After mentioning Du Yu, Qin Liang suddenly asked: "There is still a position of Zhonglang in General Wei's mansion. Is my uncle willing to accept it?"
Yang Hu looked surprised, but did not respond immediately.
At this time, when people entered the officialdom, it was quite a two-way choice. It often happened that scholars refused to accept conquests. For example, Qin Liang initially refused He Yan's conquests. Yang Hu refused even more often, first declining the local governor of Yanzhou. Cao Shuang received several invitations from the ministry, but later refused Cao Shuang.
Therefore, sometimes recruiting talents is like a confession, which is very likely to be unsuccessful. Just like a confession, it is just a formality after the relationship between men and women has reached that stage. When Qin Liang invites talents, he basically needs to understand the other person's wishes before speaking.
But Yang Hu is more difficult to deal with. He behaved like green tea in the past. He has contacts with various forces, but he just doesn't want to commit himself to others easily. At first, he married a girl from the Xiahou family, but he refused the conquest of Shuang Mansion. His sister Yang Huiyu married Sima Shi, but he still did not want to serve as an official in Sima's family.
Maybe it's because Yang Hu's character doesn't like fighting, so he wants to stay out of it; or maybe it's because he sees danger and wants to protect himself. Yang Hu is a very strategic person, and he usually sees farther.
What's more, Qin Liang's rejection of He Yan's conquest in the first place was just to protect his own safety; it's not good to blame others for something that even Qin Liang couldn't do.
However, it is not easy for a person like Yang Hu to conquer the throne. Once he accepts it, he should be more particular about what he does. Otherwise, if he will betray easily, there is no need to be so cautious.
However, Qin Liang still spoke frankly now, because he could no longer continue testing. According to the agreed personnel arrangements, the imperial court will recall Xiahou Ba from Liangzhou soon, and there may be problems in the process. Yang Hu is Xiahou Ba's son-in-law, Qin Liang, had to express his attitude to Yang Hu in advance.
Yang Hu pondered for a moment and then said: "General Qin is a heroic figure, but he has always valued me very much. I am honored to do so."
Qin Liang observed Yang Hu's face, and Yang Hu also turned his head to look over. From his eyes, his attitude seemed to be quite sincere.
He went on to say: "I have no merit at all. I only have a little reputation in Yanzhou, but I am able to get into the eyes of General Qin. I am quite ashamed."
Qin Liang said: "I believe in my own vision. My uncle must be someone who can do things."
Yang Hu thought for a while and said, "How about letting me think about it for a few days?"
At least he didn't refuse immediately, so things are promising. Qin Liang suddenly smiled, nodded and said: "How can you force this kind of thing? Uncle, think about it before answering me."
Yang Hu stood still and bowed slowly to Qin Liang.
Qin Liang returned the salute with his hands raised, then followed the direction of the noisy people and the sound of strings and bamboos, raised his head and glanced at the palace, and said, "It's time for us to go back to the banquet hall."
Yang Hu said: "Please, General Qin."
The two walked to the stone steps together. Qin Liang suddenly remembered the person recommended by Zhong Hui and asked Yang Hu: "Does your uncle know Xun Xu?"
Yang Hu nodded and said, "We've met before."
Qin Liang asked: "What do you think of this person's talent and conduct?"
Yang Hu thought for a while and said: "After the Luoyang Army, Cao Zhaobo's whole family was killed, and countless people were implicated in the killings. At that time, people in Luoyang were panicked, and people were afraid of being related to Cao Zhaobo. Only Xun Xu was the first to go alone. , to pay homage to Cao Zhaobo, because he once served as Cao Zhaobo’s servant. With someone taking the lead, some people who had received Cao Zhaobo’s favor dared to follow him to pay homage.”
Qin Liang said "Oh".
Some scholars in the Wei State do not blindly try to please the strong, and they are very courageous (of course, they must meet the conditions first, have some strength or family status, so as not to die too quickly), they will follow their own principles,
At least you have to behave like this in front of others so that you can settle down and live your life.
Wang Jing, a native of Jizhou, may be a bit like this kind of person. When Cao Shuang gave him silk cloth and asked him to go to Wu to do business, he went home directly with his seal and was almost punished. He could refuse during the conquest, but
If you are already an official and leave your post without authorization, you will violate the law.
Yang Hu did not comment on Xun Xu's other aspects, but only mentioned that incident. Probably because of Yang Hu's ideas, he also approved of Xun Xu's actions.
The two entered the hall and walked in from the aisle behind the many seats. Guests greeted them constantly. When Qin Liang walked behind Ma Jun, the young master, Ma Jun also turned around and held his hand. Qin Liang walked over.
Yang Hu said: "Servants come to the table first."
Qin Liang nodded and stepped forward to talk to Ma Jun.
Ma Jun stumbled and said: "I have used bamboo pulp and reed to make paper, but when writing... there is a problem, it is too easy to soak."
Qin Liang said: "Don't worry, you will come over with the things in a while and we will talk in detail."
Ma Jun nodded and said, "Servant, please think of a way."
Qin Liang smiled and said: "Deheng just wants to eat and drink well today." After saying this, he greeted a few people around him and continued to walk up to his seat.
Just like any other banquet, with Qin Liang's drinking capacity, getting drunk is bound to happen.
Guests kept coming up to toast, and while drinking, they talked with Qin Liang, Wang Guang and others, because they could only hear the words if they were close. From time to time, someone would take advantage of Qin Liang's eyes to look at the table and raise a toast to Qin Liang.
Liang had no choice but to drink with him through the air.
When Qin Liang left the table and went out again, he was already drunk. Alcohol can affect people's judgment of distance and speed. General Sima Wangkang accompanied Qin Liang to the toilet. Qin Liang walked with one foot deep and one foot shallow.
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The fact that wine at this time was intoxicating was not due to Qin Liang's poor drinking capacity. For example, in an article by Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Pi, in the promotion of wine, he said that "grapes are made into wine, and they are fond of barberry, good at getting drunk and easy to sober up." It can be seen that wine
It can be intoxicating, but it is easy to sober up, while grain wine made with distiller's yeast is not so sweet, and it is not easy to sober up. Emperor Wen's alcohol capacity should be better than Qin Liang's, and he can also get drunk.
At this time, people were leaving the banquet one after another. Most of the people leaving first were women, and the women probably did not want to drink too much.
When Qin Liang and Wang Kang were about to return to the mansion, they saw Yang Huiyu and others walking to the corridor on the west side. Qin Liang then stepped forward to say goodbye.
Yang Huiyu was surrounded by the Wu family and the Zhen family. The three of them should interact with each other on a regular basis. But apart from that, Lu Ning was also with them.
Could it be that Lu Ning had regarded herself as a member of General Wei's mansion and had taken on trivial matters such as seeing off guests? But Qin Liang stepped forward to talk for a few words and found that this was not the case. Lu Ning was actually preaching, and she wanted to convince the woman
People believe in the Five Pecks of Rice religion.
She really found the right place. The female guests in General Wei's Mansion were basically noble ladies. As long as one or two people were attracted to believe in the Five Pecks of Rice Cult, the money and food offered by the ladies would not only be as small as the Five Pecks of Rice.
After saying a few words of farewell, Qin Liang said to Yang Huiyu: "I discussed some things with your brother earlier."
After Wang Kang heard this, he bowed to Mrs. Wu, Mrs. Zhen and others and said, "I will send you two ladies to the place where the carriage is kept."
Yang Huiyu turned around and said, "I'll be here in a minute."
Qin Liang and Yang Huiyu continued to walk south along the corridor, but they walked much slower than Wang Kang's group. Yang Huiyu asked: "What did the general say to my brother?"
Qin Liang shook his head slightly and said, "If I didn't say that, it would appear too special. After all, there were three female guests just now, and I had to talk to Mrs. Sheep alone. Wouldn't it be easy for people to pay attention?"
When Yang Huiyu heard this, she lowered her eyes and looked a little embarrassed, but with a slight smile, she said softly: "General Qin is swaying when he walks, but he is not confused at all."
She paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Now everyone in the world knows the name of General Qin, and I heard many people talking about the general during the banquet. People with great reputations should really pay attention to their words and deeds, otherwise they will be easily criticized."
Qin Liang said: "When you are drunk, your mood and courage will be affected, but you will definitely be sober in your heart, unless you fall asleep on the spot. Most of those who are drunk and crazy use drunkenness as an excuse to do what they say and do."
"It seems to make sense." This time when we met, Yang Huiyu's expression seemed to be much gentler. "General Qin is quite reliable. Even if he is drunk, he will not talk nonsense."
Qin Liang smiled and said: "I am a fairly stable person."
He quickly stopped smiling, rubbed his temples with his hand, and suddenly remembered what he wanted to say, "By the way, after Li Feng Xu Yun attempted assassination in the East Hall, I didn't find the right opportunity to talk to Mrs. Sheep.
I have always wanted to say thank you to Mrs. Sheep."
Yang Huiyu asked softly: "Thank you for what?"
Qin Liang said: "If Mrs. Sheep hadn't told me in advance that Xu Yun claimed to be terminally ill, I would have been less defensive. This kind of conspiracy is based on secrecy and sudden launch. If there are more signs, the result may be disastrous.
same."
Yang Huiyu pondered: "General Qin guessed the conspiracy because of those words?"
Qin Liang shook his head and said, "No, but I feel something is a little strange."
Yang Huiyu whispered: "I didn't notice anything at all, and I didn't tell the general about that to remind him."
Qin Liang sighed: "Mrs. Sheep was unintentional, but it did work. This can be regarded as a life-saving grace."
Yang Huiyu hurriedly waved her hands, raised her eyes to look at Qin Liang, and said, "I don't dare to take credit like this. General Qin's words are too serious."
"But I am still grateful to Mrs. Sheep." Qin Liang then smiled easily, "Mrs. Sheep will bring good luck to people."
Yang Huiyu's voice said: "I should also express my gratitude to General Qin."
Qin Liang was a little confused and asked: "What do you want to thank me for?"
Yang Huiyu's face was a little red, and he looked like he was hesitating to speak, and finally said: "That's all, it's okay not to mention it. Mrs. Wu is waiting for me, I'll take my leave first."
Qin Liang cupped his hands and said: "In that case, I won't try to persuade you to stay. I welcome Mrs. Yang to come as a guest next time."
Yang Huiyu bent down and bowed politely: "The banquet is very sumptuous. Thank you General Qin and Mrs. Wang for hosting us."
Qin Liang stood there, watching Yang Huiyu's figure. Although Yang Huiyu was the wife of Master Sima, and Master Sima was still alive, Qin Liang did not feel her hatred after getting along with her, and he did not feel her hatred.
He was in danger. He had a pretty good impression of Yang Huiyu.
Yang Huiyu walked to the corner and looked back at Qin Liang. She still put her hands in front of her belly, bent her knees slightly, and greeted Qin Liang again.