"And that's also the Sui Dynasty!" Duguxue pointed to the blue-grey city wall behind him. In the autumn, in order to defend against bandits, the city wall of Anyang City had just been renovated. The bluestone affixed to the surface of the city wall was very new, making the whole city look beautiful.
Like it was just built.
The blue city wall was built on a dilapidated shack, and the contrast looked so sharp. Even if the Paradise and Abi Hell were placed in the same place, the difference might not be so obvious.
"The general will know!" Li Xu laughed softly. He understood the concept that Lonely Learning wanted to express. Among the wealthy families he knew, this person was one of the few who still had a sense of responsibility.
There is Sui Dynasty both inside and outside the city wall, with prosperity on one side and poverty on the other. Maybe soon, a war will break out inside and outside the city. As a warrior, you must choose one side to protect.
It's only September, and snow is actually falling from the sky. It's falling in droves, and it won't stop as soon as it starts. In previous years, this would be an auspicious sign. The cold wind that blows too early freezes the insects that don't have time to hide in the ground.
Now that it's dead, the snow has replenished the water in the dark land. If you work harder next year, farmers will definitely have a good harvest.
But it failed this year, and the ninth year of Daye was destined to be a troubled year. In order to conquer Goguryeo in the summer, all the farmers in the border counties were drafted to Liaodong to serve as servants. By the time they came back from all the way, most of the wheat had rotted.
They were in the fields. The people did not have enough to eat, and the weather was cold. It had been snowing for a long time, and many people would freeze to death at home.
"Alas!" Yu He, the governor of Shanggu County, sighed while holding the white copper hand stove. In previous years, whether it was a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, it would not matter if a few flat-headed slaves froze to death. Ordinary people, they are just a number on a booklet.
, smearing can always fool you. But this year is special, His Majesty the Emperor’s car was parked in Shanggu County for three days. Those imperial guards, civil and military ministers are not blind, whether there is smoke from the people’s homes, or the faces of passers-by
They can all see whether there are dishes or not. Once someone unjust brings this matter up and makes the emperor angry, the more than 20 parents and officials in Shanggu County will be left with nothing to eat.
Fortunately, so far, His Majesty has not shown any signs of anger. According to the advice of his family uncle who was walking beside the Emperor, Yu He learned that the Emperor was in a good mood, although earlier, because General Youyuwei acted arbitrarily and appointed and dismissed military officers without authorization
I had been angry for a while about the general, but by noon today my anger had calmed down. It is said that the reason for my smooth anger was due to Yu Wenshu, the General of the Right Imperial Guard. After this man put down the rebellion of Yang Xuangan, he also conveniently brought down the rebels of Han Xiangguo, a native of Liang County.
The heads of the bandits were wiped out. The heads of a group of bandits had been wrapped in grass ashes and sent to the east capital city to wait for the emperor to return for inspection. In addition, Yang Xuangan, Liang Guoxiang and others plundered the stolen goods gathered in the prefectures and counties, and the former Chu Gong Yang Su
The family's savings were also confiscated by the officers and soldiers. Yu Wenshu did not dare to be a master, so he sent all the treasures to the Eastern Capital Palace for His Majesty's disposal.
"Master Yuwen is really good at being an official!" Looking at the snowflakes flying outside the window, Yu He, the governor of Shanggu County, thought with envy. He had also heard about Yu Wenshu appointing and removing generals in the army without authorization. The man who was deprived of his official position by Yu Wenshu
The general's hometown happens to be under the rule of Shanggu County, and he also studied in the county school. According to common sense, Yu He, a local parent, can be regarded as half of the other party's mentor. But Yu He did not dare to take this as his mentor, and the one named Li
Xu's young man acted recklessly, and he actually dared to offend the old general Yu Wenshu, the most honored person in the Sui Dynasty. If he got involved with him, he might be implicated in some way in the future.
Not having too much involvement with the other party does not mean that Yu He is indifferent to the young man's affairs. More than two months ago, Yu He even visited the "Ya Lu" where this rising star of the Sui Dynasty officialdom lived.
When his parents saw that the other party's home was a bit cold, he also specifically ordered the county to draw a piece of land in a beautiful place surrounded by mountains and rivers for the residence of Zhongyong Marquis of the Sui Dynasty. After all, this Li Xu was also him.
If the heroes who grew up under his rule really become His Majesty's favor one day, parents and officials like Shanggu County might be able to visit him and reminisce about old friendships.
Yu He thinks he is quite proficient in official matters. Although the government is still in the hands of wealthy families, since the emperor started the imperial examination, some officials from small families have gradually become prominent in the court. Both sides
One wants to protect his own interests, and the other wants to fight for the opportunity to speak. Bumps and bumps will inevitably occur. Once the big and small affairs in the court are involved in this aspect, right and wrong will no longer be clear. Those involved are involved.
It is common for people to rise to great heights in the blink of an eye and to be ruined in the blink of an eye. The people involved often do not know what happened behind the scenes.
Take for example the fact that Uncle Zhongyong was snatched away by Xu Guogong and there was a real shortage of generals in the military camp. If this matter did not involve the origins of both parties, I am afraid that the emperor would not have heard of it. After all, the Kaifu Yi Tongsansi, Shang
The position of General Zhuguo and Duke Xu is much higher than that of a small, fifth-grade Xiongwulang general who does not even have a fiefdom. Even if he were to be killed, it would be like slaying a small insect and would not cause much trouble.
But it happened that those censors who came from the same small families and obtained their positions through imperial examinations had the same hatred and hatred. In addition, some people deliberately pushed for it, and immediately impeached Yu Wenshu for his power in an attempt to expand his family's strength in the military. There was a snowstorm of memorials.
It flew to the desk of His Majesty the Emperor. And the "dogs" raised by Yuwen's family were not idle either. They began to write about Li Xu's execution of Yuan Wuben without permission, to the recruitment of rebels without the imperial decree, and the expansion of the army.
There are dozens of various evil deeds, such as privately sharing Liyang County's public grain without permission from the Ministry of Household Affairs, etc.
"Hi! He distributed part of the food to the soldiers, but after all, most of it was kept by the court. If the rebels took it back, let alone the entire Liyangcang, the court would not be able to get even a grain of rice husk!" Yu Li,
County Governor Yu He didn't think there was anything wrong with what Li Xu did. But he didn't dare to say it openly. A branch of a wealthy family like him, a junior in a big family, couldn't afford to offend any force. So in the end
The best way is to bet on both sides and bet on both sides. Although you will never have the chance to take the lead independently, but even if you lose, you won't lose too much, and sooner or later you will have a chance to make a comeback.
"Sir, Mr. Liu from the county school has been invited and is waiting for your instructions in the second hall!" Butler Yu Guangda walked up behind Yu He and reminded him with a bowed body.
"Invite him to my study. The master is a local celebrity, so he should serve tea in the study!" Yu He nodded and gave the order to the old housekeeper with his back turned.
He didn't want to chat with Old Master Liu in the second hall where official business was being handled. The matter he wanted to ask today was ordered by his distant uncle, the internal history minister beside the emperor, and Lord Yu Shiji, who was involved in the government affairs. What specific details could he get?
In conclusion, you need to consider how you report it to the superior. Therefore, the fewer people who know, the safer it is for him.
The old housekeeper ran out in a hurry. After a while, Old Master Liu, the oldest and most popular person in the county, was brought to the study. The servant brought a pot of tea, and at the old housekeeper's signal, he bowed and left.
Immediately, there were only three people left in the study. They seemed extremely leisurely listening to the falling snow amid the scent of tea.
"Your Excellency, you are inviting students to come today..." Old Master Liu was very aware of the situation and knew that he was not qualified to drink tea in the Sheriff's study. He warmed his throat with some tea, and then took the initiative to ask the Sheriff's purpose of inviting him.
"There's nothing else. Our Yixian County School has recently produced two famous juniors. As a local parent, I naturally have to pay attention to it. Otherwise, once the emperor asks, I don't even know about these officials. Wouldn't it be a trouble?
What a joke!" Yu He covered the teacup, stretched and said very casually.
"Students understand. Students understand. These two young students are disciples who have been personally taught by students. When they were studying in the county school, students knew that they were extraordinary and would one day contribute to the country!"
The two most famous students in Yixian County School, Old Master Liu, looked proud and his voice rose a few points without realizing it.
"Are you really Master's favorite disciple? I really want to congratulate Master!" Yu He sat up straight and gently offered his hand to Master Liu.
"I don't dare, I don't dare. It's because the emperor's virtue has been overthrown by Yu Nei. Your Excellency manages the government well. That's why these two students have a chance to become talents!" Master Liu quickly stood up and bowed in return. "Your Excellency, please bow to me."
Now!" The old master was so proud that sparks shot out from his eyes, "This is an honor that no one has. The governor of a county bowed to me in commoner clothes just for the sake of those two young men!" The old man felt that his heart was filled with happiness.
His voice almost burst out of his mouth, and he made up his mind to bring Li Xu and Zhang Xiu under his family. "Old Master Yang has left, and he probably will never come back in this life. This credit and face belong to me, and no one else can take it."
Don’t go!”
"It's you who teach and educate people, so I don't deserve any credit. Master, please don't be too modest, otherwise I, the parent-official, will feel ashamed." Yu He waved his hand to stop Master Liu's flattery.
"If you hadn't paid attention to scholarship, how could our county school in Yixian have achieved what it has today!" Master Liu was a tactful person and took the initiative to give part of the "credit" to Master Yu. Judging from the meaning of Master Yu's words today, he
I felt that Li Xu and Zhang Xiu must have made some great contributions. So the imperial court paid attention to the county school and asked the county governor. If the answers are correct, the two disciples’ contributions are so great, what can the teacher do?
Receive some awards? Even if you can't become an official, at least you will be rewarded with a few bolts of silk.
"This old guy has no bones. He probably won't be able to teach a tough-tempered disciple like Li Xu. It seems that the rumors are true. Li Xu's mentor is his master Yang Ji!" While chatting, Yu He made the following judgment in his mind.
But how to report it to his uncle? He muttered a little.
However, Master Liu couldn't see the mystery behind Master Yu's smile, so he kept talking to himself about how Li Xu and Zhang Xiu studied in the county school, how he taught others tirelessly, how he taught them the principles of life, and how he taught them the art of war.
Tao Lue. His words made stars fly everywhere, and even the snowflakes outside the sky were colored with brilliant colors.
"It's good, someone is willing to be his teacher, which saves a lot of trouble!" Yu He opened the tea bowl and gently blew away the mist like smoke. The boy was awarded a gold medal by the emperor. It is said that he was on his way back home.
I just happened to meet the emperor's car. How can there be such a coincidence in the world? Maybe the emperor came to Shanggu, a remote rural area, just to solve his problem.
Yu He couldn't guess the intention of his superiors, but he had already thought about how to reply to the court's questions. Troubled times are coming soon, what is this for an official? If he can be a little confused, why should he be so sober! (To be continued)
