A motorcade was traveling slowly on the official road in Northern Xinjiang.
The leader of the team was Diao Ji, a doctor from the Ministry of Finance.
The last time he came to Northern Xinjiang, he didn't get any benefits, but at least he had experience, so this time he was still asked to bring a convoy to deliver money and food.
This was the emperor's order, which was given reluctantly by the Ministry of Revenue. Diao Ji remembered that the assistant minister Jiang Huancheng was yelling and cursing in the duty room, scolding Yang Gou and Beijiang.
But Diao Ji knew that the one he wanted to scold most was the emperor.
Jiang Huancheng and Zhang Chumao have a relationship, and they have agreed that the Ministry of Revenue will give him more money and food this year, and Zhang Chumao will naturally benefit him. Even if the abbot knew about this matter, he would turn a blind eye. After all,
Isn't that his son-in-law?
But the emperor suddenly lost his mind and asked the Ministry of Revenue to send a batch of money and grain to northern Xinjiang. As a result, Jiang Huancheng's plan was interrupted.
This money will be sent to northern Xinjiang for food. The Ministry of Household Affairs is a little nervous about the expenses. If we try to squeeze in more money to go to southern Xinjiang, there is no chance.
Time is like a ditch, it comes when you squeeze it. But money and food are different. It is gone when you say it is gone, not even a drop is gone.
The rebate that Jiang Huancheng had calculated was gone. But this year, he felt that with this rebate, he would not be short of money, so he borrowed a sum of money to repair his mansion. Now, he was in big trouble.
If you don't repay the borrowed money, it doesn't matter whether you are a minister or a minister. If you don't give it back, we will be exposed.
Also, Zhang Chumao from Southern Xinjiang felt that this year's money and food were properly received, and he estimated that the expenses would be lavish. Once it is gone...he wrote letters to his father-in-law, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Yang Songcheng, the head of the country, Jiang Huancheng, etc.
Be unlucky!
hehe!
Thinking of this, Diao Ji couldn't help but laugh.
Before leaving, he knew that Jiang Huancheng was going to be in trouble, so he deliberately treated him with indifference... Another minister, Zeng Zhuo, saw this and nodded to him.
In the past, he didn't dare to take sides, but now it's different. He is 90% sure of it. If he doesn't take sides, he would be stupid!
Ho ho ho!
He smiled proudly on horseback.
Jiang Huancheng was unlucky and had a vacant position as a minister. Undercurrents would surge within the Ministry of Household Affairs, and his opportunity would come.
After returning home, visit Zeng Zhuo's house again and offer your loyalty. As long as Zeng Zhuo works hard, he will have a chance to ascend to the throne.
This place is less than a hundred miles away from Taoxian County. Diao Ji looked at the cloudless sky, calmed down his turbulent mood, and said with a straight face: "Hurry up!"
The accompanying clerk complained, "Mr. Diao, it's a dry day. If we walk too fast, my brothers will get nosebleeds. Besides, the money and food in Northern Xinjiang are not less than this day and a half, right?"
Diao Ji looked solemn, "I have told you many times that you have to be diligent in doing things, whether the superior is here or not, you have to work hard.
When you do things, you don't do them for anyone, you do them for Your Majesty, and for the Tang Dynasty.
The superior officer can see the work we do conscientiously, and your Majesty can see it. Even if we can't see it, we still have to do it. Why?"
He patted his chest, "For the sake of conscience!"
No one saw the admiration.
"Mr. Diao is indeed a role model for our generation!"
This admiration was sincere and lasting, until half an hour later, someone was still praising Diao Ji.
Ta-ta-ta!
Several horses came galloping.
They are all in blue shirts.
When Diao Ji saw this, his heart moved and he shouted, "But are they from the mirror?"
As soon as the horse reined in his horse, he said, "It's Mr. Diao!"
This man still knew him, Diao Ji handed over his hand, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
This man is the pillar on the mirror, with a nervous look on his face, "Big event."
"Oh! Tell me." Diao Ji held his hand, and when he let go, there was a lump of silver stars in Zhuan Zi's sleeve.
Zhuang Zi shook his sleeves and said, "How embarrassing."
"They are all hard-working people."
"Big event." Zhuangzi lowered his voice, "Princess Ningcheng arrived in Taoxian County..."
"That's nothing!" Diao Ji disagreed.
Princess Ningcheng is of high seniority, but she can't bear to be a monk for many years and has long since passed away. Not to mention the emperor, even Diao Ji feels that this woman has little influence.
Zhuang Zi smiled bitterly, "Liao Jin followed her and left!"
The chuckle on Diao Ji's face froze.
Gone?
The Northern Xinjiang Jiedushi has left?
This has no purpose!
Who is in charge of Northern Xinjiang?
Yang dog!
Your Majesty is trying his best to prevent Yang Gou from taking control of Northern Xinjiang, so he got these money and food to appease him. While Liao Jin is here, Yang Xuan still has someone to fear.
Liao Jin is gone, fuck me!
What to do with the money and food?
Seeing his dull expression, Zhuang Zi thought he was overwhelmed by the news, "I just heard the news and was shocked. By the way, this money and food are still going to Tao County? No need!"
His Majesty will definitely be furious when he hears the news. He doesn't have money or food. If he doesn't send an army to suppress it, it would be considered a mercy. Let's go!"
Ta-ta-ta!
Several stakes were struck and the horse galloped away.
They must deliver such important news to Chang'an as quickly as possible.
Later, companions continued to verify to ensure that it was correct, and collected follow-up information before rushing to Chang'an again.
Early is the credit.
Being late is a big sin!
Diao Ji was still sluggish.
Bring back the money and food?
Jiang Huancheng would smile from ear to ear, and then hooked up with Zhang Chumao again and got the kickback.
Then, the old man who stood in line with Zeng Zhuo became a thorn in his side.
"Diao Langzhong, Diao Langzhong!"
The accompanying clerk said: "Let's go back!"
Those peasants all had sad faces. Originally, they had prepared an empty carriage for the return trip. How relaxed it was.
But now I have to go back with the goods.
Diao Ji is in trouble.
But it's impossible not to turn around. It's too abnormal and someone will report you.
Look at those little officials, they smile humbly, but if there is a chance to sell him, they will not hesitate and be happy.
"Turn around!"
Diao Ji did not hesitate.
He still has this kind of psychological quality and acting skills.
In the afternoon, they failed to catch up with Sutou and camped on the edge of a village.
"The weather is dull, I will go out for a walk."
Diao Ji walked out of the camp alone, and there was a village next to him.
He walked to the village, found a half-year-old child, took out two cents, thought about it, collected one cent, and handed it over, "Let the village chief come."
The child was so happy that he turned around and ran away.
Later, Muramasa came.
They had interacted with each other when they were camping, and Diao Ji's entourage also came to the village to buy some food, so they became acquainted with each other.
"Diao Langzhong." Muramasa was very respectful.
Diao Ji looked at him, "Yang Gou..."
Muramasa was furious and wanted to curse, but held back.
Diao Ji coughed dryly and said, "This batch of money and grain is going to Taoxian County. However, now that Liao Zhongcheng is gone, I can only transport it back to Chang'an. Everything must be blamed on Yang Xuan!"
After saying that, he left.
Muramasa was startled, then turned around and asked someone to fetch a horse. He took a water bag and dry food with him and headed for Taoxian County.
On the afternoon of the second day, he arrived in Taoxian County.
"I have something urgent to do and I want to see the deputy envoy."
Yang Xuan saw him and was startled after hearing what he said.
"Diao Ji, I have an impression, but is that person so careless?"
There are many officials who talk casually, and there are also many who express their complaints casually, but Diao Ji is a doctor after all, so he is so careless?
"Could it be a trap?" Han Ji asked cautiously.
"Maybe!" Lin Feibao felt that he should be careful.
"Now, as long as it is money and food, I want it." Yang Xuan stood up, "Even if there is a trap, I have to go there."
"How about you go down to the official position?" Someone recommended himself.
"Although I have fallen out with Chang'an, if I am domineering, it is better for me to be domineering." Yang Xuan was building momentum.
Everyone tried to persuade him, but the boss had made up his mind.
"Invite Master Ning to come."
Han Ji felt relieved.
It doesn't matter if Lao Ning is here.
Yang Xuan ordered five hundred cavalry, each carrying a crossbow. He felt that he could brave the dragon's pond and tiger's den.
"Set off!"
Galloping all the way.
…
"Yang Dog is coming this way."
Important news was delivered in batches, and the second batch of messengers sent to Chang'an to deliver the news arrived, bringing the news that Yang Xuan was behind him.
"Burn!"
The accompanying clerk came up with this idea decisively.
"Yes, burn it!"
"In this case, our return to Chang'an will be a success."
Anyone can settle this account.
"Is the news confirmed?" Diao Ji asked.
Zhuangzi said: "It's right behind."
Diao Ji looked at the cart with reluctance in his eyes, "This is the money and food squeezed out by my household department! How about using it elsewhere?"
"Mr. Zhong, let's talk about it after it's burned!"
"yes!"
Diao Ji sighed and lowered his head in pain.
"If it is set on fire, Yang Gou will definitely be angry with you and others, and he may even kill people. Think about Jingguan, the last time I saw it, it was really a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!"
Several clerks were so frightened that their faces turned pale.
"What should we do?"
Yang Gou, Yang Xuan, Yang Fushi, Yang Yeye, Yang Zuzong, you should come quickly!
Hey!
Diao Ji vaguely heard the sound of horse hooves, and he reached out resolutely, "Bring me the flint and the fire sickle. I'll give them some. Even if he wants to kill me, then kill me."
"Mr. Diao!" Several petty officials were moved to tears.
Diao Ji took the fire sickle and slowly walked towards the cart.
A sad look on his face.
Good man!
Diao Langzhong!
Several minor officials watched with tears as he walked to the cart and shouted: "Pull the carts closer together and burn them all with one fire."
Good idea.
But the sound of horse hooves came.
A group of cavalry suddenly appeared from afar.
Ta-ta-ta!
The cavalrymen on horseback raised their bows and nocked arrows.
stop!
This is a sounding arrow.
Diao Ji tried hard to light a large car, and the flames gradually rose.
A horseman rushed over and chopped Diao Ji over with the back of his sword.
The cart was pulled away, leaving the rest intact, and the drivers squatted together obediently.
Yang Xuan pulled down his scarf and said, "Check! Look around. Hey! Isn't this an acquaintance? Dr. Diao."
Diao Ji lay on the ground, groaning in pain, "Kill me, kill me!"
Why would Yang Xuan kill me if he had nothing to do? There would be no benefit at all. Instead, it would anger the officials in Chang'an.
So, just be tough.
"Come! Kill me!"
Yang Xuan dismounted and walked over step by step.
Choking!
Swinging the sword horizontally.
"ah!"
Diao Ji didn't expect that he would dare to take action, so he howled miserably.
The horizontal knife was placed on his neck, and Yang Xuan whispered: "Let me take a step to speak."
wrong!
Diao Ji's heart tightened and he glanced at the few clerks beside him.
"They can't go back."
Yang Xuandan said calmly.
Diao Ji stood up, Yang Xuan slapped him away, and he screamed.
The peasants shrank their necks, thinking that Diao Langzhong was so brave!
Yang Xuan said softly: "Let Muramasa report this news. What are you trying to do? Don't say you are my fan."
What kind of fans... Diao Ji was shocked, "I don't know what you are talking about."
I have just watched a few spy movies recently... Yang Xuan looked at him with his hands behind his hands, "It's normal to have complaints, but who would complain to a Muramasa? Unless they are confused. Let me think about it,
What could make you dizzy..."
Seeing his expression change slightly, Yang Xuan knew something in his mind, "It's not a good thing for you to get this money and food back, right? But is it the strife within the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
Diao Ji's eyelids twitched.
"My patience is limited." Yang Xuan stood with his hands behind his hands. "I will tell these small officials later and then let them go. Tell me, will Yang Songcheng skin you alive or will he make you his son-in-law?"
?”
Diao Ji's expression calmed down.
It reminds Yang Xuan of the unyielding warriors in spy movies.
"Spare my life!"
…
A quarter of an hour later, Yang Xuan asked clearly about Diao Ji's thoughts and the matter of standing in line at the Ministry of Household Affairs, and sighed: "As a doctor, you stand in line between two ministers, have you eaten too much?"
Diao Ji smiled bitterly, "I also want to stand as the father-in-law of the country, but the father-in-law looks down on me!"
"Too."
Yang Xuan looked at him, "How do you want to die? Are you killed by the father of the country or by the emperor?"
He was moved.
Originally he wanted to get the money and food back, but after learning about Diao Ji's side, he felt that this was a great gift from God to him.
If Diao Ji can be subdued, he will have a secret in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
When fighting against rebellion, the household department is the top priority.
A senior member of the Ministry of Accounts tipped off the information. Isn't that cheating?
Yang Xuan looked at Diao Ji with a smile in his eyes.
The motorcade was heading to Taoxian County, with Yang Xuan and Diao Ji at the back.
Walk slowly.
Diao Ji sighed: "If I said before I died that Deputy Envoy Yang wanted to recruit me and was disobedient, what did Deputy Envoy Yang think His Majesty would do?"
"You can try."
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Liao Jin is gone and I have become the lord of Northern Xinjiang. The emperor will hate me to the core for the rest of his life. If he gets the chance to kill me, he will not let it go. In this case, what do I care?"
"But that's the emperor!"
"Didn't you hear me say that he is the emperor, not your majesty?" Yang Xuan pressed the handle of the knife, "Second brother!"
"exist!"
Wang Laoer came up with murderous intent and touched Diao Ji's head, "It's so round!"
Diao Ji's legs were weakening, "You, you don't dare!"
"If Yang Songcheng dares to come to Northern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang will have another pole. If he does this, I will kill you like a dog!"
Yang Xuan's eyes were filled with murderous intent!
"I am willing to surrender!"
Diao Ji knelt down.
Yang Xuan smiled and touched the top of his head, "Be good!"
He pointed at He Lianyan, got on his horse, and was surrounded by people.
He Lianyan came up and asked, "Do you know why you were able to escape?"
Diao Ji was lost and did not respond.
"Idiots don't deserve to be valued by your husband, so I can decide your life or death." Jielong walked up from behind He Lianyan.
Smiling ferociously.
Diao Ji nodded, "I know that Deputy Ambassador Yang wants me to be the internal correspondent. But that's the Ministry of Revenue!"
Yang Songcheng’s base camp.
The key is that Yang Xuan is a traitor!
Once the incident occurs, he will die without a burial place.
"Do you still have a choice?"
Helianyan said.
Diao Ji shook his head, "Say it!"
"There is no need for you to write a letter of allegiance."
"That……"
"Just write about the emperor's scandals, such as his shameless affair with his daughter-in-law, and his coveting of Yang Songcheng's wife..."
The emperor was not taboo about meat and vegetables, so he probably wouldn't care about what he was doing with his daughter-in-law, but would find it interesting.
But with Yang Songcheng's old wife... isn't this humiliating?
Diao Ji's body was shaken.
"Old man, write!"
He trembled and began to make up a story...
After it was over, he was in tears.
"Why are you crying?"
He Lianyan was checking.
Diao Ji choked with sobs, "I just stood in a team, how come I became deputy envoy Yang?!"