Wen Yanbo returned to Zhongshu Province and exchanged greetings with his colleagues. It is very rare for an official of the rank of Vice Minister of Zhongshu to go out to the capital to inspect local areas for several months... After all, in a few decades, the Vice Minister of Zhongshu will also be regarded as
Zaifu.
"Brother Yanbo has been here for several months, and his hard work has yielded great results." Yuwenshi, another minister of Zhongshu who came over, smiled and said, "Is Huairen still well in Daizhou?"
"The King of Handan's style is still the same, but it's a pity that I haven't heard of any poems this time." Wen Yanbo thought in his heart that although Li Shan was not involved in the fight for the legitimate son, he had good friendship with several high-status staff in the East Palace and Qin Palace.
Very weird.
For example, Sima Yu, a scribe in the Qin Palace, and Wei Zheng in the East Palace.
"I must be busy all day long and have no time to recite poems." Yuwen Shiji turned around and saw Cui Xin walking towards him, and said with a smile: "I won't ask in detail anymore, Cui Sheren will take care of this for me."
There was low laughter around. Wen Yanbo and Cui Xin had known each other for a long time, and were barely related by marriage. They became familiar with each other after Cui Xin came to Beijing to take up the post of Zhongshushe at the beginning of last year.
Seeing the worried look on Cui Xin's face, Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "Such a good son-in-law is hard to find in the world, but Brother Cui is so quick."
Cui Xin was also speechless. It's not my quick hands, but that little bastard who forced me to come... An article "Ai Lian Shuo" came out, what else can I do?
Not to mention, there is a thief in the house who turns his elbows outward before going out.
However, Cui Xin was a little surprised when he heard the words "Brother Cui". After pondering for a moment, he only briefly asked about Li Shan's affairs in Daizhou.
After saying a few simple words, remembering Li Shan's words before leaving, Wen Yanbo suppressed a laugh and whispered a few words, and Cui Xin's face showed a look that was mixed with embarrassment, relief, and irritation.
Not long after, Cui Xin was about to say goodbye and leave. It was already time to leave the office. Wen Yanbo thought for a while and whispered a few words. Cui Xin's face changed slightly this time, but he left without saying anything.
Unexpectedly, Wen Da's second son was able to return to China. Although Cui Xin also appreciated the exchange of 30,000 Han men and women from the Turks, he still couldn't help scolding Li Shan in his heart... Anyway, he scolded him for that.
It should be right. Is there any reason why he doesn’t have to suffer it?
Last year, after Mayi forced Yuan Junzhang to surrender, Cui Xin was awarded the title of Marquis of Qinghe County due to his meritorious service... Although he himself did not have any strong ambition in his official career, he was happy about it.
Because Lu Chisong was granted the title of "Fanyang County Duke" and Zheng Shanguo was granted the title of "Xingyang County Duke". For the seven families with five surnames, it didn't matter whether they were Duke of the country, Duke of the county, Duke of the county, or Marquis of the county. The key was to be granted the title based on the county title.
This is why Cui Xin is regarded as the leader of the Qinghe Cui family. Wen Dayou, who passed away three years ago in Wude, was granted the title "Qinghe County Duke" during his lifetime. Since he had no heirs, he did not pass it on.
But now that Wen Da's second son Wen Bang has returned to the court, he will definitely inherit the title of "Qinghe County Duke". What should Cui Xin do?
Although one is a county prince and the other is a county marquis, it is impossible to ennoble Qinghe at the same time.
How could Cui Xin not feel angry when such a mess happened... The children of aristocratic families in this era all put their family's family first.
Why did the Secretary of State order Yang Gongren last year in favor of arresting Liu Shirang’s family members?
It is nothing more than that Liu Shirang was once given the title of "Hongnong County Duke", which was a humiliation for the Hongnong Yang family.
Cui Xin, with a sullen face, didn't have time to get out of the car at the door of his house. He saw a dozen young men at the door busy moving large and small boxes. Cui Xin, the leader, had some impression that he was Li Shan's personal guard and went there with him last year.
Mayi.
Zhu Ba, who had just recovered from his injury, stepped forward and saluted, "I pay my respects to Mr. Cui."
"Yeah." Cui Xin took a few glances and said, "I'm pretty familiar with businessmen."
Cui Xin had been to Xia City, and he knew very well that part of the profits from that trade route and Xia City were pocketed by Li Shan.
Zhu Ba coughed twice and said, "Mr. Lang mentioned that this was a gift from Beidi and sent it to Mr. Cui for appreciation."
It was probably Tuli Khan who bribed him... Cui Xin nodded after a moment of silence. He knew the real reason for Wen Yanbo's trip to the north. Li Shan mentioned it before leaving Beijing... At that time, this matter was no longer limited to
Li Yuan, Princess Pingyang knows the secret.
Ignoring these chores, Cui Xin went straight back to the backyard. As soon as he sat down, he saw his wife playing with a few orbs lovingly, "The Duke of Xihe has returned to the court."
"Zhigui has already been here, and Huairen gave him a good bow." Mrs. Zhang responded casually, suddenly raised her head and smiled, and said, "I heard that Huairen's concubine is also returning to the capital."
Cui Xin's face looked a little better and he snorted, "He's honest!"
Ms. Zhang laughed so hard that her branches trembled wildly. In fact, neither she nor her daughter cared much about this kind of thing. Which high-ranking official in this era does not have beautiful concubines and maids by his side?
In fact, even Cui Xin himself had... Mrs. Zhang didn't have any objections, but her husband's face turned dark when he thought about it.
Well, Li Shan once heard Zhang Wenguan say... he cursed on the spot in words that the latter couldn't understand, what a double-standard dog!
"No need to worry." Mrs. Zhang placed the tea cup brought by the maid in front of her husband.
Although she still doesn’t know Li Shan’s family background, she has been in contact with Mr. Zhu for a long time. Ms. Zhang can see clearly that Mr. Zhu is not an ordinary country woman. She is very familiar with allusions from the Zhou and Sui Dynasties. Not to mention other things, her tea art alone is impressive.
Surprisingly, I am definitely not from a small family.
How could such a family have a concubine's eldest son before his wife came to the house?
Hey, if he hadn't been in love with Mrs. Cui of Qinghe, Mr. Zhu would have loved Mrs. Zhou, and Xiaoman would have gotten pregnant. It would have been better if they were twins.
After chatting for a while, Zhang suddenly asked: "By the way, when will Huairen return to Beijing?"
Cui Xin said in a loud voice: "Today the sage issued an edict, ordering Yongkang County Duke Li Yaoshi to lead five thousand Jianghuai soldiers to the north to take over as the general manager of Daizhou. After taking office... he should be able to return to the court."
In fact, this edict was drafted by Cui Xin himself, a member of Zhongshushe.
"If there are no accidents, it is April 19th, and Huairen will be able to return to the court in early May." Mrs. Zhang calculated and said in a low voice: "We have to start preparations."
Cui Xin raised his eyebrows, "What's the rush?!"
"It's still early!"
There will be a Duke of Qinghe County soon. I don't know what will happen to me as the Duke of Qinghe County... Cui Xin gets angry just thinking about it.
Mrs. Zhang raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is it really possible to wait until the age of fifteen to have haircuts?"
"Why not?" Cui Xin shrank back a little, old man and young wife... normal situation.
"That's not what Huairen said before he left Beijing!" Mrs. Zhang snorted, looking at her husband's look a little funny, and then asked: "I wonder what position Huairen will take when he returns to Beijing..."
Cui Xin thought for a while, shook his head and said, "It's really difficult to arrange."
Indeed, Li Yuan had a headache as to how to place Li Shan and Cui Xin, who had caused such a turmoil in the North and made great achievements many times.