The rise of the late Song Dynasty reigns supreme

Chapter 346

Hu Anguo's mother died unexpectedly. He was working in Chengdu Mansion, and hurried back to his hometown. When he arrived, his mother had passed away.As the only male in the family, his father died early, and his mother also left, leaving him alone.

Hu Anguo, who returned to his hometown for the funeral, stayed at home for two years. In the third year, Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty handed down an imperial decree for him to leave home and go to Beijing to take up his post.Feeling that his mother died of illness, and he was away all year round, he had not yet fulfilled his filial piety, so Hu Anguo decided after careful consideration that he did not want to become an official in the court.

Song Huizong saw that Hu Anguo was a filial son, so he allowed him to stay in Hengyang to serve, but he still refused to accept it, still refusing to take the post because of illness, and his intention to resign was obvious.However, Song Huizong hoped that Hu Anguo would come out of the mountain to help him, and he still ignored the imperial edicts passed down many times.

"This Hupifu really doesn't know good from bad!" Seeing that Hu Anguo repeatedly refused to agree to become an official, Zhao Ji cursed angrily, "What are you talking about Mr. Wuyi? He, look how proud he is of his talent!"

"Brother Huang, calm down!" Seeing that his elder brother was furious, Zhao Si also felt that Hu Anguo had gone too far, but he understood somewhat.

After all, the situation in the Song Dynasty was unstable, there were factional disputes, there were foreign enemies, and the inaction of the emperor's brother, the traitor was in power, etc., which made it reasonable for Hu Anguo to leave Beijing and return to his hometown.In addition, Hu Anguo returned to his hometown for the funeral, which is understandable.

However, after Hu Anguo returned to his hometown, he didn't want to come back, and he stayed at home to support himself, and he didn't want to become an official in the court.Although Hu Anguo has the talent for governing the country, it would make people think that he is arrogant because of his talent so politely refusing the favor of the Holy Majesty.

At the beginning, Hu Anguo resigned in a hurry because of the news of his mother's death; at that time, Zhao Shi reminded his brother to be careful.However, Zhao Ji didn't take it seriously, and didn't expect that today's words would come true.After all, Zhao seemed to know that Hu Anguo devoted himself to studying "Spring and Autumn", so he reminded him.

Now Hu Anguo probably doesn't want to come back, and staying in his hometown is also for this reason.Although Zhao seemed to be able to understand his thoughts, but in the face of state affairs and family affairs, he should put state affairs as the most important thing, and he couldn't help feeling a little angry.However, Zhao Ji was not so angry.

"What do you think this Hupifu is thinking? I sent orders to let him work in Beijing again and again, but he was not happy. If I didn't think about his real talents and learning, I'm afraid I would have killed him early as a warning to others. .Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, no one has done this!"

"Brother Huang, don't be angry, it's not worth it to be angry!" Zhao Si smiled slightly and said: "Speaking of this Hu Anguo, I have some friendship with him. He worshiped under a famous teacher since he was a child, and his ambition is far higher than others. People should be much higher, not to be an official, but to do their own things."

"Thirteenth brother, how do you know?" Zhao Ji felt uncomfortable when he thought of Hu Anguo, and looked at Zhao Si wonderingly.

"Brother Huang, you think you underestimate my younger brother!" Zhao Si laughed and said, "I also got this person's talent and learning from others, so I visited him personally. I didn't expect that I could see it clearly when I came and went. In addition, the one in my family The kid also studied with him, but he didn't accept him as a disciple, he just taught for a while and then left the Imperial College, and was transferred to Hubei by the emperor's brother."

"How about this, I will go secretly to investigate the situation, and then make plans after finding out what he thinks. If you really don't want to be an official, and there are still big things, then it's better to forget it like this, and you don't have to force it on others Besides, he has a very important position in the hearts of literati, and he is a doctor of imperial studies, most of the students in the imperial academy are his students, if it is really urgent, I am afraid it will not end well."

Zhao Si smiled slightly and said, "Brother Huang, what do you think?"

"Ah!...the only way to do it!"

Zhao Ji sighed in disappointment, he sincerely hoped that Hu Anguo could come out to help him, but he just didn't want to.If he was really in a hurry, the loss outweighed the gain, otherwise he would have been ordered to execute him long ago, no matter how annoyed he was, he never had any violent behavior.

So, Zhao Si and Wang Guanjia quietly came to Hu Anguo.However, Zhao seems to be 'dead' and cannot come forward, everything will be handled by Steward Wang.

After thinking about it, Zhao Sisi decided to stay in the local town, opened a small shop, and disguised himself as the boss, while Steward Wang became the waiter of the shop.Although Hu Anguo is a literati, he has a hobby, and that is drinking, as long as it is good wine, he can get drunk.

This is also what Zhao Si learned during the process of interacting with him, so Zhao Si followed suit and opened a wine shop in the local area, because the wine he sold was different, refreshing and full of flavor, and soon spread in the local area. Come on, gradually make a name for yourself.

Although Hu Anguo kept his filial piety at home, he heard that there was good wine in the town, and the wine bug in his stomach was silent for a long time, and finally couldn't resist the temptation of good wine, and came here to buy wine with great interest.

Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Zhao seemed to take out some good wine from his collection and gave it to Hu Anguo, saying that he admired his literary talent and just asked him to write an inscription.Seeing such a good thing, Hu Anguo took up a pen and wrote it without saying a word, and finally got a jar of good wine, and took it back to taste it.

After going back and forth for a long time, Steward Wang gradually became acquainted with Hu Anguo.Afterwards, Steward Wang came to Hu Anguo's home intentionally or unintentionally, and was very surprised to see that he lived in a thatched shed, not a compound with high walls. He also saw the vegetables he grew in the place where he lived. Amazed.

Steward Wang reported everything he saw to Zhao Si, and Zhao Si exclaimed: "Self-sufficient, well-fed and well-clothed. I've really become determined after eating the weights. It seems that I really don't want to be an official in the court!  … I am afraid that this task will not be completed!..."

"Master, he doesn't want to return to the capital to be an official, how should the emperor deal with it?"

"Let's go with the flow!" Zhao Si sighed, and smiled again: "If you guessed correctly, he will come in a few days! At that time we will meet him again, I can't show up, you But you can show your identity and talk to him directly before making a decision!"

Steward Wang looked at Zhao Si suspiciously, thinking: "Let me show my identity? Which one is the owner singing?"

Sure enough, a few days later, Hu Anguo really came, and Steward Wang was going to bring him wine as usual, but he persuaded him.

"Brothers, thank you for your hospitality during these days, Hu An is here to thank you!" Hu Anguo thanked him, and said straight to the point: "The two brothers came here from a long distance, just to check on Hu's situation. , so that it can be reported to the imperial court, Hu knows all this, let’s open the skylight and speak out!"

Steward Wang was taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Zhao Si, but he didn't expect to be hit by his words.Therefore, he did not have any affectation, let alone conceal it, and directly admitted it.If he plays false again, it will not only insult Hu Anguo's IQ, but also take himself too seriously.

"Mr. Wu Yi really deserves his reputation. Not only is he knowledgeable and talented, but also his thinking is meticulous. Since the gentleman said so, I will not hide it. It is indeed the imperial court's intention to come here. The emperor has repeatedly delivered decrees, but the gentleman refuses to accept it. I am here. Take a look at the situation of your husband, so you can go back and report."

"Sure enough, they are sent by the emperor!" Hu Anguo smiled indifferently, as if he knew the identities of the two of them, and then said: "Please trouble the two adults to send a message to the emperor on Hu's behalf. , stay here, be self-sufficient, live a very happy life, and owe the emperor's favor. The grass people really don't want to be an official in the court, let alone get involved in this muddy water, they just want to study what the scholars have learned wholeheartedly , this is Hu's lifelong ambition, I implore the emperor to fulfill it!"

"gentlemen……"

Before Steward Wang could finish his words, he was picked up by Zhao Si and said: "Mr. Wu Yi, my two brothers will definitely bring the words to the emperor intact, and I will guarantee that no one else will come to disturb your quietness in the future." ,what do you think?"

"Thank you so much, both brothers!" Hu Anguo glanced at Zhao Si in surprise, thanked him solemnly, and then left.

"Master, why don't you persuade him?" Steward Wang looked at Hu Anguo's leaving back and asked in bewilderment.

Zhao Si said indifferently: "Hu Anguo has goals in everything he does, and he will not agree if the goals are not achieved. Besides, his heart is no longer in the officialdom, even if he is forced to go back, I'm afraid it won't have much effect. , it might be better to let him study here with peace of mind, maybe even better!"

Steward Wang looked at Zhao Si with half understanding, and then Zhao Si ordered him to clean up.

The next day, both Zhao Si and Wang Guanjia left; before leaving, Zhao Si ordered someone to give all the wine that had not been sold out to Hu Anguo. Anguo remembered this favor.Although I don't know Zhao Si's role in it, but I remember Wang Steward, which can be regarded as a gain.

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