wealthy lord

Chapter 578 The authorities are confused and the onlookers know clearly
The originally messy household department was managed in an orderly manner, and he even performed meritorious service on behalf of his father, recovering 30 million taels of tax silver from various vassal kings for the court. This completely silenced the public and allowed the civil and military officials of the court to see his power. Great value.

The current imperial court seems to have unlimited glory, but in fact there are constant internal and external troubles. However, Fu Tianchen's sudden emergence has just played a role in stabilizing the political situation.

In fact, many officials have privately equated Fu Tianchen with Lin Yun. Although he has not yet joined the cabinet to become prime minister, everyone believes that the emperor's future right-hand men must be these two young powerful officials.

On the contrary, the older generation of powerful ministers such as the Eight Wise King Meng Yuan gradually lost the importance of the emperor.

After Fu Tianchen experienced that confrontation with Lin Yun, he seemed to have matured overnight. Not only did he never mention the hatred between the Fu family and Lin Yun, he even spoke for Lin Yun many times during court meetings.

Such a huge change forced Lin Yun to be more vigilant.

A Fu Tianchen who has lost his mind and is full of revenge is far less threatening than the current Fu Tianchen.

In the west market of the capital city, there is a small courtyard with a single door.

Fulin'an, already gray-haired, was leaning back on an old wicker chair and lazily basking in the sun.

If you weren't an acquaintance, you would never recognize him. He was the Fuzhongtang who had dominated the court for thirty years.

He now looks more like a twilight old man waiting to die. He is covered with a patched quilt and looks a bit desolate.

At this time, the courtyard door was pushed open by two imperial guards, and Fu Tianchen walked in wearing official robes. When he saw his father like this, he felt extremely sad.

"Pfft!"

Fu Tianchen knelt on the ground and whispered: "Dad, my child finally did not embarrass you and preserved the political legacy you left behind!"

Fulin'an's old eyes finally showed a trace of emotion, and he said with a smile: "Good boy! You have worked hard during this period! Dad has heard about everything you have done!"

Fu Tianchen leaned in front of Fulin'an, his eyes were red and said: "Dad, your current appearance is really making my son uncomfortable! How about... the child later begs the emperor to allow his father to go home and retire? Mr. It’s more comfortable than staying here!”

Fulin'an suddenly sat up and raised his hand to strike, but seeing his son's sad look, he couldn't bear it and said in a deep voice: "Dad is living a good life here, you kid, don't bother the emperor! If you really want to Let dad live a little longer and make a show of it! Get back everything the Fu family has lost! Only in the future will we have the opportunity to avenge dad!"

Fu Tianchen nodded vigorously and said, "Don't worry, Dad, my child will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"Well! Tianchen, dad is both pleased and extremely proud to see you like this! You can choose to be patient and ease the relationship with Lin Yun, which is indeed a wonderful move! But the heat is not enough, do you understand?"

Fu Tianchen's eyes lit up, he clasped his fists and said, "Please give me some advice, please! Give me a helping hand!"

Fulin'an grabbed his hand, a gleam of light flashed in his old eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Tianchen, if you want to gain the right to speak in this political struggle, you still need to join the cabinet and become the prime minister! This is your only choice now. shortcomings!”

Fu Tianchen smiled bitterly: "In my dream, I want to enter the pavilion to pay homage to the prime minister, but...there are still those mountains pressing on my head! Let's not talk about Lin Yun for now, it is very difficult to get his consent! The Eight Wise Kings and Meng Yuan are even more old foxes , the child visited me a few days ago, and as soon as the matter of joining the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister was mentioned, they both pushed back and forth! The emperor knew what he said to tell the child not to be anxious!"

"Haier knows that they are trying to get benefits, and they are secretly watching Lin Yun's attitude!"

Fulin'an smiled mysteriously: "What's so difficult about this? Your father and I were in the game back then, and we couldn't see many things clearly! But after this month of introspection and observation, the key to your kid's attempt to break the game lies with the Fifth Prince! "

Fu Tianchen was shocked: "Dad, are you kidding me? The Fifth Prince was assassinated, but Cui Mingchong, my father's protégé, is still missing! The blame has been placed on our Fu family! Even if the Fifth Prince is not If you fall out with your son, you probably won't be able to help!" "Haha! Chi'er, you really underestimate the fifth prince! If he really believed that the attack was arranged by his father, do you think he would still let his father live to this day? ?”

The power of the Fifth Prince is also unfathomable. There are countless ways to kill him as a bad old man.

Fu Tianchen said in surprise: "Dad, that time Cui Mingchong disobeyed your order, could it be Lin Zhongtang who was behind it?"

"It's him! However, we can't be sure until Cui Mingchong is found again! It is for this reason that the fifth prince chose to endure it. He is probably investigating the matter secretly!"

As soon as he said it was right, Fulin'an seemed to have changed into a different person, with a shrewdness all over his body.

Fu Tianchen stood up suddenly and said: "Okay! I will go to the Fifth Prince to talk alone later!"

"Wrong! Chi'er, don't you understand yet? Lin Yun is in a state of triumph now. Even if you tell the fifth prince the truth, the fifth prince will not accept it and will even doubt your motives!"

"Dad, you made the child confused!"

Fu Tianchen has prided himself on being smart since he was a child. No matter what it is, he can learn it instantly.

It is precisely because of this intelligence that he received Fulin'an's key training.

Fulin'an said solemnly: "You are going to please Lin Yun! Isn't your kid burning a cold stove right now? Then dad will help you add fuel to the fire!"

Fu Tianchen smiled bitterly and said: "How is this possible? My child is just arguing with Lin Zhongtangxu now. In fact, we both know that this is just a show!"

"Haha! If you tell a lie a hundred times, it will be true! You have to lower your attitude and paralyze him! Then secretly investigate Cui Mingchong's whereabouts! It's best if you can find him. It doesn't matter if you can't find him. Just show your cards with Lin Yun. If he doesn't agree, I will go find the Fifth Prince again! Do you understand?"

Fu Tianchen thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Dad, you are so scheming! Isn't this just trying to drive a wedge between Lin Zhongtang and the Fifth Prince?"

Fulinan snorted coldly: "There is no need for me to instigate their relationship! You just need to do it the way dad taught you, and you are at least 70% sure of success!"

Fu Tianchen nodded, feeling the horror of the power struggle for the first time in his heart. He was not sure whether he could bear it, but he was already in the game, and now it was too late to regret it.

"father…"

"Okay! Dad is the guilty one now, you can leave! Don't come over often in the future, otherwise it won't do you any good if someone is aware of it!"

Fulinan lay down on the wicker chair again, returning to his previous dull look.

He has a lot of time now and spends all day analyzing the situation and making suggestions for his son.

Fu Tianchen let out a long sigh, saluted his father respectfully, and then turned and left.

(End of this chapter)