Although Wu Zetian has not yet become the only female emperor in history, she is already one of the two saints known to the world and actually holds the highest authority of the Tang Dynasty. It's just that looking at Xue Shao now, she is like the mother of many girls, with a kind of "future mother-in-law" mentality and eyes.

Judging from his appearance alone, Xue Shao was undoubtedly very satisfied with Wu Zetian. But the women of this era, especially the women of noble and wealthy families, choose their husbands, and the first thing they value is not their appearance, but the man's family and bloodline. Wu Zetian wants to choose a son-in-law for his pearl Princess Taiping, not only is he not exempt from vulgarity, but he is also more picky.

The Xue family in Hedong has always been a traditional marriage family of the royal family surnamed Li, and Xue Shao's mother was the princess of the royal family surnamed Li.

Of course, it is not enough to have a pedigree and excellent appearance, Wu Zetian has always been a "doer", she will never rely on some hearsay rumors and false things to set her precious daughter's life, otherwise there will not be so many unsuccessful horses in front of her.

Today's summons is almost equivalent to an interview and political trial given to Xue Shao by Wu Zetian, the future mother-in-law. Previously, I don't know how many "quasi-horses" like Xue Shao who were noble-born, outstanding, and talented and learned, were eliminated by this picky and strict future mother-in-law.

"Xue Shao, you saved the princess from drowning in Longshou Pond a few days ago, and you made a special contribution, and you deserve to be rewarded." Wu Zetian came up with the "exam question". Her voice was very calm and majestic, and the "official tone" seemed to have no personal emotion, and she said, "What kind of reward do you want?" ”

Xue Shao understands that as a queen of heaven who holds power and manages every day, how to reward a person with small merits is not guilty of doing it himself. At present, this question is undoubtedly examining the "three views" of the candidate son-in-law.

"Back to the queen of heaven, Weichen wants to be an official and a half-job." Xue Shao's answer was also quite concise and without any thought.

Wu Zetian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

Xue Shao's answer was completely unexpected by her. It stands to reason that nine out of ten civil and military officials will shirk this kind of reward in person, say a kind word of "loyalty to the king and serve the country", and then have to accept the reward in a deserved manner.

Fewer people will open their mouths when Allah asks for a reward.

Wu Zetian suddenly became a little more curious about the handsome young man in front of him, and said, "What kind of official position do you want?" ”

Xue Shao said very calmly: "Weichen wants to ride his horse and whip up, and punish the enemies who come to protect the territory and the people of the Tang Dynasty; Or wear a strong and persistent duty in Kyoto, and do the work of dogs and horses. ”

Ask for the appointment of military attaché.

Wu Zetian's heart suddenly felt a burst of gratifying pleasure.

The reason is very simple, who would want to go to Rong Shiwu now as a dignitary and a famous son? Not only is it a turbid official who doesn't get into the stream, but it's also a hard and risky errand. Even if it is a little more relaxed and safe, the Imperial Forest Army still has to practice duty. Few noble sons are willing to give up a comfortable life and a bright career to pick such drudgery to do.

From this point of view, Xue Shao is not a person who likes to work hard and is greedy for enjoyment, and he is pragmatic and hardworking.

Wu Zetian nodded quietly again slightly, and praised a word in his heart, good!

If Xue Shao really passed the buck as politely as ninety percent of his ministers, or asked for an idle official position, Wu Zetian would really think that Xue Shao had fallen into the worldly and flattering inferiority, so he would regard him as idle.

The reason why Wu Zetian, a famous maverick and pragmatic female politician in history, can stand out in the world of male power and become the only empress in history is due to her biggest code of conduct - typical businessman style "mercenary, pragmatic and avoid hypocrisy", "unscrupulous means to achieve the goal", everything is based on the standard of maximizing interests!

Her values and code of conduct are different from many nobles and nobles today, and in the feudal era when the Confucian ideology of "first virtue" is deeply rooted, it can be regarded as an alternative wonder. Coupled with her status as a woman, she was naturally disdainful, shameless and intolerable by scholars and doctors of all dynasties. Therefore, more than ninety percent of the official history books did their best to smear Wu Zetian, and even did not hesitate to distort historical facts.

But Wu Zetian's three views and code of conduct coincide with the military-style style that Xue Shao has always respected!

"Xue Shao, this palace didn't expect you to have the ambition to follow Rong." Wu Zetian continued to say calmly, "Tell this palace, for what?" ”

Xue Shao arched his hand and replied: "Back to the queen of heaven, in fact, Weichen has long had this ambition. The hakama does not starve to death, and the Confucian crown is more misplaced. Weichen thought that as a man, he should have the pride of a lifetime full of enthusiasm, and he could only enjoy it when he was in the military! ”

"Hakama doesn't starve to death, how many mistakes do you have? That's a good sentence! Wu Zetian couldn't help but smile a little when he heard this, and he was noncommittal.

Xue Shao himself also wanted to laugh a little, and he plagiarized a verse of the poem Saint Du Fu without paying attention, he should not have been born yet...... Well, I really didn't mean to!

"If you are strong, you will be strong, but Xue Shao, have you ever thought about how you can be from a noble family?" Wu Zetian said, "The Xue clan in Hedong, especially the Xizu lineage, has a bright family and a rigorous family style, and good ministers are like stars. Not to mention, Ling brother Xue Yigui is the marquis of Hedong County and the official worships the history of Jeju, how can you tolerate your brother-in-law to go from Rong to the inferior of the turbid official? ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly and arched his hand: "What the Queen of Heaven said is very true, this is also the reason why Weichen has always had the ambition to follow Rong, but he can't take action." Wechen has heard for a long time that the queen of heaven is a lone candle and a meritocracy, because he is brave and willing to ask the queen of heaven to be the master of Weichen, and complete the road of Weichen to enter the martial arts! ”

Wu Zetian is really a little happy now, crying and laughing.

"Xue Shao, you're not bold!" Wu Zetian said, "You dare to use this palace as a shield?" ”

Xue Shao hurriedly arched his hand, "Weichen doesn't dare!" ”

"Why don't you dare, you've already done it!" Wu Zetian's tone was still calm, and his joy and anger were invisible, "You have to follow Rong independently, of course many elders surnamed Xue who are strict with their family style will not agree, and Brother Ling will also strongly oppose it." But if this palace confers you with the position of military attaché, then many clan elders surnamed Xue and your brother will also be helpless against you. Even if you have some slander and resentment, you will only come to this palace, won't you? ”

"Huh...... What the queen of heaven said is not unreasonable! Xue Shao hurriedly bowed his hand in a panic, "Wechen's thoughtfulness has affected the queen of heaven, Wechen is guilty!" Wechen is no longer an official! ”

Wu Zetian felt a little funny more and more. This person is interesting, if you can't follow Rong, you won't be an official! Although he is a little silly, he does not lose his sincerity and generosity! …… Such a man is very rare among the relatives and nobles!

Xue Shao lowered his eyebrows and stood upright, and said in his heart that Aunt Wu is really well maintained, even if she is old, she is already an old lady in her sixties, but she looks like a noble lady in her early forties, and she still retains the dignity of a superior who is not angry and has no signs of drooping old age at all, what a strange person with a good face!

Wu Zetian thought quietly for a moment.

Living to this day and standing at such a height, Wu Zetian knows one thing very well, her personal likes and dislikes and wishes have long been unimportant, and more often she has to consider some external circumstances and factors. In Wu Zetian's eyes, a man who can be worthy of Taiping must first be liked by Princess Taiping, in addition, it is far from enough to have a background, bloodline, and appearance, and knowledge, virtue, ethics and talents are also within the scope of her strict investigation.

Of course, the marriage of the royal family will never lack the collusion of political interests. For now, it is reasonable that Wu Zetian wants to use Princess Taiping's marriage to improve and strengthen her relationship with the Li royal family and thus consolidate her position. Of course, more importantly, Emperor Li Zhi also had this intention. The emperor's nephew marrying a princess is an old custom of Li Tang.

After all, it is still the world of the Li family, and Emperor Li Zhi is still in power. Although Wu Zetian has already taken charge of the imperial court, as long as Li Zhi does not die for a day, he will always be an insurmountable barrier for her.

From many aspects, Wu Zetian thought that the Xue Shao in front of him seemed to be a suitable candidate, not only satisfied with himself, but also satisfied with His Majesty the Emperor.

However, even if Wu Zetian himself admired Xue Shao's ambition to follow Rong, he could not agree to his military attaché's request. Regardless of the gossip of the people surnamed Xue, it is possible that she will not be able to pass the level of Emperor Li Zhi - how can I let my nephew and Taiping's concubine become a turbid official?

Of course, Princess Taiping's "gambling officer" cannot be ignored. Her baby daughter's little bit of thought, Wu Zetian, couldn't understand, it was nothing more than wanting Xue Shao to stay in Chang'an from time to time and be more with him.

Therefore, this official still has to be sealed!

After weighing and thinking about it for a while, Wu Zetian said: "Xue Shao, since you intend to be an official, I will seal you as the official commander of Guanglu Temple." Let's go down! ”

The future mother-in-law's interview and political trial came to an end for the time being, and Wu Zetian didn't seem to plan to give Xue Shao any room for bargaining.

Xue Shao thanked him and withdrew from the imperial study, and couldn't help but feel a little confused, what is this Guanglu Temple official order for, and how many products does it do? I understand the meaning of the word "school inspection", which means that I have been sealed as an alternate officer and idle official in his position!

The military attache didn't ask for it, so he asked for an idle official!

Despite this, Xue Shao's mood was still good.

Because, Xue Shao clearly felt Wu Zetian's recognition and appreciation of his "Congrong Zhizhi". Leaving such a "first impression" should be a good foreshadowing and foreshadowing, which is far more valuable and important than the official position of "inspecting the school and the official order" itself.

Today, it can be regarded as a great gain.

It is said that the heart of the monarch is unpredictable, but so many experts and scholars in later generations have spent thousands of years studying everything about Wu Zetian. Xue Shao just picked up a ready-made one, and made a move against Wu Zetian's way of thinking and code of conduct.

The results show that experts and academics occasionally have times when they are reliable.

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