Chapter 483
Lu Qian felt extremely bitter in his heart. He really felt that he was extremely wronged. The Lu family is in danger at the moment. It is no exaggeration to say that the Lu family may follow the footsteps of the Zhang family at any time and collapse quickly.
In the capital, Dai Gao had already put pressure on the Jiangnan powers, and the Gu family and the Chen family had already bowed their heads and became slaves of the Dai family. In the Jiangnan, the Gu family and the Chen family began to join forces to encircle the Lu family. At present, the Lu family's business was only prosperous on the Sankong Bridge, and other businesses had been completely suppressed.
Obviously, the Gu family regarded oppressing the Lu family as a bargaining chip to seek credit for the new master, completely tearing off the disguise of the four families being together, and became even worse everywhere, and the appearance of eating was extremely ugly.
Under such circumstances, how many choices does the Lu family have? If the Lu family wants to turn things around, they can only rely on miracles. At this time, Lu Changhe is willing to move closer to the Lu family, how could the Lu family refuse?
What a character Lu Changhe is, Lu Shanchang knew in his heart, and he had already made a decision in his heart, so he called Lu Qian over rather than asking for his opinion, but rather looking for his inner balance.
When the Lu family reached this point, all of his sons were powerless. At the critical moment, he still had to rely on his grandson Lu Zheng to turn the tide. He felt guilty!
In his opinion, his grandson would become a model of famous officials from ancient times to the present. If the Lu family was stronger, like the big families such as the Su family in the capital, Lu Zheng could do this.
Lu Zheng now has a good foundation. He has already gained a high reputation in the capital. Moreover, he is an enemy of Dai Gao, which has also earned him the trust of scholars all over the world.
But now, the situation suddenly changed. Lu Zheng wanted to worship Lu Changhe as his adoptive father, which would inevitably damage his reputation. Such losses seemed too great to Lu Shanchang.
"Father, this is the best choice for the current situation! I will stay in the mountains without worrying about no firewood. Zheng'er can be regarded by Lord Lu. With Lord Lu's reputation, I can protect my Lu family's prosperity. This is the most important thing. Father, why are you hesitating about?" Lu Qian said.
Lu Shanchang sighed softly and said, "So, you write a letter to Zheng'er yourself. He doesn't know about this. I really have no shame to write this letter!"
"Father, don't worry, I will go to the capital to compile a book and try my best to make this happen..."
The Beijing and Jiangnan had close contacts with letters. Lu Zheng kept studying behind closed doors until Lu Lun came to visit him. The uncle and nephew talked about the spring exam for a while before Lu Lun mentioned the topic to Lu Changhe's affairs.
Lu Zheng was completely confused and said angrily: "What? I worship Lu Changhe as his adoptive father? This... how is this possible?" Lu Zheng stared at Lu Lun, wondering why Lu Lun had such a wave of tiger operations. Where did this idea come up?
Lu Lun looked embarrassed and said, "Zheng'er, look at the letter your father gave you, and then I will tell you about this matter slowly. At this time, it's a long story. The Lu family has actually been communicating for a long time, which is a helpless move!"
Lu Zheng read Lu Qian's letter from beginning to end, his expression became a little solemn. Lu Lun said: "The current situation is no way out for our Lu family. Since the beginning of this year, the Gu family and the Chen family have completely encircled our Lu family, and our business and industry in Jiangnan have almost been suppressed and breathless.
In the capital, these two families are doing everything they can torture me. They are both from Jiangnan and know us better. They have just cursed their new master. In order to seek credit and favor, they have a more ugly appearance. This situation can no longer be maintained!"
Lu Rendun paused and said, "I went to see Lord Lu Changhe because of the guidance of the nobles in the palace. I had no hope for this, but I was just seeking medical treatment in a hurry. Unexpectedly, Lord Lu was very humble and talked with me very prone. We have the same surname as Lu, although we have different branches, but we have the same clan. Lord Lu said that the Lu family's surname is a family, but the Lu family is sensitive in the current crisis, and he has to find a good way to intervene. Now, Lord Lu just admires your talent, so I suggested that you call him the adoptive father, and then Lord Lu and I have the status of brothers. With this support, our Lu family can avoid the collapse of the family..."
Lu Lun talked freely. Lu Zheng probably understood the story behind Lu Lun's tiger operation. He was both surprised and ridiculous. The accident was because he did not expect that the Gu family and the Chen family would actually pursue the Lu family in a desperate situation regardless of Jiangnan's unison and fight against the Lu family. And depending on the situation, they would force the Lu family to a dead end.
Lu Zheng is really anxious about the IQ of the Gu family and Chen family. They don’t understand this principle: if the rabbit dies and the lackeys are cooked. Do they not feel sad about the rabbit dies?
Dai Gao is really very capable. He uses Jiangnan's power to deal with Jiangnan, and wins over the internal division of Jiangnan and forces the Lu family to a dead end. He is really powerful.
Lu Zheng thought it was ridiculous that he had just met Lu Changhe and revealed the identities of the two brothers. Now he was going to worship him as his adoptive father. Isn’t this a mess?
Lu Zheng didn't speak for a long time, his mind was full of imagination. Thinking of many things, Lu Lun only thought that Lu Zheng was arrogant and was very dissatisfied with the arrangement at home. He rubbed his hands in a hurry and didn't know how to comfort him.
"Zheng'er, I know the pain in your heart. With your talent and reputation, as long as you pass the Jinshi, you will have a bright future. It is very likely that you will be in the cabinet and become the prime minister in the future. In thirty years, Hedong and thirty years, Dai Gao is arrogant now, but he is old after all, and you are a young man. After all, you will surpass him one day. Dai's mansion will not be the enemy of our Lu family in the future.
But Zheng'er, we have to go through this level now. Lord Lu and we are both the same surname. Is he able to like our Lu family because he is optimistic about your future? Otherwise, with his identity and status, is it necessary to make a fuss?" Lu Lun said.
Lu Zheng smiled slightly. The problem he was thinking about was much more complicated and profound than Lu Lun. How could the matter in the court be that simple? His relationship with the Dai Prime Minister's Mansion was even more subtle and only the parties involved could understand. Lu Lun's move was guided by the nobles in the palace.
In addition to the emperor, there are only concubines and eunuchs and maids in the palace. The Dakang Dynasty did not allow the harem to interfere in politics. The possibility of concubines was very small, so only eunuchs were left.
The eunuch in the harem only recognized one master, and this person was Emperor Xinde. The guidance from the harem, Lu Zheng said that it might represent the intention of the royal family to a large extent.
As soon as he thought of this, Lu Zheng sighed secretly and said calmly: "Uncle, this matter hastily and suddenly, which is really beyond my expectations. Let's do this. Can I think about it for a moment and come back to visit my uncle?"
Lu Lun nodded and said, "It's okay, my child, this matter has made you wronged. The Lu family will definitely remember this..."
Lu Lun wanted to speak but stopped. Lu Zheng personally sent him out and returned to the yard. The boy stood respectfully behind Lu Zheng. Lu Zheng frowned slightly and said:
"Boy, you've known about this for a long time, right?"
The boy smiled embarrassedly and said, "That's true, young master, the reason why I didn't tell you is that, first, I see that the young master concentrates on his studies, and in addition, I think this matter cannot be reversed and cannot be stopped..."
The boy paused and said, "Since the founding of the Dakang Dynasty, there has been no perfect person in our dynasty, especially since the former emperor ascended the throne, who can be perfect in our dynasty? Whoever wants to stand out in the dynasty will stand out, will inevitably become a lieutenant and a treacherous minister. This is particularly prominent after the emperor ascended the throne.
Dai Gao was a treacherous minister and a treacherous minister. Everyone hated him when the princes of the Dakang Dynasty. When he mentioned it, he gritted his teeth and wanted to swallow him alive.
However, few people think that if Dai Gao was not a treacherous person, he would be able to live in the prime minister for so long? Do you know that the emperor is ignoring the government now. Can he be assured that a prime minister with impeccable moral talents will take charge of this empire?"
When the boy said this, Lu Zheng burst into laughter. The boy could not say such words, and it must be the original words left by Master Yan. Such words are so rebellious, but they are the real truth.
Dai Gao was a smart man. He knew that he wanted to be a treacherous minister and was hated by the world. He was only loyal to the emperor and was willing to be the emperor's slave. This is his life-saving knowledge.
Only in this way, no matter how many things in the world are, it is not the emperor's fault, but the treacherous Dai Gao. Once the emperor's mind changes, he can easily knock Dai Gao away. At that time, the people in the world will only say that the emperor is wise. Dai Gao's reputation is too bad, and it is destined that even if he forms gangs and cliques for personal gain, he will not be able to threaten the imperial power.
It is not difficult to put it bluntly, but many people cannot understand it. At least the number of people who can understand these principles is only ten fingers, and Lu Zheng can certainly understand it.
So he understood the meaning of the boy saying that this is a good thing. Lu Zheng and Lu Changhe have a close relationship, which can change Lu Zheng's personality and thus make scholars all over the world change their views on Lu Zheng. This is the signal that the emperor is going to prepare to use Lu Zheng.
The emperor's methods are always a technique of balance. Compared with Dai Gao, Lu Zheng was a Qingliu. The imperial court could not only have Dai Gao, but must have Qingliu.
But even a clear stream like Lu Zheng must be guaranteed to be under the control of the emperor. Otherwise, once the balance is broken, Lu Zheng will be in a difficult situation in the future!
As he thought of this, Lu Zheng let out a long breath. He walked out of the yard and climbed the hillside behind the mansion. The hillside was not very high, but it just looked down at a corner of the capital.
From this perspective, Lu Zheng could see the Dai Prime Minister's Mansion in the distance. He was wondering if Dai Gao knew about this? Also, he was wondering, there were so many powerful people in the capital. If this news spread, what kind of stir would it cause?
Lu Zheng was not as resistant to this matter as Lu Lu Lun imagined. He understood clearly that this was a political need. This was true for the Lu family, the court, and even the Prime Minister Dai's Mansion. For Lu Zheng personally, it was indispensable.
Chapter completed!