After the scout who delivered the letter left, Xu Jingzong sat behind the desk, frowning in deep thought, feeling very upset.
Is it a good job to stick to the casting bureau? Although it is a great achievement, it also requires the East Palace to win a complete victory in this military remonstrance and completely defeat the rebels of the Guanlong clan; but if you lose, it will lead to the casting
If the situation fails, or if the East Palace is completely defeated, then you will be in big trouble. The Guanlong clan will regard you as the lackey hawk of the East Palace, and you need to get rid of it urgently.
No matter how you think about it, this is all a thankless chore...
General Xin Mao watched Xu Jingzong's expression change from the side. He was silent for a long time. He couldn't help but take two steps forward and whispered: "Master Xu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has issued an edict. We should obey the king's order and go to the casting immediately."
Bureau, if there is any delay, I am afraid that the foundry bureau will fall into the hands of thieves and betray His Highness the Crown Prince's trust! Do you have other plans?"
Xu Jingzong raised his head and met General Xin Mao's burning gaze, and his heart suddenly suddenly jumped.
This academy was planned and built by Fang Jun, and everyone from top to bottom was Fang Jun's confidant. These students admired Fang Jun even more, bowed to him, were loyal to him, and obeyed his advice. Everyone knows that Fang Jun is the mainstay of the East Palace, and on this occasion
When the East Palace is in crisis, the stance of the academy students is self-evident.
Xu Jingzong would not be so arrogant as to think that he could become the leader of the academy and let these students follow his decision and surrender to the camp.
If I dare to give up the East Palace at this moment and turn around to shut down the Long Clan clan, I might end up with everyone betraying their relatives.
Even betraying one's relatives is a minor matter. Look at the fiery and violent eyes of the boy in front of him. If he says a word that disobeys the prince's order, he will probably rush forward and stab himself to death, and then lead the academy students to the foundry bureau.
There is no doubt that as a leader among students and a recognized supporter of Fang Jun, he has such prestige...
Xu Jingzong felt a little guilty and a little annoyed. He was actually being intimidated by a student's gaze?
Mother!
Your boy is my son-in-law. I managed to raise your daughter to be fat and healthy. I wanted to have a good marriage, but in the end, you, a wolf dog, transferred me away. If you don’t feel grateful, you just have to obey.
Forget it, you usually can't bear to call me "father-in-law", but now you actually dare to threaten me?
The white-eyed wolf wouldn't dare to be so arrogant...
He slapped the table angrily and shouted angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? I am an official of the imperial court, and I must obey the king's orders. Now that your majesty is still in Liaodong, and the prince oversees the country, he naturally regards the prince's edict as heaven.
How dare we slack off our duty? However, the current situation is urgent. The Guanlong rebels are gathering in Chang'an City from all directions. If we cannot make plans and preparations in advance and fight with the rebels as soon as we go out, how can we go to the Foundry Bureau?
To ensure that they are not occupied by the rebels? You all know how to be passionate and loyal to the country, but you don’t know how to be calm and calm at all times, otherwise you will ruin something big and die a hundred times to redeem your sin!"
His words were righteous and confident, covering up all the little thoughts in his heart. General Xin Mao's face turned red and he was a little ashamed. Although he was not ashamed of Xu Jingzong's character, he was still his father-in-law after all.
I am in harmony with my wife Qin Se, so I can't get into trouble with my father-in-law.
He quickly raised his hand and saluted: "The student was reckless, and I hope the master will forgive me."
"Huh! You're such a short-sighted kid, you should learn from it in the future!"
Xu Jingzong stroked his beard and breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, my little thoughts were not seen through, otherwise it would be very bad if these students rebelled against me.
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General Xin Mao said tremblingly: "Thank you, sir, for your teachings."
Not only did I feel a little ashamed of my newly raised suspicion of Xu Jingzong, but I was indeed younger, had not experienced hardships, and was not calm enough.
Xu Jingzong saw General Xin Mao being respectful and knew that this boy no longer doubted him, so he nodded slightly: "Go and call Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong."
"Here!"
Xin Mao turned around and went out, and not long after, he brought two people in. One of them was tall and handsome, with a somewhat "fengshen-like jade" appearance; the other was thin, with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, but his eyebrows were beautiful.
The room was very smart. After the two teenagers entered the room, they stepped forward to salute and said respectfully: "Student Cen Changqian (Ouyang Tong) has seen the chief clerk. I don't know what the chief clerk has called me. What are his orders?"
Xu Jingzong was quite satisfied, so he glared at General Xin Mao to see if he could see him. He should learn how to act respectfully in front of his teacher.
Xin Maojiang turned his eyes away and looked at the rafters...
Xu Jingzong ignored this thorn and said warmly: "Changqian, Tongshi (Ouyang Tongzi), and General Xinmao, you are the leaders of the academy students. You are thoughtful and handle things properly. Now I have been ordered by the prince.
Order, I will lead you to the Foundry Bureau to guard it, to prevent the rebels from capturing it and plundering firearms. Therefore, I intend to divide the academy students into three teams, and order you three to each lead a team to go to the Foundry Bureau to ensure that nothing is lost. But I don’t know.
Do you three dare to take the order?"
He knew his own affairs well, and although he was considered inferior to Fang Jun in the academy and superior to many officials and teachers, his prestige was really insignificant.
This time he went to guard the foundry bureau. It would be best if he won, but if he lost, he would be in great trouble. So after careful consideration, he decided to rope in these three people and give them the ability to lead his students and fight against the enemy.
If the power is lucky enough to win, it doesn't hurt to give them some credit, but if it loses, it will be the three best scapegoats...
Don't underestimate these three people. They seem to have not yet entered the officialdom and their reputations are not obvious, but they have their own foundation and outstanding abilities. General Xin Mao is not only his son-in-law, but also a rising star who has been vigorously cultivated by Fang Jun. His future is limitless.
Cen Changqian's parents died when he was young, but he was raised by his uncle Cen Wenwen and taught by his own hands. Ouyang Tongze was the youngest son of Ouyang Xun, a native of Zhongshushe. He was talented and talented.
Whether it is their own talents or their firmness, these three people have the foundation to become leaders among many students in the academy. They are also very active and have high prestige.
If they win, although some credit will be shared, the big bosses standing behind the three people will all accept a favor from themselves. After all, they are the ones who "stepped out of danger and gave them important responsibilities." It doesn't matter if they lose.
The weight of three people is enough to shoulder the blame for defeat.
What's more, these three people led a group of students to charge into the battle and fight bloody battles with the enemy. All they had to do was sit firmly in the central army tent...
Xu Jingzong couldn't help but feel a little proud. He could advance and retreat freely, and it was really a good idea.
How did the three silly boys know that they had been tricked by the old fox Xu Jingzong? Hearing that they could each lead a team to guard the foundry bureau, they shouldered such a mission in a crisis, and their blood boiled with excitement.
clatter.
Even if he is just a scholar, he still wants to have a golden sword and iron armor, and become a prince thousands of miles away, but where can he usually get such an opportunity? The current situation is critical, and life is in danger at every turn, but such opportunities are rare and rare. If you miss them, you will be in danger.
It is possible that you will never get it again in your lifetime.
Cen Changqian's handsome face was full of excitement, and she nodded heavily and said: "Don't worry, sir, we are deeply favored by the country, and we are disciples of the emperor. We should help protect the country at any cost!"
Ouyang Tongjian's face was more solemn and solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "The national crisis is the first, and we should die before our own death!"
General Xin Mao was also inexplicably excited and said loudly: "The traitors are running rampant and the situation is in ruins. You should step forward and sacrifice your life to fight for the national calamity. Don't worry about death!"
Xu Jingzong looked at the three excited and impulsive young people, nodded slightly, and was very relieved, but still said comfortingly: "Well done! Manly men, it is in times of national crisis that you can show your heroic qualities! You can only kill the enemy.
Although it is important, the most important thing this time is to defend the Foundry Bureau. If the Foundry Bureau falls, we will not be able to atone for our sins even if we die! Let me live well!"
He doesn't care about the lives of Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong. When the family and the country are in crisis, even if they die for the country, they will be famous forever, but if they die easily, no one will take the blame for themselves...
Moreover, General Xin Mao is his son-in-law. Although it is not difficult for his daughter to remarry these days, Xu Jingzong also has some status, so it is easy to choose a good son-in-law. However, his daughter and General Xin Mao have a close relationship. If she becomes a widow,
It is inevitable that you will be depressed all your life, which is not beautiful.
The three young people were very moved: "Thank you sir for your concern and advice. We will definitely act with caution."
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