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Chapter 514: We are both fallen people at the end of the world

Ouyang Lianghan was demoted.

The news spread throughout Jiangzhou official circles.

The new long history is the former Sima Yuan Huaimin of Jiangzhou.

The two exchanged positions.

One rises and one falls.

Anyone with a discerning eye in officialdom can almost understand it at a glance.

Yuan Huaimin must have benefited from Ouyang Lianghan, and the court must punish Ouyang Lianghan for refusing to obey the imperial edict at Xunyang Wharf.

Removal from the position of chief historian is already considered a relatively lenient punishment. Many people in the court had previously speculated whether His Majesty would kill this direct minister in a fit of rage this time.

Now it seems that according to the rumors, Ouyang Lianghan's confession, which was tantamount to provoking a declaration of war against the Wei family, was stopped by King Xunyang on the spot, which was regarded as saving his life.

"Ouyang Changshi, please remember that no one can stop your Majesty from doing what she wants to do. You tried to stop her with all your conscience, but it has become a lesson.

"Okay, okay, Ouyang Changshi has considered it carefully, and I am very relieved. By the way, there is one more important thing. I looked through the "Dazhou Code" and suddenly found one of the sentences: Officials are allowed to take a break for up to ten days... ...How about we make some adjustments and take two more days off each month and three days of rest to conserve our energy and recuperate. It makes sense after thinking about it..."

"Ouyang Changshi, I go to the Supervisory Council every day to report to the Supervisory Yuan. What do I want to report to Rong Zhen's female history? She seems to have a bad temper. Could it be that the lower official bumped into those few days of the month when women... By the way , Does the Overwatch Council provide breakfast? I remember that every time you come back, you seem to be full. Is the food there so good? "

In the Jiangzhou lobby, Yuan Huaimin followed behind Ouyang Rong, holding a small notebook in his hand, taking notes while asking humbly.

When he asked the last question,

It's purely a matter of succession.

After a pause, he looked at Ouyang Rong's face and said seriously:
"The Zajia family doesn't understand the Xunyang Grottoes, but they know the feeling of failure after putting in all the hard work. But if you think about the best, you can keep the green hills and don't worry about running out of firewood.

"Brother Hu, I am no longer a long history man. The current governor of Jiang is Brother Huaimin. Brother Hu, please don't make any mistakes again."

“But to reach this point is to live up to the people.

"By the way, Changshi Ouyang, how much money will we have in Jiangzhou's expenditure budget for next month? Should we let the governor's office draw a deposit first or submit it to the court officials for signature in advance..."

Ouyang Rong suddenly turned around, lowered his eyes, and stared at him intently.

The new chief minister shook his head like a rattle:
"Just kidding, cough cough, Ouyang Changshi, don't look at Xiaguan like that. Xiaguan thinks that once a month is quite good now. He is full of motivation and he is used to it. Hahaha, Ouyang Changshi, don't look at it..." He added Shrinking his neck.

The former Jiangzhou Sima Yuan Huaimin was acceptable to all parties. He was docile and obedient, not a thorn in the side.

At this point, he covered his mouth with his guilty palm and quietly begged: "Brother Lianghan, stop looking at me like that."

Unlike Yuan Huaimin, who was in a hurry and had no time to spare, Jiangzhou Sima was indeed a popular official position for demotion, and he was really busy.

The Jiangzhou officials who passed by on the surrounding corridor from time to time had normal expressions on their faces, as if they were accustomed to this scene and were not surprised.

It was early in the morning, and the Jiangzhou lobby was busy, but he went out leisurely and alone, and came to Xunyang Ferry to say goodbye to a friend.

Khufu's final tone was somewhat meaningful.

"Now Mr. Yuan is the governor of Jiangzhou. Mr. Yuan has the final say. The lower officials dare not send Mr. Yuan. Go and do whatever Mr. Yuan wants to do. Let go and do it. Don't worry about the lower officials. It's okay to be bold. Jiangzhou I demolished the few broken pieces of wood in the lobby and started working from home, and my subordinates didn’t have any objections.”

"In all the years that the Zajia family has been in and out of the palace, I have never seen anyone who dares to defy an order in public and say 'no' to His Majesty. The most important thing is that he can continue to serve... For this alone, everyone in the world admires you."

A few days later, he was still confused.

Watching a certain unknown governor of Xinjiang go away, Ouyang Rong shook his head.

So this time, it is true that the world is losing its pie, gods are fighting, and mortals are getting opportunities... All the officials in the Jiangzhou lobby were envious of Mr. Yuan, who used to arrive late and leave early.

"I don't know, just ask them."

In other words, Yuan Huaimin's promotion to the position of Jiangzhou Governor this time was not due to meritorious deeds or anything that attracted the attention of His Majesty and the Heavenly Officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

"How can this work! Youdao sticks to the rules and follows the rules. Ouyang Changshi is my good teacher and friend! The rules set before are very good. I feel that there is nothing to change. Very good, everything is very good. I will not change it... "

However, the look Ouyang Rong cast was still a bit calm and scary. Yuan Huaimin looked around, and then he had an idea and found an excuse to "go to the Supervisory Council to find Rong Zhen's female history report" and ran away...

At Xunyang Ferry, Khufu shook his head on the shore below a large ship that was preparing to leave the ferry.

Since Ouyang Lianghan refuses to obey the imperial edict and does not cooperate with the Xingzifang statue, then let's change him to someone who is not in the way or opposed.

Ouyang Rong was a little silent.

Yuan Huaimin shut up immediately.

Ouyang Rong ignored him and stared at the poor Yuan Huaimin for a while. He said with a straight face:

"No, in the eyes of the Za family, Chang Shi will always be Brother Ouyang."

Being stared at by my friends made me feel a little embarrassed.

"Ouyang Changshi, the Za family is very ashamed."

"How dare you do this? The female historian didn't mention it, didn't leave any food, and even gave the subordinate a hundred courages to ask more questions..."

As for Yuan Huaimin himself.

"First the governor's office, and then submit it to the Ministry of Personnel. Officials above the doctor's level are required to sign and stamp it. Be careful not to get the order wrong, otherwise it will be difficult to determine the responsibility if something goes wrong..."

Khufu sighed softly and patted his shoulder:

As for the vacancy in the position of Chang Shi, the former Jiangzhou Sima, as the nominal fourth-ranked official in Jiangzhou officialdom - the second and third were Biejia and Chang Shi respectively - were naturally substituted on a temporary basis.

"There must be a reason why His Majesty did not transfer you away from Xunyang City. It may be that the Xunyang Palace is still in Jiangzhou..."

Ouyang Rong nodded silently, and the two chatted for a few more words.

At this moment, a crisp pipa sound came from the pier.

Don't know where it came from, don't know where it's going.

Who is playing the piano?
I don't know.

But it made all the guests and hosts seeing him off at the pier stop and linger.

Hu Fu said in a daze: "I almost forgot. I heard someone said that a certain person in Xunyang Tower played the pipa very well. After staying in Xunyang for so long, I forgot to listen to it. Well... I don't know if this pipa sound is hers." , I really want to meet him.”

Ouyang Rong remained silent, turning his head to look at the ferry where the sound of pipa echoed, his expression lost in thought.

Khufu wanted to speak, but suddenly blurted out:
"We are both fallen people at the end of the world, so why should we have known each other before when we meet!"

Ouyang Rong turned his head and looked at Khufu who was reciting poetry.

Khufu looked surprised at this moment and said to Ouyang Rong and the bystanders:
"Hey, this wonderful sentence, I don't know why, it suddenly popped up in Zajia's mind, haha, good sentence, Zajia is really poetic today, this sentence is probably comparable to that of many literary figures."

Ouyang Rong took a deep breath.

This is the pipa line that I recited in my previous life, but not in this life.

He immediately smiled and nodded.

When Khufu was pleased with himself and everyone was surprised, Ouyang Rong's right hand penetrated deeper and touched the head of a certain little Mo Jing who was quietly helping.

Something almost happened just now.

After a while, the guards on the ship came to notify him, and Khufu boarded the ship and left, reluctant to say goodbye.

"Ouyang Changshi, see you again if we are destined."

"Bon Voyage."

Although they were all lieutenant envoys from Luoyang when they came, Lin Cheng now also serves as the right envoy to supervise Jiangnan Province and does not need to return to the palace for the time being. Khu Fu returned early.

After watching Khufu disappear, Ouyang Rong turned around and returned to the Jiangzhou lobby. On the road, when he was in a deserted place, wonderful ideas came out of his sleeves, he poked his nose with a finger, and looked at him:
"I'm watching you. Be careful and don't let your literary talent show off. If I hadn't helped transfer it to the eunuch just now, you would have lost your poetry talent again."

Ouyang Rong nodded helplessly.

He went out today without Ali and others.

Ouyang Rong wore a felt hat and rode Dongmei through the market.

The day after the imperial edict of demotion came back, Ouyang Rong took off his official official uniform and returned to normal.

Jiangzhou Sima's job is very leisurely, and no one cares whether he wears official uniform or not.

The urban streets of Xunyang have returned to their former peace.

However, Lin Cheng is now serving as the right envoy to the south of the Yangtze River, and preparations for the statue of Xingzifang are under rapid preparation.

Ouyang Rong listened to Yan Liulang's report that these days, the carriages of Pei Shisanniang and other Yangzhou merchants often appeared near the Governor's Mansion.

This is truly bad news.

Although the situation is progressing in a bad direction step by step, the city is calm and seems to be unaffected. Except for the price of pork and other items in the East Market quietly increasing, prices are rising bit by bit.

In fact, all smart people in Xunyang City now know that some things cannot be stopped, and Xingzifang will soon no longer be what it used to be...

In fact, this is also the cruelty of Lin Cheng. Some things should not be pushed to the end all at once, but should be done step by step. Boiling a frog in warm water is the most hurtful thing. The temperature will slowly spread to all levels of Jiangzhou...

Just returned to Jiangzhou lobby.

Yuan Huaimin, whose official hat was a little crooked, came to the door again:
"Ouyang Changshi, please stay. I have encountered another problem. Please ask for advice..."

Ouyang Rong kept walking this time and walked forward:
"Again, Mr. Yuan is Chang Shi now. Stop shouting. It's not good for others to hear you."

"Okay, okay, brother Lianghan, please read this official document. What should I do in this matter..."

Ouyang Rong said seriously: "How many times have I told you, don't shout out words when working, shout out job titles."

"Okay, Ouyang Sima."

"Besides, there's no such thing as a lower official. You are a long history officer and I am a Sima. I am a lower official."

Yuan Huaimin scratched his head:

"Well, whatever you call me is the same anyway... And these days, when other officials below report to me, they often call me the wrong one, calling me Ouyang Changshi... I even want them to go find you, and it will be a waste of time. Come to my place, I’m going to ask you anyway.”

Yuan Huaimin said again seriously:

"Chief Ouyang...Ouyang Sima, I now understand how you felt when you saw that I was not in the opposite seat... Well, I am sitting in the main hall now. Every time I look up and see that you are not in the opposite seat, I’m very melancholy, and you’re not here when anything happens.”

"..."

Ouyang Rong looked at him silently for a while and asked seriously:
"Are these two the same?"

"Almost almost."

After a while, the awkward atmosphere ended, and Ouyang Rong went to help.

After finishing, Yuan Huaimin looked envious:
"Brother Lianghan, why don't we switch back? This long history is too tiring..."

Ouyang Rong pouted: "Then you should refuse to accept the order."

"This won't work. I'm a coward. It's better to be tired than beheaded."

Soon, the day came to an end while Ouyang Rong was leisurely watching Yuan Huaimin's busy and hurried back.

Ouyang Rong shook his head.

Although he was familiar with Yuan Huaimin, he did not ask Yuan Huaimin to inquire about or stop Lin Cheng's affairs, or let Yuan Huaimin and Lin Cheng confront each other.

Because he knew that Yuan Huaimin was no match for Lin Cheng.

There is no need to harm others.

As for Yuan Huaimin, he is still in the confused stage of promotion.

Especially when I learned that the salaries of Jiangzhou Governor and Jiangzhou Sima were not much different.

Yuan Huaimin looked frustrated... Isn't this a waste of work?

Midnight, Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

In the study, everyone gathered again.

"How are you doing Tanlang recently?"

Ouyang Rong came back to his senses and shook his head at everyone:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for appeasing the people that day. I didn't expect that the folks in Xunyang would react so violently. If it hadn't been handled properly that day, something might have happened and someone would have taken advantage of me."

Li Xian shook his head: "Tan Lang is too polite, we should do it."

Li Guoer asked directly: "Ouyang Lianghan, are you still angry?"

"It's all over. Don't mention it, Sister Guo'er."

Xie Lingjiang poured a cup of hot tea for Ouyang Rong and said softly:
"It just so happens that I'm taking advantage of my recent free time, Senior Brother, to take a break. Since His Majesty and Lin Cheng want to forcefully build a statue in Xingzifang, we'll just sit back and watch. If anything happens, it will be their fault. We'll just watch with cold eyes..."

"What if the Donglin Buddha is built? It will stand in Xingzifang forever." Li Dalang suddenly asked.

Everyone was silent.

Ouyang Rong raised his head and said proactively:

"My lord, please pay attention. Lin Cheng is not only the statue of Xingzifang, but may be working with Wang Lengran to suppress the palace with the help of the statue... This is almost inevitable."

"it is good."

Not long after, the study meeting ended and everyone dispersed.

Ouyang Rong walked out of the door first.

Li Xian, Li Guo'er, Xie Lingjiang and others all looked at his retreating back.

They looked at each other for a few times.

Li Dalang wanted to call his friend, but Xie Lingjiang shook his head to stop...

Late at night.

In the Huaiye Lane mansion, drinking ice, in a dark bedroom.

Ouyang Rong had a dream.

He opened his eyes in the darkness, took the girl's bare arms off his body, and stood up to get dressed.

Ouyang Rong walked to the closet and pulled out the long and narrow piano case lying underneath Miao Si, who was sleeping soundly.

Open the sword case.

The room is full of sword energy.

Looking at the full moon outside the window and the crescent moon inside the window, he whispered:
"Is everything in the past? Some things have passed, but I didn't accept it, although it seems that everyone has accepted it..."

Only a sword listens to the night talk.

The little guy looked curiously at the sword master who had a different face than usual.

The night outside the window is quiet.

(End of this chapter)