A knife in love

Chapter 1298

Yan Song was both surprised and delighted, he couldn't help cupping his hands and said, "Mr. Yan is ashamed to show his love so much. It's better for us not to discuss such an important matter for the court."

Shou Nanshan laughed, and said proudly: "You kid is worried that the news will leak out, and you will be charged with the crime of 'discussing important affairs of the court and plotting wrongdoing', and your bright future will be in vain? But the old man who was with me Xiao Xiao is good friends, they are masters outside the world, and they will not spoil your good deeds. As for the kid you brought, he will rely on you to make a fortune, so naturally he will not make things difficult for you. That is why we are talking today , there is no need to hide it. Instead, I can use the wine to make the old man go crazy when talking about it. Haha, haha."

Yan Song is such a smart person, if he has scruples, he would never dare to discuss important court affairs with a person he met for the first time.It's just that at this moment, he has already seen that Shounan Mountain has an extraordinary background, and has an air of being born in the world, and he is definitely not a person who is nostalgic for the world of mortals.Associating with such people, hiding it, can only make the other party look down on it, and there is no benefit at all.But Zhang Yong and Li Qiufeng, who were sitting on the left and right sides of Shounan Mountain, looked ordinary and kept silent.However, the two looked calm and walked with Shou Nanshan, so they are not ordinary people.The man I brought was keen on fame and fortune, and he was a helper I hired with a lot of money.It can be said that all of his wealth and life are in his own hands, so naturally he will not spoil his good deeds.Hearing what Shou Nanshan said at this moment, Yan Song had no scruples in his heart, took a glass of wine respectfully, and said to Shou Nanshan: "Thanks to the favor of the old man, Yan is both shocked and ashamed. Today, I have the old man's teaching, Yan There is no repayment. I can only borrow flowers to present Buddha, offer a glass of wine to the old man, and express my gratitude."

After Yan Song finished speaking, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.Previously, he only took a sip of wine, but now he drank a glass. Naturally, he showed great respect to Shou Nanshan.Shou Nanshan smiled and drank a cup too.Yan Song had already held the jug in his hand, and after Shou Nanshan had finished drinking, he filled a glass of wine for Shou Nanshan himself, then sat back on the chair, and said: "The old man has extraordinary knowledge, and I am honored to listen to the teachings today, so I will give you a lesson." I think it is very beneficial. If it is true as what the old gentleman said, I will be lucky enough to be an official in the capital. I would also like to ask the old gentleman to give some advice on how to be an official, and I will be very grateful."

Although Yan Song called Shou Nanshan an "Old Mister" before, he has always held the ceremony of peers and called himself "Yan".Until then, he changed his address and called himself "Under".Li Qiufeng and Zhang Yong looked on coldly, thinking in their hearts, this person is making a move when the wind blows, but he doesn't show any signs.Only making friends with useful people is exactly the means of veteran officials.

Shou Nanshan didn't answer immediately, but cut a braised lion's head in half with chopsticks, then picked up half and chewed it in his mouth.It was not until he swallowed the lion's head that he smiled and said to Yan Song, "It's not difficult for you to enter the cabinet. The difficulty is that it is extremely difficult for you to get out of the cabinet after entering the cabinet."

Yan Song thought that it would be extremely difficult to join the cabinet as a cabinet scholar, so how can he talk about what to do after joining the cabinet now.After Shou Nanshan finished speaking, Yan Song thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "Unfathomable."

Shou Nanshan laughed and said: "If you want to enter the cabinet, you must have someone to speak well of you in front of the emperor. You have not shown yourself before, how would the emperor know how much you have? If you want the emperor to pay attention, you have to With the help of others. Thinking about it, in the past two years, the emperor has been secretly looking for capable ministers who can replace Zhang Cong and Gui E. There is only one person who can do this big thing for him."

At this point, Shou Nanshan paused, smiled and said to Yan Song: "Master Yan, in your opinion, who is this person?"

Yan Song pondered for a while, and then said with some hesitation: "Could it be Mr. Lu Binglu?"

Shou Nanshan saw that Yan Song was deliberately hesitating, and knew that he was deliberately covering up, not wanting to appear too smart in front of him.It's just that he didn't want to expose Yan Song's thoughts, so he laughed, and said in his mouth: "Master Yan really has a clear understanding of the political situation in the capital. Yes, the emperor must listen to Lu Bing's opinion if he wants to find capable ministers who can replace Zhang Cong and Gui E. Because Replacing the cabinet bachelor is the top minister of the court, and it will affect the whole body. If it is not handled well, it will easily lead to chaos. Lu Bing is the number one confidant of Emperor Jiajing. Only if he does this, the emperor will not worry about the news leaking Get out. Although Lu Bing does not show himself in the court, it is because he knows how to advance and retreat, and he does not want to show his face. Lord Yan, if you want to join the cabinet, you must make friends with Lu Bing. Lu Bing is loyal to the emperor, then It is because he knows that the glory and wealth of a generation, and even his family and life, are all tied to the emperor. But he is also an official after all, and all the officials who do not love money, otherwise there is no need to spend all their energy and energy to seek an official Yes. Lord Yan's own talent is enough to impress Lu Bing. If you give gold and silver as gifts, you will be more sure that Lu Bing will speak well for Lord Yan in front of the emperor."

Yan Song cupped his hands and said: "The old gentleman is right, I will keep it in mind."

Shou Nanshan glanced at Yan Song, and said slowly, "Master Yan, if you have 1000 taels of silver, how much would you give to Lu Bing?"

Yan Song was taken aback, wondering why Shou Nanshan would ask this question.He pondered for a moment, and then said: "Naturally, I will give all the 1000 taels of silver to Mr. Lu."

Shou Nanshan laughed, and said: "Master Yan, if you act like this, let alone entering the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister, it may not be easy to gain a foothold in the capital."

Yan Song was puzzled by what Shou Nanshan said, thinking that I only have 1000 taels of silver, and I would give it all to Lu Bing, but I was very puzzled by your words.I don't know if you mean I gave more or less.If it is said that there are too many gifts, how can an official think that others give too many gifts?If there is less to give away, I only have 1000 taels of silver, and it is not enough to give it all away. Could it be impossible for me to steal it?

Thinking of this, Yan Song said with a little embarrassment: "I'm stupid, please tell me clearly."

Shou Nanshan laughed and said, "Master Yan, if you have 1000 taels of silver, at least give Lu Bing 3000 taels of silver."

Yan Song's heart trembled, he glanced at Shou Nanshan, and then said: "But where are we going to find the remaining 2000 taels of silver?"

Shou Nanshan said: "What Lu Bing wants is not the other 2000 taels of silver, but to see if you are loyal to him. Once you enter the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister, you will become a person who is under one person and above tens of millions. But Lu Bing Who is Bing, how can he be willing to be under you? If you want Lu Bing to speak good words for you in front of the emperor, you must let Lu Bing know that you are his, and you will do your best for him. Even if There are only 1000 taels of silver, and I will try to find 3000 taels of silver to give to him. Lord Yan, don’t you understand this truth?”

Yan Song just woke up like a dream, cupped his hands and said: "So that's the case. The old man has a great opinion, I admire you! After I arrive in the capital, I will go to see Mr. Lu immediately, and I will try my best to let Mr. Lu understand what I want."

When he said this, he paused for a while, and then continued: "It's just that the old man said just now that it is not difficult to join the cabinet, but the difficulty is that after entering the cabinet, it is very difficult to get out of the cabinet. I don't know how to understand this? "

Shou Nanshan said with a smile: "Master Yan, with your talent, resourcefulness and experience, as long as you have the help of Lu Bing, you can easily enter the cabinet. But have you ever thought about how you will act after entering the cabinet? Master Yan, don't forget Well, it has been a hundred years since Emperor Taizu abolished the position of prime minister and established six departments. The fate of the cabinet scholars in the past dynasties has not been very good. Now the Emperor Jiajing is even more difficult to serve. Even Yang Tinghe, who is such a great person, ended up with a disheveled face and an unhappy end. Your entry into the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister is just the first step. If you want to have smooth sailing and maintain your prosperity and wealth forever, you must think clearly about joining the cabinet What to do next."

The more Yan Song heard it, the more frightened he became. He thought to himself that he thought this old man was just a retired general. He had been an official in the capital for a long time and had good contacts, so he could gain insight into the situation.Unexpectedly, this person understands people's hearts, is proficient in the art of emperors, and can see the political situation so clearly.Originally, I only thought about how to enter the cabinet, but never thought about what would happen after entering the cabinet.The facts are indeed as Shou Nanshan said, there are very few cabinet scholars who can die well.For example, Zhang Cong and Gui E made great efforts for Emperor Jiajing, almost offending the entire officialdom, and they have only been cabinet scholars for six or seven years.Now that he is about to fall, the end is bound to be bad.Even if he joins the cabinet, the so-called high place is too cold, if he doesn't make a plan early, once he offends Emperor Jiajing, he may end up worse than Zhang Cong and Gui E.

(End of this chapter)