Cai Yang was very careful and would go out for a walk every day. Although this would increase the chance of exposure, he would really feel uneasy if he didn't go out for a walk. He didn't understand the situation outside at all, which would make him even more worried.
More restless.
It has been five days, and nothing seems to have happened outside, which makes Cai Yang somewhat relieved. He thought that after some time has passed, the wind is not so loud, and he will leave through the city gate. But today, he saw
When he saw his portrait, he knew that the most dangerous thing was coming.
Even Cai Yang had to admire the artist's high level of skill in painting himself so clearly. It can be seen that those who don't know him can safely testify if they see him now. Fortunately, he
I had the foresight to prepare enough food in advance and put it in the small courtyard. If I saved a little on food, there would be no problem in lasting three to five days.
With a sigh, knowing that the future life would not be easy, Cai Yang quickened his pace and headed towards the small courtyard. He had decided not to go out in the next few days, but to stay at home and avoid the limelight first.
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Zhongguogongfu.
Zeng Tong was sitting opposite Shen Ao, talking eloquently.
This time it was Shen Ao who invited him over, asking about matters in the court, just to see how many people wanted to kill his uncle.
Although Shen Ao has made some arrangements, he still prepared for the worst. That is, if Cai Yang cannot be found and no other evidence can be found, how can this situation be resolved?
Just in case, it means one in ten thousand. If it were just in case, the real person had no other way, Shen Ao thought about whether he could reverse the situation in the court, for example, if more ministers were willing to speak for his uncle
, considering the stability of the court, the emperor should not punish serious crimes.
As the teacher of the former prince and the chief staff officer, Zeng Tong knew everything about the affairs in the court. He thought that the young prince had finally enlightened and decided to establish his own power, so he analyzed it carefully
The origins and attitudes of those important ministers.
Knowing everything, he just picked it up and introduced the important ministers one by one. This took more than an hour. During this period, Zeng Tong drank at least two pots of tea before he felt the taste.
There was nothing left to do, and he finally said: "Young Master, I think the Sixth Prince is good, and he is related to the Young Master by blood. I can support him to stand up and raise a banner, and he may achieve great things."
Zeng Tong took the initiative to talk about the Sixth Prince, and Shen Ao's mind flashed involuntarily to the little prince who used to look like a little follower, but now had a gleam in his eyes that made him wonder.
For some reason, Shen Ao just felt that he couldn't see through this prince who was related to him by blood. Perhaps because he couldn't see through, he had always been wary.
"There's no rush. Your Majesty is in good health now and the princes are still young. We'll talk about some things later." Shen Ao waved his hand, as if he didn't want to talk about these things now.
Falling in Zeng Tong's eyes, he thought that the time had not come yet, so he nodded as if he understood, "Well, let's not talk about the prince first. Now I want to save Zhongcheng Hou, and my subordinates think there is someone
It must be in contact.”
"Oh? Who is it?" Shen Ao asked curiously. Zeng Tong had just said that the two servants on the left and right had already joined forces on the uncle's matter. He really didn't expect that there would be courtiers.
The influence will be greater than these two people.
Without letting Shen Ao wait any longer, Zeng Tong then spoke: "Master Du Jin, who was a scholar of the Hanlin Academy and was known as the internal minister."
"It's him?"
"Yes, exactly." Zeng Tong nodded heavily and said with great confidence.
Speaking of Du Jin, Shen Ao had met him several times, and he felt that he was a boring old man who rarely expressed his own opinions, even dispensable ones. He never did. Did he express any opinions on the matter of the prince seizing the heir apparent?
Shen Ao once thought that he was just a bookworm, and he was still the kind of person who couldn't hear anything outside the world and only read books by sages.
Such a person upholds the golden mean and plays the trick of protecting oneself with caution. How can he possibly be able to speak up about the matter of Marquis Zhongcheng?
Seeing the confused look in Shen Ao's eyes, Zeng Tong chuckled and said: "Du Jin was able to deceive the young master, which is enough to prove his ability. Speaking of which, I haven't become a teacher for the prince yet. I had known him since he was a child, and he almost became the prince's tutor. But later, His Majesty considered that Du Jin might be more suitable for learning, or maybe he wanted the former prince to learn more about how to deal with people, so he chose him. It’s me.”
Hearing what Zeng Tong said, Shen Ao was very surprised. He did not expect that there would be such an episode. If Du Jin really became the prince's master, he would definitely support the prince with all his strength and would have no other choice. Alright.
On this side, Zeng Tong was still talking, "In fact, regarding Du Jin's matter, His Majesty must have been mistaken. He didn't know at all, or couldn't see clearly what kind of person Du Jin was. In fact, he His performance is not as calm as it seems on the surface. His pursuit of power and fame is far stronger than ordinary people. The reason why it feels like he has been studying knowledge over the years, but there is no suitable opportunity to take action. .And if there is one, I guarantee he will surprise everyone."
After expressing his opinion about Du Jin with a smile, Zeng Tong added: "By the way, the young master may not know it yet. There are many students of Du Jin in the court, just like now Strictly speaking, with the exception of Libu Tianguan, the other six ministers have been taught by him, and they can be regarded as half students. There are some things that he just doesn't want to say, and once he does, I'm afraid it will The influence is so great that it is truly unimaginable.”
Du Jin has never publicly supported any prince, allowing him to maintain a detached status. Because of this, several ministers are willing to have in-depth contact with him. After all, they don't have to worry about being influenced by him or having to make choices. Which prince's camp to join? At this point, Shen Ao could understand the choices of several ministers. But if Du Jin's influence could surprise people, he didn't believe it.
Shen Ao didn't believe it in his heart, but he didn't say it, but it still showed on his face. When it fell into Zeng Tong's eyes, he chuckled and said, "Master, I know you don't believe it. But I just want to say one thing, if I can really persuade Du Jin to speak up on this matter, not to mention that Marquis Zhongcheng is definitely not guilty, at least it won't be a serious crime."
With such certainty, Shen Ao looked at the serious look and believed the three of them. "Okay, even if that's the case, is there any way to contact this person and get him to speak?"
"This is a bit difficult. The former crown prince, including the current Prince Qing and Prince Xiang, have all tried to find ways, but they have obviously failed. I'm afraid it will be very difficult for us to convince him." Zeng Tong originally said that it was impossible. , but in order not to dampen Shen Ao's enthusiasm, he still didn't say anything.
"It doesn't matter." Shen Ao waved his hand very grandly. In his opinion, it is not that difficult to ask someone to come out. As long as he is still alive in this world, he will definitely ask for something. As long as he finds the place he needs and goes where he likes it, there is nothing unreasonable. "Mr. Zeng, can you tell me what Du Jin likes, money or fame?"
People have weaknesses, it depends on whether they can be found and whether they can be found accurately.
"Silver?" Zeng Tong shook his head after hearing this, "Young Master, Du Jin has disciples all over the world, he will not be short of money to show his filial piety. But if he is really short of something, it is not nothing, for example, a handed down A masterpiece. Literary men are fond of this. They always want to leave something to the world, preferably something that can leave a name for eternity."
When Zeng Tong talked about this, he didn't hold out much hope. After all, masterpieces handed down from generation to generation are not poems, they should be profound and representative, and they would not feel outdated even after many years. But it is something that is rare to see in a hundred or even hundreds of years.
"Legendary masterpiece?" Shen Ao frowned slightly when he heard this. Zeng Tong's proposal was indeed too demanding, and even Shen Ao couldn't boast that there was no problem.
Talking about his previous life, Shen Ao had a photographic memory, and he especially loved literature. For example, he could not say that he had memorized the four famous works by heart, but he could remember the general contents. Not only that, but there were also two other famous works. I have also read "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" and "The Scholars" many times.
Shen Ao has such a foundation, but he also knows that this is not the time to take it out. It's not that Shen Ao can't restore it, at least he still has most of the abilities. He is looking for some saints to write, and he wants to restore 70 to 80% of the original appearance. Very possible. But it seems that these are not suitable to be taken out at this time.
Either the dynasty is wrong or the environment is wrong. Even if they are really brought out, whether they can be accepted by others and how long it will take are also issues worth considering.
Sitting there, Shen Ao didn't speak for a long time, lost in all kinds of memories. Seeing Shen Ao thinking deeply about the problem, Zeng Tong quietly retreated. He didn't know what the young master was thinking, but it must be something very important. Bar.
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Four days passed in a blink of an eye.
For four days, Shen Ao didn't even step out of the house. He just locked himself in the study. No one knew what he was doing. If he didn't eat on time and rest on time every day, I'm afraid... Xuefei, Bai Qiutong and others were worried.
It was not until the morning of the fifth day that Shen Ao walked out of the study in high spirits, stretched a lot, and said to the guard captain Shi Lei who had rushed back from Liaozhou: "Go and invite Mr. Zeng here. Bar."