As Gu Shunzhang spoke, he reached into his pocket and took out an envelope sealed with wax. It still had a slight scent of ink. He handed it to Lin Wanrong.
A letter from Goryeo to me, and it's from a woman? An overseas friend?! Lin Wanrong was a little confused. He hurriedly took the letter and opened it. With just a glance, his expression immediately changed. His face was filled with sorrow and joy, and his expression was indescribably complicated.
"Lin San, did I make a mistake? Is this letter for you? "Gu Shunzhang stroked his beard and asked with a smile.
"There's no mistake, this letter is for me." Lin Wanrong sighed, slowly folded the letter, and kept it in his pocket, "Mr. Gu, may I ask, when you met this woman, how was she doing?!"
Gu Shunzhang shook his head and said, "The Japanese army is pressing on, and Goryeo is in danger. As the saying goes, when the nest is overturned, no eggs will be intact. How can this lady be unscathed?!"
That's true, Goryeo is at war, and it's chaotic. Who can be doing well? Damn it, I still hope that Goryeo can fight for a few more days. He laughed embarrassedly and lowered his voice, "Um, Mr. Gu, according to your observation, is it convenient for her to move? Is there — "He gestured at his waist and made a gesture of his belly sticking out. It looked very funny.
"What are you gestured for?" Gu Shunzhang stroked his beard and smiled, "I don't understand. This lady is quite agile, and I don't see any inconveniences. "
Lin Wanrong replied with an "oh" and counted the days with his fingers. He couldn't help but laugh. It's only been a few days, how can the symptoms be so obvious so quickly?
"Thank you, Mr. Gu, for bringing back the news for me. Lin San is very grateful." Lin Wanrong bowed deeply toward Gu Shunzhang. He couldn't help but feel a little awkward. He had just taken Gu Shunzhang's only son the night before, but this Imperial Preceptor had returned from Shandong and returned good for evil, bringing him a piece of earth-shattering news. He did not know how to repay this kindness.
"It's nothing, there's no need to thank me." Gu Shunzhang shook his head nonchalantly and turned to the Emperor, "Your Majesty, this old man and Lin San were discussing personal matters in the palace and delayed the discussion. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Facing his teacher, even the Emperor didn't dare to be careless. The Emperor hurriedly smiled, "Master Gu, you're too kind. Who in the world doesn't know your character? Even if it's personal matters, it's still the world. I'm afraid this disciple is too slow and misunderstood.
Even the supreme ruler of a country was so humble and respectful in front of Gu Shunzhang. He referred to him as a disciple and then referred to him as Master Gu, causing Lin Wanrong to click her tongue in wonder. What kind of person the old man was, but he also respected Gu so much. Emperor Gu was Gu of the Shunzhang..
Gu, Master Gu, this Gu, Shunzhang was. Was the Gu and Gu was this. The reason why I talked to Lin San about Goryeo was not only because of my personal interest, but also closely related to Da Hua. "
The Emperor's face lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Teacher Gu, what brilliant idea do you have? This disciple is all ears. "
Gu Shunzhang nodded slightly. He stood up and paced around. "Everyone in the world knows that Dongying is invading Goryeo on a large scale with wild ambitions. Only Your Majesty is far-sighted and smart enough to connect Goryeo and China as one. Not only will it cause the Japanese to be cautious and be in a dilemma, but it will also help our Da Hua expand our territory and establish an unparalleled merit. It will turn a crisis into an opportunity, it can be said to be a small investment with great benefits. "
The Emperor couldn't help but be overjoyed that the imperial preceptor thought so highly of him. "Master Gu, you're too kind. This was brought up by Lin San. I'm just responding to the current situation. "
Gu Shunzhang didn't know that this was Lin San's idea. He cupped his fists and smiled. "Your Majesty, this method of connecting the two as one is unprecedented. Even if I've read thousands of books, I wouldn't be able to come up with this idea. Lin San has such foresight and courage at such a young age. It's truly admirable. "
The imperial preceptor praised Lin San the moment he arrived but didn't mention anything about the capture of his son. Not only did the others not understand, but even Lin Wanrong was confused.
"Lin San, Master Gu thinks so highly of you. Hurry up and thank him." The Emperor shouted sternly, but the smile in his eyes was obvious.
Seeing Gu Shunzhang looking at her with a smile, Lin Wanrong had no choice but to brace herself and cup her fists. "Mr. Gu, you flatter me. I only came up with this idea by accident. It's nothing to say about foresight or boldness. I'm ashamed! "
Gu Shunzhang smiled and patted his shoulder. "It's a good thing that you're ambitious and willing to take responsibility. If you're too humble, it'll be hypocritical. Besides, I'm not completely praising you. Your method of connecting the two as one is good, but there are still some flaws. It needs to be perfected before it can be called perfect. "
Lin Wanrong blinked. He finally understood. Old Man Gu had been talking for a long time, but the last sentence was the most important! But he was very particular with his words. He started off with a lot of praise so that everyone would be happy. After that, he would raise some minor suggestions so that they wouldn't be in a good mood. What was the art of language? This Master Gu was well-versed in it!
The Emperor asked anxiously, "How can this be perfected? Please tell me quickly, Master Gu. "
Gu Shunzhang smiled and nodded. "The ultimate goal of this method of connecting the two as one is to make Korea part of China's territory. There's no doubt about this. But I'd like to ask Your Majesty, do you want Korea to sincerely submit, or do you want to pretend to be united? "
"Master Gu must be joking." The Emperor said, "I want to open up new territory for China. I naturally hope that Korea will sincerely submit."
"Then there's no doubt." Gu Shunzhang paced a few steps in the Golden Hall and said seriously, "This plan of connecting the two as one is well planned. Stationing troops in China, reducing the number of Korea soldiers, moving the people, building schools, it can be said that every step has hit the nail on the head. It's just that Your Majesty has never thought that in the eyes of the Koreans, these are all acts of suppression. Although Korea is a foreigner, it won't be so easy to subdue them. I'm afraid it'll be very difficult to make them submit quickly. "
As expected of the Emperor's Teacher, his eyes were sharp. Everyone nodded secretly. The Emperor said happily, "Master Gu is right. Using force is not the solution. But I wonder if Master Gu has any good suggestions?"
Gu Shunzhang looked at Lin Wanrong and smiled. "Lin San, what do you think?"
"I understand what Master Gu means." Lin Wanrong nodded slightly. "Suppression is only a temporary move. Appeasing them with goodwill is the right way. But I'm not very good at appeasing them. "
"As for appeasing them, Old Ancestor has taught us many methods." Gu Shunzhang continued Lin Wanrong's words and smiled mysteriously. "Other than generous rewards, there's something more effective — —"
"What's more effective — —" Being stared at by this old man, Lin Wanrong's hair stood on end and he couldn't help but ask.
Gu Shunzhang's expression was solemn as he said word by word, "— Peace — — Marriage!"
"I object!" Just as the Emperor's Teacher finished speaking, Official Lin shouted with a pale face.
Gu Shunzhang looked at him in surprise. "Lin San, this marriage is the best way to appease people. What are you objecting to?"
Old man, you're playing dumb. Who in the world doesn't know that my father-in-law only has two princesses, and these two princesses have taken my surname Lin. You want to ask my wife to go to the marriage? Dream on!
He snorted a few times and didn't say anything. The Emperor naturally knew what he was thinking and couldn't help but frown. He said awkwardly, "Teacher Gu, I'm afraid the marriage won't work. A few days ago, the Goryeo Prince personally came to ask for the princess' hand in marriage, but he lost in a competition. The whole world knows about this. How can we marry the princess! "
"Yes, yes." Lin Wanrong hurriedly echoed. "That Goryeo Prince's character is poor and his knowledge is poor. I've seen it with my own eyes. How can he be worthy of our China's princess?"
Everyone knew what he was thinking. They found it funny but didn't point it out. Gu Shunzhang laughed loudly. "Your Majesty, you've misunderstood my meaning. Marrying the princess of China to a foreign country and relying on a weak woman to exchange for the peace of the country is a plan to show weakness. Why should our China be so weak? "
Hearing that he didn't want to marry the princess to Goryeo, Lin Wanrong let out a long sigh. As long as it's not Xian 'er or Qing Xuan, you can do whatever you want. It has nothing to do with me.
The old Emperor was puzzled. "Teacher Gu, since it's not our China's princess who is going to marry the prince, how are we going to make the marriage?"
The emperor smiled and cupped his fists. "It's not our China's princess who is going to marry the prince to Goryeo. It's the Goryeo Princess who is going to marry my China's man! Your Majesty, this old man's trip coincides with the incident in Goryeo. The King of Goryeo has personally promised to marry his most beloved princess to the young talents of our China! If this marriage is successful, China and Goryeo will be like one family. If we push forward with that plan, we'll be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort! "
So this was the marriage of the princess from Goryeo. This was a good suggestion and China would definitely not lose out. The Emperor was overjoyed. He personally walked down from his throne and looked around. He laughed loudly. "Goryeo wants to send the princess to make the marriage. What do you all think? Will the Celestial Empire agree? "
The old man was acting arrogant. Anyway, the princess can't marry you. Lin Wanrong wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.
Since it was good news brought back by the emperor's tutor and it was beneficial to China, no one would object. They nodded along with Teacher Gu's suggestion.
Seeing that no one objected, the old Emperor nodded solemnly. "Since the King of Goryeo is so sincere, we can't mistreat the Goryeo Princess. Then, according to Teacher Gu's words, in my Great Hua Dynasty, we will choose the most outstanding young talent to marry the Princess of Goryeo, to show our Heavenly Dynasty's care and love. From then on, the two families will become one, living in harmony for generations to come. My beloved subjects, quickly help me think, where can I find such a young talent? "
Isn't it just a Goryeo Princess? We can just send any strong man from our China. Lin Wanrong couldn't help but laugh when he saw all the officials really following heaven's will and thinking hard.
Today, they were supposed to discuss King Cheng's matter. Who knew that with Gu Shunzhang's interruption, it would turn into choosing a strong man for the Goryeo Princess. Yet, all the officials were so serious. The atmosphere in the golden hall was indescribably strange. Only the emperor's tutor, Gu Shunzhang, who started the trouble, had a smile on his face. He was calm and collected, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Dear officials, do you have a suitable candidate?" After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the Emperor's tiger-like eyes swept across the crowd and asked the officials in the hall.
After a while, a scholar from the Elegant Literature Pavilion stepped out and said respectfully, "Reporting to Your Majesty, our China is vast and has a long history. With Your Majesty's wisdom and good governance, our court can be said to be full of talents. There are as many talented people as the carps in the river. If you want to find a talent that is compatible with the Goryeo Princess, I estimate that if I search for two hours, even if I can't find ten thousand, I can find at least eight thousand."
The Emperor burst into laughter when he heard this. Official Lin also shuddered. This kid's future is bright! When did our dynasty have such a talent to flatter people? Why didn't I notice it?
"… Only Your Majesty is benevolent and treats foreign countries well. You want to choose the most outstanding youth of our China dynasty. Your humble subjects have discussed it thoroughly. Looking at our Great Hua Dynasty, in terms of appearance, physique, achievements and prestige, the most outstanding young talent is … "Speaking to this point, he stealthily sized up Lin Wanrong, and then he stopped.
Everyone in the hall looked towards Lin Wanrong. The atmosphere was quiet, but there was an indescribable weirdness.
"That, this brother, you, you can't be talking about me right!" Lin Wanrong pointed at his nose and laughed in shock.
The scholar from the Elegant Literature Pavilion nodded his head and said seriously, "Looking at our dynasty's youths, no one can be compared to Official Lin! Official Lin, you can just force yourself to do it! Your Majesty, we think that this marriage proposal belongs to Official Lin! "
Everyone seemed to have discussed it before, bowing and cupping their fists, singing in unison, "We think that … the marriage proposal belongs to Official Lin!"
This is too unexpected. The marriage proposal that has been passed down for thousands of years has actually happened to me. Official Lin's mouth opened so wide that two eggs could be stuffed inside.
"Lin San. What do you think? "The Emperor snorted.
Lin Wanrong broke out in a cold sweat and his back felt cold. He quickly raised his right hand, "Your Majesty, I swear that I am serious about the princess. More serious than real gold and silver! "
"Princess? Could it be the Goryeo princess?! "The scholar from the Elegant Literature Pavilion quickly cupped his fists in joy," Your Majesty, you heard it with your own ears. Official Lin's solemn vow is a confession of love to the Goryeo princess. With his character, his promise is worth a thousand gold. This lowly subject believes that this matter will definitely succeed. "
Are your ears growing to your butt? I'm confessing to the princess of China, not the Goryeo princess! There was no need to talk about the anger in Official Lin's heart.
The Emperor's expression was extremely ugly. He snorted angrily, "Lin San, you've changed so quickly!"
This was really an injustice. Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, you shouldn't believe the rumors so easily. This vow of mine is for Qing Xuan and Xian 'er. As for taking me to the marriage proposal and having me marry a Goryeo woman … Your Majesty, you should just send me to the battlefield! "
The old Emperor's expression became slightly better. He looked at Gu Shunzhang, "Teacher Gu, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Gu Shunzhang's eyes stared straight at Lin Wanrong, a mysterious smile on his face. Official Lin's hair stood on end. He kept praying in his heart, 'Lord Gu, please don't harm me. His Majesty is famous for being protective of his own people. I also have a bunch of jealous people at home.'
The imperial tutor muttered to himself for a moment, then asked in a soft voice, "Lin San, do you have a wife at home?!!"
"Yes, yes, there are many!" Official Lin hurriedly nodded his head.
Gu Shunzhang laughed, "That's perfect, I don't need one more. Lin San, do you mind marrying another? "
The old man looked at him with a cold smile. Lin Wanrong was scared out of his wits. He hurriedly waved his hands, "I mind, I mind, I mind very much! My family isn't rich and our place is small, I can't afford to raise another. "
"Don't worry." Gu Shunzhang smiled, "The dowry of the Princess of Goryeo is enough to ensure that your family won't have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives. What's the harm in marrying another?! Even if you really don't have enough money, as long as you make a call, the whole of China will support you! — Oh, I forgot to tell you. This Princess of Goryeo is beautiful, dignified, and knowledgeable. She's a perfect match for you! Why don't you think about it carefully? "
Don't joke around, my perfect match is Qing Xuan, when did it become the Princess of Goryeo? Lin Wanrong shook his head resolutely, his expression extremely solemn. "Mister Gu, I love my wife deeply, and I can't tolerate another —" He counted with his fingers. He said resolutely, "There's no room for a ninth woman! Please tell the Princess of Goryeo that I'm already taken, and please tell her not to have any designs on me! Thank you! "
They really couldn't tell that Sir Lin was such a loyal person. Everyone was impressed by his words.
Gu Shunzhang looked at him and said seriously, "Lin San, won't you reconsider? You were the one who proposed this plan, and the peace of the two countries depends on it. To be honest, in the whole of China, there's no one more suitable than you for this lady. "
The emperor's tutor was also very good at bewitching people. However, Sir Lin shook his head like a rattle drum and refused to budge.
Old Master Gu sighed deeply and said helplessly, "If that's the case, then you're not fated. Lin San, you're the one who gave up on this. If you regret it, don't come begging me! "
Regret it? Lin Wanrong chuckled and said confidently, "Rest assured, Mister Gu. It's better to rely on yourself than on others. I've known this principle for 20 years."
Old Master Gu was very satisfied with his attitude. However, this marriage was a matter of national importance, and even if Lin San's chastity had to be sacrificed, he could still give it a try. It was just that Qing Xuan and Xian 'er would suffer some grievances.
"Master Gu, is Lin San really the only choice?" The emperor pondered in his heart for a long time before asking.
"I've already said what I need to say. It's just that he gave up on a good marriage. He'll regret it one day! "Gu Shunzhang shook his head." Your Majesty, please choose another good match for this Princess of Goryeo! "
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