Chapter 145 A winking flattery

Shen Liuzhen's small body trembled with fright, and he became much more honest, and said: "The direct emperor's grandson, it's like this. Now, Zong Ai has conflicts with the Xianbei nobles, but they have a balance, that is, they use each other and compromise. But if the benefits are unevenly distributed and a fight breaks out, who do you think will win?"

Ulei said: "Does this need to be said? It must be us..." Ulei's furious tone suddenly stopped, and he suddenly came to his senses.

Yes, the Xianbei people have military power. Regardless of the intricate forces cultivated by Zong Ai in the palace, as long as the Xianbei people are not convinced and unwilling to join forces with him, they can kill him with a sword at any time.

Ulei thought about this and said in a compromise manner: "Okay... as long as they can kill Zong Ai. But if they kill Zong Ai, they will be throwing the blame on themselves and admitting that the superior was not in the right position. How is this possible? ?”

Shen Liuzhen raised the corners of his lips slightly, and the sweet dimples on his lips were looming, and said:

"How is it impossible? There are many incidents in history where vicious dogs pounced on the food and overturned the pot."

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When is the right time to turn this pot?

Shen Liuzhen was sitting at the banquet in Taishi Mansion. While he was carrying chopsticks and putting the dishes into his mouth, he looked at the people present calmly and repeatedly planned the sequence of moves on the chessboard in his mind. .

In chess, the position of the pieces is clearly stated. If you can see it, it means there is a result. Therefore, all the changes and hidden murderous intentions are based on the timing and sequence of the moves.

The order is important.

Shen Liuzhen kept reminding himself in his heart that he only had one chance. If he lost, he would probably die without a burial place...

Thinking of this, his eyelashes trembled, and there was a moment of regret and timidity in his heart.

I thought to myself: Is it okay if he doesn't help me? He is just living outside like this, without any official position, and whoever loses wins, so this harm will never fall on his head.

If he wanted to realize his career as an official and realize his ambitions, he could still wait. It would not be too late to make a decision until good people appeared.

He is only fourteen this year, isn't he? He still has a long future ahead of him, so what's the rush?

However, if you give up...

The scene of Prince Shi Yuzhen and Shi Shiran walking toward him from a distance with the bright moonlight under the cloister suddenly appeared in his mind, and he felt an unbearable sourness in his heart.

A person like the prince should not end up like this. If Zong Ai and Shi Yuwu, who is currently on the throne, are not pulled down, then the prince's name will be written down in the history books, and he will always be the one who tried to rebel but failed and was betrayed. Imprisoned, and finally died of depression.

Zong Ai falsely conveyed the imperial edict and used this reason to deprive Ulei of his position as the legitimate grandson of the emperor.

People have reason to believe that His Majesty really disliked U Lei because of what the Crown Prince did, so he appointed a new king.

But he knows that this is not true!

Since it is not true, this result cannot be recorded in the history books... He is unwilling to do so!

Shen Liuzhen lowered his eyes, hiding the indignation and unwillingness in his eyes, chewing the things in his mouth subconsciously, looking like he was distracted.

"Shen Liuzhen! You really know how to play both sides, why are you everywhere!" A sarcastic voice came over, and it was the voice of a young man.

Shen Liuzhen raised his eyelids without any surprise, the darkness in his eyes was swept away, and he immediately put on a bright smile and said:

"He'an Jun, I just wanted to say hello to you, but I was afraid you wouldn't like it, so I didn't go."

"Tch! The direct grandson of the emperor... Oh, no, we can't call him the direct grandson of the emperor now. When Wu Lei fell, you took advantage of the situation and grabbed Zong Ai's thigh. You are really good at it." He An twisted the corner of his mouth, for fear of fear. My own words are not powerful enough.

Shen Liuzhen smiled very kindly and cheerfully and said:

"He'an Jun is really good at joking. You and I are both his reading companions, and you showed up at the banquet of the Taishi Mansion in the same way. If you tease me like this, aren't you talking about yourself?"

He'an's face suddenly changed from green to red, and he said angrily: "What the hell are you talking about! How can you compare with me?! My father is an old man from the Xianbei tribe, who do I need to fawn over? You are nothing but someone who dares to compare with me. ?”

Shen Liuzhen lowered his head and said nothing.

When Zong Ai heard this, he dropped his wine glass on the table, squinted his eyes and said to He An:

"He'an Jun! I invited your father to come to the banquet, but you are the only one who came. You said that your father was busy with official duties and it was inconvenient to come, so forget it, but he gave you an order to come to my banquet. make trouble?"

He'an glared at Shen Liuzhen unconvinced, and then looked at Zong Ai who was sitting in the seat. He looked like no one wanted to pay attention to him, and turned back to his seat.

Zong Ai's face was a bit ugly, but he just glared at He An and said nothing. Seeing Shen Liuzhen lowering his head, looking aggrieved, he couldn't stand it anymore, so he said:

"Liuzhen, come here, we have something to tell you."

After Shen Liuzhen heard this, he quickly stood up and walked to Zong Ai's side, with a grateful look on his face, and said: "Thank you so much, Grand Master, for showing your love. The common people know that you asked me to come. This is to make the common people look good."

This was indeed a flattering statement, but Zong Ai felt very comfortable being photographed. He said:

"Do you want to seek an official position in the court?"

Shen Liuzhen said with a grimace: "Think about it... Since the new emperor ascended the throne, my daily rations have been cut off. I have been frugal and frugal at home all day long. Isn't it possible to support myself with an official position? But I What can be done?”

Zong Ai rolled his eyes at him again and said, "When will scholars be short of official positions? What's more, you still need to thank your family. If you had told me earlier, I would have arranged one for you."

He rolled his eyes at He'an's position and said pointedly: "It will also save others from thinking that you are of no rank and rank and bullying you everywhere."

After hearing his words, everyone present felt that the atmosphere was subtle, and even the sounds of drinking and putting down chopsticks became quieter.

He'an looked at Zong Ai, sneered, picked up the wine glass and took a loud sip of wine. If his father hadn't told him to observe in secret and not to fall out when he came, he would really have thought to himself now: "Do you think you are... Who? It’s just one of our Shi Yu Xianbei’s dogs.” He threw it in Zong Ai’s face.

He'an gritted his teeth and said nothing.

He heard Zong Ai say from the main seat: "I'm asking you to appoint a young prison secretary as a prison guard. With your talent and learning, you are more than enough." He turned to everyone present and asked, "Don't you think so? "

"Yes, yes... Taishi's wise eyes know pearls."

"Mr. Shen is a student of the Xie family, and he is the secretary responsible for supervising classics. It is perfect for him."

Everyone present agreed.

When Shen Liuzhen heard this, he was very happy, bowed in a polite manner, and thanked him solemnly.

As if he thought of something again, Zong Ai leaned forward and asked softly:

"I heard... Shi Yu Ulei is at your house now?"
Chapter completed!