Zhang Qingfeng's study was very simple. On the east and west sides were two bookshelves filled with all kinds of books. The desk in the room was filled with brushes, ink, paper, inkstone, and other utensils.
On the opposite side of the desk was a tea table. Fang Yun, Zhang Qingfeng, and Wang Li sat around the tea table, enjoying tea.
After drinking the first pot of tea, the three of them didn't say a word.
After tasting the second pot of tea, Zhang Qingfeng smiled and said, "Nephew Longxiang, you didn't come here just to drink tea, right?"
Fang Yun smiled and said, "I came here because I have a few things to discuss with both of you. The first thing is, do you have any jade craftsmen you can trust? The kind that can carve talent jade. "
"Oh?" The two old men's eyes lit up. Not to mention them, even Marquis Lumen would be very surprised if he heard this.
"I obtained a talent jade from the Gou family's secret chamber. I was imprisoned for ten years. I don't know what happened during that time, but I'm sure both of you can guess. "As Fang Yun spoke, he took out the talent jade.
The two Hanlin scholars stared at the talent jade. After a while, their gazes reluctantly moved away.
"Seven years ago, it was rumored that a talent jade appeared in Dingzhou. Many Hanlin scholars and scholars of the human race, as well as barbarian marquises and barbarian kings, all went there, resulting in the deaths of two scholars, seven Hanlin scholars, three barbarian kings, and thirteen barbarian marquises. In the end, the talent jade's whereabouts were unknown. It turned out that the old thief Gou Bao had obtained it. Some people speculated that a deceased scholar obtained the talent jade, but was killed and robbed in the end, "Wang Li said.
"I see. Then, can both of you find a jade craftsman? "Fang Yun asked.
"Of course," Zhang Qingfeng said.
"Good. After the talent jade is carved, take turns to leave it in the hands of both of you. Each of you will keep it for three days. In time, both of you will definitely be promoted to scholar! "Fang Yun said.
"Are you really going to give it to the two of us?" Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li looked excited.
The two of them had been promoted to the Hanlin Academy for many years. Now they were old and weak. Because Zhang Wankong was suspected of being a rebel, they had been suppressed for ten years. Their will and courage had been damaged. However, with the Talent Jade, he would surely be able to become a Grand Scholar within five years.
"It's a loan, not a gift. When the two of you become Grand Secretaries, I'll send you off to Jing 'an, "Fang Yundao said.
"Of course, of course. After the two of us become Grand Secretaries, the effect of the Qi Jade will be greatly reduced. It's better to give it to Jing 'an. But … why don't you use it? "Wang Li asked.
"If nothing goes wrong, I will be promoted to Grand Secretary in two months," Fang Yun said with a smile.
Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li were greatly shocked. Then, the two of them looked at each other with gratified expressions.
"Good! I didn't let Brother Wankong down! "Wang Li said.
"You've been imprisoned for ten years. Instead of retreating, you advanced. In the future, you will definitely become a Grand Scholar or even a Great Scholar. Like Brother Wankong, you will become a legend of the human race. You will plant the flag of the Pearl River Army on the walls of Two World Mountain!" Zhang Qingfeng said excitedly.
"Oh? Wait … "Fang Yun looked surprised." Uncle Zhang, why are you the same as Jing 'an? You don't really think that my father once climbed Two World Mountain and made great contributions, do you? "
Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li's expressions darkened. They were extremely displeased.
"You actually …" Wang Li roared. He immediately lowered his voice and said, "You don't believe Brother Wankong?"
Fang Yun said helplessly, "Father has never mentioned this to me. If Jing An hadn't mentioned it, I would've been in trouble. If Jing 'an hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known. Besides, what kind of place is Two World Mountain? How could we, the literary world, participate in the battle back then? Do the two of you have proof? "
"Hmph, Brother Wankong's words are the best proof." This is the best evidence! "Zhang Qing Feng said.
"That's right!" Wang Li agreed.
Fang Yun looked at the two of them carefully and said with a bitter smile, "Uncles, did my father really talk about this? Could it be that he was joking after he got drunk? "
Zhang Qingfeng said seriously, "We can't blame you. When Brother Wankong talked about this, only your Uncle Wang Li, Zhang Hua, and I were around. At that time, your father wasn't drunk. Instead, he was very sober. He said in a melancholy tone that he had once reached Two World Mountain and made great contributions. However, at that time, he wanted to say something but hesitated. He only spoke halfway before stopping. Not long after, he disappeared. You know what happened after that. "
"Father, he … Could it be that he really climbed Two World Mountain?" Fang Yun looked at the two of them in disbelief. If it was just Zhang Jingan who said it, it wouldn't be worth paying attention to. However, if even these two old scholars said so, he would have to consider it carefully before coming to a conclusion.
Wang Li said angrily, "What happened back then is still vivid in our minds. The two of us and Zhang Hua definitely won't remember it wrong. Hmph, I didn't expect you to be the same as those superficial people. After Brother Wankong went missing, I defended him in the imperial court. I accidentally said that he had made great contributions to Two World Mountain and couldn't be a traitor. In the end, everyone laughed and mocked me. That day, I swore in my heart that I would lead the Pearl River Army to Two World Mountain and let everyone in the world know that Brother Wankong wasn't lying. He really did stand on Two World Mountain! "
"Wankong has disappeared for a long time. We can't possibly find the truth. Longxiang, I'll leave this matter to you. If you have the chance to enter Two World Mountain in the future, you must do your best to find the truth and wash away the shame of your father and the Pearl River Army! Do you know how some people humiliated the Pearl River Army? They mocked the Pearl River Army and said that it was the number one army in the myriad of worlds and the master of Two World Mountain! Longxiang, promise us that you'll find evidence of your father's achievements in Two World Mountain! "
Fang Yun looked at the two old men. Their eyes were filled with anticipation. He nodded slightly and said, "I'll do my best."
Even though he said that, Fang Yun became even more suspicious.
"One day, the entire Kong Shengwen Realm will know that our Pearl River Army once stood on Two World Mountain!" Zhang Qingfeng said excitedly.
"When that day comes, Brother Wankong will definitely be cleared of the injustice! Brother Wankong is a great contributor to the human world and a hero of Two World Mountain. He's definitely not a traitor! "Wang Li clenched his right fist.
The two old men's eyes were filled with determination.
Fang Yun sighed inwardly. He didn't know how to communicate with the two old men. After all, the situation was too strange. A few days ago, he had used King Ji's official seal to search for information, but there was no information about Zhang Wankong at all. He was Xusheng. If Zhang Wankong had really done something in Two World Mountain, there was no way he wouldn't have found out about it.
"The Chu Kingdom will soon send an army to Two World Mountain. My Pearl River Army will have a chance to be selected. When that time comes, both of you will also have a chance to go to Two World Mountain and uncover the secret of the past with me," Fang Yun said with a smile.
"Alright!" The two old men were suddenly filled with fighting spirit.
"With the Talent Qi Jade resolved, let's put the matter of Two World Mountain aside for now. Next, we need to talk about how to control the Pearl River Army!" Fang Yundao said.
"You … What's your goal?" Zhang Qingfeng looked at Fang Yun. Wang Li smiled.
"To be promoted to a Grand Scholar and take charge of the Pearl River Army. To pacify the Southern Barbarians and clear all obstacles! To ensure that the Pearl River Army's banner never falls! "Fang Yundao said.
Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li looked at each other.
"The three of us can talk slowly!"
From morning until evening, the three of them didn't leave the study room.
When night fell, the door opened. The three of them walked out together with faint smiles on their faces.
That night, Fang Yun went to the Marshal's Office to report on his work. He was officially in charge of the army's official documents and other matters.
(To be continued.)
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