"Yu Zhining? The bachelor of Tiance Mansion back then?"
Li Po searched his memory for a while and pulled out Yu Zhining.
This man is a close confidant of Li Shimin. He has led soldiers and his status in Tiance Mansion is similar to that of Hou Junji. Compared with others, he is doing a bit worse now.
He was not very sure about the direction of history, celebrities, etc., but he knew that Li Shimin's Tiance Mansion was a treasure trove of talents.
Although he has not deliberately explored it since he came to the throne, most of the people who can use it have used it. He doesn't care much if people like Yu Zhining fail to come to him.
The time when we are thirsty for talents has long passed. There are too many people available in the court, and there are not enough positions. There is really no shortage of one or two talents.
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Xu Mansion is one of the largest palaces in the imperial city. It cannot be described in terms of how many people enter and how many people enter it. You can say that it is a smaller version of the imperial palace, a standard feature for top nobles.
While walking, Xu Shiji asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, have you heard of his name?"
Yu Zhining is not a big shot, but the Yu family in Luoyang is a big family. They are Xianbei people. They changed their surname to Yu. After several generations, they are no longer much different from the Han people.
Yu Zhining's great-grandfather Yu Jin served as the Grand Master of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, a position that later generations disliked very much. Most of the Grand Masters in romance novels are treacherous ministers.
Yu Zhining's father, Liang Guoxiangong Yu Xuandao, died during the reign of Emperor Kaihuang. He was also a high-ranking official in the court, so Yu Zhining's family background is very prominent.
It's just that Yu Zhining himself is the second son of the family, and his official position has not been high since he entered the officialdom. Only because he was highly regarded by Li Shimin did he become somewhat famous.
Unfortunately, it was just a flash in the pan. After Li Yuan's defeat, Yu Zhining, as a close confidant of Li Shimin, was implicated and went to hide in Chang'an Academy for two years before emerging.
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"When we confronted Li Er by the river, I remember that he was in the army, right?"
Li Po kept walking, tilted his head and thought for a moment, then continued: "I still remember that Li Yuan sent Mrs. Chu, Wei Shaofu, and Dou Guangda to Jin to discuss the strike with me.
However, Li Erlang was not trustworthy. As soon as the envoy left, he led his army to raid Longmen. Was it a bad idea given to Li Erlang by Yu Zhining and others? "
Xu Shiji was a little confused. He really didn't know this. It seemed that he had just been captured in Jinyang at that time. He had lost his military power and was very uncomfortable. He felt that Li Ding'an didn't know heroes and was thinking about how to escape.
"This...I..."
"Forget about this and that, it's all old news. There were many people who were against me back then, and now they aren't all working for me? Have you become a prince-in-law... Do you want to recommend him to me?
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Xu Shiji didn't know whether he should nod or shake his head. The emperor's eyes seemed to penetrate his heart. When he said something, the emperor knew exactly what he was going to say, and he went straight to the point without being tactful at all, which made him very uncomfortable.
Seeing his embarrassed look, Li Po secretly laughed in his heart, turned out the account book and settled an account for his brother-in-law, and said: "Yu Zhining has a great talent?
Not necessarily, right? I've heard people say that he's not very successful at leading troops, and now he's just a seventh-grade registrar. Is it worth asking me for this?"
Xu Shiji was stunned by him, and mentally beat up his new friend.
He said in a nonchalant manner: "I only saw that he was quite dignified and knowledgeable in his speech. In addition, I also found someone to ask about. This person is not afraid of the powerful and can distinguish right from wrong.
That's why I mentioned it to Your Majesty. If Your Majesty doesn't like this person, I... can only cut off contact with him."
This was said in a very silly way, and it gave me the feeling of being both responsible and upright.
Li Po was also very surprised. He actually became somewhat interested in Zhining. "How come you, a general, have a relationship with him? Just because we met him at the Xinglin Conference? Can you help you identify the properties of the medicine and write an article?"
Or do you want to have a relationship with the Yu family? The Yu family can't be called a prestigious clan now, right?"
Xu Shiji shook his head repeatedly and apologized: "Your Majesty, please don't say that. I just met him by chance and after chatting with him, I felt that he was a good talker and well-versed in pharmacology, so I became a friend, regardless of his family background or official position."
Li Po looked at him several times with a half-smile, not quite believing it.
Xu Shiji's father, Xu Gai, was listening to the exchanges between his son and the emperor. At first, he was still proud, but by this time, his face had turned pale with fright.
The emperor seemed to dislike his son's behavior, so he told him that it was over, and he would have to beg the eldest princess to say something nice in front of the emperor, so as not to offend the emperor.
My son is usually a very thoughtful person, and he is very thoughtful in everything he says and does, but why does he become so hesitant and stupid when he comes to the emperor?
Seeing his son at a loss for answers, Xu Gai really wished he could go up and kick him...
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Li Po didn't come to look for trouble. He teased his brother-in-law a few words and then gave him a sweet favor without thinking about himself, "I don't know if you have good taste?
You were the one who recommended Daiwei last time, right? They are all from Henan... Be careful. Yang Guang moved the capital to Luoyang, which caused a bad atmosphere in Henan.
You were born in Henan, so you should know what it was like back then, so don't mess around with them...
Just listen to these words and don’t tell anyone else.”
What he had just said was just a joke, but this was the real deal. Xu Shiji felt awe-struck and bowed his head in agreement, thinking that he had become a little slack in the past two years and had made more friends, so he had to be more careful in the future.
That's the good thing about being the emperor's brother-in-law. If there is any trouble, he can be warned. A casual word from the emperor can be worth a thousand words from others.
You don't have to be like others and always try to figure out the emperor's will. Most of the time you can walk on the right path.
Li Po also reached this point, and gave his "stupid" brother-in-law a little sweetness, "It's not easy for you to recommend a talent. Since you said that Yu Zhining is not bad, but a seventh-grade official,
I just disappeared.
There are still some vacancies among my subordinates, so I don’t know if it’s appropriate for him to be a helper?”
The corner of Xu Shiji's mouth twitched twice. He was very familiar with this routine. When he was the emperor's personal guard commander, he had seen many such methods, and it was not like he had never tasted it himself.
But now I still feel like my heart is going up and down, I'm frightened, and I don't know where to go.
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Speaking of which, no matter how uncomfortable Xu Shiji was, Yu Zhining had met a noble person.
With the emperor's casual words, a seventh-rank official could be promoted to a fifth-rank official. This must be a solid and exceptional promotion. Recommendations from others had no such effect, and it was Xu Shiji, the consort, who spoke.
It was also the time when Li Chun gave birth to a son, so Li Po would give him this honor, even if there was one less condition.
This is actually what officials often say about their luck. When the time comes, a pig can fly in the sky for a while.
Xu Shiji flattered you for a while, but he was thinking angrily, Yu Zhongmi, Yu Zhongmi, you bastard, if this official doesn't show me some respect, I'll kill you first.
For you, a small official, I spoke to the emperor and got slapped a few times. Is it easy for me?
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"Is Li Chun in good health? I heard from the imperial doctor that everything will be fine after just two days of nursing? Is there something wrong with the child she gave birth to?"
Li Po also knew little about this. Later, the medical conditions were good and everything was available. However, for women nowadays, childbirth can often cost lives.
Xu Shiji also felt that something was wrong, but his wife's condition was there, and it could only be said that she was gifted.
"Well, the princess recovered quickly and became just like a normal person. She always wanted to go out for a walk, but she couldn't see the wind after giving birth and could only stay in the house. I was afraid that she would be lonely, so I chatted with her and played chess with her.
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Li Po nodded with satisfaction, "Keep an eye on her. No matter how healthy she is, she must follow the doctor's orders and not just follow her temper.
Sergeant Yu Lin from outside can be recruited and guarded day and night. She is very capable, and I am afraid she will not be able to guard her if there are too few people."
Xu Shiji bared his teeth and laughed awkwardly. Was he thinking that he was guarding against thieves? But he said, "Your Majesty is wise."
At this time, Li Po said quietly: "Don't worry about it, I watched Li Chun grow up, and I know her character best.
For her, carrying on the family line is just an errand. If she hadn't been married to you and cared about you, she would have been flying around the world, visiting famous places and meeting heroes.
You also know her several masters, all of them possess unique skills and enjoy grudges.
This is also my fault. The world was in chaos back then, and everyone was living a precarious life, especially women. If they had no ability to defend themselves, their experiences would be extremely miserable.
So I recruited some strange people and taught her how to fight with others, which was enough to protect herself. But it was also like this that made her get the spirit of a chivalrous person, and she always wanted to be a chivalrous person.
A matter of justice.
Now that she has given birth to a son, in her own words, it is a worry. If one day she runs away without a trace, then...it will be a big joke."
Xu Shiji has been married to his wife for five years. How could he not know his wife's temperament?
After hearing this, he was frightened but expressed his approval, "If she leaves, I will visit the world and bring her back."
Li Po snorted secretly and said in his heart, how stupid he was, "Do you really want to let her go?"
Xu Shiji was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself that I am not a god, how can I still watch her every day? If she wants to leave, she will leave when she has time, and I really can't watch her.
It's just that you can't say it like this, "I forgive you for being stupid, but please teach me."
Li Po hates that iron cannot become steel. This guy must be playing tricks on him again. He doesn't say anything when he has an idea. He wants to get an idea from him. Even if he is gone later, it is not his responsibility.
So I opened the small account book and made another careful note to my brother-in-law.
"Everything is worse than being blocked. Being strictly guarded will not work. If she wants to go out for a walk, let someone accompany her. As long as she doesn't leave and there is no trace, everything can be said."
If... she has a few more children, it would be easier. She can't give birth to her children outside, right? Haha..."