The bad emperor of Tang Dynasty

"What! You want to dismiss the old yamen servant! I firmly oppose it!" Just as Guo Nuan announced the explosive news, Yan Ruoshui took the lead to break the silence. Staring at Guo Nuan.

"That's right, my lord, we can't let the old people retire. When Mr. Liu Yan, the former Jingzhao Yin, was still in office in Jingzhao Mansion, especially when the Anshi rebels broke through Chang'an City two years ago, no matter how tight the mansion's finances were, Master Liu just gritted his teeth and didn't dismiss a yamen clerk, and even squeezed out his small monthly position and salary income to support the old yamen servant.

It is because of Lord Liu's way of respecting the elderly, even if it is difficult in the yamen, as long as there is food in the mansion, everyone will stay and work for the Jingzhao Mansion regardless of the salary and money, just to maintain the capital. The law and order is stable, give the common people an explanation, and repay Mr. Liu's kindness.

But Mr. Guo, you are going to dismiss the old man as soon as you take office. ．This really chills everyone, Master Wang takes back his life, think twice. "

He Ping also stood up from his seat, his eyes were red with excitement, and he pointed to the old government servants hiding in the corner who were secretly wiping away their tears, and said to Guo Nuan, who was frozen aside.

Guo Nuan looked dignified. Hearing He Ping's words, he was silent for a long time. Then he stretched out his arms, spread his palms and pressed down, motioning everyone to listen to him first:

"Everyone, don't worry. I have also heard about the deeds of Mr. Liu Yan, the former Jingzhao Yin, who is honest and caring for the people and caring for his colleagues. I have always admired such a good official. But you know that the imperial court is now in a financial crisis. Every penny and cent of the expenses that come down is very important, and now it is the time when the capital is in full swing, and the yamen needs to recruit a large number of new people to handle affairs, and the elderly are no longer fit to stay in their posts."

"My lord, we old bones are already half-bodied people who are about to go to the ground, and we won't live long. Your lord is also considering the system. If you really want to dismiss us old people who should have retired long ago but are still living in the yamen, then It is also compliant and reasonable, and the consumption here is just a waste of the court’s food, which is not wrong, we do not blame you, you are also doing practical things for the common people for the sake of recruiting younger yamen servants in the future of Jingzhao Mansion.”

By the way, Guo Nuan's earnest words gradually calmed down the excited yamen servants. A few old men trembling in the corner slowly stood up, looking at them respectfully with their cloudy old eyes. One of the old men said to Guo Nuan .

Guo Nuan sighed, walked up to the old people, shook hands with four or five gray-haired old people one by one, stroked the backs of the old people's hands as rough as old bark, hesitated to speak for a while, and looked at the old people's naked clothes. Those bruises on hands and feet, Guo Nuan's eye sockets also began to turn red at some point.

"Old man, you have worked hard. You have done so many errands for the yamen over the years. You have been diligent and hard-working. For decades, you have worked hard for the safety of the people in the capital, arresting thieves, chasing down robbers, and maintaining the order of transportation and water transportation." Lighting more fire-proof candles in the city in the middle of the night, all the common people are watching."

As Guo Nuan spoke, his emotions were a little heavy. Every time he uttered a word, he felt a tightness in his chest. At some point, the servants beside him were already sobbing, and a group of elders embraced him like children. The head wept faintly.As for Yan Ruoshui, at this moment, her almond-shaped eyes were also flushed, and she quietly turned her gaze away from everyone, and turned to the corner of the wall where others could not see.

Guo Nuan slowly took a breath and was about to say the following words when Ah Fu and Luo Yuan, who were out, filed in with joy on their faces, and it was too late to realize the sad atmosphere of everyone in the hall, especially Luo Yuan with a loud voice. Then he ran to Guo Nuan and shouted loudly:

"Hey, Brother Guo, the gift from the horse-drawn carriage was sold at the pawnshop, and it sold 7000 taels of silver! We've given it away, and we're rich!"

Luo Yuan was overjoyed, he hugged Guo Nuan's shoulder and patted him hard.Ah Fu who was beside him also nodded desperately, and it was obvious that Ah Fu was also very happy.

"Thirty-seven thousand taels! These congratulatory gifts are so valuable!" Guo Nuan was taken aback when he heard that, but he didn't expect the amount to be quite large, and the servants in the palace were all confused and didn't know Guo Nuan and the others. What are the three talking about.

"Haha, I'm rich now, brothers, you don't have to worry about supporting your family for the time being, Jingzhao Mansion has no food and salary, I have it!"

Guo Nuan quickly realized that she put her hips on her face and burst out laughing, which made the yamen servants even more puzzled.

"My lord, your gift sold for tens of thousands of taels. What does this have to do with everyone's salary?" He Ping couldn't hold back his curiosity. Seeing Guo Nuan's crazy smile, he immediately raised his doubts.

"Ahem, the imperial court seems to have owed everyone their salaries for more than half a year. Now the mansion has no money to pay for food. Today, I, Guo Nuan, pay everyone out of my own pocket to pay back all the owed wages."

Guo Nuan quickly straightened her face, and announced to everyone with a serious expression.Immediately, they waved to Ah Fu and Luo Yuan, and the two of them carried a large bag of white silver on their backs and distributed it to everyone.

"Thank you sir!"

The yamen servants seemed a little excited. Everyone held a large silver ingot in their arms, and their hands trembled. This was life-saving money for urgent needs. The mother-in-law and several children in the family were counting on this money to buy rice. What about the pot.

"Well, as for the old people, although I, Guo Nuan, fired them, I was not the kind of cold and mean person. I can't let dogs eat my conscience."

Guo Nuan's witty words immediately aroused laughter from the servants in the palace, and everyone nodded in agreement.It can be seen that Guo Jingzhaofu's humane actions have won everyone's recognition and support.

"As long as I, Guo Nuan, still have a mouthful to eat, I will never let the old people go hungry. In the future, I promise everyone that after the old yamen servant is dismissed, I, Guo Nuan, will pay for the monthly living burden so that the old people can take care of themselves." Every day, eat enough and wear warm clothes, what do you think is good!"

Guo Nuan smiled and announced her plan to everyone, and then punched herself in the chest a few times as she uttered sonorous and forceful words.

At this moment, everyone was completely overwhelmed by Guo Nuan's selfless spirit. The servants looked at Guo Nuan and shouted the heroic slogan of Jingzhao Mansion excitedly:

"Respecting filial piety and emphasizing human relations

Be frugal to save money and use, get rid of heresy and correct customs

Being courteous and being polite

We are all government servants of Jingzhao Prefecture, and we will work together for the well-being of the people! "