Queen Changsun nodded, "Zhang Yang does have a lot of weird temperament, just like Yue'er said before that Zhang Yang wants to build a toilet at home."
"Oh, how is the construction of his new home going?"
"Last time I heard Yue'er say that most of the living room has been built, and some furniture needs to be prepared."
Li Shimin chewed the dried fruit fiercely, "When his new home is completed, I will definitely go and see it myself."
Yan Shigu was taken to the Ministry of Punishment and would be sent to Lingnan soon.
Zhang Yang walked out of Chengtian Gate and saw many civil servants standing here.
"Everyone has also seen that it was Yan Shigu's own behavior that led to this end. I hope that you will be honest officials, fulfill your duties, and never be caught."
With a harmless smile on his face, coupled with his tall and straight height, he had an aura that would make him go to the crowd of civil servants even though there were tens of thousands of them.
"Zhang Yang! Why are you so arrogant!" A civil servant stood up and shouted loudly.
"Are you here to intercede for Yan Shigu? There are witnesses to Yan Shigu's behavior. Maybe physical evidence is on the way. Are you and Yan Shigu in the same boat? Are you all in the same boat?"
All the civil servants stared at Zhang Yang. In the past, they thought he was just a lucky prince-in-law, but now he is indeed a hard nut to crack.
He is no longer the arrogant boy he used to be.
This guy already has wings and is even more powerful.
Whether it is the prince or the clan, there are people he has made friends with.
He was a disciple of Zhang Gongjin, Li Xiaogong treated him like a adopted son, and the King of Wei was his close friend.
Unconsciously, three or two years have passed, and this kid is no longer someone who can be manipulated at will.
"Of course we despise what Yan Shigu did, and we are not the same breed."
"Then why are you blocking me like this?"
Tang Guanzheng followed his father all the way out of the imperial city.
Seeing his son turning back to look at Zhang Yang, Tang Jian turned his head away with one hand and said, "How long do you plan to keep fooling around with Zhang Yang?"
"The kid is just worried that he will..."
"Our family is in such a predicament, why are you still worried about him?"
Tang Guan whispered: "Does father already have a grudge against him?"
Tang Jian shook his head and said: "Without any grudge, Zhang Yang's situation will be more difficult than that of our family in the future. Without grudge, such a young man will have someone to deal with him sooner or later. I am not in a hurry."
Tang Guan nodded slightly, "Actually..."
"Stop saying anything." Tang Jian interrupted: "From now on, our family will not participate in any affairs of the DPRK, and we will strictly follow His Majesty's decree."
In fact, Tang Guan really wanted to say that this matter was actually planned by his son and Zhang Yang.
Seeing his father's nonchalant look, Tang Guan also quickened his pace, "I hope Zhang Shangshu can be safe."
Zhang Yang said to everyone: "This is all His Majesty's will. I am just giving advice. If you are dissatisfied, just go to Your Majesty."
After saying these words, he walked away step by step in the eyes of these people.
In this world, there are people who hate you to the core, and there are people who want to kill you.
Kindness has never been the basis for being able to gain a foothold in the court. Zhang Yang looked up at the blue sky, because there were no good people in the Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin acted quickly, and the news spread throughout Chang'an City that afternoon.
Zhang Yang and his wife were sitting in the courtyard listening to his aunt's story.
Li Yue frowned and said, "So it seems that Yan Shigu will not be able to escape this disaster?"
Aunt Wang nodded, "That's what I think. A lot of money was found in his mansion, and several secretaries and supervisors were dismissed as a result."
Zhang Yang put his feet on the bear's back, "Where's Lu Chengqing?"
"According to Lu Chengqing's account, he was deceived by Yan Shigu when he accepted Tang Guan. Your Majesty only reprimanded him a few times, but did not punish him."
I thought that this time I could use my strength to give Lu Chengqing a warning, but I didn't expect that he turned his back on him and said that he had been deceived by Tang Jian.
How many people can explain the twists and turns here clearly?
In Lishan, Li Tai listened to his bodyguard's story and had hundreds of magazines delivered to Chang'an City.
What was written in these magazines were trivial matters, and there was a very small section about Yan Shigu's rejection of the children of poor families.
It's just some speculation, but in this situation where everyone is pushing against the wall, no one will defend Yan Shigu.
This person will eventually become a lesson for the descendants of the noble clan.
Li Tai took a magazine and handed it to Grandpa Huang.
Li Yuan and Zhang Gongjin are playing chess.
Li Tai also recounted what happened in the court today.
The evening sun shines on this land, giving the quiet village a more peaceful atmosphere.
Li Yuan read the magazine and said, "As expected of you, Zhang Gongjin's disciple."
Zhang Gongjin was looking at the sunset, "What does this have to do with Zhang Yang? The person who impeached Yan Shigu was Xu Xiaode. This kid just took the opportunity to remonstrate."
"Using force to fight does not coincide with the teachings of Tai Chi. Without preparation in advance, I would not have written about Yan Shigu in this magazine. I am right."
Seeing through Zhang Gongjin's thoughts, Li Yuan said loudly: "It seems that such a child can survive in the court in the future without the protection of us old guys."
Zhang Gongjin took a sip of the decoction and said, "The timing is good."
Li Yuan stroked his beard and nodded, "If a disciple is like this, you can die in peace."
"Life is only a few decades long. I used to feel that there was nothing to miss in this world. My children have grown up and everything I have to explain to my family has been explained. Looking back on those days and now, I want to see more of the world.
landscape."
All the people related to Yan Shigu were arrested, some were fined, and some were imprisoned.
When the liquidation was over, there were not many officials left in the secretarial department.
Li Junxian led people to search Yan Shigu's residence, and it was not until night that he placed all the belongings in front of His Majesty.
There were about 4,000 guan of copper coins in three large boxes, as well as some silver cakes and even pearls.
Li Shimin looked at it coldly, "The government has been unable to survive because of money, but there are officials who have nearly ten thousand yuan in wealth."
This is just a corner of the corruption in the court.
Just uncovering a corner of it made the emperor feel chilled.
In order to save money on government affairs, the emperor had to pay them salaries. But there were people who made nearly ten thousand yuan for personal gain. How could the emperor not be angry?
Li Shimin held a handful of copper coins in his hand, "If I hadn't looked at Yan Zhitui's name, it wouldn't be a pity to kill someone like him."
Li Junxian bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment will take him away tomorrow."
Listening to Zhang Yang's speech earlier, I felt very unhappy. When I think about it carefully, these words are correct. Yan Shigu's value has indeed been fully utilized.
In the peaceful city of Chang'an, everything is quiet, and every household blows out the lights.
Changsun Wuji was sitting at home, with a figure standing in the dim light of the house.
"Zhao Guogong, your majesty's treatment of Yan Shigu is too inappropriate. Everyone in the scholar community is talking about it. After all, he is behind the literary masters."
Changsun Wuji looked bored, "You have been interceding for this for a day. The court has to rectify the administration of officials. The imperial examination has just been held. This must be done. Yan Shigu acted wantonly but was caught. It was his own fault.
Found it."
"But……"
"No need to say any more." Changsun Wuji put down the pen in his hand, "Since Yan Shigu is a descendant of Yan Zhitui, he should be strict with himself and lose the face of his ancestors. If you still have hatred for Yan Zhitui in your hearts
You have respect and should admonish him together, but for a long time you have turned a blind eye to his increasingly outrageous behavior."
Changsun Wuji sighed: "No need to plead for him, I don't want to hear these words again in the future."
The visitor bowed and left.
Changsun Chong walked out of the darkness behind the room, "Father, do you want to appease these scholars?"
Changsun Wuji whispered: "There is no need to appease them. If they are the same as Yan Shigu, my eldest Sun family should draw a clear line between them. Your Majesty has great ambitions in his heart now. He should reorganize the court for the sake of the country. This is for the imperial examination."
People who join the officialdom look at it, and they also show the world what kind of court your Majesty wants."
"But after all, there are many disciples in Shilin who are under the sects of these noble families."
"You still don't understand the reason why His Majesty wants to deal with Yan Shigu. He usually tells you to study more and ask more people for advice, but now you come to ask me why I want to do this?"
"My child is stupid." Changsun Chong bowed and saluted.
Changsun Wuji took a deep breath and said, "Chong'er, can you clearly see the general trend of the world? You must know in your heart what is right and wrong in this world. If you make a mistake, it will be eternal hatred. The Changsun family must be cautious."
"My child understands."
Changsun Wuji stood up and said, "Think more about it."
After a month's trek to the Liaodong territory east of Chang'an City, Li Yifu traveled day and night and finally arrived in Liaodong late that night.
It was Zhang Da'an, the governor of You, who greeted him.
"The teacher who came this time specially sent someone to send a message, so I came to greet you."
Li Yifu saluted Zhang Daan and said, "I will stay in Youzhou for a few days and then go to Goguryeo. I won't stay long."
Zhang Daan took him into the city and said, "It's very cold at night in Liaodong. You should bring more clothes."
"This is Xiaguan's first time coming to Liaodong territory."
"I'll prepare some warm clothes for you, just get used to it."
Youzhou City is very dilapidated, and you can see the mottled traces of time on the city walls under the moonlight.
Many of the houses in the city are old houses.
"I heard that Zhang Shangshu treats his elders like brothers and has taken good care of him since he took office in the East Palace. Why did he come to this bitter cold land of Liaodong?"
The city was very quiet. Zhang Daan and Li Yifu were walking all the way, escorted by three or two guards.
Listening to the rumors in the city, Zhang Daan whispered: "Liaodong was also a wealthy place in the past. As long as it is managed well, it will also be a prosperous scene. My brother also advised me when I came here this time, but what I have learned in my life must be tested.
, if you can manage it well, you will be worthy of more than ten years of hard study."
Listening to Da'an's words, Li Yifu found that this young man who took the imperial examination with him in the examination room had a higher level of conversation and speech than himself.
Li Yifu held up his hands and said: "Anyone who wants to become an official wants to seek an official position in Chang'an City or in the court for the sake of official position and the country. It is rare that he takes the initiative to go to a remote place."
Zhang Daan raised his head and said: "Remote and uneasy, the inner peace will be uneasy. Border towns and important towns are equally important. My brother often said that I should study more, but I can't just study. If I change my reading method, it will be like enlightenment. The words in the book will be easier to understand.
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"Zhang Shangshu is my father's disciple and half my teacher. When I first wanted to come to Liaodong, my elder brothers tried to persuade me, but Zhang Shangshu was the only one who encouraged me."
Taking him to a house, Zhang Daan said: "I can't get involved in the affairs of the Diplomatic Academy, so you don't need to talk to me. I'll rest here for three or two days. I'll arrange some luggage and dry food. You can sort it out."
It’s not too late to go to Goguryeo.”
Li Yifu bowed and thanked him.
After Zhang Daan left with his people, Li Yifu was still worried about how bitterly cold it was in Youzhou.
Autumn has just begun in Guanzhong at this season, but it feels like winter here.
After thinking about it again, I thought it was nothing. Since Da'an relied on Zou Guogong's children in Chang'an, even if he failed to manage the territory of Liaodong, he could still return to Chang'an safely.
No matter how bad things are, there is still Zhang Yang, and the Foreign Affairs Academy can help him.
Then I saw that I had nothing to rely on, and no talent, learning or experience.
Compared to Zhang Daan, Li Yifu felt that he should seize this opportunity.
Only by seizing this opportunity can we be promoted faster than those people, gain a foothold in the court, and be able to shine in the future.
One night passed, and Li Yifu, who had only slept for three or two hours, was awakened by the movement outside the door.
When I opened the door, I saw Zhang Daan leading people to build the city wall.
Zhang Daan was in a very difficult situation right now. He looked at the accounts in his hand.
He was surrounded by several warriors who came from Chang'an to protect him.
"If you want to build Youzhou well, you still need at least two thousand guan." Zhang Daan frowned and said to himself, "Please help me send a letter to Zhang Shangshu in Lishan, saying that building Liaodong requires two thousand guan.
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"Let's make arrangements now."
Li Yifu heard these words and sighed in his heart, Da'an had a backer in the court, and this backer was also rich in money, which he could not compare with.
After resting for two days in Youzhou City, Li Yifu took the people on the road again.
Zhang Daan still saw him off all the way.
After two days of getting along, Li Yifu was able to figure out Da'an's temperament. This person spoke very little, and any words he spoke were necessary. He usually had to deal with the affairs here and would not do anything else.
The degree of concentration this man has on his work is astonishing. Except for the things that must be done every day, he will not be distracted from doing other things.
Walking out of Youzhou, we headed all the way towards Liaodong.
Zhang Daan looked at this land and said, "This used to be the land of Yan. After Yan lost the Central Plains, it protected western Liaoning and restored Youzhou. At that time, Northern Yan and Southern Yan were sealed as two places. The good Liaodong County was destroyed due to the war in the Central Plains.
After being neglected for many times, this land can actually be used to cultivate people and raise war horses. It is adjacent to the sea in the south and can even go out to sea. My brother has given it a heavy responsibility and must do his best to manage it."
Accompanying Li Yifu to a riverside place to live, Zhang Daan looked into the distance and said: "The only way forward is for Yifu to walk on his own."
Li Yifu dismounted and got on a small boat, "The Foreign Affairs Council has informed us that Goguryeo is adjacent to Liaodong in the north. I hope you and I will take care of it in the future."
Zhang Da'an nodded and said, "Just call me Da'an from the Yi Mansion. You can rest assured that I can come to your aid with the soldiers and horses of Liaodong with just a letter."
Li Yifu saluted again.
Zhang Daan watched the ship heading towards the other side of the river, pulled up the reins and said to the guards beside him: "There are still many things to do, let's go back too."
"Here!" Everyone saluted and followed Zhang Daan's footsteps.