“Zhao Gao, did you take notes?”
“Your Majesty, I took notes.”
“Bring it to me, and you personally take care of the tea leaf matter. If the method leaks, your head will be on the line.”
“Yes!!”
“Send those few from the Nongs to the Prince. Tell him that Tian Guang has taken control of the Nongs.”
“I will go immediately!”
Zhao Gao left, and Ying Zheng carefully examined Zhao Chen’s arguments. The more he read, the more shocked he became.
“Gai Nie, what do you think of the Prince’s words? As a member of the Zongheng, the Prince did not mention you, are you unhappy?”
“Your Majesty, I have no such intention, and dare not make rash judgments about the Prince. However, the Prince’s words are absolutely beneficial and harmless to the Great Qin, and his understanding of the words of the sages of the Hundred Schools can be said to surpass everyone today. I even doubt that the sages themselves would not have imagined that their thoughts could be interpreted in this way!”
Gai Nie truly admired Zhao Chen from the bottom of his heart.
No wonder his master had given up his seclusion to become the Prince’s teacher.
A born sage, it’s not just a saying.
“Your words are reasonable. I feel like I’ve been awakened from a deep sleep. Some of my previous doubts have been cleared up. Truly, Chen is a sage bestowed upon the Great Qin by Heaven!!”
“Your Majesty is right.”
“Gai Nie, you have a junior brother who is currently in [Han].”
“Yes!!”
“Then you will also participate in the upcoming battle to destroy Han. It would be best to bring your junior brother back! I believe the Prince will take good care of him.”
“This subordinate accepts the order!!”
Gai Nie secretly pondered in his heart.
Junior brother, you made the wrong choice, but thankfully there’s still a chance. I only hope you can seize it!
………………
Meanwhile, Zhao Chen raced back to Weiyang Palace.
He was afraid that if he was even a step slower, he would be called back by Ying Zheng.
Unfortunately, as soon as he returned, he was met by someone.
The one waiting for him was none other than Gui Guzi.
“Teacher, what is this…”
“Finally, Prince, you have some free time? I have been waiting for a long time.”
“Ha!! What brings you here, Teacher?”
“This old man wants to debate Dao with you.”
Gui Guzi gestured towards a chessboard that was already set up in front of him.
Seeing this, Zhao Chen was speechless.
He had just finished dealing with his father, and now his teacher was here. Was there going to be anyone else?
Was this endless?
But there was nothing he could do. He could only sit down and play a game with Gui Guzi.
“Prince, have you forgotten that I am also your teacher?”
“Teacher, how could you say that?”
“You had your epiphany without calling this old man, but others got to be involved. It seems you completely forgot about me as your teacher. But what can I do, I’m not a beautiful woman?”
Zhao Chen: ……………………
Was this still the Gui Guzi he knew?
“Teacher, the matter of awakening is not something I can control. Yan Fei and the others just happened to be there.”
“Hehe, this teacher knows, I was just joking.”
“Then let’s begin officially. Prince, what do you think Dao is?”
“Teacher, Dao is hard to explain. According to the theories of the sages, Dao follows nature. It is nature, it is all things, everything in the world is in Dao. I know, you are also Dao.
Dao has no distinction between good and evil, no difference between light and dark. There are bad people under the light, and there are good people in the darkness.
Water benefits all things without contention, nourishes all beings without seeking reward. Dao is the same.
Just like an ant, although it is small, it is also life, and it is striving to live, adding and upgrading to the heavens, and also following the Dao of nature.
Everything in the world, there are differences in strength and weakness, but they all form Dao, they are all in Dao, no one can jump out of it, but they can comprehend Dao, comprehend its inclusiveness, vastness, immensity, and infinity.”
Zhao Chen placed a piece on the board, a smile appearing on his face.
“Teacher, you’ve lost.”
Hearing this, Gui Guzi laughed.
“Prince, your comprehension is terrifying. Even this old man, even the sages Laozi and Confucius, I’m afraid they wouldn’t match you!”
“Teacher, you flatter me. I was just lucky to have an epiphany and glimpse a corner of the world. This probably isn’t even a speck of Dao, I’m still far from truly achieving Dao.”
Zhao Chen sighed.
Only after his awakening did he understand the vastness and boundlessness of Dao.
Life is finite, but Dao is infinite.
Why not just lie down and enjoy life? Occasionally awaken to Dao, admire the scenery along the way, isn’t that nice?
Thankfully, Gui Guzi didn’t know what was going through Zhao Chen’s mind, otherwise he would probably have hit him.
Is it really okay to be so pretentious?
It’s truly effortless to talk while lying down.
“Teacher? Teacher?”
“What’s wrong, Prince?”
“I’ve made up my mind. I won’t participate in the affairs of the Great Qin, unless…”
Before Zhao Chen finished speaking, the guards led Zhao Gao in.
“This servant greets the Prince!”
“Zhao Gao, why are you here again?”
“Prince, this servant is here by order of Your Majesty. He asks that I give these people from the Nongs to you.”
“Fine, take them to the farm. I’ll go over tomorrow.”
“This servant obeys.”
Zhao Gao retreated. Gui Guzi, however, looked at Zhao Chen with a smile, teasing him.
“Prince, didn’t you say you wouldn’t participate in the affairs of the Great Qin? How come…”
Faced with Gui Guzi’s teasing, Zhao Chen smiled awkwardly.
Damn, I spoke too soon, I was slapped in the face directly.
“Teacher, I did say I wouldn’t participate, but there is an exception. This is that exception.
Besides, to enjoy life, you need to have strength. People in the world aren’t ignorant of the shortness of life and the importance of seizing the moment. It’s just that they don’t have the strength or capital to stop. If they stop and enjoy life, their descendants and parents may face death. This is why I need to make the Great Qin strong.”
Zhao Chen argued.
“Hehe, alright, this old man can’t argue with you. That’s all for today. I’ve gained new insights from your words. I need to contemplate them carefully.”
“Teacher, can you teach me Zongheng Swordsmanship? I also want to read the doctrines of your Zongheng, is that alright?”
“Of course. Although Zongheng Swordsmanship has been passed down to two people in each generation, one vertical and one horizontal, you are an exception. I will teach you the swordsmanship.”
“Thank you, Teacher!”
Next, Gui Guzi taught Zhao Chen the Zongheng Swordsmanship.
And then there was nothing.
Zhao Chen had another epiphany.
He comprehended the art of sword-flying.
With diligent practice, his magic power would definitely allow him to fly on a sword.
Of course, he still lacked a spirit sword.
As for how to obtain a spirit sword, Zhao Chen didn’t know yet.
Seeing Zhao Chen’s extraordinary talent, Gui Guzi was once again shocked. He even felt a hint of self-deprecation.
Compared to Zhao Chen, he, Gui Guzi, seemed like a mortal.
No wonder the Prince always wanted to enjoy life.
With such comprehension, he could also enjoy life and awaken to Dao.
In the end, Gui Guzi said nothing. He flew away from this place of heartbreak.
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