During the dinner, King Xian took a piece of beef, looked at Xu Qing and suddenly asked: "I heard that you are the most talented person in Yongzhou City, and you are knowledgeable and knowledgeable."
Xu Qing quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is so flattering, the rumors outside cannot be taken seriously."
If Xu Qing can achieve his current reputation, Prince Xian's Mansion must bear full responsibility.
If Xiao Ruxue hadn't had nothing to do and had a bad idea of making faces when he couldn't write a poem, would he be a copycat?
Thinking of this, Xu Qing couldn't help but glance at Xiao Ruxue who was standing aside. As if sensing Xu Qing's gaze, Xiao Ruxue stuck out her tongue at Xu Qing.
The wise king waved his hand and said: "I have said before that this is a family banquet. It is just a father thanking you for curing my daughter's disease. No need to be polite."
When Xu Qing sat down, the wise king suddenly said: "It is said in Laozi's Tao Te Ching: Governing a big country is like cooking small delicacies. What do you think of this statement?"
What does Xu Qing think? Xu Qing thinks this prince has some serious illness.
Have you ever seen anyone discuss this topic at a family dinner?
Xu Qing thought Xiao Ruxue was making a fuss just now. When the Xian Wang asked this question, Xu Qing thought it would be better to let Xiao Ruxue continue.
At least what the proud little princess said was friendly to the people!
But since the wise king has asked this, Xu Qing has to answer. If he doesn't answer, there is a chance that his life will be reopened in this place.
Xu Qing had no choice but to put down his bowl and chopsticks and said: "Reporting to the prince, I think that if you want to understand the true meaning of this sentence, you must know what Xiaoxian meant in my time. Xiaoxian is a small fish. To govern a big country, it is like cooking small fish."
, Don’t be disturbed when cooking small delicacies, don’t be disturbed when governing a big country,”
The Xian Wang nodded with satisfaction. Just now, the Xian Wang casually tested Xu Qing to test his talent and learning.
Now that I look at it, I can see that this person is indeed very knowledgeable.
Then the wise king said again: "When I founded Taoism, I always advocated governing by doing nothing. Nowadays, most courtiers also advocate that we should govern by doing nothing. What do you think?"
For a moment, Xu Qing seemed to be back in the politics class again, and he didn't want to let people have a good meal?!
However, it is a serious crime to discuss political affairs at will. Xu Qing said quickly: "I dare not discuss government affairs indiscriminately."
The wise king said: "I, the Great Chu, do not condemn people with words, just say it."
Xu Qing could not escape, so he had to say: "Reporting to the prince, I think the views of the adults above the court are not wrong."
King Xian glanced at Xu Qing and said, "So you agree?"
Xu Qing shook his head and said: "I agree, but I won't always agree."
The Xian Wang looked interested in Xu Qing's answer and said, "What do you mean by this?"
Xu Qingdao: "Reporting to the prince, we are currently in a peaceful and prosperous age. By doing nothing, we can accumulate national strength by waiting for work. However, the Central Plains is now divided into three parts, and the scene of the prosperous age is not stable. If the other two countries try to invade the border, how can we, the great Chu, do nothing? By then,
We, the great Chu, must send troops to attack the invaders.
When war comes, ruling by doing nothing is no longer in line with the needs of the country's conditions.
I believe that national policies should be adjusted according to national conditions rather than sticking to old rules."
The admiration in the eyes of the wise king was even greater: "Hahaha, well said. He is indeed the most talented man in Yongzhou City, but he has a long-term vision."
Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting over it.
As the saying goes, you can tell people's words when you see them, but you can tell ghosts when you see ghosts. What the Xian Wang likes most is to fight on the battlefield, so Xu Qing cited examples of wars.
Judging from the results, Xu Qing made the right bet.
As soon as Xu Qing mentioned war, the Xian Wang's eyes filled with uncontrollable desire.
The world must be united as long as it is divided. Unification of the Central Plains is the common ideal of Chu, Zhao, and the Three Kingdoms. Naturally, the wise kings also have this ideal.
Of course, this common ideal cannot be realized together. The unification of the Central Plains requires the destruction of both countries.
King Xian looked at Xiao Ruxue and Xiao Ye and said, "You will learn more from Xu Qing in the future."
Then he looked at Xiao Ye and said: "This king is talking about you. You have nothing to do all day long. Last time, you dared to ask Xu Qing to write poems on your behalf. Let's see how I deal with you next time!"
A family dinner ended with Xiao Ye being scolded.
Xu Qing basically didn't eat anything and spent the whole time engaging in a prizeless Q&A with King Xian.
After the dinner, King Xian waved to a servant and came over with a tray.
The Xian King looked at Xu Qing and said, "I promised to double your silver reward earlier. There are two hundred taels of silver here, which you deserve."
Generally speaking, the ancients were very modest. Even if someone gave you something, you would still have to show off in a symbolic way.
This is the case for ordinary people, and it is even more so for the prince.
Xu Qing looked at King Xian and said: "Treating the princess is what I should do, and I must not do it."
The wise king thought for a while and nodded thoughtfully: "That's right. Most knowledgeable and talented people like you are not tainted by the smell of copper. Rewarding you with silver is indeed a bit insulting."
Xu Qing's heart suddenly tightened, why didn't this prince play his cards according to the routine?!
Who says that a knowledgeable and talented person doesn’t love money?
Why is it insulting?
If this is considered an insult, Xu Qing wants to say: Come on! Please insult me as hard as you can!
Seeing that the wise king was about to change his words, Xu Qing quickly made up for it: "Your Majesty is so eloquent that I dare not embarrass you."
The wise king shook his head and said: "You and Xue'er have a grudge. For the sake of my daughter, it is nothing to take back a word you have said."
Xiao Ruxue on the side shook King Xian's arm and said coquettishly: "Father, Xu Qing has cured my daughter's disease. Isn't the consultation fee worth a mere two hundred taels of silver?"
The Xian King looked at Xiao Ruxue and then at Xu Qing, and said with a smile: "Yes, it is indeed a bit insulting to say that it is a reward. Xu Qing, these two hundred taels of silver are because you cured my precious daughter.
Please collect the consultation fee."
Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
King Xian said: "Xue'er, Xu Qing has cured your illness, so please give Xu Qing a gift."
Xiao Ruxue said happily from the side: "Okay father!"
King Xian couldn't help but smile when he saw Xiao Ruxue and Xu Qing's retreating figures. His daughter had grown up and had her own thoughts.
At this time, Princess Xian came over and said in a soft voice: "What do you think of this Xu Qing, Your Majesty?"
The wise king smiled and said: "This son is knowledgeable and talented. If he is trained a little, he may be a pillar of the country. Xue'er and Ye'er have made a good friend."
An alley outside the palace gate
Xiao Ruxue looked at Xu Qing with her arms crossed and said, "Without me, you would have almost lost these two hundred taels of silver! Am I smart?!"
Xu Qing looked at Xiao Ruxue and praised: "The princess is really smart!"
After getting Xu Qing's approval, Xiao Ruxue looked even more proud. She had never defeated Xu Qing from the very beginning when they were a chicken and a rabbit in the same cage. This time she successfully moved back to the first city!
