Lu Zhaolin never thought that Fang Xuanling would do such a thing - find himself a wife. He froze on the spot, feeling that his thoughts were in chaos.
Lu Zhaolin held the name card left by the matchmaker before she left, feeling heavy in his hand. He knew that it was not just a piece of paper, but also Fang Xuanling's thoughts and expectations. However, he also understood that in his heart he did not
Not ready for such an arrangement.
The matchmaker is a well-known existence, and her credibility and vision are recognized. As long as you go through her hands, you will definitely find an excellent wife. This is beyond doubt. However, for Lu Zhaolin, marriage is not a simple matter.
It is a matter that can be arranged at will. It involves the matching of two people's emotions, personalities, family backgrounds and other aspects, and these cannot be solved through simple matchmaking.
What makes Lu Zhaolin even more headache is that once he accepts the matchmaker's arrangement, it means that he owes Fang Xuanling a favor. This favor is not a small amount for him, it may become an important factor in his future development.
weight. However, he also understands that if he makes a hasty decision for this reason, he may regret it in the future.
Lu Zhaolin's heart was in chaos, and he didn't know what to do. He thought about various possible choices and results, and felt that he was trapped in an unextricable dilemma. He wanted to refuse Fang Xuanling's kindness, but he couldn't
Afraid of offending him; he wants to obey his heart, but is afraid that the future results will be unsatisfactory.
Time passed little by little, but Lu Zhaolin still had not made a decision. He felt like he was trapped in an invisible cage and could not escape. He looked up at the sky, feeling a little confused and helpless in his heart. He didn't know that he
What to do, I don’t know where the future will be.
At this time, he suddenly remembered an old saying he heard when he was a child: "Life is like a dream, and dreams are like life." He began to reflect on his own heart and found that he had been pursuing a true self, one that was not bound by the outside world.
and self-influence. He understands that his life should not be controlled by others, let alone compromise his heart for certain interests.
At this time, far away in the Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair, with a cheerful smile on his face. He learned that Fang Xuanling had gone to find Lu Zhaolin in person, thinking that this wise man was planning to persuade Lu Zhaolin to join the court and serve as a
Court service.
Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair, with a cheerful smile on his face. He learned that Fang Xuanling had gone to see Lu Zhaolin in person, thinking that this wise man was planning to persuade Lu Zhaolin to join the imperial court and serve the imperial court.
Li Shimin had always thought highly of Fang Xuanling and believed that he was an outstanding talent in the court who could make great contributions to the development of the court. Therefore, when he heard that Fang Xuanling was going to find Lu Zhaolin, he thought that this was
This is an excellent opportunity for the talented man Lu Zhaolin to be used by the imperial court.
In his mind, he had begun to imagine the scene where Fang Xuanling persuaded Lu Zhaolin. He imagined the scene where the two of them were chatting and laughing, talking about world affairs. He had even begun to arrange positions and tasks for Lu Zhaolin, preparing to welcome this new talent.
Li Shimin thought happily: "I really didn't expect that Fang Xuanling understood my heart so well and knew how to find Lu Zhaolin. This guy didn't say anything before doing this. But how can I put it, it really makes me feel relieved!"
What a rare piece of good news!”
"Come here!" Li Shimin shouted loudly.
"Yes!" a eunuch replied.
"Let Fang Xuanling enter the palace, I have something to say to him!" Li Shimin said.
"yes!"
So the eunuch went to find Fang Xuanling and asked him to come to Tai Chi Palace.
When Fang Xuanling heard the news, his face changed slightly. He felt a little uneasy because he didn't know why Li Shimin summoned him. Could it be about the free medical plan? He hasn't contacted Li Min yet. If Li Shimin
Knowing this, I'm afraid I'll blame myself.
With an uneasy mood, Fang Xuanling walked into the Tai Chi Palace. He saw Li Shimin with a smile on his face, sitting on the dragon chair waiting for him. Fang Xuanling was even more confused, wondering what was hidden behind this smile.
He walked up to Li Shimin and saluted: "Your Majesty!"
When Li Shimin saw Fang Xuanling come in, the smile on his face became even brighter. He waved to Fang Xuanling and said kindly: "Fang Qing's house, you're just in time! Come on, come on, come and sit down."
Fang Xuanling felt uneasy, but still sat down obediently. He secretly observed Li Shimin's expression, trying to guess his thoughts from his expression.
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling and asked with a smile: "Sit down at Fang Qing's house!"
Fang Xuanling was stunned. She didn't expect that Li Shimin would treat her like this, but his own affairs haven't been settled yet.
So he quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I haven't found the sixth prince yet."
After hearing this, Li Shimin didn't take it seriously. He looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "I'm not looking for you because of that matter. Fang Qing's family, come here. I have something to discuss with you."
Fang Xuanling breathed a sigh of relief, but was still a little nervous. He looked at Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, please speak!"
Li Shimin motioned to the eunuch next to him to pour wine for Fang Xuanling, and then said: "Fang Qing's family, you have always been diligent in serving the court. I admire you very much."
Fang Xuanling hurriedly stood up and thanked him: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" But he thought in his heart: What is going on? Why was Li Shimin suddenly so polite to him today?
Just when Fang Xuanling was confused, Li Shimin continued: "I heard that you went to Lu Zhaolin for court matters, and I was very happy."
Fang Xuanling was shocked: Could it be that Li Shimin already knew that he was looking for Lu Zhaolin because of the Shengtang Group and Li Min? He carefully replied: "Your Majesty is exaggerating. I just think that Mr. Lu's talent is outstanding, and I hope to be able to work with him."
Let’s talk to him.”
After hearing this, Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling with a smile, as if he wanted to see through his mind: "So, you are doing this for the sake of the court?"
Fang Xuanling felt a little nervous. He did not tell the truth completely, but he could not deny that it was for the sake of the court. He secretly speculated in his heart how much truth Li Shimin knew.
He carefully replied: "Your Majesty, as a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, I should work for the court!"
After hearing this, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "Okay! You are indeed a loyal and good minister."
Just as Li Shimin was immersed in joy, an attendant hurriedly walked into the hall and lowered his head to report: "Your Majesty, there is news!"
Li Shimin's expression changed and he asked hurriedly: "What's the news?"
As the man spoke, he glanced at Fang Xuanling: "Only you can know this news!"
Li Shimin understood what the attendant meant. He looked at Fang Xuanling and said, "As for Fang Qing's family, please stay away for a while."
Fang Xuanling also realized that it was not convenient for him to be here, so he stood up and left: "Your Majesty, I will go out first!"
After Fang Xuanling exited the hall, Li Shimin looked at the attendant and said, "What news? It's so secret?"
The attendant whispered: "Your Majesty, I just received the news that Fang Xuanling went to Lu Zhaolin not for court matters."
Li Shimin was stunned: "Not for the imperial court? What is it for?"
The attendant continued: "According to the spies' reports, Fang Xuanling has a close relationship with the Shengtang Group. This time he went to see Lu Zhaolin to promote cooperation between the Shengtang Group and the sixth prince Li Min."
Li Shimin was stunned, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared: "Is this true?"
The attendant replied cautiously: "Yes, Your Majesty, according to reliable information, Lord Fang is trying to persuade Lu Zhaolin to join the Sixth Prince. In other words, he is persuading him to join the Shengtang Group!"
Li Shimin's eyes flashed with surprise and disappointment. He never expected that Fang Xuanling would go behind his back to persuade Lu Zhaolin to join Li Min's camp. In his mind, Fang Xuanling has always been a loyal and upright minister.
, why would you do such a thing?
He felt a burst of inexplicable anger and disappointment, but more importantly, he felt confused and puzzled.
Li Shimin's face darkened, he looked at the attendant and said, "Keep talking."
The attendant took a deep breath and continued: "According to spies' reports, Fang Xuanling has had many contacts with Liu Rengui, CEO of Shengtang Group, and seems to be discussing some kind of cooperation."
When Li Shimin heard this, his heart tightened. He knew that Liu Rengui was now a powerful figure in the Shengtang Group. Why did Liu Rengui go to the Shengtang Group? Fang Xuanling might also have something to do with it, right?
He had been thinking about why Liu Rengui left.
What Fang Xuanling did now made him very depressed.
This matter is somewhat serious.
He had mixed feelings in his heart. On the one hand, he felt angry and disappointed at Fang Xuanling's betrayal. On the other hand, he also found it unbelievable. Fang Xuanling had always been his trusted minister, why would he do such a thing?
Li Shimin decided to ask Fang Xuanling for clarification. He shouted outside the hall: "Fang Xuanling, come in!"
Fang Xuanling had just left the Tai Chi Palace when he heard Li Shimin's call and had no choice but to walk in. When he saw Li Shimin sitting on the dragon chair with a gloomy face, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"Fang Xuanling, sit down." Li Shimin said coldly.
Fang Xuanling was shocked and didn't know how to respond. But he still sat down obediently.
"Do you know why I'm looking for you?" Li Shimin looked at him and asked.
Fang Xuanling understood in her heart, but could not admit it directly, so she could only answer vaguely: "I don't know."
"How dare you betray me!" Li Shimin was furious. In his opinion, Fang Xuanling's behavior was tantamount to betraying him and the entire court. He had always regarded Fang Xuanling as a confidant and gave him great trust and power.
, I didn’t expect Fang Xuanling to do such a little trick behind the scenes.
Fang Xuanling felt extremely bitter in his heart. He knew that his behavior had violated Li Shimin's bottom line. But he also had his own difficulties and thoughts. He did not want to betray Li Shimin, but just hoped to seek more benefits for the court and the people. He knelt on the ground
He kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, it is clear that I have not betrayed you."
"You didn't betray me? Then you went to find Lu Zhaolin for the Shengtang Group, right?" Li Shimin asked again.
Fang Xuanling hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I have not deviated from your wishes. The reason why I persuaded Lu Zhaolin to join Li Min is because I think it will be more beneficial to his personal development. Moreover, it is also in the interest of the court."
Li Shimin became even more puzzled after hearing this: "You actually think that Lu Zhaolin joining Li Min's army will be beneficial to the court? Don't you know that this is weakening the power of the court?"
Lu Zhaolin is a talented person, and now is the time when Li Shimin needs talents.
Without him, no one would be in charge of Qingzhou.
Fang Xuanling took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions: "Your Majesty, I know that you have high hopes for Lu Zhaolin. But please trust my judgment. I believe that allowing Lu Zhaolin to display his talents under the command of the Sixth Prince can indirectly help
It is used by the imperial court. After all, the sixth prince is also your son, and his power is also part of the imperial court."
Li Shimin was silent for a moment after hearing this, and the anger in his heart gradually calmed down. He began to realize his misunderstanding, but he was still a little dissatisfied. He frowned, and his eyes revealed a complicated emotion.
"Fang Xuanling, you have always been thoughtful in doing things, but this time I am a little disappointed." Li Shimin's words were full of helplessness and confusion. He looked at Fang Xuanling, as if trying to find some explanation and explanation from the other person's expression.
Answer.
After hearing this, Fang Xuanling couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and helpless. He knew that this misunderstanding was caused by insufficient communication between himself and Li Shimin. He was well aware of Li Shimin's expectations and ambitions for the court, and he also understood his responsibilities and missions.
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He lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty's lesson is correct, I must keep it in mind. But there are some things I still want to say."
"you say!"
"If Lu Zhaolin is included in the Shengtang Group by the Sixth Prince, it will be equivalent to making the Shengtang Group even stronger." When Fang Xuanling said this, his tone was firm and powerful, "The powerful Shengtang Group will also be a powerful force in the future.
Used by the imperial court. In other words, won’t the imperial court become more powerful in the future?”
What Fang Xuanling said seemed to be correct. His words made Li Shimin fall into deep thought. Li Shimin understood Fang Xuanling's intentions. He was thinking about the future of the court. But at the same time, he also realized that Fang Xuanling's actions were also
It brought certain risks. The strength of the Shengtang Group also meant that the court needed to spend more resources and energy to control and control it.
He looked at Fang Xuanling, with complex emotions in his eyes. He knew that Fang Xuanling was a loyal and far-sighted minister, but his actions also made him feel a little uneasy. He needed to think about it carefully.
How to balance the interests of the imperial court and the development of the Tang Dynasty Group.
In the end, Li Shimin decided to put this issue aside for the time being. He needed more time and information to make a wise decision. He looked at Fang Xuanling and said: "Fang Qing's family, you go back first. We will discuss this issue later."
After hearing this, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He knew that his suggestion was not accepted, but he also understood that it was for the benefit of the court. He saluted and said: "I obey the decree." Then he slowly exited the palace.