"If I serve as the general envoy, can I avoid deception and deceive the emperor? Why do I feel unreliable? What if I am deceived?"
Xu Jingchang asked Yao Guangxiao in return.
The old monk was startled and couldn't help but said: "Why do you think so?"
"Then what should I think?"
Yao Guangxiao pondered and said: "Master Shaohou, the general envoy was appointed by Emperor Taizu. He is one of the nine ministers and has great authority. He is in charge of delivering memorials and edicts, and no one but the Emperor's confidants can do it. Lao Na also heard that Master Shaohou is very knowledgeable.
Seeing that you are sharp-tongued and quick-thinking, I decided to let you serve as the general envoy to assist His Majesty, to honor the ancestors and revitalize the family. This is a good job that no one else can ask for, so why are you worried that you can't do it?"
Yao Guangxiao added: "Young people are naturally determined to achieve something. Even if they are unable to do so at first, as long as they are willing to think carefully and work hard, it will not take long before they become familiar with it... For example, Your Majesty, when he just became a vassal, he was also ignorant.
I understand, but after a few years, I also understood how to be a vassal king. After the 25th year of Hongwu, His Majesty led the troops in several battles. Young Lord, you should believe that you are a mere general in politics.
It’s a matter of course. Sooner or later, he will surely become a famous minister, a general and a prime minister, and his name will be remembered throughout history.”
Facing the great monk's encouragement, Xu Jingchang suddenly smiled and said calmly: "Master Yao, is this how you encouraged His Majesty back then?"
Yao Guangxiao's face darkened and he said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense. His Majesty was framed by traitors and had no choice but to raise troops to suppress the situation. If you just said what you just said, if I tell your Majesty, be careful of the wrath and thunder!"
Xu Jingchang hurriedly held up his hands and said: "Thank you, Master, for your mercy and letting me go... It's just that I really have no intention of being a political envoy. So, I want to ask Master a few words. If you can help me clear up my doubts, I will agree immediately."
, what do you think?"
"Young Master, in the turbulent times at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, there were many generals. The Huaixi generals under Emperor Taizu were also a group of outstanding figures in thousands of years of history. Qiu Fu, Zhu Neng and others, in Jing
Before the disaster, there were only a thousand households in Prince Yan's palace. Even if there were some advantages, they were still far behind." Xu Jingchang said fairly.
Xu Jingchang took a deep breath and calmed down before saying: "Young Master, I would also like to ask, you have made great achievements and become famous all over the world. What are your next plans? Are you going to devote all your energy to assist His Majesty and die with all your heart? Or should you learn from Zhang Liang?
Fan Li, will you retire after your success?"
Xu Jingchang looked outside and said from the bottom of his heart: "Master, please look at how beautiful the moonlight is tonight!"
"Young Master, I have absolutely no ill intentions. I recommend you to be the General Secretary because, looking at the entire court, you are the most suitable person. There are only General Secretary among the six ministers and nine ministers, so you don't need to have too many academic qualifications.
.Six ministers, censor of Zuodu, these positions, I did not recommend you, so why should you be suspicious of me?"
Can he do it? He can’t do it. He doesn’t have the ability. Do you know?
If Geng Bingwen hadn't been constrained, this veteran general alone could have defeated the entire Yan army.
Xu Jingchang took another breath, "Young Master, if you can't tell His Majesty, what's the use of telling me?"
"Young Master, you don't have to waste your time. I will go and see the queen later. I told her that she was young and ignorant, and asked her to arrange for me to study in the Imperial College. I will study in the Imperial College for a few years, and that's it."
Xu Jingchang didn't say anything, but stood up and walked to the window... and pushed it open violently.
"Young Master, although almost all the founders of the country have fallen, the old army still exists, and there are many good generals among them, but there is no one to protect them, so it is difficult to get ahead. I originally thought that by keeping Fang Xiaoru, I would be able to save a group of civil servants, but I don't even have Fang Xiaoru.
If you are convicted, generals such as Sheng Yong and Ping An will be able to save their lives. Your Majesty's great cause cannot be separated from these generals. It's just that there are some things I can't say clearly."
Yao Guangxiao nodded, "That's true. Your Majesty is ambitious and determined to achieve great things. If you only rely on these second-rate talents, I'm afraid you won't be able to achieve your long-cherished wish!"
"Once upon a time, the sea was full of difficulties. If you don't appreciate it, if you don't want to make progress, you have to take care of yourself at a young age. You are worthless!"
And Geng Bingwen's level is definitely not at the top among the Huaixi nobles.
Xu Jingchang shook his head with almost no hesitation.
"no!"
Xu Jingchang was also startled. Sure enough, Yao Guangxiao was not a pedantic person, nor did he think that keeping Fang Xiaoru would save the seeds of a scholar. There must be a deeper calculation in this.
Yao Guangxiao shook his head and said: "What you said is inappropriate. In terms of achievements, Jiang Ziya who flourished for 800 years in the Zhou Dynasty, Zhang Zifang who flourished for 400 years in Han Dynasty, and Zhuge Wuhou who has stood alone for thousands of years are all ten thousand times better than Lao Na."
This time it's Xu Jingchang's turn to be speechless. If you have the guts to say that these three are already top Versailles.
The two sides are not on the same level at all.
Yao Guangxiao was silent, just thinking there. Xu Jingchang thought he was tempted, so he casually moved a chess set over, "Master Yao, this is made of golden nanmu. It is said that Taizu gave it to my grandfather. It's a good thing."
, if you are interested, I will give it to you."
Xu Jingchang smiled even more, "Maybe, but the water outside is so deep that I'm afraid it will drown me. After all, my father has just left and my uncle is on death row. Young Master, please take pity on me and let me live in peace for a few days."
days."
"Young Master, you asked me a lot of questions, and I asked you a question in return. How do you think the generals under your Majesty's command compare to the Huaixi heroes back then?"
Xu Jingchang nodded, "I understand. Thank you, Master, for clearing up the confusion."
Xu Jingchang said: "Young master, as a minister, I have to do a lot of work. Let me think about it, as a monk, assist the vassal king, strategize, and successfully pacify the difficulties... The master should be the first person in the past, a capable minister since ancient times,
I don’t dare to argue with you, I don’t know if what I said is right?”
But what does this have to do with Fang Xiaoru's life and death, and his appointment as the general envoy?
Anyway, the Ming Dynasty will not perish so soon, I still want to fish!
Yao Guangxiao couldn't laugh or cry, how could he care about this thing...
This time it was Yao Guangxiao's turn to hesitate. He asked in confusion: "Young Master, what do you understand?"
Yao Guangxiao was stunned for a moment, "What kind of confrontation are you having with me?"
After saying this, Yao Guangxiao was completely speechless. He had met a lot of people, even Zhu Di was fooled to death by him, but this was the first time he had encountered such a cunning and weird person at such a young age.
When Xu Jingchang heard this, he frowned slightly. He seemed to understand why Zhu Di had to conquer Mongolia personally. There was really no man who could take charge of the task alone, so he had to do it himself. This was Zhu Di's sorrow.
Zhu Di's gang, Zhang Yu, Qiu Fu, and Zhu Neng, can they fight?
If you can't fight, people like Qiu Fu will become the vanguard.
Yao Guangxiao was anxious, "Young Master, now that things have happened, I have no choice but to open the skylight. I said before that I want to protect Xiaoru, do you know why?"
Yao Guangxiao frowned slightly and whispered: "Just ask, I will definitely help you answer your questions."
Yao Guangxiao came in the evening and chatted with Xu Jingchang for a while. It was already dusk outside and the new moon was rising.
Xu Jingchang smiled implicitly and said: "Young Master, you said you just want to study and play chess and live a long life. My current status is enough to study and play chess, go fishing and admire the moon. I can also go to Qinhuai to listen to ditties and go to the streets to taste it.
Food... You have worked hard for decades, but this is just where I am now."
Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "How about this? I will be your apprentice. If you want to play chess and read books, I will take care of you. Then we, the master and the apprentice, will have fun in Yingtian. Eat, drink, and wander around. By the way, we will also
Being able to look up at astronomy, observe geography, and contemplate the universe is much more interesting than sitting around in court. Don't you think so?"
Xu Jingchang smiled indifferently and did not answer the call at all. You old monk is full of bad ideas. If I were not careful, I would have been betrayed by you without even knowing it.
Xu Jingchang said sincerely: "Ask yourselves, I will never reach one ten thousandth of the level of the Young Master in this life, so why should I waste my time? Isn't it quite right to learn from the Young Master early, take care of your life, and live a happy life in peace and contentment?"
Okay? Do you think so?"
This wave of Huaixi nobles, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, Lan Yu, just pick one at random, they are all outstanding generals, even in the history of five thousand years, they are outstanding generals
.
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "I am a foreigner after all. Now that I am getting older, I don't have so much to think about. I just want to stay in the temple, study and play chess, and take care of myself."
"Of course it is of great use! Your Majesty, Marquis Wuyang, lost his life in the battle of Jingnan. As long as you inherit his title, you will be both the founding noble and the Jingnan noble. What you said to His Majesty will be saved.
After Wei Guogong Xu Huizu entered the dynasty, he was naturally able to protect more innocent civil and military personnel to avoid being implicated. You can not only protect the descendants of the old tribe of the founding nobles, but also suppress the arrogance and domineering of the new nobles. The position of General Secretary is sandwiched between
Between the inside and outside, you can reconcile yin and yang, balance civil and military affairs, and restrict the situation of the government... With your special status, you will definitely be able to do it with ease and become even more powerful!"
Xu Jingchang's eyes widened and he said in surprise: "Young Master, I, am I still of such great use?"
Yao Guangxiao nodded and said: "That's true. I didn't lie to you."
"Then I won't do it, I can't bear the fatigue." Xu Jingchang said simply: "I still like to watch the moonlight tonight."
