Things in the world are so strange. A few days ago, Xue Chongxun spent a lot of effort to coax Li Yan'er to bed but failed. Now he is busy with work and doesn't care about Li Yan'er's affairs, so others come to him instead.
Her mother, Sun, was an old lady, and had a princess and had a daughter. She must have a deep understanding of the world and naturally knew how to educate Li Yan'er. Xue Chongxun didn't have to spend any more time...
I really want to plant flowers and die, but I don’t want to plant willows and willows to form shade.
When my mother-in-law met, she performed her etiquette. Xue Chongxun asked Li Yan'er to spend more time with her mother, and then said goodbye and prepared to return to the Caotang to find Zhang Shuo and Yu Liben.
At this time, he remembered that the layout of the study by Tingyu Lake looked like the small courtyard where Li Yaner and his daughter lived in the Daming Palace. It was rare to be careful, so he called Xue Liu and ordered: Find someone to clean up the yard of the study, and then arrange a few more servants to serve me and let my mother-in-law live there temporarily.
Xue Liuying said: Don’t worry, my husband, I will do it properly.
Xue Chongxun nodded and headed towards the cottage with satisfaction.Seeing Zhang Shuo and others, he apologized politely before sitting down.
Zhang joked: Xue Lang must deal with it well, and family affairs are also difficult.
What Mr. Zhang said is very true. It is said that it is difficult for a clean official to make a decision on family affairs, which shows that it is very troublesome.Xue Chongxun said.
The three of them laughed and calmed down the atmosphere.
Xue Chongxun smiled for a while, pondered for a moment and took the initiative to talk about the military system: The "official key" mentioned by Mr. Zhang last time was a serious matter, and I did not work in the political affairs hall, so I thought about it carefully for a long time.
After hearing this, Yu Liben was a little surprised that he could participate in this matter. Although there was no ancestral system in the Tang Dynasty where eunuchs were not allowed to interfere in politics, the current royal family trusted foreign ministers and border generals, so the eunuchs had little political influence.
Yu Liben didn't say anything, just listened silently.
Xue Chongxun said again: There was a precedent for hiring official keys during Emperor Gaozong, but now it is different.During the reign of Emperor Gaozong, the official keys were only auxiliary troops and could not replace the government troops; now they wanted to use troops against Tubo, and the number of troops raised was probably 100,000.Moreover, because the operation of Zhechong Prefecture is getting worse, if the court passes the political views of the official key this time, it will probably have a significant impact on the entire military system... Moreover, based on the treatment of athletes during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, it is necessary to provide land, houses, life-free classes, and equipment supplies to the court. The consequences of hiring athletes will greatly increase the burden on the Ministry of Revenue.
Zhang Shuo pondered for a long time and said: Xue Lang thought carefully, and I was also thinking about maintaining things. The matters of athletes cannot be handled separately, and they must be accompanied by financial and tax reforms. As the renting system increases, it is no longer appropriate. I thought about the two-tax system, but I have not yet thought about it.
Xue Chongxun pondered and thought to himself that Zhang said that he was more visionary, but obviously did not consider its biggest consequence: warlord separatism.
It’s no wonder that Zhang said, man is not a god. How many people in the world can foresee what will happen a hundred years later?
Xue Chongxun could think of hidden dangers because of his knowledge in his previous life. Today, he had a peek at the secrets of heaven. If it weren't for this, he would definitely not have thought of it.
At this time, Xue Chongxun raised his head, a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said calmly: I think this method of Xianggong Zhang is beneficial to the country. I agree with your political strategy. If I can help, I will be determined.
After hearing this, Zhang Shuo's face suddenly became happy. It was not necessarily frivolous to express his joy in his expression. When he was particularly happy, the old fried dough sticks would also show it on his face.
Yu Liben and Xue Chongxun have a good relationship. They used to be people on the same boat. After hearing this, they also expressed their opinions: If Your Highness asks about it in the future, I will try my best to help Mr. Zhang.
Xue Chongxun said again: Mr. Lu and Prime Minister Dou have a good personal relationship with me. I will look for an opportunity to hint at them. They will definitely not interfere with them... Mr. Xiao, who has a relatively close relationship with Mr. Dou, will also stand on the side of Mr. Dou.There are seven prime ministers in the court, and now it is almost certain that four of them can support Zhang Xianggong's political strategy.In addition, I recommended Li Shouyi, who was promoted from Jingzhao Prefecture, when he was prime minister, but this person was doing his job in public and might not be able to accept my affection, but the affairs of the athletes and tax system are for the country and the country. It is because Li Shouyi is public, he may also stand on Zhang Xianggong's side.This matter is no longer hindered.
Zhang Shuo smiled while touching his chin, and the laughter was indeed from the bottom of his heart.
Sure enough, Zhang said that he had grasped the key points when doing things, so he directly looked for Xue Chongxun, which has now been verified...
As soon as Xue Chongxun made a statement, he could immediately win over a group of people to support him, and the possibility of victory or defeat was a sharp change.
He is a dignified King of Hedong at present, but his soft power is obvious.
Since everyone hit it off, the atmosphere behind was very harmonious, and they had a happy conversation and parted happily.
The next day was the day of the dynasty. Xue Chongxun and Dou Huaizhen met again on business occasions. After coming out of Hanyuan Palace, they walked with each other.
Xue Chongxun took the opportunity to mention: Yesterday I invited Li Guinian to perform at the mansion, and Xianggong Zhang was also here.
Dou Huaizhen took free and easy steps, and when he heard Xue Chongxun suddenly mention Zhang, he said, "Oh?"
He expressed his surprise.
Dou Huaizhen is a man in his forties and looks pretty good, but his self-feeling is not only OK, but he is probably handsome who has never been there before and has a bit of narcissistic.
It can be seen from his words and deeds that he often pretends to be elegant and elegant...
But in Xue Chongxun's opinion, it's just a look of pretense.
Dou Huaizhen thought for a while and pondered: Li Guinian is a famous scholar, are you talking about music?
Xue Chongxun smiled and said: Mr. Dou is clear-eyed.
Dou Huaizhen frowned slightly...
That Zhang said that he was not on Princess Taiping's ship before, so he doesn't get any trust now. He is the object of exclusion in the court. How come he is close to Princess Taiping's own son?
Moreover, when Zhang said that Dou Huaizhen had been in the officialdom for decades, he knew him well. Zhang said, what music was that old guy playing?
It's almost the same to play with women...
This matter is a bit mysterious.
At this time, Xue Chongxun said again: By the way, the last time Mr. Dou went to pay attention to the man named Yuwen Xiao?
Dou Huaizhen recalled and slapped his head: Small things, small things are not worth mentioning.
Xue Chongxun sighed: Oh, didn’t I say that this person’s talent is very limited, what does he do?I had to express my gratitude to Mr. Dou on his behalf.
In fact, Dou Huaizhen should have found out about Xue Chongxun and Yuwen Xiao’s daughter long ago. He didn’t say it explicitly, but only talked about small things.
Xue Chongxun said again: Yesterday, Mr. Zhang mentioned something about the court, and I said I was not in the Political Affairs Hall and could not control the affairs of the temple.It's okay, it's safer to worry... But after listening to what he said, I thought it was indeed a bit reasonable. Forget it, don't care about him.
Dou Huaizhen already knew what Xue Chongxun meant, so he didn't care?
Then what should I do if I say it?
It was clearly expressing that he wanted Dou Huaizhen to help.
Dou Huaizhen must have been puzzled. I don’t know the reason. Could it be that Xue Chongxun accepted the bribe that Zhang Shuo?
But Xue Chongxun seems not to be greedy for money, or maybe he is a woman?
It is natural that Dou Huaizhen cannot ask too much if he is puzzled.
Although Xue Chongxun has a good relationship with him, the two are not the kind of friends who can talk about anything. Most of the friendship comes from Princess Taiping’s relationship.
Dou Huaizhen smiled and said: It’s easy to say, just as Lu Ge Lao (the mediocre person disturbs Lu Xiangxian) said before, our initial idea of becoming an official was to be loyal to the country and benefit the people. As long as it is indeed a proposition that benefits the country and the people, I, Dou Huaizhen, will never affect the overall situation because of private matters!
Mr. Dou’s noble character is admired by people.
Xue Chongxun said while thinking: What a noble character!
Who was the one who married an old wet nurse to curry favor with Queen Wei?
Who is the person who strangled the old wet nurse to death as soon as Queen Wei failed?
In Xue Chongxun's eyes, Dou Huaizhen not only has no integrity, but also has no friendship.
However, he is not very annoying in normal times, and he can be fair in daily affairs. He has the qualities of being an official, but his morality is not very good.
At this moment, Lu Xiangxian also caught up from behind. Lu Xiangxian should be the oldest in the prime minister's team. He was probably at least fifty years old, his hair and beard were mostly white, but his face was still rosy and his long-lived face was Ah.
This old man is also a fairy-like and free-spirited person, but he is completely different from Dou Huaizhen. Lu Xiangxian always looks calm and composed, as if he is very good at cultivating one's own character.
Lu Xiang first greeted the surroundings calmly. When his eyes turned to Xue Chongxun, he said: Last year, Xue Lang said he wanted to play chess with me. When should I really ask for advice?
Xue Chongxun smiled and said: I'm afraid I'm not your old rival, and my chess skills are extremely scattered.
Go is popular in Chang'an, but Xue Chongxun knows how to play. At least he understands the rules. It's hard to say whether he can play it to win...
Lu Xiang said first: If you care too much about the winner, it will be contrary to the chess.
Speaking of chess, I remembered one thing. Last time I was in Tuyuhun, I met Tuyuhun Khan Murong.
When Xue Chongxun talked about his experience in a foreign country, everyone became interested. Several officials unconsciously got closer, wanting to hear the strange thing.
The Tang people had no idea of closing themselves and were very interested in new things. Just like the Hu people's food and furniture, which are often popular in Chang'an, and there are also Hu dance programs and Hu Ji wine shops, which are good places for scholars and officials to have fun.
Xue Chongxun only heard: Murong asked me to play chess. I thought it was playing Go. Didn’t the aliens around me learn from us?Who would have thought that they were not playing Go, but some little people and pony carved from wood. Have you ever seen that thing?
Lu Xiangxian said: It's an elephant play, but it's a bit different from the elephant play we play, which is popular in the Western Regions.If Xue Lang knew how to play the role of the Western Regions, he would be able to play the role of chess in a little bit, and there were many similarities.
Xue Chongxun thought that the thing was the predecessor of chess, and he smiled and said: Master Lu is really knowledgeable.
Her mother, Sun, was an old lady, and had a princess and had a daughter. She must have a deep understanding of the world and naturally knew how to educate Li Yan'er. Xue Chongxun didn't have to spend any more time...
I really want to plant flowers and die, but I don’t want to plant willows and willows to form shade.
When my mother-in-law met, she performed her etiquette. Xue Chongxun asked Li Yan'er to spend more time with her mother, and then said goodbye and prepared to return to the Caotang to find Zhang Shuo and Yu Liben.
At this time, he remembered that the layout of the study by Tingyu Lake looked like the small courtyard where Li Yaner and his daughter lived in the Daming Palace. It was rare to be careful, so he called Xue Liu and ordered: Find someone to clean up the yard of the study, and then arrange a few more servants to serve me and let my mother-in-law live there temporarily.
Xue Liuying said: Don’t worry, my husband, I will do it properly.
Xue Chongxun nodded and headed towards the cottage with satisfaction.Seeing Zhang Shuo and others, he apologized politely before sitting down.
Zhang joked: Xue Lang must deal with it well, and family affairs are also difficult.
What Mr. Zhang said is very true. It is said that it is difficult for a clean official to make a decision on family affairs, which shows that it is very troublesome.Xue Chongxun said.
The three of them laughed and calmed down the atmosphere.
Xue Chongxun smiled for a while, pondered for a moment and took the initiative to talk about the military system: The "official key" mentioned by Mr. Zhang last time was a serious matter, and I did not work in the political affairs hall, so I thought about it carefully for a long time.
After hearing this, Yu Liben was a little surprised that he could participate in this matter. Although there was no ancestral system in the Tang Dynasty where eunuchs were not allowed to interfere in politics, the current royal family trusted foreign ministers and border generals, so the eunuchs had little political influence.
Yu Liben didn't say anything, just listened silently.
Xue Chongxun said again: There was a precedent for hiring official keys during Emperor Gaozong, but now it is different.During the reign of Emperor Gaozong, the official keys were only auxiliary troops and could not replace the government troops; now they wanted to use troops against Tubo, and the number of troops raised was probably 100,000.Moreover, because the operation of Zhechong Prefecture is getting worse, if the court passes the political views of the official key this time, it will probably have a significant impact on the entire military system... Moreover, based on the treatment of athletes during the reign of Emperor Gaozong, it is necessary to provide land, houses, life-free classes, and equipment supplies to the court. The consequences of hiring athletes will greatly increase the burden on the Ministry of Revenue.
Zhang Shuo pondered for a long time and said: Xue Lang thought carefully, and I was also thinking about maintaining things. The matters of athletes cannot be handled separately, and they must be accompanied by financial and tax reforms. As the renting system increases, it is no longer appropriate. I thought about the two-tax system, but I have not yet thought about it.
Xue Chongxun pondered and thought to himself that Zhang said that he was more visionary, but obviously did not consider its biggest consequence: warlord separatism.
It’s no wonder that Zhang said, man is not a god. How many people in the world can foresee what will happen a hundred years later?
Xue Chongxun could think of hidden dangers because of his knowledge in his previous life. Today, he had a peek at the secrets of heaven. If it weren't for this, he would definitely not have thought of it.
At this time, Xue Chongxun raised his head, a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said calmly: I think this method of Xianggong Zhang is beneficial to the country. I agree with your political strategy. If I can help, I will be determined.
After hearing this, Zhang Shuo's face suddenly became happy. It was not necessarily frivolous to express his joy in his expression. When he was particularly happy, the old fried dough sticks would also show it on his face.
Yu Liben and Xue Chongxun have a good relationship. They used to be people on the same boat. After hearing this, they also expressed their opinions: If Your Highness asks about it in the future, I will try my best to help Mr. Zhang.
Xue Chongxun said again: Mr. Lu and Prime Minister Dou have a good personal relationship with me. I will look for an opportunity to hint at them. They will definitely not interfere with them... Mr. Xiao, who has a relatively close relationship with Mr. Dou, will also stand on the side of Mr. Dou.There are seven prime ministers in the court, and now it is almost certain that four of them can support Zhang Xianggong's political strategy.In addition, I recommended Li Shouyi, who was promoted from Jingzhao Prefecture, when he was prime minister, but this person was doing his job in public and might not be able to accept my affection, but the affairs of the athletes and tax system are for the country and the country. It is because Li Shouyi is public, he may also stand on Zhang Xianggong's side.This matter is no longer hindered.
Zhang Shuo smiled while touching his chin, and the laughter was indeed from the bottom of his heart.
Sure enough, Zhang said that he had grasped the key points when doing things, so he directly looked for Xue Chongxun, which has now been verified...
As soon as Xue Chongxun made a statement, he could immediately win over a group of people to support him, and the possibility of victory or defeat was a sharp change.
He is a dignified King of Hedong at present, but his soft power is obvious.
Since everyone hit it off, the atmosphere behind was very harmonious, and they had a happy conversation and parted happily.
The next day was the day of the dynasty. Xue Chongxun and Dou Huaizhen met again on business occasions. After coming out of Hanyuan Palace, they walked with each other.
Xue Chongxun took the opportunity to mention: Yesterday I invited Li Guinian to perform at the mansion, and Xianggong Zhang was also here.
Dou Huaizhen took free and easy steps, and when he heard Xue Chongxun suddenly mention Zhang, he said, "Oh?"
He expressed his surprise.
Dou Huaizhen is a man in his forties and looks pretty good, but his self-feeling is not only OK, but he is probably handsome who has never been there before and has a bit of narcissistic.
It can be seen from his words and deeds that he often pretends to be elegant and elegant...
But in Xue Chongxun's opinion, it's just a look of pretense.
Dou Huaizhen thought for a while and pondered: Li Guinian is a famous scholar, are you talking about music?
Xue Chongxun smiled and said: Mr. Dou is clear-eyed.
Dou Huaizhen frowned slightly...
That Zhang said that he was not on Princess Taiping's ship before, so he doesn't get any trust now. He is the object of exclusion in the court. How come he is close to Princess Taiping's own son?
Moreover, when Zhang said that Dou Huaizhen had been in the officialdom for decades, he knew him well. Zhang said, what music was that old guy playing?
It's almost the same to play with women...
This matter is a bit mysterious.
At this time, Xue Chongxun said again: By the way, the last time Mr. Dou went to pay attention to the man named Yuwen Xiao?
Dou Huaizhen recalled and slapped his head: Small things, small things are not worth mentioning.
Xue Chongxun sighed: Oh, didn’t I say that this person’s talent is very limited, what does he do?I had to express my gratitude to Mr. Dou on his behalf.
In fact, Dou Huaizhen should have found out about Xue Chongxun and Yuwen Xiao’s daughter long ago. He didn’t say it explicitly, but only talked about small things.
Xue Chongxun said again: Yesterday, Mr. Zhang mentioned something about the court, and I said I was not in the Political Affairs Hall and could not control the affairs of the temple.It's okay, it's safer to worry... But after listening to what he said, I thought it was indeed a bit reasonable. Forget it, don't care about him.
Dou Huaizhen already knew what Xue Chongxun meant, so he didn't care?
Then what should I do if I say it?
It was clearly expressing that he wanted Dou Huaizhen to help.
Dou Huaizhen must have been puzzled. I don’t know the reason. Could it be that Xue Chongxun accepted the bribe that Zhang Shuo?
But Xue Chongxun seems not to be greedy for money, or maybe he is a woman?
It is natural that Dou Huaizhen cannot ask too much if he is puzzled.
Although Xue Chongxun has a good relationship with him, the two are not the kind of friends who can talk about anything. Most of the friendship comes from Princess Taiping’s relationship.
Dou Huaizhen smiled and said: It’s easy to say, just as Lu Ge Lao (the mediocre person disturbs Lu Xiangxian) said before, our initial idea of becoming an official was to be loyal to the country and benefit the people. As long as it is indeed a proposition that benefits the country and the people, I, Dou Huaizhen, will never affect the overall situation because of private matters!
Mr. Dou’s noble character is admired by people.
Xue Chongxun said while thinking: What a noble character!
Who was the one who married an old wet nurse to curry favor with Queen Wei?
Who is the person who strangled the old wet nurse to death as soon as Queen Wei failed?
In Xue Chongxun's eyes, Dou Huaizhen not only has no integrity, but also has no friendship.
However, he is not very annoying in normal times, and he can be fair in daily affairs. He has the qualities of being an official, but his morality is not very good.
At this moment, Lu Xiangxian also caught up from behind. Lu Xiangxian should be the oldest in the prime minister's team. He was probably at least fifty years old, his hair and beard were mostly white, but his face was still rosy and his long-lived face was Ah.
This old man is also a fairy-like and free-spirited person, but he is completely different from Dou Huaizhen. Lu Xiangxian always looks calm and composed, as if he is very good at cultivating one's own character.
Lu Xiang first greeted the surroundings calmly. When his eyes turned to Xue Chongxun, he said: Last year, Xue Lang said he wanted to play chess with me. When should I really ask for advice?
Xue Chongxun smiled and said: I'm afraid I'm not your old rival, and my chess skills are extremely scattered.
Go is popular in Chang'an, but Xue Chongxun knows how to play. At least he understands the rules. It's hard to say whether he can play it to win...
Lu Xiang said first: If you care too much about the winner, it will be contrary to the chess.
Speaking of chess, I remembered one thing. Last time I was in Tuyuhun, I met Tuyuhun Khan Murong.
When Xue Chongxun talked about his experience in a foreign country, everyone became interested. Several officials unconsciously got closer, wanting to hear the strange thing.
The Tang people had no idea of closing themselves and were very interested in new things. Just like the Hu people's food and furniture, which are often popular in Chang'an, and there are also Hu dance programs and Hu Ji wine shops, which are good places for scholars and officials to have fun.
Xue Chongxun only heard: Murong asked me to play chess. I thought it was playing Go. Didn’t the aliens around me learn from us?Who would have thought that they were not playing Go, but some little people and pony carved from wood. Have you ever seen that thing?
Lu Xiangxian said: It's an elephant play, but it's a bit different from the elephant play we play, which is popular in the Western Regions.If Xue Lang knew how to play the role of the Western Regions, he would be able to play the role of chess in a little bit, and there were many similarities.
Xue Chongxun thought that the thing was the predecessor of chess, and he smiled and said: Master Lu is really knowledgeable.
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