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Chapter 38 Cai Zhaoji

Pei Qian is completely impressed by Pei Qing now, not only because Pei Qing's poems are well written, not only because Pei Qing can praise celebrities, but also because Pei Qing can predict the future. The most important thing is that he is moved by Pei Qing's loyalty and passion. Although he knows that he is about to be in a chaotic world and cannot even protect himself, he still thinks about the world and the people. If such a person can be vigorously supported, he can definitely be regarded as a great help to support the building when it is about to collapse.

In fact, this is also because Pei Qian is too young now, and is young and passionate, and is easily touched by other people's words. If it were his later years, how could he easily change his decisions because of a few words from others?

After a long journey, Pei Qian left Yingchuan and entered Nanyang. After several days of trekking, he finally returned to Chang'an again. He first reported to the emperor, and at the same time he took this opportunity to boast about Pei Qing's talent.

Since the current court is actually Dong Zhuo, when Pei Qian reported to the emperor, Dong Zhuo naturally took his confidants to listen there.

Of course, Dong Zhuo’s son-in-law Niu Fu and confidant counselor Li Ru and others, as well as the great scholar Cai Yong, who was respected by Dong Zhuo.

After listening to the song "Farewell" written by Pei Qing, Cai Yong immediately praised and praised Pei Qing's talent. He believed that with Pei Qing's talent, even if he became a prefect, he would be more than enough.

However, Niu Fu said coldly: "The good poems do not necessarily mean good governance skills. Moreover, I see that Pei Qing's poems are full of irony. Now, I rely on the virtues of the emperor and the assistant of the Grand Master. It can be said that the weather is good and the political affairs are harmonious. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a prosperous era. Pei Qing slandered our dynasty in this way. Even if he has a little talent, he is still a person who is arrogant and cannot be of great use at all. This is the opinion of the minister, and I hope the Grand Master and the Emperor will think twice."

After hearing Niu Fu's words, everyone felt cold in their hearts. Niu Fu's words were really poisonous and he actually accused Pei Qing of mocking the emperor and Dong Zhuo. If the crime was proven, Pei Qing would not be said to be an official, even his Maocai status might be deprived.

Although everyone knows that what Pei Qing described in her poem is the fact, she dare not directly say that this is the world, because Dong Zhuo is violent and cruel. If someone directly says that this is the fact, he will definitely be killed by Dong Zhuo directly.

After hearing this, Dong Zhuo's expression became bad. He snorted and said coldly: "It would be fine if he is really talented. If he is just a person with ambition and talent, there is no need for us to be given an official position..."

However, unexpectedly, Li Ru suddenly said: "Tai Shi, the lower official thinks that General Niu's words are inappropriate..."

"Oh? What does Wenyou mean?" Dong Zhuo has always trusted Li Ru the most. When he heard this, he could only hold back his anger and asked in a deep voice.

Li Ru bowed and said, "Taishu, Your Majesty, Pei Qing is just a literati. He has not been known before. Now he has shown his talents and is clearly demanding fame. How could he anger the emperor and the Taishi? In the view of Confucianism, although Pei Qing is talking about war, he is just the rebels in Guandong. After all, the place where he is located is the Central Plains, and what he sees is naturally the scene of the Central Plains. In fact, thinking about it carefully, what he said is wrong? It is precisely because they do not listen to the imperial court and fight against each other that the Central Plains are in constant wars and the people are suffering. Therefore, the officials believe that Pei Qing not only has no mistakes, but has made contributions. With his talent and insight, he can be appointed as the prefect of Nanyang, defeat the thief's lieutenant, lead the people to station in Wancheng, and at the same time, he restrains the rebel Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, and guard the Chang'an gateway Wuguan."

Dong Zhuo is not a fool, he can't be powerful even if he is a fool. He immediately guessed Li Ru's intention, which was to let Pei Qing restrain Yuan Shu, Cao Cao and others and protect the Wuguan, the gateway to Guanzhong. In this way, they would not have to worry about the safety of Chang'an.

So Dong Zhuo nodded immediately and said, "Wenyou is reasonable, Pei Qing is extremely talented and deserves rewards. Then he will be the prefect of Nanyang and defeat the thief's captain. I wonder what the emperor thinks?"

Emperor Liu Xie was only ten years old at this time. How dare Dong Zhuo, who was in power in the court and the opposition, dared to say anything? He had to bow and say, "What the Grand Master said is very much, and I think so too."

"Haha, this is really great. I have the same views as the emperor. Since this is the case, I would like to draft an edict and give Pei Qing the prefect of Nanyang."

Dong Zhuo was happy. After making a decision, he didn't say anything anymore. He didn't even say hello, and left the court with a laugh.

"Tai, Tai Shi..." Seeing Dong Zhuo leave, Cai Yong opened his mouth to speak, but was stared fiercely by Li Ru. He was so scared that he didn't dare to say anything again, but he still felt sorry for Pei Qing in his heart.

"It's a pity that such a young man is about to become a ghost under the sword. The current prefect of Nanyang is Yuan Shu. How could he give Nanyang, the largest county in the world, to Pei Qing? He would probably lead his troops to intercept him, or even directly launch troops to attack him. Although Pei Qing has thousands of soldiers, how could he be the opponent of Yuan Shu, who is well-trained and well-funded? Alas, I have to say that Li Ru's plan is really powerful, but it's a pity for such a talented young man like Pei Qing."

Cai Yong felt bitter in his heart and returned home disappointedly.

After Cai Yong returned to his house, his daughter Zhao Ji had already followed up. Seeing his expression, he asked quickly: "I wonder why the child looked anxious when he saw his father?"

Cai Yong sighed a long sigh and said slowly: "I am feeling sorry for a young man named Pei Qing. This man is young and talented. He originally wanted to seek fame and fame and serve the country, but he was still harmed by the Grand Master."

"Pei Qing? Why hasn't my daughter ever heard of this person? I wonder what kind of talent he has? He was so respected by his father? Apart from Wang Zhongxuan, my daughter has never seen her father admire young people so much?"

Cai Zhaoji blinked her lively eyes and asked curiously.

"Even Wang Zhongxuan is hard to meet this person's talent. I listened to a poem he wrote in the court today called "Farewell". Although the words are concise, they contain profound meanings and are praised." Cai Yong's face could not hide his appreciation, and he would not hesitate to praise him.

As a result, Cai Zhaoji became more interested in Pei Qing and asked quickly: "I don't know what the content of the poem is? Do my father still remember it?"

Cai Yong smiled and said proudly: "Haha, don't you not know the memory of your father? You can recite a poem just by hearing it. Since you want to listen to it, then read it to you for your father. The poem says: 'Rabbit silk is attached to the pilaf, and it will not grow...'"
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