Chapter 966 Fang Er has talent but no virtue
Li Ke couldn't laugh or cry: "Should I be an official or occupy a mountain and be the king? I accept Erlang's kindness, but there is no need for Erlang to worry. Xiao Zhuo, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was born in the Nanliang royal family. He is the son of Xiao Kui, Emperor Ming of Nanliang. The younger brother of Emperor Xiao Cong.”
Fang Jun blinked and finally understood.
Then isn't this Xiao Zhuo the younger brother of Queen Xiao?
Empress Xiao's husband is Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, and Li Ke's mother is the princess of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. Although they are not Empress Xiao's biological children, they are all relatives. As the former Sui emperor's house fell into disarray, they would definitely appear closer to each other, and it was inevitable that they would take care of each other.
Where is the need to stand out on your own? In the future, the Ministry of Industry will simply be Li Ke’s world!
Moreover, the Ministry of Industry has no power or influence. No matter how hard Li Ke tries, he will not arouse the suspicion of the emperor or the prince. Even if he becomes the minister of the Ministry of Industry one day, he will only be a soy sauce person and his influence in the court will be compromised. Count.
Unfortunately, this yamen has a lot of chores. If you want to do something, it is really a good place to go.
Fang Jun clasped his fists: "Congratulations, Your Highness."
Congratulations should indeed be made. There is almost no one more suitable for Li Ke than this position.
Li Ke said calmly: "I have asked you to give me advice many times. Now I fully understand that it is no one's turn to take that seat, so I have given it up a long time ago! Instead of fighting for that impossible dream, why not take a down-to-earth approach?" Spend your free time traveling around the mountains and rivers with your friends and discussing poetry, and when you have enough fun, do your duty to share the worries of the court. >
He really looked at it and let it go.
As Fang Jun said to him in the past, the bloodline of the former Sui emperor made it easy for him to win the favor and support of most of the former Sui ministers in the court, but it was also this former Sui bloodline that completely cut off his chances of becoming the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. bit possible.
If he is really allowed to become emperor in the future, he will definitely be appointed from the lineage of former Sui Dynasty officials. Then will this world belong to the Li family, or will it be the continuation of the Yang family?
Moreover, how many of the ministers in the DPRK and Central Government made their fortune by opposing the Sui Dynasty? At least among the top ministers, they were all mortal enemies of the Sui Dynasty, and they were vigorous in overthrowing the Sui Dynasty. If he, Li Ke, becomes emperor, with the support of the former Sui ministers, who knows if he will launch a counterattack?
This risk exists, so Li Ke's imperial path will inevitably be cut off.
They say that what you can’t get is the best. Just one step away will make people obsessed and crazy. But when you know that you will never get it, not only will you lose your obsession, but you will feel more relieved.
Able to face it easily...
Without the heavy topics, the atmosphere became naturally relaxed and comfortable.
Leaning on a pillow, Li Ke smiled and said: "Speaking of which, you are more unjust than me. You have worked hard to support such a large family business in Huating Town, and the Shipping Company is also prospering and making money day by day. I'm afraid In the spring of next year, shipping divisions will be established in many places along the coast, but you, a hero, have to return to Chang'an in despair. Do you feel resentful that all your achievements have been plucked by others? "
Hearing this, Fang Jun bit off half of a piece of walnut cake bitterly: "Yes!"
Li Ke was startled and said quickly: "Be careful! This king is just joking, just talking. How can you feel resentment towards your father?"
Fang Jun rolled his eyes: "Are you sick of your ears? When did I complain to Your Majesty? Every injustice has its owner, and every debt has its owner. Your Majesty was just forced to do nothing by those noble families, so I, a little grasshopper, had to be sacrificed." .”
Li Ke breathed a sigh of relief and asked: "With your temper, I'm afraid you won't let it go, right?"
After taking a sip of tea and swallowing the food in his mouth, Fang Jun snorted and said harshly: "These old immortals pray to God and pray not to be caught by me, otherwise they will definitely make trouble and let them know that I am Fang Er Bang Chui." It’s not a wasted reputation!”
Li Ke was speechless: "Can't you be more steady? You are a marquis after all. You have to pay attention to your identity when you speak and act!"
He has an upright temperament and dislikes those who are dissolute.
Although I have a close friendship with Fang Jun, I cannot compliment his generous temperament that appears from time to time...
Fang Jun disagreed: "A good person is bullied, and a good horse is ridiculed. It is precisely because I don't follow the rules that I will beat anyone who messes with me, so there are not so many Zhangs and Lis asking for trouble and bullying. Otherwise, Your Highness will think that No one is jealous of my profitable industries, those in Jiangnan? The Haoying family has been punished by me, and at least they are too afraid to stretch out their claws easily. The Shandong family is a bit far away and cannot be reached for the time being. Now I have to keep these old guys from the Guanlong Group in check, otherwise this will happen. There will be no end to helping this guy.”
He has too many profitable properties under his name, including docks, salt fields, and even iron works. Who wouldn't be jealous? This is because the "power of the stick" he has accumulated over time makes envious people wary and dare not reach out easily.
Fang Xuanling is there on the surface, maybe those greedy and lawless guys don't dare to do anything, but who knows how many hands and feet there are secretly?
Li Ke thought for a while and felt that what Fang Jun said made sense, but with his character and character, he would never agree...
The two chatted for a while, and Li Ke asked: "Are Sizi and Xiaoyao still living in your house?"
Fang Jun nodded: "The palace is a bit boring for children, but they are more comfortable in my house. Children, they have to release their natural instincts to laugh and play. Your royal family pays attention to the so-called royal dignity. Look, the children will become bored. What's going on? Most of Sizi's illnesses are caused by boredom. It's good for the body and mind to go out and relax and do whatever you want."
Li Ke smiled bitterly and said: "Everyone in the world wants to be born in an emperor's family, and they envy the noble life of fine clothes and fine food. How come it turns out to be a sin in your mouth?"
"It's all suffering. Let's talk about the two of us. Who do you think is more comfortable? Besides, Sizi and Xiaoyao are girls. The royal dignity does not require girls to support you, right? Reading and entertainment , there is tension and relaxation, this is the way of education. If His Royal Highness the King of Jin is placed in my house, he will definitely learn more than in Hongwen Hall. Do you believe it?"
In fact, Fang Jun really wanted to bring the little young lady Li Zhi into his home, and teach him from an early age the principles of "If you have flowers, you have to break them; don't wait until there are no flowers to break branches" and "Life is short, take pleasure in the present", don't To think about the throne.
Li Ke shook his head and said: "How is it possible? As you said, because Sizi and Xiaoyao are girls, the father can go to your house with confidence. But the child slave is a prince, and he has highly respected and talented ministers in the court. Teaching, how can I play with you all day long? Doesn’t that mean I want to teach a childish slave to become a dandy prince?”
What's wrong with the dandy prince?
There is only one throne, so let the prince take it. Although Li Chengqian has a lot of shortcomings, there is only one thing that Fang Jun appreciates - he has a kind heart!
Li Chengqian in this world has not suffered the various blows in the other world. Although his legs are still lame, he is in good mental condition and has been stimulated to the extreme to overthrow His Majesty Li Er.
Fang Jun believed that as long as Li Chengqian became emperor, the Tang Dynasty would transition to imperial power safely, and the situation in history would not be like that of brothers killing each other and father and son being jealous of each other. Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Ke, and even Li You can live well, with a loving father and a filial son. How wonderful is it?
Fang Jun didn't like hearing what Li Ke said, and retorted: "What does it mean to be talented? Isn't someone in our room talented? Call all the so-called talented old guys over, and let's have a poetry contest to see who is the best." Awesome.”
Li Ke was convinced by his shamelessness and reserve, do you understand?
Then he said: "Fang Erlang, I admit that you are gifted in poetry and have great talent, but haven't you heard that I also have the word 'high moral and high prestige' before the adjective 'talented'? Boy, you are certain that you have it" , but it’s not okay to have talent but not virtue.”
Fang Jun was furious: "Your Highness, aren't you just roundabout calling me immoral?"
Li Ke laughed loudly: "You said it yourself, I didn't."
Fang Jun stared at him: "But that's what you mean!"
There was lots of talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was great.
"Hey, what are you talking about? You are smiling so happily?"
A voice sounded at the door.
Li Ke smiled so hard that he leaned on the kang, and Fang Jun sat cross-legged. When they looked at the door, they were all dumbfounded. (End of chapter)