Lu Bu went out to fight, there were no generals in the city, and Gao Jin was injured, so the heavy responsibility of guarding Xiapi fell on Lu Gu, with Xu Si and Zang Ba helping him.
Lu Bu went there this time, naturally with the intention of taking an exam at Lu Gu's school. After all, he was the chosen successor, so it was also a kind of training.
Accepting Lu Gu's invitation, when Gao Jin showed up at Lu Mansion with Chen Qun and Tian Feng, Lu Gu immediately came out to greet him. He smiled and held Gao Jin's arm and said, "This banquet is just to celebrate Boluan's great success."
The injury is all right, Boluan saw that a certain person came in person and made the humble house shine, haha... No, I should call you my sister-in-law. When my uncle comes back from the war, it will be the date of my sister's wedding to Boluan.
At that time, someone drank at Boluan's wedding banquet again."
Gao Jin exchanged polite words with him, but he saw through Lu Gu in his heart. This man was really good at making fun of himself. If his position in Lu Bujun had not been gradually consolidated, he might not even want to look at him.
Lu Gu invited not many people today, but Xu Si came, which surprised Gao Jin. There was another person beside Xu Si. This person was quite handsome, wearing a Confucian shirt and shaking a cattail leaf fan.
He had a thin beard under his cheek, and when he looked at Gao Jin, he always had an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile.
Gao Jin sat with Chen Qun and Tian Feng, and Lu Gu sat at the top without hesitation. Although he was polite to Gao Jin, Lu Bu entrusted Xiapi to him during the expedition, which made him feel proud. Besides, he
He has an arrogant temperament and has long regarded himself as the most important person in Xiapi City.
Xu Bang and the handsome man sat opposite Gao Jin. The music gradually started to play, and several dancers came in barefoot, singing and dancing. Several beautiful maids also walked between the food tables, holding wine bowls and pouring wine for everyone.
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Since Gao Jin came to Xiapi, he went to numerous banquets and marveled at the long history of the Chinese wine table culture. He did not focus on those dancing girls at all.
After all, he is a person who has seen the world. After seeing Fang Ludie's dancing skills, he can no longer appreciate these people's pretense. He thinks of Fang Ludie's strange reaction during the day. It seems that he and Fang Ludie
There is an unknown connection between them.
On the other hand, the handsome Confucian scholar opposite seemed to be very interested. He stared at a dancing girl in trance with his eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh: "It's so lush and beautiful, and everything is ready. It's so prosperous and beautiful, it's hard to fathom.
.It has not existed in ancient times and has never been seen in the world. It is so magnificent and beautiful that it is indescribable."
Lu Gu knew that the Confucian scholar liked this dancer, and he also showed his magnanimity: "If Mr. Jiang likes her, how about sending this girl to Mr. Jiang's hotel tonight?"
The Confucian scholar named Jiang deliberately declined, and after three attempts he reluctantly accepted and thanked Lu Gu.
Lu Gu laughed heartily, obviously feeling that he was indeed extraordinary, capable of winning over people's hearts and attracting wise men.
But Gao Jin couldn't see such an approach and just drank. The Confucian scholar stood up, glanced at Gao Jin and said, "Why doesn't General Gao say a word?"
Gao Jin said: "I haven't asked for your name yet."
Xu Si quickly introduced to the Confucian scholars: "Mr. Jiang Qian's name is Ziyi, and he is from Jiujiang. Mr. Jiang is known for his talent and eloquence. He is the only one who walks along the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River. There is no one who can compare with him. This time I am traveling to Xiapi.
The Major General invites you to come and accompany General Gao to the last seat of the banquet."
Jiang Gan! Gao Jin was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart: "I guess, this person is Zhou Yu's classmate, the clown who has been laughed at for hundreds of years by future generations?" He looked around, looked at Jiang Gan seriously, and thought
To say that this life is handsome and upright, it does not look like a clown.
Jiang Qian was praised by Xu Si and said quickly: "Mr. Xu, you are too polite, but I only have some knowledge of debate and cannot be considered to be an elegant person."
He is young and is now considered a famous figure in Jianghuai. He was successful at a young age. Although he is modest, his pride is palpable.
Tian Feng was eating wine and meat nearby, and couldn't help snorting and said: "Today, the world is in chaos and traitors are in power. Mr. Chiang does not seek strategies to govern the country and secure it, but he is content with his debating skills. Isn't it true that he is sacrificing his roots for the bottom?"
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Tian Feng was a straightforward person, so he didn't say anything. As soon as he said these words, everyone was speechless. Jiang Gan's eyes first flashed with a trace of ridicule, and then he looked at Tian Feng with a provocative look. Even Lu Gu and Xu Si were stunned.
They all felt that Tian Feng was too ignorant, but Tian Feng was Yuan Shao's envoy after all, so he had no choice but to keep silent.
Jiang Gan said angrily: "I don't know what this gentleman's name is."
Tian Feng knew his name. Jiang Qian said coldly: "It turns out to be Tian Yuanhao from Hebei Province. I have heard about his name for a long time, but when I saw him today, I was greatly disappointed."
He put on a posture and planned to argue with Tian Feng, which was full of provocation.
Chen Qun, who was beside Tian Feng, couldn't help but pull Tian Feng's sleeves, trying to persuade him to calm down. Chen Qun is a gentleman who has no disputes with others, so he doesn't want Tian Feng to do evil to others. Gao Jin, however, seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
He drank as usual, as if the controversy around him had nothing to do with him.
Tian Feng had a hot temper. Seeing Jiang Qian's provocation, he didn't care enough about it. He said loudly: "I wonder if Mr. Jiang can give me advice?"
Jiang Gan said: "In ancient times, there were Zhang Yi and Su Qin, who could dominate the world with their sharp tongue. All the princes in the world were controlled by them. Could it be that Mr. Tian also looked down on these two people?"
Tian Feng smiled brightly: "Su Qin first used the method of combining vertical forces to unite the weak to attack the strong one, while Zhang Yi used the method of connecting horizontal lines to attack the strong one to attack the weak ones. Mr. Jiang thought that these two people were really just good friends.
debate?"
"When Su and Qin united, the kings of the six eastern kingdoms were deeply concerned about Qin's troubles and had long wanted to unite. What Su and Qin did was just to please the princes, so how could they have the skills to argue? When the six kingdoms united, Qin's power
Weak, Qin Jun is worried about the strength of the six kingdoms uniting, and has long had the intention of joining forces. Zhang Yi just appeared and used the greed of the princes to defeat them one by one, so how can he use the skills of debate?"
"These two people are not strong in words, but they just follow the current situation and take advantage of it. What they make good use of is strategy, not words. If the six countries in the east are not worried about Qin's troubles, how can Su Qin come to Su Qin? If the king of Qin is not worried about the six countries,
If you join forces, how can you come to Zhang Yi?"
"At that time, Qin was strong and the six kingdoms were weak. The kings of the six kingdoms were as if they were stuck in their throats. Even if there was no Su Qin, the six kingdoms would still unite. If the six kingdoms unite, even if there is no Zhang Yi, sir, do you think that Qin will not adopt the strategy of connecting the horizontal lines?
Technique?"
Jiang Gan said coldly: "Then let me ask, what would the world be like without Su Qin and Zhang Yi?"
Tian Feng said: "Still returned to Qin. The Qin State became strong through Shang Yang's reforms, supported the strategists of various countries, and was used by Qin to strengthen the country. How can it be defeated by a small amount of debate?"
The two of them were arguing back and forth. Gao Jin didn't seem to care. In fact, in his heart, he was constantly changing the roles of the two. If Jiang Gan said this, I am Tian Feng, how should I refute? If Tian Feng said this
Say, I am Jiang Gan, how should I argue?
This debate was extremely exciting. Jiang Qian was unparalleled in Jianghuai with his debate skills, and Tian Feng was also a famous scholar in Hebei. Although arguing was not his strong point, he was omnipotent in chess, calligraphy, and calligraphy. He was also familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics. But it was Jiang.
Be the best opponent.
When Gao Jin came to this era, there were so many things he needed to learn, such as marching and fighting, arranging food and fodder, and even the art of debating. It would not be useless to learn some secretly.
The two of them argued at each other for half an hour until their tongues were dry, but neither could convince the other.
Gao Jin took a sip of wine and said, "Can you guys listen to something?"
Gao Jin's identity was extraordinary, so everyone naturally listened attentively. Gao Jin said slowly: "What I am going to tell you is a story that is familiar to you."
He slowly said: "In autumn, mountain torrents come turbulently according to the season, and the water from many large rivers merges into the river. The river is wide and rough, and even cattle and horses cannot be distinguished between the two banks and the sandbanks in the water. So the river god is happy with himself, thinking that all the good things in the world are
Everything is gathered here.
So the River God followed the water to the east and came to the North Sea. When he looked eastward, he couldn't see the end of the sea. Then the River God changed his complacent expression before, facing the Sea God, he looked up and sighed: "As the saying goes, there is
This saying, 'After hearing hundreds of truths, I thought that no one in the world can compare with me', is talking about people like me."
This story comes from Zhuangzi's Qiu Shui, but it is just a small story, but it made Tian Feng and Jiang Qian stop arguing. As the story said, there were hundreds of truths, and they believed that no one in the world could compare with themselves.
Isn't it true that the strategy and debate skills that the two of them are arguing about now are also the same.
In fact, whether it is bravery, strategy, or rhetoric, they are just means to the goal. When you find a river, you feel complacent and happy. Doesn't it mean that you have become the river god of the frog in the well?