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Of course Pei Ye didn't know. He didn't know his position or consensus, so he looked up at the woman blankly.

"Zhu Zhezi has no family background and no support. He was able to establish himself in the Tianli Courtyard and even become a scholar now. It is only because of his achievements in the view of heaven and man that cannot be ignored, that he is enough to establish a sect." Xu Zhezi. Chuo leaned on the backrest and spoke slowly to The boy next to him said, "You don't know what happened back then - there was a crowd of scholars in the sacred capital, and countless Confucian scholars waved flags and cheered for him. It was not that Zhu Wen needed their support, but that they needed to agree with Zhu Wen to prove that they were knowledgeable. scholar."

"But as you have seen today, he has only accepted one disciple so far." Xu Chuo continued, "If you know a little bit about the scholars, you should know whether the name 'Zhu Zhezi' still has the prestige of the past. ”

"..." Pei Ye had never understood it, but he had personally heard the remarks of the two scholars on the Luhua stage that night - not only were they not impressive, they were almost shunned.

"Even without the current pressure, the name Zhu Wen is already a silent old voice in Shilin." Xu Chuo said, "Zhu Wen has only stood in front of Shilin twice in his life, and both times set off a turbulent storm. .The first time is the construction of human nature, with its His extraordinary elegance and carefulness amazed everyone, and many Confucian scholars in the world came under the wings of this principle. At that time, Zhu Wen was in a white body. As the Grand Duke in Purple Clothes, in a few decades the world’s sects will surely respond to him.”

"But Zhu Wen avoided all the torrent. It was not that he refused all the lectures and invitations, but that he could not be found at all. He went straight into the Tianli Courtyard because it was a shelter from the world." Xu Chuo. Said, "However, although he was not famous, the light of his theory of human nature would not be dimmed. Countless scholars shadowed him, and many great Confucian scholars also took up the fame and fortune left behind by Zhu Wen. At this point, the scholarly community was prosperous. It’s the best of both worlds.”

"Then Zhu Wen appeared in front of people for the second time."

Xu Chuo sighed softly: "That was the only time he gave a lecture, and there were many responders. He silently read an article he had written on the altar. You can still see it if you look for it. It's called "Ten Corrections of Xingli" 》.

Pei Ye looked at her blankly.

"He left after reading it, and the wave he set off rushed to the entire Shilin. In the article, he pointed out ten fatal errors or doubts in the previous sexual theory, tearing his own foundation to pieces. What’s even more fatal is that... at the end of the article, he said that he was still unable to find the true meaning. "

"..."

Xu Chuo said nothing, and Pei Ye understood.

He sat in the courtyard looking at the night sky and was quiet for a while.

"So you know what kind of person Zhu Wen is." Xu Chuo tapped the table lightly, "He has no intention of debating scriptures with others based on the complicated reality. He believes that the truth is the truth, and what he pursues is the necessity of the world. The only truth of existence can then be returned to the human world, and all problems will be solved - as the saying goes, first understand the principles of heaven and man, then understand the changes of ancient and modern times, and then know where the chaos lies. "

Pei Ye calmed down for a while, but the next moment he frowned slightly and said, "But isn't this the creed of Tianliyuan? Don't others think so?"

Xu Chuo shook his head: "There are three philosophers left in Tianli Academy, Nan Xiu, Lu Chunshui, and Lu Ding. Among them, only Nan Xiu adheres to this creed. Unfortunately, it goes against us."

"Why?"

"Because Nan Xiu is the most categorical opponent of the 'Two Heavens Theory'. He firmly believes in the basic view of Tianyi and denounces the 'Two Heavens Theory' as a secret attempt by Prime Minister Xu for political purposes. He has the spirit of seeking truth from things."

"..."

"To a certain extent, he has hit the mark." Xu Chuo sighed with a smile, "As for the remaining two people, you are actually not completely unfamiliar with them - the philosopher you met in Huanlou is none other than Lu Chunshui; As for Lu Ding, he is already in his sixtieth year, and it is the time for the Imperial College to offer sacrifices. Many of your matters in the Imperial College, including the inquiries about the "Four Qi Jade Candle Sword", were all handled by him. "

"These two people... have other positions?"

Xu Chuo was silent for a moment and sighed: "Lu Chunshui is one of the contemporary pillars of the Lu family. He has superb methods. He not only bears the power of the family, but also has a reputation for purity. The Lu family's influence in the court is far-reaching and deep, and it is indispensable to take root within Confucianism." ; And Lu Zhezi is Xu Xiang’s teacher.”

Pei Ye gradually understood: "They...actually pay more attention to the reality in front of them."

"Yes." Xu Chuo nodded, "They are actually concerned about the fate of the Tang Dynasty, but just like Zhu Wen and Nan Xiu, if one wants the Tang Dynasty to be stable, he will stand on the 'heaven'; if he wants the Tang Dynasty to last, then he will Stand on 'people'."

Pei Ye nodded and said, "So, Zhu Zhezi and Lu Zhezi are on the side of the 'Two Heavens Theory'; Nan Zhezi and Lu Zhezi are on the 'One Day Theory' side. But the positions and purposes of these four people are completely different. If If you change the question, the cards may be reshuffled..."

He murmured, feeling quite strange for a moment.

Xu Chuo looked at him with a smile: "But even so, the four of them must have firmly admitted one thing openly, and that is the reason why we can modify the theory of heaven - do you know what it is?"

Pei Ye looked up at her.

"The laws of nature are objective and supreme. Reality needs to correct itself based on the laws of heaven." Xu Chuo said slowly.

"..."

Pei Ye understood instantly.

Because even if the real purpose of Lu Chunshui and Lu Ding is political game or the line of the Tang Dynasty, and they just use the Theory of Heaven as their weapon... then the first thing that must be maintained is the authority of the Theory of Heaven itself.

If Lu Chunshui reveals that all he wants is to govern the country with five surnames and does not care about Haotian's intentions, then the current Tang Dynasty will be the first to collapse.

Only now did Pei Ye truly understand the game going on in Tianzi City. No matter whether he was a student in the Imperial Academy or a swordsman in the Sword Xiu Academy, he would never get such a clear vision. The winter night was quiet, and he was quiet for a while.

He glanced at Xu Chuo subconsciously. This woman was still as beautiful as ever. She was as calm as a hero, but also had a delicate air like a scholar, and was also soft and elegant. She was so beautiful that it was easy to be impressed. People are obsessed.

However, Pei Ye thought he was not such a person. He felt another kind of charm at this moment - he had always heard that Xu Chuo was busy, and then he knew what she was busy with. He felt that this woman was like this huge The empire's chess players don't know how many amazing long-term plans they still have in their hearts, and how many of them have already been laid out.

Inexplicably, I was lucky enough to sit back and watch.

"Why are you peeking at me?" Xu Chuo raised his eyebrows.

"..."

Pei Ye didn't say anything, but lowered his head and hooked the chin of the kitten in his arms.

From Xu Chuo's perspective, the boy looked like a black cat that was sometimes fierce and good at times. This metaphor made her smile a little. She couldn't help but think that when they first met, she treated him completely seriously and treated him like a paranoid murderer. look. Now it seems that he is actually much more easy-going than expected. I can tease you more in the future, and I won’t be too upset if I think about it...

"Well, when will "Swing Rope" be written?" The humanoid kitten suddenly raised its head and looked up at her.

Xu Chuo raised his eyebrows: "As for 'when to write', I've already finished writing and handed it over."

"...?"

"What kind of expression is this? I don't know when you will come back. I will be busy tomorrow, so I won't have time to wait for you." Xu Chuo lowered his head and flipped through the book and said quietly, "I've been busy these days anyway, let's talk next time. Bar."

Pei Ye stared. This time he felt the powerlessness of being let go. He was silent for a while, stretched out his hand and said, "Show it to me."

"No backup."

"ah?"

"Why should I make another copy? Anyway, there are newspapers everywhere. You can just buy a copy and take a look at it."

"I want to read it now. I've been waiting for a long time." Pei Ye frowned, "There is no manuscript...then don't you still remember it in your heart?"

"..." Xu Chuo was silent for a moment, "...you want me to tell you a story?"

"..." Pei Ye paused, "No need."

Xu Chuo lowered his head and continued to flip through the book.

After being quiet for a while, the woman said: "Actually, I didn't just start writing this story now, and I didn't write it alone."

Pei Ye was stunned: "What?"

"If you have free time, you can go to the library and read more. There should indeed be a manuscript there, but it is incomplete and was left behind a long time ago." Xu Chuo said, "There are two characters in the story, me and a Friends try to figure out their moods... I asked you to come here because I wanted you to take over her role. "

She glanced at him and said, "You happen to be a man, and you seem to have some potential for infatuation, so it's appropriate."

Pei Ye stared, but before he could say anything, he heard a high-pitched cry like a baby coming from the room, and his eyes widened even more.

But Xu Chuo put down his book with a normal expression: "Okay, I'll go talk to Xiye. You can find a room to sleep in."

Pei Ye stood up in confusion. At this time, he frowned and thought that since she didn't write "Swing Rope" with him, then why didn't he go back to the Sword Xiuyuan to sleep. But before he could figure it out, he was stopped by the woman behind him.

He turned around, and Xu Chuoli said seriously to him in front of the steps: "Cui Zhaoye's sword posture is very precious. I will call her to help you tomorrow. The tide is getting fiercer these days, and you are worth thousands of dollars on the sword. Don’t let your guard down - I’ve figured out everything else, but in the end, you’re the only one I’m relying on.”

Pei Ye was stunned in front of the courtyard gate. The woman stood quietly in the candlelight under the eaves, holding a warm cloak in one hand in the cold wind. He pursed his lips and said, "Okay."

…

…

After seven lifetimes, he needed less and less sleep. After Pei Ye got up, the old house was still quiet. Xu Chuo hadn't gotten up, and Cui Zhaoye didn't come over at this time. He went out to eat some steamed buns on the street next to him, facing the morning breeze. Go to Tianliyuan.

At this time of winter, there were really few people on the street, so Pei Ye was naturally not that enthusiastic about going to study. He walked leisurely along the street, thinking about the two new sword styles he had just learned, and then flew to Cui Zhaoye for a while. On the novel realm mentioned.

He stared at the space and thought like this, until the noise around him became more and more disturbing, and he came back to his senses. He looked forward blankly, and it turned out that it was not that there were more people in the sky, but that he had reached the boundary of Shengqianfang, so The entire street he set foot on was almost crowded with young people in military uniforms.

For a moment, it seemed as if he had strayed into a strange place. He first heard a hoarse cry, the words were torn apart very vaguely, probably "Killing is a violation of the law, where is the right way?"

Then there was a roaring turmoil, with many broken and fierce words mixed in with many names that he did not recognize.

But this was only a small area in front of him. The crowd on the entire street had turned into a long queue that frightened Pei Ye. Similar shouts were heard everywhere. It was stirring angrily and furiously, as if it was about to collapse at any moment, and as if it was about to collapse at any moment. Something to smash before dying.

Pei Ye knew nothing about what was happening in front of him, but this was indeed his way to Tianliyuan. He frowned and walked forward, and gradually saw more shocking things - someone wrote on his uniform It was full of incomprehensible wild grass. Some people were wearing no clothes, some were crying, and most of them had faces flushed with anger and many raised banners.

"Open the way for me to speak"

"Pure the court and root out the traitors"

"Return the Law of the Tang Dynasty"

"There is no happiness in the world, and I am born as a slave of the fifth surname."

“…”

They were not wandering in the street, nor did they seem to have a unified organization, but they kept joining the new flow from the streets and alleys next to them, and went to the same destination.

Pei Ye even saw several uniforms of the Imperial College inside. He held a student at the edge and whispered: "Brother, what happened?"

The man's eyes were also red, and his eyes were stunned. He raised his hand and bowed first, and said hoarsely: "Mr. Qi in the courtyard was whipped to death in the street because he scolded Wang Jiazi for riding a horse... He is a man of integrity and has a clean record... Who would have thought that he would end up like this..."

Pei Ye did not hold his arm, and the man continued to move forward with the team silently. Pei Ye was stunned for a while, and followed him with his sword. The team gradually arrived in front of the imperial city.

Pei Ye had been following for two quarters of an hour, but there was still no effective interference when he came to this team. He looked to both sides, wondering why the city guards reacted so slowly - the next moment he reacted in shock... Now Di Jiu is the head of Jingzhao Prefecture.

They passed the Imperial College, which was already crowded in front of it. This supreme institution of learning seemed to have lost its ability to operate today. Pei Ye clearly saw some familiar faces, and there were even many lecturers among them...

The team in front finally stopped.

He saw from a distance a scholar with a white scarf on his head standing on the stone tablet in front of the imperial city. He held a scroll of books high up and shouted something that was not clear, but in just a few words, the whole crowd was boiling.

At the end of the street, the armor was shining silver, and that was the Jinwu Guard who was transferred here - this was actually what Pei Ye expected. He had actually seen several stopped carriages along the way. Now that these people were crowded here, at least half of the officials in the Southern Court were afraid that they could not enter.

With the blessing of [Tongshi Law], the majestic voice of the guards had spread throughout the street, and the soldiers and horses pressed over like an iron wall. Many people saw this scene, and the soldiers began to disturb.

Some figures began to disperse, while some shouts became even louder. Pei Ye was keenly aware that some emotions were rising. He knew something was about to explode, but he had never experienced anything like this before... But the next moment he was startled and looked up suddenly.

The blasphemous figure standing on the stone tablet lit the scripture in his hand, shouted loudly, turned around and hit the sharp edges of the stone tablet.

The gray and silent winter day, the dim morning sky, the gray and white crowded uniforms... Among all the cold colors, the bright red wiped off was almost shocking.

The surging waves of people drowned him.