Xiao Chengxiang took the fold and looked at it, his face immediately changed, and he fell to the ground with a plop, "The emperor forgives the sin, but the minister was negligent." I don't know how Zhao Changshun dared to derelict his duties like this, bend the law for bribes, and put thousands of people in Huainan in dire straits. ”

"You don't know? I remember that you wrote to Huainan three times, and asked me for three times for disaster relief, the first time, saying that you wanted to strengthen the river embankment and dredge the river, and I pulled out 500,000 taels. The second time, you said that the victims needed to be resettled, and I pulled out 500,000 taels. The third time, you said that there was a shortage of materials in the disaster area, and I pulled out another 500,000 taels. Now that the river embankment has burst and the flood is raging, Huainan has become an ocean, and the people have been displaced, fleeing in all directions, and complaining. Tell me, where is the silver tael that I have pulled? ”

"Your Majesty, although the first few withdrawals were written by the minister on behalf of Huainan, the specific responsible persons were the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households, and the minister immediately sent someone to investigate the matter thoroughly!" Xiao Chengxiang's face was red and white for a while, and he was terrified, if this matter is not investigated well, let alone the black gauze hat on his head, even his head may not be able to be saved.

"Check? Of course, I have to investigate, I don't care what your relationship with Zhao Changshun is, I will immediately summon him to Beijing for interrogation. ”

The emperor's eyes were like a sword, Xiao Chengxiang had a relative, and immediately said categorically: "Yes, the minister will personally go to Huainan to get people, and he will definitely handle this matter properly!" ”

"The priority now is to stabilize the situation and reassure the people! Xiao Aiqing, don't let me down! The emperor glared at him, and then said, "I am going to let General Wang deal with this matter." ”

The emperor didn't trust himself because of this, Xiao Chengxiang concluded from the emperor's words that although Zhao Changshun was recommended by himself, he sent a wonderful beauty in exchange for his recommendation, but he didn't take any benefits other than that. He did help Zhao Changshun ask for 1.5 million taels of disaster relief silver, but he didn't know what Zhao Changshun did behind his back, and now he was affected by Zhao Changshun's affairs, disappointing the emperor and losing the emperor's trust, which is really wronged.

"Your Majesty, please give the minister a chance to atone for his sins, this matter is widely implicated, how can General Wang and a military general deal with this big mess in Huainan now?" The emperor asked General Wang to deal with this matter, he and General Wang were not dealing with each other in the first place, and it was difficult to guarantee that General Wang would not take the opportunity to put on small shoes for himself, even if he changed someone, he would have a chance to turn around.

"What? In your eyes, the old man is a useless person with a simple mind and well-developed limbs? General Wang was not happy to hear his words, and said angrily.

"Then the two of you go together, the affairs of Huainan are very important, and they are related to the solid foundation of the imperial court! The envoys of the Western Regions will soon arrive in Beijing to pay tribute, and the kings of all parts of the country will also return to Beijing one after another to congratulate the Queen Mother on her 60th birthday in two months. ”

"Yes!" General Wang replied sonorously and forcefully, and his voice shook Xiao Chengxiang's heart a few times.

"Obey the order!" Xiao Chengxiang replied more carefully and respectfully than ever.

"Then you should step aside. Prepare early and set off as soon as possible. ”

"Yes, the minister retired." Xiao Chengxiang retreated to the door step by step, and then turned around in a panic.

Xue Pingping quietly looked at everything in his eyes, and admired the emperor's self-respecting momentum very much, but he was thinking in his heart, the emperor sent out his right and left arms, so how should he deal with something in the court?

"Your Majesty, the minister has gone to Huainan, and there are no fewer people around you. Xiao Dahai is loyal, agile, and can protect you closely. Zhang Changliang has a flexible mind and is not weak, so he is responsible for palace defense. "General Wang put the emperor's safety in the second place, and he considered and arranged the emperor's safety after he left.

"Aiqing bothered. When you go to Huainan this time, you don't just want to arrest Zhao Changshun, but you also have to pay attention to Xiao Chengxiang. ”

"The minister knows, with me watching, forgive him and don't dare to play any tricks."

"Okay, you can go back and prepare."

General Wang bowed his hand, raised his eyes to look at Xue Pingping, and then looked at the emperor, without meaning to let Xue Pingping go. Then let him stay, he will no longer be able to enjoy Xue Pingping's service in the future, and he will really miss it!

After General Wang left, the silence in the imperial study was restored, and the breathing could be heard. Xue Pingping seriously knocked the emperor on the back, liver, lungs, heart and kidneys, under Xue Pingping's knocking, the emperor's depression dissipated to the slightest.

"Do you want to be an official?" The emperor's mellow voice sounded in the silence. Xue Pingping's stiff hand paused, except for himself, he is Huang Gonggong, the emperor is asking himself?

"A manly man, of course, he wants to have a chance to show his ambitions and serve the imperial court." Xue Pingping replied without humility or arrogance.

"Then you should be a scrivener."

"Thank you for your grace." Xue Pingping walked in front of the emperor and bowed. Serve the book, serve the emperor, and take charge of the documents. Of course, the main thing is to serve the emperor, and there is no need for him to interfere in the documents. Although he is only a nine-rank petty official, this is the emperor's recognition of him, Xue Pingping is happy in his heart, so that he can enter and leave the palace openly and accompany the emperor! However, his face was still calm and indifferent, and he saluted in a proper manner, and his attitude was very respectful.

"Get up, you go back today, and after you disperse every day, you will go into the palace to serve."

"Yes!"

At this time, Gonggong Liu had already begun to pass the meal, and a group of palace maids came in with delicious food.

"Wechen retired." The emperor waved his hand, and Xue Pingping retreated to the door and walked out instead.

Commander Xiao took the guards to guard outside, Xue Pingping stepped forward to say hello, and told him that he was a secretary, Commander Xiao patted him on the shoulder with great satisfaction: "Okay, it is a great honor to serve the emperor, do it well!" ”

Bidding farewell to Commander Xiao, Xue Pingping was about to leave the palace and return to the house, when Gonggong Huang chased him out, "Lord Xue!"

"Father-in-law Huang, but what else does the emperor command?" Xue Pingping asked with a smile.

"You come with me to receive the emperor's reward." After speaking, Huang Gonggong handed him the token in his hand and a yellow scroll.

Xue Pingping didn't rush to open it when he took it, but said very politely: "There is Lao Huang's father-in-law!" ”

A box of gold, treasures, calligraphy and paintings, jade jewelry, silk and satin, piled up with a carriage brought by the little father-in-law, Huang Gonggong instructed the little father-in-law: "Send Lord Xue back to the house." ”

Xue Pingping thanked Gonggong Huang, jumped into the carriage, and was amazed in his heart, he only served the emperor for one day, and he got so many rewards, he became rich and rich!

Rubbing the golden token in his hand, he remembered the bright yellow scroll, took it out of his arms, and looked at it carefully. This is the holy decree, the dragon pattern seal, which says that he Xue Pingping will serve the emperor, and enjoy the imperial court from now on!

He is also a person with an official position now, and in the future, he will be Lord Xue who is under one person and above ten thousand people, and everyone admires him!

This feels so good, and Dream Youyou will definitely be happy to hear the news! Xue Pingping sat in the carriage, feeling extremely comfortable and happy.

When he arrived at the gate of the mansion, the little father-in-law respectfully invited him out of the carriage and smiled flatteringly.

When the porter saw that it was his young master who came back, he immediately stepped forward to greet him. Xue Pingping instructed him to move the things in the carriage, thanked the little prince fairly, and swaggered towards the house.