The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 344: Destiny is in Your Highness

The Yin-Yang School and the State of Yan already had a deep relationship. King Xi of Yan was naturally delighted to have a master of the Yin-Yang School come to surrender, and he immediately treated him generously.

Although he was not given any formal high position, he was given a noble honorary title and the rewards and treatment were also excellent.

After successfully entering the Yan State court, Xiang Jun frequently took the initiative to secretly contact Yan Dan.

Yan Dan's attitude towards the Yin-Yang School was ambiguous.

Yan Dan doesn't want to lose his roots, Chu Mo.

But he also didn't want to be completely tied down by Chu Mo. The power of the farmers around him was too weak and could not balance Chu Mo's power.

It would be great if we could add the Yin-Yang family, who are Chu Mo’s mortal enemy.

Moreover, governing a country is different from fighting in the martial arts world. Naturally, the more talented people from various schools of thought around you, the better, and of course, the stronger the force that can help you, the better.

There are naturally differences among the martial arts sects, but for a ruler of a country, there is only difference between countries. As for having some disorder under his command, that is a good thing.

The Yin-Yang School is a great school of thought in the world, with many masters and talented people. Even the Qin State values ​​it very much. How can the Yan State look down on it?
Since the Yin-Yang School is interested, then there is nothing wrong with that.

However, it is not the time to make it public yet. The person who came to Yan State is just Xiang Jun from the Yin-Yang School. It is not worth the risk of breaking up with Chu Mo.

The people of Chu Mo value chivalry the most. They all value righteousness over profit and despise life and death. However, their righteousness is only a small personal righteousness. These wandering knights will not consider too much about it. In their eyes, enemies should be killed and working with enemies is absolutely unacceptable.

He is now only the crown prince of Yan State, and does not hold much power in Yan State.

If he succeeds to the throne of King of Yan in the future, he can reconcile the conflict between the two families. But now, he really does not have the strength and prestige to do so.

However, it is always right to get in touch with them once or twice, establish good connections, and prepare for the future.

Xiang Jun knew Yan Dan's thoughts very well.

Xiang Jun also didn't want to offend Chu Mo completely now. After all, he was alone now. If he forced the Six-Fingered Black Knight into a corner, and if the Six-Fingered Black Knight bullied the weak, he would definitely not be able to return to Chu State alive.

This is also why the contacts between Xiangjun and Yandan have always been silent and there is no unusual enthusiasm.

It was also he who took the initiative to ask King Xi of Yan to go on this diplomatic mission to Qin State, so that it would be more convenient to say some things to Yan Dan in Qin State. After all, Yan Dan would not bring too many people from Chu Mo with him when he came to Qin State.

As a member of the delegation, it is only natural for me to discuss any matter with the leader.

Just like now, isn’t the opportunity already there?

Xiang Jun glanced at the food and wine on the table and smiled slightly, "Your Highness is in such a good mood. I didn't expect that I would come here by chance. I am sorry to bother you."

Yan Dan smiled and said, "No, no, I am very happy that Mr. Xiangjun can come. Please take a seat, Mr. Xiangjun."

After the two sat down, Xiang Jun looked at the table and saw that the food and wine utensils were all neatly arranged, except for the half-empty glass of wine. He smiled and praised: "I have heard that a gentleman is cautious when alone. Seeing this today, I really admire you. Your Highness is a true gentleman."

Yan Dan hurriedly said modestly: "No, no, how dare I accept such praise from Mr. Xiangjun."

Yan Dan sighed inwardly, he learned this from the King of Qin. His elder brother always liked neatness and cleanliness, and everything was well organized, no matter what it was, it had to be in perfect order.

He was only six years old at that time.

I didn't take it seriously in the past, but only after I met him again did I start to learn from him.

Xiang Jun raised his glass to toast: "I toast to Your Highness, for your gentlemanly conduct."

Yan Dan raised his glass in response: "Mr. Xiangjun, please."

"please."

The two chatted for a while, drank three rounds of wine, and tasted five kinds of dishes.

Xiang Jun smiled and said, "Your Highness, do you know why I came to Yan?"

Yan Dan smiled and said, "Sir, you must have a reason. How can I know? In any case, as long as you are willing to help Great Yan, Dan will be sincere and wait for you."

Xiang Jun smiled and said, "Dan came to Yan on the orders of His Excellency Dong Huang."

"Entering Yan is to follow the will of heaven."

Yan Dan's pupils shrank slightly, and he asked with a smile: "How can a mortal talk about destiny? How can a mortal know the destiny of heaven and earth?"

Xiang Jun waved his hand slightly: "I dare not talk about destiny. It is difficult for ordinary people to get a glimpse of the mysteries of heaven and earth."

"However, this is not my conclusion, but the conclusion of Mr. Zou Yan and Mr. Dong Huang."

"Oh? It's these two masters?"

"Then I wonder if you could tell me what destiny this is for?"

Xiang Jun smiled and said, "Of course it's fine."

"Speaking of which, this matter is also related to His Highness."

Yan Dan raised his glass in greeting: "Please speak frankly, sir."

The two drank a cup together.

"Your Highness, do you know the theory of the five elements of my Yin-Yang School?"

Yan Dan nodded and said, "Of course I know. Zou Zi's great theory is well-known in the world today."

Xiang Jun nodded and said seriously: "The five elements in the world are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining, and so are the five virtues of destiny."

"Mr. Zou Yan and Mr. Dong Huang have already calculated that the Zhou Dynasty's fire virtue has run out of time. Now that the world is in a state of great strife, wars are raging everywhere, which is in conflict with the five elements."

"The next step is that water will conquer fire, and water virtue will inevitably replace fire virtue and take over the world."

"The north belongs to water, and Yan occupies the White Mountains and Black Waters, which is the virtue of water!" "Yan has a noble bloodline that has been passed down for thousands of years. It is originally of the Ji clan and has the same origin as the Zhou Dynasty. It inherits the virtue of fire with the virtue of water, which is the destiny of heaven."

Yan Dan drank a glass of wine to calm his restless heart.

He asked, "But hasn't Zou Zi already revised the theory of the five elements? The five virtues of heaven are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing."

Xiang Jun shook his head and said, "Your Highness only knows one side of the story, not the other."

"Zou Zi, for the sake of the people of the world, taught people with virtue, but did not spread all his theories. This was not because he cherished his own things, but because he had a lot of painstaking efforts."

"The five elements of the world are mutually generated and restrained, and the five virtues are naturally mutually generated and restrained. However, mutual generation and restraint are not absolute mutual generation or absolute restraint."

"It depends on the virtue of the world."

“If the world is governed by virtue, the five virtues will naturally flourish.”

“But if the world is governed by force, the five virtues will naturally counteract each other.”

"In today's world, for hundreds of years, there have been constant wars, rituals have collapsed and music has been destroyed. Where is virtue? Naturally, the five virtues will counteract each other."

Yan Dan nodded, as if there was some truth to it.

He then asked, "But now that the Zhou dynasty has perished and the fire virtue has been exhausted, what is the point of talking about the water virtue taking over the fire virtue?"

Xiang Jun shook his head: "Your Highness is wrong. Today, the Nine Provinces have not been unified, and the world has not been at peace, but the Zhou Dynasty still has a trace of incense left. Although the fire virtue is weak, it has not been extinguished."

"Although it has not been extinguished, only a trace of flame remains. It is time for the water virtue to replace the fire virtue."

"Mr. Zou Yan and Mr. Dong Huang have been guarding for decades, but their destiny has not yet ended. They can only let time pass by and sigh in vain."

"At this time, the destiny of Fire Virtue will end, and Water Virtue will inevitably rise."

"Your Highness is full of vigor and vigor, and you are unparalleled in benevolence. You will surely lead the water virtue of Dayan to sweep across the world and rebuild the Nine Provinces!"

Yan Dan was a little excited by what he said, but he suppressed it. After years of self-cultivation, he still had some self-control.

Yan Dan drank another glass of wine, waved his hand and smiled, "Sir, what you said is indeed reasonable, and I admire it. I have always admired Zou Zi and Lord Dong Huang."

"But even if it is as you said, it is definitely not something Dan can do. Father is young and strong, and it is he who leads Dayan to compete for supremacy in the world."

Xiang Jun smiled strangely: "Your Highness is too modest. Although the king is young and strong, according to His Excellency Donghuang's inference, the destiny is not on the king, but on your Highness."

"And past actions have proven this."

Yan Dan frowned, put down the cup and shook the table, and said unhappily: "Sir, you are drunk. Father has always had great ideas and ambitions. If destiny is in my Great Yan, then destiny will definitely favor father!"

Xiang Jun smiled brightly: "Maybe I am drunk, but Lord Donghuang said it very clearly, the destiny is in Yan, and the replacement of fire must be water."

"And the destiny will only be with Your Highness. Everything that has happened in recent years has proved that only Your Highness can lead the Yan Kingdom well."

Yan Dan had a blank expression on his face: "Sir, you are really drunk, let's not talk about this."

"Now that Dayan has suffered heavy losses, and Zhao is pressing on and encroaching on it, Dayan is in danger, so we should think about how to solve the urgent problem."

Xiang Jun smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't worry. This is just a temporary worry. With Your Highness here, it's just a scare."

"With the destiny in your heart, you will naturally have many helpers. The west belongs to metal, and metal produces water. Your Highness, when you come to the west, you will definitely get help."

"Although the Qin State is prosperous now, it is just like using brocade to start a fire. It will never last long. In the end, it can only serve as a wedding dress for the true destiny."

Yan Dan raised his glass and said with a smile: "I hope that everything goes well on this trip as you said."

"I have learned a lot from listening to your speech today. I hope you can give me more advice in the future."

"What would you like to drink, sir?"

Xiang Jun raised his cup and said solemnly: "Your Highness, your words are very serious. I am just following the will of heaven. Your Highness has the destiny, so naturally, your wishes will come true. I only hope that after the great things are accomplished, I can follow Your Highness by your side and serve you at all times."

"Sir, please."

"Your Highness, please."

Then the two of them exchanged cups and had a great conversation, regretting that they had met each other too late.

After Xiangjun left, Yan Dan frowned.

What the Yin-Yang School said today is not without reason.

But although it makes sense, whether it is right or not is another matter.

It is impossible for Yan Dan, a man who cares about the world, not to understand the Yin-Yang School's theory of the five elements' mutual generation and mutual restraint.

But the more I understand, the more confused I feel.

Because it feels like it all makes sense.

I'm afraid that even the Yin-Yang School itself doesn't understand these things clearly, so they are betting on many sides.

Humph, you really think that no one knows.

In the states of Yan, Chu, and Qin, you, the Yin-Yang school, made multiple bets, isn't it because you yourselves are not sure whether they are mutually reinforcing or mutually restraining?

Yan Dan snorted coldly, but it didn't matter. At least it was a help now. If you bet on many sides, you also need capital.

The Yin-Yang School is a great power in the world, with extraordinary influence. It would be a waste if we don’t use it.

(End of this chapter)