Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 582: Ants' Instinct

Lin Che listened quietly to everyone's discussion, his eyes revealing a kind of depth and wisdom.

His words were full of gentleness and understanding towards everyone, as if all the troubles in the world had long disappeared in his eyes.

In the eyes of the court officials, Lin Che's performance this time once again demonstrated his unparalleled wisdom and courage.

His low-key and calmness also make people admire him.

In the majestic and solemn Forbidden City, the scene of the two Qiao sisters in Tongque Spring has gradually faded, replaced by a solemnity and murderous undercurrent.

Zhu Yuanzhang, this wise and far-sighted emperor, ruled the country.

Under his order, the Lijing Hall in the Forbidden City is hung with long red lanterns today. The dancing light reflects the golden lacquered chairs and rows of silks and satins, making it seem like one is in one of the many magnificent palaces in paintings.

On this special day, a special guest will visit the heart of the Ming Dynasty.

He is the Annan envoy.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally would not miss this opportunity to show the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty to all quarters, so he ordered people to prepare an extremely luxurious banquet. At the same time, he knew that these foreign envoys often brought difficult questions, intending to test the wisdom and ability of the Ming Dynasty.

fortunately.

The first problem was solved by the national teacher.

Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty would have almost lost face.

Now Zhu Yuanzhang and Lin Che are getting angry and wondering what trouble the Annan envoy will bring tomorrow.

"Your Majesty, the Annan envoy is already outside the door." A eunuch reported in a low voice.

"Well, come in." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, expressionless, but he was secretly planning in his heart.

He knew that this time, the Annan envoy came not only to express respect.

In the banquet hall, all the ministers had already taken their seats according to their official rank.

A handsome young man with gorgeous clothes, a long sword hanging from his waist, sat aside, inconspicuous.

He is Lin Che, the highly respected imperial teacher in the court.

His presence was like a fountain of wisdom surging under the undercurrent. Upon closer inspection, he was actually closing his eyes and concentrating, as if he was feeling every breath in the banquet room.

The Annan envoys' team walked in slowly, led by a man with a high nose, deep eyes, and dressed in a gorgeous robe. His eyes flashed with shrewdness and curiosity, as if all the beautiful scenery was not pleasing to his eyes.

When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang, he bowed deeply and then made his request bluntly.

"Great Ming Emperor, on behalf of the King of Annan, I bring you my deepest respects."

"I also brought up a question today. If no one can answer it, perhaps we will begin to doubt the wisdom of the Ming Dynasty."

The atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became tense. The ministers pursed their lips tighter and their eyes were full of vigilance.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows slightly but did not speak. His eyes swept over Lin Che beside him calmly.

Lin Che seemed to feel the emperor's gaze and slowly opened his eyes. His eyes were as deep as the past and present, bottomless.

"Respected Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, we witnessed the wisdom of your country in yesterday's Nine Links, but today, I have another request." The Annan envoy walked in with a provocative smile, holding a pottery jar in his hand. This pottery jar has a strange shape, with vine patterns painted all over it, and it is as complicated as a maze.

"This is the maze jar of our Annan country. Only a truly wise man can guide the ants and help them find the exit from the maze."

The Annan envoy put down the jar, which already had an ant inside, and said, "I want to see if there is anyone in your country who can answer this question."

There was a murmur in the palace, and no one thought about how this problem could be solved.

The expressions on the faces of the court officials changed from curiosity to embarrassment. They were so complacent yesterday, but today no one dared to step forward.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw his ministers looking at each other, he couldn't help but snort. He knew in his heart that this problem could not be solved by being clever.

At this time, Lin Che slowly stood up and looked at the maze jar, as if he was really looking at a rare thing.

“In fact, this test question is not about the structure of the jar, but about how we guide the ants to the exit.” Lin Che whispered, his voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard throughout the hall.

Everyone looked at him intently.

He walked up to the jar and gently wiggled his middle finger, and everyone around him held their breath.

Then, he began to solve the problem. Different from the direct solution of the Nine Rings, this time, Lin Che did not start directly. Instead, he began to observe the jar carefully. At the same time, he muttered in a low voice, like a Taoist priest casting a spell.

He began to tap the side of the jar with his fingers, so gently that it was hard to tell how much force he was using.

Under Lin Che's guidance, the ant began to move slowly. Although it would still go around in circles in the maze, every time it went in the wrong direction, Lin Che's fingertips would always tap a key point on the side of the jar in time.

It was as if he was saying to the ants, "Don't be in a hurry, come this way."

Slowly and leisurely, everyone saw the ant moving towards the exit little by little.

The air in the hall seemed to have frozen, everyone was trying hard to hold back their breathing, and Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were flashing with excitement and pride that was difficult to conceal.

Just when everyone thought that the ant was about to get out of the maze and Lin Che was about to take another step, Lin Che's fingertips suddenly stopped.

He looked at the ant quietly and said softly: "In fact, it is just an ant. It passes through the maze to find food and the exit. This is its instinct."

"It doesn't understand the instructions we give it, nor does it understand the situation we set up. It's just a life."

"And what about us? Have we forgotten that life does not need too much guidance?"

After saying this, he straightened up, turned around and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

The Annan envoy showed an expression of disbelief on his face. He thought that this question would stump everyone, but he did not expect that Lin Che would solve it in such a Zen-like way.

The court officials talked a lot, but most of them were in awe.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched everything. He could hear the deep meaning in Lin Che's words. He was happy that his national teacher was not only extremely wise, but also had a profound philosophy of life.

After the banquet, Zhu Yuanzhang specially summoned Lin Che. He said admiringly: "National Master, what you showed today is not only wisdom, but also realm."

Lin Che smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. Untying the Nine Rings is actually just a small matter, but I think that the future of our Ming Dynasty is like an ant walking through a maze. It needs order, but it also needs to go with the flow."

That night, outside the Forbidden City, Chang'an Avenue was bustling with people, but the teaching in the palace was like a wisp of smoke, quietly dispersing and becoming a story that was talked about with relish.

(End of this chapter)