(two-in-one) was a song, and the whole audience fell silent. After a while, applause began, and everyone in the audience stood up and stroked their palms, admiring. This song really sings about the contradictions and struggles in many people's hearts.

Once upon a time, many people in the audience also had lofty ideals and a heart to help the world. They were also full of ambition and pride, thinking that they would be able to practice the words of the saints, sit upright and be worthy of their hearts. However, now they have already fallen into the world of flowers, and they can't extricate themselves from the lights. When I dreamed back at midnight, I reflected on myself, and I couldn't help but sigh that I had lived the life I hated the most. However, let them give up everything in front of them, give up money, status and reputation, give up their wives and concubines, give up flattery, and be their own time. They find that they can't do it at all. But in my heart I was unwilling, but I wanted to stay away from all this. This kind of contradiction and struggle, the difficult choice between having and giving up, is exactly the meaning expressed in this song. That's what impressed them.

Lin Jue smiled and thanked him, Guo Caiwei also got up and saluted, and after the ceremony, the long skirt was sassy and left.

"This song...... It's a wonderful song. In the lyrics, the vicissitudes of life are agitated, but they are tactful and helpless. Teach people to feel kinky and unspeakable. Lin Zhuangyuan is really a great talent in the world, and he is extremely admirable. An old man on the seat said in a deep voice with moist eyes.

Lin Jue smiled and said: "Don't dare, if I can not disgrace you to listen clearly, I will be satisfied." ”

"Lin Jue, don't be humble. This king thinks that Zheng-sama's feelings and I can figure it out. Listening to this song, the king seems to remember the past. I think of the passionate and energetic moments when I was young, and I also think of the many regrets I did before. When I get older, I often reflect on myself, and many things are difficult to face. But after listening to this song, I suddenly understood something. It turns out that life is like this, all successes and failures, regrets and remorse, but they are caused by fate. ”

Guo Bing said in a deep voice. His expression was solemn and calm, and it was obvious that this song had made him feel deeply. In fact, the more people who have experienced the brilliance and the ups and downs of life, the stronger the feelings they have about this song. And everyone in this room is this kind of person.

"I agree with what the second uncle said. Listening to this song, I also felt deeply. This piece also evoked a lot of things on my mind. Although this song is passionate and majestic, the momentum is like a rainbow. But what it contains is more of a sense of helplessness about fate. As if to say, there is a providence in the dark, and all fate is doomed. Even if we want to get rid of these worldly worlds, we can't get out of it at all. I don't know if what I realized was right or not. ”

Lin Jue secretly admired in his heart, and I have to say that Guo Mian still has some appreciation. In a few words, he gave a rough idea of the meaning of this song. I didn't fully understand it, but it was very good.

"What King Jin said is not bad, and the meaning of the song is roughly like this. It's a bit frustrating, but it seems to be the case for everyone. Everyone is in this big net of red dust, they are all flying insects in this net, trying to break free, but they have neither courage nor ability. So I can only struggle with this web. On the spider web, compete for fame and fortune, you kill me, you live and die. But beyond the cobwebs, all of this behavior becomes ridiculous. Of course, this is just my joke, not necessarily so pessimistic in reality, I hope you have only heard it, don't take it seriously. It's just a tune. Lin Jue smiled.

Everyone was silent, Lin Jue's explanation should be the most authoritative explanation, he is the author of this song. However, this explanation seems to mean something. What you kill and take, you live and die, this is too explicit. Is it insinuating that something can't be done?

"Lin Zhuangyuan is young, and he doesn't seem to be a person with so many vicissitudes of life. I'm curious about what Lin Zhuangyuan has experienced. To be honest, Lin Zhuangyuan's first impression to me was deep and introverted, and I always felt that I had a lot of experience. This is the meaning of this song, and it is also the same in the poems written by Lin Zhuangyuan. It's very curious. An official chuckled.

This is the question shared by everyone, when Lin Zhuang's first year was weak and in his prime, the poems written at this age must be passionate and uplifting, and the style is bright. However, looking at Lin Jue's poems, most of them are vicissitudes. Especially today's song, it is full of helpless and sad sense of fate, which is really strange. And this is the reason why many people question that Lin Jue's poems are ghostwritten.

Everyone looked at Lin Jue, waiting for him to answer this question.

Lin Jue smiled: "Not only is this adult curious, but I am also curious. I also thought about this question myself and came up with a result. ”

Lin Jue pursed his lips and smiled without saying a word, and everyone was itchy and couldn't scratch it, and they all asked, "What's the result?" Why don't you say it? ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "Two sentences: the young man doesn't know the taste of sorrow, and he is worried about the new words." ”

Everyone was stunned, and immediately burst into laughter. Guo Mian smiled and said: "Incisive, incisive." Lin Jue, you're so interesting. I've never seen anyone who makes such fun of himself and doesn't count his own poetry and articles. Everyone is praising you for being young and mature, but you can talk about yourself. Don't you say that you are innocent and moaning and pretending? How can the world face your poems and essays? Hahaha. ”

Lin Jue spread his hands and smiled: "Then I can't do it, otherwise how can I let people go?" I'm obviously a milky person, but I write these poems and articles, even if I see it, I will feel strange. It can only be explained in these two sentences. ”

Everyone laughed endlessly, and their good impression of Lin Jue increased greatly. This person did not directly answer everyone's questions, but used this self-joking way to skillfully resolve the problem, which is more powerful than rebuttal. In fact, everyone understands that since he said this, how can it really be as simple as 'the young man doesn't know the taste of sorrow, and he is worried for the sake of new words'. The fact that he was able to deal with it with such tact shows that he is much more mature mentally than he is. This may explain why he was able to write those poems.

"That's it, we've got you. So, can you tell me what this song is called? I'm going to transcribe it back and chant it and savor it. Guo Mian said with a smile.

Lin Jue said: "Of course you can, this song is called "The Sutra of Difficult Reading". Obtaining is the meaning of the scriptures that are difficult to read. ”

"Oh, I see. It's really in tune. And it's no wonder that you are holding a wooden fish and beating it, and the lyrics are so rapid, it really feels like you are chanting a sutra. Hehe, what a caring person. Listening to this song today, we are all feasting our ears. What's even more difficult is that Lin Zhuangyuan personally sang this song for us, and I am afraid that no one will have this honor anymore. Guo Mian laughed.

Lin Jue smiled: "I really won't sing anymore, and my voice is not the material for singing." If you don't summon the wolf, it's already good. ”

Before he could say anything, a fish jumped out of the water on the lake outside the water pavilion, popped and fell into the water. Everyone laughed and said, "The wolf didn't summon it, but the fish was alarmed." ”

The banquet dispersed soon after, and before leaving, Guo Mian pulled Lin Jue to talk for a long time, and warmly invited Lin Jue to participate in the banquet he organized. said that Chang'an celebrities would gather in his house, and hoped that Lin Jue would also become a frequent visitor to his house. Lin Jue naturally couldn't refuse in person, in fact, this was the occasion that Lin Jue didn't want to attend, so he had to hum haha and be noncommittal.

To Lin Jue's surprise, King Huai Guo Xu stayed in the mansion for some reason after everyone left. When everyone left, he turned back and stopped Lin Jue, who was about to leave from the water pavilion, saying that he wanted to chat with Lin Jue.

The two turned back to the covered bridge on the water, Guo Xu stood beside the carved railing of the covered bridge and looked at the lake scenery in the distance, and Lin Jue also followed his gaze and watched from afar on the railing. But I saw the lake on the surface of the northwest lake, and the blue waves were in the sky. The left is close to the lotus leaf to the sky, and the pavilion is like a cover. There are also painting boats floating in the distance on the lake, which makes Lin Jue have the illusion of being in the West Lake of Hangzhou.

"Lin Zhuangyuan, but I don't know how the scenery here compares to Hangzhou?" Guo Xu's voice sounded, Lin Jue turned his head to look, Guo Xu was looking at himself with a side smile.

"His Royal Highness King Huai, Hangzhou and the capital are different regions. The scenery is also very different. Both have their own merits, but they are not comparable. Lin Jue said with a smile.

Guo Xu laughed and said, "Your answer is impeccable. I asked ten people in Hangzhou, and ten of them would say that it was the beautiful scenery of the capital, but when I came to you, it was such an answer. Interesting. ”

Lin Jue smiled and didn't answer, and said in his heart: It's just that people don't want to make trouble. The scenery of Hangzhou West Lake at this time is much more beautiful than here. Not to mention anything else, at this time, there are not only these green lotus leaves on the West Lake, there should be many lotus buds dotted among them. The time of day is different, the lotus flowers in Hangzhou can bloom earlier than in the capital, and it can be seen that the varieties of lotus flowers here are not good.

"I've been to Hangzhou, and the scenery there is much more beautiful than the capital. Those people are telling lies, and I know very well in my heart. Guo Xu said with a smile.

Lin Jue smiled: "In fact, the standard of beauty is different, Bianliang City has the beauty of Bianliang City, and Hangzhou City has the beauty of Hangzhou City." In fact, the two cannot be simply compared. ”

Guo Xu nodded and said: "That's right, Hangzhou City is picturesque, and the scenery is exquisite, just like a Seiko landscape painting." The layout of Bianliang City is open and atmospheric, and the feet of the Son of Heaven have their own bearing, which is like splashing ink freehand. It really can't be simply compared. ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Huai's metaphor is exquisite, and it is to the point. ”

Guo Xu smiled and said: "I am very happy that you and I have similar views." So, am I qualified to be friends with Lin Zhuangyuan? ”

Lin Jue was stunned and hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Your Highness's words made Lin Jue panic, how can Lin Jue be friends with His Highness." Lin Jue didn't dare. ”

Guo Xu smiled: "Lin Jue, maybe you don't know me. I'm not a big fan of making friends, I don't have many friends, but all of them are what I can look at. I don't like the hustle and bustle of a full house, the elegance of poetry and painting, which doesn't appeal to me at all. The friends I want to make have to be real and have real skills. It's not just a matter of poetry and songs, and it's an elegant act. ”

Lin Jue smiled bitterly: "Then I am not qualified." Lin Jue can only do some poems and songs to be elegant, and the others are useless. ”

"No, you're more than that, I've heard of you. In fact, I noticed you last summer. Guo Xu said.

"Last summer?" Lin Jue said suspiciously.

"Yes. Last summer, after you offered advice to exterminate the bandits, when the report of the Liangzhejiang Road was delivered to my father, I happened to accompany my father to study in the Longtu Pavilion. I read the recital of Master Yan Zhengsu. At that time, I was shocked, the plan of the bandit was so amazing that it greatly broke my cognition. I once led soldiers and horses in border towns, and I also fought with the Liao. Yu has also studied the art of war in leading the army, and I know that your plan is quite risky. I deduced many times, only won miserably, and the rest failed. And you succeeded the first time, and I can't help but be amazed. Since then, I have thought that I must make friends with you, because I am afraid that there are not many people in Da Zhou who have such courage and leading strategies. I'm going to make friends with people like you who have real skills. Guo Xu gushed endlessly.

Lin Jue thought for a while and said, "His Royal Highness King Huai, you should have made a mistake. That plan was indeed proposed by me, but it was not me who commanded the operation, but the chief and deputy commanders of the Ning Navy, and the little prince. I didn't do anything. ”

Guo Xu shook his head and smiled: "Lin Jue, why are you like this. If you don't want to make friends with me, that's nothing, so why tell lies. In addition to reporting the successes and twists and turns, Lord Yan wrote a specific war report on the war against bandits. I also saw the battle report, so I learned that you had joined forces with the outside and stirred up a great chaos in the bandits' nest, so that the officers and soldiers were able to land on the island. The key to the war lies in planning and resolute execution. Yan's battle report states that they thought they had failed, and that they had decided to withdraw when the center of the hurricane arrived. But in the end, it's you who turn the tide. Lord Yan doesn't have a word of falsehood in his mouth, and he will never praise people easily, but he is full of praise for you. ”

It was the first time Lin Jue had heard of this. It seems that Yan Zhengsu should report everything. Lord Yan will not hide anything from the emperor, including the robbery of the queen mother's birthday, and he also secretly reported to the emperor, so it is absolutely possible for him to write all the details into the battle report.

"His Royal Highness King Huai, it was just luck, a mistake. In hindsight, I was scared. If it were now, I wouldn't have the guts to do that anymore. Lin Jue said with a smile.

"Luck? There is so much luck in the world. Lin Jue, I want to make friends with you, but I don't want to win you over to do something for me. Don't get me wrong. I might as well make it clear to you. I have too few talents in leading the battle. I just want to make friends with a group of like-minded people to study some of the strategies of leading the battle. I'm very worried about the current situation of my Da Zhou, you are an insightful person, don't you think that my Da Zhou is too heavy on literature and light on martial arts? Now there are songs and dances everywhere, poems and songs. You can become an official by relying on these, but can you resist the enemy? Write the first word, write a poem so that the barbarians who are eyeing the tiger will not dare to invade? How can it be? Guo Xu waved his hand and said loudly.

Lin Jue had a sense of admiration for Guo Xu, and what he said was very insightful, which was one of the biggest hidden dangers of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is very rare that this second prince actually realized this. It seems that this person is a person with some ideas.

"Look at the generals who led the army in my Great Zhou, most of them were from civilian backgrounds, and they couldn't even ride a horse steadily, and they couldn't lift a knife, so could such generals win the battle? During my period of leading the army in the border town, the Liao people committed many border crimes for no reason, harassed our people, looted unscrupulous, and did not take my Great Zhou soldiers and horses in their eyes at all. Why? Because they know we don't have much fighting. Our soldiers and horses fought with them, and if they fought, they lost, so they all shrank in the city and watched, watching them plunder the people. Those civilian officials who lead the army have no talent for leading the army at all, how can they be counted on? That's why I look up to people like you. Guo Xu continued in a deep voice.

Lin Jue groaned: "As His Royal Highness King Huai, since you know so many drawbacks, why don't you ask the court to make changes?" Otherwise, I'm afraid it won't help. ”

Guo Xu laughed and said: "Lin Jue, although I am the prince, I can't talk much about the major affairs of the court and politics, after all, it is not in line with my identity." If I say more, I will be criticized. ”

Lin Jue nodded slightly, Guo Xu said vaguely, but Lin Jue could understand his extraneous voice. It is true that as a prince, it is indeed convenient to make suggestions, and you can also play some suggestions. But that inevitably gives people the feeling of rushing to get on top. Guo Xu has his own thoughts of seizing the heir in his heart, so he should be more cautious in his words and deeds, so as not to cause dissatisfaction among the current emperor and courtiers, otherwise it will be unfavorable to major events. Moreover, the matter of emphasizing literature over military force is a national policy set by the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and it will not be easily changed. He complained like this, and I am afraid that he can only send it in private.

"Why didn't His Highness speak to Lu Xiang? When Lu Xiang spoke, it is not known whether the situation may have changed. Lin Jue said softly.

"Hehe, grandpa? He's an old ...... Well, I can't mention these things in front of the old man. I once only mentioned a few words, and he reprimanded me for half an hour. Said a whole bunch of things. Therefore, he couldn't mention this matter in front of the old man at all. In fact, I don't want to change anything, I just want to gather a young and strong person who understands the art of war and strategy, and I can discuss the strategy of defending against the enemy on weekdays, and if the court needs it, I can also recommend these people to the court to serve the country and show their skills. Lin Jue, don't misunderstand that I am forming a gang, I don't have this kind of thought. It doesn't matter if you don't want to join, I won't make it difficult for others. It's just that we can make friends, and it doesn't hurt you, does it? ”

Although it was a short conversation for a short time, Lin Jue's impression of Guo Xu was further deepened. I don't know what kind of person Guo Xu is for the time being, but this person's city is obviously much deeper than that of King Jin. And if Shicai's complaint of dissatisfaction with the court's emphasis on literature and light on military force is his real opinion, then Guo Xu is actually quite knowledgeable.

However, the soldiers and horses of the Great Zhou Dynasty were not strong, and the generals did not know the soldiers, and the soldiers did not know the disadvantages of the generals, which was not only caused by the emphasis on military force and light literature, but also the disadvantages of the establishment of the imperial court. In order to ensure the stability of the community, the imperial court separated the transfer of soldiers and horses from the command power, which is also one of the reasons for the great underground combat effectiveness. In short, it is not just a matter of changing the concept of emphasizing civility over military force that can be reversed.

Moreover, Lin Jue also smelled some unusual flavors from Guo Xu's words, Guo Xu wanted to gather a group of young Zhuang faction leaders to fight by his side, although he explained the reason, but it always gave people an uncomfortable feeling, as if there was some smell of conspiracy. A group of talents who can lead the war are gathered around, what is this for? The establishment of this kind of private group is obviously unruly, giving people the feeling that Guo Xu wants to make a difference.

Lin Jue would never enter this small group, he didn't want to let himself fall into the camp of the two princes so quickly. At present, there is no sign of the beginning of the matter of establishing the crown prince, and Lin Jue's memory is that it was only nine years after the previous life was crossed that the imperial court began to put this matter on the agenda. It took several years of bickering between the two factions and mutual calculations to come to fruition. Therefore, it is too early to take sides at this moment.

"Your Highness, of course Lin Jue is willing to make friends with Your Highness. But His Highness really thinks highly of Lin Jue. Lin Jue only knew the surface of the art of war, and the plan to exterminate the pirates was really just luck. Also, I don't really have much interest in leading the army. I'm a person who only knows how to dance and write. If His Royal Highness King Huai needs someone to talk about poetry and words, Lin Jue is on call. If I talk about the art of war strategy, I won't be ugly. It's not that I don't know how to lift, it's really too much to do, and it's because of my interest. Sorry. ”

Guo Xu's face changed slightly, he didn't expect Lin Jue to resolutely refuse. Stunned, he regained his smile and said, "I see, it's okay." As I said, it's not hard to force people. Still, you and I can make friends, can we? ”

Lin Jue nodded and smiled: "Lin Jue is honored. ”

Guo Xu smiled: "That's good, I'll be the same as my royal brother, because I don't like poetry, so I look down on me." Well, I should go back too, you see, my second uncle didn't worry that you were with me, so he sent someone to watch from the shore. I'm afraid that you, the lady of the palace, will be led astray by me, the king of Huai. ”

Lin Jue turned his head to look, and sure enough, on the covered bridge dock on the shore, Guo Kun and more than a dozen guards were standing there looking at this side from a distance. This is not something incomprehensible, King Liang and Lu Zhongtian are not in harmony, and the second prince is Lu Zhongtian's nephew, so he is naturally not welcomed. This prince pulled Lin Jue to speak, of course, it would attract their attention.

"Let's go. Don't tell your uncle to wait. Guo Xu smiled and turned around and walked towards the shore, and Lin Jue hurriedly followed. After taking two steps, Guo Xu suddenly stopped and said, "By the way, there is something I almost forgot, I came to apologize to you and Sister Caiwei today." It's not good to bother her now, why don't I apologize to you, and how about you convey my apology to Cai Wei later. ”

Lin Jue said strangely: "Apologize? Why is that? ”

Guo Xu smiled: "It's for my uncle's business." I heard that a month ago, at the temple meeting of Daxiangguo, my uncle offended you and had some conflicts. After learning about this, my grandfather beat my uncle severely, and when I knew about it, I also beat him down and asked him to come and apologize to you. But he was thin-skinned and a little ashamed. So I thought, my nephew will do it for him. An uncle is also a father, and a nephew can also bear the responsibility of an uncle. I apologize to you and Cai Wei on behalf of him. I hope you don't bother with that. Speaking of it, it's also a relative, don't hurt your feelings. ”

Lin Jue was stunned, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be this matter, Your Highness didn't mention it, I forgot about it." It was just a misunderstanding. Speaking of which, there is something wrong with me. That, I also made a move on Lu Yanei at that time, it's really ...... It's really unseemly. ”

Guo Xu laughed, nodded and said: "You are really an interesting person, saying that you are a scholar, I always feel that I don't believe it, a scholar will not do the things you do." Let's go back to it. I'm leaving. ”

Guo Xu walked like the wind, and strode away from Lin Jue and went ashore. The guards who had protected him came forward and surrounded him and left quickly.