novelSusiti Chapter 166 Lu Zhi, the Great Confucian Scholar's Closed-Door Disciple
Chapter 166 Lu Zhi, the Great Confucian Scholar's Closed-Door Disciple
Chapter 168 Lu Zhi, the Great Confucian Scholar's Closed-Door Disciple
Inside the council chamber, peonies and roses of various colors and patterns complement each other on both sides, and the room is filled with the fragrance of flowers, which is refreshing and pleasant.
After Liu Yuanqi started, Zhu Jun no longer hesitated and intentionally transferred his position as the General of the Imperial Guards of the Great Han Dynasty to Lu Zhi, who was standing to the side, and told him about it.
Zhu Jun felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders, and then Zi Guang looked directly at Liu Hong, who was sitting in the main seat: "Now it all depends on the General's will."
Zhu Jun said repeatedly.
At this moment, he was already willing to lower his head, but he used a more tactful way of speaking and acting.
Liu Hong smiled and Zhu bowed his head, which was within his expectations.
I just didn't expect that the other party would take such a clever trick here.
He did not take the position of General of the Imperial Guards of the Great Han Dynasty, but instead took a less important position in the Imperial Guards. The other person who took this position was someone who had a close relationship with the Liu family of Youzhou and was also a close friend of Zhu Jun.
In addition to Lu Zhi's reputation as a great Confucian scholar, and his crucial role as a pillar for the Liu family of Youzhou in the future, Liu Hong should indeed give him some face.
Sure enough, even among the military generals and nobles in the imperial court, those from clans who were able to gain a foothold were all skilled in the Six Arts of a Gentleman. In addition to their ability to ride horses and fight enemies, they were also adept at navigating the court, weighing the pros and cons, and protecting their own interests. They were all cunning and shrewd individuals.
Liu Hong chuckled inwardly, then looked at Lu Jing and immediately agreed. He then inquired about Lu Jing's plans: "If you, Lord Lu, are indeed to assume the position of Commander of the Imperial Guards, what are your plans?"
Liu Hong looked thoughtful.
He was unwilling to eliminate one enemy only to have another one appear, as this was not in the interest of the entire Liu clan of Youzhou.
Lu Zhi had already prepared his plan in his mind: "Having learned both literary and martial arts, one can serve the emperor." Today, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was right here.
How could he possibly want to miss out so easily?
Lu Zhi pondered for a moment, and upon hearing Liu Hong's question, he immediately gave his answer: "I hope Lord Liu knows that I, Lu Zhi, am a loyal servant of the Han Dynasty. I have made mistakes before, but I will not repeat them this time."
With the Han imperial family at the forefront, I, Lu Zhi, am utterly loyal, and no one else will interfere in the matter of choosing an heir.
Lu Zhi spoke again.
Where does the establishment of a crown prince and the power struggle come from now?
This is a veiled attack, clearly targeting Liu Hong, and can be considered a very obvious statement.
At least in this respect, Lu Zhi's attitude was very clear, which pleased Liu Hong.
Liu Hong nodded lightly, but still did not agree immediately. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "In a few days, my son Xuande will choose an auspicious day with Lady Yuan to get married and start a family."
Cultivating oneself, regulating one's family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world—this first step is absolutely indispensable. Only then can one continue to follow the Doctrine of the Mean, serve the country and the ruler, and safeguard the nation.
Liu Hong's words carried a deep meaning: "At that time, Lord Zhu and Lord Lu will definitely come as well."
"We will certainly not disappoint the General's good intentions."
In the blink of an eye, Zhu Jun had already realized what was happening, and Lu Zhi smiled slightly, agreeing to the matter as well.
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After all, he was Liu Bei's teacher.
It would be a real pity if he didn't come. Moreover, if Lu Zhi had come that day, he would most likely have been seated in the main seat. This alone would have been an honor that no one else in the Han Dynasty could match. He would even have been on equal footing with Liu Hong.
After all, marriage is not about power and status, but about one's position within the family.
"On that day, my son Xuande again became Lu Gong's disciple. I wonder what Lu Gong's thoughts are now?"
Taking advantage of the momentum, Liu Hong put forward an idea that he had had back in Youzhou.
At that time, Lu Zhi was a first-rate figure in the entire Han Dynasty in terms of reputation, status, and power. But who could have imagined that he would later compromise with worldly affairs and betray the imperial power, only to be neglected by Emperor Liu Hong?
Until recently, if it weren't for the intervention of the Liu family of Youzhou, this Mr. Lu would probably have spent the rest of his life, even if he wasn't sidelined, but it would have been a pipe dream for him to return to his peak.
"That is exactly what I wish for."
Lu Zhi stroked his long beard, a look of delight spreading across his face, showing that he was extremely pleased with the matter.
Liu Bei's name was known throughout the entire imperial city of Luoyang. Among the younger generation, he could be said to be even more outstanding than Pan An and Zidu, making him a first-rate young hero in the world.
For Lu Zhi to have such a good successor in his later years is a wonderful thing, both for him personally and for the Confucian school as a whole.
Furthermore, both parties are from Zhuo County, Zhuo Prefecture, Youzhou. They are fellow townsmen among fellow townsmen. The idea of erecting a monument and writing a biography in Zhuo County to make their names known in history and create a good story is very tempting for him, a great Confucian scholar. So it is only natural that he agreed.
"it is good."
Seeing Lu Zhi's attitude, Liu Hong nodded in agreement.
It can be said that the matter of the Han Imperial Guards has been basically settled at this point, which puts Zhu Jun at ease.
After that, they no longer discussed this political matter.
But this is the council chamber.
The three of them were already chatting and laughing happily, their laughter occasionally echoing outside. This also made the servants and maids serving outside breathe a sigh of relief and feel at ease.
Soon, after seeing Zhu Jun and Lu Zhi off,
Liu Yuanqi turned and went back to the mansion, a slight smile on his face: "When Lu Zhi regains his reputation and rises to a high position, it will be the time for the entire Liu family to take another step forward. The patriarch has done the right thing in this matter."
Liu Yuanqi expressed great approval of Liu Hong's arrangement, but then changed the subject and frowned, saying, "However, I'm afraid the royal family and clans will be somewhat dissatisfied with what happened to Lord Lu before, especially with that Minister of the Imperial Clan. Moreover, Empress Dowager Dong in the inner palace may also have some grievances."
When Liu Yuanqi pointed out these points that also needed to be considered, Liu Hong smiled, but he already had a plan in mind.
Since Lu Zhi is to be used, then naturally he should be given the best opportunity to make his debut. Otherwise, Lu Zhi once betrayed the imperial power, but now he is being used by him. Although it can be said that he is treating the virtuous and talented with respect and recruiting talents without being bound by convention, it will eventually cause the royal family to have a rift in their hearts. This is also a situation that Liu Hong is definitely not willing to see.
So, if he wants both the bear's paw and the fish, without going against the royal family or wronging Lu Zhi, then his methods and calculations are absolutely indispensable.