Chapter 223: Go with the flow and be at ease everywhere
Gu Ruoli, the eunuch who delivered the edict, handed the imperial edict to Yang Hao and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Excellency, on your promotion to Hezhou Defense Envoy. Doctor Youwu, I am a minister of the Song Dynasty. It has been less than a year since I became an official.
The person who rose from the eighth grade to the sixth grade in one breath is like counting.
, there is only Mr. Yang, which shows that the official family favors Mr. Yang. As long as Mr. Yang is diligent in political affairs, serves the country, and is loyal to the court, his future will be limitless. Now that Mr. Yang has been promoted and can become an official in Beijing, the mixed family is here
First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your happiness."
Hezhou Defense Envoy is Yang Hao's official position, which is one level higher than his original regimental training envoy and is the same as Guangyuan Cheng Shixiong. Martial Arts Doctor is his rank, and the official's treatment and salary are based on his
Payment is based on rank. However, the real power of an official in the Song Dynasty depends on what kind of power he knows and what matters he advises. He currently has a position and has a position, but he has not arranged specific tasks.
"Haha, the official praised me. Yang Hao is so flattered by the official's love. The official has traveled all the way across mountains and rivers. It's been a hard work coming from afar. Please wash your face, change your clothes, sit down and have a rest. Come here, serve tea. Your Majesty, please."
Daguan is a title for a eunuch with a higher rank. Before Yang Hao welcomed the imperial envoy, he had carefully inquired with Fan Siqi, Lin Pengyu and other staff. At this time, eunuch was still an official position and did not specifically refer to eunuchs. Eunuchs also
Instead of being called father-in-law, those with high rank are called senior officials, those with lower rank are called cabinet chiefs, and ordinary eunuchs are called zhongdaren or zhongguan.
It was well known that Gu Ruoli was a deputy chamberlain and worthy of the title of a high official. Seeing that he was respectful and polite, he agreed with a smile and walked side by side to the upper hall. Yang Hao waved his hand, called Mu Yu to him and whispered:
"Go and borrow four smart and well-behaved maids from Miss Tang, saying that I will use them to entertain a superior."
Mu Yu accepted the order and hurriedly walked out. Someone came and removed the incense table from outside. Yang Hao accompanied Gu Ruoli into the upper hall and asked someone to wait for tea. However, he walked to the bookcase in the middle and respectfully handed down the imperial edict.
He placed it respectfully on it. He saw a vase with flowers next to it. He was worried that someone might accidentally knock over the vase and the water in it would contaminate the imperial edict, so he quickly moved the vase away.
Yang Hao thought to himself: "Imperial edicts are rare in later generations, especially the imperial edicts of the Song Dynasty. It seems that none of them have been handed down to the world. Now that I have two of them, I will use the 'Feiyu' method to deliver secret messages later."
, make a large sealed bamboo tube, seal and hide this imperial edict, and pass it on to my descendants. These are rare antiques. After a thousand years, how can one of them be sold for a few bucks?
One hundred thousand?"
Gu Ruoli didn't know Yang Hao's plan. He looked on with cold eyes and saw that Yang Hao's love and respect for the imperial edict was truly sincere and not pretentious. He couldn't help but secretly nodded.
This time, he was carrying an imperial edict, but he still had a secret edict in his arms. If Yang Hao refused to accept the edict, or if, after accepting the edict, he followed Zhe Yuxun's example of supporting a bandit to respect himself and delaying time without handing over power,
Then he would have to get a secret order and kill him on the spot. The eight guards around him were all masters from the Wude Division. The Wude Division was later the Imperial City Division, the secret service agency of the Song Dynasty, and had only two responsibilities: guarding.
and spying.
Among the eight unspectacular guards under him, four of them specialize in martial arts and are martial arts masters who can kill people in five steps and kill with one blow, while the other four specialize in spying and spying.
He can fly over eaves and walls as if walking on flat ground, and he is also good at flying knives. If he gave an order and the eight masters were caught off guard and suddenly started killing people, few of them would be able to avoid it.
Since Gu Ruoli had received such a mission, he naturally paid special attention to Yang Hao's every move, word and deed. Seeing that Yang Hao's respectful attitude towards the imperial edict did not seem to be hypocritical, he first had a good impression, and the feeling in his heart
The tight strings relaxed. Yang Hao put down the imperial edict and turned around to talk to him. The smile on Gu Daguan's face became a little more friendly.
The two of them talked in the upper hall, and it was already getting late. When Gu Ruoli arrived at Luzhou Mansion, he had eaten first. After having enough tea and food, Yang Hao led the envoy to the back house.
Go and have a rest. Due to the newly built Luling Prefecture and its special geographical location, there have been few officials coming and going, so the prefecture has not yet built a post office, so Gu Ruoli and his entourage had to be accommodated in the prefect's Yamen.
When he arrived at the back house, Gu Ruoli took a look and saw that the place was completely empty. When he first arrived in Luling Prefecture, he looked from a distance and saw the magnificence of the prefect's Yamen. Who knew that the back house was so simple?
The furnishings were simple, and there were only a few servants and maids. The room was empty, and I frowned unconsciously.
Yang Haoqian smiled and said: "Gu Daguan, I'm really sorry. Xiaguan's mansion has just been built not long ago. In addition, there are no family members, the various furnishings and the number of people waiting in the mansion are limited, and many rooms are still empty. This room belongs to Xiaguan."
The facilities in the dormitory are quite complete. Now that the cold winter is approaching, the house I have never lived in is very cold and cold. The high official may not be used to it, so I will reluctantly stay in the lower house for the time being."
The eunuchs of the Song Dynasty were a little different from the eunuchs of other dynasties. Most of them had lower positions, but their salaries were very high and their daily lives were very standard. Moreover, the eunuchs of the Song Dynasty were allowed to marry wives and take concubines. As long as you love me, I will marry you.
The government will not jump out and point fingers and say that you are missing a part and cannot fulfill an important obligation of your husband. Gu
As a senior eunuch, Ruoli received a very high salary, so he not only had his own luxurious mansion in Kaifeng Mansion, but also had a lovely wife and concubines and a group of maids to serve him. Seeing that this place was so simple, he was really not used to it.
He was also a little displeased in his heart. When he heard that this was actually the prefect's sleeping place, Gu Ruoli couldn't help but be shocked, and his frivolous feeling disappeared immediately.
At this moment, Mu Yu came back with four little maids. Not only did he bring the four little maids, he also brought five or six servants in green clothes and small hats, holding silk quilts, and
Fine porcelain cups, saucers, tea bowls, fine tea leaves
Fine wine, a few food boxes filled with delicious candied snacks, and several white copper braziers were set up in the room, burning charcoal, and it was immediately warm as spring. Let these people gather together, and the empty house suddenly became warm.
Get comfortable.
Gu Ruo said strangely: "Master Yang, this is...?"
Yang Hao originally just borrowed four maids, but when he saw Tang Yanyan thinking so thoughtfully, his heart warmed up. When Gu Ruoli asked, he hurriedly smiled and said: "This place is too simple. There must be many senior officials living here."
Because of the inconvenience, the lower officials borrowed a few slaves from the wealthy gentry and merchants in the state."
Gu Ruoli smiled broadly and felt a little closer to Yang Haoden.
Yang Hao is a bachelor, and he doesn't spend much time in the house. The facilities in the house are not complete, and there are very few people waiting around. He does many things by himself. The two so-called maids are average-looking and not too young. Just now
When thinking about how to settle the imperial envoy, he thought of asking Tang Yanyan for help.
Tang Yanyan knew from some source that Zhe Ziyu had a falling out with Yang Hao, and left Luling Prefecture in anger. No matter how angry Zhe Ziyu was, she didn't take it to heart, but she was afraid that Yang Hao would blame her for talking too much.
, so she was angry with her, so she felt a little guilty and timid. She was very well-behaved these days, knowing that there were not many people in Yang Hao's house who could take care of her, so every day she had people bring delicious food to Yang Hao, and she
But he didn't even dare to show his face. He just wanted to wait for a while and Yang Hao's anger subsided before appearing in front of him again.
Now that Yang Hao came to ask her to borrow someone, Tang Yanyan felt that this was a good opportunity to show her goodwill and reconcile with him. He wished he could change into a maid's clothes and go to his house to serve as a messenger of tea and water. There was no reason not to agree.
Even though four people were called, two of them were personal maids she was accustomed to handling, and the other two were Yang Hao's acquaintances, Mu Yike and Genimaze, two Qiang girls. In addition, they also brought many daily maids.
She was from a wealthy family, so everything she used was precious, so it naturally caught Gu Ruoli's discerning eye.
Yang Hao made arrangements for the imperial envoy and then returned to his temporary residence. As soon as he left the courtyard where Gu Daguan was accommodated, he saw Ke Zhen'e standing in the courtyard looking left and right. As soon as he saw him coming out, he immediately stepped forward and said:
"Sir, I heard that the government wants to transfer you to Beijing?"
Seeing his nervous look, Yang Hao made a gesture and said, "Let's go and talk to the side."
The two of them arrived at the small reception hall in the back house and sat down respectively. Ke Zhen'e couldn't help but said: "I just heard that the official family has sent you to the capital. This official has been promoted. He is an official of the sixth rank. But
He is just a casual military official with no specific assignments. This...isn't this an overt and covert promotion to seize your power?"
Yang Hao was silent for a moment, then smiled softly and said: "Ke Tuanlian, what do you think power is used for?"
Ke Zhen'e was startled and said hesitantly: "What do you mean, sir?"
Yang Hao said: "Power, in my opinion, it has only two uses, one is for others, and the other is for oneself. For oneself, the purpose is to gain glory and wealth, to protect the children and grandchildren, and to be a generation of honorable ministers.
His name is recorded in the annals of history. As a person, some people have achieved it, and some people have not. I, Yang Hao, believe that I am not in my position and do not seek political advice. If I were just an ordinary citizen, or just a member of the county government
I am an ordinary petty official, so it has nothing to do with me whether it is the tens of thousands of Northern Han people who migrated westward, or how I went to great lengths to settle them in Luhe Ridge.
But since the government has appointed me an imperial envoy for immigration, when I hold this power, I also assume this responsibility. Therefore, I am willing to risk my life and change my life, and fight with the powerful feudal lords around Luling.
No matter how hard I think about it, I just think that since this mission is mine, I must handle it well to be worthy of the people who regard me as their parent official."
He smiled faintly, leaned back on the chair, and said: "Nowadays, Tubo and Xiazhou and Yinzhou are fighting fiercely in the north and south. Luzhou has finally stabilized. It doesn't matter whether I am the magistrate of Luling or someone else. As long as we continue
If this development continues, in three to five years, I will be able to protect myself. If the government wants to transfer me to the capital, why should I stay here?"
Ke Zhen E was so anxious that he stamped his feet: "Sir, are you just so resigned? Even if you don't consider other things, don't you think about your own future?"
Yang Hao smiled and said: "Why don't you want to? Now I have been promoted and my salary has also been increased. Moreover, I am an official in the capital and I am going to the most prosperous and prosperous place in the world. What's wrong with that?"
Ke Zhene said: "Your Majesty, you still have to hide something about your humble position? But as an official, who doesn't want to be a powerful official? Just imagine: the emperor who loses his crown, the officials who lose his people, the general who loses his soldiers, the general who loses his soldiers, and the emperor who loses his crown.
Wealthy gentry... are nothing but clawless golden dragons and toothless tigers, so what are they?"
"What's that? That's the good life in my dream. Think about it, a civil servant who doesn't have to do anything or bear any responsibilities, and gets good performance and salary, has nothing to do all day long and drinks good wine and tea.
, I was very bored, so I took my wife to go hiking and swimming. What a beautiful day..."
However, he did not say this directly to Ke Zhen E. If Ke Zhen E knew that he was so unambitious, he would be afraid that Lao Ke, an honest man, would be angry to death. After a moment of silence, Yang Hao said: "Actually, I have always been
Go with the flow, be content with the situation
To reach this point today, I am also forced by the general trend. Unification of the world is the general trend. I don’t want to become a vassal town. For all the things I have done in Luling Prefecture, I just want these helpless people to have
It’s just a way to survive.”
He stood up, walked to the window, and sighed: "As for entering the court and becoming an official, what virtues and abilities do I have to be a powerful minister? From ancient times to the present, there have been many powerful officials and famous officials who have been called the leader of a hundred people.
The ministers once stood proudly in the court despite the clouds and rain, but now
How many of these people were able to end well? In the end, they were either beheaded or sent to prison. There are only a few who can start and end well. Maybe they themselves don’t want to be too conspicuous, but once they reach that position,
That means you can't help yourself.
Ke Tuanlian, Yang is very grateful for your concern for Yang. To be honest, the most difficult period in Luzhou has passed. At this time, the official family promoted me to an idle official. It is like I planted a tree, but let
I don’t feel very comfortable when others come to pick peaches, but
But at the same time, you wouldn't have thought that... my heart suddenly relaxed, as if I had let go of a heavy burden. In this Luling Prefecture, I tried my best and worked hard, as if I was walking on thin ice, as if I was facing an abyss.
Life is not easy...
What's wrong with being a casual official with a generous salary, buying some land and houses, and living a life of a loving wife and concubines? Happiness is in this world, and the property left behind belongs to the descendants. As a person without ambition, don't you think
Is this the best destination for me?"
"Sir..." After hearing Yang Hao's heartfelt words, Ke Zhen E didn't know what to say.
Yang Hao turned around and smiled: "Luzhou wants to gain a firm foothold. I, Yang Hao, can leave, but the government will never replace the upper and lower officials. This will shake the Luling government, which has a weak foothold and a weak foundation. You just have to rest assured."
As an official, if you fulfill your duties and ensure the safety of the people, your future will be guaranteed. As for me, I have entrusted everything here clearly and will go to Kaifeng to take up my post. If I am treasonous, I must not say it, let alone think about it."
"This... is..." Ke Zhen'e lowered his head in disappointment, thinking: "I don't know whether your words are sincere or forced by the situation. As an emperor and a courtier, if you leave, then
Even if the new magistrate can't touch us for a while, how can he not replace us with his handy confidant over time? Well, it seems that I have to discuss it with Mr. Lin and Mr. Mu. "
Under the eaves in the corner of the house, a man in blue night clothes hung a golden hook upside down and attached something like a bamboo tube to the wall. He listened to the conversation in the room and nodded secretly. When he heard Ke Zhen E's words to say goodbye, he hurriedly As soon as he tightened his belly, he nimbly climbed up to the roof, like a civet cat, and quietly escaped into the night.
Gu Ruoli hadn't slept yet. He was holding a cup of tea and was sitting in the room without knowing what he was thinking about. Suddenly there was a sound on the window pane and someone knocked lightly. Gu Ruoli's eyes flashed and he said softly: "Come in." !”
As soon as the back window opened, a figure jumped in. It was the thin man in night clothes. He cupped his fists and saluted Gu Ruoli, and told Gu Ruoli exactly what he had heard while hiding under Yang Hao's eaves. After explaining the situation, Gu Ruoli nodded repeatedly. The tense muscles on his face relaxed. He gave detailed instructions and waved the spies away. Gu Ruoli thought for a moment and then unfolded the story under the lamp. I took a piece of paper and slowly began to grind the ink...
Yang Hao really cooperated. Gu Ruoli only urged once, and Yang Hao began to sort out the documents, official seals, and military books one by one and handed them over. Since the new prefect had not arrived yet, these things were temporarily handed over to the judge Cheng Dexuan on his behalf. Keep it until the new magistrate arrives and then hand it over. Yang Hao's cooperation made Gu Ruoli, who received his warm hospitality, feel a little embarrassed. He had seen too many officials, and there was no official who was not full of resentment when he was in power. I also want to sing some sad poems and autumn poems, that is so sour, look at Yang Hao, he is so kind!
Gu Ruoli calculated that he was on a secret mission this time. If Yang Hao refused and killed him on the spot, it would be inevitable that his close friends would not take revenge. Then he wanted to live. It will be difficult to leave Luling Prefecture. Now that Yang Hao is so cooperative, an honest person cannot always suffer. After returning to Beijing, he will have to say a few good words for him in front of the officials and praise his loyalty and obedience.
After all the handover was completed, Yang Hao was no longer the magistrate of Luling. He said to Gu Ruoli: "Sir, I am going to the capital now, and I don't know how long it will take to return to my hometown. Yang wants to return to his hometown to pay homage to his relatives before taking office. The mausoleum, and then transfer to the capital."
Gu Ruoli's most important matter had been taken care of, and he was greatly relieved. Hearing that he wanted to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors, there was no reason why he would not allow it, so he immediately agreed: "Master Yang has made outstanding contributions. When he arrives in Kaifeng, the official family will decide I will reuse him. When the time comes, I will be busy with official duties and I won’t be able to go home to visit my relatives. Now it’s okay to go to my hometown first. Returning to my hometown in fine clothes is also a beautiful thing.”
The weather in the northwest is really cold in winter. Although the maids and servants of the Tang family took good care of them, Gu Ruoli was not comfortable living there. Now that the errand was over, he couldn't wait to say goodbye and go to Kaifeng. He sent Gu Ruoli away. , Yang Hao also made preparations. In fact, he had nothing to prepare, just to let Luling Prefecture stand firm. Many things cannot be done through normal channels, so it is inevitable that there will be many things that cannot be put on the table, especially with the imperial seal. The Qiang chiefs in Hengshan are the commanders and have placed many confidants there. The matter of hiding troops among the people and the secret development of weapons cannot be publicized now.
Yang Hao concealed these things because he was born in a feudal clan, and was separated from the Central Plains by two feudal clans. Even if he had no selfish intentions, he would be jealous of the court once he made it public. Now the court suddenly adjusted him. These things cannot be explained clearly, and they cannot be exposed to others. Fortunately, the people who hold these secrets are our own people, and they all know how powerful they are and will not leak them out. Now we have to let nature take its course. Then slowly bleach.
As a result, the dedication of the divine arm bow to the imperial court had to be put on hold for the time being. Fortunately, although he went to the capital, Feiyu still kept in touch with him at all times. If there was any trouble in Luling Prefecture, he knew better than the imperial court.
Faster, we can monitor the development of the situation and make adjustments at any time. With the stability of Luzhou, the audience and the stage will gradually become one, and some secrets that should not be secrets will be revealed to the public.
However, these matters involved so much that Yang Hao couldn't rest assured after all, so he came to look for his adoptive father Li Guangcen and wanted to discuss with him the issues he was considering. After all, Li Guangcen's body bones could no longer hold up, and when the cold wind came, he would...
He was caught in the cold and had not shown up for the past few days. Yang Hao really didn't want him to continue to work hard, but there were some secrets that even Ke Zhen'e and others didn't know. Apart from his adoptive father, he really couldn't find anyone suitable to discuss it.
At this time, Li Guangcen, who was ill in bed due to a cold, put a camel hair blanket on his lap. On the high couch, he was sitting around with Mu En, Qi Jin, Naerhan, Ke Zhen'e, Lin Pengyu and others to discuss matters.
Tenten rushed in and said urgently: "Sir, Master Yang is here. He has just arrived in front of the mansion."
Li Guangcen's eyes flashed, and he sat up suddenly: "If Luling is handed over to others, especially if it is controlled by Cheng Dexuan, it will have no impact on Luzhou itself, but the rise and fall of you and me, and our future prosperity, are all tied to it.
As an adult, he has great influence. However, the adult is determined and it is difficult to persuade him to turn around after he has decided. This is why I have not come forward to persuade him at all in the past few days.
What's more, now that Luzhou doesn't have the capital to fight against Xiazhou, how can it have the capital to fight against the imperial court? At this time, it is right to stop fighting and recuperate. Since your Excellency has decided to go to Kaifeng, you don't need to persuade him. The top priority is not to let Luzhou
Your Majesty, you can slowly persuade him to change his mind. You go from the back first, don't let your Majesty see it. Let's go as we just discussed, first bring down Cheng Dexuan, and then see if the new prefect is just a man.
What kind of bird can’t sing when the time comes? I’m afraid it won’t be able to stir up any trouble.”
"Okay, Mr. Mu, please rest. As long as the military power and financial power are always in our hands, and we have a few old guys in the government office to restrain us, nothing big will happen. I will take my leave now." Lin Pengyu cupped his hands and said,
Namuhan, Ke Zhene and others hurried away from behind.
"Hao'er..." Upon seeing Yang Hao come in, Li Guangcen showed a kind smile on his face.
"Father!" Yang Hao hurriedly took a few steps, held his shoulders to prevent him from getting up, sat down next to him, and said: "Father, you care about your clan and are unwilling to follow me to the capital. Hao'er knows what you mean.
, I don’t want to do too much persuasion. The officials in the Song Dynasty are quite good, and they have a long family vacation every year. In addition, I am a casual official with no errand. I will come to visit my adoptive father from time to time in the future."
"Haha, others say that Hao'er is a person who does big things. Only my father knows that you are actually a laid-back person. If you don't have to, you don't want to take on such an important task. Therefore, my father doesn't advise you to shirk and refuse.
Take office."
The father and son looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing. The two held hands and faintly felt each other's blood beating. Although they were not biological father and son, they felt a kind of admiration for family affection.
After a long while, Yang Hao calmed down. Just as he was about to explain his purpose of coming, Li Guangcen had already spoken: "Hao'er, you are going to the capital this time. Even though you obeyed the official's will, what you did in the northwest is not the same."
I don’t have any excuses, but you and Cheng Dexuan had some conflicts. Cheng Dexuan is Zhao Guangyi’s confidant in Nanya. If he is dissatisfied with you, as long as he gives you a slight signal, it is inevitable that no official will come out to embarrass you. You have to remember that if anything happens
If anything goes wrong, just rush back here."
Li Guangcen raised his eyebrows. Although he looked old, he had a heroic spirit in his eyes: "Don't forget, you are not only an official of the Song Dynasty, but also the co-leader of our party, Xiang Qi. It only takes three to five years."
Kung Fu allows us to recuperate and develop our power, and then we have the capital to compete with the San Francisco. This capital is all yours. If you are just an official of the Song Dynasty, you will naturally be at the mercy of others, but you have this status and it is different.
At that time, maybe the officials will ask you for help. As long as you come back here, you will be like a tiger returning to the mountains and a dragon entering the sea. Even the officials will not be able to do anything to you."
Yang Hao didn't think so, but he felt his adoptive father's care. He smiled slightly and nodded seriously.
Li Guangcen raised his chin toward the case again and said, "Hao'er, go get that box. It's a little gadget that my father prepared for you."
Yang Hao turned to look at the case and saw a small box on it. It was made of rosewood and tied with a piece of red silk in the middle. He didn't know what kind of gold, jewelry or jade it was. He stood up to get it, but he felt that it was light and not very heavy.
Li Guangcen smiled and said: "Open it and take a look."
Yang Hao pulled off the red silk and gently opened the lid of the box, only to see two small jade bottles inside, one green and one white, surrounded by leather. Li Guangcen said: "This is my good friend Kakachin
The wizard gave it to me, and I originally wanted to use it on Li Guangrui of Xiazhou, but I never got the chance."
Yang Hao asked curiously: "What is this?"
Li Guangcen said: "This is a kind of medicine. What is in the green bottle is a kind of poison. You can put medicine in wine, tea, and food. Only plain water is not suitable, because it has some color and taste, which may arouse suspicion.
.Every time you pick it up with your fingertips, you only need to put a little bit in. After about half a month of eating, the poison will penetrate deep into the bone marrow. At that time, you only need to give the recipient a slight stimulation. Depending on his body constitution, the weak person will die immediately.
It's like dying due to exhaustion of blood. Even a strong person will be paralyzed. People don't know what's going on. The symptoms are like a stroke. Even the best doctor in the world can't find the real cause. It can be said that the gods are unaware..."
Li Guangcen chuckled and said: "I know you disdain to use this trick, but in the officialdom of the Central Plains, there are many plots to kill people without blood, which makes it difficult for you to guard against. If there is a difficult opponent, you can use this medicine to defeat him easily.
A powerful enemy. My son will take you with him as a means of self-protection..."
When he said this, he raised his eyes and saw that Yang Hao's eyes widened and his face became very ugly. He couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Hao'er, what's wrong with you?"