Fang Yingwu couldn't refuse Lao Taishan's request to help him build his reputation... The dignified second assistant even said such disrespectful words as "I am also half your father after all". What else could Fang Yingwu refuse?
room for?
Moreover, Lao Taishan hurriedly found him and asked him to make plans without hesitation. He must have made a definite judgment on the situation, so he made the bet at all costs.
The first assistant, Wan An, has been tied to Concubine Wan Guifei due to his limitations, and has to support the deposing of the current prince. This is a very rare opportunity for Liu Mianhua, otherwise, how could Wan An's sinister bird of prey reveal its flaws so easily?
As long as Liu Mianhua plays the righteous banner of safeguarding orthodoxy, if he can keep the current crown prince, then when the new emperor ascends the throne and there is a major change of blood, Liu Mianhua will have the opportunity to replace Wan An as the chief minister.
Although Fang Yingwu sometimes sneered at some of Lao Taishan's methods and actions, and complained about "people doing things" from time to time, Fang Yingwu never dared to underestimate Liu Mianhua's sense of smell and judgment of the situation.
After getting along for a long time, Fang Yingwu discovered that his father-in-law was not necessarily very good at doing things (of course, he was still above the average court official), but his sense of smell and prediction were unparalleled, and he was truly one of the best in the court.
He never makes mistakes in the general direction, and even if he makes some mistakes in his small methods, it is not serious. Although everyone knows that he is speculative, they still have to accept him. This is the capital that Liu Mianhua has survived for several dynasties. It is the so-called "Lu Duan's great event"
Not confused" also.
When Fang Yingwu was thinking wildly, he heard Lao Taishan say again: "I have repeatedly thought about your father's deeds and found that you are responsible for most of your father's fame. How do you praise your father now? This will be the same for me again.
Once again, I am not an ignorant person."
Fang Yingwu could only smile bitterly, could this be the same thing? Don’t you understand the allusion to the orange in Huainan? It can only be said that the four words "famous reins and sharp locks" are really wise words. A very smart person like Liu Mianhua is not exempt from this vulgarity.
Therefore, Fang Yingwu persuaded: "Old Taishan, why should we be too anxious? For example, if two people, A and B, encounter a hungry tiger, they will definitely run away. But you also know, Old Taishan. Human running is definitely slower than that of a tiger.
Much more. Then why do they still run away?"
As a pragmatist, Liu Mianhua immediately got the answer: "You don't need to run faster than a tiger, you just need to run faster than another person. If the other person falls behind, of course you will be safe."
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Fang Yingwu clapped his hands and said: "That's exactly the truth! The cabinet is in this situation now. Old Taishan, you don't need to pursue absolute reputation, as long as you become a less bad one compared to other cabinet ministers.
No matter how the situation changes, there is always a need for transition, and the center of the cabinet is important. How can we change all the people at once? Then the government affairs will inevitably be messed up. No sensible person will do this, and there must be elders who are in charge.
As long as you become a relatively less bad person, Lao Taishan, who will be left if you don't leave him? Besides, you are also the person with the most seniority in the cabinet, so it is natural to take over the position of Yuan Fu."
Fang Yingwu also advised: "Besides, Lao Taishan, you have already become the second assistant, so you should calm down for the time being. Even if you cannot become the first assistant, what is there to regret in life? Is not not the first assistant a failure?"
Liu Mianhua shook his head, "You don't understand. This is my last chance in this life... In the past twenty years, I don't know how many friends have parted ways with me. If I couldn't be the first assistant, I would still be struggling to this day."
What’s the point? You can’t be inferior to one person. How can you cultivate Qi Zhiping?”
Fang Yingwu stopped trying to persuade him. This unsolvable problem was also Liu Mianhua's own contradiction. He not only recognized the standard three views of scholars, but was forced by reality to become an absolute pragmatist "Mian Mian", which was ridiculed by scholars.
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As a result, he has been holding his breath to prove himself. The way to prove it is to become the chief assistant. Not to mention whether this logic can be explained, but Liu Mianhua may really think so. Or it is just such a fantasy.
Everyone has their own obsessions, and Liu Mianmian is no exception. He can't be persuaded. Fang Yingwu said: "In that case, my son-in-law understands. But Lao Taishan has a plan, just give him orders, my son-in-law
I'll definitely cooperate."
Then Fang Yingwu acted like he was all ears and waited respectfully for Liu Mianhua to speak. However, after waiting for a long time, he didn't hear anything. Fang Yingwu couldn't help but raise his head and saw Lao Taishan sitting there silently.
, I don’t know what to do.
Liu Mianhua was uncomfortable being looked at by Fang Yingwu, and snorted coldly: "Don't look at me, you just make up your own mind. So it's not you who cooperates with me, I cooperate with you, you just tell me."
Fang Yingwu said in panic: "Why did Lao Taishan say this? It's like killing my son-in-law!"
Liu Mianhua replied: "The ancients said that there are specialties in the art industry. In terms of how to gain fame and reputation, I am far inferior to you. If I have this ability, how can I be reduced to the point of being ridiculed as cotton?"
Fang Yingwu wiped his sweat and said, "What kind of idea can I have at the moment? I can only make it when the opportunity arises in the future, or I can wait for my son-in-law to go down and think about it for a few days."
Liu Mianhua stopped talking about the matter and talked about the marriage: "Brother Feng has been to your house and said that although you live alone in the same house, the place is still small. In the future, it will be crowded when the family has a big business and a large population. I suggest you go to your house again."
Buy the house on the west side and connect the two sides together."
In the west house, that's Wang... Fang Yingwu said quickly: "No, no, no! It's enough to build a few new houses in the existing house, there's no need to go to such extravagance to buy another house!"
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Liu Mianhua looked at Fang Yingwu with a strange attitude, "When you first came to Beijing, you asked me to help you buy the house next door, so you have the residence you have today. Now you are just repeating the same old tricks, what's your problem?"
Are you worried about your reputation? Don't worry, I'll take care of it. No matter who lives next to you, I think they'll give me a bit of noodles."
"There is really no need for Lao Taishan to come forward. My son-in-law can make the decision on his own!" Fang Yingwu politely refused. Although Liu Mianmian was full of doubts, he let Fang Yingwu go.
After the father-in-law and son-in-law were speechless, Fang Yingwu took his leave. As he walked to the moon gate, he saw someone waving in front of him. It turned out to be the eldest son of the Liu family, his uncle Liu Feng.
The eldest son Liu couldn't help but grabbed Fang Yingwu and said excitedly: "Good brother-in-law, I have been saved, but it will all fall on you, brother-in-law."
Fang Yingwu was helpless and had a headache. Is he really an omnipotent immortal? Why does everyone act like this when they see him? "What are your orders, brother?"
Liu Feng whispered: "Brother, I am not doing well in my studies. I studied in the Imperial College for a year and got the lowest grade in the exam. I still have to hang out in the Hall of Justice. I heard that your father is going to be in charge of the Imperial College studies. Please help me to smooth things over and ask me to be promoted."
Go to the monastery."
Fang Yingwu knew that there were six schools in the Imperial College, divided into three levels. From the lowest to the highest, only those who were allowed to drop out and become an official were allowed to graduate. If they were not good at school and could not be promoted, they would have to spend time in the lower schools.
Time, many dandy boys who had no worries about food and drink hung out in the Imperial College like this.
Looking at his uncle's behavior, it is obvious that he is not good at studying and cannot be promoted, so he actually turned his attention to his father. With his father's nature, he probably hates this kind of thing the most, so Fang Yingwu really doesn't dare
It can be done with a guaranteed ticket.
After thinking about it, Fang Yingwu replied cautiously: "Brother, I'm waiting for the news. I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee that it will come true!"
Fang Yingwu originally thought that his brother-in-law would still be entangled in this matter, and he must be sure of his words. However, unexpectedly, his brother-in-law changed the subject and took the initiative to ask for a treat: "You and I haven't had a party for a long time. I'll do it in the next two days."
Dong, please invite me, brother, to have wine and have fun together."
This face had to be given, so Fang Yingwu nodded and said: "I am waiting for the results of the imperial court's inspection. Now I am at home. If my eldest brother invites you, I will naturally support you."
Liu Feng said happily: "It's just that I may bring a few friends here, dear brother, don't dislike it." Fang Yingwu asked tentatively: "From the Imperial College?"
Liu Feng replied: "My dear brother guessed it right!"
