Cui Dunli couldn't see through the blood type struggle behind this power, and he couldn't see that Dugu Lan and his generation were deeply afraid of the imperial power while enjoying the privileges of the Guanlong aristocracy, so they couldn't fully understand the changes in the current political situation.
Naturally, I don’t understand why Dugu Lan is willing to give up the power of military trial, which is crucial to Weiwei Temple.
Even if you can see it, you probably can't understand it.
At least until now, although the influence of the Guanlong nobles is less than when the country was founded, they are already a behemoth. The forces of all parties are intertwined and penetrate into every aspect of the empire. Is there any sign of decline?
Why could Dugu Lan choose to withdraw from the struggle for power at this time and protect himself in an almost cowardly way?
Not only could he not see it, but neither could Changsun Wuji...
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After leaving the palace, Changsun Wuji did not return to the mansion. Instead, he went straight to Dugu Lan's mansion with anger in his heart.
The servants in Dugulan's mansion watched this powerful man angrily enter the house, and they all remained silent, not even daring to come near him.
Duguhong, who was still Dugulan's youngest son, hurriedly came out of the inner house, bowed his arms to the ground from a distance, and said respectfully: "I don't know that Duke Zhao is here. I am sorry for the delay in greeting you from afar."
"snort!"
Changsun Wuji snorted coldly, stared at Duguhong, and asked, "Where is your father?"
Duguhong said: "My father went out of the city last night, and it happened to be raining lightly. He accidentally caught the wind and cold and became unwell. The doctor just came here for treatment. After taking the medicine, he broke into a sweat and was taking a nap."
"You are really conscientious and a role model for us! The old prince did his best for Weiwei Temple. I am going to express my condolences. You can lead the way!"
Changsun Wuji had an angry look on his face and gritted his teeth.
Duguhong was confused. He usually met Changsun Wuji in the market. In his impression, this leader of the Guanlong aristocracy seemed to have a smiling face all the time. Even if he was angry, he would not reveal his emotions to others easily. Today, this
Who provoked him to become so angry?
Not daring to be negligent at the moment, he hurriedly led Changsun Wuji to the back house and into Dugu Lan's bedroom.
The bedroom was filled with a faint smell of medicine. Changsun Wuji entered the room with a gloomy face and saw Dugu Lan on the bed in front of the window. He was putting on a piece of clothes and putting on his shoes with the help of the maid. He said
Said: "It turns out that the Duke of Zhao is here. I am rude...here you are, make tea quickly and watch your seat!"
Changsun Wuji was not humble, he sat on the chair with a cold face, stared at Dugu Lan's old face with his eyes, and said gloomily: "Last night, the old prince went out of the city overnight. I wonder if the things I asked you can be completed?
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Dugu Lan did not answer. When the maid offered him tea and was dismissed with a wave of his hand, he took a sip of tea, sighed, and said: "I'm old, I'm old, I can't do it anymore if I don't obey. Zhao Guogong has to wait for me.
, The old man is really powerless. You probably don’t know that the overall situation was decided last night, but unexpectedly Fang Jun also left the city. This man is unreasonable and has no respect for his elders. If it weren’t for the old man’s seniority and age, he wouldn’t have been able to do it last night.
It is totally justified to be beaten up by him!"
There was an angry look on the old face.
Changsun Wuji stared at Dugu Lan's expression closely, but he couldn't distinguish the authenticity.
They are all old foxes who have become sperms. They would never show their tails normally...
However, no matter what, Changsun Wuji would not let this matter go easily. He said angrily: "The power of military trial is a top priority for Weiwei Temple. As the Minister of Weiwei, the old prince
How can we explain to the officials of Weiwei Temple when we protect the interests of Weiwei Temple but are so easily snatched away by the Ministry of War?"
Dugu Lan sneered in his heart, even if he had to confess, I would have nothing to do with those bastards!
Don’t I have to explain it to you?
Instead, his face was full of annoyance, and he said helplessly: "I've risked my life, but Fang Jun doesn't want to get in, and he's still arrogant and domineering. He keeps saying that if I don't let him go, I'll never end it with him."
, those who roll up their arms and sleeves, will take action if they disagree with each other! How can the old bones of the old man stand up to the three punches and two kicks of that guy? It can't be said that if they meet each other, they will be hammered to pieces. The key is that even if the old man gives up
This life can't stop Fang Jun! Besides, what if he can stop Fang Jun? Whether the power of military trial will continue to be controlled by Weiwei Temple, or it will be transferred to the Ministry of War, there is no way to find out.
Or is it just a matter of His Majesty’s words?”
Changsun Wuji stared at Dugulan and said nothing.
This old man really complained about me. He should not be the one to stop Fang Jun, but I should be the one to do His Majesty's work well. It was precisely because of my incompetence that I could not convince His Majesty to retain the power of legal judgment in Weiwei Temple, and
Wasn't it because he failed to stop Fang Juncai that the power of military trial was taken away by the Ministry of War?
Although this is indeed the case, the underlying intention of Dugu Lan daring to say such words at this time is not easy to distinguish.
Think back to the time when Dugulan took the opportunity to threaten and impose conditions...
After thinking for a while, he softened his tone and said: "It was also my negligence. Your Majesty's trust in Fang Jun's love and affection must have been heard by the old prince. I don't know what kind of ecstasy soup Fang Jun poured into your Majesty. Is that right?"
He obeyed his advice, and this time he suddenly proposed to hand over the power of military judicial proceedings to the Ministry of War. I was caught off guard, so I could only rely on the old prince to come forward, hoping to block him. Unexpectedly, the old prince also had nothing to do with that guy.
, I’m afraid those families are not willing to give up now.”
Dugu Lan sneered in his heart, are you going to push me out as a shield and bear the anger of the Guanlong nobles?
I won’t take the blame!
"Alas! Who says it's not the case? The court now belongs to you young people, how can there be a place for us old men? This time, I finally understand. No one will buy this old face. Instead of it,
If you are being humiliated, you might as well retire and go home to entertain your grandchildren and take care of yourself. You have to be the one to fight in the court, and I am powerless."
Changsun Wuji’s eyes narrowed…
This old guy actually wants to give up his job?
Not to mention that you have retired to old age, it is none of my business even if you are buried in a coffin, but if you run away at this juncture, will I have to shoulder the blame?
"I am a little impulsive. I have no intention of blaming the old county man. I must never mention the words of becoming an official again. You are the soul of our Guanlong. It is when we are strong and strong. We still have to look at you. How can we do it with both hands?
Just leave Tutu alone and ignore it? You must not do it."
The more he said this, the more chilled Dugu Lan felt.
I was originally not optimistic about this power struggle between one force and the imperial power. Now, with my old age, I went out to the city on a rainy night to compete with rising stars such as Fang Junna. As a result, I was pushed out by villains like Changsun Wuji to bear the consequences of failure. , bear the wrath of other Guanlong nobles, what is this?
It's not so fun to kill a donkey!
Dugu Lan sighed and said: "It's not because I am unwilling to contribute to Duke Zhao, but he is really too stupid and unable to do what he wants! Take a look at the court now. Li Ji, the head of the prime minister, is only in his early forties, and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Li Daozong is about the same age as him, and even a young man like Fang Jun can hold a high position like Minister of the Ministry of War. At this age, the old man is enough to be his grandfather, but he still has to compete tit-for-tat with him and win over others. It is said that we use the big to bully the small, and if we lose, we will lose even more face... I can see clearly that this world is no longer our world, and if we don't leave, we will only bring shame to ourselves. It is better to retreat as soon as possible. You can still win the reputation of bravely retreating from the rapids. Look at Fang Xuanling. He entertains his grandson when he has nothing to do, writes books and talks about it, and lives a leisurely and leisurely life. How happy is that?"
Changsun Wuji stared, feeling weak in his heart.
Don't you think that I don't want to be like Fang Xuanling and take off my burdens and enjoy life in the woods and springs?
But I don’t have a son like Fang Jun!
The reason why Fang Xuanling doesn't care about abandoning all power is because he has a son who can take over?
If those things had not happened to Changsun Chong, now I also want to retire as an official, you can do whatever you want...
And he also heard clues from Dugu Lan's words. This time he failed to stop Fang Jun from robbing people. Although Dugu Lan was a little frustrated, he was more dissatisfied with the way the Guanlong nobles fought for power with the emperor. In other words, I feel fear.
This is an extremely dangerous omen.
There is definitely not one person among the Guanlong nobles who harbors thoughts like Dugu Lan. Once more people are shaken or even doubt the strategy of the entire Guanlong Group at this moment, it will inevitably lead to the split of the entire alliance or even collapse.
But why don't these people think about it? Isn't the reason why our Guanlong Group has the power and position it has today because of its constant confrontation with the imperial power?