More than a dozen disciples of Fan Sect gathered together to drink, originally for amusement and fun, but drinking turned into venting dissatisfaction.

"As soon as the gentleman left, we were all outcasts. Siguo Valley was occupied by outsiders, and there were so many fellow doors, but no one could take it back. ”

"Senior Brother Guan, alas, it's hard to say, Senior Brother Yin, alas, don't mention it. It's a pity that there are hundreds of disciples in Fanmen, except for these two senior brothers, there is no one who can stand up and defend orthodoxy. ”

Everyone sighed, and even cried bitterly, sadness helped wine, wine helped sadness, and the more they talked, the more sad they became.

Yu Zhan is famous for his violent personality in the door, and when he saw the brothers and sisters crying, he couldn't help but be furious, and he got up and said loudly: "A good man, he worships today's famous teachers and learns the way of sages, why do you cry and cry like a woman?" In fact, I have already figured out that the failure to recapture Siguo Valley has nothing to do with debate, all because there is no one above us. If Xu Ji is sheltered, he will lose to us verbally, and he may not be expelled. For example, this time, Gu Zhong clearly gave birth to demon grass, and Xu Ji's sin was clearly revealed, how did Ye Cheng do it? Sending an old Taoist to remove the demon is perfunctory to this point, without any sincerity. ”

Although the faces of the people were drunk and angry, no one dared to answer at this time.

Yu Zhan was even more angry, and sneered: "When it comes to Yecheng, are you afraid of this? No wonder the disciples of Fan Sect have not been allowed to reuse. The way of the sages is used to govern the country and level the world, but we are trapped between the ditches ......"

An Chongqian was the master of this gathering, and persuaded: "Senior Brother Yu should say a few words, it is normal to seek martial arts in times of chaos and use texts in times of chaos, not to mention that the two senior brothers Yin and Kou are not already in the court?" ”

"Senior Brother Yin is receiving an idle position, which is like a pension, and Senior Brother Guan is even more self-defeating, and he is willing to be a staff member in the Xiangdong Palace, which is no different from a servant." The anger of the wine was high, and Yu Zhan couldn't control his mouth anymore, "If you want me to say, Siguo Valley grows demon grass, and it is not only Xu Ji who is warned, but also the entire Yecheng, but the whole Jizhou: Sooner or later, it will cause grass to grow in the city......

The people on both sides hurriedly got up to cover Yu Zhan's mouth, An Chongqian's face changed greatly, and he said vigorously: "Senior Brother Yu drank too much." ”

The banquet ended hastily, and everyone said goodbye one after another, for fear of getting into trouble.

Yu Zhan was taken home by the servant, fell asleep, scolded himself angrily in his dream, woke up the next morning, he didn't remember what he said yesterday, but the anger in his heart was still there, he thought about it, and he didn't discuss it with his fellow disciples, he rode a donkey, brought some applied things, ordered the servant to guard the house, and went out of the city alone, and went straight to the valley of Siguo.

The master of Fangde County appeared in the valley unknowingly, and the officers and soldiers of the outpost had just been reprimanded for this, and they were extremely strict about the people entering and leaving, even if Fan Shu was resurrected, he could not enter the valley through the main gate without the permission of the superiors.

Yu Zhan was stopped outside, so he found a place outside the outpost, tied the donkey, took out a backless chair, sat on the side of the road and read a book, reading aloud.

Originally, this was a trivial matter, Yecheng has always treated scholars preferentially, although the officers and soldiers did not allow him to enter the valley at will, but did not expel him, but in the evening, the trivial matter gradually tended to expand.

The matter of the demon grass encroaching on Siguo Valley has been spread widely, and people often come to take a look, but now the officers and soldiers are not allowed to enter, and these people have to stop outside, and they are almost immediately attracted by Yu Zhan, who is reading aloud.

Yu Zhan ignored everyone and just read the "Analects" in his hand.

Someone recognized him and volunteered to "explain" for him, and said to others: "The disciples of the Fan Sect have come to think about the valley, although Mr. Fan has passed away, the backbone of the disciple has not been lost." ”

After nightfall, Yu Zhan still didn't leave, and he couldn't read the words in the book clearly, so he memorized.

Some people respected this Fan disciple and built a simple shed for him.

Yu Zhan slept on the ground, woke up the next morning, found some more food around him, and did not ask who sent it, and continued to read after eating.

As the number of onlookers grew, the officers and men at the outpost began to feel uneasy and sent people to ask their superiors for instructions.

Yecheng sent a scribe, and he came up with an idea to let a soldier go into the valley to report, and if the people in the valley recognized Yu Zhan as a visitor, they would let him in, and if not, they would politely invite him back to the city.

Xu Ji admitted that this "fellow doorman" was a guest, and Yu Zhan was allowed to enter the valley, but he was not satisfied, but raised his requirements: "I am not the only one, everyone who comes is a guest." Besides, Siguo Valley had not forbidden anyone to enter before, and since Xu Ji claimed to be orthodox, he should not change the old rules. ”

The scribe couldn't call the shots, so he whispered to the other party to stop in moderation, but Yu Zhan sternly refused.

When he went out of the city alone, he already had the heart of no return, and in the past two days, he was quite supported, not only did people build tents and deliver food, but they also admired him very much, whether he was old or young, familiar or unfamiliar, he had to bow his hands.

Yu Zhan's determination is becoming more and more determined, this is no longer his reckless act alone, but on behalf of the will of the people.

He stayed outside the outpost for another night, the humble shed several times larger, and five young scholars remained with him.

On the third day, An Chongqian, Yan Wei and other Fanmen disciples came, and they came to support and persuade them.

"Senior Brother Yu did something that a disciple of Fan Sect should have done a long time ago." An Chongqian flattered a few words as a senior brother, and then said: "Now everyone has understood what Senior Brother Yu meant, and the government has also allowed him to leave, but Senior Brother Yu is still here, but why?" ”

"Siguo Valley is an important place for Fan Men to learn, and now it is where the tomb of the ancestor is located, as a disciple of Fan Men, I can enter if I want, and I can go out if I want to, why do I need 'permission'? The first teacher is in Japan, and there is an endless stream of scholars and Taoists, why did the first teacher refuse to see him? I'm not here to make a show, I'm going to restore Siguogu to its old appearance. Debater, I am not an opponent, in terms of backers, I am as light as a feather, only stubborn, I don't fight, I don't rob, but unless I die, I will never take a step back. ”

"Why bother with Senior Brother Yu? Even if this means are used to recapture Siguo Valley, what can it be? ”

"How?" Yu Zhan's eyes showed a hint of disdain, "I don't have the ability, I can't carry forward the learning of the ancestors, but I can't give it up and watch outsiders sit on the old master's house, right?" Senior Brother An doesn't need to persuade you, you have a family and a business in the city, and you should be cautious in your actions, unlike me, who has no relatives or friends, and does things by yourself. ”

An Chongqian was quite embarrassed and looked at Yan Wei, hoping to get help.

Yan Weixiang was known for his eloquence, but he remained silent at this time, and shook his head lightly to his senior brother, not planning to come out.

An Chongqian couldn't, so he had to say goodbye and go back to the city to admit to the government that he couldn't do anything, and to his surprise, the three Fanmen disciples who came with him chose to stay.

The shed on the side of the road gradually spread, and there were 14 scholars sitting in it, and onlookers came and went.

On the fourth day, the officers and men of the post finally removed all obstacles and allowed people to enter and exit.

It was a small victory, and everyone cheered, let go of both sides, and ask Yu Zhan to be the first to enter.

Yu Zhan was not polite, holding a book in one hand, leading a donkey in the other, striding towards the valley, after the experience of the past few days, he was nine points sure about recapturing the valley, and only regretted that he did not take this move earlier, so that Xu Jibai Zhan thought about the valley for more than half a year.

The lush weeds in the valley are still eye-catching, but they are not as "weird" as everyone imagined.

Although there were many cheerers, Yu Zhan was the only one who was really willing to take the risk, and he entered the valley step by step, and the followers behind him gradually slowed down and moved farther and farther away from him.

Yu Zhan didn't look back, walked through the grass path, entered the valley, and saw the familiar old house and the unfamiliar scene: the place where many Fan disciples used to practice rituals was now part of a huge field, on which horses galloped, and instead of reading aloud, there was a loud shout.

Ten knights were playing polo, and several others stood nearby to watch.

Yu Zhan was first shocked, then furious, and stood there speechless for a long time.

Xu Ji was one of the bystanders, walked in front of Yu Zhan, and said with a smile: "I reported the day before yesterday, I only arrived today, where did Your Excellency go?" ”

Yu Zhan remembered his intentions and said coldly: "I'm not here to visit you. ”

"Well, Your Excellency is here to ......"

"Siguo Gu belongs to the first teacher, and also belongs to many Fan disciples, I am 'going home', and I want to worship the first master and guard the house for three years."

"Okay, welcome, there are still vacant rooms in the valley, you can choose one."

The more easy-going Xu Ji was, the more vigilant Yu Zhan became, bolted the donkey to a nearby wooden stake, and walked towards the study, "The master's room is my room." ”

Yu Zhan walked away, Xu Ji turned to look at the people looming in the grass, and said loudly: "Do you also want to guard the house for three years?" There are not enough houses in the valley. ”

No one went into the valley again, but retreated step by step, disappearing into the grass.

The old servant came over and whispered, "That's Childe's study, that's it...... Let it out? ”

"That's Mr. Fan's old house, not my own."

"Childe counts, there is one more thing, is it his share when cooking?"

"Count, you have to talk about hospitality."

"Childe asked me to prepare tea and wine for hospitality a few days ago, but only this one came, and it seems that he doesn't think he is a guest." The old servant shook his head and walked away.

Yu Zhan smoothly entered the old house of the ancestor, looked at the old seat that had not been replaced, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart, and then looked at the messy desk and the piled up of books and papers, and couldn't help but feel sad and angry.

When Xu Ji entered the house, Yu Zhan was looking through the military newspapers, raised his head and said angrily: "The house of the sages is polluted by these useless things. ”

Xu Ji smiled, "Your Excellency's name is Yu Zhan, right?" ”

"What, pretend you don't know me?"

"When Yu Gongzi entered the valley, did he thank the officers and soldiers guarding the valley?"

Yu Zhan was stunned for a moment, "Why should I thank them for being blocked for a few days for no reason?" ”

"Acting on orders, no wonder they were finally released, but it was quite generous, Yu Gongzi should thank them, in order to show Yecheng's respect for the virtuous and virtuous, but also to win a little favor for himself."

Yu Zhan was stunned again, and then sneered: "This kind of work to figure out the will, I am willing to bow down." ”

"You may be seated." Xu Ji sat down first, "I learned from Mr. Fan about the kung fu of 'figuring out', and I am just getting started, and I am not yet proficient. ”

As soon as Yu Zhan was about to sit down, he immediately stepped forward, "The first teacher and sage didn't learn this kind of thing, let alone teach it to you." ”

"Yu Gongzi doesn't have to be angry, you can enter the valley, first, the ruler of Yecheng is generous, and second, he has lost patience with me, and he will soon send someone over to punish me heavily." Yu Gongzi is about to 'get revenge', and I can see if I'm right. ”

Xu Ji smiled, not looking like he was about to be "heavily punished", Yu Zhan said: "You are a distinguished guest of Yecheng government, who dares to touch you?" ”

"Want to make a bet? I can't say that in three days, someone will inevitably come to Yecheng, and it will be unfavorable to me. ”

Yu Zhan didn't think too much about it, and blurted out: "Ye Chengguo has this move, even if I was wrong before, I will not only admit defeat to you, but also confess my guilt to the government!" ”