Liu Mengyan, who was the right servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs at the time, handed over the document and chatted casually.
"Song Rui is making a fuss. Many important ministers have died because of the change of appearance in the court."
Wen Yunsun took the document and shook his head, obviously not agreeing.
These two people, one is the number one scholar in Jiachen Branch and the other is the number one scholar in Bingchen Branch. When they chat, they are not as literate as other scholars. They both have a straightforward style.
"When I returned to court, I only saw chaos in Lin'an."
Liu Mengyan smiled and said: "Shi Miyuan openly robbed Han Kuang's stomach and went to Yujin Garden to kill and behead him; King Ji rebelled and hanged himself; Shi Songzhi poisoned Du Fan; Ding Daquan sent troops to rob Dong Huai and leave the city; let's see, Ding Daquan
He will die soon...have you collected your official seal?"
"Collect it, thank you Brother Hanfu. The evidence of Ding Daquan's crime is conclusive and he will be dismissed in accordance with the law. I personally think that we should not make any assumptions."
"Judge of Ning Haijun, Hangzhou was originally called 'Zhen Hai', but after he was stationed it was changed to 'Jie Hai'. Song Rui, the judge of Ning Haijun, is actually the judge of Hangzhou. Congratulations."
"I am attached to Lin'an Mansion. It is difficult to be an official, and I will be unlucky for the rest of my life."
Liu Mengyan smiled, and naturally continued the topic just now, saying: "What I just talked about was the important ministers who died in the struggle on the surface. What you and I don't know is that there is an undercurrent. Do you think Li Xia's assassination is considered chaos?
Let’s take it for granted. Ding Daquan mobilized troops to drive away Dong Huai and claimed that there was a rebellion. There was a Mongolian craftsman in the city? Who believed it? Why did the Mongolian craftsman come? It’s best not to cause trouble.”
Speaking of this matter, Wen Yunsun looked upright and said: "I have to ask clearly about my responsibilities."
"Okay, okay, I hear the judge, you go and investigate. But we are officials for the sake of the peace of the people. You can investigate, but you are not allowed to disturb the people."
"That's the way it is, and I won't disturb the people."
"That's too serious." Liu Mengyan escorted Wen Yunsun through the corridor of the official department and said: "It is still an official sage. As soon as the prime minister is dismissed, the prime minister will be appointed, and the prime minister Cheng will be the prime minister, and the phase will be certain.
The undercurrent has stopped. The dust has settled, what else can you investigate?"
"Let me be frank, I really don't agree with Brother Hanfu's way of becoming an official."
"You and I are just chatting privately. Isn't this how I should be an official? It's just criticizing current affairs. If Song Ruimo spreads the news, I will quit my official position."
"Criticizing the current affairs, Brother Han Fu, I wish you could do it as well as you can."
"Okay, okay, I won't see you off anymore." Liu Mengyan stopped outside the official department, raised his hand and said, "The state government office is between Lin'an government office and Qiantang county government office, do you know?"
"Brother Han Fu, there is no need to send him off. Let's say goodbye."
"See you again another day."
Liu Mengyan turned around, put away the smile on his face, and returned to the public room.
Wen Yunsun, who was standing on the stone steps, looked up at the blue sky and white sun. He hesitated for a moment, and instead of walking towards the state government office, he walked towards Wushan.
Three years ago, he was the top scorer in high school. Not long after, his father passed away.
Therefore, he returned to his hometown and observed mourning for three years.
I have no regrets.
But in Lin'an back then, there was a young man who returned from spying in the North and moved Lin'an with his poetry.
Li Xia.
The same time passed, and Li Xia traveled across Sichuan and Shu, repeatedly expelled bandits and made great achievements.
Wen Yunsun believed that it was because of these soldiers who guarded the country that he could fulfill his filial piety in his hometown.
Now that he is serving as a naval judge, the soldiers who defended his family and country were assassinated under his leadership. He must give an explanation to the other party.
A thorough investigation of the Mongolian work in Hangzhou City.
…
"What did you say?!"
"Liu Tongzhi, I mean, I want to inquire about Mongolia's detailed assassination of Li Jieshuai..."
"There is no need to check. The commander is still recovering from his injuries and it is inconvenient to see guests."
"This matter is important, I want to confront Li Jieshuai..."
"Don't check."
"How could a Mongolian craftsman sneak into Lin'an..."
"May I ask, what is your official rank?"
Wen Yun, Sun cupped his hands and said, "Judge of the Eighth Grade Festival."
With a "Peng" sound, the courtyard door was closed.
Wen Yunsun was a little surprised, thinking about what Liu Mengyan said, he realized something.
He walked around the mansion and then walked towards Wushan Mountain.
Although he had just entered the officialdom and was able to win the first prize, he was by no means an ordinary person. Soon, he murmured something in a low voice.
"The guards are all elite soldiers, and it is extremely difficult to assassinate them. It is said that it was a temporary summons from the government at that time. How capable is the Mongolian spy to even find out about this matter? Sure enough, it is another party dispute."
Who is fighting with whom?
Wu Qian and Jia Sidao?
No, this is just an appearance.
In fact, it is a dispute between His Majesty's bloodline and the clan's bloodline...
~~
"I won."
Zhao Yun raised his hand and asked Xie Daoqing to drink.
He doesn't like Xie Daoqing, but they have been married for many years and there are certain things he can only say to her to relieve his loneliness.
"Everything that has happened in recent days, don't look at the chaos on the surface, but look at the bottom. Adultery, assassinations, ghosts, rumors, auspiciousness, elixirs... all these are 'means'. There are real and fake methods. I don't have to go there.
One distinction.
I am the emperor, and I have no time to distinguish the methods of these people. I only need to know that behind these methods is that the clan wants the chair under my seat. It is not a party dispute, but a battle between my blood and the clan’s blood. Wu Qian stood
Get rid of those losers..."
Speaking of Wu Qian, Zhao Yun talked for a long time and finally sighed.
"Wu Qian, I am very disappointed. The country in his eyes is too broad and too broad. In his eyes, this is the only thing left of me."
"The officials should not feel sad for this stubborn old man."
Zhao Yun shook his head and then talked about Li Xia.
"You see, Li Xia had already sided with the clan at the beginning. Unlike Wu Qian, he had no choice but to do what my younger brother did... forcing Li Xia to be close to the clan instead of my bloodline. Therefore.
, I dare not use this lucky general to suppress Shu.
Too many things have happened to Li Xia recently, and the disorder is becoming more and more charming. The more chaotic it is, the more the officials use their methods to assassinate him, exclude him, frame him, and win over him.
The craftsmanship is fake, the ghosts are fake, the auspiciousness is fake, the elixir is fake... Li Xia's serious injury and unconsciousness are also fake. They are just a means of self-protection. They are making lawless noises all in order to support what they want.
Someone please sit on my chair!"
Xie Daoqing hurriedly said: "The officials should calm down."
"I am not angry. I have watched for more than thirty years, from Shi Miyuan to Jia Sidao. What storms have I not seen?"
Zhao Yun gave a bitter smile and finally said: "Ye Mengding is a smart man."
"Ye Gong?"
"An auspicious event solved the rumor that 'Yao, Huang, Wei, and Zi opened in succession'; an elixir solved the comment that Yu'er was 'unworthy of being a king'; a visit solved the hatred between Yu'er and the Li family, and brought peace to the world.
Li Xia moved from the clan's position to that of Qi'er."
At this point, Zhao Yun nodded and made another comment.
"Ye Mengding is good, he helped me resolve the problem."
"My concubine will summon Ye Gong's family tomorrow to thank the master for You'er."
Zhao Yun nodded.
He raised his left arm and flicked his sleeve slowly.
"The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty are all loyal to my bloodline and my wishes... Queen, do you understand?"
"This is natural, but I... I still don't understand."
There was a trace of sadness in Zhao Yun's eyes, and he murmured: "You just have to remember, don't lose whatever I ask for."
~~
As Zhao Yun said, the struggle in the court calmed down.
The whole thing seems complicated. To put it simply, in one sentence, it is nothing more than Wu Qian and Li Xia fighting openly with Zhao Yu and Zhao Yu.
Wu Qian was demoted, Zhao Yurui died unexpectedly, and Li Xia submitted to Zhao Yu, the emperor's bloodline.
The dust has settled.
There will never be another Wu Qian like him, with a high official position and a stubborn temper, who will stir up trouble and make the emperor unhappy...
~~
"Commander, that officer is so serious! Just after a while, he came again to ask about the commander's assassination. I told him that there was no need to investigate."
Liu Jinsuo walked quickly to the study and said: "This time he didn't say he wanted to see the commander-in-chief, but he kept interrogating me, which made me feel bad."
Li Xia was holding a book and reading without looking away, and asked: "So?"
"I just closed the door."
"Well done, who is that?"
"A junior official, only of the eighth rank, named Wen Yunsun."
Li Xia was stunned, put down the book in his hand, thought for a moment, and said, "Don't deal with him."
"Ha, the commander-in-chief is joking. I have a very easy time dealing with a civil servant."
"I didn't say anything about you."
Li Xia pondered for a moment and said bluntly: "To be honest, I'm a little afraid of this person. Don't get involved with him."
"oh."
"Prepare a greeting note. I will go to Prince Rong's Mansion tomorrow to express my condolences, and then pay a visit to Quan Yongjian."
Liu Jinsuo was stunned and said curiously: "Commander, your injury is not healed yet. Besides..."
Li Xia lowered his head to read again and said, "Just do it as you are told. By the way, don't we have a concierge?"
"Concierge? We won't be able to stay in Lin'an for long. Wouldn't it be great for me to be the concierge?"
"Don't open the door again unless summoned by the emperor. Remember, I won't see anyone."
"yes!"
Li Xia continued to read with his head down, then wiped his nosebleed and looked up at the sky.
But when the door opened, it was Tang Anan who walked in.
~~
"I cooked a bowl of tangerine peel and hawthorn soup for Lang Jun. It nourishes yin and dispels fire." Tang An'an put the bowl down on the table and added, "Nian'er is still cooking porridge for A Lang."
Li Xia nodded and asked, "Is there something you want to say?"
Tang Anan moved gently, tested the soup with a silver needle, sat down on one side, looked up at the sky outside the window, and lit a candle.
"Is it okay for me to sleep with you tonight?"
"Can."
Tang Anan was stunned for a moment, and his originally demure posture became a little confused, as if he didn't expect Li Xia to accept her so readily.
Li Xia drank the tangerine peel and hawthorn soup. The temperature was just right and it suited his taste. No sugar was added.
After drinking, he put down the bowl and bolted the doors and windows.
"bring it on."
"Li...Li Xia..."
"Huh? Is there anything else you want to say?"
Tang An'an turned his back and said: "I can tell something. Now that you have taken over the military power, you are afraid of suspicion and are deliberately sensual. But if you don't break my body, sooner or later someone will notice something is wrong."
"Yes, so, come here."
"I'm not..." Tang Anan stopped mid-sentence, not knowing what to say.
Li Xia then said: "I know, you want to make it clear first that you are not contemptuous, nor are you envious of me. Are you considering this decision for me?"
"Whether I admire you or not, I don't know." Tang Anan turned his head, hesitated for a moment, and said honestly: "I just feel that you are very strange, so strange that I...can't think about anything else, and even forgot to admire you.
General character."
"Maybe it's because you used to be the one in control in our relationship, but now you're not used to it?"
Tang An'an lowered her head again, feeling that Li Xia's words were too straightforward, making it difficult for her to resist.
She has received too much teaching and should be able to handle things with ease.
But in front of Li Xia, she was not even as comfortable as the maid.
"I'm not the same Li Xia I used to be. I won't be manipulated by you. Of course, 'manipulated' is not a bad word. I can't think of a better one. You just need to know."
"Grab it." Tang An'an whispered, "I once wanted to grip our destiny."
"Yes, you worked very hard, but I forgot, I'm sorry." Li Xia said, "And if you can't forget the past and get along with me, you will only feel uncomfortable, and so will I."