She at least knew a little bit about "The Art of War," thanks to her best friend, who loves studying classical literature and used to ramble on to her every day, so even if she didn't know it, she could still memorize a little bit.
Best friend?
Feng Guang scratched her hair. Does she have a best friend?
These two words seemed to pop up suddenly. She thought about them for a long time but couldn't figure them out. Then she looked down and saw the wind and smoke without blinking. Suddenly she came to her senses. This child was still waiting for her to speak. Now was not the time for her to think about other things.
This is a fictional dynasty. She had seen it in the imperial study. The emperor had collected many military books, but he didn't have a single copy of "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. If Fengyan memorized this, it might be able to achieve a surprising victory.
Feng Guang said, "We won't remember that book anymore. I'll teach you some words."
Fengyan casually tossed the book in his hand onto the ground.
This child is really straightforward and crude, but when she thought of the bruises on his body that she had just seen... Feng Guang couldn't help but feel a surge of sympathy. She thought for a moment and said softly, "Those who are in the battleground first and await the enemy are at ease, while those who are in the battleground later and rush into battle are weary. Therefore, the skillful strategist brings the enemy to his own advantage rather than being brought to his own advantage... Can you remember that?"
“Those who first occupy the battlefield and await the enemy are at ease, while those who arrive later and rush into battle are weary. Therefore, the skillful strategist brings the enemy to his own advantage rather than being brought to his own advantage.” He read it aloud word by word, without missing a single one.
Feng Guang exclaimed in surprise, "Little Fengyan, I didn't know you had such a good memory!"
He simply said calmly, "And then?"
I've never seen a child so calm after being praised. Feng Guang cleared his throat and continued, "What can make the enemy come of their own accord is to benefit them; what can prevent the enemy from coming is to harm them. Therefore, when the enemy is at ease, we can exhaust them; when they are full, we can starve them; when they are at rest, we can rouse them. We must go where they do not go, and go where they do not expect. One who can travel a thousand miles without exhaustion travels through uninhabited land."
"To make the enemy come of their own accord, one must offer them benefits; to prevent the enemy from coming, one must harm them..."
...
She taught Fengyan for an entire afternoon, leaving Fengguang utterly devastated. Compared to her, this child seemed like someone who had just graduated from the college entrance exam! The ability to memorize something after just one listen—how many people yearn for such a skill! She squatted under the willow tree, a heavy atmosphere settling over her…
Fengyan walked over and squatted down under the tree, but he didn't realize that he was only about ten centimeters away from Fengguang. He said in a muffled voice, "Did I disappoint you?"
Feng Guang was stunned for a moment, "Why do you ask that?"
"Because you suddenly stopped talking." He couldn't see her and was afraid she would leave like that.
"No, I'm not disappointed. You're very smart, and I'm very happy." What a sensitive child! Feng Guang rested his chin on his hand, admiring the little guy's rather handsome face. After washing up and having eaten well these past few days, he had become much better looking. At this rate, he might just grow up to be a devastatingly handsome man.
Fengyan suddenly lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry."
She was startled. "Why are you apologizing to me?"
“I dug up the roots of a willow tree, but I didn’t know it was you.”
Feng Guang suddenly felt like crying and laughing at the same time. "Don't worry, although I am a little fairy parasitizing the willow tree, I am not the willow tree itself, but just my temporary residence. I can hear its voice. The willow tree said it is happy to be able to help you and let you live."
After all, he's just a child, and one who doesn't often interact with people, so it's understandable that he would believe Fengguang's fairy tale.
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