You can’t tell what the breath of spring is, but you can experience it through all your senses.
The breath is a little sweet, with some indescribable... maybe the smell of vegetation. The exposed skin can also feel the moisture of the air, which is very comfortable.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Xuan opened his eyes.
He put his arms around Zhou Ning and said softly: "It doesn't feel real at all. It's like I'm still in Luoluo."
The couple said a few words and then got up.
Yang Xuan wants to practice, and Zhou Ning also wants to practice.
"Let's go together!" Yang Xuan issued a warm invitation...
"No." Zhou Ning's practice method is different from Yang Xuan's.
"My husband knows a method of cultivation, which is very subtle." Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows, "Will you try it tonight?"
"What method?"
"Double cultivation!"
Zhou Ning rolled her eyes playfully and entered the bedroom.
It is also a kind of fun to make my wife roll her eyes early in the morning.
After practicing, the couple had breakfast together. Yang Xuan got up and said, "I'm going to the Yamen."
He took a step forward, covered his forehead and said, "I actually forgot."
Zhou Ning smiled and said: "If you went to the East Palace in such a confused way, I don't know how many people would laugh."
"Then let's go on a trip!"
Zhou Ning hesitated and said: "There are still things at home."
"The biggest thing in the family is harmony between husband and wife, and other things are not worth mentioning."
These words made Zhou Ning's eyes look gentle, and he stood up and said, "Where are you going?"
"Let's go to my father-in-law's house first, and then go out of the city for a walk."
After Yang Xuan knew that the news about his accident came, his father-in-law spent a lot of effort to deal with it.
"What to bring?" Zhou Ning said excitedly.
"My father-in-law has everything there, and sincerity is the most important thing. I brought some Luoluo specialties this time, so I'll take some with me."
After leaving the house, Yang Xuan hummed a song.
"...a chicken in the left hand, a duck in the right hand, and a fat baby on his back..."
"This song is weird, but it's appropriate."
Zhou Ning suddenly whispered in the carriage: "Does your husband dislike me for not having children?"
The maid in the car Yanxiao said cautiously: "Madam, giving birth to a child depends on fate! Besides, Mr. Lang doesn't have any interest in it."
"Aning!" Yang Xuan said from outside.
"Why!"
"If you have nothing to do at home in the future, you can also invite those handkerchiefs from the past to the party."
"I haven't had any contact since I entered the Imperial College."
"We can go back and forth again!"
"It's not interesting."
"Whatever you want to do, just do it."
The maid Hua Hong whispered: "Madam, no husband is so generous to his wife!"
Zhou Ning smiled slightly.
She suddenly remembered the years she spent with Yang Xuan in the Imperial College.
It was a very beautiful time, worth remembering for her whole life.
But today’s days are equally beautiful!
She opened the curtain and saw Yang Xuan riding on the horse in high spirits, looking around from time to time, like a tourist. Probably feeling her gaze, Yang Xuan looked over and said with a smile: "Do you want to ride a horse?"
Zhou Ning shook his head, "It's a bit unexpected to ride back to your parents' home."
After becoming a woman, you have to be more scrupulous about everything you say and do.
When they arrived at Zhou Mansion, their father-in-law was in Zhongshu Province, so they went to see Zhou Qin.
"Aning, let's go to the back house for a walk." Zhou Qin sent his granddaughter away.
Yang Xuan knew that he had something to say, so he sat down calmly.
After Zhou Ning left, Zhou Qin took a look at Yang Xuan.
"I only heard during this trip that you went to Luoluo. Tell me."
Yang Xuan told the story of his trip. Of course, Qian Yun faked his death and the mute servant asked for death. Naturally, he kept it a secret.
After listening, Zhou Qin said with a straight face, "He was lost by the Western Xinjiang Army. You just have to show off and chase him. How dare you break into the barbarian territory. If you weren't lucky, you would have become the soul of a foreign land! What should An Ning do?
?”
"yes."
"Worrying about this and that, even if the emperor wants to express his anger, is your father-in-law a free earner in Zhongshu Province? Even if he is powerless and I enter the palace with an old face, can the emperor really deal with you who is innocent?"
"yes."
"Aning is smart. Although we are hiding it, she must have known about it, but she just didn't tell her."
Yang Xuan said sincerely: "It is my blessing to marry Aning."
To praise your wife is to praise your husband.
Sure enough, Zhou Qin's face brightened a little, "You have found out the truth about Luo Luo this time, and you have also learned about the discord between Luo Luo and his ministers. This is a great achievement. Is there any news from the court?"
Yang Xuan shook his head, "No. But I'm not in a hurry."
"You are more calm, it shows that Aning's assistance is useful." Zhou Qin smiled and stroked his beard.
Yes! It’s all thanks to my wife... Yang Xuan also echoed a few words.
"By the way, where do you want to go?" Zhou Qin said: "The East Palace has become a deadlock, there is no need to go there. I think if you go to the Sixth Department, you can be a doctor now, and you can change places for a few years.
Officer, when you come back, you will be able to seize the position of minister."
This is the golden avenue paved by Zhou Qin and Zhou Zun for Yang Xuan.
In this way, the granddaughter can stay in Chang'an and move around easily.
Zhou Qin stroked his beard and smiled.
"Aweng, I want to... go back to Northern Xinjiang!"
…
Zhou Ning stayed in the back house for half an hour, distributed the gifts, and talked for a long time before coming out.
When they got to the front, they saw Yang Xuan standing under the eaves with a gray face.
"Zitai, where is Aweng?"
"I was so angry."
"Are you angry?"
"I want to go back to Northern Xinjiang."
…
Yang Xuan rested at home for a few days and then went to look for his father-in-law.
"Why do you want to go back to northern Xinjiang?" Zhou Zun was quite dissatisfied.
"My father-in-law, Chang'an is great, but I feel uncomfortable all over, and...my father-in-law, my abilities are of no use in Chang'an!"
"What can I use my skills for? To get promoted and become a better person!" Zhou Qin taught.
Yang Xuan shook his head, "My father-in-law, I can't let go of Northern Xinjiang."
These are his true words.
"It's bitterly cold over there. Are you going to let Aning suffer along with you?" My father-in-law was a little angry.
"My father-in-law, Northern Xinjiang is actually not that bad. There is less control there, and Aning can travel as he pleases. There are many cattle and sheep, and the food is not bad. As for housing, it is not a problem if you have money..."
Zhou Qin had a cold face and saw that although Yang Xuan was smiling, his eyes were firm, and he knew that this son-in-law could not persuade him.
"Is there any vacancy in Northern Xinjiang now?"
"I used to be Chenzhou Sima, but now I'm afraid that if I go back..."
Prince Zhongyun was demoted to be a Sima, and he should be rewarded for his meritorious service this time.
"Do you want to go to Tao County?"
"No, Chen Zhou."
"Liu Qing is leaving?"
"My father-in-law is wise. Huang Xianggong values Liu Shijun and is already planning to send him to Taoxian."
"Is this safe?"
"Nine times out of ten, sure."
"Once Liu Qing leaves, is there anyone in Chenzhou who can take over?"
"unmanned."
"Why don't you drive?"
"Don't think Lu Qiang is not good enough."
"Isn't it because you don't get enough credit? You speak for him like this, but you are getting along well?"
"Lu Qiang's ability to take charge alone is not very interesting, but he is more than capable of assisting. This person does things neatly and is quite harmonious with me."
"Chenzhou Governor...this matter still needs to be dealt with."
"Yes, we have to contact Beijiang about this matter."
"You are wrong. What matters in this matter is the staff and His Majesty."
"My father-in-law said..."
"Since Huang Chunhui wants to take Liu Qing to Taoxian, he must give up some positions to the court. If the candidate for the governor of Chenzhou is not chosen well, he will become a favorite."
"I know."
"Most officials want to stay in Chang'an or Guanzhong, but there are also some who want to make meritorious deeds and are willing to risk their lives in northern Xinjiang. There are many of them with outstanding abilities."
"I am confident."
Zhou Qin sighed, "If you were so shameless and shameless, if I had seen you earlier..."
My daughter will never marry you!
Yang Xuan drooled, "Otherwise, how can we make Aning happy?"
Shameless thing... Zhou Zun's cheeks trembled slightly, "You and Luo Cai have some kind of friendship, so you should go find him first."
The father-in-law didn't say what he would do, but Yang Xuan knew that Zhou's power would be activated to pave the way for him.
After leaving Zhongshu, Zhuque said, "Xiao Xuanzi, does this count as a soft meal?"
"Forget it!"
"How does it taste?"
“It smells so good!”
Officials, Luo Cai looked at Yang Xuan with empty hands, "Do you want to go back to Chenzhou?"
"yes."
"But you used to be the prince Zhongyun, and now you have made great achievements. Apart from the post of governor, which position in Chenzhou can be placed for you?"
"The lower official wants to plan for the post of governor of Chenzhou."
"That's quite candid."
"In front of you, I dare not hide anything."
"Why do I feel that you have a bit of a sycophantic air now?"
"The official is full of integrity."
Luo Cai looked at him, "You grew up in Northern Xinjiang, and Huang Chunhui is planning to take Liu Qing, the governor of Chenzhou, to Taoxian this time. The new governor is the fruit of the court. How dare you go and rob it with those old foxes?"
What did they get?"
"Luo Shangshu, I dare you to say this, the governor of Chenzhou, there is no one more suitable than this official."
"You are not ashamed to speak loudly, just talk about it."
"When Xiaguan was in Taiping County, he fought with the three major tribes. During this period, he went to the grasslands several times. He even went to Tanzhou and met with He Lianchun, the uncle of the Northern Liao Dynasty. He was well aware of this man's character. Chenzhou
The biggest enemies we face are the three major tribes. Among them, Vashe was destroyed by Xia Guan and his army, and the remaining two tribes are even stronger..."
"The imperial court will naturally change its soldiers."
"Do those who go know how to deal with the Jibo Department, the Tiger Control Department, and how to deal with the greedy He Lianchun... Luo Shangshu, Chenzhou is the place of the Fourth War, not a place for newcomers to make achievements. If the person in charge is inhumane, the situation will be different.
If the dynasty reverses, the entire northern Xinjiang will be shaken..."
Luo Cai said calmly: "Your time as an official is not short. You should know that in the eyes of many people, self-interest comes first."
"Yes. But someone has to take care of the overall situation."
Whenever a dynasty collapses, some people will always appear. They see the problems in the dynasty and speak out, just like Xianglin's wife, sharing their concerns with others.
But often the listeners just laugh.
Whenever a dynasty comes to an end, the first thing to rot must be the administration of officials.
Official governance is the cornerstone of a dynasty. If the foundation is shaken, the dynasty will be on the verge of collapse.
Luo Cai asked: "Tell me honestly, what is the situation in Chenzhou?"
Luo Cai was hesitating... If the situation in Chenzhou is not urgent, then let's slow down for the time being and let the gang of bosses do some gold plating first.
"Very urgent." Yang Xuan said: "Northern Xinjiang is unable to hold on to Bei Liao, only Chenzhou is different. Chenzhou faces the three major armies directly. Bei Liao has little confidence in attacking Northern Xinjiang, so it treats the three major armies as
They are the vanguard, and they frequently harass and even attack Chenzhou. If Chenzhou shows a flaw, the Northern Liao army will not hesitate to use it as a breakthrough and the army will pour out."
Luo Cai nodded, "I understand."
After Yang Xuan left, Luo Cai thought about it, then shook his head and laughed.
"Young people are always so energetic, which makes me envious!"
I don't know how long it took, but a clerk came in.
"Shang Shu, Your Majesty has summoned you."
Luo Cai arrived at the palace, and the emperor rarely came out of the pear garden.
"Does Luo Qing know what happened in Chenzhou?" the emperor asked kindly.
When Luo Cai heard the word Chenzhou, he immediately thought of Liu Qing's upcoming trip to Taoxian County.
"Is Your Majesty talking about the position of governor of Chenzhou?"
The emperor nodded slightly.
"I have some people here, among them Wei Yao is both civil and military."
If it were an ordinary official, the emperor could make a decision with just one word, but the governor was different and had to communicate with important ministers, especially the staff.
This is the unspoken rule between monarch and ministers!
Whoever breaks this unspoken rule that has lasted for many years will challenge the opponent.
Later, either the ministers were completely suppressed, or the emperor was reduced to a rubber stamp.
Precisely because this kind of struggle was too brutal and the risks were too high, neither the emperor nor his ministers dared to test the other side rashly.
The emperor didn't think Luo Cai would refuse this proposal.
He was even thinking about whether a piece of music he had discussed with the imperial concubine earlier was too hard, and maybe it would be better if it was more tactful.
Luo Cai is worthy of being an old official. He thought about Wei Yao after just a brief thought, "Your Majesty, Wei Yaochen knows that this person used to be a county magistrate in southern Xinjiang, and later he fought with rebels..."
No one knows how many people the emperor has. But the officials know the most.
The emperor seemingly placed his own men inadvertently, and when needed, he could use these men at any time as his trump card.
The emperor nodded slightly, thinking whether the dance should be changed accordingly, otherwise it would not be in tune with the revised music.
The imperial concubine's dancing posture is alluring, but she is a bit plump. It is not easy for her to lead the dance.
"Your Majesty, I think Wei Yao is not suitable!"
The emperor looked at him slowly and said calmly: "Isn't it appropriate?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, when Wei Yao was in Southern Xinjiang, he led a thousand troops to suppress the rebels. He only wiped out a small tribe and lost 30% of the soldiers. Your Majesty, the rebels in Southern Xinjiang cannot be compared with the foreign tribes in Northern Xinjiang. Wei Yao
If you go to Northern Xinjiang, I'm worried..."
The emperor's expression gradually became calm.
Luo Cai knew that the emperor wanted to drive a wedge into northern Xinjiang, but this was not the time or the place!
But the emperor is right to want to deploy people. Even if it is discussed in the court, no one can say anything wrong... Luo Cai said: "Your Majesty, I think that a great talent like Wei Yao should go to Taoxian County."
Taoxian is also a wedge and can also monitor northern Xinjiang. This way, we get the best of both worlds.
The emperor said calmly: "I think it is very suitable for Wei Yao to go to Chenzhou."
Naturally, the emperor would not tell his ministers his considerations... unless it was selfless, so the only thing he could use at this time was coercion.
The Nine-Five Master refuted the important minister in an understatement.
You, obey!
Still not complying!?
You are my subject!
Whose minister is he still?!
In an instant.
The pressure was like a prison, making Luo Cai's back wet with sweat.
He lowered his head, his cheeks trembling slightly.
"Your Majesty, I thought..."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and smiled contemptuously.