Li Chengqian stepped out of the Liuli military camp, but was caught up by people from the Shangshu Province. He handed over two resignation letters, one from Yuchi Jingde and the other from Wei Zheng. Alas,

I don’t know if the trend is wrong this year, and resignations have become a trend.

Yuchi Gonghao said that, like Qin Qiong, he was transferred to the Royal Military Academy as deputy dean. Although his position was not as prestigious as the governor of Nanya, it was still a good way back. After being domineering all his life, this ending was already a good one.

But Wei Zheng is different. He is a bad old man after losing his position this time. His father didn't even give him a golden, purple, guanglu, and doctor. This shows how much he doesn't like to see this "human mirror", even if he is rewarded with an imperial pen.

Paintings and calligraphy and large sums of money are needed to save face.

Okay, since the father has given everything that should be given, then I can have a bowl of tea, so I ordered to drive to Furong Garden and specially sent someone to tell Zhang Xuansu. They are brothers and lifelong political enemies.

Now that it’s come to an end, why not let’s meet and let go of grudges with a smile!

According to common sense, when an important minister like Wei Zheng becomes an official, the prince will indispensably give a banquet with seven plates or eight bowls. This not only represents the grace of the heavenly family, but also is a reward for the minister's life's hard work;

But today, in addition to some seasonal fruits and melons, there was only a bowl of tea on the table. Neither Wei Zheng nor Zhang Xuansu expected that this feast would be so simple.

Of course, Wei Zheng and Zhang Xuansu are both extremely smart men. They know very well that in their official lives, they are responsible for both. They are the emperor at the top and the common people at the bottom. It is the highest honor for a scholar to be worthy of the heaven and the earth.

The highest pursuit of scholars.

As a minister, Wei Zheng was not qualified for the emperor. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he had both ends and harbored evil intentions. But when it came to being an official, Wei Zheng was honest and clean throughout his life. He did bad things for the court and the people.

In fact, the four words "Mingjing Gaoxuan" were tailor-made for him.

The reason why it is so simple is to tell Wei Zheng that he and his father have no relationship with him as monarch and minister. Today, they are just thanking the good officials on behalf of the people of the world and nothing more.

Wei Zheng wanted to be clean, and Li Chengqian wanted to be clean. Since falling flowers are unintentional and running water is ruthless, it is better to be clear. Tea is an extremely noble thing, and it can best match this scene, isn't it?

"Xuancheng, you have worked hard for the sake of the world all your life. Now you are retreating to the countryside, playing with your grandchildren, and winning a reputation both before and after you. It is really gratifying and congratulatory. Come on, come on, our brothers and sisters must have a good drink this year.

New tea!”

Zhang Xuansu's words came from the heart. He and Wei Zheng had different opinions when they were students. After they became officials, they both held their own opinions. The two forces were at odds with each other. Although they had different political opinions, they sought governance for the world.

However, they have reached the same goal through different paths. Now that Wei Zheng can retire with success, he is really happy in his heart.

When the prince was still a child, he and Li Gang taught in the East Palace. Zhang Xuansu knew the temper of this student very well. The banquet was a bit simple, but it was something that the prince could tolerate with a big belly, something that the world would never tolerate.

Before the incident with King Taiyuan, although the prince said he had the same disdain for Wei Zheng as his ministers, he always pleaded for him, excused him, and covered him up in front of the emperor. After the incident, it was different. The prince's disgust for Wei Zheng was palpable.

Wei Zheng's advice and submissions also turned a deaf ear. Zhang Xuansu understood that he was angry not only because of Wei Zheng's deception, but also because of King Taiyuan, the monk who could have spared his own life.

"Oh, I can't compare with an old man like you. Although you have made little achievements in government affairs in your life, you have taught a qualified prince. Now you are teaching King Zhongshan's studies. In the future, you will be the emperor's teacher in history.

Famous generals will be passed down through the ages, and you are the real winner."

"Yes, I have to admit that you are right. It is better to teach a sage prince than to teach a hundred famous officials. The foundation of this world is still the emperor. The good government advocated by Qu Yuan will ultimately belong to the emperor.

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As soon as Wei Zheng finished his sighing words, Li Chengqian, who was lying at the window watching Li Xiang and others chasing and playing below, said calmly: "I'm not only doing this for Yu Yihui, but I'm also asking for help.

Prime Minister Wei, please don't let Duke E get over your domineering behavior. Everything today depends on the emperor's virtue. You still owe my father after all, don't you?"

"Your Highness is right. Keeping your word, being faithful, and maintaining innocence are the core values ​​of my heart. Old minister, I have not learned to be flexible after all. But His Highness' road to imperialism has become more open, and I can sit back and relax in the days to come.

Already."

Wei Zheng is a man who does not change his ambitions during major festivals. As a scholar, he has his own persistence and cannot change it; but the implication of this sentence is that you have already settled in the East Palace, why are you still unwilling to become a monk?

Where is your cousin? Haven’t you always advocated not dwelling on the past?

When he was in court, it was inconvenient for Wei Zheng to ask. This was against the way of being a minister. Wei Zheng, who took self-denial and restoration of etiquette as the way of passing down his family, would not do this. But it doesn't matter now. The prince is Zhang Xuansu's disciple, so

He is his nephew. Ask him the doubts in his heart and explain them. What's the point of being generous!

"Working at sunrise and resting at sundown, with men plowing and women weaving and enjoying the countryside, isn't it much better than the intrigues of the court? Prime Minister Wei, it's better to be confused about some things, why do you need to know so clearly! Could it be that you are afraid?

Isn't it possible for me to answer Prince Yin's words?"

Seeing that the prince only watched the children playing and did not respond to his words seriously, Wei Zheng's unhappiness flashed through his heart. He was already an old man, and there was no need for the prince to treat him with the courtesy of a minister.

Then he sighed and replied slowly: "What your Highness said is reasonable, but I am already in my twilight years. Maybe Wu Chang will come to claim my life that day. If this knot cannot be solved, I really have no face to see my old master!"

Wei Zheng had been a critic all his life. In addition to wanting to see where the world would go in the hands of King Qin, he also wanted to protect this bloodline for his old master. Now that he knew the first thing, he naturally didn't want to be a critic of the second thing.

Confused ghost.

Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Chengqian sighed, turned around and stared, and said very seriously: "King Taiyuan had already taken poison before Gu arrived, but whether he took poison or not, he would definitely die! Anyone in the court who has received favor from Prince Yin

There are many ministers, so I cannot allow the pain of my elbows and armpits to exist, nor can I allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch!"

"There is no irrelevant person here today. To tell the truth, since Gu joined the army, more than a million people have died directly or indirectly at Gu's hands, but his death alone has made Gu still unable to let go!"

Li Chengqian continued his words, because the moment Li Chengzong closed his eyes, his heart was empty and he finally understood the emperor's true intention.

Emperor Father killed Jiancheng. Although he said that he did not regret it, he did not think so in his heart. Therefore, he, the emperor, acted as if he were two people. When reviewing, he would always place an empty seat under his head and raise his head from time to time.

One look at it, it seems like you are having intercourse with someone.

Although Changsun Wuji said that the place was originally built, Li Chengqian didn't feel anything at that time. Until the death of the King of Taiyuan, he used to put a small pillar next to the seat and did not allow anyone to sit on it, even the princess.

No. Because he knows that whether he is the prince or the emperor, he is no longer in charge alone. There is an evil spirit watching from the side!

"Well, with His Highness's words here, I have nothing to say! I ask Your Highness to keep in mind that your throne is also stained with the blood of brothers. In the future, when the dragon rules the world and governs the country, I hope you will think more about those things.

Wrong souls and resentful ghosts!

Veteran ministers would pray for the Tang Dynasty every day in the mountains and fields, praying that the mountains and rivers would be safe, the rivers would be clean and the sea would be peaceful." After speaking, Wei Zheng bowed respectfully to Li Chengqian, then stood up and left.

The knot in his heart was resolved, and he no longer had any worries in Chang'an. There was already a carriage waiting outside. He left Quyang when he was a boy, and now he has returned home in fine clothes. These old bones can finally be buried in the ancestral grave of the Wei family...
Chapter completed!