bayedsolid Chapter 172 Pei Yaoqing's Express Delivery Service
Chapter 172 Pei Yaoqing's Express Delivery Service
Before the interview:
Xiao Si blurted out, "The guest we invited today has been exceptionally intelligent since childhood."
Zi'an couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, everyone says that a person's birth or past life's karma is really important. Do you understand what I mean?"
Xiao Si continued, "Of course I know. He was an outstanding child, passing the imperial examination for children. Pei Yaoqing had a very good job at the age of 20, which is equivalent to being promoted to Secretary of the Secretariat and Secretary of the Prince's Palace when he was a sophomore."
Zi'an said, "That's right. Moreover, Prince Xiang, Li Dan, valued him highly and had him take turns working in the Prince's Palace with Qiu Yue, the clerk, and Wei Liqi, the scholar, to answer questions at any time. Back then, everyone called this job 'Xuezhi' (学直)."
Xiao Si: Do you know Pei Yaoqing? He held many official positions and was deeply loved by the people during his tenure.
Zi'an: Yes, I've heard of him. Wasn't he appointed as the magistrate of Chang'an in the first year of the Kaiyuan era, and reformed the procurement method?
Xiao Si: That's right. Moreover, in the thirteenth year of the Kaiyuan era, during his tenure as the governor of Jizhou, he won the emperor's praise for his reasonable tax collection.
Zi'an: Oh right, I also remember that as the deputy general of Prince Xin'an Li Yi, he successfully transported 200,000 bolts of silk safely to the Xi tribe.
Xiao Si: Indeed, he was very capable. However, later, due to his relationship with Zhang Jiuling, Pei Yaoqing incurred the jealousy and hatred of Li Linfu, and was eventually dismissed from his position as prime minister.
Zi'an: Yes, it's truly regrettable. However, his being granted the title of Marquis of Zhao City is some consolation.
Pei Yaoqing, as a capable deputy general of Prince Xin'an Li Yi, demonstrated extraordinary military talent and leadership during an important supply transport mission.
During the interview:
Xiao Si:
Hello everyone, today we are honored to have a very remarkable hero, Pei Yaoqing, with us for an interview.
Lord Pei, I heard that you were once in charge of escorting 200,000 bolts of precious silk. That was no easy task! May I ask, how did you plan that transport route at the time?
Pei Yaoqing: Haha, well, don't be fooled by my usual official attire. I'm actually a transportation expert, specializing in "Tang Dynasty-style freight logistics".
The amount of silk to be sent was no small sum—two hundred thousand bolts, piled up like a mountain.
In order to prevent these valuable supplies from being "exposed," I figured I had to carefully consider a safe route.
First of all, I need to avoid those tribes that are keen on "roadblock robbery," otherwise, for them, it's just a matter of taking the silk away, and I won't be able to explain myself properly.
Xiao Si:
Haha, so Lord Pei is quite the "veteran in the logistics industry"! With such a demanding task, you must have plenty of security measures in place, right? Aren't you afraid of running into those "mobile bandits" who like to plunder?
Pei Yaoqing:
Security measures? Of course! Not just ordinary guards, but fully armed "Tang Dynasty Special Police".
They not only had to train in horsemanship, but also in "rapid reaction"—for example, when they saw the enemy coming, instead of shouting "Who goes there?", they would immediately form a battle formation!
As for the terrain, I have an assistant. The mountains and rivers must be familiar to the locals so that the enemy can't see any flaws and think we are just passing tourists. Who knows that we are the "hidden version" of the transport team!
Xiao Si:
Wow, you sound like a "natural tactician"! So, with such a large transaction and the silk successfully delivered to the Xi tribe, what do you consider your greatest achievement?
Pei Yaoqing:
The greatest achievement? Hehe, of course, is preventing the 200,000 bolts of silk from disappearing without a trace along the way!
Moreover, and most importantly, this success not only saved the Tang Dynasty a lot of trouble, but also made the Xi tribe look at us with new respect, thinking that our Tang Dynasty was truly "reliable and capable"—after all, who wouldn't like it if the delivery was on time, the goods were intact, and no excuses were made for failure?
Xiao Si:
Haha, it turns out that Lord Pei was not only the "King of Logistics" in the Tang Dynasty, but also a peace envoy!
So, Lord Pei, what do you consider your greatest "safety secret"? Is it like in a game, with a hidden "invincible buff"?
Pei Yaoqing:
Well, there's no "BUFF," but there is a secret weapon—"calm and composed."
In the face of these turbulent situations, finding solutions is always more important than panicking.
We must remain calm, be ready to respond to any emergencies, and put our knowledge into practice.
Of course, you also need good luck, such as accidentally running into those "robbery enthusiasts" who happen to be resting or have something else to do.
Xiao Si:
Haha, it seems Lord Pei is not only wise, but also lucky! Finally, is there anything you'd like to say to those who are "concerned" about this transport mission?
Pei Yaoqing:
Of course! I want to tell you all that delivering goods is not easy, especially on those winding mountain roads, twists and turns, and through the most challenging terrain. It's like being in a "bumpy mode" with all sorts of difficulties.
So, let professionals do professional things. If you need to send me any valuable gifts in the future, remember to contact me.
Pei Yaoqing, I'll make the arrangements. I'll ensure you have a smooth journey and that your items arrive safely!
If you encounter any difficulties, I can also provide some "Tang Dynasty Express" service for free—and teach you how to avoid the enemy's "pranks"!
Xiao Si:
Haha, Lord Pei is so humorous and witty! Today's interview was truly eye-opening. Thank you again, Lord Pei, for accepting our interview, and thank you all for watching!