Chapter 220 Night Visit to the Prime Minister's House
The king and Wa Zhuang came to the prime minister's house. They handed over the king's famous post in front of Wa Zhuang's door. A bodyguard took the famous post, took a look and said, "I once ordered each other. If Wang Shilang comes, please wait in Wang Shilang's study." After saying that, the man led the way and took the two people next to the king to the prime minister's study,
"Wang Shilang, please sit down and wait for a while." After saying that, the bodyguard ordered the man to serve tea to the king, and turned out of the study and took the door,
The incense was smoked in the prime minister's study, and the room was filled with a lotus-like fragrance. "It's so fragrant." Wa Zhuang said, holding his nose and smelling it again,
The fragrance was also smelled by the king. The king couldn't help looking carefully at the prime minister's study. Compared with his biological father Wang Anshi's study full of books everywhere, the prime minister Zeng Gongliang's study was much more fresh and elegant. Behind the square framed paper and framed wall screen with calligraphy and painting, there was a bookcase. The front wall behind the bookcase was full of bookshelves. Full of books on the shelf,
There is a table in the room, and the four seats should be used by the host to meet guests here. In addition to guqin, strange stones, and ancient paintings, exquisite cabinets, curtains, water drop pen racks and even flower vases, famous porcelain incense burners, ornamental ornaments, etc. are all decorated with the study. Although there are many items, they are exquisitely arranged.
The bookcase is wide, with a pen grid, arm rest, inkstone droplets and inkstone screen on it. In addition, dozens of books are neatly placed on it. Wa Zhuang casually picked up the top one and looked through it. Although Wang's side felt inappropriate, he did not stop him. Since he left the guest in the study, talking about the book must be the master's favorite, and naturally he did not mind the guest reading the book collection. ,
Wang was admiring the exquisite decoration of the prime minister's study, but he heard Wa Zhuang say, "Good book, good."
"What book is so interesting to read?" Looking at Wa Zhuang, Wang couldn't help admiring and couldn't help asking,
Wa Zhuang looked at the book seal and said, "Prince, why is there no name in this book? The cover only says the back volume five. Look here: the small chapter is called 'Sound to the east and attack the west'. It is written that Cao Gong and Yuan Shao hold the official crossing. Shao sent Guo Tu, Chun Yuren, Yan Liang and other generals to attack the eastern county magistrate Liu Yan in Taima. Shao led troops to Liyang and will cross the river. Gongbei rescued Yan, Xun You said, "Today's soldiers are few and invincible, and it is okay to divide their forces. When the public goes to Yanjin, if he will cross the troops to the back, he will respond to the west. Then the light soldiers will attack the white horse to cover up its unpreparedness. Yan Liang can also be captured.' The public followed it, Shao heard the soldiers crossed, and the commander divided the troops to the west. The public led the army to take the white horse. Before more than ten miles, Liang was shocked and came to the war. , so that Zhang Liao and Guan Yu ascended forward, broke through, beheaded Liang, and then relieved the siege of the white horse.
Although what Wa Zhuang said, Wang Bian was familiar with the Three Kingdoms. In the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's voice attacked the east and west of Baima (now Huaxian County, Henan Province) to kill Yuan General Yan Liang, which was extremely wonderful. Wang's side saw that Wa Zhuang's eyes were shining, and he wanted him to listen to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms several times. Naturally, he knew that Wang Bian He said with a smile, "Strike east and west is a strategy in the military strategy of the thirty-six tactics of war. Suddenly, you will fight and leave, create an illusion, lure the enemy to make a wrong judgment, and then take the opportunity to anniy the enemy."
As soon as Wang's voice fell, he saw Prime Minister Zeng Gongliang coming in as soon as the door opened. As he walked, he said, "It's good."
Seeing this, Wa Zhuang hurriedly put down the book in his hand. Wang side waved his hand. Wa Zhuang retreated. Wang side arched his hand and said to Zeng Gongliang, "I met and smiled. It was just that the bodyguard had no rules. I read the books on Zeng Xiang's book case and sighed."
Zeng Gongliang twisted his beard and smiled and said, "Wang Shilang can be said that there are no weak soldiers under the strong generals. A bodyguards around him are so obsessed with the art of war. No wonder Wang Shilang is one of the few Changsheng generals in the court."
"I have won a prize." Wang Zong bowed his head and returned respectfully,
Zeng Gongliang looked at Wang and said, "Wang Shilang is young and talented. No wonder Bao Cheng is spoiled by you. I know you are sad because of the loss of your wife, but isn't it a pity if you give up your great career only because of the love of your children?"
The king knew that Zeng Gongliang called him to come to the house. He must be persuaded. The king was like a tiger, especially with Yingzong, the emperor who was at any time. The king decided to resign. He said firmly, "Thank you Zeng for your kindness, but this matter is not just because of the loss of his wife. Presumably, Zeng Xiang also knows about my Jinxiang Mansion. There are also officials who are implicated in the land of Jinxiang Mansion. It is inevitable for me to continue to be an official, and my colleagues complain. Moreover, now the people in the capital have no coal, which seems to be because of me, so I look at this official. It's not interesting to do it or not. Please take it as my godfather's ex-law's ex-interest.
Zeng Gong nodded: "It's hard for you to have such a merit at such a young age. I am also entrusted by Prime Minister Bao to take more care of you in the court. Now if you have made up your mind, I will help you retreat completely, but you also have to help me do something for me."
Wang looked at Zeng Gongliang: "Zeng Xiang is above ten thousand people under one person. What's wrong with the help of the younger generation?"
"You have to do this." Zeng Gongliang pointed to the king and said, "Do you know that it is too unconventional for you to resign before you go back to the court. If you are punished for disrespectful, it must be very easy."
The king said disdainfully, "Isn't it normal for the emperor to confiscate my family property and invite my wife to the palace? I don't think the emperor may not want to see me today."
"I am the prime minister of a country. Wang Shilang said so. Aren't you afraid that I will say it to the emperor?" Zeng Gongliang asked questioningly,
Wang side smiled and said, "Zeng Xiang was invited to be born late in private, which must be out of the love of the elders. Although I don't know what he was looking for me, I think Zeng Xiang will not make it clear to the emperor tonight. At present, I hope that Zeng Xiang will make a good word in front of the emperor, so that I can resign smoothly and live up to the trust of the deceased."
Zeng Gongliang said with a smile on the corners of his mouth, "You boy, no wonder even your godfather says that you are tricky. Well, let's talk about what you want me to say about your resignation."
Wang pang saw the layout of Zeng Gongliang's study when he entered the study. The books he read speculated that this person was different from Han Qi and other officials. Zeng Xiang's elegance was not within the reach of ordinary dignitaries or powerful people. When he saw that Zeng Gongliang had something to do, he knew that he would not come in vain today. What's more, he and Bao Zheng were also old friends, or he was not there. My godfather in the capital was entrusted to me,
"The troublemaker once said that Wang had lost his wife, his adoptive father, and was suspected of bribing land to evasion. He felt guilty and depressed, so his behavior was perverse. Please ask the emperor to make contributions to the minister. Forgive me for not facing you. Now Wang is only willing to concentrate on a little savings and family business, and resign from business without asking about politics."
"He is a good businessman who doesn't ask about politics. Now Wang Shilang has made great achievements. If you want to protect yourself and retreat, this is probably the only way to keep you safe." Zeng Gongliang said lightly,
"So, Zeng Xiang promised to resign at a later age." Wang asked,
"Wang Shilang thought that I asked Wang Shilang to go to the house today in order to save Wang Shilang from taking office, no, no." Zeng Gongliang shook his head and said,
The old man also sold switches, and Wang Zan smiled secretly: "Then please make it clear that the younger generation can do it as much as possible."
"This matter is of great importance. It is not to try your best but to do it. You must agree with me, and this is also the will of the previous emperor and the trust of the prime minister." Zeng Gongliang said seriously,
The previous emperor, the will of Emperor Renzong, and the entrustment of Lord Bao, what's so serious,
"Well, as long as you promise me to resign, it has nothing to do with political affairs, and it's not about killing and arson, I will promise Zeng Xiang." The king said,
" OK, I promise you to come and see." Zeng Gongliang pulled Wang to the bookcase, pointed to the books neatly placed on the bookcase and said, "I asked you to promise me to read all these books within ten days."
"What," Wang's eyes widened. There are dozens of books on the bookcase. Not to mention that he hates reading traditional Chinese characters. Even if he likes to read these books, it is enough for him to read for half a year. "Zeng Xiang, aren't you kidding me? Well, there must be 30 or 40 books. Not to mention ten days, I can't finish reading it for ten months."
Wang Bian thought, what's Prime Minister Zeng Gongliang is doing? He won't resign by himself. Find a book and put himself under house arrest here in the name of reading. Wang Bian thought and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Zeng, don't go around the bush with me. Is what you want me to do related to this book? Is there any martial arts secrets here? You Just to put it bluntly, the big deal is that I can't do it while watching it."
"Oh, you child." Zeng Gongliang said helplessly. No wonder he said that Wang was a child. Wang was only about 20 years old, and he was the adopted son of an old friend. It was not too much for the prime minister to like Wang from the bottom of his heart.
Wang saw that Zeng Gongliang's tone was more about love and less blame, so he pretended to be pitiful and said, "You see, I still have to pick up my godfather and my teacher's clothes and bury the former emperor. How can I feel at ease if you let me sit and read? Besides, how can I feel at ease when my wife has not been buried? Why don't you give me half a year first? Time, I'll do all these things, and then come back to read.
As he spoke, he turned over the books on the table with his hand. This overturn surprised the king's heart. Some of these books were painted with platooning arrays, some with bows and crossbows, some with armor, and some divination. The king thought to himself, what kind of books are these? How could they be recorded in such detail in his heart? Although I think so, there is a calm look on my face,
Zeng Gongliang sighed: "Forget it, I'd better tell you. When Prime Minister Bao died, he told me that your father Wang Anshi originally wanted you to learn from Prime Minister Bao, but the Prime Minister has always wanted to find a teacher of both literature and martial arts for you. When he mentioned too much to me, I was compiling a military book written by Emperor Renzong himself with Ding Du. Therefore, it is impossible to accept the prime minister, so it will be delayed for several years.
Wang Zong understood as soon as he heard it. It was originally entrusted by his godfather. He hurriedly said respectfully, "Zeng Xiangmo didn't want me to familiarize myself with these books and teach me the skills of disciple strategies."
That's what it is said. If Zeng Gongliang really wants to read these books by himself, he will be really worried about the king.