Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 4: Insight into people’s hearts is as easy as taking it easy

While Chen Zhi and Chen Yun were tit-for-tat, there were two people sitting opposite each other in the room, laughing and talking.

One is wearing white and the other is wearing simple clothes.

Those who wear white have long beards hanging down their chests, and those who are simple and simple have white beards and hair.

The man with the long beard and drooping chest is Chen Bian, the second master of Chen, and the simple old man is Xu Zhi, the third elder in the village.

Xu Zhizheng said: "Among the talented people in Pengcheng, all the princes of the Chen family are outstanding. A few years ago, when Chen Min caused chaos, it was because you all had great righteousness in your heart. You can be called the pillars of Xuzhou for handing over the meticulous work to the government. So this time Well, you should recommend two more outstanding disciples to the court, so that this urgent need can be solved."

"Zaiting" is the character of Chen Bian, Chen Bian, Chen Zaiting.

Chen Bian drank the tea in his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, my Chen family will definitely help where there is a need to help, but I don't know how many of them will participate this time?"

Knowing what he meant, Xu Zhi said, "In addition to your family, there are people from the Wang family, Liu family, and Peng family participating, but the number of places is limited, and we need to screen before we can decide on the final candidate. Let’s decide who is better.”

"Every other family has participated. If I, the Chen family, don't go, people will inevitably gossip." Chen Bian nodded, and then changed the subject, "I heard that some of the juniors of the Wang family and the Liu family have already obtained the eighth grade." Evaluation, if it is true, how can I, the descendants of the Chen family, compare with it? In the past, I used to be a foil to others. Mr. Xu, your family and I have a close relationship. A stepping stone for others.”

"How is that possible?" Xu Zhi frowned slightly, "I heard that there are several rising stars in your house, but their fame has not yet been revealed. If Chen Yun becomes a poem today, it will be a good story in the future..."

"Chen Yun has some skills, but..." Chen Bian was about to say more, but there was a noise outside the door, and he heard Chen Yun's angry "How crazy", and he had a guess in his heart, so he tensed his face and gave it to him. Xu Zhi confessed his crime and shouted to the door: "Who is making the noise? How dignified is it!"

Chen Yun, who was outside the door, immediately seized the opportunity and raised her voice: "Second uncle, the seventh brother is here. He lost his temper and bumped into the elder. I, the fourth brother, am also responsible. Please don't blame me, second uncle." he."

"Tsk," Chen Zhi frowned, and looked at Chen Yun with even more disgust, "Telling stories and playing tricks, is that all you can do?"

"Chen Zhi?" Chen Bian's voice suddenly turned cold when he heard the name, "He still dares to mess around, get out of here!"

When Chen Yun heard this, she sneered silently. Although she didn't speak, Chen Zhi could hear the other person's thoughts——

"Arrogance is only temporary. Once you enter this door, you will be a dead dog when you come out again. It's up to me to control you!"

This Chen Yun's pattern is too small.

Chen Zhi sighed secretly, gave Chen Yun and others a smile, held his head up calmly amidst everyone's astonishment, and walked into the room. When he saw the two people in the room, he immediately stood up straight, with his arms folded, his right hand slightly bent, and his left hand attached. On top of it, he bowed and said: "My dear Chen Zhi, I have met my second uncle and Mr. Xu."

"Are you Chen Zhi? You are quite talented." Xu Zhi glanced at Chen Zhi and nodded slightly, as if in approval.

To be fair, Chen Zhi has a dignified appearance. When he is quiet and silent, he gives people the impression of a gentle gentleman. In addition, when he is scolded, he is neither humble nor arrogant, and calmly enters the scene, which certainly gives people an unusual impression.

It's a pity that Xu Zhi also heard about Chen Zhi's ridiculous things, and after saying this, he kept silent.

"Don't be fooled by this boy's appearance!" Chen Bian asked in a cold voice with anger all over his face, "Chen Zhi, do you know why I asked you to come here?"

of course I know!

A cold glint flashed in Chen Zhi's eyes, but it calmed down when he straightened up. His eyes passed over the two people in front of him, and the pills in his stomach took effect, and he knew what the two people were most concerned about at the moment.

"Chen Bian really wants to seize those acres of fertile land. However, Xu Zhi is not working as a collaborator. Instead, he wants to discuss with the Chen family and wants to select three or four children of the Chen family to participate in a screening. The winner can go to Guijing. I will serve as a servant in the academy to welcome the noble person who is about to visit. The noble person seems to have some connection with Zhuge Wuhou's family, but he cannot be sure."

Suddenly, corresponding memories appeared in Chen Zhi's heart.

Guijing Academy, located in the southwest of Pengcheng, occupies a large area. It is said that it was passed down from the Spring and Autumn Period. It has experienced several wars and was rebuilt repeatedly. On the surface, it was built by the local government as a place for learning, but in fact it was inherited by the Legalists.

The imperial court valued Confucianism, but external Confucianism and internal legalism, as well as the continuous learning of Legalism, coupled with the current turning point in history, the power of aristocratic families, the decline of central authority, the loosening of barriers to private education, the revival of hundreds of schools of thought, and the spread of Legalism in many academies In the world.

"What happened with Xu Zhi is actually an opportunity for me!"

With a roll of his eyes, Chen Zhi had a plan in mind.

"What are you doing standing still?" Chen Bian asked again, "I'm asking you something!"

"How many acres of land are you in such a hurry? Your vision is too small!"

Chen Zhi shook his head secretly, feeling even more disgusted with Chen Bian, and said, "I heard that Guijing Academy is short of a few disciples, and the second uncle and Mr. Xu are waiting for my nephew here. Is it probably because of this? My nephew, don't you?" Talent, I don’t want to disappoint my second uncle, and I am willing to take on this important responsibility." Chen Bian nodded and said: "Now that I know I was wrong, then... wait, what did you say?" He was about to teach him a lesson according to the script, but suddenly he reacted , and Xu Zhi looked at each other, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes.

Although the affairs of Guijing Academy are not secret, they happened suddenly and not many people know about it.

"How did Chen Zhi know? Does he have this connection?" Chen Bian became surprised and confused.

If you want to know the news in advance, you will undoubtedly need some connections. The most likely person is an acquaintance in Guijing Academy, but Chen Zhi doesn't look like he has this ability at all. This person's popularity is not average.

Thinking back, Chen Bian would certainly not let Chen Zhi get his wish, let alone give him this opportunity.

"I don't know where you heard the news, but don't try to fool me. I called you here because of your recent misdeeds. In the past, your family protected you, but you didn't want to repent and worsened. As an elder, I have to I will give you some punishment to alert the clan members, so as not to be accused of having no rules in the Chen family." Chen Bian's anger was vividly expressed in these sharp and stern words.

Xu Zhi didn't interrupt. It would not be good for the three elders to get involved in the internal fighting of the big family.

It's a pity that Chen Bian didn't want him to stay out of the matter: "Xu Gong happens to be here, so he will be a witness so that people know that my Chen family also distinguishes rewards and punishments."

"This is to get the three elders to endorse him. It takes some skills to seize the family land. This Chen Bian seems to have a lot of experience in house fighting. I guess it is my uncle Chen Chi who has been protecting my family, so Chen Bian wants to do more A few insurances left Chen Chi speechless."

Chen Zhi saw through the other person's thoughts at a glance. He had been a counselor in his previous life and had seen too many tricks.Thinking of this, he relaxed and asked: "What kind of punishment does the second uncle plan? But do you plan to follow the clan rules? I was sad because of the death of my grandfather, so I borrowed things to paralyze me, and even lost my composure. I really deserve to be punished."

His calm and calm appearance not only surprised Chen Bian, but also made Xu Zhi slightly interested, who was dissatisfied with Chen Bian's involvement in him.

"Sad?" Chen Bian was not so easy to dismiss, "But he is very sharp-tongued. What makes you sad about all the things you caused outside? Didn't you cause enough trouble for the Chen family?"

"Well, although there is a secret behind those things, it was indeed me who did it. I accept all the blame and I won't say anything more. How do you plan to deal with it?"

These words blocked Chen Bian's next words.

No, are you admitting it?This kid is so cooperative?

Although he was muttering in his heart, Chen Bian was not polite and nodded: "Since you admit it, then..."

But Chen Zhi didn't wait for Chen Bian to finish, and said again: "I accept the punishment, but I heard Chen Yun's cousin at the door saying that the second uncle wanted to seize my family's property. This is wrong. Second uncle, you are not such a person. , I guess Chen Yun is arranging you behind the scenes..."

"You!" Chen Bian's heart skipped a beat after being told his thoughts directly, but at least he had a lot of money. He just uttered one word, then his face darkened, and he looked at Chen Zhi coldly. Of course he knew that Chen Yun would not Put this matter on the table.

Chen Zhi glanced at Xu Zhi without any trace.

In fact, while speaking, he paid attention to the changes in Xu Zhi's thoughts through "observing things with Taoism" and dug out a lot of useful information, including the figure that the three elders admired.

Han Fei.

"The three elders look very old, but they admire the banner figure of Legalism. They really have personality." Thinking of this, Chen Zhi had a plan in mind.

In any era, at any time, it is the best choice to do what you like, and Chen Zhi certainly knows how to do it.

Just listen to him continue: "Second uncle wants to be punished. This is right. Han Feizi said, 'The punishment is not necessary, but the prohibition is not enough.' It can be seen that the punishment cannot be less and must be resolutely implemented. But my nephew feels that if there is a fault outside, it must be punished." Seizing land is no longer a punishment. Han Feizi also said that "a husband's punishment should be no more, and no punishment should be less." It can be seen that this punishment is not afraid of more, but it must be accurate and cannot deviate from the purpose, otherwise it will have no warning effect and lose the punishment. The original intention is that if I make a mistake, I should be punished for my mistake to serve as a warning to others. I cannot punish randomly to avoid breaking the rules of the clan."

When Chen Zhi mentioned the words "Han Feizi", Xu Zhi became more energetic. When he heard the sentence "punishment is not necessary", he nodded subconsciously. When he heard the sentence "punishment is not enough", he nodded repeatedly.

"You are using strong words! Since you plead guilty, then..." Listening to Chen Zhi quoting scriptures, Chen Bian felt inexplicably uneasy and interrupted eagerly.

However, Xu Zhi's brows furrowed as soon as this "strong words" came out.

Chen Zhi noticed the change in Xu Zhi's expression, and immediately said solemnly: "Second uncle, it's normal to have opinions on me. After all, my nephew did do some stupid things, but those two sentences were said by the old man Han Feizi." It's not appropriate to use strong words to make excuses. You can scold me, but you should still have some respect for the sages."

Chen Bian was very surprised. He didn't have much contact with this nephew, but he had heard a lot of rumors and knew that this guy had even criticized the sage masters, but today he looked forward to the sages of Legalism. Which song was he singing? ?
But before he could understand, Xu Zhi suddenly said: "I see that Chen Zhi's words are clear and coherent, he understands the teachings of the sages well, and he is in awe, which is always good. I hold the position of the third elder, and I have the guidance Since he is willing to recommend himself for Feng Hua’s responsibilities, he might as well let me ask a few questions. If he can answer them appropriately, it’s not impossible to consider them.”

"What are you considering? Academy affairs? Mr. Xu, you..." Chen Bian became more and more stunned. Today, he wanted to take advantage of the three elders to suppress the objections of the clan, but there was something wrong with the script in front of him!

Chen Zhi watched coldly and sneered secretly: "Xu Zhi's idol has been attacked by you, and he still has public power. It is normal to show a little dissatisfaction, and this dissatisfaction is exactly what I need!"

(End of this chapter)