Then last time we met in Baxianju
"I also mentioned that I scolded my wife after the last time, thinking about coming back this time, I need to find a different way, don't you think of changing clothes?" The old prime minister said with lingering fears: "Oh, go The second time, I asked Zhang Shangshu to go to Baxianju for a drink, and my wife found out later. She... ran to Zhang Shangshu's mansion and scolded Zhang Shangshu. The old man is so proud of her."
It turns out that our Prime Minister's wife is so fierce...
Hmm... wait, something doesn't seem right.
Your wife is so fierce... Then why are you pulling me into the water! In other words, you took the initiative to mention that you want to come to Dongpo Tower, and you are obviously here to take revenge! Because I didn't give you face last time at Baxianju and said that you are not authentic in your study of the Sutra of Food, so hold a grudge! You are definitely taking revenge. "Vengeful revenge? Why does this old man bother to do something like that. It's just that the things we want to talk about are quite complicated. When I saw that you have a special liking for food, I thought of providing it. The best place. Don't worry, this time the old man pays the bill, I don't want you to spend a penny, but don't misunderstand the old man's kindness."
We were talking and we were already queuing up.
After all, even if I came by myself, I would have to wait in line, and I couldn’t afford to go to Dongpo Tower when I had time. Since someone treated me, I didn’t care.
It took about half an hour, which is normal time, before we could be seated.
I ordered eight dishes, and the Prime Minister also ordered four. In order to take care of the old prime minister's age, he specially ordered less strong sake. Then the two of us drank two glasses first, and the wine was very excited.
Before the old prime minister could tell me about the case, I spoke first.
"Speaking of which, there is one thing I want to teach the boss." I put down the wine glass and smiled: "The emperor suddenly divided the three of us into three different departments, and it is the most important department in the court. The boss knows about it. The reason?"
"Little brother, don't try to figure out the holy meaning." Prime Minister Li also smiled: "The heart of the sky is unpredictable, and it is not something that mortals like me can understand. As long as I know the four words of acting as ordered, I will naturally have good fruits to eat."
I took a piece of mushroom and put it in the bowl of the prime minister and said, "So that's the case. It's just that the villain himself has some guesses. He said it and asked the adults for their opinions. I wonder if the adults can answer the questions for the next person."
The Prime Minister readily picked up the mushroom and put it in his mouth: "Let's talk and listen."
"Su Xiao and Tang Ye, these two people once made their mark in the imperial competition. The emperor awarded him a reward and added an official post. Tang Ye even entered the Qianlong seventeen, and became the yearning of many warriors in the capital."
When I was talking about them, my tone was indifferent as if I didn't know them. The prime minister listened to the food while he was listening, and the corners of his mouth seemed to have a slight smile. I don't know if it was because of my words or because the food was delicious.
"But Xia suddenly remembered that day, Deputy Governor Shen once said to Xia that the competition in front of the imperial court is related to whether the six gates can rise or not, and it may be related to the balance of power between the three yamen in the dynasty and the central government in the future. Among them, there will be many obstacles and difficulties. At that time I think I understand it now, but I suddenly don't understand it a few days ago. The official positions and military names obtained by Su Xiao and Tang Ye in the imperial competition are only a sixth-rank military officer and a Qianlong seventeen. This kind of talent is not only the Qilin Guards who are powerful enough to suppress the various factions of the martial arts, even the king's side, or even other departments of the imperial court, among the six girls in my house, it is not impossible to find out who are stronger than them. These two It's just a military attache. It is absolutely impossible to make the Six Gates stand up to the Qilin Guard and the King's side. Why does Vice Governor Shen attach so much importance to it
So a few days ago, when I had nothing to do, I wondered if I had missed something
No, in fact, there has been an agreement between Deputy Governor Shen and the Emperor. Winning the battle in front of the imperial court is not a result, but a condition. The conditions under which a long-lost six-door can be restored to its former glory? "
Prime Minister Li drank the wine with a smile: "Go on."
I flattened my chopsticks, reached out and grabbed a pigeon, and ate it into the middle of the mouth with the belt bone stuffed in it. The sound of chewing on the bones was like sawtooth cutting wood, and the thorns of the teeth pierced. Ignoring the important officials of the court sitting in front of him, his eyes became low and deep.
"I like to put myself in someone's shoes and think about others. So when I think of this, I think in reverse. If I am the emperor, I want to reopen the six doors, but I can't make Qilinwei and the king too disgusted, what should I do? Do? What are six doors missing?"
"What's missing?"
"Credit. An astounding credit. A credit that can wipe out all the past mistakes. Combined with the fact that Boss Shen was sent to Jiangnan to give gifts recently, it is really an inspection. Many actions, including the large-scale battle between Yeluobao and Jinyinzong that took place in Hangzhou a few days ago. The emperor wants the six gates to do what he knows. It is really obvious where the sword is pointing."
The Prime Minister and I looked at each other for a moment, both of them were silent, and then the old Prime Minister laughed suddenly.
"Not bad, not bad, very good." The prime minister nodded to me frequently: "I know why Yiren listed you as one of the three talents to recommend. This child, Yiren, has always had a good vision. With this insight Judging from his intellect, Mingjun's value may be higher than those two."
I touched my nose and said, "I heard that Boss Shen is full of peaches and plums all over the world. Boss Shen also asked you for advice in this regard. It must be regarded as a famous teacher and a master apprentice."
Chapter 21
"Little brother speaks quickly, hahahaha." The old prime minister laughed happily: "But don't put a high hat on the old man. The old man just came up with an idea, and all the specific things are done by Yiren. Today's sage is very shrewd, To invite such a major will in his hands, so far only the eldest princess, His Royal Highness Qingwang, and the concubine Huang can do it. Even the empress has not been able to do it. I have to say that Yiren is very good. Method."
Yes, I've always felt that Cheng's cooperation with this matter was a bit too high. I heard that at first Boss Shen wanted to ask the emperor for a qualification to compete with the emperor, it was the Prime Minister's idea, combined with his willingness to help. It can all be explained now.
As soon as the chatterbox was opened, the old prime minister said with all his knowledge: "Actually, this matter is not worth mentioning. Since Mingjun already knows where the sword is pointing, and the trump card is already clear, it is useless for the old man to hide from your face. I will tell you together. Come on. Su Jun and Tang Jun are both talents that the emperor likes very much. The two of them performed very well in the competition in front of the imperial court. There is no shortage of such talents in the court at any time. You may not know. The agreement between Yiren and the emperor was reached. After that, the emperor sent people to monitor day and night, just to see the potential of the two from their daily life."
"It's the guys who are newly joining the Six Doors."
"Oh? Do you recognize Luo Huaian?" The prime minister gave me a look of approval: "It's not easy. Those people are all carefully selected talents from the king's side, and you can actually see through them."
Of course, those guys have also been taught by me.
As soon as Luo Huaian came in, he started showing off his power and arrogance, so it would be strange not to be discovered.
"Then what did the emperor find after observing for so long?"
The old prime minister smiled and said: "I found a lot. Su Jun is young and not very skilled in martial arts, but he has a kind of affinity that is almost magical. You should also have discovered that, from male to female, from old to young, including the imperial palace. , in just a few months, how many people are crazy for Su Jun."
Are you talking about the mysterious Su Xiao support club? That organization is really terrifying. Every time I enter the palace, I can see a few palace maids exchanging Su Xiao's portrait with a password.
"Not bad, it seems that you know it too. Su Jun's expertise in this area can establish a good image for the Six Gates and the court. This is a talent and qualification that can be met but not sought after.
As for Tangye, he was a martial arts genius who fell from the sky. At his age, the martial arts talent, the speed of progress, and the great potential have never been seen before by this old man. I also firmly believe that it will not be overlooked. Within ten years, Tang Jun will definitely be the best among the seventeen Qianlong scholars. If there is a chance encounter, there is even the possibility of reaching the peak. Therefore, the emperor valued him the most among the three. Deliberately cultivate, in order to become the reserve of the three of Juefeng. The most important thing, the old man and the saint both claim to be good is that both of them are still young. Tang Jun was eighteen, and Su Jun was fifteen. It was the most potential truncation, cultivated by the court, and it was not difficult to become a climate. "
"So, they were recommended to different departments."
"That's clear, why do you need to ask the question. Yiren has a good eye and has a good talent for training. But she may not be too busy. Especially these two may become the hope for the six doors to shine, so the emperor himself Tune in, and you will be grateful to the emperor in the future."
"What did the emperor say?"
"The old man guessed it himself."
The old prime minister and I looked at each other, and suddenly there was a treacherous atmosphere like a fox talking, and both of them laughed.
I laughed: "The shortcomings of the two of them are indeed too obvious, so the emperor immediately transferred them to the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Punishment."
"Su Jun has a pure heart and a great sense of justice, which was originally a good thing. However, he was a little too emotional, and his sympathy was overflowing. This is not good for his future, and may become a fatal weakness. The rule of law is the rule of law, government officials and people, except for the law.
Tang Ye is fond of martial arts and martial arts, and it is said that it has something to do with his life experience. That aside. Rumor has it that he once became famous in the north. In addition to being extremely talented in martial arts, learning martial arts very quickly, and martial arts, he is most famous for finding people to fight every three days. When I came to the capital, I was also very interested, and I picked all the Nanjing martial arts halls. This is still the case. Don't look at this young man's complexion easily unchanged, but he will act if he disagrees. This is not a good thing. In official circles, it is easy to fall into trouble. What he wants to learn from Zhang Shangshu is what it means to be patient and careful. This will be of great benefit to his future. "
I put the glass to my lips, sipped the wine lightly, and bowed my head silently.
The prime minister's eyes were on me and he smiled.
"As for you, the people we sent also monitored you for a while. In the end, we didn't get any useful information. You eat and sleep all day, chat with relatives, or flirt with some women. And go to Tianxiang Garden. Go for a walk, right
You boy can say that you have flaws everywhere, but they are not fatal flaws everywhere. It can be said that there are some advantages, but strictly speaking, it is not enough to gain the favor of the Holy Spirit. But when it comes to a critical moment, you can tell details that others don't notice. Yiren is very commendable for this.
And the emperor and Yiren have also said that you are a very wonderful person. With you, I don't think you are a person to look down on. Before you know it, you will forget the relationship between top and bottom, and talk to you like a friend of your peers... Today, this old man is a testimony, and this is true. Brother Ming is really a wonderful person. "
I smiled slightly: "The prime minister said so, but he is going to kill me. Others must think that I owe you a lot of money."
"Hehehe, isn't this amazing? Even if the old man is not as respectful as Yan Bei's when others see him, he is still polite. The old man's appearance is not amazing, but the prime minister's hat is scary. Who can do it? Talking and laughing in front of the head of the hundred officials, the old man thinks it is enough to praise."
I laughed three times again, and then had a few drinks with the old prime minister.
In our conversation just now, my identity was not mentioned, but the Prime Minister is obviously interested in me, and may investigate me later. And I'm not worried. Because this person is a typical person like Tang Ye, who is nosy. Even if he finds out his true identity one day, I don't think he will take the initiative to tell it.
After pushing the cup for another round, I said, "Now it's time for the old man to talk about it, what exactly is going on in that case?"
"Oh, that case was entrusted by the saint. It's a very important matter, and it was taken as a test for the three of you. Your case is here, take it well."
I took it over, and without opening it, I asked, "Since the eldest has known about this for a long time, there must be some inside information."