Chapter 1009: Seeking Advantages and Avoiding Disadvantages
Qi Jing didn't quite believe Wu Wanrong's words.
But he also believed that as an official, it was unlikely that he would make fun of his family's lives.
So he subconsciously paid attention to this matter.
Seeing that General Qi was noncommittal, Wu Wanrong couldn't help but feel happy. Judging from the current atmosphere, it happened to be what he wanted most.
As long as Qi Jing can pay attention to it, this matter can be achieved.
"General Qi, how do you think the emperor will treat you after you return to the imperial court?"
"Haha, it goes without saying that he will be summoned in the public hall, and then he will be rewarded based on his merits!"
But Wu Wanrong shook his head and said: "That's not necessarily true! There is a saying in Tai Shi Gong's book: When the birds are gone, the good bows are hidden; when the cunning rabbits die, the lackeys are cooked. Now, the north is unified, the situation is stable, and the general has already
It has lost its proper use value. And since you hold military power and have great achievements, how can your Majesty not get rid of it and move on quickly?"
"Of course, the emperor will not take the initiative to raise the butcher's knife, because then he will be accused of framed Zhongliang. According to my estimation, he will use some means to imprison your family to force you to submit.
.If you don’t obey, won’t the lives of your family become in danger? This is the point Rong wants to express today.”
Qi Jing's heart trembled when he heard this, but he said something ironic: "You are not only alarmist, but also uttering disrespectful words. If His Majesty finds out, your bright future will end here!"
But Wu Wanrong laughed and said: "No matter whether I say these disrespectful words or not, it is impossible for me to be reused today. Think about it, if I have a good future, why would I come here to join you?"
Seeing that Qi Jing no longer smiled, he said seriously: "To tell you the truth, I am no longer greedy for the benefits of the court. Retreating to a local place is a wise move to seek benefits and avoid disadvantages."
"Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages..."
"Of course! As Yasheng once said, a gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall. Why should I fly to the flames when I know there is danger? The situation of the general is the same and must be taken seriously!"
Seeing Qi Jing's expression stagnant, Wu Wanrong continued: "The general's contribution is so great that even the emperor is afraid of it, so I suggest that you must prepare an escape route in advance to avoid being caught off guard when you arrive.
.You must know clearly that the person standing behind me today is Empress Dowager Su. There is no need for me to elaborate on her methods, right?"
Regarding Su Liu's murder of the Empress Dowager, there had long been rumors in the official circles, and Qi Jing had naturally heard about it.
The feeling is that this woman is not ordinary vicious.
In fact, they still underestimated Su Liu. If they knew that she dared to scheme against even Li Liangji, they would probably feel differently.
"You mean, today I will... attack me?"
"Not only this, but even if Yuan Yun is on the throne, he will not let you go! This is the art of the emperor, and there is no distinction between people. It's just that the Supreme Emperor is relatively indifferent to human feelings."
"It makes sense, but after all, your statement is personal conjecture, so it cannot be accepted!"
"Not accepted? What if Wu can cite examples?"
Example!
That is of course the most convincing one, so naturally I want to listen.
Therefore, Qi Jing's face straightened and he cupped his hands and said, "Please give me some advice, Mr. Wu!"
"Easy to say, easy to say!" Wu Wanrong stroked his beard and said with a faint smile: "The example I mentioned is none other than the general's best friend, Mr. Qi Yuqi. If it were someone else, the general might not believe it, so I would like to mention him.
You shouldn’t have any doubts, right?”
"Shaocheng? What's wrong with him?"
"General Qi is away from home all year round and doesn't know much about what happens in the court. So, you might as well listen to me explain it in detail."
"Well, that's hard work!"
Since Qi Jing's Northern Expedition, he has completely stayed away from the court, so he doesn't know much about things in the temple.
The only meaningful understanding was when Lu Boxuan was called back to the capital. It was also at that time that he learned that the throne of the Great Feng Dynasty had changed.
Other aspects are all based on occasional glimpses and are not very comprehensive.
For example, the hearsay brought by the Nanyang aid team occasionally has no beginning and no end, and cannot be understood.
Qi Xiaotong knew relatively more, but this time, she didn't mention it in particular.
She cares more about her own happiness than the court. Why not choose the bigger me over the smaller you?
All in all, Qi Jing is not unfamiliar with the new temple.
But this time, Wu Wanrong was very proactive and knew everything he could say.
He poured out everything he knew about the situation.
In addition to the current situation in the temple, he focused on elaborating on Qiyu's hard work in recent years.
and the unfair treatment he suffered.
Similar to Qi Jing's situation, Mr. Qi has now realized his political ideal of opening up new territories.
In addition, he also tried his best to help Mobei and provide relief to the whole country. His hard work and merit were so great that no one else could be found in the entire Great Feng Dynasty.
However, what kind of reward did he get for being a loyal minister?
His wives, Xiao Yintao and Qi Xiao, were both left in the capital as hostages; his daughter Qi Xiaotong was bound by the golden wedding gift given by the emperor and was almost forced to marry into the Liang family.
It can be seen that the royal family's attitude towards loyal ministers is not the so-called sincerity, but fear and vigilance.
Compared to the Supreme Emperor, the methods of this Emperor and the Empress Dowager are only worse.
At the end of last year, Li Liang, the Crown Prince of Yan, rebelled and personally led an army to invade the capital. The Tatars from the East also took advantage of the situation and tried to profit from it.
"Shura Martial God"
However, at this critical moment, it was Mr. Qi who stepped forward and resolved the disaster with extraordinary means.
But in the end, he got the embarrassing result that he was not allowed to enter the capital unless he was called to the Holy Spirit.
Not only that, according to inaccurate information, after Qi Yu left the capital, the Empress Dowager personally led the imperial army to pursue and kill him. Unfortunately, she accidentally hit the passenger car and failed in the end.
It can be seen from this that Master Qi’s end was not a special incident.
If he hadn't laid a formidable legacy in Nanyang, he might have gone to reunite his ancestors by now.
Although you, Qi Jing, have worked hard and accomplished a lot, you still seem to be a little inferior compared to Mr. Qi.
Let me ask, what capital do you have to challenge Jinshang?
If you really go to Beijing to ask for merit and hand over military power, then what is your retreat?
Even Mr. Qi's wife and children can be turned into hostages. Are your Qi family still a problem?
That’s why I, Mr. Wu, said that what I said today can help save your family.