"Why did Chongmu (Dugu brother) say this, could it be that someone would take the opportunity to make trouble?" Listening to Dugulin's solemn words, Xuzi and Li Shimin asked in unison.

"Lord Lingzun was ordered to appease Hedong, and Zhong Jian was ordered to appease the six counties of Hebei, although the regions under their jurisdiction are very different, but from my point of view, the power is better than the princes of one side!" Dugu Lin threw the wine cup on the table, and said with a sneer: "Although there are not many soldiers under General Zhang's command, he is the only one near the Eastern Capital who has won against the Wagang Army, and in the eyes of the imperial court, he can be called the first elite in the world!" You two feudal ministers secretly communicate with the heavy troops near the eastern capital, do you still expect the imperial court to turn a blind eye to this? ”

He didn't speak in a high voice, but his sentences were like thunder from the sky, and Xu Zi and Shimin couldn't laugh anymore, they only felt a cold air rising from their backs to the back of their heads, and they couldn't say uncomfortable with cold swishing up and down.

The two of them have been immersed in war all day long, and they don't know much about officialdom. The other has been invincible since he took charge of the army last year, and he feels that nothing can be done in the world. Therefore, they all feel that helping Zhang Xutuo is simply supporting each other, which is beneficial to the country, and they also express their respect for the old general by the way, so why not do it!

But Dugu Lin is a relative of the emperor who grew up in the whirlpool of power struggles since childhood. In the past six months, he has been constantly fighting with others, and it cannot be said that he has been trained to be like a torch, compared to the two General Li, it can be regarded as a clear understanding. Therefore, the mutual support in the eyes of Li Xu and Shimin is a move to burn himself in his opinion. Not only could it not help Zhang Xutuo, but even the old general's future and reputation were ruined.

"Brother Dugu should know that the two of us have no malicious intent!" Li Shimin realized the seriousness of the matter, held the table case with his hand, and argued loudly.

"I know it's useless. Ling Zun has no shortage of enemies in the court, and Zhong Jian and the Yuwen family are also on the same page! Dugu Lin shook his head and smiled bitterly, "If the people of the world don't believe me, just go back and discuss with Tang Gong." Let's see if Tang Gong and his old man are willing to follow your advice! ”

With that, he picked up the wine jar that Luo Shixin had placed at his feet, and drank the small half jar of wine to his mouth. Then he let out a long sigh, the expression on his face infinitely gloomy.

This is the Great Sui that he swears to defend to the death, and his guard against his own people is always more important than that of foreign enemies. This is the court he has done his best, the wildfire outside has burned to the window, and the people inside are still busy competing to tear down the beams and dig up the corners. As for whether the whole building is going to collapse, people either turn a blind eye to it, or they see it but don't care.

"Brother Dugu is right, Shimin is indeed reckless!" Li Shimin knew that the other party was kind, stood up, and solemnly thanked him.

"You're not reckless, you're inexperienced!" Dugu Lin shook his head with a smile, his face so pale that his face turned red because of the effect of the spirits. "As for Zhong Jian, although you are already in the feudal territory, the things in the officialdom need to be learned from scratch!

"Xie Chongmu for your advice!" Li Xu also picked up the wine jar beside him, shook it towards Dugu Lin, and then raised his head and poured a few big sips. After drinking, he wiped his mouth with his hand and sighed in a low voice. "It's a pity that the time with Chongmu this time is too short, otherwise you can ask for advice on many details in person!"

This is a true saying. A person's vision is always limited by where he or she is. Compared with Dugu Lin and Li Shimin, who have been influenced by the art of power and scheming since childhood, Xuzi knows that his understanding of officialdom is not even as good as a finger of the other party. However, there is no record of these things in the books left by the master, and Xuzi has gone through what he has learned in his life, and none of them can come in handy in the officialdom battle.

"Our brothers are parting ways, I don't know if there will be a chance to meet." Dugu Lin knew what Li Xu needed most, smiled, and continued, "So I can't help you much." But now that you have opened a government office, the first thing to do is two things......"

He spoke in a deep tone, and it sounded like a farewell to the human ear. Hook Xuzi also became sad, grinned, and promised with a forced smile: "Which two, Chongmu said." I will do as you say. “

"The first thing is to make friends with a few powerful ministers in the DPRK before he goes to work. I know you look down on them from the bottom of your heart, but these guys don't succeed enough, and they always come in handy. If you want to do a long job in the position of the head of the Fenyang Army, you must learn to bend down in front of people!" Dugu Lin was not polite at all, and pointed out Li Xu's shortcomings in dealing with people on the spot.

"I'm afraid I'm willing to grovel, but those guys still refuse to be thousands of miles away." Li Xu thought about it, shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Otherwise, they excluded you because they didn't want you to get ahead. Now that you have come out, except for your old enemy Yuwen family, there is no need for anyone else to continue to exclude you. On the contrary, in these few days, someone will definitely take the initiative to show you favor! "After a lot of experience, Dugu Lin can be said to know the behavior characteristics of the courtiers well.

Everyone didn't plan to let Li Xu have a bright future, so no matter whether they had a grudge or not, they had to step forward and step on it. Now that the stepping stones of the past have entered the court, the strategy of several major families to deal with him cannot be to continue to step on him, but to compete with him. As for the past grievances, everyone just took it as a joke. As long as Li Xu doesn't take the initiative to mention it, they are happy to forget about it.

"You have now become a force of your own, and as a last resort, who would not trouble you again, so as not to force you to bite back and make them hurt their own vitality!" Dugu Lin smiled bitterly and continued to explain. "Pei Ju, Yu Shiji, and Yu Wenshu look like they are all together, but in fact, they are fighting very fiercely with each other, no matter who is injured, the others will definitely pounce unceremoniously!"

This is the officialdom rules of the Great Sui, Li Xu felt some of them before, but they were far less straightforward than Dugu Lin's words. His mind is not here, but his comprehension is not bad at all, and after a slight point of guidance from the other party, the fog in front of him has become much brighter. "Actually, there is not much difference between those tribes on Jose, they all speak by strength. When the strength is strong, everyone will compete to make friends, and if the strength is weak, everyone will fall into the well! ”

"If only you could think so. I see that Zhao Xiaocai, the secretary of the Ministry of War, has some old friends with you. This person has a close past with Pei Ju, and can thread the needle through the middle for you. General Laihu'er has always been kind to you, and when you have the chance, you should also go to the old general to say hello! Dugu Lin saw that Li Xu was teachable, and his face showed a little relief. After Li Xu said that he had written down everything he had told, he took another sip of wine and talked about the other party's second imminent priority.

"There is a saying that there are people in the DPRK who are good officials. Even if they can't help, it's good if they can deliver some news to you in a timely manner. Besides, to sit in that position, you'll have to find some right-hand men yourself! ”

Li Xu has long been deeply aware of this. Back then, if he could establish an absolute lineage in the Xiongwu Camp, he would not be easily squeezed out by Yuwen's people. People will always learn to be obedient after they have suffered a loss, and what others teach with good intentions will never be remembered as well as what they perceive. He remembered the lesson of the day, but he had no idea exactly how to do it.

"Captain Zhang Jiang can leave you behind, you have just taken up your new position, and you can't be without a familiar brother by your side! I told him about it, and he's willing to keep at your disposal! Seeing that Dugu Lin had already spoken, Qin Shubao simply didn't go around in circles, and directly arranged a trustworthy lineage for Li Xu.

"Thank you, Second Brother Qin!" Li Xu smiled and arched his hand.

"You're welcome. Your family, I will also send someone to escort you to Boling as soon as possible! Qin Shubao gave Li Xu a frank smile and solemnly promised.

The two of them looked at each other, and they both felt that something warm was flowing in their hearts. For more than two years of fighting side by side, although each other has a relatively short and long thought hidden in their hearts, actual conflicts have rarely occurred. Especially at this moment when the separation is imminent, the slight estrangement has been washed away by Peng Pai's friendship.

"Pour the wine! Pour the wine! Being able to make friends like Second Brother Qin and Brother Dugu is fortunate for Li's third life! Without waiting for Li Xu to speak, Li Shimin said what he wanted to say for him.

"Come on, let's get drunk today!" Dugu Lin responded loudly. A few people filled the wine cup again and drank heartily. While drinking, Li Xu asked for details about the opening of the government and dealing with local officials. Dugu Lin knows everything, and his words are endless; Qin Shubao was on the side, constantly replenishing according to his own observation and comprehension; Seeing that everyone was talking lively, Li Shimin did not hide his selfishness, and from time to time he relayed some rules and habits of the management staff of the Tang Mansion, which corroborated each other with the words of Dugu Lin and Qin Shubao. A few friends talked about it, but they also planned out what Xuzi was about to do.

Compared with the Tang Mansion, although the territory under Li Xu's jurisdiction is smaller, his authority is more flexible. Although Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, was ordered to appease Hedong, he had the power to dismiss county officials. However, he did not have a soldier in his hands, so the manpower that could be arranged in the army was very limited, and he was also restricted in doing things. And Li Xu himself is the head of the Fenyang Army, and his cronies are arranged in a proper manner, so it is easier to let go of his hands and feet.

"To be honest, I really envy Brother Zhongjian's luck!" Talking about the heavy elbow that his father received, Li Shimin said with a smile.

"The Tang Mansion is a century-old family with deep roots. I'm just duckweed, I have a bunch of confessions in my hands, but I can't even raise a cronies! Li Xu shrugged his shoulders and responded regretfully.

"Actually, General Li has a good opportunity in front of him!" Listening to Li Xu's frank words, Murong Luo, who followed Li Shimin to the banquet, first looked at his young master, then stood up and reminded loudly.

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