Yuan Zhen was calm and collected as he engaged in a verbal battle with the group of scholars. One tongue defeated everyone.
Seeing that Yuan Zhen was still so calm in the face of so many opponents and did not fall into a disadvantage, The Emperor of Jin had a look of satisfaction.
These retainers were all eloquent and knowledgeable. He did not expect that all of them were not Yuan Zhen's match. This indicated that this Yuan Zhen indeed had something in his belly.
Right at this time, an old man of virtue and prestige rolled up his sleeves in anger because he could not debate with Yuan Zhen. He said, "Yuan Zhen, this old man wants to have a duel with you!"
Yuan Zhen stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Hahaha, old sir, you can't outtalk me so you want to have a duel with me. A gentleman uses his mouth and not his fists. Besides, with your body, if I agree to it, wouldn't others say that I'm bullying the weak? "
"You, you, you, if this old man was 30 years younger, you wouldn't be this old man's match at all." The old man was so angry that he was about to explode.
Yuan Zhen said with a smile, "Unfortunately, you're already old! Autumn beauty enters the mirror, strong hair withers and the crown is in danger. Fortunately, there are teeth left, but the bone marrow is dry. Old sir, old is old. You have to accept your fate. Don't come out to be a strategist. Go home and play with your grandchildren! "
"You! Pfff … "When the old man heard this, he was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood," You're angering this old man to death! "
When The Emperor of Jin saw this, he hurried over to pacify him, "Old sir, are you alright? Everyone is just theorizing and speaking their minds. Don't take it to heart. Someone, quickly call a doctor! "
"No need!" The old man immediately wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said angrily, "This old man thanks Prince's good intentions. Prince, this old man is already old and weak. It's really hard for me to assist Prince. With someone like Yuan Zhen, Prince doesn't need this old man anymore. This old man won't stay here to make a fool of himself. This old man will leave right away! "
As he said this, he walked out angrily. The Emperor of Jin hurriedly said, "Old sir, please stay. Calm your anger, calm your anger. You are all the strategists that Wang admires the most. Yuan Zhen is just joking with you. Don't take it seriously. "
Hearing this, the old man then stopped and said, "Alright, for Prince's sake, this old man won't bicker with him."
Seeing that the old man stayed behind, Yuan Zhen sighed in his heart.
It was a pity that he didn't manage to anger the old man away.
In fact, there were many powerful people among these strategists. He wanted to drive them away in anger. That way, The Emperor of Jin would have no one to use.
Forget it. If I don't succeed this time, I'll try again next time.
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Two days later, Hongyuan Emperor was going to hold a horse race. All the princes, princes, and civil and military officials were invited to watch the race.
The Emperor of Jin felt that Yuan Zhen was an interesting person, so he brought Yuan Zhen to the racetrack to broaden his horizons.
Chu Xuanchen also brought Mo Li and the others to the racetrack. Prince Xian, The Emperor of Rui, Prince Yan, and the others were all present.
The reason why everyone paid so much attention to this race was because it was not a simple horse race.
Soon, everyone arrived at the stands of the racetrack.
From afar, there were many horsemen on the racetrack waiting for the race to start.
Hongyuan Emperor glanced at everyone on the stands and said, "Tian Yu, each of you pick a horse. Whoever picks a horse and gets first place will be heavily rewarded."
When everyone heard this, they all looked at the horses on the racetrack.
Most of the people here knew Hongyuan Emperor's intention.
At this time, Feng Qing Yang approached Chu Xuanchen and whispered, "Prince, after Chang Yu, who was in charge of the military horses, was transferred away, the position of Chang Yu has been vacant. His Majesty asked everyone to pick a horse. He must be looking for someone who knows horses and has a unique vision to take over Chang Yu's position. "
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