Establishing a thousand-year family from the nobles of the Western Han Dynasty

Chapter 62 Xu Nan's Obsession

Xu Zhen silently opened the panel. At this time, through the system rewards, the props in his hands were replenished a little bit. Although there were still no props above red, at least the low and medium level props had been replenished.

At the same time, Xu's camp's favorability also reached an unprecedented level. Almost all forces except the hostile forces had reached the highest favorability of "respect". If Liu Che had not been known for his suspicion, his favorability would have been at this level.

It can be said that under Xu Gong's leadership, the Xu family has once again reached its peak, but not as high as it was in his past.

Although Xu Gong was powerful, there was still an emperor above him. Xu Zhen at that time could really issue orders without going through Emperor Wen and had absolute control over the army.

But in fact, it was not bad. After all, Xu Gong did not kill the Lü clan. The power he possessed was almost the limit that a minister could achieve. People like Huo Guang who deposed and enthroned emperors could no longer be considered a minister.

"It seems that after the peak period, it will decline. However, this is also the law of the world. After the peak, it will decline. Let's just let nature take its course."

Xu Gong picked up the fishing rod without bait and threw it directly into the water, continuing his fishing strategy of "those who are willing to take the bait will do so".

He knew that his family had a hurdle during the reign of Emperor Wu because this person was too suspicious. It seemed that he should have no problem overcoming it at the moment. As for power or something, he didn't need to be too obsessed with it.

There will definitely be someone in the Xu family who can serve as a minister to take care of the young emperor. Xu Zhen plans to help Liu Ju ascend the throne, so there is almost no need to worry about the powerful ministers. When the new emperor comes, his own descendants will still be valued.

"Liu Ju, Liu Fuling... This time I'm placing my bet on you, Crown Prince Liu Ju."

The corners of Xu Zhen's mouth slightly raised. The water surface was still floating violently. He also pulled the rod and a big fish emerged.

Then he didn't keep it and put the fish back into the water.

"Gong'er, there is one thing you may have considered. You want to give both the title of Patriarch and the title to Xu Ye. Will Xu Nan agree? Not everyone agrees with you."

Xu Zhen did not intend to interfere in the family's dethronement and enthronement issue. It did not matter who took the throne, as long as they were not a waste. Coincidentally, Xu Nan and Xu Ye had similar abilities, the only difference being that one focused on literature and the other on martial arts.

.........

In the study, Xu Gong, who had just returned, suddenly opened his eyes and found that this was indeed another dream.

"Father, I will remember your teachings. Follow nature, and inaction is better than action..."

At this moment he finally understood the wonder of Taoism. Some very serious problems can be solved by doing nothing, such as the emperor's suppression.

Liu Che suppressed the next generation and the next two generations. Liu Ju was very fond of Xu Zhou. If he succeeded to the throne in the future, the first person he could use would be Xu.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door outside.

Xu Gong came back to his senses, adjusted his mood, and said, "Come in."

The sandalwood door was slowly pushed open, and the person who came in was none other than his eldest son, Xu Nan.

"See Father."

"My son, there is no need to be so polite." Xu Gong admired his eldest son very much. He thought that even if he did not become the head of the family, he would still be a very good talent.

"What do you want to say to your father so late at night?"

Xu Nan was a little embarrassed to say this, but he still said: "Father, Your Majesty does not intend to let Nan continue to lead the troops in the next northern expedition. Nan still failed your expectations. It is still a long way to go for Nan to succeed General Zhou."

If he can follow and make military achievements this time, then he will definitely be promoted to the Three Dukes. Although his peer Xu Ye is also the Minister of Agriculture at this time, it is still difficult for him to go further. The Grand Commandant is usually a military general, unless it is not set up. After Xu Nan has made meritorious deeds and Zhou Yafu recommends him, he has a great chance. The Imperial Censor is basically Zhang Tang, the leader of the Legal Party and the favorite of the emperor, and he is unshakable. As for the Prime Minister, it is not their turn yet.

The ones who probably had a chance to compete for the position of prime minister were Taiwei Zhou Yafu and Taichang Xu Zhou. The rest of the people were not even qualified to compete.

"I already know that. His Majesty has already sent me the specific memorial." Xu Gong had known about this matter for a long time, and after Xu Zhen's guidance, he was no longer so obsessed with it.

Sooner or later, he will be appointed. Why are you in such a hurry? Can Your Majesty not use him forever?

"This... Father, so you knew this." Xu Nan was a little surprised to see his father so calm. He had clearly been ordered to give up the position of Grand Marshal, so why did he suddenly change so drastically?

An air of indifference.

"You don't have to panic. It's just a Taiwei position. You are already a high-ranking official of the Wei General, and you are also a local governor and a marquis. You have long been an important official of the court. There is no need to be obsessed with it. Just let it go."

"You and I are subjects, and we should support the monarch's decision as long as the general direction is not wrong."

Xu Gong comforted Xu Nan. In fact, Xu Nan valued the Grand Marshal very much, because he wanted to surpass Xu Ye, the true eldest son of the family, and have overwhelming competitiveness for the position of the head of the family!
He didn't know that his father had never considered anyone else, thinking that anyone who was good enough could become the head of the family! The competent one gets the job, and if Xu Zhou wanted to compete for it, the two of them would not be able to snatch it away.

Although he was only Taichang, he was the head of the Nine Ministers. Not only did he assist in the government, but he also presided over the ancestral temple and sacrifices. In addition to his years of management, prestige among the people and the favor of the emperor, his power was not even inferior to that of the right prime minister Gongsun Hong!

It was only after Xu Zhou clearly expressed his lack of interest that the two of them had the opportunity.

Xu Nan’s dream since childhood was to inherit the title of Marquis Jing and become the same person as his grandfather, uncle, and father!
As long as he becomes the Grand Marshal, he will have the hope of becoming the Prime Minister and leading his family to rise again.

Seeing that Xu Nan was still indignant, Xu Gong stood up and stroked his head: "Son, you can't force anything or it will backfire. Let nature take its course and survive according to the situation. This is the right way. This is what my father taught me."

"I can go and ask His Majesty, and given His Majesty's personality, he won't refuse, but what about after that? The king's orders cannot be questioned. Don't worry, you will be able to sit on the throne of the Three Dukes sooner or later."

"As long as the crown prince succeeds to the throne, he will definitely be reused."

"Yes, Nan has been taught."

Seeing that his father had said so, Xu Nan had no use no matter how unwilling he was. No one except his father could shake the emperor's mind, so he could only give up.

Xu Nan stroked his beard and waved his hand: "In that case, you should go and rest first. It is equally important to garrison Liaodong. It has just been pacified not long ago and is very unstable."

"You are the current general of the Wei Dynasty. It is the most appropriate thing for you."

"Yes." Xu Nan bowed and walked out.

After he left the room and walked away, Xu Gong knelt down beside the table, thought for a moment, and took out the jade pendant of the master of the house that he carried with him.

Looking at the strange and sacred totem above, he couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.

"Nan'er, you are so obsessed with the official position, is it for this? But you should know that the title and the master position did not belong to our lineage. It is only right to return them to their original owners and put things right."

Xu Gong put down the jade pendant and closed his eyes.

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(End of this chapter)