"Speaking of which, it is not the right time to call the teacher back to the court to report on his duties. In my opinion, given the teacher's ability, if he is given another two years, no one can compare with the teacher in terms of political achievements.
At that time, if I went back to the court to report on my work, I would entrust the teacher with the post of minister, and I would be able to leave people speechless. But now, although the teacher's political achievements are obvious, they are still not as good as they are..."
As Li Po spoke slowly, Li Bi beside her secretly rolled her eyes.
She had already known that her husband had other plans, and she had some understanding of her husband's words. But if the person she was deceiving was her own grandfather, she would inevitably want to hit her husband on the head.
Li Jing is a more practical person, but after hearing these words, his heart went up and down. Shangshu Ling, can he really hold such a high position in just a few years?
At that time, his teacher Niu Hong praised that he would be a talented person for the king in the future. After seeing him, Yang Su, Duke of King of Chu State, also patted the bed and said, "You will definitely be able to sit in my position in the future." Later, Yang Su did become an official.
Shangshu Ling...
His uncle Han Qinhu also liked him very much and often discussed military affairs with him. He hoped that his nephew could become a general of Shangzhu Kingdom like himself.
Of course, these are all very distant things. Soon Li Jing, who became famous at a young age, was educated by reality. After many years, those who still remember Li Sanlang back then will probably say "young man" when talking about him.
Yes, bigger may not necessarily be better.
But life is so wonderful.
He, Li Jing and Li Yaoshi, now really have the opportunity to get into the position of Prime Minister like Shangshu Ling. If this had been done more than four years ago... let alone more than four years ago, he would have never dreamed of it even a year or two ago.
I dare not think so...
After all, he still took advantage of his daughter.
This was Li Jing's pretentious thought. He had buried it deep in his heart, and the pride and conceit that he refused to reveal easily were all contained in it.
It's just that Li Poyu didn't finish his sentence. It's impossible for Li Jing not to understand such an obvious officialdom routine.
Moreover...Li Jing actually didn't care too much about the appearance of high-ranking officials. If he really cared about this, he wouldn't have insisted on leaving the capital to lead troops.
What he really wants is to use his talents, realize his self-worth, give an explanation to himself and those who have placed their hope on him, and be able to say with confidence that you are not wrong about him, he is a talented pharmacist Li.
It's worthy of blue eyes.
Of course, a person's self-worth in official circles must ultimately be reflected in their official position...
So Li Jing pondered for a moment and then said: "I am a relative of the country, and I have received great kindness to be here today. Your Majesty, there is no need to embarrass you. I know that my qualifications are still relatively young, how can I be worthy of the important responsibility of the minister?"
Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered the conversation he had with the emperor when he left the capital. At that time, he seemed to have been asked to make a choice, whether to stay in the capital as an official or to go out to lead troops and make achievements.
It's very similar to the scene here.
Li Jing's heart began to beat vigorously. To be honest, he still didn't want to "waste his years" in the capital. He was old and could no longer live in a step-by-step manner. If he wanted to make contributions, the world outside was broader.
With a flash of inspiration, Li Jing continued: "Listen to your Majesty's tone, but there is another use for me? Your Majesty made it clear that I will live up to my trust."
Looking at Li Jing, Li Po said with some hesitation: "With the teacher's age...how can I bear the teacher's overwork?"
Li Jing was dissatisfied. He was not willing to listen to others say something old. In his opinion, his career had just started, and his early ambitions were still budding. How could he let age drag down all this?
That's why when he was suffering from a minor illness in Jiangling, he not only carefully diagnosed and treated people, but also sought fortune-telling services. He only liked to hear good words, and most of those words that discussed matters were blocked by him.
Moreover, you just said that we are not old, and then you turn around and worry about our age. This is so untrue.
"Your Majesty is overly concerned. He thinks that Lian Po can lead an army especially when he is eighty years old. Huang Zhong is still able to kill Xiahou when he is over seventy years old. Ma Wenyuan has been fighting in the south and north all his life. He has always been strong. When he attacked the Wuxi barbarians, he returned with his body wrapped up. He was already over six years old.
ten days.
Not to mention these things, Wei Wen was sixty-one when he was promoted to Liaodong, Duan Wenzhen was sixty-four when he died, Fan Zigai was seventy-three when he died, Yang Chudao was seventy-one when he died, and Su Wuwei was eighty-one.
Pei Hongda is still in office in Luoyang and is eighty years old.
I am only sixty years old, but I am strong and healthy. I can mount a horse and gallop a thousand miles without stopping, and I can dismount my horse and pull a three-stone bow without exhausting myself. Therefore, Your Majesty does not need to be in trouble. I am not old yet. When I really can’t run anymore, I will do it again.
It’s not too late to enjoy the blessing of leisure.”
The corner of Li Po's mouth twitched a few times. Thanks to you remembering it so clearly, those monsters in the Sui Dynasty probably broke the record. Not only did they have many capable ministers and good generals, but they also lived a long life. Not to mention their achievements, if they were serious at this age, they could
Shock people.
This does not include Gao Xi, Yu Juluo, He Chou, Wang Rengong, Qu Tutong, Chen Xiaoyi and others. These people can all be called long-lived in this world.
The most important thing is that each of them has a name, either a famous minister or a good general. The stars are shining brightly, and they have shone brightly in the world during the decades of great strife.
And the most speechless thing is that the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. They are not without successors. Li Po led his troops to pacify the world. There are mostly energetic young men around him, who can continue the fine traditions of their predecessors for another ten years.
Twenty years.
Unlike the disputes at the end of the Han Dynasty, which left only ruins and an extremely weak dynasty, when the three families returned to Jin, how many of them could be called famous ministers and generals?
Later, people did not regard the world of Sima family as a complete dynasty. People preferred to regard it as the continuation of the war in the late Han Dynasty and the beginning of the Five Husties' chaos in China.
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Li Po laughed. My father-in-law is easy to talk to, and my son-in-law is very happy.
He also looked at his wife and said, "Let me tell you, the teacher's ambition is still there, and he will definitely face the difficulties. He is not the kind of person who avoids the important and takes the easy and is greedy for pleasure."
Looking at the two men closest to her, Li Bi was really dissatisfied.
Look at them like this, the old one behaves like a hot-blooded young man, while the young one is cunning and cunning, looking like an old fox that has become a spirit.
Li Bi didn't want to cause trouble, but she still couldn't help complaining to her father: "My grandfather is away from home all year round. He is so obsessed with his career, so he never cares about the children in the family?"
Li Jing laughed awkwardly, but he didn't feel a trace of regret in his heart. He thought that his family was very good, with his son-in-law and daughter taking care of him, and it was much more stable than before. It didn't make much difference whether he was at home or not.
In fact, this is not because Li Jing is heartless, but because the world is like this. Words like caring about his wife are not used to praise people in this world.
Liu Bei's saying that wives are like clothes may have sounded uncomfortable to later generations, but it was indeed the inherent thinking of men in the world.
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Li Po waved his hand and suppressed his smile, "Okay, my family is very different from ordinary people. Everything is about national affairs. Don't embarrass the teacher.
I give the teacher two choices here. If the teacher returns to the court to report his work, he can stay in the court and serve in the court. With his talents and achievements, he can serve as the right servant of the minister.
Another option..."
Li Po felt that he was a kind person and gave his father-in-law a chance to choose. As for the foreshadowing and routines in front of him...well, don't worry about it.
Li Jing pricked up his ears. The foreshadowing in front of him was enough. He was already in a state of itching and unbearable. He was no longer interested in anything like Shangshu Ling or Shangshu Youpu She.
Li Po turned his head and looked at his wife, raising his brows proudly...
Looking at her "incompetent" father and her husband who was so angry that he would not pay for his life, Li Bi simply raised her head and looked at the rafters.
Li Po then said to his father-in-law who had already fallen into the trap: "There are traitors today who should be attacked. I want to lead the army with my teacher to conquer it, but the journey is far away. Can my teacher dare to take on this important task?"
Li Jing already had a premonition, but after hearing this sentence, he was still overjoyed. Compared to politics, he still prefers military affairs.
It should be due to the influence of his uncle Han Qinhu, and also due to the customs of the pre-Sui Dynasty.
For most of his life, he had read countless military books, and his works tended to be military-oriented. Therefore, he often felt bored in Jiangling in the past two years, just because he had no chance to lead troops.
At this time, he said almost without thinking: "I don't know who has a disobedient heart. I am willing to lead the army to fight against him. I will not fight back if I win."
Looking at her father who looked excited and abandoned his position as Minister of Finance, Li Bi sighed in her heart. Although she was bound by the relationship between father and daughter, she felt that it was her husband who understood her father's concerns.
Before he could summon me back, my husband was already sure that if he was given a chance, he would not choose to stay in the court. This is what men often call a confidant...
Li Po nodded at his wife and said with a smile: "In that case, go and take out the album."
The map that had been prepared was spread out on the table, and Li Jing immediately went over to it. He did not even think about what it meant that his daughter and son-in-law were so well prepared. His mind was attracted by his new responsibilities.
The map is very old. You can tell at a glance that it is a relic of the previous dynasty, and it only has the East China Sea.
Li Jing only glanced at it, and the name Goguryeo came to mind, and he immediately felt energetic all over his body.
King Wu Dufuwei led his army across the sea, destroyed Baekje, and conquered Silla. In his opinion, wouldn't the next step be to attack Goguryeo?
That idiot Yang Guang failed to defeat him three times. If he were Li Jing... Haha, a villain started jumping around with pride in Li Jing's heart...
"Your Majesty is asking me to lead the troops across the sea to Silla?"
Li Po shook his head, slid his finger on the map, pointed at the location of the Japanese country and said: "I have recently heard that the Japanese country is strong and uneasy on the island. It has repeatedly sent troops to harass Silla and has the intention to dominate the sea.
Previously, Baekje and Silla had all surrendered to the Japanese state, which also colluded with Goguryeo and had great plans.
After some discussion in the court, they all agreed that if they want to pacify Goguryeo, they must first defeat the Japanese country to avoid being attacked from both sides. Teacher, do you think this strategy is appropriate? If there is anything wrong, please give me some advice."