Linjiangxian, second floor.
The place downstairs has become lively. The people who have witnessed such a hearty and joyful Jingkou fight have made this place their first choice, gathering in groups to drink and brag.
If Liu Linzong had not booked the second floor today and added a 30% deposit just now, I am afraid that the second floor would have been crowded with excited drinkers by now.
Yang Linzi's mood was very high. He drank bowl after bowl of wine. While drinking, he stuffed fish meat into his mouth and said with a smile: "It's so happy today. Youdu, it's really fun to come to Jingkou with you this time."
You're right, I'm in for a treat, such a good show is rare once in a lifetime. After I go back, I will definitely talk about it with Yuanda."
Liu Linzong's expression changed slightly: "Are you sure you want to tell Yuanda about this?"
Yang Linzi put down the wine bowl in his hand: "Why not?"
Liu Linzong sighed: "Don't you know, Aning, that the King of Kuaiji was issued an edict by His Majesty the day before yesterday to record the affairs of the minister, be promoted to prime minister, and participate in government affairs?"
Yang Linzi smiled and nodded: "Youdu, you are finally willing to tell me this matter. When you come back to Jingkou, I always thought you wanted to find an opportunity to talk to me about this matter. Why, this time it's you personally
What do you mean, or what do you mean by the Xie family?"
Liu Linzong sighed: "Today's situation in our Jin Dynasty can be said to be three pillars. With the two brothers of your majesty working together, for the first time in the past hundred years of our Jin Dynasty, there is a possibility of the revival of imperial power."
"But the power of the central court falls in the hands of your two Taiyuan Wang families, the Langya Wang family, our Xie family, the Xi family, and the Yu family."
"In addition, Jingzhou in the upper reaches has always been the territory of the Huan family. These three forces have restrained each other and have temporarily reached a balance. Coupled with the pressure from the northern barbarians, since the Su Jun Rebellion, for more than a century, we have
Jin avoided civil war and gained a firm foothold in Jiangdong."
"These are the results of the efforts and wisdom of our ancestors."
Yang Linzi sighed: "In the past, when the imperial power was weak, we and other high-ranking families joined forces to support the emperor. This way, having a nominal co-owner can also prevent one family from becoming dominant. After Wang Dao, the talents of the Langya Wang family withered and gradually declined.
The Yu family, Xi family, etc. were only in power for a short period of time."
"It wasn't until more than 20 years ago that Huan Xuanwu wanted to usurp the Jin Dynasty and establish himself based on his achievements in the Northern Expedition. Several major families joined forces to stop him, and finally he died without adding Jiuxi. From then on, all the power in the court was vested in the Wang family and you.
I thank you for your help. But this time, it seems that your Majesty is interested in reviving the imperial power."
Liu Linzong gritted his teeth: "King Kuaiji is a biological brother of your Majesty's first mother, and the relationship is extraordinary. Now that he is an adult, it is the time when he can come out to take charge of politics, but after all, he is still too young, and he has made friends with others.
He is not a national scholar, so I am very worried about his ability to govern the country."
Yang Linzi said thoughtfully: "You mean, your good brother-in-law will take advantage of the King of Kuaiji?"
Liu Linzong sighed: "I remember that my uncle and Duke Wendu died together to resist Huan Xuanwu and saved the state of Jin and the throne of the Sima family. From then on, the Wang family of Taiyuan shared the government with our Xie family, and the two families on both sides
Sons and nephews are also married to each other."
"For this reason, my uncle even did not hesitate to offend the Wang family of Langya, forcing the two daughters who married into the Wang family in their early years to divorce, and let his own daughter marry Wang Guobao, the third son of Duke Wendu, who is also my good brother-in-law!"
Yang Linzi smiled and said: "But you Xie family never expected that the Wang family would produce such a big living treasure! He really lives up to his name."
Liu Linzong smiled bitterly and said: "How can there be any regret medicine in this world? Who would have thought that the Taiyuan Wang family, a well-known family for many generations, would have a greedy and stupid guy like Wang Guobao. As soon as he married his cousin, he asked his uncle for an official position.
Even the position of minister cannot satisfy his appetite."
"For many years, although our major families have controlled the government, after all, we have learned from the mistakes of the Western Dynasty (Western Jin Dynasty). Each family has recommended first-class talents to be loyal to the country. In this era of rampant barbarians in the north, family interests have to give way.
national interest."
"Since the time when Wang Dao Wang Xianggong, the ruling families of all dynasties have given way to other more capable families, and surrendered, hoping that there will be rising stars in the family to return to the center of power. This is why I, after hundreds of years of chaos in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, can still take the initiative
The fundamental reason was the repeated Northern Expeditions instead of being annexed by the barbarians."
"But Wang Guobao broke this rule. He was both incompetent and greedy. He wanted power not for the sake of the country, but just to satisfy his own selfish interests."
"My uncle has long seen his character, so he was determined not to give him high-ranking positions, but only to some casual officials and idle posts. But he didn't expect that this person lacked ability but was very ambitious, and he actually took the path of the King of Kuaiji!"
Yang Linzi sighed: "This is your negligence. Your eyes are only focused on the position of the queen, but not on the Princess of Kuaiji!"
"Now letting Wang Guobao marry his cousin is tantamount to relying on the big tree of King Kuaiji. And King Kuaiji, who has no experience in the court, has received the active support of Wang Guobao, a direct descendant of the Wang family in Taiyuan. Naturally,
I can also fight against your Xie family."
Liu Linzong gritted his teeth: "So, this time, my uncle took care of both. On the one hand, he took the initiative to claim illness and asked to leave, went to the ancestral home of Dongshan in Shining, Kuaiji, and handed over the government affairs to the king of Kuaiji to show that he had no two intentions. On the other hand,
Then let me go out to Guangling, recruit elite soldiers and generals, prepare to fight against the Northern invaders, and make military exploits to show your Majesty that the country cannot be separated from our Xie family."
Having said this, Liu Linzong smiled slightly: "Of course, I can't do without your Wang family. Ah Ning, your sister is the queen, and you, the uncle of the country, can't just sit back and watch the Chao Gang be destroyed."
Yang Linzi nodded: "After a trip to Jingkou this time, I finally figured it out. This Diao Kui is just a lackey of the newly attached Wang Guobao. He dares to be so arrogant and domineering in the important town of Jingkou. If Wang Guobao gains power,
, then the country will be finished. Don’t worry, I will warn Wang Guobao through Yuanda and ask him to restrain himself."
Liu Linzong sighed: "Ah Ning, this sentence has been hidden in my heart for many years. Do you really trust Wang Yuanda so much and think you will be a lifelong friend with him?"
Yang Linzi's expression changed: "Youdu, Wang Yuanda and I hit it off immediately. We have been friends since we were young. We have been friends for longer than we have known you. I know very well about his character, so it is not good for you to say this."
Liu Linzong curled up his lips: "It seems that even your father-in-law has said that you and Yuan Da are not lifelong friends. Could it be that he also wants to sow discord between the two of you?"
This chapter has been completed!