ning is very dissatisfied! As the saying goes, the upper beam is not straight, and the lower beam is crooked! How can Liu Ming be better if there is a servant like this? At the very least, Liu Ming will have to be disciplined! He will be clean for the rest of his life.
Name, how could you get along with these villains!
Therefore, after Liu Ming and the others arrived, Guan Ning entertained Liu Ming and the others politely. However, after the boy served Liu Ming and the others tea, Guan Ning said directly to Liu Ming: "Jun, you will come far away.
When I come to a humble house, I would rather feel proud. However, I would rather be a villager! I am lazy by nature, with short ambitions and talents, and I have no virtue to repay you. I dare not follow you and talk about state affairs. If you are just drinking tea, discussing
Jing, Ning can still talk about it, otherwise you should go back!" After saying that, Guan Ning said nothing.
It is not an exaggeration to say what Guan Ning said, even if it was an eviction order. At that time, Bing Yuan was a little embarrassed to get off the stage, and secretly complained to Guan Ning: You'an, why are you so unkind to Liu Ming?
Now you are my lord after all. Why do you have to give me some face? Why are you so heartless in the first place? At the same time, Bing Yuan also worried about Guan Ning. Although Liu Ming has a reputation for kindness, after all, he also has
He has a bad record of human trafficking, and he has only been with Liu Ming for a short period of time. He doesn't know much about Liu Ming's character, and he can't speak in front of Liu Ming. Liu Ming is now a cavalry general after all.
Especially An Guogong, Guan Ning is on Liu Ming's fiefdom. If Liu Ming beat Guan Ning to death, it would be like crushing an ant.
At that moment, Bingyuan was about to say something to Guan Ning. But as soon as Bingyuan opened his mouth, Liu Ming stopped him. Liu Ming picked up the tea bowl, took a sip and said, "Good tea! Not bad, not bad. Everyone tasted it too."
"
So, the tasting has come to this point. During this period, Liu Ming didn't talk anymore, he just tasted tea and observed Guan Ning. The young man who came in with Liu Ming was of course Guo Jia. Despite Guo Jia's young age, he actually
He was also very calm, and followed Liu Ming to drink tea and observe without saying a word. Guan Ning was obviously very good at cultivating his moral character, and he did not pay attention to it and was leisurely and contented. He only suffered from Bing Bing.
Yuan was restless there. On one side was his long-time friend, who shared the same goals and sympathies with him; on the other side was his lord, who was the target of his allegiance and an important bridge to realize his ideals! This made Bingyuan feel uncomfortable.
Do you know who to help? I don’t know how I should resolve the impasse at this time.
As for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei who were waiting outside, they were secretly glad that they didn't go in and didn't have to bear the depressing atmosphere. However, even so, Zhang Fei was also restless waiting and said to himself: Brother, you spent so long with this guy.
What are you doing? It would be nice to be like the time when I, Mr. Zhang, invited Mr. Cai! It was a pleasure, so Mr. Cai had to follow us obediently. However, Zhang Fei had been told repeatedly by Liu Mingde in advance, and now he has his second brother Guan Yu next to him.
Accompanying him, Zhang Fei did not act rashly.
Guan Yu, on the other hand, admired his eldest brother so much that he said to himself: eldest brother is indeed an expert, and everything he does is unpredictable. What will happen to him this time? I have to learn from him.
Liu Ming really didn't think about anything at this time. He just moved a trick used by the political commissar here. The jargon of this trick is called Dun Dunxiu! The purpose is to make the other party calm down. Of course, if the other party is affected by
Without such pressure, it would be more ideal if he messed up his position. However, it seemed that this trick was of little use to Guan Ning, who still seemed relaxed and content at this time.
In fact, Guan Ning also admired Liu Ming. Guan Ning's silence when he came up was also to examine Liu Ming's character. At this time, it seems that Liu Ming's character cultivation skills are still acceptable, so
How could a person who was neither impatient nor impatient let his subordinates collect kickbacks? Guan Ning was puzzled and saw Bingyuan fidgeting, and couldn't help but smile a little. It seemed that Bingyuan's cultivation skills were not good enough.
ah!
Guo Jia was originally on the sidelines, constantly observing Guan Ning and looking for the weaknesses in Guan Ning's mind. Although Guo Jia didn't know what Liu Ming and Guan Ning were thinking, Guo Jia also believed that the atmosphere at this time was a good environment to test people's hearts.
. Therefore, Guo Jia was also happily carrying out the training of figuring out human nature. At this time, Guo Jia saw Guan Ning, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he felt that it was a good time to make a breakthrough, and said flatly: "Mr. Guan, you are really deceiving the world and stealing your reputation.
only!"
Guan Ning was feeling that Bingyuan's kung fu still needed to be improved, when Guo Jia came unexpectedly and said this. Guan Ning was shocked at that moment, and there was a flaw in the originally flawless spiritual defense. You know, Guan Ning has always been
The pursuit is to govern by doing nothing, set an example by oneself, and educate the world. But Guo Jia suddenly came here all of a sudden, how can Guan Ning bear it? If Guan Ning himself is a deceiver, how can he talk about it?
Why should he use himself as an example to educate the world? Doesn’t this completely destroy the ideal that Guan Ning has always pursued?
Now, Guan Ning's contradiction is that if he ignores Guo Jia's doubts, his inner demons will exist, which goes against his purpose of pursuing perfection and setting himself as an example; however, if he ignores Guo Jia, it goes against the rule of doing nothing.
realm.
In the end, Guan Ning still couldn't escape the troubles of his inner demons. He held back his slight anger and said to Guo Jia: "This young master, why do you say this? Although Ning didn't dare to say, how much virtue he had. But when Ning asked himself, he was worthy of God.
, You are a worthy man! If the young master has no basis, please retract your words and apologize to Ning. Ning will also forgive the young master for his youth and ignorance. Otherwise, even though Ning is a scholar, he must seek justice!"
Liu Ming watched happily and said to himself: This Guo Jia is really smart. Just one sentence made Guan Ning angry. As long as this person has seven emotions and six desires, everything will be easier. I remember that in the marketing class,
The teacher also said that when negotiating, it is also a good negotiation skill to properly anger the opponent and make him make a decision blindly. However, the negotiator needs to have a good grasp of the fire. Now I don’t know this Xiao Guo
Chia, how do you control it?
Guo Jia sneered and said: "When reading the books of sages, you must be loyal, filial, propriety, and righteous! As a clan member of the Han Dynasty, my lord is also following the orders of the current sage to wipe out the rebels. If you don't want to automatically surrender, you can't.
That's it, now my lord comes to invite you in person, but you still refuse, you don't want to do your best for the country, isn't this disloyal, what is it?"
When Guo Jia said this, he paused for a moment. Without waiting for Guan Ning's reply, he continued: "Now my master comes to see you according to the courtesy. You didn't wait for my master to speak openly, and you just used the expulsion order! Where did you get the courtesy?
?Furthermore, it has been said since ancient times that repaying kindness is righteousness. The land you live in is my lord's land, and it is also my lord's Huxiao Villa. I have ensured the peace of your side. You don't want to repay.
What is your righteousness? Besides, since ancient times, parents have always hoped that their children will become successful, and your parents are no exception. Your parents died young, but you want to live like this for the rest of your life. And because of your parents’ will, you also
How can you talk about the word filial piety? In this way, you, an unfaithful, unfilial, ignorant of etiquette, and unkind and righteous deceiver, just deceived a stupid village woman! It's really hard for my lord to come here in vain.
Damn, I was deceived by you!"
What Guo Jia said made Guan Ning almost vomit blood. Guan Ning was so angry that he was speechless and speechless. Guan Ning has grown so big that no one who meets him would praise him for his virtues.
People only learn from others! When has anyone ever said such ugly words? Especially what Guo Jia said is so specious that it makes people want to argue and is speechless! It really makes people angry!
Bing Yuan was saddened by Guan Ning's appearance, but also found it a bit funny. Guan Ning had always been neither tepid nor impatient. He always convinced people with his virtue. When did Guan Ning
Have you ever fallen into a situation like this? It’s really rare.
Guan Ning shivered there for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said: "A gentleman will keep himself clean without bragging! See off the guests!"
Guo Jia ignored Guan Ning and said calmly: "If you hear the Tao in the morning, it doesn't matter if you die in the past. How can you be called a gentleman if you hear about your own mistakes and don't think about repentance?"
Liu Ming saw that he had gone too far, so he quickly tried to smooth things over and said: "Everyone knows Mr. Guan's great talents and virtues! Fengxiao is young and his words are a bit extreme. Please forgive me! However, Mr. Guan now
What he did was just to take care of himself. With your great talent, why don’t you benefit the world as well?”
Guan Ning was also stunned by Guo Jia's anger. Hearing this, he sneered and said: "How can we help the world at the same time? Is it possible to help the world by collecting kickbacks like you do?"
When Liu Ming heard that it turned out that the root of the problem was the kickback, he relaxed a lot. He immediately said to Guan Ning: "Sir, what you said is so true! A true man, do something and don't do something! You must face difficulties.
Come on! If you know your mistakes and don't correct them or stop them, how are you different from those who make mistakes! Today, you are setting an example for the world. If you don't punish evil and don't correct mistakes, what should the world do?