sons. His eldest and second sons both died in the tragic battle at Yumen Pass that year. Even Pei Dongjun himself was shot in one eye by an arrow in that battle.""When the tragedy erupted, Pei Dongjun...Chapter 1158 The Road Widened

"Uncle, your nephew will certainly keep your teachings in mind and never forget them!"

Upon seeing Xu Junlou's sincere attitude, Xu Changqing finally nodded.

He softened his tone and said, "Don't blame me for being harsh on you. The hope of our Xu family is not on me, but on you."

Xu Junlou hastily replied, "Uncle, your words are too serious. Our family, big or small matters, should all be decided by you. As a nephew, I am young and inexperienced and still need to learn from my uncle."

Xu Changqing said, "Now naturally I need to vet things for you. What about later"

Xu Changqing placed his palm on Xu Junlou's shoulder, saying with a deep meaning: "Think carefully, how old are the officials in the court now To be more straightforward, they are all the officials left by His Majesty. On the surface, the cabinet faction is visible, but now they are scattered. But privately, there are factions based on origins, regions, and political ideals. There are too many gangs of parasites vying for power."

"Your Highness, this new policy is the first step in dismantling these gangs. There will be more actions to follow, but at its core, it boils down to two words: foundation."

“I'm getting old, how many years can I serve the Prince How old is he His age is similar to yours. So the Prince particularly favors young people. Starting from your cohort of exam takers, the Prince might promote more newcomers in the future, allowing fresh blood to flow into the civil service examination.”

"You and them, are the foundation the prince wants to build..."

Foundation ...

These two characters made Xu Junlou's heart beat rapidly.

He felt his blood running hot all over.

What is a base

The core is the confidante.

A monarch has only one reign, and this reign belongs to a single loyal subject. This loyal subject is the heart of the contemporary emperor.

Just look at the emperor's faction in court today, and you'll know. The first person is Zhao Xuanji!

Although they eventually parted ways, at the beginning of his reign, Emperor Taizong and Wei Zheng were a model of wise ruler and loyal minister.

"Can I, can I"

Xu Junlou looked up, looking at Xu Changqing in disbelief.

"Can you or can't you Aren't you already on this path"

Xu Changqing patted Xu Junlou's shoulder and said, "That's why I said, the future of our Xu family, how high and far we can go, it all depends on you."

Xu Junlou swallowed hard.

He, who had always only read the books of sages, felt for the first time a yearning for power.

He craved power, yearned to see the Xu family flourish under his control, becoming a true powerful clan.

And this longing also made Xu Changqing very satisfied.

He didn't worry about his nephew's greed for power at all. An official who doesn't seek power will eventually die under the schemes of others.

Once you've embarked on this path, no matter how aloof and solitary your nature may be, you must adapt to the rules of the game in this circle.

And their only rule is to gain more power.

He has now successfully kindled Xu Junlou's lust for power. What remains is to guide this fire, and not, like those in the cabinet, burn himself alive.

Greed for power is not wrong, but one must know how to obtain more. To challenge the master is to court death.

Xu Changqing felt that his path was very broad, and his nephew had also been guided onto the right path by him. As long as he clung to the Eastern Palace's leg in the future, he would have everything.t Li Chen, gritting his teeth and saying: "Killing me can only let you vent your anger for a while, but it will bring you endless trouble. As long as you let me go, there is still a chance to turn thi...