Xuanzhou is the seat of the Jiedu Envoy. Although Wei Tang has a mother-in-law on his head, there are pros and cons in everything. If he can get along well with this mother-in-law, he will be one step ahead of others in promotion.
As the governor of Xuanzhou, Wei Tang and Liao Jin had a good relationship. Huang Chunhui retired and Liao Jin took over. Wei Tang, as Liao Jin's person, was easily promoted.
Tao County also holds a gathering every year to bring together governors from various states so that everyone can meet, talk, and get closer, which can also lay a solid foundation for future cooperation and coordination.
As a newcomer, Yang Xuan naturally has to actively attend such activities.
This is how Wei Tang met Yang Xuan.
When they met for the first time, Yang Xuan saluted first, and Wei Tang nodded slightly, very reservedly. Then he seemed to realize that he had been rude, and returned the greeting with his hand, smiling and saying that he was just thinking about something, I'm sorry.
People have different ways of dealing with others. Some people like to greet people with a smile and give people a good impression. Some people like to bully people.
Be reserved first. When you are secretly annoyed and feel that you are being slighted, act like you suddenly realize that you have been rude.
Just when you think, oh! Turns out he didn't mean it, you can't help but feel awe of this person in your heart. Then, he said that he was thinking about something just now and he couldn't help it.
He was thinking about something. When this man faced me, he was actually absent-minded.
This is too much!
But he said it with a smile.
After the meeting that day, Wei Tang changed his previous arrogance and warmly invited Yang Xuan to have a drink.
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "No time!"
He doesn't have the temperament to wait for a fight and not fight back. Wei Tang's power is good for others, but not for him.
From this, the two formed a feud.
Later, Yang Xuan inquired about it and found out that Wei Tang started his career by flattering Shangguan. Many people had done this to flatter Shangguan. But Wei Tang was different. He flattered Shangguan but bullied his subordinates.
To flatter the superior and bully the inferior!
Yang Xuan looks down on such people!
He stood there, squinting at Wei Tang.
"That's right, I'm here to be domineering today!"
Wei Tang was furious and said with a cold face: "Mr. Yang has no grudges against me, but today he came to the door brazenly. If you don't give me an explanation, I'll forgive you for not caring about my colleagues. I'll see you there, sir!"
Regarding this matter, I want to seek justice from Mr. Huang.
The officials around him looked sad and angry, and some were even rolling up their sleeves.
"Of those six villages, four have always been under the rule of Xuanzhou. This time, heavy rains in early spring flooded the villages."
Wei Tang said calmly: "What did Chen Zhou do?"
"I personally visited the site, opened warehouses to store grain, and led people to clean up the ruins and rebuild homes."
“Chenzhou’s place is in charge of Chenzhou!”
The second essential quality for officials: to throw the blame away!
Those who do good things must compete to take the blame, and those who do bad things must compete to pass the blame.
"I checked, those four villages have always been under the rule of Xuanzhou!"
This man is still being reasonable... Ma Zun wants to laugh.
This kind of thing is a bad debt. Even if it comes to Huang Chunhui, he can only make peace with it.
Moreover, Yang Xuan actually made a special trip to Taoxian County for such a matter.
Is this guy stupid?
"It's been so many years, it's already blurred!" Wei Tang thought of the last time he was rejected by Yang Xuan, and sneered: "But today, Yang Shijun made a big move, what did he think of me, Xuanzhou Prefecture?"
"Toilet!" Yang Xuan said.
"rude!"
The surrounding officials were very excited.
If Yang Xuan hadn't been followed by a group of big men, someone would have dared to take action.
Wei Tang walked down and said, "Let's go with me to my husband's place for a review!"
Huang Chunhui's health was deteriorating, and Wei Tang was thinking about how to rise to the top. Liao Jin's support was one thing, but he himself had to live up to his expectations.
But if we compare his political achievements, he is far inferior to Yang Xuan. His only advantage is his qualifications.
But Huang Chunhui is quite optimistic about Yang Xuan. If he recommends and arranges for Yang Xuan to come to Taoxian before leaving, then the two of them will be rivals.
Today Yang Xuan got into a big fight. Wei Tang looked angry, but in his heart he couldn't help but be happy.
Well done!
Ma Zun followed him over and said coldly: "Xuanzhou Prefecture is a toilet, so what is the Jiedushi Palace? Yang Shijun..."
Snap!
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A group of people looked at Yang Xuan in disbelief.
Ma Zun covered his face, "You, you... how dare you do it?"
"You're the one I'm going to hit!" Yang Xuan slapped him again, "A small thing? Floods washed away six villages, more than a hundred people were drowned, and dozens died of cold and starvation. I have already captured Wangu County.
The county magistrate and the county magistrate. But who will be in charge of Xuanzhou? You, or you!"
He pointed at Wei Tang and said solemnly: "I am here just to seek justice for those people."
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"Ms. Sir, Wei Shijun and Yang Shijun want to see each other."
Huang Chunhui smiled and said: "How come these two people got involved together?"
Liao Jin was originally worried about the discord between Wei Tang and Yang Xuan, but upon hearing this he smiled and said: "It is also a good thing that colleagues are in harmony."
The two came in immediately.
Wei Tang said: "Yang Xuan just rushed into the state house and started fighting. Even Sima Ma Zun was severely beaten by him."
Liao Jin blinked, "Beat him severely? Why?"
Yang Xuan said: "At the junction of Xuanzhou and Chenzhou, a heavy rain recently caused a flood. The flood submerged six villages, causing heavy casualties. Thousands of people were displaced and crying for food, but no one came to provide relief or care.
After hearing the news, the lower officials rushed to capture the magistrate and magistrate of Wangu County and led people to rescue the disaster. Then they sent people to Xuanzhou to inform them and asked them to come to the rescue. But Xuanzhou was indifferent..."
"Ms. sir, those villages have always been controversial, and most of them are under the jurisdiction of Chenzhou!" Wei Tang had already thought of a countermeasure.
There are many such things in Northern Xinjiang, and also in Datang.
Most of the disputed areas are Sanjiao zones. Xuanzhou was derelict in its duties, but not to the extent that you, Yang Xuan, beat people.
Once you take action, the nature changes.
Relying on Huang Xianggong's favor, this man dared to beat Sima of a state severely.
If he comes to Taoxian County and becomes a high-ranking official in the future, what will he become with greater power?
In official circles, many things do not need to be said thoroughly. Once said thoroughly, there will be no lingering flavor or change.
Just like playing chess, some people know it, and some people know it, but they don’t know where it comes from.
Wei Tang glanced at Liao Jin, who was silent.
He was a little disappointed.
I felt that Liao Jin should stand up for himself and scold him a few times.
Nowadays, Huang Chunhui relies more and more on Liao Jin, who has become most of the Jiedushi. If he speaks, Huang Chunhui will not reject his face.
Then, if he then spreads this matter, he will definitely pin the domineering reputation on Yang Xuan's head.
In this way, after Huang Chunhui left, it was almost certain that he would enter the Jiedushi Palace.
But even if Liao Jin didn't speak, Wei Tang was still confident.
If Yang Xuan is not dealt with, how can he convince the public?
Next time, can he, Wei Tang, go to Chenzhou and beat up Yang Xuan's state Sima? Then, nothing will happen!
If Chenzhou Sima Cao Ying knew his thoughts, he would be very happy.
Huang Chunhui spoke.
"Yang Xuan, tell me your reasons!"
Huang Chunhui really prefers this boy!
Wei Tang took a deep breath, his expression unchanged.
Then, he glanced at Yang Xuan again.
I'm waiting for your reason!
The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, seemingly smiling.
In fact, it is a joke.
Yang Xuan spoke.
"In the four villages belonging to Xuanzhou, Xianguan discovered the secret spies of the Northern Liao Dynasty, not one person, but a group!"
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"A group?" Liao Jin frowned. "Where?"
There is no basis for what you say, let alone what you say will be beheaded by you.
This kind of thing must be done live.
Wei Tang narrowed his eyes and said: "Where the secret agent is chosen...it's quite interesting."
Liao Jin glanced at him, with dissatisfaction in his eyes for the first time.
"That's the border between Chenzhou and Xuanzhou. If there's no one under control, it's easier to get in and out."
The cities of the Tang Dynasty were managed in units of squares. Although the square walls have been torn down now, the management units have remained the same. Fang Zheng still patrols the squares with his soldiers every day.
As for the village, it is also managed by the village leader.
But all this is based on government leadership.
In those areas where no one cares, the government does not extend its hand, and the local emperor has the final say.
What is a Tu Emperor?
The village elder or bully is the local emperor.
What the hell, Muramasa, your father is standing in front of you, and you dare to say that he won’t go out even if it’s dark?
Your neighbors are breaking the law, do you really want to take it seriously?
As time goes by, the management of the village becomes useless.
"The spies said they had escaped from the wilderness, and they successfully entered the village after giving two horses as a gift."
Yang Xuan said: "Those people arrived with the official."
He turned around and said, "It's just outside."
Liao Jin took a deep breath and said, "Wei Tang!"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Wei Tang lowered his head and glanced at Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan's expression was calm, and there was no hint of secret joy or gloating at all.
This man is young, but is the city so deep?
Wei Tang secretly thought, I did not lose unfairly.
Huang Chunhui looked at Yang Xuan, "Would you like me to treat you to a drink?"
"I don't dare." Yang Xuan was just joking.
"Go for it!"
Huang Chunhui glanced at Liao Jin.
Wei Tang is Liao Jin's man, so he can at least save face for Deputy Liao.
The key is that Liao Jin didn't say anything to help him just now.
Yang Xuan resigned, and Liao Jin said calmly: "What are Wei Shijun waiting for?"
Wei Tang raised his head, with a look of regret on his face, "This is an unforgivable mistake for my subordinate. After I return, my subordinate will send someone to investigate the place where the incident occurred.
First, those who should be dealt with should be dealt with a lot, and none should be dealt with lightly.
Secondly, the official will go to Yang Shijun later to apologize;
Third, how much grain Chenzhou paid this time, Xuanzhou doubled the payment, which was a lot.
Fourth, after the treatment is completed, the subordinate will come again to plead guilty."
He handed over his hands and walked backward out of the lobby.
Impeccable posture!
There was silence in the lobby for a while, but Liao Jin spoke first, "Wei Tang, it's too late to take on the responsibility."
There is no fault in Wei Tang's handling methods.
Huang Chunhui coughed dryly, "I've covered everything, but I just didn't realize where I went wrong."
Liao Jin said: "I will beat him later."
Huang Chunhui nodded.
Liao Jin was his personally appointed successor. If he scolded him because of Wei Tang and even made him lose face, it would be harmful to the overall situation of Northern Xinjiang in the future.
"The food and wine that little boy mentioned are ready for you."
Liao Jin was a little surprised, "Does your husband really want to invite him to drink?"
Huang Chunhui smiled and said: "I haven't invited anyone to drink for a long time, so it doesn't hurt to make an exception."
Liao Jin smiled and said, "I'm just afraid that he will be proud of himself."
After saying that, Liao Jin slowly walked out of the lobby, took a look at the sky outside, and walked down the stairs until he reached the gate of Jiedu Envoy's Mansion.
"Deputy Ambassador."
Wei Tang stood at the side outside the door, saluting sincerely, "The deputy envoy is in trouble today."
"I know what you are good at, so I know you will definitely be waiting here." Liao Jin walked slowly with his hands behind his back, and Wei Tang followed behind.
"Deputy envoy, it is unfair to say that this matter has happened. The lower officials have also heard about the matter in those villages, and it has been an unsolved case for decades.
Chenzhou said it was the place of Xuanzhou, and Xuanzhou said it was the place of Chenzhou.
If Xuanzhou were to pull over this kind of place where no one cares, they would probably start a lawsuit with Chenzhou. I would think it was not worth it to fall out with Chenzhou over such a matter."
He glanced at Liao Jin and said, "Chenzhou informed Decheng County, which is adjacent to Wangu County, about this flood. The Decheng County magistrate ignored it. This is dereliction of duty. When I return, I will report it to my husband and ask my husband to deal with it."
"
Liao Jin's face was expressionless.
Wei Tang continued: "Yang Xuan took advantage of this to cause trouble. The subordinate thought of the overall situation and never fell out with him. It can be seen that his previous appearance was clearly unyielding!"
"Finished?" Liao Jin asked.
Wei Tang's heart skipped a beat, "Please reprimand the deputy envoy."
Liao Jin said calmly: "First, after the incident happened, Yang Xuan went to the scene of the incident in person and dealt with it decisively. In this regard, you are not as good as him. Second, do you know how long it has been since my husband invited anyone to drink?"
Wei Tang said: "I've been under the official position... for many years!"
Liao Jin said: "Just before, my husband ordered wine and food to be prepared and asked Yang Xuan to drink."
What does Huang Chunhui's behavior imply?
Hinting at the entire Northern Xinjiang: This guy is someone I like!
In northern Xinjiang, Huang Chunhui's prestige is close to that of the Tu emperor, and his hint will add a big bargaining chip to Yang Xuan.
Wei Tang clenched his fist hard, pinched his palm with his fingernails, and a stream of blood slowly flowed out from between his fingers.
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When Yang Xuan went out, he was caught by Zhang Du and Jiang Cunzhong. The two of them took him to the brothel while holding him.
"I have something urgent and I have to go back." Yang Xuan was thinking about Zhou Ning and wished he could fly back to Lin'an.
"Let's talk about big things later!" Zhang Du had such a temperament.
"Besides, with Lu Qiang and Cao Ying in Lin'an, can't we let them go?" Jiang Cunzhong sneered, "You want to alienate us brothers!"
Yang Xuangang wanted to complain, but a clerk came over.
"Mr. Yang, my husband invites you to go."
The two let go of their hands, and Jiang Cunzhong whispered: "My husband is not in good health, so be careful."
Zhang Du asked: "What could it be?"
Yang Xuan didn't know either.
"Maybe... you want to coordinate the relationship between Chenzhou and Xuanzhou?"
He asked himself that Chenzhou was now considered an important place in Northern Xinjiang, and he, the governor, was also a big boss in Northern Xinjiang. If he and Xuanzhou fell out, discord would arise between the two states, and God knows how long it would last.
Conflicts between localities often start from trivial matters and gradually accumulate until they are clearly differentiated and even hostile to each other.
Yang Xuan went to the Jiedushi Yamen with confusion.
As soon as I entered, I saw two tables with wine and dried meat.
Is this...really asking me to drink?
"Ms. sir, I am afraid." Yang Xuan pretended to be afraid.
Huang Chunhui pressed his hands and said, "Sit."
Yang Xuan sat down.
Huang Chunhui spoke.
"When do you think Northern Xinjiang and Chang'an will go to war with each other?"