Tao Mo stared at him blankly, "Catch big fish? You, you want to..."
For Lao Tao? … should not be possible.
Or for... Hao Guozi
He thought tangledly. Apart from Lao Tao and Hao Guozi, he really couldn't think of anything else he could use to catch big fish for a long time. Or, like his father, he hopes that he can become a good official who pleads for the people
... This is not quite like Gu She's style.
Gu She suddenly flicked his forehead with his fingers.
Tao Mo subconsciously covered the place where he was shot.
"If the fish is too stupid, maybe it will be smarter by flicking it." Gu She said.
Although a tinge of disappointment flashed through Tao Mo's heart, he quickly said, "I will be a good official!"
Gu She was taken aback.
"I will not disappoint your expectations and become a good official." He paused and said, "I will prove that your bait was not in vain."
"Is that so?" Gu She's expression became dull.
Tao Mo didn't know what he said wrong. He thought he didn't believe him, so he hurriedly said: "Yes. I will practice calligraphy well, and I will study hard with Master Jin. I will study the law, and I will... where are you going?" He looked at The figure of Gu She walking further and further away couldn't help chasing after him.
"Find Yue Ling."
Yue Ling was painting in the room without interruption even when Gu She and Tao Mo entered the door.
Gu She walked to the desk.
Yue Ling's painting is a lonely mountain covered with mist. On the side of the lonely peak, wild geese flew. His brushwork is extremely elegant, and it is most vivid to outline the faintly visible beauty hidden in the mist, and even the wild geese look extraordinarily light.
Gu She said: "If you are willing to specialize in painting, your achievements today will be limitless."
Yue Ling stopped, put the pen on the inkstone, and sighed: "If I had never met you, maybe such a day would have happened. With Brother Gu Zhuyu in front, how dare I show my ugliness."
Gu She was unmoved by his praise, and said, "Are you abandoning painting for me, or for that person who is both good at singing and painting?"
The corners of Yue Ling's mouth moved slightly, his mustache trembled, and he slowly turned his head, "In front of Gu Xianzhi, who in the world would dare to be the best in a painting?"
Gu She said: "I have seen his paintings."
Yue Ling was taken aback, and quickly asked: "How?" He could be indifferent to his own painting skills, but he couldn't help asking that person. I also know that if I can get Gu Xianzhi's appreciation, that person will be overjoyed.
Gu She said: "There is something I want to ask in a low voice."
"..." Yue Ling stroked his beard and said, "I thought humility should be an attitude."
Gu She said: "Indeed."
Yue Ling said: "However, no matter the attitude or the language, I have no regrets in my life to hear Gu Xianzhi utter the words of begging in person. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Gu She said: "I think Huang Guangde deserved what he deserved."
Yue Ling looked at Tao Mo, and smiled meaningfully, "Is it you who think, or someone else?"
Tao Mo hurriedly said: "It's me. Although Huang Guangde committed a heinous crime, colluding with King Lingyang is a mandatory crime. If he is convicted because of this, wouldn't it mean that I also know how to break the law?"
Yue Ling said: "The matter of collusion will be handled by me alone, you don't have to worry about it, just stand by and watch."
Tao Mo said: "I'm a county magistrate, and it's my duty to uphold the law and order."
"Is he really illiterate?" Yue Ling looked at Gu She.
Gu She said: "If you have righteousness in your heart, why do you need the words of the ancients?"
Yue Ling said: "It's a bit pedantic."
Gu Shedao: "Since ancient times, treacherous officials always like to slander loyal officials and good generals."
Yue Ling coughed dryly and said, "If I don't remember, it seems that you came here to ask for this treacherous minister."
Gu She said without changing his face, "It's not too late to find your way back when you've lost your way."
Yue Ling: "..."
Tao Mo looked at him and then at him, half understanding.
"How do you want me to help? Tell me." Yue Ling said.
Gu She said: "I have already spoken."
Yue Ling's face suddenly turned ugly, "You don't want to leave this matter to me, do you?"
Gu She said: "Exactly."
Yue Ling flicked his sleeves and said, "What does this have to do with me?"
Gu She said: "Thank you."
Yue Ling: "..." I'm afraid that if word spreads, no one will believe in the role models of scholars in the world. There is such a cheeky face behind the world's number one talented scholar.
"Huang Guangde is a domineering man, so it is not difficult to collect evidence." Yue Lingdao, "But I am from Lingyang Palace, so it is not convenient to come forward. Otherwise, I am afraid that I will be escorted to Beijing before Huang Guangde falls. Compared with him, I There is another option."
Gu She pursed her lips.
"I think Brother Gu should have thought of it." Yue Ling said, "As far as I know, although Huang Guangde has quite a lot of connections in the court, those are all piled up with money, and they are very fragile. If they shake a little, they are guaranteed to be fragmented. Brother Gu Don’t worry about it, you can let go and do it.”
Gu She said: "What if he hooks up with Shi Taishi?"
Yue Ling smiled and said: "That's really... a nest of snakes and rats. Brother Gu can take care of himself."
Tao Mo came out of the Gu residence alone.
Gu She and Yue Ling are classmates, they haven't seen each other for many years, so naturally they have to talk in detail.
Yue Ling originally wanted to ask Tao Mo to stay with him, but seeing Gu She's expression, he still declined.
Needless to say, he also knew that he had chosen a detour in dealing with Huang Guangde. But as a county magistrate, he felt that he was on the right path. If he, who is in charge of the law, doesn't believe in the justice of the law, how can he convince the people of the world to believe it
Although he didn't regret it, he felt very sorry for involving Gu She.
Back at the county government office, Lao Tao and Hao Guozi were both busy in the kitchen.
I heard from the servants that the Qingming Festival is approaching, they are making a youth group, and they are waiting to bring it when offering incense to Master Tao.
Tao Mo's heart skipped a beat.
His father's grave is in the area under Huang Guangde's jurisdiction. Going to the grave for his father means that he is likely to meet Huang Guangde head-on. Thinking of the assassination that he and Gu She encountered that day, thinking of Wan Feng's tragic death, and thinking of all kinds of beautiful rain, his heart felt chills one after another.
Hearing that Tao Mo came back, Lao Tao and Hao Guozi gave Tao Mo a taste of two of the prepared green balls, but when they entered the door, they saw him lying on the table in a daze.
"Master, what happened?" Old Tao put the Youth League on the table.
Tao Mo needed someone to confide in, so he explained the matter in detail.
Hao Guozi gritted his teeth and said, "Young master! Get rid of a scum like Huang Guangde and save a day of disasters! Why do you care whether he deserves what he deserves?"
Old Tao said: "The young master is an official ordered by the court, and there are some things that we have to lead by example."
Hao Guozi said: "Anyway, it's not the young master who did it, the young master just pretends not to know."
Tao Mo said, "Unfortunately, I know."
Hao Guozi said: "The young master erased all these things from his mind, let Mr. Gu and whoever bring down Huang Guangde together! You must know that Mr. Gu is the son of Prime Minister Gu, and he is also half of the court. Can't you plead for the people?"
Old Tao said: "People in the imperial court don't think so."
"Whatever he decides! In short, being able to bring Huang Guangde to justice is the greatest joy." Whenever he was mentioned, Hao Guozi gritted his teeth with hatred.
Tao Mo looked at his angry face, and his faith was slightly shaken.
With Lao Tao's disposition, he was naturally on the side of Haoguo, but seeing Tao Mo's blank expression, he couldn't bear it again. He said: "This matter still needs to be discussed in the long term. It's better to wait until Qingming burns incense for the master before making any calculations."
Hao Guozi said, "Shall we go back and offer incense?"
Old Tao said: "With me here, you just need to rest assured."
Hao Guozi said: "If only on that day, Huang Guangde's head can be used to sacrifice the master's spirit in heaven."
Old Tao looked at Tao Mo, sighed silently, pushed the youth group forward and said, "Master, try it."
Tao Mo picked up one and took a sip, his eyes turned red.
Old Tao was taken aback, and said, "But it's not delicious?"
Tao Mo shook his head and said, "It looks like my father made it."
Hao Guozi said: "Actually, the master said that the green balls made by himself are all made in the kitchen. I have learned the craft from the chef, so of course I will like it."
Tao Mo said: "Actually, I know it wasn't my father who did it. But I like the way he looks happy when the Youth League is here."
Hao Guozi said: "Since this is the case, the young master should avenge the master."
Tao Mo said, "I think so too."
Hao Guozi's eyes lit up and said, "So, the young master agrees with Mr. Gu's plan?"
Tao Mo shook his head and said, "When I was Tao Mo, I hoped to avenge my father. But when I was the Magistrate of Tanyang County, I also wanted to bring him to justice."
Old Tao seemed to understand his thoughts. "In that case, bring him to justice as soon as possible."
Hao Guozi shook his head and said, "It's not easy. Huang Guangde has so many enemies, and he has never heard of anyone bringing him to justice."
Old Tao said: "We are different. I collect Huang Guangde's criminal evidence, and Gu She sends the evidence to the capital. He will definitely be able to bring him down in one fell swoop!"
Hao Guozi's expression turned pale, "You have to agree with Mr. Gu. From my perspective, he doesn't seem to like him mentioning Xiang Gu."
Lao Tao said: "This matter can be discussed at that time. For now, the first thing to do is to collect Huang Guangde's evidence."
"Too."
Tao Mo looked at Lao Tao gratefully, "Thank you."
Old Tao said: "Master has been so kind to me as a mountain, and he has the grace of rebuilding. Without him, I would not be who I am today. To avenge him and assist the young master are my long-cherished wishes, so naturally I will try my best to fulfill them."
Tao Mo's eyes darkened, and he forced a smile and said, "I will definitely not disappoint your expectations."
Old Tao said: "The young master seems to have thoughts?"
Tao Mo hurriedly said, "No."
Old Tao said: "Young Master, if you have thoughts, it's fine to say it."
Tao Mo thought for a while and said, "Gu She wants me to be a good official."
Both Lao Tao and Hao Guozi were taken aback. Gu She usually behaves as he pleases, never imagined that he would have such a wish. It's just that with Gu She's talent and reputation, it's easy to become an official, so why put his wish on Tao Mo
They looked at each other.
Lao Tao asked: "Mr. Gu said it himself?"
Tao Mo said: "That's not true. It's just that he really meant it."
Old Tao said: "I don't know what Mr. Gu said?"
Tao Mo repeated the words one by one. He has a very strong memory, and the exact words are reproduced word for word.
Lao Tao looked at Hao Guozi.
Hao Guozi looked strange.
Old Tao coughed dryly, and said with a pun: "Master, please don't disappoint Young Master Gu."
Tao Mo nodded and said, "Of course!"
Old Tao pulled Hao Guozi out of Tao Mo's room.
Hao Guozi asked in a daze, "Why didn't you tell the young master that Gu She didn't mean that?"
Old Tao said: "It's not the time yet."
Hao Guozi looked at him suspiciously, "You are not objecting, are you?"
Old Tao said: "Is it useful for me to object?"
"Actually," Hao Guozi hesitated, "If the young master must cut off his sleeves, I think Mr. Gu is a rare candidate."
Old Tao said: "I remember I said this to you last time."
Hao Guozi said: "Is it true that you don't object? Isn't it a cover-up?" Seeing Lao Tao nodding, he asked again, "In that case, why didn't you tell the young master?"
Old Tao said: "Since Gu She is interested, he should show sincerity."
Hao Guozi said, "Aren't you afraid that Gu She will run away?"
Lao Tao slowly raised his arms, making a crisp gurgling sound.
Hao Guozi swallowed, "I understand."
On the tea, steam curled up.
Yue Ling played against Gu She.
"You really decided to go north to ask Gu Xiang for help?" Asked Gui, Yue Ling did not hesitate to start.
Gu She took out a white piece and dropped it, "Yes."
Yue Ling said: "I thought you and Gu Xianghui would never get in touch with each other."
Gu She said: "I was preparing to go to sea."
"Oh? Could it be that you want to go to Xunxian Mountain to live in seclusion?" Yue Ling laughed.
"That's okay."
Yue Ling said: "This is the real bewilderment. Overseas is barren, not to mention panacea, I'm afraid there are no chickens, ducks and fish."
Gu Shedao: "Before Nuwa created humans, what was there in the land of China?"
Yue Ling smiled and said, "So you're going overseas to make humans. You really deserve to be Gu Xianzhi, you really are different."
"But I changed my mind." Gu She said slowly.
Yue Ling said: "I can see it. I can also see why you want to change your mind."
"Oh?"
"I love you so much, you can't extricate yourself."
Gu She said: "You still owe me a favor." Since Yue Ling did nothing about Huang Guangde's matter, the previous low-key request was naturally not valid.
"You haven't said, how about the painting?" Yue Ling hinted with his eyes, "This seems to be our exchange condition."
Gu She said: "Aura is natural."
"How is the brushwork?"
"In a class of its own."
"How's the mood?"
"The painting is like the person, with a broad mind."
Yue Ling nodded in satisfaction, and the corners of his mouth kept rising.
Gu She tapped lightly on the table with her fingers.
Yue Ling hurriedly said, "Then how are you doing?"
"Give me a favor."
"Okay." Yue Ling answered straightforwardly, "You just think about it slowly, as long as I can do what I can, it is my duty."
"I've already thought about it."
Yue Ling stroked his beard and said, "Speak."
"I want you to match me."
Yue Ling's fingers froze, and he asked incredulously, "What did you say?"
Gu She word by word, unhurriedly said: "I want you to be my matchmaker."
Slap.
The chess piece in Yue Ling's hand fell onto the chessboard.