A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

"Your Highness, why didn't you bring some water in today?"

The old monk smiled brightly. He was a child after all, and he always had a pleasant expression even when he asked questions.

"That's not the case." Yamauchi Taro was still a little confident and did not panic because of the question.

"Then tell me, humble monk, why?"

"Master, can I ask you something first?"

"Just ask." The old monk's eyebrows narrowed, and he was very pleased with Taro Yamauchi's question.

"Master, have you had a bowel movement today?"

"I solved it, it went smoothly."

"Master, how do you feel in your lower abdomen today? Is it swollen? Is there any pain?

"No, I feel good today."

"Master, does your throat feel dry and sore?"

"Recently, because of the autumn wind and dry weather, the humble monk's throat feels a little uncomfortable."

The two of them asked and answered questions, and Kuaichuan Shaoxi was quite impressed that Yamauchi Taro thought of these things so quickly.

During the Q\u0026A time between the two, the four children lay beside the door frame and listened to the exchange between the two. Matsushita Husong's eyes were shining with light, and his little eyes were pensive and thoughtful.

Xiao Pingtai, on the other hand, walked into the house minding his own business, smiling as he watched the old man and the young man talking more and more happily.

When Taro Yamauchi heard the old monk say that his throat was uncomfortable, his little face burst into tears. He stood up happily and said goodbye to Kuaichuan Shaoxi. When he went out, he held his mother's hand and asked for a bowl of warm water with a little salt.

When Kuaichuan Shaoxi saw Xiao Pingtai entering the house, he couldn't help but suddenly realized. He pinched his rosary and chanted the Buddha's name again. Then he bowed his head to Xiao Pingtai and said hello.

"Presumably, what His Highness just asked is the same as what was taught yesterday, right?"

"No, no, it's just what His Highness got from asking all the officials. I'm just giving you a little nudge."

Koheita did not take the credit, only half-truths and half-deceptions. Yamauchi Taro had indeed asked all the ministers, and he had really used his little brains to think about it seriously. It was really just a crucial last-minute step that missed Koheta.

The old monk also estimated that Taro Yamauchi had indeed asked others and came to ask after he was inspired. But this is enough to appreciate Taro Yamauchi's intelligence.

Knowing what is known is knowing and what is not known is not knowing, this is wisdom.

Just ask if you don’t understand. It’s not something to be ashamed of, but rather a good character worthy of praise. Pretending to understand if you don't understand is a fool's errand. It's not that difficult to say I don't know how and I'm wrong. On this point, Yamauchi Taro is much higher than 99% of the trolls on the Internet, and he is destined to be more successful than them.

The two chatted casually for a few words, and Taro Yamauchi came over with a bowl of warm salt water supported by Mrs. Nagao.

He respectfully placed the bowl on the table in front of Kuaichuan Shaoxi and looked at the old monk expectantly.

"Master, please drink in small sips and let the water stay in your throat for a while."

"OK."

Kuaichuan Shaoxi smiled and picked up the bowl and slowly drank the entire bowl of water.

"Thank you for the water, Your Highness Ruo."

Seeing the old monk finish all the drinks, the children including Taro Yamauchi were very happy. After so many days and so many bowls of water, the old monk finally drank the water.

"A person's need for a bowl of water is ever-changing. If His Highness could understand, it is difficult to predict the changes in people's hearts."

When Yamauchi Taro, who was still happy just now, heard this, he tilted his little head and thought carefully. He felt that it was really difficult to guess other people's thoughts, not easy at all.

"If your Highness has anything you don't understand, you can naturally ask the humble monk or Tanzheng. You can also ask your mother and His Highness Hamamatsu. There are many people you can ask."

"But what about the foreigners, the retainers of the wealthy families, and even the heroes of the world?"

"To control people's hearts is a necessary talent for a daimyo."

Xiaopingta called the four children in together, sat behind Taro Yamauchi, and listened. What the old monk said did make sense, and it would only be beneficial to listen.

“The human heart is unpredictable, but it is not impossible to find.”

"Has the humble monk ever had a great explanation? If your highness can ask the fire master monk in the temple."

"As for whether the abdomen is painful and bulging, you can judge it by your posture and body shape when walking."

"My throat is dry and sore. Just exchange a few words and listen to the words. You will know immediately whether there is swelling or pain."

"Such a trivial matter, the humble monk will naturally speak endlessly to His Highness Ruo. But what if it is a major military matter and the person you are asking about is someone else who has unpredictable intentions?"

"Is there anything else your Highness can ask?"

"It seems not possible."

Yamauchi Taro glanced at Xiao Heita, who agreed with this statement, and then looked at his friends who seemed to also agree, so he nodded in agreement with Monk Kaichuan Shaoxi's words.

"There is a reason, if Your Highness needs to think about it."

"Let's come here today. Your Highness can rest for three days and think carefully about the humble monk's words. After three days, he will share his thoughts with the humble monk."

The old monk stood up and escorted Yamauchi Taro and his party out of the temple. Before leaving, he smiled at Heita Xiao (don't give the child any more advice, you have already thought about it, the child is thinking nonsense!).

Koheita picked up Taro Yamauchi and looked at Taro Yamauchi who seemed to be comprehending the words of Kaichuan Shaoxi. He felt that it was really not easy for this child. He had to learn to guess people's hearts at the age of three.

Chen San, who was following behind, held up a big umbrella and followed Xiao Pingtai's steps. He was more than 1.75 meters tall and held up a big umbrella to Xiao Pingtai, who was 1.42 meters tall. He could completely block all the sun.

"Your Highness, if you don't understand anything, you can come and ask me."

"Uncle Zhengzheng, Master said that you can know a person's thoughts by observing his words and deeds. Is it difficult?"

This suddenly touches on the scope of psychology and philosophy, Xiaopingtai's knowledge blind spot.

Xiao Pingtai was sure that the old monk was right. He had watched a Japanese program before, in which a psychology expert and passers-by bet on the top Japanese Wagyu beef.

Passers-by placed the cards in random directions, and the psychology experts simply asked a few daily questions, such as what to do first when getting up, whether to drink soup or take a bite of rice first, etc.

He actually guessed correctly the direction of the cards placed by thirty passers-by in a row, without giving away any top-quality Wagyu beef.

There must be a scientific reason to judge a person's mind through things like language and actions. But Xiaoping didn't know how to teach Yamauchi Taro, so he had to figure it out on his own.

Maybe Yamauchi Yoshiharu, who has always been involved in everything, has his own way of figuring out people's hearts. He should be willing to spend all his money to teach Yamauchi Taro. This thing must be learned by famous people like them. In China, this thing should be called the emperor's mind method. .

"Your Highness, if you find it difficult, why don't you ask His Highness Hamamatsu?"

"Ah, yes."

As a daimyo of the samurai family, Yamauchi Taro's daimyo mind immediately awakened in his body. He also had a grandfather who controlled the hearts of hundreds of thousands of people whom he could inquire about.

His grandfather has been fighting with people for more than 40 years and nearly 50 years. He has never seen any intrigues and intrigues, so he can't tell you anything.