After this unexpected incident, Tao Fengming's situation seemed to have stabilized for the time being, but Song Mu still had a worried look on his face.
Tao Fengming seemed to be aware of his current freshness, but at this moment he let out a long sigh, then looked at Song Mu and spoke.
"Jing Zhao, how about I tell you my story?"
When Song Mu heard this, he suddenly raised his head, while Tao Fengming had already spoken slowly.
Song Mu had never made an in-depth analysis of Tao Fengming's past. When he was in Guangdong Province, although Tao Fengming had told him some of the things in it, he had never talked about his past like he did today.
Tao Fengming was born in Nanyang County, Qinling Mountains.
There is the former residence of Zhuge Liang and the location of Wollongong. Tao Fengming also grew up under the influence of such stories.
Although he was born as an Orion, because his ancestors also had literati, the Huangfu family valued books very much. When he was seven years old, Tao Fengming was hungry for books and was accidentally spotted by a scholar who was traveling in the mountains.
The scholar stayed in his residence for two years and taught Tao Fengming countless mathematical knowledge. Tao Fengming was also keen and eager to learn. With this practice, he became a child at the age of ten and was called a child prodigy for a while.
It was at that time that Tao Fengming learned that the learned master was a disciple of the Tao Poetry Sect.
Traveling around the world, I met Tao Fengming by chance.
After Tao Fengming entered Tongsheng, he took Tao Fengming into the Shizong and changed his surname to Tao.
During the years of Shi Zong, Tao Fengming studied hard and cultivated his literary skills. However, he was only eighteen years old when he reached the state of Juren, and his talent was astonishing.
It was at that time that he met his master's wife and had a pleasant conversation with the Shizong.
The reason why Tao Fengming left this poetry sect was because of the death of his mentor.
The mentor did not die due to righteousness, but died in the so-called literary struggle within the sect. The mentor who was a scholar was killed in front of Tao Fengming. Tao Fengming fought back in anger and even tore his enemy to pieces on the spot.
Shizong expelled Tao Fengming here, and Tao Fengming changed his name to Huangfu Fengming. He traveled around the world for two years and got the title of Jinshi in Chang'an.
Huangfu Fengming, who was an official in the Wen Dynasty, made great achievements again, and a beautiful woman came from the Shizong and married him.
The first half of Huangfu Fengming's life had twists and turns, but it was also considered satisfactory.
However, in her middle age, Huangfu Fengming's daughter awakened to Tao's bloodline. Her bloodline was so majestic that she attracted the visit of a saint from the Poetry Sect, so she took her back to the sect to practice. However, she received bad news a few years later. She actually died in the so-called Poetry Sect's literary struggle. .
Huangfu Fengming was so angry that he entered Shizong alone and climbed the mountain gate to settle the feud between the two generations.
So one person fought against Jiu Hanlin, which shocked the Shizong, but also completely broke up.
Then, comes the most painful thing.
Tao Fengming's life was mysterious, wonderful, full of helplessness and struggle. Although he only spoke a few words, he expressed the sadness of his life.
He was once a strong man, and it can be said that a strong man does not need a successor. He is also a mortal, and his anger rises because of his teacher's kindness and family ties.
Song Mu was also stunned when he heard this. He had never known what was going on, but after hearing it, he couldn't help but clenched his fists.
Tao Fengming just whispered to Song Mu.
"Jing Zhao, I once told you that I still exist in this world because I am unwilling to do so."
"I am also looking for you here, and I want to use you to carry on this great responsibility."
Song Mu raised his eyes and looked at Tao Fengming.
"But what I want to do is not to see you become a loner like me. The past and today's events are a lesson."
"Master."
Song Mu spoke up, Tao Fengming just said to Song Mu.
"Listen to me, the family bloodline must be preserved. You must be able to protect the relatives of this family not only today, but also in the future."
"You and I are not alone. Please be cautious about this matter."
Tao Fengming said it twice, and Song Mu also understood what the master meant, and made a promise to Tao Fengming. After today, everyone will write the "Song of Righteousness", and then give some blessings to Shiyang County to protect their safety. .
Tao Fengming nodded slightly, as if this action was to make up for his regret.
Suddenly, Tao Fengming changed the topic again and asked.
"Jing Zhao, what is the relationship between Shi Zong and the imperial court?"
Song Mu was stunned for a moment, a little confused at the moment, but he still said hesitantly.
"Monarch and subject? Maybe it's a cooperative relationship?"
Tao Fengming shook his head, looked at Song Mu, and said softly.
"The imperial court and the Shizong became enemies after the death of the late Emperor Li Lu."
"enemy?!"
Song Mu looked shocked and didn't believe this statement at all at the moment, but Tao Fengming said slowly.
"Let me ask you, in this world of poets, apart from poetry, what do you rely on to support your poetry?"
Song Mu lowered his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and then said.
"Wenxing?"
Tao Fengming nodded.
"The reason why the world's poets are so powerful is because they know the power of Yu Wenxing's poems, but most of the power of Tianxing is in the hands of the imperial court."
"The Li Dynasty was founded as a so-called monarchy in the beginning. However, ordinary people have great power and ambitions. However, the late emperor Li Lu had already seen through this, inherited the imperial examination of the previous dynasty, and used it to stabilize the foundation of the Li Dynasty. "
Song Mu listened to Tao Fengming speaking tightly at this moment.
"With the star in hand, the Li dynasty naturally has countless literati following it, and the name of the Poet is conferred, which further stabilizes these majestic literati."
"The ownership of the stars shows the order of strength and weakness, so that the Wen Dynasty can have such a majestic court and numerous poets."
"But the power of the Star has been made clear to countless poets. If the Japanese literary dynasty is weak and does not matter the king and the country, holding the Star in hand will be the pinnacle of the world."
"Don't underestimate the ambitions of people in this world, and don't underestimate the craziness a person can do for power."
Song Mu was even more shocked when he heard this.
What Tao Fengming said now was just like Li Ao told himself that there was not one star in the world.
These words made Song Mu's thoughts truly clear.
The stars scattered across China have changed more than just a little bit. The Wen Dynasty has reached this day by luck, but it is also inevitable.
Tao Fengming just sighed softly and spoke softly to Song Mu who looked shocked.
"Jing Zhao, all you need to remember is that from now on, the only person you can trust in Shi Zong and the court is yourself."
"You must not be like me and become someone's pawn."
Song Mu slowly raised his head, looking at Tao Fengming silently at this moment, looking at the rare firmness of his eyes on his old face.
Song Mu already had some thoughts in his mind.
The faces and words of Li Ao and Du Sheng echoed in his mind. Song Mu didn't know whether he should make a choice, but he clenched his fists tightly.
After a while, Song Mu slowly exhaled, then looked up at Tao Fengming, and said slowly.
"Master, shall we go back?"
Tao Fengming was stunned and a little confused, but Song Mu said with a smile.
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen your hometown yet, Master?"
"That's the land of Crouching Dragons. Let's be brave enough to go to Crouching Dragons, right?"
The heaviness on Tao Fengming's face turned into surprise at this moment, and his old eyes shone with light, reflecting Song Mu's gentle face.
After a while, Tao Fengming's eyes softened a bit, and he seemed to have understood what Song Mu was thinking.
There was some relief on his pale face, and Tao Fengming smiled and nodded slowly.
"good."
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