The three of them are all long-established officials with different personalities and talents. But when they drink, they all say the same thing, and they will never fall behind others.
After just a few toasts to each other and three rounds of drinking, the gap between their speech and behavior became apparent.
Pei Xuanzhen was gentle and elegant, talked about everything, and seemed to know everything. He inadvertently gave people the impression of being knowledgeable, and his words always made people happy. It is no wonder that such a person could be friends with Li Yuan.
Feng Deyi was different. His words were not as vague as Pei Ji, and he would not deliberately show off his knowledge. But compared with Pei Ji, Wen Yanbo focused almost all his attention on this person.
Every word he said had to be considered to see if there was any other intention. Feng Deyi didn't say much, but inadvertently, he made his stance clear.
You can do whatever you want in the official department. I have only been there for a few days, I don’t have many close friends, and I don’t have the intention or intention to surround you with your confidants. Maybe after the big gift, I will still be your subordinate, and I will naturally try my best to assist you in accomplishing your goals, etc.
Before he drank half of the wine, Wen Yanbo already had some thoughts. After he was promoted to the right servant of Shangshu, should he recommend this person to continue to serve as Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel?
What he thought was that although this person's behavior was not very pleasing, there should be no problem with his talent. Moreover, based on his experience, there was no trace of any betrayal to the outside world...
Wen Yanbo felt that if this person could get in front of the king, he would definitely be reused. The king liked most his ministers who were smart and unconventional. If this person could still behave in important matters, even if he had a bad reputation, he would
A piece of cake.
Feng Deyi seemed to be a rather light drinker. He had only been drinking for a short time. Wen Yanbo and Pei Ji were still calm as if nothing had happened. His face was already red and his eyes were narrowed.
But he still spoke in a very organized manner, "This time I invite the Minister to come over and talk about it. I am not alone. I rely on my old age and sell my old age to overwhelm the Minister. It is really... I have a good reputation. There are many people in front of the Minister's door. If I go to visit, I will definitely do it."
It will hinder the reputation of Shangshu...
Now I know that Shangshu is very elegant and will not care about these things, but I still have to explain it clearly to avoid misunderstanding."
Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "Since I entered the capital, Feng Gong has helped me a lot. Such small details are nothing, and it is too serious. I don't have many people in my family. If Feng Gong can come to visit me often,
It will surely make the pomegranates shine brightly."
Feng Deyi was slightly surprised. He took a closer look at Wen Yanbo. It didn't look like he was faking it. Then he smiled and said: "If this is true, then I am too worried. I am lucky to be able to talk to Shangshu. You will be lucky in this life. Come, come, come again."
Have a drink..."
After drinking a glass of wine, he patted the table gently and sang, "Making friends depends on acquaintance. There is no need to be close to flesh and blood. There is no loyalty in words, and there are many Su Qin in the world. From the wind and grass, wealth rises to the sky. Without seeing the trees on the top of the mountain, it destroys
The bottom of the tree is used as fuel. How can it be like the mud in the well and the top of it become dust?"
After just chanting, Pei Ji and Wen Yanbo both clasped their hands and sighed.
Although this poem is not my own work, it is very suitable for the occasion. It vividly expresses the making of new friends and his own situation, and also slightly satirizes the eagerness of the nouveau riche for quick success.
Generally speaking, I am not making friends with you for the sake of small immediate gains, but for the long-term. The few sentences in the middle express my feelings about the impermanence of the world. Some people stay dormant temporarily when the wind blows, but they still stand tall afterward.
And some people follow the wind and go up to the sky, but then they are helpless and drift in all directions.
Some trees are very tall, but they are still cut down to make firewood. Some people are unwilling to become mud in the well, but when they are dug up and exposed to the sun, they turn into dust.
This was obviously a sentiment, with a bit of sadness, and he had indeed gone through ups and downs in his half life, up to this day.
Over there, Pei Ji picked up his chopsticks and said, "The wood is being cut, and the birds are chirping. They come from the deep valley, and move to the trees. They are chirping, and I beg for their friends' voices. I have no time to drink from this."
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The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, Cutting Wood.
Pei Ji is quite talented, and his melody is more artistically valuable than Feng Deyi's songs, and he is also very suitable for the occasion, but just like his personality, he is frivolous and empty.
Maybe Li Yuan would like it very much, but looking at him shaking his head, Wen Yanbo felt that the rumors were indeed true. This man was just a jester, but he was above everyone else. How could he convince people?
Furthermore, there are many talented people around the king. Even though Yun Dingxing is despicable in words and deeds, he still has some talents. He is not just flattering and flattering. And this Pei Ji looks very good and is a boss, but his behavior is actually
It's such an embarrassing task.
He took another look at Feng Deyi, who was squinting and tapping away. He was quite suspicious. Why did he invite Pei Ji to come? Could it be that the relationship between the two was so good that they could build a bridge for each other and would go through fire and water?
Feng Deyi looked at Pei Ji and smiled to himself. Pei Xuanzhen was indeed so frivolous. He would go wild after drinking some wine. He would follow others' opinions and sing my songs. If I didn't have you to accompany me, how could I know my talents after only a short meeting?
Of course, Pei Ji didn't care at all. He was used as a gun not just once or twice. He had long been used to it. After Li Yuan's death, he had been very sad. Coupled with fear, he didn't even leave the house.
The reason why I came to Feng Deyi today is not because I am close to Feng Deyi, but because I really want to meet the new Minister of Civil Affairs. It’s not that he wants to come back and be his right servant or something, but that he wants to return to Jinyang.
Went to work.
In recent years, he relied on Li Yuan's favor to deal with people in the court. Although he defeated his old enemy Liu Wenjing, he also hated the King of Qin's party, and suffered repeated retaliation. Prince Li Jiancheng was unreliable. He himself was still a Jin man, but
How he was treated by the Kansai people put him in a very embarrassing situation.
You can't turn your hands to make clouds and turn your hands to make rain like Pei Yun, Pei Ju and others.
When Li Yuan died, he was really scared, and the idea of returning to his hometown arose spontaneously. He was the palace supervisor of Jinyang back then, and he could resume his original position.
How wonderful it was back then. I would drink tea and drink with my friends every day, talk about everything, respond to each other, and be at ease. That is, only those who were possessed by ghosts would come to Chang'an to serve as officials. There were many disgusting people here.
They have to fight with each other, which is very annoying.
This song of "cutting trees" was not sung to the other two people in the officialdom at all. It was sung not only to himself, but also to commemorate his friend Li Yuan. Back then, in the Jinyang Palace, the two of them drank and sang "cutting woods".
, and when the mood arises, one has to dance.
It was so happy then...
It was just a sound. The other two people gave a few perfunctory compliments and went back to talking about their affairs. Pei Ji drank with a smile and talked less and less. The other two people didn't care.
Became a guest.
"The king started from the frontier fortress and settled in Xijing in ten years. According to the minister's opinion, when will the world be at peace?"
Being able to talk about this kind of issue shows that the two of them had a really good conversation.
Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "This is not accurate. If we can annihilate the princes and eliminate the disaster of war within ten years, it will be a blessing for the people."
Feng Deyi stroked his beard and shook his head, "In my opinion, two or three years is enough."
As soon as these words came out, Wen Yanbo asked in surprise, "Huh? How do you say this?"
Even Pei Ji, who was pouring himself a drink, looked over in surprise. It has been more than ten years since the war in the late Sui Dynasty. Although Wang Shichong and Li Yuan were devastated, the world did not see any sign of the end of the troubled times.
Otherwise, people like Wen Yanbo would not forcefully give another ten years to fool people.
Feng Deyi seemed confident, "Don't tell me that I'm talking nonsense, I can put my head on my neck as a guarantee..."
At this time, Pei Ji came up with an idea, "Let me count them in detail. There are Xiao Xian, Du Fuwei, and Lin Shihong in the south of the Central Plains, Dou Jiande and Wang Shiyun in the north, and Li Gui, the king of Liang, in the west. Oh no, Li Gui is dead. Now
His son Li Zhongyan reigned, as did Liang Shidu.
In addition, Li Daozong took control of Lingzhou, and Li Xiaogong guarded Bashu... I didn't miss anyone, right?"
As a former minister, Youpushe, he was very well informed and knew that Qu Tutong had surrendered.
He didn't say much more, but the implication was very clear. Two or three years? It would take more than ten years to get rid of one person every year.
Li Po and Li Yuan had to fight for many years before the outcome came to an end. Could it be that those people were just made of paper and fell down at the first push?
Feng Deyi, however, didn't take it seriously. He brushed his beard and smiled. He just looked at Wen Yanbo and said, "Xuanzhen, don't laugh at me. I have my own reasons. I have always heard that the minister is magnanimous and generous. I can't let him recommend talents."
Former Sui Gaoxi, would you like to introduce me to the king?"
Wen Yanbo looked at him and said in his heart that your habit is really bad. It's okay to say something shocking. You don't know the king's temper. Once you say something stupid or mean nothing, it will be bad. I will have to do it.
Suffer with you...
Although he was full of suspicion, he thought of this man's incredible ability. He pondered for a long time, thought about the pros and cons, and then said: "The king has long heard about the great talent... This is an easy thing. We will see the results in a few days."
In fact, with the talent of the public, there is no need to do this. After a while, after the ceremony, I will naturally have the opportunity to meet you, and I don’t need anyone to introduce me."
Feng Deyi seemed to have really drunk too much. Not only did he speak shockingly, but he also laughed so loudly that he didn't look like an old man.
"Without your recommendation, how could your Majesty listen carefully to what I say? I have been an official for many years, so I still understand this truth. I would like to thank the Minister for his friendship."
After saying that, he bowed his hands and bowed, and Wen Yanbo returned the bow. He didn't take any credit, he just said: "It's just a small effort, not worth mentioning. I only hope that the title of Duke will not lie to others. It doesn't matter even if it is wrong, but the king will not tolerate it."
Others think they are smart... Having said that, don't be surprised if you are granted the title of Duke."
Feng Deyi nodded repeatedly. Of course he understood the meaning of his words, but he was not only telling him the temper of the King of Han, but also warning him not to implicate the person he recommended.
He is not worried but happy. He is indeed a good person. We can make friends with him in the future, but I don’t know if others can appreciate his old age...