Before dawn and night, the side door of a large mansion near the new Cao Gate had creaked open.

An old man in his mid-fifties walked out of the door, facing the empty alley, spreading his arms and moving his muscles.

Although the priest of each family is not necessarily the earliest, he must be the first to go out.

"Grandpa Ge, your old man is early."

A clear voice pierced the silence in the alley, and a young man in his early teens had just turned into the alley and greeted the old man with a smile.

The boy carried a cloth bag with a thick stack of newspapers, which was the little newsboy that could be seen in the streets and alleys of the city today.

The little newsboy's clothes were patched, but they were cleanly washed. The whole person is clean and tidy, and the smile is very pleasant.

Father-in-law Ge had a smile on his face, and he looked at and liked this very polite little newsboy, "Brother Shi, I'm here early today." ”

"It's late, the officials didn't report it in the morning." The newsboy trotted forward, took out a newspaper from the cloth bag he carried, and handed it to the old priest with a smile, "Grandpa Ge, this is today's newspaper." ”

"Have you eaten yet?"

Si Yan's husband Ge greeted him slowly as usual and took the newspaper slowly.

"I've eaten it, this morning's meal was served with salted dried fish, which was shipped from Haizhou." The little newsboy said as if to show off.

The old man nodded slowly, "The old man didn't have this good thing when he was a child, and your later life is getting better and better." ”

These newspaper boys can eat a full meal at the newspaper delivery point every morning, and in the morning after the newspaper is delivered, they can also attend a half-day class in the Mongolian school run by the newspaper office.

Although the wages were very low, both the newsboy himself and their parents were grateful to Dade, and almost everyone in the Jingshi praised it.

"Daddy also wants the boy to remember the good of the ministers and the leaders of the association. By the way, father-in-law, there is an editorial on the front page today," the little newspaper boy reminded, and when he came out of the newspaper, there was a lot of discussion inside, although he couldn't understand it, but he always felt that it was very powerful, after all—" It was signed by Han Xianggong's name. ”

"Han Xianggong's editorial?" Ge Si Yan immediately changed color, and hurriedly glanced at the light in front of the door, and then turned around and ran into the door, disappearing in the blink of an eye like a mouse crossing the street.

The boy who delivered the newspaper tilted his head and smiled.

This wasn't the first he'd encountered today.

This side is full of official residences, all of them are the people he is responsible for, and every family member who came out to get the newspaper glanced at the headline and confirmed the signature, and then ran frantically to the door, without exception.

The little newspaper boy had heard that the janitors of the official family had to read and read, otherwise they would not even be able to understand the door stickers.

It turned out that he was half-convinced, but when I looked at it today, it turned out to be true, and he could all know words.

Thinking about myself, I only know two or three hundred words, and I can only skip reading the articles in the newspaper, and I can't understand the meaning at all.

The little newsboy clenched his little fists, and made up his mind that he must study hard and at least be a good priest in the future.

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When Zong Ze woke up, today's newspaper was already on the table.

After a little freshening up, I sat down at the table.

Since the Empress Dowager retired from illness and was placed under house arrest by the Son of Heaven, it was tentatively decided at the parliamentary meeting that in addition to Shuowang, the civil and military officials in Beijing would no longer need to go to court.

For the vast majority of courtiers, this was a great blessing, and five minutes of sleep was precious in the morning, especially in winter. Even for those who are used to waking up early, there is a lot more leisurely time. Of course, the breakfast stalls on both sides of the royal street have closed down a lot.

Zong Ze picked up the bowl and drank the gruel, held the side dishes with chopsticks, and opened the newspaper leisurely.

The next moment, the gruel in his mouth sprayed on the table, Zong Ze casually dropped the chopsticks, grabbed the newspaper in the midst of his wife's complaints, and his eyes widened.

'Yin Jian is not far away, in the world after the summer. Five seasons is not far away, in the life of the Tang Dynasty. ’

At about the same time as Zong Ze, among the Jingshi, hundreds or thousands of people have seen today's "Keju Express", some hit the wall, some knocked their feet, some forgot the toothbrush and still had their mouths, and some fell off the steps, and Zong Ze was not the only one who lost his temper.

Zeng Xiaokuan put down the newspaper and thought thoughtfully.

Although no name was named, it was just not named.

'Auxiliary three dynasties, the sacred heart frequents, and enjoys the lord's 60 years', besides Wen Yanbo, who else will it be?

"The five seasons are not far away, in the post-Tang Dynasty", compared with the Xia Shang, the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties are closer to each other, which is more fearful.

'Soldiers are state-owned, not private. What is the intention of the patriarch to divide the military power? ’

Han Gang poured a basin of dirty water on Wen Yanbo, as far as Zeng Xiaokuan knew, Wen Yanbo and the political hall were indeed competing for military power, but it was by no means to say that they wanted to divide the Zhao family's million-strong army, the Wen family, the Zhang family, and the Han family like the five dynasties in the late Tang Dynasty.

In this article, in addition to pouring dirty water on Wen Yanbo, it is still pouring dirty water on Wen Yanbo.

Framing the patriarch, Han Gang doesn't want to be cheeky, he really dares to use any trick.

Han Gang has always done things above board, and it is really unexpected that he suddenly came to this hand.

As soon as this article came out, Wen Yanbo and Han Gang had no possibility of turning around. More importantly, Wen Yanbo wanted to say that Zhang and Han borrowed the power of foreign enemies to consolidate themselves, but it became a simple counterattack, and it was difficult to win the trust of others.

However, this is also a thousand kills and eight hundred self-losses. Even if he can win the trust of others, Han Gang uses this to make waves, Wen Yanbo only needs to defend that he only wants the Great Council to be in charge of the military power, and Han Gang Ke has to prove that the political affairs hall is not selfish, and he can't really give up the military power.

At the meeting this morning, I have to ask Han Gang what his plans are.

Whether it is a move or something else, he can't be allowed to continue to be surrounded by clouds.

Zeng Xiaokuan closed the newspaper, "Okay, don't press it." ”

Let the maid who was kneeling under him massage the injured place to leave, and gently moved his sprained left foot, Zeng Xiaokuan frowned in pain, but he was thinking in his mind, I don't know if Wen Yanbo will fall.

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Wen Yanbo was busy until the fourth watch was about to finish before he fell asleep.

An eighty-year-old man, but surprisingly energetic. Since yesterday evening, the whole night has been planned and arranged.

Wen Jifu and Wen Weishen also went from house to house overnight, and they didn't have to worry about the patrolmen blocking the road at night.

Originally, Wen Yanbo was still worried that Zhang Dian and Han Gang would hack them when they went out, but it seems that the two prime ministers still have scruples and dare not make it too ugly before the big council.

"That's their shortcoming." Wen Yanbo consciously saw Han Gang and Zhang Dian very thoroughly, and commented on the two prime ministers to his sons before going to bed.

"The rich man has been doing it for a long time, and the ruffians of poverty have worn out the essence. When Han Gang and Zhang Dian started their careers, they were unscrupulous, but they were fathers, and they were above the temple, so they were inevitably restrained when they acted, so they were repeatedly bullied by such juniors. Now it's reversed, and they're trying to get everything done, but the old man won't follow them. ”

When Wen Yanbo fell asleep, his heart was steady. Glancing at the hands on the clock dial, he instructed his subordinates: "Call me in three hours." ”

Wen Yanbo woke up in the noise outside, it was already bright outside, and looked at the table clock in the room, the hour hand was still some distance from eight o'clock.

'What's going on?' ’

Although the elderly don't sleep much, if they don't sleep for a certain amount of time, it will be more uncomfortable than staying up all night.

Wen Yanbo was annoyed for a while, his children and grandchildren couldn't let themselves save snacks. As long as there is a Han Wei, Han Jin, or even Han Zhongyan's level, he doesn't have to pave the way for them when he is eighty years old.

"My lord, something happened."

Wen Jifu and Wen Weishen hurriedly came in and panicked in front of Wen Yanbo.

"What's the matter?!"

If there were crutches in his hand, Wen Yanbo would want to knock on them now.

But he didn't have it now, so he could only reach out and take a newspaper handed over by Wen Jifu.

Wen Yanbo was on the bed, putting on his reading glasses, squinting at the articles his son pointed out.

"Yin Jian is not far away, in the world after Xia."

After reading the title, Wen Yanbo snorted lightly,

"This is also an article for people to read?"

"This is also the ninth Jinshi?"

"This is to show Ou Jiu, when you can laugh at the door."

"If Fan Wenzheng is still here, he will send one more Analect out."

Wen Yanbo pursed his lips and commented on the article disdainfully.

Only gradually, his taunt stopped, his expression became more and more focused, the corners of his mouth moved down a little, and the tips of his eyebrows raised a little up. The clouds on his face grew from nothing to thicken.

The two brothers, Wen Jifu and Wen Weishen, held their breath and became more careful.

I don't know which sentence finally stung Wen Yanbo's heart, like a gunpowder bag that burned to the end, making him burst out at once.

"Ridiculous! Shameless! Sling the bull! Wen Yanbo suddenly tore the newspaper apart, "What a thief, how dare you slander the old man like this!" ”

"Your Excellency, your anger, Your Excellency!"

"Stop being angry, where is the old man angry? Fathers are laughing. Wen Yanbo craned his neck, raised his head and laughed.

Isn't that what it looks like to be happy?

Wen Weishen was indignant for his father, "Han Gang is really shameless, he actually made up rumors to slander adults!" ”

"What kind of express is this, it's a post!"

Wen Yanbo's old face was gloomy, "Rumors stop at the wise, even if it is an edict, I am not afraid, let alone exposing it?" Han Gang's article can also deceive the foolish people. How many courtiers would be deceived by him? Since he is dirty and I want to divide the family, I have made it clear that he will put the military power into the Great Council, see what he says?! ”

"Ha," Wen Yanbo laughed again, "Lift a stone and hit yourself in the foot, see if he hurts!" ”

said so, but as soon as the laughter stopped, Wen Yanbo's face was still gloomy, and it was obvious that he was still lingering.

"Someone, change clothes." Old Duke Wen suddenly shouted impatiently, and in a blink of an eye, he saw his son again, and scolded him even more impatiently, "Don't go to prepare the car yet." ”

Wen Weishen asked weakly, "Where are you going?" ”

"Enter the palace. Ask Zhang and Han in front of the Queen Mother, 'Yin Jian is not far away, in the world after Xia', what are you talking about? ”

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As soon as Han Gang's editorial came out, Wen Yanbo's actions became the focus of attention inside and outside the Beijing Division.

It didn't take almost a quarter of an hour for Han Cheng to rush into the house, and as soon as he saw Han Gang, he immediately shouted, "Daddy, Wen Lugong's car is going to the palace." ”

Han Gang raised his eyes, took his chopsticks and pointed to the empty seat next to him, "Sit down and eat first." ”

Han Cheng came to his senses, looked at his younger brothers who looked at him curiously, as well as his mother and aunt, smiled embarrassedly, turned his head to Han Gang's side, and said in a low voice, "Daddy, Wen Lugong should have gone to sue when he entered the palace, what should I do?" ”

Han Gang took a sip of hot soup and didn't look at his son, "Eat first." ”

"But......" Han Cheng pointed outside, still unwilling.

Wang Yi glared at the side, and slapped his chopsticks on the table, "Didn't you hear your father's words?" Don't sit down yet. ”

Han Cheng immediately sat down obediently and lowered his head to eat.

Wang Yi said to Han Gang in turn, "You are also an official, you sent your second brother all night and didn't sleep, how can you be in good health?" ”

Han Gang nodded and said to his son, "After the second brother eats, he will rest for a while, don't worry, you have done a good job." ”

In the unwilling sight of the second son, Han Gang and his wives and concubines finished eating first and returned to the back.

"Official, what the hell is going on?" Before he could sit down, Wang Yi began to ask.

Yun Niang poured tea, Yan Suxin brought refreshments, Zhou Nanqing cleared all the subordinates, and only the couple of five were left in the room.

Beforehand, Wang Yi and the others would not interfere with Han Gang's strategy, but now that the outcome of the matter has been largely determined, there is no need for this curiosity to endure it anymore

Han Gang was a little proud: "It's very simple." Wen Yanbo wants to seize military power, and his husband will use the Liao State to scare him, and he will say that the husband and Zhang Dian colluded with the Liao State, and the husband will take the first step to say that he wants to become a feudal town. Why do you come and go...... See who has better credit. ”

The winner or loser of the argument does not depend on whether the other party can be convinced, but whether it can convince the bystanders.

In Han Gang's editorial, it is not that Wen Yanbo wants to snatch military power - one wants to protect military power, and the other wants to seize military power, and outsiders look like two dogs grabbing bones.

Han Gang just said that he wanted to divide the military power, and it seemed that the plot should be lighter, but the article was directly linked to the town of the late Tang Dynasty, in fact, there was no difference at all, and in the eyes of the people, the consequences were even stricter.

"The division of the army is the division of the government, and the division of the government is the division of the country, and the land of the three or five states can resist the turbulent northern captives. Yin Jian is not far away, in the world after the summer. Five seasons is not far away, in the life of the Tang Dynasty. Zhou Nan chuckled, "Is this called a thief's bite and three points into the bone?" ”

"Wen Yanbo will not let it, and his husband will not let it, and in the end, the result of mutual compromise is to disperse the military power and occupy a piece of the army. Isn't this a feudal town? Han Gang spread his hands, "My husband doesn't like to lie, and I don't disdain to lie." It's just that the result of the truth will turn out like this, and it can't be called lying. ”

Wang Yi smiled meaningfully: "Xianggong has worked hard to gather the elders now, just for today?" ”

"If you don't have a broom, the dust won't run away on its own, and when Vientiane is renewed, of course you have to clean it first."

"But now let's talk about it," Zhou Nan said, "the prime minister wants to show people to the public, but he can no longer control the military power." ”

Wang Yi also nodded: "It must be distributed to the Great Council." ”

Han Gang smiled: "Whose Great Council is it?" ”