Perhaps there is no word that can accurately describe Li Kuo's state of mind at this time.
Gao Xiuyan's despicableness, Li Linfu's scheming, Li Heng's cowardice and unkindness. These men who stood at the peak of power in the Tang Dynasty all had a vicious and selfish trait, and this trait was so adaptable to the great Tang Dynasty.
Officialdom of the Tang Dynasty.
Those who are thick are shameless; those who are black are as black as coal. The two words "thick and black" were used so dexterously and accurately.
In other words, they climbed to the top by stepping on the bones of others. And these victims who were trampled on by the superiors did not even know it. Some even took it for granted and were happy with it. The game of power seems to have been like this since ancient times.
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For these powerful people, what they relentlessly pursue is the supreme power, the pleasure of climbing to the top of the tower and watching all living beings. Their only criterion for measuring things is the word profit, and they are just a pawn to them.
If it is beneficial, use it; if it is not beneficial, discard it.
From this point of view, Gao Xiuyan is like this, Li Linfu is like this, and His Royal Highness is even more like this.
Since returning to Chang'an, Li Kuo has been thinking about this issue. If this is the established rule of climbing in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, will he still look forward to becoming an official to benefit the world as he did at first? What if he stops climbing up?
If you climb up, will you be severely trampled under the feet of those power-hungry people? If you eventually become a part of this tower of power, will you gradually be corroded into a thick, black and vicious parasite?
If so, is such an official career still worth cherishing?
If this question had been asked in the past, the young man would have given up without hesitation and would rather be a farmer plowing the mountains. But at this moment, facing a series of betrayals and calculations, he would grit his teeth and persevere, working hard.
Climbing towards the peak. This is not about being obsessed with power, but about changing the rules.
Because, if you don’t climb to the top, countless insignificant chess pieces like yourself will be abandoned again and again; if you don’t climb to the top, this dark and vicious evil will continue; if you don’t climb to the peak,
Well, there will never be a chance to change this rule.
A few days after arriving in Jingzhao Mansion, the young man seemed quite calm. Since this was a trap that Li Linfu and Gao Xiuyan had designed for a long time, it would be useless to panic and panic. Jingzhao Yin Wang Wen was Li Linfu's confidant, although over the years,
There are frequent frictions, but there is still a close connection.
The power system of the Tang Dynasty was like an old tree with tangled roots. These officials and ministers clung to each other in order to have a wider network and more choices. If one tree died, it would be followed by orders.
Therefore, since Li Linfu is now at the peak of his power, Wang Wen has no reason to disobey the Prime Minister's will. He is in the hands of Li Linfu's party, and any show of weakness will not only be useless, but will make people laugh.
To the young man's surprise, instead of taking the opportunity to correct himself, Wang Wen treated him with great courtesy. Except for two face-to-face conversations, he had been temporarily living in Jingzhao Mansion, and he did not even conduct a routine court hearing.
Wang Weld's behavior was like a pool of muddy water, making him unclear and unable to see through it. In the end, the young man simply let nature take its course and felt at ease.
Today, he was studying in the small courtyard again. While he was enjoying talking about it, a servant from the mansion called him to Wang Wen's study to talk about it.
The young man frowned slightly. Wang Weld was looking for him at this time. Could it be that he was about to go to court for a trial?
He and his young boy walked through several moon doors and arrived at Wang Weld's study. Before the young man entered the door, he heard a familiar laughter.
What, is there someone in this room?
With a trace of doubt, the young man stepped into the hall and saw Wang Wen chatting and laughing with an old man.
That person was none other than General Gao Lishi.
That's it, that's it...
Seeing that Li Kuo had arrived, Wang Wen smiled and said, "Qi Lang, come here quickly. Gao Weng came here to see you."
Li Kuo did not doubt that he was there, and went straight forward to Gao Lishi, cupping his fists and saying, "Greetings to Gao Weng!"
"Okay, okay. Sit down quickly, sit down and talk." Gao Lishi narrowed his eyes and waved to Li Kuo, signaling the young man to relax and not be too formal.
Wang Wen smiled brightly and said: "Mr. Gao, I said a long time ago that Qilang Ding is not a thing in the pond. In a short time, he has reached the high position of Shule Soldiers and Horses. This is my Dingding of the Tang Dynasty. I am the youngest military commander in history, and my future is limitless."
Gao Lishi also raised his hands and praised: "Qilang's talent is often praised even by His Majesty. By the way, the imperial concubine has been talking about looking for her master these days."
He cast a joking look at Wang Welding, as if he was not talking to the other party, but just expressing his views.
Although Wang Wen was angry in his heart, he had to say with a smile: "Qi Lang is favored by Your Majesty, and he will surely rise to great heights."
Li Kuo frowned slightly as he listened to the two of them saying nothing about his "private meeting with the crown prince".
"Qilang, you've been playing in Mr. Wang's house for a long time, don't you want to leave?" As if he had read through the young man's mind, Gao Lishi patted his thigh and asked jokingly. Since he had received the Holy Spirit's oral instruction, he Don't be afraid of Wang Welding getting in the way. This kid is really lucky to have so many people protecting him!
"What are you talking about Gao Weng? If Mr. Wang hadn't been so hospitable and insisted on staying, I would have been taking some time off at home. By the way, I just have a few days to spare. I've heard that Gao Weng has excellent shooting skills. I would like to have a test shooting competition with Gao Weng." art."
Li Kuo naturally heard the meaning of Gao Lishi's words, so he followed the words.
"Good boy, I just like a junior like you!" Gao Lishi smiled and shook his head, praising.
As soon as the two of them sang in harmony, Wang Welding was left aside, which was very embarrassing.
"Since Qi Lang wants to test his shooting skills with Gao Weng, Wang will not force him to stay." Wang Weld paused and said, "If you have time in the future, you can come to the house to play."
Wang Weld's eyes were half-squinted, like a fox staring at its prey.
"Please forgive me for disturbing Sir Wang these days. By the way, Sir Wang must take me to say hello to the Prime Minister." Li Kuo smiled and responded in a deep voice.
Wang Wen was stunned for a moment, then said: "Definitely, definitely."
Gao Lishi waved his hand: "That being the case, Qilang and I will not disturb Mr. Wang's official business. Farewell!"
After speaking, Gao Lishi nodded to Li Kuo and motioned for the young man to follow him.
"Gao Wen, go slowly!" Wang Wen watched the two of them leave the mansion, snorted coldly, and clenched the letter paper in his hand angrily.