Before Li Shizhi went out, he instructed his son Li Xia to entertain Li Ang with a guest gift, and he hurried to Daming Palace on horseback.

Li Xia got his father's orders, although he didn't know the reason, he didn't dare to slack off, so he asked his subordinates to prepare delicious food and wine and personally entertain Li Ang.

The main hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion is spacious and gorgeous, the purple pillars support the beam top, the hanging drapery is made of light silk, the floor is covered with precious Persian carpets, the banquet uses several cases are all high-quality red sandalwood, and the furnace Ding Jue cup is made of bronze, which is delicate and gorgeous.

A group of musicians played music in the hall, and most of these musicians were young girls, all graceful and graceful.

Wine and food plus beautiful music, and the guest is only Li Ang, the past and present lives are counted together, it is the first time that Li Ang enjoys such a high standard of treatment.

At the same time, Li Ang had a new understanding of the luxury of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, power is really a good thing!

Li Fei is close to the age of establishment, and now he is a member of the Ministry of Works, he treats people quite easily, and while persuading him to drink, he asks about Li Ang's origin and experience.

"Yizhou Wuhua Tianbao, outstanding people, since ancient times is a large number of talents, Li Xie won the first place in the Yizhou solution test before the crown, I think there must be a world-class talent, I don't know if I am fortunate to watch Li Jieyuan's masterpieces?"

His father had left in such a hurry that he had not had time to say anything more to him, and he thought that Leon had only come to hand over the scroll.

As a son of Li Ang, if he didn't have the world's talent, how could he let his father entertain him as a guest?

Li Ang clasped his hands around and swiped forward: "How dare you, don't hide from outsiders." The way of writing is not untalented. And don't just think that people who have done a good job of articles since ancient times. Most of them are not talents who govern the world;

For example, Sima Xiangru, Yang Xiong, Cao Zijian, Ji Kang, etc., are endowed with education. It's all a temporary choice, but if they are allowed to control the political world, I am afraid that they will only tire themselves and others. ”

"Oh, according to what Li Jieyuan said, isn't it wrong for the imperial court to pay tribute to the first place now?" Li Ang's wanton guidance to Sima Xiangru and the others inevitably made Li Xia feel that he was a little conceited, and couldn't help but ask.

Among the two prime ministers today, Li Linfu's son Li Rong. Li Ang has seen it, and this son of the left prime minister is nothing more than that, he is nearly thirty years old, but he has no city.

If you are a little experienced, after listening to your own discussions, most of them laugh it off, and even if they want to refute it, they will be relatively tactful. So as not to embarrass the guests.

At your level, I still want to find out my details, and it's strange if I don't take you into the ditch. Li Ang smiled faintly and said, "I don't think so, this dynasty has taken the imperial examination." It is both poetry and strategy. There is nothing wrong with taking the poem, and you can understand a person's cultural skills from the poem. Policy theory tests a person's ability to analyze and solve problems. There is nothing wrong with the two complementing each other. ”

Li Xia smiled: "So to speak. Li Xie Yuan must have a practical talent in the world, and he has heard it in detail. ”

"The so-called practical world. It is to solve specific things concretely, I don't know if the outsiders think so? Leon said this. It was equivalent to sealing Li Xia's mouth, so that he could no longer ask.

The weather outside the hall was getting dark, it seemed that it was going to snow, and Li Shizhi, who had been out for nearly an hour, finally came back.

Li Shizhi's expression was no longer solemn when he left, he looked quite relaxed, he replied to Li Ang for the first time, and said: "Li Jieyuan, don't be polite, today the official was almost framed by a traitor, fortunately, Li Jieyuan woke up in time, the so-called great grace is not thanks, Li Jieyuan please take a seat." ”

Li Ang said humbly: "Li Xianggong is serious. The students heard that Li Xianggong drank and did not fight, feasted at night, decided official affairs during the day, left nothing in the court, divided public and private, distinguished right and wrong, leniency and strictness, and governed the government in a proper manner.

The students just did their duty, and when they think about it, isn't it a coincidence that God can't bear to lose a virtuous prime minister in Datang? This is the blessing of the saints, the blessing of the people of the world, how can the students be virtuous, how dare they be greedy for the merits of the heavens. ”

Li Ang's answer was correct, and he heard Li Shizhi praise him again and again, Li Ang was not yet crowned, but he was able to make contributions without being arrogant, know how to advance and retreat, and know how to measure, which is really commendable.

"Li Jieyuan, please sit down and have a few drinks with the old man."

Li Ang saluted again: "Li Xianggong has an order, and it is better for students to be respectful than to obey their orders." ”

Li Shizhi entered the palace to ask to see the emperor, the emperor was having a feast with the concubine, and before he saw his recital, he took the initiative to talk about it, and the emperor not only did not blame him, but also praised him for being thoughtful and avoiding a big mistake.

Li Shizhi went to the ghost gate and walked away, the feeling of escaping death made him feel comfortable, he laughed a few times, and instructed his son: "Xia'er, you go and tell the cook, change the wine and food again, and treat Li Jieyuan personally for your father." ”

"Yes, Father." Li Xia took his father's order, and hurriedly retreated after giving the salute.

Soon, the wine and food were replaced, and there were many famous dishes that only the nobles could afford, such as "Muddy Sheep Death", "Manna Soup", "Goose and Duck Roast", and "Geluo River".

For example, "muddy sheep death" is to put the goose with five-flavor minced meat into the belly of the sheep, stitch the sheep and roast the sheep, and discard the sheep after roasting, and only eat goose meat.

"Manna soup" is a soup made with He Shou Wu, deer blood, and deer tendons, and it is said that after eating, it can nourish yin and yang, and make the hair turn from white to black.

In short, none of these delicacies can afford to be eaten by ordinary people. Li Shizhi was so hospitable, which shows that he really regards Li Ang as a "life-saving benefactor".

The two drank happily and talked happily, Li Shizhi asked about Li Ang's origin and experience, Li Ang said briefly, and then turned the focus to his own interaction with Li Bai, Yuan Danqiu, Li Jin and others.

Li Shizhi heard that he was not only a close friend with Li Bai, but also drank the king of Ruyang, and couldn't help but be very happy, he and Li Bai, Li Yujin and others, were kind to each other, and later Du Fu was drunk in the eight immortals. With these relationships, Li Shizhi has become closer and closer to Li Ang.

The musicians in the hall serve singing and dancing to accompany their meals, which adds to the fun.

Unconsciously, outside the hall is already twilight, the snow is flying, the plum blossoms in the court, in the wind and snow send a burst of dark incense, an old and a young, are people who are addicted to alcohol and drink, under this white snow and plum blossoms, the interest is stronger, and the drink is not stopped.

Li Shizhi raised his glass, and then said with a smile: "The sun can be praised by Li Qixian, presumably he must be extraordinary, today Ruixue entered the court, plum blossoms bloomed darkly, the envoy of the sun took this as the topic, how about writing a poem?" ”

Li Ang knew that this level had to be passed, although Li Shizhi owed himself a favor, but if he wanted to get his recommendation, he would definitely have to accept his examination.

So this is not the time for me to be modest, I have to come up with a passable poem, once I pass this hurdle, it will be easy to do.

Fortunately, there are many poems with Mei Xue as the theme, which is not too difficult.

"Li Xianggong has a life, and the students dare not shirk it, and they are ugly." Li Ang said politely, and then recited without thinking: "There are a few plums in the corner, and Ling Han opens it alone." I know that it is not snow, but there is a dark fragrance. ”

"Good! I know that it is not snow, but there is a dark fragrance. The talent of the day is quick, and it is really the talent of Jinshi! ”

The talent of the Jinshi? Li Ang thought to himself, he had only heard of the talent of the champion, but he had not heard of the talent of the Jinshi, was this a promise in disguise? .

(To be continued.) )