Just as Lin Jue expected, he could keep his composure, but others could not. Since mid-July, court officials have been requesting to see Lin Jue in waves, naturally for the matter at hand. They did not know that Lin Jue
What kind of measures will be taken, and they don't know where the situation is going to develop, Master Lin is silent, but they are very anxious.
Lin Jue knew that it would be time for all kinds of people including cows, ghosts, snakes, cats, rats, dogs, and rabbits to appear. Lin Jue was already prepared for this, and even looked forward to it.
Lin Jue was a little surprised by the first wave of people. On the evening of July 17, Chen Zhiliang and Yuan Xiandao, deputy prime ministers of the Political Affairs Hall, visited Lin's residence with several senior officials from the court.
Lin Jue received them respectfully in the hall. Lin Jue still respected Chen Zhiliang and other senior ministers. This group of people represented some deep-rooted gentry forces. They usually did not show off their appearance, but they had their own characteristics.
Influence. Although a group of people including Chen Zhiliang and Yuan Xiandao, an old master of the Hanlin Academy, are old, they have high prestige among scholars and officialdom, and their appeal has not been small. Therefore, even Lu Zhongtian, who usurped the throne,
They didn't dare to do anything to them. When Lu Zhongtian and Guo Xu were in power, although Chen Zhiliang did not serve in the court, Lu Zhongtian visited him several times, just because he didn't want Chen Zhiliang to say something unfavorable to him. Yuan Xiandao had always been there
Lu Zhongtian did not dare to touch him because he had a very high prestige among the scholars.
After the Luoyan Army entered Bianliang and the new dynasty officially took power, Lin Jue invited Chen Zhiliang to serve as deputy prime minister, and personally visited Yuan Xiandao twice to talk about his past interactions in Hangzhou. It was not that Lin Jue really had any feelings for Chen Zhiliang, Yuan Xiandao and others.
What respect does Lin Jue respect? In fact, what Lin Jue respects is the power and influence behind them. Chen Zhiliang and Yuan Xiandao came with some veterans, and Lin Jue naturally knew the weight of it. This is actually what Lin Jue hopes to see. All forces take the initiative to come forward.
When they come to see you, it is actually the time for you to bargain with them and solve the problem.
The candlelight in the hall was bright. Lin Jue personally welcomed several elderly officials into the hall. He also ordered people to bring cushions and bring soft chairs to make them more comfortable. Lin Jue personally served tea to several people.
Before, the etiquette was extremely considerate. A group of old guys were flattered, but they were at ease. In their minds, although Lin Jue was all-powerful, he was still a junior. They had seen too many rises and declines, and they were already unfazed.
"Hmm... not bad, this tea... is Lushan Yunwu Tea, isn't it? Good stuff, thanks to Mr. Lin. He really knows how to enjoy it when he can drink this kind of tea at this time." Yuan Xiandao took a sip of tea.
The first words he said after that seemed like compliments, but in fact they were thorny. In the great Zhou Dynasty, where everything was in dire straits, everything was in a tight situation. As the prime minister, he enjoyed the top-quality tea. What kind of extravagance was this?
.What Yuan Xiandao wants to say is actually this.
Lin Jue cursed in his heart: The old man couldn't keep his mouth hot with hot tea. He served them with tea with good intentions, but he ridiculed him.
"Although the old master is old, his tongue is still very good. He can tell that it is Lushan Yunwu Tea in one sip. I am afraid he drinks it frequently. Lushan Yunwu Tea is as valuable as gold. I heard that the old master lives in poverty and has a low salary.
I'm not very good, I don't know how the old master mastered the art of tea tasting." Lin Jue said with a smile.
Everyone in the audience secretly praised Lin Jue for his sharp words and quick response. Master Yuan satirized Lin Jue for being extravagant and drinking good tea. Lin Jue sarcastically said that he not only drank good tea but also did not match his salary, implying that he might be corrupt. Yuan Xiandao spat.
After a mouthful of foam, Lin Jue got a mouthful of foam and a slap in the face.
Yuan Xiandao blushed, rolled his eyes, stroking his beard and said calmly: "Although I can't afford good tea, my salary is not high, and my life is difficult, I have many talents all over the world. There are many wealthy people among my students. They
I respect the good tea from all over the world. I drink spring tea from winter tea without spending a tael of silver. Does tea have to be bought with money? This is the idea of a small businessman.
ridiculous."
Yuan Xiandao became a little angry. These words were already an insinuation of Lin Jue's family background and a personal attack.
Chen Zhiliang looked at Lin Jue with some worry. He knew that this Master Lin was no ordinary person. Ever since he appeared in everyone's sight, he had done a series of earth-shattering things. Although he was young, he was obviously already a leader among people.
Now that he is in a high position and in charge of the world, he has the ability to turn his hands to make clouds and rain. When Yuan Xiandao came up, he was furious. It was not good to make him unhappy. However, Chen Zhiliang had no intention of stopping it. Come tonight
Their purpose is not to be peacemakers, they are here to clarify their attitude.
"Merchants have their own way of obtaining wealth. The imperial court supports the way of obtaining wealth. Master Yuan must not look down on merchants. Scholars, farmers, merchants, traders, and pawns, each line of business has its own reason for existence. If there are no merchants,
Bianliang City will run out of food in three days, and I won't have anything to eat in three days."
Lin Jue looked at Yuan Xiandao with a smile, paused and continued: "Master Yuan is highly virtuous and respected. He is a figure who looks up to him like a mountain in the forest. He has students all over the world, and his disciples are all outstanding men. He is admirable. Master Yuan is not teaching them just to let them down."
I don't have to worry about having tea, but I want them to serve the court and serve the country and the people. But I don't know which of Master Yuan's students can turn the tide during the national crisis? I do know a person named Yuan Haoqiu.
In order to build momentum for Lu Zhongtian's rebellion and usurpation, he wrote a lot of flattering poems and essays. It seems that he was born in the Hanlin Academy, and it is unknown whether he has any connection with Master Yuan. Has the old master ever tasted the tea he sent?"
Yuan Xiandao's expression changed drastically. The person named Yuan Haoqiu pointed out by Lin Jue was indeed his student. This person had no virtue and took refuge with Lu Zhongtian to build momentum for his usurpation of the throne. He became a pen under Lu Zhongtian and wrote a large number of articles praising his virtues. Luo Yan
After the army entered the city, Yuan Haoqiu was captured and beheaded, but his details were found out clearly. Yuan Xiandao did not dare to expel Yuan Haoqiu from the gate wall before, but he only expelled Yuan Haoqiu from the gate wall after Luoyan's army entered the city.
But it also attracted criticism from many people.
"Xiang Lin, this person Yuan Haoqiu has lost his moral integrity and has been kicked out of the door by the old master. How can you bring this matter up? This is a regret in Master Yuan's heart. It's better not to mention it." Chen Zhiliang said hurriedly.
Lin Jue laughed and said: "I didn't know he was Master Yuan's student, but I didn't expect it to be true. Master Yuan had a noble character and a clean mind all his life, so why did he accept such a student? Isn't this a lifetime of reputation being ruined? What a pity, what a pity.
.If I eat the good tea that Yuan Haoqiu gave me, I’m afraid I’ll feel uncomfortable in my stomach.”
Lin Jue didn't buy it and continued to criticize Sang and Huai. As soon as Yuan Xiandao opened his mouth, Lin Jue knew that these old guys tonight had bad intentions. Although Lin Jue was polite and respectful to them, Yuan Xiandao came to tease them first, so he was not polite.
Respect does not mean connivance. If you don't suppress the arrogance of these old guys tonight, don't think about progress in the future. Lin Jueke knows what they said in private. They will come to see them tonight.
Lin Jue and himself knew their position to some extent.
Yuan Xiandao couldn't bear Lin Jue's ridicule, and finally got angry. He shouted coldly: "Prime Minister Lin, I didn't teach Yuan Haoqiushi well, and he became a scum. However, although he was unbearable, he only helped the evildoers, and did not take responsibility for it himself.
He is a traitor who rebels against his ministers and intends to usurp the throne. He did not threaten him with force and imprisoned the mighty Zhou Emperor in the palace. Although Yuan Haoqiu is unbearable, he is not a traitor and an evil traitor. What do you think, Prime Minister Lin?"
When Lin Jue heard the words, he thought to himself: It's coming, it's finally coming. This old guy became angry because of embarrassment. This is what they want to say.
"Oh? It seems that Master Yuan is happy to have such a scum student. Doesn't Master Yuan still feel a little regretful that your student did not become a traitor? Not to mention your scum student.
When I heard Master Yuan’s words, it seemed that he meant to imprison the emperor in the palace? Wasn’t that talking about me? What Master Yuan meant was that I, Lin Jue, was a usurper and a treasonous person, right?” Lin Jue
Still with a smile on his face
, but that smile has been frozen on his face like ice, looking stiff and sharp.
Yuan Xiandao also took the risk. He would not have been so direct at first, but he was so angry after being teased by Lin Jue that he blurted out. In this case, there was no need to hide it.
"Can you say anyone else? Of course I am talking about you. Did I say it wrong? The emperor has been imprisoned in the palace for more than twenty days. What does this mean? No matter how wrong the emperor is, he is still the emperor. What did you say that day?
What do you mean by what you said at Donghua Gate? Do you want to abolish the establishment? Lin Jue, you are a person who reads the books of sages. You should know the principles of ordinary human ethics between king and minister, father and son. Can you do whatever you want by relying on the military power in your hands?
Do you really want to be the emperor? Or do you want to be like Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, holding the emperor hostage to order the world? Those are all traitorous ministers who have been reviled by the world. I came here today to ask you a question, what do you want?
What should we do? How long should we imprison the emperor? If you want to tamper with us, just do it directly. But you don’t dare to do it if you want to. Imprisoning the emperor and leaving everyone in the world at a loss is nothing. Now?
People in the imperial court are panicking and public opinion is boiling, but you act as if nothing has happened. Do you want to imprison the emperor for the rest of his life? Did your forefather Fang Dunru teach a student like you? Are you disobedient and ignoring Gangchang? "
It was rare for Yuan Xiandao to be so righteous and full of anger. Today, with the support of several veterans, he did not hesitate to go all out. Before coming, everyone had discussed it and felt that Lin Jue had some bottom lines and would not kill people on the spot.
If Lin Jue is the kind of unreasonable person, there is no need to come this time, because it might lead to death. Precisely because he knows that Lin Jue will not attack people like him, he feels confident.
These words were frothing at the mouth and frowning.
Lin Jue didn't feel anything at all after hearing the previous words. He was scolded for treason and usurping the throne. Lin Jue turned a deaf ear to these words. Yuan Xiandao didn't come up with anything new when he scolded him, so he didn't care. But Yuan Xiandao used Fang Dunru.
Lin Jue suddenly became angry when he came out to speak.
"Are you done scolding?" Lin Jue tilted his head and said coldly.
"What's going on? Are you going to kill us on the spot? I'm afraid of death, so I won't come. Today I came with the intention of dying, and I ask you to do it." Yuan Xiandao shouted, blowing on his beard.
Lin Jue said coldly: "Killing? I, Mr. Lin, only use my sword to kill enemies. You are my colleagues in the Great Zhou Dynasty, why should I kill you?"
Yuan Xiandao felt relieved and said proudly: "I'm sorry you don't dare."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Of course I don't dare. If I were Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao in your mouth, would you still dare to say such things in front of me? I'm sorry you don't dare either. So, if you say that I am Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, I don't dare to take it seriously. .I wish I were them, so that my ears would be quieter, and things might be much simpler. Even if I were Lu Zhongtian, you wouldn’t dare to be so presumptuous. Master Yuan, I salute you, Master, and let me ask you, back then When Lu Zhongtian usurped the throne, did you go to his house and rebuke him face to face like you rebuked me?"
Yuan Xiandao smacked his lips and did not answer.
Lin Jue looked at the other veterans and asked, "What about you? Did you go to Lu Zhongtian's mansion together and criticize them for even a few words?"
Chen Zhiliang smacked his lips and said: "I was not an official in the court at that time, so..."
Lin Jue waved his hand and interrupted: "That goes without saying, it's just gone. Why not being an official in the imperial court is no excuse. Hasn't Master Yuan always been in Hanlin Academy? Didn't he not go there either? He just turned a blind eye. Watching Lu Zhongtian steal the country and usurp the throne step by step, and finally became the emperor for a day. I'm thinking, since you are so angry at what I did, you should have been equally angry at the beginning. After all, what I am doing now is not comparable to What Lu Zhongtian did. Then I understand. Did you actually say with righteousness and righteousness that Gang Chang’s way of being a monarch and his ministers varies from person to person? You don’t need to mention these to Lu Zhongtian, but Lin Jue will use these words to me. Are you taking me under your custody? Do you... think that I, Lin Jue... are easy to talk to?"
