Xiahou Xuan was silent. He didn't know how to answer Cao Miao's words.

Fame is ruined.

Cao Miao looked at Xiahou Xuan's haggard face, a little sympathetic and happy.

This is a treasure. If it can be used well, it will definitely be a rare pillar. Not to mention talent and intelligence, as the leader of the four intelligences, and the courage to reflect on one's own, and can admit that you can't do anything, this mind is very accessible.

Cao Miao pondered for a moment and raised his middle finger at Xiahou Xuan again.

Xiahou Xuan was slightly stunned, and his face turned red. He bit his lips tightly, suppressed the urge to leave with his sleeves, and quietly looked at Cao Miao.

"Ask you a question." Cao Miao was a little jealous of Xiahou Xuan. It is easy to say that it is not broken, but how many people can really break their prejudices? A young celebrity in his prime can abandon everything and be humble to the dust. This kind of demeanor... ordinary people cannot learn it.

"You said." Xiahou Xuan bowed respectfully, like a disciple apprenticeship.

"What is it if ten thousand minus one?"

Xiahou Xuan's eyes flashed, and his mind realized something. "Tao gave birth to one, one gave birth to two, two gave birth to three, and three gave birth to all things. Although there are many, it comes from one. Reducing one seems to be without any damage to ten thousand, but if one is reduced one, ten thousand will eventually become nothing. Yunliang, are you saying that I lack the ability to handle small matters, so I accomplish nothing?"

Cao Miao was ridiculous and terrified. He originally wanted to say that 10,000 minus one was four zeros, but later he remembered that the number zero had not appeared yet. He had made a mistake last time, and this time he made the same mistake again.

However, Xiahou Xuan's statement is not bad, and it is even more in line with the thinking habits of this era.

"That's right. Without this one, you know but cannot do it. Even if you read more books, it will be useless. Only by adding this one and achieving the unity of knowledge and action can you truly conform to the Tao."

Xiahou Xuan fell into deep thought and was speechless for a long time. After a while, he sighed. "Yunliang, I understand. I was born in the powerful and powerful family. I started as a minister of the cavalry. I was close to the emperor. I didn't know the suffering of minor officials and knew nothing about those meticulous matters. I actually didn't know what Zang Ba was thinking. I only knew that I could only say some empty words that were unscrupulous, so he naturally didn't want to help me."

"Then think about it now, what are Zang Ba thinking?"

Xiahou Xuan fell into deep thought again, but his eyes became brighter and brighter.

Cao Miao didn't say anything, but just poured a glass of water for Xiahou Xuan. With Xiahou Xuan's intelligence, once he chose the right direction, he didn't have to say anything else. What he had to worry about was whether he could still talk to Xiahou Xuan in the future. As an actor, his knowledge system was very complicated, but he was not specialized enough, and he would inevitably show his timidity when he met a real expert.

The necessary hiding weaknesses and retaining a sense of mystery is the foundation of one's life.

After a long time, Xiahou Xuan retracted his thoughts. "Yunliang, I know a little bit. Please help me with reference."

"Okay." Cao Miao pushed the water cup in front of Xiahou Xuan. "Drink a sip of water first and talk slowly."

Xiahou Xuan picked up the water cup and took a sip. "Zang Ba was originally a Qing Xu Haoqiang. He has been operating in the Taishan area for many years and has followed Emperor Wu many times. Emperor Wen conquered Wu. It was not until Emperor Wen ascended the throne that he deprived him of his military power and transferred him to the capital to serve. He was the name of Jinwu as one of the nine ministers, but he was indeed a free position, so he was certainly unwilling to accept it."

Cao Miao didn't say anything, just said no, as if he was echoing and waiting for the following text.

"He is over 60 years old, and even if he can return to the battlefield, he will not work hard for a few years. Therefore, he will pin his hopes on his son. His eldest son Zang Ai is already in his thirties, but the court has not been appointed. This is itself a suppression of him. He also knows this, so he carefully chooses the way so as not to make mistakes and backfires."

Xiahou Xuan smiled ashamedly. "I didn't pay attention to what kind of worries he had, but just said some flashy and polite words. He must have thought that I was also a flashy person and could not protect himself or looked down on him. Naturally, he did not want to have anything to do with me so as not to be implicated."

"Aren't you a flashy person?" Cao Miao asked mercilessly. "Do you really respect Zang Ba in your heart?"

"Uh..." Xiahou Xuan smiled awkwardly. "I am a lot of those flashy habits. I do not have any sincere respect for warriors like Zang Ba, but it is just polite."

"Well, being able to know your mistake is a good start." Cao Miao nodded in anger. "Speaking of this, your progress over the past few days is also very obvious."

Xiahou Xuan finally showed a smile and felt grateful. "That was also the help of Yunliang... to guide him."

"Your relative, don't be so polite." Cao Miao smiled. "Just wait until you become a great man, don't forget me."

"This is natural." Xiahou Xuan patted his forehead. "Oh, where did I just talk about it?"

"I forgot, too, wait for me to think about it."

The two looked at each other, laughed silently, and then burst into laughter.

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Xiahou Xuan walked into Zhijinwu Temple again.

This time, he put on a samurai uniform that was easy to move, wore a knife around his waist, raised his head and chest, and strided heavily. Behind him were several agile guards, all of whom were expressionless, with a look of vigilance and murderous aura, and he looked cold and cruel.

As usual, Zang Ba was polite and went out to greet him in person. After looking at Xiahou Xuan, he showed a quiet smile.

Xiahou Xuan followed Zang Ba to the stage, and sat down with the host and the host. After a few words, he directly explained the purpose of the visit.

After several days of searching for Wang Ji, there is no definite news at the moment, but there is evidence that Wang Ji not only hired murderers, but also suspected of sending people to steal Shu residence, framed Prince Yongqiu, and killed people to silence him. He was edicted by the emperor and held a gold medal in school affairs, and was specifically responsible for the case, but he lacked manpower and limited experience. He hoped to ask Zang Ai to assist in handling the case.

Zang Ba was right in his heart and agreed happily.

Zang Ai is his eldest son. He was over thirty years old and could have been the son of the law and even given a job and was even given a job. However, the court still has no intention of this, and it is obvious that he wants to suppress him. He does not want to cause trouble, but he is not willing to waste it just like this, and has been waiting for the right opportunity.

Now that Xiahou Xuan is valued by the emperor, he is sent to investigate the case, which is actually giving him the opportunity to experience. If Zang Ai intervened at this time, he would not only show his ability to the court, but also make good connections. In the future, if there are important officials in the court to help him speak, his future will naturally be promising.

Zang Ba held a banquet to entertain Xiahou Xuan. During the meal, he remembered the past and talked about the experience of Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen's expedition in the east. Xiahou Xuan understood the gods and immediately asked him a question: How likely will the Grand Marshal Cao Xiu have to win this time in Wu?

Zang Ba smiled and said that according to previous battle examples, it is unlikely that you can drink Ma Dajiang at most, and cross the river.

Xiahou Xuan praised Zang Ba for a few words, and then asked another question: What will happen if the Grand Sima won’t do well in the conquest of Wu this time?

Zang Ba hypocritically refused again and finally said that Sun Quan was respectful outside but dissatisfied with the inside, but was just frightened by the force of the court and did not dare to act rashly. If the Grand Sima was defeated, Sun Quan might be despising the court for this reason and then seeking to be emperor.
Chapter completed!