As far as Shengshang is concerned, he doesn't care whether Zhan Feiyu had a premeditated idea or if it was an accident, but her move did solve a big problem for Shengshang.
The Holy Emperor has been controlling Longyou Road for eight years, but he still has no way to truly control Longyou Road.
The achievements of the Yang family were forged with blood and lives. Regardless of the generals or soldiers of Longyou Road, they and the Yang family were comrades who lived and died together.
To them, the Holy Emperor is just a king sitting high in the Golden Palace. They may fear him or be loyal to him, but as long as the Yang family does not collaborate with the enemy and treason, the most trusted person of these soldiers is the general's mansion who can be trusted behind him.
But this time the Yang family took the initiative to hand over military power. It was different. The soldiers would no longer have any resistance, and the emperor could also control the military power. In this way, Longyou Road would not be monolithic, and the emperor would no longer have to worry about the Yang family.
Lord Gaogai.
Gu Qingzhou put down the bowl and chopsticks, looked at the joyful Holy Master Long Yan and couldn't help but smile: "If the Holy Master really wants to reward that little girl, why not give her a gold medal to avoid death in the future? The little girl has been in many troubles, and with the Holy Master's protection, she
I guess I could wake up laughing from my dream."
The gold medal for immunity from death is of great importance. If Bachelor Gu asks for it for someone else, even the prince, the Holy Master will have to consider it, but Zhan Feiyu's contribution is real.
Not to mention the movable type printing technology, the new salt-making method has achieved initial results. In the future, a steady stream of money will enter the national treasury. The Nanxuan Mansion's Crafts Academy is on the right track. The Holy One can imagine that this academy will cultivate countless skilled craftsmen in the future.
Not to mention that this time in Xiangwu County, he persuaded the Yang family to hand over military power. These were all achievements that benefited the country and the people. If you take any of them, you can be promoted to an official position.
But Zhan Feiyu was young and came from a girl's family, so this reward became a problem. The emperor even thought about giving her a surname and making her a princess. However, after careful consideration, he was worried that Zhan Feiyu would become a prominent person with the prince.
They were involved and thus participated in establishing the reserve.
Zhan Feiyu may not be something to be afraid of, but her teacher is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, a cabinet minister, and also the Gu family of Nanling. With Zhan Feiyu's contribution, she now has inextricable connections with the Yang family.
The Holy Emperor had to prevent her from becoming ambitious and thus shaking the foundation of the country.
But if he were not granted a title, it would be difficult for Bachelor Gu to explain it. After all, the little girl had indeed made such a significant contribution to the Daqing Dynasty. If he was not granted a title, it would only chill people's hearts.
After only half a while, the Holy Spirit had already made a decision in his heart. He laughed loudly and said, "What's the problem? When Xiaoyu comes to the capital in the future, I will give you a gold medal to avoid death!"
Academician Gu immediately stood up and walked to the center of the hall. He bowed to the Holy One with a respectful attitude, "I would like to thank the Holy One for Xiaoyu. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
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Xiangwu County, Qiufu.
Yang Xu didn't expect that his father would suddenly come early in the morning. He stood up in a panic and hit the leg of the table. The porcelain bowl fell over with a clang, rolled twice, fell to the ground and broke.
"Xiao Xu, please calm down." Qiu Jinyu pressed Yang Xu's uninjured shoulder with one hand, but she also knew where his panic came from, and comforted him: "The nature of mother and child cannot be erased, and Uncle Yang will not blame you."
"But I..." Yang Xu's dark face showed confusion, guilt, and a little bit of guilt and uneasiness.
Yang Xu has not forgotten the humiliating words his mother said to his father when he was in Stone Village. At that time, he was so angry that he wanted to sever the relationship between mother and son, so that Mrs. Zhang would never appear in front of their father and son.
But we know that after Zhang was arrested and imprisoned, Yang Xu tossed and turned. Even though he resented and hated her, he still didn't want her to die, so he went to the county prison to visit Zhang. Yang Xu did it behind Qiu Zongxi's back and did not tell Yang
Shoucheng, although he knew in his heart that this was self-deception, his father must know every move he made.
After Yang Shoucheng entered the house, the maid just cleared away the dishes on the table and even the broken porcelain pieces on the floor.
Yang Xu suppressed the panic in his heart and said, "Dad."
"Qiu Jinyu pays homage to General Yang." Dressed in a lake blue brocade robe, Qiu Jinyu bowed to the end in salute.
Even though he is only a few years older than Yang Xu, his words and deeds reflect the demeanor of a member of a noble family. Coupled with his handsome appearance, he can definitely be called gentle and elegant.
This is a scholar who has been nurtured since childhood. Not to mention that he is much better than Xu'er. Even the girl Xiaoyu still lacks this elegant demeanor. Qiu Jinyu is still young. Yang Shoucheng can imagine that when he is weak,
Outstanding grace.
"Young Master Qiu, there is no need to be polite, Yang is still guilty." A deep voice sounded, and there was no change in Yang Shoucheng's expression on his calm and solemn face.
Qiu Jinyu hurriedly saluted and apologized again, "It was Jinyu who made a mistake. Please forgive me, Uncle Yang."
The title General Yang is respectful but also represents alienation. When Qiu Jinyu calls him Uncle Yang, the relationship instantly changes to uncle-nephew, and he changes his words so naturally without showing any hint of flattery or fawning.
Yang Shoucheng nodded silently. Even if Qiu Jinyu checked Chang Sleeve Shanwu, Yang Shoucheng had no choice but to say goodbye when faced with such a taciturn and boring person.
There were only two people left in the room, father and son. Yang Xu looked down at the ground as if he had done something wrong and was punished to stand. His mind was in a mess. The maid Lian'er came again in the past two days. Even though Mrs. Zhang drank the medicine
, but the condition did not improve.
The conditions in the cell were too harsh, cold and damp, and the three meals a day were extremely poor. Even the tall and burly men could not bear it. But the ones who ordered the arrest were Dou Qianhu and Yang Xuhe from the guardhouse.
Qiu Jinyu thought about it for two days, but couldn't come up with a solution.
After being silent for a long time, Yang Xu finally made up his mind, raised his head suddenly, with a sullen face, and his hands clenched into fists due to the tense emotions. He looked at death with a solemn and solemn look as if he was about to be executed in this law, "Dad, I have something to think about.
I need your help."
Once he spoke, the rest of his words became much smoother. Yang Xu talked about Zhang Yiyi's serious illness in the cell, and finally asked: "Dad, I want to ask you to help, otherwise her body will be really bad."
I can’t bear it anymore.”
Yang Shoucheng, who was sitting in the main seat, stood upright, and his eyes looking at Yang Xu were even more sharp at this moment. His silence made the atmosphere in the small side hall suddenly become tense.
After a long while, Yang Shoucheng finally withdrew his sharp gaze, and said in a cold voice without any emotion, "States have national laws, and families have family rules. Xu'er, when you say this, have you ever thought about the eight people who were killed?"
Dou Qianhu ordered Wu Baihu to arrest people, which was justified because Zhang was involved in the murder case, but Yang Xu's words made Yang Shoucheng bend the law for personal gain.
"I..." His face turned pale, and Yang Xu opened his mouth, remembering the eight corpses placed at the gate of Qiu Mansion that morning. Even if they were ruffians, they could not die for their crimes!
But when he watched Zhang die of illness in prison, Yang Xu realized that he couldn't do it. At this moment, Yang Xu became confused again, like a trapped animal, restless but helpless.
Yang Shoucheng looked at Yang Xu who was in a dilemma with an overly calm look, and said in a deep voice: "If we can't overcome the way of family relations at home, how can we be loyal to the Lord outside?"
What this means is: If you can’t even honor your relatives, how can you talk about being loyal to your country?
And this is what Qiu Jinyu said when he comforted Yang Xu these past two days. Yang Shoucheng said it at this time, indicating that he knew Yang Xu's every word, every move.
"You and Xiaoyu are familiar with each other, why don't you ask Xiaoyu about the solution?" Yang Shoucheng asked. As a father, he could see that Xu'er was close to Zhan Feiyu, maybe it was also because of spending time in Stone Village in the past few years.
Xu'er doesn't even have a playmate.
Yang Xu also knew that there was no need to hide it, so he answered honestly: "It was Xiaoyu who sent someone to the guardhouse with the token of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, and Dou Qianhu ordered the arrest."
Therefore, even if Yang Xu would not blame Zhan Feiyu as the "initiator", he also knew that there was no way to discuss this matter with her. She was the one who asked him to be captured. Could Xiaoyu be allowed to let him go again? Then he wouldn't have
Ordered to arrest people.
As for Qiu Zongxi, Yang Shoucheng, General Yang, and Yang Xu knew what Zhang Yiyi did back then, so he didn't have the shame to speak out. Now he is asking Yang Shoucheng because he can't find a way, and Zhang Yiyi's illness is also
It can't be delayed any longer.
After saying everything that needed to be said, Yang Xu's mind was no longer so confused. He glanced at his father with a serious face guiltily, "Dad, I can't help but watch her die. Just treat her as the one who returned the favor."
If she takes another person's life lightly in the future, everything will have nothing to do with me."
What Yang Shoucheng was most worried about was that Yang Xu had a grudge with Zhan Feiyu because of Zhang's imprisonment, and even had resentment. Looking at his pitiful and helpless son, Yang Shoucheng couldn't help but feel relieved.
"Ms. Zhang left the Yang family and went to the Zhenbian Marquis Mansion. Your grandfather and I have no grudges at all, and we are even grateful to her for giving birth to you. But as the saying goes, the emperor breaks the law and the common people are equally guilty. The Yang family can let it go, but Daqing law does not tolerate it.
She must not take human life lightly."
"I know." Yang Xu nodded understandingly, his eyes dimming instantly.
Yang Shoucheng stood up and walked over, patting Yang Xu's head comfortingly, "Dad and your grandfather have discussed it. The death of the eight people was related to the Zhang family, but the instigator behind it was the Zhenbian Hou Mansion. Waiting for Zhu
After the county magistrate examines the case, dad will write to the court..."
After hearing these words, Yang Xu raised his head and looked blankly at Yang Shoucheng, who looked calm. His throat suddenly seemed to be blocked by cotton, "No, military power is the foundation for our Yang family to settle down. Once it is handed over,
After entering the imperial court, from that day onwards..."
Although Yang Xu is not good at scheming, he is not stupid either. The reason why the Holy One was open to the outside world was partly because the Yang family was indeed wronged. The Holy One knew it, and all the officials in the court knew it. If the Holy One wanted to kill them all,
, not only chilled the hearts of the ministers, but also made people think that the Holy One was cruel and murderous.
On the other hand, because of the existence of the old Yang family, although the Yang family has fallen, as long as those loyal subordinates are still there, the Holy Emperor will not dare to kill the Yang family, fearing that the desperate Yang family will be forced to rebel.
But once the Yang family takes the initiative to hand over military power, it is equivalent to handing over the life-saving charm. Moreover, General Yang and Yang Shoucheng have no meritorious records, and they are ordinary people. How can they lead troops to fight? How can they gain authority in the army?
?
"As you said before, she gave birth to you, which is a great kindness. If you repay this kindness, Xuer, you will have nothing to worry about in the future." Yang Shoucheng is not about fame and fame. Likewise,
The same is true for Old General Yang.
The title of general is an honor but also a false name. If you give it up, give it up. It will eliminate the trouble of Zhang family's trouble with Xu'er. Both Yang Shoucheng and Old General Yang think it is worth it. What's more, this move can make the emperor put down his guard.
, it is enough to reuse the Yang family.
Of course, Yang Shoucheng did not tell Yang Xu, who was feeling guilty at the moment, about the deeper meaning behind this. He only hoped that Xu'er could face Zhang calmly in the future.
…
Yang Shoucheng stayed for half an hour and then left. That's right, the Yang family was about to revive. Yang Shoucheng was probably so busy that he didn't even have time to sleep. It was rare to be able to spare time to untie Yang Xu.
Qiu Zongxi didn't care about these false courtesy, so he met Yang Shoucheng and waved his hand to let him go.
At this moment, in the study, Zhan Feiyu had just racked his brains to write a poem. When he saw Qiu Zongxi pushing in the door, his scalp went numb. His ears were about to suffer again. Mr. Qiu was definitely angry when he cursed.
Complete.
"You said that your article is full of flowers, but why can't you write poetry?" He picked up the poem that was still wet with ink and looked at it. Qiu Zongxi looked at the grinning Zhan Feiyu with great disgust.
This little girl is quite good, she is thick-skinned, and she will not be like those back-house girls who are desperate to save face and suffer hardships. When bullied, they still have to act dignified and virtuous like a noble girl from aristocratic families.
Zhan Feiyu opened his mouth and began to talk nonsense, "There is a certain order of learning, and there are specializations in arts. Since God gave me the talent to write articles, he naturally wanted to take away my talent to write poems. Otherwise, if I were like this
If everything is strong, how can the scholars of the Daqing Dynasty survive?"
"I am so overwhelmed by the talent of a little girl. If she has an arrogant temper, she will be angry to death. Buddha said that saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Old sir, I saved thousands.
The lives of millions of scholars.”
Qiu Zongxi sneered coldly, "You are so eloquent that you can definitely fight with the scholars in the Jinluan Palace. Gu Qingzhou had this ability back then. The other party was so angry that he vomited blood on the spot and lay in bed for a full month before he could save his life."
"If he vomits blood, it must be because he is sick, or maybe it's a disease brought from his mother's womb. How could a gentleman as famous as the teacher vomit blood?" Zhan Feiyu's first reaction was that he didn't believe it, even if the person who vomited blood
They will be considered narrow-minded, but Bachelor Gu will also get a bad reputation for being petty and intolerant, and being arrogant based on their talents.
This little girl never forgot to protect Gu Qingzhou. Qiu Zongxi moved his hand stroking his beard and accidentally pulled off two strands. His expression changed in pain, and his rough face looked even more fierce and terrifying.
"I want to ask you, are you asking the Yang family to hand over military power, is it for the Yang family's consideration, or is it to curry favor with the Holy Emperor?" Qiu Zongxi really has a straightforward temper. This question cannot be more straightforward. He is right not to serve as an official.
Otherwise, with his fiery temper, he would probably be able to roll up his sleeves and beat someone up in front of all the civil and military officials.