The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2543 Okay, correct

So, the attendant removed the fruit plate in front of Cao De'an and replaced it with a new one, and Cao De'an ate it in public.

Sheng Boyuan advised in a low voice: "Master Cao, we should not act out of emotion. Zong Sheng is not an ordinary person, how can we force him to participate in peace talks?"

"The official examination is beneficial to the Holy Way of the Zajia, and it will definitely greatly strengthen the Zongsheng. It is natural to ask for the Zongsheng's protection. What's more, I am the same as the human race. Isn't it natural for the Zongsheng to protect me?" Cao De'an asked.

Sheng Boyuan said: "Why can't Zong Sheng protect Jingguo? You and I know it very well. These high-sounding words can't fool anyone. If the stalemate continues, it will be extremely detrimental to the peace talks."

"So, it will be beneficial to Jingguo if the peace talks are concluded quickly?" Cao De'an ignored Sheng Boyuan after finishing speaking.

Sheng Boyuan reluctantly apologized to Hong Maoshan and said: "Mr. Hong, you have also seen that I really can't convince Prime Minister Cao."

"That's all, I will pass the letter to Dongsheng Pavilion now."

Hong Maoshan immediately held the official seal and passed the letter. After passing the letter, he said: "I have passed the letter to Brother Gan Yu, and he said he will definitely give me a reply."

Sheng Boyuan praised: "Thank you, Mr. Hong, for your generous help. Compared with your magnanimity, some of us Jingguo people are really not gentlemen. I apologize to you on their behalf."

"You're welcome. I just want to resolve the hatred between the two families, so I have to do my best. I'm not afraid of the high conditions you Jingguo wants. I'm just afraid that some people don't want peace talks." Hong Maoshan looked at Sheng Boyuan with a smile.

Sheng Boyuan raised his head and said: "Mr. Hong, don't worry. As long as the Zajia family is sincere in the peace talks, I guarantee that the peace talks will go smoothly. If anyone in Jingguo dares to obstruct the peace talks, I will fight with all my strength so that the world can see that person's face!"

"With the words of Sheng Shangshu, I feel relieved. I heard that Jingguo wants to establish a ceremonial minister. I think Sheng Shangshu is the only candidate." Hong Maoshan said.

But Sheng Boyuan shook his head and said: "If the Li Xiang Pavilion can really be established, it doesn't matter whether Sheng serves as the Li Xiang Pavilion or not. However, I am afraid that some people are greedy for profit and will use the name of the Li Xiang Pavilion to hide the truth and defraud the Li Xiang Pavilion. In fact, It’s an unforgivable sin!”

Some officials present looked at Sheng Boyuan in surprise.

The establishment of Lixiang Pavilion was mentioned by Fang Yun, and Sheng Boyuan's words were obviously alluding to Fang Yun. Even if Fang Yun really deceived the Lidian, it was for the sake of Jingguo, but the minister of Jingguo accused Fang Yun of this, which cannot be justified in any case.

This means that in Sheng Boyuan's eyes, the holy courtyard and the ceremonial hall are more important. As for Jingguo and the people of Jingguo, they are secondary.

Cao De'an said: "Shang Shu, you are really underestimating your talents by staying in Jingguo. I think it's better to do this. I will join forces with all the officials in Jingguo to recommend you to the Holy Academy. Maybe it won't be long before you can be promoted to a great scholar and become a ceremonial hall." Mr. Ge."

But Sheng Boyuan said seriously: "Jingguo is still undecided, how dare Sheng leave? Don't mention this matter again."

There was disdain in the eyes of some officials. It is true that Sheng Boyuan wanted Jingguo to be powerful, but he would only use the rites hall or etiquette to do things, and etiquette could only assist the government at best. If the rites hall completely took over Jingguo, then Jingguo will inevitably decline rapidly.

The scholars of the human race have long had a consensus that they would rather let the scholars of the Miscellaneous Family control the government than let the people of the Hall of Ceremonies control a country.

Dongsheng Pavilion did not reply for a long time. Both parties sat in the conference room and stopped talking. Most of them held official seals and read the discussion list.

Soon, a Zajia official said angrily: "You Jingguo people are so despicable!"

"Speak with evidence!"

"See for yourselves, there are people on the list saying that the Za family actually wants to force Qingjun to commit suicide in exchange for Jingguo's civil service examination!"

When both sides heard this, they each had their own thoughts.

The officials of the Za family were shocked and angry. The officials of Jingguo, except for Sheng Boyuan and a few others, were all secretly praising the person who leaked the news. It was a stroke of genius.

Although the Zajia family did not want to force Qingjun to death, it was true that they forced Qingjun to abdicate. No matter what, once Qingjun got the news, he would definitely be on guard against the Zajia family, causing a rift between the Zajia family and the royal family.

Countries around the world are talking about this matter, and most people actually believe that the Za family can do such a thing, because compared with the official examination, a major event that can enhance the holy way, let alone the death of a Qingjun, even if the Qingjun dies. Three generations are insignificant in the eyes of the Za family.

Another hour passed, but there was no reply from Dongsheng Pavilion. Everyone just had to continue waiting.

Without waiting for the information from Dongsheng Pavilion, I got some news from Qingguo Capital.

Qingjun actually issued multiple imperial edicts in succession, making major adjustments to the generals inside and outside the capital, replacing them all with people who had nothing to do with the Za family.

Moreover, Qing Jun successively summoned officials from Qing's military, Confucian, and Gong dynasties.

Only the miscellaneous family officials were not summoned.

The atmosphere in Qingguo's officialdom became strange.

After Hong Maoshan and other Zajia officials learned the news, they unanimously believed that this was Fang Yun's conspiracy. However, there was no way to solve this matter immediately, so they could only continue to focus on the negotiation table.

It was late at night before Dongsheng Pavilion responded.

After reading Zong Ganyu's letter, Hong Maoshan said helplessly: "Everyone, the people from Dongsheng Pavilion have handed the document to Zongsheng's study, but Zongsheng did not approve the document. What Dongsheng Pavilion means is that this It means Zongsheng did not agree.”

Cao De'an immediately stood up and said, "If we can't protect Jingguo, why should we send him back to the Zajia family for the civil service examination?" After speaking, he turned around and walked away.

Some officials followed Cao De'an outside.

There are less than three-quarters of the people in the Peace Negotiation Department.

Sheng Boyuan was extremely angry. He originally thought that Jingguo would work together to completely eliminate the threat from the Zajia family. However, based on what happened today, it can be judged that Fang Yun did not want peace talks at all, and those officials who were close to Fang Yun actually came to find him. By using excuses to leave, they are obviously obstructing the peace talks.

When Cao De'an was about to walk out of the door of the conference room, Sheng Boyuan said loudly: "Prime Minister Cao, do you want to watch Jingguo's officialdom be in chaos and the holy way come to the country? For Jingguo, sacrificing the civil service examination is our last step. Good choice!”

"This is the best choice, but it is not the right choice." Cao De'an said as he left.

"Then tell me what is the right choice!" Sheng Boyuan roared.

"You have no Jingguo and no people in your eyes, so you certainly don't understand. If you have the opportunity to go to the streets and fields and ask them, you will know who is the right choice." Cao De'an's voice disappeared around the corner.

"Fang Yun is unparalleled in the world, but he is not absolutely correct! He can make Jingguo flourish, but it is he who puts Jingguo into trouble! Why don't you understand! What we need is tolerance, not making enemies everywhere! You think, I Is Sheng Boyuan willing to bear this infamy? What do the mud-legged people in the streets and fields know? They only know how to praise themselves and criticize those who are not good to them. "

“The people of Jingguo stood up, but you and some officials’ knees are still weak!”

The Minister of Industry, who was responsible for negotiating the craftsmen's technology, finished speaking and left.

After a long time, Hong Maoshan looked at Sheng Boyuan in a daze and said, "Should we talk about it later?"

But Sheng Boyuan gritted his teeth and said: "We will negotiate the terms within two days. When the time comes, they will agree. If they don't agree, don't blame Sheng!"

After two days, the peace talks ended.