Not to mention whether Cai Yan is successful or not, Xiang Ao and his party have arrived in Julu City, Julu County, Jizhou at this time. Xiang Ao studied in Cai Yong, and once heard Cai Yong mention that Julu has a famous man Zhang Zhen, who is a leader among hermits. Knowledgeable, through the study of scriptures and the study of weft, famous in Jizhou. Although Xiang Ao has made some achievements at this time, his desire to study has never been broken.

In fact, the reason why Xiang Ao made a detour to Julu on his way back this time was that Xiang Ao wanted to learn from Zhang Zhen why there were so many talented people in the world who would hide their resources from the market, and they were unwilling to contribute their abilities to the people and the court.

This question has been bothering Xiang Ao for several years, and he has been asking himself since he left Sima Hui Pang Degong, but it is not good to ask such a question directly to the hermitage himself, and others have never really known what he thinks, so Xiang Ao has been worried in his heart.

Why did you choose Zhang Zang, is to value Zhang Zang is the year of destiny at this time, and I hope to get the answer. Jizhou is rich, although there are many refugees, Xiang Ao also knows why, but what surprises Xiang Ao is that the believers here are not only refugees, but also many brave and extraordinary people, and there are many luxuriously dressed. What is the desire of Taiping Road? Do you really have other ideas? But Xiang Ao didn't come for this matter this time, so he had to put it aside for the time being.

After arranging a group of people in Julu City, Xiang Ao only took Jiao Meng to Zhang Zhen's residence that he had inquired about. Maybe the hermits are all the same habits, when Xiang Ao found Zhang Zang, Zhang Zang was also working in the field, although Zhang Zang was close to the age of the Mandate of Heaven at this time, he was extremely strong, and the ordinary disciples of the family were a little inferior.

Zhang Zhen was dressed in linen and gray clothes at this time, rubbing chestnuts that were carelessly scattered during the autumn harvest in the field, and kept muttering words of pity between his mouths. Xiang Ao led Jiao Meng to the field where Zhang Zang was working, and stood and waited quietly.

"Huh?" Zhang Zhen stood up and looked at Xiang Ao as if he had just woken up from a dream: "Mr. is looking for old decay?" ”

"In the next is to merge with Xiang Ao, and he should not be called Mr. in front of Mr." Xiang Ao greeted Zhang Zang: "Ao has seen Mr. Ziming!" ”

"It turned out to be the champion Hou!" Zhang Zhen got up from the field and came to Xiang Ao: "Zang is a white body, how dare the champion Hou be called a gentleman." If the champion Hou can look at it, he can call it Ziming! ”

"Ao has some questions to ask for answers to Mr. Ziming's visit this time, I wonder if Mr. Ziming can delay a little time?" Xiang Ao is also only a hermit temperament, and he is not too entangled in this issue.

"Oh? In this case, can the champion Hou move to the humble house and drink some tea to quench his thirst? Zhang Zhen bent and said.

"That's very good, Ao Zhixing!" Xiang Ao also followed as a return salute.

Xiang Ao followed Zhang Zang to Zhang Zang's residence, and there were already three or five people waiting at Zhang Zang's residence at this time. It is not surprising to see Xiang Ao coming from Zhang Zang, after all, there are many people who come to Zhang Zang to study every day. After Zhang Zhen made a little arrangement for Xiang Ao, he confessed and bathed away.

After all, Xiang Ao is also the champion of the Han Dynasty, no matter whether he is young or not, whether he is from a family or not, he should have corresponding etiquette. And the few people waiting for Zhang Zang outside the door saw Zhang Zang treating him like this, and they were very curious about who this person was, so they let Zhang Zang treat him so politely.

"I've seen the champion Hou!" After Zhang Zhen washed up, he formally greeted Xiang Ao: "I am fortunate to have the champion Hou come to visit!" ”

"Ao has seen Mr. Ziming!" Xiang Ao also returned the favor. After the ceremony, the two knelt down and sat down next to the hall. Zhang Zhen took out the tea, and after cooking, Xiang Ao made a cup.

"It turned out to be the new champion Hou, who is indeed young and handsome!" Several people outside the house heard Zhang Zhen calling Xiang Ao, and they all exclaimed and discussed. Jiao Meng raised his head even higher, with a smug face, as if he was the champion Hou who was appreciated by everyone.

"I took the liberty to visit today, and I want to ask Mr. for some questions, and I hope that Mr. will give me advice!" Xiang Ao is not pretentious, and he is straightforward.

"Don't dare to ask for advice, it's a blessing to be able to talk to the champion Hou!"

"I don't know what Mr. Ziming thinks of the court now?"

"My Han Dynasty has been inherited for hundreds of years, and it is powerful all over the world, and the military and government are strong. The DPRK and China are also capable people, and my big man is worry-free! ”

When Xiang Ao heard this, he smiled bitterly in his heart, should he be so perfunctory. Xiang Ao also knew that such a problem involved a wide range of issues, and even talked about the more sensitive family issues. Although Zhang Zhen is not a famous family, he is also a member of the family. Don't make random comments.

Originally, people who knew a little bit of self-knowledge knew Zhang Zang's intention to shirk, but how could Xiang Ao be like this. "That being the case, how can you explain that there are so many refugees in such a rich Jizhou?" Xiang Ao continued to ask.

Zhang Zhen took a deep look at Xiang Ao, pondered for a moment, picked up the teacup and poured tea for Xiang Ao and himself. Several people outside the house are also extremely curious, on weekdays, Zhang Zang talks about the most is only the study of Wei Wei, occasionally talking about calligraphy and poetry, never see Zhang Zang talk about current political affairs.

"All things have spirits, and all things are in their place!" Zhang Zhen saw that Xiang Ao was so solemn, if he didn't say something, he probably wouldn't stop: "Its position is either multi-species, or monopolistic." If it is monopolized, it will inevitably lose the survival of the rest of the species. In the long run, it is inevitable that the monopolized species will be attacked by other species. ”

When Xiang Ao heard this, the tea cup he raised paused slightly, and his eyes were in a trance.

"We all call ourselves the spirit of all things, who carry out the destiny of heaven and control the world. Ask or give? ”

"Asking is only a thought, even the spirit of all things has greed."

"Buddhism has a saying: greed, one of the three poisons. Destroying the body and mind and causing people to sink into the cycle of life and death is one of the root causes of evil. Xiang Ao said in his heart: "However, the Confucian sage Mencius is also called: Tao is good, and his words must be called Yao Shun." Why? ”

Zhang Zhen was stunned for a moment, and looked at Xiang Ao with a little surprise, thinking that Xiang Ao was only a little lucky to get to this point, but he never thought that Xiang Ao would be involved in everyone's remarks. Zhang Zhen pondered for a moment and said: "It's just academic, and the beliefs are different, and the admiration is different. ”

"In this way, it's all subjective!" Xiang Ao sighed.

Zhang Zhen was stunned again, although he felt that what Xiang Ao said was wrong, but he didn't know how to refute it.

"It's subjective, I don't know what Mr. Ziming is like?"

Zhang Zhen glanced at Xiang Ao, feeling that this champion Hou Xiang Ao was a little strange, and the meaning of the expression was not clear.

"Hehe, Zhen Nai is a white body, a farmer in the field, what is the same?" I don't know what Xiang Ao means, Zhang Zhen had to chuckle and say perfunctorily.

"Mr. Ziming is proficient in the study of Wei Wei, and he also has a slight understanding of the general trend of the world. Ao came to ask for advice this time, and he was very sincere in asking for teaching. Mr. Ziming shirks it like this, but he also has the reputation of a celebrity! ”

When Zhang Zhen heard this, his face was furious. Originally, I heard that Xiang Ao was born in a modest Confucian background, but he never thought that he would be so insulting at this time. Seeing Zhang Zhen like this, Xiang Ao chuckled lightly in his heart, if he didn't force him to tell the truth, wouldn't this trip be in vain.

"Mr. Ziming, don't be angry!" Xiang Ao raised his glass and said: "Ao Fangcai Meng Lang, offended a little, don't blame it!" ”

"It's just that Ao is as talented as Mr. Ziming, why is he hidden in the market and doesn't contribute a little to the people!" After Xiang Ao made amends, he sat upright and asked very solemnly.

So that's the case, Zhang Zhen suddenly said secretly in his heart: It turns out that the champion Hou wants to recruit me to become a leader. Knowing Xiang Ao's intentions, Zhang Zang was determined.

"Zi Zhi is not here, and his knowledge is shallow, he just knows how to play with some celestial phenomena, and he can't get into the lobby."

"Looking at the heavenly phenomena can know the bad luck and predict disasters for the people. Mr. Ziming doesn't have to be so humble. Xiang Ao saw that Zhang Zhen was worried and said: "Ao is not here to conquer this time, Ao just wants to know why many scholars in today's world spend so many years studying just for seclusion and playing with habits?" ”

Zhang Zang's heart sank, and he was also a little dissatisfied with Xiang Ao in his heart. They are all pedantic people, and some problems should be seen through but not explained. Xiang Ao asked so clearly that Zhang Zhen felt evil in his heart. But Xiang Aochu used the people as the reason, so Zhang Zhen really couldn't refuse.

"Or raise the price? Or don't know right from wrong? Or haven't met Bole? Or..."Zhang Zangyan stopped going down here, but said with a slightly sad expression: "Who ever knew?" ”

The first three reasons that Zhang Zhen said Xiang Ao can also accept, but it can also be heard that Zhang Zhen still has reasons that have not been explained. But looking at his face, he was only uncomfortable to speak, and Xiang Ao also had some guesses in his heart, there were still many scholars outside the house, and Xiang Ao was reluctant to answer.

"Yes, too!" Xiang Ao was also in a trance, Shen Ming nodded and said to himself: "Who knows?" ”

Zhang Zhen saw Xiang Ao's demeanor, and only Xiang Ao had an opinion. Maybe Xiang Ao has guessed what Zhang Zhen wants to talk about in the future? But for some reason, seeing Xiang Ao's expression, Zhang Zhen felt a little recognized in his heart.

"Mr. Disturb today!" After Xiang Ao sat upright for a while, he stood up and said, "I am fortunate to have Mr. today's teaching, and Ao has benefited a lot. If there is a chance to repay Mr. again. ”

"Champion Hou is welcome!" Zhang Zhen also got up and returned the salute: "It is a blessing for Zhen to be able to talk with the champion Hou." ”

"So Ao will leave first!" Xiang waved again: "Farewell." ”

"Farewell!"

After saying goodbye to each other, Xiang Ao walked out of the house and beckoned Jiao Meng to follow and leave.

The place where Zhang Zhen lives is the edge of Zhangshui east of Julu, about half an hour away from Julu City. Jiao Meng accompanied Xiang Ao to the post pavilion on the edge of the official road to rest and eat some food as lunch.

The number of people in the post pavilion is not too much, and there are only six people with Xiang Ao and the others. Two of them were dressed as samurai warriors, while the other two were dressed as Taoist priests. Everyone did not speak, silently drinking tea and eating snacks.

"But the champion Hou is now?" When Xiang Ao was about to leave, one of the Taoist priests came and bowed to Xiang Ao.

"I don't know how long?"

"I've seen the champion Hou!" After confirming Xiang Ao's identity, the Taoist priest bowed down and said: "The old Taoist is a Taoist in the Taiping Dao, and Zhang Jiao is also!" ”

Xiang Ao was slightly surprised, and secretly asked what was the matter of Taiping Dao looking for him? Do you want to cross me into the Tao? Xiang Ao thought strangely. The same replied and asked, "I don't know what Chang Xunwu is talking about?" ”

"Lao Dao heard that what the champion Hou did in the Northern Regions was people-oriented, and he admired it in his heart, so he came to meet and pay respects!"

"Hehe, isn't the Taoist chief also benefiting the people?" Xiang Ao smiled: "Why do you need to lift me up like this!" ”

"I heard about the champion Hou Humility earlier, and today I see that I am really admired!" Xiang Ao has been named a general at such an age, but he has no arrogance, and Zhang Jiao is also extremely admired.