Three days passed, and the wind and waves were calm, and Xu Changqing did not come back to see Xue Shao.

Xue Shao has always been calm, so he really recuperated in Sanqingguan for three days. Xuanyunzi carefully accompanied Xue Shao to visit the mountains and rivers to enjoy the historic sites, taste tea among the autumn chrysanthemums, and talk about the Tao under the green lantern, which is really like Xue Shao's new love. The moon slave was grinding day and night on the sideburns, and the beauty occupied the other half of Xue Shao's bed.

There is no case of labor, and the beauty of the day and night will not leave.

It seems that Xue Shao has returned to the Lantian boy of the year, intoxicated by the sound of dogs and horses.

Wu Ming, Niu Ben and the scouts who came with Xue Shao already had an extraordinary understanding of Xue Shao. Instead of worrying that Xue Shao would "fall" because of this, they decided that his current abnormal upheaval was actually like the calm before the storm.

That night, Xuan Yunzi brought a chessboard as usual and played Zen with Xue Shao.

In the past, Xue Shao knew nothing about the ethereal thing of "Buddhism", and had a respectful and distant mentality. After all, the Buddha's insistence on benevolence and abstaining from killing is completely contrary to the iron-blooded creed of soldiers. However, after Xue Shao patiently listened to Xuanyunzi talk about Zen a few times recently, Xue Shao found that the doctrine of Buddhism and Taoism is not just pedantic preaching, but also has many life philosophies, which can be called great wisdom.

Even the Confucian doctrine is not what Xue Shao imagined, but just blindly inhumane restraint of human nature. In today's Tang Dynasty, Confucianism has not yet become the absolute mainstream of thought, nor has it been emasculated and played by the ruling class like Cheng Zhu Lixue, which began to prevail in the Song Dynasty.

Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are all the crystallization of human wisdom.

After discussing with Xuanyunzi for three days, Xue Shao had a feeling of "enlightenment and opening his eyes". Combined with his historical knowledge of more than 1,000 years beyond the times, Xue Shao believes that it is precisely because the Tang Dynasty adopted the concept of "openness and inclusiveness" to govern the country that Buddhism and other foreign cultural and religious teachings have their own ways, and then blend with the traditional culture of the Central Plains, thus forming a colorful and vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty.

Maybe the Tang Dynasty is not perfect, but his broad-mindedness and magnificence are loved by Xue Shao.

From the initial confusion to the later struggle and then to the current identity, Xue Shao feels that he already belongs to this era. The familiarity with the general trend of history has given Xue Shao a unique sense of historical responsibility.

――I should always bring a special change to this era and create some unique values!

And not only, to live to change your destiny!

"Childe's chess path has changed a lot compared to the past." During the game, Xuan Yunzi suddenly said this.

Xue Shao smiled, "Is there one?" I don't think so. ”

"These changes happen subtly, and it may be difficult for Childe himself to notice." Xuan Yunzi said, "But after a few months, I feel this way when I play with my son again!" ”

Xue Shao smiled noncommittally and nodded, "But I'm still your defeat." ”

"In terms of chess skills, Childe is indeed inferior to me." Xuan Yunzi smiled slightly and said, "But in terms of chess, I am far inferior to Gongzi. ”

"Is there a difference?" Xue Shao asked.

"There's a big difference." Xuan Yunzi said, "Chess masters, 'art, rules, rules, and etiquette' have all five. Chess is just one of them, practice makes perfect. Chess is the extension of the transformation of character to chess. Chess is the strategy and tactics of winning a game, and its variations vary from person to person. Childe often loses to poor Dao in the game, just because Rong Ma is busy with official business, and usually does not play many games, so his chess skills are unfamiliar. However, Childe's grasp and control of the overall situation has long surpassed that of Poor Dao, so the chess product wins. Chess theory and chess rules are the foundation of chess art that is ever-changing, and the child's chess path is rich in changing the law, which is in line with the mystery of chess theory - if you are poor, you will be forbidden, if you are forbidden, if you are forbidden, if you change, if you change, you will be successful, and if you are general, you will be in the end. In addition, the layout of Gongzi's chess is atmospheric and eclectic, never limited to the advantages and disadvantages of the moment, and not stuck in the success or failure of a game. This kind of courage and mind cannot be compared with a big hand. From this point of view, the cultivation of the son in the chess path is actually far better than the poor road. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Shengying is really good, and even the sycophants can be so elegant and clever, which makes people feel comfortable." ”

"Poor morality is based on facts." Xuan Yunzi also smiled.

"It's obvious that I lost a lot, but I can still get a sound of praise from a master like you." Xue Shao smiled, "That's right, this is wisdom!" ”

Xuan Yunzi smiled but did not speak. The smile is beautiful.

After the game was settled, Xuan Yunzi began to collect the chessboard.

Without exception, Xue Shao still lost. Xuan Yunzi never released water, which was very similar to Xue Chuyu. Xue Shao began to appreciate Xuan Yunzi a little, not only because she has a national appearance and extraordinary wisdom and ease, but also because of her truth and frankness.

"Anyway, Childe has been idle in the temple for three days, are you really not afraid of those gossip?" Xuan Yunzi asked.

"What's so scary?" Xue Shao smiled indifferently, "Could it be that Shengying is going to issue an eviction order?" ”

"Definitely." Xuan Yunzi smiled slightly and said: "As a feudal official, after you visit the prefecture and county, you don't ask about government affairs and landscapes, and you don't visit the people's views on women. Aren't you afraid that the officials and people of Suizhou will talk about you, and you're not afraid that Princess Taiping will pick your ears? ”

Xue Shao laughed, "I did this, but it was all because I was enlightened by you and ruled by Taoist 'non-action'." ”

"Shirking responsibility can also be so justified." Xuan Yunzi smiled and said, "Over there in Hongyun Castle, how long are you waiting to wait?" ”

Xue Shao frowned slightly, "Tonight, the deadline!" ”

"Three days is indeed enough."

Xuan Yunzi's hands have been slowly and elegantly collecting chess pieces like flowing water. As she spoke, she suddenly waved her hand and quickly wiped it on the chessboard, and the chessboard was immediately clean.

Spread out his hand, the black and white chess pieces had all fallen into Xuan Yunzi's palm.

Xue Shao smiled, "Do you think I'll do this like you?" ”

"Yes." Xuan Yunzi replied in the affirmative.

Xue Shao smiled noncommittally, "I found that you know me better than anyone else. ”

"Including Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping?" Xuan Yunzi's expression was quite playful.

Xue Shao smiled and didn't answer, got up and walked out.

When Xue Shao walked to the door, Xuan Yunzi said, "Childe, if you can not kill it, don't kill it." ”

Xue Shao stood still and turned around, "Who are you pleading for?" ”

"I'm thinking about my son, and I don't want you to make too many enemies." Xuan Yunzi said, "The Yangliu family has been rampant in Suizhou for many years, and because of the lack of restraint and no scruples, they are actually like frogs at the bottom of a well. They thought that Gongzi would be like other state officials and county officials, and would be bound to human faces and human feelings, and to the laws of the world. But I don't know the uniqueness and detachment of Childe. ”

Xue Shao smiled indifferently, "Is this all the discoveries and summaries that you and I have been playing against each other for three days?" ”

"I've always thought that Childe is different." Xuan Yunzi said.

Xue Shao smiled and nodded lightly and left.

Xuan Yunzi sat silently alone, staring at the chess pieces in his palm for a moment, and his other hand suddenly covered it. When the palms parted again, the black and white pieces had already separated, and each fell into one of her palms.

"Enigmatic man!" Xuanyunzi slowly put the black and white chess pieces into the porcelain urn, and said to himself, "Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are used as dogs." The world is so big that everyone is a chess piece...... Do you want to be transcendent? ”

The next day, the sky was fine.

Xue Shao took Wu Ming, Niu Ben and the scouts and left Sanqingguan. The moon slave was still left behind to accompany Xuanyunzi.

"Childe, where are you going?" The moon slave was a little reluctant and asked.

Xue Shao glanced at Xuanyunzi beside her, and said with a slight smile: "Hongyun Castle." ”

The moon slave was taken aback, "Childe, will there be too few people to go to Hongyun Castle?" - I'll go too! ”

"Obedient, stay."

Xue Shao didn't say anything more and walked away. Wu Ming and the others quickly followed, and a group of more than ten rode away.

"Childe will never leave me behind." The moon slave was a little lost and a little puzzled, and muttered, "This time, why?" ”

Xuan Yunzi smiled slightly and said, "That's definitely because, Childe is going on this trip, and there are some things that I don't want you to see." ”

"I have a close relationship with my son, and I have never shied away from it!" The moon slave said urgently.

"That's why you can't go."

The moon slave looked at Xuan Yunzi in confusion and confusion, and saw her full of clouds and light wind and clear wisdom beads in her hand, but she refused to say more.

"It's weird, why do I feel that you know more about Childe than I do?" Yuenu was very confused, "Could it be that you and Childe are really ......?"

"You're thinking too much." Xuan Yunzi smiled indifferently, "Actually, he didn't tell me anything. Perhaps, he didn't think of me as a woman at all. ”

"And how do you know?"

"Guess."

"You've guessed something!"

"You can only understand it, but you can't say it."

Yuenu was frustrated, "You are all bullying! Bully me to be honest, bully me stupid! ”

"You're not stupid at all. On the contrary, you are the smartest and luckiest. Xuan Yunzi smiled meaningfully, "Because of this, you have already got what you want most." ”

The moon slave was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "That's right!" As long as you can always accompany Childe, nothing else matters! ”

Hongyun Fort is already in front of you.

Xue Shao and more than ten other horsemen stood and watched, and there was a large fort with a high wall not far ahead, landing on a towering mountain. On three sides, there are straight cliffs, and even the grass and trees are very scarce, and they are all bare rocks. Only the south-facing side faces the mountain road, which is paved with huge stone strips, so that it will not be muddy even in the rain and snow season.

Everyone was a little amazed, and the fact that this large stone road that was several miles long alone was enough to prove the financial strength of this fortress.

Xue Shao had only seen such an avenue in Chang'an. It's almost as good as Suzaku Street!

"A strong man in Suizhou dares to sit in the north and face south to dig the road!" Xue Shao frowned, "I really don't know, the sky is high and the earth is thick!" ”