Song Lian was hit by Zhu Jun one after another, so much so that now, the students who go to the main hall don't even look at him seriously.
The status is also not as good as before.
Not only that, but his reputation in the literary world is far less than it used to be.
Counting it all together, he lost to Zhu Jun three times, exactly three times.
Losing more and more every time.
This made him particularly melancholy. Even though everyone around him tried to persuade him, he already suffered from a disease: Junphobia.
Now I feel uncomfortable just thinking about proctoring the exam with Zhu Jun.
In the days when Liu Ji was away, he and Yang Xian not only failed to suppress the Huaixi lineage, but now they were suppressed by Zhu Jun, and they did not even have the strength to fight back.
What's even more uncomfortable is that Yang Xian's attitude seems not as clear as before.
"Sincerity, you and I have known each other for many years, and I won't hide some words anymore." Song Lian said: "The reason why I haven't left yet is not only because of the overall situation. The most important thing is that I feel that King Wu Have an idea about that location.
He has been in hiding for more than ten years, but now he has become a blockbuster, his achievements have deepened, he is famous all over the world, and his prestige far exceeds that of other vassal kings.
The most important thing is that His Royal Highness the Prince thinks highly of him, and His Majesty also takes a fancy to him and allows him to stay in Fengyang without leaving the vassal state.
This is the biggest trouble.
I always feel that King Wu will expose his fangs one day.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not in good health, and has experienced life and death these days. This is a sign of the instability of the country.
The emperor's grandson is too young, so I'm really worried! "
Liu Ji frowned, "Not only can you see this matter, but His Majesty can also see it. He thinks about it far more than you do.
I know you are worried, but this is our opportunity.
The king of Wu was becoming more and more powerful. He wanted civil servants and ministers, strong generals and strong generals, and prestige. With a wave of his arms, countless people responded to him.
Some people are willing to be his lackeys.
The most important thing is that King Wu had money, and he only rose to prominence in a short period of time thanks to the royal charter and the Shen family.
We all misjudged him before, thinking that he was not doing his job properly and was mixed up with the Eight Evils of Yingtian.
But look now, it’s you and me who are stupid.
I even wonder if King Wu reported Cai Wen's corruption of ink.
Because at that time, you and I both knew the virtues of King Wu, and Cai Guan would not set up defenses against King Wu.
Then, King Wu pretended to be crazy and acted like a fool, and rescued the Cai family's son and the Shen family's father and son from prison.
What kind of scheming and means is this?
In one fell swoop, he gained a good reputation for himself, made people unable to think defensively, and put all the benefits into his own pocket. "
At this point, he paused again, "Back then, the Chang family brothers and the fifth son of the Deng family used the name of King Wu to cheat and accumulate the wealth of the boss.
What's next?
Did you vomit out all the food you ate and stick a lot on it?
Not only that, King Wu also picked up something ready-made.
Not only that, everyone also praised him for his loyalty and loyalty.
Isn't this a black heart? "
Hearing this, Song Lian also took a breath and said, "A traitor is like a loyal person!"
"Keep your voice down!" Liu Ji warned, and then added: "Think again, what King Wu has done in the past two years has been step by step and steady.
By the time you and I react, his power is already intricate.
How many people in Fengyang City have received his favor.
It is no exaggeration to say that even if His Majesty is here, His Highness King Wu’s words will not be enough! "
Song Lian was so shocked that he couldn't speak, and the horror in his eyes almost overflowed.
"Everyone in the world thinks that King Qin, King Jin, and King Yan are variables. In my opinion, King Wu is the biggest variable!
You see, the King of Qin is currently being held in a warehouse by the King of Wu. The King of Jin treats the King of Wu just fine.
The Eight Kings and others were even more followers of King Wu.
When I think about it carefully, I feel a little creepy.
For these, it would be fine if King Wu was a madman.
But he is not.
As soon as Yingchang was defeated, the Tong family was destroyed, and tens of thousands of water bandits entrenched on Peach Blossom Island were wiped out.
This achievement is kept secret, and His Majesty must not know how to reward him.
How should we reward this incredible contribution?"
As Liu Ji analyzed, Song Lian gradually came to his senses, "You mean, His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince are all seeing this?"
"You and I can see things clearly, why can't they see it clearly? King Wu prides himself on being smart, but his intelligence is mistaken for him!
What do you think would happen if he became more powerful? "
"That will definitely become a thorn in His Majesty's side and a thorn in his flesh!"
"Not only is he a thorn in your majesty's side, but he is also an enemy in the eyes of all the vassals!" Liu Ji smiled and changed the topic, "Today I went to Fengtian Hall and met with your majesty, and I can roughly understand what your majesty means. .
It is precisely because His Highness the Crown Prince is unwell that he needs a shield even more. "
"You mean that King Wu was supported and specially used to block arrows?"
"What if? Your Majesty allowed King Wu to stay in Beijing, but the troops were taken away by His Highness the Crown Prince. Now he is asked to supervise the exam on behalf of the Crown Prince.
This is Enke, how can we allow others to take his place?
It's like His Majesty asked King Wu to supervise the country. In the eyes of you and me, is this a normal thing? "
"Of course not. How can you give power to others?" Song Lian's eyes widened.
"Isn't that what it is? Since power cannot be passed on to others, how could His Highness not know it?
Even if he loves his brother, it's not like this, right?
Is it possible that he still wants to give in? "
Liu Ji's bold words directly cleared Song Lian's haze, "I understand, I understand completely, Brother Chengyi, you really see more clearly than me. Listening to your words, I have read ten years of books. "
"So, if you want to gain a firm foothold, you might as well imitate Yang Xian and pretend to be closer to King Wu.
When time passes and the King of Wu is in great danger, disaster will inevitably come.
When the time comes, there will be no need for you or me to speak, someone will naturally deal with him.
When the time comes, wouldn't it be beautiful if you and I stepped on it again? "
Song Lian was shocked, "You mean, Mr. Yang deliberately got closer to him?"
Liu Ji smiled and nodded, "So don't be confused. Although I am not in the court, I see the problem more clearly than you.
As the saying goes, those who are obsessed with the authorities know better than those who watch. My stay in the court will play a greater role than my comeback.
So you just need to wait patiently, confront the King of Wu, flatter him, agree with him, respect him, and praise him.
Given time, the King of Wu will surely draw fire to himself and destroy himself without attacking! "
"Wonderful, really wonderful!" Song Lian just felt enlightened, and the sullenness of the past few days was gone, and he felt a lot more relaxed, "You are right, your Majesty will never allow King Wu to become big.
If you want to destroy it first, you must first make it crazy! "
