Chapter 16 Forever

In the brothel between Shuiyun Village, Xue Chongxun and Zhang Shuo were alone in the name of having fun. Xue Chongxun took the opportunity to remind Zhang to tell some things. He tried hard to promote Zhang Shuo to become the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, and his power was above the other prime ministers, of course not just because of his friendship with Zhang Shuo or his appreciation of his talents.

Since the day Zhang Shuo was promoted, Xue Chongxun and his staff group have formed a complete set of arrangements.

It was noon after the two of them talked, so they ordered some wine and food to eat in the water clouds. After lunch, they drank some tea and prepared to leave.

As soon as Xue Chongxun walked to the door of the house, he turned to Meng Xiaoyu who was saying goodbye: A few months ago, the woman from the mansion bought some new slaves. She was convicted of the official family and looked and looked decent and was useless for the time being.If you are willing, you can go to our mansion to teach them singing and dancing instruments. When there is a banquet for guests in the future, they can also make them singing and dancing to entertain them.

Suddenly, there was no sign of invitation beforehand. Meng Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment and pondered: Mom, I'm afraid she can't bear to leave me...

Xue Chongxun said: You don’t have to worry about this. As long as you are willing, I will send someone to talk to Du Jieer about other things.But you don’t have to force yourself. If you feel happy in the water and clouds, I won’t force you.Think about it first, and then you have to go to the Jin Palace to tell Xue Liu.

Xue Lang...Is he going to buy me?Meng Xiaoyu showed a reluctant smile.

Xue Chongxun nodded and admitted, and she said: How long can I buy it and who will I sell it to in the future?

Xue Chongxun was stunned, waved to Meng Xiaoyu to come, and whispered in her ear: Forever.

Meng Xiaoyu immediately giggled, laughing so hard that she leaned back and forth, and tears almost burst out.

Zhang Shuo, who was standing aside, also looked curious. He wondered what word Xue Chongxun said could achieve such an effect.

Meng Xiaoyu said a little angry: Xue Lang is really good at joking.

Xue Chongxun had a expressionless face and said to Zhang: Please, Mr. Zhang.Then he bowed his fists to Meng Xiaoyu and said goodbye.

Sister Du personally sent it to the gate, watched them go away before turning back. When she came back to the pavilion, she saw that there was a sign hanging on Meng Xiaoyu's room, so she took the wooden sign off.

Hearing the sound of Yun Niang next door inside, Sister Du shouted: Gossip in broad daylight, you all drink the northwest wind!

Yunniang said in her voice: It’s just so long, I’ll be over immediately.

When Sister Du left and was busy with other things, Yunniang inside excitedly told Meng Xiaoyu again: I really envy my sister, I have climbed to the top.

Meng Xiaoyu sighed: What kind of high branches are climbing? Nothing is the same. He wants to buy me in the past just to teach the singers in their house. He is not singing, dancing, and dancing, but we can only do this.

How do people treat people? We are sisters and kindly remind you, don’t think it’s unpleasant... If their family sells you again in two years, my sister will not be as valuable as she is now.If that is the case, it would be better to stay in the water and clouds. Sister Meng is very popular. She will definitely save some money to buy a property while she is young, and she will have a way to eat and clothing in the future.

Meng Xiaoyu remembered that they were talking about national affairs in this room first, and Prime Minister Zhang looked worried and saw it. It was a more important thing.

At this time, Meng Xiaoyu's face turned slightly red and she whispered: It's okay to be a person.

Yunniang smiled and said: "Sister, I want to congratulate you. In fact, it's a good thing. Although I am still a slave, Is there a stable support?"You didn't see how powerful the Haonu dogs on the other side of North Street relied on their power.If Sister Meng succeeds in the future, don’t forget us sisters, hum, let others dare not bully us!

The little lady talked a lot and kept chattering, and then said, "My sister must also think a lot, don't be deceived like last time. There are not many good things for the man... Oh, I'm sorry, I shouldn't mention that, aren't you angry?"

Meng Xiaoyu shook her head and said sadly: It’s been so long, why are you angry?But it’s not a big deal for others. I was just a little bit too sensible before. In this fireworks place, we are women in the world, and we just acted on the show and said what else is the meaning of it?

Oh, sister, don’t be too despised yourself. Haven’t you heard those men say that the little mother in Shuiyunjian is more understanding than the wife at home?

Meng Xiaoyu smiled and refused to comment.At this time, Yunniang said: I have to go through, and we will talk to you if I have time.

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After Xue Chongxun returned to his residence, he summoned Wang Changling and Yu Wenxiao to the inner house to discuss matters.

Both of them were paying for the Prince's Kingdom to the west of the royal palace, and it was not too far to go to the inner palace. Xue Chongxun was waiting for them in the thatched cottage by the Tingyu Lake in the inner palace.

They are among Xue Chongxun's most confidant subordinates, otherwise they would not have had the chance to come to the inner house. Wang Changling also sat at the same table with Xue Chongxun's inner family members, and they were all very familiar and reliable people.

When the two came to the cottage, Xue Chongxun told them about the conversation they had spoken to Zhang in the morning so that they could understand the movements of the chaotic area as soon as possible.

Yu Wenxiao, who is forty or fifty years old, has wrinkles and gullies on his face, his skin is dark and rough, and he looks like he has experienced many vicissitudes.

He should have been doing this for many years, but his skin is excellent when he has a daughter.

Yuwen Xiao frowned and said: Xue Lang talked about this matter in that kind of place too casually. I wonder if Zhang Shuo can understand it.

Wang Changling took over and said: Xianggong Zhang is not stupid. Didn’t Xue Lang mention that he wanted to transfer the Shen Ce Army to Beijing to garrison? He would definitely understand immediately.

Wang Changling sat next to Yu Wenxiao. He was not yet twenty years old. When compared with Yu Wenxiao's old face, he immediately looked thin and tender.

Xue Chongxun nodded: Zhang Shuo will definitely understand, there is no need to worry about this. I will promote him, and he should have a clear idea of ​​what to do in the position of exclusive subject.What I am thinking about now is whether Zhang Shuo is willing to do it?

Wang Changling lowered his head and pondered: Zhang Xianggong has been a prime minister for many years, and his reputation has not been low. Such people care more about reputation, and it is unknown whether they are willing to be criticized by the gentry.

This is something I cannot completely determine, so I have thought about supporting Liu An to the top before, but Liu An was not qualified enough. He was suddenly pushed to the position of exclusive appearance and could not convince the public, and the traces were more obvious.After thinking about it, I still felt that Zhang Shuo was the most suitable candidate.

Xue Chongxun said.

At this moment, Yuwen Xiao suddenly said confidently: I dare to conclude that Zhang said he would definitely be willing to be the prime minister.

Wang Changling and Xue Chongxun asked at the same time: Why?

Yuwen Xiao smiled and said: "Young uncle is well-read, but I am not as good as my strategy, but I am still more accurate in judging people."Zhang said that this person has not had a close relationship with me, but when I was working in Jingzhao Prefecture, I had contact with him, and this person has a high opinion of himself.A person who believes that the way of governing the country and military affairs is understandable is definitely unwilling to accept it if he doesn't want to do something. Now that he has the opportunity to take charge of the overall situation by himself, he will definitely not let it go easily!

Wang Changling nodded while listening. There was some reason. Xue Chongxun also nodded and said: "Duke Yuwen said this, it seems that that is the case."A few years ago, Zhang Shuo saw the increasingly corrupt military system and was determined to propose the law of official health. Now, he has come back to verify that his claim does not help his own interests and career, and he just wants to do big things.

Yuwen Xiao said again: Empress Dowager Gao is in the palace, and only Xue Lang personally went there to win over. After living some days, you can see the movements in the court.As long as this matter is done, the general trend will be achieved in Chang'an and even the whole world.

At this time, Wang Changling suddenly said in a deep voice: I don’t know if there is something I should say or not.

Xue Chongxun said: They are all their own people, what’s wrong with saying it?

Well, I will dare to find out the joints in this place and ask Xue Lang.Wang Changling sat upright, and his cautious look made the other two look straight.

He said slowly while thinking: We have been fighting for power in recent years. If this continues, we will achieve a situation of dictatorship.王某斗胆问一句，薛郎意欲何为？It's time to set a goal, otherwise everyone will be reluctant to figure out what can be done or not.请恕王某直言。

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun remained silent, while Yu Wenxiao looked at him with anticipation, as if expecting Xue Chongxun to say: I want to change the dynasty and become the emperor by myself.

If it weren't for Wang Changling's question, Xue Chongxun himself was avoiding this question, and he always had a goal in doing things. What was his own goal?Is it a throne to be the emperor?

In fact, in Xue Chongxun's view, even in this era when the imperial system is generally recognized, it would be very difficult to climb to that position if the prince had not justified his succession.

From the perspective of personal gains and losses, bureaucrats and powerful people are simply a loss-making business: the risk outweighs the benefits.

Most people who have such plans are ambitious people, not only want to ascend to the highest position, but also their descendants and the incense of generations.

Of course, if possible, even if it is ambition to live forever, Qin Shihuang's ambition will expand to that point.

But Xue Chongxun asked himself that he didn't have that big ambition. He just wanted to live well safely. In his opinion, living while living is more important than having a reputation after death.

If he had to sacrifice everything in life to pursue a risky ambition, he was really not ready...

This is also the reason why he often thinks he is not qualified to become an emperor. Apart from power, he cares too much.

And if you really have such ambitions, you shouldn't just talk about it in front of your aides. You can't say such things, you can only let others guess.

So Xue Chongxun pretended to be relaxed without hesitation: You don’t have to think too much about your country. Now we are holding the national handle. The most important thing is to maintain peace and avoid war and prevent people from the suffering of unrest.Then everyone is planning things together, just to make the family around you have a good life, right?

Wang Changling bowed his fists and said nothing.Yuwen Xiao looked at Xue Chongxun and saw him looking up at the sun that was on the west side, his eyes seemed to be far away...