After losing the first battle, the burden on Jiang Xiang and Xu Qing's shoulders became even heavier.
If Chu could not win a single match against Zhao, Chu would definitely suffer a huge loss of face among the Three Kingdoms of the Central Plains.
The second game is to test the meaning of scriptures.
Originally, the Emperor of Chu wanted to invite Zhao Daru to challenge the great Confucian of the State of Zhao. After all, Zhao Daru had devoted himself to studying literature and Taoism for more than ten years, and he was the master of various classics and classics of the Chu State.
The old man in the chess competition was right when he said that a person's energy is always limited. How can the prime minister of a country concentrate on studying another thing while taking care of state affairs?
Jingyi Yiyi, if Zhao Daru were to fight against Zhao Guojingyiyiyi, he would undoubtedly be a more suitable candidate than Jiang Xiang, and his chances of winning would be much higher.
But Zhao Daru is getting older and older, and as people age, various health problems arise. Every cold winter is a torment for the elderly. Recently, he has been sick at home because of a serious illness.
When the Emperor of Chu knew about this, he did not send anyone to invite Zhao Daru to fight, but instead appointed Jiang Xiang.
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Yesterday, Jiang Xiangxi was defeated by the old man from Zhao State. Today it is Jiang Xiang's turn to compete with Zhao State on the meaning of scriptures.
imperial study room
Emperor Chu looked at Jiang Xiang and said: "Xiang Xiang, are you confident about fighting Zhao this time?"
Jiang Xiang stood up from his seat, cupped his hands and said: "I will do my best to do this, and I will not let Zhao Guo succeed!"
In fact, Jiang Xiang also felt guilty. After all, Zhao Guo's literary education was the most prosperous among the Three Kingdoms. Although Jiang Xiang was proficient in classics and meanings, he really focused on state affairs on weekdays. He had been immersed in literary education for decades against Zhao Guo.
Wenzong of the state of Zhao was recorded, so how can we say it with certainty?
We can only do our best and obey fate.
At this moment, Eunuch Wei walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Taifu Zhao is here."
Hearing this, Emperor Chu was startled and thought to himself: Why is this old man here?
Then he immediately stood up and said: "Please come in quickly."
Jiang Xiang also felt nervous. He quickly turned his head towards the outside of the hall, bowed his body and cupped his hands forward.
Taifu Zhao is Zhao Daru, and Zhao Wen has been studying literature for half his life.
To be precise, Zhao Wen was not a Taifu at this time, because he had already retired from the imperial service.
If we count the seniority, he was the Taifu during the period of Emperor Daxing, that is, Emperor Chu's father's dynasty. After he became an official at this time, he was regarded as the former Taifu.
However, in order to show respect, on such occasions it is still necessary to address a person by the highest official position he held.
Excluding Xian Wang, who only served as emperor for half a year, Zhao Daru has already killed two emperors of Chu. He just doesn’t know if he will have the chance to send away the current emperor of Chu in this life...
Zhao Daru, a national treasure-level figure in the state of Chu.
At this time, Zhao Wen was only wearing a piece of cloth, and the hair on his head was falling out so much that he could no longer insert a hairpin. He was leaning on a cane and staggering, but he still walked into the royal study step by step.
Emperor Chu quickly ordered: "Wei Zhong, quickly show the Taifu your seat!"
Wei Zhong also quickly moved a chair from the side and respectfully placed it at the right place behind Zhao Wen, so that the former Taifu could sit down with a slight bend of his legs.
The Emperor of Chu stretched out his hand and said humbly: "Master, please sit down."
Zhao Wen, however, still stood in the imperial study room on crutches, without sitting down, and said: "I have already retired to the official position, and I am no longer a tutor."
The Emperor of Chu looked at Zhao Wendao and said: "The Taifu is the Taifu of Great Chu for one day, and he will be the Taifu of Great Chu for the rest of his life."
Zhao Wen also looked at Emperor Chu, and when their eyes met, Zhao Wen said: "Your Majesty, do you really think so?"
Emperor Chu said: "Of course."
The crutch in Zhao Wen's hand hit the ground a few times, making bursts of noise, and an old tear fell from the corner of his wrinkled eye.
Zhao Daru's already wrinkled lips moved together with the surrounding beard: "Since in your Majesty's heart, the veteran is still the Taifu of Dachu, then why does your majesty not use the veteran in this competition with Zhao Guo?
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When Wei Zhong saw Zhao Wen so excited, he quietly moved closer to Zhao Daru to prepare for any emergencies.
Emperor Chu sighed and said: "The Taifu is already old and has been seriously ill recently. I am really worried about the Taifu's health, so I dare not trouble the Taifu. The Taifu is still ill at this time, so I'd better hurry up."
Sit down and don't overexert yourself."
Zhao Wendao said: "In the past, Meng Degong once said: 'The old man is still in trouble, but his ambition is thousands of miles.' Although I am old, I can still be a thousand-mile horse for our great Chu. I hope your majesty will give me your permission!"
Emperor Chu looked at Zhao Daru who was so determined and said: "But the Taifu's body..."
Zhao Wen interrupted Emperor Chu's words: "I hope your majesty will give you permission!"
After a long time, Emperor Chu sighed and closed his eyes: "Okay, I'm sure."
Zhao Daru leaned on crutches and bowed down with difficulty, his voice trembling: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At this time, a chamberlain bowed and walked in: "Your Majesty, the envoys from Zhao and Zhou have arrived."
Emperor Chu nodded and said, "I understand."
Then Emperor Chu looked at Zhao Daru and said, "This competition will be left to the Grand Tutor."
Zhao Daru's voice was old and firm: "I will definitely live up to your Majesty this time!"
After saying that, he turned around, leaned on crutches, and walked out of the imperial study room with staggering but determined steps, heading towards the main hall that he had not set foot in for more than ten years.
Jiang Lian hurriedly supported Zhao Daru from the other side. Zhao Daru turned his head and glanced at Jiang Xiang, his former student, and there seemed to be a smile on his old face.
Jiang Xiang was a student of Zhao Daru, and so was Qin Xiang.
Now that Zhao Guo has bullied his disciple, it is up to him as the master to find trouble for his disciple!
Above the main hall
The envoys from the two countries and officials from the Chu State have already arrived, and all arrangements have been prepared. They are just waiting for the Emperor of Chu and Prime Minister Jiang to enter.
At this moment, the Chu officials saw the highly respected Prime Minister Jiang carefully and respectfully helping an old man walk in step by step.
After the Dachu officials saw the old man's appearance clearly, they all bowed down and performed the disciple ceremony.
Perhaps for some officials, Zhao Daru was not considered their teacher, but they were not sure whether their teacher was taught by Zhao Daru.
Xu Qing and Xiao Ye, who were sitting next to them, stood up and bowed when they saw this scene.
The books recording various posture points were quickly put into Xiao Ye's arms.
Zhao Daru’s influence in Chu’s literary world is evident!
The person competing with Zhao Daru this time was still an old man.
The Tao of Classical Meanings is different from a chess game, with a clear boundary between victory and defeat. The Tao of Classics and Meanings focuses on understanding and expressing what is in your heart.
It is useless for Jingyi to impress the audience together, because the topic between the two may be so advanced that the audience cannot understand it.
What Zhao Daru and the old man have to do is to impress their opponents with the scriptures and meanings they have painstakingly studied for decades!
Xu Qing watched Zhao Daru and the old man sitting opposite each other, having a heated debate, which looked a bit like a debate competition in a previous life.
But the difference is that there is only one person on both sides of this debate, not even a referee!
No, it should be said that the referee is the opponent.
In this competition, you can win if the opponent is convinced.
It's a real debate.
During this competition, the blessings of saints and saints echoed in the hall, making Xu Qing and Xiao Ye unable to learn any more, and simply raised their heads to watch the battle.
The debate did not stop until the afternoon.
Emperor Chu, who was confused after hearing this, stood up, looked at Zhao Daru and the old man Zhao Guo who had already stood up, and asked: "Can the winner be determined?"
Zhao Daru and the old man Zhao Guo looked at each other and said in unison: "It's considered a tie."