During the banquet, Xia Jingyun and Xue Wenlu sat on the main seat together.

Wan Xuanming led a group of powerful children to sit on the left hand side, and the people of Beiliang and the rest such as Li Zhiyi, Xu Dapeng and others sat on the right hand side.

After they all sat down, Xia Jingyun smiled and asked, "Seeing that you are just in full swing, what are you talking about?" ”

Wan Xuanming was about to speak, and Xue Wenlu had already replied with a smile: "Just as I am talking about the Marquis of Jianning who has made many meritorious contributions to your country, but there is not much praise among the government and the opposition, so there are many people who are fighting for you!" ”

He had a gentle smile on his face, as if he were chatting casually with old friends.

It had been many days since he came to Zhongjing in the Southern Dynasty, and he had not had direct contact with the so-called first person of the younger generation of the Southern Dynasty.

But he knows a lot of those miraculous rumors, not only the experience of rising is legendary, but also after entering Beijing, he first fought the son of the richest man, and then competed with power, and finally turned the prince in a desperate situation, and became the center at the age of a weak crown, and his prestige reached the peak.

However, there are some truths and some falsehoods, and Xue Wenlu, who is the object of indiscriminate boasting by outsiders, has deep suspicions.

Especially after seeing the so-called Southern Dynasty talents like Baiyunbian, this suspicion has reached its peak.

That kind of scoundrel and poor-mouthed person can steal a high position, and I know that this Xia Jingyun is not another person who sells his reputation and reputation.

But at the moment, this is not important, the defense line of the middle and east roads of the northern Xinjiang of the Southern Dynasties has collapsed one after another, and the Wudang army tied to the soul of the Southern Dynasties is in a catastrophe, and the 150,000 army is like a high mountain pressing the top, and the general trend is in the Great Liang, which is also on his body on behalf of the Northern Liang.

The descendants of those nobles of the Southern Dynasty have proved their weakness and position with practical actions, if they can take advantage of this momentum to suppress the limelight, it will be the most convenient way for them to become famous in the Southern Dynasty.

The grievances suffered by the dog thief by the white clouds must be found in this Xia Jingyun!

And then with the results of fame and fortune, he returned to the dynasty in a beautiful manner.

The so-called Southern Dynasty Shuangbi, the father cleaned up Jiang Yuhu, and the son of this world cleaned up Xia Jingyun, this is called a father and son soldier!

Just as he was turning those complicated thoughts in his mind, Xia Jingyun smiled lightly as if he didn't know the danger in it, "The prince is laughing, Benhou has made some contributions, but the court has already rewarded them, as for the rest, each flower is in its own eyes, why force it?" ”

Xue Wenlu was overjoyed, and sure enough, it was not Er'er, and he was set!

"So, Marquis Jianning also thinks that they have given you less praise than you deserve?"

Xia Jingyun chuckled lightly and retorted: "The prince seems to value this? Could it be that the atmosphere of your country is very different from that of our dynasty? ”

"It's nature." Xue Wenlu nodded proudly, looked at everyone, and said loudly: "In my Great Liang, the court and the people will never treat any meritorious person badly. All the majestic people, the people praise their righteousness and bravery, and the court praises their military positions; All the wise and resourceful, the people praise their wisdom, and the court promotes them to official positions; So all directions to vote, the people to help, the way of civil and military, vigorous, good fighters, good governance, heroes do not bury it, the talent will be used, over the years, the national strength is rising, the natural army is strong, the people are rich and the country is strong. ”

Xue Wenlu talked eloquently, that is, to use the current military power to plant a seed of "my hometown" in the hearts of these young talents of the Southern Dynasties.

As for the effect, he doesn't care, one or two are abducted by him to earn, even if there is no one, these words will be passed back to Daliang, and he will definitely be credited.

In the hall below, under the influence of a kind of Mu Qiang mentality, there were many people who believed in his evil, and they listened to it with fascination, as if they were still depressed in Daxia for the time being, and they would be able to soar immediately when they went to Beiliang.

Xia Jingyun's face was still with a calm smile, and just as he was about to speak, a person hurriedly ran outside the door, complaining to Xia Jingyun: "Why didn't you tell me in advance?" ”

The smile on Xia Jingyun's face instantly turned into helplessness, "What are you doing here." ”

Xue Wenlu on the side was like eating a fly, and said speechlessly: "Lord Bai, didn't you say that you didn't come?" ”

Bai Yunbian waved his hand, "At this time and that time, this kind of good show must not be missed." You talk about yours, and I won't intervene today. ”

After speaking, he looked at Wan Xuanming, "Master Wan, where is the official sitting?" ”

You can stand, you can stand anywhere!

Wan Xuanming scolded secretly in his heart, but he could only stand up and said respectfully: "Lord Bai, sit down, and find a place below." ”

Bai Yunbian didn't shirk it, but fortunately, the people next to Wan Xuanming were also interested, and they moved their positions one after another, and Honglu Siqing also hurriedly added a table and cushion in person, so that Wan Xuanming also sat down next to him.

"Where? You go on. ”

Yelu Wende, who was on the other side, sneered in his heart and said: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Fangcai said, I will make the best use of people's talents, both civil and military, heroes will not be buried, and talents will be used, so that mediocre people will not steal high positions, and meritocracy will not be extended." ”

"Oooh!" Bai Yunbian nodded, agreeing sincerely, "This should be true, otherwise I wouldn't have sent the three of you as an envoy." ”

Yelu Wende froze instantly, Xu Dapeng and the others held back a smile, while the noble disciples on the other side silently lowered their heads.

Xia Jingyun secretly sighed that Bai Yunbian's mouth should really be torn, and on the other hand, he feigned anger and said: "Brother Le Xian, everyone gathered today, Benhou came, and he was also entrusted by Wanxiang, and those who came to watch and appreciate it should be more stable today." ”

Bai Yunbian arched his hand, "Okay, okay, this official concentrates on eating and drinking." ”

Xia Jingyun looked at Xue Wenlu at this time, and said with a smile: "What His Royal Highness the Prince said is desirable, but Ben Hou thinks that the affairs of a country are not limited to civil and military, but also should have etiquette and morality. If the strong is swept out, and if the weak is squeezed down, how is it different from the herd? ”

"Hahahaha!" Xue Wenlu laughed loudly, "The Marquis of Jianning has made outstanding achievements, and he thought that he should have insight into the essence of the law of the jungle in the world, so why did he make such pedantic words? ”

He said angrily: "I want to be a big beam, covering a vast area, strong soldiers and horses, dozens of subordinate countries, hundreds of thousands of people who control the strings, looking at the world and including the universe, once the world is difficult and the world can not be controlled." Under the soldiers, the so-called etiquette and morality, how can it be a blow? Try to take a look at today's drinking horse plain, who is in charge of the victory? What about the general trend? ”

After listening to this, Xia Jingyun did not refute directly, but looked at the people below, "Today is a gathering of all of you, what do you think of the words of His Royal Highness the Prince?" ”

"Hou Ye Rongyu, according to the humble opinion of the subordinates, the prosperity of the Northern Liang soldiers is indeed far better than that of our dynasty, which shows that its government and its system are indeed desirable."

At the beginning, the Marquis of Jianning said at the Spring Festival Banquet of my country's sub-supervisor, seeing the virtuous and thinking together, seeing the unvirtuous and introspecting also. Now I am bound by the law of etiquette, and I am weak and difficult to do. The beam is strong, and we should learn with an open mind. ”

"That's a big fallacy! As the Marquis of Jianning said, the government of a great country is not only to conquer and invade, but also to educate the people, nurture the people, clean up the clean government, and promote rituals and religions. I am in the Central Plains, a big country, why should I abandon my roots and learn from the people outside? ”

"You are ignorant and arrogant! What's the situation now? Still immersed in false dreams and unable to extricate yourself? Since we are a big country, why did we lose in the struggle between the two countries, and is it not worth reflecting on it? ”

"Yes, once we were in power, and all countries came to court, but now, we first lost Swift State, and then we were defeated in Yumayuan, and there are still beacons everywhere, we still don't reflect, we have to be arrogant, don't think about what happened to this country, there will inevitably be more failures in the future."

"There is no shame in learning from the strong, holding narrow arrogance and arrogance, refusing to bow down to good things, so that you are more and more backward and weak, this is the real sadness!"

"The girder has lit a beacon for our future, and if we are still immersed in the weakness and prosperity of vanity, sooner or later we will be hit harder!"

There are many discussions below, each expressing their own opinions, but the sporadic support is always suppressed by those who admire Beiliang and support the study of Beiliang.

Xia Jingyun listened silently, and sighed lightly in his heart, it was indeed right to come on this trip.

These young people who will go to the court in the future are not mature enough in their own minds, and if they are robbed of their minds like this, it will be a disaster for the future Great Xia.

The old story of the lighthouse in his memory may be repeated again.

He glanced at Xue Wenlu, who was smiling proudly and confidently, coughed lightly, and turned his head to look at everyone, "Your words have their own reasons, but I have a word, and I want to ask you to hear it." ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately gained their prestige, not only because of Xia Jingyun's prominent status, but also because he had indeed accumulated a strong reputation in his past deeds.

Whether it's anticipation or jealousy, everyone wants to hear what this first person of the young generation can say.

Xue Wenlu also looked at him with a smile, the higher Xia Jingyun's prestige, the greater the gain from stepping on him!

"Today, the north and the south are competing with each other, and there are many small countries on the border. The world is chaotic and the situation is complicated, it is not advisable to indulge in the dream of the heavenly kingdom and rest on its laurels, but it is also not advisable to forget the ancestors, turn your back on the sages, and completely deny your own body. Take the essence and remove the dross. Choosing those who are good and following them, and changing those who are not good, is the right way. ”

He looked at everyone, "No matter what the situation, don't break your roots and backbone, we are not so bad, and others are not so good." ”

"Since my Liang is not so good, and your country is not so bad, why are the two countries repeatedly failing in the war now? Jianning Hou didn't want to admit it? ”

Seeing Xia Jingyun's words, the expressions of everyone below changed a little, and Xue Wenlu interrupted a little ungracefully and politely.

Bai Yunbian glanced at him, sneered, turned his head to look at Honglu Siqing not far away, and said with a look of both jealousy and helplessness: "I advise you to prepare paper and pen, it may be an opportunity for you." ”

Honglu Siqing was stunned, but quickly got up quietly.

Xia Jingyun smiled freely, "Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers. Your country has also been beaten by our dynasty to lose its armor, and the name of Poliang Mountain is now not recognized by your country. The First World War is just a matter of the First World War, why do you start to reflect on the national system at every turn? ”

Xue Wenlu shook his head and snorted lightly, "Marquis Jianning's words are ridiculous, as soon as our dynasty was defeated, I learned from the pain, and after the new emperor ascended the throne, he fought hard and finally had today's victory." The suggestions below are actually not good for our dynasty, but today's banquet is proposed below, and everyone here is also the choice of the moment. ”

The smile on Xia Jingyun's face slowly put away, such as Bai Yunbian, Xu Dapeng and others all knew that the stage of burying hooks to tease fools was over, and they were about to get to the point, so they sat up straight quietly.

"Today's momentum and today's words of the prince are all based on the defeat of our dynasty in the northern frontier, and the fierce momentum of your country's iron cavalry and majesty, and the intention is to take advantage of this great victory to shake our dynasty, change the image of your country in the hearts of our courtiers, and even win over a group of people close to your country, so as to achieve your achievements, right?"

Xue Wenlu is not stupid, seeing Xia Jingyun put away his smile, he also quietly cheered up, but he didn't expect Xia Jingyun to change his previous gentle drizzle, and his words surged towards him like a storm on the evening of the summer solstice. ”

"Of course, Ben Hou always believes in the king of Anguo and the soldiers of our dynasty. They are still fighting on the front lines, so why should we decide their success or failure here! ”

The categorical words made many young people in the audience feel a lot of blood in their chests.

Xue Wenlu sneered and was about to open his mouth to refute, but Xia Jingyun didn't give him a chance at all, and said directly: "However, what I'm going to say now is not to analyze why we can win for everyone, I want to tell you, if we really lose, what should we do?" ”

Xue Wenlu was stunned, and the young people below were also stunned.

Xia Jingyun slowly glanced around, and said seriously: "Defeated, it must mean that we are wrong, is Beiliang right?" ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, power never represents truth. We don't believe in whoever has the big fist, whoever says it makes sense! ”

"Truth is truth, it should not make way for anything, nor should it change for anything else."

"In the academy, the teacher is the authority, he is stronger than us, but we can proudly shout, I love my teacher, I love the truth more!"

"In the officialdom, Shangguan is the authority, he is stronger than us, but if they act recklessly, ignore the trust of the court, neglect the government, and prey on the people, we can also bravely oppose it, do not join the dirt, and do not succumb to power, because the sages have taught us to be loyal to the monarch and patriotism, to serve as an official, and to benefit one party."

"In life, if I am strong, I will not bully the weak; If I am weak, I am not strong. The rich and noble cannot be lewd, the poor and the lowly cannot be moved, and the mighty cannot be bent! ”

"These are all rooted in the morality in the hearts of our people in Daxia, saying benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom, and faith, which together constitute the great vigor and vigor that we are proud of!"

"These things will never become backward and ignorant because of the defeat of a war, and those shameless and naked exchange of interests should not become our pursuit and uphold."

"Even if this Wudang army is defeated, so what? The three armies can win the commandery, but the horseman cannot win the ambition! Our truth is there, our road is there, the backbone of Great Xia is there, there will always be a day when we can make a comeback and take revenge, but if we break the backbone and give up the roots, then we will become a rootless duckweed and lose the foundation of the avenue! ”

"Today's words are really inspired by feelings, but I hope that you will keep your hearts and not change your will. Just like the words given to His Royal Highness by the three old gentlemen of Tushan that day, it is still strong after thousands of blows, and the wind is blowing, east and west, north and south! ”

A pair of red eyes, flashing with blood, and even many powerful children who have been brainwashed by the calculations of the clan feel that there is pride stirring in their chests at this moment, and intentional qi is taking root in their minds.

Honglu Siqing hurriedly recorded, feeling that a great opportunity had smashed on his head.

Don't talk about promotion, at least you have to become famous!

The audience was excited, Yelu Wende, Yuan Wenjing and Beiliang all had solemn faces, this Xia Jingyun was really powerful, and they overturned their calculations in just a few words, causing everyone to be so excited.

Xue Wenlu was not flustered, and said with a sneer, "Lord Xia is really eloquent!" I just don't know that when my Liang Tie is riding on horseback and stepping on the Central Plains, can you still say your rhetoric that sounds good to the truth but is useless so impassionedly? ”

Xia Jingyun, who has always been gentle and polite, has an angry face, "Shut up!" ”

"I died of the first emperor, and when the traitorous party made a rebellion, and the old army and the gods died, the states were everywhere, and at the time of internal and external troubles, you and others claimed to be neighbors of friendly countries, first colluded with rebels, invaded my Swift state, and then took advantage of the situation to come, intending to coerce the court and grab huge profits. At the same time, he disregarded his faith and righteousness, painstakingly and lonely, and came with the army of the whole country, besieged our northern border defense, and slaughtered our warriors. Taking advantage of people's danger and treachery in such a way is not a grandiose act, and it is not the wind of a great country! You are still complacent, not ashamed but proud, people with lofty ideals in our generation, ashamed to be with you! ”

"Good!"

"Good scolding!"

Xu Dapeng and others took the lead in clamoring, followed by the indignation of the crowd, and the sound of beating the table and shouting was endless.

Facing Xia Jingyun's sudden attack, Xue Wenlu forced himself to calm down and said: "No matter how clever you say, you can't change the outcome of the battle in Yumayuan, I am towards the iron cavalry, the soldiers are pointing, and your full of benevolence and morality can block a few swords and a few swords!" ”

"Ben Hou has always been reluctant to call you a barbarian, but your words are really ridiculous and generous! Do you think you're strong in the North Beam? ”

"Thou hast called itself an empire, but the economy of the kingdom is scattered and weak; Thou hast relied upon thy mighty force, but the institutions of state governance were rudimentary and hasty; You claim to have a vast territory, but in fact it is an alliance of tribes and vassals, large and small, gathering for profit, and scattering when you are profitable. ”

"The kingdom of yours is like the herd of beasts, led by a beast of prey, with its teeth and claws, with an astonishing momentum, and a steady stream of benefits to be available, and the herd of beasts can grow stronger and more fierce, but once they are defeated, they will find their own way of life, go their own way, and fall apart. This is its rise and prosperity, and its demise is also sudden. ”

"Now that you are lucky enough to have met decades of peace, you should be grateful, and do not want to do such an act of faithlessness, righteousness, shamelessness and immorality! Dare to make a big deal out of this! ”

Xia Jingyun's words echoed in the room, attracting bursts of enthusiastic applause.

"Hou Ye said it well!"

"The Northern Liang barbarians don't know shame, and they dare to rap here!"

Xue Wenlu held on to his composure, and the iron advantage of the Battle of Yumayuan became his only support at the moment, "I hope that after the news of your country's defeat comes, you can still laugh!" ”

There was no need for Xia Jingyun to speak, and someone immediately roared angrily: "It's a failure, so what!" If you lose the first battle, then come again! ”

Xue Wenlu snorted coldly: "Knowing your mistakes and not changing them, it is your kind of mentality that dooms you to failure!" ”

"Childe!"

Just when there was a commotion in this hall, Gongsun Jing almost stumbled into the room in a swooping posture, and then looked at Xia Jingyun, "Childe! Great victory in northern Xinjiang! ”

As soon as these words came out, the chaotic voices in the hall disappeared in an instant, and all eyes looked at Gongsun Jing in shock.

Xia Jingyun's heart jumped wildly in an instant, but as an actor, how could he show half a bit of nervousness, and smiled calmly: "Don't worry, drink saliva and talk slowly." ”

Someone who was interested on the side immediately poured a glass of water, Gongsun Jing took a sip, gasped for breath, and said excitedly: "The king of Anguo County made a surprise attack on Lieyang Pass successfully, and then broke the tiger and leopard cavalry in Yinmayuan, and beheaded the tiger and leopard cavalry general Xue Hengshan, and then defeated the main force of the snow dragon cavalry in Yanhui Pass, and finally defeated the crane army and the remnants of the snow dragon cavalry outside Qingchuan Pass, and in one day, three battles and three victories!" More than 32,000 people were beheaded, and more than 90,000 people were annihilated and captured! After the defeat of the Southern King of Beiliang Town, he led the remnants of the army to flee, and the King of Anguo County led the troops to pursue! Northern! Great victory! ”

Xia Jingyun laughed, raised his glass and stood up, and said loudly: "Gentlemen, now you can know how great the loyal and brave people are? ”

The crowd shouted, "Know! ”

"But you know how vulnerable the unrighteous teacher is?"

The voice in the hall was even stronger, "Know! ”

"Do you know that I am in the middle of Great Xia, and I don't need to learn the way of the tiger and wolf barbarians of the Northern Liang?"

"Know!"

"Gentlemen! Congratulations to the king of Anguo County! Congratulations to the warriors! Congratulations to me for the Great Summer! ”

"Congratulations to the king of Anguo County! Congratulations to the warriors! Congratulations to me for the Great Summer! ”

In the neat shout, with a clang, Xue Wenlu, who was holding his face purple, suddenly spurted out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground on his back.

But except for the Beiliang people he brought, no one cares about him anymore.

A bowl of celebratory wine went down, Xia Jingyun smiled and said: "Gentlemen, drink happily, this marquis wants to enter the palace quickly and discuss all things after the war, and he will be lost." ”

"Hou Ye is hard, Hou Ye go slowly!"

In the neat greetings, the young scholars looked at Xia Jingyun's gaze, full of enthusiasm.

Jiang Yuhu, who established the name of the new army god in World War I, is far away in the sky, and Xia Jingyun is the god in front of them, the god of their scholars!

Bai Yunbian also got up, looked at Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing, who were supporting the unconscious Xue Wenlu, sighed, and ruthlessly sprinkled a handful of salt on their wounds, "You guys are messing with me, at most you are angry, messing with him, that's fatal!" ”

After speaking, he shook his head and left, with deep regret that he had once again seen Xia Jingyun appear in front of the people.

"Jiang Yuhu's reckless man really has some ability!"

The soft muttering was muffled by the sudden cheers in the hall, and then blew away in the wind.

Tonight's Zhongjing City is destined to be sleepless. (End of chapter)