Chapter 949: Still Need to Purchase Property

After sending Xie Yu and his wife away, Bai Yunxi discovered that Xiao Wu had followed her back.

"Is there anything else?" At this point, shouldn't I go back to accompany my wife?

Seeing the confusion in my mother's eyes, Xiao Wu pursed his lips and said in a deep voice, "I just saw my eldest sister making soup to relieve the hangover."

Bai Yunxi raised his eyebrows, this was very unusual for Xiao Wu.

Back at the Banyan Tree Hall, Bai Yunxi glanced at Wenyou and asked her to stay at the door.

She sat upright on the Arhat bed, waiting for Du Shi to put down the hangover soup and exit.

Watching Xiao Wu stirring the sweet soup, Bai Yunxi didn't rush him and waited quietly for him to speak.

She doesn't get involved in official matters unless they take the initiative to ask.

She is an old mother, not a military advisor. She can occasionally say a few words to restrain the children in the family. But she didn't want to get involved too much in outside matters.

Women created by the times live in the world of the backyard. No one cares about how they behave in private. If they reach out openly, people will grab their pigtails and criticize them.

She doesn't want to be a strong woman in this life, so there is no need to work too hard.

The world outside is vast, and it is up to these boys to make achievements and realize their ambitions.

The so-called sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly. It depends on personal ability.

As long as Xiao Wu is safe and sound in the front, she can stay safe in the Bai family's backyard.

Xiao Wu stirred the sweet soup in the bowl, remained silent for a moment, and looked up at his mother.

"Yesterday, my son accidentally learned some news. The officials have a list. Among the people in our group returning to Beijing, they are all on the list."

Xiao Wu said, looking at my mother's unshocked expression, she felt reassured.

Currently, there is no one else in Kyoto whom he can confide in except his senior brother.

I had doubts in my mind, and I subconsciously thought of my mother, although it was a bit inappropriate to tell my mother about officialdom matters. But he knew that unlike other women, his mother could give him enlightening advice.

He has realized this since my mother led them to work hard and support their family.

Mother is a person of great wisdom.

It had not been revealed before because my father was here and there was no need for my mother to worry about it.

Listening to Xiao Wu's inner voice, Baiyun Xi almost trembled at the corners of his mouth.

"You are all newcomers selected by the government. It is not strange to use a list to select."

"It is true. Among our group of people who returned to Beijing, we were all arranged by the officials from various fields. But my son feels that the list in the hands of the officials should have been obtained from the late emperor."

Hearing this, Bai Yunxi raised his eyebrows.

"This is not surprising. The official has only succeeded to the throne for a little more than two years. It takes a lot of effort just to clear the court. There is really no time to collect talented generals from all over the country."

Speaking of this, Bai Yunxi's mind flashed, and she suddenly remembered that when the late emperor was still alive, he preferred the Sixth Prince to succeed him. It was said that the Sixth Prince was benevolent, virtuous, and a wise king in the future.

In short, everything is good, but the situation is weak. If the late emperor wanted to help him rise to power, he would definitely build bridges and pave the way for him and clear away obstacles.

It is not surprising to prepare manpower for him.

As for why the person was changed later, they, the non-staff members, did not know. Anyway, the final winner was the fourth prince sitting in the high hall.

"Everyone said before that the late Emperor was interested in the Sixth Prince, and that list might be used to pave the way for his successor."

Xiao Wu listened with deep eyes,

"My son thinks so too. As for why the fourth prince was finally appointed, my son has also heard some rumors recently. It is not difficult to guess a little bit. The late emperor is in poor health and has no time to plan too much for the sixth prince. Wait for him If he closes his eyes, the weak new emperor will be surrounded by tigers and wolves, and his situation will be dire. "

Instead of ending up with brothers killing each other and shaking the country's foundation, it would be better to change the candidate. He can also gain enough benefits for the Sixth Prince and become a free prince in the fiefdom.

I heard that the Sixth Prince's fiefdom was in a prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River. Later, the Sixth Prince took the initiative to return the fiefdom to the court and asked for the fiefdom in Southern Xinjiang. One month after the new emperor ascended the throne, he took his family to Southern Xinjiang, including the concubine. gone.

Listening to Xiao Wu's analysis, Bai Yunxi nodded in agreement,

"The world is vast and talented people are born in large numbers. If you want to win over these talents, you can select many talents through scientific examinations alone. It is easiest for officials to obtain information about these people. This is not surprising."

"It's not been a year or two since the clan has been in control of the government. All the noble families have taken charge of the government. The nobles from poor families have become marginal figures, and the court has become the gaming field of the clan. Naturally, the officials are not happy. It is also true that they use you nobles from poor families. I want you to contend with it.”

She knows Xiao Wu's current situation, and she also knows that Xiao Wu is an ambitious person. As an old mother, she can provide advice and help him expand his thinking space.

As the final executor, Xiaowu will not interfere with her path. In short, nothing is easy these days.

Ordinary people look forward to becoming officials, and officials look forward to being promoted.

Therefore, glory and wealth are not so easy to enjoy. Some people carry their weight forward while others rack their brains.

Bai Yunxi looked gloomy as he watched Xiao Wu meditate. Xiao Wu was the first generation of his family to serve as an official in the court. There was no one to discuss with him and he could only deduce it himself. It was really difficult for him.

"The people in the court are all fine people, and the officials are well aware of their intention of recruiting poor people. But the world is so big, there are countless students who have taken scientific examinations over the years. The officials select talents, and the clans can also win over them. …”

Listening to his mother's advice, Xiao Wu's thoughts changed, and he already had some calculations in his heart, and even his eyes became a little clearer.

"Thank you, mother, for the tip. Now that my godfather has come to Kyoto, we will keep watch and help each other."

He is a Hanlin scholar and a close confidant of the emperor. He is often summoned by the emperor to discuss court affairs and draft imperial edicts.

He can get a glimpse of the emperor's thoughts.

After Xiaowu left, Bai Yunxi called Wenyou in, "We have to continue training staff. We have to be able to protect ourselves."

"Don't worry, Aunt Bai, leave it to me." With previous experience, it will be easier to prepare.

"Kyoto is not suitable. There are too many people. Let Yahui come tomorrow and find a suitable manor first."

It is risky for Xiaowu to fight alone. If there is a capable person at hand, it will be twice the result with half the effort.

The next morning,

Yahui was led to Rongshutang.

"I am Wang Gui, and I pay my respects to Bai Shuren."

"No need to be polite, please sit down and talk."

Bai Yunxi waved her hand, "I came to you to ask if you have a suitable manor for sale?"

"Shuren, I dare not say anything else, but you have found the right person for manors. I currently have two manors, not far from Kyoto. Fengyang Villa, five miles outside the west city, is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain, covers an area of ​​500 acres, and there is a villa. The key is that there is a hot spring there."

"Three miles away from Fengyang Villa, there is also Qingquan Villa, which covers an area of ​​300 acres. There is a large pond on the manor, which has been transformed into a lake by the previous owner. The landscape is pretty good, and it is a good place to stay in the summer."