Chapter 22 On the importance of good friends
What is a brother?
Not only do we share honor and disgrace, but we also share hardships.
Brother will always tell you the truth, even if the truth is not so pleasant.
Regarding the reorganization of General Youyi Zhonglang's mansion, Cheng Chubi said it was nonsense! He insisted that this was a trap dug by Changsun Wuji for Du Jing in front of the saint.
What is the most important thing in officialdom?
Family status and connections.
Du Jing insisted on refusing to recognize his ancestors and return to his clan, so he is now an official of the common people. In this political situation where officials from aristocratic families have an absolute advantage, it is difficult for officials from poor families to get ahead.
Look at Ma Zhou promoted by the sage. How many people dislike him. He is hindered by others in doing things, and he feels weak and weak. Therefore, most low-level officials will choose to attach themselves to noble families in order to
The official career will be smoother.
Let’s talk about General Youyi Zhonglang’s Mansion, what a shabby place this is!
At best, he would be called a military guard to protect the safety of the capital and follow the emperor. At worst, he would be a janitor.
For military generals, the choice is to join the military guards. Weiwei, who often goes out to the army, and has military merits, can easily get ahead; or join Qianniuwei, who works in front of the emperor, and can be promoted quickly.
Why did you come to Marquis Wu? To run errands for nobles, or to catch some sneaky thieves?
Liu Hongji once said something that Cheng Chubi agreed with: Wuhou and the bad guys were all working for Chang'an City. They were dog meat and would never be able to make it to the banquet.
Everyone can make a career by tying their heads to their belts, but who wants to look at the faces of nobles on the street every day?
Let’s talk about civil servants. Even if they are civil servants in the three provinces and six ministries, or scribes in noble families, if they work hard for a few years, they will be promoted to official positions and then be released. Even if they are minor officials of seventh or eighth grade, they are good.
Let someone like him who talks all day long and is of inferior quality in everything come to Qiubadui? Who would do it!
The above two types of people definitely represent the aspirations of 80% of the low-ranking officials. They are asked to come to Wuhou to do business that depends on people's faces, but also to secretly risk their lives.
Unless the lieutenant general is replaced by the prince.
If you don’t have Bentou, who will come?
Even if Changsun Wuji helps, forcibly transfers people, and cuts off their hopes of career advancement, can they still stay with them? People's hearts are wandering, and they will fall apart sooner or later. The old fox deliberately sells this worthless favor.
After draining the wine in the bowl and wiping the stains, Cheng Chubi complained: "My father often said that Changsun Wuji, that old fox, has been used to being domineering all his life."
"When he spoke in the court, he could tell saints and civil and military officials a lot of truths, but he made it clear that only one was practical."
"Why did he do this? It was just to make the saint inseparable from him, and to reveal his unique status again and again in front of the officials."
Cheng Zhijie taught his children and grandchildren that they should keep away from the old fox when they poop, even if he has the power to rule the country. Otherwise, when he falls down in the future, it will affect the fish in the pond and destroy the Cheng family.
Du Jing, who was chewing fried soybeans, asked with a smile: "This place is so bad, why are you still here?"
Grabbing the soybeans from Du Jing's hand and stuffing a small handful into his mouth, Cheng Chubi said vaguely: "As brothers, we have this life and no next life. If it weren't for accompanying you, I wouldn't do this job."
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Well, Du Jing nodded, raised the bowl and touched it with his brother. Du Jing had to say that the emperor's will was irreversible, and they had no choice but to follow it.
Moreover, he doesn't think there is anything wrong with such a Qingshui Yamen. Don't worry, the people who come in have ulterior motives. Moreover, he doesn't really trust the people in various departments. Those people are too philistine and he doesn't like it.
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"Tell me, are there any other tricks?"
"The general is easy to talk to. We can go to some generals to discuss it; yes."
But to establish this kind of special military guard, how can it be done with brave and ruthless men? You have to find those who are educated, flexible, and thoughtful.
After burping, Cheng Chubi raised the wine cup and said with the smell of wine: "If you are willing to lower your standards, I have some skills!"
After touching Cheng San, Du Jing smiled and said, "I'd like to hear the details!"
In fact, among the distinguished officials in Chang'an, there is another type of people who fully meet Du Jing's requirements.
It's just that they have unruly temperaments, naughty natures, and are difficult to discipline, so they have always been looked down upon by others. They have a common title - dandy children.
Before joining the army, Cheng Chubi was one of them and knew these guys well.
Some people are really bad, and they are the kind of people who have no hope at all, like "a widow dies with a son". Even their family has no hope. Some people are depressed and frustrated, and there are various complicated reasons involved.
It’s helpless to live like this.
What old stubborn people think of as trash and friends may not be so bad in fact; their talent and knowledge are not bad, and they are even much better than some guys who hang around in three provinces and six departments and have nothing to eat.
As for whether they are valuable in Du Jing's eyes, whether he can subdue these fierce horses depends on his own ability.
After pondering for a while, Du Jing leaned back on his chair and looked up at the stars in the sky: "A military guard composed of dandies seems to have never happened before in the military history of the Tang Dynasty!"
Well, "When I think of those old guys who have never changed from ancient times, and the wonderful expressions on their faces when I see them, I feel inexplicably happy."
"Chu Bi, you are really a wise and foolish person. My father, I, am relieved to have a son like you."
After filling Du Jing's bowl, Cheng Chubi returned to his unserious demeanor and replied with an air of dignity: "What do you think! If my mind was full of nonsense, my life would have been dealt with long ago."
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Now that it's settled, Cheng Chubi will provide Du Jing with a detailed list later, which will introduce their situation in detail and who they have picked, they will just go and get it one by one.
Oh, by the way! There is one thing that Cheng Chubi forgot to mention. While patrolling today, he met the official of the East Palace. He thought that as usual, he would step aside and salute to let them pass.
Unexpectedly, the ceremonial carriage stopped, and the Crown Prince opened the curtain and said meaningfully: General Youyi Zhonglang has done a good job recently, and the East Palace will give him a reward.
What these words say is thought-provoking, Siyi Mansion all does the same job, and no one is worse than anyone else. Just reward them, and there is no other meaning.
Cheng Chubi knew that Princess Changle often brought little Sizi here these days. The child couldn't hide things, so it was inevitable that the news would spread, and the East Palace would hear the news.
Taking a sip of wine, Du Jing said in a deep voice: "So what if I know! He's not guilty, is he still afraid of me coming back?"
"Just accept the reward. There is an edict "No restrictions on the use of treasures by the Crown Prince". The entire royal palace is at his disposal. He has a lot of money."
Chapter completed!