Chapter 1 Brachium (Part 1) It’s only September, and snow is actually falling in the sky. It’s not over at once. Just like in previous years, this is a good omen. The cold wind that blows too early has no time to penetrate into the ground.
The insects hiding in it have all frozen to death, and the snow has replenished the water in the dark earth. If you work harder next year, farmers will definitely have a good harvest.
But it failed this year. The ninth year of Daye was destined to be a troubled year. In the summer, in order to attack Goguryeo, all the farmers in the border counties were drafted to serve as servants in Liaodong. By the time they came back all the way, most of the wheat had rotted.
The people in the fields don't have enough to eat, and the weather is cold. It's been snowing for a long time. I don't know how many people will freeze to death at home.
"Alas!" Yu He, the governor of Shanggu County, held the white copper hand stove and kept sighing. If it were in previous years, whether it was a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, it would not matter to the common people if a few flat-headed slaves froze to death. It was just a number on a booklet.
Tens of thousands is less than tens of thousands. As long as the official knows how to do things, he can always be fooled by smearing. But this year is special. His Majesty the Emperor's car was parked in Shanggu County, and the imperial guards were there for three days. The civil and military ministers are not blind.
Whether there is smoke coming out of the people's homes, whether there is any appearance on the faces of passers-by, they can all see that once an unjust person brings this matter up and makes the emperor angry, the more than 20 parents and officials of Shanggu County will have to do it.
Can't eat and walk around
Fortunately, so far, His Majesty has not shown any signs of anger. According to the advice of his family uncle who was walking beside the Emperor, Yu He learned that the Emperor was in a good mood. Although earlier, because General Youyuwei acted arbitrarily, he appointed and dismissed generals in the army without authorization.
I was angry for a while, but by noon today, my anger has calmed down. It is said that the reason why my anger has calmed down is because of Yu Wenshu, the general of the Youyu Guards. After this man put down the rebellion of Yang Xuangan, he also wiped out the rebels of Han Xiangguo, a native of Liang County.
The heads of a group of thieves had been wrapped in grass ash and sent to the east capital city to wait for the emperor to return for inspection. In addition, Yang Xuangan, Liang Guoxiang and others plundered the stolen goods gathered in the prefectures and counties, as well as the savings of the former Chu Gong Yang Su's family.
They were also confiscated by the army and Yu Wenshu didn't dare to be good at it, so he sent all the treasures to the Eastern Capital Palace to await your Majesty's disposal.
"Master Yuwen is really good at being an official!" Looking at the flying snowflakes outside the window, Yu He, the governor of Shanggu County, enviously thought about Yu Wenshu's appointment and dismissal of generals in the army without authorization. He also heard about the general who was deprived of his official position by Yu Wenshu.
His hometown happens to be under the rule of Shanggu County, and this person also studied in the county school. According to common sense, Yu He, a local parent, can be regarded as half of his mentor. But this mentor Yu He does not dare to be, that young man named Li Xu
He acted recklessly, and even dared to offend General Yu Wenshu, the most noble man in the Sui Dynasty. If he got involved with him, he might be implicated in some way in the future.
Not having too much involvement with the other party does not mean that Yu He is indifferent to the young man's affairs. More than two months ago, Yu He visited the other party's parents at the "Yalu" where this rising star in the officialdom of the Sui Dynasty lived.
Seeing that the other party's home was a bit cold, he also specially ordered the county to draw a piece of land in a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and rivers to build a residence for the Zhongyong Marquis of the Sui Dynasty. Li Xu also grew up under his rule.
If the heroes who come out really become His Majesty's companions one day, parents and officials like Shanggu County might be able to come and reminisce about old friendships.
Yu He thought he was quite proficient in matters in the officialdom. Although the government was still in the hands of wealthy families, since the late emperor opened the imperial examination, some officials from small families had gradually emerged as important figures in the court.
To protect one's own interests, a person who wants to fight for a chance to speak will inevitably have bumps into major and minor matters in the DPRK. Once he gets involved in this area, right and wrong will no longer be clear. The people involved will become famous in the blink of an eye.
It is common for people to be ruined, and the people involved often do not know what happened behind the scenes.
Take the matter of Uncle Zhongyong being snatched away by Xu Guogong and the shortage of Xiongwu Yinglang generals. If this matter did not involve the origins of both parties, I am afraid that the emperor would not have heard of it. After all, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, Shangzhuguo
General, Xu Guogong's position is much higher than that of a small, fifth-grade Xiongwulang general who doesn't even have a loyal fiefdom. Even if he is killed, it will be like killing a small insect and will not cause much trouble.
But it happened that those Zhongyong Bo came from a poor family, which made several censors who came from the same small family and obtained official positions through imperial examinations have the same hatred and hatred. In addition, some people deliberately pushed and immediately impeached Yu Wenshu's power in an attempt to expand their own family.
Memorials about his strength in the army flew to the desk of His Majesty the Emperor like snow flakes, and the "dogs" raised by Yuwen's family were not idle either. They started writing from the time when Li Xu killed Yuan Wuben without authorization, to the time when he did not obey the imperial decree.
Including recruiting rebels, strengthening the Xiongwu camp, and secretly distributing Liyang County's public grain without the permission of the Ministry of Household Affairs. There are dozens of various evil deeds.
"Tsk! He distributed part of the food to the soldiers, but after all, most of it was kept by the court. If the rebels took it back, let alone the entire Liyangcang, the court would not be able to get even a grain of rice husk!" Yu Li, Commander-in-Chief
Shou Yuhe didn't think there was anything wrong with what Li Xu did, but he didn't dare to say it openly. A side branch of a wealthy family like him, a junior in a big family, couldn't afford to offend any force, so the best way was
Playing both sides, betting on both sides, although you will never have the chance to independently lead the trend, but even if you lose, you won't lose too much, and sooner or later there will be a chance to make a comeback.
"Sir, Mr. Liu from the county school has arrived and is waiting for your instructions in the second hall!" Butler Yu Guangda walked behind Yu He and bowed to remind him.
"Invite him to my study. Master is a local celebrity, so he should serve tea in the study!" Yu He nodded and gave the order to the old housekeeper with his back turned.
He didn't want to chat with Old Master Liu in the second hall where official business was being done. What he wanted to ask about today was the specific conclusion he had come to based on the orders given by his distant family uncle, the internal history minister beside the emperor, and Mr. Yu Shiji who was involved in the government affairs.
How to report to superiors needs to be considered, so the fewer people who know, the safer it is for him.
The old housekeeper ran out in a hurry. After a while, Mr. Liu, the oldest and most popular person in the county school, was brought to the study. The servant gave him a pot of tea. At the old housekeeper's signal, he bowed and left the study.
Immediately there were only three people left, listening to the falling snow amidst the scent of tea, looking extremely leisurely.
"Your Excellency, you are inviting students to come today..." Old Master Liu was very aware of this and knew that he was not qualified to drink tea in the Governor's study. He warmed his throat with some tea, and then took the initiative to ask the Governor's intention of inviting him.
"There is nothing else. Our Yixian County School has recently produced two famous juniors. As a local parent, I naturally have to pay attention to it. Otherwise, once the emperor asks, I don't even know about these officials. Wouldn't it be a joke!
"Yu He covered the tea cup, stretched and said very casually.
"Students understand that students understand that these two young students are disciples who have been personally taught by students. When they were studying in the county school, students knew that they were extraordinary and would one day contribute to the country!" mentioned Yixian County.
The two most famous students in the county school, Mr. Liu, looked proud and his voice rose a few points without realizing it.
"Are you really Master's favorite disciple? I really want to congratulate Master!" Yu He sat up straight and gently offered his hand to Master Liu.
"I don't dare, I don't dare. It's because the emperor's virtue has been compromised by Yu Nei. Your Excellency has good governance, so these two students have the opportunity to become talents!" Master Liu quickly stood up, bowed and bowed in return, "Your Excellency, Lord Sheriff, bowed to me!"
The old master was so proud that sparks shot out from his eyes, "This is an honor that no one has. The governor of a county bowed to me in commoner clothes, just for the sake of those two young people who have a future!" The old man felt that his heart was so happy that he almost burst out of his chest.
He was even more determined to bring Li Xu and Zhang Xiu under his family, "Old Master Yang has left, and he probably will never come back in this life. The credit and face belong to me, and no one else can take it away from me!"
"You are the one who teaches and educates people, how can I have any merit? Master, don't be too modest, otherwise I, the parent official, will be ashamed." Yu He waved his hand to stop Master Liu's flattery.
"If you hadn't paid attention to academic research, how could our county school in Yixian County have achieved what it has today!" Master Liu was a tactful person and took the initiative to give part of the "credit" to Lord Yu. Judging from the meaning of Lord Yu's words today, he felt
What great contributions did Li Xu and Zhang Xiu make? So the imperial court paid attention to the county school and asked the county governor. If the answers are correct, the two disciples have made such great contributions. How can the teacher not receive some commendation? Even if not
If you become an official, you will be rewarded with at least a few bolts of silk.
"This old guy has no bones. He probably won't be able to teach a tough-tempered disciple like Li Xu. Judging from the rumors, the rumors are true. Li Xu's mentor is his master Yang Ji!" While chatting, Yu He made the following judgment in his mind, but with
How should he report to his clan uncle? He muttered a little.
However, Master Liu couldn't see the mystery behind Master Yu's smile, so he kept talking to himself about how Li Xu and Zhang Xiu studied in the county school, how he taught others tirelessly, how he taught them the principles of life, and how he taught them the art of war.
Tao Lue's words made stars fly everywhere, and even the snowflakes in the sky were colored with brilliant colors.
"It's good, someone is willing to be his teacher, which saves a lot of trouble!" Yu He opened the tea bowl and gently blew away the mist like smoke. The boy was given a gold medal by the emperor. It is said that he was on his way back to his hometown, and he just happened to be there.
There is no such thing as a coincidence in the world to meet the emperor's car driving by that name. Maybe the emperor came to Shanggu, a remote place, just to solve his problem.
Yu He couldn't guess the intention of the superiors, but he had already thought of how to reply to the court's questions. Troubled times are coming soon. What is this for an official? If he can be a little confused, why should he be so sober!