The news that Su Ren is returning to Shu has been circulating in Chang'an City for a long time, but everyone thinks it is impossible. With Su Ren's connections and prestige, it is definitely not something that a Cavalry General or a Great Sinong can give up. There are also prime ministers and generals waiting above. The emperor has not accepted his fate yet. It is because he is waiting for an appropriate opportunity. Didn't you see that Su Ren held a cocktail party and married his son with great fanfare? How does this look like? The posture to go.
Therefore, when Su Ren really resigned, many people found it unbelievable, and some even found it unbelievable. They inquired about the news through different channels. After it was finally confirmed that Su Ren was really planning to return to Shu County this time, everyone This kind of speculation became rampant again. Privately, Su Ren's resignation was linked to the emperor, saying that logically Su Ren should have been a general or prime minister, but the emperor gave the general to his brother-in-law Wei Qing and the prime minister to his brother-in-law Wei Qing. After marrying Gongsun He, who was born into a rich family, Su Ren became disheartened towards the emperor. Some people also said that Su Ren was the Crown Prince and Tutor, but he was also the actual controller of Louguan Academy. He watched His Majesty grow old day by day, while the Crown Prince and his As the brothers grew older, the battle for the throne began. Su Ren didn't want to choose among several princes, so he stayed away for a while, but he would come back in the future.
Gongsun He sighed and shook his head with a wry smile: "Brother, I regret it."
Su Ren smiled slightly: "What? You, the Prime Minister, have done a good job, what do you regret?"
"Hey! His Majesty is getting more and more violent now. I am afraid to see him again now. I am always on tenterhooks. I heard that Sima Qian's sentence has been handed down. Palace punishment? Do you know what palace punishment is? Is there still human dignity? In the past, regardless of Sima Qian's No matter how you write it, Your Majesty laughs at it, but this time you actually insulted a historian like this!"
"Is there no one in the court who can speak for Sima Qian?"
"Who dares to say that? I just mentioned it, and I was scolded by His Majesty at the great court meeting. It was a great court meeting, where all the officials were present, and I was still the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. Who else dared to say anything? Li Shizong's car was torn apart, and he died miserably. His body was not allowed to be collected, and it is still at the gate of the city."
Su Ren calmed down. Li Shizong was still one of his students. Although he was convicted of what happened later, he still couldn't bear to be executed in this way.
Seeing that Su Ren didn't speak, Gongsun He gave another wry smile: "I can't leave now even if I want to. You see, I will be exterminated by His Majesty that day."
Su Ren naturally knows something about Gongsun He's ending. He has been trying to change something over the years, but it seems that the effect is not good. In front of the carriage of history, he is like that strong mantis. No matter how strong he is, It had no effect. Su Ren could only console Gongsun He: "Be careful! If you really want to retreat, find an opportunity to talk to His Majesty."
"I think it's useless!" Gongsun He said helplessly: "Wei Qing died of illness, and Huo Qubing wanted to stay in Chang'an to observe his filial piety, but His Majesty drove them outside the Great Wall. That was his favorite nephew, me! Who the hell? And you, you I don’t know what your Majesty looked like that time when he saw your memorial, and I was really frightened."
Su Ren smiled sadly: "Then wait a minute. Wei Qing's death from illness is a big blow to everyone. I heard that the queen even fell ill because of it, not to mention Your Majesty, just wait."
Gongsun He took a sip of tea: "Hey! When will you leave?"
"Just recently, we will settle down in Chang'an."
"I'm afraid it's not appropriate for the whole family to leave." Gongsun He approached Su Ren and lowered his voice: "Given your ability, His Majesty is still wary of it. It's best to..."
Su Ren nodded: "I know that Su Kang will continue to stay in Chang'an."
Gongsun He gently patted the back of Su Ren's hand: "That's good, that's good. It can calm down His Majesty's thoughts to some extent."
After sending Gongsun He away, Gongsun Ao came again. Like Gongsun He, he was still received by his subordinates in the yard. They all knew Su Ren's habits, and these people never minded. Besides, they didn't want to go to the room, and the atmosphere
No matter what, who knows who else is on the other side of the wall.
Sitting in the seat where Gongsun He had just been, Gongsun Ao didn't mind the teacup that Gongsun He had used. Gongsun Ao poured himself a few cups of tea first: "What did the Prime Minister say to you?"
"Nothing, just asking when will I leave?"
"Really want to leave?"
"Let's go."
"still coming back?"
"Nothing else, I won't come back."
"Hey!" Gongsun Ao also sighed: "Even you think Chang'an is not a long-term solution. I think I'd better not stay in Chang'an anymore."
"Where are you going?"
"Go back to my hometown! I have never been back since I came out. I should learn from you and worship my ancestors."
Su Ren smiled slightly: "I think you don't need to. In fact, among us, you are the one whom His Majesty feels most at ease with. Even Wei Qing cannot compare with you. You have not participated in anything in these years and you no longer lead troops.
And His Majesty also knows that you are a straight man."
"Haha!" Gongsun Ao laughed miserably, walked closer to Su Ren, looked around, and asked quietly in a low voice: "You should know that there are members of His Majesty's family in your family."
Su Ren did not refute and nodded. Gongsun Ao said: "I don't dare to speak my mind to those concubines now."
"No way?"
"What can't you do? Even if you know it, you still don't dare to do anything, for fear that something bad will be spread to His Majesty's ears. Do you think you can still live this life?"
Without waiting for Su Ren to answer, Gongsun He drank the water in one gulp, stood up and walked away: "Go and have a rest! Go and have a rest!"
Su Ren was very happy to see Li Danghu coming. This was the first time he saw Li Danghu since Li Danghu came back from Yumen. Li Danghu has been staying in Yumen all these years, firmly guarding the west gate of the Han Dynasty.
, It can be said that his hard work and merit are great. However, after this report, His Majesty seemed to have forgotten about him. He neither allowed him to return to Yumen nor gave him any other position. He just left the most loyal general of the Han Dynasty at home with nothing to do.
Compared with Li Danghu back then, he is naturally very different. In addition to his increase in age, his skin and appearance have also changed a lot. The wind and sand outside the Great Wall have turned the calm elder brother into a rough one.
Uncle, in terms of age, Li Danghu is ten years older than Su Ren, but now it looks like he is almost a generation behind.
It goes without saying to be polite, greetings and saying goodbye to the friendship that has lasted so many years. Su Ren dragged his sick body and drank several drinks with Li Danghu. It was not until his face turned red and he coughed repeatedly that Li Danghu forcibly stopped the two of them drinking and changed.
For tea.
"Brother, when are you planning to leave?"
Su Rendao: "Just these few days! After taking care of Chang'an, we can set off."
"Yes, I was planning to come here last time, but I heard that you were sick, so I didn't bother you. I didn't expect that we had to say goodbye in a hurry from Yumen, and we were also in a hurry in Chang'an."
"Brother, forgive me, I should have gone to visit you, but..."
Li Danghu interrupted Su Ren: "Your Majesty may have failed you in many things, but don't take those words to heart. Although your Majesty is a great man, he is still a human being. I am a man of more than ten thousand miles, and my daily affairs are complicated and trivial. I
As ministers, you need to be considerate."
Su Ren nodded repeatedly: "I remember, little brother."
Li Danghu sighed: "I also know that you have your own ideas and you are also a stubborn person, but it is your Majesty after all. Do you understand?"
"I understand, little brother!"
Although Su Ren's words sounded nice, Li Danghu knew that if Su Ren could listen to his words, it would be good enough, so he didn't say much. Seeing that Su Ren had just recovered from his illness, he found some interesting topics in the Western Regions.
The two chatted for a long time. It was not until it was getting late that Li Danghu stood up to say goodbye. Before leaving, he warned Su Ren for a long time. Li Danghu was a loyal minister and a pure minister, but of course not as pure a minister as Wang Wenshu.
, he was most worried about what Su Ren would do, so he had to speak his mind before Su Ren left, not only to persuade Su Ren, but at least to reduce the hostility in Su Ren's heart.
Knowing that Su Ren was definitely leaving, all kinds of people came. Except for Gongsun He, Gongsun Ao and Li Danghu, who were Su Ren's friends and brothers, the merchants were the largest group. These people had already entrusted Su Ren with
As his spokesperson in the court, but Su Ren is leaving now, what will they do after Su Ren leaves? At least they have to let Su Ren point out the truth. Su Ren spent a day having a thorough explanation with Cui Chengru, and almost put himself
The arrangement at the merchant level made Cui Chengru feel relieved. Cui Chengru is now the representative of the Chang'an merchants. Whether the Chang'an merchants can be used by Su Ren in the future depends directly on this old man.
Liu Zhi also came and made a very sincere attempt to persuade him to stay. As he grew older, Liu Zhi understood many things. Although he was the prince now, no one knew what his two younger brothers were thinking.
If Su Ren, the crown prince and tutor, was here, he would definitely not have any obstruction. But now that Su Ren was leaving, Liu Zhi was a little worried. It was not that he was afraid of his two younger brothers, but that his son could not understand him.
Father, so Liu Zheng was afraid.
Princess Pingyang's arrival came before Liu Zhi. Princess Pingyang moved back to the princess mansion after Wei Qing's death. Although Princess Pingyang didn't say anything, Su Ren understood that it was still for the high position. As Wei's son, Princess Pingyang
Su Ren's former master and Wei Qing's wife, his position was very clear, so he also hoped that Su Ren could stay in Chang'an, at least until Liu Zheng ascended the throne.
In the past, except for a few acquaintances, no one would come to the door of the Su Mansion. However, the situation these days has been beyond everyone's expectations. According to the past situation, only those famous people who were appreciated by His Majesty were treated like this.
But he was enjoyed by Su Ren, a guy who resigned. Su Ren welcomed everyone who came and chatted with everyone for a long or short time. Sometimes he made solemn promises, sometimes he was ambiguous, and sometimes he didn't say a word.
Sometimes he refused firmly. Although Su Ren was not the most powerful person in the Han Dynasty, his energy should not be underestimated. Whether among the people, the court, or the military, Su Ren had considerable say.
This is Su Ren, a guy dressed in brocade and walking at night. (To be continued)
