Straight man of steel

Chapter 108
Nothing big will happen during this trip to Changling.

Zhang Yuan didn't ask for anything else, he just wanted to be able to settle down in his heart. Fortunately, Liu Che only let him farm, and didn't restrict his travels. Right now, a small person like him wouldn't send an embroidered emissary to watch him every day, but in the Marquis of Wu'an There must be an embroidered messenger.

After galloping for half a day, there was no time to appreciate the spring scenery in Shanglin Garden. When passing through Chang'an, I didn't even think about meeting Wei Qing. Finally, I arrived at the Marquis Wu'an Mansion in Changling City before noon.

"Master Zhang, what is this?"

Living here for half a year, as long as it is not a new servant, everyone knows Zhang Yuan. Although Zhang Yuan is no longer a guest in the Hou's mansion, the guards at the door never stop Zhang Yuan, but welcome him to the living room in the outer courtyard.

When Zhang Yuan dismounted, someone had already gone to communicate with Tian Fu.

Tian Fu has not yet enjoyed the benefits of Qu Yuanli, and he is also waiting, waiting for the last big hand holding him to collapse.

For a year, Zhang Yuan tried his best to ensure that Tian Fu was the second to enjoy the products produced by the Zhang family, including tofu, after Liu Che, and Wei Qing was the third.

This kind of person can accept the emperor's parents in front of him because loyalty and filial piety are the first priority, but he does not allow the people below to ignore him because of other emotions.

Tian Fu had no reason not to see Zhang Yuan, so Zhang Yuan was naturally not blocked by anything, and after a word of communication, someone led Zhang Yuan towards Tian Fu's study.

"Zhang Yuan has seen Lord Hou."

Tian Fu always holds a letter in his hand before meeting someone, pretending that he is busy at any time, and wants to make others think that I am so busy, and that it is yours if I can spare time to see you pleasure.

He put down the letter and began to look at the young man who had been out of his house for two years with his eyes. He seemed very satisfied, so he smiled and said to Zhang Yuan.

"If you don't farm well in Lantian, why do you have time to come to my house today?"

Tian Fu is a smart person, and Zhang Yuan came here again for Tian Fu this time. Putting himself in a safe position seems to be an insignificant matter in the overall situation.

Speaking directly may achieve better results.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, must be aware of your Majesty's appointment of additional doctors for the Five Classics."

Zhang Yuan, a farmer, knew it, and it was impossible for Tian Fu not to know.

"This Marquis knows that His Majesty has discussed this matter with Ben Hou and Wei Qihou, and we all agree that we can try it out."

The word "probing" entered Zhang Yuan's ears, as if a door had been opened directly, and there were too many meanings in it.

"More than a month has passed since this incident, and Ganquan Palace has not responded. The boy is here to congratulate Lord Hou. It can be as short as a few months or as long as two years. The boy can call Lord Hou a lord."

Everyone has different interests in setting up the Five Classics Doctor. The Empress Dowager Dou is like a mountain, blocking the way for most people. The ministers and the emperor work together to do one thing for themselves.

Dou Yifang is not Tian Fu's mother. A frail old woman has hindered him for so many years. When Zhang Yuan said this, Tian Fu laughed without any scruples on his face, and then quickly suppressed.

"You don't come here just to congratulate the Marquis, do you? If you have anything to say, you can directly say it."

Tian Fu is such a figure. When Emperor Jing put down the Seven Kings Rebellion, the whole world looked down upon Emperor Jing who had no money. Only the Wu Yan family and Tian Fu who lent money lent large amounts of money to the army.

Although he is eager for quick success, he clearly knows who he can get benefits from, otherwise he would not have disregarded his face to please Han Anguo and Dou Ying when he was young.

"Although the boy is not working in the Weiyang Palace now, nor has he ever served in the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion, but after all, he was single-handedly picked up by Lord Hou. Today, the boy just came to ask Lord Hou whether he wants to be a long-term prime minister for a hundred generations or to be a rich man in your generation. will end."

When he is sober and happy, Tian Fu can listen to other people's suggestions, but when he is overwhelmed by anger, even Liu Che can say a few words. Fortunately, at this time, Tian Fu is quite happy because of the weakening of Queen Mother Dou of.

"Are you here to ask Ben Hou for advice? Although you are a little clever, you still don't know much about the disputes in the court. Ben Hou advises you not to say what you shouldn't say. Go back and plant your land well. Focus on farming and sang matters."

Tian Fu was not angry, but he didn't seem to want to listen to what Zhang Yuan said. With Ji Fu in his house, he wouldn't ask others what to do next. If Tian Fu could always listen to Ji Fu, then Zhang Yuan wouldn't have to Made this special trip.

I'm afraid that when Tian Fu becomes the prime minister, he will hold all the power in his hands and will not give Liu Che the slightest room for maneuver.

"Master Marquis, although I am obsessed with farming and mulberry, I often interact with the officials of the Shaofu. I dare not say that I have a deep understanding of the court, but I have learned a thing or two about His Majesty and you. I don't care about anything else, just to be able to Survive under the hands of you two great men."

What Zhang Yuan said to Tian Fu the most was that he wanted to live. When a person spared his life, he would not dare to do any dangerous things, unless his mind was blinded by greed and desire for power. Tian Fu's attention.

Because Tian Fu knew that if he had nothing to do, someone under his sect might be brought out to warn him by others, but that person would definitely not be Zhang Yuan. If it got to the point where Zhang Yuan couldn't survive, it meant that he had completely lost his asylum. The strength of the sect and keeping himself have become a problem.

"Say what you have to say, but remember what to say and what not to say."

Zhang Yuan nodded, and said to Tian Fu with cupped hands.

"If Lord Hou is the prime minister, the first step is to form your own forces. When you entered the Hou's mansion, I saw that there were as many guests in the Hou's mansion as the Qing Dynasty. You must have a plan in mind. I want to persuade you here." Yes, after you become the prime minister, you must not argue with your majesty about who to appoint as an official. There must be room between the monarch and his ministers. If you think about it from your majesty's perspective, he was also suppressed by the one in Ganquan Palace for several years , the number of people I want to employ is no less than you. You two are uncles and nephews, so it would be better to discuss it than anything else.

The boy has heard a saying that a prime minister can hold a boat in his stomach. If you are the prime minister and you are the younger brother of the empress dowager, the uncle of your majesty, your power can even surpass your majesty, but the more you are at this time, the more magnanimous you are, show With your sea-like mind, the more resentful you were towards someone before, the less able you were to deal with him. If things go on like this, capable men and strangers like this can hope to join your sect. "

The two points Zhang Yuan said hit Tian Fu's heart. He had imagined countless times what he would do when he became the prime minister, but what Zhang Yuan said he could not do was what he wanted to do.

"Clap clap clap."

Suddenly there was a sound of applause from outside the study, at this time the servant of Marquis Wu'an Mansion suddenly came in and reported.

"Master Hou, Mr. Jifu is outside asking for an audience."

Tian Fu, who was about to get angry, heard that Ji Fu was coming and quickly invited him in.

Zhang Yuan bowed slightly to Ji Fu who came in, and Ji Fu also bowed his hand in return.

"Master Hou."

After all, there are only two people in this world who can say Tian Fu's words, one is the Queen Mother, and the other is Ji Fu.

The elder sister dotes on the younger brother, it doesn't matter how much the younger brother goes too far, the crazy demon who spoils the younger brother will catch a lot no matter what time it is.After Tian Fu's death, the Queen Mother immediately lived in seclusion in Ganquan Palace, and even her own son was left out in the cold, which made Liu Che hate Tian Fu even more.

Although Ji Fu could tell Tian Fu's words, there was no way Ji Fu could predict everything, and Tian Fu didn't have to discuss everything with Ji Fu. After the persecution of Dou Ying happened, Ji Fu immediately followed Wu'an Hou He withdrew from the government and went to join his father-in-law.

"Why did you come here, sir?"

Because of his blessing, Tian Fu tried his best to suppress the anger he wanted to express against Zhang Yuan.

"My subordinates heard that Mr. Zhang came to the Hou's mansion, so they wanted to meet him. I didn't expect to hear Mr. Zhang's insightful and eloquent speeches outside the study, which really made my subordinates extremely admired."

Zhang Yuan bowed his hands to Ji Fu in embarrassment. He didn't have any political opinions, but he had read how Tian Fu killed himself in a book in his previous life, and now let him do it the other way around.

"Sir, do you think what Zhang Yuan said is beneficial to this Marquis?"

Tian Fu was very surprised that Ji Fu supported Zhang Yuan, but Zhang Yuan didn't know why he had such a big reaction.

"I understand the Marquis's feelings towards my subordinates, but what you should consider is the inheritance of Wu'an Hou Mansion for hundreds of generations, rather than your subordinates' personal honor and disgrace. You must know that if you are admired and praised for generations, your subordinates will also be able to enjoy it. A lifetime of wealth and honor, let bygones be bygones."

Regarding what Jifu said, Zhang Yuan said that he couldn't understand a single word. What he said had nothing to do with Jifu. Why did Jifu insist on himself.

"Go down and let me think about it."

Before Zhang Yuan got Tian Fu's reply, he thought about saying something more, but was dragged out by Ji Fu.

"Mr. Jifu, does what I say involve you?"

Zhang Yuan was really uneasy because he didn't understand this matter, even though he seemed a bit talkative now.

Ji Fu sighed, pulled Zhang Yuan to a corner, looked up at the sky, his eyes were full of sadness.

"When Lord Hou was still an official, I served under Wei Qihou's family."

At the very beginning of what Ji Fu said, Zhang Yuan had already associated the complete picture in his heart, and understood why the two people in the study had to talk like this.Ji Fu seemed to hold back for a long time without revealing what was in his heart, and now he opened the chatterbox and couldn't stop.

"At that time, Emperor Xiaojing wanted to ask Wei Qihou to enter the court to help him deal with the rebellion of the Seven Kings. Wei Qihou excused himself because of his illness, and then Lord Hou went to persuade Wei Qihou. I also tried my best to persuade Wei Qihou, but it caused Wei Qihou's displeasure."

At this point, Ji Fu paused. Zhang Yuan could already guess the bloody plot that followed. It was nothing more than that incident that created a gap between Ji Fu and Dou Ying. In the end, the misunderstanding became bigger and bigger, and then Tian Fu felt Ji Fu was a more insightful person, so he took Ji Fu under his wing.

The meaning of what Ji Fu said to Tian Fu in the study just now must be to persuade him to let go of his resentment towards Dou Ying. The matter is almost clear at this point, but now Zhang Yuan really wants to find out where Sima Qian is. It's easy to mislead people by writing one-sided things, okay?

(End of this chapter)