"Sun Bin? Who is this man, where is he, and what is his talent?”King Qi asked three questions in a row, and it was clear how excited he was.
"This person is from the same sect as the Wei Country's General Pang Juan. He was originally prepared to join the Wei Country, but Pang Juan was afraid that his position would be lost. Sun Bin's bones would be dug out, and his face would be engraved with the words 'colluding with the enemy and betraying the country'. In order to survive, he is currently playing the fool in the Wei Country.”Li Xiang shook his wine glass and said.
"There's such a thing?" King Qi was so shocked that he nearly sobered up. A fellow disciple of the same sect would do such a thing because he was worried about losing his status. Even if it was an enemy meeting, it would not be like this, right?
"Pang Juan is actually so afraid of this Sun Bin? If she didn't want to lose her position, she could just chase him away. Why would she do such a thing?”King Qi shook his head in confusion.
"Although Pang Juan is greedy for power, he wants to prove himself. He wants Wei Country to unify the world, so he naturally won't let Sun Bin become a huge threat to Wei Country.”Li Xiang replied. "Why didn't you kill Sun Bin?" "Guigu 'zi taught them according to their aptitude, and the knowledge he taught them was very different. Pang Juan probably wanted to get another sharp sword from Sun Bin.”
King Qi and Li Xiang exchanged questions and answers. King Qi wanted Sun Bin more and more, but Sun Bin was in Wei Country and was being watched by Pang Juan. If he wanted to welcome this talent into Qi Country, he would need to think long and hard.
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King Qi and Bai Shun drank one glass after another. Even though the alcohol content in the wine wasn't high, King Qi was still a little dizzy, but he wasn't completely drunk.
During this period, several ministers requested to meet with him, but King Qi declined and postponed them. He drank with Bai Shun and Xun Kuang, and King Qi realized that although Xun Kuang was young, he was quite talented. His words were also quite insightful.
The sun was already setting outside, and King Qi felt a little more awake in the evening breeze. He called for a servant to clean up the mess around him and sent someone to apologize to Mencius, saying that he was unwell today and could not talk to him for the time being.
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"Not only did you warn me about the shortcomings of Qi State, but you also recommended a reclusive talent. I will definitely not refuse any reward that you want! Even if you want Jixia Learning Palace to be your private residence, I will allow it!”King Qi recalled the reward he had promised Li Xiang and raised his cup.
"If that's the case, King Qi, please order someone to build an academy similar to Jixia Learning Palace in Sanghai, Qi State.”The corners of Li Xiang's mouth curled up slightly as he took the opportunity to say. "Build a village? Sang Hai? Sir, are you going to stay in Qi? But why not go to the remote Sang Hai instead of Linzi?”King Qi shook his head in confusion.
"No, this new village belongs to little friend Xun Kuang.”Li Xiang shook his cup slightly and replied.
"What? Me? " Sir, you are…" Xun Kuang, who had been listening quietly, was stunned and confused.
"Young friend Xun Kuang paid for my meal at the tavern today. I can't accept it for nothing, but I don't have any valuable treasures with me, so I came to King Qi to offer advice and reward you.”Li Xiang explained. "Sir, there's no need to be like this. That's just the money for a meal.”Xun Kuang was at a loss and hurriedly said. "Hahahaha, such great kindness! A hundred years ago, Wei Wuzi's kindness of dripping water was repaid with a spring. Today's grace of a meal, sir unexpectedly repay him with a palace garden worth ten thousand gold!”King Qi's eyes went wide as he laughed loudly. He had been infected by Li Xiang's words.
"Sir…Just accept it. This can be considered a good story. I'll send someone to bring you to a treasure land in Sang Hai to build a manor!”Xun Kuang wanted to say more, but King Qi interrupted him and patted him on the shoulder. "Thank you, sir. Thank you, King Qi." Xun Kuang had no choice but to accept it. He stood up and bowed to the two of them. "No need to thank me. You deserve it.”Li Xiang waved his hand and said. "You don't have to thank me. This is a gift from Teacher. Hahaha!”The King of Qi was happy. He raised his cup and thought of something else,"Sir, we can build a manor, but what should we call it?"”
"Since it's a gift for little friend Xun Kuang, let him name it.”Li Xiang said. Faced with King Qi's gaze, Xun Kuang pursed his lips, feeling a little touched. He felt even more admiration for Li Xiang."This manor was given by Mister. Mister is the only one who knows the world. Since that's the case, let's call it Little Sage Manor! From now on, I'll go there to teach."
"Small Sage Manor? Good! What a good name! He deserved it! He deserves it!" King Qi said with a laugh.
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