Prime Minister's Office. Wei Zhiyi stayed in the study, sitting by the fire and reading the Spring and Autumn Period. A pot of boiling water was boiling on the stove.

Reading to the fullest, Wei Zhiyi squinted slightly and stroked his beard.

When I was young, I saw a man with a scholarly atmosphere walking slowly from outside.

The man was about twenty-five years old, dressed in plain clothes, and looked plain and clean.

The face is delicate and fair, the eyes are calm and calm, and the slight mustache conceals the maturity of a man.

The man saw that Wei Zhiyi was concentrating on reading, so he waited quietly at the door.

At this time, Wei Zhiyi's eyes kept staring at the book, but he shouted outside the door, "Since you're here, come in!" ”

The man stepped forward, polite.

"Xiaosheng Yu Shinan disturbed his teacher's study."

Wei Zhiyi closed the book and put it down.

With a kind smile, he said, "Shinan, hurry up and sit here, it's cold outside!" ”

As he spoke, he gestured to his side.

Yu Shinan walked over and said, "Thank you."

And he sat down by the fire.

The boiling water on the fire boiled, making a "whirring ......"

The ringing sound.

Yu Shinan picked up the kettle and poured two cups of boiling water, and handed one cup respectfully to Wei Zhiyi, "Teacher, please!" Shinan is grateful for the cultivation of his teacher, and it may be difficult to repay his teacher's parents in this life. ”

Wei Zhiyi picked up the water cup and put it in his hand, warmed it up, and took a few sips, "Shinan, you have been following me for five years." Am I not clear about your abilities? Whether you are my protégé or not, this position of commander of the Praetorian Guard belongs to you. The old man is just pushing the boat down the river. As for what you do in the future, it's up to you, but the old man also knows that you won't let the old man down. ”

"Teacher, in the future, Xiaosheng should do his best not to disappoint his teacher."

Yu Shinan said sincerely, "Without the on-demand broadcast that the teacher has always had, there would be no Yu Shinan today." At any time, Sinan will be by his teacher's side. Back then, when Shinan was twenty years old, he fled from his hometown to Chang'an, suffering from hunger and cold, and was depressed. It was the adoption and edification of the teacher that enabled Shinan to achieve today's achievements. Shinan is willing to repay his mentor with his life. ”

"There were so many panicked people at that time, Shinan, do you know why the old man chose to take you in?"

Wei Zhiyi smiled kindly.

Yu Shinan was stunned for a moment and shook his head, "Xiaosheng doesn't know!" Please also ask the teacher to come with you. ”

"Shinan, you know what? When people are too deprived of food and clothing, they will change their nature. If a person suffers from cold and hunger for a long time, then in order to have food and clothing, and in order to live, he may become lost in himself, and he will steal and rob, or even kill people and set fires. I've seen a lot of displaced people like that. But when I saw you that day on the street, you were hungry and cold, and you were very weak, but you did not go with the frustrated refugees to rob the people of food. You'd rather stay in a corner and endure hunger and cold alone. Maybe it's the phrase 'the poor can't be moved'. ”

Wei Zhiyi thought back to the past, and his eyes were full of amazement, "Shinan, so that even now, the old man still can't forget the time when he first saw you, your eyes were resolute. Perhaps, only a man with iron bones will have such eyes. In poverty, you save yourself. If such a person is not promising, then what kind of person can be? ”

"Shinan is grateful for the kindness of his mentor, and it was his kindness and mercy that saved me. If it weren't for my teacher, I'm afraid I'd ...... long ago."

Suddenly, Wei Zhiyi waved his hand and interrupted Yu Shinan's words.

"Shinan, it's not the old man who saved you, it's yourself. If it weren't for your persistence and resilience, maybe you would have been no different from those gangsters. It's you who really saves you. This is also why the old man takes a fancy to you, do you know? ”

Yu Shinan nodded.

I remembered that many years ago, there was a plague in my hometown.

Parents, brother and sister all died in the plague, leaving only themselves alone.

In desperation, he also panicked with the displaced people and came to Chang'an.

At that time, it was only because I was unwilling to be a rogue and a thief like other homeless people that I would end up starving, cold, and dying.

Fortunately, he finally got the help of Prime Minister Wei Zhiyi and was accepted as a protégé.

Wei Zhiyi remembered the deceit of officialdom over the years, and was used to seeing the ups and downs of the Huan Sea, so he couldn't help but sigh.

Shinan looked at his mentor with concern, "Mentor, why are you sighing so much?" ”

Wei Zhiyi was silent for a moment, and said earnestly, "Shinan, do you know why so many official positions in the court have been exchanged for so many years, some people may only be a scholar for a few months, a waiter, or, three or two years, why can an old man be a prime minister for more than ten years?" ”

"Teacher, Xiaosheng doesn't understand, and I hope that the teacher will come."

"The most important thing is whether you are only dedicated to doing things for the emperor and the people. The heart of the saint is clear, and what the saint needs is also loyal to the saint, to the court, and to the court. Huan Hai is complex and changeable, and there are many temptations, of course, to be a good courtier, the key lies in a person's heart. What kind of heart you have, what kind of courtier you may become. No matter how difficult and hard it is, don't change your original intention and heart. ”

Yu Shinan saluted respectfully, "Shinan respectfully follows the teachings of his teacher!" ”

Wei Zhiyi smiled kindly, "Shinan, between you and me, there is no need for so much etiquette. Shinan, you know that in terms of ability, Guo Jiayan's ability is far above you, Han Dong's ability is not inferior to you, and he even has King Shu behind him to support him. Why did the position of commander of the forbidden army fall to you? Although you have also made many military achievements, and you are proficient in military strategy, and you are deeply appreciated by the emperor, your fame and the power behind it are always inferior to the two of them. You can be in this position, and the reason should be clear. ”

Yu Shinan hesitated for a moment.

I have followed my teacher for many years, and I naturally realized a set of truths.

"It's because of my teacher."

"That's just one of them."

Wei Zhiyi smiled, "You and I both understand this truth." The only thing to blame can only be blamed is that both of them are caught in the whirlpool of power struggles. The emperor is an understanding person, how can he raise a tiger for trouble. Who wants to have someone around them who might threaten them in the future? ”

Yu Shinan nodded, "The words of the teacher Xiaosheng understand. However, the teacher, Xiaosheng and General Guo Jiayan have also interacted, and they also know a little about General Guo's character and personality. Judging from Xiaosheng, General Guo does not look like a person with a heart, but has the demeanor of an iron-clad general. ”

Wei Zhiyi stroked his beard, his eyes narrowed slightly, but he had the wit to gain insight into the first opportunity.

"General Guo is really a real general. Even the old man admires him very much, young and promising, and strong-standing. is worthy of being Guo Ziyi's grandson! It's just a pity! ”

"Where did the teacher say that?"

"General Guo is indeed a talent. I don't know if the emperor dares to use it. If you want to blame, you can only blame him for his origin in the Guo family. ”

"Does what the teacher mean by Empress Guo?"

Wei Zhiyi nodded, his eyes deep.

"If one day, Queen Guo has this heart. And Guo Jiayan is Queen Guo's nephew, so he can't avoid it if he wants to. The battle for imperial power in this pond and pond, in the future, I am afraid that Guo Jiayan will not be avoidable, whether he wants it or not. ”

"yes!"

Yu Shinan sighed, more of a feeling of regret.

"Shinan, the emperor did not hand over the position of commander of the Praetorian Guard to Empress Guo's people, nor to King Shu's people, but gave it to you. You know what a burden it is. First, the emperor can trust the old man and you. Second, the emperor is a saint and has his own ideas, perhaps, he wants to configure and cultivate a third party who can restrain Queen Guo and King Shu. Shinan, you know what? The emperor is kind to us, but he is also mighty. The greater the power of you and me, the more suspicious the emperor will become of you and me. The commander of this Praetorian Guard can only obey the emperor's orders. If one day, the emperor finds out that you are involved with either King Shu or Queen Guo, I am afraid that all the kindness will no longer exist, do you understand? Keep your heart and don't get caught up in any power struggle. ”

Yu Shinan nodded, "Shinan remembers the teachings of his teacher. ”

"That's good!"

Wei Zhiyi smiled kindly.

"The old man can trust you!"