Li Ke couldn't wait to take Fang Jun's solution and read it carefully on the spot without saying anything.
Fang Jun ordered someone to make tea, then sat down and began to review the documents of the Ministry of War. The two of them were speechless, and the only sounds left in the room were the rustling of books and the sound of people drinking tea.
The sound of "stay"...
After a long time, Li Ke put down the book in his hand and looked up at Fang Jun, with an unclear meaning in his eyes.
"I have always been very reserved and have never done anything to show off. However, in my heart, I have never considered anyone from the younger generation. I am confident that even if I don't talk about my family background and title, I will definitely not lose if I rely solely on my talent and learning ability.
Give it to anyone. However, since you, Erlang, have awakened, this king's self-confidence has already collapsed and been destroyed bit by bit. Compared with you, it is so ordinary that it makes people sad..."
He is as noble and steady as the King of Wu. At this moment, he is also completely convinced by Fang Jun.
This person has been stupid since he was a child, and has always been despised and ridiculed by the dandies of the same age. But who would have expected that once he enlightened himself, he would be as brave as a tiger blessed by divine light. He would fight against those who used to ridicule him in every aspect and crush him mercilessly until he flew away.
Soaring momentum!
Li Ke was puzzled, isn't there anything that Fang Jun can't do?
If you write good poems, you will earn a fortune, and you will rise to the top of the official career. It is unbelievable that even the science of civil engineering is so outstanding, and you will not let others live...
Fang Jun put down the writing and ink in his hand and said with a smile: "Your Highness is so complimentary, I am so humble...well deserved."
"puff!"
Li Ke, who had just picked up the tea cup and took a sip, squirted out the tea and looked at Fang Jun dumbfounded: "A gentleman is like a bright jade, gentle, courteous and thrifty. He is full of losses, but modest and benefits. It is not appropriate to be proud, and everything should be left behind."
Step! This is the principle of doing things and the cultivation of life. Fang Er, you are so shameless in speaking so shamelessly?"
Fang Jun held the tea cup and said quietly: "How can your Highness repay kindness with hatred regardless of innocence? Just now His Highness praised me, and I responded like this, although it is a bit shameless, but it is equivalent to recognizing His Highness's words. If I continue to pretend to be humble,
Not only do you think that His Highness is exaggerating, but it may also cause others to attribute His Highness to casual flattery and insincere words. Therefore, Your Highness should be grateful to me. How can you call me shameless instead?"
Li Ke stayed for a long time, looked up at the beams of the room, put the book away in his hand, stood up and said, "Farewell."
Turn around and leave.
Fang Jun stood up with a smile and said: "Send me off to Your Highness."
Li Ke walked to the door, stood still, thought for a while, then looked back at Fang Jun, and sighed: "In terms of talent and learning, I am far away from you. If you want to keep pace, you should study hard and study more.
But in terms of appearance, the distance between me and you is not just the distance between Liangzhou and Qiongzhou? It is simply a world of difference. I feel ashamed and willing to be inferior."
After saying that, he left with a depressed look.
Fang Jun laughed and continued to concentrate on his official duties.
As he turned, there were footsteps at the door again. Fang Jun didn't even raise his head. He was reviewing the official document and said casually: "Why did your highness go down and come back?"
A slightly hoarse voice sounded: "Old slave Wang De, I have seen the prince's consort."
Fang Jun stopped and looked up, and saw Wang Dezheng, the chief chamberlain, standing at the door with a smile and bowing his hands. He quickly put down his pen, stood up and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Wang. I am extremely rude. Come on, come on, please take a seat."
Wang De narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "It is already my fault to spare the prince-in-law to deal with official affairs. How dare you sit down again? You clean up, His Majesty will order you to enter the palace."
Fang Jun walked out from his desk, took Wang De's hand and sat on a chair on the side. He ordered someone to serve tea and said with a smile: "Recently, some gifts were sent from Jiangnan. I will ask you to pick some for me."
The manager sent them to my house, no need to refuse, they are just some rare things that are rare in Guanzhong and are worthless."
Having said that, Wang De was naturally reluctant to refuse and said gratefully: "Why does the prince-in-law have to spend so much money? The matter of the nephew at home is thanks to the prince-in-law's arrangement. I mentioned it in a letter a few days ago, and his words were full of gratitude. Old slave
I haven’t thanked you yet, but I still want to accept your gift..."
Wang De's hometown is near Huqiu, Suzhou. He entered the palace at a young age and has no heirs. However, he still has an elder brother and a group of family members at home.
However, relying on his prestige of being close to the emperor, his nephews roamed the countryside all day long, which often made Wang De worried and angry. When Fang Jun was planning to build Huating Town, he recruited the most stubborn nephew among them. Although his official position was not obvious,
But he finally had a decent job, and now he was becoming more and more successful. Wang De always kept this in his heart, but he always felt that the words of gratitude were too perfunctory and pale. He had to find an opportunity to repay this kindness.
.
Fang Jun said casually: "There is no need for a manager. It is better to be less calculating when getting along with others. Why bother worrying about effort and reward when you have help at your fingertips? If you are too utilitarian, people will alienate you. You are in the palace all day long.
Serving His Majesty at home, in the eyes of outsiders, although the position is prominent and the King is very popular, there are also many difficulties that I can't do anything about. The matter of your nephew is just a casual matter for me, but if you take care of it, you will inevitably ask for it.
Even if you have a clear conscience, you will always be suspected of using power for personal gain."
His words were touching and reasonable, and Wang De was filled with emotion.
They all say that Fang Jun is a stick, but in his opinion, there are few people who are better at doing things and being a better person than Fang Jun...
Wang Dezhan said: "Since Erlang said so, then the old slave will lick his face and make you a year-end friend?"
Fang Jun laughed and said, "It's exactly what I wanted!"
To be honest, Fang Jun has never had a good impression of eunuchs.
It's not because of physical disability, but history books throughout the ages generally have nothing good to say about eunuchs. Even though there are eternal legends about Zheng He's majesty and domineering power in foreign lands, there are still very few of them, and most of them are still selfish and mean things.
Wang De, however, was a rare person who was steady and upright. It might be a bit wrong to call him a gentleman, but it was definitely different from Fang Jun's previous perception of eunuchs.
Coupled with this person's identity, it's natural to make friends easily...
After chatting for a while, Fang Jun asked: "Your Majesty, I don't know, what are your orders when you call me into the palace?"
Although I don’t know what’s going on, it’s obviously not an urgent matter, otherwise Wang De wouldn’t be enjoying tea with him here...
Wang De pondered for a moment, looked around, and saw no one in front of him. Then he leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty has often summoned some alchemists in recent days to inquire about the art of refining elixirs to maintain immortality..."
Fang Jun was stunned: "Immortal?"
Wang De looked worried and nodded: "Not bad."
Fang Jun felt his head hurt...
Do all emperors, after enjoying the most extreme power in the world, aspire to become immortals and Buddhas, to live forever and control this power forever?
It seems that in history, His Majesty Li Er indeed had many Taoist alchemists refining elixirs and studying the art of immortality in the palace. However, this was probably after the first expedition to Goguryeo was defeated. It is said that His Majesty Li Er was still attacked by Goguryeo before the battle.
When someone shoots an arrow, resulting in frequent arrow sores, he relies on the illusory immortality.
Now that the Eastern Expedition has not yet begun, this emperor probably has not realized that life is short and his lifespan is limited, so why did he start acting like a monster?
Is it possible that this man felt that if he wanted to be known as the emperor of the ages, he not only had to surpass Qin Shihuang in terms of achievements, but also made achievements in the immortal way that Qin Shihuang had not accomplished?
It’s really not easy to worry about...
"Is it possible that His Majesty summoned me to the palace for the sake of immortality? I don't understand this either, let alone alchemy!"
Fang Jun was a little worried.
It seems that every emperor in history who is obsessed with pursuing immortality has a bad end. This is the case for Qin Shihuang who desires immortality, this is the case for my Sima Pi who wants to become an immortal, and the same is true for the alchemy madman Ming Shizong Jiajing. It seems that the wise Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty is still like this.
in this way……
For the emperor, immortality seemed to be an obstacle that could not be overcome.
Wang De shook his head and said: "This old slave doesn't know either."
"Okay, I will follow the steward into the palace right now." Fang Jun frowned.
He had nothing to do with His Majesty Li Er's pursuit of immortality.
This emperor is extremely confident and has the right ideas. How can he be the kind of person who easily listens to others' advice? If he fails to persuade him, it will only make him angry. But he knows that seeking immortality and immortality is a road of no return, is it possible that he can still watch helplessly?
Let him run wildly on this road until he falls into a big pit and will never be able to stand up again?
It’s really confusing...
After simply packing up the official documents on the desk, Fang Jun followed Wang De to the palace with a sad look on his face.