The atmosphere at the scene fell into an eerie silence for a time.
Until Shen Tang's cynical laugh sounded: "Xiaofang, it's boring for you to be like this, it almost scares people. We are old acquaintances who know everything about us. What abilities do you still have that you don't know about me? I'm not here at all. You have fallen through the traps, how can you repeat the same mistakes? I still prefer that your mouth is only used for drinking, drinking, reminiscing about the past, and talking about romance, and nothing else!"
Shen Tang refused Zhai Le's provocation and fought back.
"Okay, blame me for being nosy. I'm not a human being inside and out."
Zhai Le said this with a bit of resentment and grievance.
With his temperament, he has no shortage of friends. Wherever he goes, he has a lot of old friends, who either have friendly feelings for each other or meet by chance. The excitement around him has never stopped since he was a boy. With so many friends, Shen Tang is considered the most special among the "old friends". .
Because of her temperament, because of her strength, because of her gender, and because the years when she first met her were the last touch of freedom in the life shared by her and her brother. Just like a bonfire, after the light is at its strongest, the color will dim little by little until it remains embers.
Both he and his brother thought that the trip was over and that their brothers would start a new life. No one thought that his brother's life would go downhill from then on until his untimely death. Zhai Le was ordered to take over the burden of Qu Guo and was forced to A minister who followed his elder brother became a monarch who led his subjects to survive in troubled times.
Zhai Le will not shirk his responsibilities, but occasionally dreams back at midnight and misses the youth days with his brother. As a witness of that period, Shen Tang has thousands of words to say when they meet again. There are many words, Zhai Le wants to say Come with her one by one.
He talked about the difficulty of running the country, talked about the confusion of losing the protection of his brother, said that he was about to realize their heroic words when they were young, and asked how she was doing now and whether she was facing similar problems to herself. Zhai Le had so much to say. But in the end, he kept it in his heart, rotting and fermenting bit by bit, and could no longer speak out.
Pour yourself bowl after bowl of wine.
Although it still has the same mellow aroma when it enters my throat, I am no longer astonished and fascinated by it as before. I even have some doubts - wine is indeed a rare wine in the world, but it is far from unique. Why have I been obsessed with it for so many years?
Shen Tang recognized the change in emotion in his words and softened his attitude: "I can't say that, but thank you for the reminder."
The situation at Quqing Academy really requires careful vigilance.
No matter what Zhai Le's motives were, it was enough that he was willing to share his true feelings with him, whether there was some truth or falsehood in his words. Only when Zhai Le heard this did he smile happily again.
"What you just said are all true?" Gu De's eyes were firmly fixed on Zhai Le, and he did not miss any emotional changes on the latter's face. It seemed that no lies could be hidden under the gaze of these eyes, "The countries in the southeast are really Can’t tolerate Qu Qing?”
Zhai Lexiao asked: "Is it necessary to lie to you? Who are you?"
He is the leader of a country, why would he deliberately deceive a white man?
Since he was talking about this, he didn't mind saying a few more words: "You haven't thought about the problem with the number of places in Quqing ranging from a few to fifty? In your opinion, the talents of the students in Quqing Academy are amazing. , the talent is outstanding, and even if you go back to your respective country for reference, you can easily get a place, there is no denying this. But even if the results are the same, as long as the process is wrong, it is still wrong."
"Not to mention that these quotas were originally given to him by the royal families and powerful ministers of various countries, but he was cut off by Quqing Academy and suffered a dumb loss. If he suffered a loss once or twice, it was still within the tolerable range, but once more, he would be
Can Qing Academy not be an eyesore?"
Gu De said bitterly: "But you also said that it was the fault of all countries. They first used a good Quqing as a toy to flatter themselves, trampling on the original intentions of many sages. Quqing fought back, but in the end they were fine.
The academy was completely burned down by a fire, and now it has become a hateful 'academic power' in your mouth!"
His eyes were bloodshot and filled with tears.
Threads of blood spilled from the corners of his mouth.
"There is nothing wrong with the academy itself. The layman Quqing founded the academy and supported poor families in order to give more students a chance to get ahead. But Gu Yourong, are you confusing 'Quqing Academy' with 'students of Quqing Academy'?
The two cannot be equated! The academy is just a dead thing. If you hang the "Quqing Academy" sign anywhere, that place can be called "Quqing Academy"! No matter how it changes, it is just an academy, but what about the students studying there?
More than ten thousand plans?”
The academy will not change, only the students will change.
Zhai Le asked: "In the beginning, it was certainly the royal dignitaries of various countries who used the academy to assign quotas to their own people through the academy, which ruined the original intention of the academy, but have you ever thought that among these people there were also students from the academy? From the beginning
In the beginning, they were passive victims, and then they became complicit. There are never just a few people who trample on the original intentions of the sages, right?"
While Quqing Academy fought back, it also enjoyed benefits - at its peak, the academy had a total of fifty seats!
Will Qu Qing spit out the benefits he got?
Every quota is saved by other countries from their national fortunes. Part of it is given to Quqing in vain, and the rest is competed for by their own students. Naturally, all countries will be dissatisfied. Even if they started this matter themselves, they will not
Always remember.
Xia Houyu asked: "What about the dean's self-immolation?"
Zhai Le said: "I threatened him, but he believed it. If you blame this blood feud on me, I have nothing to say. But then again, so what if Quqing Academy is not burned down? If your reputation is ruined, it is better to die.
Come clean!"
Except for the layman Quqing, the last of the subsequent deans could be seen. When Zhai Le talked with him, it was obvious that he did not recognize the state of Quqing Academy, but he was unable to save the terminally ill Quqing - Tai
Many students came here for the quota and Quqing's brand name. Once he gave up and agreed to Zhai Le's conditions to make Quqing Academy attached to Quwang Court, I don't know how many people would scold Quqing Academy for being servile and lacking in the character of the past.
Just assuming it, he couldn't bear those insults.
He had no face to face the sages of the academy.
But Zhai Le was allowed to expose these scandalous things about Quqing Academy, and he couldn't accept it, so he disbanded the academy and let everything return to dust with a fire. At least when future generations mentioned Quqing Academy, they still yearned for it.
Regret, not scorn and contempt.
Gu De could no longer suppress the sweet taste in his throat.
A mouthful of dirty blood spurted out.
If Xiahou Yu's eyes and hands hadn't been quick to hold him up, he would have been unsteady at this moment. Seeing this, Zhai Le stopped irritating him: "In fact, it doesn't matter if it's burned. In the future, if upright students rebuild the academy, those filthy intrigues can also be burned." Correct it."
Shen Tang said: "Zhai Xiaofang, please stop saying a few words."
Zhai Le was unhappy: "Youli is so partial."
Which of his words is not the truth?
The last dean was a somewhat pedantic person, so it’s no wonder he raised a man like Gu De - Quqing Academy was burned, and his Taoist heart collapsed. Zhai Le said: "You want to rebuild the academy, I have no objection, only One point, not in the southeast!"
Quqing Academy's network of contacts is still too large.
Once it is rebuilt, it will be equivalent to reuniting these scattered people. Zhai Le doesn't want to deal with a lot of government affairs every day and have to deal with these messy things. He is worried every day and can't live his life?
No matter what, you have to wait for time to dilute everything.
Or, this group of people should be almost dead.
Xia Houyu looked at Gu De's state, and he, who had always been good-tempered, was a little angry: "Why does the Lord Zhai have to speak nicely? After all, aren't you one of them? Stealing authority and relying on power to act recklessly, what's the difference? ?Ordering envoys to instigate students and use force to suppress others is just an excuse for 'reputable teachers'! Do you dare to say that you are upright and have a clear conscience?"
Who doesn’t stand on his or her own side and use all means?
He is the king and can he ridicule people like this?
The smile on Zhai Le's face disappeared little by little.
It was replaced by a cold and murderous intention.
At this time, someone tapped on his shoulder. Zhai Le turned his head and looked at the force. A bowl of wine was brought directly to his lips. The wine in the bowl was still swaying with the force. Shen Tang said: "Drink."
No other unnecessary actions or words.
Zhai Le saw the irresistible protection in Shen Tang's eyes, grabbed the wine bowl, drank it all, and tossed it casually: "It's getting late. If you don't go back home, there will be a big commotion. See you next time."
Just as he was walking far away, a gust of wind came from behind his head, and he raised his hand to catch it.
It turned out to be a round wine jar.
Your ears can still hear the sloshing sound of liquid inside the wine jar.
Shen Tang said: "Well, see you next time."
Zhai Le looked at Shen Tang with complicated eyes for a long time, and finally laughed inexplicably: "Will you always look like this in the future?"
Shen Tang was annoyed and waved his hand to drive people away.
"Go away, don't curse me."
Zhai Le looked down at the wine jar, his smile was as bright as before, and he was a little proud: "I have almost completed my ambition back then."
The Southeast Continent is destined to be his.
"Tsk, then you have to hurry up and don't let me catch up."
Zhai Le accepted the jug of wine and walked toward the city. Not far away, there were more than a hundred personal guards waiting. After hearing the news, their daughter Erya and her master Yu Hai also came. Yu Hai put his hands in his sleeves, Calm and composed, Erya jumped up and down like a prawn in a steamer without stopping. She was relieved to see Zhai Le come back safely!
"Father!"
Zhai Le said: "It's okay, let's meet a friend."
Erya looked strange: "Friend?"
Judging from the age of the bald ape, he was more like her father's mistake when he was young than a friend. She hardly saw anyone who could escape unscathed when his father changed his face. Erya didn't hide his worries, and the obvious suspicion arose. Stir-fried chestnuts.
"You doubt your fatherhood?"
"I don't dare."
Yu Hai didn't have so many worries.
He just raised his eyebrows in the direction of Shen Tang and others: "Hit?"
That is the evil lord, the king of Kang.
If you come from your own territory without saying hello, you will have to consider yourself unlucky if you don't adapt to the climate, right? Yu Hai's suggestion was rejected by Zhai Le: "Why fight? This is not her real body, what's the use of hitting an avatar?" Sir, have you noticed that young man who looks exactly like Gong Xiqiu? The weird guy we met in the Holy Land of Mountains and Seas that time! To be cautious, it’s better to drink alcohol."
No need to fight.
Yu Hai shook his head: "What a pity."
If this deity is really here, no matter how high the cost, he must keep the other party completely. Let’s see how heartbroken Qi Yuanliang will be!
Zhai Le called to his daughter and important ministers: "Let's go."
They dispersed, and Shen Tang and others also had to withdraw.
The high priest who looked exactly like Gong Xiqiu looked at Gu De and said, "It's a heart disease, and heart disease requires heart medicine. If you still refuse to look away, the depressed energy will condense in the heart, which may damage the fundamental vitality!"
Gu De is not interested in his physical condition.
He just wanted to ask clearly: "Are Shen Jun and Zhai Xiaofang familiar with each other?"
Shen Tang said: "We are old acquaintances."
"You are not Shen Dali."
Shen Tang: "..."
Does he really believe Shen Dali, a name that is fake at first sight?
Gu De affirmed: "You are Shen Youli."
Shen Tang was proud: "Tsk, do you know me?"
Gu De: "I have never heard of it."
Shen Tang: "..."
Seeing that Shen Tang's expression had changed, Xia Houyu explained for Gu De: "I have never heard of it. The two places are too far apart."
There are so many countries in the world, and every now and then, a country is destroyed and a new country is established. The news scattered in the market can only mention the name of the country and the surname of the country. As for the name of the country's leader, even if it is mentioned, it will be distorted in the process of transmission by local languages. .
Shen Tang punched the ground angrily.
"No, why?"
It’s so unfair!
With his brother Zhai Huan as his guide, Zhai Le successfully passed through the most painful stage of starting from scratch during the founding of the People's Republic of China. After that, he fought and fought and fought and fought to gain a great reputation. Looking at himself? One enemy after another lined up to attack her, and his own people also cheated her!
Shen Tang hugged his head and cried.
As a result, there were only a few hairs on the scalp under the palm of my hand.
This critical blow almost shattered her into pieces.
He hurriedly stopped his strength, for fear of tearing off his only hair: "Whether it's Shen Dali or Shen Youli, you will definitely not lose. Work hard and your life will get better!"
Gu De smiled bitterly: "I've always heard that the folk customs in the North are tough..."
Her demeanor just now was indeed that of a ruthless gangster.
Shen Tang: "..."
Xiahou Yu was really afraid that Shen Tang would tear his best friend alive, so he hurriedly changed the subject and asked Shen Tang warmly what his next plan was—returning to the North, or going to other places? They couldn't survive in the southeast, and Zhai Xiaofang would definitely send someone to closely monitor them. whereabouts.
Shen Tang said: "Let's go to the central part of the mainland."
See if there are any opportunities for her to take advantage of.
Xia Houyu nodded: "Okay."
Gu De also acquiesced to this arrangement.
They just have differences on where to go. Their knowledge of the countries in the central part of the continent is limited, and that information is now out of date.
"It's better to go to Qiguo."
The high priest, who had always been quiet, suggested gently.
"Qi Guo? What's so special about it?"
Xia Houyu and others disagreed: "Qiguo's national strength is strong, and there are people to rely on... It can quickly revitalize the country after being destroyed several times."
It would be difficult for a few of them to run over and try to stir up a storm.
"You said Qi Guo relied on it? Oh, they relied on it to death."
"died?"
Jimo Qiu's eyes wandered.
"Well, he died because of my [Enlightenment]."
Shen Tang: "...Ah? Then he is quite nice."
Xia Houyu: "..."
Gu De: "..."
In the end, Shen Tang failed to go there in person.
On the third day, there was a sudden tremor that made her feel sick and made her want to vomit.
It seemed that there was some force pulling on her soul, and the feeling of light or heavy floating made her feel like she was floating on the sea with every step she took. Jimo Qiu said: "Your Highness, it's time for you to go back!"
Zixu has been able to successfully control this body after training.
Jimo Qiu answered the call.
When he opened his eyes again, what he saw was a face magnified by kind thoughts.
"Where is Your Highness?"
Shan Nian Ba Ba Ba Ji gnawed on a pear: "You must have been cut off."
If you recruit people blindly, you will always have to pay the price.
Everyone anxiously waiting for the three-day period: "..."
When you are healthy, you feel like a light on your back.
The glances from his colleagues have delayed him countless times.