Chapter Seventeen: The Mystery of Joining the Army
Wen Yanbo was very interested in Pei Qingsong who accompanied him. He was only twenty years old and actually served as the military officer of the Chu Prince's Mansion. You should know that this is an extremely important position in charge of confidentiality, not only handling confidential documents, but also for some important matters.
You can also put forward your own opinions on matters. It is difficult for people without qualifications to hold this position. His brother Wen Da was over 40 years old and joined the army in Li Yuan's record room.
"Is Pei Zengjun born in Wenxi Pei?"
In the carriage, Wen Yanbo finally couldn't help asking. He thought about it and felt that this was the key to the problem.
Pei Qingsong was very disgusted with Wen Yanbo. As soon as he met, he kept looking up and down at himself. His eyes were full of surprise and distrust. Of course, he knew that Wen Yanbo was not a habit of breaking his sleeves, but he
Surprise at my own position.
In fact, Pei Qingsong has encountered such doubts once or twice. Since he took this position, he has been constantly questioning. The officials behind the scenes were talking about it, saying that he was not qualified enough and was too young, especially
Wang Xu was extremely dissatisfied with him. Every time he saw him, he would raise his tone and teach him a lesson.
Wang Xu hoped that his clan brother Wang Ji would take over the position of military service in this record room, but the final result was that Pei Qingsong took over this position, and Wang Ji became Sima of Xihe County, which made Wang Xu always feel resentful.
Wen Yanbo, who came from Youzhou, also began to question himself, which made Pei Qingsong unable to bear it, but in the end Pei Qingsong still tolerated it. The general manager took care of him and wanted to be more polite to Wen Yanbo.
"I am indeed from Wenxi Pei."
Pei Qingsong replied lukewarmly. After saying that, he added, "I am also the third place in the imperial examination this autumn."
Wen Yanbo smiled. He was also from the imperial examination. In the ninth year of Daye, he passed Yang Guang's examination and became a famous scholar all over the world. He could understand the meaning of the imperial examination. The young man in front of him could get the third place. It was very good.
This did not serve as a reason for him to join the military in the Record Office.
"Pei joined the army from a famous family and took up a confidential position, and his future is promising!"
Although Pei Qingsong strongly denied it, Wen Yanbo already understood that it was Yang Yuanqing who gave the Pei family the bonus that Yang Yuanqing gave to the Pei family, of course it was not as simple as winning over. There should be a very complicated distribution of power here. Pei Ju is already very old.
What he always thinks of was the interests of the Pei family behind him. And the next generation of the Pei family did not have an outstanding figure. Although Pei Shiqing was good, she was not enough to become a prime minister. You can imagine the anxiety in Pei Ju's heart, and Yang Yuanqing had to give him.
A reassurance must make Pei Ju understand that he will continue to reuse the Pei family.
That's why Pei Qingsong may not understand that he has such an important position as joining the military office with such a young qualification. However, Yang Yuanqing and Pei Ju should be tacitly aware of it.
Pei Qingsong was silent. He did not answer Wen Yanbo's compliment. In fact, he had asked the head of the family if he was a child of the Pei family. He appointed him as the confidential documentary room. The head of the family smiled but did not answer.
He can be regarded as a kind of jealousy by other ministers in China, and Wen Yanbo is an outsider. He also has the same doubts, which has shaken Pei Qingsong's own confidence a little. Could it be that he took up this position because he is
What is the reason for the Pei family?
Wen Yanbo smiled. It is said that Yang Yuanqing was less than 30 years old and had such a brilliant political skill. He grasped priorities and firmly controlled the Pei family, which made him look at him with admiration. At this time, he really wanted to see this called
A person who is a hero in the world.
The Secretary of the Ziwei Pavilion, Wen Yanbo met Yang Yuanqing for the first time, which was slightly different from what he imagined. Although his tall and burly appearance was not wrong, the masculine and sharp eyes on his face showed his origin as a general, but he
The indescribable wisdom and calmness in his eyes made Wen Yanbo feel the unique self-confidence of the superiors.
In Luo Yi's eyes, he could not see this wisdom and calmness, but more of the cunning of a businessman. This comparison of the first gaze made Wen Yanbo sigh deeply and took a wrong step.
"Sima Wen, please sit there!"
Yang Yuanqing asked him to sit down, ordered the guard to pour two cups of tea, and asked with a smile: "Wen Sima comes all the way, are our officials not receiving the guests?"
"It's great to go all the way. The prefect Li of Shanggu County is a rare capable official. What I see and hear makes me feel a lot."
Yang Yuanqing showed a look of unsightly smile on his face. He pondered for a while and said, "Do you believe it? Prefect Li was impeached by the censor in the ninth year of Daye. At that time, he was the prefect of Jiyin County. He impeached him to be the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the
Some big investors pointed out that the bandits were chasing their homes and snatching their homes and earning their own money."
Wen Yanbo was stunned. After a while, he slowly said: "This situation seemed very common at that time."
"It's really common, because the emperor issued a decree to strictly investigate the big gangs who colluded with the rioters, which gave the governments everywhere uncontrolled power. Li Huanzhi admitted what he did at the beginning of my appointment, and he also admitted himself
I don’t know about the moldy rice that should have been destroyed and he took it out and sold it at a low price to make a profit, and he admitted it frankly."
Wen Yanbo was silent. He knew that Yang Yuanqing must have a reason for saying this. Yang Yuanqing smiled shortly and said, "The reason why I finally decided to use him as the governor of Shanggu County is because he did a good job in Jiyin County to provide relief to the victims.
, and he can frankly admit his past greed. In the chaos in the past few years, no one can have spotless innocence, including my master Zhang Xutuo, who is so self-disciplined and noble, he has also
There have been murdering innocent people indiscriminately, so I believe that Li Huanzhi can manage Shanggu County well. In fact, he did not disappoint me."
"I understand what Your Highness means. From Huaibei to Huainan, it is orange, which is different from the water and soil."
Yang Yuanqing looked at him deeply and said without any rush: "Wen Sima lived in Guisui Pavilion last night. Do you know that many officials in Guisui Pavilion have lived for a month because I sent people to investigate them.
We don't come back, not all Sui officials who come to join us will use it. It doesn't matter if they have mistakes. The key is to be honest, be able to be separated from the past, and do what we should do. I would rather have a tainted official than do nothing.
For us, we can only be able to do it. Even if he was a slave, he could still become a prime minister."
Wen Yanbo already understood what Yang Yuanqing meant to say so much to himself. Although he did not say a word to keep him, his attitude and sincerity were clearly telling himself that he hoped he could stay in Hedong as an official.
Wen Yanbo sighed in his heart, but he wasn't moved? From what he saw and heard along the way, from Li Huanzhi's ambitions, from Xu Wenyuan's sharp and thorough analysis, from Yang Yuanqing's Dundu persuasion at this time, Wen Yanbo was deeply rooted in his heart.
I deeply feel that Hedong is the place where he displays his talents and the destination of his life.
After a while, a clear gaze was staring at Yang Yuanqing. He said sincerely: "I understand Your Highness's sincerity, and I am deeply moved in my heart, but I can't agree to anything now. I shoulder the mission. If one day, I can choose myself again.
I will definitely choose Taiyuan for my career, and I will definitely do it!”
Yang Yuanqing also laughed, "I am looking forward to Mr. Wen's choice!"
Wen Yanbo left, and Pei Qingsong was busy in silence all day. At dusk, the melodious bells came from afar. This was a signal to end the day's court affairs. Except for some senior officials, all the civil and military officials in the court need to be a little late.
In addition to leaving, middle and lower-level officials packed up their documents and prepared to leave Jinyang Palace.
Xiao Feng walked up and patted Pei Qingsong on the shoulder, "Go to have a drink together!"
He saw that Pei Qingsong was in a little depressed today. He had a good impression of Pei Qingsong. He was smart and capable. Although he was from Pei, he was very low-key and humble. He would ask himself if he didn't understand. Today he went to pick him up.
Wen Yanbo's mood began to decline. What is the reason?
Pei Qingsong nodded silently, and he also wanted to drink a few glasses of wine to make himself forget his worries when he was drunk.
At this time, Yang Yuanqing was still discussing the details of the mission to the Turks with Pei Ju and Cui Junsu, and their discussions would not end until at least evening.
The two packed up their documents and left Jinyang Palace. Xiao Feng was familiar with the road and took Pei Qingsong to a relatively remote alley. There was a small wine shop at the entrance of the alley. This was where Xiao Feng often came.
This is the first time Qingsong has come.
"Don't worry about meeting other colleagues when you come here. You can speak with confidence. Moreover, the taste of the wine and food is relatively light, which I like very much."
Xiao Feng picked up the curtain and took Pei Qingsong into the restaurant. When the shopkeeper saw him, he immediately greeted him with a smile on his face, "Xiao Shenjun, is it so early today?"
Xiao Feng smiled, "Take a brother to drink, it's still the same rule, two people!"
"I understand, please join the army Xiao!"
They walked into a small, elegantly decorated room with mats on the ground, which could accommodate three or four people drinking, and a brazier was lit in the corner of the wall. The charcoal fire was burning, making the room warm as spring.
"Sit! Be more casual, we are here to drink easily, don't be too nervous!"
Xiao Feng took off his outer clothes and hung them on the hook. Pei Qingsong also took off his outer clothes. At this time, the door was pushed open and two young drinkers walked in. Although they were not very beautiful, they were also pretty and charming.
Holding the wine pot, a girl quickly put down the wine pot, stepped forward to take off Pei Qingsong's coat, and laughed softly, "Let me serve the young master tonight."
Pei Qingsong's face turned red, he took a step back, and refused to let the woman touch her. The woman was stunned for a moment. She had never met such a guest, and she couldn't even take off her coat? Then wait
It is even more impossible to hug and hug when drinking.
Seeing that Pei Qingsong was very reserved, Xiao Feng changed his mind and immediately understood, so he smiled and said, "I won't drink with you today, so you go and sing the song with the pipa!"
"yes!"
The two women turned around and went out. Pei Qingsong blushed and said awkwardly: "The family rules are strict, please forgive me, Brother Xiao!"
Xiao Feng smiled, "I forgot it, I should be sorry, so I let them sing a song and we drink ourselves."
The two sat down. At this time, the two women came back with the pipa in their arms, sat opposite them, gently put the pipa together, opened their red lips, and sang tactfully.
‘The river is still flat and the spring flowers are blooming. The flowing waves move the moon away, and the tide brings stars...