The morning glow rises in the east, and the sky becomes bright.
In the small house, Xu Hong got up early to wash up. He wore a high bun, a jade crown on his head, a blue plum blossom dress, a jade belt across his waist, a Pisces jade pendant, cloud shoes on his feet, and a folding fan in his hand. He looks elegant and unrestrained.
At the door, Io and Shansuke stood on both sides. Yiwei sighed: "Sure enough, when this day comes, if you are not nervous, I will be worried to death. Those scholars show themselves to be easy-going, but secretly they are full of harmful means. They are hard to guard against. My original master was just like this. Uncle Master, if it’s really dangerous, it’s better to leave here. No matter how big the world is, it can’t be bigger than the safety of one person.”
Xu Hong shook his head and said with a smile: "A scholar has his family, his country, and the world in mind, so how can he be timid and retreat? I know this well. Although there are many scholars who are just mediocre people, there are also many righteous people. I went here today just to seek help from others who share my philosophy." "
Xu Hong stepped forward and pushed open the door. Pan Yulin and Ning Changge were already waiting outside.
Pan Yulin looked at Xu Hong and smiled: "You are so heroic!"
Ning Changge also said: "I can't let you wear this to my house."
Xu Hong shook his fan and chuckled: "It's a pity that I can't see a good woman today, so I wasted this good outfit."
"I'm going to tell the Oriental girl what you said."
"It's just talk, why take it seriously?"
"Ye Zi and the others are also here, but now his status is sensitive and it is inconvenient to come."
Hearing this, Xu Hong thought for a moment and said, "In that case, let's meet again after today's business is over. Let's go."
The five people went directly to Jixia Academy. At this moment, the Mingbian Hall of Jixia Academy was already full of people.
This Hall of Mingbian was the place where various schools of thought fought with each other. Later, it was opened up by powerful powers into a strange space that can accommodate millions of people sitting at the same time.
In the center is a circular high platform, and on the platform are currently sitting the most advanced and famous disciples of the Confucian sect.
These disciples were divided into nine schools, namely Confucianism, Mohism, Bing, Fa, Nong, Za, Ming, Shi, and Zongheng.
At that time, there were twelve schools of thought contending in the Spring and Autumn Period, among which the Taoist and Yin-Yang schools merged into one, creating today's Taoism. The medical school was beyond the three religions, so only these nine schools remained under the current branch of Confucianism.
The nine schools of thought are constantly competing and developing. They have learned from each other and are related to each other, but the secret battle has not stopped. Being able to gather nine heirs this time is due to this special period.
Under the round platform, there are no less than a million disciples from various academies waiting for this debate, and there are still people coming to Jixia Academy in a steady stream.
All the disciples of Jixia Academy were dispatched to accommodate the guests. Fortunately, the Academy often held various cultural gatherings, so they were very familiar with the situation and no trouble occurred.
Before Xu Hong arrived, the spectators under the circular platform interacted with each other and had already identified the disciples who were debating with Xu Hong on behalf of the Jiu Family.
"Isn't that Kong Fanlin of the Holy Academy, a descendant of Confucius? It is said that his annotations on various sutras are even praised by the current head of the Confucius family."
"The person from the Mo family is Mo Yun. I thought the Artifact City wouldn't send anyone here this time. This Mo Yun specializes in mechanisms. The mechanism tiger he made is no less powerful than a Ying Chong realm monk."
"The young man from the military strategist is called Sun Jianquan. He is the best among his peers in military strategy. It is said that the friction between the nine dynasties in the Eastern Region a few years ago was his plan."
"The Legalist is a Korean scholar. He seems to be the oldest among these people, but he is also the most knowledgeable. He took the lead in revising the latest laws and regulations of the Zhou Dynasty."
"The person coming from the farm is Xu Yue. I heard that he has only practiced for two hundred years and has already entered the realm of immortality."
"The representative of the Za family is Lu Changye. He is a Confucian and a Mohist. He has mastered the art of war and has learned a lot about hundreds of schools of thought. If he debates with others, famous experts and strategists will not be able to take advantage."
"That's not necessarily the case. You are the famous Gongsun Yuan. You are eloquent and the older generation of the Gongsun family is no match for you."
"There is also Su Qun of the political strategist, who is as famous as Gongsun Yuan. Plus Lu Changye, no one who comes to power today can get any advantage."
"Historian is not very famous!"
"The historian's name is Yan Guosheng. He is usually confined to his study. Of course you don't know that. He is a disciple of Jixia Academy. This time, Jixia Academy had to send someone to invite him out. It is said that he has great influence on Shi Dao. Understand, you can already travel through the long river of history, so it should not be underestimated!"
"Why don't we see the female disciples from Red Sleeve Academy on stage this time?"
"Have you forgotten that a female disciple of Red Sleeve Academy was related to Ye Ling and was almost killed when she was caught? I heard that Ye Ling sneaked into the Holy Academy a few days ago to save people. Fortunately, she had a chance to save people. The presence of Dean Yin of the Immortal Academy prevented him from succeeding."
"I see, that's a shame."
"So what if the Red Sleeve Academy is not here? The best of the younger generation from the nine schools under my Confucianism are here. Even if Xu Hong has the ability to reach heaven, he will be humiliating himself today!"
"You know, that's not what I regret."
"..."
"coming!"
Someone shouted at the door, and everyone's eyes turned to Xu Hong.
Xu Hong looked calm, waving his fan and stepping forward. There were disciples from Yixian Academy, Luo Wenzhou, Li Guanqi, etc., but they looked ugly at the moment and did not dare to speak.
Nowadays, the relationship between the human race and the demon clan is tense, and because of Ye Ling, Yixian Academy has been hostile to other sects. Now Xu Hong comes on behalf of the demon clan, leaving them unable to argue. If they are not careful, they may be attacked by the surrounding disciples. Attack it.
Xu Hong stepped onto the high platform with a smile on his face and bowed his hands to everyone: "Everyone, my Excellency Xu Hong, I have to gather with all literary friends today. It is a grand event."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of curses from the audience.
"Human scum!"
"Demon and barbarian lackey! Get out of the central realm!"
"If you dare to leave Jixia Academy, I will definitely kill you!"
Pan Yulin and Ning Changge, who were sitting in the audience, frowned. They didn't expect these students to react so strongly and hate the monsters so much.
But Xu Hong turned a deaf ear and greeted the nine people on the stage with a smile. The nine people had different expressions, and most of them responded with indifference.
Xu Hong didn't care that the person presiding over the conference in Jixia Academy this time was an old man in the Immortal Realm named Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei shouted softly, and a wave of Taoist power spread throughout the Mingbian Hall, making everyone gradually quiet down. Then he spoke: "This time, Xu Hong, a student from Yixian Academy, came to the Central Region as an envoy of the demon tribe to ask for my Confucianism. Each family helps the demon clan to garrison the border town. This matter is of great importance, so we have called everyone together to discuss it."
As he spoke, Xu Hong took out the standard of the Monster Clan's envoy, a long pole with three tokens of wolf teeth, fur, and bird feathers hanging on it, symbolizing the three major sects of the Monster Clan.
"What Elder Zhang said just now is not entirely correct. This time I come here on behalf of the demon clan, not to request, but to advise. The purpose of stationing in the border city is for the peace of the five regions. The safety of all clans should be shared by all clans."
As soon as he finished speaking, the military strategist Sun Jianquan sneered: "The safety of the human race is the responsibility of the human race. It's just that Brother Xu is a human race, but he is looking after the demon race. I wonder at this moment, are you a human race or a demon race?"
Xu Hongdao: "There is a saying in the art of war: Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles without danger. Brother Sun doesn't know my origin, but he is the first to charge forward. This is really a taboo among military strategists."
Sun Jianquan smiled coldly: "The art of war is so fast that it can be decided quickly, and soldiers cannot learn from the old. Why bother to deal with a despicable person who has taken refuge in the demons and barbarians? You can win the battle in one go."
Xu Hong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Show them with power, and use courtesy to benefit them. I am here today not to have a showdown with Brother Sun, but to unite and go to the southwest to resist the alien creatures. There are many ways of war, not against foreigners but against natives. Clan, relatives are in pain and enemies are happy. Brother Sun’s name has long been heard by me like thunder. Within the five domains, military strategists are galloping around, but have you ever seen military strategists outside the five domains?"
"Although I haven't seen it before, I can still determine it with my backhand!"
"If military strategists have this intention, our five regions will be saved!"
"Hmph! My military strategist will not help the demon!"
"This matter is not about helping each other and resisting the creatures outside the territory, but for our own human race. The way I use military force is the best in the whole country. The human race and the demon race are like lips and teeth to each other. There is no need to explain the reason why the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Brother Sun naturally knows that if the monsters The clan has defected, and the human clan has added a big enemy. The enemy is clear but the friends are not yet determined, how could Brother Sun be so stupid as to commit such a taboo?"
Sun Jianquan was silent when he heard this, as if he was secretly deducing Xu Hong's words.
The fat disciple on the side responded, none other than the famous Gongsun Yuan: "Xu Xuexiong's words are full of threats. The Huangkou boy is not afraid, so we will naturally laugh them off. But when Brother Sun asked just now, Brother Xu has not yet Answer, I wonder if Xu Hong today is a human race or a demon race?"
Xu Hong said: "Brother Gongsun and I are from the same clan."
Gongsun Yuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "You are not me, how can you be the same as me?"
"Indeed, I am not you, so you and I are not of the same race. I am a disciple of the human race, and you are afraid of being a demon race."
Gongsun Yuan's expression changed: "Brother Xu, what do you mean by this?"
Xu Hong suddenly said sternly: "Now the creatures outside the territory are raging, the five domains are in danger of being overrun, and the creatures are in danger of falling. You, a talkative person, actually want to use your ancestor's distinction between name and reality to make things difficult for the demon envoys here. , His heart is sinister, he is even more shameless than an animal, and he is better than a devil. Today is for the great event of the union of the two races, so shameless people like you, don’t say any more!"
"you……"
Gongsun Yuan was so angry that he was shaking all over, pointing at Xu Hong and speechless.
Pan Yulin in the audience laughed and said: "Xiucai knows that famous people are good at discerning words, and will lose if they are not careful, so they don't give Gongsun Yuan a chance to speak at all."
Ning Changge smiled and said: "It's rare for a scholar to scold someone like this. Xiao Wu is a monster after all."
Seeing Gongsun Yuan being humiliated, Su Qun, a political strategist on the side, said: "We are here today to discuss the union of the two clans. As an envoy of the demon clan, why should Brother Xu embarrass Brother Gongsun? Such words are a big mistake. His demeanor is indeed a demonic and barbaric character, extremely bad, and it is difficult to reach this level of elegance."
Some people immediately agreed, and many even openly accused Xu Hong of violating etiquette. Seeing that everyone stood up for him, Gongsun Yuan's expression softened a bit.
Xu Hong gently shook his fan and said to Su Qun: "Brother Su is right. Today is to discuss the alliance between the two clans, so there is no need to waste time on other matters. For example, the issue of Brother Sun and Gongsun Yuan is completely related to the topic." It’s irrelevant, there’s no need to say more.”
Su Qun was stunned when he heard this, but he didn't expect Xu Hong to seize the flaw in his words and use it to silence him. However, he immediately organized his thoughts and said: "The alliance between the two races that Brother Xu said is really inappropriate in my opinion. The demon race and our human race have deep hatred and are irreconcilable. This is one of them. The demon race is treacherous and often does harmful things. , This is the second. In our human race, there are currently demons sharpening their swords outside, the Holy Spirit Sect is making trouble internally, and they are troubled by internal and external troubles. They have no time to protect themselves. This is the third. With these three factors, the union of the two races must not be carried out. "
The people in the audience nodded one after another. The human race was already feeling a lot of pressure when facing the demon race, and they had a blood feud with the demon race. Even if the two joined forces, it would be impossible for them to cooperate together. Su Qun's words revealed the key to the problem.
Xu Hong shook his fan, shook his head and said with a smile: "What Brother Su said is that he only knows one but not the other."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details!"
"If anyone reads it, I hope you can comment and let me know that I am not entertaining myself all the time."
