The prince is more stable

Chapter 121 Losing yourself
Cai You currently holds no official position. He is just a student at the Imperial College. Considering his father Cai Jing's position as the Minister of Revenue, Cai You is roughly equivalent to a reserve leading cadre.

Although he did not hold an official position, Cai You's IQ was online and he was smart enough.

Cai You seemed to understand something about Zhao Xiaoqian's words.

"Is the prince planning something against the Liao envoy?" Cai You asked.

"Don't be so blunt. It's normal and positive for young people from both countries to visit each other, discuss national politics, and chat about literature."

Cai You smiled and said, "So, how and where should we discuss literature with the Liao envoy?"

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but show his admiration. Although this guy was the son of a treacherous minister, his genes were really strong. The father and son were worthy of being figures recorded in history books.

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't say anything, tapping the table unconsciously with two fingers.

Cai You stared at Zhao Xiaoqian's fingers, and the rhythm of his heartbeat inexplicably matched the rhythm of the tapping.

The father and son of the Cai family had long known that Zhao Xiaoqian would have a bright future, so Cai You always kept a low profile in front of Zhao Xiaoqian. At this moment, the way the two of them interacted had a bit of the meaning of a subordinate waiting for orders from his superior.

"The Liao envoy is somewhat arrogant and domineering. I'm sure you've heard about this, but he holds the final say in the negotiations between Song and Liao."

"So, while he's in Bianjing, I'm going to use whatever means necessary to get his head down. Only then will he behave himself at the negotiation table. Brother Cai, do you understand what I mean?"

Cai You nodded and immediately added, "To take someone's head, you either have to use force or something to hold onto. The Song Dynasty's force is useless against the Liao envoy. It seems the Crown Prince wants to get something to hold onto the Liao envoy."

Zhao Xiaoqian became more and more impressed with Cai You.

Chatting with smart people is really a pleasant, worry-free and labor-saving thing.

"Brother Cai, after the imperial examination next year, no matter whether you can pass the exam or not, come and work with me. I am in need of a talent like you. What do you think, brother?" Zhao Xiaoqian suddenly changed the subject.

Cai You was overjoyed and stood up with a deep bow. "Your Highness's favor is my humble brother's good fortune. I am willing to serve you and obey your orders."

For Cai You, this was a godsend. As early as when Zhao Xiaoqian first showed his potential, Cai's father and son had discussed this, and both believed that Zhao Xiaoqian would be very successful in the future.

As a result of the discussion, Cai Jing repeatedly advised Cai You to be on good terms with the Crown Prince of Chu. It would be even better if he could hold on to this support. It would never be wrong to follow the support, as this was Cai Jing's experience in his half-life in officialdom.

Unexpectedly, before Cai You could even open his mouth, her thighs stretched out for him to hug.

Cai You was of course surprised and happy. He not only wanted to hug her, but also wanted to lick her.

Of course, it is not that easy to curry favor with someone in official circles. It not only involves the impression of both parties, but also a process of mutual understanding. Not just anyone can curry favor with someone.

At least in terms of candidate selection, the other party's political attitude and propositions must be highly consistent with those of the leader. To put it more nobly, they must be "like-minded."

Otherwise, if the big boss puts forward his proposal in the court, but the people who cling to him jump out and sing the opposite tune, how can they have fun?
However, Zhao Xiaoqian had no intention of asking Cai You about his political attitude and opinions.

He knew very well that Cai Jing and Cai You, father and son, had no opinions at all. They were typical political opportunists who would go wherever the wind blew.

But Zhao Xiaoqian was not worried that the father and son would stab him in the back. Since they dared to accept Cai You, Zhao Xiaoqian naturally had the confidence to control him.

"If we want to get something against the Liao envoy, we need the powerful and influential children in Bian Jing to work together to set up a plan..." Zhao Xiaoqian said slowly.

"Please give your instructions, my lord."

"The Liao envoy is a young man in his twenties. You know, it's easy for young people to go astray. If he unfortunately makes a few bad friends, it would be a single misstep that would cause him eternal regret..."

Cai You immediately understood and said with a smile: "So, the Liao envoy needs to make some bad friends and let them teach him to do some exciting things."

Cai You now understood Zhao Xiaoqian's intentions, his eyes growing brighter and brighter, clear but not foolish. "I have a friend named Zhang Xiaoyi, who hangs out in the streets of Bianjing for years. I'll need his help with this scheme. I'll send someone to take you to him later. You two can discuss it, and the rest is up to you."

"Don't worry, my lord. I promise that the Liao envoy will be soft and limp the next time he sits down at the negotiation table."

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This is probably what is meant by "after bad times come good times".

After such an unfortunate incident of falling into the pit, Xiao Guangjing found that his life had hit rock bottom and reached its peak.

Overnight, Xiao Guangjing received many visiting cards.

These visiting cards all came from prominent figures in the Song Dynasty's Bianjing City. They were either the grandsons of this duke or the sons of that marquis, and their status was very noble.

They also have one common similarity, that is, they are all relatively young, about the same age as Xiao Guangjing.

Xiao Guangjing initially refused. What could I possibly have to discuss with a bunch of Song Dynasty dandies? Besides, these people had come to me for no apparent reason. Who knew what their conspiracy was?

So Xiao Guangjing ignored the visiting cards and did not see any of them.

However, although groups like the dudes are not very successful, they have a unique ability, which is that, just like the zombie virus, once you are infected, they will inevitably assimilate you.

On the night that Xiao Guangjing rejected the Bian Jing dandy, the Bian Jing dandy sent the two beauties to the inn.

Xiao Guangjing enjoyed himself for most of the night, and the next morning, he met with the playboys in Bianliang with a smile on his face.

It wasn't that the Liao envoys weren't up to the task, it was that the Song dandies were too cunning. They took the sugar coating and the cannonballs had no strength to fire back because their bodies had been hollowed out...

The beauty has fallen asleep, and the person who sent her away cannot but meet her. After all, the Liao envoy still has his dignity to save, so it is not excessive to entertain her.

In the inn, all the playboys in Bian Jing gathered together. When they saw Xiao Guangjing, they bowed down without saying a word, stood up and immediately surrounded him, praising and bragging to Xiao Guangjing with thunderous applause.

What’s strange is that what they boasted about Xiao Guangjing actually had substance and was not meaningless bragging at all.

It starts from Xiao Guangjing's childhood, what he did to make a name for himself, what thought-provoking words he said, how he was valued by the Liao Emperor, what kind of prestige he had in the Liao Kingdom, etc.

Of course, in the mouths of the playboys, everything Xiao Guangjing did was artistic.

Running amok in the streets was hailed as caring for the people, smashing up shops was hailed as righteous butchering dogs, and having sex after drinking was hailed as straightforwardness...

In short, the dandies of Bianjing had long heard of the Liao envoy's reputation, but they only regretted that the two countries were separated. Although they had a spiritual connection, they had never been able to meet Jing. Fortunately, God had mercy on him and he was chosen by the Liao lord as an envoy. Today, he got to see the Liao envoy's face, and he can die with peace of mind in this life...

Xiao Guangjing was very surprised. He didn't expect that the playboys far away in Bianliang knew his life story so well. Every detail matched his story, which was obviously not groundless.

Every word they used to flatter themselves touched his heart. The more Xiao Guangjing listened, the happier he became, and it became harder and harder to suppress his smile.

Then, Xiao Guangjing couldn't help but have a question in his mind: Am I really that awesome?
It is said that during the Tang Dynasty in the Central Plains, a poet named Gao Shi wrote a poem, "Don't worry about having no close friends on the road ahead, for everyone in the world knows you."

At this moment today, Xiao Guangjing finally understood the meaning of this poem.

Amid the endless praise from the playboys, Xiao Guangjing gradually lost himself.

There was only one thought in my mind: they understand me!

(End of this chapter)