Early that morning, Master Chao and others set off for Changsha. Chao Xun didn't like riding horses, so he took a large carriage and took the Kou family with him. Yesterday, he taught Kou Debao how to recognize red and green, and today
The child taught him how to recognize yellow. The child learned very quickly and already recognized it when he arrived in Changsha.
After getting off the carriage in front of Prince Xiang's Mansion, Chao Xun asked: "Kou Agui, how is our Prince Xiang's Mansion compared to your Prince Yan's Mansion?"
Kou Agui looked around and said, "Look at this posture, it's smaller than Prince Yan's Mansion." After a while, he whispered, "The first few Duke's Mansions in Beijing and the Marquis' Mansion are all bigger than this."
"Oh? Have you ever been to the prince's mansion in Beijing?"
Kou Agui said: "Most of them have been changed into museums and art galleries. The tickets are cheap. I have been to several places."
Chao Xun said thoughtfully: "Public cultural and art places are the soul of a city."
Not long after, a small yellow gate came out to greet him with a smile, and led a group of them inside to see King Xiang. Kou Agui spent a lot of effort last night teaching Kou Debao to kowtow, and barely made any mistakes. King Xiang lazily leaned on the Arhat bed.
Kou Debao had just learned the color yellow, so he pointed at the yellow robe on King Xiang and shouted: "Yellow!" This startled Mr. Chao. Fortunately, the silly boy couldn't speak clearly, and "yellow" sounded a bit like "emperor"
.The King of Xiang was quite happy and did not blame him.
King Xiang asked: "Chao Aiqing said there is something important?"
"Yes." Master Chao then told the story of Kou Agui's origin and the fact that the person who abandoned the throne was the substitute of King Yan.
The King of Xiang was stunned. After a long while, he smiled and said, "The King of Xiang already knew that Jia Cong was a traitor." Then he looked at Kou Agui and said, "You stay in Xiang for now. The King of Xiang will ask you something later." Kou Agui hurriedly agreed. Xiang
Wang waved his hand and sent them away. Kou Agui thought it would take a long time, but he didn't want it to be over and he breathed a sigh of relief.
After leaving the house, an old eunuch approached and said, "Master Chao, the prince has asked you not to rush back to Yueyang." Chao Xun was slightly startled. Master Chao hurriedly said, "I obey."
There is the Chao family's house near the Prince of Xiang's Mansion. Now that he has arrived, Mr. Chao has to see his daughter and grandson. The Chao family and the Kou family live there.
Chao Xun also wanted to test Kou Debao's learning ability, so he still let them live in his own yard. After a brief arrangement, Chao Xun had someone lay a carpet in front of the hall and gave Kou Debao some toys to take off his shoes and play with them. Kou Debao then left.
Have fun among the toys.
Chao Xun and Kou Agui sat side by side and watched him play. After looking at Huizi, Chao Xun said, "If I'm not wrong, someone will come to take pictures for you from Prince Xiang's Mansion after Huizi." Kou Agui was stunned. Chao Xun said, "
So you can take it to the capital to confirm your identity, character and abilities."
After a long while, Kou Agui sighed: "I have never lied a word. I just don't know what happened to the princess."
Chao Xun said: "As far as I know, Princess Lou of Yan sold Prince Yan's mansion for a large sum of money because she learned that Prince Yan had already married another wife in Java, and her late son Situ Yue had no intention of returning to the country to pick up his mother.
Money makes people angry. So now she has plenty of money, so you can rest assured."
Kou Agui nodded and said, "Our servants have already guessed it."
Chao Xun said leisurely: "It is extremely difficult to find a loyal and capable slave like you nowadays. Ninety percent of the time, King Xiang will keep you."
Kou Agui smiled bitterly and said, "This is my life."
"It's just..." Chao Xun glanced at Kou Debao, "Debao can't live without you. But if you take him into the palace - he is a boy, and the fool in the palace's backyard will also have to cleanse himself."
Kou Agui was horrified: "Absolutely not!" He burst into tears immediately, "This child is so innocent! I was so scared that I couldn't survive...please Third Master save him!"
Chao Xun said: "It's my fault to mention this. If I hadn't wanted to find a mentally retarded case to look at, you would have fled to the Federation right now." Kou Agui's face changed and his tongue was tied. Chao Xun waved his hand and said
, "Don't be afraid, I support the abolition of slavery. But Chao Er was present when you revealed your identity yesterday. Even if I didn't take you to see your father first, Chao Er would have told him. Sooner or later you have to come here.
Changsha.”
Kou Agui thought that this was indeed the case. Looking at the behavior of Mr. Xun, everything he did had the style of the capital. Even the fact that he wanted a fool was not just for fun, but because he wanted to cure Debao's stupidity. Yesterday
If the child himself did not tell Jingli's identity, he would be able to help him escape. He couldn't help but regret it. He said to Chao Xun, "What should I do? Dr. Chao, this child can never be clean. I
I know you like him. If it doesn’t work out, could you please send him to the capital to find a school for the mentally retarded?"
Chao Xun suddenly looked at him and smiled, and was silent for a long time. Kou Agui was stunned. Chao Xun said: "I was worried that a good old man like you would not be able to handle some things. But I underestimated you."
Kou Aguiqiang smiled and said, "What did Dr. Chao say?"
"You are very good at talking." Chao Xun said, "When I said I supported the abolition of slavery, you immediately changed your name and called me Dr. Chao. The name Dr. Chao sounds much more pleasant to my ears than Mr. Xun."
Seeing the look on his face, Kou Agui was full of praise, without any sarcasm. He hesitated and said, "We slaves would have died long ago if we didn't know how to watch people's actions."
Chao Xunai said seriously: "Debao trusts you. It is extremely rare for a child like this to trust someone. Having you by his side will help him a lot in learning some daily knowledge. I think you are a capable person. Well - Kou Agui, you
Tell me something from your heart. If you come from the capital, do you think Yan or Xiang is better?"
Kou Agui said: "Of course the country of Yan is good."
"Where is the best place in Yan country?"
“Anywhere is good.”
"Where is the best."
Kou Agui thought for a long time and said: "In the beginning, I really didn't think there was anything good about abolishing slavery. My master provides food and clothing, and a lot of monthly money. If I am respected by my master, I can discipline ignorant children, manage a lot of property, and save a little money."
Savings. One day when the master is kind enough to release him, he will be a good citizen. It wasn’t until I arrived in Zhuangzi a few months ago that I realized...not all slaves are lucky enough to meet good masters." He sighed, "The Yan State is better than the Xiang State.
That is the abolition of slavery.”
Chao Xun nodded and said: "Since you have this idea, we have a basis for cooperation." Kou Agui pricked up his ears. Chao Xun continued, "To be honest, I and a group of companions secretly contacted the Federation to try to find a way
Disintegrate the Western Chu Alliance and let the whole world join the federation. There will be no more slaves or eunuchs. Even children like Debao can be healed and learn skills. Mr. Kou, are you willing to join us?" Kou Agui said.
As soon as he moved, he seemed to be frozen. Chao Xun continued, "If you don't want to, we won't force it. Don't worry, I will ask someone to send Debao to a special education school in Beijing or Guangzhou. One day, there will be no royal family in Xiang.
You can still be free to find him."
Kou Agui suddenly burst into tears and said repeatedly: "Yes! I am willing, willing!" Chao Xun never expected that he would agree so quickly and was a little surprised. Kou Agui wiped away his tears and said, "I am not afraid of Dr. Chao's jokes. I was in the capital that day.
, the patrolmen on the street, the people working in the Civil Affairs Bureau, and the college students at school all call me sir. It always sounds awkward to me. I am just a slave, not sir. I know this is a common title in Yan country, but it still feels awkward to me.
." He wiped away his tears again, as if he couldn't finish wiping them away. "I never thought I would hear people call me Mr. Kou in this life."
Chao Xun unconsciously nodded and said: "That's it. The Western Chu Alliance is just a grasshopper after autumn. It can't survive for a few days. By then everyone will call you Mr. Kou."
Kou Agui wiped his tears again, and this time they were clean. Then he said sternly to Chao Xun: "Mr. Chao, if there is anything Kou Agui can do, I will not hesitate to die!"
Chao Xun smiled and said: "If Mr. Kou is willing to help, we will definitely make it happen."
Kou Agui looked up at his son, laughing and rolling around on the carpet with a stuffed bear. Since he recognized him, it was the first time he was so happy to see him. "If the whole country could be like Yan State, people would also call my family Debao Mr. Kou."
.”
Chao Xun said: "He is still young, so we can only call him classmate Kou first."
Kou Agui grinned: "Classmate Kou, classmate Kou! It sounds so good."
The two watched Kou Debao play for a while, and Chao Xunfang told Kou Agui about the current troubles in the Federation.
It is easy for the federal army to fight because they have good intelligence and know themselves and the enemy. But now there is a hurdle in the intelligence. A counselor named Meng Changfu suddenly appeared next to the King of Chu, who helped the King of Chu contact various countries to join forces and set up the Western Chu Alliance.
.This man has a eloquent tongue and has gained the trust of the kings of the Western Chu Alliance. He is building a new intelligence agency to bring together the eighteen countries of the Western Chu Alliance. Moreover, he has made up a set of codes that are not words. Although the Federation has obtained some samples,
I just can't decipher it.
This man was originally from the Qi State, with great ambitions and talents, and worked hard in the forest to wait for the Ming Dynasty. Occasionally, he was favored by the head of the Cui family, a powerful family in the Qi State, and betrothed to him a young lady from the direct branch of the clan. Meng Changfu secretly looked at the Cui family.
Miss, she has a beautiful appearance and pleasant temperament. She has also read her poems and essays, each of which is beautiful and beautiful, so she falls in love with her very much. She has already set a wedding date and is waiting for her to get married. Unexpectedly, something unexpected happens, and the Cui family is confiscated by the King of Qi for a crime.
, Miss Cui and her family broke into the prison van. Halfway through, the prison van was robbed by bandits again, and the people were missing.
Meng Changfu had a deep love for Miss Cui and was very anxious after hearing the news. He found out that the female members of the Cui family might have been sold to the State of Wu, so he rushed to the State of Wu to search for them all the way, but there was no trace. He did not hesitate to get acquainted with the vulgar merchants in the city of Wu State, and confirmed
Miss Cui was not sold to the State of Wu. So she rushed back to the State of Qi to inquire in every possible way, and finally learned from a branch of the Cui family who had not suffered any disaster that Miss Cui and the others had fled to the State of Yan.
Meng Changfu rushed to the State of Yan again and tried his best to finally find Miss Cui. At this time, the Cui family had been in the State of Yan for more than two years. Miss Cui had already transformed from a wealthy daughter of the Qi State to an ordinary female student of the State of Yan. Regardless of her mother,
The elders insisted on their faith and wanted to marry her to Meng Changfu as promised, but she just refused. Miss Cui said: "I am a citizen of Yan State and have the right to marry." When the family was in a hurry, she hid in a classmate's house and Meng Changfu went there.
The school came to find her, but she actually called the police! The Yan State had changed the laws and made them unreasonable. It was clear that Miss Cui had betrayed her trust, and all the truth was in Meng Changfu's hands. Regardless of the officials, the police, and the people of the Yan State, they all said that he had an affair with Miss Cui.
The marriage contract violates the principle of freedom of marriage and is invalid.
Within a few days, Meng Changfu found out that Miss Cui had made a boyfriend at school, and the boy had not even finished reading the Four Books. Meng Changfu mocked him in person with remote allusions, but the boyfriend did not understand at all. Miss Cui said a few words with a cold face.
, their classmates all laughed, but Meng Changfu couldn't understand. Miss Cui said: "People's academic ability is limited, and their skills are more valuable than specialization. The sheep are lost because of the diversity of roads. Why does Mr. Meng use his own strengths to mock others' weaknesses?" Naila.
After getting her boyfriend, she left.
Meng Changfu felt that his infatuation had gone to waste and was disheartened. He deeply resented Jia Cong and others for setting rules that disturbed the world and led his good fiancée astray. After that, he traveled to many countries and finally decided to assist the King of Chu.
After hearing this, Kou Agui didn't know what to say for a long time. Chao Xun said: "In your opinion, who is responsible for this matter?"
Kou Agui said: "Of course it was Miss Cui who took charge. It was the elders of her clan who agreed to the marriage, not herself. Can I still sell other people's things?"
Chao Xun nodded with a smile: "Agui, even though you regarded yourself as Princess Yan's slave during those years in Beijing, Yan's human rights awareness has involuntarily seeped into your heart."
Kou Agui said: "If Miss Cui had been allowed to meet Mr. Meng when we were in Qi State, and they could have been happy with each other, this matter would have become a story of reunion."
Chao Xun said: "It's because I peeked at Miss Cui that I refused. Meng Changfu is much older than the girl, and his appearance is not good-looking. Even if he is talented and learned, the girl may not value his talent.
Everyone has their own ambitions. Some women like their husbands to show off their grand plans, and some like the couple to cut flowers in front of the steps. Some are looking for talent, some are looking for looks, and some are looking for money. Even if nothing happened to the Cui family, the two of them got married.
You may not be able to live well."
Kou Agui said: "Miss Cui is not having a good life."
Chao Xun nodded and continued: "Because he knew that the federal agents were pervasive, Meng Changfu asked all countries in the Western Chu Alliance to send the most reliable people to learn the code, preferably novices who the federal agents did not know and could not guess. King Xiang was quite suspicious.
Seriously, it’s difficult for us to find someone to recommend to him at the moment, and even if we find someone, I’m afraid he won’t look down on him.”
Kou Agui thought: "It seems that I am really suitable."
Chao Xun said: "If you take this position, you will definitely not have to stay with him for the sake of secrecy. Then you can find an excuse not to stay in Prince Xiang's Mansion." Kou Agui nodded repeatedly.
Just as he was talking, people came from outside. They were an old eunuch from Prince Xiang's palace and a photographer pushing a camera. The old eunuch smiled and said, "Your Majesty asked me to take a picture for Eunuch Kou."
Kou Agui smiled and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Maybe you can take a photo for my son too?"
The old eunuch pretended to be angry and said: "You can actually climb along the pole. That's all, your son is so stupid. Let's take a picture of him too."
Chao Xun said: "Can I take a photo too?"
The old eunuch said: "Master Chao still cares about this!" Then he asked the photographer to take pictures of all three of them.
For a moment, the three of them took a photo together. Chao Xun looked at Kou Debao and said, "It would be great if we could find out the family of Debao's biological father. I want to know if he was born a fool or if something happened to him the day after tomorrow. His mother ate it when she was pregnant with him."
What."
The old eunuch said: "Master Chao really wants to be a doctor."
Chao Xun said: "Of course. I just want to be a doctor. It would be better if I could find out the reason why fools are born and prevent fools from being born again in the world."
The old eunuch said: "Master Chao is really lazy. He is not as ambitious as Uncle Chao and Master Chao."
Chao Xun said: "It is enough for a family to have two ambitious people. If everyone is ambitious, the family will fall apart."
The old eunuch glanced at him with a half-smile, then said goodbye and led the photographer away.