Li Shuizheng was planning to add a few points to improve the status of Shangjun Villa. But Chun Yuyue suddenly stood up and said, "I think it's inappropriate."
Li Shui looked at Chunyu Yue helplessly: "Dr. Chunyu, why are you always against me? Do you want to be Zhao Gao's second best?"
Chunyu Yue almost fainted from anger and cursed in his heart: You are Zhao Gao, and your whole family is Zhao Gao.
Fortunately, he was a great scholar, so Chunyu Yue finally held back.
He took a deep breath and said with a livid face: "I am doing this for the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty, not against anyone. Don't banish an immortal with the heart of a villain and judge the heart of a gentleman."
Li Shui chuckled: "Then what is Dr. Chunyu's advice?"
Chunyu Yue said: "Just now, His Majesty asked Shang Jun's Courtyard to compile a book. The old minister thought that this matter was extremely inappropriate."
Li Shui sighed slightly in his heart: Sure enough, none of the ministers who can achieve this level are fuel-efficient. He immediately realized that something was wrong.
Ying Zheng asked: "What's wrong?"
Chunyu Yue said: "Nowadays, there are four subjects in the imperial examination. One is for arithmetic, one for common sense, and one for current affairs."
"This is nothing more than arithmetic. There is not much harm in having Shang Jun compile books on the margins. As for common sense, it has been verified and confirmed, and it can be compiled into a book. Both of these are universally recognized truths and cannot be manipulated. "
"But with current affairs, there are too many places that can be used at will. If there is anything wrong in it, it will affect the scholars in the world. If the minds of scholars are not stable, how can the world be stable?"
"I don't suspect that Lord Huai has any evil intentions. It's just that although Ban Xian has some wisdom, his knowledge seems to be somewhat lacking..."
Li Shui was a little annoyed: This old guy doesn't curse, but the way he says it is really irritating. I have no knowledge? Do you understand what I am telling you about the knowledge above the sixth grade of elementary school?
Li Shui was very unhappy, but Li Si, Wang Wan and others nodded and agreed, "Dr. Chunyu's concerns are very reasonable. The content in this book is related to the national policy of our Da Qin. Once there is a deviation, The consequences will be disastrous. We should find some mature, experienced ministers who have been in the temple for a long time to do it."
Li Shui chuckled: "After all, I'm just looking for you guys."
Li Si stroked his beard and gave him acquiescence.
Ying Zheng pondered for a while and said calmly: "Let's do this. I will set up a compilation office on a certain date and select some people to work in it to compile books. As for the specific regulations, we will discuss it at the meeting tomorrow."
All the ministers bowed and agreed.
Afterwards, Ying Zheng got into the car and returned to the palace in a grand manner.
Ying Zheng returned, and within a quarter of an hour, a young eunuch came out of the palace and posted the imperial examination list again.
Soon, the new ranking spread throughout Xianyang and outside.
Mr. Fusu is no longer number one. He ranked third, and the first place was occupied by Fu Yao. The second place went to Jing Gao who had been reading endlessly.
Among the top ten, five people came from Shangjun Courtyard.
The onlookers were silent at first, and then shocked. Many people in Shangjun Courtyard even jumped up and cried with joy.
Jing Gao looked at the list and sighed slightly: "Wei Banxian, how can Jing be at the top?"
He turned around and said to the servant who had been following him: "Quick, go home immediately and tell your father."
The servant responded and rushed home.
Soon, Jing Gao saw Wei Tong not far away. The two people looked at each other with a sense of joy in surviving the disaster.
Wei Tong said: "Brother Jing, there is no curfew tonight. How about you and I go to the Exorcist Tower to have a drink?"
Jing Gao nodded and said with a smile, "That's how it should be."
The two of them walked together towards the Banished Immortal Tower. On the way, they kept looking for Xiong Pi, but they couldn't find it.
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Xiong Pi was already going crazy. Who would have thought that things would take such a turn? He was like an ant on a hot pot, pacing back and forth at home without a moment of peace.
Xiong Da sighed and said to Xiong Pe: "Who else participated in the bet?"
Xiong Pei said: "There is also Han Leng, the son of Korea's powerful man."
Xiong Da said: "Call Han Leng and go together to see Dr. Chun Yuyue and ask him for help."
Xiong Pu asked worriedly: "Dr. Chun Yuyue, are you willing to save us?"
Xiong Da said helplessly: "If he refuses to save us, we will have to wait for death. Let's go."
Xiong Pei followed Xiong Da and whispered: "Why don't we directly plead with the banished immortal?"
Xiong Da sneered: "Ask for mercy from the banished immortal? Do you think you don't die quickly enough?"
Xiong Da glanced at Xiong Pei and said calmly: "If you banish an immortal, you will definitely get revenge. This time you want to kill the people in Shang Jun's courtyard. With his temperament, how can he spare you easily?"
"Furthermore, Jing Fu and Wei Zhang have always been very close to Huai Guzi. These two people have already regarded us as enemies. With them adding fuel to the fire and fanning the flames, how can the banished immortal let you go so easily?"
Xiong Pu nodded slightly, and then said: "Then why do we ask Chunyu Yue to plead for mercy? The child thought that Dr. Chunyu was a bit cowardly and might not be Huaiguzi's opponent."
Xiong Da chuckled: "Cowardly? How can there be a coward who can be an important minister in the court? It's just that some people show their sharpness, and some people are good at hiding themselves."
"My father took you to beg Chun Yuyue for three reasons. First, Chun Yuyue had a better reputation. You had shown kindness to him before and wanted to join his disciples. Now you are in danger and you ask him for help, but he refuses to rescue. That pair His reputation is greatly damaged."
"Secondly, Chunyu is more capable. He is one of the few people in the current government and public who can compete with Huaiguzi. He is also the only person who is willing to compete with Huaiguzi."
"Third, Chunyu Yue's brother-in-law is Li Xin, and Li Xin is Huaiguzi's best friend. If Chunyuyue goes to make peace, Huaiguzi will always give him some face."
Xiong Pei listened in amazement and praised: "My father is really thoughtful, I admire him."
Xiong Da sighed and said nothing. But I was thinking: Thoughtful? It's all farts. If I had really thought things through, I shouldn't have let you gamble with others in the first place. Now I just have no choice but to save my life.
While waiting for the father and son to walk out of the house, they saw Han Leng and his father Han Chao also arriving.
The four of them looked at me and I looked at you. They were speechless and could only sigh.
Xiong Da explained his plan, and Han Chao nodded his head in agreement, so the four of them hurried to Chunyu Yue's mansion before dawn and before Huaiguzi asked to honor the bet.
Chunyu Yue was thinking about compiling books, how to incorporate Confucius' thoughts into them, and use this matter to revitalize Confucianism.
I have to say that this is a major event, and it is even related to the life and death of Confucianism.
If you do well, from now on there will be gentlemen everywhere, and everyone will be the disciple and grandson of Zhongni. If it is not done well, Confucianism may decline overnight, and in a few years there will be no more Confucian students.
Chunyu Yue lowered his head and paced back and forth in the room. Just when he didn't know what to do, the housekeeper Chun Yujia suddenly said at the door: "Master, there are four people outside asking to see you. Two are named Xiong and two are named Han."
Chunyu Yue was stunned for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses.
He smiled slightly: "I almost forgot about these two families. It seems that they have been desperate and came to me to beg for their lives."
Chunyu Yue did not neglect Xiong Pu and others, and ordered Chunyu Jia: "Invite people in quickly."
Afterwards, Chunyu Yue changed his clothes and walked to the front hall.
When he arrived, he saw Xiong Da and Han Chao waiting there anxiously.
When they saw Chunyu Yue arriving, they hurriedly saluted, and then said with pleading faces: "Sir, help me."
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, everyone, I already know your purpose of coming."
When Xiong Da heard this, he immediately asked nervously: "What do you mean, sir..."
Chun Yuyue said: "These two young men are both heroes of the world. How can they die like this because of a ridiculous bet? If I don't save you, how am I different from Zhao Gao?"
As soon as Xiong Da heard this, his heart that was originally hanging in the air suddenly relaxed.
Now in Xianyang City, the most cruel curse is: You are that Zhao Gao.
But today Chunyu Yue actually said, "If you don't save someone when you die, how are you different from Zhao Gao?" This sentence is simply equivalent to swearing a poisonous oath.
Xiong Da was in tears and bowed several times to Chunyu Yue.
Chunyu Yue smiled and shook his head, indicating that Xiong Da didn't have to do this. However, he did not avoid it and accepted Xiong Da's gift with some calmness.
Chunyu Yue smiled and looked at Xiong Pi and Han Leng: "How did you do in the imperial examination this year?"
Xiong Pei said: "I came in eighteenth place in the exam."
Han Leng said, "I passed twenty-three exams."
Chunyu Yue nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, yes. He is indeed a rare talent. When selecting scholars through the imperial examination, talents are selected. If such talents are killed, wouldn't it be a loss to our Great Qin?"
Xiong Da and Han Chao both nodded.
Chunyu Yue said slowly and calmly: "Confucius said, if a gentleman has no fight, he will also shoot? Only when every move, every word and every deed must be in line with etiquette and polite, can we set an example for the leaders of Guizhou and transform our great Qin Dynasty." It is a land of etiquette.”
"But what about now? The group of people who banished the immortals are willing to risk their lives at every turn, and even go out to kill people in the street. It is too bloody and barbaric. That is simply something that barbarians do."
Xiong Da and Han Chao both laughed and agreed.
Chunyu Yue said: "Taking this opportunity, I will not only save the two talents, but also advise Huaiguzi not to gamble with his life again."
Xiong Pi and Han Leng were both moved to tears and thanked them repeatedly.
Chunyu Yue looked at the sky and said, "That's it, it's about to dawn. I'll finish your business first and then rest. Otherwise, if this problem is not solved for one day, I'm afraid you will be restless all the time."
Both Xiong Pi and Han Leng were deeply moved. They bowed and said, "Dr. Chunyu is really sincere in his treatment of others. If we are lucky enough to survive, we will definitely go all out to repay the doctor for his great kindness."
Chunyu Yue chuckled: "I act based on my heart, not for your reward."
Xiong Da and Han Chao both nodded and said, "Yes, I am still young and have little knowledge. How can I understand Dr. Chunyu's high level?"
Chunyu Yue smiled with satisfaction. Then he got into the carriage.
There was no curfew tonight and the city gates were wide open, so the group quickly arrived at Shang Jun's Villa.
After Chunyu Yue got out of the car, he straightened his clothes, felt again, and imagined how Master Meng spoke eloquently. After finding his condition, Chun Yuyue walked towards the gate with high spirits.
As a result, when he entered the door, he was stopped by the calf and asked for money.
Chunyu Yue became furious, stared and said, "Do you know who I am?"
Niu Calf yawned: "I know, you either pay or leave. This is the rule."
Chunyu Yue felt very embarrassed, so he whispered: "Charge it in Li Xin's account."
Niu Dia was a little confused: "Does General Li recognize it?"
Chunyu Yue's eyes widened: "He must admit it. If he refuses to admit it, just go to my house to collect debts."
Niu Cal made a sound and wrote it down in the ledger.
Then, Chunyu Yue went in with his head held high.
Xiong Da and others stood a little far away, not knowing what was going on in front of them. They only saw that Chunyu Yue did not pay or write an IOU.
Xiong Da nodded in admiration: "Dr. Chunyu, he is indeed extraordinary. Looking at the world, apart from His Majesty, I am afraid he is the only one who can suppress the banishment of immortals."
Han Chao also felt the same and said: "You are indeed upright and fearless."
After Chunyu Yue saw Li Shui, he immediately explained his intention. Li Shui said with a painful look on his face: "Master Chunyu, do you know what time it is now? Do you know that I will go to court for a meeting in a while? Are you planning to force me to death?"
Chunyu Yue said: "I'm here to invite the immortals to do good deeds and accumulate virtue. Why do you have to force Xiong Pi and Han Leng to death?"
Li Shui said helplessly: "Dr. Chunyu, are you kidding me? Are those two little miscellaneous fish worthy of my attention? Whether they live or die, Jing Gao has the final say and Wei Tong has the final say. Fu Yao has the final say, you don’t have to ask me.”
Chunyu Yue was slightly startled. He didn't expect Li Shui's answer.
He originally thought that Li Shui would flatly refuse, and then he would enlighten him. But now, Li Shui clearly agreed to let Xiong Pi and Han Leng go. As long as he looks for Jing Gao and Wei Tong one more time, everything will be fine.
So Chunyu Yue walked out excitedly.
Xiong Da asked nervously: "Sir, how is the matter?"
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, everything goes well. Huaiguzi has learned that he was wrong after being influenced by me. Therefore, he decided to let the matter go."
The four people were so excited that tears filled their eyes, and they were full of admiration for Chun Yuyue.
Chunyu Yue coughed dryly and said, "However, we have to tell Jing Gao to avoid any misunderstanding."
Xiong Da nodded repeatedly: "It should be so, it should be so."
Chunyu Yue comforted him again: "With my prestige, I dare not say anything else despite his situation. Don't worry."
Han Chao looked convinced.
So the group of people hurried to Jing's mansion again.
Jing Gao was studying when he saw Chun Yuyue bringing people, so he received them warmly. Of course, this enthusiasm mainly enveloped Chun Yuyue.
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said, "The banished immortal has promised to let Xiong Pi go. What are your plans?"
Jing Gao asked calmly: "Did the banished immortal really say that? What were the original words of the banished immortal?"
Chunyu Yue was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and said: "The Exalted Immortal said that you have the final say whether they live or die. Wei Tong has the final say. Fu Yao has the final say. There is no need to ask him anymore at this time."
Jing Gao sighed: "Master Chunyu, it is clear that he did not agree to banish the immortal. If he wanted me to give up, he could just say no killing. Why bother to say that?"
Chunyu Yue said: "The meaning of these words is clearly to let bygones be bygones."
Jing Gao cupped his hands and said, "My lord, please ask clearly. If I misunderstand the meaning of banishing the immortal and let go of the person who deserves to be killed, it will be a huge sin."
Chunyu thought about it more and felt that there seemed to be some truth to this. So he took Xiong Da and others out.
Xiong Pi and Han Ling were both in a state of confusion, but they still agreed: "Let's find out clearly. I'll just go back and ask more. It's just Dr. Chunyu's hard work."
Chunyu Yue waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, it's nothing."
This group of people soon arrived at Shang Jun's courtyard. Chun Yuyue thought that it would be best to ask the banished immortal to write a note this time, so as not to deny Jing's confession again.
As a result, when he was about to enter, he was stopped by Niu Cal again: "Dr. Chunyu, does the account this time still record the name of General Li Xin?"
