Chen Yue's eyes were very calm and he asked calmly: "What about Ping Han Dao?"

"The name of the Chang family in Pinghan Road has spread all over the world, and even a commoner like me is aware of it, but wasn't it also invaded by Beijin this time, and Hanzhou was almost lost? It's not that the Chang family has a false reputation, just because of Beijin's Qi

The power of the country comes, and the Chang family is just a place." Huicong waved his hand: "The poor monk boldly speculated that there are people in the court who want to kill foreign enemies, knowing the influence of the Chang family on the border, and using borrowed knives to kill people.

Rumor has it that there are several factions in the court, including the Yuwen family, the foreign relatives, the Qi party, and the Chu party. A few years ago, the Nangong family surrendered to the enemy and everyone was executed. That incident caused an uproar in the court. If the Chang family hadn't

Now, don’t the officials in the court have one less political enemy?

To sum up, our victory in all wars in North Korea actually has little to do with national strength. It is entirely dependent on the lives of soldiers at the border. After the victory, our national power did not increase significantly, but instead intensified the contradiction between North Korea and China. Isn't this a joke?"

Chen Yue's eyes were already greatly surprised. This monk had actually made a lot of inferences about the affairs of the court. It was really terrifying.

Yu Yanbai lightly clasped his fingers on the table, stared at it for a long time and then said: "Even if what the elders guessed is true, it is not surprising that there have been struggles in official circles in all dynasties, and we cannot conclude that the world will be in chaos based on this alone, right?

"

"The party struggle is getting more and more intense, the Queen Mother is interfering in politics, and there is a Yan Rong standing on the border, watching with eager eyes, causing internal and external troubles.

When I was traveling, the wealthy families were well-dressed and well-fed, and their treasuries were full of money, but the common people could not even afford a morsel of porridge. In the countryside, there were countless common people, and a mere ninth-grade sesame official could make the common people die unjustly.

And there is nowhere to redress the injustice.

Forgive me for saying such an unkind word, but the signs of national subjugation in the past dynasties are nothing more than this." Huicong cupped his hands and said, "Ignorant and shallow, just listen to it."

Chenyue asked softly: "Elder, how come you know so much about the world when you live in a temple?"

"Haha." Huicong smiled slightly: "Don't forget that I have traveled all over the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Among the people in the city, gossip spreads the fastest. Moreover, Shuozhou is full of refugees from the Central Plains, and all kinds of news spread more quickly.

It's all over the place, and the topics of discussion after dinner are all about which corrupt official is worse, and which aristocratic family is persecuting the people. It's hard not to know the news."

"That's right, kid forgot." Chen Yue said with a smile.

"The poor monk has been studying since he was a child. It is best to read history books. They all say that history can be used as a mirror and history as a guide. This book has the direction of major events in the world." Huicong looked at the bookshelf with a disappointed look.

"I've been taught a lesson. It's really nice to be able to have a heart-to-heart talk with the elder." Yu Yanbai cupped his hand.

"Hey, there's no point in giving advice. It's just nonsense." Huicong waved his hands quickly: "We just drank too much and just chatted."

"Haha, yes!" Yu Yanbai laughed and nodded.

"I also have a question." Chenyue suddenly said: "If it is true that the world is in chaos as the elder said, how do you think the world will develop in the future?"

Huicong was silent, hesitated for a long time and said: "When the world is in chaos, heroes emerge. This is an eternal truth. If a hero appears and raises his arms like this, I am afraid that the dynasty will change."

The three people in the room fell into silence.

"Okay, okay, you've said too much. If this gets out, you will lose your head." Huicong suddenly waved his hand and said: "You two don't look like ordinary people. Don't say such things in front of outsiders in the future.

Come on, you are still young, don’t get hurt, you must know that trouble comes from your mouth.”

The bald monk who was chatting just now has begun to educate the two of them.

"Haha, I drank too much. I don't remember what I just said. I'm sleepy." Chen Yue laughed and pretended to yawn.

"Haha, the poor monk is also sleepy." Huicong understood instantly and started laughing.

"Then what are you talking about? Just go to sleep?" Yu Yanbai pointed to the bed.

"good!"

…

In the early morning of the next day, the rain that had been falling all night finally stopped. Chenyue and Yu Yanbai led their horses and stood at the gate of the temple, packing their bags and preparing to leave.

The road is full of water and very muddy, but the sun has begun to shine on the earth. This summer sun will sweep away the water vapor in a short time.

"Two little friends, take care along the way." Monk Huicong stood at the door to see them off.

Chen Yue got on his horse and said, "Sorry for the trouble. Next time we see you, I will bring you two more pots of green ants for the elder."

“See you later!”

"Farewell!"

Looking at the two young figures slowly leaving, Monk Huicong gradually calmed down and said to himself: "I have known countless people in my life, but I can't see through your details. It's really curious."

After pondering for a while, Huicong turned around and left, muttering: "I'm afraid you'll come looking for me again, haha."

…

Chen Yue and the two walked slowly towards the market. The market was close to the county government office of An County. It gradually developed during this year. People from all over the country would come here to buy some goods. Over time, this place became

The population flourished.

The flow of people on the road gradually increased, and from time to time there were sounds of people selling goods, and there were some children playing on the street. This is undoubtedly the most prosperous place that Chenyue has ever seen during his inspection of Shuozhou.

.

Yu Yanbai swayed on the horse and said: "Your Majesty, this monk is really not simple. He looks at the problem very clearly. He can roughly judge the struggle between the DPRK and China based on folk rumors."

"It is said that the great hermit lives in the city. He has lived half his life, traveled all over the world, learned from the past and the present, and has much deeper knowledge than us." Chen Yue sighed.

"Haha, Brother Yue is too modest. I have seen countless students in the Imperial College, but I have never seen anyone smarter than the prince." Yu Yanbai laughed.

"Hey, when did you learn how to flatter me? Mr. Song also taught you these evil ways in the Imperial College? Let me make it clear. If you flatter me well, you can only serve as the governor of Shuozhou, but you can't be promoted." Chen Yue joked.

"Hehe, you are satisfied when you are satisfied. As Elder Hui Cong said, you can only be comfortable if you live in confusion." Yu Yanbai raised his eyebrows and said.

Chenyue looked back at the temple that was gradually disappearing from his field of vision and said, "Isn't it a pity for such a person to stay in the temple and become an incense-burning monk?"

Yu Yanbai understood immediately and chuckled: "Your Majesty, is he interested in talents?"

"Haha, it's best if he can be used by me. Nowadays, the land of the Seven States does need great talents and officials are in short supply. Moreover, his sophisticated vision will be of great benefit to us. But if you only want to concentrate on Buddhism, we can't force others to make things difficult for you.

"Chen Yue said with a smile.

"Then what does the prince mean?"

"Go back and send someone to keep an eye on Elder Huicong. The first is to protect him, and the second is to prevent him from leaving. As for whether it is necessary, we will wait until I finish inspecting the seven states. I really don't have time to deal with these things now.

"

Chenyue has another seven states to travel. Even if he only stays in each place for ten or eight days, two or three months will pass in a flash.

"promise!"

Chenyue changed the subject and asked, "We have been wandering around the mainland of Shuozhou for five or six days, right?"

"Yes, according to the agreement, Ben Hu will take people to Shuo County to wait in advance, and my teacher should be there too." Yu Yanbai replied in a deep voice.

"Okay, let's move quickly. We'll go to Shuo County after visiting An County. Don't delay."
Chapter completed!