Lou Xiaoyi was speechless. His second uncle was his late grandfather, the second son of General Yao, his mother's biological brother, and the person who inherited the title of general. However, his general status was hereditary, but he was not shot with real swords and guns. This gold content is Much weaker.
"The imperial power of Zhaoye is facing a change, and several sons are competing for the throne. Your second uncle is also eager to take a piece of the pie!
You wrote a letter the day before yesterday, asking me to write to contact some of your father’s former proud disciples to form a party and build momentum for the third prince, but I refused!”
Lou Xiaoyi was puzzled, "Mother?"
Lou Yao sneered, "There are several of your father's disciples who are now in high positions, but how could such people abandon their political beliefs just because of a piece of paper? Twenty years have passed, let alone me, and your father has returned to the Even in this world, I can't make them bow their heads and obey orders!
Your second uncle is ambitious but not very talented, and his ideas are too simplistic. I'm worried that his taking advantage of the fire will bring disaster to the Yao family!"
Lou Xiaoyi's second uncle is the helmsman of his mother's clan. His relationship with the Lou family is not distant, but it is not close either. It is just a normal clan relationship.
The scenery of Sima Mansion has long since disappeared. They are thousands of miles apart from each other. They have hardly moved around in the past twenty years. This is also a normal manifestation of the coldness of human relations.
The former coach came to the Lou Mansion not because of his second uncle's recommendation, but because of his unsatisfactory third uncle. Only he could get involved with these people from all walks of life.
"Mother, I seem to have heard you say that my second uncle's title is only a virtual title and he has no real power to lead troops. There are many people of his level in Zhaoye, so how can he exert his power in such a big matter as fighting for the throne? You Isn’t it a bit exaggerated to say that it brought disaster to the Yao family?”
Mr. Lou Yao sighed again, "Xiao Yi, you usually don't care about these things, so you don't know much about the affairs in the court!
The Zhaoye Kingdom was awarded titles for meritorious service and ended after the second generation; that is to say, the title of general will not be continued after it is passed to your second uncle. If the Yao family no longer has the talents, in a place like Zhaoye, decline is inevitable.
I think your second uncle was also worried about this. He wanted to gain support when the new emperor came to power and continue the Yao family inheritance. This is actually a last-ditch effort to lick blood.
In fact, no one with a clear mind will join in such matters as fighting for the throne and bring risks to themselves and their family. Royal affairs should be left to the royal family. There are several good results for outsiders caught in it. of?
Those handed down families with strong branches and deep roots and far-reaching influence are better. Even if they fail, or at most fall out of favor, they can come back decades later. The worst thing is those families that are so happy that they can't get up or down. Once they fail, they will be killed to scare the monkeys. It must be them!"
Her mother explained it very clearly, and she may have had to learn these things through mutual interactions with her father. Lou Xiaoyi is very lucky to have such a reasonable mother.
His mother attaches great importance to family ties, and even in the past three years, she has not taken the initiative to ask him to marry and have children. This is a sign of respect for him after understanding his spiritual practice, so he should also respect his mother's feelings in other aspects.
"The letter was received three days ago. I have already written the reply. It is exactly what I said to you just now. But I know that your second uncle will not listen and will scold me for being a woman and not knowing how to protect the Yao family. inherited.
What I have been hesitating about is whether I should tell you?
If Xiao Yi was still the same person you were four years ago, I would definitely not tell you! But you are different now. You are a man and can handle family crises independently, just like that time in Jokhang Temple, you handled it very well. , Not only do you have the courage to take action, but what’s more rare is that you know how to be low-key and know how to measure!”
Pulling Lou Xiaoyi over, she lovingly touched his young face that seemed to have remained unchanged.
"I was just thinking that since Xiao Yi and I have made an appointment and no longer hide anything from each other, I should tell you, whether it's good or bad.
Throughout your life, your mother has always been soft-hearted despite her strong appearance. You, Aunt Cai, know this best, so when you were young, she was the one who mostly took the lead in disciplining you!
Although I haven't seen your second uncle for twenty years, this can't sever the blood connection between us. I know that he may destroy the Yao family, and I, a married outsider, can't stop him... But that is a
The family includes not only your second uncle, but also your second aunt, your cousins, and your nephews and nieces who have not yet grown up...
That’s a big family, I have to do something! I can’t just watch helplessly?
So I want Xiao Yi to send this letter to Zhaoye City!
Only you can truly understand your mother's thoughts, be able to protect yourself in the complex environment of Zhaoye, and know what to do and what not to do...
You are my mother's favorite, but now I want to send you to the most dangerous city in the world. In the most dangerous period, Xiao B, will you blame me?"
Lou Xiaoyi hugged her mother and said, "Look what you said, isn't that what you do when you have a son and raise a son?"
But before my son goes, he still has a few questions that his mother needs to answer!"
Lou Yao looked at him with tears in his eyes and nodded,
"Why do you think the second uncle will definitely fail? Maybe the smoke coming out of the ancestral grave will mean success? Is it your own judgment? Or intuition?" This is Lou Xiaoyi's first question. It is very important and will determine the direction of his work.
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Mr. Lou Yao slapped him as punishment for disrespectful remarks such as "smoke in the ancestral graves."
"Zhaoye Kingdom has four princes. The eldest prince died young, and now the second, third, and fourth princes are competing. They are all past middle age.
When your father was alive, as the Sima of the current dynasty, he was also listed as a member of the prince's division, so he had a lot of contact. At that time, several princes were already in their teens and twenties. You can tell something. Your father privately
He once told me that the second prince was ruthless and forbearing, the third prince was widely known for his virtue, and the fourth prince was silent. Each had its own strengths, but when it came to who would succeed, it was impossible for the third prince to succeed!
This is one of them!"
Lou Xiaoyi sighed, saying that his reputation is widely spread is just that he knows how to build momentum and shout for himself. In the battle for the throne, being too ostentatious is not a good thing. The so-called reputation is worthless in front of the army.
Mr. Lou Yao continued: "Among your father's favorite students, there are a few who are really nostalgic. Regardless of whether they come or not, they care deeply about me, my master's wife, financially and in other aspects every year. We also exchange letters.
Although they talk about trivial matters in life, they also occasionally mention important matters in the court. One of them is that your father's original guess may come true. They will not say it openly, but I understand what they mean.
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Although the third prince is jumping for joy now, it is just an appearance. When the dust has settled, it is also the result of the confinement. But those below him who are holding stinky feet and burning incense are probably going to be unlucky, so they have just been freed up.
