Chapter 1713 People must be reverent, no one can do whatever they want
The autumn rain in the south of the Yangtze River is pattering.
As slender as the silk thread in the boudoir embroidery lady's hands, and as dense as the stitches on Su embroidery...
In the drizzle and slanting wind, a girl held up an oil-paper umbrella and walked onto the wooden bridge. The river was clear and flowing under the bridge. A number of awning boats were leaning on the shore. The boatmen often stewed two river fish and a pot of rice wine until they were drunk and blurred. , raised his head and looked at the fluttering skirt of the girl walking on the bridge...
The green mountains in the distance are as dark as black, obscured by the drizzle, as hazy and graceful as a girl's eyebrows.
The picturesque and misty Jiangnan.
Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, led a group of officials to the pier of Haiyu Town in the drizzle, waiting to welcome Fang Xuanling's boat.
Even though he knew that Fang Xuanling's destination was Huating Town, and that Haiyu Town was only a few dozen miles away from Huating Town, Mu Yuanzuo still led his officials to wait here in the rain, even though Fang Xuanling was just standing there. The bow of the boat spoke to him from a distance without even getting off the boat. This gesture must be shown.
Because he is Fang Jun’s man...
It may be that he was coerced by Fang Jun at the beginning, or that he was ambitious and willing to be used. In short, Mu Yuanzuo now has a solid foundation and a smooth official career. In Suzhou, he can cover the sky with one hand. The members of the aristocratic family had no choice but to flatter him in a small way and be submissive.
All this is thanks to Fang Jun.
As long as Fang Jun's influence in the court becomes greater, his position as the governor of Suzhou will become more stable, and there is even the possibility that he will soar into the center in the future...
Now that Fang Xuanling has become an official, Fang Jun has lost a big supporter, but his status is solid. At a young age, he has already held the official position of "Inspector and Minister of the Ministry of War". How amazing is he, how talented and beautiful, how shocking?
Every time he thought about this, Mu Yuanzuo couldn't help but feel proud of his luck.
God-given noble man...
The officials behind him did have different thoughts.
Everyone knows that Mu Yuanzuo was unlucky enough to get into Fang Jun's lap, but in the eyes of the Jiangnan nobles, although Fang Jun became famous for a while, his career would inevitably be damaged as Fang Xuanling became an official. The rapid rise in promotion will not only slow down, but may even suffer suppression and retaliation, and then stagnate.
Even if you have the support of the emperor, if you are restricted everywhere in the official office, how can you have a future?
The emperor can't protect you forever...
However, unexpectedly, a huge turmoil shook Guanzhong, and even Jiangnan heard about it. In the end, it turned out to be a shocking turn, and Fang Jun, who was impeached, was unscathed and was even directly promoted to "Inspection and Military Affairs Minister" , became the de facto leader of the Ministry of War, but the imperial censor who impeached him was dismissed from his official position and will never be used again.
The worst thing is that Song Guogong Xiao Yu, this scholar leader is the most likely to succeed Fang Xuanling as the prime minister, but now he is implicated in Fang Jun's case. Li Ji fell from the sky and forced his position as the prime minister. Take away every life.
Taking into account Li Ji's achievements and age, Xiao Yu may not be able to get hold of the position of Minister Zuopshe in his lifetime...
Such a blow, to the Jiangnan nobles who share the same spirit, is like a sap in the head, knocking everyone out of breath.
Invisibly, Mu Yuanzuo's influence increased even more as he climbed onto Fang Jun's lap.
The wind on the pier was a bit strong, blowing the rain slantingly. Even with an umbrella above his head, the hem of the official robe was still wet by the rain, and waves of coolness, dampness and cold penetrated into the body...
In the distance, a fleet of ships appeared upstream.
When a department official came to inform him that that was the boat Fang Xuanling and others were riding on, Mu Yuanzu jumped down from the carriage and ordered: "Set up the governor's guard of honor, beat the gongs and drums, and welcome the prime minister!"
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"Here!"
The officials who came with them put up wooden flags one after another, beat gongs and drums, and made loud music, which made the people who didn't know what was going on and the boats in the river look sideways. When they saw clearly that it was the governor's ceremonial guard, they knew that this was There must be a big shot coming to Haiyu Town, maybe even an angel delivering the message, so he quickly stepped aside and bumped into the noble man, causing trouble.
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On the boat, Fang Xuanling was sitting and talking with Li Jing.
One of the two is extremely talented in strategizing, and the other is unparalleled in martial arts and can win thousands of miles away. They are both good at planning. When they play chess on a chessboard, they will meet their opponents and meet talented people. Every time they fight, they will exhaust their energy. , victory and defeat are often on a thin line.
In the past few days, the two of them played chess continuously on the water, and the battle was hearty and enjoyable. The journey did not seem monotonous and lonely...
In this game, Li Jing was temporarily at a disadvantage. A big dragon was about to be blocked. The military god held a chess piece in his hand and thought about it, thinking hard about how to break the game. However, his thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the sound of noisy gongs and drums. .
Originally, his opponent was thinking rigorously, and it was extremely difficult to reverse the situation on the chessboard. He had just found a flaw, and before he could go deeper into the deduction, his thoughts were suddenly interrupted. His mind was in chaos, and he could no longer clarify his thoughts. Li Jing He simply threw the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard and said angrily: "Admit defeat!"
Then he said displeasedly: "Whose family is getting married? The gongs and drums are being beaten so loudly, it's really annoying!"
Fang Xuanling put the chess pieces one by one into the chess case made of purple bamboo, and said with a calm smile: "Gong Wei has been away from the army for many years, but his temper is still fiery, and he is quite like a soldier. He is really old and mature. Congratulations on Mi Jian. ”
Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and looked at Fang Xuanling collecting the chess pieces one by one in an elegant and comfortable manner. He understood something and said with a wry smile: "In front of the wise brother, the foolish brother did not say those lies... He said that he was living in the house to cultivate his moral character, but There is still an obsession that cannot be resolved, lingering in my heart, like a stick in my throat. How can I stay in the mountains and rivers and wander in the woods if this obsession is not eliminated? ”
In the past, the invincible and famous general who was a great leader on the battlefield and chased people north and south. In order to save his life, he escaped into the mansion and ignored the world. The difference was so huge that ordinary people could not bear it.
Fang Xuanling nodded clearly, put the chess set aside, took the teapot from the coffee table on one side and poured a cup for Li Jing, and said calmly: "We are not saints, who can have no emotions? But we have to be open-minded about life. A hundred years, a drop in the ocean, right and wrong, success and failure become empty in a blink of an eye. Today's so-called persistence and all kinds of karma may become a passing smoke when you wake up tomorrow."
As he spoke, he took a deep look at Li Jing and whispered: "People live in this world with all kinds of constraints. Who can be truly free, happy and unrestrained? Even if you are as humble as your Majesty, you are still trapped in the world. In the middle, restrain one's hands and feet, such as Fish caught in the net, beast caught in the trap? Troubles are always everywhere, and helplessness is the normal state of life. How to face it optimistically and how to enjoy hardships is what a wise person does. He must know how to be reverent and look forward. ”
In life, there are some things that you cannot break away from or get rid of. This is the rule of the world, and it is the true meaning of life. No one can be free and do whatever they want, not even the emperor who is rich in the world and holds the sun and the moon in his hand.
Instead of getting into trouble and being crazy and persistent, fighting against difficulties that are destined to be impossible to fight, it is better to look ahead and find a brighter path.
Because even if you are an invincible general, there are still countries you cannot conquer and enemies you cannot defeat...
Li Jing was stunned for a long time, his expression changed, and finally he let out a long breath, stood up, straightened his clothes, bowed to the ground, and bowed: "Today I heard Xuan Ling's words, and relieved the sorrow and resentment in my heart for ten years. I, Li Jing, this It’s so polite.”
Although the previous suspicions were settled in front of His Majesty Li Er, there was still an element of weighing the pros and cons.
To put it bluntly, it was Li Jingren who had to bow his head under the eaves...
But now Fang Xuanling's words have made him completely come out of the resentment of more than ten years. Just as Fang Xuanling said, he, Li Jing, feels wronged, but His Majesty Li Er also has his legitimate reasons. Everyone must do some things they don’t want to do, bear some debts they don’t want to bear, and take some roads they don’t want to take...
However, in life between heaven and earth, there are always things to do, there are always some debts that cannot be escaped, and there are always some roads to walk...
Troubles are always everywhere, and helplessness is the norm in life.
This is life...
He is already in his seventies, and his life has been famous all over the world, and he is destined to be famous throughout history. Why should he be stupid enough to dwell on the past years instead of looking forward, cherishing the rest of his life, and making something better? Meaningful things?
Even if it is just traveling around the mountains and rivers to appreciate the scenery of the empire, it is better than being trapped in a small room, confused and struggling in anger and sorrow...
Fang Xuanling was taken aback, and quickly stood up to help Li Jing up, complaining: "Mr. Wei, why bother? To me, it's just a complaint. If you think it suits you, just listen to it. If you don't, just let it go. How can I bear such a great gift?”
Li Jing stood up, did not insist on saluting, and said with a cheerful smile: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading. You, Fang Xuanling, have been able to sit firmly at the head of the prime minister for more than ten years, and manage the great empire of Nuo in an orderly manner. It’s getting better and better, and now, I am completely convinced.”
Fang Xuanling said helplessly: "Gong Wei, our combined age is one hundred and forty, and we still say these polite and hypocritical words, isn't it true that the longer we live, the longer we go back?"
Li Jing laughed and said: "That's right, that's right, I won't say it anymore. Oh my, my heart is gone, the feeling of joy is indescribable. No, I have to drink three hundred cups with you today to express all my feelings. ! ”
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly: "It's okay to play chess, but when it comes to drinking, how can I be your opponent, Duke Wei?"
Li Jing was about to say more when someone came outside the cabin to report: "The head of the family, Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, has been waiting at the dock of Haiyu Town with local officials for a long time. Do you think we should go to the shore to meet him?"
Fang Xuanling shook her head helplessly and sighed: "I have become an official and am no longer a prime minister. These people are really good at specializing... Forget it, I'll see you."
Li Jing said, "I don't necessarily mean that I am here just for you. Is it possible that he is the disciple or grandson of Erlang of our family? There may even be some important meaning in asking for a meeting in the rain..."
Fang Xuanling was stunned for a moment, then his face fell, and he said outside: "Come to the shore, let me meet these Jiangnan officials for a while!" (End of Chapter)