In Shen Ran's shocked eyes, Xu Suisui was already ready to start showing off.
On the other side, Wei Changtian and Gui Peian were already sitting in another quiet room.
Compared to the slightly weird atmosphere between Shen Ran and Xu Suisui, there was much silence between them.
Hmm, or maybe a little too silent.
As for the reason for silence, it is actually very simple.
Because Wei Changtian came to see Shen Ran today, and he had nothing to talk to Gui Pei'an.
"Well... let's go back to the chief assistant and have tea."
A little embarrassed, he poured a cup of tea for Gui Pei'an. Wei Changtian kept thinking about what a better topic to talk about.
We definitely can’t talk about academic issues, why not talk about the “international situation”?
After all, the fight in all aspects is so lively now, aren't you, Dali, prepared to come in and get involved?
It would be nice to create some trouble for Ning Yongnian...
"Master Wei..."
Wei Changtian made up his mind and was about to speak, but unexpectedly Gui Pei'an spoke first.
"I heard that Ning Yongnian has sent troops to Shuzhou?"
Um?
When he heard that Gui Pei'an actually took the initiative to talk about this topic, Wei Changtian was stunned for a moment, and then continued:
"Yes, it will probably arrive in a few days."
"Then Young Master, are you confident that you can win this battle?"
Gui Peian asked with a smile: "I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with an army of 300,000 people, right?"
"It's a little tricky."
Nodding, Wei Changtian would certainly not reveal his trump card in front of Gui Pei'an.
"The numbers of the Shu army are already much weaker than the enemy. In addition, there is no natural danger in Shu to defend, so it is really difficult to win."
"I can only say...just do your best and obey fate."
"..."
Wei Changtian originally wanted to show a "helpless" pessimistic attitude and tried to trick Dali into helping him.
In the end, Gui Peian was stunned again without thinking about the last sentence.
"Do your best and obey destiny..."
He lowered his head and repeated it, and then sighed with some emotion:
"Mr. Wei, I admire you from the bottom of my heart for your ability to explain human affairs so thoroughly with just one casual sentence."
"Ahem, Gui Shoufu was joking."
After coughing dryly, Wei Changtian smiled politely and said, "Young man, you just talked nonsense. There is actually nothing in your stomach."
"Empty..."
Looking at the "humble" Wei Changtian, Gui Pei'an sighed deeply with regret.
"Well, it would be great if my disciples at Kuixing Academy could have half the talent and humility of Mr. Wei."
"..."
Talented and humble.
No matter how you look at it, these two words have nothing to do with me...
Wei Changtian was speechless for a moment and wanted to end this topic quickly.
However, Gui Pei'an's next words were even more unexpected.
"Master Wei, I wonder if you are interested in joining Kuixing Academy?"
Um?
Join Kuixing Academy?
"Uh... Gui Shoufu, I am following the Taoist path."
After a pause, Wei Changtian said in surprise: "As far as I know, don't all the disciples of your academy follow the path of liberal arts?"
"Three thousand roads lead to the same destination through different paths. There is nothing wrong with it."
Gui Pei'an explained with a smile: "The cultivation method is only external. If you are willing to join my academy, you will definitely benefit a lot from it."
"..."
Tapping his fingers on the table, Wei Changtian didn't answer immediately.
He did not expect that Gui Pei'an would have "thoughts" about him.
But if you think about it carefully, it's normal. After all, the "knowledge" he has shown so far is indeed a bit too awesome.
When you meet a "prodigy", try your best to win over them. This should be the normal operation of big forces.
When I think about the villains written in the Internet articles in my previous life who were always ready to "kill the genius", it is indeed a bit stupid.
but......
"I don't know if returning to the First Assistant and entering the palace will be good for me."
Looking up at Gui Pei'an, Wei Changtian suddenly showed a sneer on his face: "But I think it will be of great benefit to Kuixing Academy and Dali."
"Haha, the young master is really a straightforward person."
Gui Pei'an took a sip of tea and said, "In that case, I have something to say directly."
"Master Wei, if you are willing to enter Kuixing Academy, the academy can indeed benefit from you."
"So I will definitely get something in return."
"That's it...if you are willing to enter the palace and serve as an elder, Dali can help you defeat Ning Yongnian."
"how do you feel?"
"..."
Join Kuixing Academy and Dali will help.
This deal sounded like a good deal, but Wei Changtian didn't believe Gui Pei'an easily.
"Gui Shou Fu, Dali really dares to help me? Can you take the initiative in this matter?"
"Haha, Mr. Wei."
Gui Pei'an smiled and stroked his long beard, and said in a calm tone: "I said I can help, so I will definitely help."
"Is it?"
Seeing Gui Pei'an's expression, Wei Changtian immediately believed it.
It seems that the old man's right to speak in Dali should be no less than that of the emperor of Dali, or even more important.
"As the first assistant, there are many ways to help."
Narrowing his eyes, Wei Changtian continued to ask: "But I don't know which one you are talking about? Will Dali send troops?"
"Won't."
Gui Pei'an made no secret of his thoughts: "Once we send out troops, we will start a war with Daning. The country of Daning is weak and can no longer withstand defeat."
"So unless Mr. Wei is sure of victory, Dali will not send troops."
Not sending troops?
So what are you talking about here?
Wei Changtian immediately lost interest.
"Return to the first assistant, don't blame the boy for speaking harshly."
"It is said that providing help in times of need is less than adding icing on the cake. If I am already sure of victory, then why do I need to send troops from Da Li?"
"If the 'help' the chief minister said only means writing a few poems and articles to encourage our Shuzhou soldiers... then forget about it."
Wei Changtian's tone became more and more rude as he spoke, but Gui Pei'an didn't show any displeasure and even laughed twice after hearing this.
"Hahaha, sir, don't be anxious."
"Although the Dali court cannot send troops, there may be many heroes willing to come to Shuzhou to help the young master?"
Green forest hero?
This is a serious war, please save yourself.
Wei Changtian sneered in his heart, but suddenly realized something.
Maybe...the "green forest hero" mentioned by Gui Pei'an is not really from the "green forest"?
"Gui Shoufu, what do you think among the people in Dali..."
Wei Changtian's face slowly turned serious: "How many such heroes are there?"
"I can't say for sure about this."
Gui Pei'an smiled: "But if you think about it, there will always be a hundred thousand people."
One hundred thousand......
Wei Changtian's eyes changed, he nodded and stopped talking.
The situation now is obvious.
Dali was unwilling to openly go to war with Daning, but for various reasons was willing to help him fight against Ning Yongnian in a relatively covert manner.
This kind of operation is actually quite similar to the role played by certain countries in wars in previous lives.
Not only can you avoid certain risks, but you can also directly intervene in the war, thereby making the war situation develop in the direction you want.
Although this move sounds "insidious", at least to Wei Changtian, he definitely welcomes Dali's "entry into the game".
Of course, Ning Yongnian is not stupid. A casual search can tell where these 100,000 "heroes" who suddenly appeared came from.
But the Dali court will definitely not admit it.
Besides, even if Ning Yongnian knew... what could he do?