After the scout who delivered the letter left, Xu Jingzong sat behind the desk, frowning in deep thought, feeling very upset.
Is it a good idea to stick to the foundry bureau? Although it is a great achievement, it also requires the East Palace to win a complete victory in this military remonstrance and completely defeat the rebels of the Guanlong clan; but if he fails and the foundry bureau falls, or the East Palace is completely defeated, then He would be in big trouble. He would be regarded by the Guanlong clan as the lackey hawk of the East Palace, and they needed to be eliminated as soon as possible.
No matter how you think about it, this is all a thankless chore...
General Xin Mao watched Xu Jingzong's expression change from the side and remained silent for a long time. He couldn't help but step forward and whispered: "Master Xu, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has issued an edict. We should obey the king's order and go to the casting immediately." Bureau, if there is any delay, I am afraid that the Foundry Bureau will fall into the hands of thieves and betray His Highness the Crown Prince's trust! Do you have other plans?"
Xu Jingzong raised his head and met General Xin Mao's burning gaze, and his heart suddenly suddenly jumped.
This academy was built by Fang Jun, and everyone from top to bottom was Fang Jun's confidant. These students admired and admired Fang Jun, were loyal to him, and obeyed his advice. Everyone knows that Fang Jun is the mainstay of the East Palace. At this time of crisis in the East Palace, the stance of the academy students is self-evident.
Xu Jingzong would not be so arrogant as to think that he could become the leader of the academy and let these students follow his decision and surrender to the camp.
If I dare to give up the East Palace at this moment and turn around to shut down the Long Clan clan, I might end up with everyone betraying their relatives.
Even betrayal and family separation were taken lightly. Look at the fiery and violent eyes of the boy in front of him. If he said a word that disobeyed the prince's order, he would be able to pounce on him and stab himself to death, and then lead the academy students to the foundry bureau.
There is no doubt that as a leader among students and a recognized supporter of Fang Jun, he has such prestige...
Xu Jingzong felt a little guilty and a little annoyed. He was actually being intimidated by a student's gaze?
Mother!
You are my son-in-law. I managed to raise your daughter to be fat and healthy. I wanted to have a good marriage, but in the end, you, a wolf dog, transferred me away. I just don’t feel grateful and just obey my orders. Forget it, you usually can't bear to call me "father-in-law", but now you actually dare to threaten me?
The white-eyed wolf wouldn't dare to be so arrogant...
He slapped the table angrily and shouted angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? I am an official of the imperial court, and I must obey the king's orders. Now that your majesty is still in Liaodong, and the prince oversees the country, he naturally regards the prince's edict as heaven. How dare we slack off our duty? However, the current situation is urgent. The Guanlong rebels are gathering in Chang'an City from all directions. If we cannot make plans and preparations in advance and fight with the rebels as soon as we go out, how can we go to the Foundry Bureau? To ensure that they are not occupied by rebels? You all know how to be passionate and loyal to the country, but you don’t know how to be calm and calm at all times, otherwise you will ruin a big thing and die hundreds of times to atone for your sins!"
His words were righteous and confident, covering up all the little thoughts in his heart. General Xin Mao's face turned red and he was a little ashamed. Although he was not ashamed of Xu Jingzong's character, he was still his father-in-law after all. I am in harmony with my wife Qin Se, so I can't get into trouble with my father-in-law.
He quickly raised his hand and saluted: "The student was reckless. I hope the master will forgive me."
"Huh! You're such a short-sighted kid, please try to learn from him in the future!"
Xu Jingzong stroked his beard and breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, my little thoughts were not seen through, otherwise it would be very bad if these students rebelled against me.
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General Xin Mao said tremblingly: "Thank you, sir, for your teachings."
Not only did I feel a little ashamed of my newly raised suspicion of Xu Jingzong, I was indeed younger, had not experienced hardships, and was not calm enough.
Xu Jingzong saw General Xin Mao being respectful and knew that this boy no longer doubted him, so he nodded slightly: "Go and call Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong."
"Here!"
Xin Mao turned around and went out. Not long after, he brought two people in. One of them was tall and handsome, with a somewhat "fengshen as jade" appearance; Very smart. After the two teenagers entered the room, they stepped forward to salute and said respectfully: "Student Cen Changqian (Ouyang Tong) has seen the chief clerk. I wonder if the chief clerk has summoned me. What are your orders?"
Xu Jingzong was quite satisfied, so he glared at General Xin Mao to see if he could see him. He should learn how to behave like this and be respectful in front of his teacher.
Xin Maojiang turned his eyes away and looked at the rafters...
Xu Jingzong ignored this thorn and said warmly: "Changqian, Tongshi (Ouyang Tongzi), and General Xinmao, you three are the leaders of the academy students, with careful thinking and proper handling of affairs. Now I have been ordered by the prince. Order, I will lead you to the Foundry Bureau to guard it, to prevent the rebels from capturing it and plundering firearms. Therefore, I want to divide the academy students into three teams, and order you three to each lead a team to go to the Foundry Bureau to protect it. But I don’t know. Do you three dare to take the order?"
He knows his own affairs well, and although he is considered inferior to Fang Jun and superior to many officials and teachers in the academy, his prestige is really insignificant.
This time I went to guard the Foundry Bureau. It would be best if I won, but if I lost, I would be in great trouble. So he weighed it again and again and decided to bring these three people in and give them the power to lead the students and fight against the enemy. If they were lucky enough to win, it would be okay to give them some credit, but if they were defeated, it would be the best three to take the blame. Xia......
Don't underestimate these three people. They seem to have not yet entered the official ranks and their reputations are not obvious, but they have their own foundation and outstanding abilities. Xin Mao will not only be his son-in-law, but also a rising star who has been vigorously cultivated by Fang Jun. His future is limitless. Cen Changqian's parents died when she was young, but she was raised and taught by her uncle Cen Wenwen. Ouyang Tongze is the youngest son of Ouyang Xun, a native of Zhongshushe. He is talented and has outstanding talents.
Whether it is their own talents or their firmness, these three people have the foundation to become leaders among many students in the academy. They are also very active and have high prestige.
If they win, although some credit will be shared, the big bosses standing behind the three people will all accept their own favors. After all, it is they who "stepped out of danger and entrusted them with important responsibilities." It doesn't matter if they lose. The weight of three people is enough to shoulder the blame for defeat.
What's more, these three people led a group of students to charge into the battle and fight bloody battles with the enemy. All they had to do was sit firmly in the central army tent...
Xu Jingzong couldn't help but feel a little proud. It was really a good idea to move forward and retreat freely and have both sides.
How did the three silly boys know that they had been tricked by this old fox, Xu Jingzong? Hearing that each team could lead a team to guard the foundry bureau, and shouldering such a mission in a crisis, their blood was boiling, their blood was racing, and they were jumping with excitement.
Even if he is just a scholar, he still wants to be a powerful man and a nobleman, but where can he get such opportunities? The current situation is critical and life is in danger at every turn, but opportunities like this are rare. If you miss it, you will most likely never get it again in your lifetime.
Cen Changqian's handsome face was filled with excitement, and she nodded heavily and said: "Don't worry, Sir, we are deeply favored by the country. We are disciples of the emperor. We should help protect the country at any cost!"
Ouyang Tongjian's face was more solemn and solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "The national crisis is the first, and we should die before we die!"
General Xin Mao was also inexplicably excited and said loudly: "The traitors are running rampant and the situation is in ruins. You should step forward and sacrifice your life to fight for the national calamity. See death as if you are returning home!"
Xu Jingzong looked at the three excited and impulsive young people, nodded slightly, and was very relieved, but still said comfortingly: "Well done! A great man, it is when the country is in crisis that he can show his heroic qualities! It's just about killing the enemy. Although it is important, the most important thing this time is to defend the foundry. If the foundry falls, we will not be able to atone for our sins even if we die! Let me live well!"
He doesn't care about the lives of Cen Changqian and Ouyang Tong. When the country is in crisis, even if he dies for the country, his reputation will be remembered forever. However, if he dies easily, no one will take the blame for him...
Moreover, General Xin Mao is his son-in-law. Although it is not difficult for his daughter to remarry these days, Xu Jingzong also has some status, so it is easy to choose a good son-in-law. However, his daughter and General Xin Mao have a close relationship. If she is a widow, It is inevitable that you will be depressed all your life, which is not beautiful.
The three young people were very moved: "Thank you sir for your concern and advice. We will definitely act with caution."
The chief secretary is usually stingy and mean, and is not liked by the students of the academy. However, in times of crisis like this, he not only entrusts them with great responsibilities, but also cares for them. He is actually a good elder...
