Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

After visiting several colleges with Aribai, Fang Zheng Yi skillfully avoided mentioning the most crucial locations.

Nevertheless, Aribai was overwhelmed by what he saw.

He generally understood the purpose of these colleges, but he didn't grasp the details.

However, they seemed like useless things, so he didn't delve too deeply.

After touring for half a day, both of them were tired and found a small pavilion to rest.

Fang Zheng Yi asked, "What do you think of Dongjiao University after seeing it, Second Prince?"

Aribai shook his head and said, "Don't laugh at me, Master Fang, but I didn't understand some of it. Many of the theories sound esoteric to me. Is learning this kind of thing really useful?"

Fang Zheng Yi said, "It's normal for you not to understand, Second Prince. The experiences that people summarize and verify through reasonable methods are science. If science is indescribable, it is naturally esoteric."

"Mountains, rivers, wind, rain, thunder, lightning, people's hearts, and laws are all within science. We must use science to study the laws of all things to handle affairs well. These are all extremely useful principles."

"Oh, science?" Aribai raised his eyebrows. "According to Master Fang's statement, this theory of science恐怕has surpassed the words of the sages."

Fang Zheng Yi chuckled, "I wouldn't object if you put it that way, but a more reasonable statement should be that it coincides with the sages."

"In my opinion, science is not a good thing because it is not aligned with the imperial court. Anyone who opposes science will be slapped in the face by science, making you recognize reality and pay a painful price."

"Therefore, Dongjiao University is a vital instrument of our Great Jing!"

"A vital instrument of the state..." Aribai looked at the sky and said intentionally or unintentionally, "Since it is a vital instrument of the state, why can Master Fang easily bring me to see it and tell me so much? I don't understand."

Fang Zheng Yi said regretfully, "Second Prince, you and I have been together for many days. You should know that I say whatever I have in mind."

"Therefore, I do things openly and honestly. Although Dongjiao University is crucial in my heart, as long as it is the right path, there is nothing to hide that cannot be seen. Do you agree?"

Aribai couldn't help but nod.

The current situation he saw was indeed like this, and he had been judging a gentleman by his own petty yardstick.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng Yi secretly said "good" in his heart.

It seemed that this kid was on the right track, and he should continue to take another step.

"Second Prince, you have seen everything you should see in Jing for so many days. What do you think? Isn't it much stronger than your Jin capital?" Fang Zheng Yi's tone was slightly provocative.

Hearing Fang Zheng Yi say this, a surge of anger suddenly arose in Aribai's heart.

I am, after all, the Second Prince of Great Jin. How dare he ask me this in person? It's too rude.

"What are you talking about, Master Fang? Although my Great Jin has just suffered a disaster, it is still strong and prosperous! In terms of military strength and capital, it is not inferior to Jing."

"Moreover, my father is an unparalleled hero who can sweep away rebellious subjects in just a few years. My brothers are also talented generals with countless achievements."

After saying these two sentences, Aribai's face was already flushed, and his chest was slightly heaving.

"Tsk, Second Prince is right. It was impolite of me. Haha, don't mind it, I'm just straightforward, you know." Fang Zheng Yi quickly comforted him.

Aribai breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to be generous, "I naturally know Master Fang's character, it's okay."

Fang Zheng Yi rubbed his hands and chuckled, "That's good, that's good. But just now I heard the Second Prince say that his brothers are all talented generals with countless achievements. Since your brothers are so strong, then you, who are ranked second, must be even stronger!"

"Although I am an official in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, I am actually from a civil service background. I don't understand military affairs, and I'm very curious about these things."

"I think the Second Prince must have been entrusted with important tasks and must be very capable in the Jin Kingdom. Can you tell me about any outstanding achievements?"

Aribai's mind buzzed... and went blank.

His self-esteem was like being slashed by someone, and his mentality almost collapsed!

Achievements... Although his elder brother and several younger brothers were quite capable, he really didn't have any achievements to speak of.

He had led troops once, but he fell off his horse due to lack of physical strength, and the battle was not fought.

Because of this, he had never received a good look from Wutu.

Now that Fang Zheng Yi asked this, how should he answer?

If he answered, he really had nothing to say. If he didn't answer, where would he put his face?

Damn it! Why did he have to ask this kind of question when they were chatting so well?!

After holding it in for a few minutes, Aribai said with a flushed face, "I can naturally command troops to fight, but this is not my specialty."

"Master Fang should understand that I am not good at speaking but like to read. According to your Dongjiao University's statement, I am better at liberal arts..."

Aribai's voice became smaller and smaller, but fortunately, he finished the sentence.

Fang Zheng Yi quietly glanced at him with contempt.

Look at your pathetic appearance! You're good at liberal arts? You're good at nothing!

Your neck is getting thick from holding it in. As expected, you're a useless piece of trash. You don't have any special skills at all. It came out as soon as I tested you.

I don't know why the Jin Kingdom sent this guy out. Could it be that they couldn't find decent people in the country? Or is it simply because he's honest?

No way!

"Oh ~" Fang Zheng Yi nodded as if he understood, "So that's how it is. I understand that martial arts are not the Second Prince's strength."

"Heh... yes... yes." Aribai responded listlessly.

"Then this is quite similar to our country's Crown Prince. He also prefers liberal arts, loves to read, loves to watch plays, and likes to think."

"Really?" Aribai's eyes lit up as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw.

"Yes, yes, yes, almost. The hobbies are similar, and he hasn't personally fought in battles either."

Aribai immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He felt that he had regained some face.

No wonder he hadn't seen the Jing Kingdom's Crown Prince for so long. It turned out that he was a loafer with nothing serious to do.

Aribai then asked, "Then... I wonder, in Master Fang's opinion, how do I compare to your country's Crown Prince?"

Fang Zheng Yi looked embarrassed, "That's not good, is it? Your identities, I think it's not appropriate for me to evaluate."

Aribai carefully looked at Fang Zheng Yi's expression. Seeing this, he was overjoyed.

This Jing Kingdom's Crown Prince doesn't seem to be doing well!

If it's something that can't be shown off, then I have to compare!

"Speak! Just say it! Master Fang is not treating me as a friend!"

Okay, he's starting to get worked up...

Fang Zheng Yi laughed inwardly, but his expression returned to calmness: "Second Prince, I am not good at pleasantries, so I have never dared to speak in front of my other colleagues. However, since you asked me, then I will simply answer a few sentences, but there is one thing you must not spread it, otherwise, I will not be able to survive."

It seems that the Jing Kingdom's Crown Prince is not just ordinary bad, Aribai was overjoyed!

Overjoyed in my heart

"Absolutely not to spread!"

Fang Zheng Yi sighed softly: "Okay, then I will say it. In my opinion, the Crown Prince of our dynasty is a wise ruler of the future. He is positive and upward, lively and kind, loves the people like his own children, and is proficient in both civil and military affairs."

"....." Aribai was greatly disappointed.

It seems that Fang Zheng Yi, no matter how straightforward he is, does not dare to say bad things about the heir apparent behind his back. I was thinking too much.

But that's okay, it would be good to praise me a few words.

My self-esteem has been too hurt today...

"Then what does Master Fang think of me?"

"You are a waste."

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