retaliate

Chapter 538 Apology

When he was in Yuanzhou, Yang Xuan also thought about what the emperor and the important officials in the temple were like.

At that time, he looked at the wooden statues in the temple, and said to his friends who went with him: "Your Majesty and those important ministers must look like this."

The friends have various disputes, but all disputes are just that this statue is not suitable and the other one is suitable.

In their eyes, the emperor and his important ministers are majestic and terrifying. A wave of a hand can destroy a village, and a word can make them unlucky.

Later, he saw the county magistrate who was traveling, although he was majestic, he was not a god statue, which made Yang Xuan a little disappointed. The wild boar meat was charged less that day, and he felt distressed for a long time after returning.

At this moment, the monarchs and ministers in the hall really turned into god statues.

Chenzhou is really under siege.

Yang Xuan was shouting loudly, saying that Chen Zhou was in danger, and it was far from time to relax.

No one listened.

In the smoke of the power struggle, his cry was lost.

Just like the Ming Dynasty in another world many years later, people of insight are shouting that this Ming Dynasty is in danger and is about to die.But the monarchs and ministers in the court are tirelessly fighting for politics.

If you want to say that no one sees the crisis, that is unrealistic, after all, they are not stupid pigs.Even a stupid pig has to howl a few times, right?

But people are self-interested, what benefits can a crisis and political struggle bring to oneself?
Of course it's a political struggle.

Therefore, the crisis was drifted away.

But just when they questioned the news of the crisis as a lie, the people from the stage came.

clap clap clap!
The news from Jingtai was like a big slap, Zheng Qi's cheeks were swollen and his eyes were bruised.

The point is, Boss Yang died down.

He stood there with a low eyebrow and pleasing to the eye, and even gave the old man a worried little look.

——My father-in-law, did I make a mistake?

This is the second slap in the face.

It's just scolding: Zheng Qi, you are wronging the country!
Yang Xuanzhuang... is actually a little transparent.

But the old man is not!

Zhou Zun got up and said calmly: "My son-in-law, it seems that a blind cat has encountered a dead mouse, luck, really good!"

If Yang Xuan slapped his face secretly, Zhou Zun slapped him blatantly.

Zhou Zun said again: "However, it is understandable that Zheng Shangshu made a mistake in his judgment, after all, Zheng Shangshu is only the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

The Ministry of Punishment, after all, is not the Ministry of War. "

Look, the old man's thoughtfulness made Zheng Qi tremble.

——You, the Secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, a fool who doesn't even understand battle formations, dare to point fingers at the judgment of the old man's son-in-law, Yang Xuan, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty?
you!
Also match!

In an instant, Yang Xuan felt that his thoughts were clear.

The pores all over his body were opened, making him feel cool and comfortable.

Zhou Zun sat down, still calm and breezy.

Yang Xuan felt that the old father-in-law at this moment could sit down and talk with Ning Yayun, and the two would definitely be inseparable, so he chopped off the chicken head, burned the yellow paper, and asked for help.

Moreover, Zhou Zun concentrated all his firepower on Zheng Qi, without Yang Songcheng and the emperor at all.

This is to concentrate superior forces, and it is better to cut off one finger than to injure his ten fingers.

It seems to my father-in-law that after returning from the Southern Expedition, he made a lot of mistakes in the art of war.

The emperor obviously felt relieved, "Yang Qing."

Yang Xuan knew that the time had come for him to judge.

"Your Majesty, the southern part of the town has been defeated by the minister, so its Khan Xin Wuji is quite afraid of the minister."

When it's time to brag about yourself, don't be humble.

——Xin Wuji's grandson is jealous of me, and when he heard that I was going to Chang'an, he wanted to take advantage of it.

"Chenzhou sticks to it, so naturally he is not afraid. But this year's crops..."

Yang Xuan didn't know if Xin Wuji had restrained his subordinates, if the crops were destroyed, he would kill that bastard when he went back!

"It's a small matter about the crops." The head of the country said, also indirectly helping Zheng Qi.

Yang Xuan said: "Among the three major divisions, the Tiger Division is the most powerful. The Khan Zhang Zhuo of the Tiger Division is cunning. Seeing this opportunity... Your Majesty, I am worried that he will take advantage of the situation."

Chenzhou in the south of the town can stop it, but the Tiger Control Department also sent troops. I dare not say how long Chenzhou, which is closed to the outside world, can hold on.

How much will be lost at that time, whoever is responsible will take it away.

The emperor said indifferently: "Zheng Qing."

Zheng Qi's body shook, and he saluted slowly.

"My lord, I almost caused a catastrophe. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

This matter was clearly the fault of the emperor and the head of the state, but in the end Zheng Qi was still responsible.

In many cases, the role of a confidant is not only to handle errands, but also to take responsibility for it part-time.

Yang Xuan glanced at Prime Minister Zuo.

Chen Shen inadvertently makes people feel that this person has no sense of existence, but often at the most critical moment, his words will suddenly change the situation.

Chen Shen didn't say a word.

This father-in-law who respects the emperor looks like an old tree, vicissitudes and vigor.

The emperor said flatly: "Luo Qing has been wronged, I feel uneasy."

Yes!

And what about Luo Cai?
The last time when he said that Yang Xuan should be hired to work in Chang'an, Luo Cai strongly opposed it. He was rejected by Zheng Qi, suppressed by the emperor, and kicked out of the court.

At that time, Zheng Qi was in high spirits.

Now, come retribution.

……

Luo Cai is writing memorials at home.

It is customary for the emperor to call back the first official memorial.

I'm getting a second copy today.

He wrote the memorial almost without thinking, got up and went out, and shouted: "Come here."

When the servant came over, Luo Cai handed over the memorial, "Give it to the steward, let him deliver it."

The reason why he became an official was that he was ill. Since he was ill, he couldn't deliver the memorial in person.

The old wife came, "Let Da Lang send it! Otherwise, it will be disrespectful!"

Luo Cai said, "Who will respect this old man?"

Seeing his stubbornness, the old wife sighed in her heart, "I know you are unwilling."

"It's not that the old man is not reconciled, it's that the old man is not reconciled because of this Great Tang!
Do you know how the downfall of a nation begins?

If you look at the annals of history, the beginning of the decline and fall of a country is always the corruption of officials.

Once the government is bad, there will be corrupt officials everywhere in the country. Who wants to govern the place?Who cares about managing money?Who wants to fight for the country?
They are all thinking about how to make money, and how to get promoted and get rich.

Do you think that the administration of officials is ruined in one day?

No!It is accumulated over time.

Some people are corrupt, some people are mediocre officials.Such officials are left unattended, and such officials flourish.So what do other people think of it?

He can make money, why can't I?

Gradually, no one takes things seriously...

In fact, corruption is not terrible, the terrible thing is that after corruption, they still don't care about things.

What's even more frightening is that they extort money by taking advantage of their power.

In this way, in just a few decades, all the places will be corrupted.

Then, you'll see refugees.

Then, you will see the flames of war.

Then, you will see the alien horse step... Central Plains! "

The old wife smiled bitterly, "The emperor kicked you out of the court and didn't want you anymore. Why do you still worry about these things?"

"The old man didn't worry about him!"

"Then who are you for?"

"This Great Tang!"

Luo Cai said: "At the beginning, the Emperor Wu said that the officials should be the country's talents, and they should be the country's talents.

The old man has always remembered these words, and has always used these words as his motto.

But... After the Supreme Emperor ascended the throne, he would clean up the court regardless of whether it was black or white, and then appointed his cronies.

The old man tried his best to support it, thinking that it would be better to be enthroned now.

Unexpectedly, it remained the same, but intensified.

Coupled with the fact that the dignitaries and aristocratic families intervene in the court, this old man, the official secretary, feels very tormented..."

"Then go home!" The old wife advised, "There is nothing you can do, and you have tried your best, which is enough to comfort Emperor Wu, go home!"

"I don't want to give up! As long as I think of those incompetent people who will fill the court, I will be so anxious that I can't sleep at night." Luo Cai's eyes were bloodshot.

"What else do you want to do?" The old wife knew that he was stubborn, but she was not ready to listen to him on this matter.

"The Tang Dynasty is in danger, and the old man wants to continue his life for the Tang Dynasty."

"How long can you live alone?"

"Even if it's just for a moment!"

The old wife shook her head, "I'm going to pack my things, but this time I can't help you, let's go back earlier!"

Luo Cai was driven back home, and the servants in the family were also shameless. Recently, they all kept their heads down while doing business.

And after returning to their hometown, there will not be so many servants, and some people will be dismissed.

Therefore, the Luo family has a scene of sunset and dusk.

Shuqi came outside Luo's house.

Knock knock knock!
Today's servants took a long time to open the door.

Squeak!

"Who are you looking for?" The servant was a little impatient.

Then, rubbing his eyes, "Zheng Shangshu?"

Several servants who were packing up their things turned their heads in amazement.

"Didn't he attack desperately so that Alang was driven home?"

"What is he doing here? Adding insult to injury?"

"Ah Lang offended His Majesty, maybe he came to deliver bad news!"

With this sentence, the whole front yard became gloomy and gloomy.

"Is Luo Gong here?" Zheng Qi asked with a smile.

"The villain will report now."

In the past, the servants of Luo's family would not be so eager, but luckily, now Luo Cai is not as good as a phoenix on the ground, and he can't offend Zheng Qi, the confidant of the head of the country.

When Luo Cai learned that Zheng Qi was coming, his first reaction was to sneer.

"I'm afraid it's here to make the old man compromise."

Luo Cai has been in the official department for many years, even if he doesn't manage it deliberately, he still has the largest network of contacts.

This connection is huge.

He thought that Zheng Qi had come to ask for this connection.

As for the exchange, I think it is to use the future of my children and grandchildren.

"Old dog, don't even think about it!"

Luo Cai went to the front yard.

Seeing Zheng Qi, I just wanted to sneer.

Zheng Qi bowed, not clasping his hands, but bowing.

Outside the door, several neighbors pretended to pass by.

Behind, Luo Cai's old wife was worried, and quietly followed with her children and grandchildren.

Everyone saw Zheng Qi bowing.

Arching hands is a meeting ceremony, nothing.

Bow, mostly juniors to elders.

Zheng Qi straightened up.

"Luo Gong, the old man is here to make amends!"

……

Yang Xuan left the imperial city, Zheng Suo and others were waiting.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Yang Xuan asked about the situation of the group that was intercepted.

"The travel and dust servants should have followed all the way from northern Xinjiang."

"It's counted."

Yang Xuan said: "Old Han."

Jiang He'er felt a little cold, and was taken aback.

"Lang Jun." Han Ji stepped forward.

"To come and not to go is indecent!" Yang Xuan said lightly.

"The old man understands!"

Yang Xuan then smiled gently, "Go to that house... Zhang Wuniang's house to see."

Jiang He'er said in a low voice: "Mr. Lang is so scary just now!"

A group of people looked for it according to the address given by Zhang Wuniang.

Now many of the square walls in Chang'an City have been knocked down, and the rest are still lingering, pretending.

After finding an alley, the old thief took a look, "Hey! Something is wrong here."

"What's wrong?" Wang Laoer asked.

The old thief said: "This breath is somewhat familiar."

"grave?"

"No, I'm afraid that many people have died!"

Pan Zheng asked: "Master, why can you sense it?"

The old thief sighed: "When you see the nobleman a few more times, you will naturally sense it. This thing is Yin Qi, and the nobleman has the most."

Yang Xuan became interested, "What about the tombs of common people?"

The old thief said: "The tombs of the common people are buried shallow, and the coffins are ordinary. The sun just soaks in like this, and it will disperse in a few years."

"Hey!"

There was a faint sigh from the side, which startled everyone.Only the old thief said calmly: "Hey! Is the old man right?"

Squeak!

A nearby house opened the door, and an old man looked at the old thief with cloudy eyes, "He's a little bit good! There are indeed a lot of people who died here."

"How did you die?" asked the old thief.

"At the beginning, Emperor Wu couldn't afford to be seriously ill, and the palace changed.

This is the home of a general, and the emperor's men rushed in and killed the general's family, leaving not even a cat or dog behind. "

When the old man saw Jiang He'er, he smiled grimly, "Later! You can hear howling, begging for mercy, and the general's roar at night, saying that the old man has served the country all his life, and he will never die with peace... It's scary! It didn't take long , most of the people here have moved away.”

"No wonder I didn't see anyone." Jiang He'er quietly stood behind the old thief, and after thinking about it, he stood behind Yang Xuan again.

"Why are you standing behind me?" Yang Xuan asked.

"Lang Jun is the governor or a famous general. Standing behind him, I won't be afraid."

Everyone went in all the way.

On the way, I found a family.

The door was tattered and even mended.

Knock knock knock!
The old thief knocked on the door, turned around and said, "There is someone."

"Who is it?"

It was Zhang Wuniang's voice.

"Zhang Wuniang, we are the ones buying caramel today."

"and many more."

Later, footsteps came, and then someone looked out through the crack of the door.

The door opened, Zhang Wuniang held a kitchen knife, and said happily: "Mr. Lang is here."

Yang Xuan nodded, "Why do you live here?"

Zhang Wuniang said: "No money, no one to drive away."

"Will you drive away?" Jiang He'er asked.

Zhang Wuniang nodded, "Every solar term, beggars and refugees will be driven out of Chang'an City."

Zhang Wuniang's father was lying on the bed. The whole house looked dilapidated, but it was well organized.

Knowing that Zhang Wuniang's father's heart was damaged by workmanship, and he couldn't get out of bed due to lack of money for medical treatment, Yang Xuan asked, "Which family did the damage?"

"That Wang family." Zhang Wuniang's father smiled, "It's smelting iron!"

Yang Xuan thought of when ore was smelted in Taiping, people who were near the smoke and dust, he made them wear the 'masks' he made

This stuff is not difficult.

He also told Wang's steward.

Why didn't you do it?

He immediately sent for a doctor.

"Thank you."

Zhang Wuniang's father dared not accept it.

"My lord is the governor of Chenzhou." The old thief relieved his worries with one sentence.

"The caramel made by your daughter is delicious, would you like to go to Northern Xinjiang to make it?" Yang Xuan asked with a smile.

Outside, Zhang Xu said: "There are so many refugees in this world who are like their father and daughter. You can save them, but how can you save those people?"

Tu Chang leaned against the door, crossing his arms.

"The old man also asked Lang Jun this question last time."

"How did Mr. Lang say that?"

"See one, save one.

Save one, count one! "

(End of this chapter)