Fang Yun took a look at the invitation and found nothing special about it. It was the same as the invitations he had received before. Clearly, it was not Li Wenying's arrangement.
Feng Zimo said from the side, "Since Lord Li has invited you, he must have his reasons."
Yu Xingshu said, "According to my understanding of Lord Li, the words' do your best 'were not his original intention. If Lord Li really wanted you to go, he would have directly invited you. But for him to let his follower say so, he must have been entrusted by someone else. "
Fang Yundao said, "Since Lord Li thinks so highly of you, let's go take a look. However, Lord Li only said that I would go, but did not say that I would participate in the dragon boat race, right? "
Everyone was stunned. Feng Zimo laughed, "You are quite clever. However, the stakes of the dragon boat race have never been small. In recent years, it has been getting bigger and bigger. You should do your best to participate. "
"What kind of stakes can there be?"
"In the past, the two countries would each take out a cultural treasure as the stakes, and this year, Lord Li added a piece of Dragon Blood Ink. Gyeongo naturally did not show any weakness. They actually took out a 'Mountains and Rivers Chessboard' and even shouted that Lord Li was stingy, asking Jade Sea City to take out even more treasures as the stakes."
"Mountains and Rivers Chessboard? They are really willing to part with it. "Fang Yundao said.
The Mountain River Chessboard was made of an extremely rare and wondrous stone from the Qing Kingdom. The markings on the stone represented the geography of the mountains and rivers. The stone itself had no magical power, but once it was made into a Wenbao Chessboard, once the game was played, it could transform into a stretch of mountains and rivers to trap the enemy.
Go cultural treasures were rather special. The chessboard, black pieces, and white pieces each formed a cultural treasure. Only when the three were combined together would they form a complete Go cultural treasure.
A set of Go cultural treasures in the hands of an ordinary player would not be much different from an ordinary cultural treasure. But in the hands of a Go expert, a set of Go cultural treasures would be several times more powerful.
However, Go was the same as painting and zither, requiring long years of study and practice. It would take a large amount of time and energy. Unless one was extremely talented in this aspect, it would be better to study the Sacred Classics.
Gyeongo only produced four or five qualified Mountains and Rivers Chessboards in a year. Even if they were to be refined into Hanlin cultural treasures, it would not be considered a waste...
"Are you interested?" Feng Zimo asked.
Fang Yundao: "Before I reach the fifth level of calligraphy, I won't delve too deeply into the zither, chess, and painting. There's no harm in occasionally trying when I'm relaxing. That Mountain Chessboard isn't very useful to me."
"That's not necessarily true. You've already shown your talent in painting. Perhaps you'll be able to make some achievements in zither and chess if you work a little harder. In the future, when you have good zither, chess, and literary treasures, you can't just keep them and not use them. "
"It might be possible." Fang Yun didn't make any promises. The main reason was that there were too many things in the library. As long as it could increase the strength of the Human Race, he could take it out and use it. Perhaps it would be of great use.
General Yu said, "The Mountain and River Chessboard is useless to you. You can exchange it for something else. It's still possible to exchange it for a Scholar's Literary Treasure."
"This month, I want to focus on preparing for the exams." Fang Yun said helplessly. He really wanted to climb the Book Hill. Only by obtaining the Literary Heart would his strength have a qualitative improvement. Otherwise, without a battle of words, it would be difficult to hold his own.
Yu Xingshu nodded and said, "That's good. After you enter the Book Hill, you must work hard to move forward. The higher you climb, the more benefits I'll get from Jingguo! "
"Oh? I don't know about that. What benefits do I get? "Fang Yun asked.
Yu Xingshu scanned the crowd. Apart from Feng Zimo, everyone else had left tactfully.
"After the capital examination, the top ten scholars in each of the Ten Nations will enter the Book Hill. Whichever country's scholar climbs the highest on the Book Hill will represent the prosperity of the country's education. The Notre-Dame will reward them with sacred pages, longevity fruits, or rebirth fruits. It's not a big deal when a scholar climbs the Book Hill, but when a scholar climbs the Book Hill, it's said that the Half-saint of the Ten Nations will pay attention. Because those who can climb to the top will definitely become the pillars of the Human Race and have great potential. Generally speaking, the four great talents of each generation will stand out when a scholar climbs the Book Hill and gradually become famous. "
"Oh, I see." Fang Yundao said.
Yu Xingshu said seriously, "The Divine Path is extremely difficult! Humans have to compete with demons and barbarians, and they also have to compete with each other. You have to compete for the sacred pages so that you won't be killed by demons and barbarians. You have to compete for the right to enter the Holy Land so that you can grow faster than others. The most important and cruel thing is the competition for the ideals of the Divine Path. For example, your 'Three Character Classic' has offended the Xunzi Aristocratic Family. "
"Huh? I understand. "Fang Yun was stunned for a moment before he immediately reacted.
The opening of the 'Three Character Classic' was' Man is born with a good nature '. Secondary Sage Xunzi was the founder of the' Evil Nature Theory '. This' Evil Nature Theory 'didn't mean that humans were necessarily evil or bad, but that they were born with an evil nature.
However, Mencius believed that people were born with compassion, shame, and a sense of right and wrong. In other words, people tended to be good and were born kind. Therefore, he was regarded as the originator of the theory of good nature.
Therefore, the Mengzi Aristocratic Family and the Xunzi Aristocratic Family had always been at odds with each other for hundreds of years.
Xunzi's disciples didn't even accept the ideals of Secondary Sage Mencius. If there was an opportunity in the future, they would naturally suppress Fang Yun.
Fang Yun also knew that there were internal conflicts between the Aristocratic Families. For example, although the Han Fei Aristocratic Family and the Li Si Aristocratic Family were both Legalists, there was an irreconcilable enmity between the Han Fei Aristocratic Family and the Li Si Aristocratic Family because of the power struggle between the Han Fei Aristocratic Family and the Li Si Aristocratic Family. Some of the new Saints also had personal enmity and national hatred.
Fang Yun sighed softly because the Xunzi Aristocratic Family was in Gyeongo. Jingguo and Gyeongo had always been at odds, so the Xunzi Aristocratic Family would naturally spare no effort to suppress him.
Feng Zimo comforted, "The Xunzi Aristocratic Family isn't very powerful in Jingguo. As long as you don't leave Jingguo, they can't do anything to you."
"I hope so." Fang Yundao said.
Yu Xingshu asked, "What would you do if the Xunzi Aristocratic Family sent someone to reprimand you? Would you submit or run away? "
Fang Yun pondered for a moment and replied firmly, "I won't submit or run away. No one can stop my path! Not even the Secondary Sage Aristocratic Family! "
"Alright!" Yu Xingshu and Feng Zimo looked at each other and smiled.
It was already late at night, so the three of them didn't say anything else. Feng Zimo and the others left, while Fang Yun and his family stayed in General Dinghai's residence.
Early in the morning, Fang Yun brought Yang Yuhuan and the Yu Family to have breakfast. Fang Yun and the others boarded an armored ox cart and headed to the residence prepared for him under the escort of a group of soldiers.
After arriving smoothly, the family started to get busy. The provincial army even sent two experienced veterans with clean backgrounds to be Fang Yun's attendants to protect him.
The new Fang Residence had two courtyards. It was one courtyard less than the previous one in the Great Source Residence, but it was still enough.
Before lunch, Fang Yun sent Fang Daniu to buy some high-end gifts like the Four Treasures of the Study. Then, he went to visit Juren Pang, who was next door. The two of them didn't reveal their identities and chatted like ordinary neighbors for an hour. However, they talked to each other openly and secretly to reassure each other. Fang Yun also expressed his gratitude.
Before night fell, Fang Shouye sent someone to invite Fang Yun to his residence for a meal. Since it was his uncle's invitation, Fang Yun had no choice but to accept.
Before going to Fang Shouye's residence, Fang Yun went to visit Deputy General Lai. Deputy General Lai was very enthusiastic and wanted to invite him to stay for a meal. Fang Yun said that he wanted to go to Fang Shouye's residence so that he could leave.
Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan took an ox-cart to the South Vice-City. At six in the evening, they arrived in front of Fang Shouye's residence.
This place wasn't as grand as the Fang Residence in the Great Source Residence. Just like Fang Yun's new residence, it was an ordinary courtyard with two courtyards. It didn't have the slightest trace of extravagance. Instead, it gave off the aura of a soldier. Rather than calling it a residence, it was more like a fortress.
Fang Yun nodded slightly when he saw the gatekeeper and said, "I am Fang Yun. Can I trouble you to announce my arrival?"
The gatekeeper immediately revealed a joyful expression and shouted, "Young Master Yun is here!" Then, he hurriedly invited Fang Yun in and led the way for Fang Yun.
Fang Yun followed him in. After passing through the first courtyard, he entered the second courtyard. He saw four people in civilian clothes coming out to welcome him. Behind the four of them was a delicate and pretty young woman.
Fang Yun only recognized Fang Shouye and vaguely guessed that the young woman was Fang Shouye's concubine.
"Stinking brat, you've been very impressive recently! Coming to the Jade Sea on a flyleaf airship, even this old man didn't receive such treatment! " Fang Shouye punched Fang Yun's shoulder. He didn't use any strength and treated Fang Yun as a comrade in the army.
"Fang Yun greets uncles and aunts." Fang Yun immediately cupped his hands. Yang Yuhuan didn't say anything and only placed her hands on her lower abdomen and slightly bent her knees in greeting.
Fang Shouye and the other three men received Fang Yun and Yang Yuhuan's greetings. Meanwhile, Concubine Fang did the same as Yang Yuhuan and slightly bent her knees in greeting without saying a word.
Fang Yun wasn't used to seniors bowing to him, even if the other party was a concubine. He still wasn't used to the concepts of this era, but he suppressed everything in his heart. However, a certain thought in his heart was growing stronger and stronger. He even vaguely felt that this was a huge opportunity. Once he grasped it, his future achievements would be limitless.
"Let me introduce you!" Fang Shouye put his arm around Fang Yun's shoulder and introduced the three people one by one to Fang Yun. His words and actions didn't resemble those of a scholar. Instead, they were filled with the masculinity and straightforwardness of a soldier.
After everyone got to know each other, they entered the room to eat and drink.
Fang Shouye loved to joke and talk non-stop. When the meal was almost finished, the three generals left. Concubine Fang also called Yang Yuhuan away, saying that she wanted to give her some jewelry. Only uncle and nephew were left at the table.
Fang Yun knew that the three had come here to meet and get to know each other. They wouldn't talk too deeply and would slowly deepen their relationship in the future. But now, it was time for the uncle and nephew to discuss proper matters.
Fang Shouye took a deep breath, and the drunkenness in his body immediately dissipated.
"Jade Sea City is safe, but not necessarily comfortable." Fang Shouye looked at Fang Yun and said in a heavy voice.
"Uncle, please advise me."
"Do you know what gossip I've heard?"
Fang Yun shook his head.
"Have you heard of Tong Chengling?"
"Of course, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, a Hanlin," Fang Yundao said.
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