Xu Fengnian's heart was burning, and his eyes flashed with emotion. How could he not know that this was Xu Zongjia's plan for him to clear the obstacles in his path to spiritual practice.

"You don't need to be moved. This merit is better than nothing to me. At my current state, it is difficult for external objects to have an impact on me!"

Xu Zongjia couldn't see what Xu Fengnian was thinking, but he still didn't want Xu Fengnian to be burdened, so he explained lightly.

The more Xu Zongjia explained like this, the more Xu Fengnian understood. No one in the world would despise merit and luck. Even if Xu Zongjia was of little use, it would definitely be of great benefit. But Xu Zongjia said this, so he could only

So acknowledged.

Xu Fengnian secretly kept this friendship in his heart, and also knew the reason why Xu Zongjia said that he had made a lot of money at the beginning. Although he used his last promise, Xu Fengnian still suffered no loss. If he encounters difficulties in the future, he will

I don’t believe that Xu Zongjia would just stand by and watch.

...

Early the next morning, Xu Fengnian ordered Lu Qiantang to go to the Prince of Jing'an's Mansion to deliver a greeting card and prepare to visit the Prince of Jing'an, Zhao Heng, today. After all, Xiangfan City was Zhao Heng's territory at this time, so Xu Fengnian would naturally come to bother him.

Outside Tai'an City, at the inn next to the official road, Xu Xiao was lined up with soldiers behind him. He stood alone in front of a lush willow tree, holding the trunk of the tree with his palms, with a look of nostalgia on his face.

This willow tree was just a small willow sapling back then, but now it has become a towering tree with lush branches. The branches are drooping. When the spring breeze blows, they are like the tassels decorated by a woman, and they are gorgeous. This tree was originally owned by Xu Xiao and Wu

Su planted it with his own hands, which can be regarded as a testimony of their love. Now that the beautiful lady has passed away, the tree is still there, and Xu Xiao has not renewed his relationship in this life. It can be regarded as living up to the covenant and witnessing a good story of love.

At this moment, a carriage came speeding up, followed by dozens of guards. It seemed that he was also a powerful man. The carriage stopped at the inn, and an old man in Confucian clothes walked down slowly and found a man.

He sat down at the table, ordered a pot of tea, and looked at Xu Xiao with deep and calm eyes.

The servant beside the old man poured a cup of tea for the old man and served it respectfully. The old man took a sip, narrowed his eyes slightly, waved his hand, and immediately several guards walked out from behind, holding knives, and came to the willow tree in front of Xu Xiao.

Ignoring Xu Xiao at all, he just started cutting down the willow tree.

There was a smile on the corner of the old man's mouth, and he drank the low-quality tea in the inn leisurely, but he drank it tastefully, without a trace of disgust, and just watched Xu Xiao's reaction with interest.

Xu Xiao watched with cold eyes, stopped the soldier behind him from making any changes, and retreated. He just watched the other party cut down the willow tree planted by himself and his wife, without any anger or anger.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, the willow tree was completely cut down and fell to the ground. A cloud of dust was thrown up, causing people around to cover their mouths and noses to prevent dust from entering their mouths.

A smile spread from the corner of Xu Xiao's mouth. He raised his head and laughed. He seemed to be amused. He turned his head and glanced at the old man in the inn. There was a hint of coldness in his eyes. They met old friends again. I didn't expect such a scene. It was so exciting.

Ridiculous, Xu Xiao got on his horse, waved his arms, and led the Snow Dragon Cavalry towards the Tai'an city gate in a rampage.

The old servant beside the old man looked at the old man with a hint of worry and said softly.

"Master, Xu Xiao has never been angry, what should we do now?"

The old man is the most famous scholar in the Liyang Dynasty. He has been in power for thirty years, has been in charge of the world, and is the prime minister of the world. Today, the Liyang Dynasty has such a prosperous scene, which is inseparable from the hard work of this old man. He is Zhang Julu, Liyang

The most important minister of the dynasty, the chief auxiliary of the dynasty, with power over both the government and the public. Zhang Julu came from a poor family, and was a member of the old auxiliary's family. He has not been arrogant or impetuous for thirty years, and has watched the affairs of the court indifferently, not talking but only listening.

Gu Zhi

After the death of the old chief assistant, he was promoted to the eleventh level in two years and became the new chief assistant. Zhang Julu was the only important minister in the Liyang Dynasty who could compete with Xu Xiao, and he was the first scholar in the world. Zhang Julu targeted Xu Xiao for the sake of the Liyang Dynasty.

He didn't want to see Beiliang Wei lose his power. Although he targeted Xu Xiao everywhere, he never treated Beiliang badly. Targeting Xu Xiao was to cut down the vassal, and helping Beiliang was to defend the border. Zhang Julu was a man who knew right from wrong, and one code was the same.

code.

Zhang Julu knew that Liyang Chao could not resist Beimang, so he supported Beiliang very much, giving him food if he asked, and money if he asked.

If someone else were to be the chief auxiliary, Beiliang's reputation in the court would be better, but the life of the Beiliang army would be even more uncomfortable.

Therefore, it can be said that Zhang Julu was sacrificing the relationship between the emperor and his subjects in exchange for stability in the northwest for Liyang. Among the ten major crimes that Emperor Liyang later fabricated for Zhang Julu, there was one of liaison with the border troops.

Even before he died, Zhang Julu said he would hold an umbrella for Beiliang. This became clear evidence of his ruined reputation in the future.

After Zhang Julu became the chief minister, he vigorously promoted reforms, cut down vassals, consolidated border defense, developed people's livelihood, etc., and also changed the promotion channels for children from poor families.

If Li Chungang opened the Gate of Heaven for future generations of swordsmen, then Zhang Julu spent his life opening the way for the poor men of the world to leap over the Dragon Gate.

Zhang Julu opened the imperial examination for the poor families in the world, and actually touched the cake of the powerful nobles, so he already knew the outcome from the moment he did this.

Faced with such a critical situation, Zhang Julu did not form any party or selfish interests, cut off his own wings, and became a loner. He faced the final outcome calmly. He was not anyone's opponent and had no political enemies, but he had enemies everywhere.

He has the world in mind, and as long as it is beneficial to the world, he will do it, regardless of success or failure, regardless of gains or losses.

The whole world in snow can be said without exaggeration:

When it comes to the popularity of book business, Xuanyuan Jingcheng has to be the one who said "ask the ancestors to die".

When it comes to scholarly romance alone, there are many romances in the world, and Cao Changqing has eight fights alone.

In terms of the scholar's ability alone, Huang Sanjia, who provoked the Spring and Autumn Period National War with his sharp tongue, did his part.

But the scholar who truly has the world in mind is none other than Zhang Julu, he is truly the backbone of the world’s scholars.

In the end, such a good minister and wise man ended up with the fate of being wiped out, good bow hidden, cunning rabbit dead, and being cooked by lackeys because of his great achievements. He was killed by the nine tribes. It can be said that Zhang Julu was worthy of the world in his life, but he was sorry for his own family.

"It's okay. I ordered people to cut down this tree on purpose. Firstly, it was to give Xu Xiao a show of strength, and secondly, I deliberately angered Xu Xiao and forced him to kill someone. But it's a pity that after so many years of not seeing each other, Xu Laizi has become even more scheming. Now

It’s already calm!”

Zhang Julu chuckled lightly. Whether this matter can succeed or not is a matter of choice. It doesn't matter. Now that Xu Xiao is not fooled, he also has a countermeasure, so there is no need to be discouraged.

The old servant bowed slightly and silently returned behind the old man again.

Zhang Julu finished drinking the tea in the cup before he stood up. The old servant behind him stretched out his hand to support Zhang Julu's arm. Years of hard work had exhausted Zhang Julu's energy and made him weak. Now he has reached an old age. His physical condition
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