Chapter 1351 Stiffened
His Majesty Li Er now wants to open Fang Xuanling's head and take a look - we have already spared Fang Jun, what are you going to do if you are not done yet?
I don't know if he doesn't understand, but even the officials in the palace are a little confused.
Based on everyone’s understanding of Fang Xuanling, he is definitely not a messy and troublesome person, so Fang Xuanling’s current behavior...
Is it possible that he really wants to become an official?
Fang Jun, who was still kneeling on the floor, frowned. He felt that his father seemed to be serious this time... In fact, Fang Xuanling had the idea of becoming an official two years ago, but His Majesty Li Er firmly refused. , so we can only give up.
Since last year, with the influx of glass, soap, candles, new drinks and other new products into the market, Datang's treasury has been enriched like never before, and at the same time, a large number of affairs have also grown. The Eastern Expedition is imminent, the preparations for the allocation of food and supplies, the overall coordination of the various armies, and the piles of memorials and documents on the desk all day long. In addition, the addition of Jingzhao Prefecture and other five prefectures require every effort to weigh the pros and cons and check for deficiencies. Fang Xuanling gradually felt exhausted.
And when Princess He Wu Meiniang of Gaoyang gave birth to two grandchildren for him respectively, Fang Xuanling completely gave up the idea of becoming an official...
If you can retire, enjoy your family life with your grandchildren in your spare time, and complete the compilation of the "Dictionary" for the rest of your life, you can be considered to have initially achieved the three immortals of "making meritorious deeds and establishing good words". Your name will surely last for a long time and will be famous for generations to come.
At the moment, it seems that Dad is really planning to take the opportunity to retreat this time.
In the palace, His Majesty Li Er took Fang Xuanling's hand and said emotionally: "Xuanling is in the Spring and Autumn Period, why are you so ruthless and want to abandon me? At present, the power of the Tang Dynasty is growing day by day, and a prosperous age unprecedented in the ages is just around the corner. We should take it upon ourselves. Lord and minister join hands, we will make further progress, and we will be remembered in history forever! You have always been prudent in doing things, and you rarely make any mistakes. If you are not in charge of the government, who will you ask me to replace you? "
This is really not an act by His Majesty Li Er...
There are many capable ministers in the court, but there is really no one like Fang Xuanling who can be so steady and appropriate for decades without making any omissions. Now that the Eastern Expedition is imminent, this is an excellent opportunity to establish His Majesty Li Er's unparalleled martial arts in one fell swoop. Can he surpass the First Emperor and become the emperor who unified the four seas and conquered all wastes through the ages? In this one fell swoop.
If there is no Fang Xuanling at this time, His Majesty Li Er will not worry about who will replace him!
Fang Xuanling was so moved that he said in fear: "Your Majesty has made false praises, and you have disgraced this old minister! Since your Majesty came to the throne, you can be said to be full of upright people, with countless capable ministers and officials. How can I, my veteran, dare to be praised like this by Your Majesty? Please ask Your Majesty to do so." I allow the old minister to take up his official position. The talents of Zhao Guogong and Song Guogong are far superior to mine, and they can solve your majesty's problems and protect the empire!"
The honest man also had a stubborn temper today, just because he wanted to become an official...
His Majesty Li Er was helpless and pointed at Fang Xuanling and said: "Do you think so-and-so doesn't know what you are thinking? You are just afraid that someone will accuse you in the future and threaten you with official duties to make you give in and not punish Fang Jun. You Fang Xuan A good reputation for a lifetime cannot be ruined by the public opinion. If you are serious about becoming an official, that will not happen. Let me ask you, right? ”
Fang Xuanling was greatly embarrassed. What you are asking... is something I dare not admit!
What happened?
He just bowed and said in a sincere tone: "Old minister, please allow me to take office."
Anyway, this is it...
His Majesty Li Er was annoyed. I had so many nice things to say that he almost became arrogant. Are you out of touch?
He couldn't keep it on his face and said angrily: "You, an honest man, have a bad temper and are more stubborn than a donkey. It's simply abominable! I tell you, it's absolutely impossible for me to agree to your official position! Unless you don't cherish the friendship between the king and his subjects for so many years and are willing to Get rid of this big mess, otherwise, let me handle the matter steadily, and we will discuss this matter after the victory of the Eastern Expedition."
Fang Xuanling was also speechless...
He really wants to become an official!
Think about the leisurely days after taking off the errands, editing books, teasing grandchildren, singing songs in spring outings in the mountains and forests, reading and painting in boats on streams... It’s simply not too wonderful!
It is true that he wanted to become an official to coerce His Majesty Li Er into making concessions, but it is also true that he wanted to become an official!
He didn't care too much whether Fang Jun could continue to sit in Jing Zhaoyin's position, even if he was demoted to a minor official, it didn't matter. As the emperor's son-in-law, with his father, Fang Xuanling, and his talent, sooner or later he will make a comeback.
But he couldn't watch his son being ousted by the family's powerful family!
It doesn't matter if you are demoted by the emperor; but it is absolutely not okay to be driven out of power by others!
That will be a huge stain on Fang Jun's career, which can never be washed away! Don't talk about working hard and being courageous. In an era where officials must pay attention to a clean family background, such a stain will definitely become a huge obstacle to becoming the prime minister in the future!
As long as someone is kicked out of office, it will give people the impression of political shortcomings...
This is absolutely unacceptable to Fang Xuanling.
Now that his attitude has been expressed, he believes that His Majesty Li Er will betray him. But at the same time, he did not want to bear the reputation of a "coercive emperor", so he insisted on becoming an official. As long as you step back, all the gossip will cease to exist.
But he was so determined, but His Majesty Li Er refused to agree...
How could Fang Xuanling remain indifferent to the emperor's friendship?
So he was also confused, not knowing what to do...
There is some stalemate.
Liu Ji on the side felt so envious! If he reaches the level of Fang Xuanling as an official, he will really die without regrets in this life! Everyone could see that Fang Xuanling expressed her attitude by becoming an official, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that she was coercing the emperor. However, the emperor knew this, but did not feel threatened at all, and still retained Fang Xuanling like this!
The gap between people is really worlds apart...
Liu Ji glanced at Fang Jun subconsciously and said to himself that it is really good to have a good father. Fang Er was forced to this point, but his father took action and everything was calm.
When he glanced over, he met Fang Jun's gaze, and when their eyes met, the spark... was non-existent, and Liu Ji felt sick in his heart.
Eh?
Why is this kid blinking at me?
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Fangfu.
Princess Changle's pink face turned red, like a cooked crab...
Princess Gao Yang was beaten hard, and she said angrily: "Who has fallen in love with Fang Jun? Who has... got along with him? How come you, a stinky girl, have these dirty thoughts in your head all day long? In my opinion, they are all I learned a lot from that guy Fang Jun!”
"Eh? How does my sister know that my husband is a bad guy? Could it be that that boy did something bad to my sister?" Princess Gaoyang blinked and asked with a smile.
Princess Changle was stunned for a moment and became more and more embarrassed: "Where...where is there?"
My mind couldn't help but think of the hot spring pool at Fangjia's Lishan Farm, and the deep ditch covered by fallen leaves on Zhongnan Mountain...
His eyes suddenly wandered, he didn't dare to look at Princess Gaoyang, he felt guilty and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Princess Gao Yang's eyes widened, she pointed at Princess Changle Yun Zheng Xiawei's face with her slender jade finger, and shouted: "Na na na! Look at your expression, is it there? It is clearly there! Sister, come with me Tell me, what did that bastard do to you? Did he touch you? "
Princess Changle quickly covered the girl's mouth, feeling that her face was almost cooked with heat, and said angrily: "If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will tear your mouth off!"
Princess Gao Yang quickly nodded and begged for mercy, and then Princess Changle let go of her hand and scolded: "Look at you, you are already a mother, and you don't have a clue about what to say. If these words are spread, regardless of whether they are there or not. Yes, will you let your sister live?”
Princess Gaoyang waved her hands carelessly and said nonchalantly: "What's the point? There are so many things like this in aristocratic families. You agree with me, so what's the big deal? Aunt Fangling is even hooking up with her niece-in-law, just But that Yang Yuzhi was more unlucky, he was just caught on the spot... Sister, you have already divorced Changsun Chong, what is there to be afraid of? Sister, you really don’t care."
Princess Changle didn't know what to say. Could she be so generous with this kind of thing?
All I can say is: "Stop talking nonsense. I am your sister. How can I be so shameless and mess up the ethics?"
When Princess Gaoyang heard this, she leaned into Princess Changle's ear and said mysteriously: "Tell you, doesn't Mei Niang have a sister from her natal family? She often comes to the mansion to stay for a few days, and then she doesn't know anything about her husband. It’s so sweet. The husband of our family seems to prefer my sister...”
Princess Changle blushed.
PS: Well, there will be more in a while. (End of chapter)