Wu Zixu's face was full of vicissitudes of frowning, behind the look that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, there was a profound meaning, Zhang Xun knew that Wu Zixu must be planning something, and he was likely to be the most important chess piece in this chess game. If you fall this son, even if this son faces great danger, you may be alive all the time, but if you don't fall this son and lose all the plates, who can survive?

But now, he is no longer a person, and now that he has made a marriage contract with Frost, he must think about Frost, if the king is angry and sins, how to protect Frost?

"General." Wu Zixu interrupted Zhang Xun's contemplation, walked up to Zhang Xun, and said softly: "When I was young, I often asked myself a question and tried to answer it, but every few years, I would be dissatisfied with the previous answer, and I never got a satisfactory answer after a lifetime. The question is, what is the world? ”

"What is the world?" Zhang Xun repeated this question and looked up at Wu Zixu, this great Wu Xiangguo is like an ordinary old man, calmly reviewing his life and telling the wisdom of his life.

"When I was young, I fled from Chu to Wu, and I only wanted to take revenge on the king of Chu, and later the great revenge was avenged, and the state of Wu became strong because of the efforts of me and the previous king. I think that the world needs a hegemon, and this overlord must be a king who really cares about the people. ”

"When the first king died, Fucha had no advantage in competing for the throne at all, but I could see that he was a benevolent man, and I believe that if he could become the king, he would bring peace to the kingdom of Wu and even the world. So, I tried my best to support it. In the end, Fucha inherited the throne, and he was grateful to me, and even wanted to give me half of the kingdom of Wu. Hehe, I naturally won't accept it, but in order to thank me, my husband still gave me great rights. He even gave me a piece of the Tiger Head Golden Order, with which half of the soldiers and horses could be called in times of national crisis. ”

"Years have passed, Fucha did not disappoint me, he was diligent in government, good use of talents, in just a few years, to make Wu more powerful, but in the treatment of the Yue country, he made a serious mistake, maybe he was soft-hearted, maybe he was proud, maybe he was extravagant, but in any case, he has completely ignored the real threat of the Yue country."

"Hey, I'm old, I can resign and return to the field, and let the Wu Kingdom rise and fall, but whenever I have this thought, I will think of that question - what is the world?"

Speaking of this, Wu Zixu patted Zhang Xun's shoulder vigorously, then turned his back to Zhang Xun and said, "General, this question, the old man may not be able to think through it all his life, but I think you can." ”

With that, Wu Zixu left the main hall.

Prince You also got up and said: "General, Wu Xiangguo often tells me about the general, he thinks that the general is a very rare person and will definitely make a difference, and I think so." General, it's not too early, I'm going back to the palace, and in a few days, we'll discuss this matter in detail, hoping that the general won't disappoint us." Leave. ”

After bidding farewell to the prince's friend, Zhang Xun said goodbye to Su Ming and left Xiangguo Mansion.

After that, Yu Suming came to the cabinet of Xiangguo Mansion alone and asked Wu Zixu: "My lord, do you think Zhang Xun is available?" ”

Wu Zixu shook his head, sighed, and said, "No, from his expression and words, I can see that he still has doubts, and his heart is wavering. ”

"How's that to be? Today's words were enough for him to guess our plan. ”

"It doesn't matter, although he is not firm enough, on the road of his home country, his position is the same as ours, but there are some external things, and he is still unwilling to give up."

"What do you mean is that he is not willing to gamble on his career?"

"Huh." Wu Zixu smiled, "Young man, he has just embarked on the road of life, not to mention that his future is so bright, who would want to change it?" ”

"Yes...... Also, hey, I regret it, I shouldn't have wooed him in the first place. ”

"It's okay, don't worry, even if Zhang Xun has a lot of doubts, but after today's meeting, I can be sure that he will support us, but the way may be different from what we originally imagined."

"Hmmm......"

"Alright, let's go back."

Juan Suming nodded, and then looked at Wu Zixu directly, without saying a word.

"What's wrong? What else is going on with you? ”

Yu Suming didn't speak, but just got up and saluted Wu Zixu deeply, and said, "Teacher, take care!" The student went back. ”

"Alright, let's go back."

In the dream, Zhang Xun asked himself repeatedly.

What is the world?

What is the world?

What is the world?

All night, he seemed to be asleep, half asleep and half awake. It was only at dawn that I was able to be freed from my restless dreams. After a listless day, in the evening, Zhang Xun took Shuang Tu and He Yu to the house where Gong Wanran lived, and the four of them sat on the ground under the peach blossom tree in the courtyard, tasting wine and enjoying the flowers.

After a few cups, Heyu was already blushing, and he said with a smile: "At first, I thought that my sister liked Brother Gonghui, haha, but later I learned that my sister has always liked Brother Xiaoxun!" ”

Shuangdi's cheeks turned red all of a sudden, she was very shy, and quickly shook her head and said, "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about!" ”

Gong Wanran just smiled slightly, and changed the topic: "Xiao Xun, has the day of the expedition to Qi Country been confirmed?" Is it just in time for your marriage to Frosty? ”

Zhang Xunjian frowned and said, "I don't know...... The king did not discuss this matter with me, and perhaps the king was hesitant to go to the Qi Kingdom or not. ”

"Oh......" Gong Hui saw Zhang Xun's words flickering, and knew that he had something in his heart, so he didn't ask anymore.

The four of them chatted for another half an hour, and it was getting late, so He Yu took Shuang Tu back to the county governor's mansion.

Zhang Xun and Gong Huiran chatted for a while, and before leaving, Gong Huiran stopped Zhang Xun and asked, "Xiao Xun, do you have something on your mind?" ”

Zhang Xun hesitated for a moment, but nodded and said, "Hmm...... I know I can't hide it from my brother...... However, I don't know what to do about it, let alone tell you whether to tell you or not. ”

"Wu Xiangguo made a private appointment with you, right?"

Zhang Xun was taken aback and puzzled, "Ah! You know that too? Are you, too? ”

Gong Wanran shook his head, "No, they will never let me participate." ”

"Brother Gong knows what they are going to do?"

"I can probably guess some, and besides, I know you went to Xiangguofu yesterday."

"Sure enough, I can't hide anything from Brother Gonghui, hey, I'm hesitating, this is a big thing, I really don't know what to do."

"Come into the house and talk about it."

"Hmm."

The two entered the public room, Zhang Xun sat down on the straw mat, and looked around, it was exactly the same as a few years ago, simple and neat.

"You know what they want to do, right?" ”

"Well, they are going to pull me to jointly advise the king, I am still hesitating, whether to stand on the same side as them, if you stand, what should you do, if you don't stand, what should you do......"

"I guess you'll be on their side."

Zhang Xun was silent, "Maybe, after all, I know very well that attacking the Qi State right now is a sign of the country's demise!" And our real threat is the Yue country! ”

"You're right, attacking the Qi State is the most wrong decision."

"Brother Gonghui thinks so too?"

"Yes, I've always thought so."

"Then they should also find Brother Gonghui and jointly advise together."

Gong Wan shook his head and said, "They have always believed that I am a member of the Bo Ya party, although on the surface, it is true. ”

"But I know that Brother Gonghui is just a last resort, Brother Gonghui is kind-hearted and cares about the people, which is completely different from those people in Bo Yao, how can he be the same party?!"

"The important thing is not the partisanship, but how to survive in the court and do what you want to do and should do."

"Yes, Brother Gonghui is right."

Gong Wanran smiled and said, "Xiao Xun, you just said the word 'upside down'. ”

"Really? When? ”

"When you're in the yard."

"Oh, what's wrong?"

"In your own heart, I'm afraid you know very well that this will not be as simple as a joint admonition."

Zhang Xun lowered his face, frowned, and said, "They only said that they had a joint admonition, and they didn't say anything else." ”

"Joint advice? Hehe, you don't believe it yourself. ”

Zhang Xun was helpless, nodded and admitted, "Hey, yes, I'm afraid it won't be that simple, I'm worried that they may have to use some extreme measures." ”

"So what are you going to do? Help them? ”

"I don't know, I haven't made up my mind yet, the price is too great, the king will definitely settle the account after the autumn, not to mention, I'm not alone now......"

Gong Wanran patted Zhang Xun on the shoulder and said, "People want to do what they feel is right, but the premise is survival, Xiao Xun, no matter what you plan to do, my brother will help you and protect you." But you must remember that survival is the premise of doing anything, and promise me that at no time, you will not threaten your life or your family's life for anything, okay? ”

"Good ......"