Chapter five hundred and sixty first: The truth in adversity
I don't know how long it took before Xu Wei said: "Su Ling is just a long history now... He is someone who has gradually gained some fame in recent years, and he is still far behind in terms of qualifications and connections.
..."
Xu Wenruo frowned slightly, shook his head and said: "Otherwise, Su Ling has been born in the past few years, and has done many things that are far beyond his age. Not only that, he is the most difficult to deal with, and the most difficult to deal with.
What makes people elusive is that he... doesn't play according to common sense... Perhaps, the person in this world who can influence Xiao Yuanche's mind is him..."
"But, after all, this is Prime Minister Xiao's family matter..."
"Family affairs? Haha, since ancient times, whether choosing a successor or establishing a royal heir, has it always been a purely family matter? In fact, I am thinking that promoting Su Ling was also intentional by Xiao Yuanche." Xu Wenruo said firmly.
"Why does father think so?" Xu Wei asked with some confusion, "Father just said that letting you go Wen Chuyi was because the prime minister deliberately left him with Xiao Jianshu to show his kindness. In other words, in Xiao Jianshu's case,
In the prime minister's heart, Xiao Jianshu is regarded as his successor, so why do you say that Su Ling's promotion was also deliberately done by Prime Minister Xiao?"
Xu Wenruo smiled faintly and said: "It's just the emperor's mind...Check and balance is a trick that their superiors like to play. He wants to choose Xiao Jianshu and Xiao Cangshu, but at the same time, he doesn't want to
Seeing that one of his two sons is too powerful, if this situation really exists, wouldn't it reveal to the world who he has chosen as his successor? Moreover, once he personally supports a
too
A powerful son, when his vitality declines and he is plagued by old age and illness, will his son still be able to tolerate him? If he really can't tolerate him, how will he deal with himself then? In addition to these, he also needs to let his sons always be
He clearly understands that he is the one who is always and only in power. All the rights and respect of his sons are given by him as the one in power, so that his sons will not think that they are in power and feel disrespectful.
."
Xu Wenruo paused and then said: "So, Xiao Jianshu also has Wen Chuyi by his side, and in contrast, Xiao Cangshu also has Su Ling by his side, which is the balance. As for Su Ling, it's a matter of long history now.
It's just because Su Ling has won the favor of Xiao Yuanche... But even though Su Ling is now the chief historian, looking back on what he has done, is it really possible for a chief historian to get rid of him?
"
Xu Wei shook his head and said: "Well, the things these superiors consider are too complicated. No matter what, they are father and son. Is this necessary?"
Xu Wenruo sneered and said: "Since ancient times, for the sake of that supreme position, fathers have killed their sons, sons have killed their fathers, and brotherhood has been killed. Which dynasties and generations have had fewer incidents?"
Xu Wei was silent for a while.
Xu Wenruo took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes, seeming to be thinking about something.
After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes sparkling, and he seemed to have made up his mind.
"Since someone has calculated everything and wants to create a system of checks and balances so that no one can understand his true inner thoughts, then I will break the checks and balances he has worked so hard to create... Where is Xiao Jianshu?
, what will the situation be like if the entire Xu family is added to it?"
Xu Wei took a breath of air and said in a trembling voice: "Father, have you made your decision? Is father going to side with Xiao Jianshu?"
Xu Wenruo glanced at him meaningfully, waved his hand and said: "No, you must take sides. From a small perspective, this matter is for the continuation of the Xu family, and from a large perspective, it is for the continuation of the Jin Dynasty.
.Then Xiao Cangshu is still young and has uncertain minds. If he comes to power, how should he treat the Emperor of Jin Dynasty? Although Su Ling once..."
He paused and suddenly remembered the secret cooperation between Su Ling and him on the night of the blood edict.
"But once Xiao Cangshu comes to power, will Su Ling or Xiao Cangshu himself really only be satisfied with the position of prime minister?" Xu Wenruo said one word at a time.
"But does my father conclude that Xiao Jianshu has no idea about the throne of the emperor?" Xu Wei asked rhetorically.
Xu Wenruo then looked at his son, nodded happily and said: "Son, your question is the best question tonight...I can't guarantee that among the sons of Xiao Yuanche, who is the most like
He is the current Xiao Jianshu, so I can’t guess what he is thinking, but did my son also witness what he said and did in the handsome hall today? "
"However, this is a bit too hasty..." Xu Wei's voice became much louder.
"As I said, neither Xiao Yuanche nor his father has much time left to wait and observe. In fact, it's not just me. How can he not know about Guo Baiyi's body? Once Xiao Shen's battle is over
, I think his next step will be to make every effort to support Xiao Cangshu's rise to power. So, Wei'er, we must take action." Xu Wenruo said.
"Then father wants to express his feelings to Xiao Jianshu?" Xu Wei said in disbelief.
"Should I express my feelings to him? I, the great Shulingjun of the Jin Dynasty, am only loyal to the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty, so Xiao Jianshu is worthy of him?" Xu Wenruo's voice contained a little disdain.
He glanced at Xu Wei and said sternly: "But you still have to express your feelings when necessary, and you have to stand in line. However, the person who does these things is not your father, but you, my son Xu Wei!".
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"Me? Baby..." Xu Wei looked at his father with a shocked face and couldn't say a word.
Xu Wenruo looked solemn, nodded and said: "Yes, it's you Xu Yi. As I said just now, I chose Xiao Jianshu instead of Xiao Cangshu for the sake of the Jin Dynasty, but my ambition in this life is to
Even if I die as a minister of the Jin Dynasty, if I stand in line, it will go against my true intention. I will not be able to help his father and then help his son later. Then how much quality do I have left as a minister of the Jin Dynasty? "
"Secondly, I am old and I am a very respected minister. Even if I help Xiao Jianshu again, the Xu family will no longer be able to seal it. But you are different. You, the future head of the Xu family, now
It's just a white body. If he wants to reward you, then
Starting from scratch, as long as you help him, the Great Jin Zhongshu Ling will be regarded as his father no longer, and his surname will still be Xu. And only when you are in the position of being the father, then the Great Jin Dynasty and the Emperor will have the final say.
Rely on me!" Xu Wenruo said sincerely.
"Father has thought carefully."
"Three things, if I stand in line now, the movement is too big. This has been announced to the world. I, Xu Wenruo, Lord Secretary of the Jin Dynasty, the head of the Xu family, helped him Xiao Jianshu. If so,
This completely and openly broke the balance that Xiao Yuanche had painstakingly maintained. He could no longer use his checks and balances between his two sons. If that happens, how could he tolerate me? I'm afraid it will be a disaster for him as a father.
I will follow in the footsteps of Yang Wenxian..."
"So, this matter can only be completed by you..." Xu Wenruo looked at Xu Wei deeply.
Xu Wei suddenly knelt down in front of his father, kowtowed and said: "Until now, the child understands his father's painstaking efforts. The child will definitely work hard not to let his father down..."
Xu Wenruo helped him up, with a loving smile on his face, but slowly shook his head and said: "It's not enough, it's not enough... It's just you, so Xiao Jianshu must not completely trust you..."
I need to add another chip..."
Xu Wenruo frowned, seeming to be making a difficult decision.
After a long while, he finally sighed and said with great difficulty: "Tan'er, do you have a sweetheart?"
"Little sister?...How could she mention her girlish thoughts to me..." Xu Wei was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
But suddenly his smile froze there.
He suddenly opened his eyes wide, grabbed Xu Wenruo's hand, and said tremblingly: "Father, father, no! Tan'er, she...she..."
Xu Wenruo's face turned cold, he pulled his hand back, and said angrily in a cold voice: "No? How can you not? You are the future head of the Xu family. For the sake of the Xu family and the sake of the Jin Dynasty, why would you even give up this little bit?
No? Since she, Xu Tan'er, is the daughter of my Xu family, she must have this consciousness! Besides, marrying that Xiao Jianshu doesn't mean she has been wronged, as she will be the prime minister in the future!"
"But...but I heard that Xiao Jianshu has married a wife named Dugu Niao Niao. She is also the daughter of a local wealthy family. I heard that their relationship is very deep..."
Xu Wei is still making his final efforts.
Xu Wenruo said lightly: "Is Dugu Niao? I have also heard about this girl. I heard that she is capable of literature and martial arts, and she has a manly demeanor. Haha, no matter how good she is, she cannot give birth to a boy and a girl...
..”
"Could it be that my father is willing to let Tan'er marry and become a child?" Xu Yi shouted in a voiceless voice.
"How can Xu Wenruo's daughter be like a child? Even if she marries into the royal family, she will also be a candidate for the future master of the harem! What I mean is... an equal wife, on an equal footing with that Dugu Niao Niao, wait for someone else
In a year and a half, Tan'er has become a member of the Xiao family, how can she not come from behind?" Xu Wenruo said word by word.
"But..." Xu Wei wanted to say something else.
Xu Wenruo suddenly said angrily: "But what! There is no but!"
Xu Wei suddenly became as silent as a cicada.
After a long while, Xu Wenruofang waved his hand and said: "This matter has been settled as it is, and there is absolutely no reason to change it. When Xiao Yuanche's class teacher returns to the court, I will work secretly and try my best to promote this matter..."
Xu Wenruo deliberately emphasized the words "never change at all".
Xu Wei looked helpless and could only lower his head and salute: "Son, I will obey my father's orders."
Xu Wenruo nodded, pointed at the chessboard in front of him with his feather fan, and said, "Are you still willing to play chess for your father?"
Xu Wei was startled for a moment, then said: "Of course I do!"
"sit!"
............
The two sat down, set up their positions, and started fighting.
But Fang only played chess for only a moment.
Suddenly.
A sound of shouting and fighting, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami, drifted in from the window.
There are also faint sounds of war horses neighing and weapons clashing.
Xu Wei was holding the white piece and wanted to make a move, but was frightened by the sudden sound of fighting.
"Pa-ta-" Bai Zi instantly slipped from his hand and fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Xu Wenruo was as steady as a mountain and seemed not surprised at all. He just looked at the white child falling on the ground with the corner of his eye.
He said in a calm voice: "Pick it up...concentrate on playing chess..."
"Yes..." Xu Wei agreed, and then stood up to pick up the white pieces that fell on the ground. He still couldn't help but asked: "Father, have you ever heard the sound of fighting? It seems that there is
Below the city..."
Xu Wenruo looked calm and said calmly: "Nothing happened, it's just that Xiao Jianshu took Ni Jin to steal Liu Xuanhan's tent..."
"What..." Xu Wei was startled and froze on the spot.
"How many soldiers and horses does he bring with him, but he wants to steal a camp and rob a stronghold?"
"There are quite a few, about five hundred people... Oh, it's still the garrison..."