Taifu Su is an old man who is nearly 70 years old. His beard and hair are all white, and his face is full of wrinkles, but he still has an elegant temperament. You can vaguely see a bit of the grace of his youth from his old face.
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Taifu Su was a famous talent in Shangyong when he was young, and he was also the young champion in Dongling in his late years.
He is also one of the very few former ministers of the former dynasty who did not follow Emperor Gaozu to conquer the world, but were still trusted and reused by Emperor Gaozu after the change of dynasties.
Now he is seventy-six years old, but because the emperor was young and was given the position of auxiliary minister and Taifu, he has been unable to take up an official position. In the past two years, he has gradually reduced his participation in court affairs, except for the court meetings every few days.
He entered the palace to check on the young emperor's studies, and he was almost ready to retire.
Therefore, most people in the court believed that Taifu Su was old and in poor health and was not very energetic and could no longer manage affairs.
Among the four auxiliary ministers, he can be regarded as the most leisurely person.
At this time, Taifu Su was wearing a plain gown and was sitting with Xie Yan and Luo Jinxing in a small building in the Regent's Palace, drinking tea.
"Your Majesty is about to get married, but I haven't come to congratulate you. It's really rude." Taifu Su picked up the tea cup in his hand and said to Xie Yan.
Xie Yan picked up the teacup and returned the favor, saying: "You are serious about Mr. Su's words. I hope Mr. Su will not hesitate to come to the wedding one day and let Zhifei propose a glass of wine."
With respect.
Taifu Su smiled and responded, then turned his head to look at Luo Jinxing sitting next to him, "General Mingwei."
Luo Jinxing was a little flattered and said quickly: "Junior Luo Jinxing has met the Taifu."
Luo Jinxing didn't like to get along with scholars very much, he always felt a little constrained, and the man in front of him was obviously the leader among scholars in the world.
Taifu Su smiled and said: "General Mingwei is so polite. There are three generals in the Dingguo Duke's mansion. General Luo is such a talented young man."
Luo Jinxing was a little embarrassed, "This junior is not as qualified as my father and brother."
Taifu Su shook his head and said: "No, General Luo and Young Master are certainly outstanding talents. General Mingwei has a simple heart and is determined to move forward. He is also the pillar of my great future."
Luo Jinxing didn't know whether the old man was really complimenting him or just being polite, so he had to say thanks with a blushing face.
Xie Yan sat aside and watched, secretly thinking that this second uncle was indeed simple.
If it were Luo Jinyan, even if Old Master Su blew him up to the sky in front of his face, he would still be as calm as a mountain.
Looking down from the window where the three of them were sitting, they could just see Luo Junyao and the others playing in the Jingyuan Garden.
Two girls and a child were sitting on a newly installed swing in the corner of the garden, playing.
The swing is not like an ordinary swing with only one horizontal board, but a complete bench with a backrest and armrests. Three people can sit on it without feeling crowded.
Xie Cheng was sandwiched between the two girls. He was facing behind, holding the back of the chair with his hands, and turned back to talk to Luo Junyao, his little face full of excitement.
It seemed that just a slight rise in height was enough to satisfy him.
Taifu Su sighed softly and said: "Your Majesty is rarely so active at such a young age."
Xie Yan secretly thought in his heart that Xie Cheng was quite active sometimes in private. But when facing the Tutor, he was probably told by the Queen Mother to be obedient and calm, and he did not dare to mess around at all.
"Ah Cheng is young and will inevitably feel lonely when he is alone. It will always be better if he has children of the same age as company in the future," Xie Yan said.
Taifu Su looked at Xie Yan, frowned and said, "Marquis Cheng'en came to the mansion last night and mentioned to me that his youngest son should be your majesty's companion. Did the regent really refuse to allow it?"
Xie Yan raised his eyebrows, "Master, do you have any objections?"
Taifu Su sighed and said: "After all, he is the Queen Mother's biological brother and your Majesty's biological uncle. Your Majesty's young Queen Mother has an influence on him everywhere. If the prince insists on excluding the Zhu family, the Queen Mother will not be safe..."
Xie Yan said calmly: "Although Ah Cheng is young, he should be sensible. Does the Grand Tutor know why the Empress Dowager did not allow the young master of the Marquis of Cheng'en to enter the palace last year?"
Taifu Su shook his head, "This old man really doesn't know." He was ill last year and didn't care much.
Xie Yan said: "It's A Cheng who didn't like those two children. The two children of the Zhu family took advantage of their status as queen mother to bully the chambermaids and maids in the palace. They even kicked a chamberlain's puppy to death but framed the chamberlain for letting the dog go."
He bit them, and Ah Cheng happened to see it. Ah Cheng didn't tell the Queen Mother about this, and the two children probably didn't dare to tell the Zhu family."
Taifu Su was also stunned. The two children of the Zhu family were only seven or eight years old, but they were able to bully people in the palace and even kicked a puppy to death. This shows what it is like to be in the Marquis Chengen Mansion.
Naturally, we can't blame them entirely since the children are still young, but the upbringing in Cheng'enhou Mansion is obviously substandard.
Xie Yan said: "A Cheng's personality follows that of the emperor's brother. It is only natural that he dislikes such a person."
Speaking of the late emperor who died young, Taifu Su also felt very sorry for his disciple who died young, "The late emperor was generous and kind by nature, but not timid and indecisive. He had the talent of economics and economics to help the world, and the ability to stabilize the country. In fact, he is my
It’s a pity that a master who can both start a business and stay successful is rare in Dasheng..."
It is a pity that God was jealous of talents, and the late emperor died young within a few years of ascending the throne.
If the late emperor was still there, why would there be so much trouble?
Xie Yan was also a little silent. The sudden death of the imperial brother changed the lives of so many people.
Five or six years ago, Xie Yan never thought that one day he would be responsible for the entire future of Dasheng. At that time, his biggest wish was just to open up territory for his imperial brother and restore peace to Dasheng.
Luo Jinxing looked up at the two of them and felt that the atmosphere was a bit too heavy.
The two people in front of them were obviously not people who dwelled on the past, and they quickly came to their senses.
Taifu Su smiled and said: "Fortunately, the regent is still here. Your Majesty and General Luo have calmed down the border troubles and expelled the Qi people in the past few years. In exchange for peace in the world, it is really a great blessing."
Xie Yan smiled and said, "The master is too praised."
"Your Majesty." Duoying came up from downstairs and said respectfully, "The time has come. The families who intend to send their legitimate sons to the palace have already arrived outside."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xie Yan turned his head and asked: "How many people are here?"
Duiying pulled out a book and held it up with both hands, saying, "There are about eleven or two people."
Xie Yan scanned the book at a glance, then handed the booklet to Taifu Su, "My lords, please go to Langfeng Terrace for tea. Those children...send them to Jingyuan to meet Ah Cheng."
Duoying couldn't help but glance at Xie Yan. Those children were quite afraid of the terrifying rumors about the Regent. Not many of them were not afraid of being brought to the Regent's Mansion by their elders.
He also saw a child quietly wiping his tears.
But Duiying didn't say anything, just silently resigned.
Taifu Su took the book and read it carefully for a while, then said: "It's pretty much what I originally guessed, but..."
Looking up at Xie Yan, Su Taifu shook his head and said: "The Marquis of Cheng'en still sent someone here."
All living beings in this world are always full of strange things.
Some people have extremely high self-esteem, and even a slight look from others can make them retreat in spite of difficulties.
But some people... don't have such trouble at all.
Since the regent had told officials of the third rank and above to send their legitimate son to run for election, even though they knew the regent didn't like their family, the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion still brought the child over.
With this kind of face, Taifu Su, who had been making great changes in the court all his life, had to accept defeat.
Xie Yan didn't take it seriously and said calmly: "It doesn't matter." This was obviously expected.
Taifu Su closed the book and put it aside, sighing helplessly.
It's not that he doesn't understand the Queen Mother's thoughts, but he has to say...the late Mr. Zhu was a smart man, but his children were really not smart enough.
If Mr. Zhu could live a few more years, I'm afraid the Zhu family would not be like this.
Xie Yan was not interested in the children of the Zhu family, "Teacher, your great-grandson..."
Taifu Su did not answer, and the small building was silent for a while.
The Su family has now also sent a child here, who is Taifu Su's eldest great-grandson.
The Su family has a good family tradition. It has the eldest son, the eldest grandson, and the eldest great-grandson. There have been almost no major internal conflicts in the family. The child has just turned eight years old and has been taught by his great-grandfather since he was a child. It is said that he has the style of being his ancestor when he was young.
After a long time, I heard Taifu Su sigh softly and say: "It is his blessing that the prince likes him."
The Su family gave birth to a current Taifu, and his descendants are quite low-key.
Of course, this low profile is relative to Taifu Su. Su's eldest son and eldest grandson were both talented young people who were in their early twenties and were Jinshi in high school. They were also very talented and well-educated.
Xie Yan said: "I can rest assured about Mr. Su's upbringing. A Cheng needs a few people around him who can be trusted in the future. In addition... the Su family must be in the hands of that child in the future?"
Taifu Su nodded, "From now on, Ah Xuan will be taught by the regent."
He is already old, and the eldest son and eldest grandson have not accomplished much. The future of the Su family will indeed be left in the hands of this great-grandson, who is only eight years old.
Old Taifu Su is well versed in the emperor's heart and the way to survive in the world, so he can survive two dynasties and serve several generations of emperors and still remain standing. But after his death, if the Su family is still unknown in the hands of his great-grandson, then he will seriously
It has become a second- and third-rate family in Shangyong.
He understands better than anyone else the principle of tea cooling when people leave, so the regent named Su Xun, which not only tied the Su family to His Majesty, but also gave the Su family a backer.
A promise that after his death, Su Hyun would not be torn apart and swallowed before he grew up.
Xie Yan nodded and said, "Don't worry, Master."
While the two were talking, they saw the shadows in the garden in the distance leading a group of children of various heights, short, fat and thin into the garden.
These children were obviously very restrained, and they followed the shadows obediently one by one, without the liveliness of children at all.
Xie Yan and Luo Jinxing were both people with excellent eyesight. Xie Yan looked sideways at him and asked with a smile, "Zhong Cheng, who do you think has the best skills among these children?"
Luo Jinxing was stunned for a moment because of the word Xie Yan suddenly called him. When he came back to his senses, he looked over carefully. After a moment, he said with certainty: "That kid in blue clothes."
"Oh?" Xie Yan said, "Does Master know who that child is?"
Although Taifu Su was older, his eyes were actually very good. He squinted his eyes slightly for a while before saying, "It seems that he is Prince Yueyang."
