In the Zhongjiang Tower on the ferry in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, Ruan Dacheng, who had a big beard, put on a smile and greeted Pang Yu who had just entered.
Pang Yu returned the courtesy and said, "Mr. Ruan returned home, and I was supposed to be the host..."
Ruan Dacheng waved his hand, "General Pang, you are welcome. Although I live in Jinling temporarily, I am still from Huaining. When it comes to the place of Tangdu, it is suitable for me to be the host."
Pang Yu laughed loudly, and Ruan Dacheng said again, "I was supposed to welcome the general from afar, but this time Wu Changshi came with me, and I didn't inform my friends and relatives back home, so it was inconvenient for me to show up everywhere. I apologize to the general for any rudeness."
"Please tell me, Mr. Ruan, why Wuchang came here?" "We should still be interested in General Pang's generals. Now that Wen Tiren has returned home, there will be some turmoil in the court. Zhang Pu plans to resurrect, and Bian Cai resurrects.
Shortcut." Ruan Dacheng whispered, "Wu Changshi was a shameless person, but he knew the world.
Yes, Pang Xiaoyou can speak frankly to him."
Pang Yu hummed, and Ruan Dacheng immediately turned aside to let him go upstairs first. The two were polite, but Pang Yu went first. Since Ruan Dacheng had a stake in Baishun Hall, he became more polite when he saw Pang Yu. Zhongjiang Tower is Ruan Zihua's office.
The building has always been the property of the Ruan family. In the past, the ground floor was the place where operas were rehearsed. On the Shengtang Ferry, it was higher than the city wall. Every time the bandit police were in danger, Huaining County would prepare to burn down the house under the city wall. This building of the Ruan family
We almost didn't save it. It's just that the Shengtang Gate is close to the river. If the rogues come over, they will be attacked by the entire south wall. This direction is restricted by the river and the terrain is narrow. The rogues have no way to gather troops to attack the city, so it is not urgent.
In the end, it was saved without any danger. If it had met an eager official like Wangjiang County Magistrate, it would have been turned into a pile of ashes.
When he came back this time, he brought Wu Chang with him. This man was Zhang Pu's top general. Zhang Pu should have told him about his secret whereabouts when he came to see Pang Yu.
When he reached the top floor, Pang Yu turned his head and saw that a scribe in his forties was already standing on the side. When Pang Yu turned around, Wu Changshi greeted him with a smile on his face and said, "When I was in Wuchang, Jiaxing, I saw the powerful General Pang.
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"I have admired the name of Mr. Lai for a long time. Every time I interact with the scribes of the Fushe society, I hear their praises. Some military affairs were delayed before noon, so Mr. Lei has been waiting for a long time."
General Pang, the general is very busy with military affairs. It is a compliment to take the time to meet each other. How dare you be regarded as a long-term lord." Wu Changshi turned to Ruan Dacheng, "Moreover, the river is rushing outside Zhongjiang Tower, and the water and sky are the same color. Wu feels relaxed and happy, and unexpectedly lives with him.
The feeling of heaven and earth breathing together has no sense of longevity. I didn’t understand why Mr. Ruan’s operas are so wonderful until I saw this building built by Mr. Jianzhi, and I realized that the talents are in the same line.
, I couldn’t learn it at school.”
Ruan Dacheng laughed loudly after hearing this. Wu Changshi had just spoken a few words to politely praise Pang Yu, and also used Zhongjiang Tower to flatter Ruan Dacheng's family. Although they were polite words, Pang Yu also appreciated them and felt that he was very familiar with Wu Changshi.
When he first met Wu Chang, he knew that Wu Changshi was a Jinshi, and that he was a serious Jinshi who ranked second in the class, which was more authentic than Ruan Dacheng, a third-class Jinshi who was born with the same Jinshi. Pang Yu was not very familiar with the imperial examination, but he also knew about the Jinshi every year.
There are only about 300 people. If we look at the whole country, everyone is the number one scholar in the city. As long as they are not stupid in studies, they can be regarded as top academics. There are three people in this room, and there are actually two top academics, plus he is a handsome kid.
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Wu Changshi first greeted Pang Yu and spoke very politely. It can be said that he did not put on the pretense of being a Jinshi at all. The atmosphere in the room was very harmonious. He also politely invited Pang Yu to take a seat and asked Pang Yu to sit upright. Although Pang Yu was the only official here.
, but he knew the social status of Jinshi, and when he first met Wu Chang, they were not familiar with each other, and the unspoken rules had to be explained, so he insisted that he could not sit upright, and after some false routines
To be polite, I asked Ruan Dacheng to take a seat as a senior scholar. Pang Yu chose the right side and was regarded as the last seat to accompany him. The servants came in droves and filled the table with wine and food. Zhongjiang Tower hung alone outside the city, surrounded by the empty river.
, it is much colder than in the city in winter, so the maid put a brazier in the corner
The temperature was rising, and the charcoal was burning inside. While Ruan Dacheng was introducing the fish, Pang Yu checked the ventilation conditions around him to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Wu Changshi must also be a person who is not tired of food. He and Ruan Dacheng answered questions and asked Pang Yu from time to time.
Discussing dishes together
There was another toast during the break, and half an hour passed before I knew it.
After a few glasses of wine, the banquet became quite harmonious. Ruan Dacheng ended the conversation about dishes and side things at the right time. Except for a confidant who poured the wine, all the servants retreated downstairs. Pang Yu knew that it was time to talk about business.
Wu Changshi picked up the wine glass and turned to Pang Yu, "I have been friends with the general for a long time. I can see the general's heroic appearance in person and realize my long-cherished wish. I heard that the general is about to go to Huguang to suppress the bandits. I wish this cup to the general to win the victory and put an end to the evil atmosphere in the world."
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Pang Yu drank all the wine in one gulp and when he put down the glass, he heard Wu Changshi say again, "Wu often listens to the secrets of Wu Gong. He mentioned the general's military deeds at the end of the second chapter. When the general was still in Tongcheng, he met with the friends of Fushe."
After that, he opened Jiangnan Shi in Jinling
Newspaper, and even Mr. Tianru published an article, which can be said to be closely related to my Fushe."
"Only with the help of Mi Zhi and others can Pang achieve some success. In the future, he will have to rely more on the people of Fushe."
"I wonder if General Pang is interested in getting closer to Fushe?" Pang Yu looked at Ruan Dacheng with a smile, then turned back to Wu Chang and said, "Mr. Wu is a happy person, and I don't hide it. It's true that Pang admires Fushe.
, but now that Wen Tiren has left, Dongchang has only taken Lu Shengwen and a few people back to the company. He may ask Shang, who is still in charge of the emperor's case, about the reason for Zhou Zhikui's resignation that year. Shang ordered Ying Tian to conduct a thorough investigation. To be honest with Mr. Wu,
Pang was also implicated in the Donglin Restoration Society incident before, and he finally escaped, so why is he standing on the dangerous wall again now?
"Exit." Wu Changshi looked as usual, not feeling embarrassed at all. He pondered for a moment and said to Pang Yu, "Wu has heard about the general. Zhang Guowei had nowhere to move. When Susong's victory came, all requests were granted. It was all under General Pang's control.
war
achievement."
The other party did not hide his need for military glory, and Pang Yu was no longer modest. He quietly waited for Wu Changshi's next words to see what deal terms he could offer.
"The epidemic in the Central Plains is rampant. This year, North Korea surrendered to the Jian slaves, Pidao was broken and the Dongjiang River was destroyed. The situation in Yuguan became even more critical. I think General Pang also knew that what the emperor needed most was a minister on the periphery, or even just a few ministers.
I want ministers with limited talents."
When Pang Yu stared at Wu Chang, "The emperor needs border talents the most, but he least needs border talents to form cliques. I used to be a scholar and abandoned my writing to join the army, but now I am a warrior after all. If a military man has cliques, the emperor's view may be even worse."
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When it came to abandoning his pen and joining the army, Ruan Dacheng nodded affirmatively as an affirmation of the matter. Pang Yu hinted at rejection at this time, hoping that Wu Changshi would tell him the important conditions. Wu Changshi sat up straight and said, "General Pang is worried about this.
It is human nature. What Wu said is that the closer contacts are not a clique. It can even be said that Fushe is not a clique, it is just like-minded people. Mr. Tianru has a brilliant idea recently. In this turbulent autumn,
Our generation should abandon the idea of party and society, and the distinction between civil and military affairs. Regardless of temples, palaces, rivers and lakes, as long as we have the heart to serve the country, we should all work together as one, without being divided into any sect or society. Only in this way can the affairs of the government be done, and the people can be
There is something to look forward to
." Pang Yu was slightly surprised. The Wu Changshi in front of him was elegant and upright. He was completely different from the shameless villain Ruan Dacheng complained about. If Zhang Pu really meant what he said just now, then he seemed to have a deep understanding of politics.
There has been a big change. In the past, Zhang Pu was bent on monopolizing the imperial examinations by restoring society, controlling the way to get married, and then directly controlling the government. Now his line has become some kind of united front. After several years of suppression by Wen Tiren, Zhang Pu
It should be realized that Fushe alone is not enough to influence the government. The emperor reuses isolated ministers. Not only does the cabinet not have people from Fushe, but Donglin can't even speak. If he wants to expand Fushe's influence, he can only cooperate with other forces.
Pang Yu estimated that this united front must include Donglin. In the past, due to Zhang Pu's paranoia about controlling imperial examinations, Donglin and Fushe had a lot of rifts. The two sides only had common enemies, but lacked common interests. This time Qian
Qianyi's ability to overthrow Wen Tiren was something Zhang Pu could never do, which reflected the deep foundation of the Donglin Party. Everyone even thought that Qian Qianyi might be a blessing in disguise and make a comeback, so Pang Yu believed
Zhang Pu will definitely win over Dong Lin first. Just now when Wu Changshi said that there is no distinction between factions and societies, he specifically looked at Ruan Dacheng, meaning that Zhang Pu's united front can also include eunuchs like Ruan Dacheng, because to defeat Wen Tiren, Feng Dacheng also
Eunuchs like Quan played a part in this
, also reflects the deep foundation. No wonder Ruan Dacheng is willing to accompany him on the long journey to Anqing.
After calming down, Pang Yu said, "What does Mr. Wu mean by the difference between civil and military affairs?"
"The world is in chaos, and the place where the court can do things is to suppress the chaos, but the place to use force is far away from the temple. Without the care of the court, you can't help but rely on others everywhere. At this time, you should abandon the distinction between civil and military affairs, and should combine civil and military forces.
." Pang Yu touched the edge of the wine glass with his fingers, trying to figure out the meaning of Wu Changshi's words. It seems that Ruan Dacheng's judgment was correct. Putting aside Wu Changshi's gorgeous rhetoric, simply speaking, he wanted to rely on Pang Yu's military exploits. If Zhang Pu regained his title,
On the Xinjiang side, Pang Yu needs to provide military support to avoid Yang He and Zhang Fengyi's desperation. Zhang Pu's front naturally also includes military officers. The military attachés that Fushe can win over must have strength and be close to Fushe.
As someone with social connections, it seems that he is the best candidate at the moment. As for what other factions or figures there are in the United Front?
, Pang Yu didn’t expect it. "Pang understood what Mr. Wu meant. In the years since the Tongcheng chaos broke out, I have been cooperating with Fushe. Now that I have taken up the military post, I deeply feel what Mr. Wu said about the harmony of civil and military forces.
It is very necessary." When Pang Yu raised his head and looked at Wu Chang, "If you can get a temple to look after you, I can indeed get twice the result with half the effort by using troops. But I have experienced it after several years of leading troops. Fighting means fighting for money and food. Mr. Wu should know that Pang is along the river.
These are all businesses that raise wages, which greatly help the garrison camp.
It was all hard work. I heard that Jiangnan is prosperous and I have always wanted to try doing business in Susong. Due to the unfamiliarity of the place, I have never been able to make the trip." Naturally, Wu Changshi had been to Pang Yu's Baishun Tang and also knew about the famous Dajiang Bank.
Zhuang laughed after hearing this and said, "I had known that General Pang is an expert in leading troops and making money. Since it involves the use of troops, money and food, this is a matter that benefits the country and the people. I dare not say it anywhere else. Wu can agree to it in Susonghang and Susonghang."
If Wu can't do it, Mr. Tianru will definitely not refuse. Mr. Tianru has mentioned the general many times in recent days and is full of praise for the general's achievements since the Tongcheng civil unrest. I heard that the general is still the country's leader.
It is often said that "Zi Jian students" are the outstanding talents of the country. If they are taught by a good teacher, they will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination." This is the promise that Pang Yu hopes to get the most. The Fushe scholar he had been dating before was not of a high enough level.
, although the influence was expanded through Jiangnan Times, it did not contribute much to the development of Yinzhuang. These scholars were far from comparable to Zhang Pu’s energy
, especially in the Jiangnan area, Zhang Pu could even control the imperial examination, and his influence in the local area far exceeded that of officials. As long as he was willing to come forward, Yinzhuang could rapidly expand in Jiangnan, the richest area. Wu Changshi was able to agree on Zhang Pu's behalf, which shows that he was
The status of Fushe is very high, and it is definitely within the core decision-making circle. Pang Yu understands the meaning of teaching from a good teacher is to accept him as a student. In the social atmosphere at this time, apprenticeship is very formal. After confirming the teacher-student relationship,
It will be regarded as a community of interests by others. The last time I took Qian Qianyi as my teacher, I was dragged into the quagmire. This time Zhang Pu came again. There are certain risks, but Zhang Pu's influence will also bring
"I am very grateful to Mr. Wu for his help. Please tell Mr. Tianru that if there is a need for civil and military assistance, Pang will do his best. After this round of suppression of the bandits, Pang hopes that
Being able to go to Jiangnan and listen to Mr. Tianru’s teachings in person
." Pang Yu changed a word, not only expressing his willingness to become a disciple, but also temporarily delaying the official apprenticeship until he was sure that the emperor would let Zhang Pu go. He had a good impression of Wu Changshi today, and after thinking about it, he said, "I heard that Mr. Wu was the emperor in the seventh year of Chongzhen.
Jinshi, who has worked hard for the past four years to restore society, or even gave up joining the court as an official, is really respectable and a pity. I don’t know when he will be willing to join the government.
Officials will benefit the people." Wu Changshi got the promise he wanted, and he was naturally in a good mood. He smiled casually and said, "Wu's imperial examination is not just for being an official. He actually has the idea of cleaning up the source and helping the government. In the past few years, the government has been in turmoil.
Gentlemen cannot be tolerated by gentle and benevolent people
"Liu, it is better to be happy in the wild and wait for the weather than to be depressed in the court."
"Then it's time for Mr. Wu to become an official?"
Wu Changshi hesitated for a moment and then nodded, "Mr. Tianru thought it was almost here."
Pang Yu lowered his head and thought for a moment. If Wu Changshi was really as he said, he was able to stay out of office for four years just to wait for the situation in the court to turn around. His forbearance was unparalleled by ordinary people. Wu Changshi was also more flexible than Fang Yizhi and others.
No matter Donglin, eunuch or Fushe, he can handle it with ease, and he pays attention to practical interests and does not put on airs. Pang Yu has no doubts about this person's ability to do things, no matter what he is doing
The official position in the capital is still in place, and the future official career will be quite promising. As for whether he is a shameless person, he does not care too much. "I respect Mr. Tianru. I met Mr. Wu today and I admire him deeply. He has served the country well.
I have the talent of Su Qin in my heart. If I come to the DPRK to serve the country in the future, no matter how much money or people are used, I can inform you directly. As long as it is
Whatever I can do, I will do it for Mr. Wu." Wu Changshi raised his glass and said, "General Jinkou said, Wu's trip is worthwhile."