Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 1716 People must be in awe, no one can do whatever they want
The autumn rain in the south of the Yangtze River is pattering.

It is as slender as the silk thread in the hands of a boudoir embroiderer, and as dense as the stitches on Suzhou embroidery...

In the drizzle and slanting wind, a girl held up an oil-paper umbrella and walked onto the wooden bridge. The river under the bridge was clear and flowing, and boats with black awnings were leaning on the shore. The boatmen often stewed two river fish and a pot of rice wine, so that their eyes were blurred. , looking up, looking at the fluttering skirt of the girl passing by on the bridge...

The green hills in the distance are like Daisy, and the hazy and graceful shadows covered by the drizzle are like the eyebrows of a girl.

The misty and rainy Jiangnan is as poetic and picturesque.

Mu Yuanzuo, governor of Suzhou, brought a group of officials to the pier of Haiyu Town in the drizzle, waiting to welcome Fang Xuanling by boat.

Even though he knew that the destination of Fang Xuanling's trip was Huating Town, and Haiyu Town was only a few dozen miles away by water from Huating Town, Mu Yuanzuo still led his officials to wait here in the rain, even if Fang Xuanling was just standing there. The bow of the boat talked to him far away, and even the boat would not get off the boat, so this gesture must be shown.

Because he belongs to Fang Jun...

It doesn't matter if he was coerced by Fang Jun back then, or because he was ambitious and willing to be used, in short, Mu Yuanzuo now has a solid foundation and a smooth official career. The aristocratic family also had to flatter him in front of him, submissive.

All this is thanks to Fang Jun.

As long as Fang Jun's influence in the court is greater, his position as the governor of Suzhou will be more stable, and there is even a possibility that he will soar into the center in the future...

Now that Fang Xuanling has become an official, Fang Jun has lost a big backer, but his status is as solid as gold. At such a young age, he is already the official position of "Shangshu of the Ministry of Military Affairs". How amazing and shocking is it?

Whenever he thinks about this, Mu Yuanzuo is inevitably proud of his fortune.

God-given nobleman...

The officials behind him really have different thoughts.

Everyone knows that Mu Yuanzuo is lucky to climb up Fang Jun's lap, but in the eyes of the Jiangnan gentry, although Fang Jun was popular for a while, with Fang Xuanling's official career, his official career will inevitably be damaged. The rapid promotion rate will not only slow down, but may even be suppressed and retaliated, and then collapsed.

Even with the support of the emperor, if he is restricted everywhere in the government office, what future can he have?

The emperor can never protect you forever...

Unexpectedly, however, a mighty turmoil shook Guanzhong, even Jiangnan had heard of it, but in the end it was a shocking reversal. Fang Jun was impeached unscathed and even directly promoted to "Shangshu of the Ministry of Military Affairs" , became the de facto leader of the Ministry of War, but the censor who impeached him was dismissed from office and never used.

The worst thing is Song Guogong Xiao Yu, the scholar leader who is most likely to succeed Fang Xuanling as the head of the prime minister, but now he is implicated in Fang Jun's case, Li Ji descends from the sky, and takes the position of the prime minister's head Take it away.

Considering Li Ji's achievements and age, the position of Shang Shu Zuo Pushe may be out of reach of Xiao Yu for the rest of his life...

This kind of blow, to the like-minded Jiangnan gentry, is nothing more than a sap, knocking everyone out of breath.

Invisibly, Mu Yuanzuo, who climbed onto Fang Jun's thigh, became more and more influential.

The wind on the pier was a bit strong, and the rain was blowing obliquely. Even with the umbrella on top of the head, the hem of the official robe was still wet from the rain, and the coolness and coldness penetrated the body...

In the distance, a fleet appeared upstream.

Since the official came to inform that Fang Xuanling and the others were on the boat, Mu Yuanzuo jumped off the carriage and ordered: "Let the governor's guard of honor, the gongs and drums beating, welcome Fang Xiang!"

"Here!"

The officials and servants who came with them set up wooden banners and flags, beat gongs and drums, and played loudly, causing the people who didn't know where to go and the boats in the river to look sideways. There must be a big person who wants to come to Haiyu Town, maybe even an angel delivering the decree, so he hastily stepped aside, bumping into the nobleman and causing trouble.

……

On the boat, Fang Xuanling was talking with Li Jing.

The two of them, one with superb literary skills, are strategizing, and the other is a master of martial arts who can win thousands of miles away. They are both good at planning. , the outcome is often on the line.

In the past few days, the boat sailed on the water, and the two played chess repeatedly. The battle was hearty and enjoyable, and the journey did not seem monotonous and lonely...

In this round, Li Jing was at a disadvantage for the time being, and a big dragon was about to be blocked. With a chess piece in his hand, the military god was thinking about how to break the game, but suddenly he was interrupted by a loud sound of gongs and drums. .

Originally, the opponent was serious in thinking, and it was extremely difficult to reverse the situation on the chessboard. He just picked up a little flaw, and before he could go in and make a deduction, his train of thought was suddenly interrupted. He simply threw the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard and said angrily, "Admit defeat!"

Then he said displeased: "Who's married? The sound of beating gongs and drums is so loud, it's really annoying!"

Fang Xuanling put the chess pieces one by one into the chess set made of purple bamboo, and said with a calm smile: "Wei Gong has been away from the army for many years, but his temperament is still very hot, and he looks like a soldier. He is really old and old. Congratulations, Mi Jian."

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, watching Fang Xuanling leisurely and comfortably putting away the chess pieces one by one, he realized something, and said with a wry smile: "In front of my virtuous brother, Brother Yu doesn't say those false words... He said he was hiding in the mansion to cultivate his body, but There is still such an obsession that cannot be resolved, lingering in my heart, like a gnat in my throat. This obsession has not been eliminated for a day, how can we talk about putting our love on the mountains and rivers, and wandering in the forest?"

In the past, the invincible famous general who was chasing death and chasing the north in the battlefield, in order to save his life, he fled into the mansion and ignored the world affairs. The gap between them is so huge that ordinary people can't bear it.

Fang Xuanling nodded knowingly, put the chessboard aside, went to the teapot from the side coffee table and poured a cup for Li Jing, and said calmly: "People are not sages, who can have no emotions? Just have to look at it a little bit, life A hundred years, a drop in the ocean, right and wrong, success or failure is nothing in a blink of an eye, today's so-called persistence and all kinds of karmic obstacles, when you wake up tomorrow, it may become a passing smoke and a smile."

As he said that, he took a deep look at Li Jing, and said in a low voice: "People live in the world, there are all kinds of constraints, who can really be free and happy, without restraint? Even if you are as honorable as your majesty, you are still deeply trapped in the world. In the middle of the world, with your hands and feet bound, like swimming a fish into a net or a beast into a nest? Anxiety is always everywhere, and helplessness is the norm in life. How to face it optimistically and how to enjoy suffering is what a wise man does. People must know how to be in awe, and more To look ahead."

In this world, there are some things that you cannot earn or get rid of. This is the rule of the world, and it is the true meaning of life. No one can be free and do whatever they want, even the emperor who is rich in the world and holds the sun and the moon in his hands.

Instead of getting into the horns of a dead end and being crazy and persistent, and fighting against the difficulties that are destined to be irresistible, it is better to look ahead and find a brighter path.

Because even if you are an invincible general, there are still countries you cannot conquer and enemies you cannot defeat...

Li Jing was stunned for a while, his expression changed, and finally he let out a long breath, got up and adjusted his clothes, bowed to the ground, bowed down and said: "I heard Xuanling's words today, and relieved the sorrow and resentment in my heart for ten years. My Li Jing, this Be polite."

Although the previous suspicions were cleared up in front of His Majesty Li Er, there may be elements of weighing the pros and cons.

To put it bluntly, it was him, Li Jing, who had to bow his head under the eaves...

However, what Fang Xuanling said now made him completely come out of the ten years of resentment. Just as Fang Xuanling said, Li Jing felt that he was wronged, but His Majesty Li Er also had his legitimate reasons, and he went public all over the world. Everyone in the world has to do some things they don't want to do, bear some debts they don't want to bear, and walk some paths they don't want to walk...

However, in the world, there are always some things to do, some debts that cannot be escaped, and some roads to walk...

Troubles are always everywhere, and helplessness is the norm in life.

this is life……

He is already an ancient man, and his life is famous all over the world, and he is destined to be famous in the history of the world. Why should he be stupid to dwell on the past, instead of looking forward, cherishing the rest of his life, and doing something more Meaningful things?

Even if it's just a tour of the mountains and rivers to appreciate the scenery of the empire, it's better than a small room in a predicament, struggling in confusion and resentment...

Fang Xuanling was taken aback, got up quickly and helped Li Jing up, and complained: "Mr. Wei, why bother?" How can I afford such a great gift?"

Li Jing stood up immediately, without insisting on saluting, he said with a cheerful smile: "Listening to your words is better than studying for ten years. Your Fang Xuanling has been sitting firmly at the head of Zaifu for more than ten years, and managed Nuoda's empire in an orderly manner." It is thriving day by day, and until today, a certain person can be regarded as completely worshiped."

Fang Xuanling said helplessly: "Wei Gong, we are 140 years old together, and we still say these polite and hypocritical words, isn't it that the more we live, the more we go back?"

Li Jing laughed and said: "That's right, that's right, I won't say anything. Oh, my heart is completely gone, and the feeling of joy is indescribable. No, I have to drink three hundred cups with you today to express my feelings." !"

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly: "It's okay to play chess, but when it comes to drinking, how can I be your opponent, Wei Gong?"

Just as Li Jing was about to say more, someone from outside the cabin came to report: "Patriarch, Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, led the local officials to wait for a long time at the pier of Haiyu Town. Look, do you want to meet at the shore?"

Fang Xuanling shook his head helplessly, and sighed: "The old man has already retired, and he is no longer a prime minister. This group of people are really good at franchise... Forget it, see you later."

But Li Jing said: "It doesn't necessarily mean that I came here for you, maybe it's Erlang's disciple and grandson? It may even have some important meaning..."

Fang Xuanling was taken aback for a moment, then lowered his face, and said to the outside: "Come to the shore, let me meet these Jiangnan officials for a while!"

(End of this chapter)