On this day, Yu Qian's house, guest hall.

Li Qing and Li Xian sat opposite each other, and Yu Qian played sideways to accompany them.

The three of them raised their glasses and drank tea, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Li Xian is calm on the surface, but he is excited in his heart, he knows too well the weight and right of the two of them, as long as these two people support him, then he is the only one who is the secretary of the ministry.

And today, the two of them saw him at the same time, and its deep meaning is self-evident.

Although he didn't understand why the two of them wanted to help him, it was always good, and Li Xian, who had a strong enterprising spirit, didn't care.

"The Yongqing Hou's family is in Jinling, and the Xiaguan family is in the river. South, not far away, maybe 500 years ago was still a family. Li Xian said with a smile.

Although this kind of approach is old-fashioned, it is very practical and can fully express attitudes and stands.

Officialdom is a place full of human sophistication and gangs, and people naturally have to look at the return when they invest, which Li Xianmen is clear.

Li Qing touched his nose amusedly, "Maybe." ”

Seeing that he didn't deny it, Li Xian was more confident, and further probed: "Recently, there are many people who impeach Xiaguan, and Yongqing Hou and Lord Yu are so courteous, Xiaguan is really ......"

His face was full of emotion, and he choked up and couldn't speak.

Li Qing put down the teacup and said bluntly: "Scholar Li, I said it clearly, I can help you, but I want to hear you tell the truth." ”

"Your Excellency, please speak!" Li Xian retracted his emotions for a second, looking serious.

"What do you think is the way to be an official? Or rather...... What should I do? Li Qing's eyes burned, "There is only one chance, don't make mistakes." ”

Li Xian's heart sank, and under Li Qing's gaze, he had a feeling that he had nothing to hide.

Thinking about Li Qing's deeds again, Li Xian understands that other people's rank is far above him, and playing tricks or something will only be self-defeating, so it is better to be brighter, but to tell the truth...... It's too bad to hear.

"Ten out of ten truths, I'm afraid it is...... It's hard to get to the top! Li Xian hesitated.

Li Qing smiled slightly and said, "Does Scholar Li not trust Benhou, or can't he trust adults?" ”

"The lower officials don't dare." Li Xian waved his hand again and again, taking a deep breath, "Then the official will say it, if it's not right, please correct the two of you." ”

Yu Qian bowed his head: "Scholar Li said that it doesn't matter, you can get into my mouth if you come out...... We will never let anyone else hear it again. ”

Li Xian no longer hesitated, cleared his throat, straightened his posture, and said: "The lower officials think that the way to be an official is nothing more than the following;

Things to do, mud to be reconciled, shady tricks to play, political enemies to strike, colleagues to woo, horses... Dragon's fart is going to shoot ......"

Balabala......

It's true that you can't get on the stage, but this is the way to be an official, at least the way of being an official in the Ming Dynasty, if you want to be a big official and do great things, you are destined to not be a humble gentleman.

To be a powerful minister, to be a capable minister, the threshold is too high.

Fair and square? Hehe.

The corners of Yu Qian's mouth were bitter, but after all, he didn't say anything to refute it, he didn't agree with such values, but he had to admit that it was a fact.

He himself was able to occupy a high position because he entered the emperor's field of vision very early, and of course, the main thing was that he was capable.

But there are many capable people, but not many opportunities.

Officialdom is like a battlefield, many capable people have fallen into the sand before they have come out, and above the officialdom, 'survival' is the most important thing.

Survive to have a chance to become a general!

Li Qing was not ashamed, and said: "Sure enough, it is ten out of ten truths, but there is always a priority in everything, what do you think is the most important?" ”

Right now, it's like a job interview.

Li Qing and Yu Qian are interviewers, and Li Xian is a job seeker.

Li Qing, the interviewer of Daming Company, had a good first impression of Li Xian, who was looking for a job, because Li Xian had the potential for promotion and salary increase, and he had wolf attributes, but ...... And that's just the first impression.

As an interviewer, Li Qing is more concerned about whether Li Xian can provide value to Daming Company, and whether his values are highly consistent with the company.

After all, this is not an ordinary position, but a ...... ceo！

Li Xian pondered for a moment and said, "I don't know if Yongqing Hou is asking about Yu Gong or Yu Private?" ”

Yu Qian, the deputy interviewer, hadn't spoken yet, so he took the opportunity to say: "Let's talk about Yu Gong first!" ”

Li Qing glanced at his deputy, which was diametrically opposed to what he wanted to say.

Li Xiandao: "In fact, public and private are one and two, two and one things, and there is only one real core, do things!" ”

"Uh-huh~" Li Qing took a sip of tea, "Go on." ”

"For the emperor, what is needed is someone who can share his worries and solve problems for him and can do things for the Ming Dynasty, but if he can't do things, he will lose his value;

Personally, being an official is nothing more than fame and fortune, but this fame and fortune are also to be piled up by doing things.

No matter how big an official is, if you don't do a practical thing, the emperor will not use you, the officials will not obey you, the people will not miss you, and the history books will not waste pen and ink on a useless person;

If you want fame and fortune, you can only do things!

If you want the emperor to reuse, you can only do things!

If you want to have a stable position, you can only do things! ”

Li Xian said, picked up the teacup and sipped it gently, and said no more.

He has already handed in the paper, and all that remains is to wait for the interviewer's review and scoring.

Seeing that the two interviewers wanted to whisper, Li Xian took the initiative to get up and create an opportunity for the two to discuss.

…

Li Xian stood in the courtyard, his eyes glancing at the two people in the guest hall from time to time, both nervous and expectant.

When his daughter-in-law gave birth, he waited for the results outside the house, but he didn't have such a strong feeling.

At this moment, he lives like a year.

I don't know how long it took, but the interviewer finally spoke: "Mr. Li, please come in!" ”

"Whew~" Li Xian let out a long sigh of relief, calmed down, and then stepped forward.

"Mr. Lee, please be seated." Li Qing picked up the teacup and pointed to the chair opposite.

"Hey." Li Xian nodded and sat down, feeling extremely nervous, but it was difficult for him to take the initiative to speak.

That's in a hurry!

Fortunately, Li Qing did not let him wait longer, and announced the results after drinking tea.

"Ben Hou and Yu Shangshu will support your promotion to the position of secretary of the ministry!"

Li Xian's body was shocked, although he was a little sure, but when he really heard this, he was still so excited that he couldn't help himself, and even almost lost his temper.

But he quickly adjusted and said seriously: "Thank you two adults for your support, Li Xian will never forget." ”

"It doesn't have to be that way." Li Qing said with a smile, "We support you, not for our own selfishness, but because the imperial court needs such a person to hold such a position." ”

After a pause, "But positions and people can't be equated, you can, and so can others." ”

Finally, Li Qing stretched out his right hand and said with a smile: "I hope you will not forget your original intention and keep your mission in mind!" ”

Li Xian had never seen such a courtesy, but the person who was mixed with the court and could mix with the appearance was naturally not a straw bag, and he also stretched out his right hand.

Two people...... shook hands.

Li Qing said: "Tomorrow, Benhou will meet the early dynasty." ”

"Hey, I'm tired."

…

Out of the gate of Yu Qian's house, Li Xiandu was still dizzy, as if he had drunk half a catty of soju, and his body was as light as two taels of cotton.

~

"Sir, is he really up to the task?" Yu Qian frowned, this position is too important, he suffers from gains and losses.

Li Qing smiled slightly: "At least for now, he is very suitable." ”

Then, he patted him on the shoulder, "Someone has to do things, and he can't help it." ”

Yu Qian nodded slowly and sighed: "I'm afraid that he will take the old path of Sanyang!" ”

"Today's court situation is different from that of Sanyang at that time, and Sanyang's position is not firm, except for Yang Pu who is slightly better, Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong are both very poor in personal morality, and their personal selfishness is too heavy, so they have achieved such a result."

Li Qing has a very bad impression of Sanyang, especially Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong.

When Zhu Di entered Jinling City, Yang Rong was the first to surrender, and even waited on the way for Zhu Di to go to Fengtian Temple, and said, 'Does His Highness pay homage to the ancestral tomb first, or ascend the throne first?' ’

When Zhu Di talked to him afterwards, Li Qing felt funny.

Does this still need him to say? It's just speculation, fighting for good fate.

Yang Shiqi is even more desperate, he has no fame, and he was pulled by Fang Xiaoru to be an official, but as soon as Zhu Di entered the city, he immediately turned against him, such a character...... It's disgusting.

Li Qing didn't hold grievances for Fang Xiaoru, but simply resented this kind of person who would take revenge.

When Zhu Di first entered the city, he couldn't offend everyone at once, Er Yang was obedient and knowledgeable about current affairs, and he was really capable, so Zhu Di was entrusted with reuse.

However, Zhu Di looked down on them in his heart, and there was no other ...... Emperors don't like disloyal courtiers.

Li Qing stretched his waist and said, "Okay, don't worry about it, he really can't do it, I'll take care of it." ”ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ

"Uh-huh...... So much best. Yu Qian nodded with a dry smile and said, "It's okay today, if Mr. is free, why not have a few drinks?" ”

"Another day." Li Qing said: "I'll go to Wuqinghou's house, and quickly settle this matter, so I can continue to salted fish." ”

Yu Qian: "......"

~

The Marquis of Wuqing's Mansion.

Li Qing explained his intentions.

Shi Heng didn't say a word: "Ming Shangchao is, Cheng, no problem." ”

"It's all here, drink a drink and then leave," Shi Heng complained, "This is the first time you've been here since you returned to Beijing, right?" ”

"Mostly busy." Li Qing looked at the time, it was almost noon, and he had to go back to cook.

But people are so interesting, it is really unreasonable not to stay for a drink and chat to express gratitude.

Li Qing nodded with a smile: "Then it's disrespectful." ”

"Sir is too polite, please come to the sir's room." Shi Heng smiled, "Come on, go and prepare the wine and food." ”

~

The wine and food are all together, and the two drink together.

Shi Heng is not young anymore, like Yu Qian, after the age of the sixtieth year, his body and bones are okay, but it is a little reluctant to lead troops to fight.

The overdraft of the body when I was young is now also manifested, and I am already in a semi-retired state.

His influence in the army is still there, based on this, Zhu Qiyu did not let him retire completely, but he also gave him the greatest love.

Twice a month!

Li Qing said: "I taught Shi Biao the Qi cultivation kung fu, you practice more, it will help your body." ”

"Practicing," Shi Heng nodded and said with a wry smile: "But...... The years are not forgiving, once people are old, they are the same every year, and last year they were able to move the stone mill, but this year it will not work, alas, ....... ”

Li Qing was silent and comforted: "Good days are still long, pay more attention to health." ”

"That's nature, who wouldn't want to live two more days." Shi Heng smiled, "But sir, you're almost fifty, and you look less than forty, which is really enviable." ”

Li Qing smiled, his smile slightly bitter: It seems... The makeup needs to be improved.