Chapter 2147 The leisurely prime minister in the mountains, the civil and military ministers with po
Hearing Xu Guanzhong's question, Yan Qing pondered for a moment, and then said: "My brother has entrusted me with the important task of taking charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I also serve as the Prince's Young Master to oversee and guide His Highness in the prosperity of the country. I know the sufferings of the people and the gains and losses of the country's affairs, not to mention the gains and losses of the country's affairs."
There are so many things going on, and I still can’t get away from them these days, and I need someone who can take over my job to take care of my brother’s worries... Not to mention, brother, you live here in the beautiful mountains and rivers, not far from Damingfu and Yanjing.
Far away, if I can feel at home, see through the hustle and bustle, be a carefree outsider, and travel around the world willingly, it will not be as good as brother Guanzhong and the brothers in the capital to reminisce about the past and have a good time, so I will spend more time with my brother...
It’s also good.”
Seeing this, Xu Guanzhong nodded and said with a sigh: "A hundred years of life, a lifetime, it seems that we can achieve what we have achieved before and after, and now we can do what we want, it is a rare blessing in life... This is also
Because you and I had to meet my brother by chance, of course I understand Xiao Yi’s thoughts. Even if we each have our own wishes now, we will never let go of our friendship with Brother Juyi and all the brothers, and Xiao Yi will go back again.
At that time, getting together again is not as good as having a lunch at Daming Mansion, so today you and I will just have a drink and enjoy ourselves."
While Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong were talking freely, they saw Hua Xiaomei walking in carrying several plates of vegetables and fruits, drinking wine and side dishes. This young girl who was kind and gentle at the time was now a woman.
Her dress, every frown and every move she made were dignified and elegant, and looking at the expression on her face, it was not at all because Xu Guanzhong gave up his respectable position in the court and moved his family from the prosperous and prosperous Daming Mansion to this remote mountain.
She felt unhappy living in seclusion, but on the contrary, her eyebrows gradually became filled with contentment and contentment. It seemed that not only was she content to stay with her husband for a long time, but she was also more suitable to live in this paradise-like place.
Yan Qing hurriedly stood up and thanked him, and then he saw the eldest son of Xu Guanzhong and Hua Xiaomei, who was now seven or eight years old, walking in. He politely and respectfully greeted his uncle.
Looking at the son of Xu Guanzhong at such a young age, his appearance and temperament are already like those of a talented young man from a scholarly family, and he is not as refined and refined as a scholar who has lost his book bag.
Yan Qing couldn't help but smile and said: "The prince looks so good now, it seems that he and my brother were immediately born from the same mold when we first met."
When Xu Guanzhong heard this, he also smiled and said: "Now most of our Juyi brothers have married and have children, such as Guan Ling, Xu Sheng, Ruan Liang, Zhang Guoxiang, Zhang Jie, Hu Yanyu, Hua Fengchun... and other nobles have learned this
What you have accomplished can be used by the country. It is said that you, Xiao Yi, are originally the most charming people. You should have started a family long ago. How long will it take to live such a happy life among thousands of flowers without leaving a single leaf behind? But it is not
Should we find a man of our dreams and start a family as soon as possible? Let’s see how your descendant, Xiao Yi, can look like a prodigal son?”
Yan Qing seemed to be used to hearing his elder brother and other brothers making fun of him because he had always been single and carefree. He immediately shook his head and chuckled: "There is no need to rush this matter. I just let it go. Since brothers know my nature, why bother to say more words?"
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Since then, Xu Guanzhong has been living in seclusion among the mountains and rivers in Shuanglin Town, Jun County, Daming Prefecture. He often travels to the north and south of the country to visit beautiful mountains and rivers. He usually lives an elegant and aloof life, where the water is clear and shallow, and the shadows are sparse and slanted, and the moon is dark at dusk.
The fragrance floats. Watch the flowers blooming and falling in front of the garden, watch the clouds roll and relax in the sky...
Ancient Chinese hermit culture has a long history. It started with Xu Youchaofu in ancient times, and later became the Four Hao of Shangshan, the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest, and the Liuyi of Zhuxi... and even Marquis Zhuge Wu when he was still in the thatched cottage in Longzhong, and Dongli who picked chrysanthemums. Next, leisurely meet Tao Yuanming, Mr. Wuliu of Nanshan... Among the hermits and sages from all dynasties who originally had extraordinary intellectual talents, but also advocated the pursuit of freedom of thought in the mountains and rivers, and lived in seclusion to focus on learning, Xu Guanzhong was like Such sages who served as the prime minister of the Qi Dynasty, but could easily give up their revered official status, wealth, and live in seclusion among the mountains and rivers to enjoy themselves, naturally won the praise of many literati in later generations. Shi Yin really regards fame, fortune and fortune as passing clouds, and only pursues the way of heaven in his heart...
However, although Xiao Tang understood Xu Guanzhong's pursuit, of course, for this confidant, the great sage could only be separated from the high court and the rivers and lakes. After the Qi Dynasty, there were good and bad conquests, national policies and major issues related to the world's national affairs and people's livelihood. On important matters, the imperial court also sent officials to the secluded mountain retreat where Xu Guanzhong lived to consult and consult.
In this way, although Xu Guanzhong does not live high in the temple, and is completely isolated from the bureaucratic factions in the court, and no longer has to be disturbed by the intrigues and common affairs, he can still play a decisive role in the governance of the Qi Dynasty. This is why the world praises him. Talking about his virtuous reputation as an immortal, it is like that of Tao Hongjing, the great hermit "mountain prime minister" who lived in seclusion in the depths of Maoshan Mountain during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, but was highly valued by Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty Xiao Yan, and repeatedly sent people to visit him to consult on national policies. Xu Guanzhongneng He was able to pursue the life of a hermit that he wanted, delve into all kinds of knowledge, and still be able to assist Xiao Tang in governing the people's livelihood and state affairs. Because he was an expert in economics and economics. Gao Xian, a hermit who was able to travel thousands of miles and travel thousands of miles, would also be famous far and wide in future generations.
The descendants of Xu Guanzhong include not only hermits and talented officials who devoted themselves to learning, but also capable officials who served in the Qi Dynasty. Some of them established schools and academies in thatched cottages in the mountains of Junxian County, and the emperors of the Qi Dynasty personally wrote plaques and inscriptions. Over time, Xu Guanzhong's descendants After construction and expansion, the mountain has an elegant scene of pavilions and pavilions facing each other, and mountains and rivers blending together. However, deep in the valley, there are still descendants of Xu Guanzhong guarding the secluded courtyard where their ancestors lived like a paradise. Living a contented life as a hermit...
However, the historical comments about Xu Guanzhong in later generations are somewhat mysterious and bizarre. Because Xiao Tang was gifted by Huang Shang the Wanshou Dao Zang classics that collected the secrets and secrets of Taoist scriptures from all over the world, and he also studied them with Xu Guanzhong, Yan Qing and other brothers. Therefore, according to later unofficial records, the Qi Dynasty later sent officials to Xu Guanzhong's secluded residence to inquire about state affairs. However, they saw that the hermit Xian Xiang, who was already over sixty years old, still looked as elegant as he did in his thirties and forties. His extraordinary appearance is still the same, as if he were an immortal practicing in the deep mountains and deep valleys.
When the court official who came to ask for advice retired, he encountered haze and rain in the mountains and the road was dangerous, so he asked Prime Minister Xu Guanzhong to escort him out of the remote path in the mountains. During this period, he saw the hermit and wise minister's behavior while crossing the stream and climbing the ridge. Handsome and elegant, as if he were a fairy, until this court official was sent to the official road at the boundary of Shuanglin Town, he originally thanked Xu Guanzhong and left, until he suddenly remembered something and wanted to go back to ask, but when he saw Xu Guanzhong, he As if he had used the mysterious ability of shrinking to an inch, he was already a hundred steps away in a moment, and then his figure escaped into the mountains and forests, and was no longer seen...
However, when Xu Guanzhong submitted a letter to resign and was allowed to live in seclusion in the mountains with Xiao Tang's permission, he took over the important post of Xu Guanzhong's left servant and minister of the country. Xiao Jiasui, the civilian swordsman and another confidant of the founding emperor of the Qi Dynasty,
Now that he is in charge of government affairs and has become the most powerful official in the country, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Brother Guanzhong, now you can achieve what you want, but in the past, I just wanted to be an idle cloud and a wild crane. There is no place in the world where I can't do that."
Fly away? However, my brother must always have his own brothers to help govern the country. You walk so freely and freely, but you make me feel uncomfortable being tied up in the court..."
