Xu Wenruo pointed to the chessboard, and after finishing speaking, he looked at Xu Wei with a smile.
Xu Wei was startled at first, then thought for a while, and then said: "What father thought is indeed reasonable... However, once the Shen family is defeated, the entire northern Jin Dynasty, looking at the entire Jin Dynasty, who can still
Are you the Prime Minister’s rival?”
Xu Wenruo sighed and said: "After this battle, there will be no enemy of Xiao Yuanche in the world! However, Xiao Yuanche does have an enemy..."
"Who is it?" Xu Wei asked in surprise.
Xu Wenruo paused for a long while, then Fang said word by word: "It's Xiao Yuanche himself!"
Xu Wei didn't understand what his father meant at this time, and hurriedly asked: "What do you mean by this?"
"Xiao Yuanche is now about to realize his destiny. He also has hidden headaches. A few years ago, he almost died in a fire in Gengji Zhen Lane. If it weren't for Su Ling's superb medical skills, I am afraid that the current head of the Xiao family would have been dead.
It's not Xiao Yuanche..." Xu Wenruo said.
"War, in a big way, competes with strength, so-called soldiers, generals, wealth, food, and weapons. But in a smaller scale, it competes with the energy and will of each participant in the war. Because once the war falls into
The stalemate is suffering for everyone involved." Xu Wenruo said with seriousness.
"Yes, father analyzed thoroughly..."
"However, the Prime Minister is already getting old, his energy is not as good as before, and he is suffering from hidden diseases. If he were in Longtai, he might be able to take better care of himself. It is not a big problem for you, but now it is a battlefield, the conditions are harsh, and it takes a lot of effort.
, this hidden disease may break out at any time, the prime minister has been suffering from this disease for many years, is it really okay?" Xu Wenruo said quietly.
Xu Wei said: "When I am a child, I also read medical books, but I have a rough understanding of some medical theories. If I have been suffering from this disease for many years, it is really impossible to say that there is no serious problem. In addition, the prime minister is getting older. It will be fine if nothing happens.
.....It is the potential of a great collapse..."
Xu Wenruo's eyes flashed and he said: "So, if something happens to him, who will be his successor? And what will happen to me, the Xu family? Have my son ever thought about it..."
Only then did Xu Wei realize that these were the things his father wanted to say.
"But... now the Prime Minister feels that his health is still good, and at least on the surface, he doesn't have too much preference for the Xiao family..." Xu Wei confessed his doubts.
"Although he is wavering, if you look closely, it is not difficult to find clues... His third son, Xiao Sishu, is good at writing and poetry, and is better at talking. Although he has great literary talent, he is not good at martial arts, and regardless of
There is no foundation in either the court or the army, so the successor cannot be him. Apart from Xiao Sishu, the successor can only be one of the second son Xiao Jianshu and the fourth son Xiao Cangshu..."
Xu Wenruo said firmly.
Xu Wei nodded and said: "However, these two young masters, whether in terms of their own strength, civil and military power in the court, or their status in the prime minister's heart, are all in line. I really can't tell who can be the successor! Could it be that
Can father see it?"
Xu Wenruo shook his head and said: "I can't tell either, but it doesn't matter. Xiao Yuanche is also wavering between the two of them, but it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter who Xiao Yuanche's heart belongs to!"
"Then what's most important?"
"The important thing is that someone has to help Xiao Yuanche make the final, most correct decision! Even if this decision is completely opposite to the person he loves, he must follow it..." Xu Wenruo suddenly had something in his eyes.
A cold light flashed through, and there was a little bit of chilliness in the voice.
"Father, are you going to..." Xu Wei heard this, his eyes filled with horror.
"I have been keeping a low profile for my father for many years. Now that I am getting older, I can't wait any longer... Of course, I also know that if he is forced to choose, it is absolutely impossible. He has never been that easy to do.
People who give in and bow their heads... But with years of management as a father, unexpected moves, and adding fuel to the flames, this matter will most likely be accomplished!" Xu Wenruo said word by word.
"But, father, this is too dangerous!" Xu Wei said tremblingly.
"Since ancient times, once you participate in the fight for the heir, you have to take sides, and you have to clearly tell the world which side you are on... Once you get involved, it is impossible to retreat... This principle,
As a father, I still understand...but how can a person who achieves great things be afraid of danger?"
When Xu Wenruo said this, his voice was already a little passionate: "What's more, there is a person now, who may be the best candidate. If I don't take action, I will feel guilty... wasting time in vain,
I am getting old, or I will die...".??m
Xu Wei's lips moved, and he said after a while: "I wonder who my father is, who is my heart? Is it the second young master Xiao Jianshu, or the fourth young master Xiao Cangshu?"
Xu Wenruo asked, "Does my son know why I told you these things in Bacheng?"
"hiss--"
Xu Wei took a breath of air. Only now did he understand with certainty who the person his father belonged to was.
But, how could it be him? How could it be?
"Father! It's actually Xiao Jianshu!" Xu Wei lost his voice.
Xu Wenruo calmed down and asked calmly: "You seem a little surprised, why can't it be him?"
"Father, Father! That Xiao Jianshu usually has a bad reputation. The fire in Jizhen Lane was a confusing incident. There are vague rumors in the market. It seems that this matter is inseparable from him. Not to mention, this person
He has a deep scheming mind and is usually serious about his words.
He was even nicknamed a cold-faced young master, and the civil servants in the court were very displeased with him... Some people even said that he used many secret strategies and the people he used were even more cunning.
.How could my father know that his heart belongs to him?" Xu Wei asked puzzledly.
"Oh? Really? There was a fire in Jizhen Alley. He was said to have done it. Not to mention that he was just trying to make up for it, but it was really him. His methods can be said to be decisive. He burned down Jizhen Alley.
All clues were completely wiped out, and finally
Who benefits? Is it not Xiao Yuanche or who else? Clearing all obstacles for his father is out of filial piety! This is also the fundamental reason why Xiao Yuanche was angry at the beginning and got hasty in the end!" Xu Wenruo's eyes were burning.
road.
"Moreover, the purpose of being serious in speech is to show authority. If Xiao Sishu is approachable, why can't he be the successor of the Prime Minister even if the whole world knows it? What Xiao Jianshu has done has made Xiao Yuanche no longer suspicious of his secret.
It’s also suspected of forming a faction!
There is also the so-called cunning person. When was the matter of seizing a legitimate son not planned in a shady and dark place? Which of those people behind the scenes can stand in the light of day?" Xu Wenruoyi
He said a lot in one tone.
However, Xu Wei was speechless.
Xu Wenruo slowed down, gently shook the feather fan in his hand and said: "The people Xiao Jianshu used are Wu Zhi, the son of Wu Jie, the censor in the court, Xia Yuanrang, the general of the army and Andong, Xiao Zihong, the captain of the Yue Cavalry School, and Shadow
Xiao Zi, the governor of Silongtai
It’s true that Han Zhihao, the city patrol officer, is friendly. Once the curtain of seizing the imperial family is raised, and these people raise their arms, who in the army will not respond? What’s more, in the daytime, it’s not like you haven’t seen Xiao Jianshu’s army behind the screen.
In terms of prestige, which young master can compare with me?"
"This..." Xu Wei's expression darkened.
"Actually, these people are just people on the surface. Privately, I also know that Xiao Jianshu has won over his staff, and the Zhonglang General's house has long been able to open a government office. Apart from other things, he has a staff in his house who are much better than me, Xu Wenruo.
, even Guo Baiyi is not less generous!" Xu Wenruo sighed.
"Father, are you talking about...that person named Wen Chuyi?" Xu Wei said.
"You also know him?" Xu Wenruo was a little surprised.
"My son has always had singing and gatherings with Wu Zhiduo, and I heard him talk about this person...but my father only knew one thing and not the other...That Wen Chuyi has been hated by the Prime Minister, and now
Xiao Jianshu has also been alienated from him for a long time... It is still unclear whether Xiao Jianshu should use him or not."
"Haha... Xu Wei, you are still too immature..." Xu Wenruo smiled bitterly.
"Don't you think so, father?" Xu Wei asked doubtfully.
"Let me ask you, the collapse of Longhuang, the explosion of other courtyards, the danger of Longtai, the fire of Jizhen, each of these is said to be Xiao Jianshu's doing, but who is the person behind the plan?
Isn't it that Wen Chuyi? You can think about these things clearly, don't you, the Prime Minister?" Xu Wenruo said angrily.
"Yes... with Prime Minister Xiao's scheming, knowing these things is easy." Xu Wei said.
"These things are enough for Xiao Yuanche to kill Wen Chuyi ten times and a hundred times, but why did Xiao Yuanche not kill Wen Chuyi, but only strictly ordered Xiao Jianshu not to use this person again?" Xu Wenruo said, looking up.
By Xu Wei.
Xu Wei lowered his head and thought for a while, then raised his head and said: "I understand, Prime Minister Xiao kept Wen Chuyi in order to leave him to Xiao Jianshu in the future. Prime Minister Xiao also knew that Wen Chuyi was a talent, and he deliberately belittled and despised him.
Keep him alive so that Xiao Jianshu can be kind to him in the future and control this person better!"
Xu Wenruo then nodded heavily and said: "Xu Wei, your few words tonight make me feel that you still have strategy and vision!"
"So, now that Xiao Jianshu has Wu Zhi and others around him, he can win over the Qing faction in the court, and Wu has Xia Yuanrang, the Xiao brothers and others. During the army, he also accepted Ni Jin, and his family
He also has Wen Chuyi, if he wants to take over the position of successor, who can compete with him?" Xu Wenruo asked rhetorically.
"Indeed not..." Xu Wei shook his head.
"You can't say that, and you can't underestimate the fourth brother Xiao Cangshu. Xiao Yuanche's civil servant team is headed by Guo Baiyi. He is Xiao Cangshu's master... and the Shadow Division has a different attitude.
It's clear, but if Xiao Yuanche's heart belongs to Xiao Cangshu, I'm afraid the Shadow Division will do its best to ensure Xiao Cangshu's successor." Xu Wenruo analyzed while thinking.
Xu Wei couldn't get a word in. Only then did he realize that the difference between him and his father was as great as clouds of mud.
"Of course, these are actually secondary. Now there is an additional variable. There is a person who should not have appeared, and this person is the person Xiao Cangshu deserves to rely on the most, and he is also the person Xiao Jianshu successfully succeeded his father.
The biggest obstacle to our career..."
"This person is..."
"Su Ling!"
Xu Wenruo and Xu Wei blurted out at the same time, and they stopped talking.
The entire hall fell into silence for a long time.