Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 146
The old man seemed to admire Xue Lang very much.In ancient times, it was not a simple matter to recommend a person, it was a responsibility.What responsibility?Even if the person you recommended made a mistake, the recommender must be held accountable.

Xue Lang was grateful for Li Gang's attention, but he didn't intend to go to Beijing, so Xue Lang got up, saluted Li Gang, and said loudly: "Thank you Li Shangshu for your attention, but before Xue Lang was appointed as an official in the court, Xue Lang Shang There is a great favor that has not been repaid, and the second is that Xue Lang is not familiar with the etiquette and rules of our court, so he may behave improperly when he comes to Beijing. If Li Shangshu is involved because of this, it will be Xue Lang's crime!"

Li Gang has a good background, is very upright, and pays attention to integrity.After listening to Xue Lang's words, he praised: "Xue Zhiyi has a strong character, knows kindness and righteousness, and is a man of both talent and virtue. It would be a pity if such talents are not used by the court! Xue Zhiyi needless to say , the old man has his own opinion."

Fuck!No wonder this old man was called a stubborn donkey, Xue Lang suddenly understood the reason.With a wry smile, he simply let him go. Anyway, if he doesn't go to Beijing to be an official, Li Yuan can't tie him up!

The guests at the banquet were all happy. It was getting late and Li Gang was tired from the journey. After dinner, Princess Pingyang sent someone to take him to the post in the county to rest.

After seeing off people and walking back slowly, Xue Lang couldn't help asking: "Your Highness, is it only Your Highness and your subordinates who will talk about sweet potatoes and potatoes in the future?"

Princess Pingyang walked in front slowly, unable to see her expression, she just asked calmly: "Youyang, is it so bad?"

Xue Lang thought for a while, and said: "It's not bad, it's just that other people can't share the credit, so maybe there will be dissatisfaction and complaints?"

Princess Pingyang stopped, turned her head and looked at Xue Lang: "Youyang, if you want to take credit for this matter, you are in charge, Ma Yuanliang is there, and there are government soldiers who assist in farming, but the rest can't give any credit. The so-called meritorious service There must be rewards, rewards and punishments are clearly defined, and those who are superior should be aware of it, and the credit is not distributed equally. Since ancient times, there has been no concern about being few but uneven. How can there be credit if no one else participates?"

Xue Lang understood, and quickly thanked Her Royal Highness: "Thank you for your guidance, Xue Lang is taught."

After finishing speaking, he paused, and asked again: "His Highness wants to send his subordinates to Beijing to offer food?"

Princess Pingyang nodded: "Youyang don't want to go?"

It was Princess Pingyang who knew Xue Lang well and knew that he didn't like to go out at all.Xue Lang didn't want to pretend either, and directly admitted: "I really don't want to go, Chang'an is too far away, so I can take a carriage all the way... my subordinates are not used to riding a carriage."

Princess Pingyang smiled and teased him: "Youyang's reasons are always different from others, quite unique."

Xue Lang arched his hands in embarrassment, as if begging His Highness to let him go.Princess Pingyang smiled, and persuaded: "Youyang, don't be afraid of hard work, you have to go to Chang'an, not to mention anything else, but you have to collect the reward of presenting auspiciousness, and thank the saint personally. "

Princess Pingyang said so, Xue Lang naturally could only agree: "Here."

Princess Pingyang seemed very satisfied and in a good mood, and continued: "Youyang is good in this way, he is quite different from men in the world, as long as it is reasonable, no matter who says it, he is willing to accept and obey it, and he is never rigid. It’s unnecessary things like self-sacrifice. Youyang should keep this good habit.”

Xue Lang laughed: "The subordinates can only say as much as they can, maybe one day they will get angry and won't listen to anything."

Princess Pingyang glanced at him: "But after you Yang's anger subsides, as long as it is reasonable, you will still obey it, won't you?"

Well, I was seen through by Her Royal Highness the Princess!
Xue Lang could only bow his hands.Princess Pingyang pursed her lips and smiled, and then put away the smile, saying: "If I am here, I will definitely keep Youyang safe, but if I am gone, Youyang should also have a way to settle down. Difficult, but Youyang is an upright person, and I am afraid that the villain who offends the dog will not know it, so... Regarding the sweet potato and the potato, Youyang only needs to act according to my plan. After this, the sage will definitely treat Youyang like Honorable guest, even if the crown prince ascends the throne in the future, it is not good to treat you harshly."

Although he disliked Xue Lang's EQ, his good intentions were all for Xue Lang's sake.Xue Lang couldn't help thinking of Princess Pingyang's upcoming fate in the not-too-distant future, and he felt sour, and said, "Why did your Highness say that? Now is the time when we want to reap the credit, why do you say such depressing words?"

Princess Pingyang smiled calmly and said: "I am the one who leads the army to fight. The so-called sword has no eyes. There is a folk saying that the general will inevitably die before the battle if the earthen pot is not separated from the well. It's just a feeling in my heart."

"Your Highness..."

Princess Pingyang waved her hand, interrupted Xue Lang, had no intention of continuing the topic, and changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Youyang seems to be troubled by not being able to pass court rituals?"

Seeing that Her Highness the Princess had no intention of continuing the topic, Xue Lang had no choice but to hold back what he wanted to say, and silently decided in his heart that the life and death of Her Highness the Princess would definitely be more important to him than his own life.

Enduring what he wanted to say, Xue Lang said: "The place where I grew up, the etiquette and customs are quite different from those of the Tang Dynasty. If Your Highness sends me to Beijing to offer food, please also teach your Highness the way of etiquette."

Princess Pingyang said: "Youyang is very good at the moment, but you need to be aware of the personnel and affairs in Beijing. I will let Rugui tell you. With Youyang's intelligence, this matter is extremely simple."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

The two chatted all the way in, and parted at the arched gate, Princess Pingyang returned to the backyard, and Xue Lang returned to his Tingfengyuan.It felt like a very long day, full of ups and downs.

Back in Tingfengyuan, Xue Lang asked He Xiang to take out two pieces of money, called Xiuniang, and said: "Xiuniang worked hard today and did a good job, these two pieces of money are for you, and you should work hard in the future. "

Xiu Niang said respectfully: "My servant thanked the master for the reward. Everything the servant knows is taught by the master, and what you do is also what you should do, so I dare not accept the reward."

Xue Lang said: "No, it's not your duty to ask you to cook for the envoy from Beijing today. You should receive the reward. I will reward you twice here. I think His Royal Highness Princess will also reward you tomorrow. Then there is, you deserve it."

Seeing this, Xiu Niang accepted it with a smile on her face.On the second day, Her Royal Highness really sent someone to reward, not only to reward Xiu Niang, but also rewards from all over Tingfengyuan, except Xue Lang, the master who was highly praised, and Xiu Niang was also brought up for a few compliments. I almost don't know where to put my mother's hands and feet, thank you again and again.

It's not that Xiuniang values ​​Princess Pingyang more than her master Xue Lang, but that Princess Pingyang's status and prestige are there. To be rewarded by Princess Pingyang, Xiuniang's status is low, so it's not surprising that she feels excited, it's human nature.

(End of this chapter)