Emperor Sui Yang

Chapter 141
Yang Ming's last three suet jade scraps belonged to Pei Shuying.

He was straightforward and neat, and won three consecutive cities in a very short time. Not only is his chess skill superb, but he is especially aggressive.

Every time a piece was dropped, those eyes would stare straight at Chen Shuyi, making Chen Shuyi panic for a while.

This is psychological warfare.

Chen Shuyi is an idiot, she has no psychological quality at all, and it is normal to lose.

As for the Pei Xizai recommended by Pei Shuying, Yang Ming planned to use it.

Didn't you come from Dali Temple?He happened to be the Facao of the General Manager's Mansion. As for the other party offending the Xiao family of Lanling, it didn't matter. In fact, the concubine mother didn't have much contact with the Xiao family. After calculation, there were only seven or eight people.

At noon the next day, just as Yang Ming woke up, someone called Pei Shuying:
"You can send a letter to Daxing, let Pei Xizai come."

Pei Shuying sat by the stove, said with a smile: "There is no need to write a letter, he came with me, and he is currently staying at an inn in Jiangling County."

Yang Ming was stunned for a moment: "You think I will take him in?"

"It's not me, it's my grandpa," Pei Shuying said with a smile, "Grandfather said that His Highness is the only one who dares to use him right now, and His Highness will definitely use him, not because of anyone's face, but because this person is worth using."

Pei Ju, if you want to plot me like this, we will have to make good gestures in the future.

Being seen through like this made Yang Ming somewhat frustrated, but fortunately the other party was Pei Ju, so he felt a little comforted.

Evil king.
Pei Xizai's resume was pretty good. He dared to fight against the local rich, and he would use heavy codes even if he offended others. What Yang Ming needed right now was this kind of person.

People who are in charge of the judiciary must be upright, decisive and decisive, and they must not be used if they are both right and left.

Just like the two young ministers of Dali Temple, Zhao Chuo is strong enough, Yang Yue is sinister enough, and the current minister of Dali Temple, Pei Ju, is ruthless enough, they are a perfect match.

Although the eldest brother Yang Zhao has become the new internal history order, because of his unskilled work and limited ability, Pei Ju is actually in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Internal History.

In other words, Pei Ju now holds three real powers: the Ministry of Internal History, Dali Temple, and Zuowuwei Army Mansion.

Under Yang Su and Su Wei, he is the only one.

Yang Ming said: "Since everyone is here, let's bring him."

The first priority of doing things is to employ people, and the key to employing people is to use the right people.

What is right to the man, the faithful man.

Loyalty is the first priority in employing people. Loyalty is not born with it. It needs to be cultivated. This is a profound knowledge, and it is also a necessary skill for all emperors in China.

Another reason why Yang Ming chose to use Pei Xizai was that it was very difficult for the other party to return to his official career, but Yang Ming undoubtedly gave him a chance, this is grace.

Pei Ju had already counted him dead.

In the back hall, after Pei Xizai, who was only 30 years old, saluted Yang Ming, he stood neatly and waited for Yang Ming to ask questions.

In the Great Sui Dynasty, ministers did not have to kneel when they met the superior, unless you wanted to kneel yourself, which was impossible.

The court meeting in the imperial palace is also like this. Generally, kneeling is only done when making a statement, pleading guilty, or receiving a reward. Normal discussions are done standing.

"No official status now?" Yang Ming asked lightly.

Pei Xizai clasped his hands and said, "Return to Your Highness, I am now a court official, and I am an alternate official."

Candidates are where there are vacancies, and whether they can be filled depends on whether there is someone above to help you speak, no one will help, you will be a substitute for the rest of your life.

Just like a certain football player, if you want to play as a substitute, you have to be supported by Tiezi, otherwise you will be naturalized, and you will honestly show me the drinking fountain.

This Pei Xizai was only 30 years old, he was in his prime, and he was from a powerful family in Guanzhong, so he definitely didn't want to be a backup.

The Hedong clan also belongs to the Guanzhong Group.

Yang Ming asked again: "How long have you been idle?"

Pei Xizai replied: "Two years, eight months and 21 days."

I remember it quite clearly, and there are still zeros and wholes?Yes, those in charge of justice must be careful.

Yang Ming said: "During this period, have you sought a new job?"

In the Sui Dynasty, it was not shady to look for a way through relationships.

Not like now: I'm all on my own and have nothing to do with my dad.

Pei Xizai replied: "My servant entered the official position with the shade of a door. He used to be the prime minister of Dali Temple and was later transferred to be the governor of Yingzhou. Guess one or two."

The governor of Yingzhou is quite an official, at least it proves that the other party is Yang Jian's kiss, and at least he is familiar with the emperor.

From this point of view, Pei Xizai should have been an official at around the fifth rank, while the Facao of the General Manager's Mansion was only at the seventh rank.

Yang Ming said again: "Do you know why you came here?"

Pei Xizai nodded and said: "Brother Pei Ju once said that no one dares to use my servants because they offended the Lanling Xiao family. Only His Highness can take him in, so he asked me to come to Jingzhou to try my luck."

"Since I offended my mother's family, do you think I will use you?" Yang Ming laughed.

Pei Xizai shook his head: "I don't know."

You don't know, but Pei Ju knows that everyone has sent me to my door. Yang Ming said: "Since you came from a criminal background and was recommended by Mr. Pei, I still have to give this face to you. You will take on the post of chief executive officer first. If you don’t do well, you can go back to Daxing and continue to be an alternate.”

"Thank you Your Highness for taking me in," Pei Xizai hurriedly saluted.

A child from such a powerful family has only one goal in this life, which is to be an official. If Pei Xizai has no chance to return to the official career, his life will be over. If he can't hold his head up in the clan, he will be depressed because of it. He was completely reduced to a useless person, and his children and grandchildren would have no future.

As for whether Yang Ming's work is good or not, what is the criterion?Pei Xizai didn't know, so he could only grope slowly.

After suffering a big loss, he no longer dared to offend people indiscriminately.

Of course Yang Ming also knew this, so he set a standard for him very simply:
"In Jingzhou, there is no one. This king dare not arrest or kill. Since he is in charge of the judiciary, he is just and strict. You should keep it in mind. What you did in Yingzhou before, you can do it in Jingzhou. Don't be afraid of offending others. If you are afraid of offending others, you will offend me, understand?"

"Your servant understands!" Pei Xizai lifted his spirits, and now he was reassured.

Offending the local dignitaries, and offending the King of Hedong, even individuals know how to choose.

As the family brother Pei Ju said, although King Hedong is young, his courage and means are far beyond the reach of others.

Yang Ming said: "If Facao is short of people, recruit them yourself."

"There is no need to recruit," Pei Xizai said hastily, "I have always been surrounded by aides, all of whom are familiar with judicial affairs and are quite effective."

"That's good." Yang Ming nodded, "For specific matters, go to Yuan Wendu."

"Yes." Pei Xizai retired slowly.

This was the case in the Sui Dynasty. Because there were many aristocratic families, capable people and strangers from all walks of life were attached to the aristocratic families, and gradually formed a local tycoon with stable power and clear territory, which actually controlled the local administrative power.

The core members of the clan basically have their own team, that is, staff and followers.

A family like Hedong Pei's core members plus side branches, counting all the people in the mansion, probably exceeds [-], it is really a colossus.

Right now, the most supportive member of the Pei family is Pei Ju. Pei Ju, who was born in a powerful family, naturally puts the family's interests first, and it is almost his job to seek official positions for members of the clan.

Just like after Yang Jian succeeded to the throne, he enshrined his relatives. In this era, although the family behind him may not be reliable, it is always more reliable than others.

Pei Shuying was waiting outside the courtyard, and when she saw Pei Xizai coming out, she hurried forward to inquire.

She was also quite happy when she learned the result, and hurriedly said:
"Uncle, remember to be honest. King Hedong is no better than others. Don't worry about being bound by chores here. Doing your own job well is the key to success in the future."

Pei Shuying knew that Pei Xizai, who had once been the governor of a state, would not be satisfied with being a small lawyer, and his ability was already qualified for more important positions.

Her words somewhat meant to paint a big picture for Pei Xizai. Of course, she also hoped that the other party would feel at ease and do a good job.

Pei Xizai nodded, pulled Pei Shuying aside, and said in a low voice: "I am satisfied with getting the position of Facao this time, and I only hope that His Highness will be satisfied with what I do in the future. After Ayun (Pei Shuying's nickname) returns, please tell me Clan brother, this kindness of recommendation, I should keep it in my heart."

go back?Who told you I want to go back?Pei Shuying frowned and said, "Why does the family need to thank you? If you have anything to say, uncle should write to my grandfather himself."

Pei Xizai was taken aback for a moment: "The year has passed, and Ah Yun hasn't come home yet?"

He always thought that Pei Shuying came to Jingzhou this time mainly to accompany him so as to help intercede in front of King Hedong, but he didn't know at all that he was the foil.

Pei Ju's main concern was his daughter's lifelong affairs, and it was just a coincidence that he was arranged to go with her all the way.

Pei Shuying shook her head: "I will stay in Jingzhou for a while."

In any case, Pei Xizai also came from an important position in the center, so he definitely has enough brains, and he grasped the key points at once.

My niece is 17 years old this year, and she is already past the age of marriage. She doesn't want to go back to Beijing to find a well-matched husband, but stay in Jingzhou?
Pei Xizai fully realized that the schemer of the clan brother is a big one.

But King Hedong has a marriage contract appointed by the Holy Empress, how can he break the situation?You can't be a concubine for someone, right?

Can't figure it out, Pei Xizai shook his head, his clan brother has always been scheming, and others can't see through his thoughts at all.

"Since we are all in the general manager's mansion, we will have a helper in the future." Pei Xizai nodded, "If you need help from your uncle, Ah Yun can just ask."

"Understood, uncle, let's settle down quickly," Pei Shuying sighed as she stood alone in the corner of the courtyard after dismissing the other party.

She went to Jingzhou this time, and she was completely willing to go all out, completely ignoring her reputation as a girl who was waiting to be married, and even dragged her father down.

If she couldn't marry Yang Ming, she wouldn't look for another family. People with stubborn personalities are always easy to get into a corner.

I'm looking at his people, not his lord.

Li Dewu is so poor, there are opportunities, it can be seen that Pei Shuying does not value family background.

　I stayed up late last night to watch the finals, and I didn’t lie down until four o’clock. I was so excited that I couldn’t fall asleep, and I got up late, haha

　　
　
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