The King of Wei, Li Tai, did not have the ability to scare Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia, who had thousands of troops and horses at his disposal without fear.
After eliminating all possibilities, the only possibility is Li Shimin.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan looked horrified and couldn't believe it.
Will Li Shimin, the famous emperor of the ages, really let Li Tai arrange people to frame Li Daozong?
But only this explanation is reasonable and will make Li Daozong, who has been fighting on horses all his life, bow his head and plead guilty.
But why?
High achievement overshadows the master? prestige? Born in the Li family of Longxi?
But in history, after Li Shimin imprisoned Li Daozong, why did he release Li Daozong so quickly?
To tarnish his reputation?
Puzzled, Yang Fan looked at Li Daozong.
After looking at each other, Li Daozong tried his best to smile but seemed to feel much more relaxed, and said slowly: "My nephew is indeed smart."
"Why?" Yang Fan looked uncertain.
Li Daozong chuckled: "Didn't my nephew have the answer in his heart? He just didn't dare to admit it, but it is the fact."
"Compared to the fact that I dare not close the door of Duke Wei's palace, I am lucky. At most, my reputation will only be tarnished, but what's the harm in making His Majesty feel at ease?"
Hearing this, Yang Fan fell silent.
In history, Li Daozong's reputation for being greedy for money spread to later generations, leaving many historians puzzled.
As the king of the county, Li Daozong was not short of money. Why did he, who had a reputation as a virtuous man in the early Tang Dynasty, be stigmatized as greedy for money? It turned out to be because of fear.
It seems that Li Xiaogong, who is as famous as him, has another reason for his lustful reputation.
The two famous generals and wise kings of the Tang Dynasty actually left behind a reputation for being greedy and lustful for future generations. This explains the inconsistent evaluations of the two people in historical materials.
Seeing Yang Fan frowning in confusion, Li Daozong smiled slightly and said: "Good nephew, don't worry too much, the birds are gone, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits die, the lackeys are cooked, this is actually an inevitable law.
"Besides, Your Majesty is just in case, and has not gone that far yet. After all, we old guys have won the world from horses, so it is natural to take precautions. At least there will be no worse ending."
"But the wise nephew is different. The imperial court needs new power. Whether it is the current majesty or the emperor who succeeds him, he needs someone who can support the imperial court."
"Your Majesty asked your wise nephew to come to the Ministry of Rites for training. I think that is exactly what you meant. This is why I tried hard to make you the host and guest just now. Only when new forces grow, we old guys will make your Majesty feel more at ease."
As the saying goes, in officialdom, one part human talk is nine parts nonsense. Only by knowing how to distinguish can you survive in the game.
But Yang Fan could feel that although Li Daozong was so sincere, it was not entirely true, but it was at least 50% credible.
For Yang Fan, this was also a gift from his seniors who gave him advice and gave him some advice. Although he was moved, Yang Fan could only keep it in his heart.
The soldiers came to cover up the water and the earth, but I still came one step at a time in a down-to-earth manner.
No matter how far you can achieve it, just try your best and why bother yourself.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan chuckled: "Thank you uncle for the advice. Listening to you is worth ten years of reading."
"But I don't have such big ideals and abilities. I just want to live a peaceful life with a lovely wife and beautiful concubine and a rich family. This is my dream. If His Majesty hadn't forced me to come, I would still be here. They are eating at home and waiting to die!"
Li Daozong really couldn't stand listening to it. This guy was very good at fooling people, and he told lies with his eyes open, and he was frighteningly thick-skinned.
However, such people are most suitable for officialdom.
Without making it clear, Li Daozong just said with a half-smile: "Singing over wine and singing, how long is life? I also envy this kind of life, but my nephew made Zhang Shilang lose face today, which can be regarded as completely offending him to death. From now on, There will be no shortage of trouble.”
Yang Fan secretly spat, the old fox was so impeccable that he put all the responsibility on himself.
He could only say vaguely: "This is the first time that Mr. Zhang and I have met each other today, and we have no grudges. I don't think we will be entangled with each other again."
Li Daozong said with a smile: "Shilang Zhang does not have any grudge against my nephew, but his master has a problem with you. My nephew will not forget the Xuanwu glazed beast and the European envoys who defeated the Japanese. Both times, Wei Wei The king has lost a lot of face.”
"Besides, if my position as the Minister of Rites is vacant, and with the support of King Wei, the Minister Zhang will have a good chance. Now that you are a variable, do you think he will have a grudge?"
Yang Fan was speechless and reminded with a wry smile: "I am only 16 years old this year. How could the court allow me to take over such a high position?"
Li Daozong disagreed: "As the saying goes, ambition does not depend on age. In ancient times, Gan Luo was the prime minister at the age of 12. Now his nephew is already the minister of the Ministry of Rites. It is not impossible to go further."
Yang Fan was surprised by these words and stopped talking.
Indeed, who can guarantee what will happen tomorrow.
It's like traveling to the Tang Dynasty, who could have predicted this?
But thinking about the old man's small body, Yang Fan really had a headache. He couldn't beat such a person, but the grudge was forged.
As the saying goes, cutting off someone's money is like cutting off someone's food, clothing, and parents, and blocking someone's official path is like killing one's father and enemy. This is sworn hatred.
Now that both were occupied, Yang Fan sighed: "If Zhang Zhongye becomes the Minister in the future, wouldn't the Ministry of Rites here be all people of the King of Wei? Will Your Majesty allow it?"
Li Daozong shook his head slightly: "As a minister, how can I dare to speculate on the holy will casually, but according to my observation, the current Ministry of Rites is only the doctor of the Fourth Division who has joined the King of Wei."
Looking at these old foxes in official circles, they are simply indifferent. They analyzed Li Shimin's thoughts very clearly just now, but now they say they dare not try to figure out the holy intention.
You can tell whether you are a human or a ghost with just one mouth, and you can say whatever you want. This also taught Yang Fan another skill.
But I also know that there will be a lot of trouble in the future.
The doctors in each department all took refuge with the King of Wei. If Yang Fan wanted to intervene, of course he would have to fight with these people.
After chatting for a while, Li Daozong felt that Yang Fan was simply a slippery loach.
Although he doesn't know much about some things in the officialdom, he is a naughty person.
I was depressed and relieved at the same time. Maybe this kid could really stir up some troubles when he entered the officialdom.
My elder brother has a good relationship with this boy and has a pretty good taste.
Although he had no intention of forming a party or seeking selfish interests, Li Daozong was always being watched by Li Shimin, so of course it was difficult for him to take any action.
But who doesn't hope that his descendants will last for generations and have a bright future? Besides, who in the officialdom has few friends to help them.
Thinking of this, Li Daozong smiled at Yang Fan and said: "This is your first time in charge of the Host and Guest Department of the Etiquette Department. You must learn more, watch less, speak less, and do less. Okay, you kid, don't be an eyesore here. Get out of here and let the officials take you there." After saying that, he called for a petty official.
Yang Fan was a little depressed, what kind of leader is this.
Doesn't this obviously tell me that I can't give orders to those people in the host and guest department, so I can just pretend and go about my life.
However, Yang Fan didn't believe in that evil.
A challenge is exciting!
Otherwise, it will be difficult to rectify the situation if everyone is fawning and swaying.
Finally, he glanced sideways at Li Daozong: Humph, who wants to drink plain water with a middle-aged man like you who asks questions like a matchmaker?
If you weren't the leader, I would have retreated long ago.
Seeing Yang Fan stand up, the young official bowed and asked, "Sir, may I take you to the Host and Guest Office?"
Yang Fan replied: "Thank you!"
After speaking, he turned to Li Daozong and bowed his hands and said, "Sir, Lord Shangshu, at noon today, I plan to set up a few tables in the guest building to entertain my colleagues. I wonder if you can give me a favor? This won't violate any rules, right?"
Li Daozong waved his hand casually: "I won't join in the fun, otherwise it will disturb everyone's interest; the expenses are not paid from the Ministry of Rites, so there is no violation of the rules. You can go on your own."
In this case, of course Yang Fan would not persuade him again.
If Li Daozong really agreed, everyone would tie up their hands, apologize and leave immediately.
