On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 194 Reunion of relatives and friends

Not only Liu Fang and Li Gang, but also other staff such as Dong Jing, Zhao Mu, Wang Dangwan, Zhao Yuanshu and others were also assigned.

All of them stayed in the six states of You, Yi, Heng, Yan, Ping and Xuan.

Either the history of a governor or the Sima of a state.

Cui Che worked hard behind the scenes. In his opinion, these confidants staying in other places were far more useful than following him to the capital.

Only Fang Yanqian, the chief minister of the general administration, and his wife Fang Xuanling were called to Daxing by Cui Che.

When someone leaves, someone comes. Kong Yingda, who had previously rejected Cui Che's conquest, once again invited Cui Che to the court, and finally agreed to become an official. Now he is gathering with his family at home, waiting for Cui Che's summons.

Cui Che then sent a letter to Taozhou (governing Meixiang County, present-day Lintan, Gansu Province) to recruit Gao Shilian, the son of Gao Mai, the governor of Taozhou.

When the Sui army marched south, Gao Mai, who was the governor of Guangzhou at the time, accompanied the army as the general manager of the march. He followed Prince Shiji of Yiyang County to capture Jiangzhou, ascended the throne to open the government, and became the governor of Taozhou.

When Cui Che was the governor of Qingzhou, he made an agreement with Gao Mai. When Gao Shilian got older, he would come to serve in his shogunate. Now Gao Shilian is sixteen years old and has reached the age to serve as an official.

The messenger is still on the way, but Cui Che is quite sure about it.

After the fall of Nanchen, the Western Turks fled far away, and there was no threat from foreign enemies. In addition to transferring Cui Che, Yang Su, He Ruobi, Han Qinhu and other generals back to Guanzhong, Yang Jian also took back the ministers and recruited their own staff, granting them

rights of official position.

Kong Yingda, Gao Shilian and others had to wait until they arrived in Daxing, where Cui Che would report to the court, and then be assessed by the Ministry of Personnel to determine their specific positions.

Times have changed, and this is also one of the ways to further centralize power under the unified dynasty.

However, Fang Yanqian has already decided to serve as a consultant for the opening of the palace. In fact, as long as the owner of the palace applies for a staff member, he can basically get his wish.

After Cui Che washed up, he sent Wang De, his personal companion, to inquire about Li Jing, intending to find out his preferences first.

While we were waiting for news, the steward of the front yard came over to report that someone claiming to be Bohai Fengde Yi was waiting outside the house.

Hearing this, Yang Lihua said doubtfully:

"This man's surname is Feng, is he related to the old lady?"

Cui Che explained:

"He is my grandmother's nephew. When he was young, he went to Chang'an with me and Shaocai (Pei Xiu) to study. Ten years ago, he left Beijing and returned to Quan County (now Jingxian County, Hebei Province). Since then, we have lost contact with him."

Yang Lihua asked:

"I see. Since he is the elder in the family, do I want to come forward to meet him?"

Cui Che nodded and said:

"As relatives and old friends, we still need to meet. I will go to greet you first, and then you can call Eying."

Feng Deyi stood outside the mansion, looking up at the four characters "Yan Guogongfu" on the plaque, and couldn't help but lament the impermanence of life.

When the three of them came to Guanzhong together, they were all on the same starting line. They never thought that fourteen years later, Cui Che would worship Zhu Guo and be granted the title of Duke of Yan, and Pei Xiu would also become the governor of Jiaozhou.

Only I am twenty-three years old and still white.

He also experienced the loss of his father and his wife.

Time waits for no one. After the three-year mourning period ended, Feng Deyi came to Guanzhong after receiving the conquest of Yang Su, the Duke of Yue.

He had just accepted the assessment of the Ministry of Civil Affairs earlier, and was summoned by Yang Su. After a few words with him, Feng Deyi hurried to the Duke of Yan's mansion.

Cui Che saw Feng Deyi outside the door and greeted him with a big smile:

"De Yi! I haven't seen you for ten years. I hope you are fine."

Although there is a generation gap between him and Feng Deyi, they are similar in age and have known each other since childhood. They have always known each other as equals.

"I'm thinking of you, Zicheng."

As soon as Feng Deyi finished speaking, Cui Che took his hand:

"Quick! Come with me into the mansion. After ten years of separation, it's time for you and me to reminisce about our old friendship."

When they arrived at the main hall, Yang Lihua was already waiting with her daughter in the hall. After greeting each other, she took Yuwen Eying and left.

Feng Deyi repeatedly praised Cui Che for his good fortune, and then the two of them took their seats.

"Wherever De Yi is now, if you don't dislike him, why not come and serve in our shogunate?"

Cui Che asked knowingly. He knew Feng Deyi's resume very clearly.

Feng Deyi waved his hand and said:

"Zicheng's kindness is appreciated by Feng. This visit to Beijing is in response to the invitation of the Duke of Yue."

Cui Che congratulated:

"The Duke of Yue has a good understanding of people, and the Deyi people will definitely do something good under his command."

From beginning to end, Cui Che never thought of recruiting Feng Deyi.

Han Qinhu and Li Jing said that he looked better on the outside, but in fact, Feng Deyi was more suitable for this term.

He was able to offer his allegiance to the King of Qin Li Shimin and at the same time wave the banner and cheer for the crown prince Li Jiancheng in front of Li Yuan. It was not until seventeen years after his death that Li Shimin discovered that he was using two boats. This skill was something Cui Che could learn from.

Such a person, even if he is a relative or old friend, how dare Cui Che rely on him as a confidant? He might seek help from him today, but he would be reported right out the door.

Although Feng Deyi has experienced ups and downs in recent years, he has never complained about others. Facing Cui Che's high position now, he still remains neither humble nor arrogant. He talks to him calmly without a trace of jealousy.

The two chatted until dusk. Cui Che left Feng Deyi to have dinner. He originally wanted to let him stay at Yanguo Mansion, but Yang Su had already arranged accommodation for Feng Deyi, so Cui Che gave up.

It was not too late when Feng Deyi left Yanguo Mansion. On his way to Yueguo Mansion, he passed by the residence of his mentor Li Delin. Feng Deyi did not squint his eyes, let alone pay a visit, and did not even look back.

That day at Guangyang Gate, Yang Jian awarded a reward to the person who had contributed to the destruction of Chen You. Yang Jian awarded the reward to Li Delin, but then regretted it and withdrew the reward.

Such behavior fell into the eyes of everyone, and everyone knew that this internal historian had lost the favor of the Holy Family.

Originally from Guandong, he lacked foundation and was not liked by Yang Jian. He also had bad relations with the two ministers, Su Wei and Gao Ji, so Li Delin could not stay in the position for long.

Don't expect someone like Feng Deyi to stay with Li Delin when he is in danger.

As we all know, among the civil servants, Su Wei and Gao Jiong are the most favored. Once they have close contacts with Li Delin and are recorded by these two people, I am afraid that Yang Jian will not be able to get ahead in Feng Deyi in the end.

After Cui Che sent Feng Deyi away, he did not stay at home to rest. Instead, he went straight to the residence of Shangshu's right servant Shesu Wei to visit his old friend.

After Yang Jian founded the Sui Dynasty, he posthumously awarded Su Chuo, Su Wei's father, the title of Duke of Pi. Su Wei inherited his father's title and became the Duke of Pi.

Knowing that Cui Che was coming, Su Wei specially called his son Su Kui to accompany him.

Su Kui was fourteen years old at the time and had been famous since he was a child. He was good at poetry at the age of eight, and was good at riding and archery. Last year, he competed with Yang Xiong, King of Ande, in a trial of riding and archery, and won Yang Xiong's mount. Earlier this year, he debated with Confucian scholars and was eloquent.

His intelligence was even more praised by Yang Jian.

Coming from a high-ranking family and conceited about his talent, Su Kui was somewhat arrogant.

When he greeted Cui Che, he was rather perfunctory.

Cui Che just smiled and didn't care. He had no obligation to discipline his son for Su Wei.

Five more chapters

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