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t we can deal with Wei。 If Wei is reduced; Wu will not last long; and the whole empire will again be under one ruler。〃
Presently the report reached the capital that Deng Zhi and Zhang Wen; as envoy of Wu; would soon arrive。 The Latter Ruler assembled the courtiers to receive them honorably。 The envoy of Wu carried himself as one who had attained his desires; and advanced boldly。 Having made his salute; the Latter Ruler gave him to sit on a brocaded stool on his left hand。 A banquet followed at which Zhang Wen was treated with much honor。 At the end of the banquet; the whole court escorted the envoy to the guest…house where he was to lodge。
On the second day there was a banquet at the Prime Ministers palace; and Zhuge Liang broached the real business。
He said; 〃Our First Ruler was not on friendly terms with Wu。 But that is all changed; as is demonstrated by these banquets; and our present Emperor is disposed to be very friendly。 It is hoped that the former enmity may be entirely forgotten and the two countries swear eternal friendship and alliance in their mon end………the destruction of Wei。 I look to you; Sir; to speak in favor of this league。〃
Zhang Wen said that he would support the plan。 The wine went merrily round; and as the envoy became mellow; he laughed freely and swaggered and put on a proud demeanor。
Next day the Latter Ruler gave Zhang Wen rich presents of gold and studs and prepared a parting banquet for him in the south guest…chamber; and all the court assembled to take leave of him。 The Prime Minister paid him assiduous attention and pressed him to drink。 While this banquet was in progress; a man suddenly came in as if he were already drunk; made a proud sort of salutation to the pany and at once took a seat。
His conduct seemed strange to Zhang Wen; who asked; 〃Who is the new er; Sir Prime Minister?〃
〃He is a man named Qin Mi; a Doctorate Academician of Yizhou;〃 replied Zhuge Liang。
〃He may be that;〃 said Zhang Wen with a laugh; 〃but I wonder if he has any learning at all inside him。〃
Qin Mi listened without changing countenance; and said; 〃Since our children are all learned; of course I am more so。〃
〃What may have been your special studies; Sir?〃 said Zhang Wen。
〃Many things: Astronomy on one hand; geography on the other; the three teachings and the nine systems; many philosophers; history all through; and many sacred books and traditions。〃
〃Since you talk so big;〃 said Zhang Wen; 〃I should like to ask you a few questions on celestial matters。 Now has the sky a head?〃
〃Yes; it has a head。〃
〃Where is it?〃
〃In the western quarter。 The Odes say; God turns his head kindly toward the west; and further it follows from this that the head is in the west。〃
〃Well; has the sky ears?〃
〃Oh; yes。 The sky is above and listens to all things below。 The Odes say; The crane calls from the midst of the marsh; its cry is heard by the sky。 How could the sky hear without ears?〃
〃Has the sky feet?〃
〃It has。 The Odes say; Heaven treads down difficulties。 If there were no feet; how could it tread?〃
〃Has heaven a name?〃
〃Why not?〃
〃Then what is it?〃
〃Liu。〃
〃How do you know that?〃
〃Because the Emperors family name is Liu; and he is the Son of Heaven。 That is how I know。〃
〃Does the sun spring from the east?〃
〃Though it does; yet it sets in the west。〃
All this time Qin Mis repartees had flashed back clear and perfect。 They came so naturally as to astonish all the guests。 Zhang Wen had no word to reply to them。
Then it became Qin Mis turn; 〃You are a famous scholar in your own land; Sir; and since you have asked so many questions about Heaven; I take it you are I well up in all celestial matters。 When original chaos resolved into its two elements yin and yang; the lighter portion rose and became sky; and the grosser sank and solidified into earth。 When Gong Gongs rebellion was crushed; his head struck the Imperfect Mountain; the pillar; which upholds heaven; was broken and the bonds of earth were destroyed。 Heaven fell over to the northwest; and earth sank into the southeast。 Since heaven was ethereal and had floated to the top; how could it fall over? Another thing I do not know is what is beyond the ether。 I should be glad if you would explain; Master。〃
Zhang Wen had no reply ready; but he rose from his place and bowed his acknowledgment; saying; 〃I knew not that there was so much ability in this land。 I am happy to have heard such a discourse。 Now all obstructions have disappeared; and I see quite clearly。〃
But Zhuge Liang; fearing lest the guest should feel mortified; soothed him with fair words; saying; 〃This is all play upon words; the sort of puzzles one propounds at a merry feast。 You; honored Sir; know that the tranquillity and safety of states are no matters to joke with。〃
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