Chapter 1034: Seeking repayment for a favor!

Although Gu Sansi was known as a child prodigy since he was young, his fate was extremely rough. He lost his mother at the age of three and his father when he was young. However, his aunt Gu Li gave Gu Sansi a lot of help during his youth, which to a certain extent made up for the lack of maternal love for Gu Sansi····································
When Gu Sansi was expelled from the family with his wife and children and became helpless, his aunt Gu Li secretly provided a lot of financial assistance to Gu Sansi without telling the clan members, helping Gu Sansi and his family get through the most difficult period!
Therefore, Gu Sansi was very grateful to his aunt Gu Li. After following Ye Mingsheng's success, he not only distributed a lot of the gold, silver, and other valuables given to him by Ye Mingsheng, but also the houses, fields, and shops to Gu Li in order to repay Gu Li for her help to him in the past!
When the woman Gu Li helped Gu Sansi back then, she just felt that Gu Sansi was someone she had watched grow up, and she couldn't bear to see Gu Sansi's miserable life, and she never thought that Gu Sansi would repay her one day!

Gu Sansi's reward was just a pleasant surprise to her, and Gu Li was very satisfied with it. However, although she was satisfied, there were people who were not satisfied!

Gu Li had one son and one daughter. The eldest daughter was named Gu Rou and the son was named Gu Tao. Because they were just ordinary farmers, Gu Rou married a merchant named Wang Qi early on, and Gu Tao spent a few years in private school and worked as a yamen runner in the local county government...

Originally, Wang Qi and Gu Tao's life would have been like this, but after learning that Gu Sansi, a big shot in front of Marshal Ye, was very grateful for his mother's help, the two of them became more excited and felt that their life should not be just about being a merchant and a yamen runner!
So brother-in-law Wang Qi and brother-in-law Gu Tao hit it off and joined hands to encourage Gu Li, hoping that Gu Li would ask Gu Sansi to help them!
The two of them felt that Gu Sansi was a big shot in front of Marshal Ye, so as long as Gu Sansi said a word, it would be enough to save them decades of hard work!
At first, Gu Li thought it was too much trouble for Gu Sansi and did not agree. But in the end, she could not resist the nagging of her son and son-in-law and found an opportunity to talk to Gu Sansi about this matter!
Gu Sansi usually keeps himself clean, but he had no way to resolve the request from his former benefactor, and finally he found some connections for Wang Qi and Gu Tao!
Gu Sansi's words really worked. In the next few years, Wang Tao and Gu Tao could be said to have been smooth sailing. Wang Tao had a lot of cooperation with the Dadongsheng Trading Company and opened more than ten shops throughout Liaoyang, earning thousands of taels of silver every year!
And Gu Tao transformed himself from a small yamen runner into a seventh-rank magistrate of Gannan County and became the parent official of the county...

Although they have escaped their original fate, as the saying goes, greed is insatiable, this brother-in-law and brother-in-law are still not satisfied with the status quo!

After knowing that Gu Sansi was becoming increasingly important within the Fengwu Army and that he was in charge of the assessment and promotion of officials in the Fengwu Army, they became active again, just like they did in the past!
Just like he was not satisfied with being a small trader back then, Wang Qi is no longer satisfied with doing business only in Liaoyang. He wants to expand his business to the whole world!

Gu Tao was not satisfied with being a seventh-rank county magistrate. He wanted to be transferred to the central government for training and to lay a good foundation for his future career!

Both of their dreams needed Gu Sansi's assistance. At the same time, they were also very clear that they had no face in front of Gu Sansi, so they once again invited their old mother to come out, under the pretext of taking her to see the world as she was old, and came to Yijing and lived in Gu Sansi's home!

Although these two people behaved cautiously and tried their best not to expose their ambitions, Gu Sansi was so smart that how could he not see what these two people were planning?
If it were just these two people, Gu Sansi would have kicked them out without saying a word, but for the sake of his aunt Gu Li, Gu Sansi couldn't do that!

Just when Gu Sansi was about to find an excuse to refuse, Gu Li spoke up and told Gu Sansi that she was over 60 years old and not in good health. She had no other wishes in this life and just hoped that her son and son-in-law and their family could live a good life...

These words made Gu Sansi feel troubled for a moment, but thinking of the help his aunt once gave him, Gu Sansi finally chose to compromise and agreed to help Wang Qi and Gu Tao for the last time!
Although he agreed to the matter, to be honest, Gu Sansi had not yet figured out how to proceed. Although he was a popular figure in front of Ye Mingsheng in Liaoyang, his official position was not high after all, so it was convenient that not many people were watching what he did!

But things are different now, he is now the director of the Personnel Bureau, the second in command after Cui Shao, and holds a high position of power in the Fengwu Army. How many eyes are watching him, openly and secretly, just waiting for him to make a mistake so that they can find something to hold against him!

Wang Qi's matter was relatively simple. He could just say hello to Da Dongsheng and the matter would be almost settled. However, Gu Tao's matter was much more difficult to handle. Gu Tao had been the county magistrate of Gannan County for many years. Although he had not caused any resentment among the people, he had been just doing things according to the rules!
He was always at the bottom of the annual assessments. If it weren't for Gu Sansi secretly taking care of him, he might have been dismissed from his post as the county magistrate!

If one wants to be transferred to the central government, one not only needs to do a good job as a county magistrate, but also needs a vacant position in the central government so that local officials have a chance to fill the vacancy. But who can work in the central government without some background?
As long as there is a vacant position, everyone will start scrambling for it like wild beasts smelling blood, and compared with these people, Gu Tao obviously has no competitiveness···························
Even if Gu San wanted to help Gu Tao take a back door, the problem would still be very difficult to solve!

An Miaoyi also noticed this matter through some channels. It happened that Gu Sansi finally chose to stand on the side when he put pressure on Murong Hui last time, so this also made An Miaoyi think that Gu Sansi could be won over.

Therefore, she wanted to help Gu Sansi solve this problem, do Gu Sansi a favor, and show some goodwill!
Thinking of this, An Miaoyi also preached as if nothing had happened:

"I heard that a director of the Legal Affairs Bureau retired due to illness a few days ago. My husband always emphasizes the importance of grassroots work experience. I wonder if you, as the director of the Personnel Bureau, have any suitable candidates for the position of director of the Legal Affairs Bureau?"

Hearing what An Miaoyi said, Gu Sansi was also somewhat tempted. He knew that Cui Zibo was the deputy director of the Legal Affairs Bureau and had a say in the appointment and removal of officials in the Legal Affairs Bureau. Therefore, as long as Cui Zibo took on this job, then the matter would have nothing to do with him.
But the question is, does this really have nothing to do with him?

Thinking of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He knew the meaning of the Marshal asking him to be Jingren's master. In his opinion, although Jingren was a little naughty and playful, he had a kind character and was generous. He was definitely a good boy. He had no opinion about Jingren!
However, Gu Sansi had some opinions about Cui Shao and An Miaoyi. He also disapproved of some of their practices.
That's why Gu Sansi has always deliberately kept a certain distance from Cui Shao and An Miaoyi to avoid being considered as being in cahoots with them!

But Gu Sansi knew very well that once he agreed to An Miaoyi's benefits today, all his previous efforts and persistence would probably be in vain!
He will also be branded with the mark of their faction, and when he wants to carry out his work next, he will inevitably encounter some unexpected resistance!

To be honest, An Miaoyi felt a little disgusted when she saw Gu Sansi thinking in front of her. She felt that Gu Sansi always boasted of being noble, but in the end, he helped others to get through the back door.

Now he wants to fulfill the last request of his former benefactor, but doesn't want to leave any room for criticism. Such a double-cross is undoubtedly despicable!

Now I am willing to solve this problem for you without any grudges, but you still look hesitant and reluctant, as if I am begging you?
Although she was very annoyed, An Miaoyi was still very well-mannered. She did not show the disgust in her heart at all on the surface and still waited patiently for Gu Sansi's decision!

After carefully considering for half a cup of tea, Gu Sansi finally made a decision. He stood up, bowed to An Miaoyi and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I don't have any good candidates here. Let's just follow the procedures..."

Although Gu Sansi was very polite, An Miaoyi could not help but understand the meaning of Gu Sansi's words. Even if she was well-mannered, she could not help but show a little coldness. Feeling An Miaoyi's cold gaze, Gu Sansi felt helpless. He knew that this move must have offended An Miaoyi, but he had no choice. As the saying goes, life is what I want, and righteousness is also what I want. I cannot have both, so I would rather sacrifice my life for righteousness!

Seeing that Gu Sansi had made up his mind, An Miaoyi didn't want to waste any more words with him. She suppressed her disgust and said lightly:

"Nothing! It's still up to you, Mr. Gu, to make the decision!"

Gu Sansi also saw An Miaoyi's annoyance, and realized that he was no longer welcome here, so he said goodbye and left.

When Gu Sansi walked out of the room, Qiqige outside the room glared at him coldly, which made Gu Sansi smile bitterly.

After Gu Sansi left, Qiqige walked into the room and comforted An Miaoyi in the room:

"This Gu Sansi is so ungrateful and shameless. Madam, please don't bother with him!"

An Miaoyi said nothing after listening to Qiqige’s words, but the idea of ​​replacing Gu Sansi came to her mind again·······················
Although she was very dissatisfied with Gu Sansi's delay in taking sides, An Miaoyi still had some expectations for Gu Sansi in her heart. After all, Gu Sansi was Ye Mingsheng's trusted and beloved general, and he might be the head of all officials in the future Xinchao. Moreover, Gu Sansi was Jingren's teacher now!

So even though she was very dissatisfied with Gu Sansi in her heart, An Miaoyi was always polite to Gu Sansi on the surface, trying to win over this important official of the Fengwu Army!

Moreover, this time Gu Sansi assisted Cui Shao in putting pressure on Murong Hui, which was also seen by An Miaoyi as a positive signal!

But I didn't expect that Gu Sansi was so ungrateful in the end and took my kindness for granted!

Thinking of this, An Miaoyi couldn't help but feel a little angry, and an idea emerged in her mind!
After hesitating for a moment, An Miaoyi asked Qiqige:
"How's the situation with my husband?"

Qiqige preached without hesitation:
"My Lord is currently meeting with the Luobi people on the Wulan Grassland. It may take some time for him to return, but I heard from the Attendant Department that it will only take about ten days!"

An Miaoyi felt complicated when she heard that, as a wife, of course she was looking forward to Ye Mingsheng's return home, but at the same time, she also knew that when Ye Mingsheng returned to Yijing, she would most likely be blamed and punished, so she was somewhat uneasy and worried...

After a moment of silence, An Miaoyi asked again:

"How are Jingren and Gu Sansi doing in their studies recently?"

Qiqige nodded and said:

"I heard from Madam Liu that Gu Sansi has been teaching Master Jingren about the Records of the Grand Historian recently. Today he taught him about the Biography of Xiang Yu, and next time he will teach him about the Biography of Emperor Wu of Han. Madam Liu also said that Master Jingren is studying very seriously and seems to be getting better!"

Hearing this, An Miaoyi's expression softened a lot. Seeing this, Qiqige seemed to have thought of something, hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively:

"Madam, are you still going to give the silk to Gu Sansi's wife, Wang?"

An Miaoyi hesitated for a moment but finally nodded. Although she still couldn't win Gu Sansi over, she just shouldn't push Gu Sansi into the enemy camp!
He still needs some time to continue planning on Li Jian's side. His current priority is to deal with the frame-up by the Murong family. As for other things, they are secondary at the moment!

Just as An Miaoyi continued to think, a nanny handed An Miaoyi a note. Seeing the contents of the note, An Miaoyi's expression changed slightly··························

(Next, I plan to unify the country and make progress in both domestic and foreign affairs. While solving internal problems, I will start to attack Japan. What do you think? Also, what will be the identity of Muto Masaaki?)
(End of this chapter)