After staying in Penglai for three days, Li Bai was the first one who couldn't stay. He wanted to see Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan as soon as possible. First, he wanted to see the two legendary people with his own eyes. Second, he wanted them to recommend him.
In the three days, in order to satisfy Li Yu, Li Bai wrote a lot of poems and drank a lot of wine. He had a good time with a group of literati who were attracted by the high reward.
Li Yu planned to let the literati quarrel with each other according to the original idea of Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. However, because of Li Bai's participation, he wrote a few good poems in succession. Many people began to agree with the Black Water Governor's Mansion. It was almost one-sided.
Very few people have been to the Black Water Governor's Mansion. They didn't know the specific situation there at all. However, it was imaginable that people with good literary talent would write a poem or an essay. People with good painting skills would also draw snowy scenes according to the appearance of winter in other places.
With Wang Juan's painting of the fog, it also gave them a reference to imitate and sublimate.
Li Yu chose a good painting and hung it up. Within three days, Penglai became the focus of a special discussion about the Black Water Governor's Mansion. Anyone who came to Penglai found that if they didn't talk about the Black Water Governor's Mansion, it seemed that they couldn't keep up with the times.
Seeing that the general trend was set, Li Yu didn't plan to continue to waste time in Penglai. He arranged a few clever people to be in charge of the next publicity matters. After several hints from Li Bai, he finally took more than four hundred people from Anzhou to Jili State by boat.
The boat sailed for half a day. At noon, Li Yu set up a banquet on the bow of the boat. He found Li Bai and continued to drink. He wanted to discuss with Li Bai about going to the Black Water Governor's Mansion to help him.
Li Bai gladly accepted the banquet. He was addicted to the past three days. He knew that the wine and dishes of Bihai Yinsha were good before. Unfortunately, he didn't dare to go to the third floor. At most, he was invited to the second floor by others. The wine and dishes he ordered were not so expensive.
There was a big difference in the price of good wine and bad wine. In the past three days, Li Bai had been drinking white wine and red wine back and forth, and was flattered by other people who were not as good as Li Bai in literary talent. Li Bai felt as if he was not in this world.
The wind blew from the surface of the sea, bringing with it the salty smell of the sea. In the distance, the fishing boat chased the direction of the circling seabirds. The sun shone on the waves, sparkling endlessly, making Li Bai, who had never really been out to sea, have a different feeling in his heart.
"Taibai, when we meet Xiao Bao and Cuckoo after we return to Jili Province, I guess they will let you follow me to the Black Water Commander-In-Chief Mansion. What kind of job do you want to do?"
Li Yu asked Li Bai while he was waiting for the rice wine to start boiling. He added some ginger, salt, and sugar into the jar from time to time.
When Li Bai heard Li Yu's words, he hesitated for a moment and asked, "Can I work for Provincial Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang?"
Li Yu blinked and felt a little uncomfortable. He understood what Li Bai meant. Li Bai just wanted to work for someone with great ability and then enter the imperial court. When they were talking yesterday, he told Li Bai that his recommendation would not be of much use now. He thought that Li Bai was preparing to take another path.
Li Yu pondered for a moment and was really angry. He was indeed not as good as Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. When he saw Li Bai was still waiting for a reply, he thought for a moment and said, "Taibai, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo also like poetry, but only a little. They prefer to do practical things.
They began to learn how to do things when they were in Sanshui County. When they came to Lu Zhou, they had a lot of opportunities to practice. Taibai, why don't you follow me to the Black Water Commander-In-Chief Mansion first? You can get used to the feeling of being an official, sort out the accounts, and organize the people to work. When it's time, you can go to Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. "
Li Bai felt a little regretful. He thought for a moment and said, "Alright. What do they like?"
"They like money. Xiao Bao likes to make money and spend money. Cuckoo likes to turn money into an army. The more soldiers she can control, the happier she is. Many officials in the imperial court say that they are too tacky, but they are using their things. They are happy that they have a high-ranking membership in the Savant's Pavilion and the Joy House. You can't help them in this regard."
Li Yu knew that Li Bai wanted to cater to Xiao Bao and Cuckoo's interests. Unfortunately, ordinary people could not help much with the things that Xiao Bao and Cuckoo liked. Only the Imperial Uncle could help a little in terms of policy. That was the return of their efforts.
As expected, Li Bai was worried. He picked up a toon bean and threw it into his mouth and chewed slowly. Then, he asked, "Do Provincial Governor Zhang and Adjunct Wang have any other ideas about Tubo and its surrounding areas? I know a little about it. "
"Well, you can talk to them about it when the time comes." Li Yu really did not have the heart to attack Li Bai in this regard. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo certainly had ideas about Tubo. Not only did they have ideas, but they had also made practical actions. It was good to let Li Bai talk to them. Maybe he could really provide them with a new idea.
Li Yu looked at the boiling wine and felt that it was almost ready. He scooped out two bowls and said to Li Bai, "Taibai, although Xiao Bao and Cuckoo seem to be young, they know a lot of things. They don't like things that are too vague. Remember, try to be practical when the time comes."
"Of course." After hearing Li Yu's words, Li Bai was a little nervous and answered.
At this time, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were also thinking about how to arrange Li Bai.
"Li Bai is coming. What position do you think we should arrange for him? I know that he's ambitious, but we can't just assign him the position of Prime Minister. Even if we do, Li Longji won't accept it. There are still two Prime Ministers in the Imperial Court. Zhang Shuo hasn't stepped down yet. According to history, he's finished. Sigh, it's all because we helped him. "
As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, he used a pen to write a poem on a piece of paper, "The moonlight before the bed is bright …"
Wang Juan looked at Zhang Xiaobao's poem and smiled, "Why did you think of writing this poem? Who knows what Li Bai can do? We have to wait until we meet him to know what he is capable of. I hope that he is really capable. That way, he can do more things. "
Zhang Xiaobao changed a piece of paper and wrote on it, "Those who abandon me, yesterday … Draw a knife to break the water, water flows faster. Raise a cup to drown sorrow, sorrow grows more sorrowful."
After he finished writing, he sang, "Yesterday is like the east flowing water, leaving me far away. Today, my heart is full of worries. Draw a knife to break the water, water flows faster. Raise a cup to drown sorrow, sorrow grows more sorrowful. Tomorrow …"
"The first part of this poem from more than a hundred years ago was changed according to his poem. I think, if we really arrange for him to be an official, and he really does it well, then will there still be a poem like the one we have read before?
You see, Su Shi is not bad. If his official career continues to be so good, will there still be Dongpo pork? Will there still be a misty rain of Ren Pingsheng? Li Bai is the same. So is the pleasures of the world. Since ancient times, all things flow to the east. Will such a sentence disappear? "
Zhang Xiaobao was worried about this matter.
Wang Juan shook her head and held Zhang Xiaobao's hand, saying, "So you wrote 'The moonlight before the bed is bright', right? Because this poem is the most difficult to understand. Whether the bed is a bed to sleep on or a bench to sit on is very controversial. It's like the Lang Lang riding a bamboo horse, circling the bed to play with green plums.
In fact, it's nothing. Even if Li Bai couldn't write so many unsatisfactory poems, I think he could write another kind of poem. Li Shimin and Li Longji both wrote poems. Many famous court officials also wrote good poems that were passed down. A real poet can write at any time, just like how people in our time like to write diaries.
Words are a kind of carrier. No matter what kind of feeling or mood, they can be written. It's just that some people use it well and write comfortably. Xin Qiji is a general. Didn't he also write 'Looking for him in the crowd a thousand times?' It's useless to think so much. The sooner we meet Li Bai, the sooner we see what he can do and make arrangements. After all, he can be considered a celebrity. "
"Okay, recite a few more of Li Bai's poems for me. I'll remember them. If he dares to recite poems to me when he gets here, I'll bully him to death. If not, I'll let Xiaoyuan do it.
In a few days, Xiaobei and the others will be sent to Jian 'an to be officials. Most of them have migrated. Let's see how they manage with so few people. When I went to teach them yesterday, I just arrived. Guess what happened to me? "
Zhang Xiaobao was happy when he talked about his younger siblings. This group of little guys had their own personalities. It was not easy for them to be so harmonious together.
"What happened to you? Tell me. Did Xiaobei bully you again? "Wang Juan was curious.
"No, after Xiaoyuan memorized the rhymes of the Old Man and the Book of Songs, he started to compose. When I went there, Xiaoyuan was reciting poems to Xiaobei. I don't know how long he had been holding it in, but he finally came up with a seven-line poem. It was so funny, hahahaha …"
Zhang Xiaobao laughed so hard that he squatted on the ground.
Wang Juan blinked and had a look of disbelief. "Really? Tell me, what's the seven-line poem that Xiaoyuan wrote? "
"What can he write? Don't be fooled by how much he memorized. If he really wrote it, it would be like a nursery rhyme."
"Then tell me quickly."
"Okay." Zhang Xiaobao responded and began to imitate Xiaoyuan. "Beibei, look at how round the moon is tonight. I suddenly had an idea. Haha, I'm dying of laughter."
"Hehe, what happened after that?" Wang Juan also laughed.
"After that, our Xiaobei said, 'Xiaoyuan, are you sick? Today is the sixth day of the New Year. Find me a full moon for me to see.' Haha, aiya, I can't take it anymore."
Zhang Xiaobao laughed again after saying that. Wang Juan pursed her lips hard, her face red.
Zhang Xiaobao continued to imitate Xiaoyuan. "When the heart is round, the moon will be round. I composed a poem, Ode to the Moon. It's about the moon."
"Then praise it. I'm hungry and want to eat the eggplant box. I'll get someone to make it. After you praise it, I'll send it to you." Zhang Xiaobao imitated Xiaobei's voice again.
Wang Juan listened to Zhang Xiaobao's words and pinched her thigh hard. "And then?"
"And then Xiaoyuan pulled Xiaobei and didn't let her go. He promised her many benefits and promised his eleven bodyguards to let Xiaobei give orders. Only then did Xiaobei reluctantly stay and listen. You don't even know what Xiaoyuan's poem is. Aiya, let me rest."
As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, he actually fell to the ground and rolled around with all his might.
Wang Juan didn't urge him anymore. She tried her best not to be like Zhang Xiaobao.
After a while, Zhang Xiaobao stopped with a grimace and a pained expression on his face. "Calm down. You have to calm down. If you keep laughing, my intestines will break. Listen, Xiaoyuan said, 'The moon last night wasn't round. Today, the moon is round again. The river of stars has fallen to the Vega's tears. The moon once floated on the sea of stars. Not to mention that it's not easy to build a bridge, it's difficult to watch a jade hare pound medicine. Immortals have their own hardships, but mortals can sleep together. Xiaobei, are you sleepy? Go to sleep. You lean against the wall. I'll be outside you to block the wind. 'Xiaobei said,' Stay away from me. It's colder when you say it. I'm really going to eat. Do you want to eat? If not, I won't bring more for you. 'Hahaha … "
Another day, Li Bai's ship finally docked at the dock of Jili Province. When they were on the ship, they were very curious about this place. It was said that Jili Province used to be poor, but it became rich after Governor Zhang and Army Commander Wang came.
Seeing was believing. They didn't know how poor Jili Province used to be, but now they saw how prosperous it was.
Anzhou was located north of the Yangtze River. There was a big river flowing into the river. Many people came and went, so it was quite prosperous. It was much better than several places in the west. It was often said that the north was bitterly cold, but now it didn't seem to be bitterly cold at all in Jili Province.
At the wharf of Jili, people came and went. Bearers shouted as they unloaded sacks of goods from ships coming from other places, and carried them to a spacious place on the shore, where there were innumerable carts and horses. Every time a cart was loaded, it would leave.
On the shore, there were many restaurants and inns. There were rows of restaurants and tea shops. There was even a long street full of people hawking their wares.
Once again, Li Yu warned Li Bai, who had a curious look in his eyes. "Xiaobao and Juan like to make a poor place rich, so that the people can live a good life. Usually, they are more willing to listen to a commoner talk about how good life is at home, than to hear about whether the immortals will come or not.
Wherever the Zhang and Wang families have been officials, the people do not worship the gods or gods. Wherever the Zhang and Wang families have been officials, the people do not worship the gods or gods. Wherever the Zhang and Wang families pass by, the people smoke. If you manage to improve the lives of the people in a certain place and obtain a real reputation, you don't need to look for Xiaobao and Juan Juan. The two of them will take the initiative to look for you and arrange a higher official position for you.
Li Bai was really shocked by what he saw. He looked around and asked doubtfully, "Why don't I see any children? Can they really arrange an official position for someone? "
"They are in school. Don't you have a school in Anzhou?" Li Yu asked.
"I never cared. No one mentioned it." Li Bai really didn't care about this kind of thing. Madam Xu, who was standing next to him, whispered in his ear, "My husband, it is the same in Anzhou. My father sends a few thousand to the school every month to participate in the Chaoyang Mission. My husband is busy and doesn't know."
These words made Li Bai's face turn red and then white. He suddenly remembered what Li Yu said. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo liked people who did things. When they met and asked, he couldn't say it. Wouldn't he lose a good opportunity?
Li Yu said, "If Xiao Bao and Cuckoo want to arrange an official position for someone, it is too easy. The nine children of the two families are now Secondary Class, Rank Four civil officials. There are even Rank Seven or Eight official positions in their hands. Taibai needs to work hard."
Li Bai nodded repeatedly. He wanted to find Xu Gui and ask him more about specific things, especially things related to the people's livelihood.
"I will send someone to send a letter to Xiao Bao and let them know in advance." As Li Yu spoke, he waved his hand and called someone over. He gave a few instructions and the person quickly left.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn't wait for Li Yu's letter. Instead, they waited for three pieces of bad news.
The three pieces of news arrived almost at the same time, not a quarter of an hour apart.
One came from the Mud River, one from the capital, and one from the Jiangnan East Road merchants on horses.
The three letters were placed on the table. Zhang Xiaobao's expression was not very good. He looked at Wang Juan and pointed to the letter on the left. "The news from the capital says that the Tujue people suddenly gathered and headed north. They sent a letter to Li Longji saying that they are willing to be officials and that Li Longji should send people to govern there.
Li Longji was obviously unhappy. If the people were gone, who would be the officials sent to govern? It seems that the Left Virtuous Prince Que Teqin is still not reconciled. He would rather migrate in the cold north than truly submit to the Tang Empire. What do you think we should do? "
Wang Juan bit her lip and exhaled heavily through her nose. "Is there a mountain over there? It's not easy to cross the mountain. I don't have time to deal with them now. I'll let them suffer more. When I'm done with Xinluo, I'll see if they are really determined to be hostile.
The second letter says that Xinluo is causing trouble at the Mud River on our side. The people of Xinluo are unwilling to clear the river and have gathered there to obstruct the construction. This is the attitude of the Xinluo King. Now there are many mountains and few plains. Do you think we should fight? If we fight, I will mobilize the army immediately. "
After talking about the second letter, the two of them looked at the third letter. This letter was written by a merchant from the Jiangnan East Road. There were many big ships in Japan, and they wanted to cooperate with the local merchants to explore overseas. They wanted to freely dock at Xinyuan Island and resupply.
"Why do I feel that they have discussed this beforehand? Don't worry about the Japanese. Tell the merchants in the Jiangnan East Road not to cooperate with the Japanese. Otherwise, there will be no good results. If the Japanese want to explore, they can go by themselves. I don't believe that their ships can reach Maluka without our help.
The Turkic matter is not urgent. That place is not suitable for survival. If they dare to go north, they will freeze to death. Didn't they give up the place? Tell our people in Fengzhou to organize armed guards and invite other merchants to enter the Turkic area together and open up pastures. "
Zhang Xiaobao tapped his face with his hand. Wang Juan knew that he was really angry. Some people would not cry until they saw the coffin.
"So we have to take care of Xinluo now?"
"Yes, Xinluo. We don't need to gather too many soldiers. Three thousand is enough. The two of us will go and take a look first. If we can solve it without using force, then we won't fight. However, the river must be connected. Otherwise, we will have to go around a large bay to transport goods." Zhang Xiaobao clenched his teeth.
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