Chapter 2840 Secret suspicion
The two brothers Zhangsun were stunned.
After a long while, eldest son Jun asked tentatively: "Father, my caravan travels to the Western Regions all the year round and arrives in Damascus almost every season. Why do we need my child to make this trip in person?"
It is not easy to get out of the hospital these days. The roads are inconvenient, the mountains are high and the roads are long. In addition, the medical level is low. If you contract a disease if you are a little acclimatized, you will most likely become ill and never be able to return to your hometown. That's why there is a saying, "If your parents are around, you will have a good time if you don't travel far away." This is not only because the parents are still in the palace, but there is no time to inform the son who is traveling far away if something goes wrong, and he is unable to serve at the bedside, causing lifelong regrets. Maybe you can never come back once you leave, and no one will be filial to your parents...
Not to mention that the Western Regions are not only difficult and long-distance, but also have Turks intercepting and killing Han caravans from time to time. Mountain bandits and road tyrants are also wreaking havoc everywhere. They don't recognize how majestic your eldest son's family is. They only know how to rob money, kill people and sell goods. If you are not careful, you will be buried in a foreign land.
Changsun Wuji drooped his eyelids, sipped tea, and said slowly: "Don't ask, just go."
Changsun Jun opened his mouth, but then fell silent, but his expression was a little downcast.
Changsun Wen sat aside and saw his brother's expression in his eyes, but he didn't say much as he had his own concerns in his heart.
There are high mountains and long roads to the Western Region, and there are countless dangers along the way. Every year, merchants who go to the Western Region will lose 20-30% of their money. If you want to come back with everything, you must not only see whether you are well prepared and strong, but also whether you are strong enough. Let’s see if God is with us and if we have good luck.
No one can say for sure about luck. Sometimes your good luck is just building on the bad luck of others...
Changsun Jun naturally didn't know that his brother was having sinister thoughts in his heart. He hesitated for a long time and then said in a muffled voice: "My child, please obey."
That unwilling look made Changsun Wuji frown and place the tea cup heavily on the coffee table.
It is true that talents are withering and there is no replacement. If Changsun Chong is still around, I am afraid that he will be able to do these things well without his own instructions, not even Changsun Huan...
But things are unpredictable. His eldest son, Wuji, had more than a dozen sons, but after the eldest son and the eldest son died one after another, he suddenly found that there was no successor.
How sad is this?
It was simply more frustrating and sad for him than the entire Changsun family was suppressed by the emperor to the point of collapse. After all, only with talents can we survive any setbacks and eventually get back to work. But without talents, he would still be dissatisfied even today. The most powerful family in the world will fall into the mortal world in a few days and be eaten away by enemies like wolves and tigers, leaving no bones left.
Changsun Wuji was even a little confused. If he didn't have a son who could afford the family business, where would he have come from all the plans that he had worked so hard to achieve a great reputation in his life?
*****
Li Chao and Yuan Gongyu met with disgrace from Duke Zhao's Mansion, and angrily came to Prince Jin's Mansion to ask for an audience with Prince Jin.
Li Zhi summoned him in the side hall, and when he saw the angry expressions on their faces, he couldn't help but wonder: "Two dear friends, why are you so resentful?"
The two of them were shocked and quickly confessed: "We are shallow-minded and should not lose our composure in front of His Highness."
Li Zhi ordered people to serve tea, waved his hands and said with a smile: "Why are you so reserved? You two are both rising stars in the court with outstanding abilities. In time, you will definitely be the pillars of the court. I am very optimistic about your future. There are only three of you and me here. , don’t be constrained by etiquette, just say whatever you want.”
These two people have little official positions and little power, but they can be regarded as Li Zhi's most trusted team members. Moreover, these two people are already in important positions at a young age. They use their own power to support them and can be promoted in a few years. , can also become his own helper, so naturally he must win over him.
The two looked at each other, and Li Chao stuttered easily and told about the cold reception he received at Duke Zhao's Mansion.
At the end, Li Chao said angrily: "Your Highness, you must be aware that we went to seek an audience on your Highness's order, but not only did Duke Zhao not show his face, he even sent a servant to humiliate us! Even if we enter again He may not be in the eyes of Duke Zhao, but he is still His Highness after all. How could he, Duke Zhao, be so negligent and neglectful as to put His Highness in the right place?”
Yuan Gongyu also echoed: "If the net is in the outline, it is orderly and orderly; if the farmers serve the fields, they will also work hard. Only when subordinates are separated and each performs their duties can great achievements be achieved. Zhao Guogong is high-spirited." Ao, don’t take His Highness into consideration. It’s not a blessing to have such a reverse. Your Highness should be aware of it and take precautions early.”
With each other's words, the two of them turned the cold reception they had just received at Zhao Guogong's residence into a spew of vitriol, giving Changsun Wuji some eye drops.
The smile on Li Zhi's face had stiffened in embarrassment, and anger was rising in his heart.
He had tried his best to be cautious and low-key in front of Changsun Wuji in order to protect Changsun Wuji's face, but unexpectedly, Changsun Wuji still adopted such a repressive attitude towards him, even acting so wantonly in front of his close officials. No fear.
How could he not understand the purpose of Changsun Wuji's actions?
But now we must rely on the power of the Guanlong nobles, otherwise the great cause of fighting for the heir apparent will be vain, and there will be no chance of winning, so we can only grit our teeth and endure it, silently writing down a note for my uncle Changsun Wuji in the little notebook in my heart. Pen.
Let's settle the accounts after autumn...
Fortunately, these two people were not blind fools. They vented their inner anger and put some shoes on Changsun Wuji. Li Chao then brought the subject back to the topic: "Nowadays, in the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, there are many people who are leaning towards the crown prince and vying for him. The situation is not optimistic. Your Highness relies on Duke Zhao in many ways. You must not be alienated because of us and miss important events.”
Yuan Gongyu also said: "That's right. We are loyal to His Highness. Even if we go through fire and water, we will not hesitate, let alone a humiliation? No matter how embarrassing it is, we will endure it. Everything is for the sake of the overall situation. As long as Your Highness can achieve great things, We will not give up even if we die!”
Although Li Zhi understood the tricks of these two people, he felt a little more comfortable in his heart.
The situation was like this. Apart from the Guanlong nobles, he was surrounded by small characters. Young talents such as Li Chao and Yuan Gongyu were indeed outstanding in ability and had a bright future, but after all, their foundations were too shallow and their right to speak was limited. Many things can only be done by relying on the nobles of Guanlong.
In ancient times, Gou Jian, the king of Yue, endured hardships while sleeping on his salary, and finally ended up enmity against Yi Xue's family and country, and achieved hegemony. Am I not as good as an ancient man?
I will bear with you for a while, and when I succeed, the world will be in my hands, and all the humiliation today will be paid back bit by bit.
*****
As most of the students returned to their hometowns, the once bustling academy gradually became quiet. Only the students who were far away and planned to study hard in the academy for three years stayed behind to clean the snow on the roads and courtyards.
The academy will provide free board and lodging for these students who are far away from home or from poor families. Even if these students from poor families continue to study hard without instruction, they have an ambition to get ahead in their hearts, which makes the entire academy Although the number of people is small, they are also full of vitality.
Fang Jun, wearing a brocade hat and mink fur, was inspecting the academy accompanied by Xu Jingzong and Chu Suiliang. From time to time, students clearing snow on the roadside respectfully bowed and stepped aside.
Fang Jun then warned: "In the bitter cold of winter, these students stay in the academy and continue to study hard. The academy must ensure heating, and more importantly, ensure food, so that every meal has meat and food to eat. These are the pillars of the future empire." , don’t let them suffer from cold and hunger.”
Xu Jingzong responded repeatedly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Erlang. I'm keeping an eye on this aspect personally. I personally explain all the purchases every day. Not only is there meat in the food, but I also buy some vegetables from time to time. As for heating, more No need to worry, every dormitory is guaranteed to be warm and cozy.”
Just kidding, no matter how greedy Xu Jingzong is for money, he will never take advantage of students' food and accommodation. Instead, he will try his best to make sure everything is foolproof.
He has long regarded this career in the academy as the starting point for his career. In time, these students, whether they are nobles or poor families, will gradually become the backbone of the empire. By that time, he, the chief registrar of the academy, has worked hard to study under them. The officials who show meticulous care during this period are their most trustworthy teachers and will become his most solid connections and foundation.
Only when he is crazy would he do things that would make students poke their spines!
Fang Jun nodded slightly. He knew that Xu Jingzong might have a bad character, but his ability was absolutely outstanding. He was much more reliable than Chu Suiliang in entrusting him with the chores in the academy.
As for Chu Suiliang, this man had both the loftiness of a scholar and the ambition of an official career. When the two were mixed, it was inevitable that he would be somewhat nondescript and untrustworthy... (End of Chapter)