Yansheng Gong Mansion.

It is Mid-Autumn Festival now.

The leaves fallen in the apricot forest. When the autumn wind blows, the leaves are flying gracefully in the air, like beautiful butterflies, dancing, and the entire apricot forest is extremely beautiful, like a paradise.

Yan Shenggong's body was barely better, which made Qufu regain some anger.

But even these angers are still limited.

Here, everyone lives like a puppet. When they wake up in the morning and read in the morning, although it is always "Zi Zhi Xue Er Pian", almost everyone can memorize this article, but people always believe that this saint's dissertation implies the great way.

Therefore, reading, I used simple meals, and then I went to various places to listen to and learn the Four Books and Five Classics. These words have remained unchanged for thousands of years. But here, every generation is reciting repeatedly, and everyone hopes to seek the true way from the saints.

The bells of the Yanshenggong House Temple are always ringing every now and then. This is a ceremony. Three consecutive sounds mean that the sacrifice begins. Only one ring means that the Yanshenggong has started to study. If he knocks it twice in a hurry, it means that the dining begins.

In short, there are always traces of life here, and everyone seems to adhere to the most complex etiquette here. They think they are close to the core of civilization. When they step out of here, the outside world is a vulgar world, and only here is their habitat.

This is true for Confucian scholars, and so is Yanshenggong.

After worshiping the family temple and reporting the peace of the family house to the ancestors, Yan Shenggong arrived at the apricot forest as usual. In the depths of this bleak apricot forest, leaves were falling, and Yan Shenggong seemed very excited.

A few days ago, news came, and it was obviously a wonderful opportunity.

He knelt down, and the other dukes also knelt down one after another. Everyone was in a proper manner. When Duke Yan Sheng raised his eyes and glanced at him lightly, Wen Zheng said righteously: "The news comes from Luoyang..."

"Oh?" Yan Shenggong raised his eyebrows and showed great interest.

Wen Zheng Gonggong: "They insisted that the tributes of all countries were the same, and this was the rule passed down by our ancestors and should not be destroyed by this."

The sentence "Oh." is different from the one just now, with some loss.

Immediately, Yan Shenggong had a dark face, and he was obviously a little unhappy.

The Chen State had abundant resources and taxes were several times that of other countries, but their tribute was the same as the most barren Nanchu.

Yan Shenggong said lightly: "I don't offer sacrifices, as if I don't offer sacrifices."

The Lords' hearts were shaking. This sentence came from the Analects of Confucius. It originally means, "When offering sacrifices, you should be like ancestors and gods, and pay attention to the seriousness and authority of etiquette. If you seem negligent and wrong, then it is better not to sacrifice."

The core of this sentence lies in sincerity. If the heart is not sincere, it will be no different from the absence of sacrifice.

Of course, if it were in the current context of the Holy Lord, it would be clear that Chen's repeated evasion was clearly a dishonest heart and neglect of the Supreme Master.

These seemingly illusory words, and when the Holy publicly spoke, they were just an understatement. But who would not know that the Holy One has become angry, but the gentleman is just a sorrow but not resentful, and anger but not fighting.

Wen Zhenggong said again: "However, the Chen court repeatedly hopes that the Lord will issue academic edicts and advocate that all countries fight against Hu and expel barbarians."

Yan Shenggong looked calm, his eyes narrowed slightly, looked around everyone, and said lightly: "Anti-Huanghu and expel the barbarians? Could it be that they want to imitate Duke Huan of Qi and respect the king and expel the barbarians? But who is the king? Could it be that he still wants to learn from Duke Huan of Qi and drive overbearing?"

As he said that, he lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then raised his eyes to look at everyone, and said lightly: "Hu Ren is not so terrible. Let's take a look at this matter again, don't worry."

Although this is not accurate enough, his attitude is self-evident. Combined with the dissatisfaction of the Shenggong with the Grand Chen court just now, Yan Shenggong has not had much interest at the moment, so let's drag it on.

Yan Shenggong said again: "However, since the Hu people invaded, Qufu must not be ignored. You can send a scholar to inquire, distinguish the authenticity, distinguish the falsehood, and report to me again."

The dukes nodded, as if they had understood the meaning of the Holy Lord.

It is impossible for the Yansheng Gonggong Mansion to really sit idly by, but since the Hu people invaded, Yansheng Gonggong Mansion must first investigate clearly and see what the Hu people invaded, and what they did. In short, investigate slowly, and do the same thing, don’t worry.

Yan Shenggong's face turned slightly blue, and he sighed and said, "Recently, my body has become worse and worse. In the autumn, the land of Qilu has cooled down. Although there was a warm room in the Duke's Mansion, I always feel stuffy and too small. I want to create a new warm room and try to open it up. What do you think?"

"If this... if the warm palace is built, it will be a huge waste, and the money and food in the warehouse..."

Duke Wen Cheng was in charge of the money and food here, and seemed to be very hesitant, as if he had his own concerns, but he did not dare to say it clearly, and just a tactful reminder to everyone.

The so-called warm palace is not just as simple as building a house. This is Yan Shenggong's warm palace. With the warm palace, there must be a unique courtyard, a garden and forest in front and behind, various fake stones, and countless rare treasures.

The so-called warm palace is just a simple statement. In fact, this is a huge project and absolutely unscrupulous.

When Yan Shenggong heard this, his face calmed down and nodded, "Oh, since that's the case, then give up." He said lightly: "Qufu is too small after all, and now there are many days of Confucian Christians. If there are more places to make Confucian scholars take action, it would be a good thing."

The masters wrote down one by one, obviously, these are some obscure conditions.

Yan Shenggong needed money and food to build a warm palace, and also needed to expand the jurisdiction of Yan Shenggong Mansion. Qufu needed land. In short, someone had to meet the conditions of the Shenggong.

Of course, the Holy Lord was already very dissatisfied with the sacrifices of Dachen, and this matter also needs to be discussed carefully.

Yan Shenggong dropped these words and stood up, showing a little tiredness, and said to everyone with a faint expression: "I am tired, all the dukes..."

The dukes stood up one after another and bowed deeply to Yan Shenggong: "We will leave."

Yan Shenggong also returned the courtesy, and then everyone retreated.

This Yan Shenggong still knelt here, but he looked a little anxious.

Chen Guo’s attitude is really too firm.

In fact, I had expected this firm attitude, but I never expected it. It was time to get angry, and they could still sit still.

Just as he was thinking, the scholar Zhang Zhong tiptoed to the side of Yan Shenggong.

Zhang Zhong is the ward of the Yanshenggong Mansion. Since last time, he almost died in Luoyang because he could not dissipate heat, he has become weaker. He carefully went to Yanshenggong and said, "Sheng Gong..."

"Say." Yan Shenggong closed his eyes and moved his lips slightly.

Zhang Zhong hesitated for a moment before whispering: "Chen Kaizhi has sent a letter."

"Oh." Yan Shenggong then raised his eyes slightly and said, "Is that so? He is here to deliver medicine?"

"No, no." Zhang Zhong seemed even hesitant, and he said hesitantly: "Chen Kaizhi hopes that the Lord of Heaven can issue a scholarly order to resist Hu."

In Yan Shenggong's eyes, he suddenly looked shocked and confused. He looked with various doubts and a little cold voice: "Ha, a little schoolboy is also qualified to instruct me? Could he be threatened by drugs?"

Speaking of this, his face was pale, and his eyes were even more pale, and he said, "How dare he do this? Do he think that with some medicine, he can treat me as his puppet? He... is seeking death!"

"No, no." Zhang Zhongsu's character of Sheng Gong was becoming increasingly difficult to predict. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, it's not the case. He did not mention medicine. Sheng Gong calmed down. He would not be so bold. This person was extremely smart and would never be so confused."

After hearing this, Yan Shenggong gradually calmed down.

But he narrowed his eyes, still a little angry, and said coldly: "These things are definitely not something he can ask about. Please reply and tell him to read with peace of mind."

"Yes." I can't understand the meaning of reading with peace of mind, that is, I just need to meddle in other people's business.

But Zhang Zhong refused to leave. He hesitated for a moment and said, "However, he is always uneasy when he is holding the medicine in his hand."

"Nothing uneasy." Yan Shenggong shook his head: "Don't pay too much attention to these things. At worst, be careful when taking medicine in the future. Don't overdose. Remember, Yan Shenggong must never accept threats. No matter who this person is, no matter what threats this person is!"

He said firmly: "Otherwise, if you make a step back, you will be controlled by others every step. From then on, you will eventually become his puppet. Who am I? It is the place where people in the world admire it. What flows is the blood of the saints. How can they be controlled by others when they inherit the great way?"

"Okay, go to the book and your tone doesn't have to be too tough. Since he is a smart person, he naturally knows how to do it."

"As for this academic purpose..." Yan Shenggong had no expression on his face, but his eyes flashed, and he said, "Let Chen come and exchange it. This is a good opportunity. Usually, Chen State has neglected Qufu. This time, it is time to take this opportunity to beat and knock it well. In addition, the Chen State Guard of Yan Shenggong Mansion has been withdrawn in the past few days and replaced with the guards of Nanchu and Xiliang."

"Does the Holy Lord think that they are unreliable?" Zhang Zhong said in surprise.

Yan Shenggong smiled, "No, they are very reliable, but I just use this to show my attitude. They... will understand what I mean."

After Yan Shenggong said that, he looked at Zhang Zhong with a meaningful look: "When they are really anxious and afraid, they are in the Jedi, and at that time, they will agree to everything."

Zhang Zhong nodded and said respectfully: "The Holy Lord and the Holy Lord."
Chapter completed!