Chapter 37: The Way of Officials
Jun Ziyun was given the false title of Zhenyuan General by Jun Yi, and led a large number of men and horses he brought back from Guanshan County, called patrolling the border and training troops, and went out of the city with great momentum.
Enchanting stood on the city tower, looked at the pond fish beside her, and said with a little disgust: "Why did you stay?" ”
"You ask me, who do I ask?" Chiyu expressed his grievances, and was abandoned by the prince in his lifetime.
"Alas, poor baby."
Jun Ziyun and his entourage not only gathered the men and horses of Guanshan County on the side of the river, but also contacted the county guards of the eight counties within a month, and each of them reorganized the soldiers and horses, strictly organized the border defense, and prepared for the momentum.
When the news reached Beijing, the courtiers talked about it, and Jun Yi was faintly uneasy.
"It seems that the tiger has returned to the mountain."
"The emperor is worried."
Ye Fu has been summoned by Jun Yi to the imperial study to discuss state affairs.
"I'm the emperor's brother, and my martial arts are all above me, can I not worry about it? The sixth brother had laid out the border defense meticulously within a month, and his control over the eight counties far exceeded Yu Xiang's previous estimates. He has such a close connection with the eight counties, coupled with the recruitment and diligent training for many years, if the sixth brother wants to cut half of the country, just sit down and call the emperor, if he wants the entire Yu country, it is also a change overnight. ”
"The general is outside, and he is most afraid of the king's suspicion. King Jingyang has become famous, but he has always kept to himself, and there must be no big plans. This return to Guanshan County is also acting on the orders of the king, and the journey is extremely dangerous, so don't let him suffer from His Majesty's senseless suspicion again. ”
"It's dangerous. The princess of the Shu country ascended the throne, the party was in turmoil, and it was rumored that witchcraft was prevalent in the Shu country, if the king of Jingyang only stayed in Guanshan County to seek work, he could be safe and sound, if he entered the Shu country, I don't know what would happen? Fang Yan said solemnly.
"Witchcraft ......"
Ye Fu appeased Jun Yi's little heart, went back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to find his own small book, and looked through some picture symbols.
"Shocking, is there any information about the Shu Kingdom?"
Stunned thought about it, turned around and went to the back room to search, and found a few.
Ye Fu looked at a rough idea, only a small part of the text mentioned the sacrificial culture of the country.
"Looks like we'll have to go to the library of the Hanlin Academy."
Stunned looked at Ye Fu's eccentric appearance, and said in her heart what idea she had again.
"My lord, this is the unfinished excerpt of the past few days."
Ye Fu looked at the two stacks of folds at the corner of the table, and his eyes were round: "So many!" ”
"When the adults followed Mr. Lin to eat and drink, I am afraid that they forgot about the review and folding to the horizon."
"Hmm......" Ye Fu pursed his lips, "Surprised, you don't know how delicious the jujube mud cake is!" ”
Stinging sweat.
It's the winter solstice, and Junzi Yun has been going to Guanshan County for almost two months.
"Alas, King Jingyang is good now, go to the south for a winter, let's be cold here."
"The prime minister is really funny."
"Not really."
After Ye Fu met in the Qingming Palace, he bragged with a group of officials, and became more and more familiar with several ministers.
"Whether Cangguo withdraws its troops or not, it's been tossing for so long." Jin Ming has a wine and meat temperament, and his eyebrows tremble when he speaks, causing everyone to laugh.
"I heard that the army has been retired, and the army is now in the city."
"Isn't Yancheng on the border of Yu?"
"Falling down the mountain, Qin Mountain is guarding there, what are you afraid of?" Jin Xu pursed his lips and retorted.
"Yes."
"Shhhh Yu Xianggu tiptoed his hands to the side to avoid the wind, reminding everyone in his usual warm voice.
Everyone suddenly thought of Jun Yi's latest prohibition: officials, big and small, are not allowed to talk about political affairs outside the court meeting and the political court.
The sharp-eyed Jin Ming watched the people of the first palace walking by with wooden barrels, and nine times out of ten it was the eyeliner of His Majesty the Emperor. When the palace people walked away, Jin Mingcai squinted and smiled and thanked Yu Xianggu: "Thank you Lord Yu for reminding me." ”
"Everywhere, everyone is a colleague."
Somehow, Ye Fu suddenly thought of the word "wingman". In ancient times, there were boring and barren days, and playing games was a luxury.
"The Prime Minister hasn't been out lately, so why don't you study at home?" Yu Xianggu looked at Ye Fu quietly on the side.
Everyone was a little surprised, recently, Lord Yu has been a lot more active, especially for our Prime Minister.
Ye Fu also noticed Yu Xianggu's inexplicable closeness recently, although there are doubts, but a person can help you so much, it is also good, and the relationship with Yu Xianggu is getting closer and closer.
"The prime minister is knowledgeable and diligent, who doesn't know from top to bottom in Yuguo? Master Yu, you are asking in vain. ”
Yu Xianggu wore a blue-brown official uniform, bent down slightly and smiled: "As the saying goes, review the old and learn the new, Xia Guan has really come up with a few problems when he looks at idle books recently, and he must ask the prime minister to solve his doubts at the Jinyun meeting." ”
The Jinyun gathering can be regarded as a kind of characteristic literary exchange in Yuguo. Every year, the imperial court would send officials to preside over it, so that scholars from all over the country could participate in the debate and express their feelings. And every year of the imperial examination, the excitement is even better.
"Lord Yu laughed, how can I have the ability to talk to you."
Fang Yan on the side rolled up his sleeves and said in a deep voice: "Recently, Taixue has been on vacation, and Junshi often goes to the prime minister's house to disturb you, causing you trouble." ”
"Where." Ye Fu smiled slightly and said to everyone, "Today you are free, how about going to my house to gather?" ”
"Haha, if you have to be invited by the prime minister, there is no reason not to go."
The officials were three or two, and when they heard that Ye Fu was going to have a treat, they all went to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Prime Minister's Mansion has not been lively for a long time, and he is busy for a while.
There were many new dishes added to the kitchen, and he told the cook to go and slaughter the first goat.
"Sting." Ye Fu leaned on the door frame and looked at the busy sting.
"My lord, what's the matter?"
"You go to the palace and invite Uncle Ren and them too."
After pondering for a moment, he finally went.
Ye Fu smiled.
"Lu Yi, you go and tie Ah Zhan up."
"Ah Zhan is very well-behaved."
"Well, well, but you have to make sure it doesn't hurt."
"Hmm!"
The people who came from the house were all members of the court, and they would not be happy because they had a meal and hung up the lottery.
In a hurry, everyone was satisfied with a hot mutton soup in the Prime Minister's Mansion.
After the meal, they talked about the world and talked about the common things that came from the south to the north.
Ye Fu was elated throughout the whole process, talking eloquently, and the next person came in from time to time to pour tea and water.
In the end, Ye Fu asked people to escort the adults back to their homes one by one.
Yu Xianggu was still drinking tea in the living room.
Ye Fu turned around and returned to his seat and sat next to Yu Xianggu.
"The Prime Minister has been getting more and more approachable lately, and the officials have responded that your temperament has improved a lot."
"I used to be very unkind."
"Don't say it, it's true." Yu Xianggu smiled lightly and took a shallow sip of tea, "It's the same as Xiaguan's stinky temper." ”
"Thanks to the book you gave me, I was inspired a lot after reading it."
"If you don't have the exquisite mind of the prime minister, no matter how many books the lower officials show you, it will be in vain."
"Do you all boast about people for no money? Boasting about my true appearance to death, I don't want to lose face? ”
"Haha."
"Yu Xianggu, I have a question, why do you want to help me?"
Lu Yi arrived at Anshui County in time to help, and found Lin Mengsheng, as well as picking up the complaint clothes, and later the way of becoming an official.
"The prime minister will know about it in the future, so let me sell it first."
"Okay."
"Prime Minister, I don't know if the officials are too worried, I always think that you are too easy to trust others."
"Really? I'm a person who doesn't even believe in myself, how can I really believe in others. Ye Fu smiled lightly, looked at Yu Xiang, and had an indifferent look in his eyes.
"Hearing this, Xia Guan was very relieved, hahaha."
"Hush."