Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1040 First Meeting

This is an old face full of ravines. The deep wrinkles can make Li Yuan, the most famous grandma of this era, amazed. Her eyebrows and long beard are neatly groomed, but they are also gray. There is only a simple strand on her hair There is nothing luxurious about a hairpin made of jade, and a cloth robe.

It's not the first time we met each other, but it was the first official meeting in private. This old-fashioned appearance gave Li Shan a strong memory... Maybe it's because he is old but he refuses to show his old age in front of the younger generation. When Pei Shiju raised his head occasionally, there was a faint light in his eyes that was hard to understand, but also that made people dare not despise.

In fact, after knowing that he has traveled to this era, the people Li Shan most wants to meet are not Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing and other celebrities in the general sense, but some legendary figures.

For example, it is now known that the Hong Fu girl is completely groundless, such as the only Princess Pingyang who was buried with military ceremonies in ancient times, such as Fang Xuanling's daughter of Fan Yang Lu who is said to be the most jealous, and Pei Shiju is among them.

The legend of Pei Shiju comes not only from the evil king, but also from Yuxie Turkic, making "Pictures of the Western Regions", but also from his transformation again and again.

Pei Shiju was also surprised by Li Shan's first sentence. He said: "Mr. Pei is smart, his writing is gorgeous, and his strategy is excellent. He was valued by King Gaoping and Emperor Wen successively."

King Gaoping is Gao Yue, the grandfather of Princess Qin's uncle Gao Shilian, and Emperor Wen naturally refers to Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty.

Pei Shiju's white eyebrows trembled slightly, "How can you compare with your feet?"

"After entering the Sui Dynasty, there is no need to say much about Pei Gong's achievements. From the Turks in the north, to the Western Regions in the west, and to Lingnan in the south, you can all hear the name of Pei Gong." Famous ministers, even capable ministers."

This time, Pei Shiju didn't respond, and just listened to Li Shan continue to say: "Emperor Hou Yang went to Jiangdu, and it is a good luck for Pei Gong to accompany him..."

Speaking of this, Li Shan paused, and sighed: "Emperor Yang is not incompetent or incompetent, but he spared no effort to open the canal, defeated the Koryo division without success, and did not keep his position when he went down the river. , how can we not bury the great rivers and mountains?"

"At that time, the world was in great chaos, civil upheavals were everywhere, Emperor Yang was arrogant and extravagant, but it was also because there were many courtiers around him, what was Mr. Pei doing at that time?"

Pei Shiju raised his head slowly, squinting his eyes at the young man who was talking eloquently, "I blame the old man and also a courtier."

"That's right." Li Shan nodded unceremoniously, "From Pei Gong's point of view, if you know why the former Sui Dynasty died, but you don't say a word of advice, you only cater to please, isn't it a courtier?"

"It's the so-called teacher who never forgets the past, so after His Royal Highness built the Tiance Mansion, he first employed Du Ruhui and then Ling Gong, both of whom were talented and strong." Li Shan didn't think that Pei Shiju would ignore Ling Jing, and went straight He said: "Until the sixth year of Wude came back from Shandong, the younger generation did not dare to rush into King Qin's command and sent Duke Ling to Tiance Mansion."

"To this day, I still remember what Duke Ling said. His Highness once said that he wanted to take advantage of his stamina. Since then, the dispatch of official documents in the Tiance Mansion has not been signed by Duke Ling. Even if the King of Qin ordered it, it cannot be carried out."

The calm expression on Pei Shiju's face could not be maintained any longer. As a famous official who had completely experienced how the Sui Dynasty unified the world and died in the second generation, he knew very well what Li Shimin's actions represented.

If King Qin can ascend the throne as emperor in the future, he will surely create a prosperous generation.

Pei Shiju felt a little regretful, not because he regretted joining the Eastern Palace, but because he regretted not knowing more about King Qin after entering the Tang Dynasty. If he had known this before, he would definitely choose King Qin.

However, Pei Shiju immediately came to his senses. This young man who had confronted him secretly many times came to the door today and said so much, what was the reason for it?
But at the next moment, Pei Shiju's eyes were wide open, his face was ashen, and he pressed his hands on the table, as if life had returned to his body, turning him into a beast eager to eat.

Because what Li Shan said was, "The king of Qin is good at accepting advice, and he is more willing to accept advice. When he ascends the throne in the future, Duke Pei will be an admonition minister."

"Being a capable minister first, then a courtier, and then an admonishing minister, Mr. Pei's reputation will be passed on to later generations, as recorded in history books."

This is what makes literati scold without dirty words. It sounds like good words, but when they are connected together, they will degrade Pei Shiju's reputation to the bottom of the ground.

Nengchen explained that Pei Shiju was not lacking in ability, and the two continuous and sharp changes of Chengchen and admonishing minister were euphemistic and blatant comments on Pei Shiju's character.

What's more terrible is that Li Shangong is world-renowned. If the king of Qin ascends the throne in the future, the king of Wei will not enter the center if he knows how to advance and retreat. Then for him, what is more attractive than the revision of history?
In history, Xue Yuanchao, a famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, said that he had three hatreds in his life, one of which was editing the history of the country. The good is already there.

What's more, Li Shanben is famous for his literary works. If he asks to compile "History of the Sui Dynasty", I'm afraid he won't be rejected. At that time, he will do some tricks... eh, there will be no tricks. Pei Shiju's reputation can be imagined. If a good name is passed down to later generations, it should be left with a bad reputation for thousands of years.

For people like Pei Shiju, at the end of his life, all he cares about is his family, heirs, and his reputation after death. I did have similar thoughts... If I had chosen King Qin first, I would have...

"You are not afraid that the old man will order you to be killed!" Pei Shiju burst out these words through his teeth. He could not remember how many years ago he had gritted his teeth last time. "You must know that you are now in Pei's residence!"

The only response to Pei Shiju was silence, and Li Shan's calm expression. The latter was just a little regretful. This old man can really stand up, so he didn't die of anger.

However, although Li Shan's words are indeed humiliating Pei Shiju, it is indeed a part of Pei Shiju's legend that is regarded by later generations... He is simply a chameleon, and he can say whatever he meets. , This set can make countless people shout 666.

It's not that there are no similar characters in history, but it's not easy to change once. But all celebrities have to pay attention to personal design, such as Pei Shiju, anyway, Li Shan didn't expect the second one.

After a long time, Pei Shiju calmed down, "Are you really not afraid that the old man will kill you?"

"Not afraid."

"If I can kill you, everything can be easily solved, do you think the old man dare not?"

"Pei Gong won't do such a stupid thing." Li Shan even gave him a gentle smile.

(End of this chapter)