Gao Jingshi's smiling "Brother Ruqi" made Li Chengliang feel inexplicably relaxed.
No wonder he felt this way, after all, Jin Fuhai Gaibei and Liaodong governor were on two completely different levels.
Even if Gao Jingshi was the youngest soldier in the entire Ming Dynasty, regardless of his background, in front of Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief, the only thing he could really use was the word "civilian".
But the governor of Liaodong is different. In terms of actual power and leadership, the governor is the superior of the commander-in-chief - regardless of what the official says, this is the reality.
Although, whether Gao Futai's position is the right censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate or the right minister of the Ministry of War, he is far inferior to Li Chengliang, Ning Yuanbo, because Li Chengliang's official full-time position is "the Taibao, the Crown Prince, the Taibao, and the Zuojun Dudufu". Governor Zuo, Commander-in-Chief Guarding Liaodong, and Uncle Ning Yuan", except that the Commander-in-Chief is a dispatch officer like the governor, there is no rank in itself (the Commander-in-Chief of the Qing Dynasty has a grade), any other position can be used to defeat it. Gao is pragmatic, as for the title, let alone that.
But none of these things have much practical significance. There are only two points that have practical significance: real power and holy family.
In terms of real power, Gao Pragmatic is the governor, who overpowers the general soldiers - because the original intention of the imperial court to set up governors is to use civilian officials to check and balance the general soldiers guarding one side.
When it comes to holy relatives, even if we don't talk about invisible and intangible things like the friendship of classmates, just "comparing clothes", Gao Pragmatic is better than him: he was specially given a sitting python robe, while Li Chengliang was given a walking python robe.
Therefore, no matter how well-established Li Chengliang is in Liaodong, he still cannot show off his prestige in front of Gao Pragmatic, a cheating player. If Gao Pragmatic "floats" and has to embarrass him in person, he will really have to suffer. .
But it is conceivable that given his position in Liaodong, Li Chengliang was really going to be humiliated by Gao Pragmatic in person. How could he swallow this tone? No matter how much he doesn't want to break up with Gao pragmatically, it will eventually be inevitable by then.
Fortunately, Gao Pragmatic doesn't seem to be "drifting" and is still the elegant and easy-going person he was a year ago.
Or so it seems.
Of course, Li Chengliang didn't believe that Gao Pragmatic's expression was consistent with his mood, so he cursed in his heart: Little fox, you are so pretending.
But Li Chengliang himself was not bad at pretending. After hearing Gao Pingshi's words, he immediately stepped forward and bowed down like he was pushing a golden mountain over a jade pillar, saying: "The last general, Li Chengliang, has seen Young Sima, Young Sima Jin'an! "
Gao pragmatic originally guessed that Li Chengliang came to see him specifically with the intention of seeking peace, but he did not expect that Li Chengliang could keep his attitude so low.
After all, in the various historical books I read in my previous life, the records about Li Chengliang seemed to be inseparable from the word domineering. The contrast in front of me was really big.
In fact, the last time Li Chengliang met Gao Jingshi, his attitude was quite low. However, at this time, Li Chengliang's attitude was low at that time. The main reason was not because of Gao Jingshi's own face, but because of the pragmatism school behind Gao Jingshi. Boss, and the face of His Majesty the Emperor.
But this time it was different. Gao Jingshi had already beaten Li Chengliang several times. An ordinary person would not have a good look on him. What's more, Li Chengliang himself was also a hot potato, and Shen Cifu and the others had already accepted his surrender.
Being able to maintain a low posture at this time only shows that Li Chengliang is indeed a handsome man - able to bend and stretch.
Gao Pangshi also hurriedly stepped forward, helped Li Chengliang up with all his strength, and pretended to be displeased and said: "Why is Brother Ruqi so out of sight again? This is to break my little brother... Come, come, Brother Ruqi, please come in." "
Li Chengliang said politely: "Young Sima, please don't be like this. The superiority and inferiority do not lie in the elder and the younger..." But before he finished speaking, Gao Pragmatic had already taken him arm in arm into the flower hall.
Gao pragmatic didn't seem to hear Li Chengliang's polite words, and called to the servant loudly: "What are you still waiting for? Come on, serve tea... I want good tea, and take out the 'Jade Leaf Changchun' that Cao Gan sent not long ago."
Li Chengliang originally wanted to be polite, but when he heard "Jade Leaf Changchun", he suppressed his polite words and asked: "What Shao Sima said is that the top-quality stone flower is the best, known as the 'Saint Yang Flower' and the 'Auspicious Core'. 'Jade Leaf Evergreen'?"
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "Yes, it is this tea... I heard that it is very rare. Cao Gan only got some genuine tea a few years ago. I don't know much about it. I am afraid that the cow will chew the peony. Now I am taking advantage of Brother Ruqi. It’s here, let’s have a good taste.”
Tea is something that the higher the status, the harder it is for people to refuse it. Although Li Chengliang was poor in his early years, he has become prosperous in recent years and is very particular about it. When he heard that it was the authentic product of "Jade Leaf Changchun", he refused. I couldn't say it anymore. I was still thinking of politely declining, but a sentence came out of my mouth: "Young Sima is too modest... In this case, Cheng Liang should be more respectful than obey orders."
So they sat down separately as guest and host, and the two pragmatic tea-making maids stepped forward and began to demonstrate the tea ceremony.
During the Jialongwan period of the Ming Dynasty, the tea ceremony was not as simple as ordinary people boiling water at home, but it was not as complicated as Lu Yu’s Twenty-Four Tea Sets in the Tang Dynasty or the “Twelve Tea Sets” of the Song Dynasty. It was basically It is becoming increasingly concise, but still very "professional".
Especially those who come from a family of civil servants like Gao Jingshi must be particular about tea ceremony, and Gao Dang himself has tea ceremony masters - Lu Shusheng, the author of "Cha Lao Ji", one of the masterpieces of tea ceremony in the Ming Dynasty, is an important figure in Gao Dang Characters [Note: The Lu brothers are occasionally mentioned in this volume].
"Living in a small garden room, in which Zen dwells, a tea stove is placed in the middle, equipped with all cooking utensils, and a boy makes tea for passing monks, poets, and guests to drink." This is what Lu Shusheng advocated.
Of course, this only emphasizes the artistic conception of "tea and Zen". For someone with a status as high as pragmatic, the color of "Zen" will be thinner and the style of "pleasure" will be stronger.
Therefore, Gao Pragmatic does not use tea-cooking boys, but tea-cooking maids. Every movement of theirs is specially trained to make the tea well and gracefully. Pingting's graceful figure, her graceful raising of hands to share cups and boil water for tea, are already extremely beautiful in themselves.
Not to mention tasting tea, just appreciating their tea art is already a great enjoyment.
These maids were sent to him after being personally trained by his highly pragmatic mother Zhang. They specialized in tea art and did not do anything else. They were called "tea ladies" in the mansion.
Li Chengliang has only been prosperous for more than ten years. Although he does not lack power and money, what he lacks is this kind of background. Compared with the Zhang family, which has been rich for generations, these details are far inferior.
Seeing the high pragmatism of the maids who are masters of tea ceremony, I couldn't help but feel envious and said with emotion: "In Shao Sima's house, they are just mere maids, but they are also outstanding in tea ceremony. Cheng Liang, a vulgar person, is really awesome today." Chewing peonies."
Gao pragmatic smiled lightly and said: "Brother Ruqi is overly praised, but if you want to talk about this tea ceremony, there are indeed some differences between the Ming Dynasty tea ceremony and the ancient tea ceremony. I wonder if brother Ruqi has dabbled in it besides being a soldier. "
Li Chengliang waved his hand quickly and said: "Vulgar people cook and drink carelessly, how dare they talk about Taoism?" Wu Jiu Literature
This is of course modest. Li Chengliang also has a tea-making boy in his family, but he is not as specialized in "joy of life" as Zhang.
Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "Gai Yu (referring to tea sage Lu Yu) was still very ancient. He made it into powder and used the paste as cake. By the time of Renzong (Song Dynasty), the names of Dragon Tuan, Feng Tuan and Yue Tuan were established. Mixing it with various incense and decorating it with gold will not fail to take away its true taste. However, the creatures of heaven and earth each have their own nature. It is better to cook tea leaves and sip them to fulfill their natural nature. Therefore, I, the Ming Dynasty, took the method of brewing tea and did not Tea utensils should be adapted to the new and modified to become a brand of its own."
"Oh...I see, I've been taught a lesson, I've been taught a lesson." Li Chengliang replied, while secretly thinking: These civil servants are troublesome. Although your family's tea art is outstanding, there is no need to mention it all the time, otherwise when will it be possible? Talking about business?
Unexpectedly, Cao Cao arrived. Gao Wushi changed the subject and said: "I think the four words 'each according to his nature' are particularly crucial. Just like when generals are fighting, each general has his own strengths. Some are good at defending and some are good at attacking. , some are good at riding, some are good at walking..."
Li Chengliang's eyes sharpened, his energy suddenly gathered, and he looked towards Gao Pragmatic.
Gao Pragmatic didn't seem to care about Li Chengliang's reaction, but continued: "In this case, the court should also pay attention to this. Those who are good at defending should be asked to defend, those who are good at attacking should be asked to attack, and those who are good at riding should be asked to attack. If you are going to ride, if you are good at walking, ask him to walk.
By extension, the same is true. If he is suitable for solving cases, let him settle the case with peace of mind; if he is suitable for leading troops, let him concentrate on leading troops; if he is suitable for managing money, let him be honest about money... Brother Ruqi, do you think so? "
Li Chengliang always felt that there was something in Gao Wu's truth, but when he thought about it carefully, there was nothing surprising about what he said. It was just about knowing people and doing their jobs well, and there didn't seem to be any cleverness in them.
Gao pragmatic saw a hint of doubt in Li Chengliang's expression. It happened that the tea maid presented them with fragrant tea. It was the second soup. The first time the boiling water was used to quickly wash through the tea leaves, it was the first soup. This time it was not the first soup. Drink it as a tea wash, and the second cup of tea is the serious first cup of tea.
Gao pragmatic smiled and picked up the small tea cup, gestured to Li Chengliang, and said: "I would like to use tea instead of wine to pay tribute to Brother Ruqi for his ten years of suppressing Liao Dynasty. Please."
Li Chengliang quickly picked up the small tea cup in front of him and said: "Chengliang has done a little bit of work, how dare he claim his merits? Young Sima accomplished the task of Annan and North in three years. Such extraordinary achievements are what I have to respect, please!"
The two said they were drinking tea instead of wine and toasted each other. Then they naturally praised the fragrance and charm of the tea. After putting down the tea cup, Gao Pragmatic continued the previous topic: "The so-called knowing people and being good at their duties, sometimes also Consider something else.”
Li Chengliang made up his mind not to pick up the fight, lest he be led into the ditch by the little fox. Although his heart moved when he heard this, he just asked: "Oh? For example?"
Gao pragmatically said: "Let's take tea as an example. Tea is originally medicine. The ancient "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" said: 'Shen Nong tasted hundreds of herbs and encountered seventy-two poisons every day. He got tea to cure them.'
However, "Erya·Shimu" says: "槧, bitter tea." 'Long, a herb, and the tea is fragrant, hence the name. Mingxin is a late harvester of tea. Ming is also the general name for tea. The use of tea is not only for medicine and food, but also for entertaining guests.
However, the purpose of "entertaining guests" is obviously more than that of "medicine". Therefore, over time, when people mention tea, the first thing they think of is as a drink, not a medicine.
The same is true for the people employed in the imperial court: some people may have more than one skill, and they can be used here and there. How to use it depends on where it can be used to a greater extent..."
Li Chengliang gradually understood Gao Pragmatic's intention, and replied with a smile but not a smile: "If we compare it with tea, it seems that it is only appropriate to compare it with Shao Sima, who is able to stabilize the country with literature and rule the country with military force. If you are like Cheng Liang, In general, it can only be compared to a sword. No matter how you use it, it is nothing more than a killing weapon."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "Brother Ruqi, this is ridiculous. Is a sword not just a murder weapon?"
Li Chengliang frowned slightly: "I would like to ask Young Sima Gao Lun."
Gao pragmatically said: "The Records of Etiquette in the Book of the Sui Dynasty records: the first grade, a jade sword, with mountain mystical jade; the second grade, a gold sword, with water beryl... In ancient times, powerful ministers were not known for their praise and worship, and they were not allowed to enter the court. When Chu and Swordsmen walked up to the palace, it can be seen that the sword was used not only as a killing weapon but also as an instrument."
Li Chengliang was silent for a moment, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and asked slightly dejectedly: "May I ask, in the eyes of Shao Sima, should the general be used as a murder weapon or as a weapon of honor?"
"There are talented people from generation to generation, and each has led the way for several decades." Gao Pingshi smiled slightly and said: "I heard that all the sons and nephews of your brother Ruqi are talented, not to mention the eldest son Rusong, who was killed in the previous formation. Dong Hu has already become famous all over the world, even brothers Rubai and Rumei have made outstanding achievements in the battle of Gule Village, and he can be regarded as a general's tiger son."
Although Li Chengliang was a little depressed, he still cheered up and replied: "Young Sima is too praised. Although the Chengliang disciples are brave like Song, they are light and unprepared. They are quick-tempered and lack strategy. They are the courage of an ordinary man. If he is not careful in the future, he will I fear that my son may die at the hands of villains;
Rubai is no more than a middle-aged person, and he is just relying on Cheng Liang Weimo's false reputation to occupy his position, so let's not mention it;
Rumei is young and I love her the most, so I will inevitably dote on her. His character is indescribably strong. If he is a deputy general, he will be able to do the job. If he is a chief general, I am afraid that he will inevitably be shaken by the situation, and he may be afraid of the enemy and avoid fighting in the future. , that’s not possible either. "
Gao pragmatic was very surprised when he heard this. At this moment, he even wanted to ask Li Chengliang: Brother Ruqi, can you tell fortunes?
It turns out that what Li Chengliang just said was unfortunately true if we look at the development of original history!
It seems that the saying that a son knows more than his father is really reasonable.
However, Gao Wuzhen couldn't follow this line of thinking to answer Li Chengliang now. He couldn't even show surprise. He could only smile calmly and said: "There is no way to make a weapon without polishing it. If they can never get out of the wings of Brother Ruqi, How can I fight against the sky in the future? I am not afraid that Brother Ruqi will laugh at me for being frivolous, so I will take my younger brother as an example: If my third uncle, Gao Wenzheng, were still here today, I am afraid that my younger brother would have to stay in Beijing to study, and would not even be able to return home for reference. , what kind of Six Number One Scholars, what kind of Annan Dingbei, how could they possibly be there?"
Li Chengliang was silent for a moment and sighed with emotion: "What Young Sima said is also true... I just don't know when Young Sima thinks it is best for Cheng Liang to retire?"
Gao pragmatic smiled and replied: "It's not urgent now, there is one more thing, I have to wait for my little brother to create opportunities for Brother Ruqi... When that matter is done, I think Brother Ruqi can be peacefully raised. Sit back and watch everyone show their abilities."
Li Chengliang said in astonishment: "I don't know what it is? Can Young Sima tell me something?"
Gao pragmatically said: "What can't be disclosed? In short, this matter is to exchange the Liujue for the Spyke first for Brother Ruqi."
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