Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 339 You are walking on the edge of a cliff, and I am walking on flat ground

"Master, the news has been spread. Our manpower has been sent out, and the Zhang family is also helping. According to this situation, it won't be long before everyone in Luoyang knows that Taile Department has done something stupid. !”

The person who was reporting to Xu Ji seemed to be clever, and he could grasp the key points when reporting, and knew what result Xu Ji really cared about.

Sure enough, as soon as he said this, Xu Ji stroked his beard and smiled and said: "This is why Chen Zhi quit the academy! What he did before was based on one thing, that is, he thought he could delay it, but he didn't know how many academies regarded his reputation compared to Everything is important, as long as it is for fame, they will do anything."

"Yes, the master is indeed famous! Sun Te showed dissatisfaction just now. He couldn't stand the so-called victory or defeat at all. He didn't even care about the prince's words."

Xu Ji smiled faintly and said, "This is inevitable. Just wait and see, Chen Zhi's disaster is not far away."

Immediately, his well-thought-out demeanor caused many servants around him to show awe.

This kind of gaze made Xu Ji particularly useful. Since being dismissed by Chen Zhi, he has paid more attention to dignity. Now he feels that he is strategizing and has the intention to show his talents again.

"Since you are following me, you will not make mistakes like Chen Zhi in the future..."

Before he could finish these words, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door, and then someone entered the house. After seeing Xu Ji, he said he had something to report.

"It's still news from the Taile Department. Don't be anxious, just tell me slowly." Xu Ji has long been used to it. He has been used to it the past few times, so he held on to his authority and asked calmly.

But before the person who entered the house spoke, there were footsteps outside the door again, but this time it seemed particularly chaotic, and there was obviously more than one person.

Xu Ji was slightly surprised. He followed the sound with his eyes and saw his brother Xu Gu walking into the room with an anxious look. When he saw his brother, he said without asking, "Brother, something happened again in the Taile Department. "

"You don't need to be anxious. Let's talk about it in detail." Seeing Xu Gu's expression, Xu Ji was actually a little worried, but he maintained his composure on the surface, "But what shocking words does Chen Zhi have?"

"This is more than just a shocking statement." Xu Gu smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid it will really shake the foundation of the dispute in the academy, and I don't know how much trouble it will cause."

"What? Can it really shake the dispute in the academy?" Facing such news, Xu Ji couldn't calm down, "What's going on?" He was talking, but cast serious eyes on the person who entered the room first.

"I was about to tell the master." The man said with a bitter look on his face, "Chen Zhi took out a plaque during this meeting. The plaque is extraordinary..." Next, the man said "Luoyang" one by one. The matter of the plaque "Article No. [-]" was mentioned together with the emperor's official seal on the plaque.

When Xu Ji heard this, he froze on the spot, and then asked Xu Gu to find out whether it was true or false.

"This is absolutely true." Xu Gu also had a wry smile on his face, "When Wang Yangong decided that Nanshan Academy should be ranked first, not only Shouzhuo Academy, but also people from other academies felt dissatisfied. Later, the article ranked first The plaque made many people's thoughts wander. Many academies have psychological theories. But as Chen Zhi clarified the rules and regulations, he said that this plaque cannot last forever. The literary review in a month will determine the next first place. , the plaque will be transferred to that academy at that time."

At this point, he sighed and lowered his voice: "After learning about this, no one in the academy present was still calm. They were either tempted or did not dare to say anything. They were ready to ask the academy teacher for advice. Even Sun Te Calm down and no longer pursue the difference between high and low, and see that the chaos was eliminated by Chen Zhi's continuous beating!"

"The plaque that says Luoyang is No. [-] in articles? Is it covered with the emperor's official seal?" Xu Ji sat on his seat, looking a little weak. After a while, he frowned, "Could this Chen Zhi want to use With such a name, you can win over and bribe other academies?"

"Ignore all this for now, what should we do now?" Xu Gu asked, because he was too concerned about the occasion, "If we let it go, wouldn't it mean that Chen Zhi could really calm down the disputes in Luoyang Academy?" ?”

"How can it be so easy?" Xu Ji sneered. Although he was also worried in his heart, he couldn't show any timidity when being stared at by so many pairs of eyes. "The disputes in the academy can be calmed down by a plaque? It's inevitable. It’s too whimsical, so don’t panic.”

He looked at the people who were a little out of control because of Xu Gu's performance, restrained his smile, showed a calm demeanor, and said word by word: "This Chen Zhi is just using his power to win with surprise troops. This is The soldiers are in danger, and he can't control them at all, we just need to be upright and upright, and attack with upright soldiers, it will be like a broken bamboo!"

Everyone was slightly reassured, but still had doubts. Xu Ji knew that simple principles could not really reassure people, so he added some specific measures: "Chen Zhi relies on temporary tricks, which cannot last long. The academy can be shocked for a while, but it cannot be shocked for the whole life. Sooner or later, there will be backlash, so I can’t get into trouble, I just need to expand what I originally wanted to do ten times!"

As he spoke, he suddenly raised his voice and called out the names of a few of his confidants. Those he called quickly stepped out one by one, clasping their fists in salute.

"When you send more people and continue to spread the news, you will say that the Taile Department has judged itself and judged Nanshan Academy to be the best in Luoyang. As long as more people know about it, someone will naturally help us deal with the Taile Department. It would also make it difficult for Chen Zhi to deal with it and show his incompetence!" "Nuo!"

These confidants didn't care about Xu Ji. Once they received the order, they immediately showed obedience.

But Xu Gu said with some worry: "Brother, I am afraid that it will be self-defeating. If those academies really hold back, they will expose the activities of my Xu family."

"Exposed?" Xu Ji still sneered, "Do you think Chen Zhi doesn't know now that my Xu family is behind it? Not only does he know, but many forces in Luoyang are also aware of it. This is not a secret at all. , because they are all on the table, and the competition is between me and Chen Zhi, who is better! Okay, there is no need to worry, we should stay the same to cope with the changes, because we have grasped the foundation of those academies, they are I will not let someone whose reputation as number one in Luoyang be controlled by others!"

At the end, Xu Ji warned Xu Gu with his eyes. The latter wanted to say more, but when he saw this look, he swallowed the words in his mouth again.

After all the servants were ordered to leave, Xu Ji sat on his seat with a gloomy face, not knowing what he was thinking.

At the same time, the news in Taile Department also spread to other parties.

After Taichang Dengmeng got the news, he didn't say anything, but many of his subordinate officials quickly came over to ask for instructions on the Taile Department. After all, no matter what the Taile Department said, it was all Taichang Mansion. If the subordinate bureaucracy under his command really causes big trouble, the other bureaucracies will also be involved. They must at least find ways to help quell the chaos.

However, in response to the requests from many subordinates, Deng Meng unanimously stated that there was no need to interfere. Instead, he advised them not to take it lightly in order to deal with the upcoming envoys from the Huns and Xianbei.

For this reason, he also specially called out the Ming Tang Ling Ji Fa, and said: "You also have a heavy responsibility, you have to get in touch with Chen Zhi more, so that you can contact Da Honglu."

Ji Fa was quite shocked when he heard this. After being reminded by Xun Jing, he felt that approaching Chen Zhi might not be an ideal choice, so he had the intention to take a few steps back and wait and see the situation. Unexpectedly, he was called out by Tai Chang. He wanted to argue, but look Under the circumstances, I can only nod to show that I am taught.

Deng Meng nodded, withdrew his gaze, glanced at everyone, and said: "The most urgent task is to deal with the problem of the Xiongnu envoys. This is the key point. As for the affairs of the Taile Department, dealing with many academies is the responsibility of the Taile Department. Why worry about the situation? At least Chen Zhi is still in control of the situation so far."

Controlling the situation?
Hearing this in everyone's ears, he couldn't help being taken aback. After recalling it, he realized that Deng Meng was not lying. Looking back on the past, every step Chen Zhi took after taking office would arouse the worries of other officials. He thought he was going to be at a disadvantage, but in the end, the imagined problems often did not break out. In this regard, Chen Zhi was indeed in control.

"He did control the situation, but it was a little too dangerous," Dr. One wrong step will lead to an abyss. What's more worrying is that Chen Taile is not walking alone. He is an official of Tai Chang and is connected to us. It is equivalent to being tied to us with a rope. If he falls, he will inevitably implicate others. .”

"Yes, that's true." Some of the officials were worried and couldn't help but agree.

Deng Meng shook his head and was about to speak, but a voice came from behind Xun Jing——

"Doctor, what you said is wrong. In your opinion, this matter is walking on the edge of a cliff, but in Chen's opinion, it is a smooth road, so why worry?"

It was Chen Zhi who came in person. He entered the hall, first saluted Taichang Deng Meng, then met his colleagues, and finally stood beside Xun Jing intentionally or unintentionally.

Facing Chen Zhi, a new colleague, the attitude of others is quite complicated. In the past, if it was just because of their reputation, they showed respect on the surface, but in fact they were a bit contemptuous. But after these days of changes, they have some understanding of Chen Zhi's methods, and the look in their eyes There is a hint of solemnity.

Only Xun Jing, who was standing next to him, had a glimmer of light in his eyes, and said calmly: "What? Tai Leling has already finished his work, and he actually wants to come here?"

"Doctor, what you said is interesting. It is too often to summon subordinate officials to meet each other today. As a Tai Leling, Chen is bound to come. However, doctor, you, regardless of your duties, are here to slander me. I don't know why. ? Do you really think that I don’t know anything?”

When he said this, the hall fell silent, and everyone looked at Chen Zhi with surprise on their faces.

Could it be that Chen Zhi is here to criticize Xunjing?

　Thanks for the tip from "Dian Lips to Purple Blood"!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)