Words Strategize for the World

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As Lanxi prepares to leave Zhongyuan Prefecture for Kyoto, she feels lost and reluctant to leave.

Born here, raised here.

Leaving suddenly now, going to an unknown place, makes me feel terrible. But compared to escaping the Zhang family and getting rid of revenge, what does this matter?

The saddest thing was that he didn't even get to see his mother one last time. After being forced into marriage by the Zhang family, he never returned to their home and couldn't even participate in his mother's funeral arrangements.

Lanxi's tears immediately flowed down her cheeks.

I hope my mother is doing better in heaven.

If given the chance, the Zhang family will definitely pay the price.

My mother is gone. What will the future hold? Kyoto is so big. What kind of people and things will I encounter?

I hope everything goes well.

Looking at Fang Wei, Lanxi felt a sweet warmth in her heart, a sentiment typical of young girls. She was also very grateful. Grateful to have met Fang Wei, grateful to have practiced calligraphy together, and grateful to have faced the Zhang family together.

Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, what does it matter if I can be with Fang Wei?

Suddenly, a question occurred to her. What had Fang Wei said to Xue Zheng? Why was he still unsure how to get rid of the Zhang family yesterday, but today he was going to Kyoto with Qu Yashi?

How exactly did he do it?

At this moment, Fang Wei also did not understand why Qu Yashi would take him and Lanxi to Kyoto.

After being called to the study by the teacher yesterday and asked a question, Fang Wei returned to the school.

Throughout this, he comforted Lanxi and the Zhang family, discussing how to avoid their retaliation.

The two could only talk, without finding a good solution. Lanxi remained very sad, and Fang Wei could only offer words of comfort.

The road ahead is long and fraught with danger. With a heart full of anxiety, how can we overcome this challenge?

This is a true reflection of Fang Wei's inner thoughts.

Feeling somewhat lost, Fang Wei recalled what had happened yesterday afternoon.

Just yesterday afternoon, the teacher called Fang Wei to the study again.

Fang Wei felt extremely nervous and uneasy as he went to his teacher's study.

Not knowing how to resolve the Zhang family issue, I felt uneasy and didn't know how to ask my teacher.

If the teacher really leaves, should we run away with Fang Yue and Lan Xi the night before the teacher leaves?

I was filled with anxiety and unease the whole way, and finally had no choice but to knock on the study door.

When Fang Wei entered the study, Qu Zheng ignored him and continued reading.

He knew very well that Fang Wei was talented, but indeed young. His previous over-reliance on him might have been extremely detrimental to his development; from now on, he had to give him a break.

Fang Wei was called over by the teacher, but the teacher just kept reading. Fang Wei made various guesses, but couldn't figure out the real reason.

"Oh, Fang Wei, you've arrived."

I've finally found myself; I don't need to wait any longer, right? This waiting process is like waiting to be executed—it's unbearable.

But the result was not as Fang Wei had expected.

After finishing his sentence, Qu Zheng continued reading. When he felt he had read enough, he finally spoke, "Indeed a good book."

After speaking, Qu Zheng put down his book and looked at Fang Wei.

Fang Wei was a little impatient at this point, but he still stood respectfully to the side.

"Teacher, why did you call me here?" Fang Wei asked.

"The teacher called you here for a reason. Are you getting impatient waiting just a little while?"

"Teacher, I wouldn't dare."

"That's good. When faced with a situation, one must have one's own opinions, but one must also be patient. I am about to go to Kyoto, and I don't know when I will return."

"On this trip to Kyoto, I'm very likely to be fighting against the Hegemon Kingdom. What are your thoughts on the Hegemon Kingdom's attack on the Blazing Kingdom?"

What does it mean when the teacher asks me this?

Fang Wei couldn't say he loved his country. Since another country had attacked, as a passionate young man, he couldn't just watch his country be attacked, leading to its destruction and the displacement of its people.

A nation is a nation of its people. This is a saying uttered by a great leader from another world, and it applies equally well in this world.

The Zhang family, and indeed all the rulers of this world, are not truly acting for the country and its people. They are acting in the interests of their own families.

The teacher's questions could be either simple or complex, and the answers could be brief. But now that the teacher was about to fight for the country, I couldn't let him down.

"Teacher, as the saying goes, 'The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen.' I am a dignified scholar, and naturally I should dedicate myself to the country. However, my three years at the prefectural school have only just begun. Please teach me how to contribute to the nation."

"Yes, what a fine saying, 'The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen.' It is truly fortunate for us that you think this way."

After saying that, Qu Zheng stood up and walked to the window.

As the teacher walked to the window, Fang Wei had no idea what the teacher was thinking.

At this moment, Fang Wei also felt somewhat depressed. Judging from his teacher's expression during this period, Ba Guo must be coming with great force this time.

The Chi Kingdom is the weakest, with only three prefectures left. If it loses even one prefecture, can it still be considered a kingdom?

After a while, Qu Zheng turned around, his face full of determination.

"Fang Wei, the rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen. But the responsibility of the nation lies with the refined scholars, not the common people. We who become refined scholars carry the weight of national righteousness on our shoulders. For the country, refined scholars can sacrifice their lives; for the people, refined scholars can shoulder heavy responsibilities."

"The Hegemon Kingdom is like a fierce tiger, currently arrogant and domineering. But what goes up must come down, and the Hegemon Kingdom will inevitably decline. Similarly, if the Blazing Kingdom wants to become strong, it needs the continuous efforts of your younger generation."

"The reason I've called you to my study time and time again is that I hope you can truly understand what it means to be a refined scholar."

"When selecting scholars, I once said: What is a scholar? 'Scholar' means noble and not vulgar. 'Scholar' refers to a scholar, a student, or a person who reads. Therefore, a scholar is a person of high moral character and ability."

"A true gentleman should be willing to sacrifice himself for his country and petition on behalf of the people."

"Now that I've said this, you should take heed. I hope you can become a truly refined person."

Upon hearing this, Fang Wei finally understood his teacher's good intentions.

The teacher is truly a man of great character and integrity; I am far inferior to him.

At this moment, Fang Wei truly accepted Qu Zheng in his heart.

Fang Wei experienced a kind of education that was taught through words and deeds.

He thought of Jin Yong's definition of chivalry: the greatest chivalry is that which serves the country and its people.

I may not be able to be a knight-errant myself, but my teacher is a true knight-errant.

Fang Wei also began to ponder at this time: what is a refined scholar?

With this in mind, Fang Wei pulled himself out of his memories and quietly looked at the scenery along the way, while pondering in his heart what it meant to be a refined scholar.

The road to Kyoto is wide and flat, with trees and lush vegetation on both sides, and the air is fresh.

The carriage swayed and bumped, and Fang Wei found it very difficult to get used to. Besides carriages, he also rode horses, but Fang Wei didn't know how to ride one.

"Fang Wei, what's Kyoto like?"

After some time, Lanxi gradually recovered and was no longer as heartbroken and grieving as before.

"I don't know either, maybe it's very big and bustling. It will definitely have the clothes, jade hairpins, and so on that you're looking for."

Fang Wei recalled the prosperity of another world, a true golden age, a utopian society that the ancients had longed for.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The best scenario is that, given the premise, you can do whatever you want. The worst scenario is that you have countless competitors, all of whom want to trample you underfoot.

"Yes, I believe it. I'm actually looking forward to it now."

Fang Wei had no expectations for Kyoto; what he hoped for was to improve his abilities and to make progress and achieve something during this trip to the capital.

What kind of world is Kyoto? What kind of people and things will I encounter?

Fang Wei kept thinking. He wasn't afraid of the difficulties ahead; he needed to achieve his goals.