Some people know the movements of the court and the country, while others realize it later. This depends on both human wisdom and the amount of information of a person.
Liu Ji was obviously a foresighted person, and he knew in his heart that something was going to be bad.
Although the emperor did not complain or scold him, all signs have proved that it was only a matter of time before his collapse of Liu Ji.
So at this time, he really didn't have the intention to honestly draft a ticket in the cabinet, but quickly left the palace and then returned to his mansion.
"Huchen, come to the study."
Liu Ji called out the youngest son's words, and with his hands behind his back, he went into the study room, and did not forget to instruct his family to ask Zhou Cheng to come anyway.
Liu Ji's youngest son is Liu Zhi. He is only 40 years old and is born fat and fat. When he heard his father call him, he naturally did not dare to delay. He quickly went to the study room and poured a bowl of tea and handed it to Liu Ji. He smiled.
He said: "Didn't Dad go to the palace to discuss matters? This situation should be planned in the cabinet's office. Why did he go home for the first time? What? Is there something wrong with the imperial court?"
Liu Ji was silent for a long time and said, "The Liu family is over. If I just look down, your life will be difficult to protect. It's not that you are exaggerating to your father. Alas... you sit down and talk..."
After hearing this, Liu Zhi was frightened and his face turned pale. His father was always serious and never joked. Suddenly, such a horrifying word came out. Why didn't he lose his innocence?
Liu Zhi sat down carefully, looked at Liu Ji, and said, "What happened? Why did Dad say such despicable words? Dad. Are you a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet? There are still obstacles in this world that you can't overcome?"
Liu Ji had a serious expression and said, "What do you know? I asked you two things for my father. Your brother did a lot of ridiculous things in Hubei. Some of them I know.
, I don't know some of them, so you can immediately write a book to him. Let him explain all the ridiculous things he is there, and make it clear in everything, and do not punish him for being a father. But no matter what, you have to do it in your heart.
There is a number."
Liu Zhi responded hurriedly.
Liu Ji looked at Liu Zhi again and continued slowly: "How many people have visited these days?"
"There are many people who came here, including Beijing officials, some foreign officials who entered Beijing, and some Xuanfu. There are also some people in Liaodong who want to meet their fathers. The children met them, and they only said that their father was busy with official duties and had no time to meet.
If they have something to entrust, they will naturally help them with what they can do."
Liu Ji said coldly: "Where is their gift?"
These people came to see Liu Ji just to seek official positions. In fact, they reached the position of Liu Ji. There were quite a few people like him who came to see him, and they didn't have much, but now, Liu Ji is cautious.
Liu Zhi couldn't help but laugh and said, "In this world, where are there any gifts? It's popular to get tickets now..." Liu Zhi was afraid that Liu Ji didn't know what the tickets were, so he explained, "It's just that the money tickets are. There are many more.
There are tens of thousands of taels, and there are hundreds of taels in the smallest."
Liu Ji said lightly: "I don't care about this, but there is one thing you remember clearly. From now on, all these money will be returned. Whoever gave me a lot of money, don't take any money, just say it's me.
You said, do you understand?"
Liu Zhi was stunned: "How can anyone give me a gift and return it?"
Liu Ji sneered: "People give gifts, that's what they want. They want to be promoted and are willing to give money. In the past, my father could have fulfilled all his requests, but now it's different. Hu Chen, tell you the truth for your father.
Well, I am afraid that my father will have to prepare. Not to mention that it is for them to be convenient, even if I am the clay Buddha crossing the river, I will not be able to protect myself. If I accept their money in this situation, if the matter is not done at that time, they will definitely make trouble.
In this trouble, does our Liu family still want to keep a living?"
Liu Zhi was sweating profusely when he heard this and said in surprise: "Dad, what happened? Could it be that Liu Jian again..."
Liu Ji shook his head and said, "It's not Liu Jian, it's Liu Chengfeng. As long as Liu Chengfeng is still there, our Liu family will not be at peace. So what my father has to do now is to have a final fight with Liu Chengfeng. Now you
What you have to do is to do what your father has assigned, to make your father have no worries and fight with Liu Chengfeng to the death. You don’t have to pay attention to the rest. You can restrain your family in the house and let them come soon.
Don't make trouble, just stay at home honestly."
Liu Zhi couldn't speak for a moment. He had been with Liu Ji and had not taken office. It was the first time that Liu Ji said such discouraged words to him. He hurriedly said, "Dad, I understand."
Liu Ji said, "You go, yes, if you have time, please invite someone for your father."
Liu Zhi said: "Please give me instructions, and I will go now."
"Wantong..." Liu Ji said a name.
Liu Zhi was shocked and couldn't help but say: "Didn't my father warn you before that it doesn't matter who you are dealing with in this capital, but don't deal with Wantong? He...he is..."
"This time, another time..." Liu Ji said coldly: "You need to borrow him for your father at this time. You can go quickly and don't ask more questions."
This Liu Zhicai went with full of doubts.
Next, Zhou Cheng had just left Liu Zhi and arrived. Zhou Cheng didn't sleep well last night. At this time, Liu Ji suddenly called him, which made him know that something was wrong and arrived at the Liu Mansion in fear.
He handed over the famous thorn, walked into Liu Ji's study and said, "Puppet Zhou Cheng meets his mentor."
Liu Ji kept closing his eyes and pretending to be sleeping. When Zhou Cheng called him, he pretended to be awake and opened his eyes. Then he looked at Zhou Cheng and said, "Luzhi, did you not sleep well last night? Why are you so poor in spirit
?”
Zhou Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not hiding the Enfu family. The students are now in a mess and don't know why. I have always wanted to listen to the teachings of Enfu family, but I am afraid that the cabinet of Enfu family will be busy and it is inconvenient to bother."
Liu Jixu raised his hand and said, "Sit down." Then he ordered, "Look at the tea."
Zhou Cheng waved his hand quickly and said, "No, no, I'm not sure, the students are not interested in drinking tea now. Since the Enfu asked the students to come, I would like to ask Mr. Enfu for advice."
Liu Ji sighed and said, "Originally, I transferred you from Nanjing to the capital. I was just thinking about your future, but who knew that I had misled you. I didn't tell you anymore.
Your Majesty summoned me to the palace and had already received a sage. I asked you to write a letter to resign..."
Zhou Cheng's face suddenly changed. He thought he would go back to Nanjing at most, but now he would be fine. However, the emperor's mind was to rub it to the end and directly asked him to go back to wherever he carried the bag. For an age
However, for officials who are only fifty years old, this was almost a fatal blow. After finally climbing to this point, they were all mirages and water. Zhou Cheng was like being struck by lightning this time, and almost collapsed on the chair.
Liu Ji looked at Zhou Cheng and comforted him: "I have also argued for you in front of the imperial court, but... Now this court is a treacherous minister, and Your Majesty misbelieves the words of the traitor, and I can't do anything about it. But you are also
Don't worry, although I am resigning, as long as I am still in this court, I will always fight for you and try my best to plan for you. If life is not satisfactory, you don't have to be too upset."
Zhou Cheng had a pale face, his lips squirmed a few times before he let out a long sigh and said, "Study...students understand..."
Liu Ji said worriedly again: "But this time I invite you here, in addition to telling you about this matter, there is another thing that needs to be told to you. To tell you the truth, that Liu Chengfeng is a vengeful person, yesterday
, If you offend him in front of the imperial court, with his nature, you will definitely take revenge. He holds the Jinyiwei, and there are countless dead soldiers under his command. I am worried that once you leave the capital, if Liu Chengfeng leaves the capital,
The soldier intercepted halfway, I'm afraid..."
Zhou Cheng was so scared that he was stunned. The official had no choice but to do anything. At least he was still retiring. He retired and finally could still enjoy his old age when he returned to his hometown. After all, the court's pension for the retired officials was pretty good, but if he did, he would
If you cause a murder, then...
"Please help me..."
Liu Ji sighed and said, "Your hometown is in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. If you return to your hometown, you must take a rush to Beitongzhou and then take a boat south to Nantongzhou. This road seems safe, but how could Liu Chengfeng do it.
I don't know? So the only way to save your life is to unexpectedly choose other ways to return home. I heard that the road from the capital to Tianjin Wei has not been repaired yet, but there are many smuggling people in Tianjin Wei now
Sea boat, if you can enter the sea from Tianjin Wei and then land in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Liu Chengfeng thought you would pass through Tongzhou and ambush all the way in Tongzhou, wouldn’t you let him lose his life? Of course, my words are just
I casually said that the road from Tianjin Wei to the capital was muddy, and since the road in Nantongzhou was repaired, it has become even more deserted. Walking there, wouldn’t it be bad if you encounter bandits?"
Zhou Cheng said, "Mr. Enfu mentioned that Liu Chengfeng is like a jackal and may not be revenge. As for the road to Tianjin Wei, he is still a thief under the feet of the emperor. If not,
Mr. Enfu reminded that the students are afraid they will die and have no place to bury themselves. I... I will go back now, write a letter to resign, choose some strong family members, and walk to Tianjin Wei. If I can return home safely
, I will definitely remember the great kindness and virtue of the Enfu Mansion."
Liu Ji said farewell: "Luzhi, I know you, I can't imagine... I can't imagine..." As he said that, there were a lot of tears on Liu Ji's face. After choking for a long time, he continued: "You
...You go, let's leave today, I don't know if I can see you again. I'm not feeling well and it's not convenient to send you out, hey..."
Liu Ji sighed heavily, and all his reluctance gathered in this sigh. (To be continued)
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