Yansheng Mansion.

At this time, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The leaves in the apricot forest are falling one after another, the autumn wind blows, the leaves are actually flying up elegantly in the air, like a butterfly that is just to be seen, fluttering and dancing, and suddenly the whole apricot forest is beautiful, like a paradise.

Yan Shenggong's body barely improved, which made Qufu up and down a little more vigorous.

But even if these are angry, there are still limitations.

Here, everyone lives like a puppet, getting up in the morning and reading in the morning, although it is always "Zi Yue Xueer", almost everyone can recite this article backwards, but people always think that this sage's exposition implies the avenue.

Therefore, reading books, having a simple meal, and then going everywhere to listen to the study, the Four Books and the Five Classics, these sprinkled words, have not changed for thousands of years, but here, every generation, is reciting repeatedly, and everyone hopes to seek the true way from the saints.

And the bell of the temple of the Yansheng Gongfu is always ringing every three or five times, this is the ceremony, ringing three times in a row, which means that the sacrifice begins, only knocking once, indicating that the Yan Shenggong has begun to read, if it is a quick two consecutive rings, it represents the beginning of the meal.

In short, there are always traces of life here, and everyone seems to abide by the most complicated etiquette here, they think that they are close to the core of civilization, and when they get out of here, the outside world is a vulgar world, and only here is their habitat.

This is true of the Confucian scholars, and so is the Yan Shenggong.

After sacrificing the family temple and reporting the peace of the house to the ancestors, Yan Shenggong arrived at the apricot forest as usual.

A few days ago, news came that it was obviously a wonderful time.

He knelt down and sat down, and the other princes also knelt down, everyone was in order, and when Yan Shenggong raised his eyes, he glanced at the princes lightly, at this time, Wen Zheng said: "Luoyang has news......

"Oh?" Yan Shenggong raised his eyebrows, showing great interest.

"They insist that the tribute of all countries is the same, which is a rule passed down by the ancestors, and cannot be broken because of this. ”

"Oh." This sentence is different from Fang Cai's Oh, with some loss.

Immediately, Yan Shenggong Tie's face turned blue, and he was obviously a little displeased.

The state of Chen was rich in goods, and its taxes were several times that of other countries, but their tributes were the same as those of the most barren Southern Chu.

Yan Shenggong said lightly: "I don't sacrifice with you, if you don't sacrifice." ”

The heart of the princes was in a pang, this sentence comes from the Analects, which originally means that 'when sacrificing, you should pay attention to the seriousness and authority of the rituals just like the real existence of ancestors and gods, and if you seem to be sluggish and poor, then it is better not to sacrifice.' ’

The core of this sentence lies in sincerity, and if the heart is not sincere, it is no different from not having sacrifices.

Of course, if it is changed in the context of the current Holy Father, it is clearly said that Chen Guo's repeated prevarication is clearly insincere, and he is snub about the Holy Teacher.

These seem to be ethereal words, and when the saint speaks publicly, it is only an understatement, but those who are familiar with the character of the saint, who will not know that the saint is already angry, but the gentleman mourns but does not complain, and anger does not fight.

I saw Wen Zhenggong say again: "However, the court of Chen has repeatedly hoped that the Holy Father can issue a decree and advocate that all countries resist Hu Zhengyi. ”

Yan Shenggong's face was indifferent, his eyes narrowed slightly, he looked around at everyone, and then said lightly: "Anti-Hu Zhengyi? Could it be that they want to emulate Duke Qi Huan and respect the king? But who is king? Could it be that he still wants to learn from Qi Huan Gong and drive domineering? ”

As he spoke, he lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then raised his eyes to look at everyone, and said lightly: "Hu Ren is not so terrible, this matter, let's take a look at it, don't worry." ”

Although this is not precise enough, the attitude is already self-evident, combined with the dissatisfaction of the Holy Duke of Fang Cai with the Great Chen Imperial Court, the Holy Duke of Yan is not much interested for the time being, so let's drag it out.

Yan Shenggong said again: "However, since the Hu people have invaded, Qufu has to ask, you can send a school to investigate, distinguish the truth from the false, distinguish the false from the false, and then report to me." ”

The princes nodded, as if they understood what the Holy Father meant.

Yansheng Mansion, it is impossible to really sit idly by, but since it is the invasion of the Hu people, the Yansheng Mansion must first investigate clearly, see what the purpose of the Hu invasion is, what has been done, in short, investigate slowly, or that sentence, no hurry.

Yan Shenggong's face was slightly blue, and he sighed and said: "Recently, my body has become worse and worse, the land of Qilu, in autumn, it will cool down, in the mansion, although there is a warm house, but I always feel stuffy, too small, I want to build a new warm hall, try to open it up, what do you think?" ”

"This ...... If the warm temple is built, I am afraid that it will cost a lot of money, and the money and grain in the treasury will ......."

Wen Chenggong was in charge of the money and food here, and he seemed very hesitant, as if he had his own concerns, but he didn't dare to say it explicitly, just reminded everyone euphemistically.

The so-called warm hall is not just as simple as building a house, this is the warm hall of Yan Shenggong, with the warm hall, there must be a large courtyard with a unique door, there must be gardens and forests before and after, and all kinds of fake stones, as well as countless treasures.

The so-called warm temple is just a simple statement, in fact, this is a huge project, absolutely sloppy.

When Yan Shenggong heard this, his face was calm, and he just nodded: "Oh, if that's the case, then let's stop it." He said lightly: "Qufu is too small after all, and now there are many Confucian birthdays, if there are more places for Confucian students to put their feet, it would be a good thing." ”

The princes wrote them down one by one, and obviously, these were some obscure conditions.

Yan Sheng Gong needs money and food to build a warm temple, and he also needs to expand the jurisdiction of Yan Sheng Gong's Mansion, Qufu needs land, in short, someone has to meet the conditions of Sheng Gong.

Of course, the Holy Father was already very dissatisfied with Da Chen's sacrifice, and this matter also needs to be discussed.

Yan Shenggong dropped these words, he already stood up, showing a little tiredness, and said to everyone with a faint expression: "I am tired, you ......."

The princes stood up one after another, and bowed deeply to the Holy Prince: "We will retire." ”

Yan Shenggong also returned the courtesy, and everyone retreated.

The Holy Father of Yan was still kneeling here, but his face looked a little anxious.

Chen Guo's attitude is too resolute.

This kind of resolute attitude was actually expected for a long time, but they never expected that it was time to burn their eyebrows, and they could still sit still.

Just as he was thinking, the scholar Zhang Zhong tiptoed to the side of Yan Shenggong.

Zhang Zhongnai is a waiter in the Yansheng Mansion, since the last time he almost died in Luoyang because he couldn't get rid of the heat, his body has become even weaker, he cautiously went to the side of the Yan Shenggong, and said: "The Holy Father's ......"

"Say." Yan Shenggong closed his eyes and moved his lips slightly.

Zhang Zhong hesitated for a moment before he said softly: "Chen Kaizhi has a letter. ”

"Oh." Only then did Yan Shenggong raise his eyes slightly and said, "Really? Did he deliver the medicine? ”

"No, it's not." Zhang Zhong looked even more hesitant, and he said hesitantly: "Chen Kaizhi hopes that the Holy Father can issue a decree to resist Hu. ”

Yan Shenggong's eyes suddenly had all kinds of doubts and uncertainties, and he said with all kinds of doubts in his eyes, with a little coldness: "Heh, a little student, is also qualified to instruct me?" Didn't he threaten with drugs? ”

Speaking of this, his pale face was even paler, and there was a hint of cruelty in his eyes, and he said: "How dare he do this, does he think that with some medicine, he can use me as his puppet?" He...... It's looking for death! ”

"No, no." Zhang Zhong knew that the temperament of the Holy Father had become more and more unpredictable, and hurriedly shook his head and said: "No, that's not what he meant, he didn't mention the matter of medicine, the Holy Father was angry, he wouldn't be so bold, this person is extremely smart, and he will never be so dizzy." ”

After hearing this, Yan Shenggong's emotions gradually calmed down.

But he squinted, still a little angry, and said coldly: "These things are definitely not for him to ask, you write back to tell him, let him study with peace of mind." ”

"Yes." The meaning of reading with peace of mind could not be clearer, that is, to be less nosy.

But this Zhang Zhong still refused to leave, he hesitated for a moment, and said: "However, he has the medicine in his hand, and he is always uneasy when he learns." ”

"Nothing uneasy." Yan Shenggong shook his head: "Don't pay too much attention to these things, it's a big deal, just be cautious when taking medicine in the future, don't overdose, you remember, Yan Shenggong will never accept coercion, no matter who this person is, no matter what kind of coercion this person is!" ”

He said categorically: "Otherwise, if you take a step back, you will be subject to others every step of the way, and from then on, you will end up as his puppet, who am I, and it is where the people of the world admire, and what flows is the blood of the saints, the inheritance avenue, how can you be controlled by others?" ”

"Okay, go to the book, and the tone doesn't have to be too rigid, since he is a smart person, he naturally knows how to do it."

"As for this academic purpose...... Yan Shenggong's face was expressionless, but his eyes flashed, and he said: "Let Chen Guo come to exchange, this is a God-given opportunity, usually, Chen Guo has been a little neglectful of Qufu, this time, it is time to take this opportunity to beat and beat, and also, the Chen Guo Guards of Yansheng Mansion have been withdrawn in the past few days and replaced with guards from Southern Chu and Xiliang." ”

"Does the Holy Father think that they are unreliable?" Zhang Zhong said in surprise.

Yan Shenggong smiled: "No, they are very reliable, it's just that I am just using this to show my attitude, they ...... You'll understand what I mean. ”

Yan Shenggong said, and glanced at Zhang Zhong meaningfully: "When they are really anxious and afraid, and they arrive at the Jedi, they will be willing to agree to anything at that time." ”

Zhang Zhong nodded and said respectfully: "Holy Father Shengming." ”

Yan Shenggong showed a lazy look, and then yawned, and his spirit gradually withered again.