Fang Xuanling's heart skipped a beat and he stood up in a hurry to salute: "I'm guilty...but I'm helpless. Isn't it because of my son who killed a thousand people and caused trouble? I don't care if he is dismissed from his post this time, or even demoted to Qiongzhou. No, it's just a moment to temper his temper. But being driven out of office in such a dejected manner... If I just sit back and do nothing, I'm afraid the tigress in the family will turn things upside down..."
His Majesty Li Er was speechless...
After shaking his head and sighing, he pointed at Fang Xuanling and said helplessly: "You, you, you are considered to be an outstanding person in this world, with a gentle personality and outstanding ability, which can be called a model of a perfect gentleman. However, this stinky henpeck has not been cured. Even I support you and you can’t even straighten your back, I really don’t know what to say about you.”
Having said that, His Majesty Li Er felt very nervous when he mentioned Fang Xuanling's wife.
Back then, he rewarded several young and beautiful palace maids to Fang Xuanling as concubines. Mrs. Lu would rather die than obey. In anger, she ordered someone to bring a jar of vinegar, pointing out that it was poisonous wine. If Mrs. Lu dared to drink it, , then from then on, the matter of taking a concubine to Fang Xuanling was never mentioned again.
Lu didn't say anything, just picked it up and drank it...
His Majesty Li Er was really frightened at that time.
Is the emperor arrogant or not?
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But even those who are violent are afraid of losing their lives...
Later, whenever he thought about this matter, His Majesty Li Er was still frightened. Fortunately, he had a mischievous mentality and brought a jar of vinegar. If he was really annoyed and gave Lu a jar of poisonous wine... In order to allow the minister to take a concubine, the minister would definitely die. His wife, Li Er, has a reputation that will last forever.
Such ridiculous actions are bound to be featured in history books. He, Li Er, is an example of a cowardly emperor. Even the willful Emperor Yang of Sui had never done such a thing...
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said: "Although my old wife is a little tougher, she manages the family well, is dignified and virtuous. At that time, the old minister was just a poor scholar from a down-and-out family, but he was favored by the legitimate daughter of Fan Yanglu's family and entrusted her to stay with her for the rest of her life. Therefore, the old minister can bear the feeling of being a little depressed... But today, the old minister can't bear to express his displeasure to your majesty, and actually decides to become an official. Therefore, the old minister feels deeply responsible for his guilt. He originally made up his mind to become an official, so as to give an explanation to your majesty. , but unexpectedly, His Majesty tried his best to persuade me to stay, the old minister is really..."
The expression on his face was touched, and he was absolutely unfaithful.
From ancient times to the present, how many emperors have treated their courtiers so kindly?
What's more, he had violated the emperor's most disgusting taboo...
His Majesty Li Er was not angry because Fang Xuanling confessed and "coerced" him. He just sighed and said: "I'm afraid this is the so-called "one thing subjugates another thing." There’s really nothing I can do about it...but that Erlang of yours, well, is indeed someone who deserves to be killed with a thousand swords..."
Fang Xuanling was slightly startled.
I'm just talking, do you really take it seriously?
On second thought, it seems that Your Majesty has resentment towards this boy Fang Jun. Could it be that that boy did some outrageous and immoral thing that made His Majesty, who originally loved him very much, very angry? This makes sense, otherwise there is really no way to explain why His Majesty not only ignored Fang Jun this time, but actually wanted to punish Fang Jun...
I just don’t know what wrong thing my kid did?
Fang Xuanling felt a little uneasy. After all, his second son was really a stick, and he dared to do anything. He quickly asked: "Your Majesty, what mistake did Erlang make? If he really made a mistake, he can be beaten or scolded at will. No complaints at all.”
His Majesty Li Er was stunned.
There is no way to say this. Could it be that your boy is hooking up with my daughter?
Not to mention that this was completely unfounded, even if the evidence was conclusive, I couldn't ignore Chang Le's reputation. His second roommate is a dead pig and is not afraid of boiling water. Changle still has to marry and find her husband's family...
Therefore, even if you really want to deal with Fang Jun, you must not use this crime.
But I really can't think of other charges at the moment. Is it possible to bring up the trouble in Dongshi again?
So stingy!
I had no choice but to hold this sullenness in my heart, waved my hand and said, "Why won't your son do something wrong someday? Since the censor is watching him, I don't bother to care about him. Come on, come on, have a drink."
At this time, Wang De, the chief chamberlain, led the palace maids to bring the wine and food, and set them on the table in front of the desk. The monarch and his ministers sat across from each other. Wang De asked the palace maid to step aside, and he stood aside to serve the wine and rice.
The dishes are very elegant, including tender and fragrant tea-scented white fish, smooth chicken minced bird's nest porridge, saury stuffed with lotus root flour balls, a bowl of steamed lion head, fresh and elegant saury and artemisia siomai, squirrel mandarin fish, golden shrimp cakes, There are main dishes and snacks, with many styles, but the portions are not large and cannot be said to be luxurious, but they are delicious in color, flavor and taste.
Next to it is a pot of warmed daughter's red with shredded ginger, plums, and wolfberries...
"Prime Minister, you are in great luck today. The imperial dining room has recently recruited a cook from the south of the Yangtze River. Jiangnan cuisine is a specialty. It is said that when Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty traveled to the south of the Yangtze River and stayed in Jiangdu, his grandfather was a chef in the south of the Yangtze River. He served as the royal chef in his palace, so he has a strong family background."
Wang De said with a smile while adding wine to the two of them.
Fang Xuanling took a lotus root flour ball and chewed it in her mouth, with a look of nostalgia on her face: "Speaking of which, I have been busy with trivial matters in the center and have not been to Jiangnan for many years. Jiangnan has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and it is indeed a livable place. "
His Majesty Li Er snorted: "It was true in the past, but now... I'm afraid he has been killed by your family to a river of blood."
Fang Xuanling was extremely embarrassed: "..."
Can we still have a good chat?
Besides, Erlang can't be blamed for this. You can't let those Shanyue mobs surround you and still try to reason with them and convince others with virtue, right? This is what my Erlang is capable of. If he changes his master, the grass on the grave will be three feet high now...
"Erlang is not a cruel person, he did it as a last resort." Fang Xuanling could only wash the floor for his son.
"Haha, yes, he is not a cruel person. The Jiangnan nobles have repeatedly provoked you, but your family just slaughtered all the Lu family..." His Majesty Li Er sneered and refuted Fang Xuanling's words mercilessly. .
Fang Xuanling: "..."
Embarrassing again...
But he had finally come to think of it. His Majesty was obviously in a bad state today, and he was talking with a gun and a stick. What was going on?
His Majesty Li Er also felt that he was a little angry and lost the city, so he changed the topic and said: "According to Xuanling's opinion, who should I use as Jing Zhaoyin?"
Fang Xuanling's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly and pondered for a moment.
He noticed that His Majesty Li Er said "who is best to use" rather than "who is competent", which was obviously not said casually.
During the Zhenguan Dynasty, there were many talents, counselors like clouds, and fierce generals like rain.
Although Jing Zhaoyin is important, it is not just one or two people who can take on the important responsibility among the officials in the court. However, the newcomer Jing Zhaoyin not only has to have outstanding abilities, but also needs to continue the emperor's strategy of gently suppressing the family members. He can neither act too hastily nor make no achievements. This is quite difficult.
There is no other, it is just a position.
Fang Xuanling thought about it for a long time and then said slowly: "I know that Your Majesty has already made up his mind, and he should have a preferred candidate. Why don't I boldly guess the holy intention and see if it coincides with His Majesty's?" "
His Majesty Li Er became interested: "That's great. If you guessed it right, I'll punish you with one drink. If you guessed wrong, you'll punish yourself with one drink. How about that?"
If Fang Jun happens again, I'm afraid he will complain, aren't you just kidding?
Anyway, the candidate is in your belly. If you want me to drink, just don’t admit it...
Fang Xuanling was not as boring as Fang Jun, so she smiled and said, "That old minister is overstepping his bounds."
After a moment of reflection, I dipped my chopsticks into the wine and wrote a name on the table...
His Majesty Li Er looked down and burst out laughing: "Does this mean that the person who knows me is Xuan Ling, or does the hero have the same view?"
Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "This is called 'You're the Du, born on the left side of the road. That gentleman is here, and he is willing to eat and drink. He is good at the center, and he eats and drinks'."
That Duli tree is really lonely, growing in a remote place on the left side of the road. That gentleman, you have such grace, are you willing to condescend to visit me? I love my friends and want to talk to them, why not invite them over for a drink...
This is an ancient poem from "Guo Feng" in "The Book of Songs". Borrowed here, it means "the king is wise and his ministers are virtuous, and they know and appreciate each other."
Who said Fang Xuanling can't flatter?
When an honest person flatters you, that's a traceless and satisfying thing!
His Majesty Li Er's eyebrows were beaming with joy, and his face was filled with joy: "Come on, come on, although I lose, you can't let me drink alone, have a drink with me."
Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "Your Majesty has a decree, how dare you disrespect it? Drink the Holy Spirit!"
"Drinking Saint!"
The monarch and his ministers clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp, both looking happy.
Wang De couldn't suppress his curiosity. He leaned over and took a look. There were faint water stains on the table, which was a person's name.
Ma Zhou...
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