Chapter 368 Filial Piety is the First of All Virtues

Wang Xuance.

The most outstanding diplomat of the Tang Dynasty.

There aren't many recorded events about it, but it has a resounding title...

One man can destroy a nation!

On one occasion, Wang Xuance was sent as an envoy to India.

They happened to encounter internal strife in India.

The newly enthroned King of India, Arjuna, had the audacity to rob a Chinese delegation!

After Wang Xuanze fled...

He demonstrated unparalleled diplomatic talent.

As an envoy of the Tang Dynasty, he recruited 1,200 Tibetan soldiers and 7,000 Nepalese cavalry from Tibet and Nepal.

Then they turned around and went back to India!

That scene...

The Indians were so badly killed that they ran away in terror, crying for their parents...

I won't go into the details of how many tens of thousands were killed and how many were captured.

In short...

A total of 580 cities in India surrendered!

When Wang Xuance returned to the Tang Dynasty, he brought with him more than 12,000 prisoners, including Arunasva, and more than 20,000 cattle and horses.

Without using a single soldier of the Tang Dynasty, he destroyed a country with the power of one man!

That was truly the height of power!

At its peak, the Tang Dynasty was truly a force to be reckoned with by all nations!

A succession of capable ministers and military generals emerged.

Any famous minister or fierce general could intimidate a region!

What are Indians, Koreans, and petty bastards? Beating them is like playing a game.

Meanwhile, at Cuiyun Residence.

Qin Shandao's cheeks were flushed, his eyes were glazed, and he was even swaying as he walked.

"Little Shandao, come here and put your handprint here. From now on, you will study with us."

Cheng Huailiang pulled Qin Shandao along, his shifty eyes darting around as he made Qin Shandao put his handprint on the document.

Today, they will use the same methods against them.

They recruited Qin Shandao into their group!

"Don't stop me, I can still fight!"

Qin Shandao, bewildered, broke free from Cheng Huailiang and raised his hands to the sky: "I want to fight ten of them!"

"Okay, okay... you can take on ten of them."

Cheng Huailiang continued his enthusiastic persuasion: "Come on, after you've pressed your handprint, press ten more."

"I'll take on ten Cheng Huailiangs!" Qin Shandao shouted again.

Cheng Huailiang's face darkened.

I could take on ten Choi Shin-kis.

Have you seen me advertising it everywhere?

After pressing his handprint, Cheng Huailiang showed a satisfied smile.

Starting today...

Qin Shandao broke away from the Imperial Academy army and returned to the military group!

"Brother Xuan Ce is indeed formidable."

Cheng Huailiang turned to Wang Xuance and praised him.

Wang Xuance used a provocation tactic to force Qin Shandao to make a bet, and then won.

It truly brought honor to the sons of military officers.

Most importantly, it's all about those smooth talk...

The rapid-fire delivery left Qin Shandao speechless.

"Brother Huai Liang is so complimentary."

Wang Xuance smiled elegantly: "I only said a few words, I don't deserve such praise from Brother Huailiang."

"Brother Xuan Ce, you are being modest."

Cheng Huailiang laughed heartily, then raised his glass: "Let's not talk about this anymore, come on, let me toast you!"

Da da da...

While they were enjoying drinking and chatting, a son of a military officer ran up to the attic.

"Wei Shuyu is here!"

In an instant.

The conversation abruptly stopped.

Wei Shuyu was in the limelight.

A sixth-rank official in charge of the Ministry of Commerce!

His prestige and power were so great that they no longer dared to cause trouble for Wei Shuyu easily.

But this time, the sons of military officers gathered in Chang'an...

We must not lose face; we must stand up for ourselves.

"Good timing!"

Li Chongyi shouted, "Isn't Wei Shuyu known for his outspokenness?"

"Let's show them what the Xuan Ce brothers are all about today!"

He had been feeling extremely frustrated at the Ministry of Commerce these past few days.

He was clearly the second-in-command of the Ministry of Commerce.

But the result... they all managed to stand on his head and poop.

Whenever he wanted to cause trouble, this wouldn't work, and that wouldn't be right.

"Yes, Brother Xuan Ce, we support you."

“If you can defeat Wei Shuyu, I will recommend you to my father.”

"Kill Wei Shuyu, and you'll be my best brother from now on!"

The sons of military officers were more excited than ever before.

Finally, I can face off against Wei Shuyu once again.

this time……

We will win!

"Xuan Ce did his best."

Wang Xuance bowed.

To be honest, he was a little excited too.

Wei Shuyu's reputation in Chang'an was at its zenith.

If you're not careful, you might win by a small margin.

Wouldn't he instantly become the focus of all of Chang'an?

If it weren't for the support of these military sons, he wouldn't even have the right to speak with Wei Shuyu.

"Wow, it's quite lively here."

Wei Shuyu stepped straight in, as if entering an empty place.

Having served as an official for so long, he had developed his own kind of influence.

Official authority is not just a matter of words.

Paired with Wei Shuyu's crimson official robe, it creates an even more striking effect.

"I could hear your voices from far away. What are you talking about so enthusiastically?"

"Why don't you tell me so I can have some fun too?"

The sons of the military officers dared not answer.

They didn't know how formidable Wei Shuyu was before, but now they're behaving themselves.

Cheng Huailiang retorted, "Wei Shuyu, don't be so arrogant!"

"Look at this..."

Cheng Huailiang pulled out Qin Shandao's written statement: "From today onwards, Qin Shandao is no longer a member of the Imperial Academy!"

"Really? Let me see it."

Wei Shuyu extended his hand.

"You don't want to tear it up, do you?"

Cheng Huailiang cautiously withdrew his hand.

Are you questioning an official appointed by the imperial court?

Wei Shuyu narrowed his eyes, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

"How am I supposed to know what's written on the agreement if you don't show it to me?"

Cheng Huailiang thought about it and realized it made some sense.

And Wei Shuyu... shouldn't be that shameless, right?

"Look carefully."

Cheng Huailiang handed over the written agreement: "Don't say I'm lying to you."

Wei Shuyu accepted it.

Then, without even looking at it, he handed it to Fang Yi'ai.

Fang Yiai tore it up in a flash...

"Wei Shuyu, what are you doing?"

Cheng Huailiang immediately bristled and said, "Didn't you say you wouldn't tear it?"

Oh……

Wei Shuyu's attitude was extremely disdainful...

"Go ask your dad that question!"

"If he encountered something like that, would he tear it up?"

My dad?

Cheng Huailiang's eye twitched involuntarily.

Cheng Yaojin is even more shameless than Wei Shuyu!

Forget it, let's not stoop to Dad's level...

Brother Xuan Ce, we're counting on you!

Cheng Huailiang turned his gaze to Wang Xuance...

"I am Wang Xuance, and I greet Physician Wei."

Wang Xuance bowed to Wei Shuyu.

"What's up?"

Wei Shuyu raised an eyebrow.

Wang Xuance appears to be a scholar, seemingly out of place among the sons of military generals.

"May I ask, Dr. Wei, you are an official appointed by the imperial court, and every word and action you take represents the court."

"With everything written in black and white, how dare you distort the truth!"

"This action is truly damaging to the image of court officials..."

Wang Xuance spoke eloquently, his whole demeanor refined, yet he possessed a resilience like that of a pine tree.

"A scholar?"

Wei Shuyu asked.

"Exactly."

"Do you hold any official rank or title?"

"I wonder what this has to do with my question?"

"It's nothing, I just hate overly formal and flowery language."

"..."

Go to hell with your big slap.

You're just chatting idly for half a day?

The sons of military officers cursed inwardly, but dared not say it aloud.

"So what was Doctor Wei's reply?" Wang Xuance pressed.

Do I need to elaborate on how you wrote this agreement?

Wei Shuyu glanced at the other person: "You dare to pull such tricks in front of an official of the imperial court? Don't you know what death means?"

"Wei Langzhong is mistaken."

Wang Xuance smiled calmly: "The duel with Qin Shandao was arranged when he was sober. He personally promised that if he lost, he would leave the Imperial Academy."

Um?

Wei Shuyu turned around and glanced at Chai Zhewei.

Back then, you didn't mention that Xiao Shandao made the bet while he was sober.

"Big brother, don't look at me."

Chai Zhewei replied guiltily, "They used a treacherous scheme, a provocation, to anger Xiao Shandao!"

"Alright..."

Wei Shuyu nodded helplessly.

"Therefore, Physician Wei, by tearing up the document without authorization, you have already damaged important evidence."

"Bullshit!"

Fang Yi'ai immediately stood up and said, "I tore up that document; it has nothing to do with my older brother!"

What is loyalty? This is it...

At the critical moment, Fang Yi'ai dared to take the blame!

"Just tear it up, it's no big deal?"

Wei Shuyu stopped Fang Yi'ai from speaking up: "Do you have any objections?"

Wei Shuyu's calm demeanor left the sons of military officers bewildered.

Of course there are opinions.

And there are a lot of them!

The unwritten rule of the martial arts world: a promise made is a promise kept, do you understand?

"Dr. Wei, please don't adopt such an indifferent attitude!"

Wang Xuance frowned and said solemnly, "What you tore up was the certificate."

"If this were a case handled by the government, it would be considered unauthorized destruction of evidence, which, according to Tang law, would be punishable by imprisonment!"

"Is it that serious?"

Wei Shuyu feigned suppressed emotion and asked, "Then who should report this to the authorities?"

"Uncle Qin or Aunt Qin?"

this……

Wang Xuance was taken aback: "I was just using a metaphor!"

"Can you just shut up already..."

Wei Shuyu shook his head helplessly: "So what if Xiao Shan goes to your military academy? I can call him back with just one word. What use is your written agreement?"

"Perhaps he can break the contract."

Wang Xuance stepped forward excitedly: "But the agreement has already been signed, and it was done in front of everyone!"

"If you go back on your word, you will be breaking your promise!"

"He will carry the reputation of being a liar for the rest of his life."

good.

That's really sharp.

However, it's still a bit immature.

"Wang Xuance, right?"

Wei Shuyu grinned and said, "Perhaps you are new here and do not know, but I have another identity."

"What's your identity?" Wang Xuance immediately became wary.

"I am Qin Shandao's master!"

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter where he plans to study."

"Unless Uncle Qin and Aunt Qin give the order..."

"Otherwise, as your master, I have the right to make a decision."

"In my eyes, your written agreement is completely useless."

Holy crap.

The sons of military officers all changed color.

It seems that's really the case.

Yuchi Huan was forced to join the Imperial Academy army because Yuchi Gong did not stop him.

In ancient times, it was believed that once a word was spoken, it could not be taken back.

Therefore, he had to abide by the 'rules of the martial arts world'.

That's what integrity is.

But Qin Shandao...

Wei Shuyu was his master, and he had to obey his master's orders.

This is called filial piety!

As the saying goes, of all virtues, filial piety is the most important...

Between filial piety and trustworthiness, filial piety is the greater one!