Chapter 937: with translation of chapter title

The two words "development" made Xu Zengyi's heart skip a beat.

Literal: "The two words 'development' made Xu Zengyi's heart suddenly move." Natural: "The two words 'development' stirred Xu Zengyi's heart." We'll output: 【1】 The two words "development" stirred Xu Zengyi's heart.

If Kong Mou's earlier answer seemed merely average for a strategist to him, these two words were truly impressive.

"If speaking of Kong Fang's earlier answer, in his eyes it was merely a passable strategist level, then these two words were truly stunning." Natural: "If Kong Fang's earlier answer had seemed merely adequate for a strategist in his eyes, these two words were truly stunning." We'll output: 【2】 If Kong Fang's earlier answer had seemed merely adequate for a strategist in his eyes, these two words were truly stunning.

It is also because of these two words that Xu Zengyi already intends to count him among the talented.

"Also because of these two words, Xu Zengyi already intended to regard him as talent." Natural: "It was also because of these two words that Xu Zengyi already intended to regard him as talent." Or "Xu Zengyi had already meant to count him as talent because of these two words." We'll output: 【3】 It was also because of these two words that Xu Zengyi already intended to regard him as talent.

But Xu Zengyi still wasn't sure if Kong Mou qualified as talent, so he wanted to hear his explanation of the word "development" and asked, "Where does this talk of development come from?"

"But whether Kong Fang truly counts as talent, Xu Zengyi still wanted to hear his explanation of the two words 'development', so he asked: 'What is this talk of development?'" Natural: "But Xu Zengyi still wanted to hear Kong Fang's explanation of the word 'development' before deciding if he was truly talent, so he asked, 'What do you mean by development?'" We'll output: 【4】 But Xu Zengyi still wanted to hear Kong Fang's explanation of the word "development" before deciding if he was truly talent, so he asked, "What do you mean by development?"

Kong Mou smiled and glanced at Xu Zengyi, saying, "Sir, why pretend ignorance when you understand? Oh, wait—you're testing me; I almost had a relapse."

"Kong Fang smiled and glanced at Xu Zengyi, 'Sir, why bother feigning ignorance when you understand? Oh, no, sir, you're testing me; I almost had a relapse.'" Natural: "Kong Fang glanced at Xu Zengyi with a smile and said, 'Sir, why pretend ignorance when you understand? Oh, no—you're testing me; I almost had a relapse.'" We'll output: 【5】 Kong Fang glanced at Xu Zengyi with a smile and said, "Sir, why pretend ignorance when you understand? Oh, no—you're testing me; I almost had a relapse."

"General Chen's forces include countless brave warriors, strong troops and sturdy horses—like the two Chen generals, General Yang, and General Qian, whose reputations I've heard even in Xinglin Town. Yet to achieve great things, strong troops and sturdy horses are essential; we also need full granaries and a well-stocked treasury."

"Under Commander Chen Jieshuai, there are countless brave generals, strong troops and sturdy horses, such as the two Chen clan generals, General Yang, General Qian, which I have heard of in Xinglin Zhen. But to achieve great undertakings, strong troops and sturdy horses are necessary; besides that, we need ample granaries and rich treasuries." Natural: "Under Commander Chen Jieshuai there are countless brave generals, strong troops and sturdy horses—such as the two Chen clan generals, General Yang, and General Qian, which I've heard of in Xinglin Zhen. But to achieve great undertakings, strong troops and sturdy horses are necessary; besides that, we need ample granaries and rich treasuries." We'll output: 【6】 Under Commander Chen Jieshuai there are countless brave generals, strong troops and sturdy horses—such as the two Chen clan generals, General Yang, and General Qian, which I've heard of in Xinglin Zhen. But to achieve great undertakings, strong troops and sturdy horses are necessary; besides that, we need ample granaries and rich treasuries.

"I've heard that General Chen runs his own business to fund the military, while the vast lands of Nan Commandery have been ravaged by the Qiang, leaving the fields likely devastated; consequently, money and grain are a major problem for him right now."

"I have heard that Commander Chen Jieshuai, for military expenses, does business himself; and Nan Jun land has also been ravaged by the Qiang People, so the fields will surely suffer large-scale destruction; thus it can be seen that Commander Chen Jieshuai currently faces a major problem of grain and funds." Natural: "I've heard that Commander Chen Jieshuai handles military expenses by trading himself, and that Nan Jun land has been ravaged by the Qiang People, so the fields will surely suffer large‑scale destruction; thus it's clear that Commander Chen Jieshuai now faces a serious shortage of grain and funds." We'll output: 【7】 I've heard that Commander Chen Jieshuai handles military expenses by trading himself, and that Nan Jun land has been ravaged by the Qiang People, so the fields will surely suffer large‑scale destruction; thus it's clear that Commander Chen Jieshuai now faces a serious shortage of grain and funds.

"General Chen harbors grand ambitions, but if he moves too quickly he risks trouble in the rear. Pausing his advance and using the fertile lands of the southern Yue commanderies to replenish the granaries is essential."

"Commander Chen Jieshuai has grand ambitions, but if he advances too quickly, there may be worry of rear fires. Pausing his steps and using the fertile lands of the southern Yue commanderies to replenish the granaries is inevitable." Natural: "Commander Chen Jieshuai harbors grand ambitions, but if he moves too fast he risks trouble in the rear; halting his advance and using the fertile lands of the southern Yue commanderies to replenish the granaries is inevitable." We'll output: 【8】 Commander Chen Jieshuai harbors grand ambitions, but if he moves too fast he risks trouble in the rear; halting his advance and using the fertile lands of the southern Yue commanderies to replenish the granaries is inevitable.

After Kong Mou gave a brief explanation, Xu Zengyi nodded.

"Kong Fang finished his brief explanation; Xu Zengyi nodded." Natural: "Kong Fang finished his brief explanation, and Xu Zengyi nodded." We'll output: 【9】 Kong Fang finished his brief explanation, and Xu Zengyi nodded.

This is indeed talent!

"This is indeed talent!" Natural: "He is indeed talent!" But better: "He is indeed a talent!" We'll output: 【10】 He is indeed a talent!

Though he keeps to himself in the small town of Xinglin, he is not ignorant of the world; he may not know much, but he perceives each matter with considerable clarity.

"This person, though hiding in Xinglin Zhen, a small town, has not shut himself off from the world; he does not ignore major affairs; perhaps he does not know much, but he sees each matter with considerable clarity." Natural: "Though he hides in Xinglin Zhen, a small town, he does not shut himself off from the world or ignore major affairs; perhaps he does not know much, but he sees each matter with considerable clarity." We'll output: 【11】 Though he hides in Xinglin Zhen, a small town, he does not shut himself off from the world or ignore major affairs; perhaps he does not know much, but he sees each matter with considerable clarity.

Based solely on his ability to see the big picture from small signs and infer the whole from a part, he is fully capable of serving as a strategist.

"Based solely on this ability to see the big picture from small signs and to know the whole leopard from a single spot, he is fully capable of serving as a strategist." Natural: "With just this ability to see the big picture from small signs and to know the whole leopard from a single spot, he is fully capable of serving as a strategist." We'll output: 【12】 With just this ability to see the big picture from small signs and to know the whole leopard from a single spot, he is fully capable of serving as a strategist.

"What is your view of the Uyghur, Lord Kong?" Xu Zengyi appreciated the compliment, but he had not forgotten Chen Wujie's earlier instruction; he therefore posed the appropriate questions one after another in a steady manner.

'"How does Lord Kong view the Uyghur People?' Xu Zengyi, while appreciating, also did not forget Chen Wuji's earlier instruction; he threw out the questions that needed to be asked, one by one, very steadily." Natural: '"How do you view the Uyghur People, Lord Kong?' Xu Zengyi appreciated the comment, but he had not forgotten Chen Wuji's earlier instruction, and he posed the needed questions one by one, very steadily." We'll output: 【13】 "How do you view the Uyghur People, Lord Kong?" Xu Zengyi appreciated the comment, but he had not forgotten Chen Wuji's earlier instruction, and he posed the needed questions one by one, very steadily.

Kong Mou furrowed his brows; this question put him in a slight predicament.

"Kong Fang furrowed his brows; this question made him somewhat embarrassed." Natural: "Kong Fang furrowed his brows; this question made him somewhat uneasy." We'll output: 【14】 Kong Fang furrowed his brows; this question made him somewhat uneasy.

"I roughly understand what you mean by asking this question. However, regarding the Uyghur, I can only guess a little; much of what I know about them is hearsay, and I cannot tell truth from falsehood, so I can only offer a rough speculation; please forgive any inaccuracies, sir."

'"I roughly understand what you mean by asking this question. But regarding the Uyghur, I can only guess a little; much of what I know about them is hearsay, and I don't know its truthfulness, so I can only make a rough guess; I hope you will forgive any laughable parts." Kong Fang said.' Natural: '"I roughly understand what you mean by asking this question. But regarding the Uyghur, I can only guess a little; much of what I know about them is hearsay, and I don't know its truthfulness, so I can only make a rough guess; I hope you will forgive any laughable parts." Kong Fang said.' We'll output: 【15】 "I roughly understand what you mean by asking this question. But regarding the Uyghur, I can only guess a little; much of what I know about them is hearsay, and I don't know its truthfulness, so I can only make a rough guess; I hope you will forgive any laughable parts." Kong Fang said.

"First, let me state what I can be certain of: the Uyghur people are very skilled at deception, especially when facing our Dayu people; they love to play the fool. This is not just one or two individuals—many behave this way."

"First, let me state what I can be certain of: the Uyghur people are very skilled at deceit, especially before the Dayu people, they love to play the grandson. This is not just one or two, but many are like that." Natural: '"First, let me state what I can be certain of: the Uyghur people are very skilled at deceit, especially before the Dayu people, they love to play the grandson. This is not just one or two—many are like that."' We'll output: 【16】 "First, let me state what I can be certain of: the Uyghur people are very skilled at deceit, especially before the Dayu people, they love to play the grandson. This is not just one or two—many are like that."

"Let me give you an example: sometimes caravans of Uyghur merchants come to Xinglin Town; they seem to have never seen the world, finding everything novel, and immediately they say they have never eaten, seen, or used such things, claiming that their children born among the Uyghur are a punishment from Heaven, and so on."

"Let me give you an example, sir: sometimes Uyghur caravans come to Xinglin Zhen; those people seem to have never seen the world, finding everything novel, and then they'll say they haven't eaten it, haven't seen it, haven't used it, their children born in Uyghur are a punishment from heaven, and so on." Natural: '"Let me give you an example: sometimes Uyghur caravans come to Xinglin Zhen; those people seem to have never seen the world, finding everything novel, and then they'll say they haven't eaten it, haven't seen it, haven't used it, claiming their children born in Uyghur are a punishment from heaven, and so on."' We'll output: 【17】 "Let me give you an example: sometimes Uyghur caravans come to Xinglin Zhen; those people seem to have never seen the world, finding everything novel, and then they'll say they haven't eaten it, haven't seen it, haven't used it, claiming their children born in Uyghur are a punishment from heaven, and so on."

"In short, they love to cry poverty and play the victim in front of anyone, especially enjoying using their wives and children to gain sympathy, and they are utterly shameless. Their aim in feigning destitution is to obtain things for free—or to get more—treating our Dayu people as pure‑hearted suckers."

"In short, they love to cry poverty and sell misery before anyone, especially liking to bring wife and children to gain sympathy, and are utterly shameless. Their purpose in crying poverty and selling misery is to get things for free, or to get more; they simply treat the Dayu people as pure‑hearted suckers." Natural: '"In short, they love to cry poverty and sell misery before anyone, especially liking to bring wife and children to gain sympathy, and are utterly shameless. Their purpose in crying poverty and selling misery is to get things for free, or to get more; they simply treat the Dayu people as pure‑hearted suckers."' We'll output: 【18】 "In short, they love to cry poverty and sell misery before anyone, especially liking to bring wife and children to gain sympathy, and are utterly shameless. Their purpose in crying poverty and selling misery is to get things for free, or to get more; they simply treat the Dayu people as pure‑hearted suckers."

Xu Zengyi really hasn't heard of this matter before.

"This matter Xu Zengyi really hasn't heard much about." Natural: "Xu Zengyi really hadn't heard much about this." We'll output: 【19】 Xu Zengyi really hadn't heard much about this.

He had encountered Uyghur people when he was young, but he had never experienced this sort of thing.

"The Uyghur people he had contacted when he was young, but he had not encountered such a thing." Natural: "He had encountered Uyghur people when he was young, but he had never encountered such a thing." We'll output: 【20】 He had encountered Uyghur people when he was young, but he had never encountered such a thing.

As for later, when he sold coffins in Yunnan, even if Uyghur people came begging, they never reached him; he also had no interest in outside news, so he never heard what reputation the Uyghur had in Yunnan.

"As for later, when he sold coffins in Yunan, even if the Uyghur people came begging, they couldn't reach him; he also didn't bother to listen to outside news, and he had never heard any reputation of the Uyghur people in Yunan." Natural: "As for later, when he sold coffins in Yunan, even if the Uyghur people came begging, they couldn't reach him; he also didn't bother to listen to outside news, and he had never heard any reputation of the Uyghur people in Yunan." We'll output: 【21】 As for later, when he sold coffins in Yunan, even if the Uyghur people came begging, they couldn't reach him; he also didn't bother to listen to outside news, and he had never heard any reputation of the Uyghur people in Yunan.

"I truly do not know exactly what the Uyghur are like, but I suspect their purpose in doing this is very likely to numb Dayu, causing Dayu to lower its guard against them." Kong Mou voiced his conjecture, adding, "In my humble view, this is a truly frightening opponent."

'"I really don't know exactly what the Uyghur people are like, but I suspect their purpose in doing this is very likely to paralyze the Dayu, causing the Dayu to relax their guard against them." Kong Fang gave his guess: "In my humble view, this is a very frightening opponent!"' Natural: '"I really don't know exactly what the Uyghur people are like, but I suspect their purpose in doing this is very likely to paralyze the Dayu, causing the Dayu to relax their guard against them." Kong Fang gave his guess: "In my humble view, this is a very frightening opponent!"' We'll output: 【22】 "I really don't know exactly what the Uyghur people are like, but I suspect their purpose in doing this is very likely to paralyze the Dayu, causing the Dayu to relax their guard against them." Kong Fang gave his guess: "In my humble view, this is a very frightening opponent!"

"I have heard that many of the Uyghur cavalry wear full armor, both man and horse armored; just this fact shows the Uyghur are not poor. Our Dayu cavalry are not equipped to that extent, yet a nation that constantly cries poverty and begs for more possesses such forces—this is highly abnormal."

'"I have heard that many of the Uyghur cavalry are fully armored, both man and horse; just this fact shows the Uyghur are not poor. The Dayu cavalry are not armed to this extent, yet a country that daily cries poverty and begs for more, yet possesses this, is too abnormal."' Natural: '"I have heard that many of the Uyghur cavalry are fully armored, both man and horse; just this fact shows the Uyghur are not poor. The Dayu cavalry are not armed to this extent, yet a country that daily cries poverty and begs for more, yet possesses this, is too abnormal."' We'll output: 【23】 "I have heard that many of the Uyghur cavalry are fully armored, both man and horse; just this fact shows the Uyghur are not poor. The Dayu cavalry are not armed to this extent, yet a country that daily cries poverty and begs for more, yet possesses this, is too abnormal."

"Abnormality implies conspiracy!"

'"Abnormality implies conspiracy!"' Natural: '"Abnormality implies conspiracy!"' We'll output: 【24】 "Abnormality implies conspiracy!"

"Another point is that in recent years the Uyghur have eagerly helped our Dayu fight wars. I have read many histories; such precedents are not rare. Former dynasties often summoned troops from vassal states to attack other nations, but those vassals were usually unwilling, leading to excuses and haggling."

'"Moreover, in recent years the Uyghur people have liked to help us Dayu fight wars. I have read many histories; such precedents are not few. Our former dynasties often conscripted troops from vassal states to attack other countries, but those vassal states were mostly unwilling, often leading to excuses and haggling."' Natural: '"Moreover, in recent years the Uyghur people have liked to help us Dayu fight wars. I have read many histories; such precedents are not few. Our former dynasties often conscripted troops from vassal states to attack other countries, but those vassal states were mostly unwilling, often leading to excuses and haggling."' We'll output: 【25】 "Moreover, in recent years the Uyghur people have liked to help us Dayu fight wars. I have read many histories; such precedents are not few. Our former dynasties often conscripted troops from vassal states to attack other countries, but those vassal states were mostly unwilling, often leading to excuses and haggling."

"Yet looking at the Uyghur, they are overly enthusiastic; virtually every war of our dynasty features their presence, and now their troops have penetrated deep into Dayu territory—this is also extremely abnormal."

'"But looking at the Uyghur people, they are too enthusiastic; in our dynasty almost every war has their presence, and now their troops have already penetrated deep into Dayu territory; this is also extremely abnormal."' Natural: '"But looking at the Uyghur people, they are too enthusiastic; in our dynasty almost every war has their presence, and now their troops have already penetrated deep into Dayu territory; this is also extremely abnormal."' We'll output: 【26】 "But looking at the Uyghur people, they are too enthusiastic; in our dynasty almost every war has their presence, and now their troops have already penetrated deep into Dayu territory; this is also extremely abnormal."

Xu Zengyi nodded seriously, saying, "Someone, open the door and bring Lord Kong to wash up properly!"

"Xu Zengyi nodded seriously: 'Someone, open the door, bring Lord Kong to wash up properly!'" Natural: "Xu Zengyi nodded seriously: 'Someone, open the door and bring Lord Kong to wash up properly!'" We'll output: 【27】 Xu Zengyi nodded seriously: "Someone, open the door and bring Lord Kong to wash up properly!"

"Sir, let's first talk about the Uyghur, the Uyghur; washing up can wait," Kong Mou hurriedly said.

'"Sir, let's first talk about the Uyghur, the Uyghur; washing up can wait." Kong Fang hurriedly said.' Natural: '"Sir, let's first talk about the Uyghur; washing up can wait." Kong Fang hurriedly said.' We'll output: 【28】 "Sir, let's first talk about the Uyghur; washing up can wait." Kong Fang hurriedly said.

They were chatting pleasantly about the Uyghur when Xu Zengyi abruptly switched to talking about washing up, making Kong Mou feel as if he were suddenly thrust into a fierce wolf‑like charge, while his female companion suddenly felt the urge to go defecate.

"Talking about the Uyghur went well, but Xu Zengyi suddenly shifted the topic to washing up, making Kong Fang feel as if he were in the fierce charge of wolves and tigers, while the female companion in his arms suddenly suggested going to defecate." Natural: "They were talking about the Uyghur just fine when Xu Zengyi suddenly shifted to washing up, making Kong Fang feel as if he were in the fierce charge of wolves and tigers, while the female companion in his arms suddenly suggested going to defecate." We'll output: 【29】 They were talking about the Uyghur just fine when Xu Zengyi suddenly shifted to washing up, making Kong Fang feel as if he were in the fierce charge of wolves and tigers, while the female companion in his arms suddenly suggested going to defecate.

"Regarding knowledge of the Uyghur, I am far inferior to Lord Kong, but I trust his judgment!" Xu Zengyi said, his expression turning slightly solemn with a faint smile.

'"Regarding understanding of the Uyghur people, I am far inferior to Lord Kong, but I trust Lord Kong's judgment!" Xu Zengyi's expression grew slightly solemn, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile as he said.' Natural: '"Regarding understanding of the Uyghur people, I am far inferior to Lord Kong, but I trust Lord Kong's judgment." Xu Zengyi's expression grew slightly solemn, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile as he said.' We'll output: 【30】 "Regarding understanding of the Uyghur people, I am far inferior to Lord Kong, but I trust Lord Kong's judgment." Xu Zengyi's expression grew slightly solemn, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile as he said.

"Is that all?" Kong Mou asked doubtfully.

'"Just that?" Kong Fang asked doubtfully.' Natural: '"Just that?" Kong Fang asked doubtfully.' We'll output: 【31】 "Just that?" Kong Fang asked doubtfully.

Xu Zengyi nodded, saying, "Lord Kong need not doubt; we currently have little intelligence on the Uyghur, but once this campaign ends we should be able to draw many conclusions."

"Xu Zengyi nodded: 'Lord Kong need not doubt; we currently have little intelligence on the Uyghur people, but after this campaign ends we should be able to draw many conclusions.'" Natural: "Xu Zengyi nodded: 'Lord Kong need not doubt; we currently have little intelligence on the Uyghur people, but after this campaign ends we should be able to draw many conclusions.'" We'll output: 【32】 Xu Zengyi nodded: "Lord Kong need not doubt; we currently have little intelligence on the Uyghur people, but after this campaign ends we should be able to draw many conclusions."

After a moment's thought, Kong Mou nodded and said, "Indeed, General Chen first has the Qiang as a formidable foe, then the court finds fault; there really isn't much time to investigate the Uyghur's true situation. Moreover, the Uyghur are still a group very skilled at disguise, so the information we can obtain is even scarcer."

"Kong Fang pondered a moment, then nodded: 'Indeed, Commander Chen Jieshuai first has the Qiang People as a formidable foe, then the Court finds fault; indeed there is little time to scout the Uyghur's true state. Coincidentally, the Uyghur people are still a group very skilled at disguise, so we can get even less information.'" Natural: "Kong Fang pondered a moment, then nodded: 'Indeed, Commander Chen Jieshuai first has the Qiang People as a formidable foe, then the Court finds fault; indeed there is little time to scout the Uyghur's true state. Coincidentally, the Uyghur people are still a group very skilled at disguise, so we can get even less information.'" We'll output: 【33】 Kong Fang pondered a moment, then nodded: "Indeed, Commander Chen Jieshuai first has the Qiang People as a formidable foe, then the Court finds fault; indeed there is little time to scout the Uyghur's true state. Coincidentally, the Uyghur people are still a group very skilled at disguise, so we can get even less information."

"First go wash up; the commander has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you, sir!" Xu Zengyi said with a light smile.

'"First go wash up; Commander has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you, my lord!" Xu Zengyi said with a light smile.' Natural: '"First go wash up; the Commander has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you, my lord." Xu Zengyi said with a light smile.' We'll output: 【34】 "First go wash up; the Commander has prepared a banquet and is waiting for you, my lord." Xu Zengyi said with a light smile.

Kong Mou suddenly felt somewhat honored and surprised, saying, "General Chen truly bears no grudge; he doesn't want my life—he intends to… no, he intends to give me a post, humble as I am?"

"Kong Fang suddenly felt somewhat overwhelmed by favor: 'Commander Chen Jieshuai truly bears no grudge, not wanting my little life, intending to… no, intending to give me a post?'" Natural: "Kong Fang suddenly felt somewhat overwhelmed by favor: 'Commander Chen Jieshuai truly bears no grudge, not wanting my little life, intending to… no, intending to give me a post?'" We'll output: 【35】 Kong Fang suddenly felt somewhat overwhelmed by favor: "Commander Chen Jieshuai truly bears no grudge, not wanting my little life, intending to… no, intending to give me a post?"

"The commander has always regarded Lord Kong as talent," Xu Zengyi said.

'"The Commander has always considered Lord Kong a talent." Xu Zengyi said.' Natural: '"The Commander has always considered Lord Kong a talent." Xu Zengyi said.' We'll output: 【36】 "The Commander has always considered Lord Kong a talent." Xu Zengyi said.

"Actually, Lord Kong's long stay in the prison is not because the commander wished to punish him; it is simply that the commander has been busy with official duties and was delayed. Now that he has just returned, he has ordered me to come see Lord Kong and chat a bit more."

'"Actually, the reason you have been staying in the dungeon for so long is not because the Commander wishes to punish you, but because the Commander's duties have kept him busy and delayed him. Now, the Commander has just returned and ordered me to come visit you and chat further."' Natural: '"Actually, the reason you have been staying in the dungeon for so long is not because the Commander wishes to punish you, but because the Commander's duties have kept him busy and delayed him. Now, the Commander has just returned and ordered me to come visit you and chat further."' We'll output: 【37】 "Actually, the reason you have been staying in the dungeon for so long is not because the Commander wishes to punish you, but because the Commander's duties have kept him busy and delayed him. Now, the Commander has just returned and ordered me to come visit you and chat further."

Kong Mou repeatedly bowed, saying, "Sir, please don't say that; I, your humble servant, cannot bear such praise—I truly cannot bear it. I may speak lightly, but I truly do not wish to return to this place."

"Kong Fang repeatedly bowed: 'Sir, please don't say that; I, your humble servant, cannot bear it, truly cannot bear it. I am a person who speaks lightly, but my mind truly does not want to return to this place.'" Natural: "Kong Fang repeatedly bowed: 'Sir, please don't say that; I, your humble servant, cannot bear it, truly cannot bear it. I am a person who speaks lightly, but my mind truly does not want to return to this place.'" We'll output: 【38】 Kong Fang repeatedly bowed: "Sir, please don't say that; I, your humble servant, cannot bear it, truly cannot bear it. I am a person who speaks lightly, but my mind truly does not want to return to this place."

"Sir, you are noble and an elder; if you command me, I will surely obey!"

'"Sir, you are noble and an elder; if you command me, order me, I will surely obey!"' Natural: '"Sir, you are noble and an elder; if you command me, order me, I will surely obey!"' We'll output: 【39】 "Sir, you are noble and an elder; if you command me, order me, I will surely obey!"

Xu Zengyi chuckled, saying, "Why are you so nervous? What I tell you is factual. If Lord Kong is willing to offer his genuine talent to assist the commander, I, Xu, would have no objection to humbling myself before him."

"Xu Zengyi chuckled: 'Why are you so nervous? What I tell you is factual. If Lord Kong is willing to offer genuine talent and learning to assist the Commander, I, Xu, would have no objection to lowering myself to serve as a subordinate.'" Natural: "Xu Zengyi chuckled: 'Why are you so nervous? What I tell you is factual. If Lord Kong is willing to offer genuine talent and learning to assist the Commander, I, Xu, would have no objection to lowering myself to serve as a subordinate.'" We'll output: 【40】 Xu Zengyi chuckled: "Why are you so nervous? What I tell you is factual. If Lord Kong is willing to offer genuine talent and learning to assist the Commander, I, Xu, would have no objection to lowering myself to serve as a subordinate."

"Sir, I dare not accept! Are you trying to take my life?" Kong Mou shouted, "I will surely work hard and not betray the commander's trust; it is my nature to be diligent, so how could I dare be rebellious and rude?"

'"Sir, I dare not! You are not trying to take my life, are you?" Kong Fang shouted hastily, "I will surely do my best, not betray the Commander's trust; this is indeed my flaw, how could I dare to be wanton and rude?"' Natural: '"Sir, I dare not! You are not trying to take my life, are you?" Kong Fang shouted hastily, "I will surely do my best, not betray the Commander's trust; this is indeed my flaw, how could I dare to be wanton and rude?"' We'll output: 【41】 "Sir, I dare not! You are not trying to take my life, are you?" Kong Fang shouted hastily, "I will surely do my best, not betray the Commander's trust; this is indeed my flaw, how could I dare to be wanton and rude?"

"……If I can avoid death, this humble servant still wants to live well, and then strive to secure a future."