After breakfast the next day, Lin Nan took Zhao Yun and others to Wang Yue's martial arts hall.

After seeing Wang Yue, Lin Nan said: "I came to visit Master Wang today, I came to ask Master Wang for leave, Nan plans to learn the art of war from General Huangfu with your brothers, so in the future, I won't come to the martial arts hall often, I hope Master Wang will forgive me." ”

Wang Yue said with a smile: "Ziyang is polite, General Huangfu is wise and brave, he is like a god in using soldiers, and he can learn the art of war from General Huangfu, which is a good thing that can't be found with a lantern, how can I not support it." Moreover, compared with the art of war, martial arts is a small way, you should learn the art of war first, and you can naturally let it go. ”

Seeing that Wang Yue had no opinions, Lin Nan bid farewell to Wang Yue and returned to the mansion.

Waiting for the time to be almost up, make a little preparation, and leave Chen Gong, Cui Yan, and Zhao Wei at home, Lin Nan took Zhao Yuntai, Shi Ci, Zhang He, Xu Huangdian, and Wei Guanhai to visit Huangfu Song.

At this time, Huangfu Song has been waiting for a long time, and when he saw that the ceremony was over, his family put on the incense case, so Lin Nan performed the ceremony of worshipping the teacher, and after the ceremony, Lin Nan ordered Guan Hai to present a gift.

When everyone looked at it, it turned out to be an inkstone.

After everyone stared at it for a long time, Huangfu Song said: "This inkstone is bright in color, pure in texture, clear in stone, noble in stone, and painted with a unicorn on the inkstone, isn't it, this is the legendary unicorn inkstone?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "The teacher has good eyesight, and he is really knowledgeable, and the disciple admires it." Yes, this is the legendary unicorn inkstone. The stone quality of this inkstone is delicate, pure, delicate, moisturizing, solid and tight, and it is a treasure once in a century. In addition, this inkstone also has the characteristics of grinding ink, ink without damage, and no ice in winter, which is the best in the inkstone. Today's apprenticeship, this inkstone is a gift of dedication, and I hope the teacher will accept it with a smile. ”

Huangfu Song hurriedly said: "This inkstone is a rare treasure, it is priceless, the old man can't afford to enjoy it, Ziyang has tormented the old man." However, this inkstone is so precious, where did Ziyang get it?"

Lin Nan said nonsense: "Nan also bought it from a Western Great Qin merchant, when Nan was studying in Zhuo County, he met a Great Qin merchant, he wanted to bring this inkstone back to Daqin, Nan didn't want my Han treasures to wander in a foreign country, so he pooled money with a few friends to buy this inkstone." ”

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Huangfu Song nodded, and did not delve further, in fact, this inkstone was secretly obtained by Lin Nan from modern times, and it cost nearly 100,000 yuan, which is relatively expensive, of course, this thing is by no means genuine, it should be a fake from the Ming and Qing dynasties, but there is no fake identification technology in the Three Kingdoms, and no one makes a fake, so Huang Fu Song is naturally impossible to find.

Seeing that Huangfu Song was still hesitant and refused to accept the gift, Lin Nan said: "There was a magical prophecy about this inkstone, I wonder if the teacher has ever heard of it?"

Huangfu Song said: "Could it be that 'the person who gets this inkstone can determine the world by the famous king'?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "The teacher is well-informed, which is exactly what he said. ”

Huangfu Song said: "Is this true?"

Lin Nan said: "Whether it is true or not, Nan dare not say anything." However, from the first three owners of this inkstone, we can know a little clue.

This inkstone was first owned by King Wen, and was later given to the prince because of the prophecy of this inkstone. After the death of the prince, this inkstone was owned by the Qi people. After the first emperor ruled the world, he naturally received this inkstone, and gave it to the general Wang Qian. At the end of the Qin war, Chu and Han fought, and the ancestor Gao entered the customs and obtained this inkstone, so he gave it to the general Han Xin. After Han Xin's death, this inkstone disappeared and appears in front of the teacher today.

King Taigong Zuowu defeated Shang and pacified the rebellion in the world; Wang Jian was a famous general in ancient times, and he made great contributions to Qin; and the Marquis of Huaiyin was one of the three heroes of Hanxing, and he was one of the three masters of Hanxing, and he was able to destroy Yan Zhao in the next battle. The teacher is a famous general of the Han Dynasty, the backbone of the court, he deserves this inkstone, if he is in chaos in the world, he can determine the person in the world, it is none other than the teacher. ”

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Huangfu Song was really a little moved, but Xuan even said: "Ziyang is too old, how can the old man be compared with the sages." ”

Then he asked Lin Nandao: "As Ziyang said, will the world be in chaos?"

Lin Nan said: "The teacher is too worried, and Nan is just speculating." ”

Under the repeated persuasion of Lin Nan and others, Huangfu Song had no choice but to accept the Qilin inkstone, of course, he always had no confidence in himself, so he just said that he would keep it on his behalf.

As soon as the salute was completed, Huangfu Song began to teach, and Lin Nan really began the process of learning the art of war. Of course, those who listened to the class with Lin Nan and others also included Huangfu Li, the son of Huangfu Song.

Before the class started, Huangfu Song asked Lin Nandao: "What military books has Ziyang read?"

Lin Nan replied: "The disciple is not talented, and he has only read a few articles about Sun Tzu. In fact, Lin Nan has never read any Sun Tzu at all, but he once watched on TV that an expert in the Hundred Forums had talked about Sun Tzu's Art of War in detail, and he liked to watch that episode of the show, so he watched the replay three or four times repeatedly.

"Hmm. Huangfu Song nodded and said, "Can that Ziyang briefly summarize the content of "Sun Tzu"?"

Lin Nan said: "Sun Tzu has a total of thirteen chapters, revealing some general laws of war, and I have summarized its content into three aspects, namely, military, strategic and military......

In this way, Lin Nan talked eloquently and said everything he heard from the hundred pulpits.

Seeing that Lin Nan finished speaking, Huangfu Song sighed and said: "I didn't expect Ziyang to have such a deep understanding of the art of war, Ziyang is really an all-rounder, the old man has nothing to teach you, the old man is really a teacher." ”

Seeing Huangfu Song so discouraged, Lin Nan hurriedly said: "The teacher is too humble, in fact, Nan is just talking on paper, as for the army, I have to ask the teacher for more advice." ”

As soon as he heard Lin Nan say this, Huangfu Song said: "It's okay, I'll tell you about the march and the war......

In this way, Lin Nan and Zhao Yun and others soaked in the Huangfu Mansion for several days, and among the people, except for Dian Wei, it can be said that they have benefited a lot, and they have a deep understanding of the Han military system, the art of war, and marching and fighting, which provides a strong theoretical basis for Lin Nan to reform the military system in the future.

Although Dian Wei doesn't know much about the art of war, he has memorized some rules and regulations. And after a few days, Lin Nan and others and Huangfu Song's son Huang Fuli also got together, for such a hot-blooded young man, Lin Nan naturally would not let go, under Lin Nan's hard flickering, Huang Fuli naturally also stepped on Lin Nan's thief ship.

Just as Lin Nan was leisurely learning the art of war, the court quarreled because of Lin Nan.

It turned out that since the Xiongnu invaded the state last winter, the positions of the state assassin and Jinyang Taishou have been vacant, because the state was originally a bitter cold place, and in recent years, because of the Xiongnu's Koubian, it is really dilapidated, and no one is willing to spend money to buy it there. Therefore, despite several court meetings, I could not find a suitable candidate.

Just a few days ago, at a court meeting, Situ Xunshuang mentioned the matter of merging the state, and advocated that the candidate for Jinyang Taishou should be determined as much as possible, if it is late, I am afraid that Luoyang will be in danger. For this, a huge controversy has been sparked.

Sikong Huang Wan, Taiwei Yang Biao, Taifu Ma Richan, Shangshu Lu Zhi and Zhonglang General Huangfu Song and other scholars in the forest all recommended Lin Nan, while He Jin recommended Yuan Shao, while Zhang Rang and others were more interested in Cao Cao, who was connected with eunuchs. In this way, the three parties did not give in to each other, held each other, and quarreled inextricably. Emperor Ling couldn't, so he had to stop and discuss again. Privately, however, the ministers have stepped up their activities and contacts with each other, and they are all fighting for their own interests.

Therefore, seeing that Lin Nan was not in a hurry at all, and actually had the leisure to learn the art of war, Cai Yong and the others became angry and took a series of measures.

First of all, Huangfu Song ****. On the grounds of "unteachable", Lin Nan and others were not taught classes, and Lin Nan and others were not allowed to come to the door.

Secondly, Cai Yong had "detained" Lin Nan in the mansion in the name of deliberations, and urged Lin Nan to enter the palace every day to face the saint.

Of course, the people of Shilin are not idle, and they are also studying how to persuade the emperor every day, and how to help Lin Nan get the official in order to strengthen the strength of his own side.

However, although Lin Nan is still very leisurely on the surface, in fact, he is more anxious than anyone else in his heart. In private, he also discussed with Chen Gong Cui Yan many times. Gradually, I also had a preliminary plan of action in my heart.

Of course, in the past few days, Cai Yan is the happiest person, because he finally has the opportunity to study poetry and poetry with his brother Ziyang. And for Lin Nan, having a beauty to accompany him is also a joy in life, although he is still a little anxious.

On this day, Cai Yong and others got together again to discuss.

Sikong Huang Wan said: "Tomorrow, I can play together with the ministers, and Bao Ju Ziyang will be appointed as the Taishou of Jinyang, so I believe that the emperor should be able to play." ”

Taiwei Yang Biao said: "Although this method is good, I am afraid that it will backfire, but the emperor will refuse." ”

Zhonglang said to the emperor: "With me and Ziyu jointly guaranteeing the promotion, the emperor should not refuse." Moreover, the people in the military are also in favor of Ziyang. ”

Situ Xunshuang said: "This method may not be feasible, the key is that Zhang Rang and He Jin will oppose it." ”

Cai Yong said: "What Lord Situ said makes sense, the key is how to convince Zhang Rang and He Jin. ”

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Hearing everyone's discussions, Lin Nan didn't feel secretly funny in his heart, he really didn't know whether he was asking for officials or they were asking for officials, because they seemed to attach more importance to this matter than themselves. Hey, it's really helpless.

Immediately, Lin Nan said: "Your lords' expectations for Nan, Nan Ming's feelings are five. Nan thought that Lord Situ's words were reasonable, and the key was to persuade Zhang Rang and He Jin. Therefore, Nan planned to visit He Jin tomorrow and find a way to convince him. ”

Hearing Lin Nan say this, everyone was taken aback, and they all felt that this was a fool's dream, and it was easy to persuade He Jin.

However, after a long time, Situ Xunshuang said: "It's good for Ziyang to give it a try, maybe there will be a little gain." ”

Although everyone was still a little hesitant, the matter was finally decided.

After everyone dispersed, Lin Nan also bid farewell to Cai Yong and returned to his mansion.

After returning home, Lin Nan discussed some specific details with Chen Gong Cui Yan, and later saw that it was getting late, so they went to rest.

To be honest, if he wants to visit He Jin and Zhang Rang, Lin Nan really has no bottom in his heart, but after discussing it with Chen Gong and Cui Yan, the three of them feel that although this trip is dangerous, they have to do it, and it is quite feasible, because after all, Lin Nan still has a certain use value, and the contradiction between Zhang Rang and He Jin can also be greatly used.

So, the next day, after packing up and preparing, Lin Nan came to the General's Mansion.

Seeing Lin Nan coming, He Jin was very surprised, so he asked, "I don't know why Ziyang came?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Nan came here today just for the status of a great general. ”

He Jin said with a smile: "Ziyang's words are quite confusing, and I hope Ziyang will make it clear." ”

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Although the general is now in charge of political affairs, he does not have much actual power and status. The people in Shilin and the general looked like each other, they were not in the same breath at all, and they were constrained by Zhang Rangzhi's party, so Nan thought that it was really difficult for the general to make a difference in the court. ”

As soon as he heard Lin Nan say this, He Jin looked embarrassed, but more importantly, he was annoyed.

Chen Lin, who was on the side, saw He Jin's expression, so he stepped forward and said, "Lord Lin's words are wrong. It is an indisputable fact that since our lord is a great general, he is the head of a hundred officials. There is the favor of the saint, the favor of the concubine, and the support of hundreds of officials and officials, all the calls, and all the shadows, how can Lord Lin say that my lord has not done anything?"

Lin Nan said with a smile: "Kong Zhang only knows one thing, but he doesn't know the other. Nowadays, although the general is in power, his power is not as good as that of the eunuchs. The emperor favored Zhang Rang and called him 'Father', which is well known. The ten permanent servants of the wolf bèi are treacherous, colluding, bewitching the saints, and bullying hundreds of officials, which is also the current situation. In such a situation, even if you are a great general, I am afraid that you will not be able to do anything. Moreover, what can the general do in the face of Zhang Rang's party, he can only choose to retreat. Therefore, Nan Dare asserted: As long as there is a party in the court, the general will not do anything. ”

After listening to Lin Nan's words, Chen Lin had nothing to say, after all, what Lin Nan said was the truth. However, Chen Lin is Chen Lin after all, and she is very good at arguing.

Immediately, Chen Lin said: "What Ziyang said is reasonable. However, with the wisdom of the saints, he will never condone Zhang Rang's party. I believe that soon, the saint will definitely wake up and depose Zhang Rang and others. Moreover, with the ability of a general, I believe that it will not be long before Zhang Rang's party will be defeated and the court will be able to make a good fortune. ”

Lin Nan smiled: "Hehe, Kong Zhang's words are too ethereal. Judging from the saint's favor to Zhang Rang in front of him, it is not an easy task to get the saint to depose Zhang Rang and the others. Moreover, the general is alone, and there is no help in the court, and it is probably difficult to defeat Zhang Rang and others. As far as the facts are concerned, there must always be some basis. ”

Chen Lin wanted to refute, but He Jin stopped him.