Volume 1 The Wind Rises Chapter 42: The Grief and Anger of Zhao Kuangyi
When Fu Qing'er presented Fu Yanqing's letter of recommendation to the court, it caused an uproar in the court, in Kaifeng, and even in the Great Zhou.
Originally, the recommendation of Luo Youdu by Fan Zhi, Wang Pu and Wei Renpu had already caused quite a stir.
This little guy who had only been in the job for two months was unexpectedly recommended by Fan Zhi, Wang Pu and Wei Renpu at the same time.
Fan Zhi and Wang Pu were the prime ministers of the time, and Wei Renpu's power was also equal to that of the prime minister. They were all top figures in the political arena of the Great Zhou.
But most people take a spectator's attitude towards Luo Youdu.
Anyone who knows about Luo Youdu's rise to fame knows the story, apart from his own job of solving cases in Kaifeng Prefecture.
There are only three things that really stand out. First, he gave Wei Renpu a way out and solved the murder of Jiang Jilong. Secondly, he saw the opportunity first and realized that the refugee tide was gathering in Kaifeng first, leaving behind the famous saying "worry about the world before you worry about yourself, and be happy after the world is happy". Finally, he arrested the fourth-rank Right Guard General in the street as a seventh-rank official and beheaded him in the street.
Apart from the Kaifeng refugee crisis, the other two incidents had caused the military to be deeply offended.
So what if you’re a genius?
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.
Geniuses usually die prematurely.
In this era where military power is valued more than culture, military power is everything.
Due to the collapse of order, the soldiers and officers at all levels had a very weak concept of the emperor. Most of the soldiers only recognized their superiors, the generals, and did not know the emperor.
There were dozens of separatist forces in the country, and most of them were led by great generals to guard a certain area, and then they established their own regime.
A person without any background dared to offend the military that holds military power. He simply does not know what death means.
From the moment he kicked Zhao Kuangyi, some people thought that he was going to be in trouble and that he was going to suffer.
As a result, Luo Youdu lived a better and better life, rising from a minor clerk to a legal clerk, and then from a legal clerk to a legal officer in the army, all within a month.
Then he provoked Wang Jixun again and paraded him through the streets and killed him.
Some people think that he is bound to be unlucky this time.
However, Luo Youdu was also related to Li Chongjin, the top leader of the temple.
Things are even better now. Fu Yanqing has also come forward and written a letter of recommendation for him.
As the number one warlord of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the emperor's father-in-law, and a man with countless elite soldiers and generals at his command, Fu Yanqing's prestige and status are far beyond what Li Chongjin can compare to.
Even the joint recommendation of Fan Zhi, Wang Pu and Wei Renpu was not as effective as one sentence from Fu Yanqing.
Fu Yanqing's recommendation directly made the three words "Luo Youdu" known throughout the Great Zhou.
Shock and hatred are everywhere.
The most indignant among them was Zhao Kuangyi.
Zhao Kuangyin really let go of the grudge, but Zhao Kuangyi was still thinking about it and couldn't let it go.
In particular, he is a deep-minded person who loves to daydream and nothing goes well for him.
To be fair, Zhao Kuangyi did do quite well in his life. He was generous and kind, and had a heroic elder brother who served in the army at a young age. Both his starting point and status were far higher than Luo Youdu.
However, compared with Luo Youdu's life of being like a fish in water, Zhao Kuangyi now seems to be enjoying a great life on the surface, but he is the only one who knows the ups and downs of the interior.
"My brother said that we can play however we like and just don't cause any trouble. He won't tolerate it." Han Zhongde said indifferently.
Zhao Kuangyi seemed to have suffered great humiliation, his fists were clenched so tightly that his gums were bleeding.
What do you mean by play however you like and just don't cause trouble? Do you really think you are some stupid second generation guy?
Zhao Kuangyi had always envied his brother, who was the center of attention wherever he went, admired , respected by his officers, valued by his superiors, and trusted by the king.
He has always wanted to integrate into his brother's circle, but despite all his efforts, he will always be Zhao Kuangyin's younger brother.
All the generals he met were very friendly to him. Because he was Zhao Kuangyin 's younger brother...
No matter how hard he tried, he was Zhao Kuangyin's younger brother: a second-generation rich man who had joined the army by relying on his brother's achievements.
Zhao Kuangyi could sense a hint of contempt amidst the friendliness from all sides.
A scholar who had never been to the battlefield and had no military merits but sneaked into the army.
In this era where military power is respected, not to mention high-ranking generals, even the lowest-ranking soldiers look down on him.
Zhao Kuangyi thought that in order to impress others, he was even willing to take the blame for a murder and kicked a bastard in public. However, still no one entered Zhao Kuangyin's circle.
I went out for a drink with him, and this is what I got in return.
Zhao Kuangyi felt so humiliated that he was about to cry.
"Damn, what kind of world is this!" Li Jiwei appeared in front of Zhao Kuangyi angrily.
Apart from those military bosses in power, Zhao Kuangyi still holds a very high status in the hearts of the playboys who are under the protection of the bosses.
As the younger brother of Li Jixun , he would come to his good brother to confide in him whenever he felt wronged.
Zhao Kuangyi forced a smile and said, "What's wrong?"
Li Jiwei said, "It's Luo Youdu! Didn't my brother ask me to treat my brother to a drink? He scolded me before I even opened my mouth. Luo Youdu got promoted, so that's it. What does it have to do with us? Why is he so angry? He didn't have the ability to save Wang Jixun, so he took it out on me."
Zhao Kuangyi's pupils shrank and he asked, "What official position did you get promoted to?"
Li Jiwei thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be the judge of Kaifeng Prefecture..."
Zhao Kuangyi heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. The Kaifeng Prefecture Judge was the second in command of the Kaifeng Prefecture, and his rank was the same as his. However, he was a military officer, and was naturally more noble.
This thought didn't last for a second before he heard "There is another scholar from the Duanming Palace!"
“Damn it!”
When Zhao Kuangyi heard the five words "Scholar of Duanming Palace", his mind exploded and he couldn't help but curse.
The scholars of Duanming Palace had no official rank or position, and their nominal duty was to accompany the emperor in reading. In reality, they were the emperor's personal staff, usually giving people of low official qualifications a way to participate in state and military affairs.
Luo Youdu's status as a scholar in the Duanming Palace meant that he could discuss the country's administrative secrets and military and political affairs with the emperor and the prime ministers of the time. He was fully integrated into the imperial court, and his status was comparable to that of Zhao Kuangyin.
Thinking about the object of his hostility, which had suddenly climbed over his head, Zhao Kuangyi connected it with his own experience, and felt grief and indignation, and depressed as if to death.
Seeing his best brother lose his composure, Li Jiwei was shocked. He remembered the time when Luo Youdu kicked him in the buttocks, and couldn't help but say, "I don't know what's wrong with the King of Wei to recommend him. If it weren't for the King of Wei's recommendation, how could Luo Youdu be where he is today."
When Zhao Kuangyi heard this, a thought came to his mind: Fu Yanqing's recommendation could have such an effect, wouldn't it be great if I became his son-in-law?
