Yang Shiqi bowed and said: "Shaobao is an important minister of the country, and he is responsible for important responsibilities. The prince is the crown prince of the country. It is not appropriate to meet at this time. The prince specially ordered his subordinates to come here. He just told Shaobao that the prince will be the great ancestor of Emperor Gao and the current emperor.
The empress used the gifts and part of her salary given every year to buy 12,000 dan of grain and rice. Although it was a small amount of money, it was of no use, but it could also help the prince to make a living. When will the prince set off to Susong for disaster relief? I asked for instructions on the next time.
I will send the grain and rice to you."
Xia Xun's heart warmed, and he nodded and said: "The prince loves the people like a son. Yang Xu has thanked the prince in advance on behalf of the elders in the disaster area! The disaster relief is urgent. Early tomorrow morning, Yang will go to the disaster area first. The relief supplies will be launched slowly, and then they will arrive!"
Yang Shiqi showed admiration on his face, leaned forward and said: "Yang Shiqi sincerely admires the Duke of Guo for being so concerned about state affairs and caring for the people. Well, early tomorrow morning, Shiqi will ask someone to transport grain and rice to the Duke of Guo's Mansion and ask the Duke to receive it. But this is
People who buy rice..."
Xia Xun understood and said with a smile: "Haha, of course he is a good person in the capital and donated it to his country."
Yang Shiqi smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "I'll take my leave!"
Do good deeds and know how to advance and retreat.
Zhu Gaochi took out his personal money and bought rice and noodles for Xia Xun. Of course, he meant to love the people, but he also didn't want Xia Xun to rush to the disaster area empty-handed. This was his care for him. Although the prince didn't have much money, he couldn't buy it.
How much food, or twelve thousand dan, is an astonishing figure in normal times. Zhu Gaochi must have given all his money to help this time.
Although doing this is concerned about the country and the people, if his identity is just a wealthy gentry in the city, then there will be no problem, and he will be praised by the court. But as he is the prince, this identity is a bit sensitive. The emperor is still alive, you
Do you want to win over the people? This is why Zhu Gaochi rarely shows up after becoming the prince. As for the prince, he should keep it in the East Palace!
Since it was thankless to do so, Zhu Gaochi still did it. This is what made Xia Xun sigh. Zhu Gaochi was not an idiot without any scheming. Sometimes he would use some means, but his true intention
, is indeed kind-hearted, caring and benevolent.
Xia Xun walked out of the palace, and the guards brought the horses. Xia Xun was about to get on his horse and gallop along the imperial road. Suddenly a man appeared from the palace gate and shouted to him: "My lord, my lord!"
Xia Xun stepped into the stirrup with one foot. Hearing the sound, he stopped and looked back. He saw Ji Gang holding up the train of his robe with one hand and walking quickly towards him.
Xia Xun took off his legs and just stood up. Ji Gang was already in front of him. He bowed his head and stood up again with a smile on his face: "My lord, when my lord just returned to Beijing a few days ago, I was assigned to handle a case.
Well, I was so busy that I couldn't find time to spare, so I didn't even attend the Duke's reception banquet. I shouldn't have! It's so wrong! I'll be busy in two days, and I was thinking of having another banquet to apologize to the Duke.
,Who would have thought that your Majesty would go to the countryside to relax again..."
Ji Gang said very cordially: "The Duke of Liaodong has been away from home for many years. When he returned home, he had to reunite with his family first and enjoy family happiness. Ji Gang did not dare to go to Ci Lao Mountain to make noise and offend his wives, so he had to
He is waiting in the capital. Ji Gang is an old subordinate of the Duke, and is not comparable to anyone else. Don't remember the mistakes of your humble position.
Uh... I just heard that I just heard that early tomorrow morning, the Duke of Guo will go to provide disaster relief again, and I don’t know how many days it will take before I can return. Tonight, no matter what, I have to reward me with this honor, called Ji Gang
Let’s serve wine, flatter and express our feelings. I’ve already asked someone to inform Xiao Liu, it’s just the three of us, do you think that’s okay?”
Xia Xun glanced at him. Ji Gang's face was frank and eager, as if he had just seen him when he became the commander of the Jinyi Guards. He looked like one of his own family members, with kindness and admiration. For a moment, even Xia Xun
I feel that the previous alienation between the two was just an illusion.
Xia Xun couldn't help but be secretly surprised: "Why was Ji Gang so arrogant before and then bowed later?"
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The night was getting dark, and Xia Xun took advantage of the drunkenness to walk with Liu Yujue on the winding corridor behind the atrium of the Duke's Mansion. There were two pretty maids holding lanterns in front of them, four or five steps away, guiding them the way.
The wine tonight was very enjoyable. Xia Xun, Ji Gang, and Liu Yujue seemed to have returned to the past. Xia Xun was still the Qingzhou scholar who abandoned literature and went into business, Ji Gang was still the jealous young man who was expelled from the government school, and Liu Yujue,
He was still the shy man as gentle as a virgin. They chatted, recounted history and thought about the future, scolded corrupt officials, laughed and salivated. At least at that moment, they completely let down their guard.
But when Xia Xun strolled through the winding corridors and corridors, the calm expression returned to his face. The frivolity of the past was his life, but the frivolity of today can only be an occasional indulgence. He is now
He is the respected Duke of the current dynasty, and no one can change this.
Liu Yujue was still half a step behind him as usual. Neither of them spoke, and both seemed to be quietly thinking about their own thoughts.
Liu Yujue felt that no matter whether he was the Duke of the country or Ji Gang, it seemed that everyone gradually had a mask on his face. Sometimes he took it off, sometimes he put it on, and sometimes he forgot to take it off after a long time.
It actually makes people no longer remember who he is with the mask on, or who he is without the mask.
Just like tonight, thinking about the exchange of wine and wine just now, and looking at Xia Xun walking with his hands behind his back, slightly thoughtful, Liu Yujue didn't know which scene was real and which scene was an act.
However, to him, those are not important. His family has been urging him to get married, but he has no interest in women at all. If it is a normal relationship, that is it. The thought of sharing a bed, or even rubbing ears and temples, he takes it seriously.
Disgusting, he would rather live like this for the rest of his life, like Luo Kedi, dressed in white like snow, alone.
To this day, there has only been one person in his heart, and that person is walking in front of him; in this life, his body has only been given to one person, and that person is already walking in front of him.
He also knew that his love and devotion could never be expressed. Perhaps burying it silently in his heart would be the best outcome for each other. As long as he could silently guard the person walking in front of him, he would occasionally see
At one glance, he was already satisfied.
Regardless of whether there is a mask or not, regardless of whether the mask is always on his face, he knows him!
The moon is white, the wind is clear, and the sky is full of stars. This night is like a dream.
"Yujue!"
Xia Xun thought for a long time and suddenly called him.
"exist!"
Liu Yujue immediately took a step forward.
As long as he comes to Xia Xun and walks with him, Liu Yujue will definitely lag half a step behind. This has become his instinct. This is not the etiquette between friends, this is the etiquette that subordinates should treat their superiors. Of course, if she is a woman,
This is even more true. She must be half a step behind her man and never keep up with him. From that day on, Liu Yujue has abided by this rule and never changed it again.
Xia Xun thought for a while and said slowly: "Nanzhen, what are you doing now?"
Liu Yujue said respectfully: "Nanzhen is mainly responsible for the management of weapons craftsmanship and the confidentiality of firearms research and development. It is also responsible for the military discipline and military law of the 22nd Guards that are not under the jurisdiction of the Fifth Army Governor's Office. I know that both the emperor and the Duke of the country attach great importance to firearms.
For the development of the army, Ye An is now mainly responsible for this area. After Chen Dong came back from the Communist Party of China, he was still responsible for the area of military law, military discipline and military law. Mainly, the officers and generals of the 22nd Guards took the initiative to send generals who committed crimes for trial.
Training, sentencing, and punishment. Sometimes Chen Dong would take people out in civilian clothes to conduct overt and covert visits to inquire about military discipline!"
Xia Xun nodded and said: "Very good, it will be very convenient for you to move. And Chen Dong..., he and Ye An are both old men of Jinyiwei. They have been following you since Nanyafu was built, so they can be trusted when doing things."
The ability is also there.”
Liu Yujue said hurriedly: "Yes, if the Duke has anything to do, just give him orders!"
Xia Xun was silent and continued to walk forward. Liu Yujue followed step by step without asking any questions.
When he reached a moon gate, Xia Xun stopped, turned around and looked at him, and said in a deep voice: "Keep an eye on these records to see what he does and if there are any changes, and investigate carefully, but don't let him do anything."
After all, you are his subordinate. If it is easy for him to know that you are dealing with something, then... you would rather not do it. In short, be safe first and don't take risks!"
Liu Yujue looked moved and said: "Zha Jigang?"
Without waiting for Xia Xun to say anything more, he changed his face and said: "Yes, I obey my orders! Do you want... to transfer Ye An over? The firearms craftsmanship has gradually stabilized, and there will be no problem without Ye An being there."
.In the past few years, I have also brought out a few close subordinates from my humble position, but they are more immature than Ye An. How about I transfer Ye An over as well and send someone else to manage the craftsmanship?"
Xia Xun shook his head first, thought for a while and then nodded: "You can weigh the decision! There is no need to investigate Ji Gang as a thief. I want you to investigate him because I think he is very abnormal now! Ji Gang is not what he used to be.
,The wings have become hard, and you don’t want to be lowered in front of me, haha...,Of course, you don’t know these things. Sometimes, some things don’t need to be said or done. When your heart changes, you can naturally feel it.
come out!"
Liu Yujue did not speak, but thought in her heart: "But my heart for you will never change. Sir, can you feel it?"
Xia Xun said: "Old Ji always wants to avoid me now and doesn't want to see me. It's easy to understand. When the Wen Dynasty was established, civil servants were re-employed, and all six ministers were promoted to the first rank. Now that the emperor has let go, the six ministers must follow the ancestral system.
He was demoted to the second rank again, and Ji Gang was promoted by the Holy Master from the third rank to the second rank. By then he will be on an equal footing with the six ministers and nine ministers. How can he be willing to bow his head in front of me? "
Liu Yujue said angrily: "If it weren't for the Duke's promotion and promotion, Ji Gang'an would be where he is today? If he shows a little respect in front of the Duke, then he feels that he has lowered his status? He is too ungrateful!"
Xia Xun waved his hand: "Human nature is understandable. Just for this, I won't blame him. Everyone has their own ambitions, so why force it? However, since he intends to alienate me, the last time the officials held a banquet,
He didn't come because of his own reasons, so why do you have to hurry up and reminisce with me today? He's showing courtesy for nothing, and he's either a traitor or a thief. He's responsible for investigating officials, so I have to be careful. I have no choice but to trouble you about this matter!"
Liu Yujue was surprised and said: "He doesn't dare to do anything disadvantageous to you, does he?"
Xia Xun said: "Be careful when sailing the ten-thousand-year-old ship!"
Liu Yujue nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice: "Yes! Don't worry, Lord, Yujue will go all out to protect the Lord!"
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