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The four people stood up one after another and returned the greeting with a smile: "Captain Li is indeed an extraordinary person among men!"

Li Dai introduced his son one by one. He pointed at Wang Wei and said, "Uncle Wang, you have seen him before. He used to work with dad in the Ministry of Household Affairs!"

Li Ye knew that Wang Wei had been serving filial piety because of his mother's death, and it was rare for him to come out today.

Wang Wei smiled and said: "The last time I saw my nephew, he was still Bai Ding. In the blink of an eye, my nephew has been crowned the king. It makes people sigh at the wonder of fate, and also makes people see the extraordinary talent of my nephew that is different from ordinary people. !”

Li Ye said humbly: "This junior just got this opportunity because of his ancestors' influence. There is no such thing as 'excellence'."

Li Ye's modesty is right, but it is also wrong. He is indeed influenced by his ancestors. If he were not Li Linfu's grandson, he would not have so many opportunities. If he was not a royal family, he would never be crowned king.

But then again, Li Linfu has so many grandsons, how many of them get the chance? There are countless royal families in the Tang Dynasty. How many of them can be crowned kings by their military exploits?

So getting an opportunity is a skill in itself, but being able to seize the opportunity to shine is not something ordinary people can do. The most critical reason for this is Li Ye's identity, he is a time traveler.

The other three people were all middle-aged, and the younger one said with a smile: "I heard my nephew talk about Governor Li. Governor Li is a better polo player. He must be the legendary Flying Shark!"

Li Ye smiled and nodded, "May I ask who your nephew is?"

"Du Wang, you know him."

Li Ye suddenly knew who the middle-aged man in front of him was.

"Are you Du Fu?"

Li Dai reminded: "Ye'er, I want to call you Uncle Du."

The middle-aged man chuckled and said: "There is no need to be harsh in respecting us. Names are just for calling us. If you don't tell us our names, how will your master know about us?"

He then said to Li Ye: "My lord, Du Fu, I have always been very grateful to you for your recommendation!"

Li Ye quickly saluted, this is Du Fu, the poet sage! However, Du Fu was far less famous than Li Bai at this time. He was praised by later generations only after he wrote a large number of profound poems after the Anshi Rebellion broke out. At this time, he was considered a first-class poet, but he could not reach the super-first-class realm of Li Bai.

But Li Ye was confused, when did he recommend him?

"Junior, I really don't remember. When did I recommend uncle?"

"The winter before last, I presented "Three Great Rites and Fus", which was appreciated by the Holy One and ordered me to wait for the establishment of Jixian Academy. At the beginning of last year, my ancestor received me and said that my nephew admired my talents and knowledge, so he appointed me as the seventh-grade compilation officer. , without my nephew’s appreciation, I’m afraid your ancestor wouldn’t give me a chance.”

Li Ye remembered that he seemed to have told his grandfather that he admired the poems of Li Bai and Du Fu very much, but he did not expect that he would indirectly help Du Fu.

"I can't talk about recommendations. The key is that my uncle himself is outstanding in learning, and the pearl will not be buried in the dust."

The other person next to him laughed and said: "Li Shijun, your master is really good at talking."

Li Dai quickly introduced another person to Li Ye, who seemed to be the oldest, "Ye'er, this is my close friend in Runzhou, Mr. Wang Changling, who served as my staff!"

Li Ye was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth. It turned out that this old gentleman was Wang Changling. Although Li Ye liked Li Bai's poems the most, he was most influenced by Wang Changling's frontier poems. In his previous life, he was the first poem he would memorize as a child. It is the bright moon of the Qin Dynasty and the pass of the Han Dynasty. The people who have marched thousands of miles have not yet returned. But the flying generals of Dragon City are here, and Hu Ma is not taught to cross the Yin Mountain. It is "Out of the Fortress" by this great poet Wang.

Li Ye quickly saluted, "It turns out to be Mr. Wang. The younger generation has admired him for a long time. The reason why the younger generation went to the Western Regions to serve the country was because he was influenced by the old gentleman's frontier fortress poems."

Wang Changling pointed to another person next to him, "When it comes to frontier poems, this brother Gao Shi is the master. My few poems are really not comparable!"

Li Ye was a little dizzy. What happened today? From Wang Wei to Du Fu, from Wang Changling to Gao Shi, these big names from the Middle Tang Dynasty actually appeared together.

"It turns out to be Mr. Gao who said, "Don't worry about the future without friends, and no one in the world knows you." Disrespect! Disrespect!"

Gao Shi was also about fifty years old. He smiled slightly and said: "I received a letter from my friend Cen Shen. He highly praised Governor Li and repeatedly invited me to go to Suiye and see the frontier fortress further away. To be honest, I Quite tempting.”

Gao Shi was very good at talking. He was actually hinting to Li Ye that he wanted to go to Suiye. Did Li Ye invite him to go?

Li Ye understood what Gao Shi meant, but he couldn't answer clearly. He remembered that Gao Shi seemed to be Ge Shuhan's staff. If Gao Shi rejected Ge Shuhan and followed him, wouldn't he have to offend his brother? Shu Han?

It's best to ask your father.

Li Ye then smiled vaguely and said: "Mr. Gao, if you want to go for a walk in Suiye, it has picturesque scenery and rich products. I believe you will not be disappointed!"

Gao Shi has also been looking for a job in Chang'an in the past two years, but he has repeatedly encountered obstacles. Gao Shi is certainly aware of the various gossips in Chang'an's workplace recently. The imperial court established the Hezhong Governor's Palace and awarded the title. This news has moved countless people. Gao Shi It's one of them.

Then today, taking the opportunity to meet Wang Changling, Gao Shi wanted to test Li Ye's tone. However, Li Ye's vague attitude just now made Gao Shi slightly disappointed.

But it makes sense to think about it. There is no reason to let others arrange official positions for the first time when they meet. This matter must be done slowly. He has already entrusted Li Dai with it.

Everyone sat down, and the maid came in to add a pair of bowls, chopsticks and a wine cup. Wang Changling picked up the wine pot and poured wine for Li Ye. Li Ye quickly waved his hand, "I don't dare to do it! I don't dare to do it! It should be the juniors who pour the wine for the seniors."

Wang Changling laughed and said, "If you can write a poem like 'Why don't men wear Wu hooks and collect the fifty states in Guanshan', it is worthy of my toast."

Li Ye's face turned red. This was Li He's poem. He had recited it without realizing it, but his father remembered it. He seemed to show it off, but in front of Wang Changling, hey!

Du Fu next to him asked curiously: "The beginning of this poem is amazing! What's next?"

Everyone looked at Li Ye. Li Ye was a little unable to get off the stage, so he had to bite the bullet and continue reading, "Please come to Lingyan Pavilion for a while. Are you a scholar and a marquis of ten thousand households?"

"Good! What a poem!"

Everyone cheered loudly, and Wang Wei gave him a thumbs up and praised: "Dudu Li is not only superb in martial arts, but also writes poems so grandly. Qinglian told me last time that Dudu Li gave him a song, 'The soul is broken in the four mountains of Tianshan.' For ten years, the broken-leaf willows have always stopped blowing cotton, which made him feel particularly sad. My little friend, next time you return to Beijing, you must go to my Wangchuan villa to drink a glass of fruit wine I brewed! "

Li Ye nodded, "I will definitely go!"

In fact, they were almost finished. Li Dai had official duties in the afternoon, so everyone left one by one.

Finding an opportunity for the father and son to be alone, Li Dai asked his son: "Gao Shi wants to take up a post in Hezhong. Will you accept it?"

Li Ye smiled and said: "Of course I welcome it, but I heard that he wants to apply for a job with Ge Shuhan. I wonder how it will go?"

Li Dai was surprised and said: "How do you know that he wants to go to Ge Shuhan? He just has this idea, but Ge Shuhan will not return to Beijing until the New Year and has not started to implement it yet. You are very well-informed!"

"I'm just guessing. Father, how come Wang Changling is your staff?"

"He served as county magistrate in Jiangning County, Runzhou for eight years, and his family members were all in Jiangning County. Four years ago, he was demoted to Long County, Wuzhou as county lieutenant. He was ostracized there and felt depressed. He resigned and returned home the year before last. Jiang Ning, I happened to be in Runzhou, and I wrote to your grandfather to help him get rid of the crime of exile for resigning without permission. He happened to be looking for something to make money to support the family, so he became my staff."

"Father, how about asking Wang Changling to follow me to break the leaves?"

Li Ye liked Wang Changling more than Gao Shi. If he could let him break the leaves with him, I believe he would be able to write more outstanding poems.

"Let me ask him! Can you answer me first, Gao Shi? I still have to answer him!"

Li Ye smiled and said, "Of course. If he is willing to go to Hezhong, I will let him first serve as the Record Office, Military Officer and Suiye Camp Field Envoy."

"What if Wang Changling is also willing to go? What do you want him to do?" Li Dai asked.

"Let him serve as the judge of the Hezhong Governor's Mansion!"

Li Ye had already had the idea that the position of judge was originally reserved for Li Bai. Now that Li Bai has returned to Qizhou, this position will be given to Wang Changling.