"Then Guo Shoujing, why hasn't he completed the task yet?"

Throwing the Chinese book in his hand, Ali Buge shouted.

Since he issued the order, he asked Zhao Bi to prepare 200,000 troops, plus dredge the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, so as to be able to assist Boyan who was trapped in Jiankang Mansion, but unfortunately this plan has not been promoted since it was promulgated, and even 20,000 troops have not been gathered until now.

This kind of situation naturally aroused the displeasure of Brother Ali Bu, and he scolded Zhao Bi.

"You can't even do these things, what are you going to eat?"

Zhao Bi's face showed embarrassment, and he said helplessly: "This, mainly because there is not enough labor, so it has not been completed for a long time." ”

"My dynasty has a vast territory and a prosperous population, how can I not even gather an army of 200,000?" Ali Buge scolded angrily: "You guy, didn't you do this on purpose, just to delay my time to rescue Boyan?"

Zhao Bi panicked in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty." The minister is loyal to His Majesty, and it is impossible for him to do such a thing. It's just that after several requisitions before, there are already ten rooms and nine empty rooms in the Central Plains, and there are really not enough people. ”

"Can't spare manpower? I remember that there are still a lot of troops in the county offices, and they can be mobilized, right?" replied Ali Buge.

In order to maintain the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, there were also armies of varying numbers among the various county officials, ranging from thousands to hundreds, which is a huge number if you count them.

Zhao Bi shook his head and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, these armies are an important foundation for maintaining the rule of our dynasty, and they must not be moved lightly." ”

"Why?" asked Ali Buge.

Zhao Bi replied: "Your Majesty." You may not know that although the Han people of the Central Plains are subordinate to our court, they do not listen to the holy order, but they are bewitched by Xiao Feng, and often gather the people to rebel. So far, there have been more than 200 cases, and we are already miserable. If there is no pressure from these troops, those rebels will definitely take advantage of the situation, and if they collude with the Huaxia army at that time, what will happen? When the time comes, don't say that it is to rescue Boyan, I am afraid that this Central Plains will not be owned by us. ”

"Hmph. Then you will sit back and watch my army be annihilated by that Xiao Feng?"

Zhao Bi said in fear: "The minister is not like this, but the situation is compelling. Yichen thinks that this matter should be more cautious, right?"

"The situation is compelling, the situation is compelling. That's what you're saying. Brother Ali Buge was annoyed and scolded directly: "Since you can't do these things, in my opinion, it's better to go straight to the office, so as not to continue to occupy a big position." ”

"This ......"

Zhao Bi's eyes were wide open, revealing incredible.

Since he became prime minister, he has been loyal and dedicated, and he does not dare to say that there is no deviation in what he does, at least he can ensure a minimum of justice.

However, according to Ali Buge's words, he was going to be driven away directly?

Brother Ali was also impatient, and scolded directly: "Since you can't complete it, it means that you are not capable, in this case, is it also wrong for me to change to a capable superior?"

"Okay. ”

Zhao Bi saw that Brother Ali Buge was resolute, so he had to bow down and complain: "If Your Majesty really has this determination, then please let the ministers give way." After saying that, he took off the official hat on his head, put it on the ground, looked at the whole palace with nostalgia, and then turned around and walked outside.

Seeing Zhao Bi leaving, Brother Ali didn't have the heart to stay, he just snorted lightly and scolded: "Useless things." If you can't even do these little things, why are you staying here?" After looking at the hall for a moment, he said: "Sageth, from today onwards, the Chaozhong Zhishi will be temporarily handed over to you to deal with. Remember, you have to prepare 200,000 troops, understand?"

Compared with those Han officials who were always bound by Confucian concepts, Ali Buge felt that people like Sageth were more useful, at least they would never be limited by the so-called benevolence, and would complete the tasks assigned to them perfectly.

Sageth looked happy, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "I understand." ”

Since Zhao Bi is out, it means that the strength of the Han official has been hit, and if he can take this opportunity to show his talent, he will definitely attract more attention.

The news of this place also quickly spread to the Daimyo's mansion.

After hearing the news, Guo Shoujing was also shocked, and muttered: "I didn't expect Prime Minister Zhao to be a minister?"

Wang Li hurriedly asked, "Zhao Bi, why did he suddenly become a priest?"

"Alas. It's not because he didn't complete the task on time, so he was taken away from his official position!" Guo Shoujing said helplessly, his hand was still holding the envelope, and his face was dazed: "It's just that Prime Minister Zhao has also resigned, if that's the case, then what should I do?"

The opportunity for Guo Shoujing to step into the officialdom was due to Zhao Bi's appreciation, which allowed him to be promoted all the way within the Yuan Dynasty and successfully became the prefect of the Daimyo Mansion, and the relationship between the two can be said to be equivalent to the relationship between the master and the disciple.

Now that Zhao Bi has fallen, as Zhao Bi's cronies, he is afraid that he will be feared by others, and he may even be taken away from his official position like Zhao Bi.

"Alas. If I am angry, I can dredge the canal in time and complete the tasks he assigned, otherwise how would I become like this?" After thinking for a while, Guo Shoujing sighed, looking self-blaming.

It seems that the reason why Zhao Bi is so famous is all because of him.

"Governor Guo. ”

Wang Li looked at Guo Shou's unrelenting appearance, and hurriedly asked: "Zhao Bizhishi is indeed a little surprised, but you are not so self-blaming, aren't you? And the canal dredging is imminent, if something happens to you, there will be no one to preside over it." ”

"Dredging the canal?"

Guo Shoujing shook his head and replied self-deprecatingly: "In the current situation, do you think I can continue to be in charge of this matter? After all, Zhao Bi has already become a scholar, and I am his disciple, how can I escape? Of course, I will also be involved and punished. It's just a blessing to lose your official position. ”

"Is that really the case?" Wang Li's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked.

Although the work of dredging the canal is slow, it has already begun in an orderly manner, and if Guo Shoujing leaves suddenly at this time, I am afraid that the whole project will be stopped directly, and it will take a lot of effort to restart.

Guo Shoujing laughed and said, "How not?"

As if to confirm Guo Shoujing's thoughts, a person walked in outside the door, it was an angel sent by the capital.

The angel said to Guo Shoujing: "Guo Shoujing, according to our previous investigation. Since you became the prefect of the Daimyo's Mansion, although you have been loyal, you have been so stupid and incompetent that the river embankment collapsed and the Daimyo's Mansion was robbed, which is really a crime that deserves death. But remembering that you were faithful in the past, and spared your life, and temporarily took away your official position, will you be convicted?"

As soon as the words fell, Wang Li and the others were shocked, and hurriedly stepped forward to argue, but were stopped by Guo Shoujing stretching out his hand.

He said to everyone: "Today's incident was caused by my negligence, so don't be entangled and cause internal and external disharmony, understand?"

The angel looked bored and interjected, "Guo Shoujing, can you take the order? Don't forget, I still have to go back to the Ming Sheng." But he was indifferent to such a scene, but he felt that a few people were too insensitive, and the reason why they acted like this was just a drill, just to win sympathy.

"Wechen is here. ”

Guo Shoujing turned around, puffed up his chest to meet the other party's disdainful gaze, and replied: "Since Your Majesty has made such a decision, the minister has no complaints. ”

"Very well, then you can come with me. The angel pointed to the carriage parked outside the door, and he was waiting to bring Guo Shoujing back to Dadu so that the whole process could be officially completed.

Faced with the other party's persecution, Guo Shoujing had no choice but to take a step and walk into the carriage. The curtain fell, obscuring the people sitting inside, and the carriage in front of it waved its braids to make it go off into the distance.

Wang Li watched the carriage go away, but he felt as if there was nothing in his heart: "Alas, why is it that a clean official like Guo Shoujing is always difficult to die well?" Seeing the carriage go away, he also stood solemnly in place, as if waiting for something.