On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 166 Thousand Bulls Prepare (First Update)

Li Min had no doubt that Yang Lihua could ask for Zhu Guo, the second-ranking official, but how could a son-in-law sit alongside his father-in-law in the court, so he politely declined.

Cui Che opened his eyes after hearing this, glanced at Li Min appreciatively, and said:

"Don't listen to your mother-in-law's nonsense. She is not familiar with government affairs. She only thinks that someone with a high rank is considered noble. Little does she know that authority is the most important thing."

This was almost a clear statement that Yang Lihua had long hair and short knowledge. Yang Lihua was so angry that she glared at Cui Che fiercely, but she couldn't argue with him in front of her son-in-law.

Li Min didn't dare to agree. If he really pissed off Yang Lihua, the marriage would be ruined. He could only bite the bullet and said:

"My son-in-law would like to follow the teachings of my father-in-law."

Cui Che nodded slightly and said calmly:

"You are a Zhongliang, and you have martial arts skills, but after all, you are young and cannot be used in other towns. The saint may let you serve in the imperial army. There is still a vacancy in the post of Zuo Qianniu. If nothing happens, you should take this position.

Job."

It is not difficult to guess this. The garrison court does not have high requirements for ability, but rather values ​​loyalty. Li Min is Yang Lihua's son-in-law, and as Cui Che said, after being loyal and good, there is no place more suitable for him than the Forbidden Army.

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The Qianniu Beishen originated in the Northern Wei Dynasty. They were palace guards and were responsible for the safety of the emperor. They were divided into two departments, each controlled by the left and right Qianniu Beishen.

Today's You Qianniu is Cui Che's old love rival, Li Yuan.

As mentioned before, the most important thing for a Forbidden Army general is loyalty and a personal relationship with the emperor.

Li Yuan's mother, Dugu, was the fourth sister of Queen Dugu Jialuo. With this relationship, Li Yuan, as a nephew, could serve in the Forbidden Army.

Li Min believed in what Cui Che said. Ever since he knew that he was expected to marry Yuwen Eying, Li Min had been asking about Cui Che's experience.

You have to make enough preparations in advance to get what you want.

However, the deeper he got to know Cui Che, the more Li Min admired him and almost became brother Che's little fan.

Cui Che continued to warn:

"Thunder, rain, and dew are all gifts from the king. Don't listen to what your mother-in-law says. No matter what official position the saint bestows on you, you must be sincerely grateful. Whatever the saint asks you, you must answer truthfully. You must not hide anything."

Before remarrying, Yang Lihua had always regarded herself as the Queen Mother of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. It was Yang Jian's humiliation that eased the relationship between father and daughter. How could she have any political acumen?

Now that his father-in-law and mother-in-law have different opinions, Li Min naturally obeys Cui Che's advice.

After finally getting quiet in the carriage, Li Min glanced at Yuwen Eying who was next to Yang Lihua. Yuwen Eying happened to be secretly looking at him as well. The two looked at each other and quickly turned their heads away, each blushing.

When Cui Che and Yang Lihua saw this scene, they looked at each other and smiled.

Today's social atmosphere is more open, and there is no saying that they cannot meet before marriage. Today, Cui Che and his wife brought two people into the palace, so that Yang Jian could see them, grant marriage to them, and also ask Li Min for an official position.

Daxing Palace, side hall.

Yang Jian and his wife are naturally very picky about Li Min.

They were granted marriage on the spot. After Li Min and Yuwen Eying thanked them, Yang Jian asked Yang Lihua:

"What is Li Min's current position?"

Yang Lihua answered truthfully:

"He's just a white guy."

After Yang Jian pondered for a moment, he said to Li Min:

"How about I teach you Yi Tong?"

Yitong means the third division of Yitong, which is the official position of the fifth rank, which is far different from the second rank of Zhuguo mentioned by Yang Lihua before.

But Li Min immediately kowtowed and said:

"Thank you Lord for your grace."

Yang Jian was greatly surprised. He said in surprise:

"The princess has done great service for me, the prince-in-law has helped me eliminate border troubles, and you are their son-in-law. How can you be satisfied with just the same courtesy?"

Li Min recalled that before entering the palace, Cui Che reminded him on the carriage that Yang Jian would answer whatever he asked without any concealment, so he said truthfully:

"My father-in-law taught the common people that thunder, rain, and dew are all the kindness of the king. Those who serve as ministers should enjoy it as if they are sweetmeats. How can they go to Longwang to Shu?"

Yang Jian laughed when he heard this and praised:

"Both of you, father-in-law and son-in-law, are honest gentlemen."

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Yang Lihua complain:

"No, it all makes my daughter become a bad person."

Yang Jian wondered:

"What's going on?"

Yang Lihua didn’t hide it either:

"Before coming, my daughter claimed that she wanted to seek the position of Zhuguo for Min'er, but she was scolded by the consort."

Dugu Jialuo on the side smiled and said:

"The Prince Consort is good at everything, but he is too cautious in everything, and he doesn't act like a young man anymore."

Cui Che was surprised, how do you know that I am good at everything? Maybe Yang Lihua let it slip.

But then he realized that it was probably because his appearance, character, and talent did not involve matters in the boudoir. Cui Che smiled bitterly and said:

"There are three ways to serve as an official: purity, prudence, and diligence. If you know these three, you can protect your position and avoid disgrace. When you are a junior official because you are a princess, you suddenly appear in the world, so you should be more cautious in doing things."

Yang Jian's eyes lit up and he sighed:

"If all the officials in the world can imitate the Prince Consort and encourage themselves through the three methods, I will have nothing to worry about."

After that, he said to Li Min:

"Since the princess promised you the position of Zhuguo, how can I begrudge the official position and make her break her promise?"

Li Min declined:

"Your Majesty loves and protects you, and the common people appreciate him deeply. However, as a son-in-law, how can he be ranked with Yue Weng?"

Yang Jian pretended to be angry and said:

"Just now I was saying that thunder, rain, and dew are all due to your kindness, but now I have forgotten it!"

Yang Lihua quickly reminded:

"Silly boy, why don't you thank me quickly?"

Li Min then thanked her.

Just like the day when Cui Che married Yang Lihua, Yang Jian played the pipa again, and Li Min danced to thank him.

After a pipa song was played, Yang Lihua showed off Li Min's martial arts again.

The mother-in-law always looks more and more pleased with her son-in-law, just like Dugu Jialuo, who is very satisfied with Cui Che, and Yang Lihua can't help but show off her son-in-law in front of her parents.

Dugu Jialuo was very curious, and he had nothing to do anyway, so he asked everyone to go to the school grounds in the palace to see if Li Min was really as talented as Yang Lihua said.

Li Min put on his horse and used a standard Qidou riding bow, and shot a pot of arrows. Yang Jian smiled at Cui Che and said:

"Li Qing's archery skills are far superior to Cui Qing's at the same age."

Dugu Jialuo said:

"There are often people with outstanding archery skills, but it is difficult to find people who can quell your Majesty's border troubles."

Yang Lihua echoed:

"How can a daughter's son-in-law be compared to her mother's son-in-law?"

Yang Jian smiled and bent over. Dugu Jialuo did not expect Yang Lihua to say such a thing. She couldn't help laughing and said:

"I don't know if you are speaking modestly or if you are deliberately showing off."

Cui Che scratched his head, embarrassed.

When Li Min led the horse back, Yang Jian also restored the majesty of the king. He praised Li Min's martial arts and immediately ordered Li Min to prepare Zuo Qianniu and guard the palace.

This time, there was no need for Yang Lihua to remind Li Min. Li Min immediately knelt down to express his gratitude and admired his father-in-law Cui Che even more.

(End of chapter)