Chapter 321: Good Intentions Are Thundered

Ermu Dao! "General Li, don't you one by one. β€” Full text version First release β€” Listen to me give you two explanations, the horns Leyao Yuan used to have an Oiran, but didn't the Fan army snatch it? Alas, I have no choice, if I don't give them to them, I will smash my Leyao Courtyard, I only have "Really, Cui'er doesn't dare to deceive the two adults." ”

Li Pu looked at Du Wenhao, and when he saw that Du Wenhao didn't speak, he knew that if he wanted to find out the woman named Ke Yao, it was really inconvenient for Lord Du to open his mouth. After thinking about it, Li Pu said with a wicked smile: "We are here to drink and listen to the girls playing the piano and singing songs today, do you have a little dust here, don't squeeze your eyebrows as soon as you come, we adults don't like this."

When the old dove listened, he nodded again and again and said yes. Walked to the door and said to the maid at the door: "Go and see if Leng Yue has finished class, let her hurry to the warm house to meet the guests." ”

After a while, a woman came in, wearing a pale green shirt, aqua green gauze sleeves, a pale green skirt was also covered with a layer of aqua green light gauze, and the snow-blue neckline was a ruffle that was not very obvious. Her complexion is elegant and delicate, her eyebrows are picturesque, and her eyes are clear and tranquil. The jet-black show does not have a bun, and no matter how much it is decorated, it is more flexible.

Du Wenhao's eyebrows moved, and his eyes lit up a little, the old dove is used to seeing all kinds of men on the field, Du Wenhao's every move, even if it is a slight pout, makes this charming woman in the dust a panoramic view.

"Cold moon, fast, fast, fast. Come in, hurry up and see the hook man! The old dove pulled Ke Yao, who had not yet entered the door, and smiled at Du Wenhao with a flattering face.

Du Wenhao was in a trance, he couldn't see the person in front of him, whether there was medicine in it, or his own demons, Du Wenhao didn't know, he just felt that there was a young woman walking beside him, he felt a smell similar to grass, how could it not be a fragrance, he was a little puzzled, but he finally squeezed out a smile, but this smile was a little reluctant.

"Ke Yao, see Lord Hook Tube!" A voice seemed to come from the sky coldly, and Du Wenhao clearly heard that it was not a collusion but a dog official. This official name is not good, he thinks that many people will take the opportunity to scold themselves, although he never thinks he is a dog official, but there are still people who will take the opportunity to abuse themselves like this, what kind of fart official, can it be improper? Du Wenhao thought about it, but he didn't say a word.

"Get up, what's your name?" Du Wenhao asked.

I saw that the lovely man in front of him raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth curled, and his eyes became like a crescent moon, Du Wenhao saw two rows of neat and white teeth shaking in front of him, he felt that there must be something similar to ** in the tea, or he would be drunk with just a cup of tea, this old dove hurt me, I turned around to clean her up, but this trouser belt must be fastened tightly, and there are four ladies waiting for him at home.

Du Wenhao sat up straight, the woman in front of him seemed to be clearer, Du Wenhao thought, she was indeed a stunning woman, but she was too small, and her lovely appearance really couldn't bear to make people think about it.

"Ke Yao has seen Master Du." The woman's voice was faint, as if it was ethereal, Du Wenhao looked at Li Pu, saw that he didn't seem to have any reaction, and thought, why is he okay, it's all tea, it's really strange!

Du Wenhao asked Ke Yao to get up, and the old dove walked to Du Wenhao and salivated and said, "Leng Yue, I used to be a big family, I have been learning piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since I was a child, so I am proficient in learning now, adults may wish to test our Leng Yue?" ”

Du Wenhao glanced at Leng Yue, and saw that she was sitting coldly on the side, neither rejecting people thousands of miles away, nor flattering her. It's so faint that people can't find anything wrong.

Du Wenhao: Then let's sing a little song, it's good to sing everything, boss lady, bring us some wine, what's the point of drinking tea? ”

The old dove hurriedly called someone to get it. Ke Yao on the side seemed to smile at Du Wenhao, but the time was too short, only in an instant, even Du Wenhao felt that it was an illusion, Ke Yao frowned, and began to gently pluck the strings with a pair of slender hands. Xiaozui sang softly: "The figure is already enchanting." It is difficult to describe. A skin like jade, even more come, occupy a thousand Jiao,"

Du Wenhao thought to himself, these obscene songs should not be sung by such an unstained woman, and he was a little depressed.

After a song, Ke Yao stroked the piano with both hands. With his head down, as if he was thinking about something, he didn't raise his head to speak, and the atmosphere sank for a while.

Du Wenhao was a little unhappy when he saw the old dove. Afraid of being embarrassed for Ke Yao, he said with a smile: "The song is good, the people are wonderful, but the girl Leng Gu seems to be preoccupied, and she doesn't have any good interest, so let's not sing, let's sit and talk." ”

"That's good, that's good, Leng Yue. Hurry up and toast Lord Du! The old dove gave Leng Yue a look, and Leng Yue slowly got up. Walking up to Du Wenhao and picking up the wine jug, Du Wenhao's hands trembled, and the wine accidentally poured on Du Wenhao's clothes.

When Leng Yue saw this, she was so frightened that she had no idea for a while, and hurriedly took the silk handkerchief in her hand to Du Wenhao to wipe it, Du Wenhao said: "That's it, that's it, after practicing the piano for a day, it's also difficult to have no energy in your hands."

The old dove walked up to Leng Yue and glared at her fiercely, tore her away, and personally wiped the wine on Du Wenhao's body. said: "Master Du, why don't you and General Li find two kind people to accompany you, this cold moon is not sensible, don't mind."

Du Wenhao smiled and said, "Listening to Miss Leng Yue playing the piano, I guess I didn't come to you to learn it, right?"

Leng Yue replied in a low voice: "I have been learning to practice with my mother since I was a child, and I have been practicing for more than ten years

Du Wenhao said to the old dove: "Okay. You go and get busy with you, you don't need to call anyone to accompany you, let's just talk to Miss Leng Yue. ”

The old dove couldn't wait to leave quickly, this time was the best time for business, and he needed to take care of himself inside and out, so he just said goodbye to the boat, and whispered to Leng Yue a few times when he left, Leng Yue just nodded slightly. didn't say a word, and it wasn't until the old dove went out and closed the door that Leng Yue sighed lightly.

Although he sighed softly, Du Wenhao still heard it, and said: "Ke Yao, I heard that your family is a big family, why did you fall here?"

Leng Yue was stunned for a moment, and looked at Du Wenhao in astonishment: "My lord, did the old stunned tell you?" Don't believe that, I'm not from a big family. ”

Du Wenhao smiled: "Since you are not from a big family, why do you play well."

Leng Yue was speechless, and said: "That" has nothing to do with any big family

Du Wenhao didn't continue to ask, but changed the topic: "By the way, I think you sang that little song well, can you help me."

"Your Excellency. Do you want to see if I can write? The clever Ke Yao suddenly became alert.

Du Wenhao smiled and said, "You naturally know how to write, it was your veteran who told me, since you don't want to write." Then I won't be reluctant, you tell me who wrote it, and I'll go back and let someone find it

Leng Yue thought for a moment. said: "I'd better write it to you, if I let that woman know, I'll be beaten again." ”

Du Wenhao: "What, you are the future Oiran of Le Yao Academy, how can she bear to beat you?" ”

Leng Yue sneered and said, "Adults must not have heard of it, the Oiran is to be beaten."

Du Wenhao saw a faint tear in Leng Yue's eyes, and said, "Okay, then I won't tell Lao Jiu, won't she know?" ”

Leng Yue looked back at the door, Li Pu walked to the door to take a look, and then came back and said, "Someone is staring, then you should write." ”

Leng Yue walked to the table. Spread out the paper, grind the pen and bow her head to write, and soon she wrote it, Du Wenhao stepped forward to take a look, a delicate little Kai, at a glance, he knew that it was definitely not a talent.

"Okay, then I'll take it, thank you Miss Ke Yao."

"Your Excellency; In the future, let's call me Leng Yue, as for the name "Ke Yao, since I entered this door, this name has nothing to do with me." Leng Yue said coldly.

"Okay, then we'll go." Du Wenhao said,

Leng Yue was a little surprised, and hurriedly said, "My lord, is it Leng Yue who has neglected the two adults?" ”

Du Wenhao said with a smile: "No, it's because of a lot of official duties, I met Miss Leng Yue today, and I also listened to your piano and beautiful singing, so we will stay soon." ”

Leng Yue walked up to Du Wenhao and wanted to say something, but in the end she held back and sent Du Wenhao and Li Pu out the door. After bowing down and watching Du Wenhao and the two go downstairs, he turned around and entered the room and closed the door.

Leng Yue walked to the dresser and opened a drawer, and took out a brocade box from the drawer, and she looked at the brocade box intently. He said to himself: "Father, mother, children are not filial." I can't go with you, I'm going to stay here forever. ”

Du Wenhao and Li Pu did not alarm the old dove, the two of them quietly walked out of the side door, and did not sit in the sedan chair again, but walked back on foot.

"Your Excellency. Do you say that this cold moon is the person from the Ke family's house? ”

"I think I'm going to leave."

"Then I can't figure it out, it's not appropriate to be a good lady. What to do in that kind of place? ”

"I don't know, but things always fall out."

There are too many things for Du Wenhao to worry about, he doesn't even have time to take care of the Ke family's affairs, in addition to reconstruction, disaster relief, and three-dimensional agricultural work, there are also miscellaneous things, and taxation is one of them.

The officials who were responsible for collecting taxes came to him many times, saying that most of the people could not pay their taxes because of the disaster, and what should they do?

So what else can be done. There is only a waiver.

This also reminded Du Wenhao that he must immediately start the tax reform and apportionment of the land to the acre, which is a good way to increase the population.

However, tax reform is not a trivial matter, and he has no idea whether it can be useful to apportionment into the mu, so he decided to discuss it with Han Xiu and Su Shi, after all, both of them have participated in the reform of the law and have grassroots work experience.

After listening to Du Wenhao's words, Han Xiu and Su Shi looked at each other, and both nodded slowly, Han Yi said: "The Fang Tian Average Tax Law that changed the law the previous time is the same as Brother Yunfan's thinking, both of which link taxes to Tian. It's just that. The poll tax has not been abolished, and if the poll tax is spread into the fields, it will be convenient to collect taxes, and the people will not have to worry about raising taxes on childbirth, which will indeed help to increase the population. The old man thinks that this method is good, and he can try it. ”

Su Shi said: "Yes, it's just that this matter is very important, I'm afraid it can't be done overnight, it's best to do it step by step."

Du Wenhao said: "That's what I mean, start the census first, and use the census number this time as the basis for apportioning the mu, and then the newly increased population will not be included." ”

Han Xiu and Su Shi both nodded together. Su Shi said: "That's fine, I'll do this census." ”

All right. It's so hard work! Du Wenhao smiled with a smile.

He was talking. Outside the door, a servant ran in in a panic: "Master Du Imperial Doctor, hurry!" Fast! The Divine Decree has arrived! ”

Divine decree?

The three of them were taken aback, and Su Shi said, "Could it be the appointment of Lord Du and the King of Xishan."

Du Wenhao also guessed in his heart that he might be rewarding himself for leading the troops to exterminate the Tubo Xishan tribe and the army. Xizizi got up and asked, "Where?" Why didn't you give a word of notice in advance? ”

I just got the news that the father-in-law has entered the city with the guards and is coming to the official office. ”

In order to do things conveniently, Du Wenhao is wearing civilian clothes these days, and as soon as he heard this, he hurriedly left: "Then don't hurry up and set up an incense case, I'll go change clothes!" ”

Du Wenhao changed his clothes and came out, the incense case had been placed in the lobby, and the eunuch with the escort was already in the lobby.

Du Wenhao recognized it from afar, and the eunuch who passed the decree was the emperor's personal eunuch Ning Gonggong. hurriedly stepped forward and bowed down and said, "Humble Du Wenhao, see Father-in-law Ning!" ”

Ning Gonggong's face was like frost, he didn't even smile, he just nodded, walked to the incense case, stood in stride, and said loudly: "Du Wenhao, come forward to receive the order!" ”

Du Wenhao lifted his robe and knelt down.

Gonggong Ning unfolded the golden scroll, coughed lightly, and said in a sharp voice: "The emperor's edict said: Du Wenhao Yunfan of Dongda County, Gedong Prefecture, vainly abused military power, and dismissed his position as a cavalry lieutenant in front of the forbidden army palace, and Chang Ping in Yazhou, Chengdu Prefecture, and was sentenced to three years in prison, and was allowed to pay a ransom of 1,000 taels of silver. Chinchi! ”

Dismissal? Three years in apprenticeship?

Du Wenhao's head buzzed. I don't know what happened, in addition to the position of imperial doctor, the other two positions were dismissed, and what else was the king of Xishan, not only dismissed, but also sentenced to three years, fortunately, he could still redeem his sentence.

In the Song Dynasty, the sentence of imprisonment could be waived by atonement, that is, the payment of a fine instead of serving the sentence. Pay 1,000 taels of silver and be exempted from three years' imprisonment. Although this thousand taels is not a decimal number, it is nothing to Du Wenhao.

Du Wenhao was not happy that he could pay the money to be exempted from punishment, he felt that the world was spinning, and he didn't know what had happened. Subconsciously raised his head to look at Father-in-law Ning, only to see Father-in-law Ning's face was gloomy, and he closed the scroll. Holding his hands together, he said in a deep voice: "Du Yunfan, take the order!" ”

Du Wenhao hadn't yet reflected from the shock, Su Shi and Han Xiu were also stunned, fortunately, both of them had tasted this kind of degrading, but neither of them had been punished, from this point of view, Du Wenhao was much worse than them.

Su Shi hurriedly whispered to Du Wenhao: "Yunfan."

Only then did Du Wenhao react. He received the decree with both hands, thanked him weakly, and then stood up.

It wasn't until this moment that a little smile appeared on Father-in-law Ning's face: "Brother Yunfan, our family has passed the decree for thousands of miles, and I don't know if our family has a cup of tea?" ”

Du Wenhao's head was a little sober. Busy with a smile: "Yes, yes! Ning Gonggong asked for tea in the back hall

The two came to the back hall, sat down the guests, and the attendants served fragrant tea, retreated, and closed the door

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Du Wenhao took out a stack of Jiaozi from his arms, and didn't look at how much, and handed it to Father-in-law Ning with both hands.

Ning Gonggong took it over happily. Stretching out his hand, the smile on his face became even happier: "It's almost two thousand taels, hehe." Brother Yunfan, the holy decree made it clear, the atonement is only one thousand taels, which is extra,,? ”

"My father-in-law has worked hard all the way, and there are many parts, which is a little meaning, please smile at my father-in-law."

"Hehe, Imperial Doctor Du is still so generous. Our family is really embarrassed, and we deserve it. As he spoke, he had already put a stack of silver tickets into his arms.

Du Wenhao spent money to buy the news, he wanted to know what was born, and said: "Father-in-law Ning, the holy decree said that I had abused military power and dismissed me from my official position on this ground, I really don't understand, can my father-in-law guide me?" ”

Gonggong Ning took a sip of tea. With a smile, he said in a low voice: "Brother Du, it's not our family that scares you." You've just come back from a walk through the Ghost Gate! You know? ”

Du Wenhao was taken aback: "Ah, what's wrong?" ”

"Let me ask you first, who led the troops to exterminate the Xishan tribe this time?"

"It's me."

"Are you going to be granted military power?"

"Dan" Du Wenhao came over with some aftertaste, "No, is it because of this."

"Hehe, the general of the Western Expedition is Han Xiu, how did you become the leader of the troops in the end? Regardless of victory or defeat, just being in charge of military power is enough to cut off your head! ”

"But this is authorized by General Han Bang. He handed over the 5,000 forbidden troops of the rear army to me and let me command them. Moreover, I am the former Si Wude cavalry captain of the Forbidden Army Palace, and I have a military position. ”

"Brother Yunfan, why are you smart and confused? Your position is not a dispatcher! You can only receive the money, but you can't lead the soldiers! Han Xiu handed over the rear army to you to command, although it is also a misappropriation of military power, this mistake is not serious, if this matter alone, it will not cure you of the crime of abusing military power, if you honestly take the rear army to Chengdu Fu Road and hand it over to Han Yi, at most you will be fined, but you have been blinded by lard again, and you have done something that cannot be saved! ”

"What's the matter?"

"Recruiting Wu Ma".

"Huh? This,Father-in-law, you don't know, the military situation was urgent, the army had already come to the city of Chengdu, and there was no army for reinforcements near the left, if you don't immediately recruit troops to rescue, once Chengdu falls, hundreds of people will die! ”

"Brother Du, why can't you turn the corner?" Ning Gonggong's voice was lowered, "If the city is broken, it will be broken, and the emperor will send troops to take it back, what are you bothering about?" Also recruited troops to build an army of tens of thousands, which is also something you can do? Also, a few days ago, you continued to expand your army on the grounds that the Tibetan tribe was peeping into the West Mountain, what is this? It is a rebellion to say that it is serious! You stayed well at that time and waited for the reinforcements to recapture Yazhou, and then came in to implement the coup d'Γ©tat, wouldn't everything be fine, but go to use military power, Brother Du, anything can be touched, just military power, to say something from the heart, it's best to stay away! ”

These words made Du Wenhao suddenly understand that he had done a thankless thing!

The Song Dynasty was most jealous of military power. Since the Song Taizu released the military power with a cup of wine, the emperors of all dynasties have tried their best to control the military power, disperse the military power in the hands of the officers, emphasize the civil and light on the military, civilian officials lead the troops, frequent transfers, checks and balances in the system, and all the methods that can be used have been used, with only one purpose, to ensure that the military power is firmly controlled in the hands of the emperor, and to strictly prevent officers from supporting the army and separating one side.

And recruiting troops and horses by himself and building an army of tens of thousands of people is committing the emperor's taboo. Although Song Shenzong authorized himself to form his own army in Xishan, he was also talking about forming an army in the Xishan Territory, and its purpose was to defeat raze with raze. But he did not authorize himself to set up in Yazhou or anywhere in the mainland, and he expanded the scope without authorization, and what was involved happened to be the most taboo for the emperor. Naturally, there is no good fruit to eat.

Ning Gong said fairly: "You know this Fengyu Shitai." The counselor participated in a copy of you, and said that in accordance with the law, you will be removed from your post and sent to Dali Temple for justice, and you should be beheaded for the crime! ”

Du Wenhao chuckled in his heart. I feel dry in my mouth and a little itchy in my neck. It was as if there was a ghost-headed knife on his neck.

Father-in-law Ning took another sip of tea. Only then did he continue in a low voice: "After the emperor got the advice of the imperial history platform, he was very angry, and he was going to send the guards in front of the palace to punish you immediately, but the queen mother learned that she took the queen mother and the queen to intercede with the emperor, hehe, your popularity in the harem is not bad, Lin Jieshu, Zhu Defei and other mothers also followed to find the emperor, saying that you are also for the safety of the people of Jiangshan Sheji, a last resort expedient measure, after exterminating the army, you also immediately transferred the military power to General Han Xiu, saying that although you are vain in military power, but there is a reason for it, and the circumstances are excusable, Let the emperor not punish too harshly. Only then did the emperor's anger calm down a little. Forward the music to Dali Temple. Ask them to draft their opinions on how to deal with you. ”

Dali Temple is equivalent to the current Supreme Court, and I never imagined that I would cause such a big disaster. Even the Supreme Court was alarmed.

Du Wenhao couldn't help but smile bitterly, not knowing who helped him in this crisis.

Gonggong Ning continued: "Those bastards in Dali Temple are also all fallen into the well, I can't wait to forget you to death, so as to show their authority, and after discussion, they are ready to hang you and confiscate your family wealth." Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was in Dali Temple and told the Empress Dowager about it. The old ancestor was angry, and called the Dali Siqing and the Yushi Tai's Yushi Zhongcheng to go, and reprimanded him fiercely. ”

Du Wenhao was stupid, how could these people be so vicious, they were loyal to the court, but they couldn't imagine that they would be punished like this, and they couldn't help but feel cold.

Gonggong Ning looked depressed when he saw him. Stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder: "Brother Du, fortunately, you saved the emperor's fourteenth prince at the beginning." Lin Jieshu desperately interceded for you, and the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager also talked to the emperor about it repeatedly. Say that you have no other intentions, just to exterminate the army. Your medical skills are like a god, you are a talent, you can't go too far, it's still too heavy to flow three thousand miles. The emperor thought about it for a long time, and then the royal pen personally approved it, and changed it to dismissal and three years in prison, and was allowed to redeem the sentence. ”