As the sky turned dark, Changsun Wujiu left his brother's mansion and boarded the carriage with the diligent efforts of his brother, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.
She didn't stay at her brother's house tonight, and she didn't even have dinner...
Her attitude was very clear and she expressed her dissatisfaction with her brother through actions.
Changsun Wuji stood on the steps in front of the mansion, looking at the carriage going further and further away, his expression became heavy.
At this time, he finally realized that in the past two years, he had been making great progress in his official career. He was young, ranked third, and had neglected many things in his complacency.
For example, although this old house is cozy, it is no longer worthy of his status. Just now, his sister insisted on leaving on the grounds that the house was crowded and it was not suitable to stay longer.
Another example is that he was promoted too quickly, his foundation was unstable, and he had no contact with his family, so he had no one around him who could be used. If something happened, he didn't even have anyone to consult with.
Seeing that he was frowning and unhappy, his wife, concubines, and children did not dare to disturb him, so they turned around and went back with him.
The door closed with a bang, and the old house became its own world again.
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Changsun Wuji was very preoccupied, so he only had a few bites of dinner and then went to sit quietly in the small study.
After thinking about it, he became less and less concerned about his uncle's affairs. Considering his own situation, his heart became more and more clear.
What was the reason for his sudden rise to the position? He was outstanding in the Chang'an order? Maybe, because of his great reputation? That's a joke. Even if his eldest son Wuji was with the King of Qin, he didn't gain much fame. He was far less famous.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, or Chu Liang, Du Zhengzang, Ouyang Xun and others.
Then why did he gain the trust of His Majesty and finally hand over the power of Dali Temple to his hands?
Who recommended him? His uncle's eldest son, Sun Shunde? By that time, the two of them had already been at odds with each other, and their conflicts were almost on the table.
Dai Wei's official qualifications were much more profound than his, his reputation was greater than that of his eldest grandson, and he was talented enough to be the minister of Dali Temple. Why did his eldest grandson Wuji win?
Was it because he had scolded the emperor in person back then, and the emperor looked at him differently when he saw his upright temperament and his courage to sacrifice his life for righteousness?
Is the emperor that kind of person? Is his eldest son Wuji really a righteous man?
He was complacent before and didn't think much about it. Today, he was accused by his sister face to face and forced to make some promises. He felt very depressed. On the one hand, he felt that his sister did not consider his brother at all and did not listen to his explanation at all.
No one told.
He was very familiar with this feeling. When he was a boy in Luoyang, he was isolated and helpless, and he often had to untie himself so as not to leave too many knots in his heart.
Therefore, every time he encounters a setback, he will reflect on himself. Why do others treat him this way? Did he do something wrong? If he is right, the fault must be others.
In the eyes of later generations, it is actually very clear that this is a victim mentality at work, so many reflection monsters were born.
Changsun Wuji's experiences as a boy left a psychological shadow, so he "never forgets" those tribesmen, and wants to stab them twice when he finds an opportunity. What he wants is peace of mind, not hatred.
Otherwise, with his talent and conceited mentality, how could he have gotten into such a quarrel with his clansmen? That cannot be explained by saying "narrow-minded".
Moreover, he was also very aggrieved. When he fell out with his uncle, Sun Shunde, it was because of his sister, but now his sister came to blame him, his brother, and even said things like ungratefulness.
They are brothers and sisters from the same mother. What can't be discussed carefully? My uncle has a nurturing grace for them. You remember clearly, have I just forgotten all about it?
Why can't you just listen to him explain a few more words?
The general trend of the world is moving forward, and things are changing every year both inside and outside the court. A wise king is on the throne and everyone submits. However, in the court, there are still overt and covert fights and dealing with others. Isn't this brother of his not as good as you, who lives deep in the house and never comes out?
A woman of trouble?
So the question comes back again, what did the emperor like about him that made him use him so much?
What should he do to win the emperor's favor in this matter?
As the night grew darker, lights were lit in the study, and Changsun Wuji didn't even notice, as the context became clearer in his mind.
The Lady's Mansion of Chu State may have helped his career, but it was definitely not the main reason. The emperor would put him in the position of Minister of Dali Temple.
One reason may be that he has made Chang'an orders and handled several big events, all of which were done in a thorough manner. It cannot be said that he is not afraid of the powerful, but he can only say that he has a good sense of proportion.
Dali Temple is an upright and awe-inspiring place, but the most important thing for interrogating officials is actually a matter of proportion, and the talent shown by his eldest grandson Wuji was very suitable.
Secondly, at that time, he was criticized by his uncle's group and was in a very embarrassed state.
The old people in Tiance Mansion stood by and watched. As the uncle of King Qin, he was different from Fang Qiao and others, so they had no close friendship with each other. At the critical moment, it was too late for those people to tell them off, let alone offer help.
Being helpless...isn't that just what a sword and ax are used for?
After understanding this level, it suddenly became clear to Changsun Wuji that if he showed favoritism in the current matter, he would undoubtedly suffer consequences.
But if he just sells his uncle, it won't work. His official career will probably stop here. Even if he is transferred in the future, it will only be in places such as the Supervisory Temple and the Ministry of Punishment. There is no need to count on high-ranking officials from the three provinces.
Why? That's obvious.
The emperor is nostalgic, and everyone in the government and the public knows that he can be the emperor's axe, but he must not attack people like his uncle. Being selfless does not mean severing love and sex.
If he sold his uncle cleanly, the emperor might praise him, but he would never approve of such behavior in his heart.
Thinking of this, a smile gradually appeared on Changsun Wuji's face. For a person like him, the more difficult the situation, the more interesting it is.
Only by peeling off the cocoon, knowing everything before and after, and doing things steadily can he show his ability.
"When someone comes, I will serve you with pen and ink."
The gloom in Changsun Wuji's heart was gone, and he was gearing up to do some manipulation. He had to find a way to take it out first...
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Changsun Wujiu made his brother upset, and he was also full of worries.
When she left her brother's house, she looked back in the carriage. Although she couldn't see anything through the wall of the carriage, she seemed to see her brother greeting him in front of the house.
She turned her head, gritted her teeth, and told the coachman to go faster, lest she become soft-hearted and go back to apologize to her brother.
She actually knows that it is not easy for her brother to be an official, and she also hopes that her brother's career will go smoothly, but that's it for others, but her uncle is different.
At that time, he was extremely kind to the brothers and sisters. When he was implicated in Yang Xuangan and Hu Sizheng's rebellion and was demoted to Jiaozhou, his uncle was afraid that people in his family would treat them badly, so he sold some of the family property and left it all to his sister and nephews.