: Coping

Is this a disguised compensation?

Without answering the question between the second brother and his brother-in-law, Liu Yishang silently picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it into his throat.

The Liu Mansion now has the financial resources, the means and connections. In the past two years, Liu Yi ran around Chang'an, and the powerful people he made friends with were mostly spread throughout the court, including literati, military general, or affectionate, and many people who had a relationship with each other. To put it no exaggeration, if Liu Yi thought about it, it would indeed be possible that Liu Ertiao and Zhang Chuwen would suddenly become successful in a short period of time, and would even be even higher than they are now.

But why did Liu Yi not do that?

Didn't you think of it? Of course not. In fact, as early as a year ago, when Liu Ertiao and Zhang Chuwen passed the imperial examination, Liu Yiu had such thoughts in his mind, but for some reasons, he had never specifically implemented cash out.

It’s not that I don’t want to look forward to their goodness, it’s not that I don’t want them to climb higher. In fact, what the Liu family lacks most now is one or two big trees that can be truly reliable. What can be more intimate and trustworthy than their direct brothers?

But why can I do it but never do it?

In a word, they are all too young, so Liu Ertiao will not say that they are less than 18 years old and have not grown up yet. Zhang Chuwen said that he was his eldest brother-in-law, but in fact he was two years younger than him, and he was only a few months older than Ertiao. In this way, two young people, if they have no experience, they will directly promote them to the central organization of the Tang Dynasty to be a fourth-rank official. Is that good to them? That is harming them!

The fourth-rank official of the Tang Dynasty, according to the modern official rank, is equivalent to a deputy ministerial or provincial deputy position. Have you ever seen college students who have just graduated from school who can go to the central government or a certain province to be deputy ministers or vice governors?

Even if they have some talents and can do some practical things, can they become officials and become officials work and can they be as good as fish in water? If this is true, there are many talented people in the world, why are there only a few people who can become high-ranking officials?

As the same goes, they are all too young and not enough to bear such a high position. Before they accumulate enough experience and qualifications, the higher they climb, the more painful they fall. This is like this way of pulling seedlings to grow. Although it looks so beautiful that it shines brightly at the close, it is not a good thing to celebrate in the distance and in their long-term future.

Seeing that everyone in the family was full of red faces and a festive face, Liu Yi didn't want to say something now, so as not to discourage the family's interest and make them worry and worry. So Liu Yi did not directly respond to their second son's question, but just patted him on the shoulder and said, "We will discuss this matter in the study later. What you have to do now is to celebrate food, drink, and don't discourage your parents' interest."

"The food given by the emperor himself, but only those royal relatives who live in the palace can eat delicious food. They cannot be wasted. Everyone eat more, don't be polite," After taking Liu Yi's words, Lao Liu was very proud and raised his wine glass to talk to the younger generations on the table. He turned his head to look at Liu Yi's brothers and Zhang Chuwen and said, "Especially you three little boys, two of you have been promoted to high-ranking officials and one of them has saved the prince. They are all meritorious and famous people, so they should eat more. Don't let the emperor down and his old man's delight."

"Yes, it's all for your three children. Otherwise, how could I, an old lady, have the blessing to eat the imperial banquet that only the emperor and the others can eat?" Liu He uttered casually, looking at the three juniors in the family happily, especially their eldest sons. Liu He's heart was like Mingjinger. If it weren't for their eldest son who saved the prince, just relying on the two fourth-rank officials in the family, it would not be enough to attract the emperor to give him a special banquet.

The two elders were happy, and no one here dared to miss their intentions. The atmosphere on the table was harmonious and festive. After about half an hour of eating, the family finally had enough wine and had enough food and fun. Lao Liu and Liu He were rarely happy. They drank two more glasses during the meal. After the meal, they were all served by the servants and went back to the bedroom to rest. When they were about to go, they did not want to give instructions. Don’t throw away the leftover food. After all, it was given by the emperor and they must be respected. It is best to let the servants in the mansion eat some and enjoy the joy.

"Erzhao, Brother Chu Wen, let's go to the study to talk." He ordered the man to take the banquet as ordered by the old man and the old lady. Liu You also got up and invited the two of them to walk to the study in the mansion. As for Chu Chu and the pregnant Caiyi sister-in-law, there was no need for him, the big man, to worry about it. He couldn't even interfere in the affairs of their sister-in-law.

"So, this is not what the elder brother does?" After entering the study room, the three of them sat down one after another. When Liu Youyou spoke out loudly, Liu Eryou asked in surprise.

"Does my sister-in-law know who did this?" Zhang Chuwen also put away the joy on his face and turned his head to look at Liu Yi with a cautious look: "What's his mind?"

The flying upgrade speed has already made the two feel at a loss. In just one year, they jumped from the ninth rank to the fourth rank of the dynasty without even preparing for excessive buffering in the middle, which is really incredible.

I thought that these were Liu Yi's meaning and arrangements. Although the two were confused, they were not worried. With their elder brother and sister-in-law, they were at ease. No matter what, brother and sister-in-law would not harm them.

But now, when they heard that this incident was not what Liu Yi did, they both felt panic.

The foundation is unstable, the experience is insufficient, and the qualifications are even shallow. Liu Ertiao and Zhang Chuwen are extremely clear about their own shortcomings. If there is no strong backer at the top, let alone handle normal officials well, they may not even be intimidated by the officials under their command. Which of the officials of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice is not a middle-aged and middle-aged man in his thirty-forty years? Will they be willing to obey the instructions of a little boy?

The trees are fascinated by the forest, and the wind will blow. The youngest fourth-rank official of the Tang Dynasty sounds nice and looks like a beautiful thing, but who knows whether it will cut off the source of your career future?

In the officialdom, it is sometimes not a good thing to rise too fast.

"It seems that you know the disadvantages of this," Seeing the reactions of the two, Liu You nodded slightly with satisfaction. He was not blinded by this sudden promotion. His mind was still clear and sharp. It seems that the experience in the position of county magistrate over the past year has not been in vain. Both of them have become much more mature and steady.

"But you don't have to worry," he looked up at the two of them. Liu Yi picked up the hot tea on the table and drank it lightly, saying, "If I guess it's right, this matter should be what the emperor wants. If the emperor is behind you, you can do it, let alone a small fourth-rank official, even a minister and a minister."

That being said, but Liu Yi didn't have any sign of happiness in his heart. He wanted to know what was the purpose of Li Shimin doing this?

Repay favor? Compensation? Is it because I saved the prince twice and Queen Changsun once? I slowly put the tea bowl on the table, and Liu Yi shook his head slightly. If so, Li Shimin would have done this after he took action to save Queen Changsun a year ago. Why bother to delay it until now?

"Emperor?!" Liu Ertiao and Zhang Chuwen looked at each other, and there was a little surprise in their surprise. If there was no worries, no one would like to raise their official position to a higher level.

"I will ask Mingze to pay each of you 100,000 jin of silver from the account room," Seeing the joy in the eyes of the two, Liu Yiu left the doubts in his heart and said with a smile on his face: "Take on these days of leisure, you are all in Chang'an again, and you will go to visit your respective bosses and colleagues, don't lose your courtesy."

"This, my sister-in-law, 100,000 yuan is not a decimal point, I'm afraid it's a bit inappropriate..." Liu Erzhao didn't say anything more and nodded directly. After all, he was a brother, so there was no need to be too polite. However, Zhang Chuwen felt a little embarrassed and said to Liu Yi very shyly.

"The family doesn't speak two families, but Brother Chu Wen's words are a bit disgusting," Liu Yi said in a low voice: "You and Er Tiao are both my brothers and relatives. You can make a difference, and I, and our mansion, are so glorious."

"Besides, the most important thing our Liu Mansion now is silver and money, which is just 100,000 guan. They are all innocent. They are neither greedy nor robbed, and there is no use." Liu Yi said: "And that the greater the official position, the more your daily expenses will be. No matter where you can do it, I hope you can remember one thing clearly. If you are on the tight hand, just say to the family ward. Whether it is 100,000, million or tens of millions, the mansion can make up for you. There is nothing to be embarrassed about for a family, but don't be blinded by money. It is not worth doing such a corruption and abuse of power."

"Brother (sister-in-law) is right, I've been taught by my brother!" Hearing Liu Yi's sincere words, the two of them stood up and bowed, especially Zhang Chuwen. Seeing that his brother-in-law treats him so sincerely, he was even more moved.

"Also, if you have time tomorrow, go to the East Palace," said Liu Youjier softly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince has helped you a lot, but now he is seriously injured. You should go and visit him now."

"Even if my sister-in-law doesn't say it, I have this plan for you." Zhang Chuwen responded softly, and Liu Ertiao also agreed.
Chapter completed!