Chapter 587

Shangying City, Chen Kingdom.

At daybreak, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man hurried to the west gate. He was originally humble and obsequious, but as he walked, he held his head high and looked straight ahead, as if he was superior to others.

He was Tian Jian, the servant of the Minister of Justice Tian Heng. Now he was ordered by his lord to go to the bamboo forest west of the city to investigate something.

Although Shangying was not a famous city, there were tens of thousands of households. The city was divided into areas such as the palace, the aristocracy, the market, and the commoners. Each area had its own neighborhood. Usually, the things that happened in one neighborhood could not be heard even if they were separated by a street. This showed how big the city was. Although Tian Heng was in charge of the Minister of Justice, it was difficult for him to know about ordinary matters. As long as there was no big disturbance or someone reported him, he was happy to be idle.

More than a month ago, a few people came to the Chu Kingdom and gave lectures in the bamboo forest west of the city. Tian Heng had never heard about it until he heard his servant mention it recently. He then realized that it seemed to be a little bigger.

Originally, he did not support the lectures, but he would not suppress them either. After all, it was a popular trend in the countries in the past ten years. There was no need to take it seriously and give people a reputation of being stubborn. However, as the lectures in the bamboo forest became more and more popular, he finally heard about it. He was quite shocked and sent a trustworthy servant to investigate.

Tian Jian walked briskly. People who knew him on the street would stop and salute him, which gave him great satisfaction. However, as he approached the bamboo forest west of the city, this situation gradually disappeared. There were more people walking together and fewer people facing him. Most of them walked in a hurry for fear of missing something important.

"Are they all going to listen to the lectures in the bamboo forest?" Tian Jian was slightly surprised. He collected his thoughts and quickly followed.

Although the bamboo forest west of the city was called a bamboo forest, it was actually just a sparse piece of bamboo and had nothing to do with a forest. At this moment, there was a rammed earth half the height of a person standing in the middle. A woman sat on it. She was dressed in white and had a cold expression. She had a noble temperament and a delicate and gorgeous appearance, like a fairy from the Moon Palace who had descended to the mortal world.

She looked slightly young and seemed to be about 20 years old. However, Tian Jian's mind was shaken and he almost could not control himself. He could not help but sigh, "I'm afraid that Bao Si was only like this in the past …"

He was a servant of the Minister of Justice. He was literate and had read a lot.

Looking around, he found that most of the people sitting around him had looks of admiration and respect on their faces, but none of them were frivolous.

A seven-stringed zither was placed in front of the woman who was sitting upright. Suddenly, she gently stroked it, and the music entered the ears. It was exceptionally cool and refreshing, and it jolted one's spirit. Then, Tian Jian realized that everyone around him had straightened their posture and attitude, and there were no more whispers.

"Today, I'll be talking about the second chapter of the Book of Mo …" The woman's voice was like the sound of a zither.

Tian Jian frowned. Only had the second chapter? Or how many times had she talked about the second chapter?

He assumed an arrogant and serious posture, but as he listened, his expression gradually changed involuntarily. It was as if he had taken off his stiff mask and revealed his vivid and wonderful true self.

The Book of Mo was actually a secret manual of a cultivation technique!

She was actually imparting the secret manual to all the listeners in front of a large crowd?

Not only that, but he was also teaching them how to read!

Tian Jian felt that this was extremely absurd, as if he was trapped in a comical dream. As a trusted servant of the Master, he had naturally long received the martial arts manuals imparted to him. His strength was not bad, and he did not care much about the martial arts recorded in the Book of Mo. But how could he do this?

The difficulty of obtaining cultivation techniques and words was a mark that distinguished the nobles from the lowly. How could they impart them without receiving any remuneration and without any examination?

It was the biggest joke in the world!

He had worked so hard to learn how to read and practice martial arts. How could these lowly people be worthy?

Looking around, he seemed to see some scholars and some impoverished nobles.

What happened next made Tian Jian even angrier. Apart from teaching, she also taught and even demonstrated. The people around him listened with interest and compared what they had learned. Some were so engrossed that they wished they had four pairs of ears and two hearts. Some found wooden planks and carved symbols that only they understood at key points so that they could recall them later.

Time passed. After a series of questions and answers about martial arts, Tian Jian was shocked and angry. The woman ended the second chapter of the Book of Mo and started talking about the meaning of the Book of Mo.

"Meaning of the Book of Mo?" Tian Jian gathered his thoughts and forced himself to listen.

However, just as he calmed down, another wave hit him. He was so shocked and angry that he almost jumped up and cursed.

"Love with Impartiality? There is no difference between heaven and earth. Humans are the same. Although there are differences between those who are close to those who are distant, one must always be compassionate and compassionate? The rich should not humiliate the poor? "Tian Jian's expression suddenly turned ferocious. He resisted the urge to curse." Ridiculous! The nobles are born noble. How can they be compared with the poor and love with Impartiality? "

"Don't start an unjust war? There are no unjust wars in the world! "

"Unjust? Heaven's will is rewarded by ghosts and gods. Isn't life predestined? This, this seems to make sense … "

When Tian Jian listened, he would glare angrily and raise his eyebrows. When he was ferocious, he wanted to tear the woman on the stage to shreds. When he was happy, he wanted to worship her. He felt that she had spoken the truth. As long as he worked hard, he would still have the chance to improve!

"The disputes between the feudal lords are often uninhabited for hundreds of miles. White bones fill the fields and no one will bury them. This is not an exception. I believe that there are many who have experienced it. Only by loving each other with Impartiality, benefiting each other, and not starting an unjust war can we avoid this …" On the stage, Ruan Yushu secretly heaved a sigh of relief. It was her turn to give a lecture today, but she was not good at it. The relief she felt after she finished her lecture was no less than eating ten pieces of dried arowana in one go.

She did not host a speech about her sufferings, nor did she talk about deities, Buddhas, immortals, and saints. She only spoke with a hint of meaning in her words. She did not want to aggravate the conflict with the nobles before the matter was completed. She could not say that she wanted to destroy the other countries, unify the world, and return peace to the common people. She could not say that she wanted to destroy the other countries, unify the world, and return peace to the common people. She could not say that she wanted to destroy the other countries, unify the world, and return peace to the common people.

Over the past month or so, they did not directly seek an audience with King Chen. After all, he was not the "courteous" Lord Bo 'Le. As a nobody, the possibility of him being sent away was extremely high. Therefore, they spent time focusing on their lectures, expanding their influence, and building their reputation. Not only could they increase their strength, but they could also get King Chen to summon them.

The effect was surprisingly good. With the publicity and hard work of Zhao Bai and the others, the lectures went from being unattended at the beginning to being attended by not only the common people, but also many knowledgeable officials and scholars. They praised and admired Meng Qi.

As a result, the reputation of Mengqi and the others spread far and wide. Gradually, nobles came to attend the lectures, and there was no lack of people who came from nearby cities. The names "Five Sages" and "Mr. Su" became popular in the streets and alleys.

Seeing that Ruan Yushu had finished his lecture, the listeners stood up in a hurry and cupped their hands to send him off. Their eyes were filled with admiration, and their demeanor was extremely respectful.

Tian Jian's heart was in turmoil. He was shocked, angry, and at a loss. He did not know how he left the bamboo forest and returned to the Tian Mansion of the Criminal and Justice.

"Teaching words, imparting skills, not receiving any remuneration, and allowing anyone to listen?" The black-bearded Tian Heng glared at Tian Jian after hearing the first part of his report.

Tian Jian lowered his head. "Yes."

"How dare you! How arrogant! How rebellious!" Tian Heng was so angry that he paced back and forth. He said bitterly, "The collapse of etiquette and music, the collapse of etiquette and music, the collapse of etiquette and music, the collapse of etiquette and music!"

According to the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty, how could they impart skills and words at will? This was a privilege that only the children of the feudal princes and nobles enjoyed!

Tian Heng had already sighed when he saw the chaos in the world. Many countries had begun to disregard etiquette and laws and had no scruples in order to become stronger. However, when such a shocking thing happened right under his nose, he was so furious that he could not control himself. He felt the collapse of etiquette and music, and the darkness of the world.

He took a few steps and suppressed his emotions. "Continue."

Tian Jian looked at his lord's expression. He started with the topics of non-aggression and unjust war, followed by Love with Impartiality, Honoring the Virtuous, Heaven's Will, Enlightened Ghost, Frugality, and so on.

Tian Heng's face became more and more livid, but he did not explode in anger. Instead, he forced himself to listen until the end.

"Using talented people regardless of their status … Humph, this is like digging up the tombs of our ancestors …" Tian Heng said through gritted teeth.

Tian Jian hurriedly said, "My lord, should we expel them?"

"Expel them for lecturing? Will it give the Tang State an excuse? Wait, are they from the Chu State? "As a vassal of the Chu State, the Chen State was often hostile to the Tang State. The Minister of Justice, Tian Heng, did not dare to act blindly.

"Yes, they are indeed from the Chu State." Tian Jian did not hide anything.

Tian Heng paced a few steps and said in a low voice, "Anyway, they are just lecturing, not lobbying. Send someone to the Chu State to inquire. Expel them after we get the exact information."

"Yes." Tian Jian turned around and left.

At this time, Tian Heng's youngest son, Tian Kuo, happened to pass by. He muttered to himself, "Heaven and earth are heartless … There is no other love … Honoring the virtuous and the same … Love with Impartiality and non-aggression … What a great talent …"

"Unfilial son, what did you say?" Tian Heng suddenly became furious and slapped him.

Tian Kuo's strength was not bad, close to the Exterior level. However, due to etiquette, he did not dare to dodge. He took the slap, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

"Honoring the virtuous? Do you think a fool like you will have a chance? "Tian Heng scolded angrily.

Tian Kuo straightened his neck and looked at Tian Heng stubbornly. "Father, the power of the world has long changed. Those without strength and talent can't last long even if they occupy a high position! Etiquette can't restrain others from coveting it! "

"In today's world, only the virtuous can rule!"

"Mr. Su said that the power of the world is like a surging river. Those who obey will prosper, and those who resist will perish. We can't stop the carriage with the arms of a mantis! We must not be restricted to the lineal or the concubine, and only follow the talent. This is the way to survive and grow! "

Tian Heng looked at his son, who did not dare to recognize him, and murmured, "Unfilial son, unfilial son …"

…

After a few days, Tian Heng, who had not received a reply from the Chu State, heard a shocking news. King Chen summoned the lecturers in the bamboo forest!

"His Majesty, His Majesty summoned them …" Tian Heng's legs went soft, and he fell onto the straw mat.

In the palace of the Chen State.

Mengqi and others had just greeted King Chen. After they sat down at the table, they heard King Chen say, "Great talents, I have heard about you. However, the Chen State is peaceful and peaceful, and the nobles and the common people live in harmony. I'm afraid your knowledge will not be of any use."

He had a signature long beard and was full of spirit. He was a guru.

This was the small country that Mengqi and others had carefully selected, a small country where the monarch's strength was stronger than the nobles!

When King Chen finished speaking, Mengqi smiled slightly, and his face became serious. He said in a low voice,

"The Chen State is in danger, and the disaster is only a day away. How can it be peaceful?"