From Xudu to Haixi, you need to pass through the land of three states.

Starting from Xudu, passing through Chenliu, going to Peiguo, or entering Guangling from Xiapi, or going straight to Haixi by Donghai County. It's been a long road, and it doesn't seem so pleasant to walk. Although Cao Ying has been in charge of the court, he has tried his best to restore the vitality of various places. But all the way through, as far as the eye can see, there are corpses all over the field, and they are all desolate. The situation around the town may be better, but once you get away from the town, the situation gets worse. Abandoned villages, ruined walls; Barren land, overgrown with weeds...... Humble grave bags can be found everywhere. What's more, along the way, maybe for an hour or two, there will be no people, only white and dry bones.

At the beginning, Dian Man and Xu Yi were still full of interest.

However, after two or three days of walking, it became a little silent!

The twilight of autumn is bleak, the whole place is yellow, and it is ruined. With those scenes, it makes people feel even stronger.

The two no longer laughed, and most of the time, they would look at the bleak landscape, silent, and sometimes even think all the way.

Cao Peng didn't bother them, let alone joke.

He just observed quietly, unwilling to interrupt Dian Man and Xu Yi's train of thought.

It has been said that hiking is a source of growth. But the problem is, it depends on how you go hiking...... Along the way, there were groups of cars and horses, and there were ushers in the places they passed. Food and wine, singing and dancing! Most of what you see is just illusory.

Only by calming down and moving forward silently can we see the most real world.

Whether it is Deng Ji or Puyang Hong, they are not the kind of people who like to be sycophants. And Zhoucang Xiahoulan is roughly the same.

Cao Peng didn't want to bother, so he gave Dian Man and Xu Yi space to think.

On the fourth day of the trip, the chariots and horses crossed the Langtang Canal and arrived at Gaoyang Pavilion. It's very close to Jigo, and Nomoman suddenly asks to go home and have a look.

The four-day trip made Dianman seem much more mature.

After Cao Peng informed Deng Ji of Dianman's request, he agreed to his request.

"Third brother, I'll go with you?"

"No need, you guys have a good rest here, I'll be back early tomorrow morning at the latest."

Looking at the sky, it's really late.

Cao Peng didn't force it, so he nodded and agreed.

Everyone decided to stay in Gaoyang Pavilion that night and wait for the ceremony to come back.

Four days of dawn and overnight stay, all I saw was bleak. It is also a huge drain on people's mental and physical strength. Everyone seemed tired, so they finished dinner and rested early. Cao Peng did not rest, and first arranged the matter of duty with Xiahou Lan Zhoucang. That's right, this Gaoyang Pavilion is located between Yongqiu and Yuxian County, and it stands to reason that it is quite safe. But the problem is that because it is located between two counties, the governance seems to be very lax. Whether it is Yongqiu or Yuxian, it seems that they are not particularly concerned about Gaoyang Pavilion.

The head of Gaoyang Pavilion is a local elder, and he also told Cao Peng in private: Be careful.

Be careful of what?

He didn't say it, but everyone knew it.

Just by looking at this dilapidated Gaoyang Pavilion, you can get an idea.

If the security here is very good, with the geographical location of Gaoyang Pavilion, it will definitely not be the scene in front of you. This shows that Gao Yang Pavilion is not calm. But it doesn't matter, since the pavilion chief is still there, it means that even if the Gaoyang Pavilion is chaotic, it is also a very limited chaos.

Otherwise, this Gaoyang Pavilion would have ceased to exist a long time ago...... Deng Ji read the official documents in the room, seizing all the time to understand the situation in Haixi.

Cao Peng became a scholar and waited on the side. He read the "Analects" for a while, felt a little tired, and walked out of the room.

Deng Ji didn't care about him, because he knew that Cao Peng didn't need him to worry about it.

In the bleak night wind, there was already a chill.

Cao Peng subconsciously wrapped the robe on his body and made it under the corridor. In the courtyard, there are dead grass vines, a few wisteria flowers climbing along the courtyard wall, and a few small white flowers. This kind of wisteria flower, Cao Peng had never seen it in his previous life. According to the old pavilion chief, this is an extremely common local plant that blooms at the turn of autumn and winter. Every time the wisteria blooms, you know that winter is coming.

In the courtyard, I practiced pile gong for a while!

The spirit of the head has also become vigorous...... Since the introduction of qi into the bones, Cao Peng has fallen into a relatively slow growth period.

The continuous strengthening of bones requires a lot of qi and blood nourishment. It is only when the bones have reached a certain level of strength that it is possible to continue to grow. This is the inevitable stage of Yi Gu, so Cao Peng is not in a hurry. Although I can't practice like I used to after a long journey, I still have a pretty good effect by taking time every day and practicing pile gong for a while. Only when the tendons are stretched can the body be strong.

The most important thing in practicing this kind of thing is an attitude.

Time, I can always squeeze out some of it. It's just up to you to see if you're willing to ...... Cao Peng is well aware of his situation. What the big picture, what talent to learn, it's all fucking clouds. It's okay to show off occasionally, but after a long time, sooner or later people will see that he is a hollow radish. That's why he had to study hard and seize the time to practice. With a strong body and outstanding martial arts, at least he can survive in this era.

He didn't want Deng Ji, a native of the Han Dynasty.

It is even more unlikely that he has the same strong background as Dian Manxu Yi...... Sometimes, Cao Peng even felt that he was not as good as Wang Mai and Deng Fan. When it comes to understanding this era, he is far inferior to the two of them.

The oppression of survival makes Cao Peng always have a strong sense of crisis...... "Who! ”

A soft sound woke Cao Peng from his contemplation.

Instinctively, he turned sideways and looked towards the source of the sound.

"Mr. Puyang?"

In the night, under the dim light of the corridor, Puyang Hongqing's figure appeared in Cao Peng's line of sight.

Dressed in a white caftan, it stands out in the dark. Puyang Min is a person who pays great attention to etiquette, even if there are many shortcomings, but he is very particular about clothing. What season, what kind of clothing, he can never be mistaken. Now that winter is coming, he still wears a white Zen robe dressed in autumn. In his words, the winter solstice does not come, autumn is still there, so the color of clothing must be followed.

In this regard, Cao Peng was helpless.

Pu Yanghong walked out of the shadows and looked at Cao Peng suspiciously.

"Youxue, haven't you slept yet?"

Cao Peng chooses his own words, but because of his age, most people like to call him by his milk name.

But Puyang Min is different, he strictly follows etiquette and customs. Now that you have the words, you can no longer call your milk name.

Moreover, in Puyang Min's view, since you have taken the word, it also shows that you are already sincere.

Although he has nothing to do with Cao Peng, he treats Cao Peng as an adult. To be honest, Cao Peng still feels a little strange about the word 'Youxue'. In his previous life, his name was Cao Youxue, and UF learning can be regarded as a kind of nostalgia for his previous life. In this way, he wanted to remind him that he was a born-again. But everyone has always called him 'Ah Fu Ah Fu', which makes Cao Peng often have the illusion that he is a person of this era...... Sometimes, there is a rejection of 'friendly learning'.

The last time I used the word 'Youxue' was when I was at the Yangshu Town Station.

It's been almost a year...... At first glance, when he heard Pu Yanghong call him a 'friend student', Cao Peng actually gave birth to an illusion like a dream.

"Ah, my brother-in-law hasn't slept yet, I'm worried about something happening to him, so ......"

Who knows, before Cao Peng finished speaking, Pu Yang Min interrupted his words.

"Youxue, you have to remember that when you talk to outsiders in the future, you can't call your uncle and grandson your brother-in-law. He is now Haixi Ling, and when he takes office, everything he does will be followed by many people. If you always call him brother-in-law, it will make many people misunderstand. No matter what you do, others will think that it is your uncle and grandson behind you...... You can call him however you want in private, but when you talk to outsiders, you need to respect his official position. ”

"Huh?"

"Don't think it's a trivial matter, it's etiquette.

The place where Deng Haixi went to work was a place where the world was lined up. He came from a bad background, and because he was not very famous, he was bound to be ostracized by the locals. Because of this, everything you say and do must follow the etiquette and law, and only in this way can you be accepted by the local people...... I also know that it is not easy, and I even wronged you a little.

But since you want to go to work with Deng Haixi, you have to think about him...... Uncle and grandson often say, you are a smart person, you must be able to understand. ”

I have to say that this old man is stereotypical and hateful.

But Cao Peng was grateful.

At least, Pu Yang Min is a very conscientious person. Since he has become Deng Ji's staff, everything he does is considered on Deng Ji's side.

Cao Peng, bowed down, "The kid is taught." ”

"Also, remind Deng Haixi that he is not dressed correctly."

Cao Peng was stunned, looked at Pu Yanghong, and didn't quite understand what he meant.

"Although he has no merit, he is an official of the imperial court. So dress as a courtesy...... Look at him, the autumn has not passed, and the winter has not yet come, but he is wearing blue clothes, what kind of body has he become? He should now be dressed in white. When winter comes, you should change into a black robe.

In this way, even if he has no merit, when he visits the locals, he will not be looked down upon...... There are some things that I can't say to him, since you are his wife and brother, you should mention them from time to time. Haixi, now is not a peaceful place, uncle and grandson are here, and it is difficult! ”

Suddenly, Pu Yanghong let out a sigh of emotion.

"Sir, what is the current state of Hercy?"

"Since the troubled times of the Taiping Thieves, Haixi has been in turmoil. Even when Tao Gongzu was there, he couldn't really grasp Haixi.

In the past three years, Haixi has changed five county orders.

Yes, it was a bizarre death; Some are hanging their seals and leaving, nowhere to be found. Now even the seal ribbon of Haixi County is not in the hands of the imperial court, but is controlled by the local tyrants. And these heroes have complex backgrounds. The uncle and grandson wanted to establish themselves in Haixi, and there were many difficulties. ”

Cao Peng had heard Deng Ji talk about the situation in Haixi.

It is also known that Haixi County is very complicated today...... But how complicated is it? Deng Ji didn't tell him either.

Those official documents, Deng Ji kept them very well, and generally did not let Cao Peng contact them. Pu Yang Min is his staff, and it is naturally convenient to contact, Cao Peng heard him say this, and suddenly felt nervous, waiting for Pu Yang Min to continue talking, so that he could make some preparations.

Who knows, Pu Yang Min suddenly shut up.

He was silent for a moment and turned his head to look at Cao Peng.

"I heard that you have read through the "Poems" and "Treatises"?"

Cao Peng nodded and looked at him suspiciously.

"Then what do you think is written in the "Analects"?"

That's a big problem!

Puyang Min asked Cao Peng: What is written in the Analects?

It may sound simple, but in reality, there's a lot more to it. You must know that since the advent of the Analects, there have been many versions of explanations. In particular, since Dong Zhongshu deposed the hundred schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone, the "Analects" has been regarded as a classic by Confucianism, covering it with a veil of mystery. If you are not a wise person, you can't note the "Treatise". Because it contains Kong Zhongni's words, who dares to comment on it easily?

Puyang Min's question seems to have the meaning of taking the school.

It's just that he doesn't think it's a bit too much to let a fourteen-year-old child evaluate the "Treatise"?

But since Puyang Minhua made his debut, Cao Peng categorically would not refuse.

In Pu Yanghong's eyes, there seemed to be a sense of mockery. After he came to Xudu, he often heard people praise Cao Peng, and he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.

In his heart, among his peers, his son was the most outstanding.

But now...... Therefore, Puyang Min also has the meaning of Cao Peng for the school examination.

Cao Peng couldn't help but be happy!

Old master, my brother has read "The Analects of Distinction...... He thought for a moment and replied, "What is contained in the Treatise is nothing more than a matter of study. ”

When Puyang Min heard this, he frowned, "Go on." ”

Seeing that he did not express his opinion, Cao Peng boldly replied: "Students think that when reading the "Analects", they need to use their hearts to learn from the next school, and those who seek to know the same thing in their hearts will have profound strength. He said that he was up to the top, but he said that he was going down to school today. Therefore, when reading the "Analects", you must know that the whole body is good. ”

Cao Peng said that what is recorded in the Analects is nothing more than the trivialities of life, and at the same time contains the growth insights of Sage Kong.

If you want to understand the mystery, you need to practice it, understand the trivial things in life, and then slowly appreciate the subtlety of Confucius. Life is enough, there is a feeling, as you grow older, the deeper the understanding of it, the more natural it can be.

In other words, Cao Peng objected to many celebrities today, intercepting a certain chapter of the "Analects" and commenting on it.

In other words, Cao Peng is equivalent to refuting the views of many celebrities at the moment, and there is naturally a hint of wildness in his tone.

Pu Yanghong's expression was a little ugly.

He was silent for a moment, and then suddenly asked again: "Zi said: Learn and learn from time to time, and don't talk about it; There are friends from afar, and they are happy; People don't know and are not ashamed, and they are not gentlemen...... Since Youxue has read through "Poems" and "Treatises", he must also be able to solve the meaning of it for me. ”

This is a specific academic point of view!

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "The kid thinks that the focus is on the words 'time' and 'Xi'. What is Learning? The kid felt that learning was not just about reading. Learning is not words! No matter how good a person's article is, it can only be said that his article is good; No matter how much a person knows, it can only be said that he is knowledgeable. The kid thinks that learning doesn't have to know how to read and write.

To do people well and do things right is learning.

"Zhuangzi" refers to people who have Tao as real people. What is a real person? The boy thinks that if he does a good job, he is a real person...... What is the Tao? Zi said: Be consistent. To be able to uphold the sameness, regardless of hardships, setbacks and failures, and to strengthen one's belief is 'one'. To achieve 'one' is to be a good person, and to be a good 'person' is to be truly learned...... Therefore, when learning and learning, the kid thinks that it is from always insisting on oneself in life, always understanding, in order to gain something, to feel happy! ”

Pu Yang Hong, gasp!

I have to say that Cao Peng's words almost overturned the concept of most people in this era.

It sounds absurd, how can a person who cannot read be called a learned person? But after thinking about it again, what Cao Peng said is not unreasonable.

Moreover, from his words, Pu Yanghong can be sure that this kid has really read through the "Treatise", otherwise it would be impossible to have this insight.

Cao Peng seems to have returned to the state in which he talked with Sima Hui and Pang Ji when he was in the carriage and horse post in Yangshu Town.

Deng Ji happened to be a little tired, so when he walked out of the room, he saw Cao Peng and Pu Yang Min sitting side by side, as if they were discussing something.

I couldn't help but feel strange in my heart, because Pu Yanghong was a person, after a recent period of contact, Deng Ji also knew something. That's a man who shines with pride from the cracks of his bones! Even if he agreed to be his staff, Pu Yanghong rarely treated him with a pleasant face. More often, Deng Ji felt that Pu Yanghong didn't want to help him at all, so he was deliberately angry with him and wanted to have a conflict.

But now, Pu Yanghong's attitude is particularly solemn!

If there was a certain great Confucian sitting opposite Puyang Min, his attitude would not be surprising. However, sitting in front of Puyang Min was Cao Peng, a boy who was only fourteen years old. was able to make Pu Yang Min show such a solemn demeanor, which really surprised Deng Ji.

"Xiahou, what are they talking about?"

Deng Ji couldn't help but pull Xia Houlan, who was on duty at the door.

Xia Houlan shook her head, "I don't know either. It seems that Mr. Puyang was admitted to the school just now, but he was impressed by Afu's remarks! ”

Impossible!

Deng Ji was taken aback when he heard this.

He made a gesture to signal Xia Houlan not to make a sound, and then leaned in lightly.

I have long heard that Ah Fu once argued against Sima Hui and Pang Ji; I have long heard that Ah Fu has a strong view of the overall situation. To be honest, Deng Ji doesn't know much about Cao Peng's knowledge. In his opinion, Cao Peng often has whimsical ideas, but he is ...... I'm afraid it doesn't necessarily work. A fourteen-year-old child! When Deng Ji was fourteen years old, he seemed to be an ordinary teenager who didn't know anything.

"It's a pleasure to have friends from afar.

I think the true meaning is 'friend' and 'distance'. This friend is not necessarily a friend around you, and this distance is not necessarily a geographical distance. ”

Deng Ji shook his spirit!

He heard Cao Peng's words clearly, and couldn't help but be shocked.

Oh my God, this kid is too bold, isn't it...... Listening to his tone, it is clear that he is explaining the "Treatise". To put it more seriously, this guy is annotating the Analects, how old are you to dare to explain the Analects? If it is preached, will it not be reviled to death?

In Deng Ji's opinion, Puyang Min will definitely be furious.

Who knows, Pu Yang Min's rigid and strict face, but a strange smile quietly appeared, "Youxue, I would like to hear it in detail!" ”

The gap between —————————————————— is getting bigger and bigger, and it has been tragically exploded again.

(To be continued)