Chapter 1094 Hit it off
On the surface, Pei Qian came to see his son Pei Xiu secretly, but he had also served as a minister of Wei State and knew that it was impossible to hide this matter from King Feng Gui.
So before he came to see Pei Xiu, someone had already come to Chang'an to meet Feng Junhou one step ahead of him.
This person is Pei Xiu’s second uncle Pei Jun.
Pei Jun is now just a 600-shi Yilang, which is not far different from Feng Langjun who offered eight ox plows and was appointed as a casual official by the emperor after being received by him.
In other words, Pei Jun is now almost at the same level as Feng Junhou shortly after he became an official.
Compared to Feng Junhou who developed for more than ten years and became one of the Han bosses, Pei Jun's upgrade speed is a bit slow.
So when he came to Chang'an and met Feng Junhou, he had to salute respectfully:
“Pei Jun from Hedong, pays homage to the king.”
When he received the news of Pei Jun's visit, Feng Junhou felt a little confused at first.
He really didn't expect that someone from the Pei family in Hedong would actually serve as an official in Shu.
This discovery once again refreshed Feng Junhou's understanding of the complex and intricate relationship network of the aristocratic family.
It's just that this Pei Jun is not in Feng Junhou's memory of celebrities in the Three Kingdoms.
And this person is now just an official under Guang Luxun.
For Feng Junhou's current status, Pei Jun is just a minor official with no reputation.
In addition, he had just succeeded the prime minister and took charge of Guanzhong, so he immediately launched the Shangdang Campaign. After the Shangdang Campaign, he began to patrol Bingzhou again, and he was so busy that he could not keep up with his front foot.
How do you have time to sort through the dazzling network of relationships in the Hedong family?
So it’s normal that I haven’t heard of Pei Jun before.
According to Feng Junhou's many years of experience, most of the official positions held by Pei Jun were unofficial officials without power who were used to bribe famous people in name only.
The most typical example is Xu Jing, who was called by Fa Zheng "someone in the world who has gained false reputation but no real reputation".
Their biggest role is to talk and occupy the moral high ground, either bragging about their own side or belittling the enemy's side.
Feng Junhou's so-called "glib words and charming words" and "cruel heart" are probably the definitions of this type of character.
So he estimated that this Pei Jun was most likely a shrunken version of Xu Jing or something like that.
Even though he thought so in his heart, Feng Junhou’s words and deeds were very polite:
"Pei Yilang should not be so generous. Please, please sit down."
After all, Liu Bei had already imprisoned Xu Jing. After all, Feng Junhou was also an important official in the court, so naturally he could no longer joke about his own reputation.
After the host and guest sat down, Feng Junhou asked:
"Pei Yilang came to Chang'an this time, but what is the important matter?"
Pei Jun replied:
"Back to Junhou, Jun's ancestral home is in Hedong. He has been away from home for decades for some reasons when he was young. Now that he heard that Hedong has been restored, he is extremely happy."
"Therefore, I asked for leave from the emperor to return to my hometown to visit my relatives. Now I am passing through Chang'an and came to visit Feng Junhou. I hope that you will not blame someone for being presumptuous."
Feng Junhou waved his hand: "No, no!"
If you are not from the Pei family in Hedong, it would be presumptuous to visit you.
But since you said in your greeting card that you are from the Pei family in Hedong, it is not presumptuous.
“Pei Yilang has been away for so many years, and now he can finally be reunited with his family. It’s really gratifying!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Pei Jun thanked you quickly, and then said, “Speaking of which, I am able to return to Hedong to reunite with my family. It is actually thanks to Your Majesty.”
Feng Junhou understood his intention and said modestly:
“Pei Yilang made a serious statement. I am just following the emperor’s orders to bring down thieves and revive the Han Dynasty.”
At the same time, I thought to myself: I wonder how much the Pei family has suffered due to the civil unrest in Hedong?
However, the Hedong family has basically been plowed, and it is estimated that the Pei family is also bleeding heavily.
If Pei Yilang returns to Hedong and finds that his hometown has been raided, will he put the account on me?
Thinking of this, Feng Junhou secretly asked:
"I saw in the greeting card that Pei Yilang was from Wenxi County, Hedong? Has he been connected to his family over the years? Are there any other relatives at home?"
"Pei Yilang didn't know something. When King Wang entered Hedong, the thieves oppressed the people too much, and the people of Hedong took advantage of the chaos and revolted."
Feng Junhou stated the facts without blushing or heartbeat:
"Many big families in Hedong have been affected. If the local sages from all over the country had not asked for help from the army in time, I am afraid that Hedong would still be in chaos."
You have to test it first, otherwise, a close relative of Pei Yilang will die in the civil turmoil.
It would not be good if you become the enemy of the other party without realizing it.
You are not afraid of enemies all over the world, but you are afraid that you don’t know who your enemies are.
Otherwise, you won’t even know you’ve been cheated on.
Feng Gui Wang, who was used to being evil, treated people according to his own rules, but he didn't know that Pei Jun had other purposes for his trip.
Originally, after the battle of Shangdang, the situation in Bingzhou and Hedong was basically settled, and Pei Jun could return to Hedong at that time.
The reason why I have been procrastinating for so long now is to meet Mr. Feng.
But at this moment, Pei Jun's face couldn't help but twitch after hearing what King Feng Gui said.
If I had not been in Shu for a long time and knew your methods well, I would not have believed your lies, King Feng Gui.
In Shu and Liangzhou, I don’t know how many aristocratic families have disappeared.
Just when you, King Feng Gui, went to inspect Bingzhou, the armored cavalry troops flattened several wealthy families in Liangzhou!
The leader is none other than Zhao Sanqian?
If you say you don’t know about this matter, who will believe it?
How could I rush to Chang'an eagerly if I wasn't afraid that my family would be ungrateful and run into the tricks of your King Feng Gui?
“Thank you for your concern. This person is indeed from Pei family in Wenxi. I just communicated with my family in Hedong two months ago. Everything is fine with my family members.”
"Oh? Are everything okay? Then I'll let go...ahem, that's good! Haha, haha!"
Feng Junhou said, and ended up laughing.
Two months ago?
Meaning that the family members are indeed not affected by the civil unrest?
If you remember correctly, when General Guan entered Hedong, Wenxi County showed no resistance at all and directly opened the city gate and surrendered?
Precisely because Wenxi County is aware of current affairs, the Wenxi Pei family was indeed less affected than other families during the civil unrest in Hedong.
Feng Junhou wanted to take Pei Xiu into his sect, not only because of his talent.
Another point is that knowing that the Wenxi Pei family clan suffered relatively little damage, it may be easier to open the door to the Hedong family from them.
As for later, I heard that Pei Qian of the Pei family became the minister of Wei after the restoration of Hedong, but it was a matter of course.
In King Feng Gui's plan, he really wanted to leverage the Wenxi Pei family and make the Pei family express their attitude and join him.
At that time, you can also take a look at the wonderful face of Wei State, which made Pei Qian the minister.
Just do something that disgusts the enemy. Even if it doesn't cause any harm to the enemy, it can still make you feel happy.
I don’t know if it’s because the two of them have the same thoughts.
Feng Junhou just thought of Pei Qian, and heard Pei Jun already take the initiative to mention:
"Actually, I dare not hide it from the Lord. I took the liberty to visit you this time. In addition to thanking the Lord for allowing me to return to my hometown to be with my relatives, I was also entrusted by my brother to come to meet the Lord."
"oh?"
When Feng Junhou heard this, he was startled and subconsciously picked up the tea cup to cover up.
At the same time, he quickly reviewed the people he knew in his mind, and it seemed that there was no old friend named Pei.
It's just that Pei Xiu doesn't need to go around in a circle and ask someone to see him, right?
“But I don’t know who Pei Yilang’s brother is?”
“My elder brother, who is well-spoken and well-written, is the head of the Wenxi Pei family…”
Before he finished speaking, there was a "pop" sound, and all the tea in Feng Junhou's mouth spurted out.
Feng Junhou was extremely rude and shouted: "Pei Qian? Pei...Pei Wenxing is your brother?"
It is not surprising that Feng Junhou did not know this.
In fact, Pei Jun has been away from Hedong for decades. In addition, since the Three Kingdoms have become independent and it is difficult to get news, Pei Jun is mentally prepared that he will never be able to return to Hedong in this life.
Feng Junhou has only been an official for more than ten years, and Pei Jun is not a famous figure. How could he know these things.
Unless he is an old minister who served as an official when the late emperor entered Shu, he might still know some news.
Pei Jun was a little confused and didn't understand why his brother caused such a big reaction.
Even if my brother was once the minister of the Wei thieves, as a big family...this won't be a problem, right?
Thinking this in my heart, I had to answer: "Back to the king, that's right."
“Dear? Brother?”
“That’s right.”
I don’t know if it was an auditory hallucination, but Pei Jun seemed to hear someone coughing slightly behind the screen.
Feng Junhou coughed, put down the tea cup, and looked at Pei Jun seriously:
"I remember, wasn't Pei Wenxing the minister of Wei? How could he send someone to deliver a letter to Pei Yilang two months ago?"
Pei Jun quickly explained:
"I dare not hide it from the king. In fact, my brother has long wanted to abandon the thieves and turn to justice, so he took advantage of the chaos in Wei and tried to escape."
“It was only because of the war in Shangdang that we were unable to cross the border. It was not until a few months ago that the war in Shangdang subsided that we found an opportunity to return to Hedong.”
"After my brother returned to Hedong, he immediately sent someone to deliver a message to someone, hoping to ask someone to express his intention to submit to the Han Dynasty."
The Minister of Wei ordered Pei Qian to flee Wei and come to join the Han Dynasty?
As soon as Feng Junhou heard the news, with his character that he had cultivated over the years, he couldn't help but exclaim:
“Is this true?”
"How dare you deceive the prince?" Pei Jun said, took out a letter from his sleeve, stood up and presented it, "This is a letter entrusted by my brother to the prince. Please read it."
Feng Junhou took it and did not open it on the spot, but put it on the case.
Then looked at Pei Jun:
"If your brother wants to abandon thieves and become a righteous man, that would be the best thing. But why didn't he come in person instead of asking Pei Yilang to come?"
"Back to the king, my elder brother has a son. Although he is a commoner, he is very smart and has little reputation. He is called the leader of Hedong."
“Such a talented person is naturally regarded as a treasure by my brother and he is trained as his successor.”
“Last year, this son disappeared during the civil unrest in Hedong. Therefore, after my brother returned to Hedong, he was eager to find his beloved son and take this opportunity to reorganize the Pei family.”
"That's why I didn't come to see you immediately. I just asked someone to send a letter to you first and also asked you to send me a letter."
Although the words were somewhat unclear, Feng Junhou understood them clearly.
“The dispute between concubines and concubines?”
“The king and your lord will see each other clearly.”
In this way, Pei Qianqian became the Minister of Wei State with two skills.
The State of Wei lost Hedong, and as the head of the family, Pei Qian became an official in the State of Wei.
It is certainly impossible to say that other members of the Pei family have no thoughts about the clan.
The fights within aristocratic families are sometimes no easier than the fights between ourselves and the enemy.
In addition, Pei Qian actually trained a concubine as his successor, which seems to be courageous.
But this matter is a hidden explosive barrel for the Pei family.
It would be okay if Pei Qian could always control the overall situation of the Pei family.
The key is that he was an official in Wei State, but Hedong fell into the hands of the Han Dynasty.
It just so happens that the little-famous **** is still missing...
For some thoughtful people in the Pei family, what is this if not a God-given opportunity?
Pei Qian, a strong man who broke his wrist and ran back from Wei, did not come to see him immediately, but first reunified the opinions within the Pei family.
If we can find our beloved son at the same time, I am afraid we can take this opportunity to resolve the dispute between the Pei family and his concubine.
Before fighting against the outside world, one must first make peace with the inside?
The means are indeed quite remarkable!
How come this title of "Hedong Leader" seems a bit familiar?
“Pei Yilang, I wonder what the name of Duke Pei’s beloved son is?”
“Pei Xiu, Pei Xiuyan.”
“Cough cough cough…”
Feng Junhou coughed again.
“So what Pei Yilang means is that your brother went to find his beloved son?”
“Exactly.”
Feng Junhou suddenly burst into laughter:
“Pei Yilang, if you have the opportunity, please tell your brother that Feng has been well-known to Pei Gong for a long time. It would be Feng’s great luck to get to know Pei Gong!”
Just because Pei Qian broke the rules and publicly supported the bastard, it was worth meeting him.
To disintegrate a family, the promotion of favors is a sharp weapon!
Besides, with the minister of Wei State coming to surrender, the escape of Prime Minister Shi Yang Yi is nothing!
PS: I think the reason why Pei fled back to Hedong has been clearly written, right?
The reason why the State of Wei put him in power was originally for Hedong. He wanted the Pei family to be the second Xiping Guo family, so would he do it or not?
Unless he is really optimistic about Wei's future and can counterattack Hedong, then if he really does, what awaits the Pei family in Hedong will be a bloodbath.
There was the Guo family in Xiping in the past, and civil unrest in Hedong later. Anyone who is a normal person believes that the Han Dynasty cannot be soft.
But if he doesn't do it, his position will be exposed. In that case, anyone with any intelligence in Wei State will know that he is not worthy of trust.
At that time, we will definitely be wary of him. How can we still let him continue to be the minister?
For the sake of the Pei family in Hedong, it would be nice to let him keep his life and become a casual official.
Looking at the high-level decisions of the Wei State, it is impossible to respond to the Han State at any time.
At a personal level:
The Han State regained Hedong. As the head of the family, he served as an official in the Wei State, which meant that he lost the support from the Hedong family.
In this case, it is basically equivalent to voluntarily giving up the position of the head of the family.
Without communication with the Han State, not even with the family.
It is too idealistic to let the dignified head of the Pei family take the initiative to incarnate and lurk in the Wei Kingdom.
Let alone the kind of detailed work that doesn’t have much hope or even much meaning.
On the contrary, if he came to join the Han Dynasty as the minister of the Wei Kingdom and as the head of the Pei family in Hedong.
The treatment he can receive is completely different.
So what choice will he make? Does it still need to be considered?
(End of this chapter)