When Lu Zheng and his entourage were about to get off the carriage in the palace, the carriage stopped outside the palace gate, and the Henan Shaoyin got off the car and straightened his official hat, looked at the tall city gate in front of him, and couldn't help but say: "I haven't come to see my imperial residence in the Tang Dynasty for so many years, and today I finally fell in love with it." ”

Later, Lu Zheng came over and said, "What, haven't you, Henan Shaoyin, come to see this court?" ”

"Back to Lu Changshi, it's true that no, I've always been in a position in other places, and today is the first time."

Xue Ne had already passed through the guards at this time and walked into the palace gate, and the two people behind hurriedly walked up, Lu Zheng said to Xue Ne: "Why is Xue Jungong so anxious?" This is Shao Yin's business, Shao Yin should be in front, and we should be in the back. ”

Xue Ne smiled and said, "There is such a fine ......"

That Shao Yin also smiled at this time: "Don't argue with the two, my business is naturally in charge of me." ”

When the three of them arrived in the palace, they asked a lot of people to know that the saint was in the Zichen Hall at this time, and the three of them walked up the stone steps of the royal road, and Gao Lishi was on the stone steps at this time, so he blocked the way of the three of them.

Xue Ne spoke at this time: "What does Grandpa Gao mean? The three of us asked to see Your Majesty. ”

Gao Lishi glanced at Lu Zheng and Henan Shaoyin behind him, and he understood a little in his heart, so he said: "Your Majesty is dealing with government affairs at the moment, I think it is better for you to come tomorrow." ”

At this time, the three of them were panicked, and Lu Zheng stepped forward and said: "This Henan Shaoyin has a big matter to ask to see Your Majesty, please go and report it anyway." ”

Gao Lishi said: "Henan Shaoyin came here to see Your Majesty, what is the important thing that must be seen today?" ”

The young Yin hurriedly said: "Don't hide it from Father-in-law Gao, Henan has been famine this year, there are many hungry people making trouble, I have been giving relief and suppressing it several times, and it has caused many places in Henan to be unstable for a long time." I've come here to plead guilty. ”

When Gao Lishi heard this, he said: "Then after I report, you go in, if Xue Jungong and Lu Changshi are fine, don't go in." ”

Xue Ne and Lu Zheng looked at each other, watching Henan Shaoyin enter, the two of them were outside the palace gate, sitting on the stone steps and waiting, what would happen inside, whether His Majesty wanted to punish the crime, it was difficult to say at this time.

At this time, Lu Zheng looked at Xue Ne who was in a daze and said, "What does Xue Jungong think?" ”

Xue Ne said: "Originally, I said that I wanted to speak for this person, but now I can't speak, I think no matter what the outcome is, we still have to help this person." ”

At this time, Henan Shaoyin knelt in the hall, Li Longji corrected the recital on the throne, completely ignoring his words, and suddenly Li Longji asked: "As Henan Shaoyin, since you are so derelict in your duties, can you be guilty?" ”

"The minister is guilty, please punish Your Majesty."

"The punishment is small, I want you to make meritorious service again, do you understand?"

Shaoyin was a little surprised, but when he saw this opportunity, he said: "The minister is willing to go to the soup for His Majesty, as long as His Majesty gives the minister a chance, the minister will do his best to do his best." ”

Russian and Li Longji said: "Dedication is only one aspect, what is more important is that a person must understand the truth in doing things, don't patronize it, and first make it clear." ”

"Yes, yes, your majesty is very true. The minister just began to know the truth, which led to a change in the situation, which means that it is necessary to know more about the truth before doing things. ”

"It's good that you know now, let's say, who needs someone from this minister in Beijing to go to Henan with you to pacify the incident?"

At this time, Shao Yin said directly: "Lu Changshi can help me." ”

"You said Lu Zheng? His official position is not big, I'm afraid it will be difficult to suppress other officials in Henan, right? ”

"And what does Your Majesty mean?"

"I think Xu Guogong Su Ying is okay, it's better to choose him. This person is the son of Su Gui, the former dynasty Zaifu, and his family has a good atmosphere, and he also has a benevolent heart for the people, and there is no problem in doing things. ”

Shao Yin was a little worried, and said: "This Su Shilang's official position is a bit high and powerful as His Majesty said, and I don't think it will spread before Henan can be heard." ”

Li Longji threw away the piece and said, "Then what do you mean?" ”

The minister felt that this matter should be done secretly, and it would not be too late to make a statement when some things were clarified. Henan has always been densely populated, and the eastern capital is in the place where people from all directions converge, this drought will have many chain reactions, and the relationship between officials is very close. Wait until the case is cleared up and then send Su Shilang to patrol Henan, and then the matter can be decided. ”

When Li Longji heard this, he felt that what this person said made some sense, if this official protects each other too much, not only will it not be effective, but it will even be beaten upside down. But Lu Zheng has little qualifications, although he has done well a few times and has received the emperor's favor, but after all, there are some things in the Eastern Capital that he is not very comfortable with.

Shao Yin looked at Li Longji, who was hesitant, and wondered if he had a bit of a collision, and he said what he thought in his heart unabashedly, after all, this is the palace inside, and he must not show his edge too much.

Russian and Li Longji smiled: "It's still your opinion is good, I'm accurate, but I have to add one more person, you and Lu Zheng are weak after all...... It's better to let Qi Huan, a member of the Zhongshu House, follow you, not only can there be one more person on the road to take care of you, but also more power to do things. ”

"The minister is willing to listen to His Majesty's words, but when will he leave, please make it clear to His Majesty."

After hearing this, Li Longji smiled and said, "Let's set off in three days." You can get together and discuss what to do about it, and then think about it. ”

Shao Yin knelt down and said: "Thank you Your Majesty for your love, the minister will handle this matter well and give Your Majesty an explanation." ”

After Shaoyin withdrew from the hall, Lu Zheng and Xue Ne surrounded him, and Lu Zheng asked, "Didn't Your Majesty ask you for the blame?" ”

Shao Yin said: "Your Majesty is kind-hearted, not only does not blame me, but also ordered Lu Changshi to go to Henan with Qi Sheren and me on an errand, which is still Your Majesty's Shengming." ”

In fact, Lu Zheng and Xue Ne can also think of this kind of consequence, but why Lu Zheng and Qi Huan went together, Lu Zheng can also understand it, and Qi Huan, as a scholar in the middle school, is in charge of the imperial court's secrets, and let this person go with him, there must be His Majesty's thoughts.

Xue Ne said again: "When will Shaoyin leave Beijing?" ”

"Your Majesty said that in three days, but I want to go first, after all, the situation in Henan is special, and there can be no delay, when I left, there were already many cases in Henan, which was very troublesome."

The three of them walked up the stone steps and talked, among which Xue Ne was slightly worried, but Shao Yin was smiling, and then Xue Ne said: "Then Shao Yin might as well stay in the mansion for a while, and then discuss the plan to leave Beijing after I notify the Qi Sheren." ”

"Okay, everything is up to Xue Jungong's arrangement."

After Shao Yin replied, he walked out of the palace with Lu Zheng and Xue Ne, and the three of them wanted to return to the mansion in a carriage, but Xue Ne proposed to walk on the street. The three of them walked side by side, and Xue Ne said: "Although this trip to Henan is a familiar road for you, there are still dangers, so you should bring food in case anything happens." ”

Lu Zheng said at this time: "If Xue Jungong goes to Biansai soon, he will also have to take care of himself, which is the same as ours, the mountains are high and the road is far away, and the road ahead is unpredictable. ”

Xue Ne replied: "In short, it is difficult for you and me, so cherish each other." ”

Shao Yin saw that the two of you said a word, a little reluctant, and interrupted: "If we can meet in the future, Lu Changshi will be able to return to the capital in the early spring of next year, this Henan matter will not be too long, and this matter needs to be done quickly, if it is done late, it may make the people's livelihood more disadvantaged." ”

Shaoyin's words made Lu Zheng seem to see that this matter was not easy, and now that he has not been involved, this turmoil in Henan may not be easy to handle, and it is not clear how many opposition forces there are. However, even if this is the Longtan Tiger's Den, he is not afraid, after all, it is a big matter to ask for the people's life, how can he abolish the public because of personal safety.

Just as the three of them were walking, someone in the crowd behind shouted, "Three of you walk slowly." ”

Lu Zheng turned his head and looked at a person with a clear face running over, and when he approached, he arched his hand and said, "The three of you are Qi Huan." ”

Lu Zheng and the others hurriedly bowed their hands and said: "It turned out to be a Qishe person, and I am fortunate to be lucky." ”

Xue Ne asked, "Why do the Qishes chase us?" ”

"It's not that Your Majesty has ordered me to rush to Henan with Lu Changshi and Shaoyin on an errand, I didn't dare to delay for a moment, and when I saw that the three of them were out of the palace, I followed all the way. This is not personally appointed by His Majesty, and I will not attach so much importance to it, but I want to ask how Shao Yin Ruduan is doing? ”

Shao Yin said: "This matter is not simple, I can't finish talking about it for a while, I will analyze it slowly on the way." Now we can go to a restaurant and fill our stomachs first. ”

Then the four of them went to a restaurant, and in a place near the window on the second floor, the four of them sat down, and Shao Yin said: "On the occasion of this cold winter season, I will treat you today, serve some wine to warm up, and eat a full meal by the way." ”

The other three all said: "That Shao Yin broke the bill." ”

"Don't be afraid, I still have some savings over the years, and when I see you today, I really feel it, and it is difficult to express my admiration for you without wine and meat."

Lu Zheng said: "Shao Yin is really a bold person, so generous, I, Lu Zheng and Qi Sheren, will definitely help each other." ”

Shao Yin smiled and hurriedly said, "Then thank you." ”

Xue Ne looked at the rich aroma of the wine and food served, and said, "Now in my opinion, these dishes are like scattering after a meal. It can be called a feast of parting. But I still want to bless you all of you, brave the dangers, and one day you will remember this scene when you return. ”

When the three of them heard Xue Ne say this, they also said in unison: "Just as Xue Jungong said, several of us will not forget today, this is limited after all, but our friendship can last forever." ”

So a few people clinked glasses and drank, drinking very happily, at this time, Qi Huan was already drunk after just a few drinks, but Lu Zheng and Shao Yin kept talking, talking about everything.