After everyone searched the surrounding area and found no traces, they returned to the camp. Chang Yu kept sullen and silent during the whole journey. Li Muxian and others did not dare to talk nonsense and followed silently all the way.
After having enough water and food, everyone left camp and headed north without crossing Fengyang. In the evening, they arrived at the Huaihe River for a temporary rest and prepared to cross the river.
Chang Yu stood on the high point of the ferry with his hands behind his back and stared at the sunset on the river in a daze. Li Muchian walked over gently: "It seems that it is impossible for the thief to surrender."
Chang Yu turned around and smiled: "Will you bear it if he surrenders?"
Li Muxian shook his head.
"Will the emperor accept it?" Chang Yu asked again.
Li Muchian shook his head again.
"So it seems like there are three choices, but they are actually two. Either leave or die. There is no such thing as surrender at all. We know it, and he also knows it." Chang Yu glanced at the shadow of the mountains in the distance to watch the sunset slowly set.
"I told him to go but he refused, and we are unable to fight him now. This guy is more difficult to deal with than Li Chuang." Li Muchian looked into the distance and sighed.
Chang Yu's expression was calm and calm, and he looked away from the distance to the dock not far away. Seeing that several of his men were arguing around a carriage, he walked over, and Li Muchian quickly followed.
This is a large ferry on the Huaihe River. There is a large town on the other side. People on both sides of the river pass through this place. Even though it is already dusk, the ferry is still noisy and busy with people coming and going. The arrival of the two battalions of soldiers and horses makes the ferry even more crowded.
It became crowded and noisy. The travelers were afraid that the army's conscription of ships would affect their itineraries, so they rushed towards the dock. For a while, the dock was crowded and noisy.
In fact, when he first arrived at the dock, Chang Yu ordered the soldiers to take a rest while recruiting boats to cross the water in order not to affect the people crossing the water. At this time, most of the soldiers were making fires to cook or rest, and some of them went to the nearby boatmen to help them.
He said hello, but the people crossing the river didn't know. They were worried that the army would cross the river immediately. If these thousands of people were struggling, it wouldn't be dawn until dawn, and they were in a panic.
At this time, the carriage that was stopped by Kuang Ren was for passengers crossing the river. It was okay for him to squeeze towards the pier, but he entered the restricted area unknowingly.
The so-called restricted area is the area near Chang Yu.
As a personal guard, Kuang Ren did not allow strangers to approach, so he tried to drive them away. Unexpectedly, the owner of the carriage refused to comply. He was also a eloquent person, and instead quoted Kuang Ren and lectured him.
However, there is an old saying that a scholar meets a soldier, and it makes no sense.
Kuang Ren didn't listen to his nonsense and scolded him to go away, otherwise he would capture him.
Unexpectedly, the owner of the carriage was not afraid. He got out of the car and even pulled out the Ming Dynasty Law. When Kuang Ren was impatient and wanted to use force, the coachman suddenly grabbed the guy and rushed to protect the owner's house.
Hey, good guy, he was hiding weapons and wanted to do something bad. Kuang Ren got more motivated and wanted to arrest him. At this time, Chang Yu came over, asked about the situation, and then looked at the owner of the carriage carefully, and saw that he was in his thirties.
The middle-aged scribe has a slender build and a jade-like face. He is really handsome. The servant next to him is of medium build but strong. He holds a machete in his hand and has an angry look on his face.
"This is called a mountain knife. It is used to cut through thorns and thorns on mountain roads. It can also be used to chop wood and make fires. It can also be used for self-defense. Why should I use it as a weapon?" The middle-aged man said angrily: "This is an official road, and the crossing is for civilian use. Why should it be designated as a forbidden area, you guys?
It’s not like the officials and the people are avoiding it…”
Chang Yu laughed and said, "Why, do the people only avoid civil servants but not generals?"
The scribe looked at him and said, "It depends on how many grades, ordinary martial artist... hum."
Chang Yu glanced at his mouth and cursed in his heart, "It's a blessing for you to have a good life for being so bitter, and it's also a blessing for you to meet me today. If it were others with your bad and hard temper, they would inevitably suffer a big loss."
He didn't argue with him and asked casually: "What do you call your Excellency?"
"Kong Yi" the scribe blurted out, and then added: "Nan Kong in Quzhou".
Chang Yu was about to wave him away, but after hearing his words, he suddenly couldn't help laughing and became a little interested: "So it's the one belonging to Nan Kong and Kong Duanyou after Kong Shengren?"
"It's the ancestor." Kong Yi looked proud. Chang Yu nodded slightly and said, "Doctor of the Five Classics."
When Kong Yi heard what he said, he couldn't help but exclaimed: "You are not like those warriors who know a lot."
Chang Yu smiled, he knew a lot.
Some people may ask why, after being a saint of Kong, he was divided into Northern and Southern Confucius, and why did Kong Yi particularly emphasize that he was a Southern Confucius?
It doesn't take long to tell the truth.
The eldest descendant of Confucius was officially named Yanshenggong in the Song Dynasty. In the late Northern Song Dynasty, the Jurchens went south, and Zhao Gou crossed the river to establish the Southern Song Dynasty in Lin'an. In 1128 AD, the 48th descendant of Confucius, Kong Duanyou, who inherited the title of Yanshenggong, led his tribe to follow Gaozong.
Going south, the second son's lineage and other clansmen were left to guard the ancestral graves in Shandong. To put it bluntly, the eldest son's lineage followed the destiny of the country, while the second son's lineage was left for reproduction.
Kong Duanyou's lineage can be regarded as the ancestor of Nan Kong.
However, as the foundation for the governance of the past dynasties, the Confucius family has always been the cornerstone of the court's win over people's hearts. Therefore, the Jin Dynasty also granted Yanshenggong to the second son of the Confucius family in the north. So the Song Dynasty was in the south, the Jin Dynasty was in the north, and Yansheng was on both sides.
Gong, belongs to the two saints standing side by side.
Later, when the Southern Song Dynasty fell, most of the Kong Duanyou lineage followed the emperor and committed suicide by jumping into the sea. A few people hid in the mountains and did not come out. Kublai Khan of the Yuan Dynasty sent people to investigate the Nankong lineage and asked them to come out and be conferred the title of Holy Duke.
The people from Nankong declined, I don’t want to, let Beikong do it.
It was from this time that Northern Kong became the Holy Duke of Yan, while Southern Kong lived in seclusion in the mountains and kept a low profile.
However, although Beikong became Duke Yan, he had a serious problem.
That is when Zhengtong Yanshenggong went south, he took Confucius' regular wooden statue and genealogy with him.
What is a regular wooden statue of Confucius?
To be precise, it is a regular wooden statue of Confucius and his wife. According to legend, it was carved by his grandson after the death of Confucius. It is also said that it was carved by his disciple Zigong, but according to historical research, it should be carved by the Song Dynasty.
Have you noticed that there are so many Confucius temples across the country and the Confucius statues in the Confucius Institutes are all exactly the same?
They are all based on the regular wooden statues of Confucius!
This object has always been regarded as the treasure of the Confucius family. After Kong Duanyou's lineage took it away, countless forces tried to get it for hundreds of years. The Confucius family also tried every means to hide it. During the Anti-Japanese War, the little devils' efforts were in vain.
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Anyway, for hundreds of years, Nankong has hidden the Kaimu statues and genealogy. No matter who wants it, they will either refuse to give it or lose it. After all, they are the eldest grandson of Confucius.
Because Beikong was granted the imperial title, his branches and leaves became more and more vigorous, while the reclusive Nankong line withered after hundreds of years. It was not until the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty that the court found his descendants and granted him the title of Doctor of the Five Classics.
The north and the south each offer their own sacrifices.
These are the South Kong and the North Kong.
As for why Kong Yi emphasizes that he is Nan Kong.
The reason is very simple. Beikong's reputation is too bad. Shixiu was demoted. In addition, Chang Yu's contribution to the flames some time ago is even more stinky. On the other hand, Nankong is very strong!
Even in modern times, when North Kong descended from De and Sun, South Kong still had its back straight.
After all, the wooden statue of Confucius that had been preserved for hundreds of years in Nankong was taken away by Beikong in modern times. To be precise, it was cheated away. In 1960, Beikong told Nankong that there was an important sacrificial ceremony.
, we are all a family, please borrow the regular wooden statue for a while.
The innocent Nan Kong borrowed it.
After that, Beikong was never returned and has been kept in the Shandong Confucius Memorial Hall. It is said that there are still lawsuits over this matter in Quzhou and Qufu.
So, the lineage of Beikong is really...
"Nan Kong is well done." Chang Yu cupped his fists and raised his hands to Kong Yi: "It's just that Nan Kong is far away in Quzhou, why did Brother Kong come here?"
"I'm traveling and want to see the North." Kong Yi returned the greeting and then glanced towards the ferry, looking a little anxious: "Can we go too?"
Chang Yu smiled slightly, waved his hand towards Kuang Ren, and the people surrounding the carriage dispersed. Kong Yi was startled when he saw this, and looked at Chang Yu: "Isn't this young general a young general? I dare to ask the general's name."
"Chang Yaozong, Chang of King Kaiping." Chang Yu smiled faintly, hum, who's ancestor didn't have an awesome person?
Kong Yi was really surprised when he heard this: "It turns out it's the Queen of Kaiping. I'm disrespectful." His expression was extremely respectful, which was completely different from the arrogant look on his face before.
Even though he is a descendant of the Kong family, the Chang family is the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, not to mention that the Chang family has always had a good reputation.
Arrogant at first and respectful at the end
Chang Yu sighed in his heart, everyone in the world is like this, especially scholars.
Kong Yi was in a hurry and didn't talk to Chang Yu again. He cupped his hands and said, "Let's say goodbye."
Chang Yu also returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Have a nice trip." Kong Yi smiled and nodded, turned around and left with the coachman. After walking only a few steps, he suddenly turned back and looked away: "Why doesn't Guanyin slave come here with such ink marks..."
While he was talking, he saw a dark-skinned maid hurriedly walking over and timidly shouted: "Master..."
"Hurry up!" Kong Yi shouted to interrupt her, then turned around and hurried towards the ferry.
Chang Yu narrowed his eyes: "It's interesting."
"Your Excellency, can you see it too?" Li Muxian looked at the three masters and servants with a cold light in his eyes and stroking his beard. Chang Yu turned to look at him, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What did you see?"
"This man is skilled in both civil and military skills. He is incredible." Li Muchian's expression was solemn.
Chang Yu was surprised: "He has a lot of kung fu?"
This time it was Li Muchian's turn to be surprised: "Didn't your Excellency see it?"
Chang Yu smiled bitterly: "I only think about his family background, I really don't care."
"There are calluses on his hands. He is a scholar and a scholar of the Confucius family, so he cannot farm, so he either practices boxing or weapons. Looking at his energy and strength, it is easy to find that he practices internal martial arts, and he is not weak."
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Um... Chang Yu glanced at Wuzhong next to him again.
Wuzhong nodded: "His coachman is also a good driver."
"So..." Chang Yu raised his eyebrows.
"So it's very suspicious." Li Muxian stared at Kong Yi's retreating back: "As soon as the person offering the thief left a message, he appeared..." He trailed off so easily that Kuang Ren couldn't help but: "I'll go get him...
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Chang Yu stopped him, rolled his eyes at Li Muxian, then shook his head slightly with a disappointed look on his face, and walked towards the tea shed next to him. Li Muxian was startled for a moment, then coughed, stamped his feet, and gave himself a
"He is a member of the Kong family. It is impossible for him to do anything for a thief." Li Muchian took a long breath and said, "People from North Kong can't do it, and people from South Kong can't do it."
Wu Zhong was stunned for a moment: "What if he pretends to be from the Kong family?"
"Then there is no need for him to emphasize that he is from Nankong." Li Muchian waved his hand: "Besides, what happened just last night, why is he sending the head here right next to his face?".
After saying that, he walked towards the tea shed. It was already dusk and the ferry was dimly lit. There were a few people in the tea shed. Chang Yu sat in a corner and looked at the lights of the ferry. Li Muchian walked up to Chang Yu and looked slightly embarrassed: "Because of what happened last night.
, Pindao is too sensitive...ahem...just now the Governor said it was interesting..."