From Linqu County to Linzi, the distance is not far. Especially after Feng Ziping and others were eliminated, Lin Feng's speed accelerated. In just a few days, Lin Feng's carriage entered Linzi County.
This is where the imperial capital of Qi is located.
Although they have not yet arrived at Linzi City, merchants can be seen everywhere on the official roads in Linzi.
On both sides of the road, people can be seen farming.
Now that spring has begun, the weather is getting warmer, everything is recovering, and people are starting to weed and cultivate the land, preparing for spring planting after the new year.
News that Lin Feng and his party had arrived in Linzi also spread. After all, Lin Feng did not conceal the news that Lin Feng was kidnapped and killed by the Xia Kingdom's Chijia Cavalry, and directly let the people of Heibingtai spread it in Linzi, which was conducive to Lin Feng's actions.
When Lin Feng came to Linzi, there was a group of buildings outside the west city of Linzi City.
This building is magnificent, elegant and simple. In this courtyard, many elegantly dressed scholars were coming and going, making it very lively.
This is the Jixia Academy of Qi State.
Jixia Academy is a college supported by Qi State, which is different from Qi State's Imperial College. The Imperial College was run by the government, and although Jixia Academy was supported by the imperial court, it was independent of the government system. In particular, the academy covers hundreds of schools of thought, and there are scholars from each school.
Just like this, Jixia Academy has gathered talents and is extremely famous throughout the world.
In the academy, in a courtyard.
In the room, an old man wearing coarse linen and ordinary clothes was sitting in the room reading a book.
The old man is over seventy years old, his hair has turned gray, and his face is full of wrinkles, giving people a sense of vicissitudes of life. He has a long beard under his chin, and his gray hair is fixed with a wooden hairpin and neatly combed. Although the old man's clothes were ordinary, he had an elegant demeanor.
Even if you sit there silently, you will feel like you are looking up at a high mountain.
This person is Xun Changqing, known as Xunzi.
He is Lin Feng's teacher.
It is also the sacrificial wine of Jixia Academy.
Xunzi sat and read, immersed in it and not caring about anything else.
Although during this period of time, Xunzi was involved in right and wrong because of Buddhist affairs, Xunzi didn't care. He is a very pure person, and he will do whatever he decides to do. As for the rest, leave everything to God and follow the fate of everything.
As for the Buddhists and dignitaries in Qi who wanted to deal with him, Xunzi didn't even take it to heart.
He doesn't care.
While Xunzi was reading, there was a sound of footsteps outside the room. An old Taoist wearing a Tai Chi Bagua Taoist robe and a purple lotus crown entered with his hands behind his back.
The Taoist has gray hair on his temples and cannot tell how old he is.
But his steps were light and extremely fast, and he was in the room in the blink of an eye. He sat down and looked at Xunzi who was reading. After a long time, he saw that Xunzi had no reaction. He tutted and said: "Brother Changqing, your mentality is really unusual. Until now, you are still stable. If it were an ordinary person, it would have been long ago. My butt is on fire."
Xunzi put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "With you Li Cihang here, what am I afraid of?"
The Taoist's name is Li Cihang. He was born in Taixuan Dao of Qi State and was once the leader of Taixuan Dao. Qi State Taixuan Dao is one of the few large sects in Qi State and has great influence. After Li Cihang passed the throne, he traveled around the world and lived with Xunzi in Jixia Academy.
The two are close friends.
Li Cihang glanced at his lips, looking like an old naughty boy, and said: "Of course you are not afraid anymore. During this period of time, I have dealt with no less than twenty people who came to attack you. You snored loudly when you fell on the bed at night, shit. It doesn’t matter. I feel sorry for you, I have to check for you in the middle of the night."
Xunzi said: "Oh, you and I have been old friends for decades, why are we talking about this? Think about it, when you were confused, I helped you and made you realize the truth between heaven and man. road."
"Since then, you have stepped into the realm of Grand Master and are respected by everyone in the world. Wherever you go, you are respected. All of this is due to me. Without me, you, Taoist Master Li, would not have the infinite glory you have today."
"Thinking about it this way, it's normal for you to protect me for a while. What's more, I'm in danger and I can only rely on you."
Xunzi looked very confident.
He looked like he was convinced of Li Cihang.
"Bah, shameless!"
Li Cihang had long been accustomed to Xunzi's attitude, and said mockingly: "Who doesn't know you, Master Xun, if you really ask for help, someone will naturally come to protect you. There is no need for an expert. Speaking of which, Buddhism colludes with the powerful, Linzi and even the Qi court, There are loud calls to deal with you.”
"Everyone thinks that what you did is simply ridiculous and you are just looking for trouble."
"In Jixia Academy, many scholars are criticizing you, saying that you support the inventory of Buddhist lands, which is simply ridiculous. The Pure Land of Buddhism, worshiping the Buddha, and educating the people are all supporting Buddhism. In my opinion, you have been delaying It would be inappropriate not to deal with it."
Li Li Cihang said: "Is it possible that you have always been a coward? This style is not your Xunzi's style of conduct."
Xunzi said in a deep voice: "I have my own arrangements."
Li Cihang suddenly had a curious look on his face and asked, "What are your plans? Do you need any help from an expert?"
Xunzi said: "My disciple Lin Feng has arrived in Jin and united Jin with Qin. He is even on his way to Qi. When he arrives in Qi, let him come and argue with Buddhism, and These powerful men competed with each other. This disciple of mine is very good at debating. It just so happened that he became famous."
Li Cihang asked: "Aren't you worried about his defeat?"
"impossible."
Xunzi shook his head and answered.
Li Cihang asked: "Are you so sure?"
There was a hint of approval in Xunzi's eyes, and he said: "On the one hand, Lin Feng is a boy with extraordinary talents and outstanding learning, especially good at debating. He is far better than me in debating. On the other hand, I will help him and let him step on me." To make a name for himself through Buddhism in Qi State."
"He was in Great Qin and was highly regarded by the Emperor of Great Qin. Although he was very good, he was young and had insufficient qualifications, so his reputation was still a bit low. If there is something about overpowering Buddhism, his reputation will definitely increase quickly."
"At this time, his own age limit will be weakened and he will not be looked down upon because of his youth."
Xunzi's expression became serious.
The casualness and ease just now are no longer there.
Li Cihang shook his head and said: "Old Taoist, I finally understand. When you interfered with Buddhism, you deliberately resisted the pressure of Buddhism. Then, you created opportunities for Lin Feng and waited for Lin Feng to become famous. Master Xun, Master Xun, you are so kind. Be attentive.”
Xunzi said: "Lin Feng, this kid, is very miserable. He was in Xia State before, and I didn't know his situation and couldn't help him. Now that he has come to Qi State, I can't help in other ways, so I can only help him in this way." In terms of this, I will try my best to do my best.”
Li Cihang sighed: "Speaking of which, I really admire you, Old Taoist. You have nine disciples, and each of them is outstanding. And the relationship between your master and disciple is really extraordinary, closer than the relationship between father and son. It's a pity that Old Taoist His disciples are all useless."
Xunzi snorted and said, "You're farting. Your disciple, Changchun Taoist, is the master of Taixuan Tao and is famous all over the world. You Qi's strength has already reached the realm of transformation, and he is only one step away from breaking through to become a great master. Changchun Master has reached this point, what else do you want? It’s already very good.”
Li Cihang said: "That wooden lump, even if you don't talk about it, it will make people angry."
"Tap! Tread!!"
At this moment, the sound of rapid footsteps came.
A middle-aged man of about thirty years old entered. This person's name was Jia Yi. He was Xunzi's personal attendant and was responsible for taking care of Xunzi's daily life.
Jia Yi was a little panicked and said, "Master, the situation is not good."
Xunzi looked relaxed and casual, without any panic at all, and said: "Why are you panicking? Don't be nervous. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Jia Yidao: "I just heard the news. Someone said that Mr. Lin was about to arrive in Linzi, and then Tian Changle left on horseback. Tian Changle said that Mr. Lin had gained a false reputation and wanted to stop Mr. Lin from coming to Linzi. He also wanted Mr. Lin to see Qi. The Chinese people are so powerful. She wants to question Master Lin, why does Master want to slander Buddhism?"
Xunzi stroked the beard under his chin, but he laughed and said: "It's a good thing that Tian Changle stopped him. Tian Ziyun is such a shameless old man. Now his daughter is looking for trouble, which just breaks the situation. Lin Feng This boy has just arrived in Qi State, and it is just right to go to Arita Changle."
Tian Changle is Tian Ziyun's youngest daughter, who is in her early twenties.
In Linzi City, Tian Changle is extremely famous.
She likes to dress up as a man, and she has outstanding martial arts skills and outstanding talents.
Jia Yi had a worried look on his face and said: "Master Lin was once disabled in martial arts. What if he is injured by Tian Changle this time when he comes to Zi? Tian Changle is also Tian Ziyun's daughter. If Master Lin loses Giving it to Tian Changle may further affect Master’s reputation.”
Xunzi flicked his sleeves and said confidently: "I'm not worried, so why are you panicking? Just watch."
Jia Yidao: "What if there is a conflict?"
Xunzi said: "Oh, you Jia Yi, you are so long-winded. If there is any conflict, just look at it, go down, go down."
Jia Yi had no choice but to retreat.
Li Cihang asked: "Are you really not worried?"
A touch of kindness flashed across Xunzi's eyes, and he said slowly: "Lin Feng, that brat, acts very steadily, I trust him. Furthermore, he has great ambitions, and he even wants to seek justice from the Xia Kingdom in the future. . If he can't even solve this matter in Qi State, how can he talk about seeking justice from Xia State?"
Li Cihang sighed: "Speaking of Lin Feng's life experience, it is indeed pitiful."
Xunzi said: "It's a pity that I didn't get the news at the beginning, otherwise, I wouldn't have watched the Lin family be so humiliated. The emperor of Xia, Li Chongfu, is becoming more and more disappointing. He is simply a fool."
Li Cihang said sternly: "You set up such a trap with the help of Buddhism, and even caused a disturbance in the Qi State. When the time comes, the Qi State's court will be dissatisfied with you, and you will not be able to stay in the Jixia Academy. Where will you go?"
Xunzi looked bright and said confidently: "The world is so big, where can I not go? What's more, Da Qin is now prosperous, and I also yearn for it. Lin Feng and Han Qianqiu are both in Da Qin, so it doesn't matter for me to go."
Li Cihang was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Since you knew that Lin Feng was going to Jin State, you had already considered and prepared to go to Da Qin, right? You are an old man who always protects his shortcomings. Now that Lin Feng is in Da Qin, go and support him. Right? So you deliberately wanted to take this opportunity to leave Qi."
"shit."
Xunzi snorted and said: "I am an honest man, how could I act so wantonly as you said? What's more, you also know that I took action this time to help my disciple Liu Gui. He is an official of Qi State, He has always been passionate, and he wrote a letter to inventory the land in the world. This involves Buddhist land, and I will get involved. It is obviously this matter, why does it involve me helping Lin Feng? You are overthinking. "
Li Cihang said: "Old man, you don't admit it. How can I not understand your thoughts? After all, I have lived for more than sixty years. As soon as you turn your eyes, I will know what you are thinking. .”
Xunzi said: "You have lived for more than sixty years, and I have lived for more than seventy years. In front of me, you are my younger brother."
Li Cihang said: "Outsiders think that Xunzi was elegant and kind, with excellent conduct and unparalleled morals. He was a man who looked up to the mountains. In fact, he had a bad temper, an even uglier mouth, and an unbearable personality. "
"Leave me alone?"
Xunzi was stroking his beard, holding a book, and reading happily.
The two old men kept bickering.
But he enjoys himself.
This is how the two get along.
Li Cihang was defeated in the first round. He changed the subject and said solemnly: "Brother Xun, seriously, are you really not worried that Tian Ziyun and others will be detrimental to Lin Feng? What if these people take extraordinary measures and want to kill him? Where is Lin Feng?"
Xunzi looked serious and said slowly: "I said before, if Lin Feng can't even solve the battle like Qi State, how can he talk about great ambitions and talk about revenge? So I, what do you have to worry about? Woolen cloth?"
When Li Cihang heard this, he stopped talking.
He found a book to read next to Xunzi. For Li Cihang, he has been in the Grand Master realm for many years, but now he rarely practices. He mainly reads books to understand life. Because he found that reading helped him understand the great road.
Therefore, Li Cihang is willing to be with Xunzi.
What's more, the relationship between Li Cihang and Xunzi is irreconcilable. Xunzi is in jail and many people want to put Xunzi to death. Li Cihang must stay by Xunzi's side to protect Xunzi's safety.
