A simple question of what kind of flower is the chief, can actually quote so many reasons, and even rise to the level of national policy questions. Although it is unexpected, it is also in line with the wishes of the old man in the pavilion. It is a little regrettable that Zhuangyuanlang's strategy was not only overshadowed by Xu Zhiqing, but also suppressed by Lin San, which was disappointing.
Although Su Mubai had a smile on his face, the smile was forced, and he looked at Lin San with flickering eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.
Seeing Lin San sitting beside Xu Zhiqing's left hand, the old man glanced at him with a smile, and said to the blind old man: "Xiao Weizi, do you think this Lin San is smart or stupid?"
The blind old man was startled and said, "I don't understand."
The old man smiled and said: "If you say he is smart, no one will deny it. But such a smart person can't guess who I am, what do you think is going on?" .
"If you really don't understand, then I'm not afraid. I'm afraid that some people are pretending to be ignorant because of their cleverness. This kind of thinking-" The old man gave a half-smile and hummed softly. [Paradise Kiss Hand Slap]
Xiao Weizi hurriedly said: "Master, I have learned a lesson. This servant thinks that Lin San will never hide it on purpose. This servant has been in contact with him for many days in Jinling. Sometimes this person is very smart and knows many things that he has never heard of or seen. But sometimes, And confused, I am very unfamiliar with Dahua's official system, human relations, and etiquette. Sometimes even the slaves don't understand whether this person is smart or stupid."
"Smart or stupid?" The old man said lightly, then laughed loudly: "This kid is also interesting, it's hard to tell whether he's smart or stupid. Well, well, it's rare to meet such an interesting kid. If he understands it right away, it's too boring, let him continue to be confused."
"Master Shengming." Xiao Weizi replied respectfully, but layers of cold sweat broke out on his body. This master is moody, what he said just now seems to be intentional or unintentional, no one can figure out what he is thinking in his heart. If he really doubted Lin San, then everything would be over.
"Mubai must have learned some lessons this time." The old man glanced at the taciturn Su Zhuangyuan, and sighed: "That's fine too. It will save him the satisfaction of being the champion, let him also see someone outside , there is a sky beyond the sky."
Seeing that the master mentioned Su Mubai again, the blind old man automatically shut up, and sure enough, the old man said again: "Xiao Weizi, although this Su Mubai has the talent of the number one scholar, but he has seldom honed it, and he can only do it if he stays in the department. It can last for a while, but not for a long time. In your opinion, what kind of errand should I entrust him with?"
Xiao Weizi bowed and said: "I don't know. Su Zhuangyuan's knowledge and knowledge are rare in the world, and you have cultivated it yourself by your master. He can be used anywhere. He is a great talent in the country. This slave dare not presume .”
The master gave him a meaningful look and sighed softly. Stamped a few steps in the pavilion, looked at the long white clouds in the sky, and sighed: "Xiao Weizi, you don't have to worry, just say what you have, I won't blame you. You have been with me for more than fifty years I am an old man, if even you dare not tell the truth, who else can confess to me?"
Xiao Weizi was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "From my slave's point of view, what my Dahua needs is not a number one scholar, but—"
Before he finished speaking, the old man's face changed and he snorted heavily. The blind old man hastily fell to his knees with a thud: "This slave deserves to die, this slave deserves to die. Please forgive me, master."
The old man's complexion kept changing, and he was silent for a long time before he called out: "I told you to say this, what is your fault? Get up quickly."
Little Weizi knew his master very well, so he knelt down on the ground, not daring to move. Seeing that he was stubborn, the old man stopped talking, pondered for a while, and said: "This Su Mubai needs to be tempered more, put it in a place, I'm afraid that he will be infected with the bad habits of the officialdom and be sent to the school, but he will grow arrogant and extravagant, it will be very difficult to deal with."
He seems to be discussing with the blind old man, but Xiao Weizi is like a mirror in his heart, this is just the master talking to himself, he must have already arranged everything.
Sure enough, the old man stomped a few steps, and said in a deep voice: "In more than a month, I, Dahua, will go out with my entire army to fight to the death with the Hu people. Right now, there is no good general in the court, Li Tai alone, even if he has three heads and six arms It's also difficult to support all directions. Su Mubai is not only a top scholar, but also has a lot of accomplishments in the art of war. I plan to place him in the army, let him gain more knowledge, and at the same time assist Li Tai well, and make this soldier The matter of planning is thoroughly studied. Xiao Weizi, what do you think?"
Xiao Weizi's heart shuddered, it was indeed the master who trained him himself, and that advantage was born. Even though Su Mubai was temporarily frustrated with today's national policy theory, his foundation could not be shaken. In the heart of the master, Su Mubai was still number one. Letting Su Mubai join the army is said to be to assist Li Tai, but in fact it is to allow him to accumulate seniority and even gradually take over the military power. The intention of this is self-evident.
Seeing that Xiao Weizi didn't dare to answer, the old man said: "Don't think that I'm taking sides. I just said that the opportunities are equal. If Lin San is willing to join the army to assist Li Tai, I will not treat him badly. He and Su Mubai, whoever has made great achievements is a hero. My great country and mountains must not fall into the hands of mediocrity."
join the army? Will this kid be willing? Xiao Weizi shook his head helplessly, the last time Lin San made friends with Xu Wei and helped Xu Wei destroy the White Lotus Sect, it took a lot of talking, and it was still a ten-for-one deal with no loss. This time, we have to deal with the barbarians with real swords and guns, which is very different from exterminating the White Lotus Sect. Is this kid willing to go
The old man glanced at the few people in the garden, and his eyes fell on Xiao Yuruo. After a long silence, he sighed and waved his hand in a disinterested manner: "I'm a little tired today, that's all, let's go here." With a flick of his long sleeves, he left the pavilion, and a group of guards hurriedly surrounded him.
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Lin Wanrong sat outside for a while, but when she heard no movement inside, she gradually became impatient and was about to get up, but she saw Miss Xu looking at her with a bright smile on her face.
"Miss Xu, although I don't really care about it, I am still an unmarried man, and I have a strong sense of shame. If you look at me like this, it will greatly damage my reputation. Please respect yourself, Miss." Lin Wanrongyi Said solemnly.
Xu Zhiqing bit her lips, held back her smile and said: "You, you just attacked and satirized me like that, and I don't have the same experience as you. Why did I provoke you again by looking at you?"
Really did not offend, Lin Wanrong smiled and was about to speak, but suddenly saw the curtain lifted, several small sedan chairs came out of the pavilion, and walked away without even seeing the old man.
This is gone? Lin Wanrong froze for a moment, wondering where the gods were, they came mysteriously and left in such a hurry.
Seeing the people in the pavilion retreating, Su Mubai hurriedly cupped his fists at Xu Zhiqing and said, "Miss Xu, Mu Bai will leave first." Xu Zhiqing nodded slightly, Su Zhuangyuan took a look at Lin Wanrong, and left in a hurry.
"Miss, you really don't know who this person is?" Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "I saw that he never forgot his wife, maybe Madam and Miss mentioned it."
Xiao Yuruo shook her head and said, "Mother has never mentioned matters in Beijing to me, I don't even know who this noble man is."
Is this person really stupid or fake? Xu Zhiqing looked at Lin San suspiciously, and couldn't help shaking her head and smiling, this guy is too weird.
"Sister Xu, do you know this elder?" Seeing Xu Zhiqing's chuckle, the eldest lady hurriedly asked.
Miss Xu nodded with a smile and said, "You know me, little sister of the Xiao family, you met a nobleman today."
"Your nobleman?" Xiao Yuruo pulled Xu Zhiqing back, and hurriedly said, "Sister, what kind of nobleman, can you explain more clearly?"
Seeing that Lin San pricked up his ears to eavesdrop. Miss Xu pursed her lips and smiled, and said softly: "A nobleman is a nobleman. I don't dare to say his identity—isn't your family brave, let him ask and you'll know?"
The eldest lady smiled shyly, and was about to speak, when she saw a group of monks, big and small, coming from a distance, the leader was wearing a bright red cassock, with white beard and hair, he looked like an eminent monk who had attained the Tao. A group of people hurried to the front of the three of them, the eminent monk bowed and proclaimed the Buddha's name, and said with a smile: "Old Na Huikong, I am the abbot of this temple, and I have met several benefactors."
"Zen Master Huikong?" Xu Zhiqing hastily clasped her hands together and said solemnly: "Disciple Xu Zhiqing has met the master. My father, Xu Wei, once had the master teach chess skills. It has been unforgettable for many years. My daughter thanked the master for his kindness on behalf of my father."
The eminent monk smiled and said: "Little Tanyue is actually Mr. Wen Chang's daughter? Disrespect and disrespect. Please trouble Mr. Wen Chang to remember some trivial tricks. May I ask Miss Xu, who is Lin Sanlin's benefactor?"
Looking for me? Lin Wanrong was stunned. Could it be because I stepped on the peonies in the garden and would have to pay for it? Damn, I want to ask for money from the iron rooster? no way!
He smiled and said: "Master Monk, are you looking for Lin San? Oh, I just saw him go out, maybe he went to the latrine—Master, what did you ask him for? He didn't do anything, I will testify for him .”
The eminent monk looked at him and smiled slightly: "That's unfortunate, I'm here to deliver a message for him."
Send a message? Lin Wanrong was surprised, and asked the great monk to pass on a message. Could it be that the Bodhisattva is looking for me? Damn, it's evil.
"Well, master, who wants to pass the message to Lin San? Oh, I am Lin San's brother Lin Er, and the same goes for me." Lin Wanrong said with a grin.
The master nodded slightly and said, "That's good. The one who conveyed the message for Donor Lin is a female benefactor, and she said her surname is Xiao!"
"What's your last name?" Lin Wanrong said as if she had a needle stuck in her buttocks, jumping up suddenly.
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(Everything is not going well today, and I am in a very bad mood. May the third brother bless you, ah!)