Chapter 606: Lifelong Following, Taking the Blame
Chen Bao returned to Huben Zuowei in a daze.
"Captain Chen!"
Chen Bao looked up and smiled.
He was just a deputy captain, just like in later generations, for example, when subordinates addressed a deputy general manager, they would most likely omit the word "deputy" and directly call him "general manager".
In order to distinguish them, people even call them by their names, such as Mr. So-and-so.
Identity and class are revealed at that moment, and everyone is happy.
He went to ask for a meeting with Yan Xu and tried his luck, but to no avail.
Back in his room, Chen Bao squatted in the corner, carefully thinking about Jiang Qingzhi.
There is no doubt that when it comes to leading troops in battle, Jiang Qingzhi is the best person in the Ming Dynasty.
But when it comes to being a human being, Chen Bao feels that Jiang Qingzhi is somewhat unsatisfactory.
In the eyes of this nobleman who has been exposed to power struggles since childhood, one should be tactful, bow when necessary, and compromise when necessary.
Most of the time, Jiang Qingzhi showed his determination to break rather than bend. For example, if Chen Bao were facing such a behemoth, he would certainly be hypocritical, bow his head, compromise... and grow up in a wretched way.
Why not wait until you become powerful and then take revenge on them double the amount?
Just when he was secretly criticizing Jiang Qingzhi for not knowing how to compromise, a guest came to the Bo Mansion.
"Mr. Chen?"
Jiang Qingzhi didn't expect Chen Mian to come to visit.
Chen Mian said with a smile: "To be honest, Chen Bao has been very lucky to have been taken care of by Chang Wei Bo in the past few years... Don't be polite, I know the character of my grandson very well. With his character, anyone else would be able to beat him to death."
Jiang Qingzhi laughed and asked him to sit down.
A maid brought tea. Chen Mian glanced at it casually and saw that she was not very pretty. His evaluation of Jiang Qingzhi increased a bit.
The rich and powerful have been living a life of luxury since childhood. They are tired of all the fun things in the world and have vomited all the food they can eat... Their lives are so empty that they want to go crazy.
So they started with the details, such as the maid must be as beautiful as a flower, so that people would be envious and jealous at first sight.
And making others envy, jealous and hate them is a reflection of their life value.
It’s also a different kind of recognition.
"Looking at the simple family of Long Wei Bo, I am a little envious." Chen Mian sighed, "There are many people in my family, especially my grandchildren. They were interesting when they were young, but they have their own personalities when they grow up and make a lot of noise all day long. Sometimes I wish I could throw them all into the army, even if a few of them die in battle. Those who survive can go through the trials of life and death and start a family."
What the old man said...Hu Zongxian accompanied him and glanced at Jiang Qingzhi, hinting to his boss that the old man was hinting at Chen Bao.
Jiang Qingzhi knew this, of course. He said calmly, "Have some tea."
Chen Mian took a sip of tea and said, "This is new tea from the palace. I don't have even a pound of it. I will definitely go and ask His Majesty for it later."
These words highlight the relationship between himself and the Taoist priest.
Jiang Qingzhi didn't like this vague way of talking and frowned slightly.
Since yesterday, Jiang Qingzhi has been thinking about the various ways that Altan Khan might go south, as well as the future war situation. At this moment, he frowned, and the murderous spirit of the battlefield burst out.
Chen Mian was so shocked by this murderous aura that he shuddered. He thought that this was indeed the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty that His Majesty mentioned. With this kind of murderous aura, if it were someone more timid, he would probably wet his pants.
The old man knew exactly what his grandson Chen Bao was like before, he was just a second-generation dandy who had joined the Tiger Guards to get a promotion. In Chen Mian's eyes, if Chen Bao wasn't the eldest grandson, he would have thought of changing his heir.
But in just a few months, Chen Bao had completely changed.
Stand like a pine tree, sit like a bell, walk like the wind. Do things neatly and efficiently, with a refreshing energy.
This is the qualified successor in his eyes.
Chen Mian had made up his mind at that time to let Chen Bao follow him for training. Even if it was a battle between Confucianism and Mohism, he still did not change his original intention.
Seeing the murderous aura revealed by Jiang Qingzhi at this moment, Chen Ming was not angry but happy. He decided to warn Chen Bao when he returned and make his grandson follow Jiang Qingzhi for the rest of his life.
One glory and all glory!
Humiliation for all!
Chen Mian was a decisive person. He said immediately: "I have never seen such a powerful and majestic person in my life."
"Mr. Chen, please speak frankly if you have anything to say." Jiang Qingzhi became more and more dissatisfied. If it were in the future, he would have found an excuse to let the old man leave on his own.
Chen Mian smiled awkwardly, "My grandson is naughty, but fortunately, Long Wei Bo did not abandon him. He has been trained more and more in the past few years, which makes me more satisfied. From now on, Long Wei Bo can just order him around. As I said before, even if he dies in battle, I will only be grateful to Long Wei Bo."
Chen Mian stood up and said, "This old man's grandson...will be handed over to Chang Wei Bo for his whole life."
The old man left after he finished speaking, without giving Jiang Qingzhi a chance to react or refuse.
Is this okay? Jiang Qing was startled, then smiled.
"Mr. Chen, please stay!"
Chen Mian turned around and asked, "Do you have any good wine?"
"Yes, Imperial Jade Wine."
"Then I'm not welcome."
Afterwards, Jiang Qingzhi hosted a banquet for Chen Mian, during which Chen Mian talked about many secrets of the powerful and wealthy, especially their positions in the war between Confucianism and Mohism.
"Don't be fooled by those people who talk about morality and justice. Some say they have read a lot of books by sages since they were young. But in their eyes, they only see the benefits. What about Taoism, Confucianism, or Mohism? If they want to take sides, they will only stand on the side of the winner."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded and toasted the old man with a glass of wine.
The old man was actually a little flattered and raised his glass to drink.
Putting down his wine glass, Chen Mian said, "But these families have gradually declined over the years. In the south..."
Chen Mian pointed to the south, "The power over there is getting bigger and bigger. Behind them are the scholars and officials from Jiangnan. In addition, Jiangnan is rich... this person has money! Money can get you anywhere. Forgive me for being blunt, this time the Confucian-Mob war is mainly dominated by the South."
Jiang Qingzhi was quite impressed by the old man's analysis. "There are people in the south who are rich. Since Emperor Chengzu, those officials have been trying to seize power. Yang Tinghe even pretended to be a regent, but he didn't have those people backing him up..." Chen Mian said with a half-smile, "Chang Wei Bo doesn't think that the queen mother in the palace can give Yang Tinghe such courage, right?"
Yang Tinghe dared to compete with Emperor Jiajing for power and even nearly forced the emperor to abdicate. Naturally, he relied not only on Empress Dowager Zhang in the palace.
"Each faction will choose its own spokesperson." Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "Now in the south, there are the Zhejiang Party and the Chu Party..."
What the hell!
Chen Mian wanted to show off his well-informedness, but when he heard about the Zhejiang Party, he was shocked.
The so-called Zhejiang Party only had a prototype at this time, or even less than a prototype. Chen Mian also learned a little bit from an old friend in Zhejiang. He thought it was an exclusive secret, but who knew that Jiang Qingzhi would make him feel ashamed as soon as he opened his mouth.
Moreover, Jiang Qingzhi also mentioned a Chu Party that he didn't know about.
The old man raised his wine glass to hide his shock, and his evaluation of Jiang Qingzhi increased again.
If this boy can survive the war between Confucianism and Mohism, he will surely become a giant who dominates the future of Ming Dynasty!
This old man is indeed wise, letting my grandson follow him.
"Uncle!"
A servant came in and said, "Jinyiwei officer Shen Lian wants to see you."
"Shen Lian?" Jiang Qingzhi was stunned. He didn't think he had any friendship with Shen Lian. He even sensed Shen Lian's vague hostility towards him.
What is this person doing here?
"Shen Lian?" Chen Mian laughed. "This boy is one of the ten young men in Yuezhong. He has great talent, but he is arrogant and no one can make him bow his head. Lu Bing used the Jinyiwei's reputation to make him submit. He is not a good person, so Chang Wei Bo should be careful."
As they were talking, Shen Lian was brought in.
Shen Lian's face was livid, and he did not salute. "Three of my Jinyiwei died for their country outside the Great Wall this time, and that's how I got the news. The commander had made some arrangements for the orphans, and it was the most appropriate."
Ok?
Jiang Qingzhi didn't know about this.
As the saying goes, "One general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers." He had anticipated that the Jinyiwei spies would suffer some losses outside the Great Wall.
"That child worships martial arts, and the commander arranged the best teacher for him. Today I went to look for him, but he flatly refused."
"What does this have to do with me?" Jiang Qingzhi glanced at the guard outside the door.
conduct!
If something goes wrong, get out!
Among the Ten Masters of Yue, in Jiang Qingzhi's eyes, there is only one Xu Wei, and the others are just so-so.
What is psychology?
In Jiang Qingzhi's eyes, only Tang Shunzhi was worthy of his association. Everyone else, even Xu Jie, was worth it!
The guard came in.
Shen Lian was furious. "That kid asked to become Master Wei Bo's apprentice. May I ask why Wei Bo interfered in this matter of our Jinyiwei?"
What weird stuff?
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned.
"Please accept me as your master?" Jiang Qingzhi said, "You mean... I bewitched that child?"
"Isn't it?" Shen Lian said, "I know that Changwei Bo wants to suppress the commander. If this can be accomplished, it will be a heavy slap in the face of the commander. But Yang Zhao sacrificed his life for the country without hesitation, how can we use his descendants to attack him? Changwei Bo's move is chilling!"
"and many more!"
Chen Mian put down his wine glass, and the old man acted like an old nobleman. "That child wants to worship Chang Wei Bo as his teacher, and you said that it was Chang Wei Bo who instigated and bewitched him. This is a little puzzling to me. First of all, if Chang Wei Bo wanted to slap Lu Bing in the face, he didn't have to do so. He just needed to say that there are heroes among the Jinyiwei, and if they are willing, they can send the child to the Mohist School..."
Others were afraid of Confucianism, but the Jinyiwei, who were scolded by Confucianism as the emperor's lackeys, were not afraid.
Being able to enter the Mohist School would, if nothing else, give him extra points in the eyes of Emperor Jiajing. After graduating from the school, was there any need to worry about his future career?
As long as Jiang Qingzhi opens his mouth, the Jinyiwei will be divided in an instant.
Xu Wei, who rushed over after hearing the news, took a second look at the old man and thought that old people are indeed the wisest.
Shen Lian was stunned.
Chen Mian laughed and thought that this was a chance to impress this great talent, so he should just shut up.
As long as Jiang Qingzhi says something to comfort him, the guilty Shen Lian will definitely have a better impression of Jiang Qingzhi in the future.
Recruiting talented people is just like the relationship between men and women, it all takes hard work.
Just when Chen Mian was feeling smug, he saw Jiang Qingzhi pointing outside.
"go out!"
Chen Mian: “…”
This is a great talent!
Don’t you know how to win over a few people?
He felt that Shen Lian would turn hostile.
But Shen Lian blushed and bowed, "It was my fault for being so reckless."
Shen Lian bowed, then said solemnly: "It seems that the child has great respect for Lord Wei. I will persuade him when I return. I will come back to apologize solemnly later."
Slandering someone is no small matter, but Shen Lian's action shows that he is open-minded.
But this person is too anxious.
He was like this in history, famous for his wildness and unruliness. He sneered and scolded Yan Shifan, and publicly accused Yan Song and his son of evil deeds... The so-called Ten Sons of Yuezhong, there is no strategy at all, only impulsiveness.
Jiang Qingzhi stood up and said, "Take Uncle Ben with you!"
Shen Lian: "..."
(End of this chapter)
