Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 162 I Have Three Strategies: Superior, Middle, and Inferior

The old man opposite him was secretly delighted. He was a wise old man; he might not be an expert in teaching, but he was very good at observing people.

He immediately realized something; this guy surnamed Song was lucky to have met such an interesting person.

So he started banging on the table to scare people.

He slammed his hand on the table, causing the plates and glasses to bounce, startling Song so much that he was momentarily stunned.

"Is your brother Song really that incorruptible? I don't believe it!"

Xu Xuan, filled with righteous indignation, began to argue.

The two argued back and forth, putting Magistrate Song in a position he never expected.

"Good, good, good, what a courageous Song Youde! What a cleansing Song Qingtian! So he has such abilities."

Let me watch from Qiantang as you rise to prominence in this Jiangnan region. If you truly succeed, I will surely guarantee your ascension to the highest throne!

The banquet ended unhappily.

Song Youde looked as if he had been washed with water, and he even had to be carried away by Xu Xuan to walk out.

He muttered something like, "You've really ruined my life! I'm not that kind of person."
Upon arriving at the county government office, Xu Xuan began to formally wrap things up.

"Alas, my dear brother, do not panic. If we had not resorted to this desperate delaying tactic, you would probably already be with Su Youcheng."

"Although we are in a critical situation at the moment, I have three strategies, the best, the middle, and the worst, to resolve this crisis."

Magistrate Song immediately perked up, his eyes filled with anticipation.

There are still three strategies for this situation; it's as if Zhuge Liang has been resurrected!

"In the second volume, Lord Yu is already quite old. After he passes away, the two of us can continue to dominate Jiangnan."

Youde sighed and said bluntly, "This plan is not advisable. I see that the old man is robust and energetic, and his legs and strength are more agile than those of young people. We can't wait, we can't wait."

"The best course of action is to remain unchanged in the face of all changes. After all, he has retired and his power is diminishing day by day. If we do not interfere with each other, we will remain peaceful and undisturbed."

Youde sighed again: "This does fit the current situation, but although he has many political enemies in the court, he also has many relatives and friends who care about him, and most of them are people in high positions. This old man is like a tiger sitting in Jiangnan, and I, your brother, am living a very difficult life, depending on his whims."

"The best course of action is to temporarily play the role of Song Qingtian. By borrowing that old man's power, we can rise through the ranks to the highest levels of officialdom. Once we reach the rank of one of the Nine Ministers, the balance of power will be completely different, and we can do whatever we want!"

A perfect blueprint unfolds.

Xu Xuan has charted a broad road for his virtuous brother, one that will bring him rewards.

It's a pity I'm missing a feather fan; it's a bit of a shame.

Youde sighed again and again: "The best strategy is indeed ingenious, but I... I am not that kind of person."

Mr. Xu naturally offered words of comfort, expressing that things would go smoothly and that he would rise to the highest position in the government, enjoying wealth and honor.

If you want to make a fortune, you have to stand taller than others.

My dear brother will definitely help you.

Youde sighed, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Brother, is that it?"

He didn't finish his sentence; he had his doubts.

At that time, when I was at Wangjiang Tower, I was already overwhelmed by the pressure from Qiang Jue and was led through a set of procedures.

After returning to the county government office and calming down, he had a feeling that he had been tricked. After all, he was an old scholar who had passed the imperial examinations. He was not a complete fool.

But what else can be done? If it's true, then we're already trapped.

We can only continue to rely on this virtuous brother, since he has already reached a tacit understanding with Yu Gong.

This means that if he becomes Song Qingtian, he will have the support of the two great literary families of Jintian and Chongqi. While it's not certain that he will rise to the highest ranks, a meteoric rise to power is certainly not a pipe dream.

The relationship between the two brothers remained strong, and they even staged a tearful farewell in front of the county government office. As for the insults and slander behind their backs, they didn't care.

Xu Xuan was very satisfied as he watched Song Youde's figure disappear.

It's a good thing that my brother isn't stupid, because only those who can weigh the pros and cons can make the right choices.

Today's banquet gave Magistrate Song a new whip, Xu Xuan gained new connections, and Yu Gong also gained a stable Qiantang.

Only when Dean Su is injured can the world be achieved—oh no, and also the students who are about to return to school for the pilgrimage.

Over the next few days, Yu Gong met with all sorts of people, big and small, in Jiangnan and took the opportunity to deal with a few fools.

Ample preparations have been made for taking over the throne. All academies are about to open.

Instructor Xu packed his bags, hung up the jade pot pendant, and returned to Nanshan with high spirits.

I am still wandering in the wilderness, still surrounded by smoke-filled forests, and still want to sing.

"Life's journey..."

I stopped singing. Thinking of my classmate Ning, who was still at Lingyin Temple, I instantly lost my mood.

I wonder if the human and the ghost are suffering every moment right now; it's too tragic.

This is the tribulation of love; lovers cannot stay together.

"Amitabha."

A moment later, the familiar mountain gate and familiar atmosphere were still there.

Upon returning, he first greeted Madam Yin and the senior professors; this kind of workplace relationship was very pure.

We chatted about ordinary, mundane things that happened during the annual holiday, and laughed heartily when the conversation turned to something funny.

We also exchange information and gossip.

Of course, the most exciting news was that Yu Gong took over the responsibility of seeing the emperor.

"If that old man hadn't..."

"That old man was utterly despicable, back then..."

Most of the professors were colleagues from the late emperor's time, so of course they recognized that great villain.

Despite wearing Confucian robes, possessing knowledge, and being of impeccable virtue, his behavior was extremely domineering, making him nothing more than a brute among brutes.

Perhaps only Professor Shi expressed his welcome here, because he is also one of the less normal types.

"Well, Mr. Yu said he would come to visit Chongqi in a few days."

The outcry immediately subsided, and everyone turned to look at Xu Xuan.

"Jintian Academy is also undergoing reforms, so we came to observe and learn."

He then mentioned that Yu Gong had hosted a banquet for him at Wangjiang Tower, which alarmed the other instructors.

The professors were amazed by Professor Xu's interpersonal skills, which were truly remarkable.

Professor Gu's expression turned serious, or rather, a rare fighting spirit appeared on his face.

“The problems with the academic atmosphere at Jintian are serious. Given his personality, he would naturally take drastic measures. Sending him to Chongqi to study is indeed something he is capable of doing.”

"In terms of governing the country, judging cases, and fighting wars, I am naturally no match for him, but if it's just about learning and educating, I would knock that guy's teeth out!"

This version of Professor Gu is quite rare; it seems he suffered quite a bit back then.

After Xu Xuan lit the fire, he retreated and went directly to the Stele Forest to select a stone wall of suitable size.

After searching around, they found none of the stones were big enough. In desperation, they took out a large piece of stone from a nearby mountain and quietly moved it back to the academy under the cover of night.

"Student Ji, oh Student Ji, hahahaha."

Meanwhile, outside Taiyuan Prefecture in the north.

Lei Huan's clothes were tattered at the moment, indicating that he had lost money again.

He was running wildly across the wilderness, carrying a ferocious, blue-faced monster with fangs in his left hand.

This ghost, disguised as a woman, went around the city digging out hearts, eventually provoking the Taoist priest who exorcised ghosts.

The peach wood sword nearly annihilated the ferocious ghost, but fortunately Lei Huan arrived in time to save it.

This led to the discovery of a mad monk, truly half demon and half Buddha, whose strangeness lay in the fact that even these genuine demons and ghosts were afraid of him.

The signs of impending chaos have already appeared.

"Ugh, what bad luck, what bad luck."

"Once you arrive in Jiangnan, you must help me find out some information, otherwise I will not be able to keep you here."

Upon hearing the words "Jiangnan," an old, seemingly mad monk revealed an indescribable smile.

(End of this chapter)