retaliate

Chapter 275 Messenger

Officials usually go straight to the person's home when they are looking for someone. If they can't find them at home, they leave the word and ask their family members to look for them.However, it is rare for those who take the initiative to look for it, so the members of the Wei family did not dare to take it lightly, and immediately led the officials in.

In the lobby, Menzi went in and asked, "Is Yang Sima here?"

Everyone was drinking and shook their heads upon hearing this.Chen Zimao asked, "What's the matter?"

Menzi said, "A court official came to look for him."

Everyone naturally knew that it was rare to find someone else's house, so they were quite surprised.

"Do you know what happened?" Jiang Shan asked.

Menzi shook his head.

The servant woman stepped forward, "Yang Sima went to change clothes earlier."

Menzi turned around, just in time for Wei Linger to come back, as soon as he asked, he said: "Zitai and Aye went to the study to talk."

People in the lobby looked at each other.

Wei Zhongnai, the great general, and their juniors nodded slightly at most.As for talking, that's absolutely out of the question.

Someone went looking for it immediately.

Later, Yang Xuan came back.

The official nodded, "I've seen Yang Sima. It's an urgent matter in the court. Please Yang Sima go with the officials."

Yang Xuan said: "Let me say goodbye."

He just glanced at the officials and knew that he was not here to take people. He was sure, so he went in to say goodbye and thanked Wei Linger for his hospitality.

"But what's the matter?" Zhang Dongqing asked.

Yang Xuan shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't know, but it shouldn't be a big deal."

He walked out of the lobby calmly.

Everyone also lost interest in having fun.

Others have started to work in the court, and they are still eating, drinking and having fun, which makes people a little confused and a little frustrated.

Yang Xuan was also a little apprehensive.

When he came out of Wei's house, he smiled and made friends.

But the officials just responded casually and kept silent about official business.

All the way to the Ministry of Rites, the officials handed over, "Congratulations to Yang Sima."

Yang Xuan was startled, "I don't know why?"

The official smiled and said: "It's hard to say that I'm going to be an official. But this is a happy event, Yang Sima just rest assured."

This person is tight-lipped, but relaxed and relaxed, which can be called a talent.

Yang Xuan nodded, "Thank you."

He became more and more curious.

Go all the way in until a value room is outside.

The little official who led the way went in.

"Shang Shu, Sima Yang is here."

Minister of Rites Zhu Wei wants to see me?
Yang Xuan froze for a moment.

The Ministry of Rites and I have nothing to do with each other, why did Zhu Wei summon me suddenly?
Private affairs can't be so fanciful, only business affairs.

Official business... Beijiang and Chenzhou, or Taiping, what does the Ministry of Rites want to do?
Negotiate with Beiliao?
Just as Yang Xuan thought of this, the little official came out, "Yang Sima, please come in."

Zhu Wei has a gentle face.Most of the people in the DPRK knew that this person acted slickly and almost never offended others.

"Meet Zhu Shangshu."

"coming?"

"Yes!"

"Do you know anything about Nan Zhou?"

"The lower official is from Yuanzhou, and he knew a lot about the Southern Zhou Dynasty when he was in his hometown."

Zhu Wei nodded, "Talk about the relationship between the Southern Zhou Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty."

This is a big subject.

Why do you ask this... a mission to southern Xinjiang?
Yang Xuan's heart skipped a beat, then regained his composure.

"The founding emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was the bodyguard of the Emperor Chen. He took a prince to the southern border to guard. After the death of the last emperor of the Chen Kingdom, he let the prince ascend the throne in southern Xinjiang. After half a year, he forced the prince to abdicate. Then the Southern Zhou Dynasty country."

This is history.

"It's just because the founding emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty always regarded himself as a loyal minister of Chen Guo, and so did his subordinates. After the Zen throne, he worried that his subordinates would be dissatisfied, so he elevated the status of literati to suppress warriors..."

"Chen Guo is very wary of our Tang Dynasty, and built many fortresses on the border, which is for defense."

"What about now?" Zhu Wei asked suddenly.

"Now..." Yang Xuan felt a little headache.

The truth is: the false emperor was so stupid that it caused Nan Zhou to be ready to move.

"I'm afraid Nan Zhou has developed some covetousness towards Datang."

Zhu Wei narrowed his eyes, "It's good that you know. By the way, this time the court decided to send people to the Southern Zhou Dynasty. The reason is that there are people from the Southern Zhou Dynasty in the southern border rebellion. Do you know the posture when you go?"

"It turned out to be a lower official?" Yang Xuan had some guesses when he entered the Ministry of Rites, but now that he was confirmed, he couldn't help but feel happy.

If he wants to be promoted, he must enrich his resume. This is just in time!

For a mission, according to the practice of the Tang Dynasty, if there are no mistakes, you will be promoted to a higher level.

Seeing his happy face, Zhu Wei felt that the young man suddenly got such an opportunity, so there is nothing wrong with being happy. He warned: "This trip is important."

Yang Xuan calmed down, "The two neighbors are deadly rivals. One of the houses is rotten and collapsed for a while. What the neighbors have to do now is not to help, but to poke a few sticks with a bamboo pole."

"How about it?"

"The lower officials thought that Nan Zhou had underestimated Tang Dynasty a little, so this trip should be used as a show of power and deterrence."

Zhu Wei was silent for a long time.

"So, let's go back and prepare! We will start after the New Year's court meeting."

"Yes."

After Yang Xuan left, Zhu Wei called Qin Jian.

"The old man just taught him a lesson."

There was a little smile on Qin Jian's thin face, "Liu Qing said that this person is quite flexible in his external tactics, and he can use both soft and hard."

"That's right." Zhu Wei picked up the teacup but didn't drink it. "He said something, comparing Datang and Southern Zhou to rival neighbors, which probably means that if the neighbor's house is rotten, the rival next door will inevitably take advantage of it. "

"That's true." Qin Jian knew Yang Xuan better.

"The house is rotten." Zhu Wei's eyes darkened, "This... If he speaks from the bottom of his heart, then it's true knowledge. If he speaks casually, then it's fine."

Qin Jian lowered his voice, "Shang Shu, you can't say such words."

The so-called house refers to Datang.

Datang is decayed.

The censors often say this, but Zhu Wei, a good-natured Shangshu, can't say it.

Zhu Wei sighed: "Even Nan Zhou dared to show his teeth at Datang, it's obvious. Every time I think about this, I feel anxious, but I can only feel anxious."

The two were silent.

After a long time, Zhu Wei said: "Although Yang Xuan's tactics are good, but the old man is worried that his wrist is too tough, causing accidents. So, you also go along this trip, check and make up for omissions."

"Yes." Qin Jian is Zhu Wei's confidant and knows the meaning of his words.

The Northern Liao Dynasty is strong, and the Great Tang Dynasty is declining. At this time, it is absolutely impossible to completely turn against the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Some people in the court clamored that the army would suppress the border and directly wiped out the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

But those who knew something just smiled wryly.

The army in southern Xinjiang seems to be powerful, but there are alien riots as checks.If they turn against Nan Zhou, the army of Nan Zhou will go north, and the rebellious army will join forces from inside and outside...

Once southern Xinjiang is corrupted, there is no doubt that the Northern Liao Dynasty will pour over the country.

At that time, Datang... is in danger!
Someone came to report outside the door.

"Shangshu, there is someone from Chunyu's side asking to see him."

Zhu Wei, who was worried about Datang, nodded.

Later, a middle-aged man came in with a smile.

Qin Jian got up and said, "I will take my leave."

The middle-aged man did not sit down either. After saluting, he said: "I heard that the court is planning to send envoys to the Southern Zhou Dynasty. I think it will be short of manpower..."

When Qin Jian heard this outside the door, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

No matter what time it is, this group of people is still thinking about using this opportunity to gild their own families.

What is Datang in their eyes?
He inexplicably thought of a word: country.

Country and home!

A family of five surnames has been passed down for many years. During this period, the dynasty has changed, but it still stands tall.

What is the country to them?
And what about Zhu Shangshu who never offends others?

Qin Jian smiled wryly.

Inside, Zhu Wei smiled and spoke very kindly.

"not bad."

……

Today, the DPRK and China are discussing affairs, and there are many topics.

One of them is the post of Zhongshu Shilang who decided to be vacant.

The head of state Yang Songcheng stood up, "Your Majesty, I recommend someone."

The emperor's eyes were gentle, "Oh! Let's talk."

Yang Songcheng opened his mouth...

……

"There is no need to mediate."

Zhou Qin and Zhou Zun father and son drink tea and play chess at home.

"The Minister of Zhongshu can be regarded as the deputy of the prime minister. If you go a step further, you can get a glimpse of the position. Mrs. Yang has been spying on him for a long time, and I'm afraid he won't give in." Zhou Zun fell down.

"But the Yang family can't cover the sky with one hand." Zhou Qin looked at his piece of chess with a frowning look.

"The Chunyu family will help you with all your might."

"The Chunyu family is a disgrace to the family!" Zhou Qin scratched his head, "The old man said, this position is yours, and it must be yours."

Zhou Zun smiled wryly.

The steward came in a hurry.

The father and son are still paying attention to the chess game.

"Aye, your piece of chess..."

Zhou Qin looked up angrily, "What's the matter?"

The steward said: "It was just decided by the court that Mr. Lang should be the Minister of Zhongshu."

Zhou Qin took advantage of his son's daze, let go of his hand, and the chess piece fell down.He took advantage of the situation and stretched out his hand to stir it up, and said dissatisfiedly: "The old man just found the Tesuji of live chess, and it's messed up, hey!"

Zhou Zun was also taken aback for a moment, stood up and cupped his hands, "Aye is brilliant."

Zhou Qin was worried that his son would want to resume the game later, so he stretched out his hand and messed up the chessboard even more, "What do you know from this incident?"

Zhou Zun said: "The emperor is more afraid of the Yang family than the left minister."

"Yes." Zhou Qin stroked his beard, "the four surnames of the family are headed by the Yang family, and he wants to sow discord in his dreams. What would he think when the words of that day passed through Liu He to the ears of Jingtai and the emperor?"

"Put a wedge in a family of four surnames."

"That's right, Dalang, remember that in the future, you must not follow Yang's lead in everything in the court, otherwise you will not go far."

Zhou Zun was taught awe-inspiringly, "Compared with not going far, I am more worried that the Zhou family will become a vassal of the Yang family."

Zhou Qin couldn't help laughing, "Hahahaha! You can think of this, why don't you worry about being a father?"

No one is willing to be someone's vassal, and the four surnames in the family are also full of open and secret struggles. It's just that the Yang family is powerful, so those contradictions are covered up.

Zhou Qin's words spread to the palace through the traitors in the family, and the emperor was naturally willing to create some signs of discord among the four surnames in the family.

"Mr. Yang will be dissatisfied." Zhou Qin raised an eyebrow at his son.

Zhou Zun said with a smile: "I still say that, Zhou must learn to say no to Yang, otherwise he will be a vassal."

Zhou Qin nodded, "It seems that the old man can go to the grave."

Zhou Zun knelt on the mat and leaned forward when he heard the words, "Aye's words scare the child."

Zhou Qin sighed: "The old man is old, it's a pity that I still haven't seen Ah Ning getting married."

So it was for this matter?Zhou Zun sat up on his knees with black lines all over his head, "Aye, I was thinking, maybe that kid is not bad."

Zhou Qin said with a cold face, "The little lady who grew up in the Zhou family is going to marry a country boy with no roots?"

Zhou Zun said: "Aye, that kid has a bright future, and he's got a lot of tricks. If the family helps out, then it will be a win-win situation!"

Zhou Qin beat the case, "I feel distressed when I think of Aning going to northern Xinjiang with that kid."

Zhou Zun smiled wryly, "Aye, what matters is Ah Ning."

That granddaughter is stubborn.

Just as Zhou Qin wanted to start venting, he saw that the steward was hesitating to speak, so he shouted, "Tell me something!"

The steward bowed, "The court has also decided on a matter, and Yang Xuan, the Sima of Chenzhou, will be sent as an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

……

Yang Xuan swore that he never expected to be an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

This is a gilded post.

As long as the trip isn't too bad, you can get a boost when you come back.

Will those rich and powerful let go of such a good thing?
Yang Xuan was extremely puzzled.

He wandered all the way, preparing to go to the Imperial College.

"Yang Sima!"

Someone in front of him bowed his hand.

Yang Xuan took a look, "It's General Shi!"

Shi Zhongtang said with a smile: "Today is destined."

Ashina Chunyu said: "My general is now General Yunhui."

This is ascension.

Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Congratulations."

Shi Zhongtang said: "Master Liang invites you to drink today, Sima Yang will come with you."

Although the imperial concubine's thighs are delicate and thick, Yang Xuan is determined to let go, "I am inconvenient today, come tomorrow."

The two bid farewell.

Shi Zhongtang went straight to Liang Jing's residence.

During the dinner, he mentioned the matter of meeting Yang Xuan.

"Don't mention this person." Since Yang Xuan returned to Chang'an, he still didn't come to see him, which made Liang Jing extremely dissatisfied.

Someone laughed and said: "Yang Xuan, this old man knows that at the beginning it was relying on the empress and Liang Langzhong to achieve success, but now he turns his face and refuses to recognize anyone, shameful!"

Some people slandered: Going to the exile in northern Xinjiang to be an official can be regarded as a prosperous career?

This is shameless!
But Liang Jing was obviously more relieved, obviously these words reached his heart.

Shi Zhongtang was taken aback.

It turns out that Yang Xuan has friendship with the imperial concubine and Liang Jing?
He carefully recalled the conversation process between himself and Yang Xuan, there was nothing wrong with it, he relaxed in his heart, he raised his glass and said: "My mother and my uncle have treated me as much as a mountain."

Shi Zhongtang was older than Liang Jing, so he called him uncle.Some people think that this person is shameless, some people think that this is a foreigner who does not know etiquette, but Liang Jing toasted and drank and laughed.

Someone even praised: "Yang Xuan is rude, but Liang Langzhong is open-minded and doesn't care about him. This kind of heart makes the lower officials admire him!"

This is shameless to the extreme.

——Yang Xuan saved the imperial concubine, and never did anything wrong to the brothers and sisters. He acted just because Yang Xuan alienated them. What is this?
brute!

Therefore, this flattery can be called extremely shameless.

Liang Jing has been very proud of himself recently. The emperor praised him several times, and once even said that he has the talent of a prime minister, which immediately aroused the attention of the government and the public.

Future Prime Minister!
Everyone toasted and reprimanded, as if Yang Xuan had committed a heinous crime.

Someone came to report.

"The Minister of Zhongshu is Zhou Zun."

what!
Everyone couldn't help being stunned, thinking that Mrs. Yang should not lose this position.

Then some speculation.

"The people in the DPRK and China are preparing to go to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

This matter is related to the overall situation in southern Xinjiang. Liang Jing was trying to win over Shi Zhongtang recently, so he asked, "Who is the envoy? If they are familiar, please come back and have a drink together."

Shi Zhongtang hurriedly thanked him.

"Thank you uncle."

The visitor said, "Chenzhou Sima, Yang Xuan."

(End of this chapter)