Chapter 14 Section Four

In the emerald green autumn water, a canoe is drifting long. Meng Changjun couldn't help but smile bitterly.An unimaginable hunting parade turned out to be the only absurd joke that was kept from King Qi Min.The chaos of the army and Tian Zhen's panic suddenly revealed the root of this "Blue Dragon Army".However, Gan Mao's rescue and the understanding response of the envoys from various countries clearly revealed a kind of tacit ridicule!As the prime minister, Meng Changjun was so ashamed at that moment that he found a hole in the ground.That night, as soon as the sacred visit was over, Lord Mengchang dragged Tian Zhen into his army tent without any explanation, and scolded him all the time: "Is there such a general as you in the world? How can a 300,000-strong army be able to hold the ground?" To a land of river valleys! Who taught you? The battle was for nothing! The soldiers were for nothing! Disgrace to Qi! Disgrace to Tian!" He didn't say a word, and at the end he just said firmly: "Uncle said, the king's order is so, what should I do?" Jun Mengchang was speechless for a long time, and stomped his feet and sighed: "Oh God! How can Tian Wen save face if he tramples on Qi like this? "I was so angry that I burst into tears for the first time!Tian Zhen was so frightened that he rushed forward and hugged Mr. Mengchang, dragging him into the back tent.However, Mr. Meng Chang became furious and threw Tian Zhen over with his foot, and fell into a deep sleep with his head covered in the back tent.

When he returned to Linzi, Lord Mengchang claimed that he was not sick, and drifted in a small boat in the back garden all day long. Seeing the autumn sun slanting to the west, the small boat swayed to the west bank, but Feng Huan, the head guest, stood by the bank and said loudly: "Report to Mr. Mengchang: Lu Zhonglian is here." Mr. Mengchang raised his head in confusion, and then he was very surprised: "Who? Lu Zhong Lian? Where is it? Hurry up, please!" The voice fell, and there was a burst of laughter in the woods with yellow leaves on the bank: "Lu Zhonglian is here too! Mr. Mengchang is in a good mood!" With the laughter, I saw a red A handsome figure in a long coat with a long sword in his sleeves has already reached the shore.

"Good job Zhonglian!" Meng Changjun laughed and stood up from the canoe to jump onto the table. Unexpectedly, the boat swayed, but he staggered and fell into the boat!Lu Zhonglian burst into laughter: "Guests do as they please, I'll come down and talk." It was a light leap, and with his long coat and sleeves stretched out, he landed on the bow of the small boat, which was only one foot square. The wooden boat didn't move at all!Mr. Mengchang kept laughing while supporting the side of the boat: "Okay, good work!" Lu Zhonglian had already stepped to the stern of the boat, picked up the penny, and the small boat flew out like a water bird, and it was two o'clock. In the middle of the lake.

"Why did Zhong Lian come here to teach me?" Facing this scholar who was obviously younger than him, Mr. Meng Chang was sincere and respectful, and he was completely different from Mr. Meng Chang in front of Gan Mao. Lu Zhonglian left the penny and let the boat wander, sat opposite Mr. Mengchang and said seriously: "The state of Qi is in danger, is Mr. Mengchang really not aware of it?" Mengchang Jun was surprised: "It is like a pile of eggs? Why did Zhonglian say that?" Lu Zhonglian said: "Taxes doubled, people complained, there was a shortage of goods and goods, and prices were rising day by day, but the money of the people of the country was fattening foreign merchants; 600,000 armored soldiers were wasting the treasury; laws were not solid, and the laws of King Xuan, Su and Qin were being lost day by day; although the nobles' fiefdoms did not increase. However, the annexed land is far larger than the fiefdom, and the poor refugees are all over the country. At this time, if there is a foreign war, it will be out of control. As the prime minister, don't you feel that you are in danger?"

"Zhonglian, even if you are aware of it, what can you do?" Meng Changjun sighed, feeling extremely depressed. Lu Zhonglian was stunned, and couldn't help but blushed: "When was Lord Mengchang so heroic? Could it be that the myth of the Qingjiao also made you ignorant?" Mengchang Jun waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, Zhonglian, you are exaggerating. , The national situation has not declined yet, let me slowly try to figure it out." Lu Zhonglian sneered and said: "Meng Changjun said something against his will, who else in the world can be trusted? Lu Zhonglian told the truth: Meng Changjun must at least stop Qi Make enemies on all sides of the country! Otherwise, the country will be destroyed within ten years! Farewell." After saying a word, he suddenly got up.

"Wait, Zhonglian!" Meng Changjun quickly grabbed Lu Zhonglian's lapel: "Come on, sit down, and listen to me!" Lu Zhonglian panted and reluctantly sat down, and Meng Changjun whispered: "Zhonglian, I entrust you with a piece of paper." What's the matter?" Lu Zhonglian said: "What's the matter first?" Meng Changjun smiled slightly: "How about being an envoy without a crown?" Lu Zhonglian's eyes flashed: "You want me to detect the alignment of the countries?" Meng Changjun smiled. "Sure enough, Qianliju! Wake up at one o'clock. However, not only investigation, but also mediation, the danger of Qi country is beyond it." Lu Zhonglian nodded and said: "Qi country has a deadly enemy, a powerful enemy, and half an ally. , the other three are neither enemies nor friends. If Qi State does not judge the situation and force itself to be the overlord, I am afraid that the heavens will be powerless." Meng Changjun nodded and said: "Yes. Fortunately, this mortal enemy has no power to fight back, and that strong enemy seems to be There is no change, and half of the allies have not slipped far. As long as the mediation is done properly, there should be a turning point. If the military disaster can be eliminated without fighting, the people of the country will be blessed."

"Meng Changjun has the heart to serve the country, and Lu Zhonglian He Xi runs away." "Lu Zhonglian has the ambition to save the world, which is the foundation of Qi State." With a sound of "Pa!", the two clapped their palms together, and then burst out laughing. At twilight, Su Dai came to discuss with Mr. Mengchang how to deal with Gan Mao?Mr. Mengchang then told Su Daibei about the process of entering the palace that day and the conversation with Gan Mao, and finally said: "This person is an old fox in the officialdom, and I don't need to wait for it." Careful, but shook his head and said: "Even if the old fox is looking for food in the snow at this moment. Without our support, the old fox will freeze to death and starve to death. I just want to ask Mr. Mengchang: If this person is in Qi State, Maybe it can be used by me?" Mr. Mengchang thought for a while and said, "Although Gan Mao is not a great talent, he also lacks righteousness, but he is cunning and changeable, and he has no intention of treachery or evil. In my opinion, he can be your arm support. Su Dai nodded and said: "Gan Mao is originally from Chu, and he is the right person to mediate the diplomatic relations between Chu and Qi." Meng Changjun laughed and said, "So, worry about it. If you want me to come forward, just say it." Su Dai said with a smile: "Winter is coming, let him be a guest first. In spring, I will go to Qin as an envoy, and this matter will be resolved." Meng Changjun clapped his hands: "That's it! It's okay to spit out this mouthful of phlegm. Be brisk." Su Dai smiled in surprise: "How? Is Gan Mao so annoying?"

Mr. Mengchang shook his head and sighed with emotion: "It is difficult to understand human affairs in the world. It is said that Gan Mao is not bad at least, and it is quite enlightening to me. However, when I saw this person, I felt chest tightness. It's really strange." Yes. But when I saw Lu Zhonglian, I wanted to be happy, laughing and drinking. This kind of happiness can only be compared with Zhang Yi in the past. Tell me, why is this person so different from others? It’s so weird Yes!" Su Dai laughed loudly when he heard this: "Brother Tian is really good. It turns out that you have a good disposition, and you are congenial with heroes, how can there be any other!" Meng Changjun shook his head again and again: "No, no, no. It’s not that there are too many heroes, if all of them made my chest tight, wouldn’t I have died long ago? It’s so weird, too weird!” Su Dai laughed happily: “Okay, okay, after all, Tian Brother's life is important, I will deal with Gan Mao in the future."

After some joking and talking, Mr. Mengchang's depression disappeared, so he happily held a small banquet and drank with Su Dai. Su Dai and his elder brother Su Qin are quite different in the way of socializing and dealing with each other.Having lived with one of the sons of Yan State for many years, Su Dai is not only good at drinking, but also has an astonishing capacity for alcohol. Although he can't compare with Zhang Yi and Meng Changjun, such a wine god, he is extremely rare among famous diplomatic relations.What's more, Su Dai is humorous and good at talking, and his quick wit is excellent, and he often has unexpected and wonderful answers to on-the-spot problems, which is different from Su Qin's solemn and dignified long-term strategy.Meng Changjun had a deep affection for the Su brothers, and was entrusted by Su Qin on his deathbed. He extended Su Dai to Jixia Academy to study for three years.In terms of friendship, Mr. Mengchang respected Su Qin as an elder brother, but he loved Su Dai as a younger brother.But when it comes to drinking and chatting, Mr. Mengchang prefers Su Dai's unrestrained and uninhibited, and he often sighs after drinking: "Brothers pay back debts. Su Qin owes me a lot of wine bills, and God gave me a Su Dai." Su Dai raised his hand. Looking at Jiujue, he laughed: "It's thanks to the elder brother who owes a lot, otherwise, where would Su Dai find so many old wines for a commoner?"

It was also depressed for a few days. After the two drank two barrels of old Zhao wine, Mr. Mengchang got up and talked about a lot of interesting things about the hunting ground. Finally, he returned to drinking and asked with great interest, "Third brother is knowledgeable, Do you know the theory of wine virtue and wine tasting?" "Wine has three virtues." Su Dai said with a smile: "To clarify one's mind, to remove falsehoods, and to develop spirit, is to be immortal for all generations." "Hey!" Mr. Mengchang was surprised: "I was talking about the virtue of the drinker, but the third brother developed the virtue of drinking. It's wonderful! Thinking that the Nuwa created humans, they couldn't speak, and they would suffocate them if they held them in their hearts. Also. After drinking this bowl of wine, the face will be red and the ears will be hot, and the words will be sincere. If there is any danger, you will shout bravely! If there is no wine in the world, wouldn’t it be boring and kill people? It is really a merit for all ages! "

Su Dai laughed: "Brother Tian's interpretation is even better, maybe, the wine was made by Nuwa, and it compensates for the negligence in making people." "That's right." Jun Mengchang also laughed heartily: "Smelting stones to mend the sky, making wine to mend people, Nuwa is a god!" After laughing for a while, Su Dai sighed: "Even so, Mr. Meng Chang is the only one who drinks too much and is not sleepy." "No, no, no!" Mr. Mengchang shook his head when he heard the words: "For those who are good at drinking but not disturbing their minds, there is Zhang Yi in front, and Lu Zhonglian in the back. Apart from these two, there are not enough wine people in the world." This time it was Su Dai was surprised: "Brother Zhang, needless to say. Who is this Lu Zhonglian, who can be compared with Brother Zhang and respected so much by Brother Tian?" Meng Changjun laughed loudly: "Qianliju Lu Zhonglian, Su Daishangqing I don’t even know, I’m so ignorant.” Su Dai smiled leisurely: “I don’t know, it’s because the horse is still in the stable, isn’t it?” Meng Changjun laughed and said: “But once he goes out of the stable and spreads his hooves, this person will be powerful. " Su Dai thought: "This person should be a famous scholar in Qi State, otherwise, Mr. Mengchang would not be so concerned. But what is this person's official position? Where is he in? I don't know anything?" Mr. Mengchang said, "Crack!" A long case: "This is the wonder of a thousand-mile horse. If you don't be an official, you don't love money. You are high-spirited and ambitious, and you focus on first aid." Su Dai teased and laughed: "If you don't be an official, you don't love money. Another emergency rescue, besides the Mo family, there is another person?" Meng Changjun ignored Su Dai's suspicion and sarcasm, and sighed with emotion: "Woohoo! When we get along with Lu Zhonglian, we are just muddy water!" Su Dai said Then he got serious, and solemnly cupped his hands and said: "Brother Tian's self-comparison shows that this man must be a magnificent man. I would like to hear more about him." Meng Changjun had a big drink, and then talked about the story of Lu Zhonglian: Immigrants from the Duolu Kingdom in Jimo City.By the time of King Qiwei, the Jimolu clan had become a very large tribe.Lu people are not good at business travel, not familiar with officialdom, let alone get involved in those inexplicable vendettas and personal struggles, and only do silent work on farming and reading.All the members of the clan are knowledgeable, respectful, law-abiding, and diligent in farming. After several generations, the Lu family has become the most respected clan in Jimo City.The government offices of the State of Qi are short of civil servants, nine times out of ten they go to Jimo Lu family to look for them, and if they pull one out at random, they are all extremely qualified.Over time, there was a folk proverb: "Qi people are rough, Lu people are poor, Linzi has ten officials and nine surnames are Lu." It is also a cultural tradition that has become a custom for a long time, and this Jimo Lu family has a unique rule: the patriarch and the major events in the clan , It is not decided by the elders, but elected by the common people in the clan.But to become a recognized commoner scholar among the Lu tribe, it is not enough to just know how to read and write, but also to master "Poetry", "Li", "Le", "She", "Che".I don't know whether these six items have been inherited from the six arts that Confucius taught his disciples. Anyway, they are very real. The first four are intellectual talents, and the last two are practical skills.After mastering the six chapters, the patriarch has to preside over the ceremony of the scholar crown, and solemnly put a four-inch leather crown made by the clan on the head of the successful young man before he can become a commoner scholar participating in the public discussion.Only because of this, the affairs of the Lu clan have been well-organized for more than a hundred years, there has not been a single stupid patriarch, and there has not been a single cannibalism in the clan, so the Lu clan has prospered vigorously. Gradually, this Jimo Lu family became a prominent family in the Qi state, and the head of the Lu family naturally became a illustrious squire. Not only the Jimo county magistrate respected him as a guest, even the king of Qi would come to pay him a visit after the commencement ceremony.Who would have thought that in the thirteenth year of King Xuan of Qi, the commoner scholars of the Jimo Lu Clan, after a public discussion, elected the most dull and mediocre rough man who couldn't even read a few big characters to be the patriarch. When the news came out, Jimo was in an uproar. This rough guy is called Lu Dagang.The big stick is originally a kind ridicule of the Lu people for the kind of rough guy who suffers from everything and has a happy temper but is stubborn. It means that this person is as thick, straight and solid as a big wooden stick.This Lu Dagang is also strange, he will help anyone who is busy, even if his own work is not finished; he helps whenever he wants, and he also brings his own dry food and does not eat the master's meal, just like the people who follow Dayu to control the water; If a strong man from a family is sick, he will replace the laborer. If he wants to give money or food in return, he will immediately blush; usually, whenever someone calls him a big slap, he will happily agree, without any color.Later, the government asked the people to make a book, and he actually made the "big bar" an official name on the book!In the eyes of the talented Lu clan members, this is ridiculous and inexplicably hurtful. If it were someone else, maybe even the patriarch would not be able to pass.But after all, this is Lu Dagang, the patriarch said with a smile: "A person's true nature is precious, and it is Daya." Then he passed.Because of this, this Lu Dagang is not so much a name as a nickname.But it is such a character, the members of the Lu clan are supported by the whole family. Not only are the common people elected by public discussion, but the clan also erected a white jade monument in front of Lu Dabang's hut, engraved with the four words "Family Prestige Thousands of Miles" impressively. large characters. All of this is because Lu Dabang has a strange son who is not born in the world. Materialization is miraculous, which is unpredictable.This Lu Dabang is really naive, but he is even more naive after marrying a wife.This woman has a strong and plump body, a big silver face, big feet, big hands and strong strength, she walks like the wind, loves to talk and laughs more, but she doesn't know what sorrow is, and her snoring sound is louder than Lu Dagang!No matter who you meet, you can call him big brother if you are a man, and big sister if you are a woman, regardless of age, and there is no second address.When Lu Dagang worked as a helper, she would pick mulberries and cook for the housewife. When the meal was ready, she put down her sarong and walked away without anyone looking for her.Back in the hut, he often settled accounts with Lu Dagang, either nagging Lu Dagang for not working hard enough, or complaining that Lu Dagang was slow to go to the helper.Lu Dabang laughed, and she cursed like a smart woman: "Gong Shitou! Stupid wood!" Often, before the words were finished, she grunted loudly, so happy that Lu Dabang couldn't stop laughing, and then cursed: "Mother Shishi! Stupid wood!" Over time, the clansman called her "Sister Gang", and recognized the couple as a pair of big gangsters. Lu Dagang and his wife were harmonious and honest, and they gave birth to a fat boy in the third year.The child cried a lot from birth, so loudly that even Mrs. Wen was surprised.After crying for a while, Mrs. Wen was still flustered, but the child was giggling again.Wen Po was so frightened that she fell to the ground, got up and flew to report to the patriarch.The old patriarch came immediately with the civilians who were discussing the matter, and a scholar looked at the child for a while, and he kept marveling: "The face is like a bright moon, and there is a mole on the jaw of a tiger, and there is a strange appearance here! Crying and laughing for a long time, gifted with sorrow and joy. Wonderful and wonderful!" The old patriarch discussed with the civilians for a while, and immediately decided this: Lu Dabang's family background is ordinary, and this son is raised and taught by the tribe.Lu Dabang didn't know such a public discussion, he just bowed his hands to thank everyone, and asked the old patriarch and scholars to discuss a name for his son. Lu Zhonglian. If you are in the middle, you will be Zhong, if you have both, you will be connected, if you are in the middle, you will benefit the whole world, this is immeasurable." Although Lu Dabang didn't understand these refined manners, he understood that his son was promising, so he danced up and down and sang an old Lu song like screaming: "駉駉 Stallion, In the outskirts of the country! If you have a car, it’s just Simas!" This Lu song was originally an old song of the Lu people praising the horses that are grazing. Grazing in the wild!I have a nice car and I need a horse like this!But when Lu Dagang sang loudly and out of tune, it actually made the clansmen burst into laughter.Then a learned scholar laughed loudly and said: "Lu Dabang gave birth and sang songs, and the poems are auspicious omens! Lu Zhonglian must be a good horse and talent!" The people of the tribe were originally grateful for the ancient style of Lu Dabang and his wife. Voice echoed: "Lu Zhonglian! Qianliju—!" "Qianliju! Lu Zhonglian—!" Suddenly, this Lu Zhonglian grew to be five years old.After some public discussion, the commoner scholars sent Lu Zhonglian to be a disciple of Xu Jie, an old famous scholar in Jimo.The apprenticeship ceremony of the members of the Lu clan is unusual, it is a four-horse cart worth thousands of gold, plus five hundred pieces of dried meat in an ox cart!Xu Jie was terrified and determined not to accept it.The white-haired old patriarch bowed deeply to Xu Jie: "It's not because of Mr. Lu's bad manners, but because of his high talent, expecting Mr. to take him to travel around the world to learn more, it's worth the money, why not?" Dare to have him!" Xu Jie still shook his head and said nothing.At this moment, Lu Zhonglian who was outside the door walked into the hall with high spirits, and before the old patriarch could stop him, his immature voice rang out in a shrill voice: "Everything is a matter of life! If everything is exhausting, how can the teacher be a university student? "Xu Jie was stunned, thinking for a moment, but his old eyes suddenly lit up, and he bowed deeply to the old patriarch and the five-year-old Lu Zhonglian: "Xu Jie has been taught, dare not accept his order?" Zhonglian became Xu Jie's disciple. This Xu Jie was originally a branch of Xu Guogong's family and served as Xu Guotai Shiling.After Xu State was annexed by Chu State, he fled to Qi State and became a scholarly hermit.Although this person is not a great talent in the world, he is a master of learning, and there are two more valuable things: one is his noble ambition, and the other is his rich collection of books.When Xu Jie saw Lu Zhonglian, he knew that Lu Zhonglian was unusual, so he separated him from more than 30 disciples under his sect, and never allowed him to listen to the teacher's lectures with his brothers.Xu Jie only gave Lu Zhonglian the order of reading and the deadline for finishing each book, except for the new characters, he never explained the meaning of the books.Every time he finished reading a book, Xu Jie asked Lu Zhonglian to explain it by himself, and Xu Jie repeatedly argued.To Xu Jie's surprise, this young man not only reads books surprisingly fast and can never forget them, but also often has incredible insights.Speaking upright and awe-inspiring, he is actually a natural weapon.When Lu Zhonglian was eleven years old, Xu Jie wanted to test Lu Zhonglian's debating ability in front of others, so he made an exception and asked Lu Zhonglian to explain to more than 30 disciples, and then the disciples were free to attack.This group of disciples are all talented people in the Qi Kingdom, even the youngest one is about eighteen years old. After six years of study here in Xu Jie, most of them went to Jixia Academy to debate and become famous, and then traveled around the world to study and establish themselves. All of them are capable people. Facing such a group of seniors, the eleven-year-old Lu Zhonglian calmly and surprisingly said: "There are more than 20 articles in the "Shangshu", including Dianmo's exhortations! Except for some essence of "Hongfan Eight Politics", there is nothing to discuss Yes. It is useless to read, and it is harmless to discard. Compared with the "Book of Shang Jun" handed down in this world, how can a pile of bamboo slips be listed as a must-read classic?" Yu Ming's senior brothers actually attacked in groups.Lu Zhonglian had no fear in fighting the crowd with his tongue, listing one by one the pedantic and ancient aspects of the "Shangshu" compared with the modern theories of governing the country, he actually refuted a group of seniors speechless. Old Xu Jieben is also a famous Confucianist. He was very happy to see that the "Book of Books", which is listed as the first of the Five Classics by Confucianism, was refuted by this yellow-mouthed child. He stroked his gray beard and smiled: "I have Lu Zhong Lian, you are worthy of being a teacher for the rest of your life!" After the beginning of spring, old Xu Jie dispatched the four-horse carriage, and took the twelve-year-old Lu Zhonglian to Jixia Academy, and wanted Lu Zhonglian to be in this place where famous scholars gathered. See the world in the abyss of knowledge. At this time, it coincided with the annual big contest in Jixia Academy's debate arena.This debate arena was originally a unique creation of Jixia Academy, and it is held every year in the spring of the spring, in order to test the true skills of the newcomers to the school.Whenever there are famous scholars, except for a few great masters such as Mencius, Xunzi, and Shen Dao, academicians will gather and debate repeatedly.Only when no one comes to challenge the big challenge in the arena, can a famous person in the ring become a "courier" recognized by the Jixia Academy and win a unique scholar's crown of the Jixia Academy - the six-inch red jade crown. This year, it was Tian Ba, a famous scholar in Eastern Qi, who took the challenge.Tian Ba ​​has a wide range of knowledge, and he claims that "everything in the world is read and mastered!" He also has strange insights and excellent eloquence. In one month, he overcame the objections of thousands of people and defeated Jixia Academy consecutively. Scholars take turns to challenge.The knowledge involved is all-encompassing, from the Three Emperors and Five Emperors to the Three Kings and Five Bosses, from Li Jianbai to Contract Differences, all the knowledge of a hundred schools of thought, but no one asked Tian Ba. At this time, Xu Jie arrived with his young disciple Lu Zhonglian.They sat under the arena and listened for three whole days, but Lu Zhonglian was indifferent with a sullen face.Old Xu Jie thought that this young disciple was frightened, so he specially smiled and told him at night: "Zhonglian, you are as knowledgeable as the sea, just be careful, don't lose your ambition." The young Lu Zhonglian opened his eyes wide: "Teacher, it's not uncommon for such a scholar to show off their tongues." Xu Jie was so surprised that his beard curled up: "You? You are a bit arrogant, this is the Jixia Academy! It's not Jimo." But Lu Zhonglian said loudly: "Although Jixia is big, how can it be like the world? Tian Ba ​​is pedantic, but Lu Zhonglian is not arrogant." Xu Jie laughed angrily and said, "Okay, okay, you If you beat Tian Ba ​​tomorrow, the teacher will obey you. Otherwise, don’t talk big!" Lu Zhonglian actually said with a clasp: "I obey!" In the early morning of the next day, when the red sun was rising, the debate hall of the academy was crowded with people again.At three o'clock in the morning, there was a rumble of war drums, and the leader of the competition, Tian Ba, came to the stage and said loudly: "Learning is like a battle! Today is the last battle. Anyone with true knowledge and insights, please answer!"It was originally a debate in January, and the scholars of Jixia asked almost all the questions they could think of. On the last day of today, the scholars were all waiting to see the grand ceremony of the scholar's crown, and they shouted in unison: "Tianba learning, I Wait for admiration!" Then the audience was filled with awe.The school ordered Zou Yan to look around and saw that no one had proposed a challenge. He was about to speak to announce the start of the ceremony, but he heard a loud child's voice: "I have a problem, please ask sir!" Everyone looked sideways, but there was no one. There was a bang, and there was an uproar in the field.Zou Yan said loudly: "Where is the challenge to the scholars? Come to the stage to debate!" It turned out that Lu Zhonglian was a short boy who was lost in the crowd and was hard to find.Then a scholar in the middle laughed loudly: "Here is the little celebrity! I will see him off." Then he raised Lu Zhonglian with both hands and lifted him onto the stage.When the scholars saw that it was a long-haired boy, they couldn't help laughing out loud. Amidst the applause, they let out a long cry: "Beauty!" At this time and place, it was clearly a booing.However, Tian Ba ​​didn't smile, and bowed his hands solemnly to the boy in civilian clothes: "I have no age, please enlighten me." Seeing Tian Ba's demeanor, Jixia scholar felt that he had lost his superficiality, and immediately fell silent. down. The young man smiled coldly, with a serious expression on his face, and said in a high voice: "I heard that the hall was not swept, and the suburban grass was not removed. The sword was added to the chest, and the arrow was not rescued. When life and death are alive, don't ask about mysterious and ethereal things! Mr. Do you think so?" Tian Ba ​​was stunned, and immediately restrained his smile: "I would like to hear the following." The young man stretched out his hand and pointed at Tian Ba: "At present, Yan State wants to avenge the country's hatred, Qin State is eyeing it, Chu State is pushing against the alliance, Zhao State is encroaching on the west, Qi State is facing pressure from all sides, and the state is at stake. What good strategy do you have, sir?" The passionate and childish voice unexpectedly It resounded through the audience. Tian Ba ​​was very embarrassed: "I have never figured out such a strategy for managing the world..." For a while, he was speechless. The young man sneered: "In urgent need, life and death are at stake, Mr. is helpless, but he wants to argue about the principles of the five emperors and three kings, talk about the difference between firm and plain, distinguish and analyze the differences in contracts, and be obsessed with the color of a horse, the toes of a chicken, and the eggs of a bird, far away from the livelihood of the people and the country. Don't you find it boring to talk endlessly during the competition? I advise you to seek the country for the common people, and don't use such useless empty words to confuse the people of the country!" Tian Ba's face turned red and white, and finally he bowed deeply, admitting defeat frankly: "As a young man, he knows that the country is worrying about the people's livelihood, and Tian Ba ​​is ashamed. After being taught today, Tian Ba ​​will no longer be empty-talking all his life." " After saying that, he bowed to Zou Yan, then bowed to the thousands of scholars in the audience, and hurried away with a blushing face.The scholars of Jixia Academy felt very embarrassed, no one spoke, and the huge debate hall was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard. Suddenly, Qianliju Lu Zhonglian became famous, and masters from Jixia Academy competed to recruit him.But Lu Zhonglian's ambition is so great that he wants to go to the Mohist General Academy to study first, and then enter Jixia Academy.Xu Jie was overwhelmed with emotion, so he sent Lu Zhonglian to the Mohist General Academy as an out-of-school disciple, and told him to return to Jixia Academy after two years, and returned to Qi by himself.When he arrived in Jimo, he didn't expect that Tian Ba ​​had been waiting in Xuzhuang for many days.Tian Ba ​​said to old Xu Jie: "Lu Zhonglian is a flying rabbit in the sky, how can he be a thousand-mile horse. Tian Ba ​​would like to live in seclusion with Mr. Jimo, learn knowledge, and never talk empty words for life." Old Xu Jie couldn't shirk, so he and Tian Ba As a close friend in Linzhuang, we socialize and discuss with each other from time to time, and we are very congenial.It's just that Xu Jie asked Tian Ba ​​to give lectures to his disciples many times, Tian Ba ​​just refused: "Don't dare to break your promise to enrich yourself, and laugh at the world." He really didn't talk about learning all his life. After hearing this story, Su Dai sighed and sighed. Seeing that Mr. Meng Chang stopped abruptly, he couldn't help asking urgently: "What happened later? What about Lu Zhonglian? Where is Lu Dagang? And where is Mrs. Gang? Hurry up." I said it!" Meng Changjun laughed loudly: "Look, I am more anxious than me. Lu Zhonglian, I was just about to tell you that what he did has something to do with you, Shangqing. As for Lu Dabang and How about Sister Gang, you want to get acquainted with Lu Zhonglian, so go and ask yourself." When Su Dai heard this, he knew that Lu Zhonglian must be running secretly for the Qi State, and he couldn't help feeling a burst of emotion in his heart, which was still unsatisfactory. He exclaimed in admiration: "The way of heaven is clear! Qi Guo's appearance of such a well-known scholar is shameful to kill Ji Xia's scholars." Meng Changjun smiled, then talked about his plan with Lu Zhonglian, and told Su Dai to come out in spring Pay attention when using it.Su Dai listened carefully and nodded again and again, but in the end he fell silent.Mr. Mengchang wondered: "Does the third brother believe in Lu Zhonglian?" Su Dai smiled: "Where did you come from? I was speculating that Lu Zhonglian must have another way, but it complements each other with my diplomatic relations and mediation." Mr. Mengchang smiled. Said: "Oh? How about another way?" Su Dai said his prediction again, Meng Changjun was silent for a long time, and finally sighed: "That's good, there is a famous person who is worried about the country. I'll save myself from being buried in the belly of a fish in the future." After a big drink, he put down the bronze jue and fell asleep on the table. Su Dai sighed in dismay, and waved to the maid behind the tent to help Mr. Mengchang away, then got up and walked away by himself.