Following Lu Rou all the way to Chang'an, they found the official residence allocated by the imperial court for Gao Zhongmi to live in Beijing. Full of questions, Li Tai looked at Gao Zhongmi and asked.
Gao Zhongmi came in and happily raised his hand to help Li Tai pat the snow off his cloak: "I'm a little surprised, but it's always a good thing. Apan, you are so talented that you will not be alone in your hometown for a long time, no matter morning or evening.
, this day will always come, I think it’s a little late.”
Li Tai knew that it was hard to hide his talents, but being awarded a title and an official without any preparation was still a bit sudden for him.
Of course, he also longs for progress and power, but he doesn't really like such unplanned changes. If he doesn't understand the inside story, he will never feel at ease.
Seeing Li Tai's serious expression, not just the joy of being promoted to an official position, Gao Zhongmi couldn't help but sigh: "Apan, you have a calm mind and don't panic when things happen. No wonder Daxingtai appreciates you so much and personally
Call me to inquire deeply into your deeds.”
As he spoke, he raised his hand to signal everyone in the hall to leave. Only sitting across from Li Tai in the hall, he spoke again: "Daxingtai called me in a few days ago. I thought there was some incident in Dongzhou that I needed to know about.
But it turns out it’s just for you, Apan! I had already expected this, you still remember when Jingyuan was hunting..."
Hearing Gao Zhongmi talk about how Yu Wentai noticed him while hunting in Jingyuan, and that He Basheng and Shu Hui both spoke highly of him, Li Tai couldn't help but sigh with emotion at how wonderful his life's circumstances were.
When he first entered Guanzhong, he was really eager to meet Yuwentai, and wanted to make Yuwentai appreciate and value him with his far-sighted knowledge as a time traveler.
However, after realizing that the situation in the Western Wei Dynasty was far more complicated than he had imagined, his mood gradually cooled down and he planned to immerse himself in the countryside and start a career. However, he did not expect that it was his appearance that eventually made Yuwentai notice him.
After the parade, he followed He Basheng to Lishan for a trip. After returning home, he began to deal with the affairs of the manor and the village. He did not have time to talk to Gao Zhongmi for a long time, and He Basheng did not tell him such a thing.
Only now did I know that such an episode had happened in Jingyuan.
At this moment, thinking about Yu Wenhu in Jingyuan who came to contact him specifically, Li Tai couldn't help feeling that Yu Wenhu was really narrow-minded. He only heard other people's praise of him, and he couldn't help but provoke someone who couldn't even fight him.
Own.
"Jingyuan is not the only one who appreciates you in Daxingtai. Daxingtai has asked about many things you have been doing in the village recently, but I don't know much about it and can't answer in detail. Next, Daxingtai
Maybe we will call you for detailed questioning, Ah Pan, you have to be prepared!"
Gao Zhongmi looked at Li Tai and said with both pride and reluctance: "Daxingtai knows that you did not come to Chang'an with me. His disappointment is beyond words. How can a noble man from a well-known family leave his pearl in the countryside? I will immediately write a memorial to ask for a title."
…”
When Li Tai heard this, he gradually understood the inside story of why he had been promoted to a higher position.
If you think about it carefully, he has done a lot in the past six months. In addition to attracting attention in Daxingtai because of his handsome appearance, whether it is printing account books or making compressed military rations, he is worthy of Yu Wentai's special attention.
The reduction of military rations caught Yuwentai's attention during the Liyang Grand Parade. As for the account book, calculating the time, it should be the time for Yuwentai to see it.
Thinking about it this way, this incident is not sudden. It is just that I have been working hard for a long time, and now I have reached a harvest period.
"By the way, uncle, how powerful is my official rank in the Western Dynasty?"
Now that he had accepted the fact that he finally stood out and was noticed by his leaders, Li Tai began to care about whether his gains this time would be substantial.
He knew the rank order of the princes and uncles in ancient times, but he was still a little confused as to what kind of treatment this so-called Gaoping County man could receive, and what kind of affairs the Yuanwai Sanqi Shilang could take charge of.
Seeing Li Tai's expectant look, Gao Zhongmi smiled and explained.
First of all, the official position of "Ministry Minister of Dispersed Cavalry" was originally assigned to the fourth rank during the Taihe Reform of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty. However, it was changed to the seventh rank official position a few years later. There was neither a fixed number of personnel nor a fixed position.
This is often regarded as the official position of Jie Brown, who is the anointed son of a family. It is also considered noble. After all, it can be seen from the official name that he is an attendant. Li Tai was born in the Li family of Longxi, and he was awarded this official title after entering the court from the public house.
, which is consistent with his family background.
The nobility system of the Northern Wei Dynasty is divided into five levels from the king to the king, and the fifth level is divided into the founding nobility and the scattered nobility. The founding nobility is the fifth level that starts the construction, and is granted a fief for food, while the loose nobility has no food, and is just a
Honorary title.
The Gaoping County man whom Li Tai was granted the title of was himself the lowest rank of the fifth rank, and he was still a loose knight without a seat, and his rank was only lower than the fifth rank.
After listening to Gao Zhongmi's explanation, Li Tai couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded, feeling happy for nothing.
I got a position as a Langguan, but it was a few levels lower than the original job of joining the army in the public record office, and I was still a non-member, not a full-time officer.
The title of nobility is directly the lowest, in bulk, without food. I am a real man, of course I know. How can I finally get a title, but become a loose man?
The good news is that the title of Minister of Discipline Cavalry is an additional title in itself, and his original position of Taiwei Mansion Record Office is still retained when he joins the army.
As for the titles, whether they were Sanjue or Founding Jue, they were all empty titles in the Western Wei Dynasty and were not given land. It was just in terms of class rank that the Founding Jue was one level higher than the San Jue.
But knowing this, Li Tai was even more depressed. Since they were all false titles, what would you do if you made him an earl? I won't eat from your family!
In a majestic palace, in the cold winter of the twelfth lunar month, such a handsome young man was dragged from the hot stove to the cold city of Chang'an, only to be sent away to the officials and nobles in bulk. Is this good? This is not good.
!
Li Tai felt relieved and felt that the Western Wei Dynasty was really shabby and stingy. It was a waste to disband and pull him down as soon as possible!
Seeing that Li Tai was unhappy, Gao Zhongmi could probably guess a little bit of his thoughts. He patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "A man only suffers from a lack of willpower, not from a lack of official status. Apan is still a young man, and he should not act like this."
Disturbing yourself.”
Li Tai didn't really complain about his low official rank. After all, he had been in Kansai for more than half a year and had no real achievements that could be put on the table. Under such circumstances, Yu Wentai still promoted him to a higher rank.
It is also enough to show that you value yourself.
Perhaps his expectations were too high, or they didn't meet his own expectations, so Li Tai felt a little disappointed. These two vain officials in name only were not as attractive to him as a powerful and commander-in-chief. After all, he could legitimately command troops.
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Even those with good backgrounds have troubles. For example, Zhou Changming could be directly promoted from the garrison leader of a township to the commander-in-chief of a county. However, in the traditional concept of the current family, he was regarded as a humble official and a humble one.
Li Tai was just a young man, so he was not worthy of Yu Wentai's protection and suppression. He deliberately refused to give him any official position with real power. He was awarded this title just to follow the traditional values of the family.
Otherwise, these medieval aristocratic families are just bastards, and they deserve to be punished by Er Zhurong and Hou Jing. They always pursue the appearance of glamor and are unwilling to work hard.
Li Tai deliberately studied hard in industry because he did not want his political future in the Western Wei Dynasty to be limited by his background. However, being paid premature attention still disrupted the rhythm of his plans.
But in any case, this can be considered a good start. At least in Yuwentai's heart, he is not a wealthy man who only relies on his family's influence. And judging from Gao Zhongmi's words, Yuwentai may summon him again in the near future.
It's also an opportunity for him.
So in the next few days, he stayed at Gao Zhongmi's official residence with peace of mind, carefully sorting out and revising the plan to rebuild Longshou Canal that the village had been preparing before, and planned to submit the plan when he met Yu Wentai.
Submit it and demonstrate your abilities again to see if you can win an official position with real power.
Not long after Li Tai entered the city, Cui Quan of Jingzhao heard the news and came to see him. Along with him was another cousin Cui Qian whom he had not met during his last visit.
"Apan is really good. I have never seen Daxingtai so excited about any young talent! Because your talent is amazing, I was also affected a lot. Visitors came to my door at midnight and urged me to brave the wind and snow to go to China.
The state memorial is correct and I want to ask you about the details of the offering!"
When Cui Fan saw Li Tai, he patted him on the shoulder repeatedly with a happy face.
This guy has strong arms and doesn't look like a civil servant at all. The slap made Li Tai's shoulder hurt, so he could only laugh and say: "Cousin, you are overly praised. After all, cousin, you are good at politics, that's why you are so praised by Daxingtai!"
Cui Quan's official position in Jingzhao Yin was stabilized, and his title was promoted to a marquis and promoted to governor. Faced with this little cousin who had helped him a lot, he was naturally overjoyed.
Cui Qian was much more mature and steady than Cui Quan. He slapped Cui Quan's arm on Li Tai's shoulder away, and then said: "A Pan is also an official now, so living in another house is not a long-term plan. Since I am under your rule,
, you should settle down properly! If you find a long-term job nearby, it will be more convenient for your family members to move around in the coming year.”
"Brother, if you don't remind me, I won't ignore this matter. The former comes and goes in a hurry and I don't have time to discuss it in detail. I was busy with everything before the new year. After the New Year, I will accompany A Pan to the lower county. I will definitely take care of Tian Sang's family affairs.
OK!"
Cui Fan nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Li Tai was also overjoyed when he heard this. Sure enough, we can help each other, and a mutually beneficial relationship is the most real relationship.
With Cui Fan, his cousin, stepping forward to support him, Long Shou is sure to be the nail-biter!
The New Year is approaching, and the atmosphere in Chang'an City is also lively and busy. There are many visitors to Gao Zhongmi's official residence, and many of them come specifically to take a look at Li Tai. Although Daxingtai has never summoned him in person, he has expressed his appreciation for Li Tai on several occasions on different occasions.
But it spread quickly in Chang'an officialdom.
On the day of the Yuan Dynasty, Li Tai also put on brand new robes and followed Gao Zhongmi to attend the imperial court.
Although his official position was not high, he was qualified to attend the imperial court because of his disliked title of Baron.
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