Although this banquet started in the evening.

But just after noon, Qian Gui arranged a carriage to send everyone into the palace.

Everyone got on the carriage in batches, and the entry speed was different depending on the arrangements.

For example, Taoist Wu Jie and Chu Ke were riding in a carriage going up.

Ding Xiaoyi naturally studied with Song Xing.

Zhang Gu and Qian Gui were in the same car, at the back.

As for Wang Gouzi, as the chef of this dinner, he was naturally one step ahead on horseback.

After getting on the carriage, Song Xingxue gently opened the window with his fingers and took a look outside. Looking at Qian Gui's busy figure, he couldn't help showing some doubts.

I muttered in my heart: "It's strange, I stole so many things, why doesn't this guy react at all??"

After all, those boxes of gold jewelry are considered priceless nowadays. No matter how rich Qian Gui is, he shouldn't have no reaction at all if several big boxes beside his bed are missing.

Seeing Qian Gui standing busy in the sun, Song Xingxue thought, maybe this guy was too busy and didn't notice for a while.

Song Xingxue explained to himself, and then without thinking too much, he turned around and saw Ding Xiaoyi holding the book given by Taoist Bu Jie, and at this moment, he was reading ten lines at a time.

Occasionally I would stop and think deeply for a long time, as if I was thinking about the issues written in the book.

Seeing how absorbed he was, Song Xingxue couldn't help but go over and take a look. Unfortunately, he didn't understand anything. He couldn't help but wonder: "Is this book really as magical as the Taoist priest said?"

However, Ding Xiaoyi ignored him at all, focusing entirely on this book.

Although the content of this hardcover version of "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" is not extensive, every paragraph and every word is thought-provoking.

No matter what the purpose was, at this moment he could not help but read it in depth.

Unknowingly, after reading the last page, Ding Xiaoyi slowly closed the book, closed his eyes, and carefully replayed the entire content of the book in his mind.

It's like savoring the exquisite tea leaves and savoring the lingering aroma of this dish in your mouth.

Wait until he opens his eyes and takes a look.

I noticed that it was almost getting dark outside in the afternoon.

After opening the curtain, he saw all the carriages waiting outside the palace gate.

"Stop looking, I've been waiting for two hours. If I had known it was so boring, I wouldn't have come." Song Xingxue lay aside, holding his mobile phone in his hand and playing a stand-alone game.

The old carriage was small and narrow, and the air was extremely stuffy. Anyone else would have gone crazy.

After saying this, Song Xingxue raised his head: "What is written in this book? I asked you just now, but you didn't even bother me!"

Ding Xiaoyi thought about the contents of the book and said calmly: "Eight words, knowledge and action unite."

"Unity of knowledge and action!" Song Xingxue nodded thoughtfully, and then couldn't help but look at him: "These are only four words? Where are the other four?"

In response to this, he smiled without saying a word and took Song Xingxue's hand, writing the remaining four words in his palm.

Immediately, I was enlightened.

I feel that these four words are really inappropriate to say.

“The unity of knowledge and action! It’s interesting.”

At this time, a whisper came from the carriage nearby, and the curtains of the carriage were opened.

A young man with black hair and a jade crown leaned half of his face out of the car window.

"I'm also very curious about the meaning of the remaining four words. I wonder if you can give me some advice."

After Ding Xiaoyi glanced at the man, he did not answer the other person's question. Instead, he asked: "From the looks of it, you are also attending the banquet tonight."

"I didn't want to come, but I couldn't disobey my teacher's orders, so I came here to join in the fun." The young man said with a smile.

"Oh, that's better than me. I don't want to come, but I have to come. It's hard to leave once I'm here. You think it's bad luck or not!" Ding Xiaoyi joked with a smile.

After listening to his words, the young man burst out laughing: "People live between heaven and earth. They seem to be above all things, but they are bound by their own rules. It is easier said than done to be free."

While the two were talking, the closed palace door finally opened slowly.

The carriages and horses began to move forward.

"Hey, it's about to begin. Wan Wei will go first and wait until tonight to talk to Brother Ding!"

The young man said as he slowly lowered the curtains.

"It turns out he is Luo Wanwei. I thought he had three heads and six arms."

Song Xingxue opened the window and looked at it, and said angrily: "Haha, what you say is better than what you sing. If you don't want to come here, you should get out as soon as possible."

After saying that, I whispered in my heart: "Just wait, when she comes, none of you can leave!"

I don’t know whether it was intentional or a coincidence, but Ding Xiaoyi’s carriage was arranged to be the last one before slowly entering the palace gate.

"Da da da……"

The wheels of the carriage crushed against the bluestone slab, making a crisp sound together with the horses' hooves.

In the distance, Ding Xiaoyi heard the lively noise outside.

He opened the car curtain and took a look, and saw that there was already a sea of ​​people outside.

Various musical instruments were playing in the distance, and there were singers on both sides dancing to the sound of the music.

"Oh, that's the Confucian Zhang Fan!"

Under the crowd, from time to time someone looked at the celebrities from various families in front of the jade table in the palace.

Of course, the most popular one is the Confucian Zhang Fan.

Next was Sima Qing, but after the previous denigration from Luo Wanwei and others, it was clear that in the eyes of most people, this guy was the most hateful.

"Is that what he said, to strengthen centralization of power?"

"Yes, it's him!"

"Ah, shit!"

Everyone below was cursing in a low voice. Most people may not understand the Legalist thinking, but they all knew that if Sima Qing's words were followed, the tax burden paid by all businessmen would be doubled.

I could have avoided even a penny of the tax burden through various connections.

Although the people's scolding was low, it couldn't stand up to the large number of people, and the sound became louder in the chaos.

But Sima Qing was sitting at the table and had long been accustomed to such scoldings.

Compared with the persecution that Legalists suffered when the Qin State first implemented reforms, the point is nothing.

Just pediatrics.

And when Luo Wanwei walked out, everyone's eyes lit up. Whether they were men, women, old or young, they all looked at this military celebrity with anticipation.

"So young!!" Many people were surprised when they saw Luo Wanwei. In many people's minds, Luo Wanwei may be a middle-aged man.

But now I saw that he was only in his twenties, with red lips, white teeth, sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and a dignified appearance.

Many young women and girls can't help but be fascinated by it.

It is hard to imagine that Luo Wanwei, who looked as thin as a scholar, was able to fight off a hundred hussars with fifty steps, causing heavy casualties and being unable to fight back.

How can anyone not admire him for being both civil and military?

In addition to the three people, there were Taoist Canwu Taoist, strategist Chu Ke, Zhang Gu, Ba family's Yuwen Ji, and even merchant Qian Gui, etc. were also commented on by everyone.

Of course, Qian Gui, who has been operating here for many years, is the most popular. After all, he speaks on behalf of the interests of all businessmen.

Just wait for Ding Xiaoyi to step off the carriage.

Everyone just glanced at it, but had no reaction.

It was only when he walked onto the stage and bowed his hands in salute to King Dayuezhi who was sitting above that everyone noticed Ding Xiaoyi.

"Who is this??" someone asked.

"I don't know." Everyone around him looked at each other, obviously very unfamiliar with Ding Xiaoyi.

It wasn't until someone with knowledge of the matter revealed that the reason why celebrities from various families gathered in Dayue Imperial City today was precisely because of this young man did everyone come to understand.

"Heroes come from young men!"

When some old people learned that Ding Xiaoyi alone had attracted the attention of celebrities from all over the Central Plains, they couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

I can't help but sigh in my heart that the Central Plains is, after all, a crouching tiger, hidden dragon, with outstanding people emerging one after another.

It is a pity that in recent years, the national strength of the Da Yuezhi has long been inferior to what it used to be.

After Ding Xiaoyi sat firmly on his seat, he immediately felt the unkind looks in Zhang Fan and Canwu's eyes.

Last time at Shudi Inn, Ding Xiaoyi used his strength to make the two of them very embarrassed. Later, he published a poem, which made them become this kid's stepping stone.

If it hadn't been for the various giants who later took action to eliminate the influence of the poem step by step, that poem might still be spoken and recited by people today.

After being led by this kid last time, the two of them had already made up their minds. No matter what happened this time, they would keep tight to each other and never give this kid a chance to breathe.

"Borrowed it, borrowed it..."

Of course, Song Xingxue and Informal Taoists cannot go on stage together, but they can stand close to each other and watch.

"Old Taoist, do you think this kid can do it?"

Looking at Ding Xiaoyi sitting at the end of the table, Song Xingxue couldn't help but feel deeply worried about him. After all, this boy was illiterate.

He may not be able to tell clearly who Zhuangzi and Laozi are.

"Believe him!"

In fact, Taoist Bu Jie was unsure, but he firmly believed that the contents of that sacred book would surely shock everyone present.

"It is said that the Central Plains is vast and rich in resources. It is the glory of the Dayue Kingdom to invite all the famous experts to gather today. It just so happens that I also want to hear what you guys say about how to strengthen the country and give you some guidance for the future of the Dayue clan."
To be continued...