Han Shizu

Chapter 1147
Baima Ferry, a huge official ship, aggressively "crowds out" other ships and berths at the shore.The people on the boat went ashore one after another, the leader was an old man, obviously an official family, dressed in gorgeous clothes, after several days of sailing, the journey was hard, and his face was a bit haggard.

Stopping the boat and landing, the entourage was resting and restocking at the pier, while the old man went to the White Horse Station for rest.He could be regarded as a high-ranking official of the imperial court, who could speak well in front of the emperor, and returned from a mission, and received extremely respectful care from the local government.

This old man is not someone else, but Wang Zhaoyuan, a scholar of Chongzheng Palace and a doctor of Taizhong.This Wang Zhaoyuan is naturally the surrendered minister of the Shu Kingdom, the one who played off the Shu army.

Even now, many people still can't understand how such a veritable embroidered pillow can win the emperor's cronies.

However, no amount of criticism can affect the facts.It will be ten years since he entered the court. Although he is not as powerful as he was in the Mengshu period, the treatment he enjoys is still good.

When I only regard him as a counselor, I think this person is still good.From Emperor Liu's point of view, Wang Zhaoyuan is indeed smart, knowledgeable, and eloquent. Such a person, as long as he is placed in the right place, can play a good role.

For example, Wang Zhaoyuan is very insightful about the affairs of the northern ethnic groups, and he has grown up year by year. For this reason, he also specially learned the Khitan language.After so many years, few people in the court can surpass Wang Zhaoyuan in the affairs of the Khitan. You must know that this is the fourth time that he only went to the north on behalf of the court.

In the White Horse Post, the post staff specially arranged a quiet place to drink and enjoy the food and wine alone. To him, the hustle and bustle of the post seemed to be non-existent.

Compared with being an official in Mengshu, Wang Zhaoyuan was much calmer and more low-key. As a surrendered minister, he was always bound by a set of invisible shackles.

And when this surrender got the favor of the emperor, which ordinary people couldn't get, the pressure from all aspects became even greater.In addition, the current officials of the Han Dynasty are not easy to do. There are many people who are punished for various reasons every year, especially after entering the Kaibao Year. got attention.

Especially nowadays, Dou Yi is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, and Li Ye is in charge of the Ministry of Punishment, and neither of them is easy to mess with.Dou Yi's uprightness is well-known in the country, and Uncle Li Guo has already shown his skills from the Daozhou and provincial departments. The "Zhang Longer case" in Beijing was in his hands, and a tough and severe punishment was carried out. .

Take this moment as an example, Wang Zhaoyuan's calm eyes showed a little worry from time to time.The reason for worry, this mission, comes from the court.

This time, he started his trip to the north in August last year. He stayed in Liao for more than half a year, and only now returned.Therefore, some people in the court made a point of this matter, did not directly attack, but raised a suspicion, saying that Wang Zhaoyuan had been in Khitan for a long time, and he might have the intention of betraying the Han to the Liao Dynasty, and he was originally a surrender.
In many cases, such specious rumors have an excellent slander effect.After returning to the Han Dynasty and coming to the south, it took some twists and turns to learn about the previous situation.

As far as Wang Zhaoyuan is concerned, he is naturally aggrieved. He has already done his duty in the big man, but there is always no shortage of people to target.Among them, in addition to being overly favored and envied by his surrender, it also lies in the position of a scholar in the Chongzheng Palace.

Up to now, the official position of Chongzheng Palace has also become a custom. The bachelor has a Chengzhi, supplemented by two bachelors, and is also the official of the Twelve Langs.As for the Chongzhengdian Bachelor, it is a position of the fifth rank, not to mention the status and power for the time being, the advantage of being close to the emperor is something that many positions do not have.

In the eyes of many people, a mere Wang Zhaoyuan is fine, and so are they.

"Ah!" Wang Zhaoyuan couldn't help sighing heavily after drinking a glass of wine, resentment appeared on his old face.Today's Wang Zhaoyuan has also passed the year of knowing his destiny. Compared with the high-spirited and vigorous in the past, he has two kinds of images, and the years often bring huge contrasts.

"My lord, please see Lu Duan, the magistrate of Huazhou!" While Wang Zhaoyuan was drinking slowly, the accompanying servants came to report.

"Huh?" Wang Zhaoyuan became a little interested, sneered, and said, "This is Lu Yuqing's brother, right? He has a brother who has won the Sacred Heart, and he wants to meet me?"

"After all, you are an envoy of the Son of Heaven, on behalf of the great man, how can these local officials carelessly wait on you!" The entourage complimented.

In the court, Wang Zhaoyuan's situation may not be so satisfactory, but in the local area, no one dares to neglect.This is probably the advantage of the Beijing officials, especially Wang Zhaoyuan, a Beijing official who is also a scholar of the Chongzheng Palace and an envoy of the Liao Dynasty under the imperial edict.

"Let him come in!" Wang Zhaoyuan smiled, "I'd like to see what kind of present Lu Yuqing's younger brother has prepared."

Wang Zhaoyuan sat upright on the table, holding a high profile, waiting for Lu Duan to enter, and chewing the dishes slowly.Soon, Lu Duan's neither happy nor angry face was revealed, but he came empty-handed.

Seeing Wang Zhaoyuan who didn't put down his wine glass, Lu Duan showed no abnormality, and bowed his hands: "I know about Lu Duan's affairs in Huazhou, and I have seen Wang Shijun!"

"Lu Zhizhou is exempt!" Wang Zhaoyuan also had a smile on his face, looked him in the eyes, and said: "Sure enough, a talented man, a rising star, in his early thirties, has been in office for six years, and he is the head of a state. Today's big man is also rare!"

Hearing this, Lu Duan smiled slightly, and said with a modest attitude: "The lower officials feel that their virtues are shallow and unworthy of their position, and they are also trembling when they take on the responsibility!"

Wang Zhaoyuan smiled and shook his head: "The old man also met your brother in the Chongzheng Palace, and he mentioned you. You are thick on the outside, but beautiful on the inside. Why should you be humble?"

"Don't dare to do it!" Lu Duan still had an inconvenient demeanor.

Putting his hands down, Wang Zhaoyuan asked directly: "The old man sent Liaonan back, just to rest his feet, and he doesn't want to stay for a long time. What do you mean when you come here?"

Lu Duan said: "I will transfer a letter to the camp, and the order will be conveyed to the envoy!"

As he spoke, Lu Duan beckoned, and a government official came in with a tray on which was placed an imperial edict.Seeing this, Wang Zhaoyuan's expression suddenly became serious, and he immediately put down his wine glass and got up, so hastily that half of the glass was spilled.

Straightening the skirt of the robe and straightening the hat, Wang Zhaoyuan respectfully replied: "My minister, Wang Zhaoyuan, obeys the imperial edict!"

After receiving the imperial edict, Wang Zhaoyuan respectfully opened it and read it word by word. His tense expression turned into a touch of relief. Fortunately, it wasn't a bad thing, it was because he was overly worried.

Putting away the imperial edict, Wang Zhaoyuan looked up at Lu Duan, and said, "I have received an imperial edict, and I need to trouble Lu Zhizhou if I have something to do!"

Hearing this, Lu Duan immediately said: "Please give me your instructions!"

Wang Zhaoyuan said: "The embassy abandoned the boat and changed the route. Please ask Zhizhou to mobilize manpower to unload the utensils as soon as possible. In addition, a few vehicles will be requisitioned. All expenses will be borne by the embassy's public funds!"

"I'll arrange it now!" It was not difficult, Lu Duan complied calmly.

Soon, the Liao team, led by Wang Zhaoyuan, abandoned their boat and landed, turned southeast, and chased for four full days before they reached the camp.From the edict from the camp, only knowing that Wang Zhaoyuan will return, he specially ordered someone to send an edict calling him to the camp to meet and return.

When Wang Zhaoyuan arrived, Yujia had already arrived in Yuncheng County, Jizhou, and he was boating on Liangshan Po with his beautiful wife and concubine.

(End of this chapter)