Chapter 658: Accumulating Grain to Prevent Hunger (2)
The breeze came gently, and the bamboo leaves rustled. The two people in the pavilion savored the fragrant tea quietly, and they were worried leisurely.
After a long time, Zhang Keji pointed at the lights at the foot of the mountain and said: Zhang suffered from displaced in the first half of his life, but he really didn't want his descendants to be like me. When he dreamed of the city at midnight, he always remembered the situation of being captured when the city was broken and the captives were taken, so he was determined to strengthen the Jiang family's back village and build it into a wall of iron. Fortunately, the lord trusted Zhang, otherwise Jiang would not be isolated in the court. There were princesses, Yu Shi, Li family, and classmates from Ze Dang, and the Ministry of Works Ning Shangshu, the Ministry of War Jia Shilang and others would also add icing on the cake. Now Jiang is considered a deep-rooted and lush leafy man, not the Ministry of Rites who was bullied by others.
Under the moonlight, Jiang Anyi's face was full of spirit, and his eyes were shining with confidence. Zhang Keji sighed secretly and did not persuade him again. Jiang Anyi's career was smooth sailing, and young high-ranking officials were inevitably full of energy. He might not listen to the forced advice. At that time, he would have to explain to Shi Tou a few words and remind Jiang Anyi from time to time.
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The tea in the cup was cold, and Jiang Anyi drank it all in one gulp and sighed: Alas, this incident caused me the most headache. Before leaving the capital, the prince's father-in-law Xiong Zhiren once spoke out and asked me to make a clear stand. I frankly told him that the prince is a king and a minister, and I must be loyal to the emperor first and then to the prince.
The lord's words are correct, at least they will praise you very much when it comes to the emperor. However, this is probably not pleasing to the prince. In the future, the prince's master will have to stand aside. It is too late for others to stick to each other, so the lord will automatically stand a little. Hahaha, the lord may have his face turned pale. Zhang Keji smiled jokingly.
Jiang Anyi shook his head helplessly, his eyes shining through the bamboo leaves, looking at the starry sky. The will of heaven is unpredictable. This speculative approach to fighting for the throne is covered with blood on history books. Every word is carved with countless heads. Why are there always people trying to profit from it? You must know that behind huge benefits is huge risks. Is glory and wealth really worth gamble with your life and even the safety of your family?
Zhang Keji picked up the teapot and added water to Jiang Anyi and said with a smile: The lord relies on his talent to make a living without learning to flatter others. The lord's approach is very smart. No matter who is the emperor, he hopes that his subordinates are capable ministers and generals, so the lord doesn't have to take the gains and losses for a while. I heard from the lord that the emperor personally told you to be close to the prince when he came to Beijing twice to pay homage. According to Zhang's opinion, as long as the prince does not make a big mistake, he should succeed to the throne successfully. King An of Chu is just a whetstone used by the emperor to sharpen the prince. Judging from the information collected now, it is very likely that King An of Chu will replace King Ning to command the Long Guard and the Secret Guard in the future. However, King Ning is close to the emperor, and the two brothers of King An of Chu and the prince may have a lot of good things. There are no father and son brothers in front of the interests, let alone the throne of the emperor. The lord should always pay attention to it, be loyal to the emperor first and then to the prince.
Zhang Keji did not wear a mask, half of the elegant and half of the shrinking face showed a sarcastic smile, and she smiled like a ghost under the moonlight. Jiang Anyi found out that he was disdainful and mocking in his smile, and obviously had no fondness for the Emperor's House. Jiang Anyi sighed inwardly, knowing that Mr. Zhang had hurt his life experience and hated such brothers' fights.
This time when I entered Beijing, the lord, in addition to Xigui's family, I chose twenty servants and twenty servants for the lord. These people were rescued by me to survive. When I rescued them, I used the name of the lord, so they were grateful to the lord. After my observation, there was no doubt that these people were loyal to them, so the lord could use them with confidence. Zhang Keji turned the teacup in his hand and said: In addition, the eldest lady will bring a group of people to Beijing from Huazhou. More than a hundred people in the mansion should be enough. The lord's house in the capital has to be changed.
The master is far away in the capital and is bound to be open and secretly arrows. No one can provide advice to pick up the omissions for you. This adviser must not only be familiar with the officialdom and be good at analyzing information to solve his problems. Zhang Keji paused and said with a melancholy: Zhang asked himself that he could be competent, but he had a special identity and could not go to Beijing with his lord, which was a pity.
Jiang Anyi asked: I wonder if Tian Shoulou can be competent?
Tian Shoulou is familiar with the officialdom and is good at collecting intelligence, but he is not the director who provides advice for the lord. Zhang Keji shook his head and denied it.
Li Shicheng flashed through Jiang Anyi's mind, and then shook his head repeatedly. His eldest uncle was a little clever, but he was greedy for money and forgot about righteousness, which was not enough to entrust him with an important task. By the way, Dong'er told him that Liu Yixing had resigned and returned to Wenping Mansion to visit relatives and wanted to go to Beijing with him. How could he forget him? Liu Yixing was a juren and a seventh-rank recorder. As long as he spent some money to manage and seek resumption in the Ministry of Personnel, it should not be difficult to find an official position in the capital.
Thinking of this, Jiang Anyi smiled and said: How about Liu Yixing?
Zhang Keji naturally knew Liu Yixing, so he lowered his head and thought lightly on the table with his fingers. After a while, Zhang Keji raised his head and said: Liu Yixing is agile and good at getting along with everyone. With him assisting his lord, he can save a lot of social troubles. However, Liu Yixing was limited by his limited background and had a slight lack of dealing with officials in the court. He was able to socialize on weekdays, but it was difficult for the lord to break the situation when encountering problems.
Jiang Anyi said a little disheartenedly: Mr. Zhang, your requirements are too high. You must be smart and good at planning and familiar with the capital. How can such a person be willing to be a counselor? Even if there is one, where will Jiang come to find him at the time? Besides, it is a blessing that Jiang can get help from his master. How dare he hope to get a person like him again?
Zhang Keji said: Why should you belittle yourself? You have a great reputation among the scholars. Countless scholars regard you as an example. You are honest and kind to benefit the people of Huazhou. People in the officialdom regard you as a Buddha. Those who are promising in the officialdom regard you as a capable minister and an official, and the emperor regards you as an unparalleled national scholar. Throughout thousands of years of history, there are a few people who are in the fourth rank at the age of thirty. They are just around the corner to be appointed to the prime minister. Birds follow the phoenix and phoenix to be of high rank. Countless talents hope to follow their lord to do something.
The lord is a minister, a loyal official, a righteous man, a friend, a trustworthy man, so Liu Yixing resolutely resigned from Huazhou to join the army and followed the lord. The guards around him gave up their military posts and were willing to be followers. He heard that the people of Huazhou were told that when the lord left office, they would cry and reluctantly leave. Take Zhang for example, he was a discouraged man, thinking that when Zhen'er got married, the ancient Buddha would have lost his life. However, he was unafraid and refused to abandon him. Zhang was willing to drive him. In addition to the thought of repaying his kindness, it was also hoped that when the lord's reputation was passed down in history in the future, the historical books could also write a line of words for me when they wrote the lord.
Jiang Anyi was deeply moved and said: If Jiang can really leave his name in history, his name will definitely remain in it. Jiang promised him.
Zhang Keji's face flashed with excitement, and he held the teacup hard with his hand to calm down, and suggested: "The lord may as well let someone find the news of his friends in search of the curtain. At that time, the good ministers will come to the door. When he goes north, the lord may wish to see Mr. Fan and ask him if he has a good candidate for the country; Zechang Academy also wants to go to see it. Shao Renfu has been transferred to Leizhou Biejia, and the successor is Xun Leliang, the Imperial College Supervisor for the Imperial College. Because Shao Renfu has not supported Zechang Academy for a long time, he should give some silver this time. There are also the Li family, and there are many talents in the aristocratic family, so the lord may be able to find someone who can be used from the Li family.
Chapter completed!