"Oh my! Brother Feng, why didn't you tell me earlier that you were here? I didn't even come out to greet you. Isn't that disrespectful?"
With a smile on his face, Liu Bai welcomed Feng Jie into the hall.
With such 'enthusiasm', if others didn't know it, they would really think that the two of them have a very good relationship!
However...
Long Qie, who knew his Duke Liu well, quickly lowered his head, not daring to show any of his expression.
This Mr. Liu of my family is also strange to say.
The better the relationship and the closer the person, the more uninhibited they are. On the contrary, he is very enthusiastic towards those with whom he has a normal relationship, or who are enemies, and wishes to practice all the etiquette.
According to Liu Bai himself, this is called courtesy first, then attack. I salute you first, and then punch you. It's cool and polite. Isn't this double happiness?
"Haha! Feng Jie is flattered that Prime Minister Liu is so cautious!"
Seeing Liu Bai's smile, Feng Jie instantly felt happy and felt a little more confident about what he had originally envisioned!
My Feng family had shown kindness to Liu Bai, and I myself spoke for Liu Bai in the court.
No matter what, you have to be one of your own!
In official circles, favors must be returned!
"Although my father has retired from the court, he often talks about Prime Minister Liu at home, saying that 'the next generation is to be feared'! Promoting Prime Minister Liu in the past was a great pride for my father!"
Feng Jie narrowed his eyes slightly, and while sitting down, he started to praise.
After saying these words, Liu Bai's eyebrows raised slightly, and then he said to Long Qie as if to say hello, "Quick! Why don't you serve Dr. Censor some drinks?"
What Feng Jie said just now is very mysterious!
It seems that he is praising Liu Bai for being a formidable young man, but... the word "young man" speaks volumes.
One thing to remind Liu Bai is that the foundation of the court is unstable, and they are a noble and powerful family.
Second, when talking about Feng Quji's promotion of Liu Bai, he hinted that Liu Bai wanted to repay his kindness.
but....
Zhien is a piece of shit!
He, Liu Bai, reached the position of Prime Minister Zuo because of his practical achievements!
If he hadn't seen too much suffering when he was a citizen, and if he hadn't experienced helplessness when he was an official, why would Liu Bai have developed such a radical style and devoted himself to strengthening the Qin Dynasty?
Feng Quji's promotion? After these political achievements are put forward, if he, Feng Quji, disagrees with Liu Bai's promotion, then this is truly an eye-opener for His Majesty the First Emperor!
Without kindness, repaying kindness is naturally just a fart!
However, with just such a sentence, Liu Bai understood Feng Jie's intention.
Secretly mentioning his kindness, and then talking about Feng Quji's promotion, combined with the matters at hand now, things became clear.
Official position!
The Zhao party was about to be overthrown, and naturally there were many vacancies in official positions.
There are many people from noble families, so they naturally salivate over this piece of fat!
"We are not busy with drinks! Feng Jie came here this time because he has nothing else to do. He just wants to see if Mr. Liu needs help!"
"The matter with the Zhao Party has left a lot of problems! Prime Minister Liu is short of manpower, and Feng Jie is willing to help!"
Feng Jie watched Long Ju go to get the wine, but he smiled and said, "Prime Minister Liu, does Mr. Liu understand what Feng Jie means?"
After saying this, Feng Jie even had a look of satisfaction on his face!
Coerce the other party to give benefits and say that you are taking the initiative to help.
Officials will naturally not correct this rhetorical argument, but... this scene is much better!
These things are actually the tacit understanding in the court, and both sides look better.
However....
Liu Bai, who originally had a smile as warm as the spring breeze, slowly lowered the corners of his mouth.
Raising his hand, Liu Bai said lightly: "Long Qie, there's no need to pour the wine!"
After saying these words, Feng Jie was slightly stunned. Before he could react, he saw Master Zuo Cheng with a calm face and said: "Feng Jie, what you said is not that you understand the truth. It's that you have made it clear. !”
"Do you want Zhao Dang's official position?"
Feng Jie's face froze slightly. Although he was dissatisfied, he still squeezed out a little smile and said, "Xiang Liu, this is a revelation... I am not talking like this to save some face for Xiang Liu. ..”
"snort!"
Before Feng Jie finished speaking, he only heard a cold snort!
Liu Bai didn't even feel warm in his seat, but slowly stood up and looked down at Feng Jie from a condescending perspective!
A handsome face slowly approached Feng Jie, his resolute eyes staring closely at him: "Face? Is it true that you, Feng Jie, need to give you face?"
After saying these words, Feng Jie was slightly startled at first! Because he noticed a different aura from Liu Bai's eyes.
Then, his heart skipped a beat, and then he became furious: "Liu Bai, what do you mean!"
"We, the Feng family, will give you convenience! Now you are so stingy about this little thing!"
"Don't forget! Your court foundation is shallow. Even if the Zhao Party is overthrown and the official position becomes vacant, you won't be responsible for it!"
"To put it bluntly, I, Feng Jie, have come to talk to you today. I am giving you a small favor! If you really want these official positions, can you stop me and other aristocratic families?"
Feng Jie's words were clearly embarrassing!
Normally, he would definitely not be like this!
Because officialdom is like a shopping mall, only by putting harmony first can your official position be promoted step by step. Even if we have to fight to the death tomorrow, we will still be talking and laughing today.
But today is different!
Because Feng Jie saw a determination in Liu Bai's eyes, a determination to never give in!
This kind of determination actually made Feng Jie feel contemptuous!
A white man flew onto a branch and became Zuo Cheng. Do you really think you can compete with aristocratic families like them?
"Just try it!"
"If you dare to reach out, no matter how many dogs there are, I will definitely chop off your dog's claws one by one!"
Liu Bai's eyes were extremely cold!
From the warm welcome at the beginning to the tense situation now, it only takes a stick of incense!
The reason for the rapid change was not because Liu Bai didn't understand the ways of the world, but because he understood it so well!
If it is because of favors and some benefits are exchanged, although Liu Bai can be like a fish in water in the court, the sacrifice...is the interests of the people!
A noble family member, after taking office, the first focus of his thoughts is the prosperity of his family!
Stir a spoon in a pot and the porridge is just that! If the aristocratic family eats more, the people will naturally starve!
This...Liu Bai doesn't allow it!
"Liu Bai...you!"
"snort!"
Feng Jie stood up angrily. Just as he was about to say a few harsh words, he found Long Qie beside him grinning ferociously.
Suddenly I remembered that Prime Minister Zuo has always been ruthless. If he were beaten to death in the palace today, he might be able to accuse him in court tomorrow of assassinating the Prime Minister!
Feng Jie could only swallow this kind of dumb loss!
"We meet in the mountains and rivers! Prime Minister Liu, even if you are smart, you may not be able to withstand criticism from the court! By then, Feng Jie will definitely go to worship in front of Prime Minister Liu's hut!"
After saying that, Feng Jie stood up and prepared to leave.
Watching Feng Jie leave, Liu Bai did not stop him in any way.
To be honest, he could deal with them, and even pretended to agree to catch those people off guard after they came to Xianyang!
but...
Once he does this, Liu Bai will certainly be more relaxed, but those new talents will face the most fierce offensive in the court!
In this case... let him, Liu Bai, do it himself!
When it comes to confrontation... He, Liu Bai, has never been afraid!
"Ouch!"
"Yeah! Master Feng, are you okay? I have a bad eyesight. I knocked you down with a broom. I'm really ashamed!!"
At this moment, a scream came from the door!
