Su Jing's words stunned Yang Xian again.
He couldn't understand it, let alone imagine it.
"Not entering the court? Su Jing, what do you mean? Don't you know His Majesty's intention in naming you Uncle Renyuan?"
Yang Xian ignored the sadness and loss and asked Su Jing directly.
His lifelong pursuit is to reach a higher position above the court. Power is what he has always yearned for.
But Su Jing's words just made him unable to understand.
"What do you mean? It's very straightforward. I have no interest in being an official, and I have no intention of pursuing any power."
Su Jing replied calmly: "As for His Majesty's thoughts, I know a little bit about it, but I really don't want to be an official. Why don't I be locked up in prison and reflect on it?"
Is this introspection?
Yang Xian was completely stunned at this moment.
"Su Jing, are you saying that His Majesty locked you up here just to let you reflect?"
Yang Xian still didn't quite believe it, so he could only continue to ask.
Su Jing said: "Maybe, that's what I guessed. After all, the last time His Majesty came down, he promised me that he would let me out if I became an official in the court."
"That's it, that's it, that's it."
Yang Xian muttered to himself, dumbfounded as if he had figured out something.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
Without saying a few words, he started laughing again, and his whole state was a little crazy.
"Yang Xian, what's wrong? Even if you are going to die, it won't be like this. After all, you were once the right prime minister of the Ming Dynasty."
Su Jing couldn't help but say.
The powerful ancient Su Jing has seen a lot. Although Yang Xian did a lot of stupid things or bad things, in his previous life, he would still be a "hero".
Such a character cannot be unsteady-minded, right?
There was terror before life and death, but now we are still in prison and not at the execution ground.
"Su Jing! You think I am like this? You are like this. Do you know that I have spent my whole life just to be able to make a difference in the court? I have been climbing up the officialdom. I regard it as a treasure. In your eyes It turns out to be abandoned like a shoe in the eyes, who are we to have the problem!"
Yang Xian asked some crazy questions, but until now, he still couldn't figure it out.
He had thought about various possibilities before. Su Jing offended Zhu Yuanzhang, causing him to lose Zhu Yuanzhang's favor, so Zhu Yuanzhang gave up on him.
But he didn't understand until now.
The reason for all this was that Su Jing was unwilling to enter the court, and the person who begged was Zhu Yuanzhang.
Su Jing rejected Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming Emperor's invitation.
What's ridiculous is that he actually wants to deal with Su Jing.
Such a gap was unacceptable to Yang Xian.
He had been searching hard for so long, but in Su Jing's eyes, it was worthless.
"Why? Su Jing, tell me why!"
Yang Xian shouted at Su Jing again and asked!
Su Jing leaned against the wall and said calmly: "Yang Xian, this is life. Four words are enough. You can't get what you ask for."
"Everyone pursues different things. It seems that what I pursue is just a rich and comfortable life. This is probably just a joke in your eyes."
It's not that Su Jing can't understand Yang Xian's excitement now. After all, in feudal society, capable people want to be officials, make contributions and pass on to future generations. This is a perfectly normal thought.
Unfortunately, that's not what he thought.
It's different between people.
Yang Xian clung to the cell fence, looked desperately at Su Jing's cell next door, and sneered: "Su Jing, don't fool yourself here. If you really just want to live a rich and comfortable life, what can you do?" Will you become the prince’s teacher?”
"You have done so many things for Ming Dynasty, and every one of them proves that you are definitely not an ordinary person. You have never hidden your clumsiness. In this case, how can you live a comfortable life!"
Yang Xian’s words are inspiring!
Su Jing leaned against the wall and was stunned.
In his mind, he recalled what happened when he first met Zhu Yuanzhang.
The first meeting was really just a chance encounter, and there was no special interaction, but I just talked too much with Lao Zhu about the shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty.
The problem of royal family support is definitely a big one.
But when the time comes when he can no longer afford it, the emperor is not a fool and will definitely carry out reforms.
You can't fight for your own throne, but you also have to support your descendants for who knows how many generations.
It just so happened that Lao Zhu was Zhu Yuanzhang who visited privately incognito, and that was how everything happened after that.
In fact, Su Jing saw Zhu Yuanzhang's unusual status when they first met. He was either rich or noble.
Without keeping the door open, things turned out to be what they are now.
There is obviously a system in place, but if we really want to live a comfortable life, can we not live it?
After Yang Xian said this, Su Jing really started to reflect on her own problems.
"Su Jing, as of today, I, Yang Xian, am doomed to die, but don't think that if you gather His Majesty now, everything will be fine in the future."
Yang Xian sneered: "You already have an inseparable relationship with the Ming Dynasty. Maybe I will meet you down there soon."
Yang Xian has already accepted his fate.
But what he is more curious about now is, what will be the fate of Su Jing?
Now, the connection between Daming and Su Jing has become more and more profound. Su Jing's statement of wanting to live a prosperous and comfortable life is not enough to make Zhu Yuanzhang let him go.
"Maybe, who knows."
Su Jing said lightly: "Today, Mr. Yang has awakened me. Maybe I don't know what kind of life I want to live."
"After all, people have to go on the road of constantly pursuing their own meaning. I am also looking forward to what kind of path my life should take."
Although it is said that she has been a human being for two lifetimes, Su Jing only lived for more than thirty years in her previous life.
It can be said that he is young and promising, and has extraordinary talents.
Plus this life, actually not much.
Therefore, in fact, Su Jing is constantly making progress.
"Su Jing, you are so confident!"
Yang Xian teased: "But at your age, you are already the prince's teacher, you have made so many achievements for the Ming Dynasty, and you are deeply loved by His Majesty. It is normal to be more confident."
"It's a pity. I'm really sorry that I can't see your fate in the future."
The calm words were all ridiculing Su Jing's miserable end.
Su Jing said lightly: "Yang Xian, please don't disturb my mind with these words. It's meaningless. What you are saying is that if I act like this, I will be jealous of His Majesty in the future, and I will probably end up like you." .”
"It's a pity that even if that day comes, I will never use the so-called Machiavellian tactics to cover up my wrongdoings like you do today, and use political struggle as irrelevant to right or wrong to deceive my dark heart."
"The so-called machinations and the so-called emperor's heart, I understand and understand these very well, but even so, I still choose to stick to my own correct path."
"Even if I become a loser, at least I have a clear conscience."
Su Jing was not very impassioned, even though her words clearly sounded like chicken blood.
But this is what Su Jing really thinks in her heart.
He can do quite a lot in Daming, and he also knows what to do to make himself stand higher and go further.
However, people always have to have some persistence of their own.
Su Jing could understand Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior of sacrificing the interests of the people for the sake of the Zhu family's rule, but it did not mean that he thought it was right, and he would advocate it against his own heart.
"Su Jing, anyone can say these high-sounding words, I will wait for you!"
Yang Xian didn't believe what Su Jing said at all, so he grabbed the railing and shouted.
Su Jing shook her head: "We have different ways and we don't want to conspire with each other. The ancients will never deceive me."
After saying that, Su Jing stood up, patted her clothes, and continued to add details of the world map on the wall.
…
Zhongshu Province.
Li Shanchang, the left prime minister, returned and everything was back on track.
Zhang Bing, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has been released, and the construction of the Firearms Bureau has begun in full swing.
Yang Xian's departure did not have any impact.
Li Shanchang's influence cannot be overshadowed.
Even though he hadn't appeared in the court for such a long time, as soon as he came back, he immediately put everything in order.
"Prime Minister, as expected, only you in charge of this Zhongshu Province can reassure His Majesty!"
Hu Weiyong said to Li Shanchang, his flattery was quite direct.
Li Shanchang shook his head and said: "Weiyong, don't say such nonsense, you should do your part well."
Hu Weiyong immediately said: "Wei Yong naturally knows to do his duty, but Wei Yong's words are definitely from the sincerity. After what happened to Yang Xian, Wei Yong finally understood that only you are the one your Majesty truly trusts." His right-hand man."
Li Shanchang did not answer immediately, but glanced at Hu Weiyong, then continued to lower his head and start handling government affairs.
Hu Weiyong immediately understood that he had said the wrong thing, so he stopped talking and helped Li Shanchang start working.
After a while, Li Shanchang said: "Wei Yong, do you know that trust and suspicion are actually just one step apart?"
Hu Weiyong shook his head and said: "Weiyong doesn't understand, so please ask the Prime Minister to clarify his confusion."
Li Shanchang said slowly: "On the surface, this time I returned to Zhongshu Province, everything went well, and His Majesty also trusted me as usual."
"But Weiyong, have you ever thought about it, I have been away from Zhongshu Province for a while, and during this time Yang Xian eliminated dissidents and appointed his own confidants, which has long since changed Zhongshu Province."
Hu Weiyong immediately said: "That's why the Prime Minister's ability has been highlighted. No matter how bad the previous mess was, the Prime Minister can still clean it up quickly."
"well."
Li Shanchang sighed and said: "Weiyong, I quickly cleaned up this mess, but what do you think His Majesty will think? I am far away from the court, but I still have such influence. Does Your Majesty think this is just ability? ?”
At this point, Li Shanchang almost said it clearly.
If he does too well, Zhu Yuanzhang will suspect that he is a secret party member, and he will be jealous of him, which basically means the end of his political career.
Liu Bowen is the best example.
At this moment, Hu Weiyong finally reacted.
"Prime Minister, you mean that Your Majesty has..."
Hu Weiyong looked at Li Shanchang with a solemn expression. Halfway through his words, he did not dare to continue.
Li Shanchang smiled and said: "It doesn't have to be like this. This matter will eventually come. Maybe it has arrived, maybe it hasn't happened yet, but it will come. Weiyong, I don't have much time left for you."
These words were naturally related to Li Shanchang's resignation as Prime Minister Zuo. With Liu Bowen's resignation, the balance of power between the Huaixi Group and the Zhedong Group in the DPRK became increasingly unbalanced.
Originally, Lao Zhu wanted to promote Su Jing to balance the situation, but Su Jing was not willing to be an official at all.
In desperation, Lao Zhu chose Yang Xian.
Unfortunately, Yang Xian was not this material at all, and even fell into the abyss step by step under the temptation of power.
If Yang Xian falls, it means that the balance between the Huaixi Group and the Zhedong Group can no longer be maintained.
So, now that Li Shanchang is the leader of the Huaixi Group, it is definitely impossible to sit safely in the position of Prime Minister Zuo.
"Prime Minister, Wei Yong doesn't dare."
Hu Weiyong said immediately.
Regardless of whether Li Shanchang was testing or had other ideas, Hu Weiyong was very humble.
This incident once again allowed Hu Weiyong to see clearly how powerful Li Shanchang was.
This is not only the influence of being the Prime Minister Zuo of the Ming Dynasty, but also the accumulation of energy that Li Shanchang has accumulated over time as the oldest member of the Huaixi Group.
These are not comparable to what I am now.
endure!
Keep a low profile!
After all, Li Shanchang is smarter than Yang Xian.
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong's expression, reached out and patted his shoulder and said: "Weiyong, you will be very courageous in the future. It's not okay to always be like this."
"Yes, Prime Minister."
Hu Weiyong nodded in response.
After a while, Li Shanchang took out a document from his arms and handed it to Hu Weiyong in front of him: "Have a look."
Hu Weiyong immediately took it and opened it to take a closer look.
But as soon as he opened it, Hu Weiyong was stunned, because the document in front of him was clearly Su Jing's confession document.
"Prime Minister, this..."
Hu Weiyong was at a loss and wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.
After a pause and a breath, Hu Weiyong said: "Prime Minister, why is this Su Jing's confession in your hands?"
At that time, the confession document was directly handed over by Yang Xian to Zhu Yuanzhang in front of all the civil and military officials in the morning court.
Therefore, this confession document should be in Zhu Yuanzhang's hands.
This is exactly why Hu Weiyong does not understand.
Li Shanchang said calmly: "This document was returned with the document approved by His Majesty. How do you think it should be handled?"
Zhu Yuanzhang reviewed and approved the memorials, and the approved memorials had to be handed over to the Zhongshu Provincial Department and distributed to various functional departments for execution.
Hu Weiyong immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is intentional!"
Li Shanchang nodded and said: "Yes, His Majesty must have deliberately handed this confession document into my hands. What do you think I should do now?"
Su Jing's confession document is of great use.
Although it was found out through Yang Xian's interrogation, after all, it has Su Jing's personal signature and cannot be faked.
After thinking for a while, Hu Weiyong said: "Prime Minister, Weiyong thinks that we still have to return this confession to His Majesty."
(End of chapter)
