In the Zhang Mansion, Zhang Buyu frowned and was looking through the memorials in front of him.

Soon, an official walked into the study, knelt down in front of Zhang Busuo, and sat down in front of him, waiting for his orders.

The division of power between the left and right prime ministers is not very clear. It mainly depends on who is more capable. When Chen Ping was the left prime minister, the left prime minister had overwhelming power and overpowered the right prime minister. Of course, today's left prime minister probably cannot.

As the Right Chancellor, Zhang Cang is responsible for all major and minor powers in the country. Zhang Cang has the final say, but Zhang Buyi is not bad at all. When Zhang Cang is out on business or busy with farming, he has to take care of important matters.

"Prime Minister Zhang! Zhang Shizhi has checked the results of private petitions this year and found three cases of injustice, and the rest are normal."

The official reported in a low voice.

The dudes in Chang'an were able to beat people on the streets because Zhang Shizhi didn't care about them, and Zhang Shizhi didn't care about them because someone ordered Zhang Shizhi to strictly investigate the results of petitions from people all over the country this year to see if there were any.

There was no case where a wealthy family used the name of the common people to wrongly accuse officials. Zhang Shizhi was busy with this matter, so naturally he had no way to govern the evil young men in Chang'an.

Zhang Buyi nodded, seeming to be very satisfied with Zhang Shizhi's work ability.

"Well, not bad."

"Also, this young man is good. Let him go to Tongguan to take charge of the Cao Canal."

Zhang Buyi threw the paper in his hand to the official in front of him. The official quickly picked it up, nodded, and then carefully stood up, lowered his head, and walked back from here.

After the officials left, Liu Yan walked into the house holding her petite daughter.

A smile finally appeared on Zhang Buyu's face. He took his daughter from his wife's hand and gently coaxed her. Liu Yan asked suspiciously: "Since Your Majesty is back, why didn't your beloved go to the palace?"

Are you doing something here?"

On weekdays, Zhang Buji spent more time in the palace than in his mansion.

Zhang Buyi replied coldly: "When your Majesty comes back this time, he must be asking about the big and small matters of this year's mulberry farming. These matters are the responsibility of the right minister, and there is no need for me to take care of them. This year Shang Fang has come up with several new farmers."

Machinery, I have to find a way to quickly complete the promotion and achieve some success, so that I can meet the Holy Emperor!"

At this time, the official who walked out wiped the sweat from his forehead. This Left Prime Minister Zhang was really difficult to get along with. He got on the carriage, picked up the order, looked at it for a moment, and then said with a cold face.

, proudly said to the driver: "Send someone to deliver the Prime Minister's order to Tongguan!"

The prime minister's order only contained a young man's name and normal promotion orders that complied with the rules.

Yongye.

........

"Hahaha, brother-in-law! Long time no see!"

Liu Chang smiled and walked into Pingyang Hou Mansion.

Cao Ku was a little surprised. On weekdays, the elder was not that close to him, because Cao Ku had a big problem in governing the country. Until now, he had nothing to do, so he just enjoyed himself at home, and only met each other on weekdays.

The Queen Mother, I met the Queen, I met Youzi, but I didn’t have much contact with Liu Chang.

In terms of the power of relatives, Queen Cao’s relatives are not very powerful.

After Cao Shen's death, his son was unable to take his place. Most of the family members were in the Tang Dynasty and had little contact with the main family in Chang'an. However, as the mother of the prince and the nominal ruler of the harem, Empress Cao also

There is no need for relatives to support him. Although Cao Ku has no ability, he is honest and does his duty and will not cause trouble. This is enough.

Liu Chang's sudden arrival made Cao Ku a little overwhelmed. He greeted him respectfully and invited him to sit on the upper seat, while he sat aside.

Liu Chang showed great enthusiasm.

"Brother-in-law, you see, these are the good wines I specially brought from the Western Regions! I may not have had a drink with you for a long time since I left this time, so I would like to take this opportunity to have a few drinks!"

Cao Ku was stunned. You didn't drink with me before you left.

Cao Ku's people prepared meat for a banquet for the emperor. Liu Chang enthusiastically held his hand and told him about the Western Regions. But the more enthusiastic Liu Chang was, the more uneasy Cao Ku felt. He still remembered that when he was young, his father

I once told myself: Liu Chang is such a bastard, if I ask you for anything, I will be my father, and if I have nothing to do, I will be my old dog!

"Your Majesty has come, what orders do you have?"

Cao Ku asked directly.

Liu Chang smiled and then said with emotion: "This time I went to Xiting Kingdom, I really couldn't bear it. I thought that the Tang Kingdom was the poorest, but when I went to Xiting Kingdom, I realized that the real poor were in Xiting.

My country, I have no food to eat, no clothes to cover my body, I am very sad..."

"I understand... I wonder how many stones of food you want me to offer?"

Cao Ku felt at ease now. It turned out that he only came to get food from him. If that was the case, it would be easy to handle.

"food?"

Liu Chang had a straight face and said seriously: "How can I force the ministers to donate food?"

"No, no, I do it voluntarily, voluntarily."

"Then how much can you give?"

"I wonder if it's 200,000 dan?"

Liu Chang looked at Cao Ku in surprise and nodded, "Of course it is possible."

"However, this is not the reason why I came here this time. I heard that it is better to go into the water to catch fish while standing by the river! Now I have given Xiting no matter how much food he has, but I just let them stand by the river. They

They can't go into the water to catch fish themselves. This is not possible. I have to find a way to let them go into the water to catch fish themselves. Therefore, I decided to let the temple organize a caravan to go to the Xiting Kingdom and fight with the poisonous people there.

Trade, on the one hand, revitalizes the West Courtyard, and on the other hand, it allows the Han people to obtain enough food..."

"Poisonous people?? But I heard that the road was blocked by the Huns..."

"While we are talking here, Zhou Yafu and Lu Tazhi are leading the cavalry to attack the hinterland of the Xiongnu. Taiwei is leading the army to attack the northern part of the Xiongnu, involving the main force of the enemy. When the caravan arrives at Xiting Kingdom

, Xiting Kingdom and Shendu are already on the border."

Liu Chang said very calmly.

Cao Ku was stunned, "Is there a war over there at Shen Du? Why is there no news?"

"It's the same thing to tell the ministers after we win. I'm not in a hurry."

"What does Your Majesty want??"

"Let you take charge of this caravan and go to Xiting Kingdom."

Cao Ku suddenly fell silent. He was not afraid of hardship. He asked helplessly: "Why did your Majesty ask me to take charge of this matter? I don't have much talent, I'm just afraid..."

"Hey, don't say that. How can a noble prince be afraid of trouble? Besides, it's just taking some people to Xiting Kingdom and then bringing them back. How difficult can it be? You don't have to worry! Don't worry.

make arrangements for!"

Although this guy himself has no ability, he has high prestige, high status, and extensive connections. Liu Chang really can't find another idler with his status. There are many sages in the Han Dynasty now, but idlers

Too few. There is no need to let the ministers of the DPRK and Central Government put down what they are doing to deal with such matters. If it is left to someone with a low-status status, the "interrogation" along the way will be enough for the caravan. Liu Chang has personally been to many places.

He still knows his true appearance quite clearly.

If Cao Ku comes to lead the team, he will basically not encounter any difficulties and can convince the crowd. With the armored guards, it will not be difficult to reach the Xiting Kingdom all the way. After arriving at the Xiting Kingdom, Qi can tell Qi the specific matters.

This guy will take care of it.

After hearing what Liu Chang said, Cao Ku finally agreed.

It turns out that this is what I came for.

Cao Ku asked again: "The two hundred thousand stone grain..."

"Isn't that what you donated voluntarily? I told you not to ask for food, but you said you would give it..."

Liu Chang blinked innocently.

Cao Ku was silent for a moment and then asked, "How many people did your Majesty organize to follow me to the West Courtyard?"

"You are responsible for this matter, why are you still asking me?"

Cao Ku suddenly realized something was wrong, "Your Majesty, you want me to personally gather the merchants and then take them to Xiting Kingdom?"

"yes."

"What if they don't want to go?"

"You have to solve it."

"Anyway, this matter is left to you. You have to handle it well and try to bring more merchants. I don't ask for too much. It can't be less than 10,000 people, right?"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, where can I find..."

Without waiting for Cao Ku to ask, Liu Chang said goodbye proudly. Cao Ku stood at the door and saw off the emperor, but his eyes were particularly confused. What should I do?

After returning to Chang'an, Liu Chang met with many ministers and veterans one after another.

Chen Ping also visited several times. Chen Hou was still the same as before, and there was no sign of serious illness. Liu Chang still felt that he was lying to himself, and that his serious illness was just a lie he made up to retire early.

Of course, Liu Chang also told the people he visited, including Chen Ping, about his grand strategy for body poisoning.

Only Chen Ping's reaction was the calmest. Under his gaze, Liu Chang was a little speechless. He always felt that this guy had seen through something.

After meeting with many ministers and learning about the grain production situation from Zhang Cang, Liu Chang stayed in the palace and prepared to rest for a while so that he would not be busy for the time being.

Of course, he also wrote a letter to Liu An who was far away in Tang Dynasty, asking when he planned to come back.

Liu Chang thought that Zhuzi would come back before he returned, but he didn't expect that he would delay for so long.
To be continued...