Gao Pingshi's smiling "Brother Ruqi" made Li Chengliang feel inexplicably relaxed.
No wonder he felt this way, after all, Jin Fuhai Gaibei and Liaodong governor were on two completely different levels.
Even if Gao Jingshi was the youngest soldier in the entire Ming Dynasty, regardless of his background, in front of Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief, the only thing he could really use was the word "civilian".
But the governor of Liaodong is different. In terms of actual power and leadership, the governor is the superior of the commander-in-chief - regardless of what the official says, this is the reality.
Although, whether Gao Futai's position is the right minister of the Imperial Procuratorate, or the right minister of the Ministry of War, he is far inferior to Li Chengliang, Ning Yuanbo, because Li Chengliang's official full-time job is "the Taibao and the Crown Prince Taibao, the Governor of the Left Army"
Governor Zuo, the commander-in-chief guarding Liaodong, Ning Yuanbo", except that the commander-in-chief is a dispatch officer like the governor, there is no rank in itself (the commander-in-chief of the Qing Dynasty has grades), any other position can be used to defeat him
Being highly pragmatic, as for the title, there is no need to mention it.
But none of these things have much practical significance. There are only two points of practical significance: real power and holy family.
In terms of actual power, Gao Pragmatic is the governor, who overpowers the general soldiers - because the original intention of the imperial court to set up governors is to use civilian officials to check and balance the general soldiers guarding one side.
When it comes to holy relatives, even if we don’t talk about invisible and intangible things like friendship as classmates, Gao Pragmatism is the winner in terms of "comparing clothes": he was specially given a sitting python robe, while Li Chengliang was given a walking python robe.
Therefore, no matter how well-established Li Chengliang is in Liaodong, he still cannot show off his prestige in front of Gao Pragmatic, a cheating player. If Gao Pragmatic "floats" and has to embarrass him in person, he will really have to suffer.
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But it is conceivable that with his position in Liaodong, Li Chengliang was really going to be humiliated by Gao Jingshi in person. How could he swallow this tone? No matter how reluctant he was to break up with Gao Jingshi, it would eventually be inevitable by then.
Fortunately, Gao Pragmatic doesn't seem to be "drifting", and he still looks the same elegant and easy-going person as he did a year ago.
At least that's what it seems.
Of course, Li Chengliang didn't believe that Gao Pragmatic's expression was consistent with his mood, so he cursed in his heart: Little fox, you are so pretending.
But Li Chengliang himself was not bad at pretending. After hearing Gao Pingshi's words, he immediately stepped forward and bowed down like a jade pillar pushed down from a mountain of gold, saying: "The last general, Li Chengliang, has seen Young Sima, Young Sima Jin'an!
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Gao pragmatic originally guessed that Li Chengliang came to see him specifically with the intention of seeking peace, but he did not expect that Li Chengliang could keep his attitude so low.
After all, in the various historical books I read in my previous life, the records about Li Chengliang seemed to be inseparable from the word domineering. The contrast in front of me was really big.
In fact, the last time Li Chengliang met Gao Jingshi, his attitude was quite low. However, at this time, Li Chengliang's attitude was low at that time. The main reason was not because of Gao Jingshi's own face, but because of the several pragmatic schools behind Gao Jingshi.
Boss, and the face of His Majesty the Emperor.
But this time it was different. Gao Jingshi had already beaten Li Chengliang several times. An ordinary person would not have a good look on him. What's more, Li Chengliang himself was also a hot potato, and Shen Cifu and the others had already accepted his surrender.
Being able to maintain a low posture at this time only shows that Li Chengliang is indeed a handsome man - able to bend and stretch.
Gao Pangshi also hurried forward, helped Li Chengliang up with all his strength, and pretended to be displeased and said: "Why is Brother Ruqi so out of sight again? This is to upset the younger brother... Come, come, Brother Ruqi, please come in."
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Li Chengliang said politely: "Young Sima, please don't be like this. The superiority does not lie in the elder or the younger..." But before he finished speaking, Gao Pragmatic was pulling him into the flower hall arm in arm.
Gao pragmatic seemed not to have heard Li Chengliang's polite words, and called to the servants loudly: "What are you still waiting for? Serve tea quickly... I want good tea, and take out the 'Jade Leaf Changchun' that Cao Gan sent not long ago."
Li Chengliang originally wanted to be polite, but when he heard "Jade Leaf Changchun", he suppressed his polite words and asked: "What Shao Sima said is that the top-quality stone flower is the best, and it is known as the 'Saint Yang Flower' and the 'Auspicious Core'.
'Jade Leaf Evergreen'?"
Gao pragmatic smiled and said: "Yes, it is this tea... I heard that it is very rare. Cao Gan only got some genuine tea a few years ago. I don't know much about it. I am afraid that the cow will chew the peony. Now I am taking advantage of Brother Ruqi.
It’s here, let’s have a good taste.”
Tea is something that the higher the status, the harder it is for people to refuse it. Although Li Chengliang was poor in his early years, he has become prosperous in recent years and is very particular about it. When he heard that it was the authentic product of "Jade Leaf Changchun", he refused.
I couldn't say it anymore. I was still thinking of politely declining, but a sentence came out of my mouth: "Young Sima is too modest... In this case, Cheng Liang should be more respectful than obey his orders."
So the two sat down separately as guest and host, and the two pragmatic tea-making maids stepped forward and began to demonstrate the tea ceremony.
During the Jialong and Wan periods of the Ming Dynasty, the tea ceremony was not as simple as ordinary people boiling water at home, but it was not as complicated as Lu Yu’s Twenty-Four Tea Sets in the Tang Dynasty or the “Twelve Tea Sets” of the Song Dynasty. It was basically
It is becoming increasingly concise, but still very "professional".
Especially those who come from a family of civil servants like Gao Jingshi must be particular about tea ceremony, and Gao Dang himself has tea ceremony masters - Lu Shusheng, the author of "Cha Lao Ji", one of the masterpieces of tea ceremony in the Ming Dynasty, is an important figure in Gao Dang.
Characters [Note: The Lu brothers are occasionally mentioned in this volume].
"Living in a small garden room, Zen dwells in it, with a tea stove in the middle, all cooking utensils, and a boy making tea for passing monks, poets, and guests to drink." This is what Lu Shusheng advocated.
Of course, this only emphasizes the artistic conception of "tea and Zen". For a person with a status as high as pragmatic, the color of "Zen" will be thinner and the style of "pleasure" will be stronger.
Therefore, Gao Pragmatic does not use tea-cooking boys, but uses tea-cooking maids. Every movement of theirs is specially trained, not only to make the tea well, but also to move gracefully. Pingting's graceful figure, graceful raising of hands to share the cup,
Boiling water to make tea is already extremely beautiful in itself.
Not to mention tasting tea, just appreciating their tea art is already a great enjoyment.
These maids were sent to him after being personally trained by his highly pragmatic mother Zhang. They specialized in tea art and did not do other things. They were called "tea ladies" in the mansion.
Li Chengliang has only been prosperous for more than ten years. Although he does not lack power and money, what he lacks is this kind of background. Compared with the Zhang family, which has been rich for generations, these details are far inferior.
Seeing the high pragmatism of the maids who are masters of tea ceremony, I couldn't help but feel envious, and said with emotion: "In Shao Sima's house, there are only mere maids, but they are also outstanding in tea ceremony. The vulgar people in Chengliang are the real masters today."
Chewing peonies."
Gao pragmatic smiled softly and said: "Brother Ruqi is overly praised, but if you want to talk about this tea ceremony, there are indeed some differences between the Ming Dynasty tea ceremony and the ancient tea ceremony. I wonder if brother Ruqi has dabbled in it besides being a soldier.
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Li Chengliang waved his hand quickly and said: "Vulgar people cook it and drink it, how dare they talk about Taoism?"
This is of course modest. Li Chengliang also has a tea-cooking boy in his family, but he is not as specialized in "joy of life" as Zhang.
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "Gai Yu (referring to tea sage Lu Yu) was still very ancient. He made it into powder and used the paste as cake. By the time of Renzong (Song Dynasty), the names of Dragon Tuan, Phoenix Tuan and Yue Tuan were established.
Mixing it with various incense and decorating it with gold color will not fail to take away its true taste. However, the creatures of heaven and earth each have their own nature. It is better to cook tea leaves and sip them to fulfill their natural nature. Therefore, I, the Ming Dynasty, took the method of brewing tea and did not
Tea utensils should be adapted to the new and modified to become a brand of their own."
"Oh...I see, I've been taught a lesson, I've been taught a lesson." Li Chengliang replied, while secretly thinking: These civil servants are troublesome. Although your family's tea art is outstanding, there is no need to mention it all the time, otherwise when will it be possible?
Talking about business?
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao arrived when he mentioned Cao Cao. Gao Wushi changed the subject and said: "I think the four words 'each according to his nature' are particularly crucial, just like when generals prepare for war, each general has his or her own strengths. Some are good at defending and some are good at attacking."
, some are good at riding, some are good at walking..."
Li Chengliang's eyes sharpened, his energy suddenly gathered, and he looked towards Gao Pragmatic.
Gao Pragmatic didn't seem to care about Li Chengliang's reaction, but continued: "In this case, the court should also pay attention to the personnel. Those who are good at defense should be asked to defend, those who are good at attacking should be asked to attack, and those who are good at riding should be asked to attack.
If he is good at riding and is good at walking, he will be asked to walk.
By extension, the same is true. If he is suitable for solving cases, let him settle the case with peace of mind; if he is suitable for leading troops, let him concentrate on leading troops; if he is suitable for managing money, let him be honest about money... Brother Ruqi, do you think so?"
Li Chengliang always felt that there was something in Gao Wu's truth, but when he thought about it carefully, there was nothing surprising about his words. It was just about knowing people and doing their jobs well, and there didn't seem to be any cleverness in them.
Gao pragmatically saw a hint of doubt in Li Chengliang's expression. It happened that the tea maid presented them with fragrant tea. It was the second soup. The first time the boiling water was used to quickly rush through the tea leaves, it was the first soup. This time it was not the first soup.
Drink it as a tea wash, and the second cup of tea is the serious first cup of tea.
Gao pragmatic smiled and picked up the small tea cup, gestured to Li Chengliang, and said: "I would like to use tea instead of wine to pay tribute to Brother Ruqi for his ten years of suppressing Liao Dynasty. Please."
Li Chengliang quickly picked up the small tea cup in front of him and said: "Chengliang has done a little bit of work, how dare he claim credit? Shao Sima accomplished the task of Annan and North in three years. Such extraordinary achievements are what I have to respect, please!"
The two of them said they were drinking tea instead of wine and toasted each other. Then they naturally praised the fragrance and charm of the tea. After putting down the tea cup, Gao Pragmatic continued the previous topic: "The so-called knowing people well and assigning them well is sometimes necessary.
Consider something else.”
Li Chengliang made up his mind not to pick up the fight, lest he be led into the ditch by the little fox. Although his heart moved when he heard this, he just asked: "Oh? For example?"
Gao Pingshi said: "Let's take this tea as an example. Tea is originally medicine. The ancient "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" said: 'Shen Nong tasted hundreds of herbs and encountered seventy-two poisons every day. He got tea to cure them.'
However, "Erya·Shimu" says: "槧, bitter tea." Zong, vanilla, tea contains fragrance, so it is named Zong. Mingxi, both are late harvesters of tea. Ming is also the general name of tea. Tea. Its use is not only for medicine and food, but also for entertaining guests.
However, the purpose of "entertaining guests" is obviously more than that of "medicine". Therefore, over time, when people mention tea, the first thing they think of is as a drink, not a medicine.
The same is true for the people employed in the imperial court: some people may have more than one skill, and they can be used for this or that. How to use it depends on where it can be used to a greater extent..."
Li Chengliang gradually understood Gao Pragmatic's intention, and replied with a smile but not a smile: "If we compare it with tea, it seems that it is appropriate to compare it with Shao Sima, who is able to stabilize the country with literature and rule the country with military force. If you are like Cheng Liang, In general, it can only be compared to a sword. No matter how you use it, it is nothing more than a killing weapon."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "Brother Ruqi, this is ridiculous. Swords are not just weapons for killing people?"
Li Chengliang frowned slightly: "I would like to ask Young Sima Gao Lun."
Gao Pingshi said: "The Book of Sui Etiquette records: the first grade, a jade sword, with mountain mystical jade; the second grade, a gold sword, with water beryl... In ancient times, powerful ministers were not known for their praise and worship, and they were not allowed to enter the court. When I saw the sword walking up to the palace, it can be seen that the sword was used not only as a killing tool, but also as an instrument."
Li Chengliang was silent for a moment, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and asked slightly dejectedly: "May I ask, in the eyes of Shao Sima, should the general be used as a murder weapon or as a weapon of honor?"
"There are talented people from generation to generation, each leading the way for several... ten years." Gao Pingshi smiled slightly and said: "I heard that all the sons and nephews of your brother Ruqi are talented, not to mention the eldest son Rusong, who was killed in the previous formation. Dong Hu has already become famous all over the world. Even brothers Ruba and Rumei have made outstanding achievements in the battle of Gule Village, and he can be regarded as a general's tiger son."
Although Li Chengliang was a little depressed, he still cheered up and replied: "Young Sima is too praised. Although the Chengliang disciples are brave like Song, they are light and unprepared. They are quick-tempered and lack strategy. They are the courage of an ordinary man. If he is not careful in the future, he will I fear that my son may die at the hands of villains;
Rubai is no more than a middle-aged person, and he only relies on the false reputation of Cheng Liang to occupy his position, so let’s not mention it;
Ru Mei is young and I love her the most, so I will inevitably dote on her. Her character is indescribably strong. If she is a deputy general, she will be able to do the job. If she is a chief general, I am afraid that she will inevitably be shaken by the situation and may fear the enemy and avoid fighting in the future. , that’s not possible either.”
Gao Pragmatic was very surprised when he heard this. At this moment, he even wanted to ask Li Chengliang: Brother Ruqi, can you tell fortunes?
It turns out that what Li Chengliang just said was unfortunately true if we look at the historical development!
It seems that the saying that a son is better than his father is really quite reasonable.
However, Gao Wuzhen couldn't follow this line of thinking to answer Li Chengliang now. He couldn't even show surprise. He could only smile calmly and said: "There is no way to make a weapon without polishing it. If they still can't get out of the wings of Brother Ruqi, How can I fight against the sky in the future? I am not afraid that Brother Ruqi will laugh at me for being frivolous, so I will take my younger brother as an example: If my third uncle, Gao Wenzhenggong, were still here today, I am afraid that my younger brother would have to stay in Beijing to study, and would not even be able to return home for reference. , what kind of Six Number One Scholars, what kind of Annan Dingbei, how could they possibly be there?"
Li Chengliang was silent for a moment and sighed with emotion: "What Young Sima said is also true... I just don't know when Young Sima thinks it is best for Cheng Liang to retire?"
Gao pragmatic smiled and replied: "It's not urgent now, there is one more thing, I have to wait for my little brother to create opportunities for Brother Ruqi... When that matter is done, I think Brother Ruqi can be raised in peace and contentment.
Sit back and watch everyone show their abilities."
Li Chengliang said in astonishment: "I don't know what it is? Can Young Sima tell me something?"
Gao pragmatically said: "What can't be disclosed? In short, this matter is to exchange the Liujue for the Spyke for Brother Ruqi."
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