Li Guoer's movements of petting the cat paused slightly, and he frowned and looked sideways:
"Ouyang Lianghan, why are you looking at me like this?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head and did not answer.
Wei Mei on the side smiled happily and said:
"The giant Buddha was successfully built. As the governor of Jiangnan, Qilang has already secured his share of the credit. Now that Tanlang has uniquely designed the 'Golden Light Auspiciousness', it shouldn't be difficult to return to the capital. Tanlang is really safe.
"
Ouyang Rong shrugged helplessly:
"If I say I didn't mean it, would you believe me?"
The faces of Li Xian's family were indeed dubious.
Ru Lixian and others even looked at him with weird smiles, as if to say they understood him, well, everyone understood.
Only Li Guo'er looked at his subtle expression carefully, seemed to have thought about it seriously, and suddenly said:
"Even if there is some element of deception, it is still personal luck and your lucky number. God will not favor a loser for no reason. You have this qualification, which is also part of your strength. You should take it. There is no need to be modest."
Facing the crowd, Ouyang Rong pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head in front of them:
"No, this golden auspiciousness is not my credit, it belongs to the prince."
Li Xian was a little confused and pointed at himself: "Ah? My king?"
Ouyang Rong nodded: "Well, let's just say...it's the prince's plan and it all depends on the prince."
Li Xian wanted to speak but stopped.
The faces of Li Guo'er, Li Dalang, Wei Mei and others around them were either thinking, suddenly enlightened, or their eyes lit up.
Li Dalang asked with a complicated expression:
"What Tan Lang means is to give the credit to the father and concentrate the bargaining chips, so that our palace will have a greater chance of leaving Xunyang City and returning to the capital? Is that so?"
Ouyang Rong nodded calmly.
Wei Mei was surprised and moved:
"Tan Lang really considers the overall situation, but this is your credit. Although we don't have to see each other for a long time, wouldn't this be bad?"
Li Bao'er was silent, lowering her head and petting the cat. There was something in her arms, her furry head stretched forward, and her pair of beady eyes kept looking at Ouyang Rong curiously. She didn't know what she was expecting.
What is surprising is that Li Xian suddenly shook his head and said:
"No, this is inappropriate. I, the king, cannot shamelessly take credit for Tanlang's achievements."
He turned his head and said to Wei Mei and others who were about to admonish:
"The Queen Mother actually knows exactly what I am capable of and how much ink is in my belly. The princes in the court also know it clearly. There is no need to do this. I don't want to be embarrassed, so I still took away the Tan Tan.
Lang’s contribution is even more incredible.”
"Are these your main worries..."
Ouyang Rong lowered his eyes and murmured, thought for a moment, and improved:
"That's it, it's the prince who will take the credit for the golden light and auspiciousness. But then let's change the explanation and say that the location where the Donglin Giant Buddha landed was what the prince dreamed of one day. It was guided by gods or auspicious beasts. The dream
After waking up, the prince gave me some advice... so everything went smoothly.
"When the time comes to celebrate the victory, if the prince can make this fairy's dream more mysterious and exciting, it will be a good luck. Your Majesty will definitely like it."
Ouyang Rong became more fluent as he spoke and gave some suggestions.
After listening to this, Li Xian still shook his head firmly:
"No, no, this is Tanlang's credit, there is no need to give it to me. In fact, the factor just now is only one of them, the second is..."
King Xunyang paused.
Ouyang Rong asked curiously: "What is it?"
Li Xian couldn't help but look at Ouyang Rong a few more times before speaking:
"The second is that the female historian named Rong Zhen is obviously on good terms with Tan Lang and wants to promote Tan Lang. She will definitely give Tan Lang a good word in front of the Queen Mother.
"Rong Zhen's female history was fully involved in the construction of the Xunyang Grottoes. She can easily expose our dream creation."
Ouyang Rong didn't expect this, and his brows furrowed.
Li Dalang took the initiative and said to Xi Ni: "This is to be decided in advance, there is no rush..."
Ouyang Rong looked at Li Xian's insistent attitude and didn't mention the matter for the time being.
He glanced at the sky outside, lowered his head and took a sip of hot tea.
Li Dalang took the initiative and said:
"Miss Xie may not be able to come back for a while. Tan Lang doesn't have to stay with us specially. He can go find her and tell her the good news."
He held back his laughter:
"Tan Lang doesn't know that in the past few days when you were away, Miss Xie went out every day to visit Mrs. Zhen at the Huaiye Lane mansion, and also went to Yan Liulang every day to ask about things at the Xunyang Grottoes.
, sometimes I ask several times a day.”
Ouyang Rong glanced at him, but did not answer or get up to leave.
He gently put down the teacup in his hand and said:
"There is one more thing that we need to discuss and listen to the opinions of the prince and everyone else."
Li Xian was holding hands with Wei Mei, looking at each other tenderly. This time the Donglin Giant Buddha was completed and landed, and the sword that was pressed above the palace finally had a sword. At least there was no need to worry, because there were rebels and thieves in Tiannan Jianghu.
Unexpectedly, I couldn't pay the job and was scolded by the empress.
After hearing Ouyang Rong's words, Li Xian said gently:
"It's fine as long as Tanlang makes the decision."
Ouyang Rong said calmly:
"You still have to listen to everyone's opinions. In fact, it doesn't matter."
Li Guo'er asked: "What's the matter?"
With everyone watching, Ouyang Rong whispered:
"Ribbon-cutting ceremony. Rong Zhen and the others proposed to hold a completion ceremony, similar to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on the day when the completion of the Giant Buddha is announced to the public. At that time, Xunyang officials and citizens will be invited to the scene to celebrate the landing of the Donglin Giant Buddha.
"In addition, we will also invite superb painters to draw the grand ceremony, and together with the golden auspicious picture of the Buddha's head at sunrise, send it to Luoyang and present it to His Majesty to win the dragon's smile."
Li Xian and others looked at each other in confusion.
After a while, Li Dalang sighed: "As expected of someone from the palace, he knows how to please my grandmother."
Li Guoer asked calmly:
"Who raised this matter first, and who currently agrees with it?"
Ouyang Rong glanced at her and said fluently:
"Rong Nushi was the first to propose it. Deputy Supervisor Song, Commander Yi, and Miaozhen Nushi agreed on the spot. Wei Mi, Duan Quanwu, Li Congshan and other generals also supported it."
"So, Ouyang Lianghan was reserved at that time. What were you worried about?"
Ouyang Rong was quiet for a moment and said:
"It's not that I'm worried, it's just that I have some conservative habits. This time I'm a little more high-profile. I don't really want to go there..."
Li Xian muttered:
"I think it is okay to hold a celebration ceremony, but we must be careful about Tiannan Jianghu. If we take the opportunity to cause chaos, it will be bad."
Ouyang Rong nodded directly and said:
"I mentioned this matter, and Rong Nushi said that she had considered it. From what I saw, she didn't look like she would take it lightly. Moreover, the Donglin Buddha has already landed, and the weakest period of the Xunyang Grottoes has passed...
"Well, it's not impossible for the Tiannan Jianghu rebels to come, but I can't figure out why they didn't come before. In Rong Nushi's words, now that the Buddha has landed, they are waiting for them to come. I wish they could bump into it..."
When Ouyang Rong said this, he shook his head slightly.
Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief:
"That's good, I don't have any objections. If I insist on one thing, I would like to invite fewer people to celebrate the ceremony. Don't have too many civilian officials. Don't let the original defense be confused by the crowd and make mistakes."
Ouyang Rong nodded: "Okay."
In fact, he had already mentioned this point of view to Rong Zhen, and the latter readily accepted it.
Li Guoer tilted his head and asked:
"What's interesting about this matter is the opinions expressed by the people at the Xunyang Grottoes. Ouyang Lianghan, have you considered why Rong Zhen held this celebration, and why did the others unanimously agree?"
Ouyang Rong glanced at her, and the two seemed to have a tacit understanding.
He nodded and said:
"I was thinking about this on the way here. It's easy to guess that Rong Nu Shi has some thoughts. She organized this completion celebration to please His Majesty.
"As for everyone else, everyone agrees. Naturally, this matter is good for everyone and can facilitate celebrations. The grander the ceremony, the happier His Majesty will be, and the greater the credit will naturally be. Children who cry will have milk to drink. In the same way, children who can celebrate success will
Officials who are able to report can easily be promoted in the government."
Li Guoer praised:
"Yes, it's similar to my analysis. In fact, Rong Zhen may have another purpose for organizing this celebration."
She said calmly:
"Inviting officials and people to observe and observe, in fact, can inspire the people of Xunyang while promoting the glory of the saint, and indirectly damage the prestige of Yunmeng Jianze, letting the people of Xunyang, Jiangzhou, and even Jiangnan Road know that the majesty of the imperial court cannot be violated
, even if it’s the legendary Yunmeng Yuanjun.”
Li Dalang looked worried and said, "Wouldn't that make Yunmeng Jianze more provocative?"
Li Guoer nodded:
"So, but I heard what Ouyang Lianghan just said that this female historian named Rong Zhen seems to be waiting for this. This may also be her hidden purpose for holding this ceremony."
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.
Li Dalang murmured and asked: "So how should we express our stance on this matter?"
Li Guo'er glanced at Ouyang Rong, who said nothing, and said crisply:
"Naturally, it is the direction to maximize our interests. So many people have already supported it. This kind of celebration ceremony is to ask for credit from the subordinates. Father, Ouyang Lianghan and we cannot sing the opposite.
"In addition, this matter is actually beneficial to us, so let's do it. The happier grandma will be, we will definitely get the credit immediately, and we can also take advantage of it."
Having said this, Li Guoer changed the subject and said:
"Ouyang Lianghan, what do you think?"
Ouyang Rong glanced at the little princess with plum blossom makeup who was looking straight at him.
"Me too."
Li Guo'er didn't let him go, and continued to ask a few more questions, but Ouyang Rong was vague.
After a while, after finishing the cup of tea, Ouyang Rong waved his hand and declined Wei Mei's smile and asked for more tea.
He stood up, and before going out, he kept looking down and thinking, and then said:
"It can be done, but we won't go to the celebration if we can't, just in case."
Li Baoer frowned at first, then his eyes lit up slightly and he agreed crisply:
"good."
"Tanlang, why don't we go?"
Li Guoer put down the Youzhong in his arms and patiently explained to Li Dalang, who looked curious and confused:
“First, safety;
"Secondly, if there is an accident, it is easy for us to blame it, at least it will not be a serious fault, because if something happens and they are investigated, Rong Zhen and the others will be the ones taking the lead, and we can only join in the trouble.
"And when we make suggestions like this, we are the last ones to respond. If anything happens, we can give the court a competent sense of helplessness and fear of admonition afterwards."
Li Dalang couldn't help but slap the handrail: "That's it."
Ouyang Rong was sent out by Li Xian, Wei Mei and his wife, and Corporal Li Xian. Li Xian pulled Ouyang Rong's sleeve and asked him a few words, mainly asking about Zhen Shuyuan's birthday ceremony in detail, and he answered a few questions.
Ouyang Rong, who was adjusting his clothes and getting ready to go out, remained silent as Li Guoer analyzed Li Dalang's words from behind.
Before walking out of the door, Wei Mei grabbed him again:
"Tan Lang, why hasn't that Li Congshan left yet? Can't you replace my clan nephew? In other words, this Li Congshan should have seen our attitude, and he is a bit thick-skinned."
Ouyang Rong shook his head:
"They are the only three candidates here. General Wei and Xuanwu Guard need to stay in Xunyang Grottoes to set up defenses, which involves a certain formation... Duan Quanwu is even more inappropriate. He is suspected to be related to the Wei family, so let him go on to suppress the bandits.
Well, only Li Congshan is left."
Wei Mei nodded reluctantly:
"Okay then, I'll have someone make some soup and send it over tonight, and we'll see if we stay here for a few days."
"Thank you for your hard work, Princess."
Ouyang Rong said a few words of relief and left the palace.
Return to the carriage.
He sat quietly for a while.
In fact, there is another benefit to holding this completion celebration, which Ouyang Rong didn't mention during the whole process.
Because it's for him.
Inviting Jiangzhou officials to the celebration ceremony and allowing the people to observe it collectively can actually increase their merits.
Ouyang Rong thought for a while and then ordered Ali to go to the Jiangzhou lobby.
Entering the lobby, Ouyang Rong gave some instructions below, and after a while, Yan Liulang, Pei Shisanniang and others arrived one after another.
Ouyang Rong asked them carefully.
He checked again and found that, except for some unusual movements by the group of water thieves from Hukou County, nothing happened in the city during the ten days he left Xunyang City.
Ouyang Rong glanced at the sky, then returned to the main hall, called the officials of the governor's office, took the important official documents that had been piled up for ten days, corrected the signatures one by one, and processed them.
During this period, he heard a series of crisp knocking sounds from the small wooden fish in the merit tower.
A lot of merit increased out of thin air.
Calculating the time, this should be the increase in merit points after he ordered the lifting of the flood ban in Xunyang City for ten consecutive days... The blockade does affect people's livelihood, and grievances always breed and gradually accumulate.
There was still an hour before evening, and Ouyang Rong finally finished handling the most important batch of official business.
After getting out of it, he immediately took off his official uniform and returned to his original underground duty.
When he returned to the carriage, Ouyang Rong couldn't wait to order:
"Go to the embroiderer's yard."
"Yes, sir."
Half an hour later, at the bank of Xingzi Lake, Ouyang Rong opened the curtain of his car and took a long look.
The walls of the quiet courtyard are vermilion red, with indigo-colored eaves tiles.
It gives people a romantic and deep feeling.
This is how Ouyang Rong feels every time he sees the quiet courtyard from a distance, and it almost becomes a conditioned reflex.
It is in the same vein as the red walls of Chengtian Temple. If Ouyang Rong guessed correctly, this quiet courtyard used to be the property of Chengtian Temple. Later, because of its good location on the bank of Xingzi Lake, it was bought by wealthy pilgrims, and finally came to
In the hands of Pei Sanniang, it finally became the residence of Xiu Niang...