Shenzhou is located in Hebei Province, while Chang'an is in Gyeonggi Province. The distance between the two places is thousands of miles. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth. This makes everyone who has finally regained some opportunities very angry and angry. They go back this time. Even if the matter of the Western Region veterans is successfully resolved, it will definitely have a huge negative impact on the search for protective earthly branches.
It was noon, a warm day, but everyone was in an extremely bad mood. Even though the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing on their faces, they could not feel the slightest bit of relaxation or joy. Instead, they were only filled with worry and anger. This They are all a bunch of bullshit colleagues. They can't help much. They are responsible for causing trouble and bad things. It's fine if these idiots bring it upon themselves. The key is that they need to bear the consequences for the troubles caused by these idiots. The Ministry of Household Affairs They had worked hard to save money and food, which was life-saving money for the war. If they were really defeated, the war would be impossible to fight.
There are also those veterans who have been holding on to the isolated city for decades. The reason why they were brought back was certainly sympathetic, but the main reason was that these soldiers obeyed orders and were loyal to themselves. After experiencing the Huangchao Rebellion, Datang urgently needed to return to the city. To shape people's morale and build morale, these soldiers are the best role models. But now, they are being criticized and maliciously slandered by people with ulterior motives. The heroes have directly become death row prisoners. What will the world think and what will the common people think?
Because he was so angry that even his breathing felt like it was filled with scorching fire, he galloped forward while greeting Qian Zhonglin's 18th generation ancestors. He did not doubt this old man's loyalty to the Tang Dynasty. He hated it. What is more important is that this old guy is smart and self-righteous. No matter what his purpose is, embezzling the Ministry of Finance and questioning the veterans of the Western Regions are extremely stupid behaviors. The consequences are simply not something that this old guy can bear.
Except for Qian Zhonglin, even the emperor did not let him go. He scolded him in his heart. The emperor's mind is sufficient. How could he let Qian Zhonglin do such nonsense? It is true that Qian Zhonglin is loyal, but it is also true that this person is stupid. Why? Just because this person is loyal to you and there is no threat to you, you can trust him so much. You must know that handing over power to this kind of person can only have one consequence, that is, this person will destroy the Tang Dynasty with full enthusiasm and infinite loyalty. Already.
I have encountered a lot of annoying things, but this is the first time I have encountered something so irritating. People are not afraid of suffering for themselves, but are afraid of others suffering for themselves. Finally, we eliminated the eunuchs and stabilized the situation. We racked our brains to raise some funds. All the money and food was lost to others not long after he left. The most terrible thing is that Qian Zhonglin and his party only have the ability to make shit and have no ability to wipe their own butts. The trouble caused by these idiots will have to be dealt with by themselves. .
Not only are they angry, Datou and others are also angry. One Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended.
God, they were involved in most things in the early stage. Whether it was eliminating the eunuchs, rectifying the government, or raising money and food, they all contributed. Outsiders don't understand the hardships, but they do. It's better now. Everyone on our side has just left. , those idiots in the imperial court are just ruining the family and causing trouble, ruining the family fortune.
After running hundreds of miles in one breath, Datou drove Miss Bai to fly low and said, "Your Majesty, why don't we go back and let them go through the trouble."
It's not surprising that Datou said this, because he also has this idea, let them mess around, anyway, everyone on our side has done everything they can, and those idiots are looking for death, just let them die, they will lose anyway
Nor is it their country.
But it’s okay to have this kind of idea, but you can’t actually do it. You still have to try your best to remedy it, and you can’t just sit back and let it go.
Seeing that he didn't answer, Shi Xuanming also answered and said, "Your Majesty, Datou is right. We have our own errands. If we go back now, will they suspect that we want to rebel again?"
He took a deep breath and calmed his emotions, "Not only are you angry, I'm about to explode. They couldn't help us when we were working so hard to build the house. They set fire to the house as soon as we left, but we have to go back. The veterans of the Western Regions
Things are not bad, but what I am most worried about now is where the money and food from the Ministry of Revenue have gone. If it is really misappropriated by them, the Tang Dynasty will be completely ruined."
In fact, Datou and Shi Xuanming were just talking angrily, and they couldn't really stand by and watch. After hearing this, the two of them stopped saying anything.
While riding the horse, he kept trying to calm down and conduct forward analysis. However, the anger in his heart could not subside for a long time, and he was always in a state of rage. If things were easy to remedy, he would not be so angry. The key is that if Qian Zhonglin really takes the money
Once it's gone, there's no way to fix it.
They had previously landed in Ziying Prefecture. It was still dark when they set out north, and there were not many beggars and hungry people on the road. This time they returned at noon, and there were hungry people fleeing famine everywhere along the way. This shows that the imperial court had really collected winter grain, and
The imperial court would never do this unless it really couldn't get rid of the problem.
I was furious throughout the afternoon, and it was not until nightfall that I calmed down. The so-called calmness does not mean complete calmness, but relatively calmness, and I can barely think forward.
The first thing you need to consider is the reason for going back. The five of us
The current task is to find and protect the Golden Dragon and the Earthly Branches. There must be a reason for returning to the court suddenly. The reason for seeking justice for the veterans of the Western Regions is not sufficient, because in terms of criminal law alone, these veterans of the Western Regions do make arrogant comments on government affairs. Although they are convicted of treason.
Some of them made a fuss out of a molehill, but they could barely make sense. When they went back to raise troops to investigate, some of them turned out to be unknown.
Go back and confirm where the money and food from the Ministry of Revenue has been used? This reason is not acceptable, because they are now military officers sent abroad, and they have no right to interfere with how the Ministry of Revenue spends money.
The top priority is to come up with a reasonable reason, otherwise if you go back in such an angry manner, you will be criticized by Qian Zhonglin's Qingliu Party for being disobedient. This group of civil servants cannot do their job well, find trouble among themselves, and are extremely slanderous and slanderous.
OK.
It is difficult to stay calm when angry. At this time, my mind was not completely clear. It was not until the middle of the night that I thought of a reasonable reason. Everyone on our side found one of the Earthly Branches. The Earthly Branch reminded everyone on our side that the emperor was in trouble. Everyone on our side
The purpose of returning to North Korea was to alert the police and rescue drivers.
Thinking of this, I told everyone to know it, so as not to have different opinions and disagreements after returning.
The reason mentioned is purely fictitious, because no one on our side has even been to the dense forest in the northeast, and where did they find the Earthly Branches and get the Earthly Branches reminders. However, Datou and others have no objection to the statement, but in fact, in their opinion, even this reason is not
There is no need to make it up, just go back and raise an army to investigate the crime.
The black masters can run all the time, but they can't run with blood. Although they can run long distances, their blood is hot, and they will sweat and dehydrate after a certain time. They can only stop and rest at the fourth watch. The five of them took the opportunity to relieve themselves and take a nap.
After an update, we set out again.
When he was so angry, he didn't bother to hide his whereabouts. He drove all the way and finally rushed back to Chang'an in the late afternoon. He entered the city from the east gate and went straight to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
It's not that he doesn't care about those veterans, but he knows the importance. The money and food of the Ministry of Revenue are the lifeblood of the Tang Dynasty. If the money and food are gone, the consequences will be really disastrous.
Went to the door of the Hubu yamen, and the others were shocked by the sight before them. Several headquarters carriages were parked at the door of the Hubu. Some officials were instructing the servants to carry people to the carriages. Not only the Hubu who was groaning and crying in pain were being carried.
officials, as well as injured government officials and guards.
Seeing the others coming on horseback, the officials and servants who were carrying people turned pale with fright, and they all retreated and dodged.
"What are you doing? Don't you recognize me?" He turned over and dismounted, frowning and asking.
Hearing the words, the officials and government servants at the door stepped forward cautiously.
present.
"Gao Langzhong, what's going on?" he asked loudly, pointing to the injured people.
The doctor from the household department who was named bravely raised his hands and replied, "My lord, they were injured."
"You don't need to tell me, I'm not blind," he said in a bad mood, "who was injured?"
Gao Langzhong was scolded and was so frightened that he trembled. When he asked questions again, he looked around cowardly and did not dare to answer.
"Say it quickly!" He raised his eyebrows and glared.
"Back to your lord, yes, yes, yes..."
Seeing this man hesitating, I wanted to step forward and kick him twice, "Say!"
Hearing Gao Langzhong's words, he suddenly frowned. Oh no, there was really something wrong with the money and food of the Ministry of Revenue. Otherwise, Zhang Shan would not have left the military camp and came to Chang'an, let alone hurt the guards at the door and the officials of the Ministry of Revenue.
While frowning, Gao Langzhong said tremblingly, "Master Protector of the Country has just arrived."
"When did he leave?" he asked eagerly.
"I just left not long ago," Gao Langzhong replied.
"How long is it soon?!" Big Head asked with raised eyebrows.
Gao Langzhong was so frightened that he trembled all over, "Dang, Dang, Dang, there is half a stick of incense."
"Where have you gone?" Datou asked.
"I thought I went to the palace." Gao Langzhong said.
Datou and others had already realized the seriousness of the problem at this time, and all looked at him, waiting for him to make up his mind.
Originally, I wanted to go to the Household Department to check the accounts, but seeing this situation, I didn’t even need to check the accounts. Although Zhang Shan has a bad temper, he is quite calm in his dealings. If he can make him angry and lose his temper, there must be something wrong with the money and food in the Household Department, which is serious in the army.
Food shortage.
I got on my horse and was about to shake the reins to urge the horse when I suddenly remembered something, "Where is Wu Yusheng?"
"Master Wu was transferred to the Ministry of Industry last month," Gao Langzhong said.
Listening to Gao Langzhong's words was like falling into an ice cave. Wu Yusheng was the successor he trained in the Ministry of Revenue and was responsible for ensuring the military supplies of the new army. Wu Yusheng was transferred, indicating that the Ministry of Revenue was out of control, and the money and food he had saved so hard before would definitely be lost.
Misappropriated.
"Your Majesty, go and see Master Zhang." Datou urged.
He frowned and nodded, shaking the reins and urging the horse, "Quickly, go to the palace..."