Qi Yu did not wait for the news of Jin Shang's return to the court, but he waited for the news of Lu Boxuan's visit.
In addition, the latter also brought an edict from the Empress Dowager. Nominally, it was claimed that the old lady Qi Zhou would be named "Mrs. Zhu Guo" to comfort her spirit in heaven.
Objectively speaking, the Zhou family has not made outstanding contributions to this country and nation, and the reason for naming her the country's lady is too far-fetched. If you do something forcefully, you always feel like you are not qualified.
However, Empress Dowager Su, who was shocked to learn about the Tianzhu battle report, decided on this matter almost without thinking.
If he is praised for his great achievements, the imperial court will certainly commend him accordingly. However, he has now reached the high position of Shaobao, and if he is awarded a higher title, he will become an extremely respected minister.
You have no choice but to do this.
It seems that grace can only be exerted from his family.
Among the many different options available, post-sealing is the cheapest and most timely method. With such a cheap thing, Su Liu has no reason not to choose it.
And Qi Dalang, who had a close relationship with her, naturally tacitly and effortlessly deduced her true intentions.
Moreover, it also shows a high degree of understanding.
If it were you, you would do the same thing, so there is no need to get too entangled.
But there was one thing he couldn't understand.
Lu Boxuan and I have known each other for many years, and they are also close staff members on the same front. Their friendship is not as deep as usual. With such a close relationship, why didn't he choose to pay a visit instead of sending polite insults?
Throwing a spear, although it seems to pay attention to etiquette, but it also shows stiffness and unfamiliarity.
Qi Yu was very puzzled by this phenomenon.
However, Yin Tao's unintentional words made him change his mind.
Seeing the sun, I was enlightened.
"How can this moment and that moment be the same as in the past? Before, there were internal strife in the court and disturbances from foreign enemies. All the important ministers of the country would unite with the outside world to stabilize the country. But now, all the foreign invaders have been put to death, the world is at peace, and the court is at peace. They all sit back and relax. In such an atmosphere, the mentality of ministers will inevitably change, for example, to stabilize and expand their future career. Lu Boxuan is in a high position and has far-reaching vision, so he naturally understands the truth. "
"Variety……"
Qi Yu tasted the product and seemed to notice something.
Could it be that Lu Boxuan intended to get involved in the position of chief minister of the cabinet, and then developed a grudge against himself?
If you think about it carefully, this is really possible.
He has now taken the second assistant position, is there any reason not to go further? Ordinary soldiers still have the ambition to be a general, let alone a high official in the government?
And he is his most powerful opponent on the way forward, so it is reasonable to be wary of grudges.
If it had been anyone else, Qi Yu would have eradicated them without hesitation to clear away the unfavorable stumbling blocks in his official career.
But Lu Boxuan is very different!
He had been kind to me and helped me a lot during my promotion. In a sense, my ability to gain a foothold and develop in Nanyang was inseparable from his early support.
How can you have the nerve to reach out and suppress your benefactor?
What's more, he was still a close friend of his mentor Meng Lanshan. If he didn't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face, he couldn't hinder him.
well……
This is a bit difficult to handle!
Looking at her husband who was in a dilemma, Yin Tao said with a smile: "People have said that a husband is strategizing, decisive in killing, and never sloppy in his actions. How can he?"
Why do you become hesitant when the critical moment comes? A hero does not stick to trivial matters when he achieves great things, how can he be stumbling over a few favors? "
When Qi Yu heard this, he smoothed his beard and sighed, and said: "The ancients said that if you receive a drop of kindness from someone, you should repay it with a spring of water. How can I do something ungrateful with a book from a sage in my hand? If so, I will definitely feel uneasy! "
Yin Tao did not comment, but continued: "The virtue of gratitude is certainly commendable, but it is equally important to understand the righteousness. I hope my husband will decide which one is more important!"
"Understanding the righteousness? How can I say this?"
"If your husband is courteous to Lu Boxuan and helps him realize his dream of being the first minister of the cabinet, he will indeed be repaying his kindness and remembering his source when he drinks water. But have you ever thought that the Feng Dynasty is in the midst of innovation and is in urgent need of someone who can turn the tide? If your husband does not stand up and take control of the overall situation, what will happen to the world? If so, not only will you have no virtue at all, but you will become a sinner of the nation. Well... are you taking care of Xiao En, or are you? A profound understanding of righteousness is all in one thought.”
Um...yes!
How could I be confused at this juncture?
Although it is advisable for a gentleman to repay kindness, it must not harm the country's interests. Otherwise, what is the ideal and ambition to revitalize China?
In a moment, Qi Yu understood this truth.
For the sake of the country and the nation, I must sit in the position of chief minister. Even if there is a disagreement with Lu Boxuan, he will not hesitate.
This is the way a gentleman chooses.
After figuring it out, Qi Yu felt relieved and said, "Tao'er has a sharp eye, and she broke through my confusion with just a few words. In terms of this talent alone, there is no second in the world."
Seeing her husband praising her lavishly, Yin
Tao Fang was very happy, but she still said humbly: "My husband is so complimentary. This is not because I have a unique point of view, but because you have fallen into the trap of the authorities and need an onlooker to analyze and explain."
After a pause, she asked again: "What is your husband's next plan?"
Qi Yu thought for a while and replied: "Since Mr. Lu is acting businesslike, I can only choose to go step by step. However, I will use some covert means during this meeting to try to turn conflicts into friendship. The principle is , I won’t fall out if I can.”
"It seems that my husband is still a little nostalgic!"
"Don't forget the well-digger when you are drinking water, and you must keep a thin line when doing things..."
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The news of Lu Boxuan's visit to Yongchuan Mansion spread like wildfire, and soon it spread throughout the streets and alleys of the provincial capital.
Of course, this has something to do with his deliberate high profile.
However, this made the local officials very busy.
If a big official comes here to hold official business, why not pay homage to the mountain?
Although the imperial court advocates honesty and integrity, you also ignore personal connections! If you don't even understand this truth, how can you gain a foothold in the political arena?
Those who should work hard must work hard, and it is never advisable to abandon private interests for the sake of public affairs.
It can be seen that the Guanyi where Lu Boxuan stayed was very lively. That scene can be described as a bustling city and guests arriving like clouds.
Everyone thought that Mr. Lu would send a servant like a housekeeper to negotiate. After all, he occupies a high position and should not be overly 'courteous and virtuous'.
However, I never thought that he would actually put down his arrogance and receive everyone personally.
It seemed that he deliberately wanted to get involved with the people below and get acquainted with them better.
And all of this fell into Qi Yu's eyes without missing a beat.
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