Chapter 170: Battle of Words
Yang Shenjin got up and played: "The palace has already agreed just now, directly send troops to escort the original hometown, and then send the people of Zhao'an to the hearts of the people in the capital; However, Li Zuoxiang came to change the hexagram again, and it was unresolved. A matter so small and complicated that it makes it so complicated, I don't know what Li Zuoxiang thinks. ”
Li Shizhi said with a heavy face: "Yang Shenjin, what you said is light." Just now I agreed to your approach, but then I felt that it was very inappropriate, so I asked Your Majesty to discuss the matter again. Your approach seems to be a hundred and thousand, but it is too simple and crude, and completely ignores the feelings of the people. These people fled from the north, but their homes must have been destroyed, and the area around Fengzhou is still fighting in a tug-of-war, so how can they live in peace if they go back? ”
Yang Shenjin sneered: "It's like you, Li Zuoxiang, are worried about the country and the people, let me ask you, do you mean to take them in?" However, once this example is opened, the capital will not become a gathering place for refugees in the future. In the past few years, the conflict with the Khitan Turkic border has not stopped, and as soon as there is a war, the people will rush to the south, how can this be allowed? ”
Li Shizhi: "I didn't say that I would take these people in, although these people can't be taken in, but it can't be simply sent away." In short, it is necessary to have a complete solution. If, as you say, drive the people back, what if there is chaos in the middle of the way? ”
Yang Shen smiled and said: "Li Zuoxiang is a little worried, I don't have to work the soldiers and horses of the North and South Ya in this matter, and my criminal department alone can handle it." When it comes to your mouth, I'm afraid of it, but it's extremely difficult. ”
The two quarreled and quarreled, Xuanzong's face became more and more gloomy, and finally he couldn't help shouting: "You are arguing in front of hundreds of officials, and you are arguing again when you come here after the court. In this way, I will go to the pavilion and sleep, and you will slowly quarrel, and then report to me after the result of the quarrel. I tell you, if you don't give me a way to come today, you won't go home, and I will take care of your food. ”
Everyone was speechless for a moment, knowing that His Majesty was really angry. Since the beginning of the dynasty this morning, His Majesty has been in a bad mood, and the Hanlin Academy has been blamed for no reason, and it has been scolded enough. You must know that Xuanzong has a lot of respect for the scholars of the Hanlin Academy, and it is the first time that he has been reprimanded in person.
To tell the truth, the edict of Master Meng was drafted at the same level as usual, and there was nothing wrong, but it is a pity that His Majesty is trying to find fault today, and he can only invite all the scholars of the academy to draft the edict. However, this Wang Yuan was nowhere to be seen, and His Majesty was even more anxious when he was waiting, muttering angry scolding. In short, many undesirable things have come together today, and His Majesty has begun to hair.
Xuanzong is usually approachable, but everyone knows that if His Majesty is ruthless, it will be very scary. In recent years, His Majesty has not been in the court, and there is a noble concubine who coaxes her, and her temper is not a little better, but today's situation is likely to be something happened in the inner palace, which has affected Your Majesty's state of mind.
Li Linfu coughed and finally spoke: "Li Zuoxiang, I think we should not get mixed up in this matter, the refugees are outside the city gate, there are a lot of rumors in the city, if this matter is not resolved as soon as possible, Your Majesty will not be able to sleep well." From the old man's point of view, although Yang Shenjin's method is rougher, it is also a good way to cut through the mess quickly for the sake of public security in Gyeonggi. Not only that, but it is also necessary to establish a regulation that will prevent any refugees from coming in the future in the state capitals around Gyeonggi. A little refugee is a trivial matter, but messing up Chang'an is a big deal. ”
Li Shizhi sighed, knowing that if he did not compromise on this matter, he would probably provoke His Majesty's anger and cause a big incident today. Although Li Linfu had the upper hand, he really couldn't think of any better way.
Li Shizhi and Pei Kuan glanced at each other, both of them knew that they needed to compromise today, and were about to speak, when an attendant at the side door of Qinghui Pavilion hurriedly entered, walked to Gao Lishi's side from the side curtain, and whispered a few words in Gao Lishi's ear.
Gao Lishi looked at Wang Yuan standing in the corner in surprise, with a somewhat playful expression.
"Lux, what's wrong? The man sent has returned? Is it still stable? Xuanzong frowned and asked.
Gao Lishi approached Xuanzong's ear and said a few words in a low voice, Xuanzong's face was also full of surprise, his brows furrowed, and asked, "Is there such a thing?" ”
Colliers nodded slightly. Xuanzong looked at Wang Yuan and beckoned, "Wang Yuan, come here, I will ask you." ”
Wang Yuanben was very bored listening to the noisy noise of a few people here who had no achievements, and heard Xuanzong tell him to hurry up and salute mentally. Xuanzong waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite, I ask you, what private matter did you take leave to do this morning?" ”
Wang Yuan smacked his lips and said, "It's just a private matter, it's not worth asking Your Majesty." ”
Xuanzong smiled and said, "Are you unwilling to say it?" Just now, Lux sent someone to Ximen to inquire about the news of the refugees, and said that someone had set up a big pot outside the West Gate to cook rice and roast meat for the refugees to eat, do you know about this? ”
Wang Yuan didn't expect the news to reach the palace so quickly, and knew that there was nothing to hide, so he had to say: "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed the minister's doing, and the minister's leave is to do this." ”
The officials were stunned, they never expected that Wang Yuan would go to the relief of the refugees this morning, and the first reaction of Li Linfu, Li Shizhi, Wang Qi, Yang Shenjin and others was: This guy will really look for opportunities, this is to brush up his reputation.
"Wang Yuan, you are so bold, the court has not yet decided on the matter of refugees, what is the matter with you running to help? It's also a matter for the government to decide if you want to give money, so what's the point of you running? Is it famous? Li Shizhi shouted in a deep voice.
Li Linfu also said: "What Li Zuoxiang said is very true, Wang Yuan, who did you say hello to before you acted?" You actually acted on such a big thing without permission, do you still have the court in your eyes? ”
This is probably the first time that the left and right sides have the same opinion, and the first time they stand on the same position, because they all feel that Wang Yuan is nosy.
Wang Yuan scratched his head and said, "Two Xiangguo, is this matter very serious?" ”
Li Shizhi blew his beard and said, "Do you think we don't know that the refugees are starving?" The reason why relief was not ordered was that I didn't want them to stay in the capital and not leave. There is food and meat, they are afraid that they will not be able to rush away, they are simply bastards. ”
The officials nodded one after another and said: "It's really nonsense, what kind of limelight is there, and I don't look at my identity, is this what a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy should do?" If you want fame, you don't have to be so straightforward. ”
Wang Yuan was speechless, although he was a little worried that someone would say something like this, but he didn't expect to attract opposition from the whole house, but he was a little embarrassed.
Xuanzong looked at the people in front of him quietly, waved his hand and said, "Lux, tell you about the situation outside the West Gate." ”
Gao Lishi promised and said in a loud voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the morning, on the orders of His Majesty, I sent the palace attendants to check the situation of the refugees. Several old men also asked the chamberlain to bring in and say that they would never mess around, and obediently stayed outside the city to listen to the court's fate. They thanked the Holy Son of Heaven for his kindness and wished His Majesty a long and blessed life. ”
The officials looked at each other, and Li Linfu suddenly felt that something was wrong, and hesitated: "Could it be that His Majesty ordered the relief of the refugees?" ”
Xuanzong smiled and shook his head: "I have never given such an order, we have to listen to Wang Yuan's explanation of this matter." ”
Everyone looked at Wang Yuan and listened to his explanation.
Wang Yuan bowed to Xuanzong and said, "Your Majesty forgives me, the minister did tell the refugees that His Majesty asked me to help them, and the minister is guilty." ”
Yang Shenjin said coldly: "I know that you are bold, but I didn't expect it to be so big, do you understand that this is a false rumor?" It's to be beheaded. ”
"Let's let Mr. Wang explain the reason and then deduct the charge? After all, it's not a bad thing. Yang Zhao suddenly spoke.
"What? Yang Zhao, you also talk like that? Wang Yuan doesn't understand, don't you understand either? I know that he was recommended to Your Majesty by you, and I'm afraid of having to do it, right? Yang Shen said angrily.
Yang Zhao stood up and said, "Yang Shenjin, you can leave a way back for yourself when you speak, what do you call this?" It's just about how the matter is related to the relationship between me and Wang Yuan. Is it wrong to recommend talents for the imperial court? It is Your Majesty's decision to summon Wang Yuan to the Hanlin Academy, is Your Majesty's decision something that my little Yang Zhao can influence? Outrageous. ”
"It's over, don't say it anymore." Li Linfu whispered to Yang Shen.
Yang Shenjin also suddenly realized that he was too involved, and now was not the time to mess with Yang Zhao. Yang Zhao is nothing, but he has a concubine behind him, and it is no good for him to make trouble, so he should retreat and be silent.
Xuanzong's face sank again, although playing the art of balancing was beneficial to his power, but watching the groups of people below arguing every day, his mood was not much better.
"This ...... I didn't understand Yang Shangshu's words, I went to help the refugees today out of compassion. To tell you the truth, yesterday I heard about the refugees and learned that many of them had not eaten for several days, and I couldn't bear to think that there were many old and weak women and children who had fled from the border and had no food or drink. That's why I've exhausted all my wealth to get them something to eat, isn't that wrong? ”
"That's true, but you should inform the political hall about this matter, so as not to mess up the grand strategy set by the political affairs hall. By doing so, you are very detrimental to the overall repatriation of refugees. Li Linfu said in a deep voice.
Wang Yuan shook his head and said: "I don't know what Li Xiangguo said, I only know that refugees will starve to death if they don't eat for a few days, and those who are very hungry will have chaos, and I also have some spare money to help them, so I did it." If it is roughly a matter for the two Xiangguo and the scholars to consider, I can only calm the hearts of these refugees for the imperial court. If that's wrong, then I'll admit it. ”
"That's a good point." Xuanzong stroked his palms and said: "I agree with Wang Yuan's courage to take responsibility and share the worries of the court. If this really affects the general situation of the imperial court, even if it is wrong, it is better than those who know that the refugees are starving and do not pay attention. ”
Xuanzong's words were like a hammer, and all of a sudden, someone was going to reprimand Wang Yuan's words back into his stomach. Everyone finally understood that Xuanzong had an appreciative attitude towards Wang Yuan's actions today, this was the tone, and it was impossible to use this matter to engage Wang Yuan.
"But...... You can't pretend to be Your Majesty, it's not a trivial matter. After all, Wang Ji was straight, and he couldn't hold back this sentence, so he still asked.
Wang Yuan shook his head and said: "I didn't fake any words at all, my expression just now may have caused misunderstanding among everyone, in fact, when I was relieving refugees, some refugees knelt down to thank me for my great kindness, I told them, 'If you want to thank Your Majesty, thank Your Majesty for your kindness, the court has not forgotten the refugees, and Your Majesty remembers the suffering of the refugees." ’。 That's why the refugees kneel outside the West Gate and shout long live. If this is also a false oracle, then I admit it, even if I am beheaded in prison, as long as the people understand His Majesty's grace, death is worth it. ”
"It's so powerful, the sycophants are so good, how can this Wang Yuan be a good kind." Such a thought flashed through everyone's hearts.
Everyone looked at Xuanzong's face and knew that His Majesty was so comfortable in his heart. Even the emperor needs to be vain, and hearing the fact that the refugees knelt down to worship His Majesty's grace made Xuanzong's mood suddenly brighten.