"Your Majesty, there is indeed something going on!"

At this time, the minister who had been told before replied to Emperor Taizong.

"What the hell is that man? Unexpectedly...... Let Yan Gong also say such humble words? ”

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen personally went to Xia Hou Mansion, saw the painting, and also asked Xia Hou Ye some information.

When Xia Houye mentioned the other party, his demeanor was quite respectful, and he called him sir.

He also said that Mr. Gu is not only calligraphy, but also his danqing and poetry may be difficult to find a second person in the world to match......"

"I'm afraid that's a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it?"

At that moment, some ministers retorted.

"Lord Liu, although Xia Houye is a military general, his literary skills are also not bad, he can say such things, it can be seen that Gu Ming's level is definitely very incomparable."

"Oh? Wei Aiqing, what do you think? ”

Emperor Taizong asked Wei Zheng with interest.

"Back to Your Majesty, Wei Chen has not witnessed it with his own eyes, and he dare not speak falsely. However, judging from the current rumors from all sides, even if the rumors are exaggerated, this son's attainments in music, poetry, calligraphy and painting are certainly not bad, and he is a rare talent. ”

"Since it's a talent, who of you Aiqing would like to recruit on my behalf?"

At this time, Wei Zheng said: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks it's better to think about it more." ”

"Oh? Aiqing thinks it's inappropriate? ”

"It's not inappropriate, Weichen thinks that His Majesty can observe more. I heard that in the past two days, Yu Jingtong has invited some celebrities in Chang'an to gather, and this party was specially held for that Gu Ming.

Your Majesty might as well wait until this gathering is over before making a decision. ”

"Well, what Aiqing said is reasonable...... However, I am somewhat interested in the words you said earlier, so I might as well ......"

"Your Majesty......"

The eldest princess immediately guessed Emperor Taizong's intentions, most likely to let Xia Houye come to the palace to observe.

If this is a good idea...... Will Xia Houye give it or not?

Therefore, speak out in time.

Emperor Taizong smiled and asked sideways, "What does the empress have to say?" ”

"The concubine also wants to see what is so magical about this painting, so why don't you ...... Why don't the concubines accompany the emperor out of the palace to Xia Hou Mansion for a look? ”

When this text panel is taken to the palace, there is a difference between going to Xia Hou Mansion to see it.

Sent to the palace, if the emperor takes a fancy to him, it is most likely that there is no return.

But if you go to Xia Hou Mansion to see it, even if the emperor likes it in his heart, I'm afraid it will be difficult to speak.

Moreover, the reason why Empress Changsun wants to follow is also to remind the emperor when necessary that a gentleman does not take the favor of others.

Hearing what the queen said, Emperor Taizong couldn't help frowning: "Out of the palace? But as soon as I leave the palace, this movement will inevitably be too loud, I'm afraid it will ......"

"Your Majesty ......" The queen leaned over and whispered: "At that time, when it is dark, the concubines can accompany the emperor out of the palace, and the guards will secretly accompany them, so that people outside will not know."

On the side of Xia Hou Mansion, you can send someone to notify them in advance and let them keep quiet. ”

"Well, what the queen said is reasonable, so do it."

Emperor Taizong nodded with satisfaction.

A piece of writing can make the Shengyan Gong of the book of the world salute, such a word, Emperor Taizong also wants to see it.

Night.

Emperor Taizong and Empress Changsun changed into regular clothes as planned.

The guards also changed into civilian clothes, with four pretending to be Ding Mingli following and a few others secretly protecting.

These guards are all the best of the best, and one is not a problem for ten.

In addition to these guards, people were also sent to clean up in advance along the way in case of accidents halfway.

All the way to Xia Hou Mansion smoothly.

At this time, Xia Houye and his party were already waiting outside the door.

Emperor Taizong ordered a low-key order in this matter, so the people in the palace didn't know that the emperor and the queen had arrived, but they were only a distinguished guest.

Since it is necessary to keep a low profile, some cumbersome etiquette is also avoided.

Under the leadership of Xia Houye, Emperor Taizong accompanied the empress to the hall.

Although it was night, in order to let the emperor and the queen see clearly, Xia Houye deliberately lit a lot of lights in the room, which can be described as daytime.

"Your Majesty, Niangniang, this is the ...... of the words"

Xia Houye raised his finger and whispered.

"Huh?"

When he came, although Emperor Taizong was curious, he was actually a little unimpressed, and he didn't think that this pair of characters could surpass the level of Yan Gong.

But now look at it...... I was fascinated.

Because this pair of characters gave him the feeling that it was not just calligraphy, but a grand scene, as if standing between heaven and earth, everything around him disappeared.

Similarly, Empress Eldest Sun was also a little distracted.

Although she is not very good at calligraphy, she is a queen, and her appreciation is not comparable to ordinary people.

Just by looking at it, you can see the superiority.

Yan Gong's calligraphy is certainly impressive, but, as Yan Gong himself said, it is just calligraphy.

And Gu Ming's character has been out of the category of calligraphy and penetrates the soul of people.

After all, his current calligraphy has been improved to level 7, and he will be at the full level if there are 2 more levels.

Although there is no full level now, even if it is level 7, it is no longer a realm that mortals can reach.

Not to mention, he also used his brilliant pen when he put pen to paper.

Therefore, even with the special identity of Emperor Taizong and Empress Changsun, they will still be shocked by it, and even unconsciously immersed in the artistic conception of these four words.

I don't know how long it took for Emperor Taizong to wake up, and he couldn't help but high-five: "It's amazing, no wonder the Yan Guild said that he benefited a lot."

This person can be called a genius in the world! Xia Aiqing ......"

"The minister is here!"

"Since Aiqing has discovered such a genius, why didn't she recommend it to me?"

"This ...... Actually, Wechen asked Mr. Gu what he meant, but it was just ...... It's just that the gentleman said that he had no intention of becoming an official in the court. ”

"Oh?"

Emperor Taizong couldn't help frowning.

"Your Majesty rest assured, Weichen will continue to lobby and strive for Mr. Move's service for the imperial court."

"It's so good, there's Lao Aiqing. It's just that although this person is talented, he doesn't know if he knows how to govern the world? ”

As soon as he heard this, Xia Houye couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, Mr. Gu gave Weichen three books, one of which is a collection of poems, a copy of Confucianism, and one ...... It's a strategy. ”

"Strategy?"

Emperor Taizong's eyes lit up.

After all, a talent who knows how to make a strategy is what the imperial court needs most.

In addition to the subjects of the imperial examination, in addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, the content of the policy examination is also the most important.

"Yes, or not...... How about Wei Chen borrowing flowers to offer Buddha and presenting those three books to His Majesty for reading? ”

Xia Houye was actually reluctant to the three books, but he was even more reluctant to say the word "Tranquility and Far-reaching".

That's why I can't bear to cut my love and take the initiative to give books, so as not to let the emperor ask for words.

"Well, it's okay, let me take it back and see what's so strange about this person."

After a while, Emperor Taizong quietly returned to the palace with the three books and the empress.

At the same time.

Changle Fang, in the small courtyard where Gu Ming lives.

Gu Ming was idle, and completed the daily routine of the system in the study on the second floor.

With his current cultivation, doing these tasks can be described as easy and freehand.

Moreover, even if he doesn't have a system for daily tasks, he will take the time to read books, write or something, so as not to get angry.

After finishing the daily routine of the system, Gu Ming washed up, and then began to meditate and pranayama, and practice the Sutra of Sitting and Forgetting the Heart.

This Heart Sutra has a total of nine levels, and at present, Gu Ming has only cultivated to the seventh level.

This Heart Sutra was created by him according to the characteristics of Confucianism, and it is similar to the Taoist method of cultivating the mind.

It was almost midnight, and suddenly, Gu Ming seemed to have a sense, and immediately opened his eyes.

Sure enough, there were two more figures in the room.

"The younger generation has seen the old mother!"

Seeing the person coming clearly, Gu Ming was pleasantly surprised, and quickly got up to salute.

The people who came were Li Shan's mother and Bai Suzhen.

"Little friends don't have to be polite!"

Mother Li Shan raised her hand and smiled gently.

"I've seen Childe!"

Bai Suzhen then stepped forward and gave a salute.

"White girl, you...... Your cultivation ......"

Gu Ming looked at Bai Suzhen with a shocked expression.

Counting up, the two have been separated for more than ten years, but Gu Ming found that Bai Suzhen's changes were beyond imagination.

Even if you worship under the old mother's seat, it won't change so much in more than ten years, right?

Although he was not sure, Gu Ming faintly felt that Bai Suzhen's current cultivation had reached the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

"Childe, I'm ......"

"Okay, you two have time to catch up, and we'll talk about it later.

The old body should not stay here for a long time, and I want to give a word to my little friend. ”

Gu Ming immediately saluted: "The younger generation listens to the teachings of the old mother. ”

Old Mother Li Shan smiled and waved her hand: "I can't talk about the teachings, I just feel it."

Little friends only need to remember one sentence, nothing in heaven and earth is eternal.

Okay, that's it! ”

"Old Mother......

Gu Ming couldn't help but call.

He also wanted to ask about the situation in Beiju Luzhou.

As a result, Li Shan's mother said that she would leave, but there was no trace.

"Childe, Shizun has left, and her old man's temperament has always been like this."

Bai Suzhen took the initiative to explain.

"Okay...... But Bai Girl, you have only been cultivating with your mother for more than ten years, how can you cultivate so quickly? ”

Gu Ming asked with a puzzled expression.

"Childe doesn't know anything...... Bai Suzhen smiled and said: "Actually, I have been cultivating with Shizun for more than ten years, and I am afraid that it will be three or four hundred years long. ”

"Oh? Three or four hundred years? Could it be ...... Does the old mother have a special space to control the laws of time? ”

This is not impossible, the magic weapon space that Gu Ming stayed in the Liaozhai World has such a magical function, and the time loss is almost three times that of the outside world.

"It's not a special space, but the master took me to shuttle through different time and space to cultivate, and the accumulation is almost three or four hundred years."

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but look envious.

"However, Master Venerable said that this kind of cultivation method actually has drawbacks, and to a certain extent, it can be regarded as destroying the laws of heaven and earth.

Therefore, I was specially instructed to make more good connections and stabilize my foundation. ”

"That's ...... so"

"By the way, Childe, what is the meaning of the sentence left by the master before leaving, saying that nothing in heaven and earth is eternal and unchanging?"

Gu Ming pondered for a while and said, "This sentence, my mother made a special trip to tell me, maybe my mother already knows what I am doing......

"Oh? What is Childe doing? Could it be ...... Does it mean that the West Heaven learns scriptures? ”

Bai Suzhen asked curiously.

"No, learning from the West is only part of the ......"

Gu Ming explained his plan in detail.

"Huh? Childe actually wanted to ...... Let Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism stand side by side? ”

In fact, Gu Ming's idea is not the first time Bai Suzhen has heard of it, and she has known it as early as in the Liaozhai world.

But the world is different, you can hardly see the gods and Buddhas of the heavens, Gu Ming can toss as much as he wants, and no one can help him.

But this is the world of Journey to the West, the sky is full of gods and Buddhas, and there are many hidden powers in the human world.

In such an environment, how easy is it to create a world?

No, it was snuffed out as soon as it began to sprout.

I have to say that the idea is really quite bold and quite crazy.

Gu Ming nodded solemnly: "That's right!" It's difficult, but it's amazingly rewarding.

Besides, the sentence left by the old mother just now may be a secret expression of support. ”

"How so?"

"My mother said that nothing in the world is eternal. Think about it, when the heavens and the earth first opened, what happened to human beings?

At that time, it was all the world of the primeval gods.

In the long years that followed, the heavens and the earth experienced the first tribulation of the dragon and phoenix, the shooting of the sun by Houyi, the battle of the lich, the joint work of the Buzhou Mountain, the mending of the heavens by Nuwa Niangniang, the battle of the emperor, the battle of the gods, etc., before the seemingly peaceful situation was formed today.

However, it only seems to be peaceful, but in fact, you should know it very well in your heart......"

Gu Ming raised his hand and pointed to the sky: "The two sides have always been fighting openly and secretly, and learning from the west is a game between the two sides."

Throughout the opening of the heavens, there is a law in all major disasters, that is, one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers.

The dragon and phoenix catastrophe, that is because the world at that time was the world of the dragon clan and the phoenix clan, and the two sides inevitably had a battle for hegemony.

The same is true of the Lich Wars, which are almost no third forces to contend with.

During the War of the Gods, Taoism was at its peak, but there were internal disputes, and the exposition of the religion and the interception of the religion fought to the death.

This is a law of nature.

There are two tigers in one mountain, and there must be a battle between the two tigers.

However, if there are three tigers in a mountain...... The situation becomes delicate.

The three-legged stand has formed a situation of mutual checks and balances and relative stability...... The premise, of course, is that the strength of the three parties is almost equal. ”

Hearing this explanation, Bai Suzhen suddenly said: "Yes, why didn't I think of this." What the master said may be referring to the current situation.

If, according to what Gongzi said, a three-legged situation of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism was finally formed, wouldn't it break the pattern of the world? ”

"Well, I think the intention of her old man to leave this sentence may be to show support, but some words are inconvenient to say."

Bai Suzhen nodded thoughtfully: "No wonder Shizun will let me return to Gongzi at this time, perhaps...... It also wants me to stay in Childe to assist. ”

"Hahaha, that's right, I'm still worried that it will be difficult for one person to show his skills, and now that the white girl is helping, it is naturally better."

"Then what kind of faction am I going to be in the future?"

Bai Suzhen asked jokingly.

It stands to reason that she has always been cultivating, and she worships under the seat of the old mother of Li Shan, so she is naturally considered a Taoist, or rather, a heavenly court, after all, she is already ranked among the immortals.

However, she had to stay by Gu Ming's side to assist, and Gu Ming was a Confucian......

"Haha, of course you belong to the Taoist faction, you don't dare to rob the proud disciple of the old mother, let's call it cooperation, for the sake of the world, for world peace, for the ...... Ahem......"

Why did you start shouting slogans while talking?

Bai Suzhen couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.

After that, Gu Ming talked about the current progress in detail, as well as some of his own ideas and plans.

"At present, Chang'an City is undoubtedly the best source. When the time comes, I can take in more gifted disciples and teach them Confucian doctrines and concepts, as well as cultivating the mind.

When this group of disciples grows up, they will also accept disciples...... And so it went on and on, growing steadily. ”

"But...... I'm afraid your intentions can't be hidden from those great gods in the sky, will they interfere with it? ”

"Definitely!"

Bai Suzhen couldn't help but look surprised: "Huh? That...... So what to do? ”

Gu Ming smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry about the white girl, in fact, we are not at an absolute disadvantage, and we also have a lot of advantages." ”

"What kind of advantages? We...... But with only two people, how could they fight against the gods and Buddhas? ”

"White girl, we ...... It's not two people, you listen to me slowly give you an analysis.

First of all, our biggest strength is ...... We are not from this world, so we are not in the big game of chess in the sky, but we are spectators.

You can also understand it as a bystander.

There is also the fact that we are not people of this world, then, the gods and Buddhas have no way to control our lives, except for a very small number of ancient gods like Li Shan Lao Mu, how many people can calculate our origins, calculate our fortune?

In other words, even if there is any conflict, we can find a random place to hide, and the other party will not find us at all.

Don't think that the gods and Buddhas are so good at finding people...... To put it bluntly, they don't need to look for it at all, they are all calculated, even if a person has been reincarnated for several lifetimes, those powerful people can figure out where the other party is and what their identity is.

However, this trick didn't work for both of us.

To those in heaven, we are completely unknown...... Of course, the identity of the white girl may already be known, which is also a big advantage.

At least your master's reputation, seniority, and strength are there, and how many people dare to attack you?

Importantly...... I think we should have allies ......"

"Allies? Son...... Referring to my master? ”

"Well, it's unlikely that your master will directly intervene, I'm referring to the Heavenly Court's side.

The white girl thought about it carefully, before the Great War of the Gods, what happened to the West Heavenly Spirit Mountain?

But now, it has already fought against the heavenly court...... And at this time, if there is a third-party force rising, it may not be a bad thing for Heavenly Court......"

"As Childe said before, three-way balance? Who wants to be dominant? ”

"Hahaha, that's right, that's the truth...... Gu Mingle said with a smile: "Heavenly Court has existed for countless thousands of years, since it is no longer powerless to stop the rise of the Western Heavenly Spirit Mountain, then why care about one more force intervening in it?"

In fact, Miss Bai, your master has already explained a problem by sending you back to me at this time...... She's actually behind it. ”

"Hmm...... That...... Then my master ...... her."

Bai Suzhen seemed to think of something, but it was difficult to speak.

"Isn't the white girl trying to say, could it be that the two of us have also become pawns in the game between the two sides?"

"Ha, that's what you said, I didn't say it!"

Unexpectedly, Bai Suzhen actually pointed at Gu Ming and laughed happily.

Gu Ming: "......"

"White girl, I feel that you have gone out to practice for such a circle, and you are a lot smoother than before......"

"People don't have ......"

Still say no? Have you learned to be coquettish?

Sure enough, time can change a person.

However, Gu Ming was generally pleased with Bai Suzhen's changes.

What makes Gu Ming even more relieved is that her trust in herself has not changed, and it is still the same as before.

Bai Suzhen also seemed to realize that she was coquettish, her face was slightly hot, and she quickly opened the topic and asked, "Childe, in addition to what you just said, do we have any other advantages?" ”

"Of course there is. First of all, it is actually very safe for us to stay in Chang'an City, and the gods and Buddhas of the heavens generally do not come here easily, after all, there are human emperors here.

Even if it is powerful, it is impossible to make a move here easily, otherwise it will be a violation of the Heavenly Dao, a violation of the rules, and the consequences will be quite serious.

Just like Nuwa Niangniang back then, in the end, she did not directly attack the king of Xu, but sent her subordinates......

If a similar situation occurs, with the strength of the two of us, why are we afraid of some small roles?

In addition, today's Tang Dynasty is gradually entering the prosperous era, the more this is the case, the more prosperous the world's luck, and the gods and Buddhas dare not easily disturb the world.

After all, if the luck of the world is lost, the life of many people in the sky will not be easy.

After all, the world is the foundation of all things.

Therefore, we just took advantage of this opportunity to do what we wanted to do in Chang'an City.

When the gods and Buddhas were aware, it was ...... We already have a certain foundation and the capital to fight back, so what is there to worry about? ”

"Very good, I didn't expect Childe to be so thoughtful. Since Childe is not afraid, what is there to fear about Suzhen? I will do my best to help Childe achieve his ambition. ”

"Thank you, Miss Bai!"

Gu Ming thanked him from the bottom of his heart.

In fact, there are some advantages that he did not talk about...... However, it doesn't need to be too explicit.

In short, after a long time, Bai Suzhen will be clear.

Two days later.

Located in the peony garden in the east of Chang'an City, a high-profile party was held here.

The participants were all celebrities in Chang'an, including important ministers of the court, Hou Ye, and many famous talents in Chang'an.

The strength of its lineup is staggering.

In addition to the two waiting masters, even Wei Zheng, the head of the hundred officials of the dynasty, also came to join in the fun, and there was also a famous man in the dynasty, a celebrity around Emperor Taizong: Li Chunfeng.

In addition, Luo Qing, a recognized great writer in the world, Qingxuzi, the holy hand of Danqing, and the saint Yan Gong were also present.

It is said that after Yan Gong went back last time, he had closed his door to the guests and devoted himself to studying calligraphy.

However, after hearing that the disciple said that Gu Ming would also be present at this meeting, he happily went there.

So many important ministers, so many celebrities in Chang'an, are all here for a person who was unknown before, how can this not attract attention?

Moreover, there is gossip that even Emperor Taizong is secretly watching today's gathering.

It was also the emperor who was paying attention to this matter, so Wei Zheng and Li Chunfeng, who had always disliked the fun, would come to the scene.

It is said that it is to inspect talents for the emperor......

At the beginning of the hour, the carriage of Xia Houfu came to the small courtyard where Gu Ming lived, and Xia Ziyu personally came to greet him.

"The disciple has seen Mr.!"

Although Gu Ming said that he was temporarily accepting Xia Ziyu as a registered disciple, the registered disciple was also a disciple, so he still had to perform the rites of teacher and student.

"Well, there is Lao Shizi."

"The teacher is serious, this is a disciple...... Hey, this ......"

Xia Ziyu was replying, but saw a woman in a plain white dress who was as beautiful as a fairy also walked out of the backyard, and she was amazed.

"Ziyu, this is your aunt!"

Xia Ziyu hurriedly saluted: "The disciple has seen the senior aunt!" ”

"Well, excuse me!"

Bai Suzhen smiled and raised her hand.

"Sir, aunt, the disciple has prepared the carriage and is outside the courtyard."

"Let's go!"

Gu Ming raised his hand.

After taking two steps, he subconsciously asked, "Ziyu, who are there today?" ”

"There are Ji Houye, Lord Wei Zheng, Lord Li Chunfeng, Lord Luo of Hallym University, Qing Xuzi Zhenren, Yan Gong ......"

Wei Zheng and Li Chunfeng actually came?

Gu Ming couldn't help but move in his heart.

You know, these two can be said to be famous big names inside and outside the government and the opposition, and even they are here, it seems that this party should be a little interesting......