Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 642: It’s not too late to wake up
In the attic,
I don’t know what they thought of, but they all fell silent and sat upright with pale faces.

The atmosphere is solemn. There are things that can be done, but not said!
Yoshihisa
The four of them remained silent.

outside the window,

A gust of wind blew by, and the sound of waves rising from Qinghu Lake was heard.
In an instant,
Sun Boyan felt relieved, shook his head with difficulty, and denied;
"Everyone, although the idea is good, I definitely don't agree with it. The three princes are still young. Building a palace is only the first step. As court officials, the most dangerous thing for us is to participate in the seizure of the heir.

Absolutely not, the matter of changing the court is of great importance and needs to be considered in the long term. The civil servants are still led by the North and South Township Party. To be on the safe side, the civil servants are still in line. If we join together and join one side, the court will be stable. "

The stability of the court mentioned by Sun Boyan means that whoever they join will have an overwhelming advantage, and the court will become like the Li Party during the former emperor's period, occupying the court. But as soon as these words came out, the others shook their heads,
"Brother Sun, this is wrong. The current situation in the court may not be what His Majesty wants. If we take one side, our official position will be really in danger, so no one from the civil service can enter."

Luan Gongfu hurriedly retorted. Although he couldn't explain clearly what was going on, he also knew that His Majesty would never agree. Seeing someone like Li Dang rise in the court,

Li Chaosheng heard this and thought about it. The reason why the court is stable now is because the North and South Township parties are equally matched. The civil servants have them and they are tied with Wu Xun. There may not be many of them, but they are also a force that cannot be ignored. If the balance is disturbed and His Majesty's strategy is disrupted, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Senior Brother Luan is very thoughtful. Since we can't stand on our own, we can't participate in the prince's succession, and we can't rely on the civil servants, then we can still join the nobles."

Li Chaosheng was a little helpless and confused. He not only asked them, but also asked himself, who would want to live under someone else's roof? He couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Master Yang's face was ugly. Although he had thought of a way, after deliberation, no one could rely on him. Isn't this just being sentimental and wasting his words? Could he be like Jing Cuuliang and rely on Zhongshun? If the prince fails, well, Prince Zhongshun!

Young Master Yang's heart brightened. King Zhou Jian'an, the Loyal and Submissive King, is your Majesty's biological brother and the only idle prince in the capital. Although he is an idle prince, he is involved in arranging many secret matters in the capital. His Majesty has not punished him. Is it possible to take this opportunity to give Li Dang a place to live? As soon as this idea came to mind, I couldn't hold it in anymore.

Looking at the fellow disciples sitting around, they still frowned, slowly sat down, and said to the eldest young master;
"Eldest Young Master, senior brother thought about it for a while. Our thoughts just now were too urgent and not well thought out. It is true that it is easy to enjoy the shade under a big tree, but this tree needs to be big enough and grow well enough for our people to rely on. The stability!”

"Oh, what senior brother said is not unreasonable. The court is dangerous, and we can never be too careful. Junior brother had some ideas before, but many of his ideas were not as good as the discussions of several senior brothers. Who did senior brother think of?"

Although Li Chaosheng is tough, it is a pity that he is not capable enough. If he really takes over Li Dang in the court and recruits old ministers, the civil servants will not fight between the north and the south, but they will work together to suppress their own faction, especially the old ghost Lu Wenshan, who is very thoughtful. , impeccable, Gu Yichen seems to be honest, but is actually unpredictable.

"Young Master, you two dear friends, think about it. I just mentioned Jing Cunliang, the patrol envoy to the south of the Yangtze River. Not long after he joined Prince Zhongshun, he immediately filled the gap. He can go to the rich places in the south of the Yangtze River. , Eldest Young Master, think about it, how happy it would be if we really approached Prince Zhongshun according to the authority of the Eldest Young Master,"

As if he felt that what he said was correct, Master Yang leaned forward with excitement and whispered;
"Eldest Young Master, we are just looking for a place to shelter from the wind and rain. The so-called borrowing a chicken to lay eggs is just that. With the care of Prince Zhongshun, when the Eldest Young Master joins the cabinet, he will be full-fledged and we will not just be a bird. Fly?"

"This"

The three of them were slightly surprised. Li Chaosheng hesitated and then his mind changed. Speaking of the loyal and shun Prince Zhou Jianan, no one in the capital knew about it in the past. It was because he became the Marquis of Luo Yun.
Later, he was punished by His Majesty again and again in the capital for leading troops outside the customs and was imprisoned in his house. Although he was a nobleman of the Emperor, he was unfortunately not very reliable. Thinking of his past deeds, it was not an exaggeration to think that he was a boy who scattered wealth. .

The worry in his heart was reflected on his face. Seeing this, Master Yang asked,

"Eldest Young Master, do you have any questions?"

Before Li Chaosheng could speak, Luan Gongfu beside him spoke first.

"Brother Yang's words are also a good idea. The reason why the eldest son has some doubts and he guessed correctly is because Prince Zhongshun himself, Prince Zhou, has great ambitions and talents, and is mixed among the nobles. He just likes poetry and poetry, and likes the elegance of literati. It's a pity that what he did was so rude that he always made jokes. If the eldest son really wants to join him, he is afraid that the four treasures of the study are not worthy of him. "

"Brother Luan is right. If anything Prince Zhou does in the future, others will think that it is not all the advice given by the eldest son."

Sun Boyan also added a sentence beside him, if you want to make a difference, how can you not be misunderstood by the world, Prince Zhou, he is not really the best candidate at the moment.

The eldest son, Li Chaosheng, weighed the pros and cons. This matter was a major matter and he needed to consult his father.

"What the three senior brothers said is reasonable. This matter needs to be treated with caution. Senior Brother Yang has good intentions and I will keep them in mind. However, my father is still in his position. How can I rely on someone else to arouse the suspicion of the Heavenly Family? Senior Brother must not do this."

Li Chaosheng has now come to his senses. As the chief minister of the cabinet, as long as my father is here, he will be as stable as a mountain. If his father really retires and returns to his hometown, with His Majesty's permission, he can also keep his wealth. According to what Senior Brother Yang said, he can join the cabinet and take charge. There are obviously other agendas regarding government affairs. Senior Brother Yang is not a lobbyist for Prince Zhongshun, right?

With a start in his heart, he immediately changed his words. He should not be touched, the feudal king should not join the gang, and the party struggle should follow the trend. These were the words his father left to him. They were still echoing in his ears. When he looked at Senior Brother Yang's face, there was no more. The previous kindness was too selfish.

When Li Chaosheng said this, Luan Gongfu and Sun Boyan seemed to understand something. The eyes they looked at Master Yang changed. They changed due to selfish interests. How can one's heart be righteous? Changing the court requires judging the situation and changing the situation.

"Brother Yang, since the eldest son has spoken, this matter will be discussed later. Don't rush it. Mr. Lu Ge and Mr. Gu Ge always have some incestuous feelings left there. How can they just move at their word?"

Luan Gongfu also knew how to take care of Young Master Yang's face and comforted him. Sun Boyan wanted to scold him, but he swallowed his words. He knew that Brother Yang was in trouble. Party Li was no longer powerful and could not make the decision, so he might have some troubles. ideas;

"Brother Yang, don't worry about it. Who would have thought of this when I was taking the imperial examination? After decades of serving as an official, I will eventually go back. There are some things that don't need to be argued. Just look at it with a clear mind."

Seeing the dramatic change in the attitude of the three people, Master Yang had a wry smile on his face. He loved his son so much that he took it for granted, but more of it was helpless. As the minister of Guanglu Temple, he looked good on the surface, but he knew he was suffering on the inside.

"What the eldest son said is true. He lost his composure because of his brother. It was all because the dog caused trouble for nothing and provoked the in-laws of the Jia family. The son of the Xue family was beaten in Yanchun Tower and lost his reputation. How can the senior brother have the dignity to stay again?" Go down and say goodbye.”

Master Yang knew that he had no face here, so his face turned red, he covered his face with tears, and was about to rush out of the attic.
As soon as he stood up and wanted to leave, he was grabbed by Sun Boyan, who had quick eyes and quick hands. Luan Gongfu even stood up and blocked the door, cursing;
"It's just a little difficult. How can Brother Yang act like a girl and not go back? The eldest son is watching."

Li Chaosheng even stood up and bowed. How could he let Senior Brother Yang leave like this? It was impossible to say that Senior Brother Yang would really change his family, just like Jing Cunliang.
"Senior brother Yang, you must not do this. Junior brother has heard a little about Yang Ming. The Xue family is an in-law of the Jia Jiarong Mansion. The eldest son of the Xue family, Xue Pan, also has a younger sister, Xue Baochai, who is extremely wealthy.

On the contrary, Xue Pan is uneducated and has a bad reputation of bullying men and dominating women in Jiangnan. However, his sister is quite famous and has now joined the Marquis's house as an equal wife. This is the Xue family's confidence.

The matter at Yan Chun Tower should be a conflict between Luo Yunhou and the Forbidden Army Right Guards General He Xiaocheng. Yang Ming suffered an unreasonable disaster and was involved in it. So Brother Yang, you don’t have to worry about it, let alone have any resentment. Even if Even if King Zhongshun is here, he doesn't dare to get involved. "Li Chaosheng sighed in his heart. How can civil servants shake things between nobles and nobles? Let alone the land of brothels and fireworks. Jealousy and fights are common. If we really want to investigate, who's face will be honored.

Young Master Yang has long understood the truth, but I don’t know what confusion he made, so he can say what he said today,

"My eldest son, it was my senior brother who blinded his eyes and almost made a big mistake. I have no shame to stay."

"Senior Brother Yang, this is wrong. Even if what you just said does not happen now, it may not happen in the future. The matter discussed can be regarded as a way out. The vassal king cannot be relied on, and it may not be impossible to rely on the idle prince in the capital. Things first Don't worry, we may not have the chance to discuss it in detail when my father is in better health."

Li Chaosheng is not a pedantic person, nor is he a person who doesn't know how to adapt. He has reached the position of Zuocheng in the General Affairs Department, and he is not a useless person. There must be a lot of assessment of the situation. Things in the court should change after Enke. How exactly? We don’t know what will happen yet, but I think the opportunity is not far away. After my father retires, if it doesn’t happen, the prince’s place is a good place to go. Now is not the right time, so don’t be reckless.

After hearing what the eldest son said, the three of them immediately fell silent. They were worthy of being the heirs of their mentor. They were able to bend and stretch, and were able to accommodate others. There was a successor to the Li family, and the three of them actually bowed to the ground.
"I listen to the eldest young master. The three of us are willing to go forward for him."

"Haha, okay, okay, three senior brothers, please get up quickly. Come and serve some good wine. Today, I, the princess, and the three senior brothers will get drunk before resting."

immediately,

A maidservant came up, took away the banquet, and set a new table.

The main hall of Li Mansion,

The warm pavilion in the inner hall behind the screen,

The chief assistant, Li Chonghou, was leaning on the kang covered with soft couches. In a corner of the hall, by the window, the housekeeper Li Liwen was sitting there, holding a fan and looking at a pot of medicine on the stove. He also used the fan from time to time. Fanned a few times.

a little,

The medicine is ready.

The housekeeper hurriedly picked up the medicine with his hand wrapped in brocade cloth and carefully poured it into a bowl. The medicine soup was thick and exuded a bitter taste.

Carrying the medicine bowl, she walked up to the master and called out softly,
"Master, the medicine is ready,"

"Ahem, um, help me up,"

An old voice sounded, and the housekeeper hurriedly came behind the master, stretched out his hand to gently help him up, and then handed the medicine bowl to the master's mouth.

After Li Chonghou sat firmly, he smelled the bitter medicine, frowned slightly, stretched out his hand to press the bowl, and swallowed it in a few mouthfuls.
"It's still so painful. These imperial doctors all use the same prescription."

"Sir, bitter medicine is good for diseases, and the imperial doctors prescribe safe prescriptions."

Butler Li comforted him and handed over another plate of honey cake. Li Shoufu squeezed a piece and put it into his mouth. This made it feel better.
"Huh? Why didn't you see Shio Sheng? Where did he go?"

"Back to the master, the eldest son was at the backyard viewing platform today for a small meeting with some of the master's disciples, so he did not come."

Butler Li didn't dare to neglect him. The master was always strict with the eldest son, so he quickly explained.
Li Shoufu was a little confused, what kind of disciple?
"Who are these people here? I have many disciples, but few are promising."

"Sir, I have Master Yang, the minister of Guanglu Temple, Sun Boyan, the minister of Honglu Temple, and Luan Gongfu, the minister of Taichang Temple."

The butler collected the dishes and brought them one by one. Only the chief assistant's eyes secretly flashed with wisdom.
"It's them. What did they say when they came to the door today? It's because of Master Yang. It's not unusual for his son Yang Ming to be beaten. He was mixed in between Luo Yunhou and the Forbidden Army. I can only say that this son is unlucky and has no foresight. ”

Li Shoufu was so angry that he blurted out that although he did not ask the court and cabinet, there were not many people who could hide the big and small matters in the capital from him.
If a son of a dignified official family fights with others in a brothel, then the Xue family is just a family of merchants. Even if they win, they will lose their dignity.

"Returning to the master, it should be because of this matter. Mr. Yang seems a little dull, but the eldest son will also find out if he thinks about it, the master does not need to worry. If the master does not deliberately hide his clumsiness, how can he let it happen,"

Before the butler could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Li Shouxu.

"Don't ever say this. It's our Li family's good fortune to be able to hide away from the court safely. Chaosheng sometimes can't understand that party struggle, on the surface, is a fight in the court, but in fact it's a fight for one's life. It's not that Wu Xun is on the side, how could he be so restrained? The disaster of eunuchs is what I'm worried about. As for these disciples, let them be."

After Li Shoufu murmured to himself, he closed his eyes and lay down again. Butler Li Liwen was greatly shocked. The master had worked so hard. The eldest son didn't know whether he knew it, but he didn't dare to say anything.

Reluctantly, he stepped forward, covered the master with a quilt, and was about to retreat. Suddenly, Li Shoufu said,

"After they finish the banquet, let Chao Sheng come over. I have something to explain."

"Yes, sir, I remember."

"Go."

Butler Li bowed out of the Nuan Pavilion and asked a few young men to wait in front of the door. He led the people and several maids, and then went to the observation deck in the backyard to see how the eldest son was drinking. Don't lose your composure,
The master seems to have something to say. The eldest son is used to smooth sailing, so he is afraid of saying the wrong thing out of thin air. Although those colleagues have friendship, they are all old foxes in the officialdom. Who is sincere? Thinking about it like this, the steps under his feet A little faster.

(End of this chapter)