His Majesty Li Er was still angry, but he did not get angry at Chu Suiliang again.
It is true that he has a strong temper, but it is not a character that takes anger out on others. The fault lies in Wei Zheng's bad intentions and ungratefulness. He ignored my humility and forbearance to him for so many years and actually disgusted me even before he died. It's really abominable!
It was understandable that Chu Suiliang never told him about this matter. He remembered that Chu Suiliang was recommended to him by Wei Zheng in the past, and he gradually valued him after seeing that his calligraphy skills were no less than Yu Shinan's.
Wei Zheng was acquainted with Chu Suiliang, but Chu Suiliang was willing to betray Wei Zheng easily but repeatedly dissuaded Wei Zheng until Wei Zheng changed his mind.
His Majesty Li Er had an angry look on his face, patted the table and said: "Here comes someone!"
Two imperial guards trotted into the hall, waiting for the emperor's orders.
"Hurry and call Wei Zheng to me. I want to ask him carefully. Have you ever treated him poorly over the years? Why did you treat me so lightly?"
"promise!"
The two guards responded, turned around and left.
Chu Suiliang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His Majesty finally stopped holding him accountable. It was okay to call Wei Zheng. According to Wei Zheng's temper, Li Er and His Majesty got angry. The reason why he changed his mind was that he even said that he wanted to pass on the manuscript.
In this way, I finally landed safely...
"Wait a minute!"
One person shouted something to stop, and the two guards arrived at the door, looked back, and stopped hesitantly.
Chu Suiliang looked up and saw that it was Fang Jun who had been silent all this time, shouting at the guards to stop him.
It happened that Fang Jun also looked at him, and their eyes met. Chu Suiliang suddenly noticed that Fang Jun's serious black face revealed an intriguing smile, and his heart sank. This little bastard had never been on good terms with him, but Chu Suiliang Don't you want to cause trouble?
After thinking about it in my mind, I couldn't think of any connection between this matter and Fang Jun, so I felt relieved again.
His Majesty Li Er scolded Fang Jun displeasedly: "This matter has nothing to do with you, just stay aside, lest I deal with you too!"
Chu Sui's conscience became increasingly uncomfortable.
Your Majesty's words sounded very stern and unceremonious, but they also showed an extraordinary closeness. This Fang Jun was indeed the emperor's favorite. In the eyes of outsiders, I, the most famous person around His Majesty, was nothing compared to him. What?
Fang Jun was not afraid at all, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty does not know something, this matter really has something to do with the humble minister."
His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment: "What does it have to do with you?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Yesterday, Weichen returned to Lishan Farm and happened to meet Duke Zheng who was offering incense to fulfill his vows. They had a good chat in the small shop in the village. Duke Zheng said that he was poor and asked Weichen for a piece of fine sandalwood. Naturally, Wei Chen couldn't refuse the gift, so he even gave Duke Zheng a poem as a gift."
His Majesty Li Er snorted: "Does that old man deserve to have someone write a poem to flatter him?"
The words were spoken rudely, but the tone was not bad.
Fang Jun then said: "Guan Chengzi has no habit of eating meat, but brother Kong Fang has a letter of severance..."
Read the poem again.
Sure enough, His Majesty Li Er frowned and said: "Brother Kong Fang is referring to copper coins, what is this Guanchengzi?"
Fang Jun had no choice but to tell the lie again, wondering in his mind if he had thought about how much of "The Biography of Mao Ying" he still remembered and took the time to write it down? Otherwise, it would be difficult to tell the lie!
Chu Sui thought silently in his conscience and sighed secretly, Fang Junzhi is really gifted in poetry, I might as well have more. After sighing, he suddenly wondered, why are you writing poetry at this time? Do you want to show your talent?
After all, he is a very resourceful person, and he suddenly realizes it after just thinking about it for a moment.
This guy is trying to clear Wei Zheng's name!
Sure enough, His Majesty Li Er pondered for a long time and snorted: "Is that old man really so poor that he can't even afford a life-long gift?"
The anger has been reduced a lot.
In any case, Wei Zheng has been in the central government for many years, and it is only fair to say that he has great power. In his old age, he can't afford a good longevity material. The fact that he is as clean as water is worthy of admiration.
Everyone is selfish, and it is not easy to stick to the bottom line for many years in the face of gold, silver, and silk.
Anyway, since the old man also knew that his actions were ungrateful and ungrateful, so he changed his mind in time and finally had no consequences, let’s let him go. The old man is going to die anyway, and I have tolerated him for half my life, so why should I care about this last point? time?
Fang Jun felt the change of heart of His Majesty Li Er. In the final analysis, His Majesty the Emperor cares about his reputation the most. It is best now that Wei Zheng has not exposed his manuscript records, and His Majesty Li Er's image is still good. Between the emperor and his ministers, The good story can still be passed down through the ages, and it can be said that everyone is happy.
Fang Jun glanced at Chu Suiliang and said to His Majesty Li Er: "Wei Chen and Zheng Guogong had a very pleasant conversation, and they also said something off-topic. Now that I think about it, it is a bit inappropriate."
His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows: "Huh? What else did you say?"
Chu Suiliang's heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad premonition.
Fang Jun chuckled and said: "Wei Chen told Duke Zheng, 'The leopard dies and his skin is left; the dead leave his name. That's why everyone in the world cherishes their reputation, even more than their lives. Zheng Guogong cherishes his reputation after death, and others do the same. Who cares about him?" Traffickers and lackeys are still emperors and generals!' Duke Zheng was thoughtful after hearing this..."
His Majesty Li Er was stunned.
What does this mean?
This is to dissuade Wei Zheng. You cherish your posthumous reputation, and the emperor also cherishes it! You have recorded your advice over the years and made it public for the sake of your posthumous reputation. But have you ever thought about what will happen to His Majesty's posthumous reputation?
Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. How could you harm the emperor for your own sake?
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Fang Jun. This boy was smiling and calm. He should not lie, so...
"Chu Suiliang, tell me, how did you dissuade Wei Zheng from changing his mind?"
His Majesty Li Er looked gloomy and stared at Chu Suiliang.
Didn’t you say that it was you who persuaded Wei Zheng to change his mind?
But it was clearly because of what Fang Jun said to Wei Zheng that Wei Zheng finally came to his senses and changed his mind!
Dare you lie to me?
"Plop!"
Chu Suiliang's liver and gallbladder were split, and he was sweating profusely. He shouted: "Your Majesty clearly shows you! I don't dare to lie. I did persuade Duke Zheng..."
"In other words, you did persuade him, but the reason why Wei Zheng changed his mind was not because of your advice?"
Chu Suiliang did not dare to quibble, so he tapped his head on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me..."
He regretted it so much that he almost cut out his tongue with a knife!
Why are you talking nonsense?
Why are you greedy for merit?
Why didn't you expect that Wei Zheng changed his mind because of Fang Jun's dissuasion?
It's better now. I didn't get any credit, but instead annoyed His Majesty. There is no hope of promotion, and I might have to fight to the end...
Fang Jun is so bad!
Even if you were the one who persuaded Wei Zheng, it wouldn't do you any good to say it here? He's simply a model of harming others without benefiting himself, and he's here to trick himself!
Chu Suiliang regretted it endlessly. How could it happen that it was Fang Jun who dissuaded Wei Zheng?
His Majesty Li Er's expression changed and he suppressed his anger.
The Tang Dynasty did not say that one would die for one's words, and would not be punished for one's words. Although Chu Suiliang deceived him, he also believed that Chu Suiliang must have seriously dissuaded Wei Zheng, but he failed to dissuade him. Now Fang Jun dissuades Wei Zheng. After changing his mind, Chu Suiliang pretended to take the credit without knowing the inside story.
It's a combination of circumstances, and it's not easy to deal with.
What's more, this guy's handwriting is really good, I can't bear to send it out...
Fang Jun glanced at His Majesty Li Er's face and said quietly to the side: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Since Zheng Guogong has repented of this matter, it is not appropriate to publicize it. As for Qi Ju Lang... it is actually true. Wei Chen believes that even if Zheng Guogong does not change, He will also submit Zheng Guogong's manuscript to His Majesty. Mr. Qi, do you think so?"
Chu Suiliang really wanted to jump up and point at Fang Jun's nose and yell -
I'll fuck your mother-in-law!
You kid has a very bad conscience. Even if I was at fault first, how can you care if I add insult to injury so thoroughly?
What do you want me to answer when you ask this question?
If I say yes, that would be betraying Wei Zheng and being ungrateful. The kindness of knowing and meeting each other and the unrequited friendship for many years are all bullshit;
I said no, that would be colluding with Wei Zheng to deceive His Majesty, betraying His Majesty's trust and love, and allowing Wei Zheng to smear His Majesty but remain indifferent...
Chu Sui's conscience was so confused that he didn't know what to do.
I felt so regretful that my intestines were green. The root of all the mistakes was that I should not have accepted Wei Zheng's manuscript in the first place. Even if I offended Wei Zheng at that time, I could at least be favored by His Majesty.
Now we are no longer human inside and out, no matter how we go, it will be wrong...