Chapter 6 Shifu Accepts Disciples on Current Affairs

Shi Zheng was demoted, although the prince was extremely distressed, but he was weak and had no power to return to the sky.

The prince returned to Shaoyang Palace unhappy, sat in the dining room and pondered for a while, and briefly told Fu Guo and Cen Shen about the affairs of the court that day.

Fu Guo shook his head again and again after hearing this, and sighed: "Lord Shi is gone, no one in the court will dare to speak for you anymore." ”

The crown prince's face was embarrassed: "My father is deeply deceived by traitors, how dare I say more for him if the palace is too busy to protect itself." ”

Fu Guo said "um" and persuaded the prince to endure it.

"What if you can't bear it?" The prince looked sad and turned his gaze to Cen Shen, "Shi Zheng is far away, and he can't go to the palace to say goodbye in order to avoid suspicion." Cen Qing, you can go on a trip on behalf of the palace. ”

Cen Huoji promised, turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by the prince again, and ordered him to inform Dafu and them as soon as possible, the wind has become tighter recently, and you must be more careful, and you must not make a mistake!

Cen Shen hurried out of the house after receiving the order, just as Xiao Liangyuan arrived in a brocade dress. It turned out that she missed her father very much and wanted to go back to Xiao Mansion to visit him, so she came to say goodbye to the prince.

In the afternoon, the warm sun sprinkled lightly on every roof of Yuhuaguan, and I still felt a little chilly.

In the elegant room, after Ping Yu finished meditating, he drank tea and took a nap alone. After drinking half a cup, the maid Ning Xin walked in, saying that for some reason Shi Zheng suddenly led the team away and rushed back to the capital.

Ping Yu was relieved when he heard this, and let out a long breath.

Ning Xin also said that Master Jingchen had sent people to inquire around, but there was still no whereabouts of Li Yunhan.

Ping Yu couldn't help frowning lightly when she heard this, and after a little thought, she told her to pack her luggage and leave Nine Lotus Peak.

At this time, Li Yunhan was exchanging poems with Shaoling in Shifu, and from time to time he said some interesting things about scientific research. After talking for a while, the two couldn't help but be interested when they saw the sky, and planned to go out to enjoy the spring.

As soon as the two of them came out of the house, they bumped into Steward Cao and said that Shi Zheng had something to ask for.

Li and Du didn't dare to slack off when they heard this, and hurriedly got up to meet them.

As soon as he entered the living room, Shi Zheng hurriedly greeted him, and said with a sad face: "Two wise men, Shi has been slow in the past few days. ”

"Your Excellency is gracious; There is nothing to do every day, and there is good food and wine to enjoy, which is already satisfying. Li Yunhan replied with a bow.

Shi Zheng thought for a while and said: "Shi thinks that if the two talents want to make a difference in the future, they should focus on their merits; Shaohua is fleeting, don't waste it. ”

"Fame, it's too difficult," Du Shaoling smiled bitterly, "The little student didn't make the list after taking the exam twice." ”

Seeing Shi Zheng's embarrassed expression, Li Yunhan bowed his head slightly and said, "Of course the adult's kindness is understood by the late students; Although the scientific examination is won by the best in literature, for those who have no way, it is difficult to climb to the sky. ”

"But isn't it, before the exam starts, the ranking has already been decided," Du Shaoling was resentful, "As for the quality of the article, who else cares!" ”

Shi Zheng closed his eyes slightly and thought for a while, and said, "The current world style is indeed not right; However, in terms of promotion and scientific examination, the imperial examination is much fairer. ”

Li and Du were speechless for a while.

After being silent for a while, Shi Zheng looked up and sighed to himself; Li Yunhan asked him why he sighed?

Shi Zheng looked a little dazed, and said that he would leave Beijing in a few days, and maybe he would never see them again.

Li and Du were shocked when they heard this, and asked him why he was leaving?

"Because I was framed by Lin Fu and other traitors, Your Majesty degraded me on the grounds of digging treasures and destroying the dragon veins without authorization. People go to tea and cool, and Shi's promise to the two of them is afraid that it will be in vain. ”

"Adults don't mind;" Li Yunhan smiled indifferently, "I was originally dressed in a cloth cloth, and I was used to being casual, and I couldn't stand that constraint." ”

"Okay, ambitious!" Shi Zheng stood up and shouted at the screen, "Mama Buck, bring Nan'er." ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw Mama Buckwheat walking out slowly from behind the screen with heather; Xiao Nan's face was slightly yellow, and she was a little sick.

"Nan'er, kneel down for Mr. Li." Shi Zheng shouted loudly.

Xiao Nan glanced at Li Yunhan and seemed to be a little unhappy, and slowly knelt on the ground.

Shi Zheng stared at Li Yunhan and said: "Shi has three sons under his knees, and the eldest son died early; The second son unfortunately injured his right leg and was disabled during the expedition to Hexi; My youngest son, Nan'er, has lost his mother since he was a child, and he is only seven years old today, so I really don't feel at ease after I leave. ”

Li Yunhan speculated for a while: "What does the adult mean......"

"Mr. has good conduct and both civil and military talents, I want Xiao Nanbai to be Mr. as a teacher."

After hearing this, Li Yunhan hurriedly left his seat, bowed and said, "This is indeed difficult to be born late." ”

"Sir, let's give Shi a thin noodle." After speaking, Shi Zheng gave him a deep salute.

Li Yunhan saw that it was difficult to resist the hospitality, and hurriedly returned the salute, saying that he agreed.

Shi Zheng was relieved when he heard this, a warm light appeared in his eyes, and he said slowly: "The dog has been weak and sick since he was a child, thanks to Mama Buckwheat's careful care; After I left, my husband lived in the mansion for a long time to teach him to read and practice martial arts, and the old man was at ease. ”

Subsequently, Shi Nan kowtowed to Li Yunhan, bowed to the teacher, and left the house with Mama Buck.

At noon, Shi Zheng instructed his subordinates to prepare seven or eight kinds of meals, and dined and talked with Li and Du.

After three glasses of wine, Shi Zheng's face was slightly red and said to Li Yunhan: "Mr. is of great use, but it's a pity that he is buried in a secluded alley in the market, which is really a bit wrong." ”

"My lord has said it, in the next Hanshi, it is already content to meet a confidant like Enxiang." Li Yunhan replied softly.

"No, I can see Mr.'s ambition at a glance," Shi Zheng sighed lightly, "Shi's old body, although it is not a pity to be degraded, but I can't rest assured that the prince is not the same." ”

"Why do you say that?"

"As a prince, the prince is generous, benevolent and filial; Over the years, he has been repeatedly framed by Lynver's gang of traitors; If the prince is not protected, it will endanger Li Tang Sheji. Shi Zheng said angrily.

Li Yunhan pondered for a while after listening, and said, "The forest thief is bent on abolishing the crown prince, could it be that he has already chosen a replacement?" Which of the princes is the most likely? ”

Du Shaoling preemptively said: "According to rumors, of course, King Fu has the highest prestige. ”

"Junior Brother Du is wrong," Shi Zheng glanced at him and smiled indifferently, "In the past, when his biological mother Shen Lifei was alive, she had the support of Lin Fu's party, and King Fu had the potential to take over the heir; However, since the death of Concubine Shen Li and the entry of Concubine Yi into the harem, the situation has changed all of a sudden, and King Fu has long lost hope. ”

Du Shaoling said "um" and asked, "What about the other princes?" ”

"In addition to the abolition of the crown prince, the king of E, and the king of light who were killed, plus seven or eight people who died of illness, there are still more than ten princes alive today, I don't know which one you are referring to?" Shi Zheng made a straight face.

Du Shaoling couldn't answer for a while, and lowered his head.

"Sixteen princes, where is King Jing?" Li Yunhan said with a smile.

"King Jing, isn't he guarding Jiangling; According to the old man's opinion, this person is so happy, he is more than strong and loses generosity, and it is difficult to succeed to the throne. Shi Zheng replied.

"No, my lord," Li Yunhan shook his head lightly, "If Lin Fu and the others support him, how can it be said that he has no hope?" ”

"Oh?"

"If Lin Fu wants to put the prince to death, he will spare no effort to set up someone else." Li Yunhan took a sip of wine and said softly, "In the past, when I was in the lower reaches of the Jianghuai River, I was often a guest of the Jing King Shogunate, and I felt that he had different ambitions, and he was not satisfied with just being a prince who kept his success. ”

Shi Zheng pondered for a moment after hearing this, and frowned: "Is it really as Mr. said, he will support King Jing?" ”

"This is just Yun Han's private speculation."

"No," Shi Zheng said in a solemn tone, "No matter who the forest thief supports, once the matter is done, won't he do what he wants!" ”

Seeing that Li Yunhan was silent, Shi Zheng gave him a long bow and said, "Please give me advice, how to keep the position of the crown prince?" ”

Li Yunhan was shocked when he heard this, sighed lightly, and said, "Alas, I have been caught in the whirlpool of party disputes unconsciously. Then he persuaded Shi Zheng not to worry; said that if Lin Fu really wanted to support King Jing, then things would be easier.

Shi Zheng listened and asked the reason urgently?

Du Shaoling interjected: "Brother Li is talking big again, how can you manage the affairs of the palace!" ”

Li Yunhan glanced at Shaoling, and said unhurriedly: "King Jing lost his mother since he was a child, and he was taken care of by the prince when he was in the Ten Princes' Mansion; If the prince can get along with him and know how to love him, I don't think King Jing will be too difficult for the prince. ”

Shi Zheng suddenly realized when he heard this, and let out a long sigh.

After drinking for a while, Li Yunhan put down his wine glass and said, "My lord, it's a long journey to Cangwu, and it's too lonely all the way. ”

"If you are born alone, floating in the four seas, as long as you have a glass of thin wine to accompany you," Shi Zheng's eyes suddenly brightened a lot, "The sudden dismissal of the prime minister is relieved; Far away from the temple, isn't it just a good time to be at ease?! ”

After speaking, Shi Zheng got up and walked to the table, picked up the pen and dipped it in ink, waved the pen on the powder wall, and inscribed a five-character quatrain. After writing, he threw the pen on the ground and looked up to the sky and laughed.

Du Shaoling approached and read to the poem: "To the Shi and let the virtuous, the sorrowful gentleman is drunk and sleeps." Laugh and ask how Neng'er? Spoil a cup room. ”

After reading it, Li Yunhan clapped his hands and said, "Good poetry, good poetry." Lord Shi's open-mindedness is really admirable. ”

As soon as the words fell, I saw Steward Cao hurriedly enter the house, saying that Chen Yeshuo had come to ask for a meeting. Shi Zheng was stunned when he heard this, and asked him what he was doing?

"I said I was here to see off the adults, and I brought two jars of wine with me." Steward Cao replied cautiously.

"Nope!"

Steward Cao was quite embarrassed when he heard this, hesitated for a while, and said, "Master Chen also said that if you don't see him, he will wait outside the door and not leave." ”

"This old fellow, what kind of medicine is in the gourd?" Shi Zheng pondered for a moment and had no choice but to agree.

Seeing this, Li and Du hurriedly retired to Shi Zheng and left the living room.

Chen Yeshuo entered the hall, bowed to Shi Zheng, and said warmly: "My lord is wrong, Chen is late." ”

"It's not too late, I haven't left Beijing yet." Shi Zheng's expression was grim, "Say, what's the matter?" ”

"Then Chen will say it directly. The day before yesterday, the court did not complain about Lin Xiang; It's all because Yang Silang wants to replace you and make trouble behind your back. ”

"The officials are gone, what's the use of talking about this!"

"Why are you still angry? Anyway, Chen doesn't say it. Chen Ye felt embarrassed, drank a few sips of tea, and was at a loss for a while. He raised his head and looked around for a while, and suddenly saw a poem inscribed on the pink wall, and the ink had not yet dried, so he suddenly became interested.

Walking to the pink wall, Chen Yeshuo recited the poem softly, and praised it repeatedly: "Good poem, good poem." Why should you complain, Chen didn't come to visit you? ”

Shi Zheng said "um" with an expressionless face.

Chen Yeshuo approached him and said, "Chen has a word of persuasion, I don't know if adults are willing to listen?" ”

"Say it."

"Lin Xiang said that as long as the lord agrees to one thing, he will definitely intercede with His Majesty to ensure that you are reinstated."

Shi Zheng was stunned for a moment and asked what was the matter?

"Accusing the prince of fornicating with the border general Asno, trying to do wrong."

Shi Zheng was very surprised when he heard this, and said angrily: "The prince is filial piety and benevolence, why did he come to this!" ”

"So, don't you want to say yes?"

"Hmph, you're looking at the wrong person!"

"Lord Shi, Chen doesn't want to embarrass you." Chen Yeshuo sneered, "However, you also know Lin Xiang's wrist ......."

"You dare to threaten me?"

"No, Chen is sorry for the adults."

"Don't pretend; You go and tell Lynver that I can't do this! ”

Chen Yeshuo was still unwilling to hear this, his tone became a little softer, and he persuaded: "This is the last chance......

"Hugh say more!" After speaking, Shi Zheng waved his hand outside the door and ordered someone to send off the guests.

Chen Yeshuo felt bored, glared at him hatefully, and walked away.

sent Chen Yeshuo away, Shi Zheng couldn't calm down for a long time; He was restless and thought for a while, and then sent someone to find Li Yunhan.

After listening to Shi Zheng's story, Li Yunhan felt apprehensive in his heart, and said: "The adult categorically rejected Chen Yeshuo, but he was deeply uneasy while admiring him in his later life. ”

"The old man is going to stay away from Chang'an, so what's there to fear!"

"Well, it's not a cause for concern at the moment;" Li Yunhan slowed down, and suddenly remembered something, "Lord Fang Cai mentioned Asno, I don't know what kind of friendship he has with the East Palace?" ”

"Well, it's a long story. Asno was originally the leader of an Eastern Turkic tribe, and was later captured by our Tang Dynasty; His Majesty wanted to kill him, but fortunately, the prince tried his best to spare him from death. After Asino surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he made many military exploits and was named the general of Guide. Although this person is proud of his merits, he has always had a deep personal relationship with the prince. ”

Li Yunhan said "um" and asked, "Where is he now?" ”

"During these years, he led his troops to garrison the surrendered city. Half a year ago, he was ordered to go to conquer Tibet with Ge Changfeng, the envoy of Hexi Jiedu. ”

"Oh, I see."

While the two were talking, Steward Cao came to report, saying that Cen Shen, a member of the Prince's Mansion, was visiting and was waiting in the West Wing.

Shi Zheng heard a glimmer of brilliance on his face, and said with a smile: "It's good to come, the old man is about to send someone to give him a message and say goodbye." After saying that, he hurriedly said goodbye to Li Yunhan.

As soon as he saw Cen Shen, Shi Zheng asked him what was the matter here?

"My lord was demoted out of Beijing, and the prince couldn't bear to say goodbye to him." Cen Shen said respectfully.

Shi Zheng's heart was hot when he heard this, thanked him, and said with a smile: "Before leaving, Shi happened to have a sentence for him." ”

"Oh?"

"In order to protect the storage position, please also ask the prince to marry King Jing."

Cen Shen was deeply puzzled when he heard this, and asked him why he said this?

"Lin Fu intends to be easy to store, or he will support the king of Jing; If the prince can thank King Jing for his nurturing grace, he may be able to keep him safe for a while. ”

Cen Shen was quite disdainful when he heard this, laughed dryly, and said, "Adults can't help but think too much. ”

"Lord Cen has misunderstood, this proposal was proposed by a gentleman in the Mansion."

Cen Shen said "um" and asked, "I don't know where Coats is?" ”

"Qingchengzi - Li Yunhan. This person is a talented man in the world, and if the prince can recruit him to his command, he will be of great use in the future. ”

Cen Shen was overjoyed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Oh, it turned out to be him!" ”

"How do you know him?"

"Hmm; To tell you the truth, the prince is also looking for him. ”

"Great, Mr. Li is staying in the mansion now, or I'll go and ask him to see him."

Cen Shen thought for a while, and said that there was no need, and he would talk about it after he reported to the prince.