Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 94 Cui Siam (Two in One)
Cui Jishu was summoned by Gao Cheng to discuss specific measures to suppress the Buddha, which took half a day, but did not delay his work.

Whether it was choosing an heir or setting up a school, everything was arranged in an orderly manner by Cui Jishu.

Although he was famous among the kings of Luoyang for his bravery, he was still a scribe who was proficient in political affairs.

On April [-]th, when the genius was bright, one hundred guards of the Bohai Palace were assigned a mission to pick up four orphans in the same robe and gather at the school dormitory.

The school house is not far from the Bohai Prince's Mansion, in the same clothes room, only separated by a few lanes.

When the sun rose, Gao Cheng sat in the lobby of the school early.

Whenever orphans were sent to the lobby to meet Gao Cheng, Cui Jishu would inform them of their father's name in advance.

Gao Cheng always had a look of obvious sadness on his face, and he never tires of praising their father's bravery.

Batch after batch of children were received by Gao Cheng and assembled outside the hall.

In the end, they all waited outside the hall for Gao Cheng to speak.

Accompanied by Cui Jishu, Gao Cheng came out. Among the children and teenagers in the field, the oldest was 15 years old, and the youngest was only four years old.

Six-year-old Xu Qian stood in the crowd, very inconspicuous.

"Father once asked me why I spent money and food to educate you. I asked my father, what does our Gao family represent?"

Under Cui Jishu's surprised eyes, Gao Cheng continued to shout:

"Does Mr. Gao just refer to our father and son of the Gao family? No! Mr. Gao refers to the loyal people who followed our father and son's faith and found righteousness, and the soldiers who died to end this troubled world.

"Your father died on the battlefield, not because he had no family members in his heart, it was such lofty ideals that made them willing to die for the Gao family.

"Even if they die, they are still closely connected with the Gao family, and their honor and disgrace are closely related. If the Gao family occupies the Kanto, their deeds will be praised by the people in the Kanto region. If the Gao family occupies the world, their deeds will be praised by the people of the world!

"If the Gao family is defeated, your fathers will be forgotten by the world, and their sacrifices will become meaningless.

"After being Gao's Zhongliang, what you have to do is to learn to read well, learn literature and martial arts, become a pillar of talent, inherit the aspirations of your fathers, and fight to end this troubled world.

"And remember, the Gao family who fought to end the troubled times always represented the honor and disgrace of the loyal people, always represented the direction of the great Wei's prosperity, and always represented the fundamental interests of the people of the world.

"What is the fundamental interest of the people in the world, is to end this troubled world and let the people live a prosperous and stable life!"

The teenagers in the field were all aroused by Gao Cheng, and the guards shouted:
"Die for Gao."

"Learning to end troubled times."

"Learn the arts of literature and martial arts, and serve the worthy son."

Gao Cheng, who has a bit of oratory talent, looked at this group of excited teenagers and felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

There is no doubt that over time, these children are the most staunch supporters of the Gao family.

"What the son said is thought-provoking. Please engrave what the son said today on the stone tablet and stand it in the courtyard of the school, so that the students will remember it in their hearts."

Gao Cheng was really tempted, and he wasn't writing history, so naturally he didn't have to shy away from erecting a stone tablet.

Based on his reputation, it was indeed Zhang Shiqi who was outside Xiangyang City and complimented Gao Cheng for defeating Chen Qingzhi and Hu Sichun's [-] coalition forces.

Cui Jishu also reacted, glared at Zhang Shiqi fiercely, and secretly despised: Bah!Flatter the villain!
Gao Cheng didn't rush to agree, he showed doubts:
"It's not the words of a sage, it can't be an inscription on the school house. Zhang Langzhong's words are too much."

Cui Jishu immediately followed after hearing the words, and Bingzhong said bluntly:
"Since my son came to power, the people's livelihood has been stabilized, and the people in the Kanto region have all rejoiced. Now they are revitalizing culture and education. They have worked hard and made great achievements. In military matters, they have even calmed down the three thorns. It is not in the name of a sage. There is nothing I can do. I beg you, my son, not to refuse. "

Seeing that what Cui Jishu said was well-founded, Gao Cheng was no longer shy, and immediately handed over the matter to Zhang Shiqi.

At the same time, I once again reminded myself that a villain like Zhang Shiqi can only be kept by his side. If this matter is done well, he will be promoted as a recorder to join the army. He will be in charge of documents and record his words and deeds.

Gao Cheng has always looked down upon Emperor Huan Xuan of Huan Chu's practice of compiling daily notes. Who is a decent person who keeps a diary?

The credibility of writing by others is high. Xiao Gaowang will not lack information for future generations to write history, which is really heartbreaking.

The purpose of the trip to the school house has been achieved, Gao Cheng will not stay soon, leaving behind the teachers to divide the students into dormitories according to their age, while he and Cui Jishu and other civil servants went back to the Minister of Ministers.

Different from the idle time when Yuan Quan was in charge of the Shangshu Order, today's Shangshu Province, as the highest executive agency, has six departments and 36 Caos under it.

The governor of Gyeonggi, the servant Gao Cheng, concurrently served as the minister, Sima Ziru served as the minister's left servant, and the servant Li Yuanzhong served as the minister's right servant, assisting Gao Cheng in handling government affairs.

During Gao Cheng's southern expedition, Sima Ziru and Li Yuanzhong were in charge of the affairs of Shangshu Province.

Now that Gao Cheng has returned to Luo, the two of them have also transferred their power and dare not compete with him.

And Zhao Yanshen did not let go of the investigation of the evil things committed by the monks and nuns. When Luoyang was busy, Duan Shao finally arrived in Jinyang.

Gao Huan looked at the dusty Duan Shao, and was very puzzled, what is the important thing that deserves Duan Shao as a messenger.

After receiving the envelope, Gao Huan couldn't wait to peel off the sealant, and read the letter with the letter.

After a long time, Gao Huan put down the letter paper and sighed in a commonplace way:

"Heavenly Qilin, help me He Liuhun."

He was particularly satisfied with Gao Cheng's prudent dispatch of Duan Shao to deliver the letter.

After all, he said to Duan Shao:

"Filial piety first travels and works hard, and first goes back to rest and visits parents."

Duan Shao was very curious about the content of the letter, but since his uncle had no intention of showing it to him, he didn't dare to speak rashly.

He promised to resign, at worst, he would go back and ask Gao Cheng again.

Gao Huan ordered Cui Xian to be summoned, and Duan Shao also stopped by to see Chen Yuankang.

Chen Yuankang learned that Gao Cheng never forgot about him.

He was very moved, he knew that Duan Shao was deeply trusted by Gao Cheng, and he was one of his own, so he whispered:
"I trouble General Duan to tell your son that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and Yuan Kang always faces south."

What the sun said was a secret that belonged exclusively to Gao Cheng and Chen Yuankang, but Duan Shao could feel the loyalty implied in these words.

Secretly feeling that his cousin's ability to win people's hearts is not inferior to his uncle, he bid farewell to Chen Yuankang and went home to visit his parents.

At this time, Cui Xian was also heading to the lobby to meet Gao Huan.

Cui Xian and Cui Jishu both came from the Boling Cui family. He is a middle-aged scribe. Although he is older than Cui Jishu, he is Xiao Cui's nephew.

When Gao Huan left Hebei, he left Gao Chen to guard the rear. He held Cui Xian's hand several times and said earnestly:

"When a man knows each other, is it the old or the new?"Although the military is important, the responsibility of staying behind is not light. My younger brother is young and not skilled in handling things. All the work in the rear is entrusted to you. '

It can be seen that the trust is heavy.

Gao Cheng originally thought that he was still serving under his uncle Gao Chen, but he didn't know that Gao Chen had just been recruited to work in Jinyang.

Even if he is a younger brother, Gao Huan, who is known as Little Gao Cheng when it comes to suspicion, how can he rest assured that Gao Chen will be in charge of Hebei affairs for a long time.

How can a younger brother compare to a son, and the importance of Hebei is not comparable to that of Henan.

In history, Gao Huan was able to allow Gao Cheng to go out of Hebei at the age of 15 because his ability was recognized by Gao Huan. As the eldest son, he was also the undoubted heir of the Gao family.

And Cui Xian, who accompanied him to Jinyang, was immediately recruited by Gao Huan to his command. Because of the merit of staying behind, he served as the chief minister of the prime minister's mansion and ranked first in the staff.

Cui Xian stepped into the hall, Gao Huan was the only one in the hall, and Gao Huan called him to him after saluting.

Gao Huan handed the letter paper to Cui Xian, and said proudly:

"Look, Ji Lun, this is a letter from my family, Ah Hui."

Cui Xian didn't understand what Gao's family letter had to do with him, so he still took it with both hands respectfully.

As soon as he caught his eye, the ugly handwriting made him feel uncomfortable. Since Gao Huan was present, he could only read it patiently.

The more he looked at his face, the more dignified he was. He and his uncle Cui Jishu often corresponded by letters, and he often heard him praise Gao Cheng, the benefactor he followed.

Cui Xian has heard a lot about Gao Cheng's deeds, so he naturally knows that he should not be treated as an ordinary boy, but today he saw what was written in the letter, using the monastery's wealth to raise the soldiers of the Kwantung, and use the means of the conspiracy to solve the situation that the soldiers will have , I can't help but admire and marvel.

Even if someone is unwilling to submit, let alone dare to rebel, who can drive the soldiers?

"Gao Shi wants to pay for you, which is breaking my foundation, and you are about to follow me. '

I'm afraid that the soldiers who are waiting to be paid will cut off the general's head on the spot and receive an extra reward.

At the end of the letter, Gao Cheng begged Gao Huan for himself, Cui Xian then understood why Gao Huan showed him the secret letter, probably because he planned to let him go south to assist Gao Cheng.

Cui Xian handed the letter paper back to Gao Huan, he said doubtfully:
"King Gao, this plan really came from the hands of the son? If so, isn't it a talent bestowed by heaven?"

"My family, Ah Hui, has been resourceful since she was a child. She has been planning things alone since she was ten years old, and she has never made mistakes."

Gao Huan laughed heartily. At this time, he is an old father who is proud of his son.

Cui Xian asked for orders immediately:
"The servant is willing to go south to assist the son, and remove the trouble of private soldiers for the high king."

Shi, the chief minister of the prime minister's mansion, was transferred to Gaocheng's Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, even if he also assumed the post of chief minister after Yang Min's departure, in the eyes of outsiders, he was demoted.

Gao Huan was very pleased that Cui Xian was able to focus on big things.

He clenched Cui Xian's hand again, his eyes flushed and he said:

"Gu and Ji Lun haven't been together for long, but they have been friends for a long time. If Ah Hui was not young, Gu would not be willing to let you go to Luoyang no matter what.

"Ji Lun took the initiative to invite Ying, and he couldn't bear to violate your will, but without Ji Lun, it's like Liu Bang lost Xiao He!"

As he spoke, a few tears fell from the corners of his eyes.

Cui Siam pleaded earnestly:
"King Gao is trustworthy, and the servant has gratitude in his heart. Cui Xian is willing to go through fire and water for generations of the Gao family. No matter whether he serves the king or the son, he will repay him with sincerity."

Gao Huan quickly helped Cui Xian up, patted him on the shoulder, laughed loudly with tears in his eyes:
"Ji Lun loves orphans! Ji Lun loves orphans!"

Perhaps infected by Gao Huan's emotions, Cui Xian, uncharacteristically, stretched out his hand to stroke Gao Huan's long beard, and said with a sob:
"Lovely husband, even if Siam is in Luoyang, he will never forget him for a moment."

The two wept at each other. This scene also happened not long ago when Gao Cheng and Chen Yuankang parted.

This is the way things are in the world, Gao Huan snatched Gao Cheng's Chen Yuankang, and Gao Cheng also asked for Cui Xian, Gao Huan's favorite.

In the early morning of the second day, Duan Shao went south with Cui Xian, who was appointed by Gao Huan as the governor of Gyeonggi Metropolitan Government. Apart from the guards who went north with Duan Shao, there were also Cui Xian's family members.

When the group left the south gate, it was just as the sun was rising.

Even though he had asked someone to take his thoughts away, Chen Yuankang was still in his home, facing the south, praising his sun.

On April 25, Gao Cheng was working in his wing room in Shangshu Province, and Cui Jishu was beside him assisting in handling government affairs.

A guard of Duan Shao came to report, saying that Duan Shao had crossed the river bridge and was about to enter the city soon. At the same time, he brought a message saying that Cui Xian, who was appointed as the governor of the Metropolitan Government, would enter the city with Duan Shao.

Cui Jishu's face turned pale when he heard this. It's one thing that he has a close relationship with Cui Xian, but Cui Xian's appointment as the chief secretary made Cui Jishu, who had originally hoped to replace Yang Min, accept it.

In terms of closeness with Gao Cheng, how can Cui Xian compare to him, in terms of seniority, there is no reason why a nephew is ahead of an uncle.

The change in Cui Jishu's face was also noticed by Gao Cheng.

He suppressed his joy, pushed everyone away, and regretted Cui Jishu:
"Zun Yan is a foreigner, and Shu Zheng is still young. I took into account the criticism of others, so I left the position of Chang Shi vacant. I planned to wait until after the temple was disposed of, and Shu Zheng made new achievements, and then awarded the position of Chang Shi. Shut up the mouths of Yoyo.

"I didn't expect that my father would have someone else in mind. I'm all to blame for this matter. Why should I be afraid of people's words? I really should have appointed my uncle early."

Of course Cui Jishu didn't know the contents of the secret letter, he just thought it was arranged by Gao Huan and it had nothing to do with Gao Cheng.

Seeing Gao Cheng's annoyance, Cui Jishu hastened to comfort him:
"Your Majesty, you don't need to blame yourself. Ji Shu is not yet [-] years old and already holds a high position as the master. Why dare to think otherwise. Besides, I have always known Cui Xian's talent. It's too late for Ji Shu to be happy that your son can be assisted by him. How can you feel resentful?"

Gao Cheng stood up, held Cui Jishu's hand, and said with emotion:

"Among all the people, only Uncle Zheng is the most loyal and sincere to me. Otherwise, among the three, Changyou and Zunyan were released by me one after another, why did I leave Uncle Zheng alone by my side.

"I just hate that my words are soft and I can't make Uncle Zheng suddenly get a high position. Cheng is responsible for all the crimes. Uncle Zheng must not hurt the friendship with Cui Xian."

After finishing speaking, he said to Cui Jishu:
"Cui Xian is just an outsider to me, and Shu Zheng is my confidant in life."

Under Cui Jishu's moving gaze, Gao Cheng left him to handle government affairs, while he himself said he would meet Duan Shao.

Outside the Great Xia Gate in the north of the city, not long after Gao Cheng arrived, he saw the convoy of Duan Shao and others.

"Zihui! Zihui!"

After a long distance, Duan Shao waved and shouted.

"Xiao Xian!"

Gao Cheng shouted, and rode his black horse to meet him.

The two got closer, got off their horses, and hugged each other tightly. After exchanging greetings, Duan Shao also conveyed Chen Yuankang's words. Gao Cheng looked north, and Chen Yuankang's face was faintly visible in the sky.

Came back to his senses, Gao Cheng quickly stepped forward and shook hands with Cui Xian, and said excitedly:

"Ji Lun! You look forward to me so hard!"

　See you tomorrow everyone.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)