"But just as Xuanyuan Academy has settled down, Jingzhao, you are traveling far away. I wonder what your plans are in the future?"
"I think Jingzhao just took Qingqing around to see the scenery of the Wen Dynasty, which can be regarded as making up for the regrets of these years,"
Gu Chengxiu nodded when he heard Song Mu's answer. Song Mu followed the topic and asked him if there were any Confucian scholars who could visit him nowadays. Gu Chengxiu took a sip of tea and looked at Song Mu.
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
"There are many Confucian scholars in the world, but most of them live in seclusion and quiet places. If you want to study, you can take it easy. At least it will be inconvenient to take Qingqing with you."
"According to what I said, it's okay for you to travel around and see the scenery now, but it's not appropriate if you really want to study."
Song Mu was startled when he heard this, and looked at Gu Chengxiu in confusion. He felt that Gu Chengxiu's sudden denial was surprising. Although he was now in the realm of a bachelor, he was considered to be a great scholar.
But when is there ever enough knowledge in the world? The higher you get, the harder it is to go up. Studying is actually an opportunity.
But Gu Chengxiu's denial made Song Mu a little confused.
"I know you feel a little surprised, but I ask you, do you know how much the world has changed since you came back?"
Gu Chengxiu asked Song Mu like this at the moment, and Song Mu lowered his eyes slightly.
The development of the Wen Dynasty in the past ten years can indeed be regarded as peace and prosperity for the country and the people. After Li Moer took over the power, except for a war in southern Xinjiang, he ordered the Wen Dynasty to rest and recuperate. Among them, the government decrees were also considered Qingming. Although there was some turmoil among the literati, the people His view of Li Moer has changed a lot.
When he was in Yuzhang City, Song Mu failed to discuss current affairs excessively with the officials. He mostly gave lectures every day, but he neglected this.
"Please also ask me to clear up Jing Zhao's doubts."
Song Mu immediately raised his hands and spoke to Gu Chengxiu. Gu Chengxiu let out his anger slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Today's Wen Dynasty, in the eyes of others, is indeed living and working in peace and contentment, and everything is quite satisfactory."
"But in the opinion of literati like us, the Wen Dynasty still has some time left before the late emperor."
Song Mu quickly raised his head when he heard this. Gu Chengxiu didn't care that such remarks would spread, so he just continued talking to Song Mu.
"Your Majesty is working hard to control the situation, but he has buried hidden worries. The Shizong issue has now changed its flavor, and the strategy of controlling the barbarians and Di, although it is prudent, has begun to show signs of decline."
"As soon as the clan law was abolished, Your Majesty gathered all the talented people in the world and almost separated from the Shizong. Although there has been no demonic turmoil in the past two years, it is hard to find the Shizong's disciples in the world."
"There is also the strategy of war. Eastern Xinjiang has been stable for more than ten years. Although the military equipment has not slackened, soldiers are good at fighting unless they are trained and trained. Especially the enemies in the East China Sea. In the past years, they caused a complete loss of life in this Eastern Xinjiang land. "
After hearing this, Song Mu paused slightly. He was concerned about these things, but he didn't feel so unbearable. He was about to explain when Gu Chengxiu continued.
"I am not being short-sighted when I tell you these things, but because of these things, there have been new changes in the Wen Dynasty."
"Did you know that not long ago, there was a debate in Jiangnan East Road. The topic debated was the pros and cons of the Poetry Sect. Tens of thousands of students were arguing over it."
"And your Xuanyuan Academy has been completed. Not everyone in the Sifang Academy community is friendly to this. Your theory of practice is even said to be deceptive and treacherous."
"Even many of them, Confucian scholars, have doubts about you."
"In this case, it was your Majesty's instruction that Qing Tianwei came forward to solve it for you."
"Grandpa, this..."
Song Mu also looked surprised, but he didn't know about this matter. In the Wen Dynasty, something about him had caused such a wave.
"Actually, it's easy to understand. If anything is as beautiful as Lin Feng, it will be destroyed. What's more, you happen to have another identity."
Song Mu Moran knew that he was a guest elder of the Shizong, and his contacts were to give him something to rely on, but now it became a basis for criticizing him.
It is normal for scholars to have thoughts, but such a sudden stir made Song Mu feel that something was wrong.
Although I am a bachelor, I think there are people who have a different view of me.
But at this moment, Song Mu did not show this worry on his face. He just nodded cautiously and spoke to Gu Chengxiu in a deep voice.
"Jing Zhao will naturally follow my grandfather's instructions and will act more carefully in the future."
Gu Chengxiu nodded. In this situation, he could only give some advice as an experienced person. As for the future, he could only believe that Song Mu could deal with it one by one.
Early the next morning, after Song Mu visited several prominent scholars in the city, he went to the nearby market.
Song Mu still planned to go to the Tianjia Blacksmith Shop. Kawaze might be a bit useless to him today, but after all, it was his first civil weapon and a gift from his master, so he naturally refused to part with it.
It's just that Chuanze was broken into many pieces, and Song Mu didn't know whether it could be reforged.
Soon Song Mu found the Natian blacksmith shop above the market. The place was still the same as before, with several shirtless men hammering iron tools enthusiastically in the shop burning hot coals.
Song Mu quickly noticed a man with frosty white temples next to the shop. He was sitting on a chair smoking a dry cigarette. He also urged several apprentices to work harder to forge farm tools and weapons.
This person is none other than Tian Qiandui, the son of Tian Bailian.
"My guest, I didn't know you came here to build..."
Tian Qiandui also caught a glimpse of Song Mu from the corner of his eye. At this moment, he quickly stood up to say hello, but suddenly paused, and then looked at Song Mu with wide eyes.
"You are...Song Zhuangyuan!"
Tian Qiandui immediately recognized Song Mu and immediately revealed his identity. Song Mu also immediately raised his hands and said with a smile.
"Brother Tian, I haven't seen you for a long time, but things are a little different now."
Tian Qiandui quickly raised his hand to Song Mu, and everyone around him also looked over. Tian Qiandui had already invited Song Mu to go to the courtyard behind the shop.
Song Mu walked beside him and spoke at the same time.
"Brother Tian, Song came here because the Kawaze that your father built for me was broken due to the battle and can no longer be used. This time he wants to ask your father to help me forge another civilian army. I don't know..."
When Tian Qiandui heard this, his face suddenly became a little frustrated. Then he looked at Song Mu and said apologetically.
"This will ruin the good intentions of the number one scholar. My father has gone to the west two years ago."
Song Mu also paused, but immediately his face was relieved. In this world, it is already difficult for mortals to live long. The other party is in the realm of Juren and has lived for more than ninety years, which is considered a long life.
But in this way, his plan came to nothing, which made Song Mu feel a little regretful, so he spoke with some reluctance.
"Then I wonder if your Excellency can..."
Tian Qiandui shook his head, and the loneliness on his face was even worse at this moment.
"But I have buried the craftsmanship of my ancestors. Now I can't even successfully forge a Jinshi Wenbing."
Song Mu immediately grinned, but then suddenly frowned, and asked Tian Qiandui again after a moment.
"Then please can you please try to repair me as a civilian soldier? It doesn't matter if you raise people as civilian soldiers. After all, Song just wants to keep it as a thought."
Tian Qiandui nodded, and Song Mu handed over the pieces of Kawaze in his hand, and then agreed on a day to pick up the sword before saying goodbye and leaving.
Just after leaving the shop, Song Mu immediately turned into the alley next to him, then created a strange world around him and closed his eyes.
At this moment, Ji Zezhu's voice suddenly echoed in Song Mu's mind.
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