When the official searches for a person, they usually go directly to the person's home. If they can't find it at home, they leave a message and ask their family members to search for it. It is rare to take the initiative to search for someone, so the disciples of the Wei family do not dare to be rude and immediately take them with them.
The officer goes in.
When we arrived at the lobby, the doorman went in and asked, "Is Yang Sima here?"
Everyone was drinking and shook their heads when they heard this. Chen Zimao asked: "What's the matter?"
Menzi said: "Some officials from the DPRK came to look for him."
Naturally, everyone knew that it was rare for someone to come to someone else's home, and they were quite surprised.
"Do you know what's going on?" Jiang Shan asked.
Menzi shook his head...
The servant girl stepped forward and said, "Yang Sima went to change clothes earlier."
Menzi turned around, and just as Wei Ling'er came back, he asked, "Zitai and Aye went to the study to talk."
People in the lobby looked at each other.
General Wei Zhongnai and juniors like them would at most nod slightly. As for talking, that was absolutely out of the question.
Someone immediately went to look for it.
Later, Yang Xuan will come back.
The official nodded and said, "I have met Yang Sima. There is an urgent matter in the court. Please ask Yang Sima to follow me."
Yang Xuan said: "Allow me to say goodbye."
He just glanced at the official and knew that he was not here to fetch anyone. He made sure of it and went in to say goodbye and thank Wei Ling'er for his hospitality.
"But what's the matter?" Zhang Dongqing asked.
Yang Xuan shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't know either, but it shouldn't be a big deal."
He walked out of the lobby calmly.
Everyone also lost their interest in having fun.
Others have begun to work in the court, and they are still eating, drinking and having fun, which makes people feel a little confused and a little frustrated.
Yang Xuan was also a little uneasy.
When he came out of Wei's house, he smiled and got close to her.
But the officials just responded casually and kept silent about official business.
All the way to the Ministry of Rites, the official handed over his hand and said, "Congratulations to Yang Sima."
Yang Xuan was startled, "I wonder why you are so happy?"
The official smiled and said: "It's hard to talk about this matter when I'm lowered. But this is a happy event, so Yang Sima just don't worry."
This person is tight-lipped yet relaxed and can be called a talent.
Yang Xuan nodded, "Thank you very much."
He became more and more curious.
Go all the way in until you are outside a check-in room.
The little official who led the way went in.
"Shang Shu, Yang Sima is here."
Zhu Wei, Minister of Rites, wants to see me?
Yang Xuan was stunned for a moment.
The Ministry of Rites and I have no intersection, so why did Zhu Wei suddenly summon us?
Private matters cannot be so publicized, only official matters.
Official business... Beijiang and Chenzhou, or Taiping, what does the Ministry of Rites want to do?
Negotiate with Beiliao?
Just when Yang Xuang thought of this, the clerk came out and said, "Yang Sima, please come in."
Zhu Wei has a gentle face. Most people in the court know that this man is naughty and rarely offends anyone.
"I've met Zhu Shangshu."
"Coming?"
"yes!"
"Do you know anything about Southern Zhou Dynasty?"
"Xiaguan is from Yuanzhou. He originally knew a lot about the Southern Zhou Dynasty in his hometown."
Zhu Wei nodded, "Tell me about the relationship between the Southern Zhou Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty."
This is a big topic.
Why do you ask this... on a mission to southern Xinjiang?
Yang Xuan's heart skipped a beat, then returned to calm.
"The founding emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was the bodyguard of the Emperor Chen. He took a prince to guard southern Xinjiang. After the death of the last emperor of the Chen Dynasty, he let the prince ascend the throne in southern Xinjiang. Half a year later, he forced the prince to abdicate. Then the Southern Zhou Dynasty
Found a country."
This is history.
"Just because the founding emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty always prided himself on being a loyal minister of the Chen Kingdom, so did his subordinates. After becoming the Zen emperor, he was worried that his subordinates would be dissatisfied, so he elevated the status of the literati to suppress the warriors..."
"The State of Chen was quite wary of us, the Tang Dynasty, and built many forts on the border. This was for defense."
"What about now?" Zhu Wei suddenly asked.
"Now..." Yang Xuan had a headache.
The truth is: the false emperor was so stupid that he made the Southern Zhou Dynasty ready to take action.
"The Southern Zhou Dynasty is probably coveting the Tang Dynasty."
Zhu Wei squinted his eyes, "It's good if you know. By the way, the DPRK and China decided to send envoys to the Southern Zhou Dynasty this time because it was discovered that there were Southern Zhou people in the rebellion in southern Xinjiang. Do you know the status of this trip?"
"Is he actually a lower official?" Yang Xuan had some guesses when he entered the Ministry of Rites. Now that it was confirmed, he couldn't help but feel happy.
If he wants to be promoted, he must enrich his resume. This is timely rain!
After a mission, according to the practice of the Tang Dynasty, if there are no mistakes, the envoy will be promoted to a higher level.
Seeing the joy on his face, Zhu Wei felt that it was understandable for the young man to be happy because he suddenly had such an opportunity. He warned: "This trip is important."
Yang Xuan calmed down and said, "The two neighbors are sworn enemies. One of the houses is rotten and partially collapsed. What the neighbor has to do now is not to lend a hand to help, but to stab a few poles with bamboo poles."
"How about that?"
"The official thought that the Southern Zhou Dynasty had slighted the Tang Dynasty, and this trip should be used to show off and intimidate."
Zhu Wei was silent for a long time.
"Well, let's go back and get ready! We'll set off after the New Year's Eve party."
"yes."
After Yang Xuan left, Zhu Wei called Qin Jian.
"I just gave him a test."
There was a smile on Qin Jian's thin face, "Liu Qing said that this person is quite flexible in his external dealings, using both soft and hard tactics."
"That's right." Zhu Wei picked up the tea cup but did not drink it. "He said something, comparing the Tang Dynasty and the Southern Zhou Dynasty to rival neighbors. It probably meant that if the neighbor's house was rotten, the rival next door would definitely take advantage of it and rob it.
"
"That's true." Qin Jian knew more about Yang Xuan.
"The house is rotten." Zhu Wei's eyes were deep, "If he said this... from the bottom of his heart, then it is true knowledge. If it is casual, then that's it."
Qin Jian lowered his voice and said, "Shang Shu, you cannot say such things."
The so-called house refers to the Tang Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty was in decay.
Censors often say this, but Zhu Wei, a minister who considers himself a good old man, cannot say this.
Zhu Wei sighed: "Even the Southern Zhou Dynasty dared to bare its teeth at the Tang Dynasty, which is obvious. Every time I think about this, I will be very anxious, but I can only be very anxious."
The two were silent.
After a long time, Zhu Wei said: "Although Yang Xuan's methods are good, I am worried that his tactics are too tough and may cause accidents. In this case, you will also follow me on this trip to check for any omissions."
"Yes." Qin Jian was Zhu Wei's confidant and knew the meaning of his words.
The Northern Liao Dynasty was strong and the Tang Dynasty was declining. At this time, we must not completely fall out with the Southern Zhou Dynasty again.
Some people in the court clamored for a large army to invade the country and directly destroy the Southern Zhou Dynasty.
But anyone who knows this situation just smiles bitterly.
The southern Xinjiang army seems to be powerful, but there are foreign tribes causing rebellion to contain it. If they fall out with the Southern Zhou Dynasty and the Southern Zhou army goes north, the rebel army will cooperate inside and outside...
Once Southern Xinjiang is corrupted, there is no doubt that Northern Liao will overwhelm the country.
By that time, the Tang Dynasty...is in danger!
Someone came to report outside the door.
"Shang Shu, there is someone from the Chunyu family who wants to see you."
Zhu Wei, who was worried about the Tang Dynasty, nodded.
Later, a middle-aged man came in with a smile.
Qin Jian stood up and said, "I'm going to leave."
The middle-aged man did not sit down. After saluting, he said: "I heard that the imperial court is preparing to send someone as an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty. I think some people will be sent..."
When Qin Jian heard this outside the door, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
How long has it been, these people are still thinking about using this opportunity to go on mission to gild their families.
What is Datang in their eyes?
One word came to his mind inexplicably: country.
Country and family!
The five surnames of the family have been inherited for many years, and they have experienced changes in dynasties during this period, but they still remain standing.
What is the country to them?
And what about Zhu Shangshu, who never offends anyone?
Qin Jian smiled bitterly.
Inside, Zhu Wei smiled and spoke very kindly.
"Not bad."
…
There are many issues in the DPRK-China discussions today.
One of them is the position of Vice Minister of Zhongshu, which has been decided to be vacant.
Yang Songcheng, the head of state, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend someone."
The emperor's eyes were gentle, "Oh! Let's talk about it."
Yang Songcheng spoke...
…
"No need to mediate."
Father and son Zhou Qin and Zhou Zun were drinking tea and playing chess at home.
"The Vice Minister of Zhongshu can be said to be the deputy of the Prime Minister. If you take a step further, you can get a glimpse of the position. Yang has been spying for a long time and is afraid that he will not give in." Zhou Zun paused.
"But the Yang family can't cover the sky with one hand." Zhou Qin looked at his piece of chess with a frown and something was wrong.
"The Chunyu clan gave us a great help."
"The Chunyu family is a shame to the family!" Zhou Qin scratched his head, "I said, this position is yours, so it must be yours."
Zhou Zun smiled bitterly.
The manager came in a hurry.
The father and son are still paying attention to the chess game.
"Aye, your piece of chess..."
Zhou Qin raised his head angrily, "What's the matter?"
The steward said: "The DPRK has just decided to appoint Mr. Lang as the Vice Minister of Zhongshu."
Zhou Qin took advantage of his son's daze, loosened his grip, and the chess piece fell down. He stretched out his hand to stir up the chess piece, and said dissatisfied: "I just found the hand muscles of the chess piece, but it was messed up, ugh!"
Zhou Zun was just stunned for a moment, stood up and held his hands in his hands, "Ah Ye is brilliant."
Zhou Qin was worried that his son would want to review the game later, so he reached out and messed up the chessboard more and more, "What do you know from this matter?"
Zhou Zun said: "The emperor is more afraid of the Yang family than the left prime minister."
"Yes." Zhou Qin stroked his beard, "The four surnames in the family are headed by the Yang family. He always wanted to sow discord in his dreams. What he said that day reached the stage of the mirror and the emperor's ears through Liu He. What would he think?"
"Driving a wedge into a family of four surnames."
"That's right, Dalang, remember never to follow Yang's lead in everything in the court, otherwise you won't be able to get far."
Zhou Zun was taught in awe, "Compared with not getting far, I am more worried about the Zhou family becoming a vassal of the Yang family."
Zhou Qin couldn't help but laugh, "Hahahaha! If you can think of this, what else do you have to worry about as a father?"
No one is willing to be anyone's vassal, and the four surnames in the family are also full of overt and covert struggles. It's just that the Yang family is so powerful that they cover up these conflicts.
Zhou Qin's words were spread to the palace through the traitor in the family, and the emperor was naturally willing to create some signs of discord among the four surnames in the family.
"Mr. Yang will be dissatisfied." Zhou Qin raised his eyebrows at his son.
Zhou Zun said with a smile: "I still say the same thing, the Zhou family must learn to say no to the Yang family, otherwise they will become vassals."
Zhou Qin nodded, "I think I can go to the grave."
Zhou Zun knelt down on the mat and leaned forward after hearing the words, "Ah Ye, these words frightened the child."
Zhou Qin sighed: "I'm old, but unfortunately I still haven't seen Aning get married."
So it was because of this? Zhou Qin sat up on his knees with black lines on his head, "Aye, I was thinking, that guy might be good too."
Zhou Qin said with a cold face, "Are you going to marry a country boy who has no foundation?"
Zhou Zun said: "Aye, that kid is quite promising and has great skills. If the family helps him, then it will be a win-win situation for both parties!"
Zhou Qin thumped the case, "I feel sad when I think of Aning going to Northern Xinjiang with that kid."
Zhou Zun smiled bitterly, "Ah Ye, what matters is Aning's side."
That granddaughter is stubborn.
Zhou Qin was just about to start complaining, but when he saw that the steward was hesitant to speak, he shouted: "If you have something to say, tell me quickly!"
The steward leaned over and said, "The court also decided on a matter, and Yang Xuan, Sima of Chenzhou, was sent as an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."
…
Yang Xuan swore that he never expected to be an envoy to the Southern Zhou Dynasty.
This is a gold-plated position.
As long as this trip isn't too bad, you'll be able to feel better when you come back.
Will those powerful people let such a good thing go?
Yang Xuan was extremely puzzled.
He wandered all the way, preparing to go to the Imperial College.
"Yang Sima!"
Someone in front of me raised my hand.
Yang Xuan took a look and said, "It's General Shi!"
Shi Zhongtang smiled and said: "It's a fate today."
Ashina Chunyu said: "My general is now General Yunhui."
This is ascension.
Yang Xuan smiled and said: "Congratulations."
Shi Zhongtang said: "Mr. Liang is inviting you to drink today, and Yang Sima can come with you."
Although the imperial concubine's thighs were both delicate and thick, Yang Xuan was determined to let go, "It's inconvenient for me today, let's come someday."
The two of them said goodbye.
Shi Zhongtang went straight to Liang Jing's mansion.
During the dinner, he mentioned meeting Yang Xuan.
"Don't mention this person." Even after Yang Xuan returned to Chang'an, he still didn't come to see him, which made Liang Jing extremely dissatisfied.
Someone laughed and said, "I know that Yang Xuan relied on my empress and Mr. Liang to achieve great success, but now he turns his back and refuses to recognize them. It's shameful!"
Some people slander: Going to the penal colony in northern Xinjiang to serve as an official can be regarded as a rise to prominence?
This is shameless!
But Liang Jing was obviously more relieved, and it was obvious that these words had touched his heart.
Shi Zhongtang was startled.
It turns out that Yang Xuan has a relationship with the imperial concubine and Liang Jing?
He carefully recalled the conversation between himself and Yang Xuan, and found that there was no problem. He felt relieved and raised his glass and said, "My wife and uncle are so kind to me."
Shi Zhongtang, who was older than Liang Jing, actually called him uncle. Some people thought this man was shameless, others thought he was a foreigner who didn't know etiquette. Only Liang Jing raised his glass and drank, laughing.
Some people even praised: "Yang Xuan is rude, but Mr. Liang is open-minded and doesn't care about him. This magnanimity makes the subordinates admire him endlessly!"
This is extremely shameless.
Yang Xuan saved the imperial concubine and never did anything to harm the brothers and sisters. He took action just because Yang Xuan was alienated from them. What is this?
brute!
Therefore, this flattery can be called extremely shameless.
Liang Jing has been quite proud of himself recently. The emperor praised him several times, and once even said that he has the talents of a prime minister, which immediately attracted the attention of both the government and the public.
The future prime minister!
Everyone raised their glasses and denounced Yang Xuan, as if Yang Xuan had committed a heinous crime.
Someone came to report.
"The assistant minister of Zhongshu is Zhou Zun."
Hey!
Everyone couldn't help but be shocked, feeling that Yang should not lose this position.
Then I made some guesses.
"The people in the court are preparing to send envoys to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."
This matter is related to the overall situation of southern Xinjiang. Liang Jing has recently been wooing Shi Zhongtang, so he asked: "Who is the envoy? If you are familiar with him, please invite him over and let us drink together."