Chapter 283: Heaven and Hell

There are people with interests and loyal people, but there are no villains who see the wind and change the rudder. If Li Bangyan was here, he would definitely look at Zhao Yu's face, and then come out to refute everyone. In fact, the number of people in each group is not much, but everyone's interests are surprisingly consistent this time. They didn't expect that this would make Zhao Yu have the heart to protect Ouyang. Zhao Yu waved his hand and said, "I am not feeling well, so I will retire for the time being." Ouyang's matter, three days later, ***. ”

The ministers were stunned, and the ninth prince immediately shouted: "Retreat!" ”

The emperor had the largest human and material resources in the country, and soon, the matter was checked out. It is said that there are such rumors among the ministers of the imperial court, saying that someone offers benefits and must not let Ouyang continue to serve as an official. Neiwei also learned that this behind-the-scenes boss who had prepared a lot of money had a certain connection with the transportation industry. Combining various pieces of information can lead to a more complex piece of information. There is a group, which may be composed of one person or many people, who have participated in the price increase in the transportation industry. And that price increase is just a prelude, a tool to probe the depth of the water. And Ouyang has become an obstacle to their smooth fortune, in order to achieve the ulterior purpose, this group has won over Su Qian's small circle, on the condition that Ouyang's life is safe, and in exchange, Su Qian will support Ouyang to no longer serve as a court official.

Zhao Yu asked, "Who is it?" ”

"I don't know who is behind the scenes, but in front of the stage are officials headed by Wu Min, the right minister." Neiwei said: "Among them, there are thirteen ministers above the fifth grade, such as the household squire, the squire under the Zhongshu Sect, and so on. ”

Zhao Yu asked, "They have nothing to do with Su Qian?" ”

"It shouldn't matter." Neiwei said: "According to our guess, there may be businessmen behind the scenes, just because Ouyang is blocking the way to make money, so he wants to borrow His Majesty's hand to get rid of Ouyang." Your Majesty, do you want to ask Wu Min for questioning? ”

"No, I've had a lot of trouble lately. Besides, he didn't do anything out of the ordinary, and he might not know many things. Zhao Yu said: "Bring Ouyang." ”

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Ouyang nodded after hearing these things, he knew that these people existed. These are a small group composed of the second generation of members of the Chamber of Commerce, because many of the second generation of Shang are studying at Yangping University, so it is not surprising that they know each other, and they gather together because of their preferences. Some of these rich second generations have money, and there are few of them who are unscrupulous, but most of them are enterprising people. These people have more means than Ouyang imagined, and they are not under the control of the Chamber of Commerce, Ouyang doesn't know much about anything other than knowing that they have certain demands for ***.

Ouyang Dao: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, these people are not the climate. ”

"I know, I'm just weird, why are you so disgusted?" Zhao Yuyi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Aren't you claiming to be the most popular male in the Great Song Dynasty?" ”

Ouyang explained: "It's not that they dislike me, it's that my prestige in the business world is too high, and they don't dare to clash with me head-on. Your Majesty, these people are not to be feared, do not worry. They can exile me, and they won't make much of a storm. ”

"Not to be afraid?" Zhao Yu said: "Doctor Qing Yi was killed by them?" ”

Ouyang replied with certainty: "It won't be them, Your Majesty must have mistaken information." ”

"Then tell me, who is their leader?"

"If I don't say it, Your Majesty can find out. Their head is Zhou Ping, the daughter of Zhou An, the chief treasurer of the Southeast Chamber of Commerce. She is also the wife of my original housekeeper Ou Ping. It is very likely that she planned the price increase in the transportation industry this time. It really made her a lot of money. Ouyang said: "Your Majesty still remembers Tianque Street in Tokyo?" They also bought the whole street, and then built a house and sold it, and they preferred these quick returns on investment to the honest business of their fathers. But what they did and what they did were in harmony with the laws of Song. So Your Majesty said that they killed the Qing Doctor, I think it is still up for debate. ”

"They didn't do it?" Zhao Yu asked: "Then who do you think did the year?" ”

Ouyang shook his head: "I don't know about this, I've been in prison, I don't know anything about the outside world, and I don't know a lot of things." But Your Majesty doesn't have to worry, as long as Su Qian and Zhou An control Qianzhuang, no matter how big the business turmoil is, it can be easily settled. ”

"Li Bangyan was killed by you, but the position has been vacant for a long time, what are I going to let you take over?"

"......" this time Ouyang didn't understand: "Your Majesty, this grass folk doesn't understand." "Is there any mistake, the Danshu iron coupons given before are not taken into account, and they have to be punished. Now not only do they not punish crimes, but they want to promote themselves to the rank of the right and the right. Although there are no surprises in the world, the gap between the left and right is too big, right?

Zhao Yu said: "Some people want to make waves. ”

"Well...... If no one wants to make waves, I don't know what will happen to the grass people? Ouyang asked.

"Huh? What do you mean by that? Zhao Yu asked rhetorically.

Ouyang didn't answer and asked again: "Your Majesty, the grass people have also done bad things before, but this time Your Majesty will not allow it, and even ignore the Danshu iron coupons, and will punish the grass people." Is it because the war against Liao has ended, and the war against the Jurchens is also nearing the end. Your Majesty feels that the grass people will not play much role in the future, so should we talk about the laws and regulations? Or does His Majesty think that the influence of the grass people is too great, so big that it can affect the aura of His Majesty's Holy Emperor Rendi? ”

Although the remark of "......" is rude, it is reasonable. Zhao Yu was silent for a while before he said: "For the Mongolian Western Liao, I am also determined to win, and I also have ideas about Tubo and Dali. However, the Mongol tribes had already surrendered, especially the Eight Enemy Lie Tribes, which were not only the first tribes to defect from the Liao to the Song Dynasty, but also the main force to prevent the Liao people from fleeing westward. But...... If you say kill, kill? How do I explain? If you don't confess your sins, do you want me to confess my sins, saying that I came out of myself and turned the other way? Although Zhao Yu said the reason, he did not deny the reason that Ouyang said.

Ouyang asked: "Your Majesty, when Your Majesty wanted to punish the grass people, how did you want to punish the crime?" ”

“…… Exiled for three thousand miles. ”

"Are you so ruthless?" Ouyang asked unwillingly.

"After all, you messed up this matter yourself, how can you blame me for being ruthless?" Zhao Yu changed his tone and said, "Besides, where to exile, you are not the same as popular." As long as I am still on the throne, when the matter is over, I want you to come back, it is just a matter of words. ”

Ouyang smiled bitterly: "You are Your Majesty, you can say whatever you want." ”

Zhao Yu didn't explain: "I plan to drive to Liaojin and Jinjin to comfort the people's livelihood. Originally, he wanted Li Gang to supervise the country, but considering that Li Gang was too honest, he might not be able to calm some half-hearted people. So let you be the right prime minister and assist Li Gang, what do you think? ”

Ouyang suddenly realized that this was the real purpose of enabling himself. Zhao Yu's trip to Liaojin was a very important trip, its symbolic significance was greater than its practical significance, it was a very clever move for consolidating the occupied territory, and it had a very far-reaching significance for the stability of local rule. Originally, it was planned that Li Gang would supervise the country, but the energy of the imperial court and private commerce had already exceeded Zhao Yu's expectations, and depending on the situation, it was difficult for Li Gang to restrain them.

"This trip to Liaojin will be half a year or a year." Zhao Yu said: "The original Western Xia is also going to go, and I will also set up temples in those places to worship my ancestors and protect my place in Yongzhen of the Great Song Dynasty." "When things come back from here, Zhao Yu can be honest and open-minded, and achieve the names of Emperor Wugong, Emperor Renyi and so on.

Ouyang nodded: "Your Majesty knows that you want to stay away, and it was originally taboo about my talents, so you want to exile me for three thousand miles, and come back when it is stable." But His Majesty also found that if I were exiled, Li Xiang would not be able to control the affairs of the court and the people. So His Majesty changed his mind and planned to make me the right minister. ”

Zhao Yu didn't care about it: "There is one thing you are wrong, it is not that you want to be exiled for three thousand miles because of your talents, but to give an explanation to all ethnic groups in Mongolia." ”

Ouyang smiled: "What are you doing with them?" The strong is king, do you need to say it? ”

Zhao Yu is not like discussing this issue with a person who is not influenced by Confucian culture: "Then are you willing to take over the position of right minister?" ”

Ouyang hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty is not afraid that I will do bad things?" ”

Zhao Yu said: "The three military roads and the sea route are all under my direct control, and I also took 50,000 Tokyo forbidden troops, what bad things do you want to do?" ”

"I'm talking about some changes within the imperial court."

"Whatever you want, if I'm not satisfied when I come back, I'll just change back." Zhao Yu said: "Besides, I also have some ideas for you to implement!" ”

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Three days later, after everyone stood up, Ouyang came in from the gate in a first-class official uniform. This news was kept secret, and everyone looked at each other when they saw this situation, and there was a lot of discussion. Ouyang didn't explain, and waved at everyone with a smile, which made everyone even more confused.

"The emperor has arrived!" The ninth prince shouted, and the ministers bowed their heads. The emperor was also particular about going to court, going up from the main gate and leaving the court from the side gate.

After Zhao Yu sat on the dragon chair, looking at the expressions of everyone below, it was also funny. Zhao Yu was not in a hurry, waiting for this group of ministers to ask questions. But Zhao Yu didn't expect that not only those who originally insisted on dismissing Ouyang Guan did not speak, but even Li Gang, who thought that Ouyang Guan had to be dismissed not because of personal interests, did not speak.

Zhao Yu coughed and said, "Zhong Aiqing may be very puzzled, why Ouyang not only didn't ask for the crime, but was promoted?" But everyone should understand that if Ouyang hadn't been unwilling to move forward, with so many years of credit, he would have already had the position of prime minister. Originally, I didn't want to use Ouyang, but I received news that someone planned to make waves when I drove the original Western Xia, Liao, and Jin lands. Therefore, I decided to temporarily stop Ouyang for the crime of transferring troops without authorization, and wait for me to come back, and then make a district. ”

This is said in a very artistic way, and the person who jumps out at this time is likely to be the one who makes waves. And Zhao Yu also said that it was just a temporary use of Ouyang to put an end to some possible bad things, and there was no intention of not pursuing Ouyang's faults, and people who started from the overall situation, such as Li Gang, would naturally accept this statement. And those who start from the details, who resolutely oppose Ouyang as an official, don't dare to jump out now, otherwise they will offend Ouyang first, and secondly, they will be regarded as a typical example.

In silence, Li Gang said: "In the future, the affairs of Zhongshu Province will be more troublesome to Lao Ouxiang." ”

European phase? That's so comfortable to hear. Ouyang said politely: "Li Xiang is polite, this is just to make do with some days, as soon as Your Majesty comes back, you still have to go back to Kaifeng Mansion to stay in the prison." However, His Majesty will not leave until next month, so the lower official asked Li Xiang for a month off, hoping that Li Xiang would give approval. ”

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Ouyang became the right prime minister, and immediately became a hot topic on the streets. Many people lamented that going from heaven to earth was just an idea of the emperor. One is exiled for 3,000 miles, and the other is an official residence. However, everyone is generally optimistic about Ouyang. Ouyang's ability is undoubted, and his prestige is not inferior to Li Gang. Soon, Ouyang, who was on vacation, became the focus of all parties.

Ouyang went back to Yangping's house first, although the person was not there, Jin Niang still tidied up the house in an orderly manner. Seeing that Ouyang was fine, Jin Niang couldn't help but shed a few drops of cat urine. There was another person who arrived at Ouyang's house before Ouyang, and when Ouyang saw it, he handed his coat to Jin Niang and said with a smile: "Ou Ping, your mother-in-law asked you to come to inquire about the news?" ”

"It's not!" Ou Ping said: "My mother-in-law asked me to make amends to the young master." ”

"What kind of crime, she still mobilizes people to protect my life, but she just doesn't want me to be an official. I understand. Ouyang instructed: "Jin Niang, prepare wine and food, ask Zhanming and them to come over for a drink together, and Ou Ping, you make tea." ”

"Hey, good!" Ou Ping was very diligent in boiling water and looking for tea.

Not long after, Zhan Ming arrived, and after being polite on both sides, Ouyang pulled Zhan Ming and asked in a low voice, "Who killed that Qing Yi doctor?" ”

"Your Excellency doesn't think we did it, do you?" Zhan Ming hurriedly said: "It's definitely not our hands. At that time, Ganxin restrained everyone from going to Beijing to cause trouble for adults, and Ganxin said that as long as our people showed up in Tokyo, good things could turn bad. So this doctor really didn't do it. ”

"Not you?" Ouyang is entangled, he is not helping himself, and he will not move this Qing doctor. The death of Dr. Qing Yi is a crucial step in pulling himself from hell to heaven. There is also killing a minister, but it is not as simple as forcing a group of ordinary people to die, and if he is accidentally sentenced to death and his tail is caught, even if the prince is facing a capital crime.

Su Qian and they didn't have their own instructions, they would definitely not use such force to exonerate themselves, Su Qian and Zhou Ping's new generation already had an agreement, everyone could save Ouyang's life, as for whether Ouyang would be dismissed, it was not Su Qian's concern, so it was impossible to take such a big risk to assassinate Doctor Qingyi.

Gan Xin also came, and when he saw Ouyang, he smiled bitterly: "My lord, this official has been promoted too quickly, but many people have come to visit me recently to inquire about it." ”

"Actually, I was already planning to go into exile." Ouyang sighed: "Yang Ping finally handed it over, to be honest, this right phase is really nothing to be happy about." It's better to look at the neat Yangping and be comfortable. ”

"Yangping has always been a home for adults." Gan Xin asked, "But my lord, I don't understand this." Even if the emperor doesn't punish the crime, why does he promote the adult? ”

"Because the emperor wants to inspect Liaojin and Western Xia to show his martial arts. The emperor understands Li Gang's talent very well, there is no problem with loyalty, and there is also ability. But the handling of villain tricks and some emergencies is not very in place. In addition, he is only a left minister after all, although the official is big, but the people below may not all listen to him. Ouyang said: "Actually, it's not this question that's interesting, the emperor wants me to cooperate with Li Xiang, but he doesn't want us to be too harmonious, it's better to have a little dispute or something." ”

Gan Xin understood for a while and said, "This is very interesting. ”

Ouyang asked, "What's going on over there with the Jurchens?" ”

"Zhang Jun is in the camp step by step, and now the Jurchens of the East China Sea have been completely defeated. But in the Five Kingdoms, there are still nearly 130,000 female Allah. The number of surrendered Jurchens began to increase, and the situation was very good for the Song army. In fact, in the Huanglong Mansion, the Jurchens are stubbornly resisting, and there is no way out at all. It was only a matter of time before it was destroyed, and the Northwest Military Route of Generalissimo Han had begun to reinforce the Hebei Military Road. I hope that before the emperor arrives at the Huanglong Mansion, the Jurchens will be completely destroyed. ”

Zhan Ming said: "But in the west, near the border of Tibet, the Song Dynasty is not very quiet, due to the establishment of the company, the border trade company shifted the focus to the border tribes on the border with Dali, because the prices in those places are more fair, but I didn't expect to provoke the dissatisfaction of the Tibetan border tribes, ransacked a trading station of the border trade company, and asked the Great Song Dynasty to focus on trading with them. ”

"What else is the news?" Being locked up for more than two months does have a bit of a taste of isolation.

"Not the rest." Zhan Ming thought about it, it was all about some sesame mung beans. But soon added: "Xiao Ganyun, who was explained by the adult, went to Changzhou." said that he would lay down a Khitan kingdom in the borderless land there. Leave a message to say, absolutely not let the Khitan people be looked down upon. ”

"Haha, let him go." Ouyang Dao: "Zhanming, you have worked hard to help me sort out the information of these provocative border passes and border clans. ”

"Yes! What do you mean? ”

"It's boring, you sort it out first. Whether it's interesting or not is not up to me. Ouyang said: "However, since I am the right minister, I will definitely not make them feel better." ”

Although he didn't know the county, the people of Yangping were still very enthusiastic when they saw Ouyang. Ouyang became the right minister, but he didn't handle official business, nor did he claim his direct subordinates, and he didn't even take a look at the office before asking for leave. Such a move made most people feel more at ease, and Ouyang's attitude showed that he still didn't care about the affairs of the imperial court.

It wasn't until a few days before Zhao Yu left that Ouyang brought Jin Niang to Tokyo and claimed his office and his temporary residence. Jin Niang also generously set up a desk opposite Ouyang's desk, treating herself as an official of Zhongshu Province, going in and out of Zhongshu Province. An official couldn't help but sigh that Ouyang was relatively high-grade and equipped with a small secretary.

Zhao Yu came to see Ouyang before leaving, but he didn't find it, Jin Niang said that Ouyang went to have dinner with the master, and she was responsible for taking over Ouyang's official business. Zhao Yu could only leave a few words to reprimand Ouyang.

It was the month that Zhao Yu finally traveled. In Ouyang's impression, Zhao Yu went to Yangping as far as he went, except for the Hangzhou fleet station. The scale of this imperial drive was unprecedented in the Zhao Yu period, with 50,000 forbidden troops accompanying the protection, and the first 20,000 people encountered mountains to open roads and build bridges over rivers. The 20,000 people in the back ensured the food and drink of the brigade. Even so, after all, it is a royal car, not a royal car, otherwise there will be hundreds of thousands of people who go out. There is also Mount Tai Feng Zen, and there are hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops and box troops at every turn.