Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 366

Chapter 366 Turn Of The Road
Seeing Fang Xuanling’s appearance, Eldest Sun Wuji inadvertently revealed a deep smile. He stood up and personally pulled Xuan Ling’s hand to support him. He whispered, “Xuan Ling, since you are seriously ill, you should take a good rest. Why are you still worried about these things?”

The sympathy between the two old comrades could be said to be overflowing. Actually, even though Fang Xuanling was one of the Zuo, Fu, and You Bi who were on equal footing with Eldest Sun Wuji, he was always friendly with everyone in the court. However, everyone knew that Fang Xuanling had been a firm member of the Crown Prince Party, while Eldest Sun Wuji was not on the same side as him. Now that the Crown Prince had fallen, Xuan Ling, who was supposed to be a fallen monkey, should have lost his position because of this. However, relying on the Emperor’s unreserved trust in him and his outstanding contributions, even Governor Sun Wuji did not dare to touch him in the slightest when he was purged by the Imperial Court. Instead, he had spent all his effort trying to recruit him, a great general who was capable of blocking one side of his own.

When the bright-eyed man saw this, he secretly sneered. Although the two of them seemed to be on the same page, Eldest Sun Wuji was able to act like brothers. This time, the city and face were already beyond the reach of anyone.

Fang Xuanling smiled politely. Wei Wan pushed away Eldest Sun Wuji’s hand and said, “There is something wrong with the country. Can Fang Mouan sit idly by and ignore it? Previously, there had been two meetings about the Lanzhou War. At that time, Fang Mouan was seriously ill and unconscious. He was able to get out of bed today, so he came uninvited.”

“Xuan Ling came at the right time. Can An not have the participation of the First Counselor of the Great Tang?” Eldest Sun Wuji cupped his hands and said, “Please take a seat!”

Just like that, Fang Xuanling sat down on the vacant seat above the chief.

Fang Xuanling’s sudden appearance caused everyone to beat drums in their hearts. At this moment, many gazes were fixed on him.

Fang Mou Du Duan had always been Li Shimin’s two most powerful advisors. The decisive and wise Du Ruhui had already left, leaving behind only the resourceful Fang Xuanling, who was especially good at military planning. Ever since the founding of the Great Tang, Li Shimin had listened to his opinions in many major battles. Therefore, Li Shimin had personally said that Fang Xuanling had contributed the most to Ding Jiang Shan before Zhenguan.

He was like Zhuge Liang of the Shu Kingdom in the Three Kingdoms and Wu Yong, a military counselor on Mount Shuiliang, whose prestige could be seen.

Everyone looked at Fang Xuanling. He was indeed very weak at the beginning of his serious illness. There was a morbid flush on his cheeks, and his eyes were not as agile and sharp as before. His movements were even slower by two slaps. However, no one underestimated him because of this. The words that came out of his mouth could still be heard in the Tang court, and his brain was no slower than anyone else’s.

“Xuan Ling, just now we had a’democratic vote ‘–well, according to Qin Mubai’s suggestion, we had an anonymous vote. In the end, half of the votes were for and half against Lanzhou’s use of troops. It was just a draw.” Changsun Wuji said, “Why don’t we invite you to vote as well? How about showing your stance first?”

“Oh? This is quite new.” Fang Xuanling meaningfully looked at Qin Mubai who was sitting at the very end, making it impossible to tell if it was good intentions or evil intentions. He chuckled and said, “Everyone, have you voted?”

“Of course.”

“Something’s wrong!” Fang Xuanling said, “There are a total of 95 people in this hall excluding me. They are singular. How can they be divided into two groups, with half of them on each side?” Fang Xuanling said.

“Ah?” Everyone was shocked. Why hadn’t anyone noticed this after coming in for so long? Fang Xuanling’s old eyes were unusual!

Eldest Sun Wuji was also stunned for a moment before asking, “Is there anyone else who hasn’t voted?”

“Yes.” Chu Suiliang replied.

“Who?” Changsun Wuji frowned and asked.

Chu Suiliang looked up at Eldest Sun Wuji and said, “Me.”

Everyone looked at Chu Suiliang in surprise, while Changsun Wuji glared at Chu Suiliang sullenly and said, “Why didn’t you vote?”

“I am an impartial person. I shouldn’t have voted, right?” Chu Suiliang said.

“You are also one of the officials and one of the auxiliary ministers appointed by His Majesty the Emperor. Of course, you have to vote.” Fang Xuanling looked at Chu Suiliang and nodded meaningfully. “Since it has been made clear, then, Chu Suiliang, tell me your opinion in public.”

Eldest Sun Wuji heaved a sigh of relief and thought to himself, Chu Suiliang, you are so young and shrewd, yet you actually retreat at such a time with a vague attitude. Fortunately, he is from our side. In addition to Fang Xuanling, this matter should be settled. Although Li Ji, Li Daozong, and the others can barely contend against Wei Zheng and me, in addition to Fang Xuanling and Chu Suiliang, they seem to be insignificant!

At this time, a wisp of wisdom pearl gradually appeared on Changsun Wuji’s face, and his expression became much more relaxed.

Chu Suiliang looked at Fang Xuanling and Eldest Sun Wuji. A smile of victory hinted at him, and an old man who was as motionless as a mountain could not see any emotional fluctuations.

Chu Suiliang frowned in embarrassment and said, “Although I am at the center, I have always been only in charge of remembering His Majesty’s daily life. I am only from the side recording room and have never participated in the country conspiracy. Therefore, I have neither experience nor qualifications. In this matter, Chu Suiliang refuses to discover my opinion and is only willing to be an outsider in the hall recording room.”

Eldest Sun Wuji frowned as he gritted his teeth and said, “That’s good.” You have read the voting opinions of the crowd and it is indeed inconvenient to vote again to show fairness. The two officials argued over this matter, and it was decided by the Prime Minister of the Pavilion Department that His Majesty the Emperor should approve it. Xuan Ling, you, me, Wei Zheng, and Li Ji are in charge of the center. The three of us have already spoken, and you happened to be here, so you might as well show yourself in public. ”

Qin Mubai’s expression was as silent as water. His eyes, nose, nose, and heart did not look sideways, but his palms were covered in sweat. Among the four central ministers, Zhangsun Wuji and Wei Zheng were the opponents, and only Li Ji, the military prime minister leading the troops, supported them. According to Fang Xuanling’s usual stand, he definitely supported Eldest Sun Wuji!

Looks like it’s really over!

“Alright!” Fang Xuanling answered, then coughed and panted for a while before saying, “Everyone knows that when His Majesty the Emperor ascended the throne, I am grateful to His Majesty for not abandoning me. I am in charge of food and money management and people’s livelihood, and I have always been in charge of the fuel, rice, oil, and salt of the Great Tang Kingdom.” In the past, Fang Mou used to say something, that is, to fight, to fight for money. Kill a thousand enemies and you’ll lose eight hundred. That’s why it’s not easy to fight those who know their weapons. ”

“Indeed!” Changsun Wuji interrupted and sighed, “From more than a year ago, in order to manage the Lanzhou Governor-General’s Mansion to fight against Tibet, the taxes of the Great Tang Dynasty in the past two years were almost wasted, and the national treasury was empty.” Building city walls, planting trees, opening up trade routes, moving people into Orchid, and successive battles, these brown and brown items have greatly wasted people and money. I, the Great Tang, have stayed here for a corner of Lanzhou and suffered deeply from them. This was completely different from the strategy of the emperor and the emperor at the beginning of the founding of the country. Militarism has always been the way to defeat. Now Tibet instigated Gao Chang to revolt, if not stopped in time, it will evolve into a huge catastrophe. He will be like a giant whirlpool, devouring the wealth and tranquility of our Great Tang. “We, under the wise leadership of His Majesty the Emperor, have worked hard for more than ten years to manage the prosperous Great Tang Dynasty. We will definitely be destroyed by the war of beacons.”

These words of Changsun Wuji were spoken in a righteous and forceful manner. Everyone was speechless as they echoed back and forth in the hall.

Qin Mubai secretly shook his head and sighed. He said to himself, Fang Xuanling’s appearance gave Eldest Sun Wuji even more confidence. These words of his were all based on the characteristics of Fang Xuanling and his spleen and stomach in the past. It could be said that he was in favor of Fang Xuanling and clearly wanted to rope in this ally of his.

After Zhang Sun Wuji finished speaking for a long time, Fang Xuanling smiled and continued, “Situ Gao’s argument is reasonable.” In the past two years, the money, manpower, and material resources that the Great Tang had invested in Lanzhou could be said to be a waste of money. Your Majesty, this is to manage a large painting of the Western Regions, looking at the hundred years of the Great Tang and the nation’s long-term future. For example, a young man who is determined to achieve a lofty goal through twenty years of hard work has only gone out to study for two years, and his hard work is already beginning to bear fruit. But at this time, the fire house in the backyard of the house was destroyed by a torch. Should he quit school and go home to take care of his family, or should he continue to study hard outside? ”

Hearing this, Changsun Wuji, Qin Mubai, and the others couldn’t help but be stunned. Fang Xuanling, what did this mean?

Fang Xuanling only smiled and cupped his hands. “Gentlemen, why don’t you answer this question? Situ, you have always had your own opinions. Why don’t you take the lead?”

“Hundred element filial piety comes first. If parents are injured or displaced, they should go home and take care of their families first.” Changsun Wuji said, “This is human relations.”

Li Daozong smiled coldly and said, “If my parents are fine, this child will be a mediocre genius. He will start a fire and quit school to go home. He will quit school due to illness. He will marry his third wife and seventh uncle and eighth prince on his birthday. What else do you want to learn? Just be a farmer and manage three to five acres of fertile land at home. It is enough to take care of your family.”

The eldest Sun Wuji was fiercely sneered at, and his expression sank. “But going home and visiting isn’t harmful. It’s not in conflict with studying. If he finds out that his parents are safe and sound, then going out to study would be the same, right?” He said.

At this time, Qin Mubai stood up and cupped his hands to the first seat. “Husband Fang, this lowly position also wants to answer this question.”

Fang Xuanling’s expression did not change as he smiled faintly, “Alright, tell me.”

“Thank you, Fang Xianggong.” Qin Mubai cupped his hands and said, “If I were this student, I would never go home.”

“Tell me your reason.” Fang Xuanling said calmly.

Everyone’s eyes fell on Qin Mubai.

“Because my parents and family, more want me to study to achieve the desired results. I have filial piety in my heart, and filial piety is everywhere, so why bother with formality? My family, relatives and neighbors take care of the fire in my home. My duty is to go to school. If I succeed in my studies, it is worthy of my family’s painstaking efforts to run a family business for me to study, this is a great filial piety; It was for Xiao Xiao’s sake that he went home to visit. When Qin Mubai said this, she paused for a moment and said, “I don’t know about anyone else.” “If something like this happens to my Qin Family, the first thing I do when I go home is to be beaten up by my father and then kicked out to continue my studies.”

“Well said! This is indeed Second Brother Qin’s temper!” Yuchi Jingde said loudly, “To be successful in school is to be a great filial piety. To quit school and return home is to be a little filial piety. If his parents are sensible people, they will definitely do the same thing as Second Brother Qin! Qin Mubai, Fang Xuanling is a good example, you also answered well! You are a talented person, ambitious and knowledgeable. Don’t be like some corrupt people!”

“What do you mean?” Changsun Wuji said sternly.

“Ho, did I say you? It’s clearly you who didn’t confess, haha!” Yuchi Jingde laughed proudly.

“Alright, alright, there’s no need to argue.” Fang Xuanling waved his hand and coughed twice before saying, “Actually, I didn’t come up with this analogy.”

“That’s” Everyone asked in surprise.

“There’s no need to guess. He’s someone you would never have thought of.” Fang Xuanling smiled faintly and said, “Although it is only a very simple and simple story, it contains great principles and wisdom. After His Majesty and I heard it, we both felt enlightened.”

The expression on Changsun Wuji’s face instantly changed as he stared at Fang Xuanling, as if he suddenly didn’t recognize him.

Qin Mubai looked at Fang Xuanling in surprise with an expression of disbelief.

“I declare that whatever I say and do, I only represent myself. No one else has anything to do with me. You don’t have to guess again and again.” Fang Xuanling said in a weak voice, “In this example, the student who went out to study is like Lanzhou. That family is our Great Tang Country. The parents in that family are His Majesty the Emperor and important officials of the court. I don’t know, but this comparison is inappropriate. If His Majesty hears that there is something to blame, I will bear it with all my might.”

“Haha!” Yuchi Jingde jumped up and laughed loudly, “I said just now that if his parents were reasonable people, he would definitely let the student not worry about his family and continue to study hard outside in order to become a filial piety!” Changsun Wuji! Are you going to be an unreasonable person? ! There are also many of you, don’t learn all the pedantry. All day long, you have no opinions and refuse to do anything. You only stare at your own official salary and future family business, afraid that you will offend someone and suffer some calamity! This kind of corpse vegetarian eater is like a hen that can only squat in its nest. Even if you give him a baby eagle, he can raise it so much that he forgets to fly like a fat chicken! ”

Many people’s eyes started to turn pale, but it was not easy to refute. Yuchi Jingde’s group scolding didn’t name names, so whoever was speaking right now would be scolded.

Qin Mubai listened with amusement and hatred. He thought about this many times in his heart, but it was not easy to curse. Yuchi Jingde, however, dared to curse, moreover, he cursed heartily!

Li Xu smiled like Li Daozong and couldn’t help but laugh. Li Xi hurriedly made a gesture and said, “Alright, Old Black, this is the Hongwen Pavilion, but in your barracks, don’t say a word.”

“Hmph, if you don’t say it, then don’t say it!” Yuchi Jingde snorted and said, “I just don’t understand one thing. Why did they hit our door? Why aren’t we going to fight back? Instead, we’re still salivating and sending our daughters to beg for peace? Eldest Sun Wuji, if someone bullies your door like this one day, how many daughters do you have in your family?”

“Impudent! How dare you!” Changsun Wuji was furious!

“Hahaha!” Yuchi Jingde laughed heartily. He stood up and pointed at the tip of his nose with one hand on his hip and the other on his waist. He said, “I’m so presumptuous. What’s wrong?” Under the heavens, I, Yuchi Gong, will only not act presumptuously in front of five people. Unfortunately, none of them is your eldest grandson, Wuji! What, are you trying to get rid of my official, cut off my position, and put me in jail to kill me? Come on, let’s do it! Just use the same method you used to deal with Hou Junji to deal with me! “Look at me, Old Black. Will you blink and be afraid of you?”

“You!” Eldest Sun Wuji was so angry that his face turned pale and his body began to tremble!

“Alright, Old Black, stop messing around!” Li Ji and Li Daozong came out to persuade him, while Cheng Zhijie hugged him tightly and pressed him down. He whispered in his ear, “Stop messing around, otherwise it would ruin Second Brother Qin’s big deal!”

“Humph, other people are afraid of your eldest son, Wuji, but Old Black is not!” Yuchi Jingde was still unwilling to do anything, and said angrily, “They were both heroes of the founding of the country who lived together in the past and helped His Majesty the Emperor to lick his blood. To this day, not dying in battle on the battlefield, but in the hands of his own people!” Eldest Sun Wuji, where did Hou Junji do wrong? Where did he offend you? How could you be so ruthless as to drive him away? Hou Junji is gone. Is the next one going to be me, Old Black, Cheng Biting Jin, Qin Qiong, and Duan Zhixuan? Next, are you going to clean up Li Lu, Jiang Xia Wang, and Li Jing one by one? “What do you think?”

“Cover his mouth!” Dao Sect Li shouted in a low voice. Li Ji and Cheng Zhijie tightly covered Yuchi Jingde’s mouth, causing him to be unable to move.

At this moment, Changsun Wuji’s expression was already extremely ugly.

Perhaps everyone was thinking about these words, but no one dared to say them on the stage.

Now that a thin layer of window paper had been pierced through by Yuchi Jingde, Changsun Wuji’s situation became rather awkward, and the contradictions between the civil and military were clearly distinguished.

“Everyone, don’t listen to Yuchi Jingde’s impulsive words. I, Eldest Sun Wuji, have a clear conscience towards the heavens and earth.” Changsun Wuji said.

“Alright. Zhi Jie, please go to the teahouse and rest for a while. After you quench your anger, come back to the main hall of Hongwen Library.” Fang Xuanling said.

Yuchi Jingde also gave Fang Xuanling some face. He did not struggle any longer and let him go. He stood up and patted his clothes. He glared at Eldest Sun Wuji and snorted, “Hmph, go ahead! Eldest Sun Wuji, listen up. I, Old Black, do what I do alone. Today, I wanted to say it myself. I have nothing to do with anyone else. If you want revenge, just come and deal with me. Don’t get involved with anyone else!”

With that, Yuchi Jingde stepped forward and left.

At this moment, Qin Mubai was still standing in the hall. Yuchi Jingde paused as he walked past him. He slapped him on the shoulder and said in a low voice, “Brat, our military and martial artists are not old. They will not fall the banner of death. You must fight hard!”

Qin Mubai replied softly, “Mm” Yuchi Jingde nodded at him and strode away with Cheng Zhijie.

“Alright, let’s get back to business after being interrupted by this old black man.” Fang Xuanling said, “After speaking for a long time, I only have one meaning-Lanzhou, a student who is ambitious to go out and study hard, should not be affected by the fire in his backyard and give up halfway.” His failure to return home had no effect on the disaster situation at home or on the safety of his family. His job was to study hard in order to achieve great ambitions. Therefore, I firmly believe that Lanzhou, should fight-resistance, attack, spit, Tibet, peace, stability, high, Chang!

The eight words were like lightning striking the ground, and the aftermath shook!

Everyone was dumbfounded!

Qin Mubai’s blood boiled! !