Su Ren did not expect that they would stay in the Meng Family Courtyard for so long, and they would also tell Dong Zhongshu a lot of secrets that they never stopped telling.
After sitting at Dong Zhongshu's place for an afternoon and listening to the conversation between Wen Dang and Dong Zhongshu, I finally understood that Dong Zhongshu's visit to Chengdu was not just on the way, but came specifically for the purpose. In addition, Dong Zhongshu also had another meaning, Tuogu.
This trip to Jiangdu was not done by Dong Zhongshu on his own initiative, but because he had offended someone in the court and was forced to do so. This is also clear. The current court still has the Empress Dowager Dou in charge. As a person who believes in Huang Lao's theory
, how can you let a guy who studies Confucian classics bewitch the emperor? Before the emperor is bewitched, I will deal with you first and then how to deal with it? The best way is to kill someone with a borrowed knife and completely stop your thoughts.
Dong Zhongshu sighed: "Brother Wen, I know that I have a narrow escape from death in Jiangdu. King Liu Fei of Jiangdu has a murderous character. It is said that he is recruiting dead soldiers in the country and has evil intentions. The imperial court suddenly sent a minister there, and there is a high probability that he will not be able to return."
I’m here, but what’s wrong with my wife and children at home? Brother Wan Wangwen is taking care of them! I’ve brought them here this time, so how about staying in Chengdu for the time being?”
Wen Dang was stunned: "What did Mr. Dong say? Although Liu Fei is cruel, he is not a person who kills innocent people indiscriminately. If Mr. Jiang persuades him kindly, he will listen to it. King Jiangdu is also the son of the late emperor, and others
Your Majesty is different. You have great talent, and with your support, Jiangdu may become a place where you can display your ambition to govern the country."
Dong Zhongshu shook his head: "No more extravagant expectations! I have presented the three strategies of heaven and man to your majesty. What I have learned in this life has been put into practice. As for whether your majesty adopts it or not, it is also your majesty's business. My life does not matter. I just want my wife and young child to have a safe life."
"Hey!" Wen Dang sighed: "Forget it! Since you have already made up your mind to die, I won't say anything else. When the husband comes back in the future, he can come here to pick up the family. As long as I, Wen Dang, are here in Shu County
One day, my husband’s family will be fine!”
Dong Zhongshu stood up quickly and bowed deeply to Wen Dang: "Thank you so much, Brother Wen!"
Su Ren and Chang Shi stood behind Wen Dang, listening to their conversation. In the past, most of the understanding of the Han Dynasty was from the content on TV. In the early years of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Empress Dowager Dou was in charge of the government. Liu Che was helpless and could only wait for Mr. Dou.
After his wife died, he began to display his talents and strategies. What was not mentioned on TV was that the situation in Chang'an was so critical that even Dong Zhongshu and Mrs. Dou, whom Liu Che valued highly, were demoted at every request, and Liu Che didn't even dare to let go.
"So Mr. was driven out of Chang'an by the Empress Dowager!" Su Ren looked at Dong Zhongshu.
Dong Zhongshu smiled helplessly and nodded: "It can be said that not only me, but also the people who have gathered around His Majesty in the past few years have all been hit, either demoted or accused of crimes. It is already settled that I was sent to Jiangdu.
"As he spoke, Dong Zhongshu glanced at Wen Dang: "Brother Wen, you have to be more careful. There are already some rumors in the court that are not good for you!"
"Hmph!" Wen Dang snorted coldly: "What a bunch of villains are worthless. I act according to my conscience and let them have their say, no problem!"
Chang Shi couldn't help but feel nervous and asked: "Sir, do you know who slandered the teacher?"
Dong Zhongshu did not answer the common question, but said with emotion: "Brother Wen has been in this Shu County for more than ten years, right? Since the late emperor's dynasty, Brother Wen has been the prefect of Shu County. After two dynasties, things have changed and people have changed. Brother Wen should
I know that many things in the court are not just a matter of having a clear conscience. You must read more and speak less, otherwise my end will be Brother Wen’s end!"
"Hey!" Wen Dang sighed: "Everything in the world is unpredictable. Who knows the situation in the court, but Shu County is remote. Even if something happens, I will not come to this Shu County to drink tea. Zi Heng's new tea is really extraordinary.
, the taste is more refreshing.”
Dong Zhongshu took a sip of tea and shook his head: "Shu County is not a remote place now. Su Ziheng's two praises have proved that everyone in the court has focused their attention. Even if Brother Wen doesn't want to do anything, it will not happen. Fortunately, Your Majesty took it from him
Maintenance is not that fast."
Su Ren asked: "What rumors did Mr. Dong hear?"
Dong Zhongshu smiled and nodded to Su Ren: "The rumors are indeed true. Does Brother Wen know what happened when he went to Yelang last time?"
"Isn't it that Your Majesty wants to marry Yelang and prepare to free up his hands to do something?"
"Brother Wen thinks it's easy!" Dong Zhongshu shook his head: "In the spring of this year, after the Huns' marriage envoys came to Chang'an, the attitudes of Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager were completely opposite. Your Majesty believed that the Han army was capable of protecting our country, while the Empress Dowager
On the grounds that marriage has been the national policy of the Han Dynasty since the founding of the Han Dynasty, they have always insisted. The two sides argued about this in the court for several days. Although His Majesty sent a general to Yelang and other places to lobby, our princess still married the Xiongnu. For this reason
, it can be seen that the current court is still in the hands of the Empress Dowager."
"This time I came to announce the decree because the Empress Dowager tried her best to instigate the courtiers and force His Majesty to make a decision. I was sent here to sound the alarm to Brother Wen, telling him to stay in Shu County and make no mistakes! Su Ziheng instigated Yelang and the Qiang people.
The matter has been spread throughout the court, and it is said that your brother Wen is behind it in order to share His Majesty's worries. How can we let the personality of the Empress Dowager go unchecked?"
Su Ren's eyes widened. He never thought that what he did would have such a big impact: "Is it wrong to expand the territory for my great Han Dynasty?"
Dong Zhongshu shook his head: "That's right, but you chose an inappropriate time! No matter whether it was the late emperor or the current His Majesty, your approach is understandable, but it is different now. The conflict between Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager has emerged. At this time, what do you do?
Whatever makes His Majesty happy, whether it is beneficial or harmful to my great man, as the Empress Dowager, I have to find some faults. Otherwise, why should I continue to control the government?"
"This old woman is really hateful!"
"Junior brother, be careful what you say!" Chang Shi quickly reminded him and looked around. In addition to the four of them, there were also several imperial guards in the yard.
Su Ren snorted coldly: "What are you afraid of? This world belongs to your Majesty sooner or later. I still don't believe it. Can the Empress Dowager live longer than your Majesty?"
Chang Shi covered Su Ren's mouth: "You are crazy. You dare to say such nonsense. Why don't you shut up?"
Dong Zhongshu shook his head and said to Wen Dang: "In short, Shu County will no longer be a remote small county in the future. Your Majesty has repeatedly said that Brother Wen will come to Beijing, but I think it may not be a good thing for Brother Wen to come to Beijing. Over the years, your Majesty has always
Anyone who wants it will be dealt with by the Empress Dowager secretly or openly, Brother Wen should also be prepared!"
"I'm all alone, so why worry! If His Majesty has an edict, it will always be like a knife and a frying pan, so the old man dares to leave!"
"Brother Wen's heroism is admirable, but Brother Wen should also think about his descendants and grandchildren. What will happen to them if Brother Wen is convicted?"
Wen Dang looked back at Chang Shi and Su Ren. Chang Shi quickly turned his face away, only Su Ren's eyes were bright. Wen Dang Laohuai was relieved and said to Dong Zhongshu: "I still have such a scoundrel, even if I'm old and miserable, I can't help myself in my family."
With them taking care of me, it seems that Mr. Dong’s ability as a disciple is not as good as mine, hahaha...!"
"Hahaha..." Dong Zhongshu also laughed and nodded repeatedly: "If that day comes, my family will have to rely on Brother Wen's disciples to take care of me!"
It was already getting late, and Wen Dang took Su Ren, the general manager, to say goodbye and left. Dong Zhongshu walked all the way to the street, where they bowed and parted. The general manager's face was not very good along the way. He wanted to speak several times, but opened his mouth and swallowed it back.
To go to Biejiafu, Changshi still couldn't hold it back.
"Teacher, is the DPRK really as dangerous as Mr. Dong said?"
Wen Dang said solemnly: "Mr. Dong is a scholar and has not been in the court for a long time. Since he can see it, it must be more dangerous. Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager are fighting for power. It is most difficult for a courtier to be caught in the middle."
, one bad thing is that my head is moved, I have been an official for so many years, but I still understand it!"
"Then shall we...?"
Wen Dang shook his head: "It's too late! Since we have been branded as His Majesty, we will be in great danger before His Majesty succeeds."
Su Ren sighed: "Giants fight and we suffer. What does this mean?"
Wen Dang smiled: "This metaphor is quite vivid. As Zi Heng said, the Empress Dowager is already old, and Your Majesty is still very young. Being branded as His Majesty is a good thing. As long as we survive this period and wait,
Your Majesty is soaring into the sky, and your future is boundless, so you don’t have to worry too much!”
Chang Shi breathed a sigh of relief: "I hope so! I just don't know if we can wait until that time!"
The Biejia Mansion is at the intersection of Jixiangfang Street. Walking northeast is the road to the Prefect's Mansion, and heading southwest to the Su Mansion. The three of them talked for a while and then parted ways. Su Ren lowered his head and just walked, while Huang Shisan followed quietly.
Behind him, the street was deserted, and most of the houses on both sides had turned off their lights. A gust of west wind blew, and the coolness immediately filled the body. A few leaves fell from the trees, flickering and erratic under the light.
Chengdu is not so deserted at night, but it is far away from the east and west cities, and there are not so many wine shops and brothels. Turning the street in front, you can see the lights of the West Market in the distance. Compared with here, there are
To describe it, it is brilliantly lit. As a standard urban youth, Su Ren likes the lights at night. That is what a city should be like.
After walking a few steps, Su Ren remembered something and turned around to ask Huang Shisan: "Has Su Kai left?"
Huang Shisan quickly replied: "He left last night, but he has to go to Yelang first. I'm afraid it will take more than ten days before there is any news."
Su Ren nodded: "It's okay, let Tang Meng be happy for a few days, and then let him cry without tears!"
When I got home, everyone was awake, including Cui Jiuming.
Huo Jin was lying at the door. When he saw Su Ren coming back, he hurriedly greeted him. Su Ren took a look: "What's wrong? What happened?"
Liu Gao hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Master, tonight Tang Meng has gathered the big businessmen of Shu County for a meeting to prepare for war against our Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce!"
Cui Jiuming said impatiently: "After a narrow escape, this time either they die or we die. Make a decision quickly, otherwise we will wait for our collapse!" (To be continued)
