Cui Xiangzhi, who has strong execution ability, rushed to Chang'an Marquis with generous gifts that afternoon.
Wang Zi'an was very proud and walked out of the bedroom in the backyard with a glowing face, and received a report from Wang Meng, the foreign steward.
Everyone was a little dumbfounded.
what's the situation?
Li Tai sent someone to visit me?
When I thought about it, the fat and fat Prince Wei had people visit him, and he also brought such a large gift...
A strange smile appeared on the corner of Wang Zi'an's mouth.
I guessed that I was saying bad things about him behind his back - well, no, I didn't say bad things about him either, so I objectively analyzed the possible future for his father.
And there seemed to be no one else there at the time.
Where did Li Tai get this news?
Wang Zi'an quickly reviewed in his mind the few people who were in the room at that time.
Li Shimin, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji——
Although the old man Changsun Wuji was a bit uncomfortable with him, he didn't dare to say anything about such a big matter. Even if he was talkative, he would at most secretly express his thoughts in front of Li Shimin, and most likely not reveal the news to Li Tai.
It's not that I believe in his character, but that I believe in Changsun Wuji's wisdom.
Because, from his point of view, this kind of thing is unnecessary.
It will bring you nothing but trouble.
Moreover, in his previous life, I had never heard of Changsun Wuji supporting his nephew.
So, he made the judgment by investigating the actions of Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others?
It does have some brains.
What surprised him the most was that this guy didn't go into hysterics and crazily retaliate against himself. Instead, he asked this confidant to give him a generous gift on his behalf.
Interesting.
No wonder this Li Tai is so favored by Li Shimin, he really has two skills.
This is probably a message to myself.
I know you are stumbling upon me behind my back, but I, Li Tai, am generous and don’t care about you, and I am willing to be on good terms with you?
Of course, only God knows what he thinks behind his back, but Wang Zi'an feels that there is a high probability that this guy will not have a good impression of him. Using oneself to save others, Wang Zi'an felt that he could not smile away his grudges anyway.
It would be considered generous of you not to kill the other person.
But if someone comes with sincerity, he can't turn him away, and Wang Zi'an also wants to see what kind of tricks this Wei King Li Tai is playing.
Invite people in, sit down in the living room, and serve them a cup of chrysanthemum tea.
While Wang Zi'an was playing with the gift list handed over by Cui Xiangzhi, he looked at the gentle Cui Xiangzhi with interest.
"So, His Highness the King of Wei asked you to come because..."
The gift is really generous. It seems that this Li Tai is living a much better life than that unlucky kid Li Chengqian.
"Just to make a friend. His Royal Highness the King of Wei has always admired the knowledge of the Marquis and wanted to visit him in person. However, he has been busy with business and has been unable to get away recently. He has been feeling unwell recently, so he sent his students here -"
Wang Zi'an "suddenly realized" and nodded with a smile.
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. In that case, I would like to thank His Highness the King of Wei for his kindness——"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an casually put the gift list on the table and glanced at Cui Xiangzhi.
"It seems that Mr. Cui is a confidant of His Highness King Wei..."
"I don't want to be a confidant, but thanks to His Highness King Wei's respect, I can help with some small things..."
Cui Xiangzhi smiled gracefully.
Wang Zi'an also smiled gracefully.
"That's good. It can be seen that you are a smart and capable person. You are the most valued confidant of His Highness King Wei. You are worthy of being a descendant of the Cui family, but you are different -"
It is said that the Marquis of Chang'an has a high level of ambition, is arrogant and unreasonable, and never takes the initiative to make friends with the powerful people in the court. Looking at it today, isn't this quite good?
Sure enough, the rumors are not credible!
After being praised in person by such a talented man who was famous throughout Chang'an, the smile on Cui Xiangzhi's face suddenly became more sincere.
There, I was humbly humbled.
"Master Hou is ridiculously complimentary, I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it -"
"What's wrong with this? I'm an outspoken person, so if there's anything inappropriate, don't blame me..."
Wang Zian waved his hand boldly.
"I think Mr. Cui is not only as handsome as jade, but also has extraordinary conversational skills. He is also an open-minded person. Just tell me, does His Highness the King of Wei take a fancy to my talent?"
Cui Xiangzhi:...
"Ah - ah, yes, yes, yes, His Highness the King of Wei has admired the talent of the Marquis for a long time. Before coming, he deeply regretted that he could not come to visit the Marquis in person..."
Cui Xiangzhi smiled and cupped his hands.
What else can be done?
I can only answer yes, otherwise what would I be doing here this time?
However, this is the first time in his life that he has seen someone talk like this.
The feeling in my heart cannot be expressed in words, I can only feel it.
This Marquis of Chang'an is really, really - a man of great temperament. He speaks so "boldly" and directly.
Seeing Cui Xiangzhi admit it.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but smile and clapped his hands happily.
"I know it, I know it, I'm just saying, how could someone like me, an unparalleled scholar with unparalleled beauty, erudition, and amazing talent, who loves talents so much, turn a blind eye and not hear it?" —Look, I guessed it right!"
Cui Xiangzhi was so fed up that he almost died.
Does this person still want to show his face?
How can you praise yourself so much?
Well, although you do seem to have a little bit of talent, this is too...
He complained in his heart, but he had to force out a flattering smile on his face.
"The Marquis of Chang'an, it's true - he's really good at predicting things..."
Then, when he saw the Marquis of Chang'an opposite him, he waved his hand with joy, pretending to be humble.
"I don't want to take it, I don't want to take it. I just know that His Highness the King of Wei is very thirsty for talents and cannot let a great talent like me go..."
Having said this, Wang Zi'an leaned slightly toward Cui Xiangzhi.
"Brother Cui, do you think so -"
"Yes Yes--"
Cui Xiangzhi didn't know how to describe his inner feelings.
"So, I bet that His Highness the King of Wei must have been eager for my works for a long time, right?"
Wang Zi'an's eyes shone with confidence.
Cui Xiangzhi:...
He wanted to say loudly "No!"
However, with a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, he dare not——
This time, I shoulder the great responsibility of His Highness the King of Wei to befriend the Marquis of Chang'an.
"Yes, yes, that's so right. The Marquis of Chang'an is really good at predicting things. You have already expected this. To be honest, His Highness, the King of Wei, has great hopes for every work of the Marquis of Chang'an. Every time a masterpiece came out, His Highness the King of Wei would personally copy it and post it in his study. He would taste it repeatedly and often regret that he could not see the handwriting of the Marquis..."
Cui Sangzhi decided.
Anyway, it’s just cheating, you are shameless, I’m willing to go all out, I’m also shameless, right?
There's no one else here anyway, no shame!
Upon hearing what Cui Xiangzhi said, Wang Zi'an burst into laughter and patted Cui Xiangzhi's shoulder rather boldly.
"I knew it, I knew it. How could anyone resist the charm of my works?"
Speaking of this, he still sighed with regret.
"His Royal Highness, King Wei, is indeed a wise and talented king. His vision is beyond question. He can be my confidant, Prince An!"
Hearing this, Cui Xiangzhi couldn't help but secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Although I said so many flattery words without conscience, it seems that the task has been completed relatively smoothly so far.
This Marquis is now almost taking His Highness the King of Wei as a confidant.
By now, he could finally see that this Wang Zi'an was just a fool who had only a lot of talent and knowledge but no understanding of the ways of the world.
No wonder His Majesty made this man the Marquis, but kept concealing his true identity, and neither allowed him to participate in court meetings, nor allowed him to do specific work. At this level, calling him a nerd would be an insult to the name nerd. Number.
It seems that His Majesty has long known that this guy is not suitable for anything at all.
This is just using this person as a pistachio.
Of course, perhaps it was because of his silly temperament and his talent that his majesty in the palace was willing to listen to his advice occasionally.
After all, what kind of bad intentions could a fool with this kind of personality and unsophisticated personality have?
This is the kind of person your Majesty wants.
Ignorant of human feelings, ignorant of the world, no matter what the disputes in the court, no matter what, I dare to speak without any selfish thoughts. Isn't this the kind of talent your Majesty needs?
It's true that stupid people are lucky.
Thinking of this, he felt like he was filled with lemons. Even this person can be valued by His Majesty, but a talented person like me who is well versed in worldly affairs and has outstanding abilities can only succumb to the hardships in the Palace of Wei. How unfair is it!
At this time, Cui Xiangzhi, who wanted to understand everything, actually despised Wang Zi'an in his heart. But where His Highness King Wei's instructions were, he did not dare to refute Wang Zi'an's interest.
Since His Majesty likes this kind of person, just coax him.
"The Marquis is so smart, and he knows things like a god. His Royal Highness, King Wei of our family, often regards the Marquis as his confidant——"
"So, His Highness, King Wei, specially sent you here with such a thick gift, just to ask for my authentic work, right? You are so polite -"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an clapped his hands very simply without waiting for Cui Xiangzhi's reaction.
"When someone comes, I will serve you with pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"
Cui Xiangzhi:...
Suddenly, I can no longer be manipulated.
Should I say yes, or should I say no?
The pens, inks, paper and inkstones were all ready-made. Before Cui Xiangzhi could think of what to say, a servant respectfully sent them the pens, inks, paper and inkstones.
Wang Zi'an picked up the brush excitedly.
"Brother Cui, it's so nice of you to come. I'm going to let you see my calligraphy today -"
Cui Xiangzhi:...
A somewhat stiff smile appeared on his face.
"I'm really, really honored..."
Wang Zi'an stood up, holding the brush, pondering for a moment, holding his breath and concentrating, and the brush moved quickly, brushing, brushing, and writing a large character in one stroke.
Choi Sang-zhi is not a fool, he is also a truly talented person.
As soon as I glanced at the words written by Wang Zi'an, I couldn't help but take a breath.
Iron hooks and silver paintings, the pen moves the dragon and the snake.
Elegant and powerful, unparalleled in the world, close to the Tao.
Good words!
When I read the words again, I couldn't help but stare slightly.
I saw it written clearly on the rice paper.
“Let the sea be calm one step forward, and the sea and sky be brighter by taking a step back.”
The words are good words and the sentences are also good, with profound and thought-provoking meanings.
However, at this time, writing such a message to His Highness King Wei was an unintentional act, or did it have a deeper meaning?
At this time, Cui Xiangzhi looked at the calligraphy in front of him, and when he tasted the words again, he felt a little unsure again.
What kind of person is this Marquis of Chang'an?
Pretending to be crazy and acting stupid?
Outspoken?
Or is he a fool?
Cui Xiangzhi walked away dizzy, holding the words written by Wang Zi'an.
When I arrived, it was like a big cart full, and when I left, the words were floating lightly.
I don’t know if I made a profit or lost money.
The most important thing is that he doesn't know if his mission is completed...
"I could have relied on my looks to make a living, but if you have to force me to rely on my talent, it's really hard for me -"
Wang Zi'an shook his head and went back to the study to read.
Little Susu probably won't get up now. What's the fun if she doesn't read?
As for Li Tai, he didn't take the money from His Highness the King of Wei in vain anyway. He gave him a calligraphy, so he earned it.
As for whether he thinks he has earned it, is this important?
Just when Wang Zi'an was dealing with Cui Xiangzhi.
Carrying a small baggage, Du He arrived desolately outside the Peking University camp, and unexpectedly met Zhao Jie, a fellow sufferer. It can be said that the two of them were speechless and choked up while holding hands and looking into each other's tearful eyes.
"Brother Du, I really don't understand why Your Majesty would send us to such a place where birds don't poop - I can't understand why..."
Zhao Jie burst into tears of grievance.
He was so carefree when he was in the East Palace. Although the prince was not as easy to talk to as before, nor did he like to play with people like himself as much as before, he lived a relaxed life with good clothes and good food. And although His Highness the prince himself no longer participated, he did not stop people like himself from playing. .
But now?
It’s time to arrive at Beidaying.
Zhao Jie burst into tears at the thought of entering Peking University Camp for training, wishing he could just turn around and go home.
Du He knew the reason, but when he went out, he was severely warned by his father and was not allowed to talk nonsense about this matter, so he could only comfort him with a sad face.
"Brother, please forgive me and accept the change. Compared with His Highness King Wei, we are already lucky enough——"
People are like this. Sometimes when you are unlucky, you will feel much better when you see others are also unlucky. If someone is unluckier than you, you might be able to laugh out loud on the spot.
When Zhao Jie thought about it, it was true.
At least he and Du He could still stay in Chang'an, while His Majesty's beloved King Wei was sent to Yangzhou. Tell me, who can you talk to to reason with this?
Fine.
At least I still have someone to talk to, which can be considered a blessing in misfortune.
"It's a pity that we are the only two brothers here in Chang'an City. It would be much more interesting if there were a few more -"
Zhao Jie shook his head with emotion.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Du He on the horse opposite him, looking behind him in surprise. He looked back in confusion and was immediately shocked——
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