Duke Qin was so angry that he coughed violently. He felt that his body was not as good as before, like a flying swallow with the sun declining, seeing all the prosperity in the world but ultimately unable to keep it.
It is said that the emperors of all dynasties are the same, but in this generation, the princes are greedy for pleasure and there is no one worthy of important positions. Who would have thought that a low-status concubine could have such a deep scheming, and just sit there in such a majestic manner.
In the prince's seat.
Nowadays, the aristocratic families are no longer what they used to be. They have gold and jade on the outside, and they are embroidered on the outside. Seeing the Han clan gradually rise, they are all brave and good at fighting. I am afraid that the world will change greatly, and the aristocratic families will rule hundreds of people.
The era of years is about to pass.
Zhao Jin is one of the most representative figures among them. If he becomes the emperor, how can the clan get ahead?
The night is dark and dewy, the begonia flowers are blooming outside the window, but there is no one around who I miss day and night.
He opened the letter home from Chu Weiqing to express his thoughts. Yes, if people of low status can't even protect themselves, how can they protect the ones they love?
On that day, he had no choice but to send his mother and wife away under the bullying. It had already been three years since they had parted. He was waiting for an opportunity to take them back and accept them after he had secured his position as emperor.
People kneel down and worship, and they no longer have to live the previous days of being at the mercy of others.
Fukang came in with a bowl of porridge and hurriedly put it on the table, "Your Highness, I have been busy with state affairs in recent days, and I haven't even had a few bites of food. Today, I specially made a bowl of lotus root porridge to honor Your Highness."
Zhao Jin was amused. Fukang took care of his daily life day and night. Naturally, he could guess his thoughts best, so he made Wei Qing's most famous lotus root porridge.
"Your Highness, I know what you are thinking. We had a difficult time before, but that's all. The days when our parents, wife and children are around us are very warm. Now we have the power and can protect the Crown Princess.
If Your Highness is thinking about it so much, why not take it back."
Zhaojin never thought about it, but he couldn't take risks with them. He only had these closest people around him.
"By the way, is there any news?"
"No news yet, but they can't sit still."
The students at home have left, Mr. Zhu is leaning against the wall and looking at the night sky. He has looked at the sky like this countless times before, but now it is very different. There is hope for the future, the school can be expanded, and more children from poor families can be taught.
My greatest wish in life.
At this time, Cui Ping came...
They are both fourth-grade officials, but their situations are very different. Although Cui Ping is not favored very much, he is flexible and never allows himself to suffer losses, so he can be regarded as famous.
His splendid clothes were very different from the environment here, and Cui Ping looked at the Zhu Mansion with its bare walls with a bit of disgust.
"Master Cui, you don't have to look. If it weren't for these four walls, the rats would have to go around."
Cui Ping was a little embarrassed to be told that. He hesitated and said, "I think back then, you and I went to Beijing together for reference and then passed the exam together. We were the best brothers, but in the end we fell apart."
How could Mr. Zhu not know what his real intention was in coming here, but the friendship in the past had long since disappeared under his cold treatment time and time again.
"It was indeed hard back then. I have never forgotten the pot of rice you gave me. Without you, I would not be where I am today. But you and I have different ways and do not seek each other. That's all. It's the end of the world.
alright."
Cui Ping clenched and unclenched his hand on the corner of the table, "You are blaming me for not helping you after I became rich."
Lord Zhu sneered, he was indeed angry.
"I have never complained about you not helping me. What I complain about is why you, like those in the officialdom, follow the trend, supporting the high and suppressing the low."
Cui Ping was said to be right in his mind. This was the last thing he wanted to mention. Yes, the people's disasters would never stop. He once swore an oath for the world to benefit the people, but he didn't know when it changed.
Maybe it was an unlearned and unskilled young man from a wealthy family who threw a successful candidate into the pigpen and humiliated him again.
"But what's the point of saying this now? I'm here to save you."
Lord Zhu was curious, "I was born
He is safe and happy in poverty, he is good at giving food and food, and he has never done anything bad to his heart. How can he come to save me?"
Cui Ping knew that his old friend had always had a stubborn temper, so he simply stopped playing the emotional card.
"Everyone said that you took deer antlers from the common people and leaked the scientific examination questions to the scholars. What's more, you were asked by the prince today. If you insist on not listening to me, then you will die unjustly.
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Mr. Zhu looked indifferent, "I didn't do this, so why should I be afraid? What's more, my courtyard is empty everywhere. What can I gain even if my house is ransacked?"
Cui Ping got angry, "You don't care about your own life or death, but where are my wife and little Xing'er?
After hearing this, Mr. Zhu froze on the spot.
Cui Ping saw that Mr. Zhu was slightly moved, and felt that his preaching had worked. He happily arranged, "Today I will take you to see someone who can reuse you and ensure that your wife and children are safe and sound."
Duke Wei looked down upon Mr. Zhu's poor appearance, so he still needed him to do things for him.
"I heard that you were called away by the prince today. Why did you come back safely?"
"Master Wei, please go to my house and see for yourself. I don't have a grain of rice to feed my child. What's the use of these hundred-year-old deer antlers? Besides, His Highness the Crown Prince is aware of everything. He won't wrongly accuse me for no reason."
Originally, Duke Wei was still a little suspicious of him, but he felt relieved after hearing what he said.
"Then have you ever heard who is framing you?"
Hearing this, Mr. Zhu smiled sadly and magnanimously, which actually made everyone present feel scared.
"Cao Zhi said, we are born from the same roots, so there is no need to rush into mutual conflict."
Now, Duke Wei was relieved that the matter had not been revealed, "I heard that you have learned a lot, so why not come to my house to educate your children."
Seeing Master Zhu's hesitation, Wei Gong continued, "Your salary will not be enough to support your wife, children, and students from the Han tribe. I'll give you three hundred taels a month."
Mr. Zhu knelt down and thanked him.
The time for the vassal king to return to his fiefdom was set, and he was supposed to set off immediately, but was delayed by the scientific examination. When Zhao Xinzheng was bored, Zhao Zhongsheng came in.
"Father, there is no room for change in the imperial edict of establishing Zhao Jin as the crown prince. However, Zhao Zhongru has become more and more aggressive in the past few days. If he doesn't take me seriously now, how can he take you, father, in the future?"
Seeing Zhao Xin closing his eyes and saying nothing, he came closer and said, "Why should our vassal country, with its strong soldiers and horses, submit to others? While Zhao Jin's position is not secure and his foundation is not deep, we should rebel."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Xin was dissatisfied. This kid was talking nonsense. After living in the capital for a long time, he roughly figured out Zhao Jin. This person was decisive in killing, ruthless, and very scheming. He was not
If those who are easy to manipulate are not 100% sure, their fate will be the same as the country's subjugation in the past.