Chapter 204 Pang Ji’s birthday banquet

A few days passed quickly, Lao Pang's birthday party arrived, and his former popularity finally returned to his front door.

Pang Ji looked at the carriage parked in front of his door and understood in his heart the purpose of these carriages coming today. First of all, it was to discover the wind. Of course, some people came because they had to give the emperor a gift.

But it doesn’t matter. From tomorrow on, I will turn over! You have to do whatever you want to accomplish, so come and ask me for it!

A trace of pride flashed, Pang Ji leaned back slightly and said to Pang Xi: "Remember, when the emperor comes, you will go with me to greet him. The empress next to her will introduce your identity and mention your affairs in Liao Kingdom. You must give the emperor a sense of your ability. Do you know?"

Pang Xi replied in a low voice: "Don't worry, lord, I understand in my heart."

Pang Ji nodded: "The emperor is very interested in what happened in Yanjing. He will definitely ask you and say it more thrillingly. Have you memorized all the words I taught you the day before yesterday?"

Pang Xi nodded: "The villain has become familiar with me."

Pang Ji was obviously very worried, but he knew that it was not appropriate to let Pang Xi recite it again now, so he sighed softly: "Oh, it's a pity that Chen Shimei was unwilling to intervene in this matter, otherwise, with his eloquence and alertness, I would not worry about these things."

Pang Xi was very embarrassed: "The villain knew that he was a little clumsy, which made the Grand Master worry."

This was just a little trouble. Pang Ji patted Pang Xi’s shoulder with a complimentary style: “It doesn’t matter, I like you like this. If you are as greasy as Chen Shimei, I wouldn’t feel relieved.”

As he was talking, the concierge ran in: "Master, the two generals Ren Fu and Song Guang are here."

Pang Ji stood up quickly: "Please hurry!"

Dangxiang and Liao Kingdom were about to fight. Although the Song Dynasty was not sure whether it would directly intervene in the war, some small moves that were beneficial to it were certainly indispensable. When moving troops, we must consider the issue of generals. Pang Ji hopes that he can install some people into the army this time.

Especially Song Guang, the person who wrote to him when he was at his most downturn, is now the time for him to receive the reward.

Pang Ji is not Fan Zhongyan. Fan Zhongyan uses great righteousness to drive people among his fellow men, while Pang Ji uses small profits to comfort those who help him do things.

After Ren Fu and Song Guang came in from the door, they hurriedly bowed their backs and bowed their salute: "Tao Shi!"

Pang Ji smiled: "Two generals, what do I ask you to do?"

Song Guang immediately said, "Taishi, such a small matter is nothing for us. In the surrounding area of ​​Datong, the village has not been looted by the Liao soldiers. It is easy to find a few people with deep blood hatred. But the generals don't understand. Is the Taishi going to convince the emperor to go to war with the Liao Kingdom?"

Pang Ji smiled mysteriously and shook his head: "No, I just want the emperor to know how miserable the people of the Song Dynasty would be if the Liao Kingdom and Dangxiang formed an alliance this time! Although these emperors all know, I want him to listen again."

Before Song Guang could understand, Ren Fu said, "The Grand Tutor is wise! In this way, the emperor will inevitably tend to be inclined to the Dangxiang in his heart, and the border defense will definitely be slightly adjusted. At that time, we can take the opportunity to remove the people appointed by Fan Zhongyan and others."

Pang Ji laughed: "That's the point! Song Guang, which one do you like in those positions? Just tell me."

Song Guang was overjoyed when he heard this: "Thank you, Grand Master!"

Pang Ji smiled at them: "Don't worry, I'm so worried now that I have no general in my hands. You two alone are far from enough. Pang Xi, I met the emperor today. If he asks you what you want, you should also ask for a general to do it. How about it?"

Why do you want to ask? Pang Xi is now the chief supervisor of the Grand Tutor's Mansion. According to common sense, being able to be a general who leads troops is considered to be a one-step success. However, the situation in the Song Dynasty was not like this.

The status of the military men in the Song Dynasty was extremely low. The literati were offended by the face of the dragon. At most, they went to Hainan to fish, but the warriors were different. If they were not careful, they would be a disaster of scouting their families and extermination! With the bleeding of several generations of Yang family members, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty could not win the trust of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty for them. It can be seen how alert the Song Dynasty was to warriors.

Renzong was relatively a kind emperor in Chinese history. Even so, during his reign, the Yang family almost suffered several deaths.

As a civil official, you can be prosperous in the Song Dynasty, but as a military general, you lose, you are Yang Jiye, who will die in the battlefield. If you win, you are Hu Yan Pixian, because you accidentally violate the emperor's little face and will be confiscated and destroyed. Or Di Qing has made too much contribution and is waiting to be forced to death. Looking at the famous generals of the Song Dynasty, not to mention the few pitiful people, few people can have a good ending.

Therefore, people like Pang Xi, Zhan Zhao, and Bai Yutang who have a lot of skills would rather be a guardian for others to protect their homes and be a constable to prove their value of existence than be a general to fight.

Pang Xi's face showed a little hesitation. Pang Ji knew why. He immediately said, "Don't worry, just go and lead the troops. When I find the right person, I will let you come back. I can't live without you here."

Pang Xi then reluctantly responded: "The villain obeys the order."

Just after agreeing, Lu Yijian flashed and came in through the door. He now had a close relationship with Pang Ji, the kind that Pang Ji could go in when he hugged a woman and went to sleep. So Pang Ji was not surprised by Lu Yijian's appearance: "Prime Minister, please sit down quickly, we are discussing Pang Xi's affairs."

Lu Yijian turned around and closed the door: "Taishi, have you arranged everything tonight?"

Pang Ji nodded: "Don't worry, Prime Minister, everything is in our control. In fact, they did not throw away the pawns and protect the car before Chen Shimei came back. They had already lost this game. The question now is, how many people are suitable for us to kill him?"

Lu Yijian knew that Pang Ji was telling the truth, but in fact he couldn't understand it. Even if Fan Zhongyan was about to be beaten, he didn't need to be as stance as he is now, right? Although these people were a little more pedantic, they were not so pedantic. Lu Yijian really couldn't understand what Fan Zhongyan was planning.

"Everything that should be coming is almost here. I think the emperor is coming soon. Grand Tutor, let's go out together. You are the master today. Even if you are dissatisfied with those corrupt scholars, you cannot be negligent in etiquette." Lu Yijian said.

Pang Ji nodded: "Okay, let's go and see what those people look like now, haha."

He smiled very happily, but when Pang Ji came to the living room, he heard Fan Zhongyan debate the poetic issues with someone from a distance. The sound that came into Pang Ji's ears was full of energy and he didn't want anyone in trouble to say it.

Now not only Lu Yijian is available, but even Pang Ji is a little puzzled and is secretly worried. Could it be that these people have come up with some countermeasures?

He looked at Lu Yijian, and walked into the hall without stopping: "Hahaha, please feel free to be happy for me, panic, panic! Please forgive me if you are lazy."

After entering the door, Pang Ji clasped his fists around him. Although he was kind-hearted, the proud expression on his face made many people turn their heads.

Of course, more people who are tempted by the flames immediately came over to see if they could pat Lao Pang's flattery.

Lao Pang was not interested in any of these people who despise him or those who came to flatter him. He looked at Fan Zhongyan: "Mr. Fan, you are a rare guest in my house."

Fan Zhongyan smiled and said, "I should have been here to send gifts for my birthday, but I was too busy a few years ago. I would like to ask the Grand Master for forgiveness."

Pang Ji said in a pun: "Mr. Fan is too busy, I think it's time to rest for a while."

Fan Zhongyan didn't care at all: "This is the best. I heard that southern Fujian has been good years. If you can go fishing for a few years, you can also nourish your mind."

Pang Ji was stunned by his words and thought to himself: "Are you really going to be beaten?"

However, Fan Zhongyan walked out of the seat and walked to Pang Ji. However, he bent down and fisted to Pang Xi, who was standing behind Pang Ji, and made a big gift: "Mr. Pang, Fan is here today to make a promise to you."

No matter how loyal Pang Xi was to Pang Ji, when Fan Zhongyan gave him such a great gift, he was still very excited and felt flattered. Without waiting for Pang Ji's order, he hurriedly stepped forward and returned the gift: "Mr. Fan has killed the villain, and the villain cannot afford to take responsibility."

Fan Zhongyan smiled and said, "It's good, it's good! You have saved the borders of the Song Dynasty from war, and the jackals around us can't take care of themselves and save the residents of the border from water and fire. With this alone, I'm just a gift. I just don't know if Chen Shimei has come?"

Pang Xi said truthfully: "He went back to his hometown and would not come today."

Fan Zhongyan sighed lightly: "What a pity, what a pity."

In just a few short sentences, even Lu Yijian and Pang Ji who stand on the hostile stance have to admire Fan Zhongyan's open mind! This is a gentleman, a real gentleman.

Of course, they still have to deceive them.

In contrast, Ouyang Xiu was now a little unable to let go, and he lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking.

Pang Ji and Lu Yijian did not make fun of Fan Zhongyan anymore. For such an opponent, you can defeat him in the officialdom, but you can never deny his success as a human being.

Just when no one was talking in the room, the eunuch's unique voice came from outside the door: "The emperor is here!"

Everyone was busy divided into two rows, walked out of the living room, and knelt in front of the door to greet him.

Song Renzong brought Concubine Pang with Concubine Pang. Concubine Pang had a face that looked like a peach blossom and had a graceful figure. Although she was already about thirty years old, she had been favored by Renzong for more than ten years and naturally had her extraordinary beauty.

Renzong was secretly happy when he saw that all the civil and military officials of the court had basically arrived. He was a very kind person. He didn't like to see scenes of fighting and killing, fighting and fighting, how good it would be to be together in harmony.

"Everyone gets up. Today is a family dinner, so there is no need for so many rules."
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