To Rule in a Turbulent World

He also knew that Nie Dan called him here today because he wanted to tell him something, if not mistaken, it should be about Zhao Chao.Li Yan thought that Nie Dan would serve wine to make him reconcile with Zhao Chao, but Zhao Chao and himself never fell out, so there was no way to talk about reconciliation. Maybe Zhao Chao wrote to Nie Dan about all these things.

Now wait and see what Nie Dan has to say.

Sure enough, Nie Dan pondered for a moment, and then said: "The Third Highness has looked for you."

"Yes." You Miao nodded slightly. He didn't know what the relationship between Zhao Chao and Nie Dan was, and how far he could speak, so naturally he couldn't speak rashly.

Nie Dan said: "The first battle in Koryo was not his fault at all, but he blamed it. Half of it was because of the factions in the DPRK and China... I heard that your own villa is not big, but you donated [-] catties of grain in the south of the Yangtze River. This bowl of wine is a Brother Nie respects you."

You Miao understood what he meant, and hurriedly said with a smile: "It should be, isn't the purpose of studying to serve the country?"

Nie Dan nodded slowly, and said: "My virtuous brother has a long career, no wonder elder brother is so familiar with his words. In the future, you must remember your heart, study, and contribute to the country."

You Miao understood that Nie Dan didn't call him here to teach him a lesson. From the standpoint of serving the country, he was really worried that You Miao would be dragged away by Li Dang. Presumably Zhao Chao also said something to Nie Dan in the letter .These soldiers are the most straightforward, and they will not intrigue with the officials of the court, but they are dedicated to fighting the enemy on the front line for the prosperity of the Tianqi dynasty.

You Miao said: "My foolish brother must remember, big brother, come and drink."

The two drank on an empty stomach and took a few sips. Nie Danyingwu's face was full of drunkenness, and he said: "The Third Highness is also depressed in Beijing. You have met before. He has had no companion since he was a child. You can spend more time with him." Walking, of course, reading is still important.”

You Miao hummed, and found that Nie Dan was a very upright person, and not very funny. If chatting and drinking with him were always you coming and going to tell the truth, it would be very boring, no wonder he was not pleasing to the court.

Nie Dan motioned him to wait a moment, and went back to the kitchen to look at the dishes. When the dishes were brought out and set up, You Miao knew that Zhao Chao would not come.

But Nie Dan said: "Young brother, use it slowly, and elder brother will not accompany you for a while."

You Miao was puzzled, but Nie Dan left the backyard and walked away. When You Miao was about to move his chopsticks to a table of dishes, another person came from the side corridor, it was Zhao Chao.

"Waiting for a long time..." Zhao Chao came over with an oiled paper bag and said, "I went to the Ministry of War at dusk, but I was delayed."

Seeing that it was Zhao Chao, You Miao smiled and said, "Where's Big Brother Nie? You don't come to eat such a table of dishes."

Zhao Chao said: "He has something to do, don't worry about him, let's eat." Then he went to close the courtyard door, Qixi Festival, laughter came from outside the wall, fine wine was poured into the cup, and a lamp was hung under the tree, emitting a warm yellow light, reflecting the With two people, a table of food.

"I asked someone to inquire about it." Zhao Chao said, "It just so happened that Li Yan was also inquiring about it. Your paper has been approved, and you are just waiting for it to be released. The imperial examination will be on the fifth day of August. Are you ready?"

You Miao's expression brightened. Although he also thought that he could pass the exam, he was still very happy when he heard the news.

"What kind of preparation?" You Miao asked.

Zhao Chao said distressedly: "I don't read books, but I read a few books on the art of war, how do you know? You should take advantage of this month and go to the bookstore to read books."

You Miao was overjoyed, Zhao Chao held the cup and said, "Come on, brother, I'll toast you, and come back with the champion."

The two clinked glasses, but You Miao was thinking about other things, and said after a while: "Li Yan called me a few days ago, and I told him about Brother Nie's invitation to come."

Zhao Chao raised his eyebrows, thinking of something, and then with a smile in his eyes: "Smart, you played this chess well!"

You Miao sighed, and said, "Li Yan wants me to stay in Beijing after the imperial examination, and arranges for me to enter Yushitai."

Zhao Chao's expression froze, and he murmured: "This guy has a big appetite. He doesn't have the ability, brother, to enter Yushitai, it depends on you."

You Miao said: "How to say?"

Zhao Chao pondered for a moment, stepped on the stone bench, sat swaying, tapped his chopsticks towards You Miao, and whispered: "It's not that he put you in, it's that he wants to use you to please my father." .Your parents are not officials in the court, and they are students of Sun Yu, a former political adviser. If you are selected as the top three, you will be appointed as the supervisory censor. After three or five years, you will be transferred back to Beijing to be promoted Doctor, ten years later, he will be promoted to Yushi Zhongcheng... At that time, the Li family father and son can join whoever they want, and whoever they don't like."

This is consistent with You Miao's speculation. He nodded slowly and said, "Then I follow him?"

Zhao Chao said: "You just follow him, that's great. Li Yan has this plan, which means that he is also wary of my brother emperor. You listen to Li Yan first, and wait until next spring to enter Yushitai. Privately set up a line with my emperor brother and listen to him. Although my emperor brother doesn't treat me very well, he is very treacherous. When you have settled in this position, you don't need to be attached to Li Yan anymore. Listen to my emperor brother. Brother, you can join forces with him to bring down Li Dang, and things will be easy."

"What about you?" You Miao asked again: "When will I try to transfer you out of Beijing?"

"No hurry." Zhao Chao said, "Brother Nie is trying to figure out a way. You should save yourself first. Don't be too impatient. After the Mid-Autumn Palace Examination, my father will set up a banquet. No matter whether you are the top three or not, you will definitely be able to attend. Then I will teach you a few words."

"First of all, Father will ask you where you are from and how your family is, right? Father started talking to you, and you will lead the topic to that. How to say, I have to think again, so that he will think of me. Mother treated him well back then, "

You Miao understood immediately, he and Zhao Chao looked at each other for a long time, and saw a familiar look in each other's eyes.

At that moment, You Miao felt unspeakably sad. The fate of the two of them was almost the same, and Zhao Chao's life experience was similar to his own.

Zhao Chao smiled self-deprecatingly, and said, "Let's not talk about this during the holidays, drink, come, and eat."

You Miao hummed, and the two started to eat with vegetables. You Miao was also hungry, and ate all the food in a storm. Zhao Chao asked again: "Where is Li Zhifeng?"

"Go back." You Miao said: "There was a flood at home, he was the housekeeper, and my uncle couldn't manage it alone."

Zhao Chao said: "Tens of thousands of people died in Jingzhou and Liuzhou, and the imperial court still hasn't allocated money and food, and the documents have been stuck in the household department for a long time."

You Miao said, "I don't have any money anymore."

Zhao Chao: "There is not much money left in the national treasury. The money is in the hands of those important ministers. The Ping family, Li family, and Qin family who hang out with you have hundreds of thousands of silver deposits in each family."

You Miao shook his head helplessly, Zhao Chao said: "Why do you keep talking about these sad things, whether it is family affairs or state affairs, that's all, there is no curfew outside today, I will take you to listen to the music, let's go."