The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

After Qiao Juze gave some general information about the Ten-Nation Competition, he also talked about what he knew. The others successively told the relevant matters they had heard.

Fang Yun didn't know much about the Ten Kingdoms Competition, so he carefully wrote down what they said and learned more about the Ten Kingdoms Competition.

During this period, people kept sending letters to Fang Yun, mostly congratulating him on the success of his lectures.

The five major families in Jingguo all sent congratulatory letters, and all the wealthy families were no exception, even some wealthy families had close relationships with King Kang or the Left Prime Minister.

After everyone talked about the Ten Kingdoms Competition, Qiao Juze looked solemn and said: "Everyone, the Ten Kingdoms are divided into three parts, and our Jingguo has always been in the third place. This year's Ten Kingdoms Competition may be the only one our Jingguo has held in decades. Opportunity to get into the second class.”

"When Fang Yun becomes a Jinshi next year, won't he be more confident in the Ten Kingdoms Competition?"

"The problem is that during the Ten Nations Competition next year, Fang Yun may have already entered the Holy Academy." Qiao Juze said.

"That's true."

Qiao Juze continued: "Ten people compete at the same time. In each game, each person can get a maximum of ten chips, and ten people can get a maximum of a hundred chips. Even if Fang Yun has the talent of heaven and the power of a semi-saint, one person can only get ten chips. For The overall impact is minimal, so what we have to do is not to hinder Fang Yun.”

Fang Yun asked: "What is the approximate score of each game among the ten countries?"

Qiao Juze said: "Generally speaking, the ten people from the top five countries can get more than 80 chips in each game, the second-class countries can get more than 70 chips, the third-class countries can barely get 60 chips, and occasionally six in a row. Jingguo has failed to reach the level of 70 for many years and has never been able to enter the second-class country. It's a pity for you. If you were in another academy..."

Fang Yunyi stretched out his hand to stop Qiao Juze and said: "Brother Qiao, there is no need to say anything. Since I am from Jingguo, I naturally want to advance and retreat with you. But my power is limited. If I can't lead everyone to the second-class country, I hope Dear Haihan."

"We all understand. If Ji Zhibai hadn't suddenly quit the academy... forget it, let's not mention him!" A trace of hatred flashed in Qiao Juze's eyes.

Cui Wang raised his glass and said: "You are all my seniors, but I am the only one with limited talents and knowledge. If Ji Zhibai had not quit the academy, I would not have replaced him as a scholar in Shangshe. I even thought about it last night, maybe if I don't join the competition, you guys It might be better for nine people to come forward. If I have hindered everyone, I hope you will forgive me!" After saying that, he raised his head and drank the wine.

The atmosphere in the room became even more depressing. Qiao Juze said: "Don't belittle yourself. In the Ten Kingdoms Competition, companions can help, but there is only one chance in total, and not all competitions are applicable. There is a huge difference between having you and not having you." Remember, you are not just a fake person, you are a real person like Fang Yun!"

You Nian said: "It is difficult to compete for eighth place, but with Fang Yun, there is a great chance to compete for ninth place."

"What's the difference between ninth and tenth? It's still a third-class country! If we don't make it to the top eight or the second class, we will definitely be attacked by some people. In which year will the top ten countries compete? Jinshi was not accused?"

"But... take the first literary competition last year as an example. I, Jingguo, got 63 chips, ranking tenth among the eleven schools, while Yueguo, who was eighth, got 72 chips! Even if there were 72 chips last year, Fang Yun, even if Fang Yun replaces the worst person and gets ten chips, he can only increase by five chips in the end, and he is still four chips away from eighth place! "There is no hope for us." Zhang Chengyu said.

There was silence in the room.

Fang Yun scanned the crowd and found that everyone knew this fact. The so-called fight for eighth place was just everyone's unrealistic hope.

Ye Shoumo said: "What Brother Zhang said is true. Competing for eighth place is nothing more than a dream for us. However, with Marquis Fang Wen here, we have a great chance of competing for ninth place! The State of Shen mocked our Jing State last year, but this year we will definitely Revenge for last year!”

Fang Yun knew what happened last year. Last year, Jingguo Academy defeated Guguo Academy, and then failed to compete with Shen Kingdom for ninth place. He was ridiculed by the people of Shen Kingdom and had to leave angrily.

Qiao Juze said slowly: "In the Ten-Nation Competition, you can lose, but you cannot retreat! This is not the face of one person and one family, but the honor and disgrace of a country! Anyone who obstructs our country, Jing, from participating in the competition must be my enemy, Qiao Juze! Some of them are enemies of me, Qiao Juze!" Things can be tolerated, but some sins cannot be forgiven!”

"Hmph, Ji Zhibai and Zuo Xiang colluded with the Lei family, which is simply a shame for Jingguo!" Chen Li said happily.

Yan Zewei from Liufeng Society said angrily: "Brother Chen, please be careful what you say! Is there any evidence to prove that Ji Zhibai escaped from the battlefield? If not, please stop slandering our incoming leader and the left prime minister!"

"It's ridiculous. Even a fool can see it..."

Fang Yun's face darkened and he said: "In the present moment of the Ten Kingdoms Competition, there must be no internal strife!"

Chen Lile closed his mouth and looked at Yan Zewei with dissatisfaction, but Yan Zewei did not dare to speak and lowered his head in silence.

Fang Yun added: "Then our goal has been set, to compete for the ninth position."

Qiao Juze suddenly smiled and said: "Fang Yun, if my prediction is right, Yue Guo, who was ranked eighth last year, will definitely be grateful to you."

"Why?" Fang Yun asked.

"Last year Qingguo was seventh and Yueguo was eighth. But this year, three Shangshe Jinshi from Qingguo were crushed by the 'Tianyi Chanwen', and these three were the best among the ten. This year If nothing else happens, the rankings of Qingguo and Yueguo will be reversed.”

Fang Yun said: "Then what are our chances of defeating Qingguo?"

Qiao Juze replied: "To be honest, the chance is as small as last year. I ranked second among the ten Shangshe Jinshi in Jingguo, but if I went to Qingguo Academy, I would only be ranked sixth. And the third Chengcheng Brother Yu ranks as high as twelfth in Qingguo."

"Thirteenth." Zhang Chengyu said.

"So, even if Qingguo's Shangshe Jinshi this year is not as good as last year, we have no chance of winning."

"Is there really no way to compete for eighth place?" Fang Yun asked.

Everyone was silent.

As evening approached, ten people left Lingyun Tower and returned to the Upper House of the Academy together.

Before the carriage approached the first house, Fang Daniu hurried over at the door, leaned against the window and said in a low voice: "Sir, it's bad, the left prime minister has just arrived."

"What? Left Prime Minister? Left Prime Minister Liu Shan?"

"That's him!"

Fang Yun was even more surprised and said: "Did someone else pretend to be someone else or did you see it wrong? It is impossible for the left prime minister to visit in person!"

Fang Daniu hurriedly said: "It's definitely Liu Shan! He is wearing a blue academic robe, followed by a group of private soldiers. There are students nearby to prove it. Besides, even if I am wrong, the servants arranged by the Queen Mother for the family cannot be wrong!"

Fang Yun said: "It is true that no one dares to wear academic robes randomly. It has been a hundred years since the last incident of using academic robes to defraud. Can he explain his purpose?"

Fang Daniu said: "He didn't say the specific reason for coming, he just said he came to visit you. When he saw that you were not around, he left and said he would wait for news from you!"

"What a left prime minister! This is forcing me to go to his left prime minister's house to see him!"

"Ah? He didn't force you to do anything. He is quite kind." Fang Daniu said.

Fang Yun smiled slightly and said: "A dignified scholar and the left prime minister of a country come to visit me personally. If I don't go to the left prime minister's house in person to return the favor, it will be a typical 'violation of etiquette'. Once the censors launch an attack, once they 'violate If the crime of etiquette is found guilty, I will be punished for at least two years of delay in taking the Jinshi exam!"