"Get up, you should know why I called you here, right?"
Li Xiang pointed to the seats next to him. These people were all descendants of meritorious service, but because their family members had made mistakes, or for other reasons, they had faded out of the first ruling class. Just like Cheng Chumo and the others, they should all be in the same class, but because their family members had made mistakes, the gap between them was getting bigger and bigger.
If Li Xiang does not dig these people out, then there will probably be no chance in the future, because the positions in the court are limited, and promoting one person is likely to promote the people behind him. So in this case, as the position gradually decreases, even if you are talented, if the superiors do not know, then your days will become narrower and narrower, and in the end you will say goodbye to the court forever.
Du Aitong was in the Ministry of Personnel. Before coming here, he had heard something: that this morning, Wei Shuyu had already changed into armor and went to the camp in the south of the city to fight.
His fate was similar to Wei Shuyu's, but he never took Wei Shuyu seriously, because this guy seemed to be unable to do anything except eating, drinking and having fun. He was a complete prodigal son who had ruined his father's reputation.
Du Aitong is a gentleman, so of course he doesn't want to associate with such a person.
But when she heard that she could follow His Royal Highness the Crown Prince south, Du Aitong was actually a little jealous. She clearly had some abilities, so why didn't he ask her for help? Was that guy better than her in some way?
Just when he was wondering in the yamen, people from the General Tiance's Mansion arrived. Thinking of the envious looks everyone gave him, he knew that his good luck had come. He never expected that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would only bring two people south, and one of them was himself.
"If I am not mistaken, Your Highness should select an entourage to travel south, and I happen to be on the list."
Du Aitong said directly, I have heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is extremely smart, and he has already found you. If you are still hiding it, guessing, or trying to hide it, then you have made a wrong calculation. If His Royal Highness really doesn't like you, he can tell you to go back to the Ministry of Personnel and continue to live a mediocre life in one sentence. It will be too late to regret it then.
"You are quite an honest man. Your father has made great contributions to the court. Your brother's affairs have little to do with you. However, the reason why you have not been appointed in recent years has nothing to do with these things. Do you have any complaints against the court?"
When Li Xiang said this, his eyes were fixed on the guy in front of him. His brother had been beheaded by the court, and it was all because of Li Chengqian. If this person had hatred in his heart, Li Xiang really didn't dare to use him. After all, such a person had a bad heart and he might dig a big hole for himself at any time.
"Your Highness probably doesn't know my family's situation. When my father was the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, all his resources were given to my brother. I am just a bastard. I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Your Highness, but I've only been to the Prime Minister's Mansion a few times."
When talking about this matter, Du Aitong was also sighing. Li Xiang had long known that there was a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children in this era, but he did not expect that there would be another one so powerful. They were both sons of the prime minister, but one could enjoy the resources of the whole family and work in the prince's mansion.
The other one not only had no arrangements, but it was even unlikely that he could go home. He was actually arranged to live in a separate courtyard outside. Compared with ordinary people, a small courtyard alone was already quite difficult to live in, but when you think about his father being the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, then no one would envy his life, and you would live a little better than a rich man.
Take his current official position for example. If he were not a member of the Du family, he would not have been able to become an official, and this official position might not have come to him. It was purely because Li Shimin remembered the friendship of the past that he arranged this guy in an idle position. It was also an explanation to the deceased prime minister so as not to disappoint everyone.
Li Xiang looked at Long San next to him. This guy was responsible for inquiring about Du Aitong. When he nodded, Li Xiang knew that this matter should be true. Since the hatred between you is so strong, I guess the past events should not have an impact. Even if it can be affected, Li Xiang has nothing to be afraid of. If he can't even deal with a small person like you, how can he deal with the world?
"Then I won't say anything more. Go back and pack your bags. You also need to go to the South Camp for training. Originally, you two were both civilians, but in our army, there are many people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the military, so you all need to gain some experience in the army. If you can't even do this, then you should stay in Chang'an and grow some weight."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, his men brought up a suit of armor. He knew Du Aitong hated warriors, but sometimes you have to listen. On the battlefield, who cares if you're a civilian or a general? Even if you're in your seventies or eighties, you still have to carry a weapon. If something goes wrong, these weapons can save your life.
"Your humble servant obeys your order. I will go home and give instructions. I will arrive at the South Camp before nightfall tonight."
Du Aitong did not hesitate at all. When the opportunity comes, you must seize it well. If you can't seize it, don't expect others to give you another chance.
Looking at the back of the man in front of them, Su Dingfang and Niu Jinda nodded. Although they didn't know how far this man could go, based on his decisiveness, he was the kind of person the army needed.
"I never thought there were so many tough guys in Chang'an. If we dig harder, we'll find all the talented people in the world are in Chang'an."
Niu Junda said with great emotion that many people had found their way to him, but compared with these two people, there was a clear gap.
"That's for sure. Chang'an City has been producing a lot of talented people over the years. If we don't have enough land, then these people will have no place to use their talents, so we should still do our best."
Su Dingfang also strengthened his belief, but unfortunately he still did not have the opportunity to go to the front line.
