Chapter 828

The whole scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop at this moment. After a few seconds, great shock and astonishment exploded in the hearts of the people, and then set off a frenzy of discussion.

The uproar this time was far greater than any previous one.

The military book that subdued the insufferably arrogant Pei Mang, the military book that made the great scholar Zhang Shen slap the table and praise it was not written by Xu Xinnian, but by the person whose name was almost taboo …

Written by Xu Qi 'an?

"It's the military book written by Xu Yinluo. How, how is this possible … He is not a scholar."

"Xu Yinluo, he is just a Warrior …"

Although Xu Qi 'an was no longer an official, people were still used to calling him Xu Yinluo.

The students of the Imperial College were in an uproar. They expressed their views and opinions one after another, even ignoring the occasion.

Most people felt that it was absurd and hard to believe. It was not that they looked down on Xu Qi 'an, but rather that the matter itself was illogical. It was shocking, confusing, and confusing.

At this time, in the Imperial College, a student said loudly,

"Don't forget that Xu Yinluo was the Poetry Champion. Who could've foreseen that he would come up with such amazing masterpieces?"

His words immediately attracted the approval of other students, who shouted loudly, as if to convince other students who could not believe it,

"Xu Yinluo is not a scholar, but he can write poems, why can't he write military strategies? Moreover, have you forgotten that Xu Yinluo has been to the battlefield? That day in Yunzhou, he fought against eight thousand rebels alone and died of exhaustion. "

Hearing this, other students suddenly realized that Xu Yinluo was not a newbie who had never been to the battlefield. In Yunzhou, he fought against thousands of rebels alone.

"Xu Yinluo is really a peerless genius."

"Yes, Xu Yinluo is not a scholar, which shows that he is amazing and a rare genius in the world."

"Damn it, why did such a person choose martial arts, he … is not a man."

For a time, the praise of the Imperial College students was overwhelming.

Some students who had been sullen for a long time even provoked loudly,

"Pei Man Xi Lou, you said that you are a self-taught genius. Coincidentally, our Xu Yinluo is also a self-taught genius. I have to admit that you are very talented, but there is always a higher mountain. Our Daibun Xu Yinluo is a mountain that you can never surpass. "

Everyone immediately echoed.

Pei Man Xi Lou was expressionless and speechless.

The young man with vertical pupils clenched his fists tightly, his facial muscles twitching. He looked like he wanted to start a massacre, but he was trying his best to hold himself back.

He was about to go mad with anger. The situation was obviously very good, and everything was going according to Pei Man's plan. Except for a few famous scholars of virtue and prestige, none of the scholars of this generation was a match for Pei Man.

Xu Qi 'an, whom they had only heard of but had never seen, had actually foiled Pei Man's plan and caused them to waste all their efforts.

Huang Xianer bit her lips, and her soft eyes rippled. No one knew what she was thinking.

So it was a military book written by his elder brother. For Xu Dalang to be willing to give such a wonderful book to him, the relationship between the brothers is deeper than I thought … After Wang Simu recovered from her shock, she did not feel disappointed. She was both moved and gratified by the relationship between Erlang and his elder brother.

But if he had an elder brother who could support him, her father wouldn't despise Erlang. Thinking of this, she secretly glanced at her father. Sure enough, Wang Shoufu was staring at Xu Erlang.

When she thought of this, she quietly glanced at her father. Sure enough, Grand Secretary Wang was looking deeply at Xu Erlang.

Thinking of this, she secretly glanced at her father. Sure enough, Wang Shoufu was staring at Xu Erlang.

For a moment, Huai Qing couldn't help but want to turn her head and look at one of the guards behind her. But she controlled her impulse, stiffened her neck, and maintained her sitting posture without understanding.

The curiosity in his heart grew. He actually knew the art of war? She was curious. He knew the art of war? Ever since I met him, I have never seen him express his views on the art of war. Was it written by the Duke of Wei? She had never seen him express his opinion on the art of war. Was it written by Duke Wei?

The intelligent eldest daughter of the Imperial Family thought even more. She suspected that this book was written by Wei Yuan.

Huai Qing pursed his lips, before his gaze landed on the military book in Zhang Shen's hand. His eyes, which were as cold as autumn water, were burning with a rare desire for knowledge.

It was a book written by a dog slave … She smiled like a flower and her oval face was bright and moving. She only felt relieved when Xu Erlang was in the limelight. Finally, there was someone who could suppress this arrogant barbarian. Other than this, she didn't have any other feelings.

Suddenly hearing that the book was written by Xu Qi 'an, she became excited. Her heart was blooming with joy and pride. If it wasn't for the situation, she would be like a fluttering sparrow, chattering and pestering Xu Qi' an.

Taifu smiled with relief. His old face bloomed like a flower. "My Daibun is a land of outstanding people. There are still juniors who can make people gasp in admiration."

Then, he looked at Zhang Shen who was like a statue and said in a low voice, "Zhang Jinyan, let me see the book on the art of war."

Zhang Shen suddenly came back to his senses and sent the book to Taifu through the air.

Leaning on his walking stick, Taifu turned around and sat behind the desk. He squinted his old eyes and flipped through the book on the art of war.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Taifu, who had only finished the first two chapters, suddenly closed the book. His hands trembled with excitement and he said in a low voice,

"This book must not be circulated and copied by the barbarians. This is the book on the art of war of Daibun. It must not be leaked. "

"This …"

For a moment, the noble generals, the students of the Imperial College, the top students of the Hanlin Academy, and of course, Huaiqing and the others looked at the book in Taifu's hand with covetous and longing.

…

The young eunuch rushed to the door of the bedchamber. His eyes were shining. He didn't lower his head as usual but kept looking inside.

It showed the eagerness and excitement in his heart.

The old eunuch looked at the Yuanjing Emperor, who was meditating with his eyes closed. He quietly retreated to the door of the bedchamber and asked with a frown, "What's the matter?"

The young eunuch whispered something in his ear.

The old eunuch suddenly opened his eyes wide with a complicated expression. He lowered his head and returned to the side of the Yuanjing Emperor. He said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I, I have something to report."

The Yuanjing Emperor didn't open his eyes. He simply said "hmm" with a lack of interest.

"There's a new situation in the Wen Group. After Zhang Shen admitted defeat, Xu Xinnian of the Hanlin Academy stepped forward and wanted to discuss the art of war with Pei Man Xilou …"

The Yuanjing Emperor opened his eyes.

The old eunuch continued, "Pei Man Xilou admitted defeat."

The Yuanjing Emperor showed an extremely surprised expression. He thought for a few seconds and said slowly,

"Xu Xinnian is Zhang Shen's disciple and majored in the art of war. I didn't expect him to have such attainments. It's rare. Although he is Xu Qi 'an's cousin, he is also a scholar of the Hanlin Academy. It's acceptable that he won against Pei Man Xilou. "

Xu Qi 'an had voluntarily resigned, but the Yuanjing Emperor had later issued an edict to strip him of his title and official position, expelling him from the court.

Xu Xinnian was that bastard's cousin. Now that he won against Pei Man Xilou, when people talked about him, they would inevitably talk about the equally talented Xu Qi 'an and then accuse him of "persecuting" the loyal.

This was the only bad thing.

However, he had appointed Xu Xinnian as a scholar of the Hanlin Academy. He also had a discerning eye for talent, so it wasn't a big problem.

All in all, the Yuanjing Emperor was quite pleased. Compared to the slanderous words, losing to Pei Man Xilou was the real loss of face.

The court lost face, and he, as the ruler of a country, also lost face.

To be an emperor, the most important thing was two things: power and image.

The gloom between the Yuanjing Emperor's brows disappeared, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He said, "Tell me the process in detail. I want to know how he won against Pei Man Xilou."

The old eunuch hesitated and silently retreated a few steps. He then lowered his head and said, "The scholar of the Hanlin Academy, Xu Xinnian, took out a book on military strategy. After Pei Man Xilou saw it, he prostrated himself in admiration and willingly admitted defeat."

"Book on military strategy?"

This was something the Yuanjing Emperor hadn't thought of. He said in surprise, "What book on military strategy?"

Even Zhang Shen of the Yunlu Academy admitted that his Six Commentaries on the Art of War was not as good as Pei Man Xilou's, and the books on military strategy written by the Hanlin Academy were just old wine in a new bottle.

The old eunuch swallowed. "That book on military strategy was called Sun Tzu's Art of War. It was … it was written by Xu Qi 'an."

After saying this, he heard the sound of rapid breathing in the bedchamber.

Even without raising his head, he could imagine how ugly the Emperor's expression was at the moment.

A few seconds later, the Yuanjing Emperor's emotionless voice rang out. "Get out!"

The old eunuch's heart relaxed. He lowered his head and left the bedchamber as if he was running away. Behind him, there was the sound of utensils and vases being smashed.

The court didn't lose face, but the Emperor had lost a lot of face this time … the old eunuch sighed.

One could imagine how the people in the capital would talk about the Emperor. Not only did the Emperor persecute the loyal and good for his own selfish reasons, but now the scholars in the capital were being suppressed by a barbarian. In the end, it was the person who had been expelled by the Emperor who had turned the tide.

The dignified ruler of a country had become a laughingstock. It was no wonder that the Emperor was furious.

…

The conference ended. In the end, the book on military strategy didn't return to Xu Xinnian's hands. Instead, it was "forcibly taken" by Taifu.

The noble generals and the scholars present had strong opinions, but they didn't dare to openly disobey this virtuous and respected senior of Confucianism.

Even Huaiqing didn't dare, so she left unhappily and went straight to Huaiqing's mansion with her guards.

All the people dispersed. On the side of the demons and barbarians, Pei Manxilou's expression was somewhat solemn. Huang Xianer also put away her seductive attitude, and her pretty face was covered with frost.

Not to mention the impulsive and violent teenager with vertical pupils.

After the three of them sat in the carriage, no one spoke. In the suffocating atmosphere, Huang Xianer took the initiative to break the deadlock and asked,

"What other plans do you have?"

Pei Manxilou was expressionless. After a few seconds of thinking, he said lightly,

"Although the conference was lost, my reputation couldn't go any further, and even suffered a big blow. But the officials of Daibun won't ignore me because of this. It was still effective. It's just that Xu Yinluo interfered, and all the subsequent plans were ruined. "

He sighed deeply. "This person is amazing, and I have to admire him. In the past, I admired his poetic talent, admired his talent, and envied his reputation. But after today, I have a deep fear and even fear of him.

"Fortunately, he doesn't get along with the emperor of Daibun. No, fortunately, he and the emperor of Daibun are mortal enemies. Otherwise, if he controls the army in the future, our Protoss will be in danger. "

Huang Xianer smiled sweetly. "I think so too, so I plan to choose a few good-looking beauties to send over."

Pei Manxilou shook his head and said, "Will he lack women?"

Huang Xianer sighed softly, intentionally or unintentionally revealing her long legs. She caressed her chest with her white hands and said charmingly, "Then I'll do it myself."

Pei Manxilou smiled. "I was waiting for you to say that."

After a pause, he said, "There's no hurry. Let's continue to run these days and try to rope in some Daibun officials. Let's try to recover as much as we can. After the negotiations, we'll visit this legendary figure together. Xuan Yin, you can't go. "

The teenager with vertical pupils was not convinced and asked anxiously, "Why?"

Pei Manxilou sneered. "Xu Qi 'an is a Warrior through and through. You don't know what to say. If you anger him, he'll probably kill you on the spot."

The teenager with vertical pupils glared. "How dare he! We're a diplomatic group. If he dares to kill us, the imperial court of Daibun will not forgive him. "

Killing the diplomatic group meant that the two countries would break off relations. Now that they were fighting against the Witchcraft Cult together, the imperial court of Daibun would not let this happen.

Huang Xianer poked Xuan Yin's head and said with a smile, "He even dared to kill the High Duke. If you're not afraid of death, we won't stop you. You should weigh your own weight.

"Lord Zhu Jiu sent you here to train because he has high expectations for you. But if you die here, he won't care."

The demon race had always been cruel when it came to training their juniors. Zhu Jiu was a snake, so he was especially cold-blooded.

If he could grow up, he would be trained vigorously. If he died, then it was because he was not good enough.

The law of the jungle was the law of survival.

…

In Huaiqing's Mansion.

After returning to the mansion, Huaiqing ordered the maids and guards to leave, leaving only Bian Fan and Xu Qi 'an in the reception hall.

"It's really you. I couldn't find you after looking for a long time. If I hadn't entered the shed, I wouldn't have been sure of your identity."

Bian Fan happily pulled Xu Qi 'an to a seat and wanted to sit with him.

"Princess, we can't sit together. It's against the rules … Besides, my face in my previous life was so handsome that you didn't notice it at first. You're seriously face-blind."

As soon as Xu Qi 'an thought so, he heard Bian Fan say with admiration, "You're so smart to disguise yourself as such an ordinary man. Don't forget it after a glance. You won't notice it at all."

Xu Qi 'an looked at her expressionlessly and silently sat at another table.

Bian Fan widened her watery peach blossom eyes and looked aggrieved.

"The book on military strategy was written by Duke Wei. Did he use you to suppress Pei Man Xi Lou?" Huaiqing drank tea and glanced at her stupid sister who was losing control of her emotions.

"Yes!"

Xu Qi 'an nodded with a smile.

Huaiqing nodded slightly. This made sense. In her knowledge, only Wei Yuan could write a book on military strategy that could subdue Pei Man Xi Lou, amaze Zhang Shen, and excite Taifu.

"The book on military strategy was written by Wei Yuan …" Bian Fan was a little disappointed. In her knowledge, there was nothing a slave couldn't do.

"You don't remember what's written in the book on military strategy, do you?" Huaiqing asked.

"I don't remember." Xu Qi 'an shook his head.

Huaiqing nodded in disappointment. Although she would definitely see the book on military strategy in the end, as a person who loved books, she didn't want to wait.

"Forget it. I'll go see Duke Wei later …" Huaiqing thought.

After chatting for a while, Xu Qi 'an said goodbye and left.

Bian Fan left with him. Out of Huaiqing's mansion, she stared at Xu Qi 'an and asked, "The book on military strategy was really written by Wei Yuan?"