He refused to take official business, and several officials were no longer able to force them to stay, and they also felt reasonable, after all, people are not idlers, they have official positions, and they are busy people, although they have deputies, but some major things still have to be decided by the chief official. Moreover, it is necessary to go to the court every day to discuss state affairs with the emperor, and it is right not to delay.

But everyone still felt sorry for a while.

Because the prince came, he was still sent by the emperor's order, what a glorious thing it was for the place, not to mention that people were busy when they came, and they made achievements, and they had to leave immediately after the matter was over, which always felt unreasonable. Even the friendship of the landlord is not endless, so they are trying their best to keep it, and they are also a little selfish, and they can have more time to climb friendships, what a rare opportunity!

It can be seen that Hetai has made up his mind. The reason is not allowed to be refuted, people are diligent in their work, do they still have to persuade them not to be so diligent?

Later, at the sincere invitation of the county Cheng, Hetai agreed to go to their banquet in the evening. It's a celebration and a farewell. Several officials happily resigned and went to prepare for the banquet.

What an honor it is to invite the prince to dinner, it is amazing that the local minor officials can talk to the Beijing officials, not to mention that the prince is like the middle of the day, and he has to eat together. How can you not pay attention. Those people all thought that they should bathe and change their clothes before eating, as a sign of respect.

Although Hetai was not in the capital a few years ago, but at that time it was a war outside, how could there be leisure and leisure, and now it is an opportunity to come out, and it is good to take a look at the customs on the way.

But he really didn't want to stay, and he didn't plan to take a carriage all the way back, and still planned to ride a fast horse to reach the imperial city as soon as possible. After coming out for so long, I have to be in a hurry, thinking that Fluttershy doesn't know what happened, and if the poison is coming back again?

I didn't know that I was a guest in my dream, and I woke up in a few dreams and wanted to go to Ximian Palace, only to find that I was far away in Pingzhou.

After coming out for so many days, I have been alone for a long time, and I have calmed down a lot, I already know that I shouldn't be angry with her, what should I be angry with her?

If the two are happy, a small parting is fun, but the problem is that it is awkward and separated. The prince has married Linlang, and I don't know what is wrong with that girl's heart?

The more she thinks about it, the more she feels like she is on pins and needles, but it is useless to be anxious, and now it is not easy to survive until the matter is successfully over, and her heart has already flown back.

Soon after the officials took their leave, the civil official who had come to Pingzhou with Hetai came in from outside.

"Lord Wang, the officials in the state government have all settled down, everything is going well at present, as long as they don't slack off, don't go wrong, there will be no problems in the affairs of the state government in the short term. ”

"Master Su has worked hard, sit down. Hetai greeted.

This Lord Su is also a person with some prestige in the court, he has been an official for many years, he is familiar with officialdom, he is upright, hard-working, and has a strong ability to do things, and he has made a lot of efforts this time, and more importantly, this person is not Prince Hui's faction, he is a neutral. This time they worked together to help themselves in the court.

The emperor still thought very well for himself! No details were wasted.

"It is the honor of being able to do things for the country and the people, how dare you say that it is hard. Master Su arched his hand.

"Tomorrow they will leave for Beijing, and they will set up a send-off banquet, and they will go to the banquet with the king in the evening?" asked Hetai.

Master Su knew who they were in Hetai's mouth? Although Hetai was in an inquiring tone, it was a courtesy to himself, and the prince called him, can he say no?

"Then the lower official will retire first, and come to meet the prince at night. Master Su stood up and took his leave. If you want to go back, you always have to pack your clothes, and you have your own subordinates to pack them, files, books and some important things, in case the subordinates are clumsy and break them or put them in a difficult way to find, so he has been doing it himself.

Seeing that he didn't ask why he was in such a hurry to go back like the others, he didn't ask how to go back, riding a horse or riding a car?

I still remember that when I came, because the situation was urgent, people's lives were at stake, so a group of people came day and night, Hetai was a military general, and he was used to riding horses. The guards with him are naturally no problem, but the accompanying few attendants, eunuchs, but they can't stand it, on the way to the inn to rest, they are tired and staggered, when they arrive in Pingzhou, a few people don't know where their legs are, and they are about to fall apart.

Especially this Lord Su, who is older, is a civil official, pampered, and has never ridden a horse, for safety can only ride with a guard, and the province will fall again, so riding all the way over is a great challenge for him. But I didn't see him complain, and he didn't complain.

Isn't he afraid to go back and ride a horse?

It's good to do things, but he always has a businesslike attitude, as if he has never seen anything that can make him excited, Hetai feels that he is a little boring, and sometimes wants to say something to him, but he can't say anything when he looks serious.

However, Hetai didn't want to think about his noble status and indifferent face, would people dare to laugh with him?

Anyway, now he suddenly wanted to see what this Lord Su was frightened like, so he pretended to be casual and said: "Let's go back and ride a horse, it can be faster, let them feed the horses in advance, and leave as soon as it dawns tomorrow." ”

"Yes, the lower official will order to go down. There was no wave on Master Su's face.

"Master Su, it seems that you like horseback riding?" Hetai didn't even notice a trace of embarrassment on his face, let alone be surprised and scared.

Master Su shook his head honestly, and denied it seriously: "To be honest, I don't like it at all, and when I came, I was about to break up the old bones of Xiaguan." Then there was some sorrow on his face.

Hetai pursed his lips and said strangely: "Then the king said to ride back, and you didn't protest?"

"Since ancient times, the king wants the minister to die, the minister has to die, the prince is the upper official, the lower official must follow the arrangement, everything obeys the orders of the prince, the prince said to ride a horse, and the lower official will never give up. Master Su said solemnly.

Looking at it this way, he is indeed an obedient person.

Hetai pondered for a while, and said uncertainly, "This king remembers the route of escorting the prisoners into Beijing and how to appease the families of the victims a few days ago, but you didn't listen to this king, and you have an opposing opinion. ”

Master Su didn't shirk it, and gave a salute and said, "The prince has a good memory, and the lower officials have indeed opposed the prince on this matter." ”

"Why didn't you listen to the king then?" asked Tsurutai with interest.

"As far as official affairs are concerned, the lower officials feel that they should be open to speech, and choose the best, and if there is something inappropriate in the upper officials, they must also dare to speak out, because it is related to the society and the people, and the matter is serious. In addition to official affairs, other matters can be followed by the subordinate officials whether they are right or wrong. Master Su said bluntly.

His meaning is very clear, what is wrong in business is wrong, and right is right. You won't just slap the horse just because you are a Shangguan, and even if you are wrong, you will say that it is right. If it's what to eat, what to drink, how to go back, etc., you can do whatever you want.

Hetai leaned back in his chair, secretly admiring in his heart, this Lord Su is really rare to be fair and upright, and having such courtiers is also a blessing for the country's monarchs.

However, Xia Guan felt that the suggestion that the prince said that day was only deliberately thrown, not the real intention, and Xia Guan had an opposing opinion, which should be in the heart of the prince. Seeing that Hetai was silent, Master Su added another sentence.

It's not that he is afraid of offending Hetai and currying favor with the explanation, but after getting along with each other these days, he feels that Hetai is really a rare talent, and he is a good official who cares about the people's livelihood in his essays and martial arts. So I don't want him to misunderstand.

Hearing him say this, Hetai was overjoyed, and he could see this? Fair, upright and smart, such a colleague, he likes it!

In fact, it doesn't matter if you go back a few days early or a few days late, anyway, you don't have to worry, even if you take a carriage all the way to the mountains and rivers. Therefore, Hetai planned to take some of the guards to ride back on horseback, let this Lord Su and a few other retinues who were not used to riding horses go back in the carriage, and leave some guards to protect them.

Fang Cai didn't explain, just deliberately scared him, and when he saw that he didn't scare him, he said directly, "This king rode back, you took the carriage and then came, this king will explain to the emperor when he arrives, you don't have to worry, it's hard to get out, and it's okay to see the scenery on the way." ”

"Thank you for your kindness. Master Su gave a deep salute.

He has been in officialdom for so long, and he has seen too many persecutions and smiling knives between officials. Hetai is different, his face is cold and his heart is hot, his face is indifferent, but his heart is true and kind, and even the details will be considered by others.

"It's still early, you go back to rest first, recharge your energy and hurry tomorrow, and you can meet in the front hall to go to the banquet. Hetai explained, and got up and went back to the inner room. Lord Su also thanked him and left.

This line is good, the environment is quiet, the pattern is square, and the building is very regular. Looking at the lush trees in the courtyard through the window, the layers of shade make people not feel the scorching summer day, the white clouds floating in the blue sky, and the winding bluestone wide road, even the heart will be silent when you step on it. The chirping of the early cicadas is also pleasant to the ear.

It's not like when I first arrived, I was entangled in affairs, everything was unclear, and the cicada chirping was not only unpleasant, but also upsetting. At that time, the sun was like a ball of fire, and even the clouds were about to be burned by it, and all the trees hung their heads listlessly.

Looking at it now, everything is different, because Pingzhou is full of hope, and the people are also full of hope.

The mood is different, everything looks different, like it's a shame to let him stay here now, but if Fluttershy is there, then it's like a paradise, so how about staying for a few years?

A courtyard far away from the hustle and bustle, free from intrigue, and a favorite flower-like beauty, isn't it the day of the race to the gods? No wonder there are words that only envy the mandarin ducks and not the immortals! Some sour words that I didn't like in the past still have some truth when I think about it now.

But if the same choice were in front of Fluttershy, would she choose herself? He doesn't know.

Maybe she would choose Heyan?

The taste of missing is really uncomfortable, and not knowing whether the other party misses you is even more uncomfortable.