When things come to an end, is there any room for bargaining? Once Changsun Guang is imprisoned in the Ministry of War prison, it will be extremely difficult for anyone to get him out of Fang Jun's hands, and Fang Jun has always treated Changsun's family badly.
Judging from my impression, the case of Chang Sun Guang will definitely be confirmed, and no one will be able to reverse the case.
It doesn't matter whether the eldest grandson lives or dies, but the damage to the eldest grandson's family's reputation will be immeasurable.
Changsun Huan knew clearly that Dugu Lanshi was open to the public, but he had no choice but to look bitter and said, "This junior just obeys the Duke..."
Unexpectedly, Dugu Lan slowly shook his head and said with drooped eyelids: "You kid, don't try to trick me. How can you accept the position of Sima of the Imperial Protectorate of Hanhai just by talking about it? Don't go to my house.
After finishing the work with this old face, you can talk about this lowly position and being powerless... Haha, go back and tell your father, I will leave when you bring it to the Ministry of War for reconnaissance. If you bring it for reconnaissance now, I will give up.
This handful of old bones will go and stand outside the Golden Light Gate now."
Changsun Huan cursed secretly in his heart, she is so cunning...
His method of delaying time was discovered, and he had no choice but to say: "Then, I will go back and ask my father for instructions. The Duke will wait a moment."
Dugu Lan sat there without raising his eyelids, and just said "hmm" from his nostrils.
Changsun Huan stood up to say goodbye...
Looking at Chang Sun Huan's figure walking out of the door, Dugu Lan raised his eyelids, reached out to pick up the tea cup on the side of the coffee table, took a sip of hot tea, shook his head, sighed, and said with emotion: "There is no successor to the Chang Sun family.
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"Why did Father say this?"
At the door of the back hall, a middle-aged man in his late forties with a handsome appearance stepped in. He happened to hear Dugu Lan's words and asked.
Dugu Lan raised his eyes and glanced at his youngest son, snorted and said: "Chang Sun Sheng is physically talented and possesses extraordinary strategies. Due to changes in the mechanism, how heroic and powerful he is in the outside world? Chang Sun Wuji is smart and realizes that,
With his military strategy, his power and intrigue are unparalleled in the world, how can he have power over the government and the public, but he is only in the heart of the emperor? Look at this eldest grandson Huan, he is big and useless, he talks nonsense, he is dull in temperament, and he is cruel in appearance. How can the eldest grandson family have a future if it falls into the hands of such people?
What do you mean? It’s true that weasels lay cubs, and they will never be as good as each other..."
He was commenting on Changsun Huan, but what he said made Duguhong blush. He looked up at his father from time to time, trying to confirm whether the old father was criticizing Sang and Huai, making insinuations...
He was carrying the trappings of a wealthy family for nothing. He was almost young but still accomplished nothing. He had been working for half his life and could not even reach a sixth-grade official rank. Now he had to sacrifice his life and skin to plan his future for him. He was indeed a bit unworthy of a man.
He couldn't help but bend his waist, licked his lips a few times, and muttered: "I just don't know if Zhao Guogong is willing to take such a position... Furthermore, the Sima of the Protectorate is a military position, and it needs to be selected by the Ministry of War and then issued with a suitable candidate.
After taking office, Fang Jun, the Minister of the Ministry of War, is now incompatible with the Changsun family. Moreover, you will compete with the Ministry of War for people later. Even if the Ministry of War announces the alliance at this moment, I am afraid that Fang Jun, who will become angry in the Ming Dynasty, will have to take it back..."
The Sima of the Shangduhufu is an official of the fifth rank. It might not be a big deal in Chang'an when a brick falls and knocks down several princes on the city wall, but in the Duhufu where the emperor is far away, it is a big deal.
He holds a lot of troops and has all the power, so even the most powerful protector must be polite.
Such an important position must be selected by Fang Jun himself. The people below him can't do anything about it. If the Changsun family comes to ask for help, how can Fang Jun agree?
He felt that his considerations made sense, but who would have thought that after he finished speaking, the old father let out another long sigh, with a look of disappointment on his face that he hated iron for not being able to become steel...
What's wrong? Duguhong stared, confused.
Dugu Lan put the tea cup on the coffee table, feeling a little helpless, and sighed: "You, you, you are so confused. With such a little calculation in your mind, if I really pushed you to Hanhai Protector's Mansion,
In the position of Sima, you are asked to control the troops and horses to guard the border. If you take office today, tomorrow the bandits will break through the border and reach the capital."
Duguhong's eyes widened, feeling unhappy and angry.
Am I so worthless?
Even if I have no future, you still ask for this position for me despite knowing that I have no future?
I'm just so confused...
When Dugu Lan saw that his youngest son was still confused, he didn't bother to say anything anymore. He just waved his hands and said impatiently: "Don't talk nonsense. Let's wait for the eldest grandson's family to reply."
Duguhong just stepped forward to pour tea and water for his old father, and carefully asked what the deal was, but Dugulan drooped his eyelids and was too lazy to pay attention to him.
Half an hour later, Changsun Huan left and returned.
As soon as he entered the hall, the eldest son Huan saluted and said: "My father said that it is bitterly cold in northern Xinjiang. Brother Dugu is afraid that he will not be able to withstand the hardships, and he has no eyesight for weapons. If there is a war, how can he see the prince again? At the moment, Shaanzhou is not in charge of the post.
If there is a vacancy, if Brother Dugu doesn't mind it, you can go and take up the post."
After saying this, he handed over a piece of official records.
When Duguhong heard this, he was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to take it. When he saw the red official seal on it, he was so happy that he couldn't see his teeth.
Shaanzhou Biejia is in the fifth rank, which is two ranks higher than the rank of Sima of the Protectorate. Moreover, the two are absolutely not the same. One is the fierce fighting in the ice and snow, and the other is the simple folk customs and the rich territory, with no regard for natural comfort.
For the ambitious Duguhong, is there any need to choose?
He nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but said with joy: "This is good, this is good..."
Even though Dugulan was old and mature, with a thick face and a dark heart, he was completely disgraced by his son, and he shouted angrily: "Shut up!"
He turned to Changsun Huan and said, "Erlang, please go back and tell your father that I accept his love."
Changsun Huan said: "Then I will say goodbye for now."
Dugu Lan nodded and asked his youngest son to send his eldest son Huan out of the house.
When Duguhong came back, he still couldn't hide his joy. When he came to Dugulan's side, he couldn't help but rejoiced with the official officer Kanhe in his hand: "Zhao Guogong is really generous, he is actually an official of the fifth rank! Shaanzhou is not a bad place.
, although it is not as prosperous as Gyeonggi, it is still a high-class and stable place... It’s just that my father asked for an official position below the fifth rank, but he was directly promoted by two ranks. Is it possible that there are some calculations in it? "
Dugu Lan shook his head and sighed, this stupid son...
Now that Changsun Wuji is using him, he naturally dare not refuse to agree to his request. However, when it comes to military positions, he must go through the Ministry of War. Even if Changsun Wuji is extremely capable, he cannot give up.
Pingfang Jun, the position of Sima of the Protectorate is simply not available.
But Changsun Guangzhi's matter is of great importance. Except for himself, others either don't have the name to compete with Fang Jun, or they don't have enough weight, and the military position cannot be obtained, so they can only look for an official position elsewhere, but Changsun has no choice.
Being jealous and arrogant, he must be afraid that he would think it would be a shame to mess with Fang Jun, so he became even more reluctant to provoke Fang Jun, so he had no choice but to raise his official rank by two steps and get a civilian position, which he agreed to do.
His conditions reassured him.
Dugu Lan's pair of cloudy old eyes opened and closed, sparkling with light.
He made an offer on the spot this time, partly to take advantage of a rare opportunity to secure a future for his younger son, and partly also as a test.
If it were in the past, who would have dared to raise the price with Changsun Wuji on the spot like this, it would be to offend this "yin man" to death. The majestic Zhao Guogong, the most honorable relative in the world, would shake the entire Guanzhong with a stamp of his feet.
Not only will they not seek an official position for Duguhong, but they might even have to trick him as soon as he turns around!
However, now, not only has the official position been given, but he has also been promoted two levels...
Apart from the fact that he was using him to snatch someone from Fang Jun, there was also the motive of Changsun Wuji taking the opportunity to show off his power.
However, Dugulan saw further...
Do people with real energy need to deliberately show it to anyone?
Only if you are empty-handed, you will be eager to tell others "I am very powerful"...
Dugu Lan raised his head and looked at the carved and lacquered beams. He recalled in his mind the prosperous scene of the past when the Guanlong nobles were at their peak. How they dominated the world and how powerful they were.
Dominating Guanzhong and establishing three dynasties in a row, such unparalleled achievements have never been seen in ancient times. What kind of glory is that?
However, when the Tang Dynasty was about to rise, the world was at peace, and they were about to create a prosperous age with a vast territory that was rare in ancient and modern times, they had to face the loneliness of prosperity and decline.
Dugu Lan was making calculations in his mind, weighing the trade-offs, and felt that it was time to re-plan the family's future.
If the road goes dark, you might end up falling into a ditch...