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Chapter 513: New Chief History: He is late and leaves early
On the third floor, in the window box.

Wei Shaoqi was very thick-skinned. He calmed down his awkward expression as if nothing happened and continued to laugh:

"Miss Qin is joking, there are specialties in martial arts, and there are few people in this dynasty's army who know more about soldiers than Old General Qin.

"His Majesty and the princes of the Political Affairs Hall trust General Qin, so they feel confident in entrusting him with important tasks.

"Not everyone can compare to a famous general like General Qin, and Ouyang Lianghan can't get involved."

Qin Ying did not comment and asked directly:

"Wei Shaoqi, is this what you told me a few days ago, the opportunity that is beneficial to the Zhou Dynasty? Is it to have the imperial court shut down the Xunyang Grottoes and move the Giant Buddha to Xingzifang?"

Wei Shaoqi said calmly:

"That's right, Miss Qin came here this time to discuss this matter. I heard that Ouyang Lianghan had previously invited your Qin family to donate a sum of money to the Xunyang Grottoes to share your Majesty's worries.

“But now, seeing that the Xunyang Grottoes are about to be shut down, and we don’t know when we can continue to build them, I, Governor Wang, and Jiangnan Superintendent Lin Cheng are all a little apologetic and worried about this.

"But don't worry, Miss Qin. Please wait a moment. I will introduce you to Lin Cheng, the right envoy of Jiangnan Province. This is also a young and handsome man. He is definitely not inferior to Ouyang Lianghan, and even better. .

"Brother Lin initiated this wonderful plan to move the Donglin Giant Buddha to Xingzifang to relieve His Majesty's worries, and was highly praised by my father and uncle Wang.

"He is also very concerned about the Qin family's losses at the Xunyang Grottoes, and he proposed a small plan to me yesterday...

"The general meaning is that the previous investment in the Xunyang Grottoes can bring returns to the Qin family, and now the Xingzifang statue can also bring them, no matter whether it is added to the top of the medal of praise submitted by Jiangzhou after the completion of the giant Buddha, It's still a real profit of silver.

"Especially the latter, the income is definitely several times that of Xunyang Grottoes. As long as the Qin family follows the plan provided by Brother Lin, there is actually no need to invest much... Well, now with Brother Lin's advice and assistance, , to acquire some low-priced land in Xingzifang..."

Wei Shaoqi is good at tempting people, and he knows how to "benefit" them.

Outside the window, the unexpected storm at Xunyang Ferry seemed to be over for the time being.

Qin Ying didn't know when she got up, but she had already turned her head, stared at Wei Shaoqi for a while, and asked:
"It's beneficial to the Zhou Dynasty? It's beneficial to the country and the people? Why didn't I see it?"

Wei Shaoqi rolled his eyes and immediately said firmly:

"Miss Qin, this Ouyang Changshi is very famous and is also a popular celebrity in the circle of ladies in Luoyang, so you will inevitably have a preconceived impression of him, but some things are not as simple as they seem on the surface.

“The so-called benefiting the country and the people has a priority. Benefit the country first, then benefit the people. If there is no country, what is the use of benefiting the people? Will we still have to suffer from wars and disputes?

"Ouyang Lianghan is indeed good at doing things that benefit the people, but that doesn't mean that His Majesty and the political ministers are wrong. Your Majesty and the political ministers are from a higher perspective, leading the overall situation, and having a commanding position... Xingzi The same is true for the statues in the square. They are based on the interests of the Zhou Dynasty. Isn't this something that is beneficial to the Zhou Dynasty? "

Qin Ying frowned slightly and looked at Wei Shaoqi who was talking incessantly.

The latter looked serious, but in his heart he gave a thumbs up to a certain future brother-in-law who came up with the idea.

Fortunately, Lin Cheng was smart and knew how to deal with Miss Qin's straightforward and hateful character, so she provided him with many words to deal with in advance...

Qin Ying was silent for a while, then nodded gently:

"You don't need to talk too much to the little girl. All matters at home are decided by Ah Weng. Mr. Wei and Lin Cheng's plan. I will tell Ah Weng when I get back. As for Lin Cheng, the little girl won't wait any longer. If you have something else to do, go ahead. step."

Wei Shaoqi felt happy at first, then he caught up and asked:

"Where are you going, Miss Qin? Are you going out to the city for hunting? I happen to have nothing to do today, so why don't we come together..."

Qin Ying didn't look back and said:
"I'm used to being alone. From now on, Mr. Wei, please don't come here during autumn hunting."

"...??" Wei Shaoqi.

Not long after, Qin Ying was sent away.

Wei Shaoqi returned to the box, frowning, but still couldn't think of a reason.

How can you be so polite and have such a cold attitude?

Could it be that he said the wrong thing?

"Forget it, it doesn't matter that this little girl has a fickle personality. What's important is the Qin family. If Mr. Qin can nod his parents' orders to find a matchmaker, she has to get married even if she doesn't want to, huh..."

Wei Shaoqi turned around, went to another box next door, and found Wei Anhui who was waiting.

With the lessons learned from the last time, this time, Wei Shaoqi placed two female guards beside his cousin to prevent another blind guy from walking into the box to drink tea.

Wei Shaoqi and Wei Anhui went downstairs together, boarded the carriage, and returned to the Xiushifang mansion.

On the way, Wei Shaoqi asked casually:
"Lin Cheng didn't come just now?"

Wei Anhui seemed a little distracted and shook his head:

"No."

"You should be busy. Brother Lin guessed right. This Ouyang Lianghan is really a smelly and hard stone in the pit. He dares to resist the order in public and refuses to obey the order."

Wei Shaoqi sneered:
"Some things won't weigh more than a few kilograms if they don't go on the scale, and they won't weigh a thousand kilograms if they go on the scale. This time, I will make him shed his skin even if he doesn't die..."

Wei Anhui came to his senses and asked in a low voice: "Third brother, why did he dare to violate the imperial edict in public? Isn't this a matter of beheading?"

"You know, you're just stupid."

Wei Shaoqi asked again: "Did you just see it from the window?"

"Ah."

Wei Anhui nodded:
"I remember him, this Ouyang Changshi, the last time he and Mr. Li were together, and later when they ran a porridge shed together, Mr. Li told me that Ouyang Changshi was his good friend and one of the people he admired most in his life. It is said that birds of a feather flock together, and the people around Mr. Li are indeed good."

Wei Shaoqi's forehead throbbed with veins: "You still mention him!"

Wei Anhui shut up immediately.

Wei Shaoqi said seriously to Wei Anhui:
"Qiniang, Ouyang Lianghan just slandered my father, your uncle Wang, in public. Not to mention that Lin Cheng was also slandered by him. Do you feel sorry for him?"

Wei Anhui was quiet for a while and suddenly said:

"But he seems to be a good official."

Wei Shaoqi said with a straight face: "How do you know? Don't be deceived by appearances!"

Wei Anhui suddenly pointed to the street outside and said:
"because this."

Wei Shaoqi looked back and saw that the carriage had stopped at some point.

Outside the window, the street where the Supervisory Yuan is located is crowded with people, all of whom are Xunyang people.

Wei Shaoqi's eyelids twitched. …

at dusk.

The Street Department of the Supervisory Yuan finally evacuated the people.

A gray-haired old eunuch walked out of the door with a worried expression, and an imperial edict in his hand was still not accepted by anyone.

Even the two words that the man calmly uttered just now were still in his ears.

"Fake edict."

The old eunuch quickly went to Xunyangdu to board the ship.

The eunuch from Luoyang came and went in a hurry.

……

A few days later.

Luoyang, Shangyang Palace, a certain palace.

An old woman in a dragon robe sat high up, seemingly closing her eyes to meditate.

"Fake edict?"

"Yes, this man spoke falsely in public."

The female historian Caishang, who had a mole at the corner of her mouth, held a stack of memorials in her hand and said with a straight face.

The old woman in the dragon robe closed her eyes and smiled.

He raised the index finger with the jade ring on the armrest of the dragon chair.

"What did the others say?"

"The King of Wei said that this was a decision made by His Majesty and many ministers at the Imperial Council. Ouyang Lianghan violated it and should be punished according to the law. Not to mention, his refusal in public was of a very bad nature and harmed the dignity of His Majesty and the court. He suggested that the nine tribes be punished in order to Kudos to you.”

"His Royal Highness Prince Liang did not express his opinion, but just reported something... He went out today and heard many scholars and citizens talking heatedly on the streets of Luoyang. Now the matter is being spread everywhere in the government and the public, and he even gave Ouyang Lianghan a new one. What is the name of Yang Lianghan who refuses to obey the imperial edict? He is really famous. "His Royal Highness the Prime Minister said that Ouyang Lianghan was a direct minister and was recognized as the backbone of scholars in the north and south. To kill him would be to harm His Majesty's wisdom. , absolutely cannot be killed.”

"Master Shen said that Lin Cheng should be killed. He is a national thief who persecutes virtuous people."

The old woman asked without raising her eyes:

"Where's the old man? Where's Changle?"

"Princess Changle said that this man has a precedent and likes to be honest. Your Majesty must not let him succeed again. The more you pay attention to him, the more famous he will be. It is impossible for him to want to go to Qingshi."

"The master then wrote a letter saying that your majesty has three strategies. The best strategy is to make Ouyang Lianghan convinced and shout the holy name of the Holy One. The middle strategy is to teach him a lesson, while not delaying your majesty's affairs and continue to be loyal to the country. As for the next strategy, It is to achieve complete peace, but there may be some hidden costs in the future... Master said that all three strategies are available, and your Majesty can choose any of them."

The old woman in dragon robe waved her hand, seemingly very experienced:

"No need to read about the best and worst strategies, just talk about the middle strategy of the old man."

"Dismissed, transferred, thrown to the front line."

Empress Wei Zhao suddenly sighed:

"Everyone has a hundred minds, haha."

Lingzhen hesitated and said, "Rongzhen also submitted a letter."

"What did she say?"

"Rong Zhen said that she is the inspector of the Xunyang Grottoes, not the inspector of the Xingzifang statues. Your Majesty, please invite someone else."

Empress Wei Zhao seemed to chuckle:

"It doesn't give me any peace of mind either."

Lingzhen looked at the face of the old woman in dragon robe and found that Long Yan didn't seem to be unhappy, and there was some envy in her eyes.

Empress Wei Zhao turned her eyes and asked:
"Lingzhen, how do you think Ouyang Lianghan should handle it?"

Lingzhen was silent for a while, then lowered his eyes and said:
"If you don't obey the sage's order, just kick him away. Such a small person will not affect the sage's arrangement. However, you can let him continue to stay in Xunyang, because he can watch the Donglin Buddha that does not suit his wishes be successfully completed and stand for a hundred years. This is the biggest punishment for a tough guy.”

……

"Brother Lianghan, come here, I will be drunk today if I have wine, and I will be worried tomorrow."

"Brother Huaimin, don't talk nonsense, I'm not worried."

"You're not worried. If you're not worried, will you come to me for a drink in the next two days?"

"I just feel like I understand your mentality a little bit."

"What's your mentality?"

"It's better to die than live."

"Brother Lianghan is looking at people through the crack in the door and looking down on them."

"Brother Huaimin, what's your mentality?"

"It was Tao Yuanming's contented state of mind after he resigned."

"But you were demoted, and others resigned on their own initiative."

"Almost, almost."

"I'm still curious about how you were demoted to Jiangzhou in the first place."

When Yuan Huaimin heard this, he was silent for a while, took a sip of wine, and said melancholy:

"It happened a long time ago. I have been working as an official like Jiangzhou Sima for these years, and it has become blurry. Well, because I wrote some poems criticizing Zhou... I was reported."

"No wonder. You are brave enough."

"Why are you mentioning it? Come on, come on, drink."

Yuan Huaimin smiled and said:
"Brother Lianghan, please be cheerful. Nine times out of ten, life will be unsatisfactory. Brother Lianghan, you must learn from my mentality. When you are at a low point, in your words, you can show off properly. How can you say that you are giving up on yourself?"

Ouyang Rong nodded seriously and asked: "Do you think it's me who takes the initiative to ask you to drink this time, so if you're late tomorrow morning, you'll have a reason, right? And it's best if I'm late with you."

"..."

Yuan Huaimin smiled awkwardly and said: "Hahaha, brother Lianghan is still smart, you can see it all."

Ouyang Rong said with a stern face: "Don't think about it, I won't be able to pour a thousand cups. I have to go there on time tomorrow, so don't be late."

"Good good..."

Yuan Huaimin agreed wholeheartedly, poured wine into his mouth, and said with a smile:
"Ouyang Changshi is so dedicated. No wonder you are Changshi and I am Sima. I deserve your official position."

Ouyang Rong raised his head and took a sip, nodding his head in approval: "Your flattery skills are as good as those of a Jiangzhou Sima."

Yuan Huaimin said seriously: "That's only the photo of Ouyang Changshi. I actually look down on the others from the bottom of my heart."

Ouyang Rong waved his hands and smiled without saying a word.

The two of them got drunk under the moon...

The next day, it was early in the morning.

Ouyang Rong, who was sober, glanced at the closed door, but there was no answer no matter how hard he knocked.

He curled his lips and went to Jiangzhou lobby on time for duty.

When he came to the main hall, he met Junior Sister and Li Dalang. They had been following him recently, as if they were afraid that he would act impulsively again.

After sending Dalang away, Ouyang Rong had just sat down, but before he could warm his buttocks, there was a sudden commotion at the door.

"The envoy from Luoyang is here!" A junior official came to report anxiously.

Ouyang Rong raised his head. He who refused to obey the imperial edict finally waited for Luoyang's new imperial edict.

At the entrance of the main hall, the newly delivered eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and screamed in front of the silent crowd...

The Xingzifang statue will continue, and other changes will remain unchanged.

Ouyang Lianghan, the governor of Jiangzhou, was convicted and demoted to Jiangzhou Sima.

In the main hall, Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.

In the past, Yuan Huaimin always joked about whether Jiangzhou Sima's green shirt would get wet, but now it's better, and he has become Jiangzhou Sima.

The empress saw that he was not cooperating with the statue, so she kicked him away, but she did not give him a blow until the end, and still stayed in Jiangzhou.

Maybe it was for the sake of his relationship with Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

Xie Lingjiang, Li Dalang and others all breathed a sigh of relief.

It's a good thing if you don't have to go to jail or die, you still have a chance. "I will refuse to obey the imperial edict" is indeed on the scale, but it is not an unstoppable weight, it is just a small knock.

But the only bad thing is that now all the matters concerning the statue of Xingzifang have fallen into the hands of Lin Cheng, who serves as the right envoy to the south of the Yangtze River and takes the lead in the statue.

With the empress' order, Li Xian, as the governor of Jiangnan, could not control him.

Ouyang Rong stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute, Ouyang Changshi has been removed from his post, then who will be the Changshi? Or will this position be airborne or vacant?"

Yan Liulang and other officials were confused, but before they could react, the eunuch who delivered the order once again announced the order with a cold face:

"The emperor ordered that Sima Yuan Huaimin, who was originally from Jiangzhou, be appointed as the governor of Jiangzhou. He will act as the governor of Jiangnan and assist in the construction of the statue of Lin Chengxing Zifang, the governor of Jiangnan. I admire this."

The eunuch urged: "The new chief minister, please hurry up and receive the order. Where is the person?"

Everyone was stunned and turned to look at a certain seat in the main hall.

Ouyang Rong, who was about to leave calmly, stopped and turned back expressionlessly.

A certain seat in the main hall was empty.

New long history...

He arrives late and leaves early.

(End of this chapter)