Luoyang Imperial City, Taiji Palace.

Shangshu's left servant shot up and said: "Your Majesty, Niangniang, the minister received an urgent report from Yangzhou Thorn Shili 600 miles, Yangzhou requisitioned grain, tenants from all over the country refused to accept the levy, coaxed the official warehouse, and asked His Majesty and Niangniang for instructions. ”

After speaking, he presented the recital of the stone calendar.

After watching the recital, Empress Jia slapped it on the table, frightening Emperor Hui on the side.

Jia Nanfeng said with anger on his face: "These people who don't know what to do, the imperial court levied grain to help the victims, support the soldiers of Beijun, and for the sake of a little food, they actually refused to accept the levy and robbed the official warehouse, is this a rebellion?" It is planned to order Yangzhou to assassinate the history of the stone calendar, and immediately send troops to suppress it. ”

Sikong Zhang Hua hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Niangniang, can you listen to the old minister?" ”

"What do you think?"

"Your Majesty, Niangniang, please forgive the old minister's blunt words. Now the situation on the border of Beijun is grim, the general of the Xie system has just been defeated, the morale of the army is insufficient, and there have been disasters in various parts of Chang'an, and the displaced people are waiting for the imperial court to help. ”

When Empress Jia heard that Zhang Hua had some truth, she asked, "What do you think of this matter?" ”

Shi Chong hurriedly reported to the prelude: "Your Majesty, Niangniang, as far as Weichen knows, this year's Jiangnan wind and rain are smooth, and the harvest per mu is two or three buckets more than in previous years, so this time the imperial court levied grain, which did not affect the lives of the tenants. And Li Zhao this time Jiangnan to collect grain, Shi Li has sent people to help supervise, but these Diao people do not obey the order, there is a great tendency to gather people to rebel, if you do not send troops to suppress, it may be difficult to complete the grain requisition, then there will be no food in the army, and the army's heart is unstable. ”

Jia Mi hurriedly followed: "Diao people make trouble, Niangniang must not be tolerated, otherwise where is the face of the court?" We must punish you severely! ”

Jia Hou felt that Jia Mi and Shi Chong's words also made sense, and nodded.

Wang Yan saw that Empress Jia was about to speak, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Niangniang, what Lord Sikong said is indeed true. Now that the war situation is tight, the displaced people are in turmoil, and the situation is grim, if the news of the unfavorable grain requisition spreads to the north again, I am afraid that it will affect the morale of the army. What's more, the situation in Jiangnan is not clear, and the minister still has a twist and turn! ”

Wang Yan held the wat board and presented the fold to Dong Meng.

Wang Yan continued: "This is the Langya King asked the ministers to present the fold, Langya King mentioned in the fold, the Huaiyin case is indeed man-made, is investigating the people behind the scenes, and at the same time, in the process of visiting and investigating the case, I learned that the grain requisition has officials who are corrupt and bent the law, and the official Hu used is replaced with fourteen buckets and one hundred, which causes public grievances and conflicts, so as General Anton, this matter is specially reported to the imperial court and asked for a strict investigation. ”

Empress Jia glanced at the content of King Langya's fold slightly, and her face changed: "These officials are so bold, what do you Aiqing think of this matter?" ”

Wang Yan said: "Niangniang, although Yangzhou's grain requisition has caused civil unrest, the minister thinks that the truth still needs to be investigated. If the official behaves inappropriately, he will be severely punished and will be appeased by Tian Ke. If it is indeed a rebellion against the people, then only the first evil needs to be severely punished to reassure the people. Now it is the winter moon, less than two months is the Yuanchen Festival (Spring Festival), so the things played by the stone calendar still need to be properly handled. ”

"Niangniang, what Shang Shuling said is very true, now the situation in Beijun is urgent, and Jiangnan has always been stable and rich, and it must not be regenerated." Zhang Hua seconded.

Hearing this, Empress Jia nodded and asked, "Two adults, who do you think is appropriate?" ”

"Niangniang, King Langya is now investigating the case of Huaiyin's loss of grain in Jiangnan, so it is better to let King Langya exercise the responsibility of General Anton nearby, and supervise the matter of requisitioning grain, don't cause chaos, and reassure the people."

Seeing this situation, Jia Mi hurriedly said: "Niangniang, this matter is still ......"

Jia Hou raised his hand to interrupt Jia Mi and said: "According to Shangshu Ling, it is planned to order Sima Jingwen, the king of Langya, to supervise Yangzhou to collect grain and exercise the responsibility of General Anton." ”

Subsequently, Jia Nanfeng looked at Wang Yan again: "Proposed purpose, Wang Dao is the imperial history of Fujie, and assists the Langya King to inspect Huaiyin for the loss of grain and Yangzhou for grain collection." ”

After speaking, he said to Wang Yan with a half-smile: "Just trouble Director Wang to go to Jiangnan, and be sure to return to Beijing before Yuanchen to resume his life." ”

"The minister leads the decree, Your Majesty and Niangniang."

"If nothing else, just step down!" Jia Hou waved his hand and said.

So in the midst of the mountain shouting long live of the ministers, he retired from the court.

Wang Yan returned to Shangshu Mansion, Wang Dao had been waiting for a long time, the servant stepped forward to take off Wang Yan's official uniform, and Wang Dao asked respectfully: "Brother, can the court discuss what King Langya invited today?" ”

Wang Yan gave the two holy decrees to Wang Dao, and Wang Dao listened to Wang Yan's instructions while looking at the holy decrees: "Wang Dao, the winter solstice will be soon, and Niangniang ordered you and Langya Wang Yuanchen to return to Beijing before resuming their lives." ”

"Brother bothered, please rest assured, King Langya has been secretly tracking, although King Langya is General Anton, this request to the court is also to prevent being criticized,."

"Well, with this holy decree, it is easier for King Langya to act."

"Cha Yong, I have heard what this person, King Langya said, you can see the opportunity to act, you have been in charge of family affairs for so long, and my brother believes in your ability."

"Director Wang understands."

"In addition, Niangniang sent you to assist in supervising the grain this time, but in fact, she asked you to monitor the actions of King Langya, so you still need to be a little measured in your work, and you must not be righteous and disappoint Niangniang."

"Please rest assured, brother!"

"Niangniang only gives you more than a month, so you also have to remind King Langya to judge the situation and be good at himself, if you can't achieve it overnight and never suffer in the future, you must leave room for everything, do what you can, and don't forcibly make enemies!"

"Director Wang respectfully obeys his brother's teachings!"

Wang Dao returned to the house and wrote a letter for the plain-clothed envoy to bring to Sima Jingwen, and the plain-clothed envoy immediately set off for Wu County.

Sima Jingwen, Gu Rong, Murong Jia, and Qinghu also rushed to Wu County from Jiangdu.

Gu Rong was originally from Wu County, and the Gu family of Wu County was the largest family in the local area, although Gu Rong's grandfather was the prime minister in Jianye, but the ancestral house and ancestral hall of the Gu family were all in Wu County.

Therefore, Gu Rong took King Langya and others to live in Wu Mansion first, and sent someone to Tailai Inn to invite Mu Yixue.

Sima Jingwen saw that Yi Xue was a little thin, and was faintly distressed: "Yun'er, I haven't seen you for a few days, it's lighter!" ”

Mu Yixue bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern!" ”

Murong Jia glanced at Yi Xue deeply, and then his usual cynical expression on his face immediately returned to him and asked, "What about Zhou Rong, why are you the only one?" ”

"Zhou Rong and the plain-clothed envoys have gone down to the counties of Wu County!"

Yi Xue explained the situation of Wu County in detail to everyone.

After hearing this, Sima Jingwen said: "The most important thing at present is to find the account book, and confirm the fact that Li Zhao and others secretly changed officials and did not levy grain, since Yang Zheng has already let that record know that Li Zhao is the high-ranking tyrant of the year, you might as well go and find out if this person is available, and this matter will trouble Lord Gu." ”

"Well, Xiaguan will arrange to meet Zhang Chao!" Gu Rong responded.

"To ensure the safety of Zhang Lushi, including the other two records, we must also pay attention to it, once this case is investigated, Li Zhao will definitely kill people and kill people, and they are powerful witnesses."

"The lower official will send someone to secretly protect the safety of the three recorders."

"Although Shi Li still needs to wait for the will of the imperial court, he is the envoy of Yangzhou, and he has the right to lead the troops, but at this moment he has sent the soldiers down, there will be conflicts in the next few days, we must solve the matter of Li Zhao as soon as possible, otherwise it will cause a civil uprising, and I am afraid that there will be countless deaths and injuries." Sima Jingwen said with a serious expression.

"So what can I do these days?" Murong Jia said.

"Senior brother, you are a Xianbei person, too dazzling, you and Qinghu should wait for Wang Dao's news first. I'm afraid we're going to have to be a little restless these days. ”

Murong Jia nodded.

Everyone discussed for a while, and Gu Rong also made Ning Xun from Jianye to Wu County, and Gu Rong wanted to explain to Ning Xun.

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