The weather was fine and Yan Shiyue followed Xu Xiang leisurely.
Otherwise, this old man is very tactful! She gave his daughter-in-law a gift yesterday, and with the previous preparations... Well, actually, when she asked him to give a book talk before, she didn't think much about it, but when she saw the eyes of those people when she was eating barbecue later, she instantly understood.
So she just went with the flow.
There is an old fox who has already been there, a veteran of two dynasties and a member of the "Royal Party". Why would she use the little fox who came to her door? Is it because he is good-looking?
If they can pull her into the water, she can also pull him into the water, can they pull each other? Lesbians are healthier!
Prime Minister Xu is only sixty years old and can still contribute to the court. It would be unacceptable for him to die so early.
Neither of them spoke for a while. Xu Mingxiu glanced at her and said, "I am old..."
Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "The Prime Minister is still strong despite his old age."
Xu Mingxiu shook his head: "Your Highness has just entered the court. If you really want to make progress, you can talk more with them, pool your wisdom, and choose the best one to follow, then you can gain something."
"No," Yan Shiyue said, "Those who are virtuous do not conform to the customs, and those who have achieved great success do not consult with the public."
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Xu Mingxiu was stunned.
He said gently: "I am really old. My hair is white and my teeth are loose. My spirit is weak and my ambitions are gone."
Yan Shiyue asked: "What ambitions did the Prime Minister have? What efforts did he make for it?"
Xu Mingxiu was stunned again.
He pondered for a long time before saying, "Then what is your Highness seeking?"
Yan Shiyue said: "Someone once asked me this question. At that time, I was still a little village girl in Jubao Village. I answered like this, 'Even if I can't do whatever I want, at least I am free and don't have to bow to anyone or be bullied by anyone.'"
She paused and said, “Now, I think I have almost done it, right?
Xu Mingxiu nodded.
Yan Shiyue continued, "So, now, as 'Yan Shiyue', I still want to be free and do whatever I want. At the same time, I hope that the people I love can have everything go smoothly, and their wishes come true, and they can be happy every day... At the same time, as 'Prime Minister', I hope that the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe, and the army will be strong and the horses will be strong. I want peace and prosperity, and I want the people of Great Yan to go out and no one dares to bully them. I want the four barbarians to submit and the eight directions to come to pay tribute."
She looked at him. "In fact, I have always believed that the 'country' is the bottom line of a citizen, but when I was a little village girl, I never thought about this issue. Even when I was 'Your Highness the Princess', most of the things I did were in line with the trend, for myself and for Aye."
"My thoughts changed when I came to Mobei."
Xu Mingxiu pondered in silence.
She said, "You should be in the right position and do your job. Prime Minister, what did you want when you first entered the court? What did you want when you first became prime minister? Now that you are still young, why do you act like an old man? Don't forget your original intention, Prime Minister!"
Xu Mingxiu was speechless for a long time.
He sighed and said, "Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity. Your Highness is smart and insightful, and it is me, the old minister, who is confused."
As they chatted, they returned to the courtyard where Xu Mingxiu lived. The servant brought tea, and Yan Shiyue waved his hand to let him go down. He personally poured tea for Xu Mingxiu and served it to him with both hands.
Xu Mingxiu took it without refusing.
He said: "Your Highness has a heart as pure as a child, and His Majesty is also a man of temperament, but you must also understand that His Majesty is a king and has the world in his heart."
"I understand." Yan Shiyue said, "I will try my best not to let Aye make such a choice, but if it really happens, I can understand it. I will not erase Aye's kindness to me."
Xu Mingxiu nodded and said, "Your Highness is now like a sword out of its sheath. Have you ever thought about your reputation during your lifetime and after your death?"
Yan Shiyue said: "If someone comes to me and scolds me, I will definitely fight back. If a rat hides in the gutter and scolds me, that's fine! I can't compromise for a little fame."
Xu Mingxiu smiled and sighed: "Your Highness is very insightful. I, an old minister, have nothing to teach you."
Having said that, the two still chatted for a long time about everything under the sun.
Yan Shiyue discovered that Xu Xiang did not become a Buddhist because he was old, but his ideas were more Buddhist in nature. In fact, he should be called "moderate". He was more fair and peaceful in dealing with people, and he cultivated himself and lived in harmony with others.
This was the first person she had ever met who truly understood this truth.
In the afternoon, I heard that the Dali Temple in the capital had taken on a case in which someone sued Lin Fujian for poisoning a member of his clan.
This should be Prince Yu’s counterattack. This time the procedure was reasonable and legal, and he went directly to the Dali Temple to file a complaint.
It’s just because the emperor is in the palace and the court is also in the palace. Although there are people in the Dali Temple, after all, the case is against an official appointed by the court, so the matter will still be transferred here for handling.
Qu Sinian, who came uninvited, gave her some basic knowledge: "Lin Fujian was born in a poor family. His parents died early, and he was once greatly favored by his clan. Later, he became an official, and when his clan members came to him for help, he turned away. Many people in the court knew about this."
Speaking of which, Lin Fujian is a very inspiring person.
Lin Fujian was born in a poor family. It is said that his parents died early. He passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi during the reign of the previous emperor.
But what makes him different from others is that, for example, Xu Wenqu was extremely talented when he took the exam, and Tang Shirong, although unknown at first, gradually gained popularity as he passed the exams step by step.
But Lin Fujian, from the county examination all the way up, always had a ranking that was neither high nor low. He did not attract attention, but he was not the last one either.
After the college examination, he was admitted to Lushan Academy. After that, he entered the Hanlin Academy, and his talent and fame gradually became known.
Then, step by step, steadily and steadily, after winning the favor of the late emperor, he was promoted step by step. He presided over several provincial examinations, participated in several metropolitan examinations, and had students all over the world. Lushan Academy was also established by him. Originally, it was just an academy with some influence in the local area, but now it has become the aspiration of students in several states.
But what can I say, the butt determines the head, and the poor and the wealthy have never gotten along well.
But Lin Fujian is different. Even among the poor, there are many who look down on him, but his students and old friends are all very convinced of him, which shows that this man should have a way to control his subordinates.
This case happened a few years ago after Lin Fujian entered the cabinet. The descendants of his cousin came to him for help, but were poisoned to death by him. It is said that the two male children and their family were all poisoned to death.
At this time, there had been no progress in the case of Prince Yu murdering his brother.
Although the news of this case has been passed on, the criminal and the complaint are still on the way.
Unexpectedly, on the second day, Lin Fujian submitted a memorial requesting that the matter be supervised by Yan Shiyue.
Yan Shiyue: “……???”
So, what's the conspiracy here?
In response, Prime Minister Xu said, "Your Highness, don't think too much about it. In my opinion, it is probably because Lord Lin has a clear conscience about this matter."
Qu Xiaohuli said: "Lin Fujian is a shrewd man with a long-term vision. The Prime Minister needs to be cautious."
Even Emperor Mingyan asked her, "What do you think?"
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