Chapter XIX. Fateful Choice (M).

"Why?"

Xiao Mo stared at Tian Maolin tightly and asked. Easy to read on mobile phone: Ξ±. Organize {}

Seeing that Xiao Mo was still calm, Tian Maolin seemed to be more and more satisfied, and asked with a smile: "Which one why?" ”

"A lot." Xiao Mo said: "The fourth grandfather and I are just insignificant little people to you, why do you notice us?" Why did Mr. Yuxian give me a preface? What exactly are you doing these things for? ”

Hearing Xiao Mo's question, Tian Maolin was not in a hurry to answer, but praised with admiration on his face: "Sure enough, the news we have gotten, although you are not in your prime, you are mature and precocious, you have your own opinions on everything, and you are also very calm and rational, to be honest, I am not as good as you when you are so old." At your age, a wise person can be so early, as far as I know, there is only Zhang Yansheng, the grandson of Zhang Qian, it seems that the teacher has chosen the right person. ”

Obviously, the teacher in Tian Maolin's mouth is a generation of Confucianism, Niu Yuxian, the dean of Songshan Academy.

Then, Tian Maolin turned his head to Guo Ping, the main book, and smiled: "Master Guo, didn't you say that you have a Tang version of "Far Mountains" and want to enjoy it with Mr. Xiao Shenyan?" ”

Hearing Tian Maolin's words, Guo Ping was slightly stunned at first, and then immediately reacted, stood up and smiled at Xiao Shenyan: "I heard that Mr. Xiao is also a book lover, and I happen to have a Tang version of "Far Mountains Collection" there, can you move to my study and enjoy it together?" ”

Xiao Mo nodded at Xiao Shenyan, signaling Xiao Shenyan to rest assured, Xiao Shenyan sighed and left with Guo Ping.

In this way, in the guest hall, only Xiao Mo, Tian Maolin, and Yang Luquan were left.

Seeing Xiao Mo's calmness, Tian Maolin became more and more satisfied, and said with a smile: "Now there are only three of us left, then we can also say some things, about your questions, I will answer you one by one." ”

"Let's start with why I noticed you. The case of the Xiao family, everyone in the world is just paying attention to the secret fight between Sikong Min and Zhang Qian, but no one has not noticed, from beginning to end, the Xiao family has dealt with it very decently, dividing the family property, the clansmen are far away, you and Xiao Shenyan have disappeared without a trace, in this way, not only Sikong Min's plan has not been realized, but the loss of your Xiao family is far smaller than we imagined, since that time, we began to pay attention to you, but at that time we didn't think much, just secretly paid attention to your exhibition, thinking about the grievances between you and Zhang Qian, perhaps when it will be used in the future, but it is not intended to interfere with your life. But we didn't expect you to write the story of "Immortal Quest". ”

"What's wrong with this story?"

Xiao Mo frowned and asked.

Tian Maolin chuckled and said, "Do you know our saint today? ”

Xiao Mo shook his head and said, "I don't understand. ”

"I can sue you, our saint, is not bad in all aspects, but there is only one point, he wants to cultivate immortals and want to live forever. Can you imagine how the Holy One would react when this story was seen by the Holy One? ”

Xiao Mo frowned and said, "The stories I wrote are just imaginations, not true. ”

Yang Luquan on the other side said lightly: "We know that this is not true, and the saint also knows it, but as long as the saint likes your story, he will keep you by his side in the future and pull you to listen to the story every day, which is enough." ”

Tian Maolin explained: "It seems that I need to tell you about the shape of the current imperial court. Although the current saint is obsessed with cultivating immortals, the emperor back then was very proficient in the way of the emperor. Before he died, he let Zhang Qian manage the affairs of the imperial court, let Wang Han control the military of the world, and then let the teacher's disciples enter the imperial court as officials, but never let the teacher enter the core of the imperial court. ”

Xiao Mo asked, "Oh? How so? ”

Over the years, not only has the general trend of the court been firmly controlled by Zhang Qian, but the officials of the six departments, two-thirds of whom are Zhang Qian's subordinates, local forces and military forces have also begun to gradually infiltrate by Zhang Qian, and further drove all the disciples of the teacher out of the core of the court and went to other places as officials. We originally wanted Sikong Min to share Zhang Qian's power, but Sikong Min was too uncompromising, and it took less than three months for him to recover before Zhang Qian was overthrown again, and so far we have gradually lost our suppression of Zhang Qian. And now the main problem is that Zhang Qian deceived the saints, and everyone who was born in Songshan Academy was driven away from the core of the imperial court. Although we have some forces on earth, the core of the court has no ears and eyes, and we can't even touch the saints today. can only let Zhang Qian gradually sit up. ”

Xiao Mo took a deep breath and said slowly, "So you thought of me?" ”

Tian Maolin nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, just when we were worried about this, but now you meet our requirements in all aspects, first of all, you have nothing to do with our Songshan Academy, and it will not arouse Zhang Qian's suspicion; Secondly, because of the Xiao family's unjust case, it is impossible for you to take refuge in Zhang Qian; Finally, it is also your talent and your story that can completely arouse the interest of His Majesty. ”

After a pause, Tian Maolin continued: "As far as I know, it only took you ten days to write this "Immortal Dao Quest". Obviously, as long as you are given enough time, you can write many similar stories, and with the temperament of His Majesty today, he will inevitably keep you by his side in the future, even if Zhang Qian wants to drive you out of the court. What surprises us even more is that, judging from some of the points embodied in your story, you have every potential to participate in the imperial examination to gain fame and become an official in the court. At that time, we will not be able to contact His Majesty, and there will be no eyes and ears in the temple, and so on, and we can solve it through you. ”

Xiao Mo's brows furrowed even tighter, and he asked, "You want me to deal with Zhang Qian for you?" ”

Hearing Xiao Mo's words, Yang Luquan, who had always been very cold, suddenly smiled, his expression seemed to have a trace of disdain, and said slowly: "No, you don't have to deal with Zhang Qian, in fact, with your current mind and strength, you are far from being able to deal with Zhang Qian's Cheng DΓΉ, as long as you can be by His Majesty's side in the future, become a close minister, and inform us in time of all the news you hear, see, and hear." As for dealing with Zhang Qian, you don't need to worry about it. ”

Tian Maolin said: "How? Back then, Zhang Qian was the culprit in the catastrophe of your Xiao family, and you also had the idea of revenge on him in your heart? Don't say no, or you wouldn't be here incognito. And cooperating with us is the most likely means for you to achieve this wish, and all the more so that when the time comes, you can simply pass on to us what you know and say something before the Holy One at the right time, and there will be no danger to you. ”

Xiao Mo pondered for a moment and said, "I see, the reason why Mr. Yuxian wrote that preface to my story is to build momentum for me and attract His Majesty's attention?" ”

"No, it's not just this book, just this one book can't make Your Majesty inseparable from you. And now you are not at the age of the right person to appear around His Majesty. In fact, we have already designed your future path for you, and we will let your story slowly arouse His Majesty's interest at the same time, and let your imperial examination journey be smooth sailing, and become a famous talent in Dachu!! And then reveal to the world that you wrote these stories, and only then will Your Majesty be interested enough in you, not just a momentary heat. ”

Tian Maolin explained.

Hearing Tian Maolin's words, Xiao Mo was silent.

Tian Maolin was not in a hurry, just clapped his hands, and asked with a smile: "I have already said everything that should be said, it can be said that I know everything, and I am honest with you, now is the time for you to make a choice, is it time for you to choose to cooperate with us, find Zhang Qian for revenge, gain fame and fortune, and even become the world's most famous three yuan and first?" Or do you continue to be anonymous, fearful and cautious all day long? ”

Xiao Mo continued to be silent, he knew that his next reply would be a turning point in his entire life.