Dao fruit.

"The reputation of this living sage is his weakness and sore feet!"

Facing everyone's suspicious eyes, Mr. Huang said in a firm tone: "Ding Guohou, I have paid attention to this person for a long time, and I dare not let it go for a while. I have collected a lot of information about him in great detail. , after repeated scrutiny, we have already found out what it is that people value!"

Listening to this firm tone, even though they were dubious in their hearts, Lei Yuan and the others still instinctively felt a sense of trust. This is an instinctive blind obedience to authority.

Mr. Huang did not disappoint a few people. Before, he seemed unwilling to speak out, and he had to beg Lei Yuan repeatedly before revealing his words, but this opening seemed to be irresistible——

"I don't need to tell you about the origin of Marquis Dingguo. You all know it very well? Now in Darui, there are countless story books and storytelling books telling the story of Marquis Dingguo."

Regarding this remark, all the merchants nodded repeatedly. Although they are merchants, they cannot avoid those projects when entertaining. Naturally, they have heard many things related to Qiu Yan. If not, they would not have heard of Qiu Yan. The words were coming, and there was a posture of settling accounts, but immediately fell silent and became a mess.

However, what Mr. Huang wanted was not to make them afraid of Qiu Yan, but to reveal Qiu Yan's true colors to everyone.

"Since you all know the reputation of Marquis Dingguo, and you should also know about his past experience, you should notice that this person's behavior is indeed like what is said in many articles, he hardly seeks his own interests, but is wholeheartedly for the public. .”

"That's right," Lei Yuan and the others immediately became excited when they heard this, "This is what I'm most worried about. If other officials and nobles come over, how much money and things can move them? The heart is on the side of Marquis Dingguo. I'm afraid it will be useless."

"That's why you only see one, but don't know the other." Faced with the worries of Lei Yuan and others, Mr. Huang laughed. His smile swept away the dull and dignified atmosphere in the room. "In life, there is always something to pursue. It's just that you are well-managed and have a lot of money, but you are also confused by money. You regard this yellow and white thing as the only thing in the world that can touch people's hearts."

"Huh?" Lei Yuan and the others were taken aback for a moment, feeling that the words were quite profound, so they couldn't help but listen intently.

"If the Marquis of Dingguo is really dedicated to the public, and even has a sage's heart, why does he have to take the road of the imperial examination?" When the word "imperial examination" was mentioned, Mr. Huang gritted his teeth, and there was something in his words. The meaning of hatred dissipated immediately, "Not to mention. After this person becomes an official, he strives to be the first everywhere, and he must leave amazing things everywhere he goes. What is the reason for this?"

"This……"

Then hear this.Even Lei Yuan felt that he had grasped a little key point, and felt that there was indeed a thread behind the actions of Marquis Ding, if he followed this to explore.Maybe it can break the immediate crisis.

At this time, Mr. Huang's words paused, as if to give the listener time to breathe and digest.After a few breaths, he continued: "Let me ask you, how many sages are there in this world?"

The expressions of Lei Yuan and others were even more weird. The words of sages and sages were originally to describe the ancient humane Confucianism and masters to describe their personalities. There are very few people, and in many cases, there may not be one person in a dynasty's reincarnation, so this word is now more like a compliment, a title, rather than a separate person.

Specific to the present age, there are actually only two people who can be called living sages, and they are well known in the world.

Lei Yuan bowed his hands towards the east respectfully, and said: "The ones who can be called living sages should be Mr. Chen and Mr. Chen of the Eastern Capital." Qiu Yan's name was not mentioned in the words.

This is the reality today. Qiu Yan conquered the north and the south, and his reputation spread throughout the world. He was rumored to be "on the horse to level the world, and to get off the horse to rule the world." It spread all over the world, became a fashion, and knowledge was respected.

Seeing this trend, the folks found Qiu Yan's name almost everywhere, almost like the words of a sage, and they were praised by the common people, so they unconsciously described Qiu Yan as a sage.

But in the final analysis, it is still a description. If you really talk about it, Qiu Yan certainly has classics handed down from generation to generation, but he focuses on military strategists and is not valued by scholars. Compared with other colleges, it is not as good.

Hearing everyone's answers, Mr. Huang said: "That's it. Mr. Chen, big and small, has been famous for decades, has peaches and plums all over the world, and is highly respected. I don't know how many people have heard his lectures, received his favor, and learned from him. Only then can the name of this sage be achieved, but Ding Guohou has only risen for ten years, why is his fame soaring now, and even the momentum has signs of overshadowing the two Chens? There are traces of deliberate deliberation in it, and it is not difficult to guess from the inside The purpose of leaving the Dingguohou is actually to be famous!"

Lei Yuan was taken aback, pondered for a moment, and said, "Eh? In this way, it makes sense. In such a short period of time, the Marquis of Dingguo has grown from an ordinary scholar to his current height. Fate is also too bizarre, I am afraid that in the past and present, few can have such a change, in this way, this Marquis is not seeking profit, but fame!"

But then, another merchant, Jia Qi said: "But if this is the case, wouldn't there be nothing to do with him? Such a famous person, in order to keep his name clear and rectify his name, even if he dies, he will not bow his head to the traitor. Huang How do you recruit him, sir?"

"He has a good reputation, but his reputation is a tool for him, just like everyone who loves money, but the money is earned, is it used to hide and tuck it? To rot in the cellar? No, everyone Pursue money in order to turn it into fine wine, fine wine, beautiful silk and satin, and that is the same for Ding Guohou. He is seeking fame, but what he really cares about is the convenience brought by fame, so that he can spread his knowledge conveniently. "

"Qiu Xue? The way of knowing and doing?"

Even if it is a merchant's business, how can Lei Yuan and others not know about the boiling Qiu Xue that is being passed on now? The details of what he said were reasonable and reasonable, and he immediately analyzed the purpose and thoughts of that Ding Guohou.

Lei Yuan and the others were even more determined, and said one after another: "So that's the case, let me just say, there is no one in this world who really has no desires, even sages don't want to be able to find out the truth in the world? Then Ding Guohou As long as you want something from your heart, it will be fine.”

At this time, he kept silent all the time, just listening to the old man Lu and asked: "The problem is, if the Duke of Ding only wants to spread what he has learned, it may be difficult for him to be snatched by him. After all, it is better to be under the big tree in the court Taking advantage of the coolness, you can draw it slowly, if you go back to the village with your husband, you will inevitably be wanted by the court in the future, and it is not impossible to lose your reputation once, so what about inheriting theories and academics?"

This old man Lu has the closest relationship with the anti-army, but he didn't really surrender, but was forced by the situation, but he was not optimistic about the anti-army. Be a little sloppy, otherwise you won't be able to wait for the future.

"Mr. Lu made a good point," Mr. Huang smiled calmly, "But it's up to people, and the current situation is unfavorable, so we have to rack our brains to think of strategies, isn't it just to break the deadlock? If this matter is not difficult at all , how can it appear that I am waiting for the scheme?"

The others murmured again after listening to Old Man Lu's words, but now they listened to Mr. Huang's response and thought it was good. The reason why they used tricks was that they couldn't be settled by ordinary means. In this case, some difficulties are normal. only……

"I also hope that Mister will make it clear, and at least give me some hints." Old man Lu simply asked directly.

Mr. Huang pondered for a moment, and then said: "That's fine, so that everyone can know that recruiting a person does not necessarily mean that person will come to the cottage, but he can also stay where he is. As for the way to break the situation, it has to be done On top of the word 'name'."

Old man Lu replied: "But Dingguo Hou wants to come here to clean himself up. With this reputation, it may be difficult to break through in a short time."

"A person who cleans himself is like an impenetrable castle," Mr. Huang took out a letter from his pocket while speaking, "It's just that there are no gaps, but we can create gaps. You must know that this reputation is, after all, human. The sensory impressions in other people's minds are the ones that we can't move, so we might as well distort the impressions in other people's minds, and when the time comes, we will inevitably ask a few outsiders to help and use the people in your hands."

While speaking, he handed over the letter. Although the old man Lu came with him, it was obviously the first time he had seen the letter. He took it and opened it. He glanced at it, and Lei Yuan and others surrounded him. , watch together.

Just watching, the complexions of several people changed one after another.

"This kind of method is too..." Lei Yuan hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Mr. Huang, who grinned, showing his white teeth, and spit out a sentence——

"Those who achieve great things don't care about the small things. Besides, when Lord Hou surrenders to me, it may be a good story that will be sung in the future. Besides, while we are talking, the people in my village should have already done it." .”

………………

"Master Hou, there is a high mountain blocking the road ahead, but according to the guide, this place was originally an official road, although it has been in disrepair for a long time, but the passage is not hindered, why suddenly it became a high mountain."

On the other side, after walking by water for two days, Qiu Yan and his party changed vehicles and horses again and headed northeast. The goal was Zezhou, but on the way, another episode happened. I checked in the past and brought back such a message.

"The most amazing thing is that there is a piece of jade in front of the mountain, which is full of simple and simple reliefs!" (To be continued...)

ps: For some reason today, my computer at home couldn’t upload the chapters. The editor in charge helped to upload the last one. This one was too late, so I had to upload it online by myself. I’ll count the thanks list tomorrow.