The Su Family was a large family that was in charge of military horses. As long as it was a high-ranking official that was in charge of weapons, provisions, military horses, and so on, they always seemed to be a cut above the others.
The status of the Su family's military horses was outstanding. Since the founding of Ming Qi, all of them were obedient. It was the same for the Count of Pin Nan, Su Yu. In his opinion, the Su Family was full of flowers, and it would definitely last for a long time. Perhaps all loyal officials would think that as long as they were loyal, the royal family would not mistreat them.
However, since ancient times, accompanying a ruler was like accompanying a tiger. Who could say for sure what was going on in this world?
Su Yu was over 40 years old, and his wife could be considered to be in love. Although he had a few concubines, they all gave birth to daughters. He only had two sons of his first wife, so he was always particularly strict with his sons.
The Eldest Son, Su Ming Feng, had entered officialdom at a young age and was still in charge of the military horses like him. In this half a year, he was even more outstanding than Su Yu. Some time ago, Su Ming Feng discussed with the veterinarians in the Imperial Hospital to reform some regulations on the military horses and the number of horses that died due to the horse plague was reduced by half. This was a great merit. Next month, after the statistics of the military horses were done, Su Ming Feng would definitely be rewarded.
The reward was secondary. The main thing was the glory it represented. Su Yu had already passed the age of forty and now that Su Ming Feng was at the right age, it was time for the son to take over his father's business and expand Su Ming Feng's fame. If Su Ming Feng was more outstanding, perhaps he would become the next Crown Prince's confidant.
Su Yu was naturally happy that his eldest son was so outstanding, but his youngest son gave him a headache. Most likely it was because the youngest son, Su Ming Lang, was obtained when his Furen was quite old and Furen doted on him so much that he developed a spoiled temperament. Not only was he as outstanding as his eldest son, but he was also lagging behind his peers.
Originally Su Ming Lang was not the eldest son and naturally did not need to inherit the position of the heir thus it did not matter if he was a little stupid. However, Su Yu had a stubborn personality. How could he tolerate anything bad happening to his son? Thus every time he came back from Guang Wen Tang to do a homework test, his youngest son would receive the scolding and Furen would protect him. It was really somewhat chaotic.
On this day, Su Yu was discussing matters with Su Ming Feng in the study. The father and son had endless topics to talk about regarding the military horses. Old Master Su was delighted. He had given birth to such an outstanding son, so what was there to be dissatisfied about? As they spoke, they talked about Su Ming Feng's reward that would be coming next month.
"In my opinion, His Majesty will definitely confer an official title this time. Let's not talk about the jewels for now. Father only hopes that your career will be more stable. Now that the Xiongnu were getting restless, they needed to pay more attention to their military strength. Ming Feng ah, as long as you are valued by His Majesty, our Su family will only go further in the future. Your younger brother is still young. The Su Family still needs you to take up the mantle. "
Su Ming Feng nodded his head. He was in his youth, and there was an air of righteousness between his brows. However, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of pride in his eyes. This was the most promising period for a young man. What's more, it was his father's affirmation. Even though he had always been calm and steady when it came to official matters, he was elated at this moment.
Both father and son were in a good mood when they heard a servant call from outside the door, "Master, Second Young Master is back."
It was the time when Second Young Master Su Ming Lang was leaving school. Every day after school, Su Ming Lang would be called to Master Su's study to test his homework. Today was no exception.
Master Su had a headache as he held his forehead. Looking at his outstanding eldest son and then looking at his second son who was as stupid as a piglet, it was somewhat comical. Su Ming Lang would come to the study every day and in the end, he would make Su Yu so angry that he would be flipped upside down.
It was the same today.
Su Ming Lang slowly entered the study and his lips curled up before calling out, "Father, Eldest Brother."
He was like a round ball, so silly that it was cute. Su Ming Feng smiled as he touched his younger brother's head, "Ming Lang, is it good in the academy today?"
Su Ming Lang pursed his lips and did not speak. Every time he did this, it meant that it was not good. Not good at all. He was reprimanded by Teacher.
Master Su put on a straight face and said to Su Ming Lang, "Stretch out your palm."
Su Ming Lang shrank a little and stretched out his hand aggrievedly. One could see that there were a few red marks on his white and tender palm. If it was not the marks of being hit by a board, then what was it?
Master Su had an expression of having expected it but it was Su Ming Feng who was somewhat distressed for his Younger Brother and asked, "Why did this teacher hit so heavily? He is just a child."
"It is because you all pamper him all day long that he is spoilt!" Master Su flew into a rage when he heard it and said angrily, "What went wrong today?"
Little Su Ming Lang paused for a moment before saying bashfully, "Teacher asked me to silently grieve for the death of a rabbit but I am unable to do it …"
"What do you want me to say about you!" Master Su's face was pained, "You can't even silently say the word. Look at those Young Masters of your age, which one is like you? When your Eldest Brother was your age, he had already started to learn how to ride the military horse. My Su family's face is almost thrown away by you! "
Su Ming Feng wanted to persuade but heard his Second Younger Brother sobbing, "Even though I am unable to silently say the words' fox grieve for the death of a rabbit ', I am able to silently say' cook the hound after the cunning rabbit is killed '. Speaking of which, there are still two more words. Since it is the same meaning, isn't it the same as cooking the hound after the cunning rabbit is killed? "
"Nonsense." Master Su simply did not know what to say. Su Ming Feng smiled and said, "Second Younger Brother, these two words do not have the same meaning?"
"Then what is the meaning?" Su Ming Lang looked up and asked.
"Fox grieve for the death of a rabbit means that when the rabbit dies, the fox feels that it has the same fate and feels sad. But the meaning of cooking the hound after the cunning rabbit is killed is that when the rabbit dies, the hound that was used to hunt had no value and was also cooked. This means that once there is no use value and cannot be used for benefits, then those tools can be discarded. Cooking the hound after the cunning rabbit is killed is somewhat similar to burning the bridge after crossing the river. "Su Ming Feng was a good Older Brother and patiently answered his Younger Brother's question.
It was Su Ming Lang who shook his head and still had a puzzled look on his face, "Since it is something that would happen after the rabbit dies, then it should not be exactly the same. After all, the rabbit is dead. "
Just as Su Ming Feng was about to explain, he saw his Father's expression suddenly paused and softly repeated, "The rabbit is dead?"
"Yes." Su Ming Lang spread out his palms and his chubby face still had an innocent and stubborn expression, "After all, the rabbit is dead. Doesn't this mean that as long as the rabbit dies, the fox and the dog would be out of luck? Since everyone would be out of luck, then the meaning of these words is the same. "
Naturally it was a rule that the hound would be cooked after the cunning rabbit was killed. The reason why a fable was a fable, there must be a big truth in life.
When the rabbit died, the fox was smarter than the dog and could see its own ending. But who was the hound? What was the ending of the dog that helped its Master to hunt the rabbit?
Su Yu's expression gradually sank.
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