This is an old face full of ravines. The wrinkles are so deep that it would even make the most famous grandma of this era, Li Yuan, gasp in amazement. The eyebrows and long beard are neatly styled but also gray. There is only a simple hair in the bun. There is nothing luxurious about a jade hairpin or a cloth robe.
It was not the first time they met, but it was the first formal meeting in private. This old look gave Li Shan a strong memory point... Maybe it was because he was old but refused to show his age in front of the younger generation. When Pei Shiju occasionally raised his head, his eyes flickered with a light that was hard to decipher, but also something that people didn't dare to despise.
In fact, after knowing that he had traveled to this era, the people Li Shan wanted to meet most were not celebrities in the general sense such as Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, and Li Jing, but some legendary figures.
For example, it is now known that the Hongfu girl was completely groundless, such as Princess Pingyang who was the only one in ancient times to be buried with military honors, such as Fang Xuanling's daughter of the Fan Yang Lu family who was said to be the most jealous, including Pei Shiju.
The legend of Pei Shiju not only comes from the evil king, nor does it only come from Yu split the Turks. The production of "Illustrated Records of the Western Regions" also comes from his transformation again and again.
Pei Shiju was also surprised by Li Shan's first words. He said: "Pei Gong is very smart, his writing is gorgeous, and his strategies are outstanding. He was valued by King Gaoping and Emperor Wen successively."
King Gaoping is Gao Yue, the grandfather of Gao Shilian, the uncle of Princess Qin, and Emperor Wen naturally refers to Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty Yang Jian.
Pei Shiju's white eyebrows trembled slightly, "How can you compare with this step?"
"After entering the Sui Dynasty, there is no need to say much about Pei Gong's achievements. From the Turks in the north, to the Western Regions in the west, and to Lingnan in the south, everyone has heard of Pei Gong's name." Li Shan described in a gentle tone, "He has made numerous achievements and ranked among the seven nobles. He is not only the best in the world A famous minister is a capable minister."
Pei Shiju didn't respond this time, and just listened to Li Shan continue: "Emperor Hou Yang went to Jiangdu, and Duke Pei accompanied him..."
Speaking of this, Li Shan paused and sighed: "Emperor Yang cannot be said to be without talent or incompetence, but he did not hesitate to open the canal and did not hesitate to use the people's power to attack Goryeo. , how can we not ruin the great rivers and mountains?"
"At that time, the world was in chaos, civil unrest was everywhere, Emperor Yang was arrogant and extravagant, but it was also because there were many sycophants around him. What was Duke Pei doing at that time?"
Pei Shiju slowly raised his head, squinting his eyes as he looked at the young man who was chatting across from him, "I am a sycophant at the same time."
"That's right." Li Shan nodded unceremoniously, "From Pei Gong's point of view, he should know why the former Sui Dynasty died, but he didn't say a word to warn him, he only flattered and pleased him, isn't he a sycophant?"
"As the saying goes, a teacher who remembers the past does not forget the future. Therefore, after His Highness built the Tiance Mansion, he first appointed Du Ruhui and then Ling Gong, both of whom were capable and strong-willed people." Li Shan did not think that Pei Shiju would ignore Ling Jing and directly Said: "Until he returned from Shandong in the sixth year of Wude, the younger generation did not dare to rush into the service of King Qin and sent Ling Gong to Tiance Mansion in advance."
"I still remember what Ling Gong said. His Highness once said that he wanted to take advantage of his fierceness. Since then, the official dispatches in the Tiance Mansion have not been signed by Ling Gong. Even if the King of Qin orders it, it cannot be carried out."
The calm look on Pei Shiju's face could no longer be maintained. As a famous official who had fully experienced how the Sui Dynasty unified the world and how the second generation died, he knew very well what Li Shimin's actions represented.
If King Qin can ascend the throne as emperor in the future, he will surely create a prosperous era.
Pei Shiju regretted a little, not that he joined the East Palace, but that he didn't know more about King Qin after entering the Tang Dynasty. If he had known this before, he would definitely choose King Qin.
But Pei Shiju came to his senses immediately. This young man who had secretly fought with him many times came to visit today and said so many words. What was the purpose of it?
But the next moment, Pei Shiju's eyes were wide-eyed, his face was livid, and he pressed his hands on the table. It seemed that life had returned to his body, turning him into a ferocious beast that wanted to pounce on food.
Because what Li Shan said is, "The King of Qin is good at accepting remonstrances, and is even more willing to accept remonstrances. When he ascends the throne one day, Duke Pei will be his remonstrance minister."
"Being a capable minister first, then a sycophantic minister, and then a remonstrating minister, Pei Gong's reputation will be passed down to future generations and will be recorded in history books."
This is what literati use to say without using curse words. They sound like good words, but together they bring Pei Shiju's reputation down to the ground.
The capable minister shows that Pei Shiju is not lacking in ability, and the two consecutive and sharp changes of the naughty minister and the admonishing minister are both euphemistic and blatant comments on Pei Shiju's character.
What's more terrible is that Li Shanggong is unparalleled. If the King of Qin ascends the throne in the future, the King of Wei will not enter the center if he knows how to advance and retreat. So for him, what is more tempting than compiling history?
Historically, Xue Yuanchao, a famous Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, said that he had three hatreds in his life. One of them was compiling the history of the country. This was not Xue Yuanchao's personal idea, but a common example... The other two hatreds were becoming a Jinshi and marrying a woman with the fifth surname. Good things are already there.
What's more, Li Shanben is famous for his literary works. If he asks himself to compile "History of the Sui Dynasty", I'm afraid he won't be rejected. Then he will do some tricks... Well, there is no need to do anything. Pei Shiju's reputation can be imagined. If a good name is passed down to future generations, it should be infamous for eternity.
For a person like Pei Shiju, in his dying years, all he cares about is his family, heirs and his own reputation after his death. The most important thing is that before Li Shan said those words that were so humiliating, Pei Shiju was indeed I did have similar thoughts... If I had chosen King Qin first, I...
"Aren't you afraid that I will order you to be killed!" Pei Shiju burst out these words from between his teeth. He could not remember the last time he gritted his teeth how many years ago it was. "You must know that you are in the Pei Mansion now!"
Pei Shiju's only response was silence and Li Shan's calm look. The latter was just a little regretful. This old man was really able to stand up and was not angry to death.
However, although Li Shan's words are indeed humiliating Pei Shiju, they are indeed part of the legend that Pei Shiju is regarded by future generations... He is simply a chameleon, saying whatever he says to any emperor he meets. , this set can make countless people shout 666.
There are similar figures in history, but it is not easy to change even once. All celebrities have to pay attention to their personal settings. For someone as awesome as Pei Shiju, Li Shan never thought of the second one.
After a long time, Pei Shiju calmed down and asked, "Are you really not afraid that I will kill you?"
"Not afraid."
"If I can kill you, everything will be solved. Do you think I dare not?"
"Pei Gong would not do such stupid things." Li Shan even gave a gentle smile to the other side.
(End of chapter)
