Ouyang Xiu used a tea basket to carefully sift the ground tea powder, and at this time, the water on the charcoal stove began to boil.
Tang Jie picked up the copper pot and scalded the two teacups with hot water. Ouyang Xiu evenly divided the tea powder into the two teacups, and Tang Jie poured a little hot water into it to make a sol-like tea paste.
However, the two of them each held a teaspoon. While pouring boiling water into the teacup, they flicked the whisk back and forth in the teacup. Then they stopped at the same time and looked at their respective teacups... only two teacups were seen.
uThe mist surged, overflowing, and a pile of white clouds floated
The u flower is congealed at the mouth of the cup without moving.
This is the "tea fight" that people in the Song Dynasty loved so much. The winner or loser of the tea fight lies in
The length of time it takes for the flower to bite the cup, and whoever's cup shows water marks first will lose.
At first, there was not much difference between the two lamps, but after a while, you can see the difference between Ouyang Xiu's lamp.
The u-flower is still a little thinner, and the melting speed is slightly faster. As the fine foam continues to break, a circle of water marks in the middle is finally exposed.
"Oh, I'm a loser to you old man." Ouyang Xiu sighed depressedly, pushed the little dragon group in front of Tang Jie and said, "Here, it's yours." People in the Song Dynasty were very gambling. The so-called 'fight',
It means gambling, and the winnings of the tea fight are the respective tea cakes.
However, Tang Jie did not accept the coveted dragon ball, and said with a low face: "How could your old man lose? Could it be that you took the opportunity to bribe me?" When it came to various tricks, he was not Ouyang Xiu's opponent, so he was shouting too much earlier.
Order some tea. If he was confident of winning, he would be so distressed that he would order less tea.
"Well, I am old and sick," Ouyang Xiu sighed again: "It's not like you don't know. My diabetes is severe, and my hands are already unstable..."
Hearing this, Tang Jie said sadly: "Yes. We are all old. Mei Shengyu left last winter, and it seems that Lao Bao is also dead. You have this droopy attitude... To tell you the truth, I am also covered in
Sickness, dizziness and dizziness after a little exertion. It seems that we old guys,
My wife is almost done."
"Yes." Ouyang Xiu nodded and said, "We are not people who care about our children and grandchildren. At this age, we have long been indifferent to personal gains and losses. If we say we still care about it, it is just a little bit about our reputation during our lifetime."
"Reputation, we can still talk about it." Tang Jie said with a smile: "If you think about it, you will waste your life. This is the only thing left to remember."
"We don't want to lose our guarantee in the late holiday." Ouyang Xiu said with a faint smile.
"What do you mean?" Tang Jie frowned.
"You know the truth of this incident." Ouyang Xiu said calmly: "It's just Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Conggu who want to shirk responsibility and drag Zhao Zongji into the water, so that the government and the public will feel that the world is as black as crows. Only then
He kept putting the blame on my disciple's head."
Tang Jie took a sip of tea and listened noncommittally to Old Ouyang's continued words: "The tricks of ghosts and tricks can only cause trouble for a while. Even if they can suppress the current world, future generations will comment on right and wrong. Zifang, you don't want to fall into the trap of helping the tyrants and falsely accusing Zhongliang.
Isn’t it safe to have a bad reputation in the evening?!”
"You old guy, you've always been a fool," Tang Jie put down the tea cup and sneered, "You're still here teaching me a lesson with such shamelessness."
"Am I wrong?" Ouyang Xiu asked with a smile without being annoyed.
"I can't say that it's completely wrong. At least the sentence 'The world is as dark as crows' is what it said." Tang Jie said solemnly: "Yes, the two princes wanted to frame the case and brought the Fifth Highness in. But that student of yours is really
Is it as pure as you think?"
"What?" Ouyang Xiu glared.
"Although I can't catch him at all." Tang Jie said slightly proudly: "Based on my many years of experience, the more this happens, the more it means that he has foreseen this day, otherwise how could he handle it without leaking?
"You can't find any shortcomings?" He said in a cold voice: "I believe that the embankment burst incident has nothing to do with him, but I definitely don't believe that he is unaware of the hidden dangers of the Ergu River! He is clearly waiting for this.
One day!"
"There are no good people in your eyes." Ouyang Xiu sneered: "We have been a master and apprentice for ten years, and I still don't know what kind of person he is. Back then, he would rather offend the prime minister than prove to His Majesty the Fifth Prince that the Liuta River Project is
It didn't work. In order to understand the money shortage in the Song Dynasty, he worked hard to regain Dali, build Dongchuan City, build Hongshui River, build Qinzhou Port, and finally transported Yunnan copper to Bianjing."
"He came back from Dali and went to Liao as an envoy to deal with Xixia. He also plunged into the martial arts academy that others avoided." Ouyang Xiu said solemnly: "You also know that being an official in our Song Dynasty is the easiest. Just remember
The secret of "do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, and do not do well" can ensure a long-term official career. You say that he is a top scholar, but he dares not to do anything and has a bright future. But he keeps struggling and fails.
, he has tricked himself! How could he ever think about himself? As long as he thinks about himself, with his ability, how could he end up in such a situation today? "
"What do you think he wants? Aren't we just like when we were young, taking the world as our own responsibility?" Ouyang Xiu said loudly and passionately: "How many such young people were there in the Song Dynasty? One Zhengfu Jia has already died, you
Do you still want to force him to death too?"
"You're exaggerating," Tang Jie said with a wry smile, "I'm just guessing, I can't take it seriously."
"If those words you just said were spread, he would jump into the Yellow River and not be able to wash them away. Did you know that?" Ouyang Xiu whispered: "You, Tang Zifang, underestimate your mouth too much!"
"Okay," Tang Jie surrendered: "I promise that I will never speak randomly before I have proof, right?"
"That's not bad." Ouyang Xiu sighed and said, "Zifang, you often blame me for ruining our New Deal with an article called "On Clique". But I have carefully reflected over the years and found that even without this troublesome article, we would have
Defeat is certain. Because from Duke Fan to us, we are all too gentlemen. The way of a gentleman can be cultivated and run the family, but it cannot be used to govern the country and bring peace to the world. What's more, in cruel political disputes, a gentleman will just sit back and watch.
The idea of slaughtering a lamb is completely useless."
"..." Tang Jie looked at Ouyang Xiudao as if he didn't recognize him: "These words really don't sound like what you said."
"I admit that my disciple is not a gentleman and has many means, but he has no selfish motives and is wholeheartedly for the Song Dynasty. Giving him twenty years may not prevent us from completing our unfinished business. But before he can gain a firm foothold, we
You have to do your best to protect him." Ouyang Xiu said with emotion.
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The two talked for a while, and then the scribe came to announce that the rich husband was back.
Tang Jie stood up to say goodbye, but did not take his Xiaolong Tuan.
When Tang Jie came out of Ouyang Xiu's place, his mood was very complicated. He understood Ouyang Xiu's meaning very well, especially the last few sentences... Although it went against his principles as a human being, principles did not seem to be able to help him realize his dream of a rich country and a strong army.
It seems it's time to change the approach...
While he was thinking about it, Wang Gui came from the opposite side and saluted him from a distance with his fists raised.
Tang Jie also quickly returned the courtesy and said with a smile: "If you are not in power, do you still want to intercede for someone?"
"Now that they have said it," Wang Gui suddenly said with an embarrassed look, "I have nothing to say."
"Haha." Tang Jie nodded with a smile and said, "I'm going to meet my husband."
"Brother Zifang, please excuse me." Wang Gui said, still gritting his teeth and said softly: "I understand Zhong Fang's character. He may be bold and arrogant, but he will never disregard the life and death of the people, let alone deal with such a matter that is related to the fate of the country.
The project should be used as a weapon to attack the enemy." He paused and said, "His donation of cement was entirely out of public interest..."
"Yes." Tang Jie agreed with a smile, and his heart that had just calmed down was once again in turmoil. He secretly thought that this is the first husband-in-law who has been a lobbyist for Chen Ke? Bao Zheng, Ouyang Xiu, and Ping Suli
Wang Gui, who spoke a hundred words but was silent, and the earlier Prime Minister Zeng...
i Zeng Gongliang came to him specifically and said that he had personally tested cement and could guarantee that there would be no problems with this new material... It was he who approved the use of cement to rebuild Dashun City. Zeng Gongliang also assured him that Chen Ke was a very good person.
A reliable person would never make such a mistake.
Counting it all together, half of the eight princes from the two houses supported Chen Ke, which was really shocking. I had never imagined that this guy was so popular. With four princes protecting him, no one could touch him!
Unknowingly, he arrived outside the prime minister's signature room. Tang Jie calmed down his emotions and stepped in. He saw the rich man sitting behind the big case with a haggard look on his face, seemingly in a trance.
The scribe called out, and Fu Bi came back to his senses. Seeing that it was Tang Jie, he smiled and said, "I'm in a trance for some reason."
"My husband is too tired." Tang Jie said softly.
"Hurry up and sit down." Fu Bi smiled and ordered his entourage: "Take out the little dragon balls that the officials rewarded..."
"No need," Tang Jie said hurriedly: "I've already eaten at Drunkard's."
"Ha, then we won't waste natural resources." Fu Bi said with a smile: "The drunkard's intention is not in wine, and I'm afraid it's not in tea either."
"Yes." Tang Jie nodded and said, "He cares about his students and asked me about the specific situation."
"What's going on?" Fu Bi asked slowly.
Tang Jie briefly reported the content of the conversation with Chen Ke, and then said: "Judging from the current situation, there is a problem with the cement at the embankment breach, which is mainly caused by illegal construction and cutting corners."
"Since he understands so well, why didn't he predict it before?" Fu Bi said solemnly: "When did Chen Zhongfang become a mute who can only rely on memorials to speak?"
Tang Jiexin said that indeed, Mr. Fu couldn't let go of this.
"My husband, this is a bit harsh." Tang Jie simply couldn't believe that these words could come out of his own mouth: "From the beginning to the end, Chen Zhongfang has firmly opposed the Ergu River project. I have never seen my husband listen to it. How could something happen?