On the ninth day of November, a fast horse rushed into the rumored Yangzhou City, and did not restrain the horse's head until the county yamen. Immediately, the knight shouted at the gatekeeper: "I am the first officer of the Qin Mission!" Quickly lead me to meet the lord of your county! ”

Hearing the word Qincha, the idlers at the gate of the county government who watched the excitement began to discuss. Recently, rumors have been circulating in the city, and there are all kinds of theories, but now that the Qin mission has arrived, it will naturally be finalized. What is the fate of Lord Li, it is finally time to make a decision.

The forerunner saw Li You, saluted, handed over the card, and reported: "Lord Qin Cha Zhu has arrived at Gaoyou Yucheng Station, according to which there are two distances. About Mo Ming said to Shao Boyi, and then arrived in Yangzhou City. ”

Li You checked the card ticket, and sure enough, he came to announce that the court had rewarded him. Qin Cha is none other than Mr. Zhu Fanghe, a member of the old friendship and etiquette department.

Looking forward to the stars and the moon until now, it can be counted, Li You is in a happy mood, and he is always uneasy when the fruits of victory are not in his hands.

Zhu Vice Lang is really a great candidate, and no one is more suitable than him. You must know that Lord Li saved the ancestral tomb of the Zhu family, and Zhu Fanghe has the dual identity of a civil official and a distant clan, and taking him as a messenger can not only represent the imperial court's reward, but also have the meaning of thanking the heavenly family.

"When the angel arrives, the officials and gentry of the county will come out to greet them." Li You said with a smile on his face.

The forerunner also demanded: "Not only your county, but also the prefect of Yangzhou will also receive the order, please inform the government to welcome you." ”

Mr. Zhu Fanghe brought more than one will, and the part of Luo Zhifu? Master Li was a little surprised by this, but soon understood that this was both unexpected and reasonable. He waved his hand and sent the officials to the government office immediately to inform them of the matter of welcoming the Qin Mission.

The news that the Qincha was about to arrive in Yangzhou set off waves in the hearts of the officials of the various government offices in the city.

Knowing that he was also going to accept the order, Luo Zhifu sighed for a long time, and silently ordered his family to pack their luggage and prepare to go back to their hometown.

In fact, the arrival of the court angel is not surprising to everyone, just with Li You's merits, the court will definitely send a special envoy to reward and commend, and it is impossible to send the matter away with an edict.

But it is more worth pondering to let the prefect of Luo also take the order. Last month, the Luo Governor's Mansion and the Yan and Cao Yamen impeached Li You at the same time, causing a storm in the city. Now that the Qin mission is about to arrive to reward Li You, then the Luo prefect is the foil, and the eighty percent of the court will dispose of the Luo prefect to comfort the heroes.

However, it was the three major government offices of Yan, Cao, and Fu that joined forces to impeach Li You, why did only Luo Zhifu suffer? This is also very well explained.

Yan Zheng and Cao Yun belonged to the expatriate yamen directly under the imperial court, and had little to do with the local government. If there is a conflict with the locality, it is good to deal with it coldly, and it is a big deal that the old and the dead do not interact with each other.

But the relationship between the government and the county government is different, and the serious direct superiors and subordinates are connected to each other. To use an inappropriate analogy, it is to break bones and tendons.

If the county is strong enough, and there are irreconcilable contradictions between the prefectures and counties, then they can't be treated coldly, and they can't be broken. Everyone in Jiangbei officialdom understands that this is the situation in Yangzhou now. Li You is not good to punish for the time being, judging from the gossip, he will not leave Yangzhou, so the imperial court will probably solve the contradiction by beating the board of the prefect of Luo.

Without mentioning any nonsense, the time came to eleven in a flash.

From early in the morning on this day, Lord Li led all the officials of the county government to wait for the Qin messenger on the wharf outside the east gate. When the county officials and local gentry lined up in formation, the prefect of Luo, who was almost named by Qin to receive the order, also appeared depressed, and even the people in the government were also listless, as if they couldn't raise their heads in front of their colleagues in the county government.

Li You didn't step forward to greet him, but just bowed his hand to Luo Fuzun from afar. Finally got rid of this boss who was in the way, although he had been suppressed by himself and had no harm, but it was annoying to have such a fly dangling around every day.

Not long after, an official of the Salt Transportation Department also appeared on the dock, including Ding Yun's envoy and Gao Yuntong. Although only Li You and Luo Fuzun received the order, Qin sent to Yangzhou, and it was obviously not suitable for them to sit firmly in the Diaoyutai in the city, so it would be a bit arrogant and rude, and they still had to come out to greet them to show respect.

Everyone in the officialdom knows that Li You wants to ask for a big prize today, but the people of Yangzhou are still troubled by rumors, and they can't distinguish the truth under all kinds of false rumors. Knowing that there would be a Qin mission to decide the fate of Li Xianzun today, a large number of people spontaneously flocked to the periphery of the east gate to observe the situation.

Looking around at the increasingly dense crowd around him, Li Youfu was heartfelt and instructed a few officials to immediately go back to the county government to bring over the prepared incense case and other things.

It was nearly noon, a big official ship slowly docked, and then four blowers stood out at the bow and stern, and the loud suona sound resounded through the dock. The team prepared by the county government also drummed and sang in unison, and the wharf was lively for a while.

Lord Qincha came out of the cabin surrounded by the attaché, and Li You stood on the shore and looked at it clearly, this Qincha was indeed Mr. Zhu Fanghe.

Zhu Fanghe stood firm and looked towards the shore, but was startled. As a messenger, it is not strange that hundreds of officials, gentry, scholars, and village elders come out to greet him wherever he goes, but the shore in front of him is crowded with people, from the river to the foot of the city wall, there is a mile away, and I don't know how many people are standing in dense numbers, and the battle is too big.

When Qin sent off the boat, Li You saluted and said, "Mr. Fanghe has not been seen for a long time, and his demeanor is the same as before." ”

Zhu Vice Lang said with a smile: "The virtuous brother has made great contributions, for the brother and the honor, I hereby borrow flowers to offer the Buddha and congratulate the virtuous brother." ”

After greetings, Zhu Qincha pointed around and said, "Why disturb the people, let's disperse." ”

More than a dozen officials split up and shouted in front of the surrounding crowd: "Master Qincha has spoken, disperse and disperse!" ”

At this time, in a crowd closest to the officials in the north, dozens of people suddenly fell to their knees, and an old man kowtowed and said loudly: "Xiaomin and others have something to say to the old man Qincha, since the arrival of Li Gong, he has protected the territory and the people, and he is really in the world!" Recently, rumors have spread around, pointing directly at Li Gong, Xiaomin and others who are lamenting all night, and they don't know how to deal with it. I came here today, not to bother the Qincha, but to hope that the court will live up to its loyalty and praise the virtuous ministers! ”

Immediately, the surrounding crowd fell to their knees in pieces, and the black pressure went from the canal-side wharf to the foot of the city. The shouts came and went, some shouted Qingtian, some shouted that Yangzhou could not do without Li Gong, and some shouted the imperial court, although it was chaotic but the words came from the heart.

Zhu Fanghe's smile gradually retracted, and he was shocked for a long time. Although he is a clan, in fact, his blood relationship is far from the royal family, and he was born in the folk since he was a child, no different from a commoner, and he is not a nerd without knowledge.

He knew what it meant to be in front of him, it represented a very deep popular heart and a great prestige. There are only a handful of magistrates in the dynasty who can do this level!

It's not like a deliberate fraud, this Li Xiandi has only been in office for half a year, and he can return to the heart of the city, and he is very human! Zhu Fanghe was amazed in his heart. When I was in the capital, I had never found him to have such a talent for governing places.

As the main hall of Yangzhou Mansion, Lord Luo Xingye was very jealous in his heart. But then he thought that this actually had nothing to do with him, anyway, he would probably have to leave Yangzhou City after today.

Li You himself was also surprised, this was not arranged by him, and there was no need for him to arrange this. He expected that under the fermentation of rumors, there might be people who came forward to petition the Qincha, but he never expected that there would be so many people who petitioned so loudly. Anyway, it feels good... In front of everyone's eyes, Lord Qincha solemnly bowed to Li You, "There is such a capable minister as a virtuous brother, the court is very fortunate, Yangzhou is very fortunate, this official admires it very much, I can't help but worship!" ”

Li You hurriedly returned the salute.

Zhu Qincha glanced around again and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, then I will read the edict here to reassure the people." ”

Master Li had already prepared and ordered his subordinates to put out the incense case and other related things. As she wished, it would be better for this kind of joyful edict to be read out publicly in front of the people. It is conducive to expanding its influence and continuing to increase its prestige. If you go to the county government and then announce it, the direct influence will be an order of magnitude.

After Zhu Fanghe held the edict in his hand, all the officials knelt down in unison to listen to the order, and Ding Yun's envoy from Sanpin was no exception.

At this moment, although there were thousands of people outside the east gate of Yangzhou City, there was no sound, and only the clear voice of Lord Qincha echoed over the wharf.

"Fengtian carrier, the emperor system said: loyal ministers Bingyue Longsha, bear the strength of the world; The virtuous body resists the waves, and sees the chastity of heaven and earth. Only the minister has the loyalty of the master..."

Most of the content at the beginning was nonsense, and Li You could only endure his surname, until his own name appeared, and he concentrated on listening.

"Eryang Prefecture sentenced Li You, added to the same title as Yangzhou Mansion, and the rest of his duties remain unchanged, specially revised Shu Yin, gave a food product, gave gold books and iron coupons, and gave bullfighting clothes, Xu Yin's son is the commander of Jinyiwei, and Xu Jiayin's son is Guanglu Temple..."

Li You had already learned about his reward from some gossip, but after he really heard it, he was still overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.

Yangzhou City, a large and small official, heard that the golden book iron coupons, bullfighting uniforms, and the hereditary brocade guard commanded these have become a reality, and the envy in their hearts is almost like penetrating the sky. The specifications of this set of rewards are only second to knighthood, and it can be called an extreme honor for civil officials.

The onlookers couldn't understand Wen Si Liu's dual sentences, but after hearing that Li Qingtian had sealed the five products but his job remained unchanged, they were completely relieved, Li Qingtian didn't leave, it's okay if he doesn't leave. I don't know who took the lead, and they all shouted "The court is wise!" ”

Ding Yunenvoy couldn't help but raise his head and glance at Gao Yuntong, just like the previous ominous premonition, he was going to spoil the dish. Luo Zhifu didn't care about the gorgeous rewards that Li You received, and almost fainted when he heard "add to the title of Yangzhou Mansion Tongzhi".

The reason is very simple, the imperial court's promotion of Li You to the five grades is the proper meaning of the question, but there are a lot of idle positions in the five grades, why only Li You was given the title of five grades? There are so many five qualities in the imperial court, which one of them is not more glorious than Tongzhi as a title?

Luo Fuzun thought about it, and combined with the will that was going to be passed on to him, there was only one possibility, that is, the imperial court planned to abandon him and wanted Li You to act as the same acquaintance of Yangzhou Mansion! Judging from this trend, the next holy decree will be disposed of by ninety percent of himself, and then add another sentence "Li You is also acting in charge of Yangzhou government affairs".

Mr. Zhu Fanghe finally finished reading the edict and sealed the four generations of Master Li and his wife, and Li You respectfully stepped forward to receive the holy decree.

People who are familiar with officialdom, looking at the Luo prefect's mansion at this time, is like seeing a dead person, if there is a fellow who is acting in charge of the government, then what else does the prefect do?

Zhu Fanghe took out another holy decree, first emphasized the Luo Governor's Mansion's acceptance of the decree, and then cleared his throat and read it again. "Fengtian carrier, the emperor said... plus Zhejiang Cheng announced the right political envoy to participate in the political rank..."

What the? Li You, who bowed his head and listened to the order, suddenly raised his head, shocked and angry, participating in politics is from the third grade, and the prefect is the fourth grade, this is to promote the Luo prefect! What's going on here?

He made great contributions before he was promoted to the fifth grade, this surname Luo Zhuan was against him, he didn't do anything good, why was he promoted?

Luo Zhifu also looked up in amazement, staring at Qin Cha with extreme rudeness, and almost unbelievable ecstasy filled his entire body.

He thought to himself, could it be that his friend helped him successfully introduce him in front of Peng Ge Lao? Could it be that his-for-tat confrontation with Li You in Yangzhou Mansion finally aroused the appreciation and favor of some bigwigs, so he helped himself win the promotion place? Has half a year's hard work finally paid off?

In an instant, countless joys flowed through the heart of Luo Zhifu, and then recalled that he had been defeated and fought repeatedly, fighting with Li You again and again, and being humiliated again and again, which was in exchange for his promotion to the next level. I don't know why, he wanted to cry and quietly wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, Luo Zhifu sighed in his heart, Zhejiang's political envoy Si You's right to participate in politics, is that from the Sanpin Dao official, is he finally going to leave Li You's shadow and run to the other side of happiness.

It's just that I don't know which one is guarding the road, presumably Zhejiang will not be too bad. As for Li You, he will act as the Yangzhou Mansion, and it has nothing to do with him.

Qincha Zhu Fanghe paused for a moment before continuing to read: "Jiazhejiang Cheng announced the title of political envoy to the right of the political officer... is still acting for the affairs of the Yangzhou government..."

Luo Zhifu stopped abruptly with tears and laughter, and turned into tears in laughter and wanted to cry without tears. In addition to the high-level name from the three products, what is the essential difference between this and being the prefect of Yangzhou? The most important thing is that he really doesn't want to be an official in the same city with Li You anymore, this is a kind of torture.

Li You's feeling is also extremely strange, what does the imperial court mean? Yes, Nanzhili officials can be placed in Zhejiang, for example, the sub-patrol of Chen Xundao is also entrusted with the title of Zhejiang according to the inspection of affairs, but this... Luo Zhifu kowtowed and thanked him, and when he got up to receive the decree, he had a bitter face, and there was no joy after being promoted. He still wants to continue to be an official in the same city with Li You, and he can't live it! Isn't it time to pay tribute?

Looking at the holy decree in the hands of Luo Zhifu, Li You couldn't help but curse secretly, there is his own backstage in the court, but he also has his own opponents, but they are all bastards who play chess!

As a result, the freak surnamed Luo must have continued to contain him, a big celebrity who has made meritorious deeds on his head, wears bullfighting, holds gold books and iron coupons in his left hand, and holds the military power of the garrison division of the mansion in his right hand.

Ding Yun's envoy quietly said to Gao Yuntong: "The officialdom of Yangzhou Mansion is really interesting, the prefect is a high-grade acting prefect from the third grade, and the prefect is a high-grade acting prefect of the fifth grade, which is unheard of."

(To be continued)