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Su Nan's idea was simple: on this vast land, Princess Huaiqing and her supporters, Wei Yuan's faction, were considered righteous people, and at present, they were indeed trustworthy allies.

However, given Su Nan's strength and his experience from his previous life, he would never be able to just clock in and out every day. He firmly believed that with his talent, he could establish himself in the capital and become allies with Huai Qing and Wei Yuan, rather than becoming their subordinate.

Ultimately, despite Wei Yuan's exceptional talent, in Su Nan's eyes he was nothing more than a powerful eunuch.

Therefore, to imagine a night watchman working a regular job is pure fantasy; there is absolutely no way he could ever take up a job in his life.

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"The way of a general lies in adapting to the times, seizing opportunities, and relying on talented individuals to lay the foundation for victory..."

As a military strategist, Wei Yuan, though he greatly appreciated beautiful calligraphy, always prioritized content and did not become obsessed with appreciating the calligraphy itself.

"They will possess the talents of five virtues and four desires. The five virtues are: being good at discerning the situation of both ourselves and the enemy, and being good at seizing opportunities for advancement and retreat..."

"The Five Strong and Eight Evil Generals have all emerged; their noble character is enough to reshape customs, and their filial piety and brotherly love can also spread their good name..."

Wei Yuan read intently, and unconsciously began to recite it in a low voice.

This chapter on strategic deployment complements his past experience in governing and leading troops, and provides a concise summary at a higher level.

As time passed, Wei Yuan's hands began to tremble. The calm expression on his face, which had remained composed for so many years, was gradually replaced by excitement, revealing an unprecedented surge of elation.

Yang Yan and Nangong Qianrou exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with astonishment.

The Duke of Wei, who was usually unfazed even by the collapse of Mount Tai, was now displaying a state of disarray, just like the Princess had been, which was simply unbelievable.

"Brilliant! This is exactly the insight I've been holding onto for so long; this argument is truly exquisite!"

Then, the renowned Wei Qingyi transformed into a streak of blue phantom, leaping lightly and heading straight for the Su Nan Mansion.

In the courtyard of the Sunan Mansion, Xu Pingzhi was patiently giving Xu Lingyue instructions, and their parting was imminent.

"My child, when you follow Su Zhexian, you must be diligent. Don't be as lazy as you are at home, not getting up until noon..."

"As you can see, Su Zhexian's residence only hosts distinguished guests, and no detail can be overlooked!"

Xu Lingyue nodded solemnly. Her relationship with Su Zhexian was not something to be discussed with outsiders.

Xu Pingzhi continued:

"Now that I have placed you here, I have no way to back out. You must act with caution, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable, and you may face imprisonment..."

Xu Lingyue unconsciously shrank her neck; she never imagined she would end up in prison.

Just then, a man's voice came from outside the door, 3.0 "Su Zhexian, I, Wei, request that you go to the night watchman's office immediately for a short stay."

Xu Pingzhi suddenly felt his legs go weak and powerless. When he saw the figure in blue robes at the door, he almost lost his composure and knelt down. Wei Yuan had actually come in person!

Immediately afterward, another voice rang out, "Wei Yuan, he's only ten steps behind me!"

“Su Zhexian, perhaps you should first visit Yunlu Academy.”

Less than ten steps ahead of Wei Qingyi, an old scholar appeared.

Xu Pingzhi and his daughter finally regained their composure and learned that the two men had come to invite Su Nan to visit.

"Dean Zhao, actually I should have arrived first."

With a light tap of his toes, Wei Yuan leaped in front of Zhao Shou in an instant.

Chapter 146 Those who eat the king's food must serve the king faithfully!

"Wei Yuan is only a hundred paces behind me!"

Zhao Shou shook his head slightly and responded with a smile.

A surge of energy erupted, instantly spreading outwards and separating the two by a hundred paces. Zhao Shou stepped into the city gate of Su Nan first, his figure disappearing from sight.

Wei Yuan's face turned ashen, and he angrily rebuked:

"Those so-called Confucian scholars are so contrary to human ethics!"

Zhao Shou and Wei Yuan entered the courtyard in southern Jiangsu one after the other. Xu Lingyue quickly put down Xu Pingzhi and ran lightly to greet them.

"Esteemed elders, the young master has stated beforehand that if any guests arrive, please move to the study for a discussion."

Afterwards, Xu Lingyue led the two distinguished figures toward the direction of Su Nan's study. The six-courtyard house was spacious and deep, and it took a long time to walk through it.

Xu Pingzhi hid in a corner, mingling with the servants, and never showed himself.

Individuals with limited power should avoid associating with those who wield excessive power, lest their words easily sway their fate.

This is the way of life of Xu Pingzhi, a seventh-rank centurion. Especially when it comes to a figure as powerful and terrifying as Wei Yuan, it is best to keep your distance and avoid contact as much as possible.

Zhao Shou and Wei Yuan stepped into Su Nan's study. As far as they could see, Su Nan was writing with his brush, and the words flowing from his pen were the sequel to "Thirty-Six Chapters on Military Affairs".

"Zhao Shou will not disturb you any longer, Mr. Su, please continue!"

Zhao Shou hurriedly responded and then obediently stood aside, his eyes fixed on the newly completed manuscript.

"Wei Yuan is the Grand Secretary who holds great power in the court. You don't need to deal with him much. With me here, he would never dare to be disrespectful to us scholars."

Wei Yuan entered a little later, but Zhao Shou had already seized the initiative.

"Why bother with you scholars? I, Wei, am equally learned and knowledgeable. How can I be called the most powerful minister?"

These words suggest that Wei's purpose in coming here was to cause trouble.

At this moment, Wei Yuan regained his usual refined demeanor and casually mentioned, "I, Wei, have come to invite Su Zhexian to come to the night watchman's office for a chat."

When his gaze fell upon Su Nan's manuscript, a new passion was instantly ignited within him, as if he had encountered a kindred spirit.

He re-examined Su Nan, who was not yet twenty years old, yet had already wielded his brush and ink to create such a masterpiece. Could it really be the battlefield experience he had in his dream?

Wei Yuan had previously been quite puzzled by Su Nan's background, but now he was relieved and decided to bring him under his command.

Based on Wei Yuan's years of accumulated wisdom in recognizing people, he knew that if he could successfully recruit Su Nan into the night watchman's office, it would greatly alleviate many of his troubles.

Therefore, he was determined to do so and had to find a way to win them over.

Both he and Zhao Shoujun aimed to recruit talent from southern Jiangsu. Their competition was both overt and covert, and naturally, there were many power struggles and strange behaviors involved.

Soon after, Su Nan divided the manuscript in his hands into two parts. "Given the tight schedule, I have only drafted six articles. I would appreciate your kind guidance, gentlemen."

He handed over the three chapters of "The Art of War" to Wei Yuan, and gave the three chapters of "On Governing People with Advice" to Zhao Shou, intending for the two of them to see that these manuscripts were all written by him.

After Wei Yuan and Zhao Shou finished reading, they exchanged the chapters they had read and then reluctantly placed the manuscript back on the table.

The three engaged in a long and in-depth discussion about the contents of the book, and in the end, Wei Yuan and Zhao Shoujun were convinced that the work was indeed written by Su Nan himself, mainly due to his thorough and clear exposition of the viewpoints in the book.

In her previous life, when writing this book, Su Nan and Prime Minister Zhuge had discussed its contents in depth countless times, to the point that she had memorized them so well that she could almost recite them backwards.

After a long two-hour wait, Wei Yuan and Zhao Shou exchanged a glance.

At first, they were all overwhelmed with shock and disbelief, but now they were convinced that Su Nan had the extraordinary ability to establish a sect.

"Brother Su, would you like to visit the yamen sometime?"

"Brother Su, let's go to Yunlu Academy."

Wei Yuan suddenly changed his address to "Brother Su," which greatly surprised Zhao Shou!

It was common for peers to critique each other's scholarship, and those with extensive knowledge would naturally have no objections. However, despite Wei Yuan's immense power, he never did such a thing.

Zhang Shen's military strategy was indeed so profound that even Wei Yuan was captivated by it, becoming deeply entangled and unable to extricate himself.

In fact, Wei Yuan had already foreseen that once Su Nan stepped into Yunlu Academy, he would naturally be ranked alongside Dean Zhao and the Four Great Confucian Scholars, discussing refined matters together.

If I still consider Su Nan to be of the same generation as Yang Yan and other Jinluo, then in reality he has been reduced to the level of their nephews and nieces. It is obvious that Su Nan exudes arrogance, and he is probably not happy to accept such a low level of courtesy.

Southern Jiangsu is a powerful region.

Su Nandao said softly:

"Why not go and take a look at them all, and go first if you can find the nearest one?"

Immediately afterwards, the three arrived at the Night Watchman's Office, where Wei Yuan personally explained the office's organizational structure and its position in the officialdom, as well as its daily work responsibilities.

Yang Yan and Nangong Qianrou followed behind him cautiously, both quite surprised.

They never expected that Lord Wei would personally invite Su Nan to his residence, and the courtesy he showed her surprised them.

"Su Shi was a chivalrous hero of his time, and I, the night watchman, also enjoy a great reputation in the government. As the saying goes, one who eats the emperor's food must be loyal to the emperor. Whether it is a major case or an important case, the night watchman's figure is always indispensable."

Wei Yuan advised.

Zhao Shouyan said:

20. "The duties of a night watchman include supervising officials, protecting the imperial family, and safeguarding the peace of the capital. Participating in the investigation of major cases is merely one part of this responsibility..."

The three of them stood before the highest threshold of the attic.

"Dean Zhao, this place is not suitable for outsiders to enter. Please wait outside for a while."

With a soft voice, Wei Yuan led two night watchmen, adorned with golden gongs, into the depths of the pavilion.

In the lobby on the first floor, a couplet stands out, which reads: "Devoted to the cause, with hearts set on the land of Buddha, seeking no personal gain, only wishing to benefit others."

Su Nan knew that this was Wei Yuan's own work, but such remarks were undoubtedly just empty talk and slogans.

Are there really people in this world who would disregard personal interests? Even if there were, they would never choose to remain in the shadows of a secret service agency and become a gatekeeper.

Then, two officials entered the room carrying two exquisite brocade boxes. Su Nan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. Wasn't this the very thing that Xu Qi'an had to go through when he became a night watchman?

Wei Yuan remained expressionless, his emotions unreadable, and continued to share his thoughts and feelings about creating those 1042 couplets.

Standing behind him, the two night watchmen were filled with mixed emotions. They had not expected that Wei Yuan's move would subtly draw them into the ranks of night watchmen.

Passing the qualification test means becoming a member of the night watchman's office.

Chapter 147 The dignified and solemn Buddha statue, and the feeling of reverence.

"The boxes held by these two officials are, one is empty and the other is full. You may choose one of them to question. Be aware that one of them will only lie, while the other will tell the truth in every word."

Wei Yuan changed the subject, his gaze falling on the boxes held by the two officials.

As expected, the old man casually threw out a question about intelligence testing, clearly intending to take advantage of Su Nan's unpreparedness to immediately begin assessing her aptitude.

However, Su Nan had carefully studied the script, and the original novel recorded that Xu Qi'an only had one incense stick's worth of time during the aptitude test.

An ordinary night watchman would typically need about twenty breaths to find the answer, but Xu Qi'an, a policeman who had been honed by countless logic questions in the civil service exam, revealed the answer in just twelve breaths, without even needing to calculate the time the officials were stunned.

Yang Yan and Nangong Qianrou stared intently at Su Nan, their eyes following him closely, eager to see how long it would take for this talented young man, capable of creating masterpieces that would even impress Lord Wei, to find out the answer.

Wei Yuan appeared nonchalant, but his peripheral vision keenly observed Su Nan's every move.

Su Nan randomly selected a clerk and asked: