This is by no means Xu Jingzong’s unfounded worries and random thoughts.
The current situation is critical, and the foundry bureau is always in danger of falling. These students all have the idea of coexisting with the foundry bureau. Since life and death are at stake, how can they care whether he, the boss, is happy?
In particular, Cen Changqian, Ouyang Tong and other students have always admired Fang Jun the most, and highly praised his words and deeds, which led to his temperament becoming more and more unruly and his behavior becoming more and more domineering. For these proud sons of the emperor, they can take advantage of the chaos of war to kill him.
It is really easy to deal with a boss who is getting in the way, and there is no psychological pressure.
Especially since his son-in-law happens to be away from the Foundry Bureau, he is not even the only one who can stop Cen Changqian and others from committing crimes...
Xu Jingzong did not want to provoke this group of gangsters who were obviously getting angry under the pressure of the rebels.
His words almost made his attitude clear. The three people in the room were all smart people, so they naturally understood him.
Liu Shi looked at the serious-looking Xu Jingzong with great interest. He smiled in his heart and was a little impressed. With Xu Jingzong's qualifications, he had to be so cautious and courteous when facing these proud students in the academy.
, his mind can be said to be flexible and flexible, which is really powerful.
Ouyang Tong scratched his head and smiled sheepishly. He felt that Xu Jingzong was also the master of the academy and could be regarded as a teacher. It was indeed unkind that he, Cen Changqian and others ignored him when they arrived at the foundry bureau.
Now that Xu Jingzong has lowered his status and surrendered, he thought for a while and discussed with Cen Changqian: "Brother Cen, how about..."
Cen Changqian glanced at him and interrupted him: "Our students admire Master Xu's devotion to serving the country! As Master Bo just said, the Crown Prince ordered us to defend the foundry bureau, which is crucial to the success or failure of this battle.
It is actually the top priority. The purpose of guarding the Foundry Bureau is to guard the warehouse and never let the rebels get the firearms in the warehouse!"
Xu Jingzong nodded subconsciously. It would be okay if the Foundry Bureau was lost. The rebels could not produce firearms. However, once the firearms in the warehouse were obtained by the rebels and used to attack the imperial city, it would be a serious problem.
Cen Changqian continued: "...We are young, lack experience, and have a weak character. When faced with danger, we will naturally be swayed by fear and do things that go against our true intentions."
Xu Jingzong nodded again, somewhat pleased.
It is a good thing for young people to be competitive and impulsive, and to fight without their lives. However, when life and death are truly at stake, it is difficult to stick to one's heart and make the right decision. There is no doubt about this.
Obviously, Cen Changqian thought that she, the boss, would be better than them at the critical moment...
Seeing Xu Jingzong nodding repeatedly, Cen Changqian said his intention: "...since the firearms in the warehouse are a top priority, then naturally we need someone who can make the best decision at a critical moment to guard it.
, this person must be Zhu Bo! The students have already sent people to plant explosives near the warehouse. If they really can't do anything and cannot prevent the rebels from entering the warehouse, they still ask Zhu Bo to ignite the explosives and cut off the rebels' thoughts.
We cannot let the firearms in the warehouse fall into the hands of the rebels!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole room fell into silence.
Ouyang Tong looked at the excited and upright Cen Changqian, and admired him in his heart: Brother Cen is really calm in the face of danger. He can still know people well and choose the best person to take charge of the warehouse. He is far inferior to him.
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Liu Shi stared at Cen Changqian, who was handsome, tall and handsome, with his mouth wide open. He wondered in his heart, are all the young people today so ruthless?!
Xu Jingzong was speechless and stared at Cen Changqian in disbelief, wishing he could pull out his sword and kill this idiot who disrespected his teacher and didn't understand dignity!
You actually asked me to sit on the explosives and guard the warehouse, waiting for you to decide the winner from the front, and then decide whether to live or die?
Mother!
He felt extremely humiliated. His face turned red at first, and then turned livid. His whole face was distorted, and the teeth in his mouth were almost broken. He said word by word: "Very good! Cen Changqian, you are really a terrible person!"
Since you are trying your best to seize the command power in the foundry bureau, I will help you. I only hope that you can shoulder the heavy responsibility seriously and do not let down the trust of His Highness the Crown Prince! Otherwise, I will definitely impeach you in front of the Crown Prince! You should do it yourself.
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After saying that, Xu Jingzong angrily kicked over a table nearby, turned around and walked out angrily, and kicked the door open with a "bang" sound.
"Tsk, tsk,"
Liu Xi clicked his tongue, looked up and down at Cen Changqian, and said with a smile: "There is a successor to Prime Minister Cen, I admire you."
Regardless of whether Cen Changqian wanted to seize command or did not trust Xu Jingzong, she still dared to take the power in her hands without hesitation at such a critical moment, kicked Xu Jingzong away, and shouldered the success or failure of her life and death alone.
, all show this person's great courage and decisive style.
Is a character.
Cen Changqian held up her hands and said modestly: "I am not overstepping my bounds, but the current situation is pressing and I have to do this."
Ouyang Tong sighed at the side and said: "If you say this, it is too urgent and it will damage Xu Zhubo's face..."
Cen Changqian's handsome face was serious and he said decisively: "At this time, how can we talk about worldliness? From now on, there can only be one voice in the foundry bureau, and that is to fight to the end! All uncertain factors must be eliminated, otherwise it will disturb the morale of the army.
Defeat is certain!"
When he said this last sentence, he looked at Liu Shi and said it.
Liu Shi laughed and nodded: "Don't worry, Cen Langjun. Since I said before that you will take the lead, I will never break my promise. There are not many soldiers guarding the foundry bureau. If you want to guard the foundry bureau, you can only rely on the academy students. Those people are all
I listen to you, I know it very well."
I can't help but feel funny. From the attitudes of Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong, it can be seen that Xu Jingzong has no prestige in the academy. However, if you think about it carefully, you can understand that the power of the academy is in the hands of Fang Jun. Although His Majesty Li Er is the academy in name only.
He held a large ceremony, but he had great trust in Fang Jun and allowed him to do whatever he wanted. With Fang Jun's methods and the backing of His Majesty Li Er, he naturally had all the power, and others either relied on him or kicked him away, and there was absolutely no possibility of resistance.
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Just seeing that the Ministry of War has already become Fang Junzhi's hall, one can imagine that the situation in the academy must be the same...
Cen Changqian saw that Liu Shi was not dissatisfied because he sidestepped Xu Jingzong and then seized the command of the foundry bureau. She couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and saluted: "It's not that I'm arrogant, but the current situation is critical. We are ordered by the prince.
The only way to defend this place is to repay the prince's trust with this body and a shot of blood! It's just a matter of life and death, and there is no guarantee that some people will adapt to the wind and survive, so we have to do this."
Liu Shi nodded repeatedly and said: "I understand, I understand. This is what I want, so I am willing to abdicate in favor of someone worthy of my position. If necessary, I will serve as an official at the beginning, whether it is dispatching baggage or charging into battle, as long as there is an order, I will never disobey."
His purpose is the same as Cen Changqian's, which is to defend the foundry.
Others may not know that he, Liu Shi, participated in the planning, construction, operation and even expansion of the Foundry Bureau under Fang Jun. Naturally, he knew how much Fang Jun's vision was entrusted to this place, how much Fang Jun had been expended and countless money invested.
If he fails to defend the foundry and falls into the hands of the rebels and is eventually reduced to ashes, then he will not be able to appear in front of Fang Jun for the rest of his life.
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Immediately, while the rebels were temporarily retreating due to fear of artillery bombardment, Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong led their students to pile up bunkers at pre-selected locations, bury gunpowder, place resisting horses, and prepare to fight step by step and fight to the end.
*****
Changsun Wuji rode a carriage to Prince Qi's Mansion. When he got out of the car, his foot slipped and he stumbled and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the servants around him had quick eyesight and quick hands and helped him steady.
Changsun Wuji let out a long breath, got rid of the support of his servants, and took a few steps slowly. He felt sore all over, and it seemed that every bone joint was filled with cold air. He rushed back to Guanzhong from Liaodong in wind and snow, and the boat and carriage were bumpy.
Riding a horse and riding fast, there were even times when the road was blocked by heavy snow and he had to abandon his horse and walk. This long journey almost cost him half his life. Even if his muscles and bones were very strong, he couldn't withstand such a torment...
He raised his eyes and saw that the door of Prince Qi's Mansion had been opened ahead. Chang Shi Yin Hongzhi walked out quickly, walked down the stone steps in a few steps, bowed in front of Chang Sun Wuji and said, "I have met Duke Zhao Guo."
Changsun Wuji stood up straight, clasped his hands behind his back, hiding all fatigue and haggard, looked at Yin Hongzhi with burning eyes, and said slowly: "Do you know the intention of my coming here?"
Yin Hongzhi hurriedly said: "Of course I know!"
There was a hint of excitement in his words.
If he could push his nephew to ascend to the throne or even the throne, it would be a great thing. But even if he couldn't, he would still be willing to follow Changsun Wuji and stir up troubles in the Li and Tang royal family, so that he could dispel his hatred...