After leaving the side hall of Kong's mansion, Fusu sighed. But Kong Kun had no intention of becoming an official, and he had nothing to do. He couldn't tie him to Xianyang, right? With this in mind, Fusu walked slowly to the outside of the mansion. Everyone on the side was silent.

Even Kong Ji remained silent, sighing helplessly that he could not figure out his father's thoughts.

Just as Fusu and others were heading out to the mansion, Su Jiao whispered in Fusu's ear: "Master, look over there."

Fusu was interrupted by Su Jiao, and he looked in the direction of Su Jiao's finger. He saw a young man sitting on a stone pier, looking up at the sky, wondering what he was thinking. Fusu couldn't help but be surprised, what did Su Jiao want him to see?

He wanted to turn around and ask, but finally saw that the man seemed to be the one who was fighting for the hydrangea during the day.

This man was able to seize the Hydrangea from the hands of General Su Jiao. It was truly remarkable and extraordinary. A glimmer of hope in Fusu's heart was rekindled. Even if he couldn't invite Kong Yu, if he could win over this boy to his command,

, was also more powerful than ever. He couldn't help but look at Kong Ji and said with a smile: "Is that the new uncle of your Kong family?"

Kong Ji also saw Xiang Zhuang at this time, and was wondering why this kid came out, but Fusu suddenly asked him, and Kong Ji could only hold his hands in his arms and said with a smile: "Exactly."

Fusu nodded and walked slowly towards Xiangzhuang. As he approached, Fusu cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I'm Fusu, I've met brother Xiang."

Xiang Zhuang was reminiscing about the scene where he had just met Kong Xiuyun. The feeling was like a spring breeze and indescribable beauty. Moreover, her wonderful music and graceful figure changed Xiang Zhuang's original thoughts. Not long ago, he was still working for Su

Xiang Zhuang was fighting for the hydrangea, which provoked him to take action. At this moment, he felt that he should thank the matchmaker, but at this moment, a man came up and saluted, interrupting Xiang Zhuang's meditation. Xiang Zhuang was a little angry.

But his brain had just been occupied by Kong Xiuyun. At this moment, when he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but remember that the person claimed to be Fusu?

In Xiangzhuang's memory, among the sons of Qin Shihuang, there were two important figures, one was Fusu and the other was Hu Hai. They were completely different. Hu Hai loved women and trusted Zhao Gao. In the end, the Qing Dynasty conquered the Qin Dynasty.

Fusu was well-known, humble, courteous and virtuous. He had spent his whole life dreaming of strengthening the Qin Dynasty. However, God's will was inevitable and Fusu was eventually killed by Zhao Gao...!

Xiang Zhuang really didn't expect that he would meet Fusu here, the Fusu who was famous in history. Xiang Zhuang was in a good mood, stood up and returned the greeting: "I met the young master in Xiangzhuang."

"Do you know me?" Fusu couldn't help laughing, but Xiang Zhuang replied: "Who in the world doesn't know the rich and wise young master Fusu?"

Fusu laughed again. Xiang Zhuang's words unintentionally drew the relationship between the two people into each other. At this moment, Xiang Zhuang saw Su Jiao behind Fu Su. He already understood something in his heart.

He took out the jade pendant, handed it to Fusu, and said with a smile: "It must be the young master's, right? Now it's time to return it to its original owner."

Fusu was very satisfied with Xiang Zhuang. Not only was he good at martial arts, but he was also very alert. He took the jade pendant and said with a smile, "I've offended a lot of people today."

"Young Master, you're welcome." Xiang Zhuang returned the greeting with a smile, and the distance between the two people narrowed again. At this time, Fusu stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the topic. He smiled and said, "Brother Xiang can win in the hands of General Su Jiao who has fought hundreds of battles."

It’s really a big deal to snatch the hydrangea here. I will return to Xianyang in the next few days to recruit scholars from all over the world, hold a recruitment hall, and contribute to the court, the people, and the peace and prosperity of the world. I wonder if Brother Xiang has any ideas.

Come with me?"

Fusu's words were very candid and courageous, but Xiang Zhuang's thoughts had just been moved away by Kong Xiuyun. Moreover, the Xiang family was a general of the Chu State, and his grandfather and father both died in the Qin army.

In his hands, his uncle wanted to regain Chu State, how could he contribute to Qin State?

Xiang Zhuang smiled bitterly in his heart, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Xiang Zhuang thanks you for treating me sincerely and showing your true feelings, but I am used to living apart, and I have a new wife, so forgive me for not being able to obey..."

After Xiang Zhuang finished speaking, he couldn't help but glance at Kong Ji. Kong Ji nodded with satisfaction and smiled knowingly with Xiang Zhuang.

But Xiang Zhuang's words angered Su Jiao who was standing aside. He couldn't help scolding: "A man has special skills and should serve the country. He goes into battle to kill the enemy and achieve unparalleled achievements. Why do he linger in the gentle countryside?"

Seeing Su Jiao's anger, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but laugh. He wanted to refute Su Jiao, where does the King of Chu exist? Where is the State of Chu? How could he abandon the State of Chu and serve the State of Qin alone?

Of course, Xiang Zhuang couldn't say this kind of thing, he could only hold it in his heart, and had to reply: "Everyone has his own ambitions, please forgive me..."

Everyone fell silent. After an unknown amount of time, Ziying patted Xiang Zhuang on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and we respect your choice."

Although Fusu was unwilling to accept it, he knew that Xiangzhuang might not have the intention to go westward, so he could only sigh: "You can keep this jade pendant. If you figure it out someday, come to Xianyang to find me at any time..."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiang Zhuang." Xiang Zhuang bowed deeply. Soon, Fu Su and others went out to the mansion. Looking at their backs, Xiang Zhuang sighed softly. If he hadn't come from the Xiang family, maybe Fu Su's heartfelt words just now

, I will really follow him wholeheartedly.

...

Outside the gate of the Confucius Mansion, Kong Ji bent down, bowed deeply to Fusu and Ziying, and said goodbye. Fusu raised his head and looked at the plaque of the Confucius Mansion. What he felt in his heart was more sighs and regrets. His trip to Suiyang.

I'm afraid it was all in vain.

As they walked through the streets, Fusu no longer wanted to visit the scenery along the way. The bustling and noisy streets made Fusu feel disgusted. However, at this moment, Shusun Tong followed closely and came to Fusu's side, saying softly: "Master,

, are you really going to give up on Kong Yu?"

Shusuntong's words made Fusu sigh in his heart. He couldn't help himself whether to give up or not. Kong Kun had no intention of becoming an official, but that Xiang Zhuang was really good. Originally, Fusu thought that Xiang Zhuang was just a reckless man, but this time

During the interactions, Fusu discovered that Xiang Zhuang was not only outstanding in martial arts, but also flexible in mind and courageous. He was really a rare talent!

Thinking of this, Fusu couldn't help but sigh, looked at Ziying, and said helplessly: "Uncle Emperor, I plan to stay in Suiyang for a few days, you'd better go back first..."

Ziying sighed softly. He knew this nephew very well. He must have wanted to contact Xiangzhuang again in an attempt to persuade Xiangzhuang to go west. But it could be seen from Xiangzhuang's words that he really had no intention of becoming an official. No matter how earnest Fusu was,

He might not be able to persuade Xiang Zhuang, so he sighed softly, and Ziying said with a helpless smile: "Xiang Zhuang is indeed a talented person who can fight with Su Jiao, but after all, he has no intention of going west, so why should we force him?

Tian, ​​let’s forget about this matter..."

"Isn't a melon sweet if you twist it?" Fusu recited it repeatedly. Maybe his uncle was right. Instead of forcing it, it was better to let nature take its course and continue on his own pace. At this time, Fusu was no longer persistent. He suddenly felt,

I don't know when the depression in my heart disappeared without a trace. When I looked up, the sky was still so blue, and the words "Recruitment Hall" were floating in the sky like clouds.

...

At night, there was another scene in the Confucius Mansion. At this time, the servant girls were very busy. Several sumptuous banquet tables were arranged neatly. In the living room of the Confucius Mansion, Zhang Buyi and Wei Jiu were also invited to the table.

, and Xiang Zhuang attended the night banquet of the Confucius family.

Everyone was seated separately, and Kong Kun had already raised his wine glass, smiling brightly, and said loudly: "We, the Kong family, are so happy to have a son-in-law, so I would like to propose a toast to you all."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the forbidden wine. The atmosphere gradually became harmonious and not as rigid as it was at the beginning. Several maids in charge of serving came up to add more wine. Kong Kun took the opportunity to smile and said to Xiang Zhuang: "I heard Ji'er say,

Mr. Fusu once invited you to serve as an official in Xianyang?"

Xiang Zhuang did not expect that Kong Kun would suddenly ask, so he smiled, nodded, and replied: "Young Master Fusu did invite me to go to Xianyang with him, but I refused."

Kong Yu became interested in Xiang Zhuang's answer and asked with a smile: "Why refuse? Don't you want to become an official? Or... you can't bear to let go of our Yun'er?"

Kong Kun's words obviously contained a hint of temptation. Xiang Zhuang held up his wine glass and tried to figure out his words in his mind. Soon, Xiang Zhuang sipped his wine and said with a smile: "If you become an official in Xianyang, you can be brilliant for a while, but in my opinion, Qin

I'm afraid..."

"Tell me what you think." Before Xiang Zhuang could finish speaking, Kong Yu asked.

Xiang Zhuang sighed softly, stood up, and said in the tone of a superior: "In the past few years, although Qin has unified the six countries and created a unified world, the blind pursuit of immortality by the First Emperor has led to the collapse of Qin.

The court was in chaos, and the officials worked on their own. Qin was strong in foreign affairs, but the local officials, regardless of the suffering of the people, often increased taxes, which made the people of the Six Kingdoms miss their homeland even more. They hoped that the descendants of the Six Kingdoms could raise their arms to restore the country and fight against Qin, and the people

We will also take up arms and respond to the call of the mountains."

Speaking of this, Xiang Zhuang sighed softly and glanced around everyone's faces. He saw that everyone was listening carefully. At this time, Xiang Zhuang said again: "The Qin State conquered Mobei for no reason, and the treasury became increasingly empty. The Qin State unified

The half-liang coins of the Qin Dynasty were gradually replaced by counterfeit coins from workshops in various places, and the old coins of the six countries were also secretly circulated. These are all signs of the decline of Qin's national power."

Kong Yu sighed softly. He couldn't believe it. Is the Xiang Zhuang in front of him really only nineteen years old? His analysis of the current situation and his views on Qin's national strength hit the point.

It's a pity, thinking about it like this, Kong Kun couldn't help but feel happy about his vision, and lucky that he could find a good son-in-law with unique vision and quick mind.

In the past few years, Kong Yu has always lamented the demise of the Six Kingdoms, and also lamented the arrogance of the Qin State after it unified the country. Each time the First Emperor visited the east, it cost tens of millions, and the people were miserable. If he became an official, he could really change the situation.

The current situation was fine, but Kong Kun knew very well that no matter how hard he tried, he could not change the greed and complacency of the First Emperor, so he would never agree to Fusu's appointment as an official.

Thinking of the book-burning case launched by the Qin State a few years ago, how many posthumous books of the Six Kingdoms were burned, and how many folk treasures were burned. If I had not hidden the books in the Confucius Temple in advance, I am afraid that the collection of the Confucius family would have been burned today. I feel sad.

In the middle, Kong Yu picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. On the side, Kong Ji looked at it, sighed softly, and dissuaded him: "Father, please drink less."
Chapter completed!