First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 592 Saburo is a talent
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Gaoliang City, north of the city.

In the cities of the Han culture, the city is generally divided into the east and west cities by the broadest street in the north and south. For example, in Chang'an City, Zhuque Street runs through the north and south. The two cities on the left and right are Wannian and Chang'an. The cities in other states and counties are also Nothing more than that.

Moreover, government offices, that is, state offices and county offices, are generally built at the end of the North-South Street, which is the northernmost part of the city, reflecting the respect of status. Of course, there are also records that the northernmost part of Chang'an City is the Taiji Palace, and the northernmost part of Luoyang City is the Taiji Palace. Ziwei Palace.

There is also another place recorded, which is now Gaoliang City.

Gaoliang City has a long history and got its name because it is backed by Gaoliang Mountain. "Military Notes on Reading History" records: "Gaoliang Mountain, whose original name is Gaoliang, is named Gaoliang because of the lush mountains and midsummer like autumn."

In the sixth year of Yuanding, Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, Gaoliang County was established here and was placed under the jurisdiction of Hepu County. Gaoliang County was reestablished in Soochow in the Three Kingdoms, but was later abandoned many times. In the fourth year of Wude, Gaoliang County was abolished and reestablished in Gaozhou.

The official office of Gaoliang County was originally located in the northernmost part of the city, with Gaoliang Mountain behind it. The scenery was beautiful and very pleasant.

In the second year of Renshou, the world-famous Lingnan Virgin Mary, Mrs. Move the government office away.

Now the state government office in Gaozhou has been moved to the city, and the original government office in the north of the city has been changed into the Lingnan Notre Dame Temple for people to worship.

After five years, Gao Chong came to the Notre Dame Temple again. After paying homage to Mrs. Xian, he also saw the poem he wrote on the wall and was filled with emotion.

Turning around and looking at Feng Xuan who looked worried behind him, he said in a deep voice: "Do you know why my grandmother is so respected?"

Feng Xuan remained silent.

"Throughout the life of Our Lady, she vigorously promoted Han culture and ethics, changed customs, improved bad habits, insisted on the unification of the world, did not engage in division or dictatorship, and was committed to maintaining the unity of China, so that the people of Lingnan could live and work in peace and contentment. She is a well-deserved heroine No .1, is the No. 1 woman who has established moral integrity and meritorious service, and is the No. 1 woman who enjoys the sacrifices of all people."

Gao Chong's voice was passionate, and he pointed sideways at the people queuing up to offer incense, including merchants, students, and many local old, weak, women and children, "Look, open your eyes and see, this is the will of the people, this is It’s just a beauty that will last forever. When you look at you again, what do you think?”

When Feng Xuan heard this, his face turned pale, his upper and lower lips trembled, and he lowered his head and felt ashamed.

"By the way, my father knelt down and worshiped at the ancestral hall last night. He already knew he was wrong." Feng Wanfu hurriedly supported Feng Xuan and said with a sad face.

Gao Chong's face became solemn when he heard this, and he looked at Feng An, "Why is this guilty person here?"

Feng Ang's expression changed, and he quickly bowed and said, "Jing Lue forgives me, but I will put him in prison."

Gao Chong was noncommittal and looked at Feng Xuan, "No matter what methods you use, I only want to talk about His Highness, no matter... life or death."

Feng Xuan nodded numbly. He also understood Gao Chong's intention. If the matter couldn't be done, maybe for Feng's sake, he could avoid the death penalty, but he would not be able to escape the crime of living. But if it was done, then Feng Xuan might still be able to do it. There is room for further progress.

After Feng Xuan set off, Gao Chong went straight to Zhouya.

"Captain Feng, how have the results of household registration and naturalization in various places in Gaozhou been in recent years?" Gao Chong put on his official robe and showed a business-like attitude. "This is the place that best reflects the political achievements of Jizhou County in Lingnan. Governor Feng must not slack off. ah".

Feng An didn't care about Gao Chong's attitude, and bowed and replied: "Please rest assured, Jing Lue, the household registration and naturalization of the states and counties under Gaozhou's jurisdiction have been ongoing, and we don't dare to slack off."

"Okay", Gao Chong nodded, and then stretched his muscles, "If nothing happens, let's take a look at the household register. Oh, by the way, have you received any response to the letter I sent you earlier?"

Feng Ang was stunned. This was really a matter of checking the household register. It was so serious. However, he did not panic at all. He bowed and responded, and then said: "I have sent people to check, but if there is any news, I will report it immediately."

It can be seen that Feng An definitely saw Gao Chong's intention. No matter how strong Gao Chong behaved, even if Feng Zhisun showed his dissatisfaction, Feng An always had a respectful attitude.

Gao Chong was also very satisfied with this. He was not afraid of you seeing his intentions. As long as you cooperated with him, he immediately got down from his seat and came to Feng Ang. He did not shy away from Feng Zhishen and others and said directly:

"Mingda Gong, I believe you also understand the current situation. After the saint came to the throne, he carried out drastic reforms. He had an edict every three days and a decree every five days. This has never stopped. There is only one will allowed to exist in this world, and that is the will of the court. You and I Personal relationships, let’s put them aside for now.”

Feng An felt even more relieved when he heard this, and replied with a smile: "You are serious. I know that I will never let down the holy will, and you have worked so hard."

"That's good." Gao Chong nodded and smiled. He was about to lift his legs and leave. Then he paused, looked at Feng Zhishen who lowered his head and lowered his eyebrows, patted his shoulder and said with a chuckle: "Sanlang, your fists should be loose." Then he shouted loudly. Leave with a smile.

After Gao Chong left, Feng Zhishen looked sad and angry, "Ah, how dare Gao Youzhi behave like this?"

"He represents the imperial court, what gesture do you want him to make?" Feng Ang just said calmly with his hands behind his back.

Feng Zhishen scratched his head, but he really couldn't figure it out, "Gao You was close at one moment and distant at the other. I don't know what he meant. It's really puzzling. We had a close personal relationship at the dinner last night, and today he was so merciless and reprimanded in public. Uncle Feng... we need to check the household register, what happened to him? "

"Your uncle is a traitor. Shouldn't he be reprimanded? Checking the household register is just a matter of official duty. Shouldn't he be checked?"

When it comes to educating his children, Feng An followed his grandmother, Mrs. Xian, and did not just rebuke them blindly. Instead, he adopted a step-by-step approach and led the way of thinking bit by bit. This is the inheritance of the clan.

According to the original trajectory, Feng Ang had more than 30 sons, and more than [-] of them became officials, and seven or eight of them became governors. This was not only because of the Feng family, but also because of the right inheritance.

Among Feng An's more than 30 sons, there was one named Feng Zhidai. Feng Zhidao had a grandson named Feng Yuanyi. Later, he was adopted as an adopted son by the chamberlain Gao Yanfu when he entered the palace. He was renamed Gao Lishi. He was promoted to the governor of Yangzhou and was given the title of Duke of Qi.

Hearing his father's words, Feng San couldn't help but be startled and said blankly: "Yes, it should be, but he is too ruthless, isn't he?"

"Favor? There are no outsiders here, so what's the point of asking for favor? Besides, will I, Feng, suffer any losses?"

After hearing this, Feng San thought about it carefully, and it seemed that it was true. Although Gao Chong came to Gaozhou and seemed to be very strict with Feng, Feng had no loss from the beginning to the end.

"Will the household registration be given?" Feng San asked after realizing it.

Now Feng Ang couldn't bear it anymore and slapped him in the face, "Did you falsify the household registration?"

"No, it's clear and clear." Feng Zhishen shouted that he was wronged.

"Then why don't you move it over? No, move it over and give it to the manager for inspection." Feng Ang was almost confused. After all, he was over sixty years old.

Feng Zhishen hurriedly agreed and left in a hurry.

An hour later, Feng Zhisun returned to the back office and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Ah, why did Gao Youzhi move to the camp in the west of the city for good? Is it because living in this post house is uncomfortable?"

"Moved to the camp in the west of the city?" Feng Ang was stunned when he heard this, and slowly put down the book in his hand, also puzzled.

"By the way, Gao Youzhi asked me to tell Aye that he would clean up the post house and strengthen patrols in the city."

Feng Zhishen suddenly became excited and asked, "Aye, do you think there really is a thief in the inn? Who doesn't have a good eye? I will definitely investigate the whole city when I get back."

"Shut up." Feng Ang rubbed his brows helplessly. He thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out Gao Chong's intention. He had to order: "Follow the instructions and let the post house be cleaned from inside to outside. In addition, you will patrol in person these days." , to ensure no worries.”

Feng Zhishen responded blankly. In his opinion, Gao Youzhi was a bit neurotic, and his words and actions were always puzzling. However, his father was so cooperative. Although Feng Zhishen was puzzled, he was obedient and obeyed.Feng Zhishen began to personally patrol the streets and city defenses one by one, and he really caught a few small thieves. This made Feng Zhishen even more convinced that the post house had been invaded, so Gao Youzhi wanted to move to the west camp of the city.

Gao Chong looked at the piles of household registers on his desk and took the number of household registers from the states and counties under the jurisdiction of the Gaozhou Governor's Office at the end of the past year. He looked at the four teenagers with a loving smile and said, "You guys, check it out."

Gao Kan and others shuddered when they looked at the thick stack of household registers, and could only respond in a muffled voice.

At this moment, Feng Zhishen came in a hurry.

"What's wrong with Sanlang?" Looking at Feng Zhishen who looked nervous, Gao Chong was a little confused.

"This, please forgive me. I will strengthen Gaoliang's security and this kind of problem will never happen again. I wonder if you have lost any important property? I will do my best to search. If you can't find it back, I, Feng, will definitely compensate you in full. ".

Seeing Feng Zhishen's face of shame and firmness after saying these three "sures", Gao Chong was a little confused, but he probably understood, and his face immediately darkened, "You mean there was a theft in the city? "

Feng Zhishen couldn't help but be stunned.

When Gao Chong saw this, he said in a deep voice: "Theft can be big or small, and it is inevitable in such a large city. Please order the prefecture and county governments to patrol more frequently, and be more vigilant in each village. There is no need to make a special trip to report to me." Are you coming to the Jinglue Mansion?"

Feng Zhishen scratched his head and came to his senses, "Isn't it because the post house was stolen and you moved to the west camp of the city after some advice?"

Gao Chong was stunned and speechless. Looking at the stunned Feng Zhisun, he couldn't help but sigh heavily, "Sanlang, no wonder my father only kept you by my side. You are really a talent."

"Really?" Feng Zhisu looked surprised, "I think so too. Jing Lue, don't look at my eldest and second brothers who are in power outside, but it's better not to be at home anywhere, especially my eldest brother, Chunzhou Dingdian." What can be done in this place?"

"Okay, okay, you go down and strengthen the patrol." Gao Chong nodded with a smile: "Feng's future lies with you, I'm optimistic about you."

"Xie Jinglue values ​​​​him", Feng Zhishen suddenly felt that Jinglue was very discerning.

After Feng Zhisun left, Gao Kan and others looked confused.

"Did you lose something?" Gao Kan looked at Xue Rengui and others.

"No, no," Xue Rengui was also confused.

"Okay, nothing was lost. Some people just forgot to take their brains with them when they went out."

Gao Chong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Come on, I will teach you how to quickly count the data of these states and counties. Look, concentrate. This is called a number. Well, it can also be called Gao's number. This is 1...this is 0... …This is addition…”.

The four teenagers stared wide-eyed and concentrated.

On top of the city wall, Feng Zhisu was wearing a helmet and patrolling majestically.

"Sanlang", the captain of the city gate greeted him respectfully.

"My name is Jin Saburo, my name is Envoy Jun." Feng Zhisun held his head high and said seriously: "Recently, the envoy of the General Office has been inspecting Gaozhou. You must be diligent in patrolling and don't embarrass me in Gaozhou."

"Yes," all the defenders agreed.

Sanlang, this is the honorific title for Feng Zhisu. Lang is the most common honorific title in this era. Servants can call their masters "lang", friends can also call them "lang", and subordinates can also call their familiar superiors "lang", such as Li Erlang, Gao Dalang, etc. Feng Zhishen ranked second in the Feng family, and he was Feng Sanlang.

It is worth mentioning that you should never call others "ye". Ye means "ye". At this time, it refers specifically to your father's generation. Scholars from the Qing Dynasty also made special explanations about this: "People in the Tang Dynasty called people Lang, just like people today call people Ye'er."

At this moment, a horse came running from a distance, with a small flag erected on the side of the horse's head. When Feng Zhisun saw it, his face became solemn, "Everyone retreat to the left and right," and then quickly went down to the city to meet the messenger.

"I am the governor of Gaozhou, Feng Zhisu." Feng Zhisu frowned and asked, "What is the urgent matter?"

"The angel has arrived five miles outside the city. I would like to ask Mr. Feng to prepare to welcome him quickly." The messenger did not dare to neglect and said before he had time to catch his breath.

Feng Zhishen was shocked when he heard this, "Okay, I'm done. I'll get ready now." He got on his horse and hurried back to the state government office, which is Feng Mansion.

"Ah, come on, the angel is here." Feng Zhisu rushed to the back office in a hurry. "I just received an urgent report from the messenger that the angel has arrived five miles outside the city."

Feng Ang was startled and stood up, "That's it."

"Quickly notify the three-level officials in Fuzhou and County, and all of them will follow me out of the city to greet you." Feng An quickly reacted, "Here comes, change your clothes."

Gaozhou Governor's Office, Gaozhou Governor's Office, Gaoliang County, and the three-level administrative offices are all located in the city. Of course, most of the positions are filled by people from the Feng Xian family. This is reasonable. This is basically the case in Jisuzhou County.

Feng Zhishen hurriedly agreed and suddenly patted his head, "I understand."

Feng Ang was almost frightened, and he immediately scolded: "I'm surprised, why don't you hurry up and get ready."

"Aweng, did you say that the envoy moved out of the post house because the angels were coming?" Feng Zhisun's eyes widened, as if that was the case.

"No wonder I was asked to strengthen patrols. I thought it was a theft of the post house, but it turned out that I was worried about disturbing the angels. In this case, the manager is kind-hearted."

Feng An felt a lump in his heart and was speechless for a while.

"Lao Dao, the military envoy has left the camp and is preparing to go to the east gate," someone from the camp in the west of the city reported.

Feng An didn't dare to delay after hearing this, and hurriedly headed to the east gate.

"Youzhi, the sudden arrival of this angel really surprises me." Outside the city gate, Feng An adjusted his clothes, stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"It's not a bad thing for Mr. Mingda to feel at ease," Gao Chong said with a smile.

"Then I'll feel at ease." When he heard Gao Chong's words, Feng An also twisted his beard and smiled, and then asked curiously: "I wonder what the identity of the angel is this time, so that Youzhi personally greets him?"

If it was an ordinary Huangmen or a chamberlain who wanted to express condolences, Gao Chong, a relative of the emperor and a high official in the border areas, would not have to go out of the city to greet him in person. Now Gao Chong greets him in person. With such courtesy, Feng Ang will understand in an instant that he is coming. The identity of the person is extraordinary.

Hearing this, Gao Chong also shook his head and smiled, "It seems that nothing can be hidden from Mr. Mingda."

He didn't hide anything immediately, and truthfully told the identities of Wei and Li. This was not a secret, and it also allowed Feng Ang to be mentally prepared in advance to deal with it.

After hearing this, Feng An expressed his sincere thanks, while Gao Chong just smiled, with an inexplicable color flashing in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)