Chapter 41: The Prodigy Duel
Born Guo Fengxiao, heroic heroes. The history of the scriptures is hidden in the abdomen, and the hidden armor soldiers in the chest.
Strategizing is like Fan Li, and decision-making is like Chen Ping. It's a pity that he lost his body first, and the pillars of the Central Plains fell. ----- Luo Guanzhong's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
Speaking of Chen Long's words, Chen Qun recognized the master, and his heart was overjoyed. Chen Long asked about the current situation in the court, Chen Qun replied fluently, and said that the Yellow Turban army was like a wind, and the imperial court was preparing to send the left middle lang general Huangfu Song, the right middle lang general Zhu Jun, and the North Zhonglang general Lu Zhi, and ordered troops to be requisitioned on a large scale, and the two talked for an afternoon. Chen Long couldn't help but worry about Zhang Ning, who got up in Luoyang, just when Chen Yong returned, Chen Long and Chen Qun agreed to go to the Guo family's old house early in the morning, and the two of them didn't mention it.
Let the horse rush back to the Yingshui Inn in Yangzhai City, and Chen Yong went to take care of some inn chores. Zhou Budo and the other five people saw Chen Long come back, they were all waiting outside the door, Chen Long was worried about the situation in Luoyang, and instructed Lu Chang, Hu Ji, and Hao Pu: "The three of you will rush to Luoyang to fight the front station tomorrow morning, and only Zulang will be left here." Bring Liu Xian's letters, get in touch with the personnel left behind in Luoyang, and investigate the situation in Luoyang, especially the recent list texts, policy orders, personnel appointments and dismissals, troop transfers, etc., published by the imperial court, and try their best to collect them. In addition, whether the DPRK and China have any of our insiders or officials who have bribed us, we will sort out the list. I will arrive in Luoyang the day after tomorrow at the latest, and I will immediately formulate a plan of action based on your information. The three of them answered: "No." ”
After the order, Chen Long asked a few people to go down to eat, leaving only Zhou Budo in the guest room. Chen Long said: "Yuan Zhi, go to Guo's house with me tomorrow, you need to prepare in advance, then Guo Jia is young and frivolous, I want you to compete with him, I hope you can win with your talents." Zhou Budo's eyes burst out with a powerful cold glint and said, "Master, you can't forget to talk about Guo Jia, is he three heads and six arms?" I, Zhou Yuanzhi, don't eat dry rice, just believe me. ”
Seeing that Zhou Budo was a little jealous, Chen Long was busy stroking Zhou Budo's head, and said with a smile: "Yuan Zhi, your talent is beyond doubt, except for you, no one around me can beat Guo Jia." You and Guo Jia are both geniuses, and I hope that you will both assist me in the future to dominate the world. Do you know what I mean? Zhou Budo was a little relieved, and went down to prepare for himself without mentioning it.
Early the next morning, the sun was shining and the weather was pleasant, Chen Qun rode a big green horse and went to the inn to meet Chen Long. The boss Chen Yong saw that Chen Qun was leading, so he no longer followed, Zu Lang prepared the horses, and several people crossed the Yingshui Bridge across the horses. Chen Qun pointed all the way, telling about the beautiful scenery of Yangzhai, and Zhou Budo secretly wrote it down. When he dismounted at the Guo family's old mansion, Chen Qun said to the servants guarding the gate: "Chen Qun, the son of the Chen patriarch of Jingshan, came to visit, and I also hope to pass through your master." The servant hurried away.
After a few people waited for a while, the servant hurried back and said that the master had invited him to the Xuan Hall to serve tea. Chen Long asked Zu Lang to wait at the door, and Zhou Budo followed Chen Qun into the compound, only to see that after the wall in the courtyard, under the green tile eaves, there was a plaque with four big characters written on it: "Qingfeng Sulai", several people walked under the plaque and walked to the Xuan Hall. One person greeted him, wearing a hosta, wearing a brocade robe, his eyebrows were colorful, three locks of black hair, his face was like a beautiful jade, and there were few wrinkles. The man smiled and said, "Nephew, how is your father?" As he spoke, he waved his hand and invited everyone into the hall, and the next person served tea.
Chen Long and Zhou Budo knew that it was Guo Jia's father, and they all followed Chen Qun to call Uncle Shi. Chen Qun only said that Chen Long was a distant cousin, and when he heard the name of Guo Jia's prodigy, he came to inquire. Father Guo smiled when he heard this: "The dog is stubborn, where is there any talent to learn, and Lao Changwen personally came to invite him." Someone came, and asked Fengxiao to freshen up and meet the guests. ”
Chen Long was looking forward to it in his heart, and Zhou Budo secretly sighed. After waiting for a while, the next person came with Guo Jia, and when Chen Long looked at it, he saw that Guo Jia was still wearing his hair loose, with a hairband tied on his head, and a piece of beautiful jade in the middle of the hairband, showing that his face was as white as jade, and his lips were red and his teeth were white. changed into a regular dress and tied his waist with a ribbon, which made him look longer and more graceful. Zhou Budo gritted his teeth and exhaled slightly, and said in a low voice: "An embroidered pillow." ”
Guo Jia went to the church, visited his father, and called Chen Qun his brother. Seeing Chen Long at a glance, he felt familiar, Chen Long stood up and smiled: "Fengxiao, do you remember the hurried side of the moon tower that day?" Under Chen Long, the word Wenlong, came to visit. Father Guo snorted when he heard this, Guo Jia blushed and said, "It turned out to be Brother Wenlong, it was just a class reunion that day, and I drank a little too much." ”
Guo's father obviously doted on Guo Jia, and he didn't pursue Guo Jia for drinking flower wine outside, and asked, "Wenlong came here to inquire about the dog, but what did he mean?" The dog was stubborn, which made the nephew laugh. ”
Chen Long said with a smile: "I have a younger brother, nicknamed Yuan Zhi, who is twelve years old, but he is full of literary talent and strategy, and everyone is called a prodigy. He swore since he was a child, argued and visited the world's celebrities, and heard that Yang Zhai prodigy was in the name of filial piety, like thunder, so he came to ask for advice today. Zhou Bu didn't suspect that when he heard this, he suddenly stood up and stared at Guo Jia with big eyes, and there seemed to be a fire between the two.
Guo's father smiled and said: "My family is two years older than Fengxiao, and he never studies well, he only knows how to be a dog and a horse, how can this article be compared to Brother Ling." Ran Wenlong came from afar, and he is a child of the Chen family, this is also a graceful thing, Fengxiao, you can compare it with this Yuan Zhi. ”
Seeing that his father agreed, Guo Jia said helplessly: "What kind of comparison is that?" I'll take it all. Chen Long said: "I heard of filial piety, I have scriptures and history in my belly, and I have armor soldiers in my chest." Today, how about the first test of scripture and history, the second test of the art of war, and the third test of debate? And they all nodded their heads in goodness.
The subordinates moved two futons, put two small coffee tables in front of the futons, and prepared empty bamboo slips and brushes. The two prodigies sat down in front of the hall. The two prodigies are tall and short, fat and thin, Yuan Zhi looks expectant, and Feng Xiao looks helpless. Chen Long said: "I can't come up with this topic, otherwise I will be suspected of cheating." Brother Changwen, it's up to you to make a proposition today. Chen Qun nodded slightly, thought for a while, and said: "The Book of Songs says, 'Ritual punishment of King Wen, all nations are Fu', and it is also said 'Xing Yu widow, as for brothers, to control the family state', what does it mean?" Zhou Budo and Guo Jia heard this, Zhou Budo lowered his head and thought, but Guo Jia waved it.
Chen Qun and Chen Long took over the bamboo slips written by Guo Jia, and wrote that they should follow the example of the sages and lead by example, and the implementation of morality and the popularization of education must start from the people around them, from near to far, in order to finally spread widely in the world. Chen Qun nodded, and then saw that Zhou Budo had finished writing, and seeing that what Zhou Budo had written was similar, he nodded and said, "What the two virtuous brothers wrote is to the effect that they are all right." However, Fengxiao was faster, but Fengxiao won this game. ”
Guo Jia nodded proudly, turned his head and looked around, just not looking at Zhou Budo. Zhou Budo was beaten 1:0 by Guo Jia, scratching his ears and cheeks anxiously, hating his slow hands, and Guo Jia took the lead. Chen Qun continued: "The second is the art of war. Now the Yellow Turban bandits have swept the world, and there are more Zhang Jiao's heavy troops in Guangzong, Bocai led the heavy troops in Runan, and Zhang Mancheng led the heavy troops in Nanyang. ”
This time it was Guo Jia's turn to scratch his ears and cheeks, although he was familiar with the art of war, but after all, he was young and not very familiar with the geography of Nanyang. Zhou Budo likes to collect the geography of various places, make his own atlas, and write down several offensive strategies at the moment, and even draw sketches to mark the route of the attack and the ambush points on the enemy's escape route. After the two handed in the papers, Chen Qun commented that Zhou Budo won this round. Guo Jia read Zhou Budo's answers, and secretly admired it in his heart, on the surface, he was still coaxed and refused to lose his morale.
Chen Qun saw that the two were tied, and their eyebrows danced, and the two sat opposite each other. At this moment, the two of them could not avoid it, and they both stared at each other with big eyes, and the meeting of their eyes was like lightning and thunder. Chen Qun said: "The third session is a debate. There are good and evil in human nature, Mencius thinks that human nature is inherently good, Xunzi thinks that human nature is inherently evil, you can choose one side of each side, and you can debate. Before the words fell, I only heard the two prodigies reply in unison: "I choose human nature to be evil!" ”
Several people were stunned when they heard this, and the two prodigies looked at each other, and they couldn't help but giggle, and the atmosphere was a lot more relaxed. Chen Long thought to himself, these two people are little wolves, and talking to them about the goodness of human nature is like playing the piano to a wolf. Chen Qun said helplessly: "Since you two have the same point of view, I'll change the question." During the reign of Emperor Xianwu, there were virtuous literature and Sang Hongyang debating salt and iron, and finally salt and iron were relieved of the official camp. The two virtuous nephews believe that in the current situation, should this salt and iron be monopolized by the government? The debate began. ”
When the two prodigies heard this, they both lowered their heads and thought about it, and Chen Long quickly checked the salt and iron debate in his light brain, and he already had the answer in his heart. Guo Jia raised his head and said: "I think that during the war, salt and iron were used as official camps; In peacetime, when the business is liberalized. ”
Chen Long listened and nodded slightly, Guo Jia's words should be the correct answer, but Zhou Budo said: "Fengxiao's words are in line with my intentions, and I still can't debate." ”
Everyone laughed when they heard this, and they all asked Chen Qun to change the topic again. Chen Qun rolled his eyes angrily and said: "Some people think that the world was created by God, and it is not determined by heaven to drink and peck; Some people also believe that the so-called gods and Buddhas are nothing more than a lie. What do the two virtuous nephews think? ”
The two prodigies glanced at each other, and suddenly said at the same time: "The world is so big, where are there any gods and Buddhas!" After saying that, he stood up at the same time, laughed, and a pair of small hands were clasped tightly together.
Chen Qun's beard was almost out of breath, and he coughed to hide his embarrassment. Chen Long laughed, stood up and said, "Uncle Guo family, these two prodigies are really full of splendor, how about even if they are undefeated today?" Guo's father also stroked his palms and laughed: "Your younger brother is definitely a rare military talent, Guo Jianeng is fortunate to meet it, and it is also his creation." Children play at home, how can they win or lose? Today at noon, you will have dinner here with me to catch the wind for Wenlong! Chen Long was overjoyed, knowing that Zhou Budo had been approved by Guo's father, so he nodded and sat down.
Guo Jia and Zhou Budo prodigies faced off, undefeated and undefeated, and they both felt sorry for each other. Guo Jia pulled Zhou Budo and asked him to explain the geography of Nanyang County, and the two went to Guo Jia's room hand in hand. During the luncheon, Chen Long was again kind to the people and political consultation, Chen Qun added oil and vinegar on the side, threw the five bodies bluffed by Guo's father to the ground, and listened to Guo Jia thoughtfully.
After a full glass of wine and food, Long Chen filled another glass of wine and said to Guo's father: "The future of Fengxiao is unlimited. I want to solve this troubled world, and I need to be able to hang upside down, and I need such talents as filial piety. Although Yuan Zhi is small, I personally teach, and his knowledge has been praised by the prodigy. Although Fengxiao is young, he is still two years old and more knowledgeable than Yuanzhi, so why not allow him to come out? If I am allowed to do so, I am willing to guarantee that Fengxiao and Yuan Zhi will both be the Lingling military divisions, what does Uncle Shi think? ”
Father Guo was stunned when he heard this, and frowned: "I originally wanted to let Feng Xiaoguan pay the ceremony, and then consider going out." And this kid has never been far away, and he is very stubborn, how can he go to Lingling? On the side, Chen Qun saw that Guo's father had a difficult face, and said: "Uncle Shi, Feng Xiaoxiao is the dragon and phoenix among the people, and sooner or later he will get ahead, how can he waste his life at home?" Besides, King Wen of Zhou was crowned at the age of twelve, and King Cheng was crowned at the age of fifteen, and Fengxiao had reached the age where he could be crowned. Don't hide it from Uncle Shi, Lingling Taishou has invited me to come out, and I have agreed, just waiting for the approval of the old patriarch. Fengxiao is my younger brother, I naturally take care of it by my side, and his position as the chief military division is higher than mine, so he can naturally bring his own soldiers, what else are you worried about? ”
Father Guo looked at Guo Jia, still very hesitant, and asked Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, do you want to be out now?" Guo Jiagong said respectfully: "I heard that the husband should think of the world." If I can travel away from home, I can naturally read the geography of the world like Yuan Zhi, so that the art of war will be completed. However, it is up to my father to decide this matter, and my opinion is not important. After saying that, he took a deep seat, and the implication seemed to be that he was willing to go.
When Guo's father heard this, he was silent for a long time, and he was reluctant to give up this unicorn, and he was afraid that he would delay the child to become a deputy municipal cadre as soon as possible. said to Chen Qun at the moment: "Changwen, I understand your kindness." Lingling is too far away, if Yuan Zhi serves in the surrounding counties, I will not hesitate. That's good, you go back to the old patriarch, if the old patriarch agrees to you to go, I will agree to let Fengxiao follow you, do you think? ”