Chapter 66: Prime Minister, patrolling the border (1)
"What? You asked me to invite him?" Yan Wen turned his head in confusion and looked at his younger brother Yan Liang.
"This is Prime Minister Liu's order, telling you to go and talk to Niu Yuan about this matter." Yan Liang could not make unreasonable accusations, so he had to answer truthfully.
Yan Wen sighed with a depressed look on his face: "He has wanted to enter Zhongshu Province for a long time, and now that he has got his wish, it is really a villain who has succeeded...I am afraid it will be extremely detrimental to what I want to do in the future."
"Well, when eldest brother was in the general's mansion, he was suppressed by this guy. But when you got to the position of prime minister, he still stayed in the mansion to make history. He accumulated a lot of resentment, and naturally he hated us so much.
." Yan Liang sneered.
"No," Yan Wen waved his hand to his younger brother, "This is not the fundamental reason. His mind is not so bad. There are more conflicts in political opinions. But here is the problem. Once his wishes are not fulfilled, he will
He is stumbling overtly and covertly, and his eyes cannot tolerate others. So... I am quite worried."
"Do people in the province know about this transfer?" Yan Liang decided to avoid the previous topic.
"I only mentioned it to Li Shen, but I was no longer in the mood to talk." He rubbed his temples helplessly.
"Since you have such a big opinion against him, it's better to let your brother go for you. Anyway, Mr. Liu is not forcing his eldest brother." Yan Liang advised.
"Even so, in this position, how can I be so careless about the overall situation?" Yan Wen said earnestly, "If I can't unite the top and bottom, but continue to vent my anger, our group will be in trouble.
.This is a top priority. As for what I have to do later, I’ll leave it for later.”
"Young brother, I understand." Although Yan Liang stopped arguing, he was a little unwilling: after all, what he called "what to do later" was the most noble ideal in the hearts of the two brothers.
There has been no trace of Liu Zhennian in the General's Mansion for a long time. Ever since the general got involved in officialdom, he has gradually started to discuss matters in Zhongshu Province. Now that he has been granted the title of Prime Minister, he has lived in the Prime Minister's Mansion more steadfastly. Of course, Liu Zhennian
Nian is not a heartless and ungrateful person. He often thinks
In order to find opportunities for former comrades-in-arms to come out of the army. Especially Niu Yuan, although he no longer has the status of a mastermind, he has unique insights in running the army. He can indeed teach the inexperienced Ye Yongjia to ensure the success of the Ministry of War.
Run smoothly.
Therefore, the quota for joining the province fell on his head. In order to give Niu Changshi a better balance, Liu Zhennian followed Gui Fu's suggestion and established the position of "Serving the Prime Minister" in Zhongshu Province, responsible for implementation
The prime minister ordered that if the discussion was successful, everyone would seal it; if the discussion was not successful, he could reject it on behalf of everyone. His official position was equal to that of participating in politics, so he could satisfy Niu Yuan's request. After that, Yan Wen was sent to invite him to come out.
Yan Wen stood at the door of the outer study room and was led by his servants to sit inside. After preparing tea, he heard the sound of chanting in the inner room: "Power is the sole control of the king. If the master fails to maintain it, it will be in danger. The king and his ministers are responsible for interpreting the law."
If there is selfishness, there will be chaos. Therefore, legislation should be clearly defined, and if the law is not harmed by private interests, then governance will be achieved. The authority of the system is authoritative if it depends on the king..."
"Is this your master's voice?" Yan Wen didn't even remember.
"Yes."
"Oh, distinguished guest, distinguished guest!" I saw a man holding a book, opening the curtain and walking out of the back room, "Master Yan, many people have never come here, have they ever missed the past?"
Yan Wen quickly smiled and bowed: "In the past, my brother and I were behind the scenes together, making suggestions for the general. It was really more enjoyable than sitting in the court all day long."
"What's the purpose of coming here this time?" Niu Yuan put down a volume of books and sat next to him and asked.
"General Liu would like to ask you to come out of the mountain and join the Zhongshu Province to assist Yan." Yan Wen said.
Niu Yuan's face looked a little ugly, he lowered his head and said with a faint smile: "Niu is like a war horse on the battlefield, he only likes to gallop freely, and it is not my intention to be trapped in the court. If Mr. Liu misses his old feelings, I can teach him a lesson."
Why should I bury my talents in a leisurely position?"
Yan Wen then took the opportunity to say: "When Liu Gong was marching south, Chang Shi followed the formation to offer suggestions and frequently came up with strange tricks. But now there is no place to implement them. This is called the talent being buried. Liu Gong is uniquely discerning. Perhaps in his eyes, others are just a stone."
Yimu has nothing to do with the overall situation, only Chang Shi is a hidden gem in the ocean, a rare figure."
Niu Yuan felt very happy when he heard Yan Wen's flattery, but he still didn't take it seriously: "I'm so virtuous and capable, but he just sees me as pitiful... Tell me a few words, what does the general want to reward me?"
What kind of official is he?"
Seeing that he was a little shaken, Yan Wen said: "General Liu was afraid that you would not be willing to serve as an ordinary official, so he specially set up a 'Fengxiang' in Zhongshu Province to weigh in with me, just like in the past.
There is absolutely no distinction between superior and inferior.”
The word 'back then' kept stirring up Niu Yuan's emotions. He thought of himself at a young age, waving a riding whip on the battlefield, and receiving all the honors in the general's mansion... Now his hair is covered with white hair, his hands are empty, and he can only look at his colleagues.
One by one, they ascended to high positions. But at this moment, someone said that they wanted him to restore his former grace. This immediately moved the groggy old man. He straightened up, his eyes flickering like two clusters of flames: "
Then I’m going!”
Yan Wen didn't know whether he was happy or sad at this moment, so he nodded blankly: "Yes, Niu Changshi, no, Niu Fengxiang, that's right! All the ministers in the dynasty are waiting for you to show off your talents!"
Niu Yuan was feeling proud of the spring breeze, but he couldn't help but worry, so he said to Yan Wen: "It's probably because I don't know how to do things in the officialdom that I ended up in this situation. If I really want to do something big, I have to get along with those people."
Come on. I'm not very knowledgeable about this matter, so I still need to ask Yan Shenzheng for advice."
Yan Wen said anxiously: "We are all dedicated to serving the country. It is normal to have some differences of opinion, but we should not belittle it like this..."
"Oh, I'm afraid it won't be a problem to complain a little in my study," Niu Yuan said with a smile, "Forget it, I take it back."
"When it comes to being in the officialdom, especially with those on General Liu's side, it is important to be in harmony. As long as you can reconcile everyone's opinions and satisfy most people, you can get along well. Don't insist on going your own way in everything.
Don’t be too particular about perfection.”
"I understand this truth," Niu Yuan said.
"Now that Liu Gong's prestige is getting higher and higher, what plans does the wise brother have after becoming Prime Minister?" He spoke again after a moment of silence, seeming to test Yan Wen's opinion.
Yan Wen was afraid of offending him and didn't want to misunderstand him, so he gave a vague answer: "You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to play chess step by step. No one can predict what will happen in the future."
"Then what's the next move in this game?"
"It's up to you." Yan Wen replied in surprise.
"I think it's a good idea to work for the Ministry of War." Niu Yuan tapped lightly on the table with one finger.