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Yan Gong, a famous calligrapher, was praised by the former emperor as a calligrapher.

Yu Jingtong thought for a while and said, "Maybe this is just my own opinion, and I dare not represent other people's opinions.

Compared with Luo Qing, Qing Xuzi and Yan Gong, Mr. Gu's poems, paintings, and calligraphy may have their own merits, and it is impossible to say who is better or worse.

However, Mr. Gu dabbled in rhythm, calligraphy, Danqing, and poetry at the same time, all of which are comparable to the masters of the world, which is probably unmatched by anyone in the world. "

"That's right, there's something wrong with swordsmanship, the way of swordsmanship, Yu'er lost with one move."

"Hey, from what you said, this man is really a strange person. You are right, sir. Since he has shown his talent in front of you, is it possible that he wants to enter an official career and make a big splash?"

"Not really." Yu Jingtong shook his head: "At that time, I told Mr. Gu that I would recommend him to be an official in the court, but he declined, saying that he had no intention of entering an official career, but just wanted to communicate with everyone."

"Is there such a thing?"

Master Xia Hou frowned, and then said: "Sir, will you cough, sir, don't get angry, this Marquis is just making a hypothesis.

What this marquis meant was, would this person feel that the husband is not an official in the court, and he does not have enough energy, so he declined.

In other words, his ambition is actually very big, if he does not become an official, he will be in a high position if he becomes an official? "

"Maybe, is this possible?"

After all, Yu Jingtong met Gu Mingchu, so he was naturally not sure what his real thoughts were.

"Sir, if this person is really as talented as Mr. said, it is not surprising to have such an idea.

Now that the imperial court is in the midst of employing people, my emperor is so thirsty for talents that he is not as good as he is. Let the gentleman come forward to entertain this person. At that time, more famous people will be invited to the scene to test it out.

If it is really a talent of Qilin, I would like to recommend it together with my husband, how about it? "

"Your Majesty is so sincere to Datang, I am ashamed of myself. However, I have already invited Mr. Gu, but the location and personnel have not yet been decided."

"Sir, why don't you leave the venue to me, and you don't have to worry about the banquet, how about letting me invite you in terms of personnel?"

"How can you bother Lord Hou with such a trivial matter?"

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's just a trivial matter. However, I would like to invite a few guests to participate at that time. I don't know what you want, sir?"

"The Marquis has such a taste, so naturally I can't disappoint the Marquis. By the way, the Marquis, I have another idea."

"Oh? But it's all right, sir."

At this time, Yu Jingtong couldn't help but glanced at Xia Ziyu, and said with a smile: "Ziyu has always been intelligent, and he also practiced martial arts. I think it might be a good luck to let Ziyu worship under Mr. Gu."

"Oh? Just this"

"You don't need to worry too much, I'm not a man without tolerance. Ziyu is the son of the world. He should broaden his horizons and find more good teachers. This will be more conducive to his growth."

Hearing this, Xia Ziyu was a little excited.

Immediately, he cupped his hands at Yu Jingtong and said, "Thank you teacher for pointing out, but I don't know if Senior Gu will accept Ziyu?"

"It depends on your own sincerity, the teacher can't help you."

"Ziyu understands, thank you teacher."

When the chat was almost over, Master Xia got up to say goodbye.

On the way back, Xia Ziyu couldn't wait to say: "Father, why don't you prepare a gift and visit Senior Gu tomorrow, and beg him to accept you as a disciple?"

"This..." Master Xia Hou pondered for a while and said: "The key is that we don't know his details yet, why not wait a while and find out his details before we talk about it."

"But father, I'm afraid that when the time comes, I don't know how many people will come to ask for a teacher. Father often teaches the child that great things in ancient and modern times do not care about small things."

"Hahaha, you are a quick learner, so I will accompany you tomorrow for my father to see who the other party is."

Hearing this, Xia Ziyu was overjoyed, and immediately saluted, "Thank you, father!"

The next day, Master Xia Hou prepared a generous gift and took his son to Gu Ming's residence.

He didn't put on the ostentation of the Marquis, but changed into ordinary clothes and went out in a low-key way, with only three entourages.

At this time, Gu Ming was reading a book and sipping tea in the backyard.

Not long after, a maid rushed into the courtyard and reported: "My lord, the little lord who came here yesterday is asking to see you."

"Well, go ask them to come in."

"Yes!"

The maid answered, turned around and left.

When Master Xia and his party entered the courtyard, Gu Ming slowly put down his book and stood up, bowing far away: "Master Hou is here, but I can't greet you from afar, I hope Master Hou will forgive me."

Master Xia Hou was slightly taken aback.

He did not reveal his identity and was dressed in uniform.In addition, Xia Ziyu did not reveal the identity of the prince yesterday, so how did the other party guess it?

However, it was only for a moment.

Because Lord Xia suddenly had a strange feeling. It stands to reason that he is a dignified Lord Hou. Even if he doesn't put on airs, he will inevitably have a condescending aura in front of ordinary people.

However, he suddenly discovered that in front of this man whom he met for the first time, he felt inexplicably small.

You know, he is not the kind of hereditary, nor is it the kind of marquis who climbed up by clinging to power, but the marquis who was awarded by his illustrious military exploits.

Not to mention outside, even if he entered the palace, he would not have such a strange feeling.

This person is no small matter!

No wonder even someone as lonely and arrogant as Yu Jingtong was convinced.

It's not surprising that he feels this way, after all, Gu Ming is already a great Confucian, and his realm has already entered the realm of real immortals.

No matter how noble Xia Houye's status is, he is just an ordinary person. How can he be compared in terms of aura?

After a while, Lord Xia came back to his senses and hurriedly saluted: "Sir, there is no need to be too polite, but I am a bit abrupt, and I am afraid that I will disturb you by visiting."

"Your Majesty is serious, please sit and watch tea!"

"Yes!"

The maid hurriedly ran to make tea.

Master Xia Hou sat down, but Xia Ziyu didn't dare to sit down.

Firstly, it was his father who was here, and secondly, he came today with the idea of ​​apprenticeship, so how dare he do anything wrong?

After chatting for a while, Lord Xia Hou began to inquire about Gu Ming's details.

"I don't know where the gentleman is from?"

"I am a native of Jiangnan. I have been studying hard behind closed doors. Recently, I have been very quiet and thought about moving. I came to see the demeanor of Chang'an in the prosperous age."

"It turns out that before this, Mr. Yu greatly admired Mr. Quanzi, and Quanzi also admired him very much.

I took the liberty to come to visit Mr. today, and I dared to ask Mr. to accept the dog as a disciple. "

"Oh?" Gu Ming raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "Zi Yu was born in the waiting mansion, so there is no shortage of famous teachers, right?"

As soon as the words fell, Xia Ziyu couldn't help but knelt down on the ground immediately: "Ziyu sincerely worships Mr. under the door, and I hope Mr. will be successful!"

"This"

At this time, Master Xiahou also got up and saluted: "Mr.'s talent is unparalleled in the world. It is his blessing for Ziyu to be taught by him. Please help him!"

In fact, Gu Ming came to Chang'an with the idea of ​​recruiting disciples.

However, the idea is the idea, and the attitude should be more reserved.

Therefore, pretending to ponder for a while, he raised his hand and said, "Since Lord Hou has spoken, I will accept Ziyu as a registered disciple for the time being, and if he performs well in the future, he will be formally admitted as a disciple."

"Thank you sir, thank you sir!"

Xia Ziyu was overwhelmed with surprise, and quickly kowtowed to thank him.

"Get up!"

"Thank you sir!"

"That's right" Gu Ming turned his head to look at Master Xia again and said, "Master Hou came to visit today with a generous gift, and there is no big gift in return for the next cloth, so he gave Master a book, a piece of writing, and looked back at Lord Hou Don't be disgusted."

"Mister's word is serious, and Mr.'s word is serious. It is my honor to have Mr.'s handwriting."

Master Xia Hou hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"Master Hou, you don't have to be too polite."

Gu Ming stood up with a smile, and wrote four words on the spot: Tranquility and far-reaching.

Last time, what Gu Ming wrote to Xia Ziyu was the word "sword", which made the father and son jump when they saw it, feeling that the word was full of murderous intent.

But this time, the words "Peace and Zhiyuan" also made the father and son have a strange feeling at a glance.

It seems to be in the vast world, with the faint green hills, the gurgling water, and the fragrance of the grass and trees, which makes people forget the worldly things and stay out of things.

"It's amazing, it's simply amazing, no wonder, no wonder Mr Yu also admires Mr.

Mr. Yan's calligraphy is so extraordinary that it can affect people's state of mind. Mr. Yan is indeed not as good as him. "

There are two authentic works of Yan Gong in the family of Lord Xia Hou. They were written by Yan Gong in person, and there is no possibility of fakes.

Moreover, although Lord Xia Hou was a general, his ancestors were ministers. Lord Xia Hou had also studied martial arts since he was a child, and he still has a high level of appreciation for poetry and calligraphy.

Seeing that Gu Ming wrote this picture with his own hands, there is no doubt in his heart, it can be said that he is convinced.

"Master Hou is too famous. Yan Gong is a well-known master in the world, and has his own uniqueness."

"Yes, yes, sir, what you said is reasonable, each has its own merits, each has its own merits"

After going back, Master Xia Hou immediately asked people to carefully frame the picture written by Gu Ming and hang it in the most eye-catching place in the hall.

I don't know why this matter got out, and for a while, many people came to see it, to see what kind of characters made Xiahou so important.

West of the city.

In an elegant small courtyard.

A man with the appearance of a scholar hurried to the back garden, cupped his hands at an old man who was sitting in a gazebo with his eyes closed, and said, "The disciple has met the teacher."

"Well, what's the matter?"

"Teacher, there have been rumors in the circle recently, and it's hard for disciples to tell."

"Since it's a rumor, why should you care?"

"But teacher, the disciple is really angry after hearing this rumor."

The old man opened his eyes and frowned, "Why?"

"Teacher, do you remember that when you were in Fangfei Garden some time ago, a guy named Gu Ming wrote a picture?"

"Well, so what?"

"At that time, some people compared the kid's handwriting with the teacher.

That's okay, not many people take it seriously.

But two days ago, Lord Xia Hou actually visited the person surnamed Gu in person, and brought back a picture of

Then in the past two days, many people in the circle have been spreading, saying that the calligraphy of the surname Gu is more charming than the teacher's calligraphy."

Yan Zhi smiled lightly: "What's there to be angry about? The rumors in the market are not to be believed, just keep a normal mind."

"But teacher, this is not a rumor in the market, it is spread in almost the whole circle.

If it is passed around, it will become true. At that time, others will really think that the teacher is not as good as that person. "

"The truth can't be fake, and the fake can't be true. Besides, the old man has never argued with others, so why would he care what others say?"

"But teacher, I'm afraid that someone will use your name to gain fame and fame, and if you say something unpleasant, you will use the teacher's shoulders to climb up.

In this way, wouldn't it damage the teacher's reputation?

How about, the disciple accompanied the teacher to Xiahou Mansion to see the calligraphy in person.

If the other party is really a person seeking fame and reputation, the disciples will expose him, so that this person will not use the teacher's name to bluff and deceive all day long. "

"This"

Yan Zhi pondered for a while, and finally nodded: "Forget it, the old man hasn't gone out for a long time, so let's go out and exercise."

"Great, disciple, let's prepare the sedan chair."

Half an hour later, Yan Zhi's master and apprentice arrived at Xiahou Mansion.

"Report to Lord Hou that Duke Yan is visiting."