The frowning brows of Huangpu Song, the secretary of the military department, for many days were finally loosened. Jizhou Zhichong Lieutenant Ma Zhiju's 800-mile urgent military intelligence documents were spread out in front of him. The 800 regimental training not only rescued the crisis in Fuling County, but also independently withstood the onslaught of more than 500 barbarian cavalry. What made Huangpu Song even more unexpected was that these 800 regiments not only kept Woniu Town, but also annihilated the barbarian wolf riders. In the case of the increasing arrogance of the barbarians in the Far East and the retreat of the Far East garrison, this is simply an exciting victory. Huangpu Song read the military documents over and over again, and then went to Taihe Palace to meet Emperor Suzheng.

He happened to meet a little eunuch halfway through, and when the little eunuch saw Huangpu Song, he hurriedly gave a salute and said: "Lord Shangshu, Your Majesty has summoned your majesty, please go quickly." ”

Huangpu Song hurried to Taihe Palace. From a distance, Huangpu Song saw the official Shangshu Wen toasting and the household Shangshu Chen Jiuling dangling in front of them. Huangpu took a few steps to catch up.

"The two adults were also summoned by His Majesty?"

"Yes, it seems that there is a good thing today, and the attendants who deliver the decree are all smiling." Wen toasted and replied nonchalantly.

"What other good things can be, it's nothing more than where you have found auspiciousness or something. It's good to have Sikong Fu here, and what are you looking for us to do. Chen Jiuling muttered quietly.

"Lao Chen, let me go, just watch the monkey. Anyway, you are still the head of a department, you see that I am nominally the main hall of the Ministry of Officials, but everyone knows that the real master is the Ministry of Officials. Your brother is more than a hundred times stronger than me, and he is not satisfied. Wen toasted Chen Jiuling and gave him a blank look.

"Two, I have good news here, I wonder if you two will hear it?" Huangpu Song asked with a smile.

"As far as your broken army department can have some good news. Your soldiers are running around like rabbits, and you're embarrassed to say it. If I were you, I would have committed suicide by hanging myself to thank the world. Hum. Wen toasted and looked up at Huangpu Pine with his nostrils up.

"Made, the tiger doesn't threaten you two when I'm a sick cat. Take a look, the barbarian robbers who plagued the states a few days ago were exterminated and slaughtered in one fell swoop. Isn't that a good thing? Huang Pu Song angrily slapped the military intelligence document in Wen Toast's hand.

"Hehe, kill a few robbers to see how beautiful you are. I think when Yan Shuai was in charge of the border pass, when he didn't kill more than 10,000 enemies. What's the big deal about killing a few robbers. Hey? It's remarkable. It's actually a group exercise. Lao Chen, take a look, when did our Dayan have such a powerful group practice. This combat power is no worse than that of the Northern Army. Wen toasted and handed the document to Chen Jiuling to read.

"Well, that's true. Brother Huangpu, you really showed your face this time. Tell me when you formed such a team to practice? ”

"Where did I set it up, this is Jizhou Thorn Shi Gou Xiangfei and they formed it themselves."

"Gou Xiangfei? Is it the history of the thorn known as the scum of the civil government? This is really unseemly, and the old man didn't look like a bold person back then. Wen said, twisting his beard.

"Okay, okay, listen to what Your Majesty has to say. I'm afraid that I want to reward the person he pulled out of his hand, this Xiao Gou is really lucky. Chen Jiuling pouted and said.

After the three of them walked into the Taihe Palace to meet Emperor Su Zheng, they stood in their respective positions and bowed their heads and were silent.

Emperor Su Zheng was very happy today, the news that the barbarian cavalry had been exterminated, he knew earlier than Huangpu Song. Because Jizhou Thorn Shi Gou Xiangfei's secret fold monograph was directly sent to Emperor Suzheng. Emperor Suzheng was overjoyed, patted Gou Shi's walk and said, "Look at it, take a look." The man I have chosen is indeed up to the task. The barbarian cavalry disguised themselves as robbers to make trouble in the hinterland of our Central Plains, and several other states were helpless, except for Jizhou under the rule of Gou Aiqing, which not only paid all the taxes, but also exterminated all the barbarian cavalry who made trouble. It seems that Gou Aiqing and other brave and resourceful talents, if it weren't for my unique vision, I don't know how long I would be buried. Hmph, I am deeply skeptical of the Aiqing's ability to recognize and employ people. ”

Ministers, look at me, I'll look at you, I don't know what to say. This has always been the minister's patting the emperor's ass, who has ever seen the emperor pat himself on the ass. You've finished your lines yourself, let's say something. The hundred officials had resentment in their hearts and did not dare to show it, so they had to say perfunctorily: "Your Majesty is wise, wise." I can't wait for Your Majesty. ”

The uneven and sparse sound of pulling and pulling echoed in the main hall, and there was no momentum at all. When Emperor Su Zheng saw the perfunctory appearance of the hundred officials, he was angry. Just as he was about to have a seizure, he saw that Li Ke seemed to have something to say when he came out of work.

"Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty. Jizhou Assassin Shi Gou Xiangfei is indeed a capable official, since Gou Xiangfei governed Jizhou, Gou Xiangfei has made remarkable political achievements, and his official prestige and prestige are accepted by everyone. This time, there is also the merit of exterminating the barbarian cavalry, and His Majesty should reward him heavily, and set it up as a model for a hundred officials. ”

"The servant is reasonable, but I don't know how to reward him, can the three provinces have a conclusion?"

The governors of Zhongshu and Menxia looked elsewhere. When did you hear the words of both of us, didn't it all be the "nepotism" who had the final say? Anyway, it's your person, you can reward whatever you like, what are you going to do. Huangpu Song saw that everyone was like this, and he didn't want to speak. But this matter also involved the commander of Jizhou Zhichong, as well as the regimental training of Woniu Town. Most of the credit belongs to the commander, but those regimental trainers who sacrificed their lives can't get anything back. Alas, if it weren't for the involvement of these people, Huangpu Song would not be willing to say good things to the group of people favored by Emperor Suzheng.

"Your Majesty, regarding the extermination of the barbarian cavalry, the minister thought that the Jizhou Assassin Shi had commanded properly, and the commander of the capital rushed to the rescue quickly. There is also a regimental practice in Cangshan County, which is desperate to serve his life. All the reasons combined were the reason for this great victory. Jizhou Thorn Shi Gou Xiangfei is a talent hand-picked by His Majesty, and it is difficult for us to learn from the talent. Yichen doesn't want to reward vulgar things such as item-grade gold and silver. ”

"Oh? So according to Huangpu Aiqing, how should I reward Gou Aiqing? ”

The ministers squinted at Huangpu Song. Huangpu Song coughed and said: "It's better for Your Majesty to mention it in person, make it into a gold plaque, and give it to Gou Thorn History." The minister thought that Gou Thorn Shi would be grateful and more diligent. Huangpu Song said with a wink.

"Hahaha, I just found out today that Huangpu Aiqing and I are really heart-to-heart. That's what I think, too. So, Whampoa Aiqing, what do you think I should write? Emperor Su Zheng asked Huangpu Song with a smile.

Huangpu Songxin said what you like to write, you just write a chaste martyr and the old husband doesn't care, what do you ask? But the emperor could not fail to answer his inquiries as courtiers.

"Well, the minister suggested that His Majesty should write the four characters of the pillars of the country, I don't know what Your Majesty thinks?"

"Well, that's fine, so be it. Retreat-" Emperor Suzheng was just about to announce his retirement from the dynasty, Li Ke hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, slow down, the minister sees that the Huangpu Military Department still has something to say." ”

"Oh? Let's talk about it. Emperor Su Zheng sat back in his chair.

"Your Majesty, Gou Thorn Shi can not fancy the gold and silver rewards, but those government corps are rough people, and they still value these. Moreover, the regimental training in Cangshan County suffered heavy casualties in this battle, and the generous pension should be increased. Officers and others who participated in the war should also be rewarded. For example, Ma Zhiju, the governor of Jizhou, Yuan Chong, the commander of Cangshan County, and Niu Tianci, the captain of Cangshan regiment, should all be rewarded. Especially Niu Tianci, who made this great contribution before he was a minor, is my future general. Your Majesty must not ignore it. ”

"Okay, this Ma Zhiju and Yuan Chongguan have been promoted to one level. Isn't Niu Tianci still underage? It's easy to do, ask him if he is willing to serve in the literature or in the army. If you want to wait for him to participate in the scientific examination, let him directly participate in the palace examination. If you want to join the army, let him enter the Royal Lecture Hall for further study. As for the rewards and pensions, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of Officials drew up regulations and reported them to me. So be it. Retreat—"

"Your Majesty, Gou Thorn Shi Cheng is as Lord Whampoa said, but the minister thinks that it is still lighter to give only four words, it is better to improve the grade by one level, and it also shows that Your Majesty is gracious. In addition, Gou Thorn Shi once wrote to Cangshan County to withdraw the county and build a government, so it is better for His Majesty to allow him to play. ”

"Zhao Zhun Zhao Zhu, Ai Qing will do it. The ministers are fine, and I am fine, retreat from the court. Emperor Su Zheng stood up and walked out quickly, he was in a hurry to go fishing with the prince. I have promised a long time ago, if I don't go, I can't do it, and if I don't go to the prince, I will go on a hunger strike. How could Emperor Su Zheng, who felt sorry for his son, be disobedient, and after announcing his retirement from the dynasty, he went to the East Palace to find the prince.

Wen toasted, Chen Jiuling and Huangpu Song walked together, and they couldn't help but praise Huangpu Song's old scheming. skillfully dug a small pit and put the emperor in. Li Ke looked at them from afar and smiled, and Sikong Fu beside him asked, "Why is Brother Li helping those people talk today?" ”

"Brother Sikong Xian, if a person wants to make achievements in the court, he must choose a good position. Those people don't want our people to be too good. And we just borrow their psychology to mark the people they want to help and those who are optimistic. Then those people will be suspicious of them, and in the course of time will you fear that these people will not turn to our side? They claim to be wise, but they are mistaken for clever instead of being wise. I will look for Your Majesty another day, that Niu Tianci and Yuan Chong must be marked by us. What do you think of letting Niu Tianci into the prince's personal Praetorian Guard? ”

"Haha, good plan, good plan. In this way, even if those people do not turn to us, they will not be used by them, and they will achieve nothing. Brother Li is really high, hahaha. ”

Gou Tingshi looked at the huge gold plaque and was really grateful, you see his tears of excitement rippling, and he kept twitching. Chunhong, who was frightened, hurriedly unbuttoned his shirt to comfort him.

"Master~~~~, isn't it just a plaque, if you don't eat or drink, what's there to be excited about?"

"Phew, am I excited to be your master? Sir, I'm in pain. What do you see on this plaque? ”

"The pillar of the country, a good word. Sir, why are you still suffering, don't you like this word? If you don't like it, let Your Majesty write another one~~~~~. Chunhong asked strangely with big eyes.

"Are you Your Majesty a gentleman on the street? The royal pen inscription has been passed down for hundreds of generations, and in the future, my Gou family will regard this as an heirloom. But look at what that is. Gou Tingshi pointed to the last word on the plaque.

Chunhong took a closer look and found a problem. I saw the four big characters of the dragon flying and the phoenix dancing on the plaque, "the country's building grain". Even if Chunhong doesn't know much, she knows that the word grain is a typo. Chunhong is very strange, if it is wrong, it is wrong, and it doesn't prevent it from watching, as for crying?

Gou Thorn Shi Yangtian sighed and said, "Ancestor, can't I have a red face by my side?" Chunhong, the difference between this word is thousands of miles. Have you ever seen grain grow on someone's house? Even if it is full of grain, can you eat enough? Your Majesty's intention is clearly to starve me to death. If you think about it again, if food can grow on the house, can this house still live in people? Your Majesty is cursing me, cursing me for not having enough to eat and no house, and Your Majesty wants me to die of hunger. Woo woo, also, Your Majesty is a metaphor, saying that I am a grass on the royal house. Your Majesty, Xiangfei is finally Your Majesty, although you don't have much ability, but you have a mind for Your Majesty from the beginning, how can you treat Xiangfei like this. Gou Tingshi cried so much that his liver and intestines were broken.

Chunhong tilted her head and thought about it carefully, it seemed like this was the case. What is this called the emperor, my lord is loyal to you, but you curse my lord like this, you are really vicious.

"Master, let's quit, let's go back to our hometown in Liaodong. When the time comes, I plough the fields, I weave, I fetch water, and I water the garden. You and I are like mandarin ducks, flying fairies with wings. Okay, sir~~~~~~. ”

Gou Tingshi stopped crying, and looked at Chunhong gratefully.

"Even if I go, I can't go like this. Hmph, you made me have no food or shelter, and you called me a grass. I want to eat and drink enough. From now on, all taxes can be hidden, and they can be delayed. Lao Tzu hugged one more is one, hum. ”

"No, sir. I have no objection to you taking money, but you can't deduct money from the people. Before we came to Jizhou, the old lady told me to be a good official who loves the people like a son. He also said that if you dare to touch a little people's fat and people's ointment, you will be discounted your legs, and you will not be allowed to enter the ancestral grave. Sir, don't do anything stupid. ”

"Can't I just do that a little bit?" Gou Tingshi stretched out his thumb and gestured.

Chunhong shook her head, took out a booklet from her arms and handed it to Gou Tingshi. I saw a line of small words written on the booklet: "It's not easy to be a clean official, and it's even more difficult to be a clean official who can hold money." The old man will record the way of the official and pass it on to my son, and you must carefully appreciate the mysteries. When you grasp the mystery, you will be able to navigate the court with ease, remember. ”

Gou Tingshi excitedly opened the booklet. Hey, the old tree is rooted, and Guanyin sits on the lotus. Well, this trick is an old man's cart and upside down Admiralty. The picture is exquisite, and the penmanship is exquisite. The subtleties are exquisite. After Gou Tingshi flipped through these sheets with drooling, he saw a line of small characters "Qing Guan's Money Cheats".

Hahahaha, knowing that the son is not as good as the father, after Gou Tingshi arched his hand in the direction of Liaodong, he looked seriously. Chunhong patted Gou Shi's head with satisfaction. Our master is good, how obedient he is. Yes, I will serve my lord well tonight.

According to the will of Emperor Suzheng, Cangshan County, Liyang County and Fuling County, the three counties were merged to form Cangshan Prefecture. If the prefecture of Dayan is equivalent to a modern province, then this province is equivalent to a modern city. Cangshan Prefecture has jurisdiction over three counties: Cangshan County, Liyang County and Fuling County, and the administrative office is located in Woniu Town. The Yin of Cangshan Mansion is Yuan Chong, and the history of Cangshan Mansion is Miao Youdao. After being a seven-grade county official for so many years, the two brothers finally became a five-grade official and touched the threshold of high-ranking officials.

There is a way that the tide rises, and Yu Zhengqing succeeded Yuan Chong as the commander of Cangshan County. Qian Song became the governor of Cangshan Prefecture, which is equivalent to the role of the chief of the city police department. The regimental training of Woniu Town officially became the government soldier of Cangshan Zhichong Prefecture, and was upgraded from the local regimental training to the regular army. Of course, this army is still attached to the establishment of Jizhou Zhichong Prefecture. It's just that it is very independent, and its command is completely in the hands of Yin Yuanchong of Cangshan Mansion. The troops that can be mastered by Yuan Chong, it is self-evident who he actually controls.

All parties in Cangshan Jianfu came to congratulate, and many assassins ran over to have a relationship with Yuan Chongla, shouting one by one, looking so affectionate. Yuan Chong and Miao Youdao secretly took a look and found that most of these people were from Li Ke and his gang. The two of you don't have a relationship with these people? What's going on? The two asked Niu Tianci, and Niu Tianci smiled slightly and said, "Confuse the public and let it be." "Confusing the public is naturally the purpose of those people. So go with the flow? Yuan Chong didn't dare to think about it.