Chapter 2491 Warm words and comfort
Cui Dunli couldn't see through the blood type struggle behind this power, and he couldn't see that Dugu Lan and his generation were deeply afraid of the imperial power while enjoying the privileges of the Guanlong aristocracy, so they couldn't fully understand the changes in the current situation. Naturally, I don’t understand why Dugu Lan is willing to give up the power of military trial, which is crucial to Weiwei Temple.
Even if you can see it, you probably can't understand it.
At least until now, although the influence of the Guanlong nobles is less than when the country was founded, they are already a behemoth. The forces of all parties are intertwined and penetrate into every aspect of the empire. Is there any sign of decline?
Why could Dugu Lan choose to withdraw from the struggle for power at this time and protect himself in an almost cowardly way?
Not only could he not see it, but neither could Changsun Wuji...
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After leaving the palace, Changsun Wuji did not return to the mansion. Instead, he went straight to Dugu Lan's mansion with anger.
The servants in Dugulan's mansion watched this powerful man angrily enter the house, and they all remained silent, not even daring to stand near him.
Duguhong, the youngest son of Dugulan, hurriedly came out of the inner house, bowed his arms to the ground from a distance, and said respectfully: "I don't know that Duke Zhao is here. I am sorry for the delay in greeting him from afar."
"Hmph!"
Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, stared at Duguhong, and asked, "Where is your father?"
Duguhong said: "My father went out of the city last night, and it happened to be raining lightly. He accidentally caught the wind and cold, and became unwell. The doctor just came for treatment. After taking the medicine, he was sweating all over and was taking a nap."
"You are really conscientious and a role model for us! The old prince did his best for Weiwei Temple. I am going to express my condolences. You can lead the way!"
Changsun Wuji had an angry look on his face and gritted his teeth.
Duguhong was confused. He usually met Changsun Wuji in the market. In his impression, this leader of the Guanlong aristocracy seemed to have a smiling face all the time. Even if he was angry, he would not reveal his emotions to others easily. Today, this Who provoked him to become so angry?
Not daring to be negligent at the moment, he hurriedly led Chang Sun Wuji to the back house and into Dugu Lan's bedroom.
The bedroom was filled with a faint smell of medicine. Changsun Wuji entered the room with a gloomy face and saw Dugu Lan on the bed in front of the window. He was putting on a piece of clothing. With the help of the maid, he put on his shoes and went to the floor. Said: "It turns out that the Duke of Zhao is here. I'm so rude... He's here, make tea quickly and watch!"
Changsun Wuji was not humble, he sat on the chair with a cold face, stared at Dugu Lan's old face with a pair of eyes, and said gloomily: "Last night, the old prince went out of the city overnight, I wonder if the things I asked you can be completed? ”
Dugu Lan didn't answer. When the maid offered him tea, he waved it away. Then he took a sip of tea, sighed, and said, "I'm old, I'm old. I can't stand it now. It's up to Zhao Guo. , the old man is really powerless, you probably haven’t I know that the overall situation was decided last night, but unexpectedly, Fang Jun also left the city. This boy is unreasonable and disrespectful. If he hadn't been senior and old, he would have been beaten up by him last night. It was so incredible. This is the truth! ”
There was an angry look on the old face.
Changsun Wuji stared at Dugu Lan's expression closely, but couldn't distinguish the authenticity.
They are all old foxes who have become sperms. They will never show their tails at ordinary times...
However, no matter what, Changsun Wuji would not let this matter go easily. He said angrily: "The power of military trial is a top priority for Weiwei Temple. As the Minister of Weiwei, the old prince When protecting the interests of Weiwei Temple, how can we explain it to the officials of Weiwei Temple when it is so easily snatched away by the Ministry of War? "
Dugu Lan sneered in his heart, even if he had to confess, I would have nothing to do with those bastards!
Don’t I have to explain it to you?
Instead, his face was full of annoyance, and he said helplessly: "I've risked my life, but Fang Jun doesn't want to get in, and he's still arrogant and domineering. He keeps saying that if I don't let him go, I'll never end it with him." , Rolling up his arms and sleeves, he will take action if he disagrees with you! How can this old man stand up to that guy's three punches and two kicks? The key is that even if I risk my life, I can't stop Fang Jun! Besides, what if I can stop Fang Jun? Whether it will continue to be under the control of Weiwei Temple, or whether it will be handed over to the Ministry of War, is it still a matter of His Majesty’s word?”
Changsun Wuji stared at Dugulan and said nothing.
This old man really complained about me. He should not be the one to stop Fang Jun, but I should be the one to do His Majesty's job well. It was precisely because of my incompetence that I could not persuade His Majesty to retain the power of legal judgment in Weiwei Temple, and Wasn't it because he failed to stop Fang Juncai that the Ministry of War took away the right to conduct a military trial?
Although this is indeed the case, Dugu Lan dared to say such words at this time, but the underlying intention is not easy to distinguish.
Think back to the time when Dugulan took the opportunity to threaten and impose conditions...
After thinking for a while, he softened his tone and said: "It was also my negligence. Your Majesty has great trust in Fang Jun's doting and doting, and the old prince must have heard about it. I don't know what kind of ecstasy soup Fang Jun fed your Majesty. Is that right?" He obeyed his words and suddenly made a request this time. I was caught off guard when the power of general judicial review was handed over to the Ministry of War, so I could only rely on the old prince to intervene, hoping to block it. Unexpectedly, the old prince also had no way to deal with that guy. I am afraid that those individuals are unwilling now. Let’s give up.”
Dugu Lan sneered in his heart, are you going to push me out as a shield and bear the anger of the Guanlong nobles?
I won’t take the blame!
"Alas! Who says it's not the case? The court now is dominated by you young people, where is there a place for us old men? This time, I finally understand. No one will buy this old face. Instead of it, If you are being humiliated, you might as well just retire and go home to entertain your grandchildren and take care of yourself. You have to be the one to fight in the court. I am powerless.”
Changsun Wuji's eyes narrowed...
This old guy actually wants to give up?
Not to mention retiring from office, it’s none of my business even if you are buried in a coffin, but if you run away at this juncture, will I have to shoulder the blame?
"I am a little impulsive. I have no intention of blaming the old county man. I must never mention the words of becoming an official again. You are the soul of our Guanlong. It is when we are strong and strong. We still have to look at you. How can we do it with both hands? Just leave Tu Qingjing alone and ignore it?”
The more he said this, the more chilled Dugu Lan felt.
He was originally not optimistic about this power struggle between one force and the imperial power. Now, with his old age, he went out to the city on a rainy night to compete with rising stars such as Fang Junna. As a result, he had to be pushed out by villains like Changsun Wuji to bear the consequences of failure. , bear the wrath of other Guanlong nobles, what is this?
It's not so fun to remove the grindstone and kill the donkey!
Dugu Lan sighed and said: "It's not because I am unwilling to contribute to Duke Zhao, but I am really too stupid and unable to do what I want! Look at the court now. Li Ji, the head of the prime minister, is only in his early forties. Li Daozong, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is about the same age as him. Even a strong and weak man like Fang Jun can occupy a high position like the Minister of the Ministry of War. At this age, it is enough for him to be his grandfather, but he still has to be tit-for-tat with him. If we win, others will say that we bully the small. If we lose, we will lose face even more... I have finally seen through. This world is no longer our world. If we don't leave, we will only bring shame on ourselves. Not yet If you retire early, you can still win the reputation of bravely retreating from the rapids. Look at Fang Xuanling. He entertains his grandchildren and writes books. He lives a leisurely life. How happy is he? "
Changsun Wuji stared, feeling weak in his heart.
Don’t you think I don’t want to be like Fang Xuanling and let go of my burdens and enjoy life in the woods and springs?
But I don’t have a son like Fang Jun!
The reason why Fang Xuanling doesn't care about abandoning all power is because he has a son who can take over?
If those things had not happened to Changsun Chong, now I also want to retire as an official, you can do whatever you want...
And he also heard clues from Dugu Lan's words. This time he failed to stop Fang Jun from robbing people. Although Dugu Lan was a little frustrated, he was more dissatisfied with the way the Guanlong nobles fought for power with the emperor. In other words, feeling scared.
This is an extremely dangerous omen.
There is definitely no one among the Guanlong nobles who has thoughts like Dugu Lan. Once more people are shaken or even doubt the strategy of the entire Guanlong Group at this moment, it will inevitably lead to the split of the entire alliance or even collapse.
But why don't these people think about it? Isn't the reason why our Guanlong Group has the power and position it has today because of its constant confrontation with the imperial power? (End of chapter)