A knock on the door reached his ears. Zhao Zhong opened his sleepy eyes and felt furious. Didn't he say that he couldn't see anyone? He was deaf?
"Come in!"
His tone was as cold as ice.
"Always serving."
The trusted steward came in cautiously.
"What's the matter?" Zhao Zhong's slightly thin face showed a trace of impatience. These days, the ministers were biting him like crazy, and he couldn't figure out what the natural disasters had to do with him? It was not easy for him to survive the holiday.
I don’t want to go home and I’m not at peace. Are those hundreds of people outside idiots? They dare to block the gate and ask for an official in such an emergency period, without fear of telling the truth? Then I was woken up again after taking a nap in the bedroom.
Even the clay figurine was angry.
"A letter from Zhang Zhao, the governor of Hanyang."
Zhao Zhong had no expression on his face, waiting for the next step.
"The letter said that he has a way to kill locusts. At present, Hanyang County is completely empty of locusts."
The confidant manager is Zhao Zhong's most trusted person. He can read some unimportant letters first and select some important things to report. Otherwise, Zhao Zhong only returns home once every five days, and there are dozens of letters every day.
It is delusional to think that one person can read all the letters.
"For nothing? It's a lie, but it's interesting. Continue..."
"This method was devised by Gai Jun, the son of County Governor Shi Gaixun, and the governor Liu Qian already knows about it. He expects Liu Qian's memorial to arrive in the capital in at most three days, or as soon as half a day."
Zhao Zhong habitually narrowed his slender eyes, which was his habit when thinking about problems.
The trusted steward stood quietly waiting on one side.
Zhao Zhong asked after a while: "What do you think?"
"Tomorrow, the daily attendants will know whether this method is feasible before entering the palace."
"What if Liu Qian's memorial arrives in the capital today?"
The close confidant showed a sneer, "It's not easy to delay the memorial for a few days."
"Well... please step back. If things work out, I will credit you with your contribution." Zhao Zhong stretched his waist and lay down on the bed.
"promise."
Luoyang Beigong, Xiyuan.
At the beginning, the scale and structure of Xiyuan were not conspicuous. After the efforts of the absurd masters of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Xiyuan Garden is now surrounded by canals and lakes, and is extremely beautiful.
Standing in the fairyland-like imperial garden, Liu Hong had no intention of looking at the scenery, only complaining. He was already planning to punish corrupt officials, but why didn't these gentlemen stop? Could it be that they thought they could force him to kill the regular servants?
"Your Majesty, Zhao Changshi is here." Zhongchangshi Cao Jie said softly. Cao Jie's courtesy name is Hanfeng. He was originally from Weijun and later lived in Nanyang. His family has a family of 2,000 kilograms. Due to his extraordinary background and elegant manners, he is tall despite his age.
The magnificence has not diminished. But in the Han Dynasty, it was different from later generations. It was common for children of wealthy families to enter the palace and become eunuchs. Most of them were well-educated. Otherwise, how could they compete with the scholars and relatives and gain the upper hand just by relying on the emperor's favor? Zhao Zhong didn't look at his appearance.
Ordinary, he was also from a prominent family in Ganling.
Liu Hong gently rubbed Yintang with his thumb and said feebly: "Gongxiao is back? Just in time, you and Hanfeng will go to Chongde Hall to help me ask the ministers about the locust plague." The emperor usually did not address me in private.
I, I.
When Zhao Zhong heard that he was asked to deal with the scholars, his scalp felt numb. He quickly took out the memorial from his sleeve and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Zhang Zhao, the prefect of Hanyang County, has proposed a method to destroy locusts."
Cao Jie's eyes couldn't help but light up.
"How to exterminate locusts? I remember Zhang Hanyang was recommended by you?" Liu Hong took the memorial and read it hastily, "Gai Yuangu? This man made a big splash as soon as he entered the capital. He is worthy of being Ma Jichang's proud disciple.
, was he released to Hanyang?" Zhang Zhao did not take the credit alone, because it was simply not necessary. As the head of a county, no matter who gave advice, his credit would be the greatest, and he would also gain a reputation as a good judge of people.
"yes."
"Gai Jun? It is said that the Xizhou athlete who shot a tiger to save his father? Haha, this son is not only good at martial arts, but also witty. The father and son..." Liu Hong was indeed attracted by this method, but he also had some scruples, so he asked the two of them:
"Locusts are a natural disaster. Is it appropriate to hunt them?"
Cao Jie said angrily: "Your Majesty, how can you believe in lies? Now that the world is peaceful, how can we not practice virtuous governance? I think they are tired of living." Cao Jie's words were by no means a threat. The scholars were afraid and hated him, so they only dared to
He scolded him behind his back because what he had done was so shocking. He first kidnapped the Queen Mother with Wang Fu and others, killed the Tai Fu Chen Fan and the General Dou Wu, and later together with Hou Lan captured Li Ying and Du Mi.
There were more than a hundred party members, but he killed, exiled, and imprisoned six or seven hundred people, making him the biggest sufferer of the party members.
Zhao Zhong echoed: "What Cao Changshi said is absolutely true."
Liu Hong thought, yes. If he believed it, wouldn't he admit that he was a fool?
"I'm calling for a court meeting."
"promise."
The emperor's decree was conveyed very quickly. Within an hour, the ministers were already standing in the main hall talking about it. They still didn't know why his majesty suddenly issued an edict.
Situ Yangci is sixty years old, with white beard and hair, and a long beard. He was born in the Yang family of Hongnong. Counting him as the third generation of the three princes, he is truly the world's first-class gatekeeper. He is your Majesty's mentor today, and everyone is competing for it.
When Xiang asked him, Yang Ci shook his head and said he didn't know.
"Your Majesty has arrived..."
Liu Hong entered the main hall under the guidance of Huben and Yu Lin.
"I bow to your majesty. Long live your majesty."
There was a roar, and everyone in the hall knelt down and worshiped, and then everyone took their places.
"Are we going to discuss the locust plague today?" Liu Hong flicked his sleeves and knelt down, his voice was like a bell full of supreme majesty. This was not because his voice was loud, but because of the design of the palace.
The emperor's question could be said to have stirred up a hornet's nest. One said that someone was causing chaos in the country, another said that His Majesty needs to practice morality, and another said that this was a sign of swordsmanship. The whole court seemed to have turned into a bustling city in an instant.
Liu Hong's face sank a little bit, and his patience gradually lost. Seeing the minister talking more and more cheerfully, he shouted angrily: "That's enough...shut up..."
The hall immediately fell silent.
"Someone is causing chaos in the country? Which person? Are you talking about my regular attendant?"
The minister's eyes were expressionless. Although he did not dare to say yes, the meaning in his eyes could not be more obvious.
"The plague of locusts has spread to several states. You don't think about good laws and can only argue with words." The more he spoke, the more angry Liu Hong became. He raised the memorial in his hand and waved it: "The governor of Hanyang, Zhang Zhao, presented the method of destroying locusts. He knew that the person who promoted him in his humble life was
Who? It’s the person you’re talking about.”
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers were shocked.
"Finally, I got out of my bad breath." Zhao Zhong's face was solemn, but his eyes were smiling, and the other regular attendants were also very happy.
Taiwei Liu Kuan, as his name suggests, was a kind and generous man. He took the memorial slowly and carefully, and after viewing it, handed it to Situ Yang Ci. The latter looked at it and thought, "Why can't I see Liu Liangzhou's memorial? Is there something dirty in it?"
Sikong Liu Yi, who followed closely behind, also thought the same way.
Liu Hong noticed that several ministers below were hesitant to speak, and sneered: "Shi Zhao Chang personally inspected it before submitting it. It is absolutely true."
Some Yilang rubbed his neck and said: "Locusts are a natural disaster. Your Majesty needs..."
"Where is General Hu Ben? If anyone tries to mislead the public with his evil talk again, I will drag him out and kill him."
"..."
Looking at the silent ministers, Liu Hong snorted coldly, tossed his sleeves and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in silence for a long time.
After the dynasty dispersed, Sikong Liu Yi walked out of the main hall and said to the left and right: "Is this a blessing? Is this a disaster?"
Taiwei Liu Kuan said with a smile: "I think it is a blessing for the people to be saved."
"I'm afraid that eunuchs will become more aggressive in the future." Situ Yangci was worried.
The ministers were secretly worried about the eunuch gaining power, while the instigator of the matter was hiding in the official residence of Hanyang and enjoying himself leisurely.
The breeze blows gently, and the garden is filled with spring scenery.
Gai Jun sat under the melon stand in the bean shed and played a piece of "Yao Chang". The music was majestic, melodious and full of sadness and vicissitudes of life.
Gai Yin was dressed in a brown shirt and was dancing with an iron sword in his hand. The sword was opened and closed with no stagnation, creating a magnificent and boundless atmosphere.
When the song ended, applause broke out in the courtyard.
"Ancestor of the clan." Gai Yin put away his sword and greeted him.
"What a great song "Yao Chang" and a good sword dance." Gai Xun came up with a dusty look and laughed and said to Gai Jun: "My son's talent is really amazing. Three years is worth my ten years of work. Please give me a gift."
What’s wrong with you?”
"Father, are you serious about what you said?" Gai Jun was overjoyed. The piano in his hand could no longer meet his needs. He had been lusting after it for who knows how long.
"I'm still going to lie to you." Gai Xun came to his son and felt thirsty. He took the jug from the table and poured himself a glass. Since Gai Jun shot the tiger, he thought his son had grown up, so he allowed him to be his son.
He drinks in front of him, but from time to time he will remind him to drink less.
After drinking three cups in a row, his thirst was finally quenched. Gai Xun knew that his son was concerned about the locust plague and said: "The county drives them away during the day and hunts them at night. If the migratory locusts are no longer a problem, the locust plague in other counties in Liangzhou has also been contained, but...someone sometimes says
Killing too many insects may damage the world."
"That's nonsense." Gai Jun laughed angrily, not even bothering to refute.
"That's a lot of nonsense."
"The locust plague has been eliminated, and I want to visit Yan Shibo." Gai Jun became famous all over the world because of Yan Zhong's praise. Logically, he should have paid a visit long ago. However, in the face of the locust plague, as the one who gave the advice, his father was responsible for the implementation.
I couldn't live without him, so I had almost never left the city since I entered Ji County, so I just took this opportunity to go out and relax.
Gai Xun slapped his forehead and said with a wry smile: "I've been so busy lately that I forgot to tell you that Brother Yan has become an official."
"When did this happen?"
"At the beginning of the year, when I arrived in Hanyang, it was the day he set off for Beijing."
"I see, it's such a pity." Gai Jun shook his head and sighed. In ancient times, transportation and communication were inconvenient. Once an official became an official, there were many people who did not return for several decades. If they missed it, they would not know when they met again.
.
The father and son chatted for a while, and then Gai Xun got up and went back to his room. He kept running around for more than half a month, and even a tough man couldn't stand it.
After seeing his father off, Gai Jun turned around and looked at Gai Yin: "My hands are itching and I can't bear it, practice?"
Gai Yin smiled rather 'embarrassingly'.
Gai Jun gritted his teeth and said: "Don't be arrogant. One day I will let you taste the taste of defeat." In fact, he was no longer Wu Xia Amen... I don't know if Lu Meng was born at this time, so I will borrow it for now. I think he is now
It shouldn’t be a big problem to be a Three Kingdoms hero in terms of martial arts, but in the competition with Gai Yin, he still lost ten times in ten battles, and there was still no hope of winning. It’s so pitiful that as the most famous young hero in Liangzhou and even the world, he couldn’t beat him in a duel.
What will his admirers think of his own groom? Although Gai Yin has stopped being a groom for a while.
The two of them each took out their bamboo knives, opened their stances and pointed at each other.
The one who strikes first is stronger, the one who strikes later suffers disaster. Gai Jun knew this very well, so he struck first, with a step forward, and in an instant, the bamboo knife came to the opponent's heart. The moves were fast and cruel, without any hint of competition, as if
What a desperate fight.
Given Gai Yin's strength, he had to take a step back to avoid the sharp edge, and then swung his sword diagonally.
Gai Jun forced him to give in and took advantage of the situation, changing his attack from stabbing to chopping.
"boom……"
The two swords collided, and Gai Yin took another step back. It's not that Gai Jun's arm strength has surpassed him, it's just that he lost the initiative and was passive.
Once he succeeded, Gai Jun endured the discomfort in his arm and took advantage of Gai Yin's retreat to attack again and again. However, Gai Yin was able to accurately cut at the weak points of the bamboo sword every time, resolving the attacks one by one.
Seeing that he was unable to attack him, Gai Jun suddenly moved sideways to the right, swung his bamboo sword away and at the same time flew into the air and slashed towards his neck.
Gai Yin swung his arms sideways, barely able to block the incoming knife. Their bodies were shaken and they spread out.
Gai Jun's body floated back, his feet fell back to the ground, he suddenly twisted his waist and used the strength to hold the handle with one hand to stab the opponent's throat. A green light flashed past, as fast as thunder.
Gai Yin turned around to avoid it and slashed straight with his sword, quickly and fiercely.
Gai Jun flicked his wrist, turned the tip of his sword and stabbed Gai Yin in the throat.
A lose-lose move.
Gai Jun has indeed changed, he is no longer afraid.
Although his courage was good, his martial arts was ultimately inferior. As Gai Yin cut off the bamboo blade in his hand with one strike, the competition came to an end.
"According to Uncle Xiao Clan, how many wins is this?"