There was a lot of noise in the ministry, and the officials who came and went here didn't even hear what Xu Jingzong said to Yang Shidao, and people were still talking.

Yang Shidao put down the pen in his hand, "What person?" ”

Xu Jingzong handed over the note, "That's this person." ”

Yang Shidao looked at the name on it and frowned for a while.

"Di Zhixon has just been unveiled after this imperial examination." Xu Jingzong explained.

Yang Shidao called a small official, "Di Zhixun has an arrangement?" ”

The little official looked at the roster and shook his head, "There is no arrangement yet." ”

Yang Shidao picked up the pen again, prepared to write and said, "Do you want a Di Zhixun?" ”

Xu Jingzong nodded. "Zhang Shangshu only said this one."

Zhang Yang is an alternative in the court, but because this person is not only a son-in-law but also has a lot of credit, he is young and has a strange temperament, so if he can agree, he will naturally agree first, at least not to be evil.

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Yang Shidao circled the name Di Zhixun, "The manpower arrangement is not a word from the Ministry of Officials, but only after the approval of the Zhongshu Province and His Majesty can we arrange it, as for whether Di Zhixun can enter the Ministry of Rites or not, it will be discussed." ”

"Then there will be labor." Xu Jingzong said with a smile.

"There are four waiters in your Ministry of Rites now, and it is said that the manpower is rich among the six."

"Don't look at the four waiters of our Ministry of Rites, they are also very busy."

Yang Shidao handed the roster back to the little official on the side, "I thought you would inquire about Zhang Da'an." ”

"The lower official took the liberty to ask, does the DPRK have arrangements for Da'an?"

"Hmm." Yang Shidao nodded and said, "Go to Youzhou." ”

Xu Jingzong received the words, and saw that there were still many officials walking into the ministry, so he got up and said, "The lower officials will leave first." ”

Yang Shidao nodded and continued to deal with the next matters.

On the way back to the Foreign Affairs Academy, Xu Jingzong's mood was very complicated, Zhang Da'an was going to be sent to the remote Youzhou, and he thought that he would stay in Chang'an City.

At the door of the Diplomatic Academy, Li Xiaogong talked with the other party for a long time and finally bought the houses on both sides of the Diplomatic Academy at a price of 20 yuan.

After the expansion, the area of the Diplomatic Academy was tripled, and it was larger than the Zhihongbunkan, which was about the same size as the Kunizijian.

Zhang Daxiang took out the silver money and pledged the contract with the other party.

After packing up the land deed, Zhang Daxiang looked at Li Xiaogong, "I think that someone in the DPRK will impeach the king of Hejian County in the future." ”

Li Xiaogong smiled indifferently: "They can give the old man affection, and they will repay them in the future, there are many people in Chang'an City who want to make friends with the old man, and they sold the title deed at the right price, and for them the old man's favor is worth this price." ”

Ordinary people want to cling to the powerful, if the children of these ordinary families want to enter the Wei Mansion in the future, they only need to say hello, and the king of Hejian can help.

For Li Xiaogong, the reward in the future is just a gesture, but for ordinary people, they have an opportunity to enter the temple and enter the Wei Mansion, which can make their family turn over.

Being able to join the company is nothing to them.

Over the years, they have already earned a lot of money by relying on this land in Chang'an City, and even if they sell the land, they can live a prosperous life for several years.

The opportunity to shine on the lintel is worth it for them.

Li Xiaogong is not only related to the army, but also a member of His Majesty's clan today, and it is too late for anyone to want to tie up this relationship.

This is the reason why Li Xiaogong was able to win these two pieces of land at such a low price.

Li Xiaogong treats Zhang Yang like his own son and nephew, and since Zhang Yang was born, he has been brought by the king of Hejian County.

The love between the two naturally goes without saying.

Seeing that Xu Jingzong was back, Zhang Daxiang asked, "How are things going?" ”

Xu Jingzong first looked around, "Brother Elephant, can you take a step to speak." ”

With doubts in his heart, Zhang Daxiang followed him to the backyard of the Foreign Affairs Academy, "I was about to tell you about the successful acquisition of the title deed by our Foreign Affairs Academy." ”

Xu Jingzong hesitated for a moment and sighed: "Da'an is like a shi." ”

Zhang Daxiang nodded, "I will know on the day the list is announced." ”

"The next official went to the ministry to inquire, and Yang Shidao said that he was going to Youzhou."

Youzhou is a border city, and it is close to Liaodong, and it is often a place where wars are frequent, Zhang Daxiang was puzzled: "Why Youzhou?" ”

"Xia Guan didn't understand either, saying that Zhongshu Province already had a plan."

A few days later, by the Qujiang Pond, Li Shimin was still unwilling to redeem the Qujiang Pond at this time, and it became a place for the family to relax.

It was raining today, and Li Yue and Xiao Wu were sitting in the water pavilion making tea.

The daughter-in-law already has a pregnancy in her lower abdomen, but she can't see it when she is dressed.

After waiting for a long time at the entrance of Qujiang Pond, he finally saw Zhang Daxiang and Zhang Da'an, Zhang Yang held an umbrella and said, "Come in and talk." ”

The two brothers walked in together, and the view of the drizzle falling on the water was beautiful.

Along the shore are pavilions and pavilions, and when I walked to the eaves of one of the pavilions, my aunt had already prepared hot tea.

The umbrella is made by Li Yue, and the umbrella is very small and embroidered with flowers on the surface.

Zhang Yang handed the umbrella to his aunt and poured tea for the two brothers.

Zhang Da'an looked around, "This is Qujiang Pond, so it is indeed a good place to relax, but I heard that His Majesty has ordered that others are forbidden to set foot in Qujiang Pond, even people in the clan, how can my brother enter here?" ”

Zhang Yang smiled: "You don't have to ask about this. ”

Zhang Da'an nodded slightly.

"When will you leave this time to go to Youzhou?" Zhang Elephant grimaced.

"I've talked to my father and mother, and my brother will go to work tomorrow."

"How much suffering do you have to endure when you go to the bitter cold land of Youzhou?" As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Daxiang raised his eyes and asked, "I wonder if Zhang Shangshu has heard why the DPRK and China have arranged it like this?" ”

"If Brother Elephant wants Da'an to stay, he can be arranged in the Ministry of Rites, then there is no need to go far to Youzhou."

Zhang Daxiang nodded, he preferred that things would be arranged as Zhang Yang had planned.

"Two brothers." Zhang Da'an got up and saluted, "I went to Youzhou, in fact, because of a policy I wrote, when I was in the examination room, I wrote an article on the governance of Youzhou, and then there will be an arrangement between the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China, so that I can go to Youzhou and serve as the chief historian." ”

Zhang Daxiang said again: "Youzhou is far away from Chang'an City, and it is located in the area of Liaodong, not to mention the bitter cold for the time being, just about all kinds of chaos there, how can you talk about governance at a young age?" ”

"Brother this difference in words, Liaodong is not a bitter cold place, since the Han Dynasty has always had the county kings of the past dynasties through Youzhou, Liaodong is the main road to the north, often read classics, there are classics recorded in the past dynasties Liaodong The terrain is a vast plain, bordering the grassland, and the main road to Goguryeo can be established."

"There are many heroes, accustomed to horses! Because of several wars, there will be cultivation is not prosperous, but often every hundred years in the Central Plains to calm Youzhou to be peaceful, it immediately reflects its wealth, and then the former Sui Emperor dug the Grand Canal, I have seven points of certainty to build Youzhou, rectify Liaodong. ”

Zhang Daxiang shook his head and sighed and was anxious, "How many people did Sima Yi kill in Liaodong back then, Yang Guang's three eastward expeditions left Liaodong full of bones, and now the people's hearts have not been attached, how can you talk about governance?" ”

Da An said loudly: "Understand the people's customs in Liaodong, and implement benevolent government to support the people." ”

The rain still didn't stop, and the sky rumbled with thunder from time to time.

Zhang Daxiang wanted to speak and stopped, in the past, Mu Ne's younger brother would actually fight back, he was stunned and laughed angrily, and he couldn't think of what to say for a while when he wanted to refute it.

He picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea to show his helplessness.

Zhang Yang watched the two brothers end their argument, and said suddenly: "Da'an should be happy to have such ambitions to be a brother, and you may not be able to return to Chang'an for a few years when you go to Youzhou, Da'an, do you really think about it?" ”

"Think about it." Zhang Da'an nodded heavily.

Glancing at Zhang Daxiang's expression again, Zhang Yang pushed the tea in front of him, "Brother Elephant, don't be too anxious, this time going to Liaodong is also an experience for Da'an, I will ask General Cheng Xiao to arrange someone to escort you." ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Yang accentuated his tone again, "Go to work safely and come back safely." ”

Zhang Daan's eyes were very serious, "I can also test what I have learned for many years, so my brother will let me go." ”

Zhang Daxiang kept silent again, and then closed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "You have entered the official career, this is the arrangement of the DPRK and the central government for you, how can I be a brother?" ”

The three brothers of the teacher's family, that is, Da'an, are the most innocent children, and his innocence is also an obsession in the teacher's heart.

Now that the child is older, he naturally has his own ideas, and he also wants to go out and wander, and he doesn't want to live under the protection of his family all the time.

Zhang Yang instructed again: "If you go to Liaodong this time, even if you don't manage it well, you must come back safely, and there will be someone who will take over you if there are many capable people in the DPRK." ”

"Brother's teachings, you must keep them in mind."

Looking at Zhang Daxiang again, he still looked sullen.

Zhang Yang said: "It is said that Youzhou is a bitter cold place, but in my opinion, it is not necessarily a bad thing, the importance of Liaodong is no worse than that of the Hexi Corridor, and the potential is also huge, and if Liaodong can be stabilized and occupy the upper reaches of the canal, it is like what Da'an said, as long as it is well governed for some years, it can also become a rich land, and Brother Elephant does not have to worry too much." ”

It is said that the eldest brother is like a father, and this is especially true in the hearts of the ancients.

A family of three brothers, Zhang Daxiang can't let go of his old father at home, let alone his two younger brothers at home.

This big brother is naturally very uncomfortable.

The brothers all have their own careers, of course, it is good, but since then, they have not seen each other for many years, and they will inevitably feel lost in their hearts.

"Before I go to Liaodong, I still have some words I want to say to Da'an."

Daan bowed his head and saluted, "Brother, please speak." ”

Listening to the sound of rain falling on the water surface of Qujiang Pond, Zhang Yang told Zhang Da'an about the future matters.

"This is not only about the Foreign Affairs Academy, but even about the operation of Datang more than ten years later, Da'an now, do you think going to Liaodong is really just a simple governance?"

Daan lowered his head and fell silent.

Zhang Daxiang said anxiously: "Is this really going to be the case?"

Zhang Yang made a silent move, "I only say this matter between brothers, I won't say anything else, whether the springboard of Liaodong can be mastered well depends on Da'an." ”

Zhang Daan thought about it again and again, "If I want to govern Youzhou, I have to arrange it in advance according to what my brother said, I think I have to take the position of Youzhou Thorn History and govern the land of Youzhou in order to show my strengths." ”

"Brother Elephant, you see that Da'an still has a plan." Zhang Yang looked at the two of them with a smile, "Youzhou has been one of the ancient Kyushu since ancient times, and its status is quite important, no matter how chaotic the Central Plains is, there are always so many heroes who want to pass through Youzhou, the southwest Taihang Mountains cut off Liaodong, and Liaodong only has one pass to the south for the army to enter and exit, and the sea is in the east." ”

Zhang Daxiang frowned and said: "The geographical location is excellent, which makes bandits rampant in Liaodong." ”

Zhang Da'an said in a deep voice: "Because of this, Liaodong needs to be rectified and strategy. ”

Da'an is iron-hearted, and no matter how much persuasion works.

He stood up and said, "Two brothers, I'll go to Lishan to clean up, and I'll set off for Youzhou tomorrow morning." ”

Let Zhang Da'an leave, Zhang Daxiang was silent.

Until Da'an walked away, Zhang Yang said with a smile: "After the list was revealed, Brother Elephant knew that Da'an was in the office, and he was naturally happy, and now he knows that he is going to Youzhou, and he will inevitably be lost." ”

Zhang Daxiang looked at the rain and sighed worriedly: "Dasu is far away in Tubo and went to the westernmost part of the Central Plains, and now Da'an is going to Liaodong again, to the easternmost part of the Central Plains, our family of three brothers is on their own side, do you say that you can be happy if you change it?" ”

"Dasu is coming back soon, right?" Zhang Yang whispered, and the wind and rain were still a little cold and tightened his clothes.

Zhang Daxiang nodded, "Yesterday's news, Songtsen Gampo has been drawn, Su Dingfang and General Niu have also stopped attacking, and at most half a month Dasu will be able to come back." ”

"Brother Elephant doesn't need to worry too much, this is not an opportunity for Da'an."

"Hope things go your way." Zhang Daxiang finished the tea in the bowl and stood up.

Zhang Yang also stood up and looked at Yujing with his hands, "Has Di Zhixun arrived at the Ministry of Rites?" ”

Zhang Daxiang nodded, "Give a clerk to help us deal with the paperwork." ”

"It's hard work for you in the affairs of the Foreign Academy."

"It's just that it's not hard, and the king of Hejian County bought the land around the Foreign Affairs Academy."

"Is there enough money?"

Zhang Daxiang nodded, "It's enough for a year." ”

and then instructed him on the arrangements for the Western Regions, and Zhang Yang said goodbye to Zhang Daxiang, so that the affairs of the two brothers were arranged.

Li Yue came with Xiao Wu also holding an umbrella, "Husband has all been arranged?" ”

"Da'an is going to Liaodong, and the Foreign Affairs Yuan will have many contacts with Liaodong in the future."

"Well, thank you for being able to help your husband in the future."

The next morning, Cheng Chumo led a few people to stand at the entrance of the village in Lishan, and at this moment Zhang Da'an was saying goodbye to his parents.

Zhang Gongjin advised: "Since Youzhou also has many connections with the Foreign Affairs Yuan, you can be as bold as possible when dealing with various affairs. ”

"The child understands."

Zhang Da'an walked out of the village with his bags on his back.

Cheng Chumo handed him the reins while leading a horse, "I'm going to Youzhou, I've arranged a few people for you, several of them were all soldiers in the Wei Mansion in the early years, and they were all good men, you went to Youzhou to take up your post, they will take care of you all these years, and you also need someone to protect you when you look weak." ”

The four strong men saluted Zhang Da'an, and they said in unison: "Changshi, rest assured, our four brothers will protect you thoroughly." ”