Chapter 165: Let me ask Mr. Zhao, how about the ten strategies?
Is it him? Zhao Duan was startled for a moment, with surprise on his face. He squinted at the uninvited guest and said:
"It turns out to be Bachelor Han. What a coincidence. The bachelor's home is near here?"
In the carriage, "Wang Anshi" of Dayu, who was known as the "number one talented man" and had made a big splash in the Xiuwen Pavilion not long ago, smiled and said: "You don't have to test it. After Han left the pavilion, he deliberately The purpose of following Your Majesty's chariot is to envoy you.
It's already noon now, and I happen to know that there is a good restaurant nearby. I wonder if your Majesty can pay a visit to it? "
For me? Zhao Duan raised his eyebrows and nodded happily:
"good."
…
Russian qing.
In a certain elegantly decorated restaurant, Zhao Duan and Han Zou were led into separate private rooms under the guidance of the store owner.
The restaurant is not big, but has a "quiet amidst the hustle and bustle" charm. The style is good and the price is good.
When Zhao Duan came in, he saw that most of the guests here were dressed as scholars, and he knew that this was a place where literati often gathered.
"Please, Ambassador Zhao."
Han Gu was obviously a regular customer. After inviting him to the table, the two of them exchanged greetings and politely ordered drinks and dishes.
This box is not in the style of tables and chairs, but in the style of flat mats and a low table.
It is a popular custom among scholars in the capital to sit cross-legged when eating wine.
When Zhao Duan saw that he was behaving appropriately, he half-smiled but said:
"Xueshi Han is a famous scholar, and I have admired him for a long time. But I didn't expect that he would invite me to drink."
Han Zhi, who was about thirty years old and very literary, with his hair neatly combed behind his head, smiled, first adjusted his crown, and then straightened the sleeves of his robe - after leaving the Xiuwen Hall, he changed back into a Confucian robe.
Then he took the initiative to pick up the wine bottle, filled it for Zhao Duan, and said with a smile:
"Zhao Shijun is also well-known in the capital. It's better to see him than to see him after hearing for a long time. We are officials in the same court. We ate your pear before, so we should return the invitation."
Hypocrisy... Zhao Duan shook his head and said: "Famous... it is better to say notorious. I heard that many scholars in the Hanlin Academy hated me and cursed me as a national traitor. Bachelor Han is not afraid, Are you getting too close to me and ruining your reputation?"
This man was poor since he was a child, lived frugally and studied hard. That year, the mountains were blocked by heavy snow and there was no rice to cook with. He once divided a bowl of cold porridge into three parts with branches and ate it for three days. Therefore, he changed his name to a single name. The word "porridge".
And because he saw people dying of hunger everywhere in the disaster years, he was determined to make the world have porridge every day.
The Hanlin editor, whose literary reputation spread far and wide, and whose poetry and essays were outstanding, was considered by today's scholars to be the most talented man with a magnanimous mind that contained the talents of a prime minister and a auxiliary. His magnanimity was like the spring breeze.
He did not lose his composure at all because of these overly straightforward words. Instead, he said with a gentlemanly demeanor:
"Since Han has entered the museum, why does he care about his reputation?"
Zhao Duan chewed on these words and his eyes fell on the face of this pillar of the mountain.
Han Zhi didn't hide away, his eyes were clear and a little self-deprecating.
He clearly looks like a frail scholar, but there is a hint of toughness about him.
Zhao Duan understood the meaning of these words, so he became slightly interested in this otherworldly version of Wang Anshi.
Frankly speaking, Zhao Duan studied history in his previous life and had complicated feelings towards literati.
On the one hand, these ancient intellectuals were indeed an important pillar supporting the functioning of society, and there were also many people among them who left their names in history.
On the other hand, his deafness, ungrounded style, and almost perverted desire for fame are really annoying.
How can one have a flawless reputation in this world?
It’s very simple, just don’t do anything.
As long as you sit back and talk, give advice, and focus on criticizing others, a good reputation will come naturally.
If you don't do something, you won't make mistakes.
And those who really do things will inevitably be harshly criticized. The bigger the things they do, the more mistakes they will make, the more interest groups they will touch, and the more widespread the abuse and attacks will be.
The meaning of Han Zou's words is very clear. He entered Xiu Wen Guan just to "do things".
If you want to get things done, you will inevitably offend a lot of people.
Even in order to achieve success, he sacrificed innocent people, stained his hands with dripping blood, and suffered eternal infamy... That's why he said that he didn't care about reputation now that he was in the museum.
Since your reputation will be ruined sooner or later, why should you care?
"Haha, that's a wonderful thing to say," Zhao Duan laughed, raised his hand to pick up the wine cup pushed over by the other party, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp:
"Drink this wine."
In the private room.
The breeze blows from the cracks in the window, decorative bamboos are placed in the corner, and calligraphy and painting landscapes are hung on the wall...
As well as two people sitting cross-legged, drinking and eating, with distinct temperaments, one a civil servant and the other a "military general".
The atmosphere, which was initially stiff and tense, suddenly relaxed as Zhao Duan drank the wine. "So," Zhao Duan put down his empty glass and said with a smile: "Scholar Han invited me to have a drink, but his purpose was not pure."
Han Zhou was curious: "Why is it so impure?"
Zhao Duan looked self-aware and said with a smile: "I and the circle of scholars have always disliked each other. After thinking about it, for Bachelor Han, the only value is probably that he can do things neatly. And get closer to His Majesty.
I also listened to the ten strategies of Bachelor Han. He was highly valued by Grand Master Dong, and he surpassed many bachelors in one fell swoop. I said he was very ambitious, and I would not be wrong in thinking about it.
But if you want to do something, if you want to carry out your plans, you must first get His Majesty's support, and second, find someone who can help you do things. And I think I have something to do with both of these. I dare to ask the bachelor, what I said Right? "
Han Zou was not embarrassed when his thoughts were revealed in one fell swoop. He remained a humble gentleman:
"Shijun is indeed thoughtful, but Han is not upright enough."
Admitted.
Obviously, at a time when other bachelors still relied on their status and maintained a high profile, they were unwilling to associate with cruel officials like Zhao Duan.
Han Zhou had already lowered his profile and tried to win over Zhao Duan and join his camp.
This alone made Zhao Duan look at this scholar in a new light.
"However, when Han invites you to have a drink, it is not just about making friends." Han Zhou continued.
"Oh?" This time it was Zhao Duan's turn to be curious.
Han Zhi picked up the wine pot, poured him another glass, and then said:
"Previously in the hall, we were discussing state affairs, and you were sitting in the corner. Although you didn't say a word, it seemed to me that you had other opinions on what we were discussing.
In particular, when it was Han who advised and proposed the 'Ten Strategies', I saw that the envoy seemed...not to agree. "
Zhao Duan was carefree, enjoying the other party's "service", squinting his eyes and saying:
"How come Master Han is so sure that I don't agree?"
Korean congee said:
"Perhaps, some people may think that Ambassador Zhao is just listening and does not understand what we are discussing.
But Han has been reading for more than 20 years. He is not as good as others when it comes to other things, but he still has the ability to tell whether a person understands or pretends to understand.
Therefore, Han boldly wanted to hear what the envoy thought of my ‘Ten Strategies’. "
Hehe, it’s a lie to listen to your opinion, but you want to convince me that you are true... Zhao Duan seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
This Korean congee obviously wanted to recruit him into the group and ask him to help him win in the formulation of the New Deal.
Therefore, you must first convince him strategically.
With his knowledge and confidence in Shi Ce, he obviously did not think that Zhao Duan could make any strong rebuttal.
He could guess that Han Congee's script should be like this:
First, in the name of asking for advice, let Zhao Duan give his opinion.
Then, Han Zou explained one by one, using his words to give Zhao Duan, a martial artist, a little cognitive shock.
As long as Zhao Duan is persuaded and agrees with Shi Ce, it is equivalent to winning over a powerful foreign aid.
pity……
You have found the wrong person.
Zhao Duan sighed softly, shook his head in his heart, and looked at the other party with some pity in his eyes.
I think you have asked the right person...
"Do you really want to listen?"
Zhao Duan's expression was strange, and he couldn't bear to destroy the other person's soul.
After all, it was quite unbearable to have the confidence of the most talented man in the capital crushed because of a few words of his own... Mr. Zhao was not a bad person after all.
Han Zhou didn't know that he was facing a wall hanging, but he still smiled gracefully and said:
"It doesn't matter what you say, the reason is unclear. I also want to listen to everyone's opinions to fix the loopholes."
You are the one who insists on humiliating yourself... Zhao Duan sighed softly and reluctantly said:
"In that case, let me briefly outline your ten strategies."
Han Zhou smiled and listened.
However, the next second, his smile froze on his face.
Zhao Duan sneered and commented: "Ten strategies to strengthen the country? They are just strategies that harm the country. My evaluation is worse than shit."
(End of chapter)