Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2701
Xiao Jing's words were very cold and hard, but they did not mean to look down on Wang Jing.

Although the Wang family in Taiyuan belonged to seven clans and five surnames, and had a long history of inheritance, the Zanying family was famous and dignified for generations, but the Xiao family in Lanling, as the "Four Overseas Chinese", is it not enough?
Of course, in terms of the long inheritance, the Lanling Xiao family is far inferior to the Taiyuan Wang family, which started from the Zhou Dynasty prince Jin, but in terms of current momentum, the Taiyuan Wang family is slightly inferior.

Ever since Wang Shichong forced the Emperor Taiyuan to abdicate and usurp the throne, and then was defeated by His Majesty Li Er in one fell swoop, the Wang family in Taiyuan fell into a slump, and their momentum was not as good as before. Both dynasties affirmed it and treated Youlong with courtesy.

So even if the Taiyuan Wang family wants to ask for an answer from the Lanling Xiao family, this kind of words should be asked by the head of the contemporary Wang family. Among the aristocratic families who value seniority and rules, Wang Jing's behavior is very inappropriate. OK.

Especially for an old man like Xiao Jing, who used to be a member of the Nanliang royal family and experienced extreme power, this kind of arrogance is simply unbearable.

He respects the Taiyuan Wang family, but it doesn't mean that he can be suppressed by the Taiyuan Wang family.

He had to let the boy in front of him know that this is Jiangnan, not Guanzhong, and not Taiyuan!

Wang Jing still looked indifferent, and was not touched by Xiao Jing's anger. After Xiao Jing's words, he pondered for a while, and then slowly said: "The words of the seniors, the juniors think it is slightly inappropriate. The so-called green take it Blue is greener than blue; ice is made of water, but colder than water. We are late learners, so we naturally respect our predecessors, but we should also work hard to excel. Each generation is better than the next, otherwise we can only be trapped in the light of our predecessors. Wouldn't it be more disappointing for the seniors if you can't make an inch of progress?"

Xiao Jing frowned, and said lightly: "The old man has always hated those who use their tongues in vain. Mencius's "Encouraging Learning" is not just the sentence you just said. The wooden rope is straight, and the wheel is like a wheel. There are rules in the song. Although there is violence and violence, those who no longer stand up will be made to do so. Therefore, wood will be straight when it is roped, gold will be sharp if it is sharpened, and a gentleman is knowledgeable and self-explanatory every day. …Learning and progress requires certain rules. Without rules, you will not be able to achieve success. If you forget the rules, how can you improve? Besides, a gentleman should not only learn a lot, but also have to reflect on himself three times a day. It is by no means a high-minded person who is too high-spirited, and if he advances a little bit, he will stare at all directions."

So what if you are good yourself?Rules are the foundation of a gentleman.

What can such a person really hope for if they have a little achievement and then arrogantly ignore the heroes of the world?

Wang Jing's energy-raising skills are quite good, even though Xiao Jing pointed at his nose and scolded him, he didn't change his face, and said with a smile: "Six years ago, Jia Ci died of an illness, and the younger generation was in great pain, so they lived together in front of Jia Ci's grave. , Keeping filial piety for six years. During these six years, I have studied and broken thousands of volumes day and night, and the wind and rain have not ceased. I have never wasted a moment, just to benefit the common people and make contributions one day. The teachings of the predecessors will be remembered by the younger generation. From now on, we should still uphold I don’t dare to forget or forget my ambitions during the filial piety... However, this junior still wants to ask you, is your words just now Lanling Xiao’s answer to Taiyuan Wang’s?”

He is thin and thin, with three long black beards under his chin, thick and well-groomed, his eyes are deep and bright, and his whole body exudes a gentle and jade-like temperament, but the words he asks are like a sharp sword out of its sheath, going forward indomitably, absolutely. No turning point.

The answer given by the Lanling Xiao family, in his opinion, represents the position of the Lanling Xiao family. He is not willing to quote scriptures and beat around the bush like ordinary Confucian scholars. He just wants Lanling Xiao to give an answer. Clear answer.

Whose team are you on?
Prince, or King Jin?

Xiao Jing has experienced countless storms and waves in his life. The extreme power in the world and the scattered sorrow of the family and family have already tempered his dying heart to be extremely tenacious. Naturally, he will not be angry because of Wang Jing's attitude. .

He stared at Wang Jing closely, but remained silent.

To tell the truth, he thought that Wang Jing came to Jiangnan in person to play a game with Fang Jun in Jiangnan and completely cancel the plan that he promised to compensate Fang Jun before, but now he has just woken up. The purpose is to win over the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River for the King of Jin.

As the head of the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, the Xiao family of Lanling naturally bears the brunt.

However, what he hadn't thought of was that this Wang Jing didn't know what basis he had, he dared to go straight to him as soon as he met, and aggressively asked Lanling Xiao to express his opinion?
But no one who is proficient in politics is so stupid.

Because even if I clearly promise to stand behind King Jin right now, once the interests are damaged, when the time is right, I will weigh the pros and cons and switch to the prince's family, what can you do to me?
In the final analysis, compared with the real benefits, the promises of the aristocratic families are insignificant at all...

Then there can only be one answer, that is, Wang Jing hopes to use the position of the Xiao family to influence the orientation of the rest of the Jiangnan gentry, and achieve the goal of integrating the Jiangnan gentry under the vertical and horizontal alliance, so as to serve the Jin King among the Guanlong nobles. In addition, draw another powerful ally.

But if this is really the case, the question arises again, why did the Wang family of Taiyuan leave Xiao Yu, the Duke of Song in the court, instead of looking for him, but why did he travel thousands of miles to the south of the Yangtze River to ask for an answer in person?
Everyone knows that although Xiao Yu, Duke of the Song Dynasty, is not the head of the Xiao family, the political position of the entire Xiao family has always been based on Xiao Yu's leadership, and even the head of the family has never refuted...

With a flash of thought, Xiao Jing said slowly: "The old man has already said that Lanling Xiao's answer is not something you can just open your mouth to ask for."

Wang Jing stared at Xiao Jing for a while without blinking, and suddenly smiled, like a spring breeze blowing on his face. The extremely fierce aura just now disappeared suddenly, and he nodded and said: "Thank you for your reply, senior. I am very grateful. I am in a hurry today. Come on, I didn't prepare a big gift in time, it's really rude. I hope you can't blame the seniors. When you're done in another day, the younger generation will definitely come to visit again, and then make up for the courtesy owed today. The younger generation accepts the orders of the fathers, and there is still a need I don't want to bother you any more, and I'm leaving now."

Xiao Jing frowned, but did not hold back.

Until Wang Jinggong bowed respectfully and left, Xiao Jing looked at the figure under the oil-paper umbrella outside the door walking farther and farther among the bamboo leaves, feeling dignified in his heart.

He knew that Wang Jing might not have been able to hide the fact that he seemed to be equal in status before giving an answer, but he did not expect that the other party would be so keenly aware of his ambiguity and avoidance of answering.

Prince or King Jin, this choice is too big, Xiao can't afford to gamble, or it can be said that he doesn't want to gamble.

Unlike those officials in the court who have a deep-rooted pain for standing in line, the Xiao family is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, a place where the court's power is weak. Watching the fire from the other side, sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, whoever wins in the end, the Xiao family will be loyal to whoever.

As long as he still controls the leader of the Jiangnan gentry, no matter who becomes the emperor, the worst situation will not be worse now.

As for Xiao Yu, because his status is too special and his qualifications are too deep, no one can do anything to him.

So at the moment Xiao's position is clearly standing behind the prince, but in fact he has some reservations.

But it is obvious that this kind of position that is conducive to fighting and protecting one's life can't be hidden from the princes of the Manchu Dynasty. Even the Wang family of Taiyuan can see through Xiao's idea at a glance, otherwise Wang Jing will not be able to catch up with him all the way. Force the palace.

It can be seen from this that both the crown prince and the king of Jin can see this kind of trick clearly. If things go on like this, instead of being able to please both sides, they will offend both sides.

Xiao Jing thought of Fang Jun even more.

Wang Jing in front of him can capture Xiao's true intentions, so what kind of pressure will Fang Jun, who has left the capital to come to the south of the Yangtze River, put on the Xiao family?
Compared to Wang Jing, Fang Jun must be in a difficult situation.

After all, Wang Jing just relied on his mouth to dissect the interests and make a bitter statement, and he could still make false claims with him, while Fang Jun held the military power in his hands, and his style of acting was even more simple and rude...

Outside the window was a drizzle, the bamboo leaves rustled, the air was cool and humid, but Xiao Jing's mood was not good, on the contrary, it was even more chaotic than the rain.

Nowadays, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River are avoiding Fang Jun like snakes and scorpions. He doesn't think that just a single marriage can make Fang Jun look at Xiao Shi differently. It's about the battle for the reserve position. How can personal kindness be tolerated?

Marriage is a bond, which can make the relationship closer, but it cannot reverse anything in essence.

Xiao Jing didn't think Wang Jing was too hard to deal with, but just thinking about Fang Jun's simplicity and rudeness made Xiao Jing feel his temples throbbing.

Fang Jun is not like Wang Jing's citing scriptures and eloquence, that guy doesn't bother with this kind of advantage at all, if you don't do it, it's enough, if you do it, you'd rather die.

Don't be afraid of big fists, but be afraid of being unreasonable...

(End of this chapter)