Chapter 273: I would rather be a snake head than a dragon tail
Chapter 273: It is better to be a snake head than a dragon tail
Liu Jian's question indeed showed his generous pride as a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. Although the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty was much harmonious on the surface, there were also many intrigues. If the Grand Secretary was strong, other bachelors would certainly be dissatisfied, so it was inevitable.
They are intrigue and are polite on the surface, but they are afraid of each other.
But Liu Jian is different. Liu Jian does not take power. He knows very well that strategy is not his strength, and debate and details are not his strength. Therefore, when encountering major events, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian will often be called together. Li Dongyang
He is good at making suggestions, and Xie Qian is suitable for doing things. After Li Dongyang made suggestions, Liu Jian made a decision. As for how to implement it, it depends on Xie Qian.
Liu Jian's demeanor really made the entire cabinet twist into a rope.
Hearing Liu Jian’s inquiry, Li Dongyang did not hide anything privately and said bluntly: “The most urgent task at the moment is to immediately ask Guangxi Governor Chen Jian to investigate the matter thoroughly. As for the rest, the cabinet does not need to pay attention to it.”
Liu Jian was holding the teacup and was about to drink tea when he heard Li Dongyang's words, he immediately put down the teacup, forgot about drinking tea, and began to think about digesting Li Dongyang's words.
It means not to mention Liu Chengfeng, which means to downplay the influence of Liu Chengfeng and not to think that it is because of Liu Chengfeng's palace. In this way, the vassal kings have nothing to say.
The focus of thorough investigation of the gentry's troubled case is to set the tone for the removal of the Jingjiang Palace. There is no need to find any criticism for this reason.
Liu Jian's eyes lit up and he said, "Bin Zhi is right. This can only be done in this way. It is appropriate to let Chen Jian thoroughly investigate this matter. He is the right deputy chief censor of Guangxi, the governor of the Censorate.
, This is his duty, and we just do our business. If the Jingjiang Palace is really wronged, it is natural to say, but if it really violates the ancestral system, the court cannot tolerate it."
He set the tone, which determined the cabinet's attitude towards what happened in Guangxi. Then Liu Jian relaxed and smiled at Li Dongyang, saying, "Binzhi, how are you in good health? You'd better go back and take a break.
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Just now, Li Dongyang's pain did slow down a lot, but now he relaxed and felt very uncomfortable. He nodded and said, "Then the matter of the cabinet will be done, Mr. Liu and Mr. Xie."
After saying that, he forced himself to get up, and Li Dongdong, who had been silent on the side, hurriedly came to support him.
Liu Jian glanced at Li Dongdong and had some impression of Li Dongdong. After all, he would occasionally walk around Li Dongyang and couldn't help but say, "Is this Binzhi's clan brother? Why, he is still studying in the mansion now?"
Li Dongdong smiled at Liu Jian and said, "Yes, student Li Dongdong, have met Liu Gong."
Liu Jian showed regret and sighed, "What a pity, you wrote an article before, called "On the Spring Farming Plan"? This article is very good, but it's a pity..."
Liu Jian shook his head. In fact, no one who has reached their status has a bit of regret. For example, Li Dongdong has such a good academic knowledge, but can only stay at home to study. Why? Because even if they go to the imperial examination, it would be fine if they don’t have a younger brother.
However, once high school is in danger, it will inevitably cause an uproar. Others will only say that the cabinet officials protect their relatives and even leak the test questions. This is not impossible. Many big shots have suffered such losses in the past and will have a bad reputation.
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So children like Li Dongdong, on the surface, have their own tribe brothers who have the power in the world, but in fact they know their own hardships. If the tribe brothers do not become scholars for a day, they will never have a chance to make a breakthrough.
Li Dongyang is not very old now. At least for the cabinet ministers, he is already very young. He only works for ten or twenty years, and that’s not a big problem, but can Li Dongdong wait?
There are a few decades and twenty years. Now Li Dongdong is almost over 40 years old, and there are thirty-six years. In another ten or twenty years, I am afraid that even if I can enter the imperial examination, I will have to make my life's future.
That's it.
Being an official depends on luck. Some people, even if they are in high school at the age of 20, can at least become a prefect or a governor in twenty or thirty years. But you are forty or even five years old.
When he entered the official position at the age of ten, even if he had appointed Hanlin and became a Shuji scholar, he was afraid that his future would be limited and tight.
One day, Li Dongdong's fortunes could only stop there, so it's no wonder Liu Jian felt sorry for him.
Liu Jian's sigh naturally touched Li Dongyang's thoughts, and his sick face, which was as pale as paper, became even more depressed.
Li Dongdong was also in pain, but of course he knew that he could not hinder the future of his clan brother. With his clan brother here, he must be willing to live behind this scene. However, Li Dongdong smiled, a smile that concealed the depression in his heart, and said: "Oh,
It’s great to study in the mansion. Many people want to calm down and study, but they don’t have the luck yet. As for entering the government, students have long been indifferent to it.”
Liu Jian knew that he seemed to have said the wrong thing just now. Although Li Dongdong was free and easy, a man was a real man. Who doesn’t care about the title and the ambitions? He didn’t say anything else and sent Li Dongyang and Li Dongdong out.
After leaving the palace, Li Dongyang and Li Dongdong both entered the sedan chair silently. No one spoke, and were thinking about their thoughts.
After a stick of incense in the sedan chair, Li Dongyang glanced at Li Dongdong and suddenly asked: "What you said to Liu Gong just now is not your original intention."
There is nothing to avoid between brothers. Although Li Dongyang's words are straightforward, he still shows concern on his face.
Li Dongdong was silent. He wanted to deny it, but he was unwilling to lie.
Li Dongyang then said: "Justice was thinking just now. I really feel sorry for you to enter this cabinet for you, and it has delayed your future..."
Li Dongdong hurriedly said, "How can brother say such things? I am willing to do so and I have no intention of blaming my brother."
Li Dongyang sighed and said, "Brother Wei knows that you have not blamed your brother, but the more you do, the worse you feel." He was silent for a moment and continued, "It is said that you read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, you
This book has been read almost, and the knowledge and skills of dealing with things have improved. It is also time to go out and take a look and show what you have learned in your life."
Li Dongyang taught Li Dongdong both his brother and his teacher, and he taught all his abilities. What he said about his life learning is not knowledge, but strategy.
Li Dongyang is known for his good plan in the cabinet, and under his influence, Li Dongdong's level is no longer inferior to Li Dongyang. If a person has the ability, he should have ambitions and make a career. This is Li Dongyang
What you want to express.
Li Dongdong still didn't say anything. What his brother said to him was his wish. It's just a pity that he had no place to use his skills. It's said that learning civil and martial arts well and selling it to the imperial family. Who wants his ability except the emperor?
Li Dongyang said lightly: "So, I have to prepare for you for the future. No matter what, I have to make a future for you. I had this idea before, but I have been hesitating. I just heard Mr. Liu's sigh and made a decision today.
Decisive. Dongdong, you are not young anymore and you can't afford to delay any longer. Why don't you... go to Lianzhou."
"Lianzhou..." Li Dongdong was stunned for a moment.
Then I understood what Li Dongyang meant.
Lianzhou is just going to join Liu Chengfeng. Apart from Liu Chengfeng, there is really no one to rely on.
Li Dongyang explained: "During the Three Kingdoms, Zhang Xiu wanted to surrender Yuan Benchu, but Jia Xu stopped him. Jia Xu told Zhang Xiu that Yuan Benchu had thousands of soldiers and countless famous staff members. If the general wants to surrender Yuan Shao, he will definitely be under the civil and military affairs of Hebei.
It is hard to repay. At that time, Cao Cao was weaker than Yuan Benchu and had few famous scholars. If a general surrendered, he would be reused. He originally arranged you to join the governor's yamen, and no matter what, he would be able to earn a background one day, but these people were
If you are willing to go, you may not be willing to value you. At most, you will give you some care for your brother."
Care is care, but entrusting important tasks is another matter. If Li Dongdong goes to join us, people say that you will be kept in captivity and give you rich food, but don’t want to let you do things, this is contrary to Li Dongyang’s original intention
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Of course, Li Dongdong understood these words.
Li Dongyang continued: "And Liu Chengfeng is different. Apart from a few martial artists and clerks, there is nothing worth relying on. Although he is a marquis, his position is only a thousand households. Sooner or later, he will
The sky is rising, and the journey is endless. If you are willing to follow him, with your ability, you will definitely be trusted by him. Don’t forget that he is a shining horse in the East Palace. His relationship with the prince is as close as a brother. If you help him, you will definitely earn a
A great future.”
Li Dongyang looked at Li Dongdong's changes, and Li Dongdong was obviously moved.
He continued: "What's more, although this person is young, his methods are ruthless. Look at this time, he fought with the Jingjiang Palace, and he can be said to be a step-by-step battle and predicting the enemy's initiative. Such a person is terrible. I can rest assured by his side.
After all, although you have read a lot of things, you still have to be tempered again, otherwise you will suffer a loss."
Li Dongdong was shaken. Li Dongyang's analysis was correct. He would rather be a snake head than a phoenix tail. Li Dongdong is such a person. Although he is dormant, he is very ambitious. He made him become a governor's aide and did not take seriously what he said.
Even if he is given a bright future, he is reluctant. On the other hand, Liu Chengfeng does not have a staff member. As long as Li Dongdong is willing to let go of his posture, he will definitely be valued by Liu Chengfeng, even if he doesn't obey his words.
, but there is a lot of room for display.
"Dongdong, what do you think?"
Li Dongyang looked at Li Dongdong with no expression on his face. If it weren't for his clan brother, Li Dongyang wouldn't have made this choice, because for him, Liu Chengfeng was very far away from him, and this distance was not
It may be bridged. But now, he has to plan for Li Dongdong. Liu Chengfeng has a bright future enough that it is just right for Li Dongdong to go.
Li Dongdong thought for a while and then said, "As soon as he listened to his brother's orders."