Chapter 211 Traveling thousands of miles, understanding the way of a saint and understanding the will of a gentleman [Request
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The small world of Wen Gong.
Hong Sheng's voice was resolute.
Ten days later, the Great Wei Palace left.
As soon as he said this, all the great scholars were shocked.
"Are we going to leave in ten days? Time seems a little fast, right?"
"Yes, Hong Sheng, time goes by a bit fast now."
"Originally, one month seems a bit hasty. If it takes ten days, I'm afraid."
"Why is Hong Sheng so anxious? Is it because of Xu Qingxiao? Isn't he not a saint?"
The sounds sounded, and everyone felt that it was a little too fast. The original customized plan was three months, but later it was accelerated to one month, and now it is accelerated to ten days?
This is unprepared.
They couldn't help but wonder, why did it happen so quickly? If it was because of Xu Qingxiao, there was no need for this. Didn't Xu Qingxiao not become a saint?
"quiet!"
"Listen to Hong Sheng."
Cao Ru spoke and asked everyone to quiet down and listen to Hong Sheng first.
When he spoke like this, everyone was silent for a moment, waiting for Hong Sheng to speak.
"The accelerated escape has something to do with Xu Qingxiao."
"He may really become a saint."
Hong Sheng's voice sounded, and his words were full of certainty.
In an instant, everyone's expressions changed.
"Hong Sheng, how can Xu Qingxiao become a saint? He didn't become a saint even after reading the Twelve Holy Books, so how can he become a saint?"
"Yes, today I think he might become a saint, but he was suppressed by Zhu Sheng's lineage. Logically speaking, it is a good result if he is not severely injured? How can he become a saint?"
"Hong Sheng, I don't believe it. What does Xu Qingxiao do to become a saint?"
Voices rang out one after another, and everyone did not believe that Xu Qingxiao could become a saint. After all, Xu Qingxiao had just failed to become a saint, so how could he suddenly become a saint again?
This is unlikely.
However, although Hong Sheng also supported everyone's ideas, he still let out a long sigh.
"He suddenly realized the holy way and could indeed become a saint. However, at the critical moment, he chose to stop and did not choose the way of the Zhusheng."
"I only discovered it later, so what he said today was not a lie. He gave up on sanctification."
Hong Sheng opened his mouth and told the truth, which caused the great scholars in heaven and earth to be astonished.
Today, what Xu Qingxiao said in the Wen Palace sounded inexplicably ridiculous to their ears.
Give up your own sanctification?
is it possible?
It was obviously impossible. Who would give up on becoming a saint? But as Hong Sheng spoke, everyone had no choice but to believe it.
"Giving up on becoming a saint? This is simply impossible. Among all the scholars throughout the ages, which one doesn't want to become a saint? Hong Sheng, are you thinking wrong?"
"I believe that Xu Qingxiao has the qualifications to become a saint, but I don't believe that Xu Qingxiao can become a saint but gives up on becoming a saint."
"Yes, how can there be such a person who can become a saint without becoming a saint?"
They talked a lot, and they didn’t believe it from the bottom of their hearts. In their hearts, sanctification trumps everything else. Isn’t the biggest dream of a scholar just to become a saint? Isn’t it a brain problem to give up on sanctification?
Hearing everyone's voices, Hong Sheng was silent for a while.
But soon, he continued to speak.
"Perhaps I really guessed wrong, but no matter what, Xu Qingxiao has the qualifications to become a saint. This time he stopped becoming a saint and did not suffer backlash, which means that he can continue to attack the holy way."
"Maybe he wants to become a saint and it will take a long time, but maybe he can become a saint tomorrow."
"He has gathered his momentum. No matter what the outcome is, we can't wait any longer. In ten days, the Great Wei Wen Palace will leave. You must be prepared."
"This time is the greatest blessing for us, and it is also an opportunity to transform ourselves. As long as we get the support of scholars all over the world, and as long as Xu Qingxiao does not become a saint, everything can go according to plan."
"Everyone, get ready."
When Hong Sheng said this, he didn't give everyone any chance to hesitate or speak, and disappeared directly.
Obviously, after ten days, there will be no change in Wen Gong's separation.
This time, Xu Qingxiao put an invisible pressure on Wei Wen Palace.
And at this moment.
The Imperial Palace of the Wei Dynasty.
Inside the Yangxin Hall.
There were only two people, the Empress and Xu Qingxiao.
"Xu Aiqing, are you leaving Kyoto?"
The empress looked at Xu Qingxiao with curiosity. After all, when she heard that Xu Qingxiao was leaving Kyoto, she would naturally be curious.
At this critical juncture, Wei Wengong would leave at any time, and there were still many things to deal with. Xu Qingxiao chose to leave, so how could she not be curious.
"Return to Your Majesty."
"I want to leave Kyoto, see the mountains and rivers of the Wei Dynasty, and understand the holy way."
"If nothing happens, I will become a saint in ten days."
Xu Qingxiao said with a calm tone and a calm face.
“Ten days of sanctification?”
"My dear, can you bear it?"
In an instant, the empress stood up. Her eyes were full of surprise, and she looked at Xu Qingxiao in disbelief.
Today, in the Great Wei Wen Palace, Xu Qingxiao did not become a saint, and she was extremely worried. It was not that she was disappointed that Xu Qingxiao had not become a saint, but that she was worried that Xu Qingxiao had been seriously injured.
After all, if you fail to attack the holy path, you will naturally have to pay the price.
Now that Xu Qingxiao told herself that she would become a saint in ten days, she was really full of worries.
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
"My lord, naturally you won't do anything you're not sure about."
Xu Qingxiao answered, he understood that the empress was worried about him.
When the empress heard this, she was a little silent. She was not silent because she was reluctant to let Xu Qingxiao leave Dawei, but because she was worried about Xu Qingxiao, fearing that Xu Qingxiao would pay too much, and all the pressure would be on Xu Qingxiao.
"Xu Aiqing."
"You don't need to do this. You don't need to put all the pressure on yourself. I have already thought of a solution. Although it cannot prevent Wen Gong from leaving, it can reduce the impact."
“Do not be impulsive in matters of sanctification.”
The empress said in a gentle voice that the method she said was to lure the Immortal Sect forces into the Wei Dynasty. In fact, how could she not know that the emergence of the Immortal Sect forces would have a negative impact on the situation in the Wei Dynasty.
But so what?
What she hopes more is that Xu Qingxiao won't be too tired, and she doesn't want all the pressure to fall on Xu Qingxiao alone.
"Your Majesty, the forces of the Immortal Sect are ultimately unreliable."
"Wen Gong is separated. The Wei Dynasty needs a saint no matter what, and I also need to be a saint. Your Majesty, I have made up my mind."
Xu Qingxiao bowed slightly to the empress, but his tone was extremely determined.
He wanted to become a saint not only for the Wei Dynasty, but more importantly for himself.
Hearing this, the empress fell silent.
Finally, the empress let out a long sigh, looked at Xu Qingxiao and said.
"Since Aiqing has decided, I can't stop you. Aiqing, this is my Great Wei Dragon Talisman. You can take it. Mr. Wu should go with you, right?"
The empress asked with concern.
"Well, my tutor will accompany me."
Xu Qingxiao nodded.
"That's good. With Mr. Wu here, I feel at ease. But you can hold the dragon talisman. If you need my help, just ask."
"Also, this is a jade pendant with a dragon pattern. You should also take it with you. It can save your life if you are in danger."
Xu Qingxiao went out, and the empress was inexplicably worried. She took out the Great Wei Dragon Talisman one after another, and even finally took out a dragon-patterned jade pendant, which was used for personal protection and was of great use.
The empress will naturally not be stingy when she takes action.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xu Qingxiao was not pretentious. Since it was a life-saving thing, the more the better.
"Your Majesty, I will leave first."
After Xu Qingxiao took the jade pendant, he didn't say much. He wanted to leave. It would be best to leave as soon as possible to see this great mountain and river and understand his holy path.
"kindness."
The empress didn't say anything more, just nodded, and then watched Xu Qingxiao leave.
But just when Xu Qingxiao walked to the main hall door, her voice sounded again.
"Xu Aiqing."
As the empress spoke, Xu Qingxiao looked back.
"Safe travels."
Looking at Xu Qingxiao who turned back, the empress calmly spoke and asked Xu Qingxiao to pay attention to safety along the way.
Hearing this, Xu Qingxiao nodded, then bowed to the empress and left the place quickly.
For some reason, the empress looked a little worried after Xu Qingxiao left completely. She was indeed worried about Xu Qingxiao's safety and that something might happen to Xu Qingxiao.
However, the empress did not know exactly what the reason was for worrying.
And at the same time.
Deep inside the palace.
In a palace, an alchemy furnace was placed in the room, filled with white mist. An old man sat cross-legged here, and Wu Ming's figure also appeared in front of him.
"Old Zhao, I want to go out."
Wu Ming's voice sounded, looking at the old man sitting cross-legged here, his tone seemed casual.
"Where to go?"
"You won't get rid of the evil spirit?"
The old man frowned. He was wearing a light blue robe, with white hair, a thin face, and a tired and twilight look in his eyes.
"My disciple is going out for a trip. He wants to become a saint. I will protect his path."
Wu Ming was straightforward.
"Sanctification?"
"Guardian?"
"Even if it is to become a saint, do you need to protect the way? Wu Ming, you are wasting time. We have been unable to remove the demonic energy brought by the demonic realm. The time is not enough every time, and now it has been delayed for another three years."
"If this continues, will you live to be two hundred years old?"
"Besides, as long as your disciple doesn't leave Da Wei, what dangers will he encounter?"
Zhao Yuan spoke, his brows furrowed even more tightly. He was Zhao Yuan, the first first-grade warrior in the Wei Dynasty, and Wu Ming was the second.
"No, my disciple is extremely talented. Without my protection, it will be very troublesome if someone really takes action. After all, he is not around, and I can't take action instantly. If anything goes wrong, even if I kill them all,
It can’t be saved.”
Wu Ming spoke out.
His tone was extremely cold.
But after Zhao Yuan heard this again, he remained slightly silent, then shook his head and said.
"I really don't know why you want to accept him as your disciple."
"How can a scholar of Confucianism and Taoism be suitable for my martial arts? Do you want to use Xu Qingxiao's ability to break into Confucianism? Let everyone who is a scholar of Confucianism and Taoism practice martial arts?"
Zhao Yuan really couldn't understand why Wu Ming valued Xu Qingxiao so highly.
Zhao Yuan had heard about Xu Qingxiao. He had been in the capital of the Wei Dynasty. How could he not have heard of Xu Qingxiao's name?
It's just that Xu Qingxiao is a person of Confucianism, not martial arts. If Xu Qingxiao practices martial arts, he may go to meet him, and if possible, accept Xu Qingxiao as his disciple.
Of course, they are only named disciples.
Want to become your inner disciple? It’s not that you look down on Xu Qingxiao, it’s just that it’s inappropriate.
But Wu Ming accepted Xu Qingxiao as his disciple, did it really make him confused?
If he hadn't needed to get rid of the demonic energy for the last time, he might have gone to take a look. Seeing this Xu Qingxiao, Wu Ming must have some ability to take the initiative to recruit disciples.
But he was just curious. After all, Xu Qingxiao was a scholar. Could it be that he was also a martial arts genius?
"The main thing is that I like his character and his talent. Old Zhao, you are just a reckless man who is brave and foolhardy. You should study more."
Hearing what Zhao Yuan said, Wu Ming felt a little guilty, and he quickly explained casually.
He didn't tell Zhao Yuan about Xu Qingxiao's martial arts talent because he was afraid that Zhao Yuan would steal Xu Qingxiao's talents from him after discovering his talent.
In his later years, a suitable heir must be found for a first-class disciple. Because of the element of the realm-breaking elixir, a talented disciple can be cultivated. If the other party can break through to the first-class class on his own, he will make a lot of money.
If you can't cultivate it, you can only rely on the first-grade realm-breaking elixir.
In his eyes, Xu Qingxiao's talent in martial arts far exceeded his talent in Confucianism, and he had first-class qualifications. If Zhao Yuan found out about such a person, Zhao Yuan would probably curse him out.
So he didn't say that the fear of being scolded was second, and the most important thing was the fear of Zhao Yuan robbing people.
"Studying? When these two words come out of your mouth, I feel ridiculous for no reason. Please stop insulting scholars."
"Okay, you can make up your own mind, but let me advise you, although this Xu Qingxiao is famous, he is still a scholar. If you accept him as your disciple, I think he has good qualifications."
"I understand what you are thinking, but I have to say what I need to say. If you want to find an heir, I don't think Xu Qingxiao can do it. You should try another one. Huo Ji can actually focus on training and training. He is better than Xu Qingxiao."
Zhao Yuan said the same thing, he didn't look down on Xu Qingxiao, but he thought that a scholar, even if he has good martial arts qualifications, how good can he be?
But he is not stupid either. Wu Ming accepted Xu Qingxiao as his disciple, and there must be Xu Qingxiao's superiority. But anyway, he felt that Wu Ming was a little too arrogant this time.
"Okay, okay, everything you said is right. I'll leave first. You should be almost ready to go to the Demon Realm."
"I always feel that things are not going well lately. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time."
Wu Ming didn't say much, but he was secretly happy in his heart. After all, Zhao Yuan's behavior was good for him.
At that moment, Zhao Yuan said nothing, and Wu Ming also disappeared.
After Wu Ming disappeared, Zhao Yuan muttered.
"In a few days, I want to see how good this Xu Qingxiao is. Hey, if you don't listen to the old man's words, you will suffer a lot."
He murmured to himself, planning to find Xu Qingxiao before going to the Demon Realm in a few days.
Let’s see how strong Xu Qingxiao is and can make Wu Ming like this.
In the Hou Mansion.
Xu Qingxiao arranged things, and also went to find Chen Xinghe, telling Chen Xinghe that he would set off at midnight, leave the capital of the Wei Dynasty, travel around the world, and may or may not go back.
So Chen Xinghe didn't have to wait for him.
Chen Xinghe also knew that there were a lot of things going on recently. Although he didn't know most of the things, Chen Xinghe understood that Xu Qingxiao was under pressure.
He didn't say much, just asked Xu Qingxiao to pay attention along the way.
After Xu Qingxiao left, Chen Xinghe couldn't help but sigh. He actually wanted to help Xu Qingxiao's group, but unfortunately, he didn't have the ability to help Xu Qingxiao.
I can only hope that I can win this imperial examination. In this case, I can really share some of the pressure on Xu Qingxiao.
Thinking of this, Chen Xinghe felt a little uncomfortable.
Why haven’t I received the product yet?
Logically speaking, he should have been admitted to the top grade long ago. Could it be that he was suppressed by Xu Qingxiao?
With doubts, Chen Xinghe fell into deep thought.
And time passed slowly.
Xu Qingxiao also went to Taohua Temple to find the girl in white. She didn't say anything. She just drank some wine and chatted with the girl in white for a few words, and then Xu Qingxiao left.
However, the girl in white guessed that she was going to travel far, so she gave herself an amulet. Compared with the dragon-patterned jade pendant given by the empress, the girl in white's amulet was a little plain.
But in Xu Qingxiao's eyes, these two things are just worries and worries for herself.
Xu Qingxiao left without saying anything. It was not a separation of life and death, and there was no need to be too sad.
I came here to become a saint, not to do anything.
Until midnight.
Xu Qingxiao appeared at the entrance of Dongzhimen City.
Wu Ming arrived as promised and appeared next to Xu Qingxiao.
"Disciple pays homage to master."
Xu Qingxiao bowed to Wu Ming.
"Shouren, don't be so polite between you and me. You have to remember that your teacher is a warrior, so just be casual."
Wu Ming spoke very casually.
Xu Qingxiao just nodded, but if he was really allowed to be free, he couldn't be free and he couldn't say, "Oh, why did you come here, Old Wu?"
"Master, let's set off now."
Xu Qingxiao opened her mouth and said this.
"Okay, how to get there? Should we take a carriage or walk?"
Wu Ming asked.
"Master, I plan to go to these places. If I just walk there, it will still be a bit troublesome. How about just teleporting?"
Xu Qingxiao took out the map and said in a voice that he asked Wu Ming to go with him. In fact, he had another purpose, which was Wu Ming's teleportation.
The Wei Dynasty was so vast that it was really difficult to go to some poor places by walking or riding a carriage.
Wu Ming took the map and looked at the places marked by Xu Qingxiao.
Most of them are bitter cold places, and there is only one prosperous place, Jiangnan County.
"good."
Wu Ming nodded, then grabbed Xu Qingxiao and disappeared.
Xu Qingxiao picked four places in total.
Mobei, Huaixi, Zhuojiang, and Jiangnan counties.
Mobei is outside the Great Wall, Huaixi has the oldest humanities of the Wei Dynasty, Zhuojiang River is a river that runs through most of Central Continent, giving birth to countless lives, and Jiangnan County is known as the place where the world's talents gather.
Xu Qingxiao and Wu Ming disappeared.
And at the same time.
In the Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty, there is the Palace of Prince Huaining.
"Xu Qingxiao is almost going to become a saint. Will our plan be implemented or not?"
"Now the vassal kings everywhere have lost their patience and the Great Wei Wen Palace has left. If Xu Qingxiao really becomes a saint, let alone what will happen to him, the Great Wei Wen Palace will definitely suffer heavy losses."
"And by that time, the Immortal Sect's influence has been integrated into the Wei Dynasty. For the empress, the division of power has actually strengthened her power, and the feudal princes from all over the Wei Dynasty will no longer be able to cause trouble."
"For this matter, I handed over the military power. Now it seems that it may be in vain in the end. I have said before that I cannot keep this Xu Qingxiao."
"You don't believe it. Now look at how he has become a leader step by step. If Xu Qingxiao really becomes a saint, this will be a sainthood against the trend. The meaning is very different. The feudal kings in the world will not dare to rebel."
Prince Huaining's voice sounded.
He was actually a little excited as he spoke.
He has always been calm. In order to rebel, he waited and worked hard for a long time. When his son died in front of him, he endured it and paid a huge price.
He even handed over the military talisman. For a prince, the military talisman was of great significance. He was willing to hand it over because he believed that these people had extraordinary origins and had extremely terrifying methods.
Sacrifice the talisman and make every move well.
But now they are holding back again and again, waiting for the so-called opportunities, but they fail again and again, and even watch Xu Qingxiao's rise and become a trend step by step.
How could he remain calm under such circumstances?
Xu Qingxiao is almost becoming a saint.
If no action is taken, it will be a fatal blow to Wei Wengong, and it will also be a fatal blow to him.
Some people bucked the trend and became a saint, and they won the public support of the world, and they are still young. A twenty-year-old saint, think about how terrifying it is?
So if we don't take action now, it will be completely over.
All plans were in vain.
Prince Huaining's voice sounded.
The masked man looked extremely calm. He even spoke after Prince Huaining finished speaking.
"My lord, don't be anxious."
"Everything is still under control. Xu Qingxiao will not become a saint."
"Moreover, don't act rashly when the next level appears. Prince, don't worry. After Wen Gong leaves, you will find that the Wei Dynasty will be in a real dead situation."
"Entering the Immortal Sect will definitely be more terrifying than the prince imagined."
"And it's not just as simple as the entrance of the Immortal Sect, the Buddhist Sect has also set its sights on the Wei Dynasty. Once the Wen Palace leaves, the demonic forces will also infiltrate, and there will definitely be a battle."
"Everyone wants a piece of the pie, but to the Wei Dynasty, these people are just jackals and tigers. The prince only needs to wait. When the time is right, the prince can take action, and the princes from all over the country will respond."
The masked man replied.
He seemed very confident and not in a hurry.
But Prince Huaining couldn't help but frown.
"Buddhism also wants to get involved?"
Prince Huaining asked curiously.
"Well, Buddhism has always wanted to reach out to Central Continent, but there has never been a suitable opportunity. What they most want to settle in is the Wei Dynasty. If Wen Palace leaves, Buddhism will naturally not miss this opportunity."
"Once they enter the scene, the battle between the Taoist sect and the Buddhist sect will not take long, and will break out within half a year. And if we interfere with it, the two sects will probably be at odds with each other."
"Coupled with the power of Confucianism and Taoism in the Wei Dynasty and the struggle between the three religions, it is difficult for the Wei Dynasty to achieve peace."
"At this time, no matter what choice the empress makes, she will definitely neglect the other two religions. At that time, the prince can take action, first to win over her, and secondly to make promises, plus the power of the vassal kings from all over the world."
"As the national destiny of the Wei Dynasty gradually declines, there will inevitably be many natural and man-made disasters. When the time is ripe, it will be the blessing of the national destiny and the prince's accession to the throne."
"And at that time, the plan I am waiting for can be truly put into effect."
"Your Majesty, we have been waiting for decades, why rush? There is a saying that haste makes waste. The more this is the case, the more patient we should be. Any mistakes now will be fatal to us.
of."
The masked man analyzed carefully and at the same time advised Prince Huaining not to be anxious.
After hearing this, Prince Huaining fell silent.
Yes.
Regardless of whether what the masked man said is true or false, one thing he said is right, haste makes waste, after decades of work, if you rush at this juncture, it will be a fatal mistake.
Thinking of this, Prince Huaining calmed down, and then bowed slightly to the masked man.
"I hope you will forgive me, I was a little excited just now."
He apologized proactively, not wanting to make the other party uncomfortable because of such things.
"It doesn't matter, as long as the prince understands."
The masked man made a sound and didn't care.
At that moment, Prince Huaining said nothing more.
That's it.
In the blink of an eye.
Then it was Mao hour.
What happened in the Wen Palace of the Great Wei Dynasty had spread throughout the entire Wei Dynasty yesterday. In comparison, although they talked about it, they did not say anything else.
Wen Gong had already issued an order not to let them say anything. Moreover, Xu Qingxiao was extremely domineering and cruel in her methods, so she was naturally much smarter.
But outside the Wei Dynasty, scholars from the lineage of Zhusheng in the world are different.
"It's ridiculous! While scolding Zhu Sheng, you want to become a saint with the help of the Twelve Holy Books? There are such shameless people in the world. Xu Qingxiao is really worthy and established. It is a pity that the saint is not in the world. If the saint is resurrected, this Xu Qingxiao will definitely be
Kill him a thousand times."
"Hmph, this Xu Qingxiao is so shameless, humiliating my Zhusheng lineage in every way, and now he actually wants to become a saint by relying on the Twelve Holy Books? What a beautiful thought!"
"Oh, it's a pity that Zhu Sheng is not in the world. If he were in the world, how could people like Xu Qingxiao exist?"
"I heard that on the day of the imperial examination, Xu Qingxiao used the harm of Wen Gong as the test question. A student of my Zhu Sheng lineage angrily criticized Xu Qingxiao and was beheaded by Xu Qingxiao. Such a person has lost himself after gaining power. Is he still a scholar?
To exclude dissidents in this way is simply not a son of man."
"Zhu Sheng is not in the world, but his holy will is still there. He will definitely be able to hear it, and what we say, the saint will also sense. If Wen Gong is pressed, please come to the holy will and revive the saint's true spirit. The saint
It will inevitably show up, and then Xu Qingxiao will die."
"Yes, I once read in an ancient book that although the saint has passed away, his holy will can affect everyone who chants his name. As long as we tell the saint what Xu Qingxiao did, then
The saint will definitely sense it, and the more people tell it, the greater the possibility of it being sensed."
"The more people talk, the saint will also notice that one day the saint's true spirit will revive, and he will instantly understand what we say and take action to suppress Xu Qingxiao."
"The saint above, shameless Xu Qingxiao, not a Confucian scholar, slaughtered the city, bullied my literary palace, killed my great Confucian, insulted my saint, the crime deserves death."
There were so many curses from the scholars that it was impossible that Xu Qingxiao almost became a saint yesterday and could not be spread.
The whole world knew about this, and the people were shocked and regretful at the same time. The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chuyuan Dynasty breathed a sigh of relief, and the dignitaries in other places also breathed a sigh of relief.
Even the leaders of other systems breathed a sigh of relief.
How many twenty-year-old saints have there been in ancient times and modern times? If there were one, Confucianism and Taoism would be even more extraordinary.
What makes many people confused is that, except for Confucianism and Taoism, all superiors are afraid of Xu Qingxiao becoming a saint, but why do Confucian and Taoist scholars not want Xu Qingxiao to become a saint?
However, there were many voices cursing Xu Qingxiao, but there were also voices supporting Xu Qingxiao.
"Xu Shouren is a great scholar in the world of Confucianism and Taoism. If he becomes a saint, he will benefit all people in the world. As scholars, you are hindered in every possible way because of trivial matters. I don't think you are angry at what Xu Ru did.
It’s a matter of fact, but I’m angry that Xu Ru is so good like Bill, right?”
"That's right. You are not angry at Xu Ru's words, but jealous of Xu Ru's talent. Furthermore, you slander Zhu Sheng one after another. Let me ask you, when did Xu Ru slander Zhu Sheng? That sentence slandered Zhu.
Holy?"
"It's really a mess. We, as scholars, are supposed to be benevolent, but all I see from you is selfishness. You form cliques one by one and turn a good study into government affairs. It's really disgusting."
Some Confucian scholars, who were not of Zhu Sheng's lineage, couldn't help but angrily scolded him, thinking that scholars like Zhu Sheng were completely crazy.
Even scholars of Zhu Sheng's lineage couldn't stand these people.
Did Xu Qingxiao insult Zhu Sheng? In fact, careful investigation will reveal that Xu Qingxiao was insulting individuals from beginning to end and never insulted Zhu Sheng.
Many things are imposed, or a sin that slanders the saint is imposed.
Then no matter what Xu Qingxiao does, they will try to trick her in this direction.
Once or twice, they just let it go, after all, they don't know the specific situation.
But as time passed and they got to know each other better, these people couldn't bear it anymore and began to speak out for Xu Qingxiao.
However, although there are people who speak out for Xu Qingxiao, they are not many in number. Most scholars have a tendency to follow the trend and support whoever has the loudest voice, no matter what the situation is. Anyway, they will support whoever has the most power.
.
In order to better integrate into this class.
Therefore, not long after this voice sounded, he was angrily rebuked by Zhu Sheng's lineage.
"How dare you speak for a thief like Xu Qingxiao? You just want to be his lackey. It's really ridiculous. Do you think Xu Qingxiao will help you if you do this? Are you really a white-eyed wolf? How much did Wei Wengong teach you?
How many saints’ books have you read?”
"Now you actually go to help a traitor, a person who doesn't even respect a saint, are you still not a human being?"
"Everyone, detain this kind of person in the academy and make him kneel before the saint's statue in the academy for ten days and ten nights."
"Yes, I will kneel down for ten days and ten nights to make him change his ways."
The power of Zhu Sheng's lineage was the most terrifying. Those scholars who supported Xu Qingxiao or spoke out for Xu Qingxiao were criticized by countless scholars of Zhu Sheng's lineage at this moment.
Even in the end, he was taken to the academy and forced to kneel down and kowtow to the saint.
Suddenly, many scholars who supported Xu Qingxiao suffered unreasonable disasters, and even some old Confucian scholars, who were already quite old, were arrested and knelt down.
Such humiliation made these scholars so ashamed that they wished they could commit suicide.
But these people didn't even give him a chance to commit suicide. They took turns staring at him, holding him up with wooden sticks, and just knelt down in front of the holy statue.
This situation kept happening, and it caused countless controversies for a while. Many people in the Wen Palace could not stand it. When the news reached the Wen Palace of the Great Wei Dynasty, there were also many angry voices.
Thinking this is too ridiculous, they allow scholars all over the world to criticize Xu Qingxiao. This is freedom of speech.
But for others to help Xu Qingxiao speak out, they also have freedom of speech, but they are punished like this. This is so unfair.
Therefore, many great scholars wrote letters, hoping that Wen Gong would come forward and prevent this kind of thing from continuing to ferment.
But it wasn't until the next day that Hong Sheng responded.
Lynching is not allowed, but if one does not respect the saint, kneeling down to worship the saint does not count as torture.
This was Hong Sheng's response.
When this response was given, for a moment, some of the great scholars in the Wen Palace who were already a little shaken were completely stunned at this moment.
This response barely includes any support.
Doing so will only cause more of this to happen everywhere.
It would cause huge trouble, so these great scholars wrote here, hoping that Hong Sheng would think twice.
But what I got was still a cold answer.
"As a Confucian, disrespecting the saints is considered a serious crime, and the punishment of kneeling down is already a light punishment."
When this answer appears.
Scholars of the Zhusheng lineage in the world have completely let go. They were really worried before, isn't it a bit too much?
But now that Wen Gong has said this, naturally they are no longer afraid.
Some scholars of Zhu Sheng's lineage even had evil thoughts, slandering people they usually hated, saying that they also supported Xu Qingxiao, and arrested them and punished them in front of the holy statue. If they disobeyed, they would be beaten and kicked.
The local governments did not dare to interfere. After all, this was a matter between scholars.
all in all.
Unrest broke out one after another.
In comparison, the Wei Dynasty was slightly better. It's not that this kind of thing never happened, but it happened once. The Ministry of Punishment immediately dispatched, treating these scholars as bullies, and reported to the Ministry of Punishment in Kyoto.
After verification by Dali Temple, the memorial that was presented yesterday was beheaded today, so we understand a truth.
This is Kyoto, Xu Qingxiao's main venue. You can make trouble outside, but you dare to make trouble here? Unless you don't care about your own life.
And at this moment.
Mobei region.
Xu Qingxiao walked among the mountains and rivers, looking at the desolate mountain tops, silent.
He has been sitting here for two days.
Feel the nature of heaven and earth.
I am also thinking about my own holy path.
The twelve volumes of Zhu Sheng allowed him to understand the holy way clearly, but Xu Qingxiao wanted to step out of his own holy way.
Clear your mind again!
Make a new statement!
Re-write the book!
Rethink the central idea.
Overthrowing and starting over is the most difficult thing in the world. It is difficult to complete sublimation and reform on the original basis.
Even if it is the first step, clarify your intention again.
Xu Qingxiao fell into deep thought for two days.
Before you understand the holy way, two years is not a long time.
But after understanding the holy way, two days are indeed a long time.
It stands to reason that one should work hard at one go and understand everything clearly, thereby becoming a saint.
However, at this step, Xu Qingxiao fell into deep thought and doubt.
Re-clarify your intention?
What does it mean?
My previous clear intention was to unite knowledge and action to achieve conscience.
But what is the clear meaning now?
The meaning is simple to understand.
It is to understand what you want to do next and what you want to do.
After you understand your ideas, then implement them.
But the problem is, Xu Qingxiao really doesn't know what she wants to do.
Kill all the Zhusheng lineage?
This is obviously unreasonable. It’s not that it can’t be done, but that heaven and earth don’t allow it.
Influence the Zhusheng lineage?
Sorry, can't do it.
Zhu Sheng's lineage has gone crazy. How can we convert them? It would be better to convert the demons. At least there is some possibility.
How can I influence five hundred years of accumulation and five hundred years of change?
Besides, even if it can be reformed, how terrible is the price paid?
Xu Qingxiao wants to become a saint, but she doesn't want to become a Virgin.
Time passes slowly.
Another day has passed.
Xu Qingxiao walked aimlessly in the Mobei Mountains.
Soon, several figures appeared. They were all middle-aged men, carrying bamboo baskets on their backs. They were people collecting medicine or mining in the mountains and rivers.
When these people saw Xu Qingxiao, they couldn't help but express curiosity. After all, this kind of place was deserted. Xu Qingxiao looked like a scholar, so why did he come here?
"Sir, are you lost?"
One of the herb collectors asked Xu Qingxiao, mistakenly thinking that Xu Qingxiao was lost.
"No, just looking at the scenery, everyone?"
Xu Qingxiao smiled and answered the other party.
"Oh, it's okay if you don't get lost."
"We are mining medicine and mining."
The latter smiled honestly, and they were relieved to know that Xu Qingxiao was not lost.
"Collecting medicine and mining? This kind of place is too remote. It is often hundreds of miles away from people. Do you need to come to such a far place?"
Xu Qingxiao was curious and couldn't help but ask.
"Sir, I don't know. It's a good place further away. There won't be anyone fighting for it. Moreover, some good medicines and minerals are hidden in these deep mountains. If you find some good ones, you can sell them to my family for a few more taels of silver."
The baby is going to a private school."
The other party continued, and the fellow travelers also stopped and took a short rest.
"I'm going to private school. May I ask you, how old is your child?"
Xu Qingxiao asked, it was fate to meet in a place like this.
Naturally, I wanted to ask.
"Your Majesty, I dare not take this seriously. Sir, my words are serious. My child is nine and a half years old, and he is already two years too late to learn to read. If he doesn't make some money this year, he won't be able to study next year."
The other party said with some awe that ordinary people are born with respect for scholars.
"Nine and a half years old? It is indeed a bit old." Xu Qingxiao smiled. Finally, he took out a folding fan and handed it to the latter: "Meeting is fate. This is my folding fan. Take it back and give it to the local county.
Yamen, they will help your child go to private school."
Xu Qingxiao smiled, and the latter was a little surprised, and the others were even more surprised.
"Sir, is this serious?"
The latter swallowed his saliva and said.
"Of course it's true."
Xu Qingxiao nodded, and everyone immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Xu Qingxiao. They didn't know if it was true or not, but looking at Xu Qingxiao's appearance, they felt that Xu Qingxiao would not lie.
So I thank you again and again.
"Thank you sir, thank you sir. I hope you can tell me your name. When my son succeeds in his studies, becomes an official, and earns money, he will definitely not forget his kindness."
As soon as he said this, Xu Qingxiao was slightly startled, but he didn't say much, but helped everyone up and left with his master.
The two left directly, leaving these people a little confused.
The next moment, in the mountain, Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
"Master, let's go to the next place."
"kindness."
Wu Ming was guarding Xu Qingxiao from beginning to end. Wu Ming never said a word about Xu Qingxiao's enlightenment.
Just like martial arts, you have to walk your own path, and what others teach is ultimately someone else's thing.
Therefore, Wu Ming did not choose to give advice and did not understand Confucianism or Taoism.
A quarter of an hour later.
Xu Qingxiao came to Huaixi, from the far north of the Wei Dynasty to the far west.
Huaixi has the oldest cultural history in Zhongzhou, and there are many rumors about it.
In the past few days, Xu Qingxiao did not think about the clear meaning in her heart.
Instead, just like a tourist, take a dip in the land of Huaixi, go to the Renhuang Temple, swim on the Huaixi River, see the ten thousand-year-old capital, and walk around the streets.
After this trip, it lasted another three days.
"Master, please change the place."
Three days of play did not bring much help to Xu Qingxiao, but Xu Qingxiao did not worry, but changed places to continue to comprehend.
The third place is Zhuojiang County.
The origin of countless lives in Central Continent, Xu Qingxiao came to Zhuojiang.
The rolling river rushes down. This is the way of nature. Standing on the river bank, the sand and mud under your feet are a bit soft. The wind on the bank is strong. The nearby fishermen are carrying their things and rushing home.
After seeing Xu Qingxiao, he also specially reminded Xu Qingxiao to pay attention because a storm was coming.
Xu Qingxiao smiled slightly and thanked the fishermen, but he did not leave.
But quietly waiting for the storm to come.
Indeed, in less than a quarter of an hour, the storm came.
The strong wind blew Xu Qingxiao's clothes rustling, and Wu Ming beside him seemed silent.
The sky dimmed instantly, and everything seemed to be quiet.
Boom.
A thousand-foot-long thunder light appeared, accompanied by a deafening roar.
The river became more turbulent, and Xu Qingxiao on the bank took a few steps back.
Wow!
The rain fell and Xu Qingxiao's clothes were instantly wet.
Look up.
The sky is as dark as ink, and the rain is pouring.
Rain is born in the sky and dies on the ground. The process in between is life.
All things in the world have their own natural way, and everyone has their own meaning of life.
Xu Qingxiao stood guard quietly.
In the blink of an eye, another day has passed.
This is the seventh day.
Xu Qingxiao did not leave, but stayed here quietly for two days.
Until the ninth day.
Finally, Xu Qingxiao moved.
"Master, please change to another place."
Xu Qingxiao opened her mouth and went to the last place.
Jiangnan County.
The land of talented people in the Wei Dynasty.
Wu Ming did not speak, but just as before, he pulled Xu Qingxiao and disappeared directly.
The fishermen in the distance were a little surprised. They rubbed their eyes and couldn't believe this scene. He called to others and told them about the strange scene they had just seen, but no one believed him.
However, some people did know that there were two people here just now, but no one believed what he said.
Jiangnan County, Yanyun Mansion.
The capital is indeed filled with talents, and the place with the most talented people in the Wei Dynasty is indeed well-deserved.
Xu Qingxiao walked alone, Wu Ming protected him secretly and did not want to come forward.
Among the streets.
People came and went, Xu Qingxiao walked quietly.
This is the ninth day.
For some reason, Xu Qingxiao didn't have any sense of urgency, but instead calmed down.
Walking in the street, many people looked at Xu Qingxiao from time to time. After all, although Xu Qingxiao kept everything introverted, her temperament and appearance were there.
There were even many maids who came over and brought some sachets and some tokens. Some of the rich ladies from outside the staff were attracted to Xu Qingxiao and wanted to have a long chat with Xu Qingxiao.
Faced with these, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but smile bitterly, and after politely declining one by one, she disappeared into the crowd.
Walk from this street to another street.
Yanyun Mansion is extremely prosperous and full of people.
But just when Xu Qingxiao was passing by an alley, she saw a rather unexpected scene.
A roll of straw mat was placed on the street, with some people standing around, talking about something.
"Poor Mr. Li, he has studied hard for forty years but has not obtained any honors. When he was young, he had a secret love affair with Zhou Yuanwai's daughter, but he had this fate but not the right. After forty years of hard study, all he got was one volume.
Straw mat."
"Yes, Mr. Li is a good man. Although he has no fame, he is self-reliant. After studying, he does part-time work by himself. He also teaches literacy to the children in the neighborhood. Now that the Kyoto imperial examination is opening, Mr. Li is infected.
Not being able to take part in the imperial examination is really a disaster that only comes to the poor."
"Stop talking about it, let's deal with Mr. Li's future generations first. Think about it, Mr. Li is pitiful. When he was young, he actually had a chance. His friends at the time all worshiped the lineage of saints. Within a few years, Li was successful.
The gentleman is just too rigid and doesn't know how to adapt. If he had lowered his head and begged a friend at that time, maybe he wouldn't be like this now."
People talked and neighbors spoke.
But soon, someone spoke up.
"What do you know? Mr. Li is not old-fashioned. Mr. Li said that scholars should behave like scholars. Reading is to understand the truth, teach the truth, and benefit the people, not for promotion and wealth."
"These are the real scholars. Don't compare them to the current bunch of scholars. Of course, Mr. Xu Qingxiao and Mr. Xu are not included."
"That's right, Mr. Li is not old-fashioned. If you really want to be old-fashioned, the troubles we encounter in daily life and the things we can't solve, didn't Mr. Li go to the county government to help us deal with it that time?"
"I have pity on Mr. Li. Before he died, he said that he should save a little and bury him anywhere. Alas, such a true scholar died like this. I really feel unworthy of Mr. Li."
"Yes, Mr. Li said before he died that he would sell the house and use the things inside for our neighbors. He told us not to dislike it. If we really didn't like it, we would help him sell it together. After saying this, I
Everyone cried."
Voices rang out one after another. Dozens of neighbors spoke to each other.
After Xu Qingxiao listened to these words, he became a little silent. He walked over, looked at the straw mat, and bowed to the deceased.
The neighbors saw this scene and did not say anything. They subconsciously thought that Xu Qingxiao was a friend of Mr. Li. After all, Xu Qingxiao was a scholar at first sight and came to express condolences.
Just when I was about to ask something, someone brought something out of the room.
There are some books scattered on the ground.
Xu Qingxiao picked it up.
The books are very old, and after opening them, lines of writing appear.
'On July 15th, Zhou's children came to learn to read. Halfway through the teaching, the children were playing secretly and did not want to learn. I asked them why they did not want to study. I told them that their parents said that no matter how good they are in studying, it is useless.
In this way, I would rather sell shoes. I was stunned when I heard this, and then laughed.'
"On July 19th, I bought a pair of new shoes. The market price was twelve cents. The shopkeeper gave me ten cents. I thought that the shopkeeper wanted me to be a scholar and would be willing to pay less. Then I learned that the shopkeeper said that I was so poor in studying.
I couldn't bear to make more than two cents from me, so I felt a little sad, and wanted to give the shopkeeper my two cents, but then I thought about it, it's not bad to take advantage of me, so why bother with it?"
"On August 15th, the Mingyue Festival, Yanyun Mansion celebrated the bright moon and held a poetry competition. A certain person was not talented and wrote three poems. One of them failed. He felt unhappy, but he admired the bright moon and left unhappy. He went home.
At that time, I guessed two lantern riddles and won three coins. I was really happy."
"On September 17th, the price of oil and rice has increased, and I don't have enough money. I want to teach to make money, but don't feel ashamed. We are all suffering people. We preach and receive vocations, so how can we talk about it? It doesn't matter, I go to Qiaotou to work hard. At worst, I will be laughed at again. Li
Ping, Li Ping, you are obviously a suffering person, but you cannot bear to see the suffering of others, so you are suitable to be a poor scholar."
"On October 8, a classmate came back and became an official. Many people I knew and didn't know came over to support me. My friend asked me to come with him to congratulate him, but I refused. But my friend said that this classmate was getting money, so I got up and went
Yes, but I didn’t prepare any gifts. My classmate is a nice person. He gave me a wedding gift of ten cents and some meat. He is a good person."
"On October 22nd, it was going to rain heavily. The store next door confiscated my clothes. I went out to inform my neighbor, but I learned that my neighbor had just washed himself. It didn't matter. I turned back and the rain poured down, soaking my whole body. It was a bit ridiculous.
, I went back to my room to dry it, and composed a poem, but I felt it had no rhyme, so I simply gave up."
"On November 1st, I have long thought, after forty years of reading, what is the so-called thing? When I was thinking hard, I listened to the sound of children laughing and the sound of hawking on the street. I opened the window and looked out. The streets were bustling. I smiled.
I still couldn't figure it out, but I seemed to understand something again. I was inexplicably happy, so I took the remaining three coins and bought some wine."
This is a diary.
Lines of words appeared, and Xu Qingxiao looked a little lost in thought.
These simple words made Xu Qingxiao inexplicably see a poor scholar.
I also saw a real scholar.
A person who loves money but is not greedy for money.
One has seven emotions and six desires, but always remains optimistic.
A scholar who clearly feels that he is also a suffering person, but feels sorry for other suffering people.
All of a sudden.
Xu Qingxiao was touched.
He froze on the spot, his eyes couldn't help but fall on the straw mat.