Chang'an West, awarded the government Fang Wen Mansion.

Now Wen Yanbo, the hottest official in Chang'an City, lives here, and this is actually the mansion of his brother Wen Daya.

Wen Daya followed Li Yuan south to Chang'an from Taiyuan, and was very important to Li Yuan, and after entering Chang'an, he was soon promoted to the Huangmen Shilang, alongside Wei Jie.

He is a typical example of a sudden rise to the top, when he was in the Sui Dynasty, he was a loose official like a bachelor in the East Palace, and when he was released, he was only a county lieutenant, just because he followed the right person, he suddenly became a high-ranking official of the fourth grade, which is actually the most criticized place in the recommendation system.

There are people who are nameless, but suddenly they go to an unimaginable position, and even if they have talent, they will not be convinced.

Soon, Wen Daya went to Xingtai in Eastern Shaanxi Province to serve as the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, a high-ranking official, showing that Li Yuan really trusted and valued him.

Until Li Po entered Chang'an, Wen Daya also surrendered in Weinan, and the Shaanxi East Road Xingtai naturally disappeared, and Wen Daya returned to Chang'an City with a group of demoted officials.

When Wen Yanbo arrived, he didn't look for another place to live, and lived in his brother's mansion.

Today, Wen Yanbo, as usual, came back very late, the moon had risen high, and when he entered the back house, the servants and maids were busy around him for a while, changing clothes and washing, and bringing him a hot meal to enjoy.

Wen Yanbo was already hungry, so he used some tea soup to relieve his breath, and then he ate slowly, he had too many things in his heart, and he couldn't eat well.

And after the king of Han is called the emperor, it is likely that he will be promoted to the right servant of Shangshu, and in the case of Shangshu Ling, Shangshu's left servant is all absent, he is the head of the six, and there will be more things.

He is nearly fifty years old, and it is commendable to reach the position of prime minister at such an age, when he was an official under Luo Yi, he never dreamed that he could really come to such a very popular position.

After taking a sip of tea, he was thinking that the king was about to call the emperor, and everything was basically ready, only the east wind was owed, but as the head of everyone, he still had to think about whether there was anything he didn't expect, and he would return to the ministry tomorrow, and he would summon someone to discuss, and there must be no mistakes.

In addition, the list of appointments reported by various ministries is getting longer and longer, most of them are Li Yuan's descendants, and there are all kinds of names and surnames, and he has no time to take care of it, so he can only collect it first, and then conduct an inquest when there are free and abundant manpower.

The matter of rewarding merit is almost ready, and it is a pity that many meritorious generals have not returned to Chang'an to listen to the seal outside, which makes this reward a little fly in the ointment.

And the number of people who were rewarded this time, and the number of officials who were awarded were unprecedented, which was also one of the most important affairs of the Ministry of Officials some time ago.

Of course, it is impossible for only one ministry to have the final say in this matter, the Chinese book, the door, and the six departments are all involved, and all aspects are particularly thoughtful, which is also mixed with the struggle and compromise between the old and the new, which is really tiring.

There is also a ceremony to give amnesty to the world after the ceremony, he and Xiao Yu and others have discussed many times, and when it was presented, it was still rejected by the king of Han, and he entered the palace to inquire about the meaning of the king of Han.

I only got a few words, to the effect that some people deserve their crimes, and forgiveness is guilty, and some people are excusable, but they can't be screened, so ah, it's better to choose some people from Li Yuan's people to pardon them, and there is no need to get back those who are imprisoned and exiled.

Wen Yanbo is too familiar with this taste, so he argues that amnesty for the world is actually a part of the sacrifice to heaven and earth, and it is also a prayer for the Son of Heaven himself.

King Han only said quietly, as long as you don't get some high-ranking surnames to let me pardon, it doesn't matter.

Wen Yanbo understood as soon as he heard it, the king was afraid that the amnesty of the world would make a joke about only pardoning the high gate, is it possible? That's great...... And the children of the world who can only be released can only wait for the amnesty of the world, and the things they commit will inevitably be very bad.

Therefore, Wen Yanbo can be regarded as finding a bunch of things for himself to come back, which is also the usual consequence of making King Han unhappy.

But that's the way things are, some people are not afraid of too many things, they are afraid that there is nothing to do, such as Wen Yanbo's brother Wen Yanhong......

Wen Yanbo was thinking about things here, eating at the same time, and suddenly felt a little sleepy, and was about to tell someone to put away his things and go back to sleep, when there was a sound of footsteps outside, and there was no need for anyone to pass through, Wen Daya had already walked in.

Wen Yanbo hurriedly got up to greet him, Wen Yanhong also signaled slightly, and the two brothers sat down one after another.

The Wen family's scholarly family and etiquette heirloom have been revealed in the back and forth between the two brothers, but compared to the Wang family, who abides by etiquette and cannot be crossed in everything, it is much more casual.

And in these years, people talk about rankings at home, but in the official office, they have to talk about official positions, and private feelings must be ranked last, and they should grasp their own integrity, and once the proportions are messed up, they will humiliate the family.

Of course, no matter what time it is, there are still many people who insult the lintel, and there are few people who abide by the discipline, and the world is no exception.

Therefore, Wen Yanbo, who is in a high position, has to pour wine for his brother at this time, and he will be respectful when he speaks, and he will not be contemptuous because his official position is higher than that of his brother.

"Why hasn't my brother slept yet? Looking for me? ”

Wen Yanhong picked up the wine glass and answered the question, "Brother also drinks some to relieve fatigue?" If you work so hard every day, you need to pay attention to your body. ”

Wen Yanbo shook his head and filled his wine glass, "I have to go to the government tomorrow, and I can't drink...... My brother has something to say, just say it, I'll listen. ”

Wen Yanhong smiled bitterly, drank another cup, and then wanted to refill the cup, but was persuaded by his younger brother, and then said: "What else can it be, I want to ask my brother, if there is a suitable vacancy in the local area recently, I want to go out of Beijing to serve." ”

Wen Yanbo looked at his brother in surprise when he heard this, "Didn't you say yes?" After the big gift, I will find a suitable position for my brother, with my brother's talent, and I will be a guarantee, whether it is the sixth book or the Chinese book, or even the door, where can there be no place for the brother. ”

Wen Yanhong waved his hand annoyantly, "Brother is busy with business all day, going out early and returning late, where do you know that the threshold of the family is about to be flattened."

Most of them came to visit your brother, and these are just down, and some people are looking for me, all of them are close ministers of the old master, and I was quite friendly at that time...... I'm already unbearable, and if I can go out of Beijing to take up a post, it would be the best. ”

The corners of Wen Yanbo's mouth twitched, and he almost laughed out loud, and he held it for a long time before he said, "There is such a thing?" I was negligent...... The eldest brother does not need to be like this, it is the responsibility of my generation to select and appoint talents, although talented people are recommended, those who have no talent and no virtue do not need to be ignored, so so, what is the eldest brother worried about? ”

One sentence also made Wen Daya laugh, "Brother is still like this...... Alas, it would be nice if I were like you, and San Lang, who is very smart, and if he is there, he can deal with everyone as much as he can, but like me, I am tired of coping and just want to leave here as soon as possible. ”

When it came to General Wen, the two brothers fell silent, among the three brothers, General Wen was the most intelligent and studious, but it was a pity that he died in the middle of the road, which is really regrettable.

"Yes, if the third brother is here, the three of us brothers will work together to support the Maven, and it will be a good story in the future." Wen Yanbo picked up the wine glass and finally drank a glass.

Wen Yanhong also accompanied a cup, "I haven't had time to ask you, how is San Lang's funeral arrangement?" Are you okay at home? ”

As soon as he said this, Wen Yanbo was also ashamed, he has been in Beijing for more than two months, has been busy with official business, and has never sat down with his brother to talk about things.

"Although my brother can rest assured, everything is fine at home, San Lang will be buried in the ancestral land in the south of the city, and his wife and children are all fine, I am planning to take them all to Chang'an later, so I can take care of them nearby."

Wen Yanhong disagreed, shook his head and said, "Let's wait, Chang'an is not stable now......"

"Brother, do you believe that King Han can stabilize the world and lead the group? I have followed the King of Han for many years, and Xijing is already in my hands, so there will be no more worries about changing hands. ”

Wen Daya said: "I'm not worried about this, even if I can't believe in King Han, I can trust my brother's vision, but Xijing is initially decided, and the hearts of the people in Guanxi are still unstable, and the road from Jinyang to Chang'an is far away, so I think it's better to wait, if it is still successful after the year, it is not too late to pick people over." ”

Wen Yanbo nodded, this matter is really not in a hurry...... Then he remembered something.

"After the great gift, there may be a reward for a mansion, and the brother would like to move in with him? Otherwise, I'm the only one, and I'm quite lonely. ”

Wen Yanhong responded with a little groaning, his family members are also in Jinyang, there are only two concubines by his side, and the two brothers still live in one place, so that they can take care of it, and when the family members come, he will also have an official position, and then talk about others.

The two brothers talked some gossip again, Wen Yanbo was already sleepy, although Wen Yanhong still had a lot to say, it was not easy to stay long after seeing the appearance of his younger brother.

Before leaving, he remembered something, "Feng Deyi sent someone to send an invitation a few days ago, and wanted to invite my brother to come over to the house for some time." ”

Wen Yanbo heard Feng Deyi's name, and his spirit perked up slightly, "Let's talk about it after the big gift, can my brother write a letter back on my behalf, don't refuse, just delay for a while." ”

Wen Yanhong smiled, "Brother is too tired, Feng Lun sent someone to invite him at this time, just to see Brother before the ceremony, by the way, this person swayed between King Qin and the prince before, his behavior is quite evil, and his reputation is not good, Brother should be careful when talking to him." ”

Wen Yanbo rubbed his forehead, and suddenly realized, "Then make an appointment tomorrow night, I have long wanted to hear what this elder can say?" ”

"Then I'll send someone to reply tomorrow, Brother don't be busy and forget, although Feng Lun has a bad reputation, but the means are really good, it's best not to offend him too much......"