Liu Jie was a little unwilling to give up, looked directly at Xiao Yu, and asked: "The Guanlong clan has completely declined, the Shandong family has suffered heavy losses, and the Hedong family is in decline. Nowadays, only the Jiangnan gentry remains prosperous, and the Lanling Xiao family is the first.
The leader of the powerful families in the world should contribute to thwarting the imperial court's conspiracy to covet the land of each family."
I can't support myself in the court. As a former civil servant leader, you either entrust all your contacts to me or serve as an aid in Jiangnan. How can you stay out of it?
Unexpectedly, this provocative method was of no use to Xiao Yu, and he even asked: "Almost all the civil servants in the court are descendants of aristocratic families. As the prime minister and assistant, Liu Zhongshu should work for the welfare of the aristocratic family, and he should find out what is behind His Majesty's land measurement."
The real intention is not to simply consolidate the foundation and expand the power, which is too much."
Wu Xun could rise up in the wilderness by virtue of his military exploits, but it was almost impossible for him to be a civil servant. There were only a handful of people like Ma Zhou who came from a poor family and rose to high positions. Therefore, behind every civil servant stood one or more powerful families.
These aristocratic families spared no effort to support him, and it was impossible for them to break into the house.
Since you want to be a real civil servant leader, you should work for the welfare of the civil servants instead of being aggressive here and plotting against me, a former civil servant leader who has retired...
Liu Ji remained silent and looked ugly.
These words almost pointed at his nose and scolded him for his incompetence. As a Zhongshu Ling and a civil servant leader, he didn’t even know His Majesty’s real intention of measuring the world’s land. He couldn’t be His Majesty’s confidant and take charge of the court. It was simply
The corpse is eating nothing, doing nothing...
This is indeed an unpleasant thing to say, but it is true.
They always regard themselves as civilian leaders, but in fact they have not become a real power figure alongside military leaders. This is a shame for the civilian group.
However, it was exactly this reason that made Liu Ji come to see Xiao Yu off today regardless of His Majesty's suspicion, hoping to impress him and support him in becoming a true civil servant leader... but it backfired.
The remaining wine in the jug had cooled down, but Liu Jie had no intention of scalding it again. He took a sip of the cold wine and asked puzzledly: "Song Guogong returned to Jiangnan this time, does he have no intention of coming back?"
Although he is over seventy years old, Xiao Yu has strong bones and strong spirits, and is not decrepit. He may not be able to resume his appointment and return to the court in the next few years, provided that there is strong support from someone in the court.
And even if Xiao Yu himself has no intention of recovering, what about the descendants of the Xiao family in Lanling? They have to become officials, right? If no one in the court vigorously promotes them, how can they become officials?
Are you really not afraid of offending your Zhongshu Ling?
Faced with the threat, Xiao Yu just smiled calmly: "Nowadays, the imperial examination is more important than recommendation and recruitment as the way to recruit scholars in the imperial court. From now on, only the imperial examination is the right way. The children of the Xiao family in Lanling have neglected their studies for so many years.
It doesn’t make sense. When I return home this time, I should supervise my studies and take strict care of them. It only takes ten or twenty years for me to settle down, and I may not be able to shine in the imperial examinations.”
Given the current political situation, it is inevitable that the children of aristocratic families will be suppressed. Instead of fighting against the court's policies, it is better to concentrate on studying. With the background of the Lanling Xiao family, taking the imperial examination and becoming an official in the future is the right way.
As for you...under such a majestic situation, how many years can you still serve as the Secretary of the Central Committee?
Such a threat is a shame.
…
A rapid sound of horse hooves was blown by the cold wind and stopped not far away. Immediately, a servant reported outside the pavilion: "Master, the Duke of Yue is riding here to see you off."
Xiao Yu was silent for a moment and said: "Invite him to come over."
"Here."
After a while, there was a sound of footsteps. Fang Jun, dressed in regular clothes, handsome and handsome, strode into the pavilion through the gauze curtain opened by the servant. His eyes glanced at the remaining wine on the stone table and Liu Jie's face, and then he smiled and put the food in his hand.
Putting the box down, he bowed his head to Xiao Yu and said, "The Duke of Song Dynasty has returned to his hometown to enjoy his family life and take good care of his life. The younger generation came here to send it off specially. I wish you good luck and longevity."
"Haha, no need to be polite."
With Fang Jun's current status, power, and achievements, even Xiao Yu did not dare to sit still and accept the ceremony. He quickly stood up, held Fang Jun's shoulders with both hands to help him up, and then patted his shoulder, with a complicated expression on his face: "Erlang
I’m determined.”
I left Beijing today. The fame and fortune I had worked for for half my life were all in vain. The scene of cheering and hugging in the past disappeared. There were only a few people who came to see me off. Under such circumstances, Xiao Yu naturally hoped that a few more people would come to prove that he was around him in the past.
Not all those who surround him are chasing fame and fortune, but there are also a few who are infected by their own personality charm, are not afraid of gossip from both the government and the public, and are sincere and affectionate.
But Fang Jun was the person he least wanted to see.
It wasn't that he was resentful or something, everyone was competing for the throne, and there was no personal grudge, but he knew that as long as Fang Jun showed up, it would inevitably bring about the emperor's mission...
I have already been forced to retire and stay away from the court. Are you still forcing me to do something I don’t want to do?
But can he refuse?
Of course not...
Liu Jie also greeted each other and naturally couldn't leave at this time. It seemed that he was narrow-minded, so the three of them sat down.
Fang Jun looked at the remaining pot of wine and said with a smile: "Liu Zhongshu has a fortune of hundreds of millions, but he is so stingy. How come he doesn't prepare a table with good wine and good food when he sends his friends on a long journey?"
Liu Jie was speechless. In front of you, who would dare to call himself "a billionaire"?
Xiao Yu smiled and said: "Life is like duckweed, just drifting with the tide. No one knows where he is staying or wandering. Today I am here with all my colleagues. It is enough to have a drink and say farewell. I am
Grateful."
Fang Jun opened the food box and took out a few exquisite side dishes and a white porcelain wine bottle. Seeing that the fire on the small stove was not extinguished, he casually placed the kettle on it and waited for the water to warm up before scalding the wine.
Signing for the two of them to eat, he took a "salt bean" and chewed it in his mouth. He asked with a smile: "I wonder what you two talked about? I actually stayed in the distance for a while, hoping to wait for Liu Zhongshu to leave before coming over.
, but Liu Zhongshu has been reluctant to go, so I had no choice but to come here and disturb the conversation between the two of you."
He said "presumptuous" in his mouth, but his eyes were burning. He was obviously very curious about the previous conversation between the two people, and looked like he couldn't wait to know...
Xiao Yu was speechless. You can guess what we are talking about, so why should you make such a gesture?
He said helplessly: "It's just some sour words remembering the past. Erlang is a young hero and is full of energy. I'm afraid he can't feel the sadness and helplessness in it."
Fang Jun said "Oh" and turned his eyes around the two people, slightly surprised: "In other words, you two are dissatisfied with the retirement of Song Guogong this time, and you have resentment towards His Majesty's decision?
"
Xiao Yu was startled and said hurriedly: "How can Erlang talk nonsense? Your Majesty is so generous and kind, I can't even thank you enough, so how can I feel resentful? Never say these words again!"
Although he is not accused of being accused of being disrespectful to the emperor, it is not a small crime, especially since he will stay away from the court. If someone gives him eye drops in front of His Majesty, he will defend and explain.
If you can’t do either, wouldn’t it be bad?
Liu Jie sneered and said: "I don't know how many people said that Fang Erlang was the number one sycophant of the Tang Dynasty. In the past, he could only slander and flatter his Majesty in front of Emperor Taizong. Now he is even more bewitching His Majesty, framing his words, and rejecting dissenters to frame Zhongliang. He
Japan is determined to be a treacherous minister of the empire and the source of disaster for the country!"
Although Fang Jun is not easy to mess with, he is not afraid. If he wants to become a true civilian leader, he must compete with the military and snatch benefits from the military. No matter what, Fang Jun is a local rubbish that cannot be avoided. Since sooner or later
If you are fighting to the death, why should you be polite at this time?
Fang Jun laughed, looked at Xiao Yu, and pointed at Liu Jie: "Since ancient times, the most evil people have been the best at confusing right and wrong, calling a deer a horse. This guy keeps saying that I am a lucky minister, and that I am lucky to be in a high position, but completely
Why didn't we mention that he had no merit but stole the position of Zhongshu Ling? A man doesn't know how ugly he is, and a horse doesn't know how handsome he is. This is the man he is talking about. Song Guogong has been through all kinds of storms in his life, but when he is old, he still has to stay away from such people.
Some, so as not to be affected by it, will not be protected in the late festival."
Liu Jie was furious. If he said anything else, it would be fine. What does it mean that "a man doesn't know how ugly he is, and a horse doesn't know how handsome he is?" This stick is full of jingle. Once this word spreads, it will definitely become a huge stain on him. How can he endure it?
Immediately he slapped the stone table and said angrily: "Stop spouting blood! When I was serving as a confidential advisor to Emperor Taizong and counselor on government affairs, you were fighting all over Chang'an, bullying men and women, and you were arrogant and despised even after you made some achievements.
We, the elders of the Zhenguan Dynasty, are simply unreasonable!"
"Hey, today is the day when I leave Beijing. You two came to see me off. I am very grateful. Why do you need to have a quarrel and hurt the harmony?"
Xiao Yu had no choice but to persuade him to make peace, and gave Liu Ji a vague look.
I don’t know why, Liu Jie is usually mature, prudent, shrewd and wise, but when he comes in front of Fang Jun, he gets angry easily and refuses to give in. It would be fine if he was above the court, but now he is
In the wilderness, if Fang Jun is angered and beats you up regardless, where on earth are you going to reason with him?
Is it possible to file a complaint before His Majesty, saying that the dignified Zhongshu Ling was beaten and injured by the current prince, the young master, and the Duke of Yue?
Not to mention whether His Majesty will punish Fang Jun for "just killing relatives", don't you want to lose your own face?
The kettle on the stove made a noise. Xiao Yu simply picked up the kettle and poured hot water into the wine scalding vessel. He placed the white porcelain wine bottle that Fang Jun brought on top of it, and then asked Fang Jun: "Er Lang is seeing me off before I leave. I don't know."
Do you have anything to say?"
He didn't believe that Fang Jun was caring about his feelings before leaving Yiyi. He thought that His Majesty had something to explain, but it was inconvenient to tell it in the form of an imperial edict, so he asked Fang Jun to come and convey it.
When I asked the question, I felt a little uneasy. If His Majesty had extremely strict requirements on me, how would I deal with it?