Zhang Yi couldn't bear to see his old friend embarrassed, so he hurriedly changed the topic, "Speaking of the Yellow River, I heard that Zhu Yuanzhang, one of the leaders of the Red Turban Army who rebelled in the Yellow River, came to Jiqing. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info he is recruiting scholars everywhere, Mr. Feng Lin was moved by him, do you have any ideas? ”

Dao Yan was stunned suddenly, and then said casually: "I am a monk, and I am not involved in red dust." ”

Gao Qi glanced at Dao Yan worriedly, he and Dao Yan had studied in the same academy, the two had known each other for a long time, and their relationship had always been very close. Even though Dao Yan later became a monk, the two often lived together and even slept together. So Dao Yan laughed at his words, he didn't think it was wrong, and when others contradicted him, he couldn't accept it.

He remembered that Dao Yan had gone to Anhui in a hurry when he had just become a monk, and when he returned, he was so haggard that he couldn't take on a human form, especially when he was drunk, he also heard Dao Yan repeatedly chant the names of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying. Although he was very unfamiliar with the names of these two people at that time, with the rise of Zhu Yuanzhang, many deeds about Zhu Yuanzhang were circulated in Jiangnan, and he had heard about it, especially when he heard that Zhu Yuanzhang's wife was named Ma Xiuying, he couldn't help but be shocked, could it be that Daoyan's sadness was related to these two people?

Dao Yan never said what he was doing in Anhui, but Gao Qi guessed the truth from these clues, and since then he has had an inexplicable dislike for Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying. Seeing Dao Yan's expression at this moment, he hated Zhu Yuanzhang more and more, and couldn't help but sneer: "A person who sells his reputation and reputation, why can he use it to muddy my eyes and ears?" ”

"Brother Gao's words are also wrong." Zhang Yi argued: "I heard that Zhu Yuanzhang personally went to Huizhou to meet Mr. Fenglin, and his attitude was very sincere. Mr. Maple admired him very much, and said that he was an extraordinary person, and gave him a nine-character motto. ”

Zhu Shengzhong was a Chizhou Lu Xuezheng, because he was dissatisfied with the mediocrity of the Yuan Court, he resigned to Shimen Mountain in Shexian County to give lectures, there were many students, and his moral articles were well-known, and he was quite respected in the south of the Yangtze River.

Seeing that Zhang Yi carried out Zhu Sheng, Gao Qi didn't dare to be arrogant anymore, and said stupidly: "Maybe it was Zhu Yuanzhang's cunning and cunning who deceived Mr. Fenglin." ”

"Why does Brother Gao have prejudices against Zhu Yuanzhang? Have you dealt with this person? Zhang Yi originally mentioned Zhu Yuanzhang just to change the topic, but he was a little annoyed by Gao Qi's repeated sarcasm.

"Not really, but I advise you not to go to Zhu Yuanzhang. Thinking that Zhu Yuanzhang was born in a cow baby, he was vulgar, what real skills can he have. This person is ruthless, even his father-in-law and brother-in-law dare to design to kill him, will he really treat us well......" Gao Qi's face was a little unbearable, he couldn't say that he just didn't like Zhu Yuanzhang. The deaths of Guo Zixing and Guo Tianxu were made a big fuss by people with unforeseen intentions, and the world used false rumors to evolve a lot of content that was unfavorable to Zhu Yuanzhang. He knew that these messages were wrong, and he was ashamed to use them to criticize Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhang Yi raised his voice and interrupted him, "Since Brother Gao has never seen Zhu Yuanzhang, why do you want to say something slanderous to others." Even if Brother Gao didn't believe what he said, he shouldn't insult Mr. Fenglin. He is willing to assist Zhu Yuanzhang, why can't we? ”

Gao Qi was annoyed and ashamed, and said, "When did I insult Mr. Fenglin?" Could it be that you have seen Zhu Yuanzhang, and you know that he must be affectionate and righteous, Corporal Lixian? A mud leg is also worthy of your admiration, it's funny! ”

"You, unreasonable!" Zhang Yi was furious and kicked away the chair next to him, "Brother Song, Brother Ye, let's go." ”

Song Lian had long wanted to leave here, but Ye Chen looked left and right, waved his hands in embarrassment, and followed Zhang Yi out of the academy.

Dao Yan sighed, "Ah Qi, it's your fault today, you shouldn't have lost Zhang Yi's face for outsiders." Everyone has their own aspirations, so why do you have to be echoed by others if you don't want to. ”

"I, I'm not ...... yet" Gao Qi's face was red, he endured it and endured it, and did not say the guess in his heart.

A good gathering of talented people broke up unhappily because of this.

Zhang Yi was still indignant when he left the academy, and said to Song Lian and Ye Chen: "In the past, I heard Brother Ye say that Gao Qi, Yang Ji, Zhang Yu, and Xu Ben were collectively called the 'Four Masters of Wuzhong', but today we can't see each other. ”

Ye Chen and Xi Ni persuaded: "Gao Qi is a lonely person, sometimes he is too reckless, he didn't mean to target you. ”

Zhang Yi said angrily: "Why do I wait for students to read poetry and books? It's just to get ahead one day and show your ambitions. Now that Corporal Zhu Yuanzhang Lixian is recruiting scholars, why can't we assist Zhu Yuanzhang? Even if he wants to be lonely, he shouldn't slander others. ”

Ye Chen smiled awkwardly, "Maybe he is not optimistic about Zhu Yuanzhang, after all, Zhu Yuanzhang has just occupied Jiqing, oh, it's Yingtian." ”

Zhang Yi sneered: "Who can he take a good look at?" He can't look down on Zhang Shicheng and Xu Shouhui, and he can't look down on Zhu Yuanzhang either. I'm still about to take refuge under Zhu Yuanzhang, what do you say, Brother Song? ”

"Everything is up to Brother Zhang." Song Lian also had some complaints about Gao Qi in his heart, if it weren't for his song "The Ballad of Digging the Ditch", he would not have become the laughing stock of everyone. He didn't want to stay in Suzhou anymore, so simply going to Yingtian to join Zhu Yuanzhang was also a way out.

Ye Chen saw that the two friends had made up their minds, so they no longer objected, and the three of them set off towards Yingtian together.

Passing by Qingtian, Song Lian said: "There is a friend and teacher of mine living in seclusion here, and I have to pay a visit." ”

The person who can make Song Lian admire must not be an idle person, Zhang Yi and Ye Chen are very curious, "Dare to ask this gentleman's name?" ”

"This person's surname is Liu Mingji, and the word Bowen. Astronomy and geography. ”

Zhang Yi and Ye Chen were shocked at the same time, "It turned out to be him!" I heard that Mr. Liu Ji is familiar with history, astronomy, and fine warfare, which is comparable to Zhuge Wuhou. Brother Song, hurry up and introduce us to the introduction. ”

"Haha!" Song Lian's face was pale, and he was proud of his friendship with a great scribe like Liu Ji.

Walking through a large field, the people came to a small village. Perhaps because of the distance from the war, the population here is small, but everyone has a peaceful smile on their faces, and whether they recognize it or not, they will greet them cordially.

Walking to a low house crawling with melon vine leaves, Song Lian stopped, if he didn't lead the way, Zhang Yi and Ye Chen would never have imagined that the famous Liu Ji would live in this ordinary small courtyard.

There was a small guy with clear eyebrows standing at the door, and when he saw Song Lian, he smiled and said: "My husband has long said that there are distinguished guests coming today, and he sent a boy to wait at the door, it turned out that Mr. Song is here, please come in." ”

Zhang Yi and Ye Chen looked at each other, shocked and uncertain, Liu Ji could actually predict their arrival in advance?

"Sir is approachable, you don't need to be inhibited." Song Lian seemed to be accustomed to it, and led the two into the hall with the anti-guest as the host, and bowed when he saw Liu Ji, "The student has seen Mr." How is the gentleman lately? ”

Zhang Yi and Ye Chen hurriedly followed suit.

"Hehe, excuse me, excuse me." Liu Ji raised his hand to help everyone and laughed loudly, his voice was very loud.

Zhang Yi secretly looked at the other party, and saw that Liu Jinian was about fifty, wearing a gauze crown, the two lying silkworm eyebrows were dense and long, and the beard under the chin contrasted with each other, and a pair of deep black eyes in the slightly sunken eye sockets were bright. Seeing that Zhang Yi was peeking, those eyes full of wisdom blinked mischievously.

Zhang Yi suddenly looked at his nose and nose, and he didn't dare to make a sound, I don't know why, in front of Liu Ji, he actually had a feeling that there was nothing to hide, and his words and deeds became cautious unconsciously.

Liu Ji seemed to see through his thoughts, stroked his long beard and smiled: "Don't be nervous, Song Lian knows that I am the most casual." Come, come, taste my freshly cooked Longjing, which someone else brought to me from Shifeng. ”

Everyone picked up the tea cup, only to see that the buds and leaves gradually stretched in the cup, a flag and a gun, up and down, the soup is bright and green, the fragrance is overflowing, it seems tasteless, but after drinking, there is an indescribable sweet and mellow nostalgia between the lips and teeth, and they can't help but exclaim in unison, praising Liu Ji's tea ceremony is clever, "After drinking Mr.'s tea, I know that the fragrance and teeth have an aftertaste, and I feel that the crane's heart is clear." ”

Liu Ji was accustomed to such praise, and said lightly: "It's just self-cultivation." ”

Everyone tasted the tea again, and after three rounds of tea, Song Lian put down the cup and knocked on the side, "Mr. does he have the intention of being a master now?" ”

Liu Ji shook his head and looked at a few people with a smile.

Song Lian was embarrassed, and said: "The student, Brother Zhang, and Brother Ye plan to go to Yingtianfu to defect to Zhu Yuanzhang, what advice does Mr. have?" ”

Liu Ji pondered for a moment and said: "I heard that the team led by Zhu Yuanzhang is a division of benevolence and righteousness, and he himself is very good to his subordinates, but the only fly in the ointment is that his current power is too weak, and it is still a question whether he can survive among all walks of life." ”

When the three of them heard this, they couldn't help but hesitate. If they defect to Zhu Yuanzhang now, Zhu Yuanzhang will not be able to become strong in the end, wouldn't it be in vain for their hard work.

Song Lian shamelessly asked: "Then according to what Mr. sees, what should students do?" ”

"Wait and see what happens," Liu Ji blew the tea soup slightly, "A good tea not only pays attention to the essence of tea and the quality of the spring water, but also the most important thing is the heat. Zhu Yuanzhang has just captured Yingtian, and it will be up to him to see if he can stand firm on this foundation. If it can grow into a towering tree in the cracks, this person's future is limitless! ”

After hearing this, Ye Chen immediately changed his mind, "Mr. is reasonable, since this is the case, I am not in a hurry to defect to Zhu Yuanzhang." I lived near my husband, and I asked him to give me a lot of teachings. ”

Zhang and Song both felt the same way, and spent a year or two observing Zhu Yuanzhang, if this person can stand firm and reverse the contrarian trend, it is not too late to take refuge again, and the success of the province will ruin the reputation of these literati. What's more, if you can be a neighbor with Liu Ji, you will definitely be able to learn more knowledge.