Zhao Rong took a sip of tea, glanced at Gu Yiwu who looked confused, and said with a smile:
"Brother Yiwu, did you have a problem with that Zhou Dufu? His people came into contact with you and contradicted you?"
Gu Yiwu shook his head.
"No. We have been waiting here for a few days. We listened to your words, enjoyed dancing and listening to music. In addition to drinking flower wine, we ordered all kinds of entertainment, food and drink. During this period, there was nothing unusual at all... Ziyu, listen to what you said
What you mean is...are we waiting for them to come to our door in person?"
Zhao Rong did not comment, but laughed:
"Then why did Brother Yiwu speak in a biased way? Maybe Zhou Dufu really had reasons for not handing over his military power, and maybe he was really loyal to the late emperor."
Gu Yiwu thought for a while and nodded.
"It is indeed possible. However, I heard almost everyone in Xingzi Town say so, and the public opinion is generally the same. He is summarized as a warlord of the feudal town who supports his troops and respects himself."
"Well, public opinion may be misled, and people may not believe everything they believe. But there are some things that cannot be hidden from people with a discerning eye. Everyone knows what is going on."
He paused for a moment and analyzed his opinions.
"Tzuyu, in fact, based on what I have heard in the past few days, I am inclined to believe that the Young Emperor and Empress Dowager Dugu behind him are not puppets supported by a certain party, but are really exercising their rights to the throne."
There was silence in the Xuanzi box.
Everyone's attention was focused on Gu Yiwu and Zhao Rong who were analyzing the situation.
Zhao Rong held the warm teacup with both hands and walked to the viewing platform inside the box.
The boxes are located on the third floor of Zuixian Building. Each box has a viewing platform, which is similar to a floor-to-ceiling transparent glass, providing a view of the lobby on the first floor of Zuixian Building.
The private rooms are located between the private rooms and are blocked by a soundproof array so that they do not disturb each other.
Zhao Rong took a sip of hot tea, turned his back to everyone, and nodded without knowing what he was thinking.
"Brother Yiwu, continue."
Gu Yiwu nodded seriously, rolled up his sleeves, and walked around the box.
"A month ago, when the late Emperor Dali just passed away, those few days when the imperial power was suspended were the most dangerous. What exactly happened at that time is unknown, but we can see the results."
"The young prince ascended the throne as he wished and inherited the throne. Empress Dowager Dugu also obtained the power of regent to listen to the government behind the curtain. As for the wise king Li Mingyi, he became the regent. This was probably an exchange of interests at the time, but now, it has
After the turbulent period, the situation in the DPRK has stabilized."
"Only the general Zhou Dufu seems to have gained nothing. Instead, he seems to have been jointly dealt with. Now he is alone in the Western Army, facing pressure from all sides. Maybe this is also the limitation of Wufu. He did not seize the opportunity to control the team.
Stand still."
Gu Yiwu said in a serious tone:
"The current Emperor Li is the prince appointed by the late Emperor Dali a long time ago. Although he is a little younger, he is the most orthodox heir. There is no competitor among the emperor's descendants of the same generation. In any case, the young prince has ascended the throne.
Well deserved."
"His uncle Li Mingyi was a bit threatening and might stage a drama of brother-to-death succession. However, at the critical moment of the succession of the throne, Li Mingyi also chose to give in, which now seems to be a smart move."
"Because this is the situation that suits most of the interests of everyone in the Dali court. It is also the best solution for a dynasty as big as Dali."
He said sonorously and forcefully: "The trend is irreversible."
"Li Mingyi and Zhou Dufu are two warriors who are indeed powerful. They need military power, military power, and force. It is indeed dangerous to leave a pair of orphans and widowers after the death of the late Emperor Dali, but we cannot ignore some forces that cannot be underestimated.
.”
"In the court of Dali, there are also a large group of capable ministers and generals left by the late emperor. They all came from the troubled times before, and they are not just drunkards. Moreover, Dali governs the country according to our Confucian ethics, and the royal family also practices filial piety and ethics.
Go deep into the hearts of the people in Dali.”
"Due to the deliberate actions of the late Emperor of Dali, there are a large number of Confucian scholars in both the government and the public. Almost all of the civil servants are our Confucian scholars. In addition, the people of Dali below revere the late Emperor of Dali. For the remaining couple,
Orphans and widowed mothers are sympathetic and close to them.”
"Both of them are naturally inclined to have the legitimate young prince ascend the throne. The former has to defend the sage's ethics and religion, and can assist the young emperor to gain a good reputation in history. It is obvious how these forces and individuals should choose."
The burly Confucian scholar shook his head.
"Besides, Dali has just escaped from the troubled times, and the founding dynasty has not been stable for many years. If Zhou Dufu and Li Mingyi once again feel that the throne is available and have great potential, and they meet with each other, then Dali will not be stable, and everyone will not be able to live together.
I can eat with peace of mind on the table that was finally built. Troubled times are coming again, and the mountains and rivers are shattered, and there are seas of blood and mountains of corpses.”
"Presumably this is something that many people don't allow to happen."
"Except for those who follow Zhou Dufu and Li Mingyi wholeheartedly and take a gamble, how can those who have already achieved success and have vested interests in the court be willing to take the risk of shuffling the cards again?"
"Isn't it safer and more righteous to assist the young emperor in governing this stable and large dynasty?"
Gu Yiwu raised his eyes and looked at Zhao Rong's back.
"Tzuyu, this is the 'position' that Mr. Qi taught us in the chess class at the school when the black and white pieces were fighting against each other."
Zhao Rong smiled knowingly.
This Mr. Qi is also the chess master of Suixingtang where he works.
The cultivation level of Zhao Rong is incomprehensible. He has just arrived and has little contact with Mr. Qi both in and out of class.
Well, except for the 'good student' and 'dog-legged' Yu Huaijin, who seemed to be liked by every art teacher, some of the academy teachers with a dull temper had very little contact with them, the Mochi students.
Most of them come during class and leave after class. The study atmosphere in the school is relaxed.
For example, there was a female teacher who liked to worry about the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Realm in front of his students, and had a shameful waste of fabrics. She even gave two calligraphy classes at Mochi Academy to Zhao Rong, the teaching assistant.
Damn it, the custom of the headmaster of Linlu Academy and the high priests to promote the fine traditions of the younger generations seems to be spreading downwards...
Zhao Rong was secretly vigilant.
So that Mr. Qi, like several other gentlemen, liked to mention Yu Huaijin's name when playing chess in class, um, and Li Xueyou. He seemed to like this well-behaved and serious little girl.
And I heard that this Mr. Qi is also a counselor in Youlan Mansion.
Therefore, Zhao Rong's daily chess class is considered his favorite class. Occasionally, he will hear some interesting and "contrary to the right" remarks...
At this moment, in the Xuanzi box.
Gu Yiwu felt a little emotional.
"Now we look back. There seems to be a very powerful woman among them. She must have been keenly aware of this trend at the time and took advantage of it cleverly."
"Well, that's why they, an orphan and a widowed mother, successfully sat in the highest position in the court."
The students listening around had slightly confused expressions.
Zhao Rong heard this, but remained silent.
However, he smiled and nodded.
Gu Yiwu didn't pay attention to the other students, but kept his attention on Zhao Rong.
At this time, seeing that Tzuyu finally had a reaction that seemed to be approved, he cheered up.
He said cheerfully:
"Now I am sitting at the top of the temple of the largest mountain dynasty in Quezhou in the north. The woman in rich makeup behind the bead curtain, I really want to go to Hanjing as soon as possible to see it. A month ago, that critical juncture of power planning,
It’s truly exquisite.”
"Moreover, she doesn't know how many layouts and operations there are behind the scenes."
Gu Yiwu paused and rubbed his hands, which seemed to be itchy.
His eyes were subconsciously aimed at the small broom in the corner of the room.
But now that there are so many people watching around, we are not alone with Zhao Rong.
It seems very shameful to use a man's joyful dance with a long hard stick.
Gu Yiwu had no choice but to give up and continued to laugh:
"This Empress Dowager Dugu is not simple. She seems to be very sharp and intelligent, and she is also good at taking advantage of the situation, especially the situation of our Confucian scholars."
"It was quite a show on the mourning hall of the late Emperor Dali. Tzuyu, to be honest, I don't believe that an ignorant child would have the exact concept of the death of a loved one, and would cry bitterly in front of the coffin.
Passed out."
"There is also the Empress Dowager Dugu who went on a hunger strike for three days without eating or drinking. It should be true, but whether she is really haggard or fake..."
He paused before speaking and shook his head.
Many students of Justice Hall in the box looked at each other and nodded.
"However, this is the most pure and filial thing to do to one's relatives. This is what secular people do. Confucian scholars and officials in both the government and the public also approve of this behavior."
"For the common people, this is a sign that the emperor's family is as humane as ordinary people's families. People who pay so much attention to family ties and filial piety, no matter how bad they are, can't be bad. Besides, where are the little prince and empress Dugu so bad?
"
Gu Yiwu imitated the attitude of ordinary people and said seriously:
"The young prince lost his father at a young age, so pitiful. Queen Dugu was virtuous, kind-hearted, and kind to the people. The Lefangsi she established also saved thousands of divorced women. Such a person like Xuannv of the Moon Palace lost the backbone of her family. Roufangsi
Weak and weak, we cannot stand alone."
"Hey, what should the orphans and widowers left behind by the late emperor face this huge 'family property' and evil people who may jump out at any time to forcefully divide the 'family property'?"
The burly man smiled.
"For Confucian scholars both inside and outside the court, the most important thing is the message spread by the actions of the young emperor and the empress dowager."
A small book stand used by book lovers.
"That is, we will definitely continue the policy of the late Emperor Dali in advocating Confucianism, abide by the rules of the game previously agreed upon, govern the country with ethics and education, and put filial piety first."
Zhao Qian'er, who was standing next to Zhao Rong and waiting, thought of some memories.
She turned her head and said something fair to the orphan and widowed mother in the Dali court.
"That makes sense. However, as outsiders, we can indeed see clearly and see some man-made traces. But if we are in it and think about it from the perspective of this woman, this Empress Dowager Dugu is indeed also
It deserves understanding and sympathy.”
Zhao Qian'er shook her head, "And maybe she really has feelings for the late Emperor Da Li and wants to protect the Li family."
"It's just that now they are the only two orphans and widows left. They are surrounded by wolves, so they have no choice but to work hard to protect themselves. There is nothing wrong with showing off, otherwise they will probably be eaten together with the little prince, and not even a single bone will be eaten."
Gu Yiwu was stunned when he heard this, nodded in agreement:
"What Fairy Zhao said makes sense. We have heard a lot of things along the way."
"The entire people of Dali love and support the Empress Dowager Dugu. She implemented many benevolent and good governance before Dali. She often gave advice or interceded for the ministers in front of the late emperor of Dali. She was the most respected mother in the world.
Fengyi."
"Now that she listens to politics behind the curtain, everyone inside and outside the Dali court is convinced."
Gu Yiwu suddenly smiled and said to Zhao Rong:
"Tzuyu, in addition to being virtuous and courteous, I heard that Empress Dowager Dugu is also recognized as the most beautiful woman in Dali. She has the most beautiful slim waist and is unparalleled in elegance. Especially her dancing posture, which is said to be extremely beautiful and light. It is said that she can dance on a lotus pond.
Dancing on the duckweed leaves."
"It is said that women from Li are good at dancing with slender waists, and the Empress Dowager Dugu's slender dancing posture is the best in Da Li. She is so beautiful that the people in Da Li say she is a fairy who descended from the Nine Heavens Moon Palace, and people in the mountains also say
She is the daughter of Li with extremely pure blood, close to the ancestors of Li Earth."
"It's just a pity that no one is qualified to see her with her phoenix crown and makeup, and her high seat with rolling curtains and dragon chair. Alas, it's also a big pity..."
The burly man shook his head.
Hearing this, the other students of Zhengyi Hall winked and made fun of Gu Yiwu.
The latter laughed and scolded him a few times.
The silent atmosphere in the box suddenly became lively.
Although they are Confucian scholars, they happen to be young and rebellious. Most of them are descendants of the Immortal family in the mountains. At present, studying Confucianism is more arranged by the elders in the family.
Moreover, they are only Mochi students and have not yet become academicians.
So when it comes to beauties, pretty widows, married women, etc., there is no restraint in making fun of them in private.
Nowadays, all the students, as envoys sent by Linlu Academy, are backed by powerful forces, and they have an unavoidable and faint sense of superiority towards the lay people of the secular dynasty at the foot of the mountain.
What about the empress dowager Dali who is the mother of the world?
Don't you still have to get rid of them and help Feng Chan?
Even the calm and careful Gu Yiwu could not avoid this kind of mentality.
However, can the things done by scholars be called obscene?
Yeah, romantic.
Zhao Rong turned around and glanced at his classmates, knowing everyone's psychology well.
He smiled and shook his head.
Zhao Qian'er ignored the boring men's constant chatter and kept focusing on her sweetheart.
She held the corner of his clothes for him,
The little girl whispered softly: "Do you like women dancing and having thin waists?"
Without waiting for Zhao Rong to recover and respond, she turned her eyes away, looked at the ground next to her, bit her pink lips, "I...I know a few things, so you can go and learn."
Zhao Rong grabbed her little hand and shook his head, "There is no need to deliberately imitate others, Xiao Qian'er is already very good now."
Zhao Qian'er still looked at the ground without raising her head.
But she was already happily squinting her peach blossom eyes and curling her lips. However, she immediately suppressed her smile and puffed her lips as if to mourn: "I'm very, very good. Then you didn't want me before, Miss Lian."
No more, well, fortunately, I still used some conscience later, and the young lady and I were not infatuated with you in vain..."
The vengeful little girl shook the little hand held by Zhao Rong, feeling a little reluctant.
Zhao Rong coughed lightly and did not answer the call.
He looked back, looked around Gu Yiwu and others, and said softly:
"Don't think of anything inappropriate. Don't forget what we are here for. Let's talk about business first. Brother Yiwu's analysis is very good. If you have any other insights, please continue."
Everyone calmed down, sat upright, and nodded one after another.