In the elegant room next door, the three of them gathered together and sat in a perfect glyph formation.
But on the smooth wooden floor, there were a bunch of broken porcelain pieces splashing out, which were the remains of a wine glass...
Kong Yingda and Yu Wenshi looked at each other, looked at the angry Emperor in front of them, and smiled bitterly. Fang Jun was really a troublemaker. He just had a drink, so why were he so full of complaints that he not only scolded the two old Confucian scholars?
Even His Majesty was not spared.
It seems that today’s so-called celebratory drink is not comfortable to drink.
The two of them felt that what Fang Jun said and thought made some sense, especially the forward-looking remarks on the country's domestic and foreign affairs, which were very insightful. However, when it came to the subsequent foreign policy, they disagreed...
Do we need to use iron and blood to deal with foreigners?
How can it be so simple! Blind killing will only arouse the resistance of foreigners, which will further make these foreigners alienated from morality and unwilling to be of the same mind as the Han family. Only the art of benevolence and virtue can influence them, is the right way, although the process is slower, but
Once these foreigners are influenced, they can wholeheartedly regard the Han Dynasty as the orthodoxy and never deviate from it.
At such a young age, he has such a strong murderous nature...
This made the two of them feel deeply awkward.
His Majesty Li Er thought differently.
In the bones of the Li Tang royal family, the blood of the Han family is not pure, and has very strong Hu heritage, which makes their actions somewhat contrary to those authentic Confucian traditions. In response to Fang Jun's words, His Majesty Li Er generally responded.
Of course, when the Han family is strong, small countries will naturally surrender and rely on them. When the Han family is weak, they will bite back. What's wrong with this?
Talking about benevolence, righteousness and morality cannot persuade those barbarians, because deep down what they pursue and admire is the law of the jungle!
But Fang Jun's mockery of the tribute system made His Majesty Li Er furious!
He received all the foreign envoys and issued the rewards. This was originally the most honorable thing for all nations to pay tribute to the prosperous times, but he was ridiculed by Fang Jun. How could His Majesty Li Er, who was so happy about his success, not
angry?
Seeing that His Majesty was so angry, as poker friends, Kong Yingda and Yu Wenhuaji did not add insult to injury, but tried their best to defend Fang Jun.
Kong Yingda stroked his beard and said: "That kid has been willful and arrogant for more than a day and a half, but his temper is like this, and he can't force it. Fortunately, he is just young and irritable. When he is a little older and has experienced more, he will understand
Calm down, Your Majesty, there is no need to be upset."
Yu Wenhuaji also said: "Although he is a little impetuous, after all, his talent and ability are excellent. The formulation of the imperial examination system alone shows this boy's super planning and organizational skills. As long as your Majesty gives you a little training, he will definitely be able to do it in the future."
You are the pillar of the country, and I would like to congratulate Your Majesty!"
With the persuasion of the two veteran ministers, His Majesty Li Er's anger was somewhat suppressed.
In fact, there is not much anger at all, it’s just that a junior ridiculed my governance behavior, and I can’t let it go...
I just have some thoughts about the good relationship between the prince and Fang Jun.
After saying a few cruel words, he changed the subject and frowned: "I wonder what kind of trouble the Shenji Camp has caused?"
Yu Wenhuaji shut up, this is related to Changsun Wuji, nothing he says is good.
But it is obvious that Kong Yingda will not worry about this. Lao Kong has already cultivated to the level of "half-saint", has a transcendent status and respected status, and is never afraid of offending others.
"This matter is actually due to your Majesty's lack of consideration. Although your Majesty has his own ideas and is not deliberately partial to anyone, the arrangement of the Shenji Camp has really wronged Fang Jun and will inevitably make him feel unhappy. This
This is human nature. It can be seen that Fang Jun is a man of true temperament. If there is no reaction, indifference to the deprivation of the command of the Shenji Battalion but a show of loyalty, that would be terrible. Only a treacherous and evil person would do that.
Bury your emotions deeply, because they have bigger plans.”
His Majesty Li Er is a little embarrassed...
Kong Yingda’s words may seem euphemistic, but the meaning is actually clear – you did it wrong!
Wrong?
Now it seems that although it is not wrong, at least it is not safe enough.
As his most important unit, he naturally wanted to know the situation of the Shenji Battalion immediately. The current situation inside it really worried His Majesty Li Er, and he was also dissatisfied with Changsun Chong.
It's just that the order to deprive Fang Jun of his command was issued by him. As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, it was a golden rule. Even if he was wrong, he couldn't admit it. Otherwise, where is the majesty? If there is a similar order in the future, there is no guarantee that someone will take today's god.
Jiying talks about things, you could have been wrong before, you can be wrong now...
Since you can't admit your mistakes, you have to stick to them until the end.
His Majesty Li Er snorted and said: "In my opinion, that boy is so arrogant because of the planning and preparation of this imperial examination system that he raised his tail!"
Kong Yingda laughed and stopped arguing.
Lao Kong is already a living spirit, how could he not see His Majesty's unintentional words? If we continue to argue, we will not give His Majesty any face, and will provoke this Supreme Being to the point where he cannot stand. That would be too stupid...
Yu Wenhuaji changed the subject and said: "This Fang Jun is not the one who suffers the consequences. He obviously drank a lot just now. If there is a conflict with the eldest grandson..."
"Let them go! They are all young handsome men who are used to being arrogant. No one will give in to the other! Just let them have a fight to get rid of their anger and calm down a little. When they are done fighting, I will deal with them one by one!" Li
His Majesty gritted his teeth and said, staying calm and waiting to clean up the mess.
Kong Yingda was quite worried: "That boy Fang Jun has a too violent temper. What if..."
The meaning of these words could not be more obvious. I am afraid that Changsun Chong is not Fang Jun's opponent. If the trouble gets out of hand, it will greatly damage the prestige of Changsun Chong, the admiral of Shenji Camp.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Kong Yingda with some surprise. How could this old scholar, who was always known for his rigidity and coldness, be so optimistic about Fang Jun?
He didn't think that Chang Sun Chong, who was in charge of Shenji Camp, would not be able to deal with Fang Jun, who had no soldiers and no power in the Ministry of Rites!
*****
In the south of the city, by the Qujiang Pool, and in the wild woods to the north of the Shenji Camp.
When Fang Jun established the Shenji Camp, the national treasury did not have sufficient financial resources to support the huge expenses of the Shenji Camp. Therefore, Fang Jun and His Majesty Li Er agreed that Fang Jun would contribute the money in advance, and the imperial court would allocate the land in the Yeshulin area to Fang Jun.
Jun, to compensate for the money Fang Jun spent.
Before Fang Junlin went to the Western Regions, he had already planned the use of this land.
Many old trees in the wild forest were not cut down, but were cleverly planned by Fang Jun to surround them with newly built houses, becoming the scenery in the courtyard of the new house. Therefore, the general appearance of the wild forest is
Not many changes have occurred, but many houses have been cleverly built according to the terrain, landscape, trees and other natural conditions.
Just one summer is obviously not enough time to complete all these buildings. Only the main building is completed, which is considered a semi-finished product. After the winter comes and the cold weather comes, the work will be completely stopped, and construction will only start in the following spring.
This piece of land was very large, and because it was wasteland, His Majesty Li Er was not stingy and gave it to Fang Jun as well.
Nowadays, half-finished houses are scattered among them, covered with thick white snow, like a "ghost town" that no one will live in in future generations...
But at this time, the wild woods, which were originally deserted, remote and inaccessible, were already surrounded by groups of soldiers.
When Fang Jun arrived, there was a group of brightly-armored soldiers guarding the newly opened road at the entrance of the wild forest. On the roadside not far away, a dozen people were lying on the snow beside them.
A group of friends gathered around, making a lot of noise.
Under the protection of Liu Rengui and Xi Junmai, with dozens of personal guards behind him, Fang Jun walked over gloomily.
When I got closer and took a closer look, I suddenly became furious!
Lying on the snow were the servants sent by the Fang family to guard the house. More than a dozen of them were injured, with blood dripping from their bodies. They were moaning and wailing in the cold wind. They were in extremely miserable condition!
Fang Jun gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "You are so seriously injured, why don't you treat him quickly? Someone, send the injured brothers to the best medical center in the city quickly. No matter the cost, we must all be cured!"
"No!" Several personal guards came running behind him, trying to help the injured servant up and send him for treatment.
A lieutenant from Shenji Camp stood up and shouted: "Stop it! My admiral has ordered that these slaves openly defy the imperial court and die unjustly, so let them freeze to death here without any treatment..."
Before he finished speaking, the captain heard his companions behind him exclaim in surprise. Before he could realize what had happened, a knife flashed in his eyes, his arm went cold, and one shoulder had been cut off with a knife...