Chapter 241 See how much potential your cub has (third update)
Author: sunny
Chapter 241 See how much potential your cub has (third update)
"Officials, I heard that the envoy from the Liao Kingdom this time is Xiao Fengxian. This man is good at writing and poetry, and he likes to travel with prostitutes..."
Gao Zhang opened his ears at this moment and heard Xiao Fengxian's personal preferences described by Chen Shilang.
In an instant, a very three-dimensional and clear image of a dandy from the Liao Kingdom emerged on the paper. He relied on girls to get to the top, ate, drank, whored and gambled. He also liked to be arty, and he was also very greedy.
It's just because his biological sister Xiao Sesu is the favorite concubine of the current emperor of Liao Kingdom. She loves the whole family and trusts her brother-in-law very much.
Because Xiao Fengxian himself had no ability and no merit, the emperor of Liao simply asked him to go to the Song Dynasty as an envoy to increase his seniority and so on.
After his mission was successful and he returned to the Liao Kingdom, he would naturally be promoted to a higher position.
How can a guy like this who goes out without thinking can actually be an envoy?
The point is, one or two of these officials from the Song Dynasty didn’t even dare to receive such envoys?
That's right, all they think about is how to lose power and humiliate the country to settle the matter, so naturally they are not willing to bear the infamy themselves.
Since ancient times, where are the political and political tricks that have been played so darkly in the pre-Qin period? Where are those lobbyists who can use their tongues to thread needles and lead people invisibly to kill people?
Gao Zhang is so damn special that he really wants to scold him, "Have you become stupid in reading?"
Just when the young champion stood outside the palace and cursed in his heart, he suddenly heard his name.
He was stunned for a moment, and then he realized what was going on. Damn it! Mr. Gou Hun, you actually joined forces with those two guys from the Ministry of Rites, didn't you?
At this moment, the humming sound in the Chui Gong Hall, which originally seemed very quiet, suddenly filled the ears.
The main thing was that Minister Chen's speech was really too thrilling.
"What Shilang Chen wants to do is to let a child receive the Liao envoy. Isn't this a joke?"
"That is, he is not afraid of the anger of the envoys of the Liao Kingdom. When the time comes, the entire Liao Kingdom will be furious. I am scared, ah no... won't the tens of millions of people of our Song Dynasty have to suffer from the war again?"
"It's just nonsense. For a little kid, it's too much for the officials to ask him to take on the affairs of arms reform."
"Now we actually have to entrust him with the important tasks of diplomacy?"
"Don't panic, everyone, haven't you seen how ugly Captain Gao's face is?"
"Hey, everyone, please let Gao Guizhang take over the envoy of the Liao Kingdom. If something goes wrong then, wouldn't it be..."
"Having said that, can the Song Dynasty bear the wrath of the Liao Kingdom?"
"That's right, alas, we have worked hard for the livelihood of the people all over the world, and we must never make waves again, destroying the peace and prosperity of the country and the people of the Song Dynasty for more than a hundred years..."
Although a bunch of gossips are talking about it, the eyes of these ministers and subordinates are not clear.
It all fell on the somewhat blue-faced Lieutenant Gao. Not to mention his legs and feet, not even a hair was willing to float towards the center of the hall.
Official Zhao Ji naturally saw the change in Gao Qiu's expression, but this was not a big deal.
After the court meeting, I will have an in-depth communication with him. I believe that he, an old man from Qiandi, will definitely understand his intentions as the emperor of the Song Dynasty.
I'm not using your cub as a scapegoat, I just want to see how much potential your cub has.
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"...That's enough. All you gentlemen, please step aside."
As the official Zhao Ji waved his hands and yelled, the ministers and servants who had argued with each other retreated one after another, showing no signs of sloppiness at all.
It is enough to show that the quality of the courtiers of the Song Dynasty was quite high, far better than that of the prosperous Tang Dynasty before the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
I heard that the courtiers of the Tang Dynasty quarreled and even punched the flesh in front of the emperor. This was simply a disgrace to the politeness. Fortunately, the Song Dynasty always promoted civility and suppressed military power, otherwise...
"I also think Chen Qing's words are quite reasonable. Xiao Gao Aiqing is a child prodigy of our dynasty and was the number one scholar in high school at the age of eleven."
"This is something that has never happened before since the beginning of the imperial examination."
"Besides, he can also handle the important tasks of armament reform and reform in an orderly manner. I am very pleased."
"Since both Chen Qing and Wu Qing just now thought it was appropriate for Xiao Gao Aiqing to be responsible for receiving the envoy from Liao, it would be better to ask Xiao Gao Aiqing directly for his opinion."
Gao Qiu, who had already had his heart in his throat, finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Guan Jia's words.
Just now, he really felt as oppressed as if he were sitting at home while a pot came from the sky.
I even want to use my fist as big as a bowl to reason with those two bastards from the Ministry of Etiquette.
Didn't you think very highly of my Gao Zhang before? Why did you suddenly feel hatred out of love and want to push him into a pit of fire?
At this moment, when he heard the eunuch's message, Gao Qiu took deep breaths to calm down. When he turned his head, he saw his beloved son Gao Zhang crossing the palace gate and walking towards the palace.
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Gao Zhang naturally also saw the concerned look cast by his biological father. He blinked at his biological father and showed a cute and cute smile.
I have no choice, I am a child, I can't show a scheming smile to my father, right?
Then he walked honestly to a place not far from the Imperial Case and bowed respectfully.
"I see the official, but I don't know why the official summoned me."
"Xiao Gao Aiqing, I summoned you to the palace because there is indeed an important matter..."
The official Zhao Ji nodded towards Gao Zhang with a smile.
"The envoy from the Liao Kingdom will arrive in Bianliang, Tokyo, in the middle of next month. This person has always admired my articles in the Song Dynasty and likes to make friends with intelligent people..."
Gao Zhang lowered his head and listened silently as the officials described the Liao dandy Xiao Fengxian again with complimentary words.
Then it means that he needs to go to the bank of the Yellow River next month to greet the Liao envoys.
After that, my responsibility is to accompany the envoy from the Liao Kingdom, eat, drink and have fun with him. Of course, I also have to get to know each other's bottom, test each other's depth, etc.
This kind of job reminded Gao Zhang of the manager of the public relations department, which was of course a serious reception job.
"...So I would like to ask you, are you willing to take over the important task of receiving the Liao envoys on behalf of the imperial court?"
"The officials value me so much and are willing to entrust me with this important task. This is my honor."
Gao Zhang raised his head and looked steadily at Master Zhao Ji, whose expression was gentle and full of encouragement.
"I also ask the officials to rest assured that I will be able to be reasonable and restrained, neither humble nor arrogant, respect each other, and coexist peacefully.
Without losing the majesty of the Song Dynasty, without damaging the interests of the Song Dynasty..."
At this moment, all the court officials looked at the man standing not far from the Imperial Palace with astonishment on their faces, using his childish yet clear voice like a childish tiger.
State what kind of attitude he will adopt to engage in diplomacy with the Liao envoys.
Not to mention whether he can do it or not, but just relying on his slippery tongue.
It really made everyone in the Manchu court have to admit that this little top scholar is really eloquent...
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