Lu Dongjiang saw that his grandfather was in a rare state of decline and became increasingly uneasy. In the past few years of governing Taixi County, he didn't dare to slack off. His interactions with people were flawless. Currently, the imperial court was bold and decisive, and the imperial examinations were being promoted. Many of the scholars who had been his teacher and student had passed the imperial examinations. While Lu Dongjiang was searching his heart, the old man suddenly raised the lantern in his hand and softly said, "There is a saying that 'the more you work, the more vulgar it becomes.' It means that once the work is too complicated and loses its original flavor, going too far is as bad as falling short. Being a person is also a principle. No one loathes a smooth and slick person, but no one can sincerely become close friends with such a person, much less share trials and tribulations with them. If you want to get along well with someone, you have to know one or two embarrassing things about that person. Only then will you feel comfortable and at ease. In Taixi County, it's not that you didn't do well, it's that you did too well. You already outshone the trees in the forest. Our Lu Family's eldest granddaughter-in-law isn't a bad person. Although she comes from a small family, after coming here, she was able to manage the household with integrity. She doesn't like you to be a womanizer, which is human nature. If you are willing to treat her with respect, that is a good thing. But because of this, you refuse to engage in social engagements, which is incompatible with the entire officialdom. Do you really think that with that little bit of reputation on the surface and one or two Myriad People Umbrellas when you leave office, you will be able to step on others and be promoted? You may believe that you are a good official and have a clear conscience, but your father left early. Your several uncles are also disappointing. Grandfather has helped them for most of my life, but they still haven't been able to stand up. Don't talk about putting in effort, just not being a burden is already not easy. Since you will be the head of the family in the future, it will be inevitable that you will have to act like the screen wall behind the Yi Sect, acting independently and blocking all filth for this family. You can't take things for granted like today. "
The old man, who rarely spoke at length with his descendants, paused for a moment, his expression bleak. Lu Dongjiang's face was deathly pale. In the middle of winter, sweat poured down his back. The back of his official robe was soaked with sweat.
Before seeing the carriage, one could smell the hooves of the horses.
Lu Feichi sighed softly and said, "Officials protect each other. These words don't sound nice, but it shows the true meaning of being an official. Now, the three families of the Green Party are like fire and water. Not only are they pursuing their own futures, but they also look down on each other. How can they go far? In this game of chess in Qingzhou, Grandpa is already powerless to reverse the situation. He has already obtained all the benefits that he should have obtained. It is very difficult to snatch anything from Wen Taiyi and Hong Lingshu's pockets. If Grandpa can't do it, you guys can't snatch food from the tiger's mouth either. But grandpa can still do one thing before he dies, and that is to take you to another chessboard and sit down. There are not many pieces there, and there is a lot of space. It is not like the old chessboard, where every little thing is fought over. Even if the Lu Family is not strong enough, the Lu Family's descendants will not starve to death. "
Lu Dongjiang once had a secret meeting with the old man and Beiliang's Chu Lushan on the Spring God Lake. Although he did not participate in the conversation, with his wisdom, he was able to grasp the clues. Moreover, Lu Chengyan secretly returned to Beiliang. It was just that Lu Dongjiang did not want to think too deeply about it. Not to mention the hardships of Beiliang, the key point was that it was like a pile of eggs. Lu Dongjiang was born in peace and was used to a peaceful life. Even if his daughter could become a concubine of a feudal lord, he did not feel any glory. A moment of joy in exchange for the execution of his entire family, Lu Dongjiang was so scared that he woke up in the middle of the night several times, but he did not dare to question his grandfather's decision.
As the sound of horse hooves became clearer and clearer, Lu Dongjiang gathered his courage, gritted his teeth and said, "Grandpa, on the old chessboard, even if the Lu Family was declining day by day, they could still hope that a national player would appear in the future to take back their lost land. But on that chessboard that may collapse someday, no matter who the Lu Family's chess player is, they will only end up losing the game. Do you really want to change it?"
Lu Feichi narrowed his eyes. Lu Dongjiang was sweating profusely, but he did not dare to wipe it away. After he said what was on his mind, his imposing manner was greatly reduced. He lowered his head and said, "It is my fault."
The old man, who had never thought that he would smile in front of his eldest grandson, would laugh heartily for the first time. He patted Lu Dongjiang's shoulder and said, "Dongjiang, grandpa has waited for this day for many years."
Lu Dongjiang suddenly raised his head, his face full of disbelief. Lu Feichi looked at the dim alley of sheep houses at the end and said with gratification, "Blindly worshipping the past is not good. It is the same as writing poems and being a person. If you don't even have the courage to say no to grandpa in this lifetime, grandpa will be very disappointed when he closes his eyes. The reason grandpa favors Yan 'er is because she is smarter and more tactful than all of you. She knows when to nod and when to shake her head. Grandpa has been in the three ministries in the capital all his life and has been kneeled to by so many people. Many of them are now ministers of the six ministries. How many words of flattery have grandpa heard? If he goes to the capital, even Bi Yan will treat him with respect. How can Wen Taiyi and Hong Lingshu compare to your grandpa? Not to mention that one of them has to wag his tail and beg Zhang Julu for pity. When a person eats too much bird's nest and shark's fin, inadvertently eating a home-cooked dish will only increase their appetite. But then again, at grandpa's age, it is inevitable that his eyesight is blurred. If you ask who is standing 50 steps away, grandpa will definitely not be able to answer. But when looking at the current situation, grandpa should be more far-sighted than you. Besides, my gambling skills and luck have always been good. This is my last bet, the Heavens will give me some face. "
The depression that had accumulated in Lu Dongjiang's heart for many years disappeared, and he was in high spirits.
The old man smiled and said, "A fine bird chooses a good tree. I'm afraid that the tree is not reliable and changes its allegiance. I'm afraid that the building will collapse. But the atmosphere in Beiliang doesn't look like it is about to decline. It is clearly a situation where the family is becoming more and more prosperous. In the past, the branches were strong and the branches were weak, so it was not easy to climb up to them. But now, the main branch is gradually growing stronger. When grandpa was on his way back to his hometown, he discussed the world's situation with a person surnamed Huang. He said that as long as the family could withstand two consecutive trips to the capital, it was worth it for outsiders to bet all their assets. Grandpa deeply agreed with this, which led to tonight's meeting and the subsequent departure of the Lu Family from their hometown. The descendants of the Lu Family are both good and bad. In the future, there will definitely be people who will rush to Beiliang to take root and become arrogant because of Yan 'er's status. As the head of the family, you don't need to restrict them too much. Choose a few members of the Lu Family who can't take on important responsibilities and abandon them as pawns. Take the initiative to help the new Prince Liang punish the chickens to warn the monkeys. Beiliang will most likely remember this old favor. If you want the bonsai in the garden to look good, you have to cut it. You have to make a choice. There is no such thing as a good thing in the world that you can't let go of. "
Lu Dongjiang was both frightened and enlightened. He said, "I will definitely remember this in my heart."
The old man, who had been holding the lantern all this time, narrowed his eyes and did his best to look at the carriage that was gradually approaching. His original gentle tone became a little more hurried. "Grandpa really hopes that in the future, when there is a political crisis, the Lu Family will have an old man like Grandpa who can dispel the fog and give advice to the descendants. This is Grandpa's greatest wish."
Lu Dongjiang's expression suddenly changed dramatically. He said sadly, "Grandpa, you're not coming with us to Beiliang?"
The old man sighed and finally slowly handed the lantern in his hand to his grandson. He smiled and said, "The Lu Family has a new master, but someone has to give the old master an explanation. What is started must be finished. This is also a kind of sacrifice. Besides, it's the Qingming Festival, and the tomb is empty. It's not right. "
Lu Dongjiang took the lantern, which was actually light, but it was as heavy as ten thousand catties.
After the old man handed the lantern over, he seemed to be both disappointed and relieved. He didn't turn his head. He just pointed at the eaves of the mansion behind him and said in a low voice, "Remember one thing. When you are under someone else's eaves, it is your duty to lower your head and do things. But don't forget to raise your head and do things. Because this is a duty that we can't abandon from the moment we were born."
The old man quietly straightened his back and looked at the King of Beiliang, who was walking down from the carriage.
Back then, the young general refused to admit defeat after he had used up all his capital. In order to make a comeback, he begged a group of high-ranking cabinet elders for soldiers and horses. He stood in the torrential rain from dawn to dusk.
And he, Lu Feichi, was one of the cabinet elders back then.
The old man, who no longer had a lantern in his hand, slowly closed his eyes with a smile on his face.
Lu Dongjiang turned pale with fright. He hurried forward to support the old ancestor of the Lu Family, who was falling backward. He immediately burst into tears.
The lantern in his hand fell heavily to the ground.
The man died and the lantern went out.
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