The next day.
Feng Yun lived in the pavilion, studying ritual music alone, reading ancient books, and studying dance music.
He seemed to know that Sun Shuao wanted to come to see Feng Yun today, but people around him retreated, even the two princesses who had been pestering Feng Yun all day were nowhere to be seen.
"Fengjun is well, Sun Shuao came to ask to see Fengjun."
Sun Shuao was short in stature, but he looked capable, like an old farmer in the fields, but his brows were full of wisdom, he behaved in a regular manner, and his manners were generous.
Feng Yun stood up to greet him.
"Today I am here to practice etiquette and music, but I would like to treat Mr. Sun briefly."
"Oh, haha, it's Shu Ao who wants to ask for something, how can I bother Mr. Feng."
Sun Shuao was straightforward and determined the tone of today's argument with one sentence.
The two greeted each other and sat opposite each other.
Looking at the book of rituals and music on the table, Sun Shuao seemed to be looking for words.
Feng Yun said, "Mr. Sun wants to ask Yu about water control."
Sun Shuao was not formal and nodded in agreement.
"Fengjun once cured the Shunjiang flood in Yuyue, and he cured the Penglize flood in Baiyue. They were both perfect. It can be seen that Fengjun has a deep research on the method of water control."
"Our country of Chu is located south of the Yangtze River. Floods occur frequently, which is detrimental to the people."
"Earlier, I inspected the Chu region and tried my best to find the Chu State's Shao Di as a checkpoint. Then I built a dam to cut off the water and intercept it, so as to stabilize the water in the Chu region... Yes."
Sun Shuao looked ashamed.
"I underestimated the power of the water, and the embankments will be difficult to support. During the rainy season next summer, I am afraid that the embankments will collapse and floods will invade."
Hearing the sound, the green branches in Feng Yun's bun moved slightly, and he saw a small cauldron flying into Feng Yun's hand.
"This is the Yu Ding obtained by Yu when he was in Yu Yue to control the floods. It includes Yu's process of surveying the mountains and surveying the land, and using the stars to determine the water."
Feng Yun handed it out, and Sun Shuao took it respectfully.
"As for the flood in Penglize, Baiyue, Qu Yuan has some opinions. Mr. Sun can take Qu Yuan there..."
After thinking about it, Feng Yun added: "Qu Yuan was well aware of Yu's writings in Baiyue. He must have taken Yu into consideration, so he talked less about his writings and more about his own thoughts."
"After that, I will tell Qu Yuan that he will tell him everything he knows and don't take it into consideration, so that Mr. Sun can think of ways to control the water."
Although Feng Yun told Qu Yuan that his mysterious way can be admired by everyone.
However, he did not dare to disclose the policies of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements in "The Kingdoms and Baiyue" written by Xuanmen together. So Qu Yuan went to Shaodi and would not tell Feng Yun's Yang policy and Fengze Wushen.
So Qu Yuan had some suggestions for water control, but they were not comprehensive.
When Sun Shu'ao heard this, he seemed to remember that when Qu Yuan first came to Shaodi, he did have some suggestions for water control, but he thought Qu Yuan didn't understand water matters and did not delve deeper into it.
Upon hearing this, he sighed and said, "That's the case. No wonder Sergeant Curry has so many ideas."
But then he sighed: "Feng Jun really doesn't want to serve in the Chu Kingdom?"
Perhaps the Lord of Chu could not see clearly the dignitaries and scholar-bureaucrats of Chu State, but Sun Shuao understood very well that if Feng Yun wanted to serve as an official, he would not refuse this opportunity.
This opportunity is something that Lord Chu also acquiesces to. After all, the matter of Shaodi is too important, and it is not inferior to that of Yangyue.
But Feng Yun refused to establish merit in this way.
"I have already served as an official in the Baiyue Kingdom and served as the Prime Minister of a country. When I became the Prime Minister, I thought about it, why did I become the Prime Minister?"
"Call for a country?"
"Call for the people of a country?"
Feng Yun talked in detail, and Sun Shuao, who had obtained Feng Yun's water control method, was no longer in a hurry. At this time, he was sitting upright. He knew that Feng Yun wanted to discuss the way to govern the country with him.
"Has there ever been an eternal kingdom throughout the ages?" Feng Yun looked at Sun Shuao.
Sun Shuao frowned.
Feng Yun explained: "There is no eternal country, let alone people with endless life span."
"The cycle of life and death is the way the heaven and earth move. However, during this period, the human race has been passed down from afar. The human race may also have its birth and death, but compared to a country or people, it is like a galaxy and twinkling stars. "
Feng Yun raised his hand. On the top of the pavilion, there was a vast galaxy. The stars flickered and disappeared, appearing in the world in an instant, bright but short-lived.
Sun Shuao looked at the sea of stars without saying a word.
Feng Yun continued: "I only hope to record the events of Chu in the Chu Kingdom and write a book "States of Chu", so that it can be viewed by future generations, so as to understand the success and failure experiences accumulated by the ancestors, and the hidden meanings contained in it. Wisdom may be the only thing left in my life."
After Feng Yun finished speaking, he waved his hand and the sea of stars passed away.
Sun Shuao stood up, held the Yu Ding and saluted, saying: "Feng Yun's wish cannot be fulfilled. Even the star of an instant has not moved its light."
Sun Shuao said goodbye.
The next day, Qu Yuan also came to express his gratitude and ask for leave, saying that he would meet again when Qiu Feng went to Zeng State.
In this way, Feng Yun continued to study rituals and music in order to discuss the Zeng Guo Yahui not long after.
…
"Duo..."
"Bah bang bang!"
"Feng Jun is really a genius. After only half a month, the sound of the piano was as loud as wild geese singing. In a trance, I was also moved."
In the side hall of the Palace of Classics, Shen Yinhua sighed.
Mi Shu and Mi Yue on the side looked at Feng Yun with reverence.
The two of them understood that Feng Yun's piano sound just now would be difficult to achieve even if they practiced hard for several years.
"Fengjun is so awesome." Mi Shu sighed, bowing her head shyly.
Mi Yue nodded, but said angrily: "We were the ones who taught Feng Jun how to play the piano half a month ago, but now I'm afraid he has to teach us."
Mi Yue's little temperament of being a teacher was not concealed, and when she saw Feng Yun's rapid progress, she felt helpless and angry.
"Haha." Mi Shu pursed her lips and chuckled.
Here, Feng Yun calmed down his momentum and straightened the strings.
In his mind, he had learned so much about etiquette and music during this period of time, and what he knew and memorized was even difficult for Shen Yinhua to compare with.
Nowadays, the skills are not low, but the emotion is slightly worse.
"Tomorrow, it's time to go to Zeng State." Feng Yun asked Shen Yinhua.
Shen Yinhua nodded and looked at Mi Yue and Mi Shu aside, slightly helpless.
Mi Yue saw this and looked at Mi Shu with a playful smile.
Mi Shu smiled implicitly, led Mi Yue forward and saluted, "My father allows Mi Shu and Mi Yue to go to the Zeng Kingdom to watch the rites and music. I would like to ask Master Shen and Lord Feng to take care of them this time."
Feng Yun was slightly surprised, but he also understood how much Chu Jun loved his daughter, so it was okay to go to Zeng Country, which was not a country of wolves, tigers and leopards.
"The two princesses are studying hard. Your Majesty has given orders. When you return, your Majesty will assess the two princesses to prove that you have gained something from watching the rituals, instead of just playing around and forgetting to learn."
Hearing this, Mi Shu nodded and promised to obey the king's order.
In his words and deeds, there is already a noble, courteous and courteous attitude.
But Mi Yue muttered: "I knew how could my father agree so easily."
Although he was mumbling, the excitement in his eyes did not diminish.
"Jun Feng... Doctor Qu is here."
Doctor Qu, now Qu Yuan has also become the next official of Chu State, temporarily serving as a ceremonial officer, but in fact the Chu king has already wanted to transfer to a political officer.
"Invite him in." Feng Yun responded.
Not long after, Qu Yuan entered the hall, and then he held a wooden plate in his hand, with Feng Yun's Yuding on it.
"Mr. Feng, Mr. Sun Shu'ao has found a way to control the water and is currently working on it. He cannot come to see him off, so he asked the original representative to return it to Yu Ding."
Feng Yun nodded, and the Yuding also turned into a stream of light and returned to the green branches.
In this way, one day later, Feng Yun was also ready to go to Zeng State.
But Manwa never went there.
Feng Yun didn't care. He just comforted Manwa with a few words before leaving and asked him to learn Zhou Yan. Otherwise, he would be in trouble when traveling to the Zhou kingdoms.
"Fengjun, please get in the car."
Outside the Palace of Classics, Mr. Shen Yinhua had already boarded the carriage. As for Feng Yun, he was traveling in a four-horse carriage and was the top official of the Qing Dynasty.
"Who are you?"
Feng Yun hoped that the person who was driving the horse was a young man with luxurious clothes and steady steps. He was not an ordinary person when he thought about it.
"In response to Lord Feng, I am the Xiang family of Chu State, and my name is Yan. I will serve Lord Feng to control the horse. If Lord Feng has something to do, he can also call Yan by his name."
Hearing the sound, Feng Yun nodded and got into the carriage with his help.
Xiang Yan, a very familiar name.
Chu State, Xiang family...
Yes, Feng Yun remembered that this person should be a famous general in the Warring States Period, and he was also Xiang Yu's elder, but at this time...
Thinking of the young-looking Xiang Yan, who was a few minutes younger than himself, Feng Yun was helpless. Something went wrong during the Zhou Dynasty, and all the people from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods gathered together.
in this way……
"It's also interesting. I heard that Laozi and Zhuangzi were discussing Taoism. What would it be like?"
Feng Yun sighed.
And the carriage gradually started to rise.
Feng Yun asked: "Brother Xiang, I wonder how old you are?"
"Jun Feng, you can just call me Xiang Yan. I am already fifteen this year."
"Fifteen, that's quite a few." Feng Yun murmured softly.
But then I heard Xiang Yan say with a hint of embarrassment: "I'm not young now, and my mother has started making plans to find a wife for me."
"Ah..." Feng Yun smiled hoarsely.
"You're not too young to have a family and start a career, but that's the case."
Although people at this time have extraordinary powers, their life span is also short.
Even those misty Qi refiners could not stay in the world for a long time. Therefore, most of the gentry families at this time would get married in their teens and continue their descendants. Only when they were in their twenties could they become officials and establish a successful career.
Feng Yun's family was poor and his parents died early, but he couldn't do this.
But when he became a minor official in the court and gradually rose to a higher position, he was about to become an official, and my sister-in-law did not dare to disturb her at this time. Now, traveling around many countries, she did not dare to delay the girl, so she was alone, which was a little different.
"Drive... call!"
A fast horse galloped forward, and there was a sound of horse hooves outside the carriage.
Feng Yun didn't even open the curtains, but he knew it was a group of cavalry.
"Fengjun, I will escort you to Zeng State this time." Zhaoyang's voice came from the window.
Feng Yun responded: "Thank you Sima."
"Master Feng, I hope you have a smooth journey." After Sima finished speaking, he gave instructions to the cavalry to protect the other carriages and horses.
When Qu Yuan's car arrived, he set off and marched in formation from the gate of the capital of Ying in the state of Chu.
His country, Zeng, was a large country adjacent to the Han River. His early departure was also a sign of Chu's respect for the Rites of Zhou.
On the way, Zhaoyang rode on horseback, opened the curtains, and handed over a long sword.
It was Long Yuan.
"Master Feng, can you tell me who made this sword? It's so extraordinary."
Feng Yun took Long Yuan's hand, his voice trembled, as if he was happy.
Looking at Zhaoyang, I feel disappointed.
Long Yuan has a spirit that cannot be used by others. Even if he gets it, he can't draw his sword to fight the enemy, just like scrap copper.
Feng Yun gently comforted Long Yuan and said to Zhaoyang: "The person who forged this sword has no intention of entering a country. He forged the sword as his destiny, and I don't want to destroy it."
Zhaoyang felt sorry.
But then he said: "I wonder if I can use Lord Feng's mouth to forge a sword for me. If the master is lacking something, I can find it for him."
Today's long swords are bronze swords, which are very rigid, but they also constrain the sword body to be longer than the dagger, otherwise it may break.
But Long Yuan is an iron sword, like a silver dragon, long and solemn, much longer than the bronze sword, and easier to fight against the enemy.
"I understand Sima's heart."
Warriors, who doesn't like to have a good sword? Even monarchs and gentlemen wear swords as a courtesy.
"But the sword has spirituality, and it recognizes itself as its owner. If you are destined, I think you will meet the sword you love."
Hearing this, Zhaoyang knew that Feng Yun would not tell Master Zhujiang or his intention to recommend him, so he said goodbye and left without any entanglement.
At night, the carriage took a break and cooked food over a bonfire.
"Master Feng, please." Qu Yuan brought the minced meat soup on a wooden plate and brought it to Feng Yun respectfully. Next to the minced meat, there were vegetables, fruits, and even a glass of warm wine. This shows that Chu's diet was even No ambiguity on the outside either.
Feng Yun thanked him, but Qu Yuan did not dare to respond.
"Fengjun taught Yu Xuanmen's teachings. He should have been paid as a teacher, but how dare he be thanked."
After being fed by Feng Yun, Qu Yuan retreated and went to eat.
Feng Yun was helpless.
Qu Yuan was quick-witted and quick-thinking, but he did not dare to violate this honor and protect the country.
At this time, a soldier came to report.
"Report to Sima Zhaoyang, come from Yangyue to repay..."
The armored soldier said nothing, looked at Zhaoyang who was eating, and signaled to take shelter temporarily.
Zhaoyang nodded and avoided talking to others privately.
Not long after, Zhaoyang walked back.
Qu Yuan looked at him, as if he was asking, but he didn't force him.
Zhaoyang said: "Yangyue is at war with Hubei. We need to take some detours to avoid getting close to the border between the two countries and causing more trouble."
Qu Yuan nodded,
"We are only going to Zeng State, and safety is our top priority."
Qu Yuan didn't know the reason. Feng Yun heard the sound and looked to the sky.
The night sky is hazy, and it looks a little cold under the autumn wind.
"Between rise and fall, the nation suffers."
Feng Yun also knew that a surprise attack on Yangyue would be a strategy that would lead to victory in the Yangyue War in Chu State at the least harm to the people. As for what happened after the war, the powerful clans who fled Yangyue were in vain to avenge the Chu State. .
And Chu State will not miss the opportunity to completely devour Yangyue.
It can only be said that if we cannot afford to fight, we will continue to fight small.
"The alternation of rise and fall is also the general trend. The continuation of the human race cannot be separated from merger."
Feng Yun did not have a compassionate mentality and sighed slightly. He would not stop Chu State's actions. From the perspective of the future of the human race, under the general trend, one of Yang Yue and Chu State would definitely disappear.
"Fengjun, what do you think will happen to the Yangyue clan after their defeat?" Zhaoyang came to Feng Yun and wanted to hear Feng Yun's deduction of the battle situation.
Unfortunately, Zhaoyang was disappointed.
"If I am not in my position, I will not seek my position. I am not from the Chu country, nor from the Yangyue country. From the perspective of the human race, the situation between the several countries is already the optimal solution at this time, so why bother to interfere anymore."
Zhaoyang heard about it and wanted to say more.
After Feng Yun finished eating, he stood up and said: "Yang Yue is fighting against E. It is at a dead end. Chu Fei is a cruel and incompetent king. The victory or defeat is already decided."
Feng Yun left slowly and returned to the carriage. He didn't care what the people outside were thinking about the war between Yangyue and Hubei. He took out the book of rituals and music and continued to read.
At this time, Feng Yun's first priority was to go to Zeng State and practice rituals and music.
As for Yangyue... the subjugation of the country is not the subjugation of the people. The state of Chu has great ambitions and will not engage in traps and killings.
(End of chapter)
