In the second half of the night of the 22nd quarter, there was a torrential rain in Nanning. As soon as it was dawn, the rain stopped. There was still a fresh smell in the air. But the road was full of stagnant water, and Wu Ming didn't bring his entourage, so he stepped up to the south alone, and rode towards the Songzi Temple.

The imperial palace of the Southern Han Dynasty has not yet been built, and naturally there is no council hall for court discussions. Fortunately, although the sparrows in Songzi Temple are small, they have all kinds of organs. There is also a place for deliberations, although the hundred officials standing in it are a little crowded, but there is only a general. When Wu Ming stepped into the court hall, all the officials were lined up waiting for the little emperor to go to court. Xiao Tianzi is so small, he naturally can't handle state affairs, Tao Yu hugged him to listen to the hundred officials, and then Zhu Huai supervised on his behalf.

This is a bit of a powerful minister in charge, hanging the curtain and listening to the government. The Southern Han Dynasty accounted for both of them at once, and Wu Ming was also a little uneasy in his heart, not knowing where this nascent empire would go.

After waiting in the hall for a while, these officials began to discuss in groups, most of them were spokesmen of various famous families in the five provinces of the former Jiangnan. For them, this kind of court discussion has only been a few times, and it is inevitable that it will be a little fresh. Wu Ming looked at it and saw that these people were more or less gathered into a group, and most of them were also together with acquaintances, but he, the commander of the guard battalion, could not be written or martial. It looks a little bit lonely. Just as he was hesitating, he heard a person shouting, "Lord Wu, come so early?" Come over here. ”

When he turned his head, he saw that Tang Xuan was surrounded by three or four people, waving at him from afar. Tang Xuan is now a household servant, and Wu Ming, the few people around him, are also a little familiar, and three of them are the Taixue Pavilion where he went south together. There was another person who surprised Wu Ming, this person turned out to be Tao Ziqian.

Since returning to Nanning, Wu Ming has rarely interacted with Tao Ziqian because he doesn't like Tao Ziqian's blatant "real villain" face, and Tao Ziqian doesn't know why, he is very low-key, rarely appears in public, and he almost forgets that there is such a person. At this time, it is inevitable to be a little embarrassed. However, Tao Ziqian didn't mind, and when he saw Wu Ming, he saluted first, and said, "Lord Wu, I haven't seen you for a long time, you have won the past with great martial arts." Xia Guan already knew that you could soar to the sky. And so it was. ”

Wu Ming was a little unhappy in his heart, Tao Ziqian's sycophant kung fu was even better after such a year. Thinking like this, his face is naturally a little unpleasant. But the other party said it so politely, it was not good to ignore it, he nodded and said, "Lord Tao smiled, aren't you also promoted?" ”

Tao Ziqian used to be Longwang's Hubu Cangcao, although his fame is very great, known as "Little Tao Xiang", but it is all due to his relationship with Lao Tzu Tao Ren. But once he compares the truth, he is not qualified to go to court. Wu Ming praised him so much, but he was not false. Tao Ziqian had a flattering smile on his face, and was about to say more, when Tang Xuan next to him had already said: "Brother Tao is now a member of the household department, shrewd and capable, much more effective than me, and I still have to ask him for many things." ”

Tang Xuan's strength lies in the history, if it is really in terms of ability, he is much more suitable to be an official of the Ministry of Officials, and I don't know what Zhu Huai and Tao Yu think. I just sent him to be the head of the household. Hearing Tang Xuan's approval, Wu Ming frowned. Tao Ziqian has the ability, but he once spoke bluntly about his greed to Wu Ming. His mind was racing, and he was thinking about taking a suitable time to remind Tang Xuan, when the yellow door at the door suddenly said in a loud voice: "The Prime Minister has arrived." ”

A few people turned their heads to look, and saw Zhu Huai wearing a new Daduke flower brocade robe. Surrounded by several officials, he walked in from the outside calmly. All the officials "buzzed", like flies seeing honey, and hugged Zhu Huai, and for a while, all kinds of sycophants came and went. With a reserved smile on his face, Zhu Huai nodded at these officials and walked in all the way. When he walked in front of Wu Ming and the others, his eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "Several adults have a very personal relationship, and they have been discussing court affairs together so early. ”

There is a half-praise in these words, but there is a lot of blame. Wu Ming's heart sank, and he wanted to say a perfunctory sentence. Tang Xuan bowed neither humbly nor arrogantly, and said, "Prime Minister Jin An, we are discussing a strategy to curb food prices. The future has time to greet you in the past, and hope for forgiveness. This is clearly admitting his mistake, but in fact, he is sarcastic that Zhu Huai has taken advantage of the topic to play, and his stomach is narrow.

This Tang Xuan's name of iron mouth really didn't come for nothing, and he couldn't afford to lose anything. Zhu Huai nodded, and said lightly: "In this way, Lord Tang has a way to deal with it?" ”

Tang Xuan is good at everything, but that mouth and stubborn donkey's temper are really flattering. If he continues to fight like this, even if Zhu Huai is generous, he will definitely be angry in his heart. Wu Ming was secretly anxious, and when he was about to go to pull Tang Xuan, a eunuch came out of it and said in a sharp voice: "The Son of Heaven went to the court, and the hundred officials quickly returned to their positions and were quiet. ”

According to convention, Wu Ming could not stand below with everyone. The commander of the Guards Battalion must stand at the bottom left in front of the Son of Heaven to show his closeness and perform the duty of guarding. Although he is a bit special as a leader, he is not special in this regard. Waiting for these court officials to stand in two neat rows below. Wu Ming also straightened his posture. Tao Yucai hugged the little Tianzi, and Shi Shiran walked to the main seat under the guard of the honor driver. Zhu Huai led the civil and military officials below to perform three kneels and nine bows. The eunuch said in a sharp voice: "If there is something to do, play early, and if there is nothing to retreat from." ”

The biggest thing now is war, and the most important thing is war. Dai Yu stood up and said a lot of things at length, all of which were good to hear. Wu Ming heard these clichés out of the cocoon, and stood on them with Chixiao, almost dozing off. When Dai Yu talked about logistics, Zhu Huai suddenly interjected: "Lord Dai, is there enough military food in Nanning now?" ”

Dai Yu was stunned, Zhu Huai suddenly asked, probably a little inexplicable, so he had to answer honestly: "The food in the army is enough......" Zhu Huai breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's good that the food in the army is enough, but if the price of grain in the city is not suppressed, if it continues like this, I am afraid that the people's resentment will boil." ”

As soon as he mentioned this, Wu Ming hurriedly raised his spirits and listened with his ears. Zhu Huai's words changed, and suddenly his voice was fierce: "The price of food is so high, and now many refugees in Nanning City have long been cut off from cooking. Liu Shangshu, your household department should be responsible. ”

The name of the head of the household is Liu Shijie, and he is the head of the Liu family of the Jiangnan clan. In the past, he was also a member of the prime minister's faction. Now that the Southern Han Dynasty was established, he also followed the light and became the head of the household. He has always wished Huai Ma the first to look forward, thinking that nothing happened to him, but he knew that he was also shot while lying down today, and when he heard the words, he stood up and said in a trembling voice: "Xiaguan, Xiaguan is guilty." ”

He is also a book now, and he shouldn't have been like this in front of Zhu Huai, but under the other party's prestige, his whole body trembled like chaff, and he was already a little incoherent. Zhu Huai's tone slowed down, and said: "Lord Liu doesn't have to blame himself, I saw Tang Shilang discussing this matter with several adults early this morning, seeing that he is confident, I am afraid that there are countermeasures, why not let him deal with this matter." For the benefit of the common people. ”

In the previous few early dynasties, I had never seen Zhu Huai so concerned about the affairs of refugees, and although this matter was strict, it was far less powerful than the impact he mentioned on the foundation of the world. This was obviously making things difficult, and there was a lot of discussion below, and many people turned their sympathetic eyes to Tang Xuan. Zhu Huai said this, Tang Xuan was a stubborn temper again, and stood up and said: "The lower officials will do their best." ”

"Tang Qing, is this done? It's really not good, let's think about it in the long run. Tao Yu said suddenly.

Tang Xuan came from the Northern Taixue Museum, and he was more familiar with Tao Yu before. Coupled with Wu Ming's relationship, Tao Yu naturally took Tang Xuan more seriously. The so-called long-term discussion is to overturn the previous Zhu Huai's order, and everyone will find a way to come out. This is naturally making an excuse for Tang Xuan to get out.

Knowing that Tang Xuan thought about it, gritted his teeth and said: "Xie Niangniang, the prime minister is right, the lower officials, as the household servants, should take care of the people's livelihood." Nanning is an important place in Beijing, but there are so many refugees, and it is difficult for the officials to escape the blame. He was so big-packed, Tao Yu didn't want to say anything more, so he had to sigh and say, "So, okay." There is Lao Tangqing. ”

After that, it was the report of some officials, which was nothing more than relief for the victims and repairing the city wall. Zhu Huai also handled it in an orderly manner, and Wu Ming stood on it, his mind full of what had just happened. No wonder Mr. Tang Ziou has never wanted Tang Xuan to be an official of the Sixth Department of Kyoto, and only serves as a master of the Taixue Museum. Although Tang Xuan has a clear view of the situation, he is very arrogant, and his temperament is too straightforward, and he is too easy to suffer. He was thinking about taking some time to persuade Tang Xuan in the future. At this time, an official came out and said: "Yu Niangniang, the member of the Ministry of Rites has a good performance." ”

His voice was very clear, echoing through the hall. Seeing that he was an acquaintance again, Wu Ming had to let go of his worries. Listen to what he has to say. Shi Zhan was originally in charge of the reception, and now it is suitable to be a member of the Ministry of Rites.

Tao Yu's interest is also a little low now, so he just said coldly: "What is the matter with Master Shi, but it's okay to say it." ”

Shi Zhan said: "Yesterday, the puppet Han from the north came and asked me to return Li Zhong, the son of the traitor Li Tie, and Wanwang Niangniang showed it. "Li Zhong was arrested, Wu Ming reported it to Tao Yu, and Tao Yu didn't seem surprised. glanced at Zhu Huai, who was standing aside, and thought for a while: "Prime Minister, now the pseudo-Han and I are uncertain, and it is rude to see it, and it is rude not to see it." This matter is handed over to Lord Wu as an internal dispute in the imperial court, do you think it's okay? ”

"Li Zhong was originally captured by Lord Wu, since Lord Wu should handle this matter, the old minister seconded it."

Tao Yu was stunned, he didn't expect Zhu Huai to be so good at talking about this matter, nodded and said, "So, this matter is settled." Wu Ming answered, there was nothing big in the future, Tao Yu saw that everything was done, and in the congratulations of the ministers, he dispersed the early dynasty.

When Tang Xuan and the others stepped out of the court hall, Zhu Huai suddenly stopped him. Wu Ming hurriedly walked over and saluted: "Prime Minister, the lower official is here." ”

"I heard that the mysterious owner of Baihe Tower has arrived in Nanning. This building is the first floor of Nanning, such an elegant person, even missed, it really makes the old man ashamed, tonight I am going to feast on famous businessmen and celebrities from all over the world in the Hundred Crane Tower, Lord Wu, you don't want to be absent. Wu Ming's heart sank, he participated in Hu Lan's night banquet yesterday, and he didn't deliberately hide it, it seems that Zhu Huai already knows. It's just that what is he going to do when he sees Hu Lan? Is it really as simple as he says? That's too ridiculous, now that the northern army is pressing, he wishes Huai to break such leisure.

No matter how much he wanted to break his head, he couldn't think of a reason, so he had to answer: "Yes." ”