Chapter 49: Unification of the World
"Is it Xi Zheng?" Everyone who heard the name was skeptical, and none of them had ever heard of him. Only Liu Xie was shocked. Xi Zheng? Wasn't he the one who drummed and scolded Cao Cao? It's said that this person has a rare talent for debate, with a strong and arrogant personality, and likes to insult the powerful. Looking at his demeanor now, it seems true. No wonder Cao Cao didn't like him, and later sent him to Liu Biao, who also didn't like him. He was transferred to Jiangxia as the secretary of the governor, but somehow he offended Governor Huang Zu of Jiangxia and was eventually killed by him. Liu Xie felt a slight sense of regret. Although he was a talented individual, he didn't understand the ways of the world and wasn't a virtuous minister. However, if he were to be appointed as a minor official in a small region, his strong and unyielding personality might bring benefits to the people, leaving behind a good reputation for eternity. With this thought in mind, Liu Xie decided to recruit him and asked: "Is it Xi Zheng?"
That scholar saw Liu Xie able to call out his own courtesy name, and for a moment he was stunned. To know that, although he was arrogant, but not yet ignorant, Emperor Xian of Han moved the capital, scholars like him who relied on their talents, all rushed to Xu Chang to seek a career, but he had been in Xu Chang for less than five days, and knew his name was very few, did not expect this young man to call out his own courtesy name! It really made him wonder, now looking carefully, whether it was etiquette or demeanor, the young man was worthy of being a dragon among men, compared to his own nearly absurd remarks, it was really a big difference, and he felt a little ashamed, hurriedly put away his careless heart: "It's you!"
Liu Xie saw that he finally spoke seriously, and his heart slightly relaxed. It seemed that this person was not beyond salvation after all. So he smiled and said: "I've long heard of Mr. Ni's great reputation. If Mr. Ni doesn't despise me, why don't we sit together?"
He scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed for being so rude just now, but the other party still treated him with courtesy. Now that he was invited, how could he refuse? Moreover, this young man in front of him was really mysterious, like a cloud of fog that made it impossible to see clearly no matter what. Stirring his curiosity, Xi Heng smiled awkwardly: "Then I'd better obey!"
Xiao Er glared, this emperor was too easy-going. If it were him, Xiao Lao, he would have dragged him out and beaten him up to vent his anger. Compared to Xiao Er, Xiao Da was calm and composed, quickly pulling him over. Just as everyone was about to reseat themselves, a gentle voice said: "Zhengping, stop causing trouble and come back to sit down! The dishes are already served!"
He heard the voice, slapped his forehead and exclaimed: "Ah, I almost forgot, I still have a friend next door!" After finishing, he wanted to return, but unexpectedly that person also came, with a self-complaining tone: "Can't even eat in peace!" The newcomer was over 40 years old, with a white face and no beard, his eyes were extremely warm.
