Heng Rui returned to the house with a gloomy face, and silently stared at Dong Haoyang's handsome face for a long time, his eyes were indescribably obscure.

"Taifu, are you going to get married?"

Dong Haoyang, who was taking a nap, heard Heng Rui's question, opened his eyes, and sneered, "Your news is very well-informed!" ”

Heng Rui lowered his eyelids to cover the storm that was raging in his eyes. He walked in front of Dong Haoyang and half-squatted down, buried his head in Dong Haoyang's knees, and said aggrievedly, "Taifu, I'm worried about you." ”

"I see you're sullen, so I want to figure out what's going on. I didn't mean to offend you, I just wanted to help you share your troubles, so I asked Wang Xi to help me ask. ”

"How do you know, after asking, I actually learned the news from Wang Xi that Taifu is getting married."

"You didn't even tell me about such an important matter!"

Dong Haoyang listened to the voice of the little cub's grievances and accusations, but he didn't know why, he didn't have anything to do about the appearance of the little cub.

"You get up for me!" , Dong Haoyang angrily lifted the head of the little cub on his lap, and when he saw his red eyes, Dong Haoyang dissipated all his anger, but he was a little congested, "How old are you, what do you look like crying?!" ”

Heng Rui turned his head angrily and wrinkled his nose aggrievedly.

"Okay", Dong Haoyang really couldn't help him, and said a little weakly, "I don't really want to marry a wife, what are you suing sù?" ”

Hengrui's eyes suddenly lit up.

He cautiously asked, "What about ...... Wang Xi said that when the ministers dispersed, they all said that you were going to marry a wife......"

Dong Haoyang suddenly had a headache, "That's my mother and my grandmother have been talking about it, and I can't convince them." ”

"If I really want to get married, why should I come to you to hide from you."

Hengrui's previous grievances suddenly dissipated at all, and he smiled extremely happily.

After a pause, Heng Rui didn't know what he thought, and there was an irrepressible pain and distortion in the depths of his eyes, but he disappeared completely without waiting for Dong Haoyang to find out.

He said slowly.

"If Taifu doesn't want to marry a wife, I should be able to help you!"

――――

In the court.

"I don't know what you think about this purlin disaster relief."

"Returning to the saints, the minister thought that the land of purlin was really an uncivilized area. In the tenth and fifteenth years of Yuanjing, there was also a heavy drought in purlin. The saint was benevolent and immediately sent people to the disaster relief. However, the people in the south of the purlin were rude, and before they were transported to the local government, they were attacked by the local people and robbed them all. Therefore, although disaster relief is imperative, the food transported needs to be heavily guarded by soldiers to prevent accidents. ”

Emperor Yuan Jing nodded.

At this time, Hengrui stood up.

"Erchen thinks that the disaster relief matter is only heavily guarded by soldiers, and it cannot solve its root cause."

Emperor Yuan Jing was interested when he heard this, "Really? So how does the prince think that the root cause can be solved? ”

Heng Rui said respectfully, "Purlin is really a barren land, according to Erchen, there must be more than one disaster in Purlin." This time, heavy troops are guarded for disaster relief, but can the troops be concentrated there for disaster relief time and again? ”

"If this goes on for a long time, not to mention the human and financial resources consumed, the land of purlin will inevitably become a stubborn disease in my Yuanning country."

If you send a knowledgeable sage to open a school here, educate the local people, and spread their etiquette, righteousness and virtue, it will certainly be of great benefit to its folk customs."

Emperor Yuan Jing laughed, "What the prince said is reasonable. ”

"But first food and clothing and then virtue, how can the prince ensure that the people of the southern land of purlin will obediently listen to these rituals?"

Heng Rui lowered his eyes, and continued, "You can lure them with food and clothing, and admonish them." ”

"In addition to disaster relief, you can set up rules and learn ten words of the saint to reward one liter of food. If words and deeds are in accordance with the rules, the number of people who will be rewarded with water and food. ”

"If there is a person who robs rice and grain, he will be killed with dozens of rods, or worse, with rods."

"Although the people of the southern part of the purlin are untaught, they are very easily influenced. Although his actions of reciting etiquette and religion are all due to the fear of punishment for food, he has already remembered the virtue of etiquette and righteousness in his heart, and the more time passes, the deeper the imprint. then the behavior will unconsciously follow the etiquette. ”

"Therefore, it is imperceptible."

All the ministers nodded, and Emperor Yuan Jing's expression gradually became solemn.

"And the children's trip is the easiest to teach, set up a school to order young children to come every day, teach by word and deed, and it will be effective in a few days."

After Heng Rui finished speaking, he stood in place and waited for Emperor Yuan Jing's decision.

"Good!" , Emperor Yuan Jing stroked his palms and praised, "What do you think of Aiqing?" ”

"What the prince said is very true, and the ministers seconded it."

"The ministers seconded it!"

"In that case, then leave this matter to the prince. It's just that the gentleman sent to this purlin land needs to be a person of noble character and good at education. ”

The ministers discussed in a low voice, and stood up, "The ministers all think that the Donghao Yang Dong of the Hanlin Academy is extremely suitable, but the Dong Lord is the crown prince and the prince, so it is not suitable to go to this trip to the south of the purlin." The ministers and others recommended Lord Zhang Mu of the Hanlin Academy, and Lord Zhang was rich in five cars, and he should be able to live up to this important responsibility. ”

Emperor Yuan Jing pondered for a moment and said, "Dong Aiqing is indeed very suitable, and his ability can be seen from the crown prince. It's just that the prince does need to be taught. Zhang Mu has good knowledge, he is young and promising, although he is not as good as Dong Aiqing, he is also a rare talent, and it is really good to be in this position. ”

Heng Rui bowed, "Father, the matter of purlin is a major national matter, if this matter can be settled, it will definitely be a top priority for my Yuanning country, and it will be of great benefit to the indoctrination of other places." Although Master Zhang is a talent, he is not as knowledgeable as Taifu. Taifu has taught a lot of ministers, and his knowledge and ability are really outstanding, if Taifu goes to instruct, he will get twice the result with half the effort. ”

Emperor Yuan Jing thought for a moment and felt that what Heng Rui said was indeed reasonable, although Zhang Mu was not as good as Dong Haoyang. He nodded and said, "If Dong Aiqing can go, it will naturally be excellent, but how can your studies be good, prince?" ”

Heng Rui said respectfully, "Erchen will definitely not abandon his studies, please rest assured." ”

"Then since this is the case, the prince, you should start to do it, the troops will be increased, and it is necessary to protect Dong Aiqing's thoughtfulness, and there must be no mistakes. At the same time, send more people to assist Dong Aiqing and strive to let them return as soon as possible. ”

"Yes, Father!" , Hengrui bowed down to receive the order.

――――――

"Yang'er, why did the emperor send you to such a distant place? I heard that there are a lot of bandits in the south of the purlin, in case you have something to do—", Mrs. Dong's voice was full of worry and horror.

The old lady snorted vigorously and intercepted Mrs. Dong's words, "What are you talking about!" ”

Mrs. Dong reacted at this time, and hurriedly patted her mouth, "Look at me in a hurry, I don't know what to say!" ”

Dong Haoyang looked at them with tears and laughter, "Mother, grandmother, it's okay." I followed the disaster relief army over, can those bandits still wipe out the emperor's army? ”

"But—" Mrs. Dong was still anxious, walking back and forth.

Dong Haoyang grabbed Mrs. Dong's hand and said quite solemnly, "Mother, you have to believe the child." With the blessing of his grandmother and mother, the child will be able to turn evil into good fortune and have a smooth journey. ”

"Besides, if you and your grandmother can't take good care of yourself, how can you give your child peace of mind?"

Mrs. Dong reluctantly stood still and smiled, "Okay then, Yang'er, you have to come back early, you must be careful on the way." ”

It was easy to recover from the fright that Dong Haoyang was going to go away to purlin, and made sure that the disaster relief team sent by Emperor Yuan Jing was heavily guarded, so Mrs. Dong and the old lady were not so worried. It's just that just after this worry, Mrs. Dong couldn't help but complain, "Tell me about you, my mother and your grandmother have just shown you the girls from several families, and I am going to let you see it, and we will come to the door to propose marriage." ”

"As a result, what purlin are you going to run to now!" , Mrs. Dong frowned, very depressed.

"Yang'er," the old lady said with concern, "you are really not young at this age, and you must put the matter of marrying in your head." Since you have a few days to leave the capital, why don't we just take advantage of a few days to settle this family matter first? ”

The more the old lady spoke, the brighter her eyes became, and at last she was ready to leave to get the albums.

Mrs. Dong was also a little moved.

"Grandmother!" , Dong Haoyang hurriedly stepped forward and picked up the old lady back, with a wry smile on his face, "Although the grandson will not be gone for a long time, there is always a case in the matter." If the grandson comes back after three years and five years, what can you do with that girl? ”

"Isn't this ruining the reputation of my Dongfu? This is something that can't be done! ”

The old lady is not a person who doesn't understand this truth, but she was really a little anxious just now, and when Dong Haoyang said this, she immediately understood, and sat back in her seat with some disappointment.

Madame Dong sighed, "It seems that I can only let you have a little more time to spare." Well, after you get married, you will talk about it after you come back, and you must remember to be careful on the road and not make any mistakes. ”

"The child remembers."

――――――

Three days later, Dong Haoyang set off with the disaster relief team.

Heng Rui looked at Dong Haoyang with a smile on his face, waved his hand at him, and made a lip gesture to signal him to be careful all the way.

It's just that Dong Haoyang just turned his head, and Heng Rui's smile disappeared.

The face was gloomy and terrible.