Right Prime Minister's House.

A basin of ice cubes was placed on the side of the table, and the maids fanned Li Linfu to remove the slightest cool breeze.

He is old, and he is too lazy to build the rain pavilion and the cool hall, but he is used to this simple and simple cooling method.

"The saint is about to visit the Xinghua Qing Palace."

"In this way, the government will be completely handed over to the right minister, which is really hard."

In fact, even if the sage is in Chang'an, he doesn't take care of the government very much, but there are still some differences for Li Linfu...... At least he wasn't afraid that some of the fortunate ministers would go to ask for the Holy Will again at every turn.

For example, a while ago, when Wang Changling was degraded, if the sage was in Huaqing Palace at that time, then no matter how scheming Ren Xue Bai was, it would be impossible for the sage to send someone to summon Wang Changling back because of this trivial matter.

"Xingchen's interference in government affairs is the most annoying thing!" Li Linfu thought so.

He retracted his mind, looked at Chen Xilie, and said, "When the sage arrives at Huaqing Palace, he still wants to read the Di Bao and Wen Cui Bao, can you master the Newspaper Academy?"

Chen Xilie hesitated slightly and did not answer immediately.

Li Linfu also said: "If it goes well, the prime minister plans to propose the establishment of official posts in the Newspaper Academy next month. ”

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"Back to the right...... This matter, not very well. Chen Xilie replied slowly.

He knew that "smooth" meant that Xue Bai was transferred and replaced by someone else to publish the newspaper, and the newspaper could be published smoothly.

But he really can't do it yet.

One is the process of receiving free coins, although it is known that it is used in engraving and movable type printing, but many details are not known, and the amount of bamboo paper is in the hands of Yang Dang; The second is manpower, from officials to craftsmen and miscellaneous servants, all of whom have received the benefits given by Yang Yan privately, even if Xue Bai is not there, he can do things in an orderly manner, even if Chen Xilie can only be shelved in the past; The third is ability, if Xue Bai and Wang Changling are missing, the proposed newspaper will not have that taste.

In addition, even if it is printed, Xue Bai's method of distributing newspapers is quite mysterious, and if Chen Xilie is allowed to do it, he can only let the Nanya patrol guard distribute it.

Although he couldn't do things, Chen Xilie was good at answering, and responded: "Xue Bai is cunning, Yang Dang is domineering, and he is on guard everywhere. I think that if this matter is to be done smoothly, it is necessary to let them compromise. ”

"Do you want to talk to Yang Yan and Xue Bai about the conditions?" Li Linfu asked.

He was reluctant, in addition to not being able to let go of the high-ranking prime minister's style, the main reason was that Yang Dang was untrustworthy. said that he would only win over Wang Zhonghe, but prevent him from getting rid of Wang Zhonghe; said that only bamboo paper was popularized, but newspapers were launched; said that he would not interfere in the affairs of the Zhongshu sect, but he directly stated the holy oracle to the subjects, and seized the power of Hanlin and Zhongshu.

"Do you want to negotiate terms with these villains?"

"Is that ...... Let me ask? Chen Xilie glanced at Li Linfu with some tentativeness.

In an instant, Li Linfu's eyes shone brightly, and he glared at him fiercely.

Chen Xilie was so shocked that he felt a chill down his spine, and he didn't dare to bully Li Linfu anymore for the time being.

At this moment, a female envoy came in and handed over a ban

"Taile Cheng Xue Bai will drive to Huaqing Palace with the saint."

Li Linfu was not surprised, and said, "Did you hear that?" ”

"Yes."

"When Xue Bai is not there, you may be able to do a good job in this trivial matter of the Printing Institute? If not, the original version will be replaced by someone else. ”

"That's it."

Finally, the secretary and supervisor had a little power, and Chen Xilie would not let it go, so he should be ....... immediately

But after leaving the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, he thought about it and felt that no matter whether Xue Bai went to Huaqing Palace or not, it would not be easy to seize power, and the best way was for the two sides to reach an agreement.

The most important thing about officialdom is compromise.

"Let you keep an eye on Xue Bai, where is he?"

"Back to the left minister, he is in the Lady of Qiuguo Mansion again, and he hasn't come out for a whole day."

Chen Xilie scolded secretly in his heart, feeling that this kind of face that clings to the top of the crony is too villainous.

"Let's go back to the ministry."

When he arrived at the official department, Chen Xilie took a piece of tea cake and went to the public house of Gongkao Shilang.

In the public room, Du Youlin held a book in his hand, leaned on it and slept soundly, listening to the movement, and when he saw that Shangshu was coming, he did not panic, and saluted and smiled bitterly: "Let Zuo Xiangjian smile." ”

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. It must be that he is busy with official business and too tired, and the old man also has a deep understanding. ”

"Yes."

"Look at this tea." Chen Xilie sat down and arranged for someone to make a sencha.

Du Youlin instead hoped that he would have something to say, and asked: "Dare to ask Zuo Xiang, but there are official orders?" ”

Chen Xilie waved his hand and ordered his entourage to go out, and Du Youlin hurriedly took the tea set.

Wen Cuibao scolded the whole dynasty, and even Xue Lang was scolded, and he couldn't go on like this. How did he think about the wise way to protect himself that the old man gave him last time? ”

"Yes, Xia Guan asked Xue Bai...... He said that Wang Zhixian, the governor of Chang'an County, is well-versed in history and talent, and can enter the secretary province, but he is worried that no one will hold the post of governor of Chang'an County. ”

Chen Xilie shook his head when he heard this, because this was impossible.

What is "Chi County" and "Ji County"?

The capital is governed by Chi County, Chang'an County and Wannian County in Xijing; Henan County and Luoyang County in the eastern capital; Taiyuan County and Jinyang County in Taiyuan.

The next towns to the capital are Qi County, such as Zhaoying County, Liquan County, Weinan County, and Lantian County. If it is divided into a little more detailed, Zhaoying County and Liquan County still belong to Cichi County; Weinan County and Lantian County are Qi County. Of course, the general appointment of officials is not so detailed, some people divide the county into ten classes, and some people divide them into seven classes.

The difference between Ji County and Cichi County is just that, but the moat of Ji County and Chi County cannot be ignored. For example, Yan Zhenqing's return from filial piety is already more famous than that of the world, and he has been elected twice, and he has been erudite and knowledgeable, and he was also the first lieutenant of Liquan County and then the lieutenant of Chang'an County.

"County Lieutenant Chang'an, he doesn't have to think about it."

Chen Xilie didn't expect Yang Dang Lion to open his mouth, and the conditions he originally wanted to give were a little difficult to mention, and he muttered: "The old man is concerned about Xue Lang's future, and he pays special attention to where he is out, guess what?" ”

Du Youlin said: "Please give advice to the left minister." ”

"The county lieutenant of Longbiao happens to have a quota." Chen Xilie made a joke first, and said in a moment: "Jiangning County Cheng, how is it?" ”

This is the condition that he is sure that Li Linfu will approve.

Du Youlin shook his head again and again.

Chen Xilie said with a smile: "Although Xue Lang is young, after all, he is the champion, and now he is the official Taile Cheng, who lives in the eighth grade, and Jiangning County Cheng is also the eighth grade." When Jinshi first entered the office, he was mostly a county lieutenant, and he could make an exception for the county, how is it bad? It must be known that unless he is a Chixian lieutenant, no matter where he goes, he has to be demoted. ”

The title of the court, and Taile Cheng, can be appointed as the lieutenant of Chang'an County.

"Whimsical."

Du Youlin said with a smile: "After all, this matter has nothing to do with the lower official, the lower official is just relaying." ”

"Then you will relay to him, except for Jiang Ningcheng, there is no Que member."

Although it was a bargain, neither side would open their mouths to give in first, and the conversation was put on hold for the time being.

Du Youlin thinks that Xue Bai is not in a hurry at all, and when he first enters the official career, it is a big deal to stay in the position of the school scholar for one more year.

Chen Xilie is not in a hurry, as a secretary and a young eunuch, he can always slowly control the Newspaper Academy, and then the initiative will not be in Xue Bai's hands.

Xue Bai and Qinglan packed their luggage, and then placed Qinglan in the Lady of Qiuguo's mansion, preparing to leave for Huaqing Palace in two days.

He took advantage of the excuse of going to Shengpingfang to see Du Wulang, and went to Yan's house in Dunhuafang and talked to Yan Yan.

"I'll be there for a month or two and I'll be back."

"I don't care where you go."

Xue Bai then handed over some story drafts and said, "Then this is for you to relieve your boredom." ”

"That's pretty much it." Yan Yanzheng turned her anger into joy, and glared at Xue Bai again.

She still looked at him calmly, but she didn't seem to be enlightened yet, and she didn't realize the change in the relationship between the two...... This made Xue Bai a little confused about how to deal with himself.

I couldn't say it for too long, it was not polite, and after saying a few words secretly, Xue Bai withdrew.

Du Wulang led the horse and waited outside Yan's house, watching people play Go on the street.

Xue Bai came out to see him and asked, "Why don't you go in and have a cup of tea?" ”

"That's the Yan family's mansion, a Confucian family, how is it good to meet someone casually when you go in, and compare my knowledge?"

"Makes sense."

"Hey, you know what?" Du Wulang said in a low voice: "I can also go to the bamboo paper workshop to sprinkle the boy's urine." ”

"Although she is married, even if Yun Niang doesn't give Xue Ling three years of filial piety, it's okay to keep it for three months. And as you said, next year, she and I will be eighteen years old, and it will be easy to deal with it if we have children. ”

"You don't seek an official either, what do you do every day after marriage?"

"We're happy." Du Wulang became excited, and was about to talk endlessly. ”

Xue Baidang said even with a basin of cold water: "Find something serious to do, otherwise you will soon get tired of it." ”

"Hey, you're ...... We've got a lot to do. ”

"What kind of personality is Xue Sanniang?"

"You don't know? She was your sister at one time. Du Wulang said: "She is very gentle and careful, and after we got married, she gradually became bolder......

The two arrived at Shengping Fang, said goodbye in front of the fang, and Du Wulang returned home alone.

I saw Quan Rui hovering at the door, and when he saw him coming back, he stepped forward and asked, "Where is Xue Lang?" Ah Lang is looking for him in a hurry. ”

"He went...... He went home, and I went and told him what was the matter. ”

"Please go to the study to see Ah Lang first."

Du Wulang hurried to the study, only to see Du Youlin pacing and wandering.

"Grandpa, what's wrong?"

"Someone wants to promote you as an official." Du Youlin frowned and pondered.

"Huh?" Du Wulang was not happy and asked, "Why?" ”

"I have asked Uncle Guo and Xue Lang, is it because you are talented who don't learn and don't know how to do it?" Du Youlin said.

"What's going on? I'll go talk to Xue Bai. ”

"Wei Weiqing, secretary and supervisor, Xu Wang Li Huang is sick, and someone wants his position."

"Who are they? Which location do you want? ”

Yes? What do you mean?

When Du Wulang rushed to Xuanyangfang and told Xue Bai about the matter, he was confused by Xue Bai's question.

"Li Qian has three positions that can be grabbed, the title of King Xu, the title of Wei Weiqing, and the position of secretary and supervisor. Who is coming to your grandfather, and which position do you want? ”

The officialdom of the Tang Dynasty is like this, Li Qian is not dead, but he is old and sick, but there are many people who are waiting for him to come out after his death like wolves.

Du Wulang said: "It's the door of King Qing's mansion, and he wants to seek a secretary and supervisor for King Qing's son....

Xue Bai immediately turned cold and said, "He's so bold." ”

"No, my grandfather said that ....... secretary and supervisor are saints, and he has long promised to wait for the heir King Xu to die, oh, it's a sage, and he will give it to King Qing's son."

"Promised?" Only then did Xue Bai's attitude soften.

This happened suddenly, he understood the situation, and he didn't want to get involved, so he said: "This is a troublesome matter, don't pay attention to it." You should also be patient, don't be tempted by this official position, just wait.

"Good! I am very patient and am not in a hurry to become an official. ”

Du Wulang came worriedly, and went happily.

The next day, before dawn, Xue Bai was still asleep, but he was woken up by Mingzhu.

"Xue Lang, someone came to your house to look for you, something happened, the secretary and supervisor and heir Xu Wangxu, as a subordinate, should go to mourn."

"I'll go now."

"What's wrong?" Yang Yuyao asked.

"Yao Niang, Xue Lang has to go back to his mansion first, and see the people sent by King Xu's mansion in his mansion, hurry up."

"Li Qiang, is it? Have we received his gifts? I can't help him with that. Yang Yuyao said in a daze.

Xue Bai couldn't help asking, "What's busy?" ”

"He wanted to give the title to his youngest son, but after asking, the saint said privately that the age difference was too great, and he didn't look like him, so he had to give it to his nephew and heir."

"What about the position of secretary and supervisor?"

"It seems that I promised to the son of King Qing a long time ago."

Xue Bai was confirmed, hurriedly put on his clothes, walked through the long street by night, returned to his house, changed his mournful face, and rushed to the main hall.

"Li Jian him.... Are you sure? ”

"The school secretary is mourning, let's go with the villain."

"Good ......."

When I arrived at King Xu's mansion, I heard Chen Xilie's cry from a distance.

"King Xu, Eunuch Li!"

"You are Lantai Taishi...... If you want to repair a huge compilation for the society, such a big cause is in the ascendant, how can you be in the middle of the road?! Alas! ”

Xue Bai looked at it, and by chance, he found that Li Huang's two young sons were indeed young, the eldest one was not yet ten years old, and Li Qian was at least over sixty years old when he died, and some things were really hard to say.

Chen Xilie kept crying.

Xue Bai's mood also deteriorated, he had only met Li Qian a few times, but as soon as Li Qian died, it caused him a lot of unnecessary trouble. In addition to the subordinates who are the secretary and supervisor to come to mourn, he is also too happy and has to arrange some ceremonial things for the funeral.

However, one more errand is not necessarily a bad thing, after showing up in King Xu's mansion, Xue Bai left under the pretext of leaving and went to Taichang Temple...... You don't have to listen to Chen Xilie's ghost crying wolf.

When he arrived at the imperial city, it was already bright, and before entering the door, Xue Bai first found a stall and asked for a soup cake and a mutton.

"Huh, Xue Lang?"

Suddenly, he was called, Xue Bai secretly called unlucky, and turned his head to look, but the person who came was Zhang Fill.

It is worth mentioning that Zhang We are Tai Changqing, that is, Xue Bai's top boss. This matter is not a coincidence, but Xue Bai is now in contact with the most prominent people in the Tang Dynasty, and there are acquaintances in any of the yamen.

"Zhang Siqing, why do you eat these?"

"The heir is the king." Zhang sighed: "I also got the Taichang Temple to see things." ”

Xue Bai said: "The position left by King Xu seems to be remembered by many people? ”

"Not because of you?" Zhang Po said: "The secretary and supervisor is just a fictitious position without power, because of your three measures, it has now become an important position with great authority, and it is troublesome." ”

"It has nothing to do with me, the left is on the book.

"Huh"

The two talked about Li Cong as if they were gossiping, and at the end, the topic was back to Li Cong.

King Qing loved his son Li Yu and wanted to make him heir, so he asked the sage for an official position on the three grades for Li Li, and the sage did promise to treat the heir Xu Wang Yixue, so he ordered Li Li to be the secretary and supervisor. This was an ordinary thing, but now it has changed its taste.

Zhang filled: "I'll give you an opinion, you make up your own mind." ”

"Released as soon as possible?"

"Hmm." Zhang nodded and sighed: "Don't touch those people." ”

Xue Bai also made up his mind.

He was an orphan adopted by Xue Rust, a concubine, and was trained to help the crown prince Li Ying, and no one knew what kind of ideas Xue Rust had instilled in him back then.

And Li Li is the son of Li Ying, once Xue Bai helps Li Li in this matter, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Son of Heaven. Li Cong also pretended to be smart and sent someone to Du's house to contact. I don't know if I was sick and rushed to the doctor, or was I bewitched by others?

As far as Xue Bai is concerned, it is better to draw a clear line and seek to release as soon as possible.

But he can't act in too much of a hurry.

Li Linfu and Chen Xilie are both human spirits, once they see that he is in a hurry, Qi County should not think about it. It may even be for the benefit of the newspaper to push the boat down the river and push him into the whirlpool.

What you have to do is to pay attention to the conspiracy against him, get rid of the influence of this matter, and even use this matter to get the next official position.

All the way into Taichang Temple, Xue Bai found that the plain and very idle courtyard was full of people, this is to fulfill his duty,

I gave the royal family a nickname.

It's time to get busy.

Xue Bai walked into the Taile Department, and soon, the musicians played mourning music, and Taichang Temple was a busy scene.

As soon as this kind of mourning music sounds, it means that there is a big member of the court, and everyone is about to start competing for official positions like hyenas........