On this day, Yu Qian's house was in the living room.
Li Qing and Li Xian sat opposite each other, with Yu Qian accompanying them.
The three of them raised their glasses and drank tea in a harmonious atmosphere.
Li Xian was calm on the surface, but he was very excited in his heart. He knew very well the weight and voice of the two people. As long as these two people supported him, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel would belong to him.
But today, the two of them saw him at the same time, and their profound meaning was self-evident.
Although he didn't understand why the two of them wanted to help him, it was still a good thing. Li Xian, who was very enterprising, didn't care.
"Yongqinghou's family is in Jinling, and Xiaguan's family is in Henan. They are not far apart. Maybe they were the same family five hundred years ago." Li Xian said with a smile.
Although this method of approach is old-fashioned, it is very practical and can fully express attitudes and positions.
Officialdom is a place full of sophistication and cliques. People's investments naturally depend on returns. Li Xianmen knows this well.
Li Qing rubbed his nose in amusement, "Maybe."
Seeing that he did not deny it, Li Xian became more confident and further tested: "There have been many people impeaching the official recently. Marquis Yongqing and Mr. Yu are so polite, the official is really..."
His face was full of emotion and he was choked with tears and could not speak.
Li Qing put down the tea cup and said bluntly: "Grand Scholar Li, let me tell you clearly. I can help you, but I want to hear the truth from you."
"Sir, please speak!" Li Xian recovered his emotions for a second and looked serious.
"What do you think is the way to be an official? Or...how should I be an official?" Li Qing's eyes were blazing, "You only have one chance, don't make a mistake."
Li Xian felt a chill in his heart. Under Li Qing's gaze, he felt like he had nowhere to hide.
Thinking about Li Qing's deeds again, Li Xian understood that people who were far above him in rank would only be self-defeating if they played tricks, so he might as well be more open-minded, but to be honest... it was too ugly.
"100% truth, I'm afraid...it's hard to be honest!" Li Xian said hesitantly.
Li Qing smiled slightly and said: "Does Grand Scholar Li not trust me more than my lord, or does he not trust his lord more?"
"I don't dare." Li Xian waved his hands repeatedly and took a deep breath, "Then I just said it. If I'm wrong, please correct me."
Yu Qian nodded: "It doesn't matter, Grand Scholar Li, if it comes out of your mouth, it will reach my... our ears, and we will never let others listen to it again."
Li Xian no longer hesitated, cleared his throat, straightened his posture, and said: "I believe that the way to be an official is nothing more than the following;
Things need to be done, conflicts need to be reconciled, dirty tricks need to be played, political opponents need to be attacked, colleagues need to be won over, horses...dragons need to be slapped..."
Barabara...
It's true that you can't get on the stage, but this is the way to be an official, at least the way to be an official in the Ming Dynasty. If you want to be a high official and do big things, you are destined to not be a humble gentleman.
To be a powerful minister, to be a capable minister, the threshold is too high.
Aboveboard? hehe.
Yu Qian's mouth was bitter, but he didn't utter a rebuttal after all. He didn't agree with such values, but he had to admit that it was a fact.
He himself is in a high position because he entered the emperor's field of vision very early. Of course, it is mainly because of his ability.
But there are many who have the ability, but not many who have the opportunity.
The officialdom is like a battlefield. Many capable people have fallen into the dust before they have made their mark. In the officialdom, 'survival' is the most important thing.
Only by surviving can you have a chance to become a general!
Li Qing was not ashamed, and nodded: "It is indeed the truth, but there are always priorities in everything. What do you think is the most important?"
The current situation is like a job interview.
Li Qing and Yu Qian are interviewers, and Li Xian is a job seeker.
Li Qing, the interviewer at Daming Company, had a good first impression of Li Xian who was applying for a job, because Li Xian has the potential for promotion and salary increase, and has wolf attributes, but... this is only the first impression.
As an interviewer, Li Qing is more concerned about whether Li Xian can provide value to Daming Company and whether his values are highly consistent with the company.
After all, this is not an ordinary position, but... CEO!
Li Xian pondered for a moment and said, "I wonder if Marquis Yongqing is asking about public affairs or private matters?"
The deputy interviewer Yu Qian had not yet spoken, so he took the opportunity to say: "Let me talk about Yu Gong first!"
Li Qing rolled his eyes at his deputy, which was completely opposite to what he wanted to say.
Li Xiandao: "In fact, public and private matters are one and the same. There is only one real core, doing things!"
"Hmm~" Li Qing took a sip of tea and said, "Continue."
"For the emperor, what he needs is someone who can relieve his worries and solve problems, and can do things for the Ming Dynasty. If he can't do things, he loses his value;
For an individual, being an official is nothing more than fame and fortune, but this fame and fortune must also be accumulated through doing things.
No matter how great your official position is, if you don’t do a single practical thing, the emperor will not use you, the officials will not obey you, the people will not appreciate you, and history books will not waste ink on a useless person;
If you want to gain both fame and fortune, you can only do things!
If you want to be reused by the emperor, you have to do something!
If you want to have a stable position, you can only do things! "
After Li Xian finished speaking, he picked up the tea cup and sipped it gently without saying any more words.
He has already handed in his paper, and all that remains is to wait for the interviewer to review and score it.
Seeing that the two interviewers wanted to talk privately, Li Xian took the initiative to stand up and used Urinary Escape to create an opportunity for the two to discuss.
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Li Xian stood in the courtyard, glancing towards the two people whispering in the living room from time to time, feeling both nervous and expectant.
When his wife gave birth, he waited outside the house for the results, but he didn't feel such a strong feeling.
At this moment, his days were like years.
I don't know how long it took, but the interviewer finally spoke: "Grandmaster Li, please come in!"
"Huh~" Li Xian breathed a long sigh of relief, calmed down, and then stepped forward.
"Master Li, please take a seat." Li Qing picked up the tea cup and pointed to the chair opposite.
"Hey." Li Xian nodded and sat down. He was extremely nervous, but he couldn't take the initiative to speak.
That's urgent!
Fortunately, Li Qing didn't keep him waiting any longer and announced the results after drinking tea.
"I and Yu Shangshu will support your promotion to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"
Li Xian was shaken. Although he was somewhat confident, when he heard these words, he was still so excited that he almost lost his composure.
But he quickly adjusted and said seriously: "Thank you two adults for your support. Li Xian will never forget it."
"It doesn't have to be like this." Li Qing said with a smile, "We support you not for our own selfish reasons, but because the court needs such a person to hold such a position."
After a pause, "But position and person cannot be equated. If you can do it, others can do it too."
Finally, Li Qing stretched out his right hand and said with a smile: "I hope you will not forget your original intention and keep your mission in mind!"
Li Xian had never seen such courtesy before, but someone who was able to get along well in court was certainly not a fool, so he also extended his right hand.
The two... shook hands.
Li Qing said: "Tomorrow, I will have an early morning court meeting."
"Hey, thank you for your work."
…
After leaving the gate of Yu Qian's house, Li Xiandu was still dizzy, as if he had drunk half a catty of soju, and his body was as light as two taels of cotton.
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"Sir, is he really qualified?" Yu Qian frowned. This position was too important, and he was worried about gains and losses.
Li Qing smiled slightly: "At least now, he looks very suitable."
Then, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Someone has to do things, and he is a good candidate."
Yu Qian nodded slowly and sighed: "I'm afraid he will follow the same path as Sanyang!"
"Today's court situation is different from that of San Yang and others at that time, and San Yang's position was not firm to begin with. Except for Yang Pu, who was slightly better, Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong both had very poor personal morals and were too selfish, which is why they ended up like that. General results.”
Li Qing has a very bad impression of San Yang, especially Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong.
When Zhu Di invaded Jinling City, Yang Rong was the first to surrender. He even waited on Zhu Di's only way to Fengtian Palace. What else could he say, "Should His Highness pay homage to the ancestral mausoleum first, or should he ascend the throne first?" '
When Zhu Di told him about it afterwards, Li Qing felt funny.
Does he need to say this? It's just speculation and good luck.
Yang Shiqi was even more unique. He had no fame and was only able to become an official because of Fang Xiaoru's help. However, as soon as Zhu Di entered the city, he immediately turned against him. Such a character... is really disgusting.
Li Qing was not complaining about Fang Xiaoru, he just simply disliked this kind of person who repaid kindness with hatred.
When Zhu Di first entered the city, he could not offend everyone at once. Er Yang was obedient, aware of current affairs, and indeed capable, so Zhu Di entrusted him with important tasks.
However, Zhu Di despised them in his heart, because for no other reason... the emperor did not like disloyal ministers.
Li Qing stretched out and said, "Okay, don't worry about it. If he really can't do it, I'll take care of it." ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
"Uh-huh... That's the best." Yu Qian smiled and nodded, "I have nothing to do today. If you are free, sir, why don't you have a few drinks?"
"Let's wait another day." Li Qing said, "I'll go to Wu Qinghou's house and settle this matter quickly so that I can continue my work."
Yu Qian: "..."
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Wuqinghou Mansion.
Li Qing explained his intention.
Shi Heng didn't say anything: "I'll go to court tomorrow, right? OK, no problem."
"You're here, let's have a drink before leaving," Shi Heng complained, "Is this your first time here after returning to Beijing?"
"Mainly because I'm busy." Li Qing looked at the time. It was almost noon and he had to go back to cook.
But it really doesn't make sense for someone who is so nice that he doesn't stay for a drink to express his gratitude.
Li Qing smiled and nodded: "That would be disrespectful."
"Sir, you're too kind. Please come to your room, sir." Shi Heng chuckled, "Come on, hurry up and prepare the food and drinks."
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The food and wine were served, and the two of them drank together.
Shi Heng is not young anymore. Like Yu Qian, he is in his sixties and his health is not bad, but he is a bit reluctant to lead troops in war.
The overdraft of the body when I was young has also shown up now, and I am already in a semi-retired state.
His influence in the military is still there. Based on this, Zhu Qiyu did not let him retire completely, but he also gave him the greatest love.
Just go to court twice a month!
Li Qing said: "The Qi-nourishing Kungfu I taught Shi Biao, if you practice more, it will help your body."
"I'm practicing," Shi Heng nodded and said with a wry smile: "But... time is not forgiving. Once a person gets older, he looks the same every year. Last year he was able to move a stone roller, but this year he can't. Alas. ….”
Li Qing was silent for a moment and said comfortingly: "The good days are still around the corner, so pay more attention to your health."
"That's natural. Who doesn't want to live for two more days." Shi Heng smiled, "Sir, you are almost fifty, and you look like you are less than forty. It's really enviable."
Li Qing smiled, a slightly bitter smile: It seems... the makeup needs to be improved.
