At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a group of people bowed their hands and said, "I didn't know there were guests, I was rude to you."

  "We arrived unexpectedly, don't blame Songzi for being surprised." The crowd returned the courtesy.

  Song Chu smoothed his collar and smiled, "On a snowy day, friends come together, isn't it delightful? Please come in, everyone."

  Everyone responded with courtesy, took off their shoes on the corridor and followed Song Chuyi into the main hall.

  The princess woke up and called a few maids to serve tea, who also followed her in.

  This main hall was used only by Nan Qi before Song Chuyi came, and the furnishings were very elegant, with a kind of noble and elegant feeling. At this moment, Song Chuyi, who was disheveled from head to toe, stood in the room as if he had entered someone else's home like a vagrant.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, after sitting down, he first greeted everyone and said, "Today's affairs will be settled today. Everyone please wait for a moment, I want to settle accounts with someone first."

  "Please, Mr. Huaijin." The crowd bowed and said in unison.

  "Ah, Hua Jin, I really didn't use much force, who knew the door wouldn't withstand a push! I'll go find someone to help you install a new one right away, and we'll set up another banquet to make up for it later."

  "Wonderful! It's really convenient!" Song Chu smiled and said, "Why not today? There are many friends visiting especially, it will be lively with more people."

  The princess's smile stiffened for a moment, but facing over twenty pairs of eyes, he could only grit his teeth and say, "Alright!"

  "Great!" Song Chu looked at the crowd and said, "Hua Jin is grateful to heaven, knowing that I am poor, now with all of you noble guests arriving, specially using a pair of door boards to exchange for a banquet, don't know if you will give me face?"

  A burst of loud laughter erupted in the house, and someone said, "Such a grand banquet, how can I not attend?"

  Everyone echoed in agreement.

  Song Chuanyi returned to her bedroom and tidied herself up, then found a large cloak with black fur from the clothes prepared by the servant, grabbed it and put it on to block out the wind and snow.

  When the young masters saw Song Chuyi again in the main hall, they were more or less surprised, just like the first time they met her. Just now, Song Chuyi was disheveled, with a messy head of hair that covered most of her face. Now that she had combed her hair up, it was clear that she was just a young man.

  "Unexpectedly, Huaijin is so young! It really makes our generation ashamed." Someone among the scholars sighed.

  Today, when I came to visit Song Chuyi, they were all young people, mostly around twenty years old, and the youngest was eighteen. After burying their heads in books for over ten years, they still can't compare to a fifteen or sixteen year old, how can one not feel defeated?

  Song Chu didn't understand their emotions, so she gave them a step down and smiled, saying, "Hua Jin is just starting out in the world, relying on some small cleverness, can't compare to your broad and profound virtues, in the future Hua Jin will still have to ask for your guidance many times."

  "With great talent and virtue, we are ashamed and dare not accept!" The crowd hurriedly returned the courtesy.

  Even if Song didn't say so, all the scholars would not have any dissatisfaction. A person who can say "those who follow the Tao will prosper, those who go against it will perish. The movement of the Tao is reversal, the function of the Tao is weakness" is not a small cleverness. However, they saw that Song had no arrogance at all, and their hearts couldn't help but add a few more good feelings, and when speaking, they became even more casual.

  Song initially also understood the tune is high and few, she just conformed to the national conditions of Wei State and said a few words, the foundation is not stable, once too far away from the group, it's hard to achieve anything. Without a solid mountain as a foothold, the higher you climb, the more severely you will fall. She wants to establish herself in Wei State, so she doesn't want to put herself in the position of "high person".

  Many talented people emerged in Qi, Lu, Wei and Song. The two regions of Qi and Lu may not be able to accommodate a young man's outspoken words, and it is also not suitable for him to stay in the State of Song. This is also one of the reasons why Song Chū chose the State of Wei.

  A group of people still went to the tavern that day, and when they were drunk, someone asked Song Chu a question, "Huan Jin's eyes are piercing, why don't you evaluate Wei Wang and Wei Guo?"

  Everyone else also listened with rapt attention.

  Song Chu stroked his eyebrow and said, "Yesterday, I was just at the Marquis of Wei's place, where we criticized the mistakes of the State of Wei... Today, I will speak the truth..."

  After a moment of contemplation, Song Chu said, "Alright, let's just hear what Huai Jin has to say."

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, someone said, "Huairen once heard that Wei Wang was a wise king, but unfortunately, he made several major mistakes in decision-making, which led to the decline of the Wei State. Huairen thought so. However, Wei Wang was not unfortunate, but rather, he was incapable of recognizing and using people's talents!"

  "But it is also true! Xin Pang was dismissed and Sun Bin was abandoned." Someone immediately cited an example.

  Song Chu smiled and said, "Pang Juan is also a sharp sword, but the King of Wei doesn't know how to use him, and in the end, he will only harm himself."

  "Gongzi Ang becoming prime minister is also not the right timing." Ji Mian sighed.

  Yesterday, Song Zhuyi criticized Gongzi Ang's behavior as being completely wrong. Firstly, it was indeed the case with his current actions, and secondly, it was also to please Wei Hou. In the past, Gongzi Ang was a famous general. Ten years ago, during the Hedong War, Shang Yang tricked Gongzi Ang into negotiating a peace treaty, and then took him back to Qin, causing the Wei army to be easily defeated.

  The King of Wei was instigated by someone and thought that Gongzi Ang betrayed the country. In a fit of anger, he killed all his family members.

  Instead, the State of Qin treated Gongzi Ang well and entrusted him with important tasks. During his tenure in Qin, he led the Qin army to defeat the State of Chu twice. Later, when the King of Wei learned that it was Shang Yang's trickery at the beginning, he regretted it and returned Gongzi Ang to Wei by ceding territory.

  After returning to the State of Wei, Gongzi Ang's heart was disheartened and he indulged in drinking and pleasure every day. He also handled government affairs perfunctorily and his actions became increasingly absurd. However, the King of Wei felt guilty towards him and thought that there was no one else in the state who could take on the role of Chancellor at present, so Gongzi Ang continued to hold the position.

  Gongzi Ang was able to compose poetry at the age of seven and had extensive knowledge. He was a Confucian general who made great contributions during his tenure as Chancellor before surrendering to Qin, encouraging agriculture and commerce, which improved the overall strength of Wei State to some extent. Unfortunately, he was too clear about grudges and enmities, and after the King of Wei killed his family, he could hardly let go of it until death. Now, serving as Chancellor is merely a nominal position for him.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, one took a sip of tea and said, "Wei State is in a state of great decline, fortunately the King of Wei is not muddle-headed. Whether or not to revive the mountains and rivers depends on whether there are peerless national heroes who can reverse the tide."

  "Good words from the master!" A young voice suddenly praised from the neighboring Ya She.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a slight raise of an eyebrow, and then he heard the man say, "I wonder if the gentleman can be considered a peerless national scholar?"

  Sharp words cut both ways.

  Immediately, footsteps were heard, and everyone turned their heads to see a young man in magnificent attire lift the curtain, revealing a handsome face with a subtle smile, as gentle as a willow tree swaying in the moonlight.

  "Mr. Huai Jin's great name, like this vast snow, swept through the entire Bo Yang overnight. I'm lucky to see you today." The young man glanced at Song Chu Yi and thought, "I think it's not as good as hearing his name without seeing him."

  "Ha! Gongsun Yu, you dare to be so presumptuous only because Yun Zhi is not here. Let me tell you, the Lord of Ligu has changed masters."

  "Really? I'd like to see it for myself." Gong Sunying smiled, revealing a hint of her pearly whites.

  Gongsun Yang was the son of Gongsun Jian, a high-ranking official. At 18 years old, he already showed great talent in debate and often engaged in debates with Nan Qi, although he usually ended up on the losing side. However, this only made him more determined, and every time they debated, he would go head-to-head against Nan Qi.

  "Come on, scold him!" Ji Mian nudged Song Chu once.