Rebirth of the Great Power

Ji Jin and Mu Yuan analyzed the current situation, and then told him in detail about the people in the Imperial Academy Chess Order, who is the best at chess, who is the most prestigious, who is easy to get along with, who is arrogant, etc. .As for the waiting orders for the selection of chess, there are changes every year, Ji Jin mentioned a few players who had not yet reached the age limit in previous years, but not many new players this year know about it.

Because of his duties and power, Ji Jin knows very well about the personnel affairs in the court; coupled with his photographic memory and the ability to see the details, even in a leisurely yamen like Qi Daizhao, the personnel affairs are also very rare.However, Ji Jin is not a talkative person on weekdays. Except when discussing political affairs with the current emperor in private, his words are very few, but they are also very important. In addition, he has never faked his words. In private, people often call him "the cold-faced prince" .If it weren't for the acquaintance of Mu Yuan, I'm afraid even Ji Jin himself would not believe that he would have a day when he can talk with others.

The time of getting together is short, and what I want to say seems to be endless, just like the people I want to see always hope that they will never be separated.

Even though the two of them deliberately did not pay attention to the passage of time, it was almost midnight when the lanterns were cut again and a few cups of tea were changed.

Even though the meaning is still unfinished, both of them know that it is time to say goodbye.After all, Mu Yuan has been busy all the way, and the boats and cars are exhausting. A short nap in the afternoon can't relieve the fatigue of many days; and Ji Jin also has responsibilities, and it is only a few hours before tomorrow's morning.

The two tacitly closed the topic, Mu Yuan got up first and pushed open the half-covered door, Tian Yuan and Mo Yan, who had been paying attention to the movement in the next room, rushed over immediately.Ji Jin dusted off his clothes, stood up and walked towards the door, Mo Yan immediately handed him a cloak and put it on for him.

Ji Jin fastened the tie of his cloak, looked up at Mu Yuan and smiled warmly: "Brother Mu, you might as well go out for a stroll these few days, and see what kind of situation our Daqi's capital is like, and whether it is as you expected."

Mu Yuan nodded: "Okay."

Ji Jin stepped out of the room, followed by Mu Yuan, Ji Jin looked sideways at him, Mu Yuan smiled warmly, and said in a low voice, "I'll see you off."

Ji Jin couldn't help but curl his lips.

The moonlight shone like a wash, illuminating every detail in the small courtyard.The two walked left and right, bathed in the moonlight, feeling as peaceful as this moonlit night.

Walking outside the door, Ling Xuan was waiting in the alley in a carriage. The logo of Xinwangfu had been removed from the back of the carriage, and the whole carriage was still low-key and flamboyant.

Ji Jin turned sideways to Mu Yuan: "Time flies, if you can't enjoy yourself tonight, I look forward to seeing you again in the future."

Mu Yuan also looked at him, and smiled slightly: "Speaking of which, after saying goodbye to Brother Ji that day, we met Shixuan, that is, Fan Yi by chance, and we hit it off right away, and we played against each other a few times .When you have free time in the future, let’s take a look with Brother Ji.”

Ji Jin smiled brightly: "I don't care much about it."

Watching Ji Jin get into the carriage, until the carriage disappeared into the moonlit night at the entrance of the alley, Mu Yuan took Tian Yuan back into the house when he could no longer see it.

The next day, as Ji Jin expected, early in the morning, someone handed in a famous post, which was a post from Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Yan Que, saying that he would come to visit with his son in the afternoon.

After accepting the famous post, Mu Yuan didn't make any other plans, needless to say, he took a rest in the morning to compose music.Not long after the meal, Old Yu came to report that there was a visitor.Mu Yuanfang took Tian Yuan to the outside of the hall, and saw Yan Yu walking over with a middle-aged man. Seeing the two of them, he winked at them quietly and grinned his white teeth.

This middle-aged man should be Yan Yu's father, the official minister of the dynasty, Yan Que.His appearance was seven points similar to Yan Yu's, tall and thin, with a sparse goatee that was well groomed.Yan Que's body has both the elegance of a well-educated scholar and the harmony of being in the officialdom for many years. He smiled self-confidently when he saw Mu Yuan, he bowed his hands from a distance, and said with a smile: "This It’s Mr. Mu, if you’re welcome, don’t dare to be the one.”

Mu Yuan hurriedly returned a salute: "It's really a glorious guest coming to the door."

Welcoming them into the hall, the guest of honor was seated, Tian Yuan served tea, and stood behind Mu Yuan, Yan Yu also stood behind his father.

After sitting down, Yan Que waved his hand lightly, and the servant who had been following behind the father and son took a step forward, and raised the gift box in his hand.

Yan Que smiled and said: "The dog is naughty, fortunately Mr. Mu did not give up and took it under his door. I will trouble Mr. Mu to discipline him a lot in the future. I am not very grateful. I have a little gift today, and I hope Mr. Mu will accept it."

Mu Yuan said modestly: "Yan Yu is talented and talented, and he is extremely talented in Yi Dao. It is an honor to accept such a student."

Mu Yuan knew that this was a teacher apprenticeship ceremony, so he didn't refuse, and signaled Tian Yuan to come forward and accept the gift box.

After the host accepted the gift, Yan Que nodded to Yan Yu, and said in a stricter tone, "Hurry up and offer tea to your teacher."

Yan Yu had been waiting for this moment, picked up the tea tray with a smile, walked up to Mu Yuan, put his knees on the ground, raised the tea tray above his head, and said loudly: "Teacher, please drink tea."

Mu Yuan picked up the teacup, took a sip meaningfully, then put it back, gave a little support, and signaled Yan Yu to get up.

Yan Yu stood up, put the tea tray aside, and kowtowed three times respectfully, and the ceremony was completed.

Yan Que said solemnly: "Being a teacher for a day is a father for life. In the future, Yu'er should treat her teacher like a father, be respectful and filial."

"Yes, my son understands. From now on, I will definitely obey the teacher's instruction and dare not violate it in the slightest. Please rest assured, father." Yan Yu replied sincerely and respectfully, and Yan Que nodded in satisfaction.

After the official apprenticeship, Yan Que and Yan Muyuan exchanged a few words, mainly asking about their hometown, teacher's background, experience, the purpose of coming to Beijing and so on.

Except for the inheritance, Mu Yuan answered seriously.

Mu Yuan knew in his heart that if it wasn't for the reason of King Xin, Yan Shangshu would never let Aiko worship someone of unknown origin like himself as his teacher.Although the other party came with a purpose, I didn't have other plans. Since the other party didn't put on airs, I should be more sincere, so I briefly talked about my experience in the past few months.Of course, nothing about Ji Jin was mentioned.

Yan Que was very interested in Yangzhou Lunping, asked a few more questions, and learned that Mu Yuan had won many battles, he felt more at ease, and the smile on his face deepened.After hearing that Mu Yuan failed to participate in the final final for some reason and missed the chance to win the championship, he couldn't help sighing.

"So, when Mr. Mu came to the capital, did he intend to enter the imperial edict?" Yan Que asked directly.

Mu Yuan also said frankly: "The wish in my next life is to be able to play better chess and create more possibilities. It is well known in the world that waiting for the imperial edict to bring together all the chess masters will naturally let most of the good chess players People yearn for it, and I am no exception."

Yan Que nodded: "If it's something else, I don't dare to boast. If it's a candidate for the imperial edict, I still have a bit of face after being in Beijing for so many years. If Mr. Mu doesn't dislike it, I will Go get one."

"If you can help Yan Lao, I will naturally be grateful."

Everything was as Ji Jin expected.Mu Yuan naturally didn't shirk, let alone ask other questions.

Ever since handing over the name post early in the morning, Yan Que hadn't stated his identity and rank, as if he had been certain for a long time that Mu Yuan would know if he didn't say anything.In fact, Mu Yuan did know; Yan Que also tried a few short sentences, and Mu Yuan's response made it clear that he knew.Everything was tacit and logical.

After a few rounds of tea, Yan Que got up to say goodbye, but Mu Yuan didn't ask him to stay, and sent him out politely.

Before getting into the carriage, Yan Yu said: "Teacher, the students will come to visit tomorrow."

Yan Que also said: "Mr. Mu has just come to the capital, and he is not familiar with the personnel, so let the dog accompany him more. This kid grew up in the capital, although he is a bit naughty, he has provoked all kinds of schools and schools, but he has provoked a bit Thin noodles."

Mu Yuan responded with a smile.

When there were only two Yan family father and son left in the carriage, Yan Que sighed, "Yu'er, your teacher is not simple."

"Why did father say that?" Yan Yu asked with a smile.

"Yesterday when you told Weifu that your teacher might have something to do with Prince Xin's Mansion, Weifu didn't believe it. Today, it seems that there is indeed such a thing. If Weifu's guess is right, I will make friends with this Mr. Mu. Yes, I'm afraid it's not the commander of the guards of Prince Xin's Mansion, but King Xin himself."

"Why did father guess so?"

"Tell me, what is the attitude of that guard commander towards Mr. Mu?"

Yan Yu thought for a while: "They ate at the same table and didn't talk much. Commander Ling has always been cold-faced and doesn't like to talk. He drives the car most of the time. He has a friendly attitude towards the teacher but feels a little distant. The teacher treats him well. That's right."

"That's it. Although my father didn't deal with Commander Ling very much, I also know that he is cold-faced and only obeys King Xin's orders. What's more, if the carriage of King Xin's mansion is not ordered by King Xin, how can it be?" It will be used by other people, and the first guard of Prince Xin's Mansion will drive. Lord Xin, such a tall and lonely person, what kind of person do you need to make friends with him!"

"Then what kind of person does father think the teacher is?"

"Maybe pure sincerity, maybe unfathomable. I have read countless people for my father, and I can't judge for a while. But no matter what, he is definitely not someone who can be underestimated. By the way, his chess skills are really as you said How high is he? If my father recommended him to the edict office, but he failed to gain a foothold... I wanted to give the letter king a favor, but instead provoked people, wouldn't it be beautiful?"

"Father, don't worry, the other children don't dare to say it. If you talk about chess skills, the teacher is definitely the best. From what the children see, there is no need to talk about the alternatives; even if the chess is waiting for the order, the teacher will not give up too much; I am afraid that it is Cheng Shiyuan , the teacher may also have the power to fight." Yan Yu said with great confidence.

"That's good, that's good. That's all for Cheng Shiyuan, it's enough to be better than other waiting orders."

Yan Que responded, and couldn't help but think of the young man who had just parted, so calm and calm, neither humble nor overbearing, and seemed to have a penetrating posture. Is it really pure, or is it too deep?

No matter what, this Yilin, or even the court, is going to cause some waves.