Luoyang, who experienced an assassin turmoil, did not be immersed in panic and panic for too long. But in a month or two, people have almost forgotten about it. At least it didn't become a topic of conversation on the streets and after dinner, as it did some time ago.

Xue Shao's life has undergone earth-shaking changes. One of the most obvious changes is that he is about to become a gray grandson.

None of the things that happened to the change of the flag of the military department and the new year's government soldiers, the spring training of the Luoshui army and the allocation of grain and grass, and the many important affairs that the imperial guards were reorganizing were all easy tasks. If you add one, it will be more cumbersome and headache than the previous three combined...... Xue Shao didn't know how he survived during this time.

Princess Taiping persuaded Xue Shao several times to hand over some errands and not to exhaust himself. At first, Xue Shao refused, because these ministries were like meat on the back of his hands and palms to him, and no one was willing to let go. Later, Xue Shao had to compromise, it turned out that he couldn't become a fat man by eating one bite, and he planned to endure the pain and give up some ministries.

But which one to give up?

Again, it's a question worth pondering.

The military power of the Luoshui army, this is the treasure that I have dreamed of, and it is the confidence and capital to establish myself as a general, how can I give it up easily? Moreover, even Wu Zetian said that he wanted "Xue Zi to Zhenguo", and he took the initiative to give up, wouldn't it be a betrayal of the national policy?

The matter of the Ministry of War, the change of flag and banner is being carried out at the most critical juncture, and it is very suspicious to submit the resignation at this time. Besides, this is my "own job", how can I give up?

There aren't many things to do in this area, but the key things need to be decided by themselves. In fact, the newly appointed imperial generals are not very familiar with the new environment, and they are all looking at their own horses. The security of the emperor and the queen mother is the top priority, and if you give up voluntarily at this time, it will seem very irresponsible - and irresponsible to the emperor and the queen mother.

Then this responsibility is a little too heavy.

As for Sangwutai...... This is what Xue Shao wants to give up the most and can't give up the most. Because there are too many things here and too busy, but now there is no one to take over the burden except Xue Shao.

"I'm going to die! Help me!! ”

For many nights, Xue Shao was whining and screaming in bed.

Princess Taiping sneered on the side, "I told you, you can't chew it if you are greedy." If you have to die, now you will suffer the consequences! ”

"Madame, help!" Xue Shao lay pitifully on her lap, almost a handful of snot and tears, "You go and talk to the Queen Mother and her old man, let me remove some of my ministry?" ”

"Which one to remove?"

"It seems to be ......" Xue Shao cried with a sad face, "I can't get rid of any of them!" ”

Princess Taiping was angry and funny, gently grabbed Xue Shao's earlobe, and said word by word to his ear: "Then you, those who can work hard!" ”

A few days later, Yao Yuanchong came back from Shuofang, which made Xue Shao very happy. He didn't say a word, and piled up all the affairs of the military department to Yao Yuanchong's hands. In order to be in a hurry, poor Yao Yuanchong rode a horse all the way back to Beijing for more than 2,000 miles, and several layers of skin were worn off the inside of his legs before they had healed, so he hurriedly threw himself into the intense work like a crab.

As for Zhang Guangfu, another squire of the Ministry of War, he is now only responsible for one thing, that is, to listen to the government of the court, and then come back to be responsible for holding a meeting with the officials of the Ministry of War to "convey the spirit". As soon as the meeting was over, he slapped his ass and left, and he didn't care about anything big or small.

Xue Shao was already thinking about how to sweep this bastard who occupied the pit and didn't shit out of the house. But there is someone on top of this guy, and this person is not small, and he is still Xue Shao's sworn enemy-Wu Chenghei.

For a while, I'm afraid it's not easy to bomb him away.

Fortunately, with Yao Yuanchong sharing the daily affairs of the military department, Xue Shao was much easier. In addition, the busiest and most chaotic period of Shangwutai has passed, and Shangwu Cheng Xiao Zhizhong, the right-hand man, took over the daily work of Shangwutai as an agent, which made Xue Shao very pleased. In this way, the burden on his shoulders was lightened a lot.

Now, only the military affairs of the Imperial Guards and the Luoshui Army are left, and Xue Shao needs to personally take care of them every day. These two pieces, one is related to military power and the other is related to the safety of the Middle Palace, Xue Shao does not intend to fake anyone.

In the days when Xue Shao was so busy that he was almost smoking, many people in the government and the opposition who were idle to play with their toes stared at Xue Shao and discussed it in private.

The most talked about is that Xue Shao has really made a fortune now. After the fall of Pei Yan, he should be the most powerful person in the court except for the queen mother. And even the prime minister can't control him anymore, because everything he does is only directly responsible to the Queen Mother.

The envy that is habitual to mankind has overflowed in the hearts of these people. From time to time, a lot of rumors reached Xue Shao's ears, and some people even said that he would rely on military power to do something out of the ordinary, such as overthrowing the Empress Dowager and correcting the Emperor, or directly abolishing the emperor and supporting the Empress Dowager to ascend the throne, and so on.

When he first heard such rumors, Xue Shao was really shocked in his heart, and he also had the idea of returning military power and resigning to avoid suspicion. But then I calmed down and thought about it, people are not afraid of shadows, and the more nervous they are, the more they will provoke talkers. Besides, Wu Zetian dared to hand over the military power to himself so boldly, is his courage not as good as a woman?

Dick is hypocrisy, and Dick Si loves jealousy! - Let them say go, no matter what!

So Xue Shao turned a deaf ear.

Gradually, the rumors died down.

Wu Zetian expressed his appreciation for Xue Shao's attitude through Princess Taiping. She said that only when you have a mind can you not be informal, and only when you have a sense of responsibility can you not care about the conjectures and suspicions of others, which is the demeanor of a person who has achieved great things.

Xue Shao felt very beautiful when he heard it, no matter what, it was always a comfortable thing to gain the recognition and appreciation of others.

Who in the world wouldn't want to hear that?

Xue Shao thought to himself, he was also a normal human being.

On the afternoon of this day, Xue Shao finished his official duties in the official office of the Ministry of War and was preparing to go home as usual. When he was about to leave, he saw Wang Yu, the scrivener with him, looking hesitant when he was cleaning up the bookcase, so he took the initiative to ask, "Do you have something to tell me?" ”

"Hui Shangshu...... It's a little bit of a student, it's still a private matter. "Wang Yu looked a little embarrassed," the student didn't dare to say. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Say." ”

"Tomorrow is closed, and students want to take advantage of this day to set a family business." Wang Yu said, "My father and mother hope that Shangshu can come. But the students know that Shang Shu has been very busy lately, and he must be tired, and he needs to rest at home......"

"Marriage? All right! Xue Shao was very happy when he heard this, "I'll come, it's not bad to have some joy!" ”

"Thank you, Shangshu!" Wang Yu was overjoyed and bowed.

Xue Shao left with a smile, and on the way home, he was wondering in his heart: What kind of gift should he give to others? Although Wang Yu is just a small follower of himself, he usually does things very seriously, carefully and responsibly, and shares a lot of trouble for himself. In addition, he is modest, studious, and diligent, and has never complained about the problems of salary, official position and future - at present, he is still a scribe who does not even have a rank or salary, and is only a "temporary worker" hired by the military department.

This Wang Yu is really a good seedling...... Besides, he's still Shangguan Wan'er's cousin!

Well, this gift can't be too thin!

So after returning home, Xue Shao went into the treasure pavilion and began to rummage through the cabinets. There are a large collection of treasures and antiques and celebrity calligraphy and paintings, most of which are congratulatory gifts given by the guests when Xue Shao and Princess Taiping got engaged, married, and gave birth to children, and then the rewards in the palace. Princess Taiping has a very high vision, and there is nothing worthy of her putting in this treasure pavilion, and there is nothing that is not priceless and rare in the world. Take the six pearls that I gave to Helian Guchuan last time...... None of them are qualified to stay in this treasure chamber for a few more days!

After rummaging and pounding for a while, Xue Shao picked up a pair of jade horses, which he liked very much. He thought to himself, then it would be a good thing to be in pairs-it's good to send this pair of jade horses!

Just as he was about to walk out of the Treasure Pavilion with the pair of jade horses, Princess Taiping walked into the house head-on, and the couple bumped into each other.

"What are you doing?" Princess Taiping glanced at the brocade box in Xue Shao's hand.

"Hey, hey, hey......" Xue Shao, who was caught, laughed dryly.

"Another loser?" Princess Taiping's eyes widened, "What did you take, let me take a look?" ”

"Ahem...... Look at it! Xue Shao didn't want to be caught as a thief in his own home, so he calmly showed the jade horse to Princess Taiping.

Princess Taiping didn't shout, but just asked suspiciously: "If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you have come to the Treasure Pavilion to look for something in person—who is such a big platform that is worthy of the dignified Xue Fuma to do it himself?" ”

"Nobody, nobody." Xue Shao said with a smile, "Colleagues invite each other, and the courtesy is just exchanged." ”

Princess Taiping smiled coldly, "Are you going to Wang Yu's house?" ”

Xue Shao was stunned, "How do you know?" ”

"What do you say?" Princess Taiping's face had turned cloudy, "I just entered the palace and met Shangguan Wan'er. ”

"Uh...... What's the matter with Guan Wan'er, I don't know if she'll go. Xue Shao blinked a little embarrassedly, "Wang Yu has moved out of his parents to talk about things, and he solemnly invited me to go." I think he is not bad, diligent, capable and humble, and usually helps me do a lot of things, without his help, I might have died of busyness. So I was going to give him a nice gift, which was a reward for him. ”

Princess Taiping said coldly: "Did I say that Shangguan Wan'er would go?" ”

"Oh, if you don't go, don't go, I'll go anyway." Xue Shao behaved calmly.

"I'll go." Princess Taiping said coldly.

Xue Shao was stunned at first, and then laughed - in this way, Shangguan Wan'er will definitely go too!

Princess Taiping's silver teeth gritted, "The way you laugh is really bad!" ”

"Come on, come on!" Xue Shao grabbed Princess Taiping's wrist and hit him in the face, "Hit me, hit me hard, hit me so hard that I have a nosebleed!" ”

Princess Taiping tried hard to withdraw her hand, but was caught by Xue Shao and couldn't pull it off, so she stomped her feet angrily and funny and scolded, "Your shameless appearance is even more indebted!" ”