Chapter 2525: Getting in the way
In a dark Zen room in the backyard, Gao Shilian was dressed in black, with a haggard face. A breeze blew slowly through the open window, the candlelight on the table swayed, and his snow-white hair on the temples flickered.
The candlelight flickered, reflecting his slightly hazy eyes.
The experiences of this life seemed to come to my mind in an instant...
When he was young, he was very thoughtful, and he also dabbled in literature and history books. He was an acquaintance with Xue Daoheng, the official of Sili, and Cui Zujun, the resident, so he was praised by the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty. However, his father died of illness when he was young. He was heartbroken and thought that he was a member of the Northern Qi clan and was not suitable for socializing with celebrities, so he lived in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain and thanked guests behind closed doors.
It was not until the early years of the Sui Dynasty that he became an official and became the chief minister of Honglu Temple after being recommended by relatives and friends for a long time.
In the ninth year of Daye, Hu Sizheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, fled to Goguryeo. Gao Shilian was implicated because of his association with Hu Sizheng, and was demoted to the chief registrar of Zhu Yuan County.
Zhuyuan County is a land in the extreme south. It was established during the Han Dynasty and was affiliated with Jiaozhi County. It is located in the Annan area and is a real frontier wilderness and smog-stricken land. At that time, his wife was sick in bed. When she heard about this incident, she passed away in a rage.
Gao Shilian had to endure his grief and prepare for the funeral
He was extremely filial to his mother. Due to severe malaria in the Lingnan area, he could not take his mother with him. As soon as the mourning period was over, he remarried Xian Yu as his second wife. Not long after, he left his wife Xianyu behind to support his mother on his behalf. He also thought that his brother-in-law, eldest Sun Sheng, was dead, and that his sister, Gao, had been criticized in the eldest son's family and could not bear the harsh punishments. He sold the big house and bought a small house to settle his sister. He also gave the remaining money to his mother and sister, leaving him alone. Hit the road.
Now that I am over seventy years old, I thought that my life has gone through all the twists and turns, and I am just waiting for my soul to return to the underworld at the end of the day. However, I never imagined that I would have to endure such heart-wrenching pain at the end of my life. My son organized a funeral...
There are three major misfortunes in life: losing your father when you are young, losing your wife when you are middle-aged, and losing your son when you are old.
There is no greater sadness in the world than this.
Gao Shilian raised his eyes and looked out the window at the gradually gloomy courtyard, looking confused. If God treated him well, why did he let him taste the sorrow in this world one by one without losing a single cent? But if God treated him harshly, he allowed all the power and wealth in this world to be appreciated, and his scenery and family were illustrious.
Between gains and losses, it all depends on God's will; sorrow and joy are intertwined, without roots and reasons...
Footsteps sounded outside the door, and then the door behind him was opened, and the draft blew the candlelight swaying.
"Father, Duke Guo of Zhao came just now and took Duke Guo of Song to drink tea in the side hall and were talking."
When Gao Zhi entered the room, he saw that the candle was almost extinguished. He quickly turned around and closed the door. He walked forward and knelt down in front of Gao Shilian. He reached out and picked up the teapot to test the temperature. He found that the water temperature was already cold, so he put it next to the coffee table. I brought the small red clay stove over, opened the lid, used an iron bar to pull the charcoal fire in the furnace a few times, the red candle lighted, and put the kettle on the small stove.
Gao Shilian retracted his gaze from the window, glanced sideways at the small red clay stove, and asked in a hoarse voice: "What are they talking about?"
Gao Zhixing took out the tea can from the hidden compartment under the coffee table, grabbed a handful of tea leaves and put it in the teapot, while whispering in detail the conversation between the two.
Now that Gao Zhenxing died tragically in the Western Regions, although there is no evidence directly pointing to Changsun Wuji's instruction, Changsun Guang's identity destined Changsun Wuji to be unable to remove the suspicion.
Although the children of the Gao family generally do not know the whole story, the direct descendants of the family have long believed that Changsun Wuji was the mastermind behind the murder and the murderer...
Therefore, Changsun Wuji came to the mansion to express condolences, but took Xiao Yu to talk in a side hall. How could Gao Zhixing not arrange for someone to eavesdrop in secret?
Changsun Wuji didn't care about being heard by others. It was obvious that he wanted to win over the Jiangnan nobles headed by Xiao Yu. As long as he had a little political wisdom, he could guess it. It's just that I have invited Xiao Yu several times before, but Xiao Yu has always shied away with various excuses. Today happened to happen, so naturally I will not let the opportunity pass by.
After listening to Gao Zhixing's words, Gao Shilian snorted coldly and said: "You really have the heart of a wolf! The dignified Zhao Guogong, the prince of the dynasty, actually used such despicable means to threaten and intimidate, it is simply shameless! How could I do it back then? You couldn’t see through his face, but you have been cultivating him for decades and treated him like your own child?”
Although the scolding was harsh, Gao Shilian had to admit that the more shameless the method, the more effective it was.
The famous Xiao family in Lanling has been prominent in the world for hundreds of years, but after Xiao Yu, the rest were mediocre, and no outstanding person could take on the important task of continuing the family. There is only one Xiao Rui who can be regarded as a middle-aged man. With all the resources devoted to training, he may be able to barely establish a family.
Serving as the Great Protector of Hanhai is the most important point in Xiao Rui's official career. As long as he succeeds in this term without any danger, he will at least be in the position of Jiuqing after being transferred back to Chang'an. Even if he fails to become the Minister of the Sixth Department, he will only be a short distance away. Yao, relying on his qualifications and accumulating some merits, ten years later, it is impossible to be promoted to the six ministers and become the pillar of the imperial court.
The power of the Guanlong nobles in Mobei not only allowed Xiao Rui to achieve extraordinary feats, but even caused death in Mobei and left corpses in the snowy area...
Under such circumstances, it was difficult for Xiao Yu to resist Changsun Wuji's threats.
This matter has nothing to do with the Gao family. Now the Gao family has to go into hibernation. Even though Gao Xiuxian is dissatisfied with Gao Shilian's strategy and is unwilling to lower his head and act in a low profile, he has repeatedly tried to raise the Gao family in the court, but It also cannot interfere with whether the Guanlong nobles and the Jiangnan gentry can form an alliance.
But now that Gao Shilian has determined that his son's death was at the instigation of Changsun Wuji, how can he be willing to watch Changsun Wuji unite with the Jiangnan nobles and survive the emperor's suppression unscathed and even become stronger? increase?
The Jiangnan nobles did not only rely on their tyrannical wealth to gain a foothold in the court. Xiao Yu was known as the "Leader of Qingliu". Seventy-eight out of ten imperial officials in the Manchu Dynasty were his disciples. Their strength should not be underestimated...< br>
Just wanting to destroy the alliance between these two families is not easy.
If you can't help Xiao Rui resist the threat of the Guanlong nobles in Mobei, you can't stop Xiao Yu from finally relying on the Guanlong nobles for the future of his eldest son.
This is a dead end.
The sound of boiling water interrupted Gao Shilian's contemplation. Gao Zhixing lifted the kettle, poured boiling water into the teapot, washed the teacup, and made a cup of hot tea for his father.
"The fourth brother died suddenly, and the child was as heartbroken as his father. However, the fourth brother was able to wrap his body in horse leather and died tragically. He was finally a well-known man. Not only did he find a wife and son, but he also did not fall into the lintel of our family, which is also considered a great man. Father must not be too sad about the matter of honor. Otherwise, if excessive sadness hurts the body, the spirit of the fourth brother in heaven may not be stable. "
In such an era of poetry, wine, romance and impassioned spirit, death is actually not a terrible thing.
Gao Zhenxing's wanton behavior previously ruined his reputation, which can be regarded as a disgrace to the Gao family. Now he has changed his ways and returned to join the army in the Western Regions. Although it is a pity to lose his life in the army, and as a father and brother, it is inevitable to be sad, but such tragic and tragic deeds are remembered by every Tang Dynasty person. We must respect those who are extremely respectful. In the face of life and death, if you can sacrifice your life for justice and live up to your family and country, you are a hero.
Man is destined to die, and if he can be so generous and tragic and be remembered for eternity, he will be considered a worthy death.
Of course Gao Shilian understood the truth in Gao Zhixing's jargon, but it would be fine if he persuaded others with these words, but how could he be so relieved when Gao Zhixing was his own son?
The father and son were talking when they suddenly heard footsteps outside, and then someone said: "Master, Erlang, a message came from the front door, saying that Fang Shaobao, the Prince of Jiangxia County, and Ma Fuyin came hand in hand to ask Erlang to go out. Entertain guests.”
Gao Zhixing stood up quickly and said, "Father, please have a good rest, and I will go and entertain you."
There is a minister of the Ministry of official affairs, a minister of Jingzhao Yin, and a minister of the Ministry of war. It is true that these subordinates cannot come forward to entertain them. It is too rude. Furthermore, these three people are now very powerful. The eldest Ma Zhou is only forty-two years old. If nothing happens, he will be a powerful figure in the court for a long time in the future. He is a must for any family. How can you be disrespectful to the person you have made great efforts to make friends with?
Gao Shilian raised his hand to stroke his beard, and with a thought in his heart, he ordered: "After we go out, place the three of them in the side hall."
Gao Zhixing was stunned for a moment: "In the side hall... are Duke Zhao and Duke of Song there, is it a bit rude?"
Gao Shilian lowered his eyelids and said slowly: "Of course Zhao Guogong will be displeased, but what does it matter whether he is pleased or displeased? On the contrary, Song Guogong and Fang Jun will probably have to thank him..."
Gao Zhixing didn't quite understand, but he didn't dare to ask again. Since his father told him, he would just do it.
He stood up and walked out of the room, striding to the front yard. When he saw Fang Jun and the others walking into the courtyard, they hurried forward to greet them. (End of chapter)