Step on a branch

Chapter 176 all ears

The Thousand-step Corridor is not far from Taifu Xu's residence.

Huang Taishi's sedan chair fell outside Xu's mansion.

The seat of the gate was ordered by the emperor to erect a wall.

At the beginning, no one had seen such a thing. When passing by here, they would not only stop, but also look at it a few times while walking.

After these days passed, everyone was surprised, and no one would take a second look.

Not only the outside of the door, but also the inside of the door was built by Xu Taifu. It is obviously impossible to enter through the main entrance.

Furthermore, because of the old master's temper, he closed the door as soon as he said it, and it was absolutely impossible to knock on any back door or corner door.

The whole family, young and old, lived in this house. Since that day, no one has taken a step except for the person in charge of purchasing who built a ladder and entered and exited from the wall.

As a result, at this moment, Grand Master Huang who was standing outside the mansion wanted to go in, but also...

Looking at the high courtyard wall, Grand Master Huang shook his head.

It is impossible to retreat.

As he and Fan Taibao said, these old bones, what happened to them?

After the establishment of the dynasty, the official hat was worn on the head, and the officials of the first and second ranks were extremely majestic when they came in and out.

However, in the most difficult time decades ago, who didn't escape the cellar and go through the dog hole?
Just over the wall.

What a rarity.

That's right, as I get older, my bones are not as good as before, and my movements are not as agile.

It is by no means shameless.

Knocking on the door should not be knocked, Taishi Huang weighed the money bag, raised his hand and threw it over the wall.

The bag fell to the ground with a bang, and soon, the Xu family servant who heard the movement came over, looked at the heavy and delicate money bag, and asked through the wall: "Which nobleman?"

Grand Master Huang said: "Old man Huang Ye, come to visit the Grand Tutor, please build a ladder for this old man."

"Old Master," said the inside humanely, "our elder said that we don't see any guests."

Master Huang snorted and laughed.

He knew it was the answer.

"The old lady has a stubborn temper," Huang Taishi said, "the old lady is not a good-tempered person. If you don't want to build a ladder, the old lady will carry the ladder by himself, and the old lady will insist on being this guest. If the old lady is not willing, you can do it yourself." over the wall, and push the old man off the ladder."

There was silence.

Obviously, he had never encountered such an unreasonable guest.

After thinking about it, Grand Master Huang really built the ladder himself, who can push him out?
This old bone of age, if something happens, it will kill someone.

Helpless, he said inside: "Old master, I will fetch you a ladder later, my little one."

Soon, set up the ladder inside and out.

Grand Master Huang didn't let anyone help him, he climbed over the wall by himself, he was quite embarrassed, but he didn't care, when he landed on the ground, he straightened his hat, patted his clothes, and strode towards Grand Master Xu's study.

Master Xu is practicing calligraphy.

Those previous symptoms have long since healed.

I don't have to go to court every day, and I have a lot of free time. Apart from giving advice to my children and grandchildren, I just read books and practice calligraphy.

Just looking at his appearance, he was indeed comfortable and at ease, but whether he felt comfortable or not, only Mrs. Xu knew.

"I said who is so unreasonable, it's you." Taifu Xu looked at Taishi Huang who walked in, and rolled his eyes.

Grand Master Huang was also not polite with the old matriarch, and said: "Old matriarch, do you know the situation outside?"

"I don't know, and I don't want to know," Xu Taifu said, "If you talk about homework, tasting calligraphy and painting, the old man treats you to a cup of tea, or you want to talk about important affairs in the court, then forget it."

Master Huang stroked his beard.

Being invited out as soon as you come in is worse than being rejected directly.

The walls are all gone.

Therefore, Taishi Huang said: "I will tell you about my grandson."

Taifu Xu glanced at Taishi Huang.

"He went to join the army," Taishi Huang said, "It's not so unexpected, he has been friends with Boy Lin since he was a child, let him study, he prefers to wield swords and guns.

Our grandpa and grandson talked about the truth. I didn't stop him, but I was worried.

The military newspaper has been sent back to Beijing several times. I know that he must have fought against the Xiliang people. The battle situation is not optimistic, but he should not be injured.

It's just this battle, I don't know when it will end..."

Taifu Xu didn't interrupt Taishi Huang's words, household affairs are common affairs, but they are not so pure...

Grand Master Huang continued: "For so many years, I have seen a lot of various military newspapers. I used to be quite calm. According to the situation of the battle, I did the things that the garrison and the capital should do step by step. This time, it was because that bastard went to the front. , It’s really worrying to see everything. Especially, hearing some officials say things that don’t make sense, this old man really wants to jump up and scold him.”

"Then scold you." Mr. Xu said.

Master Huang smiled.

Master Xu understood, and said: "You are used to being a good person, and you have never been a villain. If you want to say something, let me scold you?"

"My lord spits a nail at a time," said Grand Master Huang.

Taifu Xu walked up to Taishi Huang with his hands behind his back: "You really know how to make plans!"

"Don't mention me, Taifu," Huang Taishi said, "You have never left the palace, but you are well aware of the situation outside, and you are still very concerned."

During the conversation, he read clearly.

Grand Tutor Xu is not completely ignorant of the situation of the battle between the two armies. It should be that the stewards will tell the Grand Tutor about the situation outside when they go shopping.

"Before the late emperor passed away, it was not only the emperor, but also Da Zhou who was entrusted to us," Taishi Huang slowed down his speech, and persuaded him, "I know that what the emperor has done in recent years has broken your heart. He didn't do a good job, you should be angry with the emperor, but you shouldn't disregard the Great Zhou State."

It wasn't the topic Mr. Xu wanted to hear, but Mr. Huang's tone was too earnest, and he couldn't just be a donkey.

Sitting down at the table, Mrs. Xu sighed, "It's not about Qi, or rather, it's not all about Qi."

Taishi Huang listened attentively.

"You are as clear as I am about the state of the court. The emperor's favor and trust in traitors has hurt the foundation. Officials, no matter whether they are civil or military, are actually faulty," Xu Taifu said, "We people, if we put one foot into the coffin, we can still serve the great Zhou family." How many years has it been in operation?

The future of the Great Zhou depends on the emperor, the successors, and the young courtiers. You can count them yourself.

His Highness died of illness, are the rest of His Highnesses qualified to be emperors?
Among the young courtiers, besides Duke Ding, tell me, how many people are there?

In the Thousand Steps Corridor, for those who can really do things, you can write almost all the names on the two sheets of paper, and it is even more troublesome to go down to the state capital.

Right now, what is necessary is to recruit talents..."

Master Huang was silent.

These thoughts, Xu Taifu had also mentioned to the emperor before, but due to various reasons, they were not realized.

The most important thing is the existence of Deng Guoshi.

Although Taishi Huang's view of the national teacher is different from Taifu Xu's, there is one thing that is the same.

The emperor and courtiers are used to being at ease.

Therefore, he moved Xiliang to break this comfort, and let the emperor see the predicament of Da Zhou, so as to break the situation.

"I still want to work hard," Grand Master Huang sighed, "Old Master, you can't be completely discouraged, can you?"

　Thanks to the book friend 99725 Suicaihua in Shucheng, Chic and Still. Beautiful for your reward.

　　
　
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