The waiting time for the situation to change seemed extremely long, so after sitting there all morning, he happily strolled to the General's Mansion.
Xu Tong is even more lazy in government affairs. Now that the king and Su Ge are not going to court, he simply won't go. If something happens, he just waits for summons. When his family came in to report, he was teaching his two sons to ride and shoot. Hearing that He Ran came
He was so happy that he ran to the front hall without even changing his clothes.
Seeing that he was dressed in a strong suit, He Ran smiled and said, "So diligent? Are you practicing swordsmanship?"
Xu Tong picked up a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp, then said: "Guide the two dogs. Are you free? Or do you want to send me on an errand?"
He Ran waved his hand and said: "I'm bored, come here to see you, why not call the two puppies over, I haven't seen them for a while."
"What little dog?" Xu Tongtong was stunned, and then he understood that his little dog came from what he had just called "dog son", and cursed: "It is superfluous to tell you about etiquette. You are not worthy of being respected by others. It is better that you see less of them.
I can't learn anything good from you."
He Ran laughed and said: "You will definitely be more successful by studying with me than by following you. Why don't you give one to me?"
Xu Tong said decisively: "Don't even think about it! I haven't accumulated any evil virtues and still have no heirs. This is a punishment from heaven."
He Ran looked indifferent, "I don't mind this kind of burden. What's the use of worrying about it?"
"You just have to be tough!" Xu Tong suddenly remembered something and said seriously: "This time I heard in Xiangguo that there is a Tianfei Temple there. It is very effective in praying for a child. If you have a chance, go and offer incense."
"It may be a blessing for you to have children and grandchildren, but I hate it deeply."
Xu Tong knew that he was telling the truth and said with emotion: "If you think this way now, you won't say so when you get older."
"So what if I get old? I have plenty of fun to find, but you fools only rely on your children and grandchildren for your entertainment."
"I won't argue with you. You are acting like a child now."
He Ran blinked and said, "But I quite like your two puppies. It would be nice to take them with you to play with them occasionally."
Xu Tong warned: "Don't think too much about Zha'er and Zha'er!"
"Can you still wrong them by becoming my son?" He Ran rolled his eyes twice, "Yes, how about I help you ask for a golden book and jade coupon in front of the king, so that these two children will not be imprisoned in their lives."
Xu Tong was overjoyed. The gold book and the jade certificate were a way to avoid death. As long as he did not commit the crime of treason, he would not be punished by the law. Only those who had made outstanding achievements in the country could be given the gift. It was easy for He Ran to obtain such a thing. But he changed his mind.
After thinking about it, he felt it was inappropriate, and Qiqi Ai Ai said: "This...this...all the achievements of the country have been taken by you alone. Although I have worked hard, how can I dare to accept the gold book and jade coupon? How can all the officials be convinced?"
I appreciate your kindness and cannot do this."
"It's not worth anything. You have fought with the late king for many years, and you have repeatedly served to protect the country after the founding of the country. Especially since your loyalty is unparalleled, it is not an exaggeration to get a golden book and iron certificate."
Xu Tong couldn't help but shook his head and said: "This is not given easily. I think you are the only one who deserves this gift. I'd better write a letter and ask for a share on your behalf."
"What's the use of this crap thing? I don't have descendants to burden me. Is it possible that Pingjiang will be able to do something to me in my lifetime?"
"That's true, then let's let this matter go." Xu Tong couldn't help but laugh.
He Ran seemed to want to tease him, and teased him again: "I'd better ask you for a share. Pingjiang will definitely not refute this face if I open my mouth."
Xu Tong was really itchy and said dissatisfiedly: "Forget it, I know in my heart how weak I am. Don't make fun of me."
He Ran said semi-seriously: "What if I really beg you?"
"Then I can't bear it either!" Xu Tong said firmly.
There was a hint of sarcasm in the corner of He Ran's mouth, and he put his hand into his arms and couldn't help groping, as if he was picking up something.
Xu Tong's heart beat wildly and he asked nervously: "You...you begged for me in advance?"
He Ran did not answer, but took out the gold seal and other objects from his arms and placed them on several tables one by one, frowning and still groping for them.
The size of the gold book and jade coupon was very small. At this time, Xu Tong knew that he was playing a trick on him and said angrily: "No one is as troublesome as you!"
He Ran laughed loudly, took the items back into his arms, and said, "It's not difficult if you really want it, it only takes one sentence."
Xu Tong sighed and said: "To be honest, who doesn't want this thing? It's just that I know that I have little merit, so I really can't want it."
He Ran smiled and said: "I was chatting with Zhuyin that day and counted the number of people who have received gold books and jade coupons since the founding of the Lin Dynasty."
"How many? I know of two." Xu Tong said.
He Ran stretched out his fingers and compared them, "Five, you are ignorant, but you can know that two are already pretty good."
Xu Tong's interest was aroused and he asked: "Besides Anpinghou and Jiyuhou, who are the other three?"
He Ran couldn't remember clearly, so he said: "It doesn't matter who they are. Tell me what happened to these two people you know."
Xu Tong said without hesitation: "Marquis Anping was killed for treason in the end, and Marquis Jiyu... seemed to have a good death. Later, his descendants lost the golden book and were exiled by the whole family."
He Ran nodded and said: "Only one of the five people who were exempted from death died a good death, and that was Ji Yuhou. Three of the other four were executed by the new emperor for treason, and the remaining one died inexplicably.
He died at home, and his three sons died suddenly in the next five years, so he was considered dead, and the golden book was recovered."
Xu Tong frowned and said, "Really?"
He Ran said proudly: "You are too ignorant, how can you know this? Even if you don't believe it, I have to believe Zhuyin, right? This is something we calculated together, and it is well-documented."
Xu Tong remained silent. The fate of these five people who had won the golden book and jade coupon made him sad.
"How about it? Can I ask for one for you?" He Ran said with a smile.
Xu Tong said angrily: "What are you thinking about? Are you going to hate me until you die?"
He Ran smiled happily and said: "You were really eager to get a share just now. Even though you didn't say it, I could see it. Now you really don't want it?"
Xu Tong sighed: "I realized now that this thing not only cannot keep my children and grandchildren safe, but is also the source of trouble."
"You understand that the king's power is supreme, how can there be anyone who cannot be killed? Furthermore, if the family has a golden letter to avoid death, ignorant children and grandchildren will inevitably be arrogant and unscrupulous. There will always be a time when the king can't bear it anymore. If the king wants to kill you, the golden letter and the jade coupon will be given to you.
What's the use? It's just for treason, which is why three of the five people died for this crime."
Xu Tongruo looked at him with enlightenment and said, "You have said so much, shouldn't you just be chatting with me?"
He Ran put away his smile and said, "If you think it's chatting, it's just chatting. If you realize something, then it's the best. People who are officials all hope to be promoted to a higher rank. They think that they will be safe when they reach the top, and they can hide in the shadows."
I have children and grandchildren, but even if I get a golden book or a jade ticket, it is nothing more than that. In the end, doing what you do correctly is the key to saving your life. Of course, there must be a fair system. You can't just let whoever you want die die. I know
You love Zhi'er and Li'er, and it doesn't matter if you die sooner or later. As long as I'm here, your family will never be harmed by swords and axes. However, my life is also limited, so I can't guarantee the peace of your Xu family forever.
"He said, got up and walked outside.
Xu Tong grabbed him and said, "Don't leave yet. What do you want to say?"
He Ran smiled and said: "You still don't understand? Teach your two puppies to be decent people, and don't go against the New Deal, because this is creating a fair system for your children and grandchildren."
Xu Tong narrowed his eyes and looked at him and said, "You are indeed very eloquent. No wonder you were able to make money in the forum by relying on this."
He Ran smiled disdainfully and said: "You can decide for yourself where to go. Anyway, I have no descendants. At worst, I will overthrow the New Deal. I have saved myself the trouble." After saying that, he waved his hand away and walked out with a wave of steps.
Go.
Xu Tong stared at his back and stood blankly for a long time, then shook his head and sat down, his brows still furrowed.
After relaxing at the General's Mansion, He Ran returned to the Military Advisor's Mansion and led someone over to meet him.
He Ran recognized Shi Lang's confidant Shi Bang, and asked with a smile: "Why are you here? Have you seen the old lady in the valley?"
Shi Bang handed over a small package and replied: "After the official business is over, I will go and greet the old lady. This is what the prime minister ordered me to hand over to the military advisor."
He Ran opened the package and saw a brocade box and a letter. He didn't open the letter. He opened the brocade box first, took one look at it and smiled happily, saying: "He was finally willing to take it out, hahaha, go."
Go ahead, go visit the old lady, and say thank you very much when you return."
Seeing that the military advisor was so happy, Shi Bang couldn't help but stretched his neck and looked at the brocade box curiously after receiving the order.
He Ran was very familiar with him. He walked up and slapped him on the head intimately, and said with a smile: "What are you looking at? Go quickly and say hello to the old lady for me."
Shi Bang chuckled and turned around to walk out. He Ran took out a small ingot of gold from his arms and shouted, "Go on." He shook his hands and threw it over.
Shibang caught the gold ingot and saluted with a smile on his face: "Thank you, military advisor. I would most like to go to the military advisor. I will use this to buy a gift for the old lady. I will say it is from the military advisor."
He Ran smiled and said: "As long as you have this heart, if you buy something that is not in line with the old lady's heart, it will cause me to be scolded. Save it and keep it for yourself to buy wine."
Shi Bang left happily. He Ran turned around and saw Chuang Tong stretching his neck to look into the brocade box. He said with a smile: "If you want to see it, just take it out and have a look. You are the director of the Military Advisor's Office. Don't be imitated."
appearance."
Chuan Tong ignored his joking and walked to the table and said, "I'll take a look at it if the military advisor asked me to. I'm really curious about what makes the military advisor so happy." As he said that, he took out the geographical map inside and unfolded it.
After looking at it intently for a few times, I couldn't help but shake my head, "The geographical map of Zhao State, I think this map is not as detailed as the ones in the study."
He Ran took the geographical map from his hand and said while looking at it: "You have a blind eye but don't recognize the treasure. This map is worth fifty thousand elite soldiers, which is rare to say."
Chuan Tong heard the words and leaned over to take a closer look, but still couldn't see anything mysterious.
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