Li Qing strode to the guest room, Li Qing's so-called guest room is actually Li Lin's outer study, because Li Qing borrowed it, Li Lin changed the outer study into a special place for Li Qing's hospitality, and before entering the door, he heard bursts of laughter in the room, which was mixed with Li Lin's clear laughter: "Mr. Du is really interesting, why don't you spend a few more days in my house, how about it?" ”

"Could it be Du Fu? It's not good, I was taken by Li Lin! ”

Li Qing stepped into the house, and saw three people sitting in the room, dressed in purple satin wide Zen clothes, with a noble and kind face, naturally Li Lin, the half owner of this room.

The person on the right has a bronze complexion and deep lines of orange peel, just like an old peasant in the countryside entering the city, and it is Wang Changling, the uncle of Xiaoyukou.

Look at the man on the left, it looks like he is fifty, but if he looks closely, he is only in his early thirties, it is early summer, he is still wearing a spring cold jacket, wearing a coarse linen cloth on his head, he looks very shabby, his face is pale, his face is thin, but his eyes are clear and clear, the edges and corners of his lips are unusually distinct, like a knife and an axe file, his waist is straight, and he is talking.

Li Qing came in, the three of them stopped talking, Li Lin got up and said with a smile: "The old man occupies the Nestle, the virtuous nephew is not strange!" ”

"Where is it, let Uncle Shi treat me for me, I'm ashamed!"

Li Qing turned around and hurriedly said apologetically to Wang Changling: "I was too tired in the past two days, and I fell asleep unconsciously, and I didn't call me a word, so Brother Yuhu waited for a long time." ”

"Hey, hey! Has the little rain girl become inward? Congratulations, I told her not to wake you up. ”

Wang Changling pulled Li Qing's finger and pointed at the man and said, "This is the Du Fu Du Mei I told you a few days ago, who lives in Shaoling in the south of the city, and we all call him Du Shaoling." ”

Li Qing looked at him silently, "He is the poet saint Du Fu, history says that he has been poor all his life, and now it seems to be really good." ”

Du Fu word beauty, ancestral home Xiangyang, born in Gong County, in the early years of the south tour of Wu Yue, north tour Qi Zhao, Tianbao in the early years into Chang'an for Shi, has been trapped for ten years, recommended by others, only to be the right guard to lead the government soldiers Cao to participate in the military officer, its poems are majestic, mourn the people deeply, all who have read his poems, all solemn respect, Li Qing is no exception, anxious to Du Fu bowed down and said: "Mr. Xiao Jiuwen is talented, I have to see it today, it is really a blessing." ”

Du Fu returned to Beijing from Qilu last year to participate in the imperial examination and failed, failed to pass the Jinshi, he was thin, could not carry the shoulders, and no skills, there were many women, life was becoming increasingly embarrassed, relying on friends to help make a living, the day before yesterday, the old friend Wang Changling suddenly told him that someone was willing to hire him to deal with the case, the dowry was quite generous, although Du Fu was high, but having income to support the family is better than reaching out to a friend, he thought about it for two days, just made a decision, it happened that the news of Li Qing's promotion spread in Chang'an early this morning, Du Fu was also quite tempted, for the Shazhou governor and assassin history to deal with the case, Isn't that his staff?

He came to Chang'an to seek office, but because of his personality is not good at drilling camps and repeatedly hit the wall, although there are also people who appreciate him, but most of them are powerless and unplaced, or a small and humble person, they can't help him at all, and Li Qing is a new upstart in Chang'an, if he can find a position under him, he also has the opportunity to realize his ambitions, in fact, Du Fu later entered Shu and went to Jiannan Jiedu to make Yan Wu, as his staff, only to get a job as a member of the school inspection department (there is the word "school inspection", which refers to a false position, just a name), Most of the famous poets of the Tang Dynasty are seeking refuge in the powerful to seek a future, like Li Bai is also everywhere to seek a career, their situation at that time, just like the current Beipiao group of unambitious artists, they have real talent and learning, but most of them were born at the wrong time, only after death to get their name.

Du Fu just had a deep talk with Li Lin, Li Lin also respected his talent, and also wanted to hire him as his staff, which made Du Fu indeed a little dilemma, not that he didn't want to go to the Western Regions, as Ling said, it is really difficult to squeeze out the high grade without being a Jinshi, so Du Fu still wants to stay in Beijing to participate in the imperial examination this autumn, and as Li Lin's staff, one can participate in the imperial examination in time, and the other is to take care of his family.

Li Qing's youth and humility surprised Du Fu a little, and he hurriedly replied: "General Li is too polite, Du Fu can't afford it." Seeing Li Qing's kind smile and kind face, Du Fu gradually lost his restrained heart, he suddenly remembered Li Qing's words just now, turned back to Wang Changling and smiled: "When will the young brother be called the jade pot again?" ”

Wang Changling glanced at Li Qing, and said angrily: "This title is unique to him, when I was in Yibin as the county minister, he was the main book, and now I am cloth, but he is the governor, it can be seen how unfair God is?" ”

Li Qing laughed, "I have no one under me, so you old officials naturally want to go with me." ”

He looked at Du Fu and was about to speak, but Li Lin suddenly interjected: "Virtuous nephew, I am quite interested in Mr. Du, and I also intend to hire him.

Let me. ”

Li Qing didn't reply immediately, he glanced at Du Fu, and when he saw that his eyes were gloomy, he knew his thoughts, and said with a faint smile: "I told Brother Yuhu that day, it is best for Mr. Du to participate in the imperial examination, in fact, it is best to stay in Chang'an, but this is related to Mr. Du's future, Li Qing is not reluctant, Mr. Du can decide for himself." ”

Du Fu sighed and whispered, "General Li, I'm sorry. ”

Li Qing saw that Wang Changling's face was uncertain, waved his hand, stopped his words, and smiled at Du Fu: "Mr. Du has many friends around him, can you introduce me to a talented friend?" ”

Du Fu asked, lowered his head and thought carefully, suddenly remembered a person, and said with a smile: "I do have a person I can recommend, this person is pragmatic and capable, outstanding, and writes very good poems, especially good at writing side poems, he likes to travel to the Western Regions the most, just returned from Anxi last month, and is seeking a career in Chang'an, I don't know if General Li is interested?" ”

"Sideshow?"

Li Qing's mind turned, and he blurted out, "What Mr. Du said is Gao Shi?" ”

Du Fu and Wang Changling glanced at each other, stroked their palms and laughed together, "It's this person!" ”

Li Qing was surprised and delighted, Gao Shi was later appointed as the envoy of Jiannan Festival, which is not comparable to ordinary poets, and it is his luck to have this person as a subordinate, and he said hurriedly: "I have heard his name for a long time, I don't know where he is now?" ”

Wang Changling saw that someone replaced Du Fu, and a trace of dissatisfaction with Du Fu's job hopping was also left behind, he smiled, "Don't worry!" No hurry! He can be seen at Qu Jiang's poetry meeting tonight. Speaking of the Qujiang Poetry Club, he suddenly woke up, "It's not good! It's too late to leave. ”

"Yes! Be! Go, go! ”

Li Qing urged repeatedly, but Li Lin stopped him, "Isn't Isn't Niece Xian also going to participate in the Qujiang Poetry Club?" ”

"Where can I make poetry, I'll go drink!" Li Qing replied casually: "Is there something wrong with Uncle Shi?" ”

Li Lin's eyes flashed with an imperceptible smile, and he shook his head, but smiled at Du Fu: "Mr. Du, please stay for a while, I have a few words to say to you." ”

.

"Don't tell me my identity later. Li Yangming, you have to keep a low profile. ”

In Li Qing's eyes, most of the poets are a little neurotic, and cynical, all of them are dung to the marquis of ten thousand households, lest they listen to their names, so they write a poem such as 'the villain is in a high position, the handsome and the subordinate' has been passed down for thousands of years.

Wang Changling laughed, "You're thinking too much, okay!" It's up to you. ”

There are not many people on the street, the two of them rode forward, passed through Anrenfang, went to the southwest of Chang'an, and walked to Zhuque Street, Li Qing suddenly heard someone calling him behind him, and when he turned around, he saw a carriage speeding and chasing, and a white and fat smiling face appeared on the window, waving desperately, but it was Li Jingzhong, the personal eunuch of Tai Li Heng.

When Wang Changling saw that he was a eunuch, his face immediately became gloomy, and he snorted coldly in a low voice, and said to Li Qing: "I am the master of ceremonies tonight, I can't go late, why don't I go first, you can come by yourself, in Qujiangchi Xingyuan, just say that you are my friend." After that, Wang Changling urged the horse and took the first step.

"Li Dudu, congratulations!"

Before he got closer, Li Jingzhong's bright smile was enough to illuminate the entire Vermilion Bird Street, but in Li Qing's opinion, there seemed to be a little more meaning in his smile.

"Where is Gonggong Li?" Li Qing asked as he slowly approached the carriage.

"I went to your house to look for you, your family said that you just left and went to Qujiangchi, and it was easy for our family to catch up, but I was tired to death." Speaking of this, Li Jingzhong patted his chest lightly, as if he was running a marathon and chasing after him.

"Father-in-law Li is looking for me?"

Li Qing was slightly stunned, he should have something to do with him.

Li Jingzhong stretched out his hand and took Li Qing's hand, his smile was still bright, "It's nothing, His Royal Highness just wants to ask when you will move to the new house, and he will send the East Palace guards to help." ”

But Li Qing felt that there was suddenly a small scroll of paper in his hand, and his heart was awe-struck, and he also smiled and said, "Then trouble Your Highness!" ”

Li Jingzhong's eyes narrowed slightly, nodded slowly, and then urged the carriage to leave.

Li Qing kept going out of the Qixia Gate, and then he opened the paper scroll, only to see a sentence written on it, 'Tomorrow, Taibai Building Hanyue Hall'.