Yang Ming's last three mutton-fat jade scraps belong to Pei Shuying.
He was quick and agile, defeating three cities in a very short time. Not only was his chess skills superb, he was also extremely impressive.
Every time he made a move, those eyes would stare straight at Chen Shuyi, making Chen Shuyi panic for a while.
This is psychological warfare.
Chen Shuyi is an idiot and has no psychological quality at all. It is normal for her to lose.
As for Pei Xizai recommended by Pei Shuying, Yang Ming planned to use it.
Aren't you from Dali Temple? She happens to be the legal advisor of the General Manager's Mansion. As for the other party offending the Xiao family of Lanling, it doesn't matter. In fact, the mother-in-law doesn't have much contact with the Xiao family. After all, there are only seven or eight people.
At noon the next day, Yang Ming had just woken up and summoned Pei Shuying:
"You can send a message to Daxing and ask Pei Xizai to come."
Pei Shuying sat by the stove and said with a smile: "There is no need to write a letter. He came with me and is staying at an inn in Jiangling County."
Yang Ming was stunned for a moment: "Do you think I will take him in?"
"It's not me, it's my grandfather," Pei Shuying said with a smile, "My grandfather said that now His Highness is the only one who dares to use him, and His Highness will definitely use him. It's not for anyone's sake, but this person is worth using."
Pei Ju... If you want to plot against me like this, we will have to strategize carefully in the future.
Being seen through like this, Yang Ming felt a little frustrated. Fortunately, the other person was Pei Ju, so he felt a little comforted.
The evil king...
Pei Xizai's resume is quite good. He dares to fight against local wealthy families and uses heavy punishments even if he offends others. This is the kind of person Yang Ming needs right now.
In charge of the judiciary, one must be upright, make decisive decisions, and be resolute in not using people who can play both sides and look forward and backward.
Just like the two young ministers of Dali Temple, Zhao Chuo is strong enough, Yang Yue is shady enough, and the current minister of Dali Temple, Pei Ju, is cruel enough, they are a perfect match.
Although the eldest brother Yang Zhao is now the new Internal History Ling, because of his unskilled business and limited abilities, Pei Ju is actually still in charge of the affairs of the Internal History Province.
In other words, Pei Ju now holds three real powers: Neishi Province, Dali Temple, and Zuowu Weijunfu.
After Yang Su and Su Wei, he is the one.
Yang Ming said: "Since everyone is here, let's bring him here."
The first priority in doing things is to hire people. The key to hiring people is to use the right people.
What is a right person, a loyal person.
The most important thing in employing people is their loyalty. Loyalty is not something you are born with but needs to be cultivated. This is a profound knowledge and a necessary skill for all Chinese emperors.
Another reason why Yang Ming chose Pei Xizai was that it was very difficult for the other party to return to his official career, and Yang Ming undoubtedly gave him a chance. This was his kindness.
Pei Ju had already considered him dead.
In the back hall, Pei Xizai, who was only thirty years old, saluted Yang Ming and then stood politely, waiting for Yang Ming to ask questions.
In the Sui Dynasty, ministers did not have to kneel down when meeting their superiors, unless you wanted to kneel down. There was nothing you could do about it.
The same is true for court meetings in the palace. Generally, people will only kneel down when expressing their feelings, asking for forgiveness, or receiving rewards. Normal discussions can be done while standing.
"Now you have no official status?" Yang Ming asked calmly.
Pei Xizai clasped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I am now the official of the imperial court and an alternate official."
Being on the waiting list means filling in wherever there is a vacancy. Whether you can fill it or not depends on whether there is someone above to help you. If no one helps, you will be on the waiting list for the rest of your life.
Just like a certain football team, if you want to play as a substitute, you have to be supported by someone else, otherwise you will become a naturalized player. You also show me the water dispenser honestly.
This Pei Xizai was only thirty years old, in his prime, and he came from a wealthy family in Guanzhong, so he definitely didn't want to be a substitute.
The Hedong clan also belongs to the Guanzhong Group.
Yang Ming asked again: "How long will you be idle?"
Pei Xizai replied: "Two years, eight months and twenty-one days."
I remember it quite clearly. Are there any details? Yes, those in charge of the judiciary
Be careful.
Yang Ming said: "During this period, are you looking for a new position?"
In the Sui Dynasty, finding a way through connections was not something that was done openly. Most of the time it was done openly. You could tell people about whose path I took and who arranged it for me.
Unlike now: I rely entirely on my own efforts and have nothing to do with my father.
Pei Xizai replied: "I entered the official position in the shadow of my family. I once served as the Prime Minister of Dali Temple and was later transferred to the governor of Yingzhou. During this period, I never asked for help. After I was dismissed from office and was idle at home, I entrusted my elder brother Pei Ju to help me if there was any shortage. Recommend one or two."
The governor of Yingzhou was no small official. At least it proved that the other party was personally appointed by Yang Jian and was at least familiar to the emperor.
From this point of view, Pei Xizai should have been an official of around the fifth rank, while the Facao of the General Manager's Mansion was only from the seventh rank.
Yang Ming asked again: "Do you know why you are here?"
Pei Xizai nodded and said, "Brother Pei Ju once said that because I offended the Lanling Xiao family, no one dares to use me now. Only His Highness can take me in, so I was asked to come to Jingzhou to try my luck."
"Since you have offended my natal family, do you think I will still use you?" Yang Ming said with a smile.
Pei Xizai shook his head: "I don't know."
You don’t know, but Pei Ju knows, people have come to my door...Yang Ming said: "Since I am from Xingming, and recommended by Pei Gong, I still have to give this honor to the post of Chief Legal Officer of the Mansion. You take the responsibility first, and if you don't do well, you can go back to Daxing and continue to be a candidate."
"Thank you for taking me in, Your Highness," Pei Xizai quickly saluted.
A child from such a wealthy family has only one goal in his life, which is to become an official. If Pei Xizai does not have the opportunity to return to officialdom, his life will be over. He will be depressed if he cannot hold his head high within the clan. He was completely reduced to a useless person, and his descendants had no future.
As for whether Yang Ming said it was done well or not, what is the standard? Pei Xizai didn't know, so he could only explore slowly.
After suffering a big loss, he no longer dares to offend others randomly.
Of course Yang Ming also knew this, so he set a standard for him very simply:
"There is no one in Jingzhou whom I dare not arrest or kill. Since I am in charge of the judiciary, I should bear in mind my fairness and strictness. Just as you did in Yingzhou, do it in Jingzhou. Don't be afraid of offending others. If you are afraid of offending others, you will offend me, do you understand?"
"I understand!" Pei Xizai cheered up and felt reassured.
Offending local dignitaries or offending the King of Hedong is a person who knows how to choose.
As clan brother Pei Ju said, although King Hedong is young, his courage and means are far beyond the reach of others.
Yang Ming said: "If Fa Cao is short of people, recruit them yourself."
"There is no need to recruit," Pei Xizai said hurriedly: "I am always surrounded by staff who are well versed in judicial matters and are quite effective."
"That's good," Yang Ming nodded: "For specific matters, go to Yuan Wendu."
"Yes..." Pei Xizai slowly excused himself.
Such was the ethos of the Great Sui Dynasty. Because there were many aristocratic families, talented people and strangers from all walks of life were attached to the aristocratic families, gradually forming local tycoons with stable power and clear territory, who actually controlled the local administrative power.
The core members of the clan basically have their own team, that is, the staff and disciples.
A family like Hedong Pei's core members plus side branches, including all the people in the house, probably exceed 20,000, which is really a huge thing.
The one who is most confused about the Pei family at the moment is Pei Ju. Pei Ju, who comes from a wealthy family, naturally puts the interests of the family first, and it is almost his duty to seek official positions for members of the family.
Just like the Dafeng family after Yang Jian succeeded to the throne, in this era, although the family behind him may not be reliable, it is always more reliable than others.
Pei Shuying was waiting outside the hospital. When she saw Pei Xizai coming out, she hurried forward to ask.
She was also quite happy to learn the result and quickly told:
"Uncle, please remember to be sincere in your work. The King of Hedong is no better than him."
For others, don't worry about being bound by chores here, and doing your own job well is the key to getting ahead in the future. "
Pei Shuying knew that Pei Xizai, who had served as the governor of a state, would not be satisfied with being a small court official, and his ability could make him qualified for more important positions.
Her words somewhat meant to paint a bigger picture for Pei Xizai. Of course, she also hoped that he could settle down and do his job well.
Pei Xizai nodded, pulled Pei Shuying aside, and whispered: "I am satisfied that I can get the position of law cao this time. I only hope that my work will satisfy His Highness in the future. When Ayun (Pei Shuying's nickname) returns, please tell me Clan brother, I should keep this recommendation in mind."
go back? Who told you I want to go back? Pei Shuying frowned and said, "Why do the family need to say thank you? If you have any questions, my uncle should write a letter to my grandpa himself."
Pei Xizai was stunned: "The New Year is over, Ayun still hasn't come home?"
He always thought that Pei Shuying came to Jingzhou this time mainly to accompany him to help intercede in front of the King of Hedong. It was not clear at all that he was the foil.
Pei Ju's main concern was his daughter's life-long event. It was just a coincidence that he was arranged to go along with her.
Pei Shuying shook her head: "I will stay in Jingzhou for a while."
In any case, Pei Xizai also came from an important position in the Central Committee, and his brain was definitely sufficient, and he mastered the key points in no time.
My niece is seventeen years old this year and has already passed the marriageable age. She doesn't want to quickly return to Beijing to find a well-matched husband, but stays in Jingzhou instead?
Pei Xizai finally realized what his clan brother had planned.
But the King of Hedong has a marriage contract approved by the Holy Queen, how to break the situation? You can't be someone's concubine, right?
I can't understand... Pei Xizai shook his head. His clan brother has always been scheming, and others can't understand his thoughts at all.
"Since we are all in the General Manager's Mansion, we will have a helper in the future," Pei Xizai nodded: "Wherever I need uncle's help, Ayun just asks."
"I understand, uncle, go and make arrangements quickly," Pei Shuying said after sending the other party away, standing alone in the corner of the courtyard and sighing.
This time when she went to Jingzhou, she was completely prepared. She didn't care about her reputation as a young girl waiting to be married, and she even dragged her father down.
If she couldn't marry Yang Ming, she wouldn't look for another family. People with stubborn personalities are always easy to get into trouble.
What I like is his person, not his prince.
Even a poor person like Li Dewu has a chance. It can be seen that Pei Shuying does not value family background.
