Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 408: Unlock the new function of Kunxu Ding, don't lie to your father!
The Xie Mansion welcomes a distinguished guest today, and Mrs. Zhuge from the main compound is here to personally welcome him.

On the West Garden Trail.

Among the group of people, the one leading the group was a middle-aged scholar with an upright figure and a handsome face.

He was dressed in a blue shirt, with a jade pendant jingling on his waist. His words and actions revealed a scholarly air, and there was a sense of majesty hidden in his words that was awe-inspiring.

Afterwards, Zhang Yunzhi and Xie Yuan followed closely.

The middle-aged scholar was gradually becoming suspicious as he walked. He glanced at the West Garden, frowned slightly, and said, "Yunzhi, are you deceiving your father? Shouldn't this West Garden be the servants' residence?"

Zhang Yunzhi and Xie Yuan looked at each other in silence, not knowing where to start.

This middle-aged Confucian scholar was Zhang Yunzhi's father, Zhang Shizai, and the commander-in-chief of the Zehu Demon Slaughtering Division. Although he was born into a Confucian civil service family, he became famous for his outstanding military exploits. He was the second son of the eldest son of the Zhang family, one of the nine major surnames.

He was born into a noble family, but unfortunately he had a stubborn character and repeatedly offended Prime Minister Su, so he was demoted to Zehu for many years.

Today, the demons in Zehu Lake are leaderless and are all lurking at the bottom of the lake, making them easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Because of his outstanding contributions in defeating the Sui army, Zhang Shizai was transferred back to Bian Jing to reunite with his family.

Today, he originally wanted to visit the Xie residence to pick up his daughter, but because his beloved daughter Zhang Yunzhi mentioned in a letter that there was an expert who could give him guidance, and the expert was a guest of the Xie residence, he wanted to meet the reclusive "expert".

Xie Yuan quickly smiled and said, "Third Uncle, there is a saying - 'The great hermits hide in the city, the middle hermits hide in the court, and the small hermits hide in the wild.'"

Zhang Shizai heard this and his eyes fell on Xie Yuan, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. In his impression, Xie Yuan, although kind-hearted, was a frivolous and impetuous young man.

However, today we see that not only has Xie Yuan's personality become much more restrained, but he has also made considerable progress in his studies and martial arts.

The prodigal son can never change his fortune!
Zhang Shizai rarely smiled and nodded, "Brother Yuan, you know all this? That's right."

Xie Yuan smacked his lips, and couldn't help but smile. He thought to himself, I wonder what expression my third uncle will have when he sees that the "expert" is Guandi.

Although Zhang Shizai was confused, he did not say much and just followed his daughter and Xie Yuan forward.

He looked around, frowned slightly, and whispered: "However, Yunzhi, the person you mentioned in the letter is so talented, but he actually lives in a place like this!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunzhi didn't know how to respond for a moment, so she could only lower her head and respond.

She didn't want to bring her father here, but that was her father's personality, especially his respect for those great men who lived in seclusion in the city.

My father's teacher was like this. He lived in a humble room and was not well-known, but his abilities were in no way inferior to those of the great scholars in the academy.

She really couldn't dissuade him, which led to what happened today.

Zhang Yunzhi held her smooth forehead, not knowing what to do for a moment.

The three of them walked all the way and finally arrived at a small courtyard deep in the West Garden.

Today they travelled light, with only Xie Yuan followed by Xie Houer, appearing to be particularly low-key.

Everyone stood at the gate of the courtyard, looking over the low wall, and saw the tall and straight sycamore trees in the courtyard with lush branches and leaves, and stone tables and stone benches under the trees, arranged in an orderly manner.

Zhang Shizai stood in front of the gate of the courtyard, but was not in a hurry to knock on the door. Instead, he carefully looked at the scenery in the courtyard. Every blade of grass and every tree was elegant.

His eyes finally fell on the spring couplets on the gate, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. The spring couplets were written in a fluent and graceful manner, with dragons and phoenixes flying and dancing. It read:

【“The six talismans worn with Ren are a good omen.”】

【“The five eyes of Yin Gong encourage and unite with one another.”】

Zhang Shizai was a man of profound knowledge. Just by reading these two couplets, he showed joy on his face and was more convinced that the person in the courtyard was extraordinary.

He praised in a low voice: "The people in this courtyard must be proficient in the three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. One is right and the other is strange, and they complement each other. This is what the elders say!"

Xie Yuan heard this and asked curiously, "Uncle, how do you know this?"

Zhang Shizai stood with his hands behind his back and said slowly, "'Ren wears six symbols and is a good omen'. Ren is the ninth celestial stem and belongs to Yang water, which means flow. It also means 'a long way to go' and the way of compliance."

"The six symbols are six auspicious astrological signs, symbolizing good omens from heaven and the arrival of opportunities."

"The meaning of the first couplet is to follow the energy of nature, act according to the way of heaven, take advantage of the situation, and get help from heaven." Zhang Shizai said.

Xie Yuan stared at the couplet. Although he had studied hard, he only learned from Confucianism, so at this moment he only had a superficial understanding of it.

Zhang Shizai continued, "The second couplet is 'Yin Gong Wu Yan Mutually Encourage Harmony'. Yin is the third earthly branch, belonging to Yang Wood, corresponding to the tiger, symbolizing vitality. It also refers to the Yin hour in the morning, implying diligence and perseverance."

"The five eyes are a term in Buddhism, including the physical eye, the divine eye, the wisdom eye, the Dharma eye, and the Buddha eye. Here, it is extended to mean the ability to see through all things in the world and to have unobstructed wisdom."

"The second couplet implies that with diligence, one can cultivate wisdom, which is consistent with the Confucian way of self-improvement and mutual encouragement."

"If he had not been well versed in the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, he would not have been able to compose this beautiful couplet," Zhang Shizai said with admiration.

Zhang Yunzhi listened attentively, thinking to herself that these two couplets written by the young master had such profound meaning.

The image of the young man whose poetry surpassed all the others at the banquet emerged in her mind!
He has only been studying for a short time, and has no famous teacher to guide him, but he has such knowledge. Could he be the God of Literature who has descended to the mortal world?
Zhang Shizai straightened his robes and said solemnly, "Brother Yuan, please inform them that Zhang from Qingxi is here to visit."

Xie Yuan was stunned for a moment, and before he could react, Zhang Shizai urged him, "Why are you still standing there? Go quickly."

Just at this moment!
A person walked in from the courtyard gate and caught everyone's attention.

The young man in front of me was wearing a plain robe without any pattern, and his tall figure was standing by the door frame. There was only an unknown long ebony hairpin in his hair. His black hair fell to his shoulders, and his sleeves were lightly dragging, as if holding half a cloud. His white arms were exposed, and he held a book casually rolled up in his hands.

There is a layer of hazy tenderness between the eyebrows, like misty autumn water.

But his bones are rugged and clear, like snow falling in a cold pond, showing a sense of loneliness and silence.

Just a smile.

If the courtyard is in spring, flowers will bloom!
Zhang Shizai thought to himself, "What a handsome scholar."

The young man smiled and greeted, "It is a great honor to have a distinguished guest here. I am sorry for not coming to greet you in person."

Xie Yuan laughed and said, "Brother Guan, you are finally here."

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[You lead a few people into the courtyard and serve them tea.]

【A quarter of an hour later.】

[When Zhang Yunzhi explained the reason, you already knew about it and didn't look surprised.]

【Zhang Shizai was greatly surprised. Although he did not show it on his face, he could not help but ask his daughter in a low voice.】

【Zhang Yunzhi took out a letter from her sleeve. The handwriting on it was exactly the same as the handwriting on the couplet.】

[Zhang Shizai pondered for a moment, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I often advise others not to judge people by their appearance, but I didn't expect that I would make the same mistake today."] [He looked up at you, with a sigh in his tone: "It seems that the expert Yunzhi mentioned is really Guan Xian Nephew."]

[Given the relationship between Zhang Shizai and the Xie family, it is natural that there is nothing wrong with calling you his nephew.]

[He paused, and continued: "What a coincidence. I came to Bianjing a few days ago. Besides my wife, children and teacher, there were four other people I wanted to see the most - one was Prime Minister Su, one was Mr. Hong. There were two more people. I didn't expect that Master Guan could have them all."]

【Xie Yuan picked up the teacup, blew away the hot air on the water, and asked curiously: "Uncle, why is this happening?"】

【Zhang Yunzhi chuckled, "Father, firstly, wants to meet the guest of Xie Mansion mentioned in my letter, and secondly, wants to meet Xie Guan from the Xie family who wrote 'I patted the railings, but no one understood my desire to climb the mountain' at the banquet for all the beauties."】

【Zhang Shizai also laughed when he heard this, “I didn’t expect that they were all Guan Xian’s nephew.”】

[He looks at you, his eyes full of admiration: "You are so young, yet you have such knowledge and bearing. It is really admirable."]

[While chatting, Zhang Shizai said that although he was a great scholar, he did not like elegant poetry and books, but preferred contemporary writings that praised and criticized the country and the people.]

[Especially when talking about the uprising in Huanghe Road, he looked solemn, with a bit of worry in his tone: "Now the disaster victims in Jiangnan Road are following like clouds, and the situation is becoming increasingly unstable."]

【Xie Yuan also sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. The world is in chaos now, and his mother will not let him leave the house. His long-cherished wish to travel around the world will probably be delayed again.】

【Xie Yuan said: "The leader of the Red Eye Army, 'Red Eye Heavenly King', proclaimed himself the General of Pingdeng Township and raised the banner of 'Returning the World to Equality'."】

[He said in a serious tone: "I thought this man was just a mob, but I didn't expect that he could fight a decisive battle with my father's army in Jiangnan Road and Huaizuo, and not lose."]

[“This person has profound cultivation and has reached the ninth level of martial arts, ‘Xuan Dan’. He has a military advisor, Wu Wan, who has learned from the King of Yan’s Twenty-Eight Generals of Pavilion and has also created Eighteen Generals of Equality. They are all extraordinary figures.”]

[Right now, the most pressing issue in Bianjing City is the rebellion of the Yellow River Red Eye Army.]

【There was also worry in Zhang Yunzhi's beautiful eyes, "To this day, no one among the nine major families thinks that this is a rebellion that can be easily quelled."】

[“The Great Qi and the Great Sui are at loggerheads, and now they are probably taking advantage of the situation to move south. Moreover, this uprising is like a torch thrown into a pile of firewood, instantly igniting the entire Thirteen States. The uprisings continue, and it is impossible to suppress them.”]

【Internal and external troubles, the situation is critical! 】

【Zhang Shizai looks at you and says leisurely: "Someone in the court is now petitioning to give local governors great military and political power, so that they can recruit troops on their own to suppress uprisings. Is this feasible?"】

[There is a certain test in his words.]

[After hearing this, Zhang Yunzhi pondered and felt that this proposal seemed to be a bit of a hindrance. However, she did not understand the affairs of the court and could not figure out the key point.]

【Xie Yuanze poured himself a cup of tea and listened quietly. He believed that if one does not understand, one should not pretend to understand, and a gentleman should not speak.】

[You said, "If this is the case, I'm afraid that Da Qi will really be in chaos, and there will be a huge wave that will be even more devastating than the Red Eye Army."]

[“Local forces will definitely take this opportunity to strengthen themselves, gradually break away from the control of the Great Qi, and form a separatist trend. At that time, many heroes will truly rise up.”]

【Zhang Shizai smiled slightly: "When Prime Minister Su heard this, he immediately expelled that person from the court."】

[He turns to look at you, and says in a serious tone: "My dear nephew, what do you think will happen to the Yellow River Rebellion this time? The Great Qi has undergone such a great change, what will happen to the other countries like the Great Sui and the Three Kingdoms?"]

[After talking to you just now, he knew that you were definitely not a person without ambitions, otherwise he would not have predicted the changes in Zhuya County of Daqi two months later in this small courtyard.]

[His tone was both thoughtful and inquiring, and he obviously wanted to hear your opinion.]

[You hesitate for a moment, facing this matter, you decide...]

1. Express your opinion. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
2. Be vague. (Hint: It may have an impact on the future.)
3. Keep silent. (Hint: It may have an impact on the future.)
4. Get involved in person. (1/3)

5. Can predict the future once. (0/2)

“Ding—”

The sound of the big tripod emitted a brilliant light, and the words on it slowly froze.

Yu Ke was looking at the four options and was about to make a choice.

A new option appears under the fourth option.

"Predict the future once?"

This is an option that has never appeared before!
Yu Ke guessed that it was after his personal involvement that the Big Ding was recently revived and new functions were unlocked?

There are only two chances to deduce it.

Yu Ke did not hesitate. Who could resist not using the new function?

This time choose two options directly.

1. Express your opinion. (Hint: It may be beneficial in the future.)
5. Can predict the future once. (0/2)

[As you were about to speak, the various images of the Yellow River Civilian Uprising in your mind slowly unraveled like a coil of wire.]

[You see the surging water level in the Yellow River, pairs of eyes full of deep hatred, several sneaky figures burying the bronze statue deep in the ground at night, and the whispers of conspiracy in the accounting office.]

[On the dome, the Big Dipper and Mars strangely complement each other, splashing scarlet halos among the surging calamity clouds. Thousands of golden cause and effect lines intertwined like spider webs, and finally gathered into a broken black dragon flag on the top of the city of Bianjing. ]

[Finally, you saw the army wearing red cloths conquer the prosperous Bianjing amidst the raging flames and the shouts of men and horses.]

[You slowly open your eyes, your gaze is deep, as if you just woke up from a long dream. ]

【Zhang Yunzhi and others saw your solemn expression and couldn't help asking: "Master Guan, have you thought of anything?"】

【Xie Yuan also came closer with curiosity: "Brother Guan, just tell me, don't keep me in suspense."】

【Zhang Shizai cast an expectant look. 】

[You look at everyone and slowly say: "The Sui Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms will not take advantage of the situation. If they send troops, the current Qi Dynasty will be united, and the so-called uprising will be temporarily suspended."]

[You paused, "After all, Confucianism has governed the world for more than a thousand years, and the words 'family and country' have long been deeply rooted in people's hearts. The Daqing incident in the Warring States Period in history is a clear proof - when the family and country are lost, how can the eggs remain intact when the nest is destroyed?"]

【After listening to this, Xie Yuan nodded thoughtfully: "To resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the country. This has been a principle since ancient times, and vice versa."】

【Zhang Shizai seemed to be thinking, "Then according to what you said, will this uprising end in vain? Or will it be quelled?"】

[He had changed his address without realizing it.]

[You shook your head, and said in a heavy tone: "On the contrary, this uprising will bring disaster to the whole world. The saying 'Don't say that the common people are not angry, one day the royal family will be burned' will eventually come true."]

【Xie Yuan frowned, obviously doubting your words: "Brother Guan, are you saying that the Red Eye Army will capture Bianjing?"】

[There was a bit of doubt in his tone: "There is a college in Bianjing, and there is an unbreakable Shocking Spirit Formation. Mr. San and Prime Minister Su are here. How is this possible?"]

[Your expression is indifferent, and your tone is calm but contains a lot of profound meaning: "It is far better to use the people's hearts as the Great Wall than to use the world's sacred artifacts as the Great Wall. If people's hearts are scattered, it will be difficult to defend the sacred artifacts."]

【Zhang Shizai was shocked when he heard this, and murmured in a low voice: "People's hearts are the Great Wall... My nephew's words are really enlightening."】

(End of this chapter)