On the way back to Shangshu Mansion, Li Zhen was always listless.
The matter of being transferred out of Guangzhou was swirling in my mind.
After entering the Shangshu Mansion, Li Zhencai put away his emotions with a faint smile on his face.
This is the first time he has come to Guiliang's mansion. In the past, Li Zhen followed Qi Shan to Beijing and lived in the post house. Even when Li Zhen and Zhi Lan were dating, they were all out playing, and Li Zhen had no relationship with Gui Liang. After getting in touch, this time he and Zhilan returned to Beijing together, and Li Zhencai saw Guiliang's residence.
The Shangshu Mansion is not luxurious, but it is spacious and simple, with an air of grandeur.
When Li Zhen entered the house, Gui Liang came out to greet him with Da Fujin and his two sons.
In the hall, everyone took their seats.
Guiliang and Dafujin were sitting directly above, and below was a large family. The whole family gathered together to chat, and it was lively. Li Zhen was only in his early twenties and was already a feudal official of the imperial court, with no more power than Guiliang. Not much, so Guiliang's two sons did not have the arrogance and arrogance of the playboys at the emperor's feet. Instead, there was a sense of intimacy in their tone, and they had a great time talking to Li Zhen.
Everyone talked in the hall for about ten minutes, and Guiliang was already impatient.
Guiliang stood up and said, "Hongyi, follow me to the study."
After finishing speaking, Guiliang was already walking toward the study with his hands behind his back, taking a figure-eight step.
Li Zhen said hello to everyone and left with Guiliang.
Da Fujin muttered: "My son-in-law has just arrived. He hasn't even finished speaking yet, so he took him to the study to talk about it. Why bother worrying about so many important national affairs?" Da Fujin also shook his head, got up and walked towards the backyard.
Guiliang's two sons left with their families and did their own things.
In the study, Li Zhen and Guiliang sat down.
Guiliang asked seriously: "Hongyi, what did the emperor say to you."
Li Zhen looked neither humble nor arrogant, behaved appropriately, and said without arrogance or arrogance: "The emperor praised me a lot, and then asked about Guangzhou, and said nothing else."
Guiliang frowned and said, "The emperor really didn't say anything."
Li Zhen nodded and said firmly: "Your Majesty really didn't say anything. He only mentioned a little bit about my stay in Guangzhou. This was just a small taste. When I left the Yangxin Hall, Eunuch Han chased me out and asked me I was ready to lead troops, so I inquired further and learned that banditry was rampant, and Eunuch Han predicted that I might lead troops to suppress bandits, but I don't know what my father-in-law thought of it."
As the central minister of the court, Guiliang's ability to stand firm was not only due to his connections and background, but also his own wisdom. Li Zhen became Guiliang's son-in-law, and he was also very promising. Guiliang had no reason not to help Li Zhen, for this reason, Li Zhen asked unceremoniously.
He just raised the question, whether it was Guiliang's business or not.
After hearing this, Guiliang pondered for a moment and said: "Eunuch Han told you quietly, but to a certain extent he represents the emperor. He dares to say this, which proves that it is certain that you will lead the troops to the expedition. This is a good thing. , it shows that the emperor still values you, and with the support of me and Yi in the court, you will surely rise to great heights and become the pillar of the military."
Li Zhen frowned and said, "I'm not worried about marching and fighting, but..."
Guiliang immediately interrupted and asked, "What are you still worried about?"
Li Zhen took a deep breath and said seriously: "Father-in-law, I have sacrificed a lot in Guangzhou. After half a year, Guangzhou has developed and become increasingly prosperous. Later, Guangdong will also start to take off. At this critical time, I don't want to leave. As long as I stay for another three to five years, Guangdong will definitely become the most prosperous and prosperous province, and I will be able to have a complete resume. By then, when I am older and more relaxed, I will be able to lay a solid foundation for joining the center. "
After hearing this, Guiliang nodded frequently: "What you said makes sense. Guangzhou has made political achievements, but you have been transferred. It is indeed a bad thing. It is easy for others to take advantage of you."
Li Zhen said: "Is there anything my father-in-law can do to keep me in Guangzhou?"
Guiliang said: "Let nature take its course and do nothing."
"Ah, let nature take its course."
After hearing this, Li Zhen suddenly became puzzled.
If he was transferred by Xianfeng and other officials went to Guangzhou to pick peaches, wouldn't he be at a loss? Would he have to send people to intercept and kill the officials on the way, or find someone to kidnap the officials who left Guangzhou? Li Zhen was confused, but carefully When I thought about it, I felt that it was impossible for Guiliang to be aimless. He had already made his intention clear, and it was impossible for Guiliang not to understand.
Li Zhen calmed down and said, "Father-in-law, how can we just let nature take its course?"
Seeing that Li Zhen calmed down quickly, Gui Liang raised a smile on his lips and nodded secretly.
He took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly: "As Guangzhou begins to develop, whether it is now or in the future, it is inevitable that foreigners and Japanese pirates will exist. Whoever takes over Guangzhou may be affected. Lords, except you who can calm down the situation, who dares to confront the foreigners or lead troops to attack the Japanese pirates."
Guiliang said confidently: "If the foreigners are not exterminated and the Japanese pirates are not wiped out, the emperor will not ask you to leave, so you don't have to worry at all, just let nature take its course. Even if the emperor asks you to lead the troops in the war, you will only lead the troops." The troops marching north from Guangzhou will not deprive you of your rights in Guangdong. Not only that, the emperor will also reward you with greater rights. You are destined to be honored and favored forever."
After hearing this, Li Zhen nodded repeatedly.
After Guiliang's reminder, Li Zhen also thought of the key.
With Guiliang's suggestion, Li Zhen made a plan. Even if Xianfeng really unexpectedly dismissed him from his official position, Li Zhen could use foreigners and little devils to make a fuss and drive away the officials who went to Guangzhou.
Li Zhen understood in his heart, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.
The haze that shrouded my heart dissipated.
Gui Liang said with a smile: "You have received the news that you are going to go on an expedition, so go and prepare well. However, I estimate that we will not send troops for the next month or two, so you can spend some time with Zhilan."
Li Zhen said goodbye and left, coming to the yard where Zhilan lived.
The yard where Zhilan lived was clean. Li Zhen looked at the plants and trees in the yard and felt quite happy. After all, this was the place where Zhilan once lived.
The two of them sat in the yard and talked quietly, which was very sweet.
"Tap, step,."
Outside the yard, there was a sound of footsteps, and the housekeeper of the house came. The old housekeeper walked into the yard, looked at Zhilan and Li Zhen, and said respectfully: "Uncle, the Fourteenth Young Master of Prince Duanjun's House sent someone to deliver a message. He said that when you return to Beijing, he will give you a banquet to welcome you and wash away the dust. The time will be tomorrow at noon and the location will be at 'Tianranju'."
Li Zhen nodded and said, "Okay, go and tell the messenger that I will be at the banquet on time tomorrow."
After the old housekeeper left, Yang Banhou walked in again.
Yang Banhou said: "Commander, my old father is still in Duanjun Palace. I want to visit my father and ask for permission from the Commander."
Li Zhen said: "When I brought you back to Beijing, my plan was for you to go back to Beijing and reunite with Senior Yang. Now that the opportunity is in front of you, there is nothing to hesitate about. Go ahead and have a good reunion with Senior Yang. ."
Yang Banhou thanked him, turned around and left quickly.
ps: Second update, call it a day; people are outside, so the update can only be like this, sorry.