Wei Jisi was silent for a while, then suddenly said:
"A fortune teller in the court said that Li Xianmao Taizong is the emperor. From my perspective, his temperament is most similar to Gaozong's. He is exactly the same even if he is afraid of his wife and loves his daughter."
King Wei of the Great Zhou Dynasty sighed.
Boss Li asked cautiously:
"What the prince means is that if the saint insists and the situation is unavoidable, this family will not be unable to return to Luo. Is it better to win one or two more than the Prime Minister's side?"
Wei Jisi didn't even look at him and didn't answer. He lowered his eyelids and asked:
"Have you seen the young girl from Li Xian's family?"
"I am following the Sixth Young Master, and I have the honor to see the true appearance of this little princess, even though she is separated by a thin layer of gauze."
Wei Jisi asked calmly: "How do you look?"
"If you are not eighteen, your beauty will be lost."
Boss Li replied decisively, his eyes revealed memories again, and he sighed:
"Although there was a gauze layer between them, when the Sixth Young Master saw her from a distance for the first time, he couldn't move his eyes away. After that, he also spent some time forgetting to sleep and eat, and kept talking about the beauty.
"Even Mr. Qiu couldn't help scolding him."
"Rokuro, isn't he always not interested in women?"
Wei Jisi had a strange look on his face and said with great interest:
"There is a girl that he can't take his eyes away from, and she's in a remote country."
"After all, it's hard for a hero to be a beauty."
Boss Li is flattering and teasing:
"Besides, they are the bloodline of Emperor Gaozong and the Queen. This family is all very beautiful, and the little princess is especially outstanding."
Wei Jisi nodded and muttered:
"On that day, the portrait of the young girl Li Xian made by the palace painter was sent back to the capital. When I was watching it in my aunt's palace, I was not in the palace because of something, so I didn't see it.
"But I heard from my brother that Li Xian's young daughter looks like my aunt.
"And after this incident, the so-called plum blossom makeup became popular in the Luoyang court. Female officials, ladies and young ladies all rushed to decorate their foreheads with plum blossoms. It is said that this makeup came from this painting.
"I guess it was because my aunt couldn't put it down after the painting, and the people in the surrounding palaces tried to figure it out, and then they followed the example."
After pausing and thinking for a while, Wei Jisi said slowly:
"It seems that this little girl from the Li Xian family does look like my aunt when she was young, so my aunt is very happy to see this little granddaughter who has never been masked before.
"Oh, the last one to receive such grace and honor was the imperial daughter Princess Changle. Are we going to have another imperial granddaughter?"
Boss Li was thoughtful: "What the prince means is..."
Wei Jisi smiled coldly:
"Who said you have to go back to Luo as a whole family? Why do you need so many people to come back and ride on our Wei family?
"If a group of people is going back, one person is also going back."
Boss Li was as silent as a cicada.
Wei Jisi waved his hand:
"You go back to Jiangnan and tell Lan Changhao and Wang Lengran to wipe your butt clean before the Royal Envoy investigates. Don't show your ponytail and bother me again."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Boss Li lowered his head: "Prince Wang and Lan Changshi are so grateful for your help that they are extremely grateful."
Wei Jisi's expression remained unchanged:
"Especially from Wang Lengran's side, I heard that 300 of these mutinous garrison troops were from Zhechong Prefecture in Jiangzhou.
"When the time comes to be appeased by the envoy, put down your arms and return home, you ask Wang Lengran to think carefully about how to deal with it."
Boss Li was stunned: "Didn't he say that he was appeased and returned to his hometown? How can we deal with it? Does the prince want the governor Wang to find an excuse to drive these garrison troops away from Zhechong Mansion?"
Wei Jisi didn't speak, his lowered eyes fixed on the Persian businessman lying on the floor in front of the table who didn't understand the rules of the game.
Looking into his cold eyes, Boss Li suddenly shuddered.
Suddenly I understood something.
Wei Jisi sighed and said:
"Today in front of the emperor, Confucius Di asked me and Sixing how to prevent the slightest mistake.
"How to prevent subtle changes? Just in time, let Master and the whole world see the consequences of hindering Tianshu and the statue."
Boss Li nodded hastily: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Wei Jisi waved his hand to indicate retreat.
Boss Li walked forward with a hesitant look on his face, turned back and whispered:
"By the way, my lord, I have an idea.
"This time the prince interceded with His Highness Prince Liang. In addition to helping Wang Jishi and Lan Changshi to clear up the relationship, he also helped Zhu Lingxu, the governor of Hongzhou.
"Most of the garrison soldiers in this mutiny were soldiers from Zhechong Prefecture in Hongzhou.
"If he hadn't been favored, Zhu Lingxu, as the highest official of the Hongzhou Military Mansion, would have been severely punished and suspended from his post."
"Zhu Lingxu?" Wei Jisi touched his chin: "I remember he is from King Teng of Hongzhou."
"He is considered to be a person supported by the old Prince Teng. He has good military skills and military exploits, but he is very close to Prince Teng's palace."
Boss Li knew all the treasures and explained:
"Prince Teng's surname is Li. He does not belong to the Taizong lineage. He is one of the few vassal kings of the Li clan who has not been greatly implicated in these years. But his attitude towards our Wei clan is indeed relatively cold."
The Persian businessman changed the subject:
"But Zhu Lingxu had a shortcoming, he loved money and was lustful. In order to extend the Guizhou garrison for one year, Lan Changhao traveled around and went to Hongzhou in person to give gifts to Zhu Lingxu.
"The prince also knows what happened next. This person collected the things and everything went smoothly."
Wei Jisi showed an interested expression, "What you mean is."
"Prince Teng's Mansion far away in the south of the Yangtze River can't help him in this matter. The prince is so powerful that he did it conveniently. Zhu Lingxu can be regarded as being protected by the prince's glory."
Boss Li rubbed his hands and said, "Young man, I stopped by without delaying anything. Let's see if he appreciates his kindness."
"Not a bad idea."
…
Ouyang Rong was at Xunyang Ferry at sunset when he received the envoy Khufu who had rushed from Luoyang, the capital of China.
The emperor's private envoy is called the Zhong envoy.
That is, the envoys sent by the palace are usually eunuchs.
In May in Jiangnan, the plums turn yellow.
The temperature had already risen, and it was even a bit hot and humid on a rainy day. Ouyang Rong had already put on the thin moon-white soap clothes that his junior sister had chosen to buy.
After waiting for a long time, he walked forward and was slightly startled when he saw the bearded middle-aged man in front of him walking down the deck.
"Envoy Hu Zhong?" Ouyang Rong tried to greet him.
"Ouyang Changshi."
The bearded middle-aged man in front of him nodded, with a serious expression, a strong voice and a polite tone.
I saw him wearing a crimson robe with a round neck and narrow sleeves, a turban on his head, a fair face and a slightly plump face, but no Adam's apple...
Ouyang Rong's eyes calmly moved away from the envoy's beard.
It's a bit rude to keep staring.
Khufu didn't seem to notice someone's extravagant look, he cupped his fists and said:
"Ouyang Changshi, you must have been waiting for a long time. There was some wind and waves on the road, so the Zajia family didn't arrive on time."
When Ouyang Rong heard the title of "Miscellaneous Family", he confirmed in his heart that this person should be a eunuch.
It's just that he didn't expect to look so powerful and rough.
However, after thinking about the abundant military virtues of Da Qian since the founding of the country, he could not even be ranked among the famous generals even if he destroyed small countries, Ouyang Rong felt that it was normal for the eunuch chief to look like this.
What's more, the envoy sent by Her Majesty the Queen this time has a heavy responsibility, so it is natural to choose a wise, brave and reliable person.
"The saint discussed matters with the princes and issued an edict. Ouyang Changshi should have received it, right?"
"One step earlier than Ambassador Hu. Jiangzhou Hall just received it in the afternoon."
"Hey, it seems that the Zajia family is not going very slowly. They are about to catch up with the imperial edict and hurry up."
Khufu smiled mockingly.
Ouyang Rong stood quietly and Long Xiu was silent.
This evening, a rather rare fire cloud appeared.
A large red sunset pressed down on the heads of the two people standing on the pier.
Ouyang Rong didn't answer, and the atmosphere between the two became silent.
Their eyes were subconsciously attracted by the setting sun, and they all turned their heads to look at the sparkling red water of the river, as well as the large and mysterious flaming clouds.
In fact, there was no need for an imperial edict to be notified in the afternoon. Ouyang Rong had learned the general content of a certain meeting in front of the emperor as early as two days ago.
There is also a certain compromise plan adopted and decreed by Her Majesty the Queen.
This news first came from a close relative of the Prime Minister's Mansion named "Guo Yu".
This person has been sending a steady stream of reliable news about the Luoyang court to Prince Xunyang's Mansion.
In addition, there was also a reply from the teacher, which was also sent to Ouyang Rong through the Xie channel of the junior sister the night before yesterday.
The two confirmed each other, and Ouyang Rong knew a decree from the Emperor of Zhou that made him silent to this day:
Announcing the pardon of all crimes committed by the mutinous garrison soldiers,
At the same time, the envoy Hu Fu was sent to Jiangnan Road to appease the soldiers returning from the north.
He promised to return it to Hongzhou and Jiangzhou, and ordered officials along the way not to block it.
In addition, he also ordered the garrison troops returning to the north to immediately lay down their weapons, return home in peace, and avoid further conflicts.
This set of processing is quite satisfactory and the response is quite fast.
At least it was much better than the worst guess Ouyang Rong had ever made.
However, the imperial decree did not mention the handling methods of Lan Changhao, Wang Lengran, Zhu Lingxu and others.
Just like what Ouyang Rong said to the frowning junior sister the evening before yesterday after putting down the teacher's letter.
Sometimes, ignoring it is just a clear statement.
Ouyang Rong took the lead in retracting his gaze from the demonic fire cloud: "Envoy Hu Zhong has a heavy responsibility and this trip is arduous."
Khufu nodded slightly:
"I don't know what's going on with the mutinous garrison. Let's bring the pardon decree to the Zajia family first. I think they should be satisfied after knowing the saint's favor."
Ouyang Rong nodded and gestured sideways: "The official residence is ready. Ambassador Hu has been on the road for a day. Please rest early."
After a pause, he seemed to remember something and added an explanation:
"President Wang has been ill recently and has been unable to stay, so I was rude and went to greet the envoy today. I asked my subordinates to apologize on my behalf."
Khufu nodded and handed over:
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Ouyang Changshi. The matter is urgent and the emperor's life is important. The Za family will leave early tomorrow morning."
He took the accompanying guards and palace servants and walked towards the carriage waiting on the street ahead.
Ouyang Rong turned his head, glanced at Khufu's back, put his hands in his sleeves, and kept up the pace silently.
After the emperor's personal envoy arrived, he did not mention anything about Wang Lengran and others. Obviously, this was because it was indeed not within his responsibilities during his trip south.
I'm really just passing through Jiangzhou now.
I believe that envoy Hu was just passing by when passing through Hongzhou.
Wang Lengran, Zhu Lingxu, and Lan Changhao, who was hiding in trouble in Guizhou, were all fine.
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.
Before boarding the carriage, the beard-bearded eunuch envoy suddenly turned around and said to the weak-crested Chang Shi who was riding on the maroon rouge horse:
"I heard that Ouyang Changshi was favored by King Xunyang and entrusted him with all the statue creation. When I saw him today, he turned out to be a young and handsome man. No wonder His Highness King Xunyang trusted him."
Ouyang Rong was slightly stunned and clasped his fists: "The winner is a reward."
After a pause, he noticed something keenly, lowered his eyes and asked:
"His Royal Highness King Xunyang misses His Majesty. Recently, he has not thought about tea or food, and has been unable to sleep at night. Since Ambassador Hu is from the Luoyang Palace, he should have met the holy face. Why not talk to King Xunyang."
Viewed from the perspective of Ouyang Rong riding on Dongmei.
Behind Khufu, the flaming clouds in the sky have followed the setting sun and dived into the dark horizon.
Only a halo of afterglow dyed the edge of the horizon into a crimson line.
His bearded face under the dim light was vaguely expressionless. In front of the crowd of side-eyed palace people around him, he shook his head and said calmly:
"Forget it. The Za family is busy with responsibilities and has to travel tomorrow. When the Za family returns, I will visit His Majesty for His Majesty. Chang Shi takes his leave."
The carriage carrying Luoyang's envoy and palace officials slowly drove away.
Ouyang Rong raised his eyebrows slightly and watched the convoy leave. After a while, he turned back and returned to the Huaiye Lane mansion.
That night.
Ouyang Rong dressed in concealing black clothes and rushed to Prince Xunyang's Mansion.
In the study room of Juxian Garden, without waiting for everyone to greet each other, he directly mentioned the incident of Khufu and asked:
"Did your uncle know this person when he was in the East Palace?"
Ouyang Rong looked a little worried.
Could it be that, like Miaozhen, he also had enemies?
Li Xian thought hard, shook his head, and asked in confusion: "I don't know, why is Tan Lang asking this?"
Ouyang Rong was about to speak, but Wei Mei suddenly said: "Shunbo may know the eunuch."
Everyone was stunned, and after a while, Li Dalang called the old housekeeper Shun Bo.
After hearing Ouyang Rong's inquiry, the old eunuch who had been away from the palace for many years suddenly sighed:
"I didn't expect Mustache to be so successful now."
"Mustache?" The bearded face flashed in front of him, and the corners of Ouyang Rong's mouth twitched: "Shun Bo is very familiar to you?"
"He is considered a godson of the Za family."
Uncle Shun looked a little embarrassed and said:
"I thought that since His Highness and the Za family lost power, this adopted son would be ostracized and unable to stay. I really didn't expect it."
Ouyang Rong and others looked at each other.
After the night plot was over, Ouyang returned to the mansion. He walked around in his room, touched his chin, and muttered:
"Having this old relationship, it shouldn't be malicious. The hint in the evening is also because of this connection? You want to attract my attention. Do you have any information to tell..."
After thinking about it all night, Ouyang Rong went there on time the next morning to send the emperor's personal envoy away on the ship.
At Xunyang Ferry, an official ship docked, and Ouyang Rong personally put Khufu on board.
The ship has not sailed yet, so the two of them stood on the deck to enjoy the breeze, while the palace people around them were a little further away.
Ouyang Rong took the opportunity and said:
"His Royal Highness King Xunyang said that he is looking forward to the smooth return of Ambassador Hu, and will greet him at the dock together with the Governor Wang and his subordinate officials."
Khufu took another look at Ouyang Rong, his serious expression remained unchanged: "King Xunyang is defeated, Ouyang Changshi is polite."
Ouyang Rong looked at the eunuch who was cautious in his words and deeds, and smiled at him.
Khufu suddenly said: "Then King Xunyang and Lord Changshi should wait in the city for the Zajia to come back."
Ouyang Rong nodded: "Of course."
Khufu added: "I hope that next time I come back, King Xunyang and Lord Changshi are still waiting for the Zajia in Xunyang City."
Ouyang Rong was slightly startled. Isn't this a sentence? Why repeat it twice?
Before he could test him further, Khufu patted his sleeves, turned and left: "The ship is about to leave. I'll see you later, Mr. Chang Shi."
"good."
Ouyang Rong hesitated for a moment, took out an extra short knife from his waist that he had brought with him when he went out this morning, and handed it to Khufu:
"With a little thought, I hope that the envoy will accept it. The envoy is going here to pardon the garrison soldiers and to deal with them. There are some soldiers from Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture in this group of garrison soldiers returning to the north. The envoy must know about it."
He said to the eunuch with a curious face and a beard:
"If we meet, the envoy can show this sword and say it is a gift from General Qin. This should be able to draw closer relations and facilitate the envoy's persuasion."
Khufu nodded, took it casually, put it away calmly, and said calmly:
"Thank you, Chang Shi, for the gift of the knife."
After a while, the boat sailed and the people left.
The next chapter is in the morning, brothers, go to bed early!