A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

Autumn in Luoyang is very comfortable.

In the room, the fragrance of tea is faint.

"I like to drink tea. Only when drinking tea can I appreciate the mystery of tranquility."

Wen Yanbo picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Zhu Ji, the staff member sitting opposite, smiled and said: "Yes! Jing Sheng Hui."

Wen Yanbo drank tea slowly, his expression was like an ancient well, motionless.

Zhu Ji put down his tea cup and said, "This time I submit a letter to the capital, Shen An's plan to have military men enter the Privy Council will probably come true. Duke Wen, will this matter conflict with the ancestral system? After all... civility is used to control military force!"

Wen Yanbo said calmly: "Shen An is not a fool. He has already said that military people should come to the Privy Council for consultation. The people who make the decision in the Privy Council are the civil servants. If they want to deal with them, it can be done easily."

Zhu Ji said with a smile: "That's right. It's just that this matter makes Fu Bi embarrassed. If he is also driven away, the post of privy envoy may be yours, but what you are planning is to participate in political affairs!"

"You have underestimated Fu Bi's status in the hearts of the officials." Wen Yanbo picked up the tea cup and took another sip, and said happily: "Fu Bi's temperament has a strong side. The officials need to keep him to check and balance Han. Qi. So my move is to force Fu Bi to stay in the position of Privy Councilor."

He suddenly smiled and said, "Ouyang Xiu is ill. Nowadays, the political affairs in the political hall are complicated, and it will be a big trouble if one person is missing. I have been in the place for many years, and no one can cross it. And Fu Bi can only stay where he is, and he will be involved in political affairs." Who else could it be?”

"The scholar is wise."

"As long as I enter the political hall!" Wen Yanbo's eyes were cold, "Han Qi is domineering, but easily angered. Zeng Gongliang lacks decisiveness. Bao Zheng's methods are clumsy... I will not be far away from returning to the position of prime minister. "

Zhu Ji smiled and said: "It must be as Wen Gong said."

Wen Yanbo said calmly: "But don't be impatient. Don't mention this matter in the future. Be cautious."

"Yes." Zhu Ji stood up and said, "How about sending someone to Bianliang to find out the news?"

"What's the rush?" Wen Yanbo said calmly: "Whatever belongs to me belongs to me. All means have been used, and the rest depends on God's will. As the saying goes, it's up to people to plan things, and it's up to God to make things happen. It depends on God's will."

Zhu Ji nodded in agreement, "I am definitely going to Bianliang this time. I was thinking of visiting the grottoes over there at Longmen."

"Go." Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "There are Buddha statues everywhere in the grotto. It is said that one of them is carved after Wu. You should go and see it."

Wu refers to Wu Zetian.

Zhu Ji smiled and nodded. He suddenly remembered something and asked: "Mr. Wen, we have tricked Shen An in this matter. The officials and many people must have thought that there was communication between him and us, but he has been in trouble since then." ”

Wen Yanbo said calmly: "I helped him. If he is dissatisfied, he should know that as these things get darker and darker, the officials will increasingly think that he and I are close, so it is best to remain calm."

He had served as Prime Minister during the Zhao Zhen period, so he naturally knew what the emperor was thinking. When encountering such a thing, the emperor's first reaction was to think that Wen Yanbo and Shen An were colluding, but what's wrong? He and Bao Zheng are also allies, but they are upright.

It's just that Shen An has always been disloyal, and the only people he's close to are those people. Now he's got him involved, and his character will be ruined in the future.

"Master Wen is brilliant!" Zhu Ji said goodbye and left the grotto.

Wen Yanbo didn't do much. He drank tea, read books, and thought about problems, which made him feel very fulfilled.

Zhu Ji came back in the afternoon and was full of praise for the grotto, but he just asked to pay attention to waterproofing.

"The grotto is on the lower reaches of the Yi River. If there is a flood, I'm afraid I won't be able to escape."

"I'm fine every time. It's probably because of Buddha's blessing."

Wen Yanbo smiled, and then there were footsteps outside.

"Mr. Lu Guo, someone is coming from the capital."

Zhu Ji rushed out in an instant, but Wen Yanbo picked up the tea cup and slowly took a sip of tea, his expression as calm as if he was listening to the evening drums and morning bells in the temple.

An official came in with two attendants. Wen Yanbo stood up. After a few words of greeting, the official said: "Mr. Lu Guo, Your Majesty summons you to the capital."

Wen Yanbo snorted and asked, "Do you know what's going on?"

The official probably wanted to have a good relationship with him, so he smiled and said: "Ouyang Xianggong is recuperating from illness, and there are few people in the political hall. The official family appointed Mr. Fu as the counselor of political affairs..."

Wen Yanbo still looked calm, but from the side that could not be seen, his right hand pinched the clothes at his waist, pinched it and then relaxed.

"...I want you to come to Beijing to serve as Privy Councilor and Minister of Literature. Please leave early."

Zhu Ji's smile was a little stiff, but Wen Yanbo said warmly: "It's afternoon now, but it's hard to rush. How about setting off tomorrow morning?"

This attitude was too polite, and the official said in fear: "Let Prime Minister Wen make the decision."

Wen Yanbo asked someone to take them to their resettlement, showing the demeanor of an elder in his speech.

After they left, Zhu Ji smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Wen, why did you fail in your success?"

Wen Yanbo said calmly: "I don't know, but I think there is something interesting."

They set off the next day and arrived in Bianliang a few days later.

Wen Yanbo went straight to the palace to see his majesty, while Zhu Ji went to find connections to get information.

Wen Yanbo came back later, still looking calm.

"Huh? Shuntai, what are you..."

Shuntai is Zhu Ji's character.

Zhu Ji was looking out the window in a daze, and turned his head when he heard the sound. When he saw it was him, he smiled helplessly, "Mr. Wen, this is Shen An."

Wen Yanbo hummed, "Speak clearly."

Zhu Ji stood up and said, "When Shen An entered the palace, I heard that he and the officials spoke well of you... and also talked about what happened back then, saying that you have the air of an elder."

Wen Yanbo took a deep breath, "What a Shen An, he actually fought back like this. But the officials should endure it and check carefully. Then I will naturally find ways to make the officials change their views on me. Why did the officials let Fu Bijin in? Did you go to the political hall? What else did Shen An say? "

Zhu Ji shook his head, "I don't know the rest."

Wen Yanbo took a deep breath, his face that had remained unchanged for thousands of years became livid, "I have been planning for a long time, but it was ruined by his words, I..."

He raised the teacup and wanted to throw it away, but in the end he just slammed the teacup on the table.

"The Privy Councilor is also a prime minister, but he is far away from the emperor. Moreover, the Political Council deliberately excludes the Privy Councilor, thinking that the civil and military affairs are in harmony. I would rather wait for the opportunity in Luoyang than enter the Privy Council... Shen An!"

He lowered his head and suddenly smiled bitterly, "I took advantage of him. I thought he would endure it... That young man seems to be determined to retaliate, but when he is not sure, he will choose to endure it. This time he chose without hesitation. The counterattack destroyed my hard-working plan in one go. Once the Privy Councilor... entered the Privy Council, it would be difficult to get out."

Zhu Ji took a sip of the cooled tea and felt his throat soothing, "Meng Wen, why didn't the officials choose to be patient?"

Wen Yanbo shook his head, "I left Bianliang City before the current official ascended the throne. I don't know much about his temper. I only know that he was a little timid before."

Drinking the cooled tea will give you the feeling of drinking. Zhu Ji took another sip, and then said in an annoyed tone: "I should go to Beijing in time to negotiate with Shen An on your behalf in person. I promise you some benefits, so... …Maybe he will choose to remain silent.”

Wen Yanbo made himself a cup of tea, then stood, "No. Shen An seems greedy, but what is he greedy for? Calligraphy, painting, credit, but the rest he is very measured, which is why officials value him. This is It was my negligence and I underestimated Shen An, and the consequences will be serious!"

He had been planning for a long time and wanted to return to the Political Affairs Hall in one fell swoop, but was blocked by Shen An.

"He is a good opponent. I have been away from Bianliang for a long time. I didn't expect that the young man back then would become so cunning!" Wen Yanbo breathed rapidly for a moment, and then calmed down. "The mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows, but Fu Bi is unexpected He’s probably laughing maniacally now that he’s benefited.”

…

"Ha ha ha ha!"

In the Shen family, Fu Bi was carrying calligraphy and painting, smiling heartily, looking at Guoguo with such kindness that Huahua beside him couldn't help but sneeze.

Guo Guo was blessed and glanced at Fu Bi again, feeling that he was smiling like the old fox his brother said.

My brother said, when you meet an old fox, don't talk to him, don't agree to anything, if you force him too much, just take action and beat him with nunchucks.

Fu Bi didn't know that this thought was running in Guoguo's mind. He said kindly: "It's been nine or ten years. Guoguo looks more and more graceful. I heard that your handwriting is better than your brother's." Okay? It shows that he is talented. I have a few pictures of the calligraphy of Qianchao here. You can take it and slowly figure it out. When you become a great master in the future, will I also come to shame your brother? Hahahaha."

It’s words again!

Guoguo saluted and thanked her, then took the calligraphy and painting and went to the backyard.

Shen An just smiled beside him, and after Guo Guo left, he took Fu Bi inside to drink tea.

"Wen Yanbo came to Beijing and just went to see your Majesty. UU Reading www.uukanshu.net He was very kind when he saw me."

"Really?" Shen An smiled.

Fu Bi glanced at him and said, "I know that the original intention of the officials was to keep me in the Privy Council and let Wen Yanbo enter the political hall. Anbei, I want to thank you very much."

He handed over his hand seriously, and Shen An said with a confused look: "What did Xie do? I'm afraid the rich prime minister made a mistake."

"You, you!" Fu Bi stretched out his hand to point at him and said with a smile: "Do you know what Zaifu is? Many times, news that others think is unfathomable is just ordinary for Zaifu. The official family has already decided to use Wen Yanbo I replaced Ouyang Xiu, but after you entered the palace, the officials sent people to Luoyang to summon Wen Yanbo, who became the privy envoy. Just after talking to you, the officials changed their minds. , everyone knows it’s your role.”

He laughed and said, "After what happened last time, I thought you would be angry, but I didn't expect that you would speak kindly to me in front of the officials. Anbei, the Privy Councilor seems to have a good reputation, but he is far inferior to the minister." Knowing political affairs, do you know why?"

"The Privy Councilors were blocked by the ministers of the Political Affairs Hall." Of course Shen An knew this, so Wen Yanbo took advantage of him. He gave Lao Wen a slap in the face with his backhand, turning him from a political advisor to a political advisor. Privy envoy.

Lao Wen probably wanted to vomit blood.

"That's right! It's most embarrassing if the privy minister is not up or down." Fu Bi stood up and said: "I will remember your kindness in this matter. If you have anything to do in the future, just talk. But don't do any more calligraphy and painting. There are better calligraphy and paintings in my house now." It’s all in your house.”

Shen An couldn't help but smile and sent Fu Bi out later, but Su Shi came.

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Thanks to the book friend "Go to Death and Return to Heaven" for the reward.

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