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0098 The old man is self-deprecating

The person responsible for receiving the Shen family's father and son was Yu Tan's son Yu Dan. He was similar to Chen Chong's age. He was originally a county government Sima. After Chen Chong entered Kuaiji before the New Year, he abandoned his official position and returned home. He has not been in office yet.

Yu Qi had no good feelings for this father and son bad guest. He was also a naive person who was clumsy in words. After welcoming the person, he exchanged a few dry greetings, and then sat in the mat, staring at the courtyard outside the door and dazed intently. He neither gave people tea nor talked to Chen Chong. His eyes occasionally swept across Shen Zhezi, and he showed unconcealed disgust.

In other eras, reputation may be just an illusory thing, but nowadays, it is a real political capital. Last year, Yu Tan Qingwang was hit hard in Wuxing, and then it affected the reputation of the entire Yu family. At the beginning of this year, two Yu family members were demoted by the Yu family in Kuaiji Township. Therefore, the entire Yu family hated Shen Zhezi to the core.

If it weren't for the fact that his family's classics were passed down and his bravery was a little inferior, I'm afraid that the Yu family's children, who had a future that had been blocked, would not be able to bear the hatred in their hearts and fight out.

Shen Zhezi's expression was exactly the same as his father. Since he came, he would be at ease. Since Yu Qi turned a blind eye to them, they would be at their own disposal. On the seat, he looked around, looked at the buildings in the Yu family's mansion, nodded or shook his head, as if he was criticizing it in his heart. Sometimes he slipped down the corridor and looked up at the Tingchao Tower standing in the Yu family's manor.

This Tingchao Tower is not only a majestic building, but also a large collection of books, and is known as the top three Wus. This made Shen Zhezi very moved and wondered whether to take this library for himself? However, such a large number of books are related to the Yu family's status in the academic world. It is even more unbearable to steal books than kill them.

But things are done by humans. How can you know that you can't do it before? What's wrong with trying it?

Just as he was thinking in his heart, he heard someone talking on footsteps outside the court. He was already walking into the courtyard with an old man in a robe with a hat and hat. It was Yu Tan who had not met for a long time. Compared to the last time he met, Yu Tan looked more elegant and old, wearing straw shoes and holding a bamboo stick. He looked like a country fisherman who knew his destiny and was self-sufficient in food, and he was quite polite in the wild.

But such a pure and simple dress is inevitably somewhat inconsistent with the manor of thousands of Guangshas. In Shen Zhezi's view, Yu Tan was indeed hit hard last year, so after returning home, he could only be indifferent to show his ambitions. The joy of fishermen and woodcutters could be used to relieve his worries, which was quite like stealing bells and deceiving himself.

When Yu Tan saw Shen Zhezi standing under the corridor, he was slightly surprised and his mood was complicated, so that his reaction was half a beat slower.

He was already in his obedience to his ears. He thought he was not afraid of things and his thoughts were always clear, but he actually couldn't do it. Every time he dreamed at midnight, the young man's aggressive words echoed in his mind, and his mood became even more depressed. On the surface, he had to act meaninglessly and be calm in his communication with others. In fact, he was worried that he would be looked down upon, which made him suffer.

After a moment of silence, Yu Tan handed the hat and bamboo stick in his hand to the old servant behind him, looked at Shen Zhezi and smiled and said, "I don't have tung branches in my house, and I'm actually lingering with young phoenixes. It's such an unexpected surprise."

Hearing this praise, Shen Zhezi was not happy. The famous Feng Chuchu, Pang Tong of the Later Han Dynasty, was not a long-lived person. Could the old guy implicitly mocked him for being too wise and having to die a good life?

However, since he was determined to ease the conflict, Shen Zhezi didn't bother with this, whether Yu Tan was sincerely praised or maliciously sarcastic. He would be indispensable for a few words. If the other party was really malicious, he would have to live a long life and anger the old guy to death!

At this time, Yu Qi and Shen Chong heard the voice in the room, and both stood up and walked out of the door. Chen Chong stood in the courtyard and said to Yu Tan: "I have lived in Kuaiji for more than a year and have been plagued by ordinary people. Today I have time to visit the virtuous leader, and I hope Mr. Yu will forgive me."

"I am just an old man in the village, but I am not worthy of my old age. I am a minister of the country and have a heavy responsibility. I really dare not ask for help from the envoy to visit you."

Yu Tan and Chen Chong walked into the room side by side. Seeing that there was nothing on the table, they guessed that the father and son were treated coldly at home. His eyes turned and glanced at his son, feeling unhappy. Since he had invited someone into the house and was still acting like this, this is not something that makes people look down upon!

But his son is dull by nature, and Yu Tan also knew very well that it was inconvenient to blame others. But when he saw Shen Zhezi sitting on Shen Chong's head, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Shen's martial artist, why are you lucky to raise this son?

After Yutan brought someone to serve tea, Chen Chong said again: "Today I visited Mr. Yu, but I came to apologize for guilt. A child, Meng Lang, was frivolous and offended Mr. Yu because of his superficial and slight knowledge. I was incompetent in teaching my children, so I did not practice the meaning of obedience, and I was self-reliant and thought about success, and I often went against the elders' teachings. I was really ashamed."

As soon as he spoke, Yu Qi, who was sitting on the other side, suddenly turned angry: "A boy is not just a rebellious person..."

"shut up!"

Yu Tan slapped the table with a few hands, stopped his son, and then looked at Chen Chong again, his expression no longer calm: "I am already in my age of obedience. Why can't I hear good words and bad words? A virtuous man may not be flawed, but a foolish man occasionally gained something. The mentor has become a famous family and has a strong spirit, which really makes me ashamed. In previous years, the country's fortune was difficult, and even though I was old, I could not settle for the house, so I worked hard. Now the wise can take on the country's plans and stand up handsomely. I should return home by sticking back to avoid the road of wise men and looking forward to the coming of prosperity, so why would the envoy say this?"

Yu Tan's words seemed to be happy and knew his fate, but in fact they were like a thorn in his throat. They were quite angry. In addition to exposing themselves, they also implicitly mocked Guo Ren Feiren. It seemed that he had been depressed for a long time and could not vomit.

In the past, I never gave up on my old age, supported the country and tried to rebel. Now that the wise men retired, those who plotted against rebels were in high positions, it was simply outrageous! I will sit at home and see how the world is in chaos!

After hearing this, Chen Chong first pondered for a little while, and then pointed at Shen Zhezi: "The great talent that Duke Yu believes in is close to you, and you must be close to him and make an appointment with a feat. Now I am lucky to sit opposite Duke Yu, but I feel alienated. It is hard to ask for a single word. If you don't show off your talent, why is this?"

According to the pre-rehearsal rhythm, Shen Zhezi raised his chin and seemed to be dissatisfied: "Since he is a bright pearl, he should have been hung in the hall and shining on the people of the time, how can a boy hide it in one word? The old man is humble and willing to cover up dust and destroy his talents, what does it have to do with me!"

"presumptuous!"

Chen Chong was even more angry when he heard this rude words. He waved his arm to hit Shen Zhezi, but he was reluctant to let it go. The waving palm slid downwards and swept the teacup on the table several feet away!

"I dare to be rampant in my rebellious son! If I can't be forgiven by Mr. Yu this time, who will I ask for in my hometown?"

Chen Chong looked angry and shouted angrily: "Come here! Drag this rebellious son down, strip him of clothes and tie him up, and expel him out of court to apologize!"

However, Shen Zhezi still argued with reason and refused to bow his head: "Although this man has been in the spring and autumn, he cannot tolerate others. How can he hold my hometown elders in his hands? Although his son is not filial, he dare not offend his father. If he tied up a thorn, he can be recognized without guilt!"

After saying that, he walked out of the door angrily, and was rushed up by his own troops to take him down.

Seeing that the father and son of the Yu family were having a joking fuss in their own hall, they were both stunned. Seeing that Shen Zhezi was captured and seemed to be coming, Yu Tan quickly stood up and said, "Wait! You may as well say anything about what you want. The man is born with talent, and I also praise him, and there is no doubt about being blamed!"

To be honest, he was really happy to see the dispute between the Shen family and his son almost turned against each other.

But if this young man was really stripped of his clothes and tied up in front of his house and was humiliated, then the material discussions that had gradually subsided will be noisy again. At that time, what he had to face would not be as simple as criticism, but might even have substantial blows. After all, Shen Zhezi is not an unknown person, especially as Ji Zhan's only disciple, he is already a rising star determined by the Wu people.

In addition, what made him even more curious was the content of the dispute between the father and son, which seemed to have something to do with him.

Hearing Yu Tan's statement, Chen Chong signaled his subordinates to let go of his son. In addition to showing goodwill, this attitude also gave the intention of testing Yu Tan. If Yu Tan never spoke and dissuaded, there was no need to talk about the rest. From then on, the situation would be incompatible and life-and-death!

Shen Zhezi was able to return to the hall, but he seemed to be still resentful and sat there without saying a word.

Yu Tan's heart moved and said with a smile: "Why is the little son of the Shen family so angry? There may be old gaps in the past, but if you look carefully, I will also help you become famous. If you don't talk about your old grievances, even if you talk about your age, I will also be wearing a Jiazi. Why can't I treat you with courtesy?"

"Sir, Mr. Yu has not blamed you for his old affair. You cannot control yourself and you will be willful and ruin my family's voice?"

Hearing his father's words so arrogant, Shen Zhezi couldn't help laughing in his heart. Before him, did the Shen family actually have a voice?

But on the surface, it was still a little weak in energy, showing a little stubbornness of a young man's face. He just stood up and bowed deeply to Yu Tan, but refused to speak.

The awkward atmosphere finally eased. At this time, Chen Chong smiled and said to Yu Tan: "I came to Zun Mansion today and I did have a heartless request. I am despicable. Although Taichung has entrusted important tasks, I am really worried. This place has its own wise relics, and Duke Yu can be called the national pillar. Since he returned to his hometown, how can I have a foothold in Kuaiji?"

Hearing Chen Chong's show of weakness, the Yu family's father and son reacted differently. Yu Tan was still able to control himself, but Yu Ge was already in a surprise and restless.

Seeing this, Shen Zhezi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. A person's talent and pattern have nothing to do with family background. The Yu family only has a lot of sutras, but their children are still full of wild children. Could it be that this guy thought his father would give up Fang Zhen's position?

"I am so serious about you. I will select talents and serve you. Taichung has a ruling. I am just an old man from the village, and the fishermen and woodcutters are self-sufficient. They have no demands outside and are just waiting to die." Yu Tan thought a lot, but his expression did not change, and he just responded politely.

"It is the morality of ancient times to let the wise men avoid the position. However, the responsibility of the title is determined by the central court, and privately giving and receiving is a rebellion. But if you sit down and see that the talent of Yu Gong is empty and cannot benefit the people of the time, then I will lose my position and lose my morality, and it will be a great crime!"

Chen Chong said sincerely: "We have weighed the pros and cons, and I have gained it in my heart. I know that I am willing to entrust my fellow villagers to entrust Yu as the prefect of Wuxing. I don't know what Mr. Yu wants to do that?"

When Yu Chi's expression was revealed, his expression was a little disappointed. It was obvious that in his mind, Kuaiji's hometown was much more important than Wu Xing. However, Yu Tan's body shook slightly, and light gradually flashed in his eyes.

He was originally frustrated by Wu Xing and returned to his place, but he felt quite ashamed. But if he thought about it again, Wu Xing was frustrated by his frustration, which was exactly where he regained his confidence.
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