Chen Qing sat down in the official room. The charcoal in the brazier in the official room was burning vigorously, and a string of sparks burst out from time to time. Chen Qing sat in front of the brazier and roasted for a while. At this time, Chao Qing brought a cup of tea and whispered: "Lv
Shenzhengshi asked for leave today, saying she was sick."
Lu Qingshan actually fell ill. Chen Qing frowned and asked, "Did it snow yesterday and cause the wind chill?"
"I didn't say it, but from what my father said, it seems like it's a family matter."
Chao Qing's mother is Lu Xiu's aunt and the sister of Chen Qing's father-in-law Lu Jin. It is normal for Chao Qing to know a little about the Lu family.
Chen Qing pondered for a moment and asked: "What kind of matter?"
"My father said there seemed to be a conflict between father and son."
Chen Qing nodded. He probably understood that Lu Qingshan had two sons. The second son was mentally retarded and died before he was a minor. The eldest son, Lu Chu, was also in poor health. He always followed his father and did not serve as an official. He usually took care of the family.
Check out the farm property.
Lu Chu also had only one son and one daughter. His grandson Lu Wen became Lu Qingshan's greatest hope. He put all his efforts into his grandson and forced him to study since he was a child. He could read thousands of books.
But you can't go to extremes in anything, otherwise going too far is not enough. Lu Wen studied for more than 20 years, completely separated from society, and finally became an out-and-out nerd.
Lu Wen currently works in the library of Guozixue. Although he is only an eighth-grade official, it is very suitable for him. He is indulged in the world of collecting books every day.
The son is useless, and the only grandson has become a nerd. You can imagine how Lu Qingshan feels. This is normal. A strong man, but his descendants are often weak.
Chen Qing nodded, "At noon, you will go see Counselor Lu on my behalf."
After a pause, Chen Qing smiled again and said, "I'd better go by myself! Otherwise, the old man will say I'm partial."
Lu Qingshan was indeed angry with his son and grandson. The reason was that Chen Qing wanted to use his uncle Lu Gang as his special envoy to replace Hu Yun in Lin'an.
But the earliest root cause was Lu Wei's appointment as the minister of the Ministry of Industry. It was obvious that Lu Wei would become the successor head of the Lu family. Although Lu Qingshan was happy for Lu Wei, he was also sad that his children and grandchildren were not living up to expectations.
Especially after Lu Gang was re-employed, his grandson Lu Wen also edited the catalog and organized the books in the library. Yesterday, he got his grandson to stay in the library all night to sort out the books. He finally got angry and beat his grandson for not returning home at night.
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As a result, his son Lu Chu couldn't think about it and hanged himself at noon. Fortunately, he was found in time and rescued. This hit Lu Qingshan so hard that he fell ill in despair.
Lu Qingshan really couldn't understand that he had worked hard to train his grandson for twenty years and finally turned him into a nerd. However, his eldest brother's grandson Lu Wei was a playboy more than ten years ago. He spent all day fighting cocks, walking horses and playing crickets, but now he has become a worker.
Minister of the Ministry.
Lu Qingshan was lying on the hospital bed and sighed. At this time, the housekeeper said at the door: "Master, His Highness King Yong has come to see you."
Lu Qingshan was startled and hurriedly wanted to get up. The maid quickly supported him. The first person who came in was Chao Qing. He stepped forward to support Lu Qingshan and said with a smile: "Don't worry, old man, His Highness will be here soon!"
At this time, Lu Chu accompanied Chen Qing and walked in. Lu Qingshan smiled bitterly and said: "I am a little sick, but I still ask His Highness to come over to visit despite his busy schedule. I am really ashamed!"
Chen Qing sat down next to him, held his hand and said: "The old man is my elder, and as a junior, it is appropriate for me to visit."
"Elders belong to elders, but the etiquette between monarch and minister cannot be abolished. Chu'er, why don't you serve tea to His Highness!"
Lu Chu agreed and went out to make arrangements. Lu Qingshan sighed and said: "This stupid son of mine actually hanged himself at noon yesterday. Chao Qing should tell His Highness!"
Chen Qing nodded and smiled: "He didn't dare to contradict the old man, and he felt sorry for his son, so he had no choice but to attack himself. It's understandable!"
"Why don't I feel sorry for my grandson? That turtle grandson, his grandfather has fallen ill. He ran back to the library early in the morning, saying that a batch of ancient paintings needed to be rescued, and he had to go. Alas! My grandson is too obsessed with books.
He doesn’t understand official affairs at all, it’s difficult for him to be a boss and there’s no future for him.”
"This is different!"
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "A court has various branches, including officials who do things, officials who manage people, officials who dare to speak out, and officials who are knowledgeable. You ask Tai Shiling to be the censor Zhongcheng
, he will definitely not be able to do it, and similarly, if Yushi Zhongcheng is asked to do Taishi Ling, he will not be able to do it.
Lu Wen is a typical academic official. He is only twenty-six years old now. It is the time when he has accumulated a lot of experience. It is a good thing for him to devote himself to one thing. When he is thirty years old, he will be able to step onto the platform to educate students.
In a few years, he will be able to participate in the evaluation of imperial examination papers, and in the future he will be able to preside over the revision of the calendar, take charge of the imperial examinations, and become a great scholar of the generation.
Maybe in the future, the textbooks for future generations will be compiled by him, and his reputation will last forever. With such a grandson, why would you have to step into the big dye vat of officialdom?"
After hearing Xian Zhiya's intention, Lu Qingshan understood what King Yong meant. Taishi Ling, the examiner of the imperial examination, and the editor of textbooks. This is the leader of the literati! Although it is not a promise, King Yong has an attitude. Attitude is very important. As long as his grandson's qualifications are
If he has enough knowledge and knowledge, King Yong will give him this opportunity.
The knot in Lu Qingshan's heart was finally untied, and he nodded and said: "I hope His Highness will have strict requirements on him, spur him on from time to time, and don't let him go astray!"
"Don't worry! I will pay attention to him."
Chen Qing comforted him a few more words, got up and left.
Chao Qing did not leave, but brought a cup of tea to Lu Qingshan. Lu Qingshan asked strangely: "Sanlang, why don't you go with His Highness?"
Chao Qing smiled and said: "Your Highness asked me to tell the old man a story!"
"what story?"
"It's a story about the Cui family in Qinghe. Wan Yanchang took a fancy to Cui Jianghao, the former minister of the Ministry of Rites of the imperial court, and asked him to serve as his staff. However, the Cui family knew that once he became Wan Yanchang's staff, his reputation and career would be ruined. In order to keep Cui Jianghao
Because of his reputation, the clan leader Cui Yuan asked his younger brother Cui Jiu to serve as Wan Yanchang's staff, while Cui Jianghao was just his nephew."
At this point, Chao Qing said with a smile: "The story is over, let the old man understand it by himself! I will take my leave first."
Chao Qing said goodbye and left, and Lu Qingshan fell into deep thought.
Of course Lu Qingshan understood the story of King Yong, and he used the Cui family's incident to warn him that he should always put the family's interests first, and don't only consider the interests of his own children and grandchildren. Cui Yuan did not hesitate to sacrifice the reputation of his own brothers in order to preserve the family's reputation.
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Promoting Lu Wei and Lu Gang meant promoting the Lu family, but he felt resentful because he was not his grandson. He considered the interests of the family more than his elder brothers. As a patriarch, he was not qualified!
In fact, it's not that Lu Qingshan doesn't understand these principles, it's just because of his personality. He is the second son, and he doesn't get the special care from his parents for the eldest son, nor the partial love from his parents for the youngest son. Being caught in the middle, he has developed a desire to do everything.
Compared with his eldest brother Lu Yihao, who is indifferent to everything, Lu Qingshan is more competitive. The older he gets, the more obvious his character becomes.
Today he fell ill because of anger over the affairs of his nephews and grandnephews. This is a typical manifestation of his strong character, and no one dared to persuade him.
Today, Chen Qing arranged for Chao Qing to tell him a story to remind him that the interests of the family must be the top priority in everything, so that the family can last long. Only considering one's own interests will sooner or later harm the interests of the family.
Lu Qingshan finally realized that he shouldered the heavy responsibility of revitalizing the Lu family.
