He now understood why Weiwei Temple and his party were able to get out of Chang'an City under martial law. No matter who the city guard was, what could he do in the face of such an old scoundrel?
Before you could take action, he blackmailed you first...
Cui Dunli was not a gentleman, and he admired conspiracy and tricks. However, facing the rogue Dugu Lan, he was helpless and became furious: "My lord! You are a veteran of two dynasties and a relative of the emperor. The Dugu family is so famous that I don't know where to go."
You have made so many heroes, are you not afraid of tarnishing the reputation of the Dugu family by acting like this? The Dugu family has been humiliated because of this, and even the younger generation cannot bear to see it."
Dugu Lan sighed, patted Cui Dunli's shoulder again, and said helplessly in a low voice: "Why would I ever want to do this? It's just that the family's talents are withering now, just like the river is declining. If I can't find a job for my children and grandchildren while I'm still alive,
I'm afraid that within a few years, many of the old guys in the clan will die, and there won't even be anyone left to establish a family."
After saying that, he glanced at Cui Dunli again, his eyes were bright, and he came closer and asked: "I cherish An Shang's character and talent very much. If you can give your wife at home a divorce note and marry my Dugu family's daughter,
As the head wife, not only do you give up today, but from now on, all the resources and connections of the Dugu family will be used by you, and I will support you to become the prime minister and rule the world. I wonder if you can consider it?"
"..."
Cui Dunli was speechless and almost spit out blood.
Divorce your wife?!
Thank you for being able to think it out and express it!
Who have I become, Cui Dunli?
Not to mention that he and his wife are in love with each other, and it is absolutely impossible to divorce his wife and remarry. Just because his wife Fan Yang is born in the Lu family, how can your Dugu family compare it? Compared with resources, connections, and heritage, your Dugu family has no comparison at all.
Upscale!
Thirty years ago, the two families might have been evenly matched, but now, the Dugu family seems to be in decline and their talents are withering. However, the five surnames and Qiwang, including the Fan Yanglu family, are thriving. How much do they have to do?
How stupid can you get rid of a wife with the fifth surname and Qiwang and marry your Dugu clan's Hu daughter?
Seeing his face changing into an expression of indignation, Dugu Lan said: "Look, even you don't look down on me, the Dugu family. If I can't go out of my way to support the younger members of the family, in less than ten years, the Dugu family will be lost to the public."
Exactly... So, I still hope that I will be safe."
After saying this, before Cui Dunli could react, he saw Dugu Lan step forward, bump into his shoulder, then exclaimed "Ouch", took a step back, and sat on the ground.
"Be bold!"
"How dare you hit someone!"
"Mom! Our guards dare to fight, your military department is amazing!"
"Hula la!" When the 100 people from Weiwei Temple saw Dugu Lan fall to the ground, they rushed up one by one, surrounded Cui Dunli, and shouted and cursed one after another.
The Ministry of War officials behind Cui Dunli took a bad look. Although they did not see clearly how Dugu Lan fell, they could not let Cui Shilang get beaten in any case, otherwise they would have to be hung up and whipped by Fang Jun later - Fang Jun always
Protect your shortcomings, no matter what mistakes you make, it is your own business to punish your own family members, but if you allow your colleagues to be humiliated in front of outsiders, it is a heinous crime!
Officials from the Ministry of War rushed forward and protected Cui Dunli, refusing to give an inch.
"Which of your eyes saw Cui Shilang beating someone?"
"The road is slippery on a rainy day. Duke Dugu is old and frail. He accidentally slipped and fell. What can he do like Cui Shilang?"
"Are you trying to blackmail someone?"
…
Officials from the two yamen pointed at each other's noses and shouted curses, but no one dared to take action.
Cui Dunli was surrounded, staring at Dugu Lan who was being helped up by a servant, his eyes were about to burst, he was so angry that he clenched his fists and his body was shaking slightly.
How shameless!
That's too much!
The dignified prince of the dynasty, the minister of the Nine Temples, actually used the rogue methods of such a street ruffian to blackmail others, what's his face?
How about some facial expressions?
Looking at Cui Dunli's livid face and eyes that seemed to be spitting fire, Dugu Lan didn't even look embarrassed at all. He stood up with the help of his servant, wiped off the muddy water on his official robe, raised his head and said with a smile:
"Come on, let's see if you can apologize to me and let's keep it private, or should you go into the city now and ask me to knock on the door of Tai Chi Hall and ask Your Majesty to do justice?"
Cui Dunli's face was ashen, his cheek muscles were twitching, and his teeth were clenching.
If this old man were twenty years younger, no matter who he was, a relative of the emperor or a veteran of two dynasties, Cui Dunli felt that he would definitely rush forward, ride on him and beat him up.
However, now Dugu Lan relies on his old age to act like a rogue, throwing his face on the ground and acting like a rogue. Even though he is extremely angry, how can he dare to take action?
Regardless of Li Li or not, this old man's identity, qualifications, and age are all there. When he comes in front of His Majesty Li Er, even if it is just to appease Dugu Lan, he will definitely be punished.
Compared with others, I am nothing but a minister of the Ministry of War...
Can we compromise on this?
That's not even Choi Dunli's style.
He made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and said in a deep voice: "I haven't laid a finger on you. Even if you die on the spot, it has nothing to do with me! Whether it's Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, or even in front of His Majesty, it has nothing to do with me."
Is there a place for reasoning? Even if there really is no room for reasoning, I will admit it today! But if you want to take Changsun Guang away, it is absolutely impossible!"
All the officials in Weiwei Temple stopped talking and looked at Cui Dunli in surprise.
This guy is really tough. Don’t you know what the consequences will be this time? Although the Guanlong nobles are declining again and are not as prosperous as before, they are replaced by the Jiangnan nobles and the children of poor families, including the Cui family.
The Shandong aristocratic families included are still not favored by His Majesty, and it is extremely difficult to rise to the position of Minister of War.
Doesn’t this person have any nostalgia at all?
What a fool!
Dugu Lan didn't think so. He was strongly rejected by Cui Dunli. Instead of becoming angry, he became more and more appreciative. He walked up to Cui Dunli with his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Think clearly? This matter was originally caused by your military department being unreasonable and fighting for power and profit.
There's nothing wrong with that, but you have to be constrained by the rules of the court, right? Furthermore, I'm not bragging. With only mud and water all over my body, when you get in front of His Majesty, you will definitely take your position as the Minister of War to the end... Why do you have to sacrifice your life for Fang Jun like this?
Your own future is more important."
Cui Dunli snorted angrily: "How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan? I am an upright and upright official, and I have great pride in my heart. Even if I am dismissed from office today, I cannot let the shameless behavior of the county prince go as I wish!"
Dugu Lan seemed not to understand the sarcasm in Cui Dunli's words, with a kind smile on his old face: "It is the duty of the Weiwei Temple to interrogate soldiers and generals who have violated military discipline. Cui Shilang exceeded his authority to enforce the law, but he could say it so righteously.
, I really appreciate you more and more."
Although Cui Dunli was a child of an aristocratic family, he was a scholar at heart. He could not achieve the level of Dugu Lan, so his face suddenly turned red.
Originally, the Ministry of War wanted to take away the right to judge military aircraft from Weiwei Temple. At this moment, being ridiculed by Dugu Lan, it was inevitable that his face would heat up. However, no matter how embarrassed he was, he straightened his back and did not take a step back.
Is the Ministry of War justified in this matter?
Definitely not.
But in the officialdom, there are only rules and no reason.
He, Cui Dunli, was valued by Fang Jun and came to handle the matter. If he failed to do it, he would naturally overstep his authority to enforce the law and fight for power and profit. Maybe Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment would get involved; but once it was done, he would use tough methods and often
He is the most talented person in the world and will have a bright future even if he is given a high look by all the big shots in the court.
The most important ability above the court is that you can face difficulties for the sake of your headquarters regardless of personal gain or loss, and you can accomplish the impossible. This is talent.
It doesn't matter whether it exceeds authority or violates regulations.
If you make a mistake, you must be punished, but after punishment, his ability to do things will definitely attract people's attention. Not to mention that the head of the department must rely on his confidant and entrust him with important tasks. How can the neighboring yamen not value such talents and want to recruit them?
, be reused?
Once you become famous, it becomes a trend.
Nothing in the world can be separated from a "momentum". As long as the general trend is established, wind and water will naturally arise, and you will get twice the result with half the effort.
If Fang Jun could entrust him with such an important task, how could he not seize this opportunity to expand his reputation beyond the Ministry of War, into the eyes of the big shots in the court, and even be favored by His Majesty again?
You know, he has been favored by His Majesty a long time ago!
In the eighth year of Wu De's reign, Cui Dunli was recommended to serve as Tongshi Sheren. Although he was from a Shandong family, his official position was not prominent and his power was not high.