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Chapter 512 The Way of Being an Official
When Liu Tiao heard Ouyang Xun's words, his fat face jumped, and he asked back: "My dear brother, have you really surrendered to Zhao?"

Ouyang Xun sighed and said: "To be honest, I couldn't help myself at the beginning. Zhao Jun's strong troops came outside Liyang warehouse. If I didn't sacrifice the city, I would die. But now I have been in Zhao country for a long time, and I realized that Zhao Wang is indeed an emperor, so he will follow him."

Liu Tiao heard Fu Xiu's words and said: "What is this? I heard that Master Zhao was born as a commoner. His ancestors were either bandits or merchants in the market. How can he have any imperial airs?"

Ouyang Xun said anxiously: "Grand Liu, what time is it now, and people are still selected by family status, not to mention that Zhao Wang is also a descendant of the Li family in Zhongshan, and his brother may not be much higher even if he is from the Liu family in Hedong, let alone the Wen family in Taiyuan. The Wang family, the Fanyang Lu family, and the Hedong Xue family all served him, and even Princess Changle committed himself to marry him. If everyone despises him as a bandit in the market, why are there so many outstanding people in the world vying to serve him."

Liu Tiao let out a long sigh, and said with a fat face: "You say so, but it is not the reason for your betrayal."

Ouyang Xun said loudly: "Grand Liu, you are so confused, do you really want to recognize a thief as your father? Who is Yu Huaji? It’s justifiable to be a thief. Now you have to make mistakes again and again. When Gaoyang falls, you will die with Yuwen’s family. Do you still want to bear this eternal infamy and let your children and grandchildren be the world’s leader? Do people despise it?"

After listening to Ouyang Xun's words, Liu Tiao said with tears in his eyes: "Xiang Ouyang, I still remember the changes in Jiangdu and the scene of the emperor's disaster. I was awakened by nightmares day and night. I remember that King Zhao was only 12 years old. Years old, also blood spattered His Highness."

Ouyang Xun said happily at the moment: "Grand Liu, are you willing to work with me to put things right?"

When Liu Tiao heard that there was going to be an incident, his face twitched immediately, the grief and indignation he had just now disappeared immediately, his eyes narrowed slightly on his fat face, showing a bit of inscrutability.

Seeing the change in his expression, Ouyang Xun knew that the other party was unfathomable and must be thinking of some excuses.He suddenly remembered a sentence, the scholar rebellion failed in ten years.

Sure enough, Liu Tiao sighed, and said: "Xiang Ouyang, although you and I have the same heart, but with our meager strength, if we want to start an incident in Anyang, we may not be able to bring down Yu Wenhuaji. "

Ouyang Xun asked urgently: "Why is it so powerless? With Yu Wenhua and the army outside, Anyang City in Wei County is like an empty city. As long as Liu..."

"You think too simply," Liu Tiao said earnestly, "Brother Ouyang, if it's just you and me, it's not a pity to die, but there are many people involved in this matter, so we have to think long-term."

Hearing what Liu Tiao said, Ouyang Xun said angrily: "It's a long-term plan again, and the result is only a missed opportunity."

Seeing this, Liu Tiao smiled and said, "My dear brother Ouyang, please be safe and don't be impatient."

Ouyang inquired: "Since Mr. Liu refuses to agree, then that's all. I'll just say goodbye."

"Wait." Liu Tiao spoke in a prominent voice.

Ouyang Xun stopped in his tracks and said, "Don't you miss our old relationship for many years and want to dedicate me to Yu Wenhuaji?"

"Why am I this kind of person?" Liu Tiao looked at Ouyang Xun with his hands behind his back and stretched out his right hand, pointing at the other party, and then pointing at himself, "You and I need to do big things, no, if you want to make this Anyang City After all, there is no one other than Mr. Pei, so if you beg me, it is better for us to beg him together."

Ouyang Xun patted his legs and said, "It should be so."

At dusk, a carriage slowly stopped at a mansion in Anyang City where the word Pei was written on a plaque.

In front of the gate of Pei's mansion, someone immediately came forward to tie the horse and lead the cart, and the postman who drove the cart jumped out of the cart and said, "Go, tell your master that it is Liu Zuocheng who is asking to see you."

The servant heard that it was Liu Zuocheng who came, so he didn't dare to be negligent, and rushed into the mansion, but in a short while, he had already replied: "The master is discussing important matters with several ministers of the Shangshu Province, please invite Liu Zuocheng to drink tea in the Luohua Hall , see you later."

Liu Tiao nodded after listening, and immediately entered the mansion together with Ouyang Xun.

Pei Ju's mansion is very large, and many flowers and trees are planted.Ouyang asked: "Pei Gong is really fond of luxury, no matter where he goes, his mansion is so beautifully decorated."

Liu Tiao said with a smile: "Brother Ouyang, you are wrong. Mr. Pei is not fond of luxury. He once said that the scenery of mountains and rocks, every plant and every tree, can be beautiful. The craftsman will spend his entire life, and there are many who cannot achieve it. He Widely planting flowers and strange books is just out of interest."

Ouyang Xun knew that his colleague admired Pei Ji very much, so he said immediately: "It's really eye-opening for a prime minister to be a good craftsman."

Liu Tiao said: "My dear brother, be careful with your words."

Ouyang Xun nodded and remained silent.

The two of them came to the Luohua Hall to drink tea, Pei Ji's side halls were also very elegant, with magnificent calligraphy and paintings, rosewood furniture, palace lanterns, incense burners, and bergamot were all placed just right.And on the bookshelf is the Illustrated Records of the Western Regions written by Pei Ju back then.

Ouyang Xun knew that it was because of this book presented by Pei Ju that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty wanted to conquer the Western Regions. Ouyang Xun opened the book immediately, and it was written that the minister heard that Yu ordered Kyushu, and the river would not cross Jishi; Qin and six countries, set up prevention and Lintao.I know that Xihu bastards live in seclusion, and their etiquette is not as good as...

The two watched and played again, and then sat down and drank tea together.

Soon Pei Ju walked in.

Pei Ju is dressed in casual clothes. This political tumbler who has gone through several dynasties is now in his 60s, with star frost on his temples and a graceful demeanor. Although he looks a bit old, there is a kind of sophisticated wisdom in his eyes. .

The three of them sat down and chatted for a while, Pei Ju didn't ask why Ouyang Xun appeared in Gaoyang, and made Ouyang Xun laugh out loud with a clever remark, which brought the three of them closer.

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost the same, Ouyang Xun immediately said: "Pei Gong, I don't know about the lowly position, how many days will Xu Guozuo have?"

Pei Ju glanced at Ouyang Xun, stretched out his fingers and nodded on the table, and said: "If we can be united with His Majesty, and our colleagues can work together, then the country will last forever, but if there is intrigue, everyone wants to leave, and then we will be separated from each other. It is the building that will not fall far."
Ouyang Xun and Liu Tiao looked at each other, their scalps felt numb.

Liu Tiao said: "Pei Gong likes to get straight to the point, so don't go around in circles."

Ouyang inquired and said: "To tell the truth, the lowly post has been demoted to Zhao."

Pei Ju smiled and said, "It turns out that Qing Taichang is here to persuade you to surrender, okay, okay, okay."

Ouyang Xun smiled awkwardly.Pei Juyan said: "When the first emperor was not in Jiangdu, the world was in chaos. The princes rose together and fell several times. Now, except for Li Tang, the one who is expected to take over the world is Zhao. And the master of Zhao is a commoner, and he is in today's position. It's really not easy, Taichangqing, you really have vision."

Ouyang inquired and said: "Pei Gong can see through this point, and he is even more discerning. Brother Liu and I both have the intention to start trouble in Anyang, so let's ask Pei Gong what it means."

Pei Ju said, "It's true."

Ouyang asked, "What do you think of Mr. Pei?"

Pei Juyan said: "People in Gaoyang have been in panic for a few days. In fact, after losing to Li Mi in Tongshan and fleeing to Wei County, people have been in panic for a few days. Let me tell you the truth, what you want to mention has long been different. The young official and the old man have spoken in secret."

Ouyang Xun was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said: "Mr. Pei, this is what the people want. Yu Wenhua and his perverse actions are really exhausting."

Pei Ju looked at the two of them, smiled and said, "Then do you know how I persuaded them when they told me that?"

Ouyang asked, Liu Tiao was taken aback when he heard this.Liu Tiao asked, "How did Zaifu persuade you?"

Pei Ju squeezed his beard and said: "Do you all know the truth that when the birds are exhausted, the good bows are hidden, the cunning rabbits are dead, and the lackeys are cooking?"

Ouyang asked: "Pei Gong, we all know this."

Pei Juyan said: "Then the reason is the same. When King Zhao didn't go to Gaoyang, he had to use you, but if he went to Gaoyang City, what use would you have to wait. The traitor's minister, which emperor uses it, has to be weighed." How much, let alone you. Do you want to be rich for a while, or to be reused forever."

Ouyang Xun and Liu Tiao heard this, and said: "I will use it again in my life, and I beg Mr. Pei to teach me."

Pei Ju nodded and said: "Since ancient times, the way of being an official has always had a framework that is universally applicable. This framework is invisible and intangible. Listen carefully to me."

(End of this chapter)