The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 185
At this time, Xun Shuang was talking with Chen Ji in the mansion, while Chen Qun and Xun Wei stood aside, helping the two old men to add some tea from time to time.

Since the last conversation with Xun Shuang, Chen Ji has completely untied the knot in his heart, no longer attached, but, like Xun Shuang, pinned his hopes on the next generation.

Afterwards, Chen Ji temporarily lived in Xun Shuang's house, and he and Xun Shuang often verified each other's knowledge and scriptures, never mentioning the current situation.

When the two were talking happily, a servant suddenly came to report that Zheng Xuan was visiting.

Hearing this news, Xun Shuang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded calmly, but Chen Ji was greatly surprised.

"Zheng Kangcheng?" Chen Ji was a little surprised, "When did Lord Ciming meet Zheng Kangcheng, someone didn't even know!"

It's no wonder Chen Ji was so surprised, it's because Zheng Xuan's reputation is too great.

Since the Han Dynasty, the world has been divided into two schools of Confucianism and two schools of learning.

No matter whether they are from the noble family or the low-ranking family, they all consider themselves to be the inheritors of Confucianism.

Needless to say, Xun Shuang and Chen Ji are pure gentry masters with a long history of family education. Even if they occasionally give lectures, they are practicing the way of enlightenment in their hometown and benefiting the neighbors.

But Zheng Xuan came from a poor family, spent half his life traveling and studying, and finally achieved something in his studies.Then he opened the door to teach disciples, but the direction he took was to teach without discrimination. There were thousands of disciples, and everyone in the world knew Zheng Xue.

And learning is divided into ancient texts and modern classics, Xun Shuang and Chen Ji are both outstanding in ancient texts.

Zheng Xuan studied ancient Chinese classics in his early years, but since he was imprisoned by the party, he lived in seclusion in the mountains for 14 years, and also studied modern classics, and learned a lot from others.Then he wrote books and taught apprentices, which has the potential to establish a sect.

Therefore, in terms of knowledge and reputation, no matter how famous Xun Shuang and Chen Ji are, they cannot compare with Zheng Xuan.

As for Zheng Xuan, Chen Ji only heard his voice, but never met him, so Chen Ji was very happy.

"I have heard about Zheng Kangcheng's name for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet him. I never thought that I would be able to meet this person in Ciming Gong's residence today. It is also due to fate."

Chen Ji stroked his beard with a smile, and admired Xun Shuang even more in his heart.

Zheng Kangcheng has always been very strict, so it was unexpected that Duke Ciming would let him visit him.

Facing Chen Ji's admiring gaze, Xun Shuang blushed and his mouth was full of bitterness.

After pondering for a long time, Xun Shuang finally said, "Yuan Fang, I'm afraid I will disappoint you. Then Zheng Kangcheng's visit this time may be to seek revenge."

"Mr. Ci Ming, why is this?"

The smile on Chen Ji's face froze, and he asked suspiciously.

Xun Shuang explained the whole story with a wry smile: "More than 30 years ago, Zheng Kangcheng traveled to Yingchuan to study, and borrowed Xun's classics from a certain person, but was rejected by a certain person."

"Even so, he, Zheng Kangcheng, shouldn't hold grudges against Duke Ciming!" Chen Ji said puzzled.

In this era, family studies and classics are the most precious treasures, and it is normal not to lend them to outsiders.

"At that time, Zheng Kangcheng wanted to borrow the classics, but a certain one did not refuse, but proposed to debate with him in public. If he wins, a certain one will have a look at the classics with him."

Hearing this, Chen Ji suddenly understood the reason of the matter.

It's fine if you don't want to lend books to others, but you have to debate with them in public, which is tantamount to humiliating them.

Just imagine how a humble scholar who traveled around to study could defeat your Xun Ciming's family background in his early years?
Chen Ji said slowly, "It's indeed the Ciming Gong Meng Lang."

Xun Shuang said in shame, "Oh, what Yuan Fang said was that at that time, a certain young man was very energetic, and he really took victory and defeat seriously."

"Mr. Ci Ming, I still don't quite understand. He Zheng Kangcheng is far away in Qingzhou, and he came thousands of miles this time. Could it be that he is trying to get back the place he was 30 years ago?" Chen Ji was still very puzzled, "If that's the case, he Zheng Kangcheng Kang Cheng was in vain a generation of schoolmasters."

Chen Ji's intuition told him that even if the two had old grievances, 30 years had passed, and it was impossible for Zheng Xuan to come all the way to seek revenge.

Xun Shuang shook his head and said, "If Zheng Kangcheng is so narrow-minded, he will naturally be ridiculed by the people of the world. Even if he has such a heart, he can't really act like this. It's just that there is an opportunity right now..."

"Opportunity?"

"Yuan Fang didn't know that Lin Zichu was Zheng Kangcheng's closed disciple. And Lin Zichu's parents died..."

Chen Ji had also heard about Lin Chao and Xun Cai's affairs, and now he fully understood.

After more than 30 years, even if Zheng Xuan wanted to get back on the scene, he couldn't make a special trip here.

But it's different now, both of Lin Chao's parents died, Zheng Xuan, as his teacher, naturally has the responsibility and obligation to come to his door to propose marriage, even if he takes the opportunity to get back the place, no one will say anything.

"Hahaha……"

Chen Ji couldn't help laughing heartily when Xun Shuang was in a difficult situation.

"It's a blessing, not a disaster. It's a disaster that can't be avoided. Lord Ciming planted the evil cause back then, and he should have the evil result today. It can't be avoided, so it's better to face it calmly."

Xun Shuang was not an indecisive person either, so he nodded immediately, and said, "Yuan Fang's words are reasonable. My son will go to Dakai Mansion, and after changing clothes for his father, he will go out to meet Zheng Kangcheng in person."

"only!"

Xun Wei clapped his hands in response, turned around and left.

"Yuan Fang, do you want to go with someone?" Xun Shuang asked.

Chen Ji nodded and said, "It's natural."

……

The people headed by Zheng Xuan waited at the door for a while, and finally saw the door of the mansion open.

Two old men came out, each followed by a young man.

Although he hadn't seen him for more than 30 years, Zheng Xuan recognized Xun Shuang at the first sight. His originally cloudy eyes suddenly became extremely bright, and his aura began to rise slowly.

Xun Ciming, today a certain will be ashamed!
But at the next moment, Xun Shuang, who was walking slowly, walked over quickly, and when he arrived in front of Zheng Xuan, he straightened his clothes very solemnly, and then he cupped his hands and said with a smile:

"Duke Zheng is here, I have lost my way, please forgive me!"

Youdao is a person who stretches out his hand and doesn't hit the smiling face. Xun Shuang's enthusiasm made Zheng Xuan's long-stored momentum nowhere to do anything, like a punch on cotton, which was very uncomfortable.

"Ciming, you're being polite. It's someone who came here uninvited, and I'm still looking at Haihan."

In desperation, Zheng Xuan could only cup his hands and smile.

It's so dangerous, finally Zheng Kangcheng didn't find a chance to attack!

Xun Shuang squeezed cold sweat in his heart, but said with a smile on his face: "Duke Zheng, please come inside!"

While speaking, Xun Shuang also grabbed Zheng Xuan, like a best friend he hadn't seen for many years, showing incomparable enthusiasm.

Zheng Xuan couldn't find a chance to attack, and couldn't break free, so he could only let Xun Shuang pull him inward.

None of these old fellows should be underestimated!

Lin Chao watched Xun Shuang's performance just now, and couldn't help sighing in his heart.

Xun Shuang changed his normal routine today, but left Chen Qun behind Chen Ji stunned.

"Father, Duke Xun today..."

Before he finished speaking, Chen Ji had already guessed his son's thoughts, and interrupted: "Changwen, do you want to say that Mr. Ci Ming acted too kitsch just now."

"This... I dare not."

There are some things that Chen Ji can say, but he, Chen Qun, cannot say.

"Why don't you dare, Lord Ciming can bend and stretch, and deftly resolve a dispute, this is a good way!" Chen Ji sighed.

"Changwen, remember, those who know the way but have no skills are nothing more than rotten Confucians, and it will be difficult to achieve great things in the end."

(End of this chapter)