Lu Qin was still silent.
Things have reached the current stage. Even if we understand it, what's the use?
Will the ministers believe them? Will they be asked to explain?
Master Sima is already dead. Even if he knew it was him, what would happen?
Put the blame on Sima Zhao? Do you really not take the power of the Sima family seriously?
Lu Qin sighed.
"Father, please stop talking about these things. What should we do next?"
"leave."
Lu Yu replied without thinking: "Leave Luoyang and go back to your hometown."
"You have to resign, and so does your brother."
"We can't stay any longer. We give up our official title and return to our hometown."
"When my father and brother passed away, I never let the Lu family perish, let alone now."
Lu Yu gritted his teeth and sat up with difficulty.
At first, when the situation was great and everything was going smoothly, Lu Yu did many incredible things. But when he was lonely again and had nothing, Lu Yu suddenly came to his senses.
He looked at his son aside, with some remorse in his eyes.
Lu Yu has always felt that his son's talents surpassed his own.
Although he didn't mention it, he had always been proud of his son.
He can always see the shadow of his father in his son.
Compared with Lu Yu, Lu Qin is less ambitious and selfish.
Lu Qin is an open-minded person and does not care much about fame. He always focuses on fairness in doing things. He often uses his salary to help others and does not seek benefit for himself. He has his own rules for doing things. Compared to Lu Yu, he is more like Lu Zhi.
Of course, this is also because Lu Qin has not experienced a life like Lu Yu. Lu Yu lost his father and brother at a young age and supported a clan alone, bringing the family to its current scale. It is impossible for him to be as indifferent to fame and fortune as his father or son. He needs There are just too many things to consider.
Lu Yu was thinking at this moment that if it weren't for his own mistakes, his son would sooner or later be able to move into Shangshutai and become the true ruler of the Wei Dynasty.
I am already very old. Even if I die now, it is not a regret. However, my son has not yet reached his peak. Now that I take him away, he will never have a chance to stand out from now on. .
Do you want him to retire early with you?
Lu Qin looked at his father's complicated eyes and could probably guess what he was thinking.
He forced out a smile and said, "Father, after all, my family started with Confucian classics. Let's go back together and settle down on the classics. Maybe we can achieve greater achievements. Haven't you always said that I am very talented in Confucian classics?"
"In these years, I have not been able to study with peace of mind. This time I can finally do this."
Lu Yu knew that his son was comforting him. He was not yet old enough to lock himself in the house for menstruation.
At this moment, a servant suddenly walked in.
"Mr. Lu, we have a visitor coming to see you."
Lu Yu frowned, what was supposed to come had come.
"Who is it?"
The servant handed the famous assassin to Lu Yu. Lu Yu glanced at it, a little surprised, and then handed it to Lu Qin.
Lu Qin suddenly smiled bitterly when he saw it.
The visitor is Zhang Hua.
Lu Qin has a very good relationship with Zhang Hua. When Zhang Hua first came to Luoyang, it was Lu Qin who discovered this talent.
Take great care of him.
He also had the idea of recommending him, and in history, it was indeed him who recommended Zhang Hua to Sima Zhao.
But at this moment, when he learned that this old friend was coming, Lu Qin's expression was very unnatural.
Lu Yu waved his hand, "Since it's your old friend who's asking to see you, let's meet him."
"Perhaps this matter can turn around."
"Father, are you talking about Your Majesty?"
Lu Yu nodded, "The Queen Mother pays more and more attention to Your Majesty."
Lu Qin didn't say anything more, stood up, straightened his clothes, and then went out to greet his old friend.
Zhang Hua stood at the door and saw Lu Qin coming, and hurriedly bowed to see him.
"Hey, why is Mao Xian so polite?"
Lu Qin helped him up, with a bitter look on his face, "I made so many friends back then, but now, you are the only one who is still willing to come here."
Lu Qin had used his salary to help many poor people, and he also wanted to help Zhang Hua, but Zhang Hua did not accept it.
But now, only the person who did not accept his kindness came to see him.
Lu Qin took Zhang Hua's hand and led him into the study room in the other courtyard.
"My father is seriously ill, so I won't take you to visit him."
Luchin explained.
Zhang Hua said seriously: "You don't have to be like this. I am here for official business."
"Your Majesty is so virtuous. I recommended you to His Majesty and mentioned your talents. Your Majesty said he wanted to meet you."
"I just don't know if you are willing to go to Tai Chi Hall?"
Lu Qin was stunned. Not long ago, he wanted to recommend the other party to his father. In a moment, the other party actually wanted to recommend him to the emperor.
He hesitated for a moment and then said: "Zhang Jun, you may not know that after you became Huangmenlang, I have always sent people to keep an eye on you and asked you many times about things in the palace, also for my own plans. .”
Zhang Hua's face remained calm, "I know."
"Mr. Lu, I know what you are like. You act fairly and have little selfishness. You really shouldn't be involved in this kind of conflict of interests."
"Nowadays, the Lu family has suffered a heavy blow and will be tolerated by the ministers."
"Even if you return to your hometown, I'm afraid you will suffer revenge from many wealthy families in Hebei."
"Without the protection of officials and nobles, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist."
"You have talents, and although my Majesty is young, he knows how to use people well. If you are willing to serve, Your Majesty can protect the rest of your clan."
Zhang Hua did not lie to Lu Qin. After learning what happened in the temple, Zhang Hua spoke to the emperor and wanted his majesty to protect Lu Qin.
He also did not hide his friendship with Lu Qin. Cao Mao knew about this very early.
And he wanted to keep Lu Qin, apart from his relationship with him, Lu Qin himself was good enough. Zhang Hua admired his talent. Such outstanding talents were rare. If he just went home to retire, he would die. It would be such a pity if there was any accident.
Besides, the Lu family is now almost no longer accepted by the aristocratic families and has become their common enemy.
At this time, if the Lu family surrendered to the emperor, they would have no choice but to go all the way to the dark side, and it was unlikely that they would change their mind.
Zhang Hua also knew what Lu Qin was like. He had a clear sense of grievances and grievances. He was definitely not the kind of person who took advantage of someone in times of crisis and abandoned his benefactor when he became successful.
Lu Qin suddenly fell silent when he heard Zhang Hua's words.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I can't go."
"My father cannot live without me. I want to take him back to my hometown with me."
"As you said, the big family will definitely take revenge. At this time, I must stay by my father's side."
Zhang Hua was stunned and said again: "But how can you withstand their revenge after leaving Luoyang? This is not the right way to protect your family."
Lu Qin shook his head, "Since you have done something, you will naturally have to suffer the consequences."
"No problem, Mr. Mao, we haven't been together for a long time. Have you been treating menstruation lately?"
"Have some conversations with His Majesty."
Lu Qin took the initiative to bring up the topic, and the two started talking about classics.
After chatting for who knows how long, Lu Qin sent Zhang Hua out of the door without giving Zhang Hua any chance to speak.
Zhang Hua could only sigh and turned around to leave.
When Lu Qin returned to his father, Lu Yu asked, "What's the reason for his coming?"
"I knew I was leaving, so I came to see you off."
Luchin replied.
Lu Yu said oh and didn't ask any more questions.
"Qin, give your brother a revised letter and ask him to resign."
"He doesn't have the talent like you, so resigning like this would be more dignified."
"only."
When Zhang Hua returned to Tai Chi Hall, Cao Mao was explaining something to Wei Shu.
Cao Mao looked behind him and asked with a smile: "What? You couldn't bring the person back?"
"Your Majesty, he doesn't want to come. He says he wants to stay with his father."
Zhang Hua truthfully informed Cao Mao of Lu Qin's answer.
When Cao Mao heard this, he couldn't help but nodded.
"If he were tempted immediately and came with you, I might not think highly of him yet. On the contrary, now, I believe what you said. This person can really be used."
Zhang Hua asked: "Do you want to visit him again?"
Cao Mao shook his head, "Don't be anxious. There are some things that you just can't be anxious about. The more anxious you are, the easier it is to do bad things."
Cao Mao looked at Wei Shu who was aside again, "Wei Jun, starting from tomorrow, you will serve as a guard. Mother has issued an edict, so Xin Chang will not embarrass you."
"When the time comes, you have to make some achievements so that you can continue to be transferred. Within two years, you have to have enough achievements to serve as the ninth minister."
"The position of Zongzheng from now on will be yours."
"Then I'll find a way to hang a minister again."
Wei Shu is not young, and he actually has a lot of qualifications, but he has less credit. He doesn't like to stand out.
After hearing Cao Mao's words, Wei Shu nodded dully.
Now that Wei Shu is gone, Cao Mao will have to find another qualified Huangmen official for himself.
Cao Mao frowned, and many names flashed through his mind.
Wei Shu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Hua Gong is the son of Duke Hua."
"Um??"
Cao Mao looked at him in shock.
Wei Shu explained: "Your Majesty, isn't he thinking about who can take over my position? Hua Yao is fine. His reputation is very good. Lu Yu has always asked him to raise his reputation and not let him become an official easily. This time he finally became an official. , but something like this happened, and his future as Lu Yu’s son-in-law was ruined."
"The ministers will not allow him to stay in the Central Army."
"His father is not tough enough among the ministers. The minister has been suppressed very much in these years. Your Majesty recruited him to your side. Your Majesty can not only recruit talents, but also get the full help of the Hua family."
"His Majesty will definitely use Zhongshu and Shizhong to suppress Shangshutai from now on."
"Now that the ministers have a leader, the next step is to impose various restrictions and suppression on His Majesty."
Cao Mao shook his head and couldn't help but said: "If you say a few more words, I won't have the heart to let you go."
