Chapter 176 Fighting the dog to see the master, the care of the powerful minister Gao Qiu
Xiao Tang's incident of slapping Gao Yanei in front of Panlou spread quickly in Bianliang, Tokyo. People praised Xiao Tang for not being afraid of the power of the Gao family and speaking out for the people who suffered from Gao Yanei's rampant behavior.
At the same time, some people were curious about how Gao Qiu, who was favored by the officials, would take revenge when his adopted son was beaten.
At this time, in the Gaofu compound, Gao Qiu was having a meal with his family. The table was filled with three kinds of fresh bamboo shoots, fried quail, fried dove seeds, bright-colored shrimp mushrooms, abalone wrapped in honey and preserved bream, and red silk crystal.
After waiting for the delicacies, Gao Qiu used his chopsticks to pick up the quail meat and put it in his mouth to chew. After a moment, his expression immediately relaxed and he nodded with contentment.
It seems that because he often played Cuju and kicked the ball, Gao Qiu took good care of himself. Although his temples were gray, his complexion was rosy. In addition, he had willow-leaf eyebrows, red phoenix eyes, and a long beard that beat his chest, which made him look like a fairy.
The shape of bones.
Although Gao Qiu was born as a gangster in the market, he was well versed in observing people's opinions and catering to those who follow them. When Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, was still King Duan, Gao Qiu knew the likes and dislikes of his master. Not only did he try his best to cater to Zhao Ji when playing Cuju,
He also pays great attention to his appearance and grooming on weekdays. Otherwise, how could he have been favored by Zhao Ji and rise to the top of the officialdom of the Song Dynasty as an idle young man just by slicking his beard and bowing his head like a gangster in the market?
At this moment, the steward of Gao's residence came and reported to Gao Qiu: "Master... the eldest young master has already seen the doctor, but he just cried and asked the master to make the decision and punish Xiao Tang for him.
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Gao Qiu snorted coldly and said, "Let him cry and fuss. If he doesn't eat even one meal, he won't starve to death."
After Gao Yaofu heard this, he was so angry that he put down the bowls and chopsticks on the table, and said angrily: "But father...it depends on the owner to beat the dog, and Xiao Tang slapped Gao Qian, it is clear that he will not let our Gao family go."
In my eyes! Even though Xiao Tang slapped that guy, he didn’t slap our Gao family in the face."
Gao Qiu raised his eyelids, glanced at Gao Yaofu indifferently, and said, "What's wrong with beating a dog to see who the master is? He's your brother after all, so you can't speak out of decency."
That kind of shameless and incompetent person who did all the ridiculous things in the capital is worthy of being my brother? Although Gao Yaofu cursed in his heart, he still said to Gao Qiu respectfully: "What father said is that the child made a mistake."
Gao Qiu took another mouthful of food and chewed it slowly. He was not angry at all because Xiao Tang slapped his adopted son in front of the public. He said calmly: "The official is an elegant man. He knows everything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Needless to say, he was able to play bamboo, tune silk, play music, sing and dance. That Xiao Tang... was really some weirdo at music and music. Otherwise, the officials would not have made such a big fuss and ordered General Xiao Tang to do it.
All his family's properties and music studios have been moved to the capital. Before the officials' intentions are known, this Xiaotang cannot move."
Gao Yaoqing had a venomous look in his eyes. He was silent for a while and then said: "But father, we did nothing when Xiao Tang provoked the Gao family. Doesn't it mean that everyone in the capital thinks that the Gao family is afraid of Xiao Tang?"
Gao Qiu's eyes narrowed, and then his face became a little angry. He shouted to Gao Yaoqing: "What did my father teach you in daily life? Fighting in the court and intrigues, why do you want to gain a foothold in the officialdom? Rely on talent and knowledge? Rely on power.
? Wrong! If you want to stand tall in the court, you can only figure out the holy will! As long as the officials like it, you can do whatever you want without any taboos. But if you make the officials unhappy, Xiao Tang will ride on your head and piss on you.
, you have to live with it too!
What does the capital think of our Gao family? What does it matter? Even though everyone in the world is pointing at the backbone of our Gao family and scolding us, as long as we can get the Holy Favor, we can crush everyone in the world under our feet! We will be anxious if we lose some face. What's the difference between those who are impatient and want to regain their position and those street gangsters who fight out of anger like cockfighting dogs?"
Gao Yaoqing was trained by Gao Qiu so that his expression became uncertain. After he claimed that he was right, Gao Qiu continued: "Besides, you can do the job of the Yueyang Army's propaganda envoy. Even if Xiao Tang is reckless and reckless, Xianggong Cai has to give him face. After all, our Gao family can't just rely on official favor to lead the army. We, the Song Dynasty, have always valued Wen. Qingwu, the only way to lay down the foundation of our Gao family through a civil service career is the right path."
Gao Yaoqing thought about it again and again, and said: "But Xiao Tang's behavior obviously did not take the Gao family's attention into account. If he is really favored by the official family, wouldn't he want to go against his father and compete for the official's favor?"
Gao Qiu showed a contemptuous smile and said coldly: "Since Xiao Tang is so loud and uncontrollable, I really don't need to take him seriously. How can an official think like this? Can a young boy understand? If you want to punish him, you have to use your own methods. What can you do if you make him domineering for a while? But the higher he is praised, the harder he will fall..."
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Xiao Tang had no time to pay attention to Gao Qiu's thoughts. It was not that he did not take this powerful minister who was favored by Zhao Ji in his eyes, but with the opening of the Jinfeng Yululou Music Studio soon, his thoughts were even more important. Pay attention to how he had a private meeting with the supreme ruler of the Song Dynasty, Song Huizong Zhao Ji.
After inviting Xiao Jiasui to live temporarily in the mansion, Xiao Tang took advantage of his free time to visit Liang Zimei, the clan uncle of Daming Mansion's left-behind prime minister Liang Shijie. The old fox just briefly asked Xiao Tang about the current situation around Daming Mansion and even Hebei Road, and after giving Xiao Tang some formal encouragement, he sent Xiao Tang back to his mansion. Like Liang Zimei, who was meticulous and the city was extremely deep, he rarely knew how to do it. It would be difficult for Xiao Tang to get closer to a person who has something that has fallen into the hands of his political opponents.
But for Song Huizong Zhao Ji, Xiao Tang must now find ways to get closer to him.
Because not only Gao Qiu, but Xiao Tang also knew that if he wanted to make a difference in the officialdom, he had to make the emperor who had the supreme power in the Song Dynasty take his existence seriously. Even if Zhao Ji was a complete fool, after all, at this time In the Song Dynasty, it was still a society where Zhao Ji was the orthodox leader and commanded the world.
Of course, you can occupy a hilltop with fallen grass and green forests just to be free and happy, but since Xiao Tang now intends to start from within the imperial court, he cannot ignore the absolute dominance of the Song Dynasty over the scholar-bureaucrats and the common people. Xiao Tang carefully recalled his memories Regarding Zhao Ji's words and deeds written in the history books, even if they were insignificant trivial matters in life, Xiao Tang would carefully analyze all the deeds about Zhao Ji recorded in the history books to analyze his temperament, preferences, and behavior. .....
Even though this Zhao Ji is one of the few examples of ignorant and ignorant emperors in the dynasties of Chinese history, the so-called ignorant emperors may have harmed the country and the people because of their growing environment, their own preferences, or the general trend, and have been reviled by future generations. , but this does not mean that they are idiots and imbeciles who are at the mercy of powerful ministers. This Zhao Ji is the best example.
Even if Cai Jing, the traitorous prime minister of the ages, is adept at power and old, but every time he rises and falls, it is all because of the changes in Song Huizong Zhao Ji's thoughts towards him. On the one hand, Zhao Ji cannot do without Cai Jing, who is very good at doing what he wants.
, on the other hand, he also warned Cai Jing from time to time: I am your master, and Cai Jing’s honor and disgrace are all given to you by me. Don’t forget this.
In addition, according to historical records, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty Zhao Ji treated Wang Fu, one of the six thieves, very kindly, saying that Wang Fu, as the Third Duke, was the prime minister of the Yuan Dynasty. However, later Wang Fu was so arrogant that he tried to interfere with the family lineage of the royal family of Zhao and destabilize it.
As for the status of the crown prince of the East Palace, Song Huizong discovered that he had a close friendship with Master Liang, the eunuch of the harem, and since then he had no trust in Wang Fu, and even ordered him to resign and retire; he had returned to Xiaotang
Zheng Juzhong, another powerful minister in front of him, thought he would be able to become prime minister when Cai Jing temporarily lost power. However, after Zhao Ji recognized him, not only could he not be prime minister, but he was also removed from his position of knowing the affairs of the Privy Council and was demoted to Guan Wen.
Bachelor of the Temple......
There are many such stories. On the one hand, Zhao Ji, Huizong of the Song Dynasty, appeared to be easy-going and easy-going, and his nepotism depended on everyone's likes and dislikes. On the other hand, he was suspicious of the powerful ministers who came and went in the court. Although the powerful ministers played tricks on each other, in the end, they were just in his hands.
Chess piece, so how can this scheming and foolish king reassure him, and how can he win the greatest power from his hands? After Xiao Tang thought about it over and over again, he finally made up his mind, and a question appeared on the corner of his mouth.
