Chapter 62 - 61: The Emperor’s Ambition
Chapter 62: Chapter 61: The Emperor’s Ambition
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Shortly after Pei Xuanjing entered the Martial Academy, Gu Ji’s residence was hosting a colleague.
“My dear Brother Bo’an, I really envy you. As the upheavals in Tiandu are escalating, you have managed to withdraw in time, which is indeed enviable,” Gu Ji laughingly spoke to the middle-aged man that sat before him.
The colleague was named Wang Yun, an old friend, who, like Gu Ji, had become an imperial scholar at the same time. They had experienced the ups and downs of life together for several decades, and unexpectedly met each other again at the Ministry of Personnel.
Regrettably, not long after he returned, this colleague of his prepared to leave the capital for his new post at Nandu in Yingtian Prefecture.
Although Yingtian Prefecture in Nandu did not compare to Tiandu, Wang Yun was being promoted and had this opportunity to leave the center of the storm that Tiandu had become. This filled Gu Ji with envy.
If he had known the situation in Tiandu was like this, he would never have considered transferring back there.
Wang Yun, who was about to assume his post as the head of Honglu Temple in Nandu, shook his head and said, “In Nandu, where leisure prevails, how can one exercise their learning?”
“The Grand Marshal holds you in high esteem. Your departure to Nandu is but for a short time. After recuperating for a few years, you will surely rise again,” Gu Ji comforted him.
His consolation wasn’t just an empty promise. Wang Qiong, the Minister of War, greatly admired Wang Yun. It was just that Wang Yun had just been transferred from the Ministry of Households to the Ministry of War, and for the moment was unable to make any moves.
Once the current furor died down, the Grand Marshal would surely show his appreciation to Wang Yun by putting him to good use.