He turned around and saw Xu Fengnian's serious face. Holding the order, he handed over half a watermelon and smiled faintly. "In fact, in an imperial court, even if it's the few that have fallen in the Spring and Autumn Period, there are definitely many smart people who have great foresight. However, whether or not they can inform the Heavens and make the Emperor happy, allowing the laws and regulations that contain ambition or ambition to be smoothly implemented is the crux of the problem. Your Liyang Dynasty has many pillars, especially with Zhang Julu in the middle. You are naturally better than others. To tell you the truth, as the County Magistrate of Xihe Province who was born in the army, every time I think about it, I feel worried just like you do now. In terms of military strength and armaments, the soldiers of the twelve generals are not weak. But compared to the Beiliang army, even Tuoba is not shameless enough to say that he is invincible. Fortunately, Beimang learned from the shame and became brave. After suffering a lot, they know that the men in the south are not all weak scholars. There are also butchers like Xu Xiao and Gu Jiantang who kill without blinking. Over the years, Beimang has been gradually getting stronger. As for our side, I think it's a pity. Fengnian, can you guess? "
Xu Fengnian said with a smile, "There are many scholars who fled Northern Mang during the spring and autumn period who have the qualifications to give advice and suggestions to the Imperial Preceptor or the Great General. However, we are still lacking a first-rate strategist who can become the Imperial Preceptor."
Helian Wuwei took a bite of the watermelon, looked up and said, "Don't laugh. Beimang doesn't have none. It's just that he hasn't stepped into the stage yet."
Hsu Fengnian lowered his voice and asked, "Li Mibi who weaves spider webs?"
Helian Wuwei turned his head and spat on the ground. He sneered, "This old dog is the best in the world at harming people. Ruling a country? He is thousands of miles away from ruling a country. But he knows his place and doesn't mess with the court. Otherwise, I would fight him to the death. "
Hsu Fengnian asked curiously, "If it's not him, who else could it be?"
Helian Wuwei said vaguely, "It's the headmaster of the Chess and Sword Music School. He's been missing for almost twenty years. When he was in his middle age, he was looked down upon by the empress and disappeared completely in a fit of anger. I'm guessing that he went to Li Yang. As for what he did, I have no way of knowing. Perhaps even our Emperor doesn't know. I don't believe that such a person would die quietly in the south. "
Hsu Fengnian said, "I heard from my master, Li Yishan, that this guy is very good at chess. He is almost on par with Huang Longshi."
The old man sighed, "I have seen many people with great ambition but little talent in my life. Only the head of the Chess and Sword Music School has great ambition and talent. The Chess Manor has a cultivation method that allows one to place a million pieces in a lifetime. Do you know how many pieces that guy placed? "
Hsu Fengnian said in astonishment, "It can't possibly be ten million, right? Wouldn't that mean that he was born to stay in front of the chessboard and play chess? A chess addict like him can't possibly have great prospects, right? My master always says that playing chess on the chessboard is just a checkmate. There's nothing special about becoming a first-rate national player. It's different from being a person. "
The old man laughed heartily. "You're too smart for your own good. That guy played very few games. You can count them with your fingers. I estimate that he placed less than seven to eight thousand pieces."
Xu Fengnian frowned and said, "At the very most, there are less than a hundred games. Why is playing a game of chess with the Chess Manor's Manor Head of the Chess Sword Music House as if he's gambling with his life?"
The old man slowly said, "Do you know how this guy played his last game? After he lost to Huang Sanjia, he went into seclusion to study. When he mastered his chess skills, he played against the old headmaster. It was a life and death game. Whoever lost would die. "
Hsu Fengnian clicked his tongue. "Both headmasters were ruthless people."
Helian Wuwei laughed in schadenfreude. "You should just pray that this kind of person doesn't make it back to Beimang alive. Otherwise, if you were to succeed him and become the King of Beiliang, you'd be in for a lot of trouble if this guy were to still be alive."
Hsu Fengnian said in all seriousness, "I'll go to Thunder Roll Temple tomorrow and curse this old man to death."
Helian Wuwei laughed loudly. "Then remember to curse me to death as well. With me in Xihe Province, even Xu Xiao will have to be a little afraid. "
Hsu Fengnian didn't need to be polite with this old man. He joked, "Uncle Helian, your skin is even thicker than mine."
Helian Wuwei nodded. "Humans, as long as they get older, they'll be cursing themselves just like how I cursed Li Mibi as a chicken thief. They're all thick-skinned, afraid of death, and greedy for life. They're not as open-minded about life and death as they were when they were young and full of vigor."
Hsu Fengnian took a bite of the watermelon. He thought of Xu Xiao and his master Li Yishan, who were younger than Helian Wuwei.
Helian Wuwei said slowly, "Now that I've taken you to see the political affairs of our province, I can tell you some things directly. I can't say much about other generals and provincial governors, but as far as I'm concerned, Helian Wuwei, I don't expect all the generals and officials under my command to be saints. It's okay to be greedy for money, but don't be too greedy. In my opinion, pedantic and honest officials who earn their own reputation are not as good as capable officials who can fill their own pockets but can also benefit the people. If you don't cross the line, I think I'm very easy to talk to. If you cross the line, then I'm sorry. I don't care if you're my relative or my trusted aide, I'll kill you if I need to kill you and confiscate your property if I need to confiscate your property. I won't be lenient. This is called nothing can be accomplished without rules and standards. How to recognize people is difficult, how to use people is difficult, and how to make use of people is even more difficult. Even if you go to the University, you won't be able to learn about the sages. Because scholars cherish their reputation, they don't have the guts to write about the shrewdness and black-bellied knowledge. Moreover, most scholars don't have the ability to write about it. Go and count the number of Zhuangyuan in your Liyang Dynasty. Other than Zhang Julu, how many of them can become first or second rank officials? On the contrary, those ordinary Jinshi are more likely to reach the top. "
Hsu Fengnian made a sound of acknowledgment and silently remembered it in his heart.
Helian Wuwei said, "When that Master was young, he wrote a piece called 'Nine Questions'. He asked the heavens, Houtu, ghosts and deities, emperors, Buddhism, beauties, the past life, and the future life."
Hsu Fengnian wondered, "There's still one question missing."
Helian Wuwei smiled and said, "It's said to be nine questions, but in fact, there are only eight. I guess that guy asked himself on behalf of us idiots who have doubts."
Hsu Fengnian was so angry that he laughed and said, "That old man is indeed scheming! No, I have to go to Leiming Temple immediately. "
While they were talking, a thirsty customer came forward. Hsu Fengnian quickly got up and eloquently helped the old farmer sell watermelons.
The customer didn't know who the young man who was bargaining with him was. Furthermore, he didn't know that the old farmer was the Prefectural Governor.
Hsu Fengnian also didn't know that two groups of Beiliang cavalry had suddenly attacked Beimang.
He also didn't know that the empress of Beimang, who had received the military intelligence, had dispelled the idea of personally going to the South Dynasty because of the appearance of one person.
This old scholar who carried a bookcase into the palace was followed by Beimang's number one swordsman.
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