"What did you say, Lao Liu? How could I blame you?"
Su Jing said to Liu Bowen.
This key figure who founded the Ming Empire was actually extremely miserable in his later years.
It was both lucky and unfortunate to have an emperor like Zhu Yuanzhang on the stand.
Liu Bowen took a breath and said, "Mr. Su, what do you think?"
When you are a lobbyist, you always do what a lobbyist should do.
Liu Bowen is also more concerned about Su Jing's thoughts.
Su Jing said lightly: "What else can I think about? This title has been granted. I think it is impossible to refuse, but if I want to become an official in the court, I might as well forget it. I can't follow the same path as you, Old Liu."
Facing Liu Bowen, Su Jing didn't play any tricks.
With this wisdom, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he is the smartest person in the world right now.
Liu Bowen nodded and said: "It seems that I am worrying too much. Although Mr. Su is not in the court, there is nothing I can hide from you."
After all, Su Jing had never been an official in the Ming Dynasty, and Liu Bowen was still a little worried that Su Jing would not be able to see the situation clearly.
But after hearing Su Jing's words, he was sure that Su Jing had already seen through Daming.
"I just know a little bit more, but I can't compare to you, Old Liu. The so-called companionship of the emperor is like the companionship of a tiger, especially our emperor, who is not an ordinary person."
Su Jing said with a smile.
It is not easy to be an official next to Zhu Yuanzhang or a high-ranking official.
Su Jing had her own understanding of how she could jump repeatedly in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and be fine.
First of all, I did make a very significant contribution to the Ming Dynasty, and I deserve the credit.
Secondly, he does not hold any official position and will not pose any threat to Zhu Yuanzhang.
To put it bluntly, Su Jing is still a commoner now.
Lao Zhu was very harsh on officials, but he was still kind to the people.
"Mr. Su has seen everything thoroughly. It's a pity that I didn't meet Mr. Su earlier, otherwise I wouldn't be in the current situation."
Liu Bowen sighed slightly.
Now Liu Bowen can be described as desolate.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "No, Old Liu, you are wrong. With your wisdom, you may not have expected the current situation, but you still chose this path."
Regarding Liu Bowen, Su Jing discussed it with her friends in her previous life.
For such a smart and powerful person who helped Zhu Yuanzhang conquer the world, didn't he foresee the miserable scene in his later years?
With his wisdom, couldn't he truly succeed and retire and spend his remaining years in peace?
the answer is negative!
If Liu Bowen thought about it, there must be a way to avoid the miserable situation in his later years.
But he didn't do this because he still had sincerity in his heart.
Listening to Su Jing's words, Liu Bowen fell silent.
His expression fluctuated, and it took him a while to stabilize: "Mr. Su, I didn't expect you to understand my thoughts. Liu Bowen will have no regrets in this life."
The so-called scholar dies for a confidant.
At this moment, Liu Bowen felt that he was finally understood. It was an indescribable feeling of relief.
"Haha, I just said it casually. After all, you are Liu Bowen. How can you not succeed in your affairs in this world?"
Su Jing said with a smile.
From the perspective of future generations, analyzing the predecessors is like finding the steps to solve the problem after having the answer, which is naturally much easier.
"Master Su is joking again. In front of you, I am nothing. Master Su is the real omniscient person. Mr. Su has long understood the changes in the world and the changes in society. Mr. Su is the master of heaven and earth." people!"
Liu Bowen said very seriously.
Because of all the previous events, Liu Bowen had long regarded Su Jing as a heavenly being, but he was just a mortal, how could he compare with a heavenly being.
Hearing Liu Bowen's words, Su Jing was also a little bit dumbfounded.
At this moment, he regretted having talked so much with Liu Bowen before.
If other people heard about the theory of social change, they might just think of him as a madman, but Liu Bowen was different.
At that time, Liu Bowen showed considerable thinking, and he could draw inferences just by hearing something.
Now Liu Bowen must have thought about it for a lot of time, and I am afraid he has thought deeper.
The theory taught by Su Jing, in the Ming Dynasty, was a theory that predicted the future, but in the past life, it was a summary of what had happened.
Therefore, what Su Jing said must be right.
Liu Bowen himself is a man of great intelligence. Su Jing's narration, coupled with his own thinking, made him realize more things.
It's a pity that it's Ming Dynasty now.
Knowing some things too early is not a good thing.
"Old Liu, don't think too much. What I told you was just a dream."
Su Jing explained to Liu Bowen.
You definitely can't talk about time travel, you can only continue to cover it up with dreams.
After all, whether he has any brains in front of a figure like Liu Bowen will definitely be revealed over time.
It's better to just order it.
"What you got in your dream?"
Liu Bowen was surprised, with doubts on his brows.
Su Jing then recounted what she had used before about the nine-year compulsory education teacher teaching in her dream. Of course, the nine-year compulsory education teacher also became a higher education teacher.
"I didn't expect Mr. Su to have such a strange encounter. It's really shocking. Heavenly beings are indeed heavenly beings, very different from us mortals."
Liu Bowen sighed, but with these words, he still praised Su Jing as a heavenly being.
Is self-guided strategy okay?
Su Jing looked at Liu Bowen who was completely convinced and couldn't explain it for a while.
"Forget it, Lao Liu, it's not important."
Su Jing waved her hand and said, "Let's talk about it. I understand the emperor's kindness, but it is really difficult to become an official in the court."
Liu Bowen can think whatever he wants, and Su Jing doesn't care.
His own matters at hand are the most important.
Liu Bowen said: "I will convey Mr. Su's intention, but I think the emperor will not let it go. Mr. Su should think of a countermeasure in advance."
Liu Bowen was originally not very willing to be the lobbyist, and he clearly knew Su Jing's attitude.
Even the reason is clear.
Su Jing was unwilling to get involved in court disputes, and ended up with a miserable end in her later years.
"Old Liu, you have been around the emperor for a long time. Can you give me some advice? How should I deal with it?"
Su Jing said directly to Liu Bowen, throwing the question back.
Originally, Liu Bowen was concerned about Su Jing and specially reminded him, but he didn't expect that Su Jing directly asked him to find a solution.
If Lao Zhu knew this, he would definitely curse him.
Liu Bowen came to be Su Jing's lobbyist, not to be Su Jing's helper.
But at this moment, Liu Bowen really helped Su Jing start to think seriously.
"Mr. Su, since you trust me so much, Lao Liu, I will speak out boldly."
Liu Bowen said to Su Jing.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Just say, I believe you, Lao Liu!"
When it comes to the people who know Zhu Yuanzhang best in the world, Su Jing dares to say that Liu Bowen is definitely one of them, and his advice is definitely reliable.
Liu Bowen thought for a while and said: "Now His Majesty wants you, Mr. Su, to enter the court, in order to balance the increasingly imbalanced Huaixi noble party in the court. As long as this problem is solved, then Mr. Su, whether you can enter the court or not will matter." It doesn’t matter anymore.”
"It's just that in the current court, Huaixi nobles have already grown up with deep roots. Even if Mr. Su really enters the court, I'm afraid it will be difficult to compete!"
After a brief analysis, Liu Bowen's face showed a look of embarrassment.
It is not easy for Su Jing to reject Zhu Yuanzhang.
After all, it was Liu Bowen who had contended with the Huaixi Xungui Group before.
He knows the difficulty of this best.
Su Jing shook her head and said: "No, no, no, Lao Liu, you are wrong. The situation of Huaixi Xungui Group cannot be changed by one person. Not you, and neither can I."
"Your Majesty knows this better than anyone else, because your Majesty still needs to rely on the Huaixi Party, and the stability of the world depends on them."
"Even if something happens to me after I enter the court, His Majesty will still tolerate it. At most, it will just be a matter of settling accounts with the Queen."
This is not because Su Jing is smarter than Liu Bowen, but because Su Jing knows that this Northern Expedition will be a great success, but the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are still like centipede insects.
After recuperating, he still made a comeback and even won a big victory.
This was a major blow to Ming Dynasty, and it also made Zhu Yuanzhang increasingly dependent on the Huaixi Group.
Of course, after the threat of the remnants of Beiyuan was completely eliminated, that is, after Lan Yu's victory in the fishery sea, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer had any scruples about his butcher's knife.
Therefore, in Su Jing's view, it is impossible to check and balance Huaixi Group now.
No matter who comes!
After listening to Su Jing's words, Liu Bowen naturally understood immediately with his mind.
"Mr. Su, are you saying that the border of Ming Dynasty still cannot be stabilized in recent years?"
Liu Bowen asked Su Jing.
Su Jing did not deny it, nodded and said: "Yes, Wang Baobao still has some strength, he is a talent."
Wang Baobao, also known as Timur, is really the biggest scourge of the Ming Dynasty.
In Su Jing's memory, in the fifth year of Hongwu, that is, two years later, Wang Baobao defeated the Ming army in Mobei.
This battle cast a great shadow on the Ming Dynasty. "The Ming soldiers wanted to leave the fortress." Zhaozong of the Yuan Dynasty also highly praised the expansion of Timur for making the Yuan Dynasty "almost revived" and relied more on him.
However, the sunset of the Yuan Dynasty was finally over, and no matter how powerful Wang Baobao was, he was still powerless.
It was not until the eighth year of Hongwu that he died in the "Ya Ting of Harana Sea".
This guy is still here, and Zhu Yuanzhang's level of tolerance towards the Huaixi Group must still be extremely high.
No matter how good Su Jing is, he can't replace them in leading the war.
This is not a question of whether Su Jing has the ability to lead troops in combat, but that they are all generals with outstanding merits and are constantly engaged in war. It is impossible to change generals.
After all, the Huaixi Party is powerful. In addition to having a close relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang, it is also inseparable from their own abilities.
They can really fight!
"I see. I didn't expect it. No wonder I ended up like this."
Liu Bowen sighed again.
He is really tough on the Huaixi Group, or in other words, he sticks to what he believes is the norm.
"Old Liu, don't just sigh with emotion, instead come up with something for me!"
Su Jing urged.
Su Jing is very insightful when talking about what she knows.
But Su Jing is not so clear about this thing that has never happened in history.
Liu Bowen nodded: "According to Mr. Su, it's actually not that difficult. His Majesty may just be unable to get off the stage now. Mr. Su can find a way to give His Majesty a step down."
It must be Liu Bowen who deeply grasped Zhu Yuanzhang's arrogant state at this moment.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was still the emperor, and he couldn't let a businessman like Su Jing lose face.
No, Su Jing is now Uncle Ren Yuan, but the difference is not big to Zhu Yuanzhang.
"What about steps? You can think about this carefully."
Su Jing said lightly.
Su Jing is quite experienced in giving steps.
After all, Party A did business in the previous life, and Party B naturally did it too.
Face and steps are both things that need to be studied.
"There are only so many suggestions that I can give Mr. Su. As for what to do specifically, I think Mr. Su will have his own way, so Lao Liu won't say more."
Liu Bowen looked at Su Jing's expression and said very wisely.
It's really hard for him, Liu Bowen, to get too involved in the affairs between Zhu Yuanzhang and Su Jing.
It's good for Su Jing, and it's good for himself.
"Well, thank you very much, Lao Liu."
Su Jing thanked.
Liu Bowen immediately said: "Where is Mr. Su? Lao Liu, I have received a lot of favors from Mr. Su. I still use those glasses now. They are really useful. But my good friend Song Lian also wants a pair. I don't know Mr. Su." Can you help me?"
After the gang finished with Su Jing, Liu Bowen had the nerve to put forward his request.
Glasses!
This is a good thing Su Jing made for Liu Bowen. Liu Bowen is a person who loves to read. As he gets older, his eyes have become a major restriction on reading.
Glasses really helped Liu Bowen a lot.
As a good friend of Liu Bowen, Song Lian has long expressed her envy for Liu Bowen's glasses and has said this several times.
It's a pity that no one else is worthy except Su Jing.
Song Lian?
Su Jing was stunned for a moment, then reacted.
Isn't this the orthodox prince's teacher? As a teacher who jumped in halfway, he and Song Lian stole the students.
Su Jing's biggest impression of Song Lian was not what official he was and what great things he had done, but the ancient poem "Preface to Ma Sheng in Dongyang" that he had learned.
At that time, this was an ancient text that needed to be memorized, and it also gave Su Jing a preliminary impression of Song Lian, an ancient person.
Later I found out that Song Lian was a well-known Confucian scholar in the Yuan Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, he was known as the three masters of poetry in the early Ming Dynasty and one of the four masters in eastern Zhejiang.
Of course, he was also the Five Classics lecturer of Prince Zhu Biao, and had a deep friendship with Zhu Biao as a teacher and student.
"Of course, it's just a small matter. It's my honor to be able to provide Mr. Song with glasses."
Su Jing agreed directly.
They are both teachers of Prince Zhu Biao, so it is only right that they have a better relationship.
If we really want to count, Song Lian can be considered a member of the East Zhejiang Party, a powerful force balancing the Huaixi Party, and an ally arranged by Zhu Yuanzhang for Su Jing.
(End of chapter)
