Yan Mansion, Yan Beixi Study.

People are afraid of cold when they get old, so there are two stoves burning in this study.

The weather this year is also abnormal. In previous years, the first snow would have fallen in Jinling City at this time, but this year it is windy and there is often some cold rain. The sky today is lead gray, so it should be snowing, but until dusk, no snow fell.

Such weather was not only abnormal in Jinling, but even in the northern counties of Pingling and Quyi, it was said that there was no snow.

If the solar terms do not correspond, there will be disasters in the coming year.

Such weather indicates that there will be either drought or insect plague next year - if the insect eggs in the ground are not frozen to death by the heavy snow, there is a high possibility of insect plague next year.

If it were still in the past, Yan Beixi would be very worried about next year's crops.

But Yan Beixi obviously didn't consider such things now.

He was writing at his desk and ignored his two sons.

He was writing about the poem "Yi Jian Mei, Mid-Autumn Festival" that Fu Xiaoguan had written during the Mid-Autumn Festival - it was almost the New Year, and he was actually writing about the Mid-Autumn Festival!

...I want to ride the wind to ask about chemical engineering,

The road is difficult to pass.

It is also difficult to get through the letter.

The whole room is filled with only red candlelight.

Sing and be calm,

Drink and be calm.

Putting down the pen, he rubbed his hands, seeming to be quite satisfied with the calligraphy, with a smile on his old face.

"My poems are truly wonderful. The whole room is filled with the red candlelight, the songs are unhurried, the cups are unhurried..." He walked over and sat down by the warm stove, adding enthusiastically, "This poem, 'A Cut Plum Blossom,' is all about unhurried. At that time, Fu Xiaoguan was only eighteen or nineteen, but he already understood what unhurried meant..."

Yan Beixi looked at his two sons and said, "What about you? You've lived half your life, but you still don't understand what it means to be calm!"

Yan Shidao and Yan Haochu lowered their heads, Yan Beixi stroked his long beard and his expression became serious.

"Dong Kangping has calmly withdrawn. Since you have also submitted your resignations, then wait for the emperor's summons and face it calmly."

"What could be worse? Isn't it just a matter of not being an official anymore? The three prime ministers in one family have already been achieved, and it's a perfect ending. Why should we be so anxious?"

"Are you worried about the Emperor's retaliation? No, you did the right thing this time. It's time for our Yan clan to withdraw from the center of power. I don't think the Emperor will allow you to leave the Yu Dynasty, but that's not a big deal. The Yu Dynasty is beautiful. How many of them have you seen?"

"Didn't General Fei An farm in Nanling County for several years? After you retire, you can buy some land outside of Jinling City and farm there."

Yan Shidao raised his head and looked at his father. After a moment's thought, he said, "Father, I suspect that His Majesty is planning an invasion..."

"Stop it. You can't judge people behind their backs, especially when he's the emperor. Master, you still need to learn from Dong Kangping. I guarantee that Dong Kangping will step down cleanly, and he will never discuss state affairs with anyone again!"

Yan Shidao was shocked, "The child knows."

"From now on, do whatever you need to do, whether it's traveling around the Yu Dynasty or doing business or farming. Remember, don't ask about state affairs or discuss state affairs, and all will be well."

"As for the rest... just wait and see!"

…

…

Square Building.

Ning Yuchun and Huo Huaijin were drinking on the second floor.

The wine is Xishan Tianchun, but it doesn’t taste like what I expected.

"What? Are you still thinking about Wo Feng Dao? It's been so long? Why don't you understand?" Huo Huaijin poured a glass of wine for Ning Yuchun. "You and I both bear the mark of that guy Fu Xiaoguan. Do you think I'm better off?"

Huo Huaijin laughed at himself and shook his head. "I'm still the commander of the Imperial Guards, but those men have long been replaced by the Tiance Army. How can I control these people? They were trained by the Emperor himself! Let me tell you this, even if it's about opening or closing the city gates, my decision now doesn't count. I need permission."

"Why are you, the Crown Prince Zhanshi, so bad? Isn't there still a Crown Prince? You can collect a salary without even having to attend court, so why not? Come on, have a drink."

Ning Yuchun sighed, raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. "Wofeng Road has collapsed. Most of the officials who used to run it are gone. And those businessmen... I guess they'll all be gone by next year."

"So what? Wo Fengdao's mark is even deeper. Let me tell you this: anyone promoted by Fu Xiaoguan and all the decisions he made will eventually be erased..."

Huo Huaijin lowered his voice. "Although our Majesty used to be a good friend of Fu Xiaoguan, who shared a lot of conversations, he doesn't like people saying that someone was used by Fu Xiaoguan or that it was a strategy set by Fu Xiaoguan when they mentioned someone or something."

"That guy has left a deep mark on the Yu Dynasty. In my opinion..." Huo Huaijin shook his head, "I'm afraid that in the hearts of the people, he is even more supported and respected than our emperor."

This is the truth, Ning Yuchun feels the same way.

In Wofeng Road, even the former barbarians supported Fu Xiaoguan.

Since Fu Xiaoguan left Wofengdao, some of the Yi people returned to the Yi Kingdom, and some went to the Wu Dynasty. It is said that nearly half of the three million Yi people who once stayed in Wofengdao have now left, especially the families that Fu Xiaoguan had entertained, almost all of them ran away.

What does this indicate?

This shows that Fu Xiaoguan's original strategy was in line with these people's wishes. They thought they could wait for the clouds to clear and the sun to rise on Wofeng Road, but they did not expect that what awaited them was a cold and murderous rain.

"Minister Dong retired today. I heard that Prime Minister Yan and Minister of War Yan Haochu also submitted their resignations today... What's going on with our Yu Dynasty?"

"You scholars just overthink things, what else can you do? Can the sky fall? They are also not favored by His Majesty because of Fu Xiaoguan, and they have to rely on others for their favors. Why do they still stay in the court and make their own lives unhappy?"

That's indeed the case. Ning Yuchun nodded. "Qin Mowen will be back in about ten days, and Yan Xiwen might be back even sooner. It seems like we don't have many good friends in Jinling City anymore. Let's get together when the time comes."

"Um."

Huo Huaijin nodded and said, "I plan to resign from this position at the beginning of next year."

Ning Yuchun was startled, "What do you want to do?"

"There's nothing much to do. Last time, I went on a trip to the southwest with Fu Xiaoguan. We didn't fight any battles, but we did see some beautiful scenery. Our Yu Dynasty has beautiful mountains and rivers. I plan to take my mother and Qinglan for a walk and see."

Ning Yuchun narrowed his eyes. It was true that the mountains and rivers were beautiful, but was it also true that it would be worth going there for a walk and taking a look?

I'm afraid not.

It’s just that Huo Huaijin was very disappointed.

How many people besides myself are disappointed like this?

Ning Yuchun didn't know.

He poured a glass of wine for Huo Huaijin and said with a smile: "Yes, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, you should go and see them. Otherwise, I will go with you?"