Fan Wenjin glanced at Li Gang uneasily and thought to himself, is it really appropriate to talk about the events of the previous dynasty now?
He had already thought about it before coming to Chang'an, and he wanted to be careful in his words and deeds, so he laughed and said, "That happened more than twenty years ago, but I still remember it.
I did come to Chang'an twice at that time, but I passed by in a hurry and didn't leave many footprints, which is quite a pity."
Liu Zhenghui, the assistant minister of Zhongshu next to him, smiled and said: "Now the scenery in Chang'an is much more prosperous than in the previous dynasty. The manager should be happy. If there is no noble person, visiting here will be a bit lacking."
Everyone smiled and nodded in agreement. Fan Wenjin also laughed, but he felt that every sentence had a profound meaning, and he felt like a pack of wolves were surrounding him.
During the exchange of greetings, the figure of Chang'an City enveloped everyone.
Fan Wenjin raised his head and looked around. He did come to Chang'an twice many years ago, both times with Yang Shuang, King of Wei Zhao. At that time, he was young and in his prime.
When I came to Daxing City and saw this majestic city, all I thought about was that I could make a difference here...
King Zhao of Wei was traveling around all year round, so he couldn't stay here permanently. It was true that he only passed by in a hurry and didn't stay properly for too long.
Now we are revisiting our old place...His Royal Highness King Wei has passed away long ago, the Great Sui Dynasty has also been dead for a long time, and he, Fan Wenjin, is also over 40 years old and approaching fifty...The majestic city is still the same, but things and people have changed.
For a moment, Fan Wenjin also felt a little confused.
At this time, the voice of Fang Xuanling, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, came to my ears, "Mr. Fan passed the Jinshi examination in the former Sui Dynasty, right? It seems that he was a few years earlier than me?"
It was a bit of a relationship. Fan Wenjin came to his senses and nodded in response: "Fang Shilang remembers it well. I was admitted to the Jinshi Department in the 18th year of the founding of the Emperor. It should be the second subject opened during the reign of Emperor Wen. I was lucky enough to get the second degree.
Wait, he should be no better than the chamberlain."
Everyone pretended to be nodding in confusion. In fact, before Fan Wenjin returned to Beijing, after deciding on the candidates to welcome him, these people probably dug up all eight generations of Fan Wenjin's ancestors. His experience in the Sui Dynasty
It's not a secret in everyone's mind.
I asked this question just because I had nothing to say, and also because I wanted to see Mr. Fan’s character, his magnanimity and his government.
Fan Wenjin's career as an official in the previous Sui Dynasty tended to be simple. What stood out was that he entered the palace of Wei Zhaowang Yang Shuang. The person who recommended him was Fan Wenjin's teacher and an official from Yang Shuang's palace joined the army. At that time, Fan Wenjin joined the army.
He is just a young boy in his early teens.
King Yang Shuang of Wei died early, and the people in the palace were scattered. Fan Wenjin had no choice but to find his own way out. A man who passed the Jinshi examination after ten years and almost thirty years was incomparable to those who became famous at a young age such as Fang Xuanling.
Compare.
Moreover, the imperial examinations at that time were just that, and could not be reused. Fan Wenjin, who had served in the palace of Prince Wei Zhao, felt a huge gap and has never recovered.
When he was ordered to go to the Liang Kingdom as an envoy, he even thought of retreating to his hometown and no longer had any hope for his official career.
It was due to fate that he came to prominence again. It can be said that Li Po was really kind to him. Without Li Po's support, he would be just a passerby in the world. No one would remember who he is, Fan Wenjin.
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I exchanged a few words with Fang Xuanling. At this time, there were no such things as being a master of the house, a disciple, or being of the same age. Fang Xuanling did not really want to have a relationship with Fan Wenjin.
During the discussion, Fan Wenjin left an impression on everyone that he was quite restrained but very talkative. As for his magnanimity, it was hard to say that he was a city official.
Everyone knows that this should be because the other party deliberately restrained himself. Otherwise, if he went to a ghost place like Liangzhou alone, it would be better for someone else to survive. But it was better for him. Not only did he become a high-ranking official in Liangzhou, but he also summoned Liangzhou to the throne.
After descending to the Tang Dynasty, and then ruling Liangzhou for so long, there must be more than this.
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While talking, the group entered Chang'an City.
Fan Wenjin looked around at the markets in Chang'an, but there was nothing to compare with. Back then, this was Daxing City, which had only just been built, and everything looked messy. It was almost two different places from the current Chang'an City.
He wanted to pay his respects to the former Prince Wei's Mansion, but he didn't know if the owner had changed there. Even if no one lived there now, Li Yuan's relatives would not have ignored it, right? It was a good place.
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Li Gang asked casually on his horse: "Does the steward have a residence in Chang'an?"
Fan Wenjin shook his head simply. He had originally wanted to send some people to Chang'an to take a stand. With his current wealth, it would be easy to buy a mansion in Chang'an.
Later I thought about it and gave it up, mainly because I didn't know how the court arranged for him, what position he held, what rank he was in, and where he lived was particular.
There are few people around him who are familiar with Chang'an. They came here rashly, so don't cause trouble for him.
So why not go back to Beijing and check the situation? The imperial court will definitely not arrange a place for him, right?
"To make the minister laugh, Wen Jin is an outsider... He wants to rent a house in Chang'an to live temporarily, and then make plans after the imperial edict is issued."
Liu Zhenghui laughed next to him. He felt that Manager Fan was too cautious. If he allowed you to rent a house to live in, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the imperial court?
Fortunately, we were well prepared, otherwise there would definitely be some jokes, and everyone would look bad afterward.
Fang Xuanling was kind-hearted. Without waiting for Li Gang to speak, he smiled and said: "How can the meritorious minister be so shabby when he returns to Beijing to report on his duties? Even if Manager Fan is clean, there is still a court, but the manager cannot be left homeless..."
Chu Suiliang, who had been silent at this time, finally found a way to speak and echoed: "What Mr. Fang said is absolutely true. The manager can rest assured that the imperial court has made arrangements.
Your Majesty praised the general manager very much, and the reward after returning to the capital has been sent to the province. I won’t say much in detail, except that the place where I will stay is within the imperial city.”
Li Gang nodded and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty agrees that since the manager has worked so hard and done so well, after returning to the capital, he will live and eat like his relatives, and the Taichang Temple will send people to serve him.
The honor of being a general manager is beyond our reach."
After hearing this, Fan Wenjin's heart trembled a few times. He just wanted to refuse, but when talking to Li Gang and others, he couldn't be so direct. He just waved his hands and smiled bitterly: "This... I'm afraid it's not something I can bear.
Wen Jin is so frightened that he will definitely refuse when he comes to the palace to meet the emperor."
Fang Xuanling said: "The general manager does not have to be like this. Many general managers have contributed to the founding of the country. Your Majesty has also said that you will share the glory and disgrace of the Tang Dynasty. You and your Majesty will be like family members. After returning to the imperial court, you should live in the imperial city. This is exactly what you should do."
I'm afraid such a special encounter will be rare in the future..."