Farming and reading family

Logically speaking, if a person with a good temperament like Huo Ji had a compatible personality, they would definitely be close friends.

But he said he was not very familiar with him, so there must be some reason why he was not familiar with him.

"He's a..." Huo Ji felt that it was not a good idea to talk about others behind their backs. "He's not a perfect person."

"It's normal that no one is perfect." Gao E nodded. "But because of his arrival, you and Mr. Du have begun to be encouraged to live for the people. This is different from what we said before."

"That's right..." Huo Ji frowned. "He talked a lot about what's happening outside. People are living in poverty and starving everywhere. As scholars, we can't just stay in a corner."

"What he said may be true, but Mr. Huo has witnessed the incident where refugees from He County became rebels and entered the city to burn and kill people. Now half of Qinzhou City has been burned down, and it was all done by the so-called refugees." Gao E looked solemn.

"Scholars should live for the people, but they should do it in the right way. If they are used by others, they will become the butchers of others." Gao E looked at Huo Ji.

"Mr. Huo is willing to agree with him now because he wanted to do this thing, not because what he did was convincing. What if your methods are the same but the results you seek are different, how will Mr. Huo deal with it then?" Gao E asked.

Huo Ji became more serious after hearing Gao E's words: "Madam Chen is right. Xiang Yunbo appears to be cynical, but in reality he is eager for quick success and instant benefits, and he is a bit hypocritical."

This is why he said he was not familiar with Xiang Yunbo.

But this time, what Xiang Yunbo said was exactly what he wanted to do, so he didn't think much about it.

"You and Mr. Du insist on getting my husband to do something. Is what he said related to the academy?" Gao E continued to ask.

Huo Ji nodded: "Xiang Yunbo wants to write a letter of accusation in the name of the academy to inform the world and ask the emperor to write an edict of apology."

Gao E's heart skipped a beat.

Xu Boyan once said that if the slave rebellion was serious, the emperor might write an edict of repentance.

But she never thought that one day the emperor's confession of guilt might be related to their academy.

She had painstakingly prepared the academy, and she couldn't let it become someone else's weapon.

"What if..." Gao E said slowly, "the emperor is guilty and has incurred the wrath of Heaven? What if someone wants to take his place?"

"Impossible." Huo Ji said reflexively, "The emperor issued an edict of self-criticism as a sign of compassion for the people. How could someone take advantage of this opportunity to replace him?"

"That depends on how you interpret it. Now that the uprising has begun, some people's wolfish ambitions can no longer be suppressed. Besides, their hands are stained with blood, and there's no turning back."

After hearing what Gao E said, Huo Ji slowly sat down with the help of a pillar, thinking that this was really possible.

Gao E didn't disturb him and let him think about it slowly.

After a long while, Huo Ji slowly said, "But you want us to do nothing..."

"If Mr. Huo really wants to serve the people, instead of just complaining about the injustice of the world, he should have a strategy to solve the problem. In this way, there will be a feasible plan from above, and the people below will be able to accept it." Gao E suggested.

Huo Ji nodded and said, "I was indeed too careless when I wrote the proclamation in the name of Qingtan Academy."

"I'm glad that Mr. Huo can figure it out." Gao E nodded.

Xiang Yunbo was waiting in front. He was not worried that Huo Ji would change his mind. What else could a country woman say except making unreasonable demands?

If other academies had ignored him, he would not have gone to Qingtan Academy to lobby.

Although Qingtan Academy was established not long ago, it has a great influence.

Xiang Yunbo had wanted to attend the Qingtan Gathering before, but unfortunately he was never invited.

Who knew they wouldn't continue holding it.

Just as I was thinking about this, Gao E and Huo Ji came out from the backyard.

Xiang Yunbo stood up and asked: "When will Mr. Chen be back?"

Huo Ji walked to the door of the main hall and said, "We plan to discuss the matter of writing the manifesto again."

Xiang Yunbo paused and glanced at Gao E. How could this woman make Huo Ji change his mind?

"This matter cannot be delayed, otherwise more people will be displaced." Xiang Yunbo looked compassionate.

Gao E looked at Xiang Yunbo's expression and found that there was not a single flaw.

"Alas, with the ability of our academy, we have already taken in some people who have taken refuge here, but our manpower is limited." Huo Ji sighed.

"But the manifesto..." Xiang Yunbo was a little excited, but he quickly restrained his expression. "This matter is serious. It's normal for Brother Huo to think about it again."

Huo Ji nodded, then looked at Gao E: "Then we'll leave first."

Gao E nodded.

Xiang Yunbo also saluted Gao E when he left.

Gao E sneered in her heart. This man had good judgment. He became polite just because she could convince Huo Ji.

"Qingluo." Gao E called out.

Luo Qing'er walked over with cherries in her hand.

"Follow Xiang Yunbo." Gao E ordered.

Her academy is not meant to be a favor to others. If Xiang Yunbo has any other intentions, don't blame her for being rude.

"Okay." Lu Qingluo went out directly.

Gao E sat in the main room and thought for a long time. She felt that it would be better for her to be a little timid. She just wanted to live a good life here.

A court can last for hundreds of years, but it cannot be stable for hundreds of years. She is just a drop in the ocean, so it is not easy for her to be so kind.

Gao E asked Lu Qingluo to keep an eye on Xiang Yunbo, and she went to find Chen Ke.

Chen Ke's acting skills have soared in recent days, and he has been constantly juggling between the fortune teller and his father.

He originally wanted to say that he was not destined to enter the official career, but he was afraid that his father could not bear it, so he could only delay.

Even his father was unwilling to do this. Looking at the situation, even if there was a bloody disaster, his father still wanted him to take the imperial examination, so he could only keep trying to negotiate.

"The gentleman here today is known as the Earth Immortal. He will definitely be able to save you from bloody disasters." Chen Fansheng said as he straightened his clothes, slightly bent his back, and walked into the low courtyard with great piety.

The gentleman walked like a dead tree, with only white eyes, and looked different from others.

"Sir, I, the believer Chen Fansheng, ask you to save my son from bloody disaster." Chen Fansheng knelt on the cushion beside him, and then pulled Chen Ke to kneel.

This fortune teller had already been bribed by Lu Hao, so how could he make Chen Ke kneel? "A noble man should not kneel easily."

Chen Fansheng was excited when he heard this: "Sir, can he become the top scorer in the imperial examination?"

The fortune teller pondered for a moment, his expression grave. "Although your noble destiny is noble, you are born weak and frail, indicating a late bloomer. If you force your hand, not only will you be in danger of bloodshed, but you may also affect your offspring."

Chen Fansheng was anxious: "Sir, do you have a solution?"

“If the fate can be broken, it is not called fate. Even for us, we can only seek benefits and avoid harm, take fewer detours, and be smoother.” The fortune teller said with a profound look on his face.

Chen Fansheng was still unwilling to give in: "If you can help my son avoid the bloody disaster next year, I am willing to pay a thousand taels of silver."

The fortune teller was so excited that his eyes popped out.