Chapter 79: Yao Guangxiao’s first plan
Yao Guangxiao said: "Master He. Actually, I think you should have made preparations earlier?"
He Xi said: "Have you prepared early? What preparations?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "Master Liu will not be able to stay in this position for a long time."
He Xi said: "What happened?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "Liu Gong's body can't hold it anymore."
When He Xi heard this, he felt a little sad and said, "That's it."
Although this incident sounded sudden, it was not sudden at all. It was expected.
As mentioned before, Liu Song is a better official than a scholar, since he is an official. He also cherishes his political life very much. It is impossible to be willing to retreat unless absolutely necessary. Part of the reason why Liu Song retired from old age and returned to his hometown was because the storm in the court was too great and he was afraid that he would not be able to handle it. The other part was that his body really couldn't bear it.
He was raised in his hometown for a period of time, and later in the Imperial College it was considered to be a nursing home.
Now running around for He Xi, his already weak body was once again overwhelmed.
Thinking of what Liu Song had done for him, He Xi couldn't help but ask, "Master Yao, are you proficient in medical skills?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "I know a little bit."
He Xi said: "Then Mr. Liu's illness is really terminal?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "How dare I lie about such a thing? Give him more support, up to two years. After all, Mr. Liu is old."
He Xi calculated in his mind that even in two years, he would not be able to find someone to replace Liu Song.
At this moment, He Xi deeply resented the shallowness of her connections and the small number of people involved. Originally, the Salt and Iron Division might have been his. It was because he had no one under his command that Zhu Yuanzhang was chosen. The imperial wine ceremony was a position that He Xi could not give up, and it would be one of He Xi's main positions in the future.
Determined not to trust others.
Give it to Zhu Yuanzhang again?
Let Zhu Yuanzhang make the arrangements, and He Xi also believed that this person would be suitable. But the problem is that He Xi cannot rely on Zhu Yuanzhang again and again.
Yao Guangxiao said: "Actually, I have a recommendation from someone."
He Xi looked at Yao Guangxiao and seemed to understand something in her heart. Said: "Who?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "Song Lin."
He Xi murmured to herself: "Song Lin," suddenly reacted and said: "Song Ne's son, can he do it?"
Yao Guangxiao said, "Actually, Song Ne was a Hanlin scholar and an Imperial College scholar. The imperial court did not say that the Imperial College wine must be of such high quality. You may not have seen Song Lin's resume. Song Lin served as a local assistant priest. Wine. I have experience as a local official. Some time ago, Song Ne was ill, and Song Lin gave up his official position to take care of Song Ne. He was an upright character. He was 80% of the bachelors of Song Lao. But in terms of extremes, he was not inferior to Song Lao. Bachelor. Your Excellency, you think that because you have grudges with Old Bachelor Song, you think that Song Lin hates you the most. You are wrong. The people he hates most are those sanctimonious people. When Old Bachelor Song remonstrated, many people wrote letters of support and came forward to encourage them. . He even said that he admired him very much. But when the old bachelor Song left, he didn’t even have the money to travel home. Song Lin has experienced this contrast personally. "
"The most important thing is that Song Lin is not as stubborn in knowledge as the old scholar Song. His talent is also lacking. If he wants to become a great scholar like the old scholar Song in this life, he probably has no chance."
"The academic differences between you and the old scholar Song will not continue with Song Lin. Song Ne has a profound legacy in the Imperial College, and the people also secretly sympathize with Song Ne's death. Important Song Lin, let him take charge of the Imperial College. It works for many things. It’s nothing more than adding a temporary substitute to Song Lin’s head.”
"Precisely because Song Lin has mediocre qualifications and he has seen through the hypocrisy of Confucian scholars, he will not object to your Excellency when he is appointed as the Imperial Academy. He cannot afford to object. Song Ne is gone. Song Lin has the expectations of the Song family. The Song family is a Confucian scholar. There has been too much blood. Once Song Lin follows suit again, the Song family in Hua County will no longer be among the scholar-bureaucrats."
"As long as the adults help, Song Lin will definitely not refuse."
He Xi secretly thought: "Wonderful."
This person was chosen extremely well. The benefits are threefold. First, Song Ne's death was a minor stain on He Xi. Of course, He Xi doesn't have to care, but it's not a good thing after all. He supports Song Lin and can wash away his own stains. Secondly, a weak Imperial College offering wine is more reassuring to He Xi than a strong Imperial College offering wine. He Xi thought about serving as the imperial wine minister. But he had a vague feeling that He Xi couldn't sit in this position, and even if he could sit in it, he wouldn't be able to sit there for long. Third, using Song Lin can also express He Xi’s ambition. Can recruit talents.
After all, there is no one in He Xi's entourage now.
He Xi felt that a better thing was what Yao Guangxiao wanted.
He Xi wouldn't think that Yao Guangxiao would tell him this for no reason.
He Xi said: "Brother Yao, I think so. But do you think Song Lin will definitely agree?"
Yao Guangxiao said; "If Song Lin doesn't agree, he will never be able to get into the high position of the Imperial Academy. After all, Song Ne was forced to die by His Majesty. Anyone can only stay away from him. Only adults can change His Majesty's heart."
He Xi said: "What does Brother Yao want?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "I don't want anything, I just want to see the magnificence of this world and the future in your eyes." Yao Guangxiao had unfinished words in his heart and thought to himself: "Let's see if it is a truly prosperous age or if it falls apart." .”
He Xi did not expect that Yao Guangxiao had this image in his mind. He thought to himself: "Today, if there is a ranking of the best counselors in the world. Yao Guangxiao may not be the best, but he is definitely in the top ten. And everyone who follows Zhu Yuanzhang has already He's old. If he can bring Yao Guangxiao under his command, he will be of great use in the future."
He Xi said: "From now on, Brother Yao and I will live and die together, and we will leave all major matters in the world to you."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly, with an inexplicable light in his triangular eyes. He didn't know how to respond to He Xi. Who is Yao? How can he live and die together? If the building is about to collapse, don't blame him for jumping off the ship. And you, a dignified official of the imperial court, talk about sharing life and death, and the world is begging you. It's like preparing some big conspiracy.
Yao Guangxiao was not completely satisfied with He Xi, but he knew one thing, that is, Zhu Yuanzhang's intention of sending him here was already obvious. He seems to have many choices, but in fact he has no choice.
The evil monk Yao Guangxiao is not afraid of anything, but he is still a scared person. It was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty.
Yao Guangxiao cursed in his heart, but said with a smile: "I will definitely live up to my mission from now on."
He Xi said: "What about communicating with Song Lin-----?"
Yao Guangxiao said: "Leave it to me."
He Xi had just discussed the matter of the Imperial College with Yao Guangxiao. When He Xi was about to discuss the upcoming coal and iron special examination with Yao Guangxiao, Xu Baoer had already barged in and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty orders you to enter the palace as soon as possible. .”
He Xi was stunned and felt bad, and said, "What happened?"
Xu Baoer looked at Yao Guangxiao.
He Xi said, "Just tell me, he is one of our own."
Xu Baoer said: "The Queen is critically ill."
He Xi stood up immediately and said, "What? Isn't it already over?"
Yao Guangxiao's heart moved, and he said secretly: "It's over, this sentence is worth pondering."
Xu Baoer said: "This morning, His Majesty found that the Queen had a high fever and night sweats. She was unconscious and immediately called the imperial doctor. Mr. Dai took the medicine at that time. It's just------"
He Xi said: "What's wrong?"
Xu Bao'er said: "Mr. Dai said that the Queen Mother's evil fire had been accumulated in her body for many years. He had not found it during many consultations this year. It broke out all of a sudden and became extremely turbulent. He specializes in the lung meridian. Many heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs are ineffective. The response is too slow. If nothing is done, it will only happen today and tomorrow."
He Xi suddenly felt dizzy and said, "How could this happen?"
He Xi didn't get along with Queen Ma for long, but she still respected her mother-in-law very much. But he understands one thing better. If anyone in the world can stop Zhu Yuanzhang, an irritable old man, it is only Queen Ma.
With Queen Ma around, and without Queen Ma around, Zhu Yuanzhang was in two completely different states.
He Xi didn't want to face the latter.
Yao Guangxiao saw that He Xi was a little confused and said, "Sir, no matter what, go quickly."
He Xi suddenly woke up and entered the palace immediately without saying a word.
