Chapter 4018 Where to go
Cen Changqian blushed and smiled.
Although my uncle was the prime minister and had all the major events in the world in his mind, he couldn't see clearly the current situation. After all, Your Majesty is not a foolish master. Even though Yi Chu's affairs are somewhat arbitrary, his ambition is still there. From now on, the empire will be governed by officials who are clear-minded and meritocratic.
Although he is currently classified as a member of the East Palace faction, it is inevitable that he will be suppressed. But after Yi Chu, how can your Majesty be nepotistic?
It is inevitable that academy students will be recruited on a large scale. After all, no matter which camp the students are classified into, they all have a common identity - disciples of the emperor.
As long as we cling tightly to the big tree of the academy, we will definitely ride the wind in the future. We will have a brighter future than sitting in Shangshu Province as a small official running errands and learning the language...
Furthermore, what if His Majesty suppresses Fang Jun? Fang Jun is only in his weak years now. Even if he survives, he still has enough years to become a prime minister, assistant minister, and ruler of the world. Now when Fang Jun is down and out, he never abandons him. If Fang Jun rises to great heights in the future, how can he treat himself badly, his loyal subordinate who has made everything possible?
This is a bright road.
Of course, he was admired and impressed by Fang Jun's literary, Taoist and military skills. Learning more by his side would surely improve his knowledge. The reason why Xue Rengui and Pei Xingjian rose to great heights under Fang Jun's leadership was because they were gifted? The subtle influence and exaggeration of Fang Jun's words and deeds on the people around him must also be extremely important.
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In addition to arranging these talents, stabilizing the right guard is the top priority.
No matter in prosperous times or troubled times, if you want to hold on to power to ensure your own power and status, and then pursue your own political ideas, military power has always been an indispensable foundation.
The word "military power" is a bit abstract, and it is not just the title of Youtunwei Dajun that can encompass it, but more importantly, prestige and military morale. Fang Jun's prestige in the eyes of the Youtun Guard generals, coupled with the loyalty of senior generals such as Gao Kan to him, is enough to ensure that even if he steps down as the General of Youtun Guard, he can still have sufficient influence on this army.
Of course, if the new General Youtunwei's prestige, qualifications, and methods far exceed those of Fang Jun, he can externally recruit Gao Kan and others, install cronies, and completely eliminate Fang Jun's influence... But in this way, Youtunwei will still be the same as before. Right Tun Guard?
This is the Youtun Guard who came out of Bai Dao, destroyed Xue Yantuo, and sealed the wolf in Xu!
Not to mention the invincible army that had just traveled thousands of miles, severely damaged tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's cavalry, and decimated an army of 200,000 people!
Even His Majesty Li Er could not allow others to dismantle Youtun Guards, which would lead to criticism and impeachment from both the government and the public. His Majesty Li Er, who cherished his own feathers, would never accept the infamy of "rabbits die when dogs cook" and "self-destruction of the Great Wall". of...
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In the side hall, Chang Le and Jin Yang accompanied His Majesty Li Er on the left and right.
Princess Changle sat on her knees on the floor, her slender waist straight, her beautiful eyes slightly lowered, her slender hands leisurely brewing tea, her posture elegant. Princess Jinyang sat sideways and nestled next to His Majesty Li Er. Her spring-onion-like fingers kept peeling the fried walnuts along the smashed lines, and placed the pulp piece by piece on the plate in front of His Majesty Li Er.
Looking at the two young and beautiful girls in front of him, His Majesty Li Er completely put aside his majesty as a king, smiled, drank tea, ate walnuts, and enjoyed the happiness of his family.
However, his gaze passed over the corners of Princess Changle's slightly raised lips, and His Majesty Li Er suddenly felt a thump in his heart. He thought of something and was instantly blocked...
He frowned slightly, put down the tea cup in his hand, considered his words, and then asked: "Recently, many nobles from aristocratic families have asked me about your marriage and are interested in recruiting you. I wonder what you think? Why don't I ask Wang De to recruit those descendants of the aristocratic families tomorrow?" The information is summarized and given to you, so you can take a good look at it.”
Princess Jinyang, who was clinging to him obediently, was no different, but her crystal-clear jade ears instantly stood up. While listening attentively, her eyes were also focused on her sister's reaction. She felt a little worried and a little entangled in her heart: What should my sister do? I won't abandon my brother-in-law... But after all, my sister and brother-in-law have no name or distinction. As they get older, it's better to have a destination.
Princess Changle was slightly startled, she did not expect her father to be so straightforward...
And this time was different from the past. After returning from the Eastern Expedition, she clearly felt that her father's personality had changed. He was a little more irritable in his gentleness. It was difficult for him to calmly listen to others' refutations of his advice. He became increasingly overbearing and determined to have his own way. .
In the past, she could be arrogant and act coquettishly to expose the matter, but now she is afraid.
But now that she belongs physically and mentally, how can she agree to marry someone else?
She knew very well that her love for Fang Jun had already overflowed like the Yellow River bursting its banks. Even if she married someone else, she might not be able to reject Fang Jun. If he shamelessly continued to pester her, she would probably be unable to resist. Say no. If it's good, then Hongxing will come out...
Therefore, at this moment, when facing his father's inquiry, he could only slightly purse his lips and remain silent.
His Majesty Li Er's eyebrows jumped sharply.
He naturally knew what kind of temper his daughter had. Even though Changle was always well-educated, courteous, gentle and virtuous, she was soft on the outside and strong on the inside. She was very independent and it was difficult for others to change her mind. He has a somewhat introverted personality and rarely refutes other people's opinions in person. Pursing his lips and lowering his head like this now is a sign of strong opposition.
What kind of ecstasy soup did that bastard Bangchui pour into Changle? Chang Le was actually willing to give up happiness for the rest of his life and follow him without any status or status...
Suppressing the anger in his heart, he said in a cold voice: "You have always been the one who reassures my father the most. Why are you so confused about life-long matters now? Marriage, parents' orders, matchmaker's words, how can you leave it to yourself? Picking and choosing? Moreover, the so-called love also has to take into account the happiness of a lifetime. It is really stupid to be so stuck in it.”
Princess Changle bit her lip, lowered her head and said nothing, her pretty face turned a little pale.
Ever since she could remember, neither her mother nor her father had ever treated her with such a harsh tone and attitude. This made her feel frightened, but it also aroused the rebellious psychology that had been buried deep in her heart.
His Majesty Li Er couldn't contain his anger. He hated to see someone resist with silence like this in front of him. In his opinion, if you don't agree, you can even refute it. If you don't steam it or boil it thoroughly, you are making a mistake. People are annoyed!
The tone became more intense: "In the past, I was too doting on you and I would let you do everything. But this time you have no room for objection. You just need to wait for me to find a suitable husband for you and choose an auspicious day to get married." That’s it. ”
Princess Jinyang looked worriedly at her sister, and then at her father who looked ashen, feeling uneasy and not daring to interrupt.
Princess Changle finally stopped being silent. She raised her head with a clear look and said softly: "Who will my father marry his daughter to now? A Shandong family? Or a Jiangnan noble family? It will definitely not be the Guanlong clan."
When you asked me to marry Changsun Chong, I married him. At an age when a woman longs for the love between a man and a woman, she suffers extreme humiliation and misery. Now that she has finally escaped from the cage, do you still want to send me out as a bargaining chip for a political marriage?
Princess Jinyang was shocked. Is her sister crazy? To question my father so bluntly...
Turning his head to look, he saw that his father's face was red and his beard was growing red. He quickly grabbed his arm and whispered softly: "Chang Sun Chong's harsh treatment of his sister will definitely make her full of fear, lest she remarry. People...Father does not have to be limited to those seeking marriage. Good families inside and outside Chang'an should be carefully selected, and it is not too late to make plans after selecting a beloved."
When His Majesty Li Er heard this, his anger subsided a little.
The reason why he dotes on Changle so much is not only his true love, but also his guilt because of his original marriage to Guan Long, which led to his unhappy marriage. After hearing Sizi mention that Changle was full of fear of marriage, he felt convinced.
Taking a deep breath, His Majesty Li Er nodded and said: "Sizi's words are reasonable. As a father, I will definitely have a good life and choose a good man."
When the atmosphere reached this point, the previous family love was gone, and Changle and Jinyang naturally said goodbye and left...
Going back to the palace, Changle dismissed the maid, looked at his sister's beautiful face and complained: "What bad idea do you have? What if my father chooses to marry me?"
With His Majesty Li Er's temper, once a man is chosen, it will be impossible for her not to get married, so there is no room for maneuver.
Princess Jinyang held her arm, leaned her petite body against hers, and laughed softly: "How can I let my sister handle this matter by herself? We can't let our brother-in-law just take advantage and not contribute! Who did the emperor choose? Brother-in-law can just take action secretly , whether it’s threats or intimidation, if it doesn’t work, just break my legs... Hehe! When my father wanted to get me engaged, it was my brother-in-law who conspired with Daozhang Sun to deceive my father. He has many tricks, so he can definitely get it done. "< br>
Princess Changle was speechless and raised her forehead.
The reason why she contradicted her father in person was because she wanted to take over the responsibility of resisting the marriage, instead of letting Fang Jun take action and anger her father. Now that his father is cutting off the wings of the East Palace, Fang Jun is the first to bear the brunt, and his military power has been taken away by Guo. If his father is angered again because of his marriage, the situation will become even more difficult.
However, Sizi intervened on his own initiative, but there was no way he could change it.
Furthermore, she was also troubled by the relationship between Si Zi and Fang Jun. She still trusts Fang Jun and believes that he has no wrong thoughts about Si Zi. But the problem is that Si Zi's feelings for Fang Jun have already gone beyond the ordinary relationship. She fell in love in her early years, and Fang Jun is so talented. It is inevitable to be beautiful only when you are in panic...
But as Si Zi gets older, where will this emotion go?
After all, Si Zi had no defense against Fang Jun. If Fang Jun had even the slightest evil thought, he would definitely not refuse... Thinking of this, Princess Changle couldn't help but itching her teeth, wishing she could tease their sisters with that one. The guy took a big bite. (End of chapter)