First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 360

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His heart moved, his face remained unchanged, ignoring Tian Shikang's glaring glaring, Gao Chong asked curiously, "How does Tian Jiedu know?"

Gao Chong asked himself that there should be no flaws.

"There used to be people coming and going in this governor's office. There were many branches and trees outside the courtyard, and the birds were chirping. Today I have been talking about it for more than an hour, but it is so quiet. There must be something strange," Tian Zongxian said with a nonchalant smile.

Tian Shikang was indignant, "After all, you still don't trust me?"

Hearing this, Tian Zongxian took the initiative to explain to Gao Chong, "This is human nature, my son should not be angry, on the contrary, I really appreciate Ambassador Gao's determination and courage. How's the wording?"

"Of course, the younger generation has fought side by side with Tian Cishi, so he should be the gift of a nephew." Gao Chong said very humbly, and he did not lose his honor to Tian Zongxian, an old man in his sixties.

Correspondingly, Tian Yangming is also 20 years old, but he is abruptly a generation younger than Gao Chong, which is also due to his status.

The night was getting dark, Gao Chong bid farewell, and after walking out of the governor's mansion, he saw that the accompanying sergeant had surrounded the governor's mansion tightly, so he immediately ordered: "withdraw the troops".

Back in the building, Jiang Baoyi asked, "Is Tian Zongxian's words reliable?"

Gao Chong groaned and said nothing, "Surrounding the governor's office can no longer be done. It will inevitably fall into the shoes of others, but the heart of defense is indispensable. From now on, you must pay attention to the diet of the sergeant."

Jiang Baoyi responded one by one, and then asked: "Since Tian Zongxian has decided to return to court, why not start tomorrow? To avoid procrastination and accidents."

"That's okay, but it seems a little too anxious." Gao Chong said hesitantly: "The Tian family father and son have a lot of scruples. If they are eager to return to Beijing, they may have doubts in their hearts."

Hearing this, Jiang Baoyi laughed and said, "Just try it tomorrow and you'll know."

Gao Chong nodded slowly.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night. The father and son of Tian's family in the back of the governor's mansion had a secret meeting until Yinshi, and in the side courtyard of the building, people with three surnames in central Guizhou were tossing and turning.

Early the next morning, people of the three surnames came hand in hand.

"Ambassador, I heard that Tian Zong's dignitaries have returned to court?"

"Isn't this going to bypass that old thief, what should I, my family and the other three do?"

"Ambassador, have you promised to be an official..."

Tian Tiewen, Ran Bin and He Zhongde said hurriedly.

Gao Chong's face darkened, and he said directly: "You and the other three families are nothing more than dissatisfied with Tian Zongxian's restraint. Regarding this matter, there is a sage's ruling."

Ran Bin was the most quick-witted. Hearing this, he was overjoyed, "What does the ambassador mean that Tian Zongxian will be transferred?"

"It doesn't matter what I say, a sage will make the decision," Gao Chong said noncommittally.

The three of them were overjoyed when they heard the words, and they all heard the meaning behind the words, and thanked them one after another.

"The purpose of your coming has been achieved. Tian Zongxian saw that the three of you have understood the meaning, so you can go back," Gao Chong said directly.

The three of them were very grateful, thanked them and left.

The purpose of letting the three of them come to Pengshui with them is nothing more than to tell Tian Zongxian that Qianzhong does not accept you, you have no capital to rebel, you can only be loyal to the court, and don’t have other ideas. It's pointless to stay here.

After learning that Tian Zongxian would be transferred from Qianzhou, the three were overjoyed, and went their separate ways when they went out, thinking about the next battle among the three surnames.

Gao Chong looked at him with his hands behind his back, his eyes full of sarcasm, if Tian Zongxian was transferred away, the officialdom in Qianzhou would definitely be liquidated, and the official positions that were handed down privately and hereditary would no longer exist. Can accept imperial appointment.

Of course, in order to ensure smooth and stable governance, local wealthy families are generally used, but they must be appointed by the imperial court, not directly appointed by someone.

Tian Zongxian held another banquet at the Governor's Mansion. After drinking for three rounds, Tian Zongxian took out the memorial and handed it to Gao Chong. After reading it carefully, Gao Chong was very satisfied.

Tian Zongxian is undoubtedly extremely wise and sensible. In the memorandum, Tian Zongxian expressed his loyalty to the emperor and love for the people, and offered to return to the court as an official, intending to settle in Chang'an and return to his roots.

Tian Zongxian was originally from Lantian, Gyeonggi, so his remarks were reasonable.

Gao Chong signed his pen and asked, "I am dissatisfied with Mr. Hui Guang. I have been happy with Lin'er for two months. I haven't seen her face so far. I am really anxious. I intend to leave for Beijing tomorrow. I don't know what Mr. Hui Guang will do." ?”

Tian Zongxian, whose name is Huiguang.

Tian Zongxian frowned, and smiled without hesitation: "Very good, the old man has been away from Guanzhong for more than forty years. I miss him very much and wish to return home as soon as possible. In this case, I will send out the memorial today and leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. ".

Seeing it went so smoothly, Gao Chong was also delighted, he pushed the cup to change the cup, and when he was drunk, he even plagiarized, no, he should have composed a five-character poem to praise Tian Zongxian's achievements in opening up Guizhou.

Tian Zongxian was old and well-known, so he was overjoyed when he saw it, so he asked Gao Chong to write it in hand, and ordered it to be mounted.

So far, Lingnan and central Guizhou have settled down, and under the deliberate publicity of the Tian Gao family, Gao Chong's two praise poems have also spread, corresponding to the reputation of the Lingnan Virgin, Mrs. Xian, and the first Kaiqian Tian Zongxian. It is also far away.

This kind of model of loyalty to the emperor and love for the people has always been the model that the emperor likes to flaunt the most, and he should call on the people of the world to follow suit.

Who is Li Yuan? He immediately understood, and immediately issued an order to praise the two, posthumously posthumous Mrs. Xian as Mrs. Qiao Guotai, built a temple to sacrifice, and made Tian Zongxian the Duke of Qian Guo, and gave him a Chang'an house and hundreds of slaves.

On the way, Tian Zongxian was overjoyed when he received the imperial decree. He knew that his life was worthwhile, just like his name Zongxian, word Huiguang, and name Yaohua. Tian Zongxian enjoys endless reputation.

It was originally a "misunderstanding", but after Gao Chong went to Guizhou to mediate, both parties were happy.

Tian Zongxian gained both fame and fortune, and Li Yuan let go of his fears and prepared to appoint officials to govern central Guizhou. As for praising Tian Zongxian, Li Yuan was more than happy to do it. When the Tang Dynasty ruled the world, such a model of loyalty to the emperor and the people is most needed. By the way, you can To demonstrate Li Tang's orthodoxy, why not do it.

"Youzhi went south this time to appease the 96 prefectures in south of the Five Ridges, and solved the hidden dangers in central Guizhou. Gao Chong is also extremely kind.

Tian Zongxian made up his mind to establish a friendly relationship with the Gao family, so he deliberately asked Tian Yangming to get in touch with Gao Chong more often.
Although Tian Yangming is young and vigorous, he is quite resourceful. He naturally understands what his grandfather thinks and does not resist. He has also communicated with Gao Chong a lot along the way, and Tian Yangming admires Gao Chong's talents and insights. There is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people, and Tian Yangming is even more eager to go out of Guizhou to make a living.

(End of this chapter)