"This child is teachable."
Zhang Zhengming smiled with relief.
Because that is exactly his purpose.
To put it simply, one plays the good guy and the other plays the bad guy, and they jointly assist His Majesty!
"But teacher, are you really determined to do this?" Song Gongwen calmed down a little and said in a heavy tone.
Once this happens, the teacher will not only contradict His Majesty in everything, but will also choose to ignore it even if the decision is correct.
And he also needs to devote some of his attention to pushing his student to a higher position.
In short, it means giving up everything to help others.
This is no longer as simple as being a lone minister.
It is a gamble on a hundred years of posthumous reputation.
Song Gongwen thought.
If it were me, could I achieve this?
"As I've said before, I'm old and there's a limit to what I can do."
Zhang Zhengming, of course, knew what the other party was thinking, and he persuaded him with a smile: "Your Majesty has grown up now and has ambitions. The only thing he lacks is prestige. You are also in your prime. I don't have much energy to deal with the stubborn problems of the court.
"But you are different. You are still in your prime and have plenty of time and energy. I believe you can do better than me."
"This move of mine can build prestige for Your Majesty and allow you to better succeed me. Why not do it?"
Replace me...
When Song Gongwen heard this, he was shocked.
Because that sentence shows that the teacher already sees himself as the successor...
As a student, of course I must learn from my teacher and work harder to be loyal to His Majesty!
Immediately, without any hesitation, he stood up and said, "Student, I will definitely live up to your trust!"
"Very good, the teacher was right about you!"
Zhang Zhengming nodded.
But soon, he seemed to think of something: "If you're going to put on a show, you have to do it all. I'm sure the news of you coming to see me today will spread throughout the capital. I'll have people spread false news, saying that you came here to curry favor with me and get my protection and support, but I scolded you for it. How about that?"
Hearing this, Song Gongwen's eyes immediately lit up, and he couldn't help but say, "Teacher, you are really thoughtful."
As long as this fake news gets out, my behavior today can be perfectly explained.
Even if there is an open conflict with the teacher in the future, no one will suspect anything.
That's why he felt that the teacher was thoughtful.
"But..." At this time, Zhang Zhengming frowned and said solemnly: "Because of me, I'm afraid you will be under a lot of pressure in the future."
I will become a lone minister, a bad man. In the future, I will not only oppose Your Majesty, but also oppose Song Gongwen in every way.
He knew very well that his own influence might mean nothing to His Majesty.
But for this student, it was completely different.
The other party was not welcome in the court.
Now we are being targeted again, so the road ahead will be difficult.
For ordinary people, this kind of pressure may be unbearable.
"I'm not afraid!" Song Gongwen said immediately, "Teacher, you've risked your life to establish prestige for His Majesty and pave the way for your disciples. If you can't even handle this little bit of pressure, then I'm not worthy of being your student!"
He was very serious about what he said, and he was speaking from the heart. He was just under a little pressure.
In comparison, it is nothing at all, it is simply a small thing compared to a big one.
"Very good, the teacher was right about you!"
Zhang Zhengming was delighted, and a sense of pride rose in his heart. He then said, "From now on, you and I, master and disciple, one in the light, one in the dark, will work together to assist His Majesty and uphold the Wei Empire!"
"Yes! Teacher!" Song Gongwen bowed and performed the standard Confucian disciple etiquette.
Zhang Zhengming was happy because he felt that he had a new goal in the future and the best successor.
Song Gongwen was happy because he was recognized by his teacher and could truly achieve great things in the future.
At this time, the master and the disciple smiled at each other.
The next time.
They finalize the details of future plans and what to do in the future.
As dawn began to break, Zhang Zhengming looked at the sky and said, "The documents are ready. It's getting late. Although you don't have to attend the morning court today, your wife must be worried after not returning home all night. Go back."
"Yes, teacher, I will take my leave now." Song Gongwen nodded.
With some reluctance, he left Zhang's house.
Understand that from now on, myself and my teacher.
They are the open enemies.
But he didn't feel sad, instead he was very happy and looking forward to it...
After Song Gongwen left, the maid from Zhang's house hurried in and said, "Master, you've worked hard all night. It's time to rest."
There was a hint of worry in the little maid's voice. Others didn't know it, but she knew it very well.
My master is already old, and he is busy with state affairs on a daily basis.
So there is simply not enough time to rest every day.
I stayed up all night yesterday. If I continue like this, how can my body bear it?
However, Zhang Zhengming stopped and said softly, "Wait a little longer, I still have some things to do."
After saying this, he left the inner hall without paying attention to the maid's reaction.
He was just wearing that old fur coat and stepping on the thick white snow outside.
We arrived at the small house at the deepest part of the house.
The Zhang family's house is not big, and there is only one owner, so there are not many rules.
But this is the only hut that no one is allowed to enter, so no one knows what is inside.
After entering the house, Zhang Zhengming first lit a few oil lamps for lighting. When all the lights were on, everything in the house became clearly visible. It turned out to be... a mourning hall!
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