Chapter 43: Dickson
Li Ke went to Hexi to the west from Chang'an, set out from Chang'an, passed Qizhou, and then Longzhou, and arrived in Qinzhou. When Li Ke arrived in Qinzhou, it was already three days after he set out.
This Western Tour was Li Ke’s first Western Tour after he entered the Eastern Palace. He even went to Jiuquan to worship his ancestors on behalf of the heaven. Along the way, both civil and military officials went out of the city to greet him and welcomed him warmly.
Previously, Li Ke was mostly in Huainan and Hedong, and was familiar with the customs and civil and military officials in the southeast and north, but he had never been involved in prefectures and counties west of Chang'an. This was an extremely rare opportunity for these Longyou officials, an opportunity to show their faces in front of the Tang Dynasty crown prince.
Previously, officials from several states lined up to see Li Ke, but Li Ke was not interested in them. However, today's Shangqian County Magistrate aroused Li Ke's interest, and Li Ke was not interested in this county magistrate because of his management performance. Although his management performance was average and superior, it was not the best. What really interested in this county magistrate Li Ke was his name - Di Zhixun.
Di Zhixun is indeed not a person at present, but he is just ordinary, but his son Di Renjie is a very famous person.
"The pearl of Haiqu and the treasure of the southeast", Li Baotang respected Li Baotang, restored the temple and society, and was known as the biological father of Di Renjie, who was only one person south of Beidou, how could Li Ke not have the interest to meet him?
"Crown Prince, the person standing in front is Di Zhixun, Bingzhou." Beside Li Ke, Liu Rengui followed him and pointed at a person outside the long pavilion not far away, and said to Li Ke.
Li Ke looked in the direction Liu Rengui pointed, and under the long pavilion three miles away in Shanggui, there was a middle-aged man wearing a county magistrate's uniform, with a thin and handsome appearance standing with his hands behind his back.
Li Ke said curiously: "Certainly know Di Zhixun?"
Liu Rengui nodded and said, "When the subordinates were the magistrate of Xianyang County in the past, they had met Di Zhixun several times, so they are familiar with each other."
Li Ke asked, "What do you think he is?"
Liu Rengui thought for a while and replied, "He has extraordinary appearance, majestic nature, and his nature is as humble and polite as a gentleman and a virtuous person."
Di Zhixun was the Left Chief of the Shangshu, and the son of Linying's male Di Xiaoxu. He was also from a famous family and a family. When Di Zhixun was young, he was quite famous in the capital with his father, and was called "Fairy Hair" and was a talented person.
Di Zhixun was appointed as an official in Mingjing. He was once a member of the Shilang of the Eastern Palace. He was in charge of the prince's Eastern Palace and was in charge of the talisman seal and umbrella fan. He was released as an official a few years ago and has been in charge of several years.
Li Ke smiled and said, "That's how he is still capable."
Liu Rengui stood beside Li Ke, looking at Li Ke's appearance, and he couldn't help but feel a little curious. In the past few days, many governors and governors visited him, and Li Ke was just treating him ordinary. Why did Li Ke have such great interest in Di Zhixun?
In fact, Liu Rengui didn't know that Li Ke was interested in Di Zhixun because he was not Di Zhixun, but his famous daughter Di Renjie, who would support half of the Tang Dynasty's dynasty in fifty years and was called Nantian Yizhu.
"I am going to give the county magistrate Di Zhixun to pay homage to the crown prince." As soon as Li Ke approached, Di Zhixun quickly leaned over and bowed to Li Ke and said.
Li Ke personally stepped forward and helped Di Zhixun up, and said with a smile: "I have a good relationship with my teacher, Jing Rengong (Cen Wenben's name), and I have been in a relationship for half a lifetime. Zhixun quickly asks you to get up."
Li Ke's almost unexpectedly went beyond Di Zhixun's expectations. Li Ke's mentor Cen Wenben was appointed as the Minister of the Central Secretariat and the Prince's Young Master. He did have a good relationship with Di Zhixun's biological father, the Left Chief Di Xiaoxu, but Di Zhixun did not expect Li Ke to be so enthusiastic.
Di Zhixun hurriedly replied: "I am only in a short while, but I can get the prince close. I am really confused. I thanked the prince."
Li Ke said: "When I was in Beijing, I heard a special trip to mention Zhixun when my family teacher said Zhixun was virtuous, kind and respectful, and had the style of being a father. Today, I saw the fruit of my life and the name of him."
Di Zhixun is just an ordinary character, so Cen Wenben would not specifically mention Di Zhixun to Li Ke. This is just Li Ke's nonsense, but Di Zhixun himself has no way to verify it, so it's okay if Li Ke said it.
Di Zhixun said modestly: "Cen Xiang praised it. Before leaving Beijing at the beginning of the year, I had visited Cen Xiang with my father. After receiving Cen Xiang's teachings, I felt that I benefited a lot."
Di Zhixun said, and said to Li Ke again: "I know that the prince is going to pass by and I will prepare a little wine in the mansion. I will also ask the prince to enjoy the light and sit down."
Li Ke came to see Di Zhixun today. The one he originally wanted to meet was not Di Zhixun, but his son Di Renjie. Li Ke asked: "Zhixun went out to be an official, but did he also bring his family members up?"
Di Zhixun didn't know why Li Ke suddenly mentioned his family's affairs, and just thought it was Li Ke's casual concern as the superior, so he replied truthfully: "I live in the county government and did not set up another house. It's quite inconvenient, so I have never brought my wife and children to the upper hexagram. They are now in Chang'an Mansion."
Li Ke was rushing to the west. If Di Renjie was giving the hexagram, it would be worth Li Ke going to the county government in person. However, when Li Ke heard what Di Zhixun said, he knew that Di Renjie was still in Chang'an, so he had no intention of going to the county government to rest.
Li Ke looked up at the sky and said to Di Zhixun: "There is still important matter to travel west. Seeing that the sun is still high and you can still drive more roads, I will not disturb you. When I was in Taiyuan, I heard that the Di family in Taiyuan was a famous family in Bingzhou. The three generations of officials, ancestors, fathers and sons were all unusual. When Zhixun returns to Chang'an in the future, he will visit him again."
The Di family has three generations living together. The ancestor Li Ke mentioned was Di Xiaoxu, the father he mentioned was Di Zhixun, and the son was naturally the Di brothers led by Di Renjie.
When Di Zhixun heard this, he was flattered and hurriedly said, "How dare you work for the prince? I will wait for the ministers to return to the capital to report their duties. I will bring my dog son to the door to see the prince and listen to the prince's teachings."
Li Ke and Di Zhixun said this, and they were waiting for Di Zhixun's words. Li Ke asked: "I only knew Zhixun had a son before, but I didn't know how old the son of Zhixun was?"
Li Ke's purpose, how could Di Zhixun guess? Di Zhixun just replied truthfully: "I have four sons, all of whom are young, and my eldest son Renjie is only eight years old, and he is the age of entering school."
At the age of eight, he was just a good age, older than Li Yan, but the land was limited, so he could be a servant.
Li Ke said: "I am worried about something recently, and I hope Zhixun will share my worries."
When Di Zhixun heard this, he hurriedly said, "Prince, please give me instructions, and I will do my best."
Li Ke said: "Li Yu, the eldest son of this palace, is four years old, and is about to start school. He is missing a companion to study. I want to send the young master Renjie to the Eastern Palace to attend the lecture. I wonder if it is possible?"
Li Ke's words were heard, and Di Zhixun's face was filled with surprise and joy. The eldest son's companion was a close servant. When Li Ke ascended the throne in the future and Li Ke was made the crown prince, Di Renjie was Li Jing's confidant, and even if he was to be the prime minister in the future, he would only raise his hand.
There was almost no hesitation, Di Zhixun immediately bowed and said, "What's wrong? I'm thanking the prince for his kindness on behalf of my son."
Chapter completed!