The night is dark and the breeze is getting cooler.
After a group of soldiers from the Anxi Army arrived at the inn, the night sky was overcast with clouds, and drizzle started to fall.
An autumn rain and a cold. Although winter is still some time away, the light rain under the night still makes people feel cool all over.
But for the soldiers of the Anxi Army who have been serving in the Western Regions all year round, it is like rain after a long drought. The thousands of miles of yellow sand in the Western Regions are scorching and the scorching sun seems to have dried up all the water. Even though there are oases everywhere, there is very little rain. At this moment, the Western Regions
The gentle flow on the face makes people feel comfortable emanating from the bones.
Changsun Guang raised his head and looked at the dark night sky. The rain fell on his face, making it wet and cool, but the irritability in his heart lingered.
Ahead, Cui Dunli rode forward and whispered a few words to the generals of the Anxi Army who were traveling with him. Several officials from the Ministry of War stepped forward to verify their identity one by one. After they had seen each one, they nodded to Cui Dunli.
Cui Dunli clasped his fists on the horse and said: "Now that I have been verified, let's deliver the goods."
Originally, soldiers who violated military discipline were escorted to Chang'an and handed over to Weiwei Temple for trial and sentencing. However, the soldiers escorted this time were all Xue Rengui's close confidants, and they were strictly ordered to be handed over to the Ministry of War. Although it was unreasonable, but
Except for the disciples of Guanlong, no one in the army expressed opposition.
As the "base camp" of Guan Long, Weiwei Temple is very indulgent towards its own children, always minimizing big problems and trivial matters. Even if it is a big mistake, it will often turn a blind eye, give a little punishment and hastily deal with the matter.
.However, they are extremely harsh on generals and soldiers who are not from Guanlong. Once they enter Weiwei Temple, even if they survive, they will have to strip off more than half of their wealth...
There have long been complaints among the army.
This time, the Ministry of War stepped up to challenge Weiwei Temple, intending to wrest the power of trial and sentencing away from Weiwei Temple. Naturally, everyone was happy to hear this.
Anyway, it's a fight between gods, who wins and who loses, no one loses...
The general was very polite: "General, I will obey the orders of Cui Shilang."
With Fang Jun ascending to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, the power of the Ministry of War is becoming more and more powerful, and no one dares to despise it. Especially Cui Dunli, although he is only the right minister and third-in-command of the Ministry of War, he is young and promising, and he has Boling Cui behind him.
From a prestigious family, it is unlikely that Fang Jun will be able to successfully take charge of the Ministry of War in a few years until he is promoted again.
Who among the soldiers of the entire Tang Dynasty would dare to be disrespectful to a future Minister of War?
Cui Dunli laughed. He first exchanged the reconnaissance documents and the handover was completed, and then said: "Today I came to hand over the prisoners on the order of Fang Shaobao. I don't dare to delay my official duties. I hope the captain will not blame me. If the war in the Western Region is not urgent, we might as well go to Chang'an
Let’s stay for a few days until I take some time, let’s have a few drinks and listen to the captain’s talk about the style of the Western Regions.”
Although the Boling Cui family has a family of poems and etiquette, Cui Dunli is quite chivalrous and straightforward in his actions. He highly respects the generals who kill the enemy, generals and flags, and there is no trace of the sourness of the literati.
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The captain was naturally overjoyed and said hurriedly: "In this case, it is better to obey orders than to be respectful."
Cui Dunli said happily: "That's how it should be!"
At this moment, a soldier quickly ran over and interrupted the greetings between the two of them.
"Weiwei Temple?"
Cui Dunli frowned when he heard the soldiers reported that officials from Weiwei Temple had arrived.
In order to prevent being overtaken by Weiwei Temple, Cui Dunli left the city before dark and waited here, and strictly ordered all city gates to strictly prohibit entry and exit. As long as there is no exit warrant from the Ministry of War, no one can get out. He will be taken back to the prison of the Ministry of War.
, even if all the ministers and assistants from the political affairs hall come together, they can't even think of taking him away from Fang Jun.
Unexpectedly, officials from Weiwei Temple were sent out of the city...
Cui Dunli's expression was gloomy. Even though the captain guarding the city was a descendant of Guanlong, there were so many military orders. How could he dare to ignore the military orders and let the officials of Weiwei Temple out of the city privately?
Simply lawless!
In the drizzle, a group of chariots and horses came galloping from the east, the lanterns hanging on the shafts of the chariots swaying. After a while, when they arrived, all the officials of the Ministry of War, including Cui Dunli, were surprised.
This group of carriages and horses came in a hurry, and there were hundreds of people in the shadows in the night!
Cui Dunli's eyes twitched, and he thought to himself: What does Weiwei Si want to do? They are not here to rob people, they are just trying to get into a fight!
When the carriages and horses came close, a man from the other party rode up and shouted loudly: "Where are the prisoners who were escorted to Beijing by the Anxi Army?"
The captain of the Anxi Military Academy looked at Cui Dunli and closed his mouth without saying a word.
Cui Dunli urged his horse to take a few steps forward and replied sternly: "Who of you dare to leave the city privately, don't you take the king's law into consideration?"
The other party retorted, "It is the duty of the Weiwei Temple to enforce military laws and to judge and impose sentences. If you privately accept prisoners from the army, who doesn't take the king's law into consideration? Hand over the prisoners quickly, otherwise this lawsuit will inevitably go to the imperial court."
Don’t blame Weiwei Temple for not caring about the friendship between colleagues!”
Cui Dunli responded: "I am under the orders of my family's minister, and I have received my orders. I do not dare to show favoritism. If you have any objections, you can just go and find my family's minister. Please forgive me for not obeying my order."
His official position and qualifications were not enough to fight against Weiwei Temple, so Fang Jun had to be removed.
The other party was about to speak when suddenly there was a commotion behind him, and he saw the carriage carriage with a lantern hanging open, and a man in official robes got out of the carriage. All the officials on the left and right dismounted and followed him, shouting and crowding behind him.
Very impressive.
Cui Dunli frowned. He recognized all the officials in Weiwei Temple, but he couldn't think of any one with such pomp and circumstance... When the other party came forward and saw his face clearly, he was shocked. Why did this person come out of the city in person?
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Quickly dismounting, Su Rong saluted and said: "I have met Cui Dunli, Duke Dugu!"
A group of military officials behind him also dismounted and said in unison: "I've seen the Duke!"
There is no way, Dugu Lan is too old, who dares to be disrespectful? The reason why Weiwei Temple has a transcendent status among the six temples and nine temples is simply because there is such a big Buddha squatting, and no other official is willing to mess with it.
But I didn't expect that I would actually force him out today...
Cui Dunli was secretly anxious. This old fox had already become a spirit. With his official position, he might not be able to stop him.
If I had known earlier, I would have asked Fang Jun to come here in person...
Dugulan walked a few steps forward and stood in front of Cui Dunli. There was a servant behind him holding an umbrella to cover the rain. He still felt a little cold. He tightened his official robe tightly and said to Cui Dunli with a smile: "I am
Who can despise the law and order so much and still speak resonantly and with dignity? It turns out to be Cui An..."
"Anshang" is Cui Dunli's character.
Cui Dunli held the ceremony very respectfully, and did not seem to hear the sarcasm in the other party's words. He said respectfully: "It's the official... It's rainy and cold at night, and the Duke is old and weak. Be careful of wind evil entering the body. The left and right are just
Why do you need to come out of the city in the middle of the night for ordinary official duties? Your health is the most important thing. If you are infected with the cold, we juniors will have trouble sleeping and eating, and you will be punished by death."
Dugulan clicked his tongue.
Listen, is this really human talk?
It’s not worth going out of the city in the middle of the night in the rain for a mere official business. If you catch the cold and get seriously ill, you may die. It’s not worth it...
I couldn't help but sigh and shake my head. Today's young people are each more difficult to deal with than the last.
They are all metaphors. Anyone who is really angry is a fool and will be looked down upon immediately. Dugulan has been in officialdom for decades, how can he be angered by such words?
He stepped forward and patted Cui Dunli affectionately on the shoulder. He smiled as warmly as if he were an elder, and said kindly: "No matter how old you are, you must obey the law and obey the law, and you must live up to His Majesty's trust and take care of the errands entrusted by His Majesty. Young people don't know
The sky is high and the sky is high and we are greedy for merit. How could I do this? We all have our own responsibilities, and we are all working for His Majesty. Why not go back first and keep an eye on the Yamen of the Ministry of War? This is better than anything else."
Cui Dunli was unmoved: "My ministers often teach us that meritorious seniors like the Duke have worked hard for the Tang Dynasty for half their lives and have achieved great results. As juniors, we should take the initiative to share your worries and solve your problems. How can we be afraid of difficulties and shy away from them?"
reason?"
"hehe……"
Dugu Lan smiled but sneered twice, came close to Cui Dunli, and whispered: "An Shang, what do you think will happen if I accidentally fall in front of you right now?
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When Cui Dunli heard this, he suddenly started to sweat.
Aren't you trying to blackmail someone?!
He glared angrily: "The Duke is a veteran of two dynasties, and has the honor of founding the country. His position is respected and his status is noble. How can he do this?"
Dugu Lan didn't feel embarrassed at all, he sighed and said sincerely: "You young people, one or two of your wings are stiff, you are proud and arrogant, and we are dying, and you are completely unwilling to listen to what we say,
Then tell me, apart from such rogue behavior, what can I do? I hope that my wise nephew will be considerate, but there is really nothing I can do..."
Cui Dunli is one head and two older. If this old guy acts rogue, how can he resist?