Chapter 2255: Loneliness, the End

Zhu Zhanji was recently ordered to be watched by the Queen Mother and had to sleep for more than four hours every day.

The Queen Mother also said: Anyone who dares to disturb the emperor while he is sleeping will be beaten to death.

It feels good to have enough sleep and to be in good spirits.

"Is it time for the decree to arrive?"

Zhu Zhanji leaned back on the chair while a palace maid massaged his head.

Yu Jia said: "Your Majesty, according to the itinerary, it will be within ten days."

Zhu Zhanji nodded and asked, "How are the powerful people in the capital?"

…

"His Majesty issued an order to Xing Hebo in advance. Fortunately, nothing major happened during this period. Otherwise, once the fleet goes to sea, we can only do nothing!"

Yang Rong recalled the disputes during this period and couldn't help but sigh: "I'm tired! I'm exhausted both physically and mentally."

Huang Huai was already tired and sick and was recuperating at home. The rest of the people had a lot of gray hair and looked tired.

Yang Pu leaned back and said, "Your Majesty is really calm. When we were inspecting the fields of those martial artists, there was a lot of noise in the capital. We were afraid that those martial artists would go crazy."

"With the Firearms Guard watching, they dare to move?"

Jin Youzi sneered: "Those who conspired against us are all ignorant people. Once the army arrives, they will be destroyed instantly. It's just a joke."

Yang Shiqi said: "It's just that people are panicking. Without a large army to suppress it, I'm afraid there will be trouble in the capital. Fortunately, those firearms guards were able to intimidate them, and the overall situation is settled!"

A relaxed atmosphere gradually arose in the duty room until Yang Pu said something.

"What about the South?"

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"Teacher, we are looking for someone outside."

In just two days, Huang Jian had lost all shape, which shocked Wang Yuan.

"Your cousin is gone, what are you afraid of?"

Huang Jian's eyes flickered, and Wang Yuan immediately asked: "But your cousin leaked his last name and details back then?"

"It's nothing, teacher. I've told him many times."

Wang Yuan nodded and said warmly: "If you change your mind, I will definitely protect you as a teacher."

"Thank you so much, master! Disciple...disciple..."

Huang Jian finally cried out, and Wang Yuan came over to comfort him, and the master and apprentice regained harmony.

Huang Jian went out to inquire about the news. Wang Yuan went to the study and called someone.

"Those letters were burned."

Because I was worried about the smoke, I burned a box of letters for a long time.

Wang Yuan watched the whole process, and finally stirred the ashes with water before going to take a shower.

After taking a shower, he stood outside the study. A servant came over and reported: "Master, he is staring at those green men at the city gate."

Wang Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Prepare a gift. Don't let anyone know. I'm going out."

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"Mr. Yuanshan is worrying too much. As the saying goes, if you are upright, you will have nothing to fear. Do you think this is the truth?"

In the front hall, the old Cao Jin nodded slightly, "Yes! I saw that they were fighting like dogs and running around, but then they stopped when you came. It turned out that they were afraid. It can be seen that people's hearts are fake, at least in front of the sword. is fake."

"Prince Yuanshan..."

Early in the morning, Fang Xing was about to go to the shipyard to fulfill his mission, but was blocked by Cao Jin at his residence.

The old gentleman was getting older and older, and there were signs of loneliness, so Fang Xing couldn't bear to evict him.

"The South cannot be in chaos, but the North has already taken action, and the South cannot be spared, so they are waiting and watching..."

Cao Jin clicked his lips, took a sip of tea, and then seemed to be thinking about it.

"Xing Hebo rectified the army and dug out those generals who colluded with the gentry. Is this preparation? It's just that there is one less guard station in Jubaoshan Guard. I know I won't take action now, but after going to sea?"

"Yes, when we return from the sea, everything in the north will be settled, and then we will clean up the south...the issue of taxation will almost be solved. Your Majesty is an eternal wise king, and Xing Hebo, you are an eternal famous minister, and we complement each other."

Fang Xing listened patiently but stopped talking.

After Cao Jin talked for a while, he finally talked about his purpose.

He glanced at Fang Xing,

After coughing for a while, Fang Xing saw that he didn't care and asked questions, so he said: "I am old and have trouble with childbirth. I thought about letting him go to Beijing to find a job in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but after all, he has been in office for many years and has lost his face!"

"Cao An?"

"yes."

Fang Xing thought of that outstanding young man, that young man who made people feel like spring breeze.

Under Cao Jin's ardent attention, Fang Xing said calmly: "It's a pity that we have no chance."

Yes, after missing out on science, Cao An, who wasted his time in the imperial examination, could not attract Fang Xing's attention no matter how talented he was.

Cao Jin said sadly: "Yes, I am old now, and the Imperial College happens to have a vacancy for an assistant..."

Imperial College...

Fang Xing remembered the last time he asked Cao Jin to sell a big favor to the Imperial College, and asked, "Isn't it possible?"

Cao Jin looked at the sunlight outside the door that could not bring any warmth. His old eyes were cloudy, like a candle flame swaying in the wind.

"Hey! I'm getting old!"

It's an attitude that people take time to drink tea.

But the old tea is cold, this is a bit bad.

"Hey! I'm old, I'm sorry for bothering you, please take my leave."

Cao Jin stood up, but Fang Xing didn't hold him back and just sent him out.

There are many rules for seeing off guests, and they vary from house to house.

But according to Fang Xing's status, it was a big deal to deliver it to the gate.

Cao Jin staggered out of the door and looked around blankly.

There were people around. Fang Xing's station was the focus of attention of all parties in Jinling, so there were many stalls and many people.

When those people saw Cao Jin coming out alone, some of them laughed.

"That old man is also crazy. How many years has he retired from the Ministry of Personnel? Moreover, he pretended to be noble in his early years and refused to contact old friends. Now Cao An can't even get a position as an assistant teacher in the Imperial College. The Cao family is doomed!"

"Cao Jin looks like he won't live for a few more years. Cao An was arrogant before. Once Cao Jin left, he would naturally be unable to move forward. Moreover, his family doesn't have much wealth. In another ten years, there might be another scholar who sets up stalls among us!"

"Don't lie. Doesn't the Cao family have land?"

"Bullshit! Cao Jin pretended to be noble. When Emperor Wen was in power, he mentioned the issue of collecting contributions from gentry, and he took the initiative to give up the land."

"Tsk! That's really his own fault!"

Cao Jin's eyesight is not very good, but his hearing is no problem.

These words were like needles piercing his heart, making him feel desolate and at a loss.

Did I do something wrong in the past?

People always have to restrain their emotions in front of their loved ones.

Cao An also heard these words. He came over from the ox cart to support Cao Jin and said, "Father, let's go home."

"Go home, home..."

Cao Jin nodded, and Cao An was shocked to find that his father couldn't even move his feet.

"Father..."

The most helpless thing in the world is the end.

Whether it is opera or life, at the moment of approaching the end, the curtain is shaking, and ghosts and gods are peeking...

"Didn't his family make a contribution?"

In the gate, Fang Xing was a little surprised.

…...

The father and son stood there. Cao An knew that his father was unwilling to show his weak side to outsiders, so he needed to slow down and support him.

Those people walked by on both sides, some sighed, and some gloated.

Your family has been glorious, we used to envy and hate, but now your family is unlucky, hahahaha!

Unlucky!

The former high official is unlucky!

The former genius boy is in trouble!

Although I am sighing, why am I so happy in my heart?

Only a few people are sighing, many people are living happily.

Cao Jin is worldly-wise and naturally knows this mentality.

He felt the temperature in his lower body gradually increase, and whispered: "Go home."

However, Cao An was tormented by this emotion because of his youth, and he couldn't help it.

He choked and said: "Father, I was young and hot-tempered before, and it was wrong after all."

He missed the opportunity to become Fang Xing's disciple, and also missed the biggest turning point in his life.

Cao Jin sighed, patted his hand and said: "Who knows right from wrong in this life? It seems wrong now, but it may be right in the future. A blessing in disguise!"

These are words of comfort, helpless words, and self-deception.

Cao An nodded, glanced at his father, but saw dead silence.

It was like a dead branch, burned to the end, with only a little spark flickering.

Cao An was panicked and whispered, "Father."

Cao Jin was unaware of what was happening. He had already fallen into his own world.

Cao An panicked. He looked up in panic and saw those people looking at him from behind.

Who?

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