One hundred and sixty ninth chapter Qi Wang four dogs
"Your Highness, I have sent Master Xu away." The servant's voice came from outside the door. In the room, the emperor's second son, King Qi Yang Jian, was sitting at the top of the table. He responded with a gloomy face. The servant was sent away and then he said to the people sitting down: "Gentlemen, what do you think of what Master Xu just said?"
In the room, besides Yang Jian, there were five or six people sitting on both sides of the room. When Yang Jian asked questions, everyone was silent for a moment. Then, a man who looked like a man in his thirties appeared. The man who looked like a bamboo pole was the first to speak: "Your Highness. Since the Holy One has so much trust in this Wan He, if His Highness targets this person again, I'm afraid the Holy One will be dissatisfied with His Highness."
"Hmm." After hearing what the tall and lanky man said, Yang Jian immediately felt unhappy. He snorted coldly and said, "That's nonsense. I am a noble prince. How can I look at the expression of such a businessman's son?"
Seeing Yang Xian getting angry, the tall and thin man immediately shrank his head in fear and did not dare to say anything more. Opposite the tall and thin man, a tall and middle-aged man who looked very strong said, "Hey, hey." He smiled and said: "Your Highness is right. That Wanhe is just a merchant's son. He only relied on the grace of the Holy One to reach his current position. Is it possible that he has to climb above His Highness? Since he has offended His Highness. Just a word from His Highness can make him walk around without food, so why be afraid of him."
The strong man's flattery made Yang Jian's face look much better. But the tall and thin man secretly glared at the strong man after hearing this. The two of them and everyone present were Yang Jian's confidants. The tall and thin man was called Qiao Ling. Then, the stalwart man is called Huang Puchen. They are all officials of Yang Jian's Prince Qi Palace. In addition to them, there are Chen Zhiwei, who is short and fat, and Pei Gai, who has a beard. The four of them They are all Yang Jian's cronies. They have followed Yang Jian for more than ten years and have won Yang Jian's trust. However, although they are all Yang Jian's subordinates, they have not forgotten to fight for power and profit among themselves. And Yang Jian is in In terms of the emperor's mental skills, he was no worse than his father Yang Guang. He allowed the four people under him to compete with each other for favor, but no one family became the dominant one.
Although Huang Puchen's flattery made Yang Tong feel better, it did not mean that Yang Tong had forgotten what happened before. Just now, Xu Shanxin, the Minister of Rites, came specially to report to Yang Tong. He said that it was Yang Tong's Wan He was now appointed by the Holy Master as the Master of the Ministry of Etiquette. Although Xu Shanxin intended to suppress him, he did not expect that he would break out. Considering that Wan He was backed by Yang Tong, Xu Shanxin came to remind Yang Jian. .be careful and on guard.
Thinking of this incident, Yang Xian felt unsatisfied. After the death of his boss Yang Zhao, as the second son of Yang Guang, he should naturally become the crown prince. But the crown prince position has been unresolved for several years. Now he has not been Yang Tong, that yellow-haired boy, is also going to jump out and compete with him for the throne. How can Yang Jian swallow this breath? He glanced at Qiao Lingze and the four of them. Yang Jian knew in his heart that nothing could be accomplished with the four of them. So Yang Jian also turned his attention to a thin old man with a goatee sitting on his left hand and asked: "Sir, how should I deal with this situation?"
This thin old man doesn't seem to be very impressive, but he is Yang Jian's wise man. This old man's surname is Liao and his given name is Zhicheng. He is a charlatan. He has learned a lot. It seems that there is nothing he doesn't understand. Only after receiving Yang Jian's life-saving grace did he make suggestions for Yang Jian. Over the years, Yang Jian has relied on him to barely maintain the current situation.
Hearing Yang Jian's question, Old Man Liao sighed. He glanced at Qiao Lingze and the others with his triangular eyes. He sneered a few times in his heart. Logically speaking, the four of them were Yang Jian's subordinates and should assist Yang. He was a qualified crown prince. However, these four people did not have much serious talent. However, they spent all day teaching Yang Cheng to eat, drink, whore and gamble. Their reputations outside were completely ruined. Now these four people have nicknames in Luoyang City. They are called the Four Dogs of the King of Qi. It is evident from this. Originally, the Holy Sage was very fond of Yang Jian. But it was because these four people led Yang Jian astray. The Holy Sage's impression of Yang Jian became worse day by day. If things continue like this. Go down. No matter how capable Old Man Liao is, I'm afraid there will be no way to save him. Originally, Old Man Liao also thought about persuading Yang Jian to alienate these four people. But looking back, there were not many people in the government who supported Yang Jian. If Even his subordinate officials are alienated. Then Yang Jingke really has no one to use.
Old man Liao lowered his head and pondered. In fact, it was not without reason that Yang Tong paid so much attention to this matter this time. Although Yang Tong was also competing with Yang Tong for the throne before, Yang Tong was still too young after all. There was no one in the court. foundation. So Yang Tong didn't care much about this nephew. But now Yang Tong's people have legitimately entered the court. And they have been promoted to a high position of the sixth rank. This is not good news. If this kind of thing is allowed to develop again Go down. Yang Tong has the favor of the Holy Emperor internally and the support of the high officials in the court externally. Then it will become even more difficult to deal with.
Old Man Liao thought for a moment, then raised his head and said to Yang Jian: "Actually, it is not difficult to deal with this Wan He. This Wan He is currently working under the Ministry of Rites, that is, Mr. Xu. Mr. Xu prefers His Highness. When the time comes, His Highness will have to deal with him, Wan He. It will be nothing more than a simple task. Also, if this subordinate remembers correctly, a few months ago, the student named Wan Zha who took refuge with His Highness was Wan He's cousin. It seems that I have some grudge against Wan He. If we can make good use of this, just Wan He is nothing to worry about. What I am worried about is not this Wan He, but the attitude of the Holy One."
After hearing the first half of Old Man Liao's words, Yang Jian's expression improved a lot. He nodded repeatedly. But when Old Man Liao said the last sentence, Yang Jian's face changed and he immediately asked: "Sir, what do you mean by this?" Father, what's wrong with father's attitude?" Not only Yang Jian was concerned, but Qiao Ling and the four others also pricked up their ears. Although Yang Jian and Yang Tong were fighting fiercely, the real decisive factor was... Today's Holy One.
Old Man Liao frowned and said: "It seems that the Holy One never cares about the fight between His Highness and the King of Yue. But with His Majesty's scheming, it is impossible not to know about the relationship between Mr. Xu and His Highness. But even so, the Holy One still wants to put all the people into his hands. There is a profound meaning in sending He to serve under Mr. Xu."
After Old Man Liao reminded him, Yang Jian also noticed the problem. His face immediately turned livid. He quickly asked: "Sir, what do you mean? Father deliberately allowed me to fight with Yang Tong."
"Everything is the emperor's intention." Old Man Liao sighed, shook his head and said: "In short, it is better for His Highness to restrain himself a little during the recent period. We cannot guess the thoughts of the current Holy Emperor."
Although Old Man Liao said this at the end, it seemed that everything he said was nonsense. But Yang Jian recalled some past events and couldn't help but shudder. He nodded in agreement.
On the third day of the Spring Festival, early in the morning, the Wan family was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. It was a joyous scene. There is no other reason for this. Today is the day when the Spring Festival was opened. Both young masters of the Wan family participated in the Spring Festival. According to the information obtained by Mr. Chen from the private school, the second young master Wan Zha has already confirmed his entry into the imperial palace. The Wan family has been doing business for generations, but now there is an official. Even the servants of the Wan family are proud of it. .Everyone’s face was filled with joy and pride.
As Wan He's father, Mr. Wan Sanye has never stopped smiling since he learned the good news. I heard that even when sleeping, the corners of his mouth are turned up. For more than a year, because of Wan He The sudden rise of Wan Sanye makes Wan Sanye feel aggrieved. But it is different now. So what if you Wanhe can inherit the Wan family. At most, you are just a merchant. But my son. Now he is going to be an official. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce. From now on, it will be in the sky and on the earth. I don’t know. In the future, my powerful elder brother will come to beg him in a low voice. Standing at the gate, Wan Sanye imagined the scene of Mr. Wan coming to beg him. .couldn’t help laughing.
"Third Master, Third Master, can we just hang these two lanterns like this?" The servant next to him shouted. Wan Sanye came back from his fantasy. He saw a servant climbing up the ladder. Holding two big red lanterns, he signaled to Master Wan San.
Master Wan San did not answer the servant's words immediately. Instead, he turned his head and glanced in the direction of the door. He tapped the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "Why didn't the old man come out?"
The servant standing on the ladder was stunned when he heard Wan Sanye's question. Then he immediately replied: "Third Master, I seem to have said that the official who came to announce the good news will not arrive so soon. So he is in the study now. take a break."
After taking a rest, Mr. Wan San couldn't help but sneer after hearing the servant's answer. Mr. Wan could almost conclude that Mr. Wan would not come out. For no other reason than Wan He and Wan Zha attended the Spring Festival together. Wan He could With that bit of ink in his belly, it is impossible to enter the palace. Mr. Wan is a face-saving person. Of course he will not come to such a humiliating scene. Thinking that he has been suppressed by the old man all his life, and is approaching old age, he actually relies on his own son to get out. He nodded. Wan Sanye almost couldn't help laughing. He was in a good mood. He looked at everything that pleased his eyes. He glanced at the servant who was still waiting for his reply. Wan Sanye chuckled and said: " Okay. Let’s just hang on like this. Hahahaha. Please stay calm. Don’t embarrass the second young master.”
PS: Power outage~I temporarily coded this chapter in an Internet cafe~