A simple question of which flower is the champion was able to include so much logic and even rise to the height of a national debate. Although it was unexpected, it was also what the elder in the pavilion wanted. What was slightly regretful was that the scholar's answer was not only overshadowed by Xu Zhiqing, but also by Lin San. It was disappointing.
Although Su Mubai had a smile on his face, it was a forced smile. His eyes flickered as he looked at Lin San, who knew what he was thinking.
Seeing Lin San sit on Xu Zhiqing's left, the elder smiled and looked at him, saying to the blind old man, "Xiao Weizi, do you think this Lin San is smart or muddle-headed?"
The blind old man said in shock, "I don't understand."
The elder smiled, "If you say he is smart, no one would deny it. But such a smart person, yet he can't guess who I am. What do you think is going on? "Xiao Weizi's heart jumped, not daring to speak.
"If he really doesn't understand, then there's nothing to be afraid of. What I'm afraid of is that some people are just pretending to be muddle-headed, this kind of thinking … "The elder smiled and snorted lightly.
Xiao Weizi hurriedly said, "Master is wise. I don't think this Lin San would purposely hide something. I have interacted with him for many days in Jinling. This person is sometimes very smart and knows many things that have never been heard of or seen before. But sometimes he is muddle-headed and is unfamiliar with our China's official system, human relations, and etiquette. Even I don't know if this person is smart or muddle-headed sometimes. "
"Smart or muddle-headed?" The elder softly muttered and then laughed, "This kid is interesting, I really can't tell if he is smart or muddle-headed. Forget it, forget it, it's rare to meet such an interesting kid. If he understood immediately, it would be too boring, let him continue to be muddle-headed. "
"Master is wise." Xiao Weizi respectfully replied, but his body was covered in cold sweat. This master was temperamental, his words just now seemed to be intentional yet unintentional, no one could guess what he was thinking. If he really suspected Lin San, then everything would be over.
"Mubai must have learned a lesson this time." The old man glanced at the taciturn Su Zhuangyuan and sighed, "That's good too. Don't let him be complacent just because he became the zhuangyuan. Let him see that there is always someone better out there. "
Hearing his master mention Su Mubai again, the blind old man automatically shut his mouth. Sure enough, the old man said, "Little Weizi, although this Su Mubai has the talent to be the Zhuangyuan, he doesn't have much practice. Staying in the department can only be temporary, not permanent. In your opinion, what task should I entrust him with? "
Xiao Weizi bowed and said, "Your servant does not know. Su zhuangyuan's talent and knowledge are rare in the world. Moreover, he was personally trained by Master. No matter where he is placed, he can take on a heavy responsibility. He is a great talent of the country. This servant does not dare to speculate. "
His master looked at him meaningfully and sighed softly. He took a few steps in the pavilion and looked at the white clouds in the sky. He sighed and said, "Little Weizi, you don't have to worry. Just say what you have to say. I won't blame you. You are an old man who has been with me for more than fifty years. If even you don't dare to tell the truth, then who can be honest with me? "
Xiao Weizi was silent for a while before he slowly said, "In your servant's opinion, what our China needs is not a zhuangyuan, but …"
Before he could finish, the old man's expression changed and he gave a heavy snort. The blind old man hurriedly knelt on the ground with a thud, "Your servant deserves to die. Your servant deserves to die. Master, please punish me. "
The old man's expression kept changing. He was silent for a long time before he called out, "This is what I told you to say. What crime have you committed? Quickly get up. "
Xiao Weizi knew his master very well. He knelt on the ground and didn't dare to move. The old man saw that he was stubborn and didn't say anything else. He muttered to himself for a while before saying, "This Su Mubai needs to be tempered more. If I leave him on the ground, I'm afraid he will be infected by the bad habits of the bureaucracy. If I leave him in the academy, it will increase his arrogance. It will be difficult to deal with him."
He seemed to be discussing with the blind old man. However, Xiao Weizi's heart was like a mirror. This was just his master talking to himself. He must have already arranged everything.
As expected, the old man stomped a few steps and said in a deep voice, "In another month or so, our China's army will be mobilized to fight to the death with the barbarians. There are no good generals in the court. Even if Li Tai has three heads and six arms, it will be difficult for him to hold the fort. Not only does Su Mubai have the talent of zhuangyuan, he has also studied the art of war and has some attainments. I plan to place him in the army and let him gain more experience. At the same time, he will properly assist Li Tai and thoroughly study the art of war. Xiao Weizi, what do you think? "
Xiao Weizi's heart trembled. As expected, Su Mubai was personally trained by his master. That advantage was innate. Even though Su Mubai was momentarily disappointed in today's discussion of the state policy, it would not shake his foundation. In his master's heart, Su Mubai was still number one. Letting Su Mubai enter the army was said to be to assist Li Tai, but in reality, it was to let him accumulate experience and even gradually take over military power. The intention behind this was self-evident.
Seeing that Xiao Weizi did not dare to reply, the old man said, "Don't think that I am biased. I just said that the opportunities are equal. If this Lin San is willing to join the army and assist Li Tai, I will not treat him unfairly. Between him and Su Mubai, whoever makes a great contribution will be the hero. Our China's ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers cannot fall into the hands of mediocre people. "
Join the army? Would this brat be willing? Xiao Weizi helplessly shook his head. Last time, he had asked Lin San to befriend Xu Wei and help Xu Wei destroy the White Lotus Sect. He had already spent a lot of effort and it was a ten against one deal. This time, they were going to deal with the Hu people with real swords and spears. It was completely different from destroying the White Lotus Sect. Would this brat be willing to go?
The old man glanced at the people in the garden and his gaze fell on Xiao Yu Ruo. After a long silence, he sighed and waved his hand dispiritedly, "I'm a little tired today. Forget it, forget it. Let's stop here." As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his long sleeves and walked out of the pavilion. A group of guards hurriedly surrounded him.
… …
Lin Wanrong sat outside for a while. When he heard that there was no movement inside, he gradually became impatient. He was about to get up when he saw that Miss Xu's expression was calm and she was looking at him with a warm smile.
"Miss Xu, even though I don't really care, I am still an unmarried man. I have a strong sense of shame. If you look at me like this, it will greatly damage my reputation. I ask Miss to conduct herself with dignity," Lin Wanrong said sternly.
Xu Zhiqing bit her lips and held back a smile. "You, just now you attacked and mocked me like that, but I didn't lower myself to your level. Did I provoke you again just because I looked at you for a while? "
He really didn't offend her. Lin Wanrong chuckled and was about to speak when he suddenly saw the curtain lift. A few small sedans came out of the pavilion and left. They didn't even see the old man's figure.
They left just like that? Lin Wanrong was stunned. What kind of deity was this? He came so mysteriously and left so hastily. He really couldn't figure it out.
Su Mubai saw that the people in the pavilion had left and hurriedly cupped his fist at Xu Zhiqing. "Miss Xu, Mubai will take his leave first." Xu Zhiqing nodded slightly. Su Zhuangyuan glanced at Lin Wanrong and hurriedly left.
"Grand Mistress, you really don't know who this person is?" Lin Wanrong smiled. "I saw that he couldn't forget about Madam. Maybe Madam mentioned him to Grand Mistress."
Xiao Yuruo shook her head. "Mother rarely mentioned the matters of the capital to me. I don't even know who this noble person is."
Was this person really stupid or pretending to be stupid? Xu Zhiqing looked at Lin San with a puzzled look. She couldn't help but shake her head and smile. This guy was too strange.
"Sister Xu, do you know this elder?" Grand Mistress saw Xu Zhiqing's smile and hurriedly asked.
Miss Xu smiled and nodded. "I guess I know him. Sister from the Xiao Family, you met a noble person today."
"Noble person?" Xiao Yuruo pulled Xu Zhiqing and hurriedly asked. "Sister, what noble person? Can you explain it more clearly?"
Seeing that Lin San had pricked up his ears to eavesdrop, Miss Xu pursed her lips and smiled. "A noble person is a noble person. I don't dare to say his identity. Isn't there a bold person in your family? Won't you know if you let him ask? "
Grand Mistress smiled shyly. Just as she was about to speak, she saw a group of monks coming from afar. The leader was wearing a bright red cassock. His hair and beard were all white. He looked like an eminent monk. The group of people hurried to the front of the three people. The eminent monk bowed and chanted the name of Buddha. He smiled and said, "This old monk is Huikong. I am the abbot of this temple. Greetings, benefactors."
"Zen Master Huikong?" Xu Zhiqing hurriedly put her palms together and said solemnly, "Disciple Xu Zhiqing greets the master. My father, Xu Wei, once received guidance from the master in chess. It was unforgettable. I thank the master on behalf of my father. "
The eminent monk smiled and said, "Little Tanyue is Mr. Wen Chang's daughter? My apologies. This is just a small trick. Sorry for troubling Mr. Wen Chang. May I ask Miss Xu, who is Almsgiver Lin San? "
Looking for me? Lin Wanrong was stunned. Could it be because I stepped on the peonies in the garden that I have to pay? Damn, asking a miser for money? No way!
He laughed and said, "Master monk, you are looking for Lin San? Oh, I saw him go out just now. Maybe he went to the toilet. Master, why are you looking for him? He didn't do anything. I can vouch for him. "
The eminent monk looked at him and smiled, "That's not a coincidence. I am here to pass a message for him."
Pass a message? Lin Wanrong was surprised. For a monk to pass a message, could it be that Bodhisattva is looking for me? Damn, that's weird.
"That, master, who is passing a message to Lin San? Oh, I am Lin San's brother, Lin Er. It's the same if you pass the message to me. "Lin Wanrong laughed.
The master nodded slightly and said, "That's good. The one who is passing the message for Almsgiver Lin is a female benefactor. She said her surname is Xiao! "
"What surname?" Lin Wanrong jumped up as if he was stabbed in the butt.
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