It’s the New Year’s Eve again in a blink of an eye.
Zong Xu was extremely busy.
When he first arrived, Yang Shu mocked the Zong family with the word "Northwest King". In fact, the status of the Zong family was really the same as that of the Northwest King.
Military affairs in the northwest are all decided by the Zong family. Even if Liang Zhang leads the right army, his rank is not as good as Zong Xu's. If there is a war, he will still have to return to Zong Xu's control.
Therefore, when the New Year comes, in addition to military affairs, the commander-in-chief also has to deal with various etiquette transactions.
In addition to the mansions of various families, there are also rewards from the capital and tributes from various ethnic groups in the northwest.
This year, because of the Beihu incident, in addition to the usual rewards, an imperial envoy was also sent here.
Yang Shu, the imperial envoy, also knew him. His surname was Guo Mingxu. In the past, everyone in the political affairs hall had to address him as Prime Minister.
Guo Xu was a prime minister, but it was his misfortune that he was forced to travel northwest in the wind and snow on a business trip.
Among the prime ministers in the political hall, he is young, has a bad temper, and is disliked by many people. However, he also has a hobby that is not popular, that is, he likes to please young wives.
One day, he was drinking tea near Changle Pond and saw the girl from that family. He was so delicate and graceful that he asked a matchmaker to find her as his ninth concubine.
The tea boss readily agreed, but the daughter of that family had just been on a blind date before, and they were both very satisfied, so they were waiting to get engaged.
Because of Guo Xu's interference, the marriage failed. When the daughter of that family learned that she was going to be married to a man who could be her father, she threw herself into despair.
Guo Xu himself didn't know anything about this matter. But if his political opponents knew about it, how could he not take advantage of it?
As a result, Prime Minister Guo was overwhelmed by the impeachment memorial.
Although it is not a big deal for a man to have more concubines, the majority of scholar-bureaucrats still praise couples for being chaste. Usually no one cares about such a trivial matter, but when it really breaks out and everyone pays for it, it becomes a moral issue.
Seeing the quarrel in the court over this trivial matter, the emperor was annoyed. He not only demoted Guo Xu several levels, but also kicked him out of the capital and went to the northwest ice and snow land to calm down.
Prime Minister Guo braved the wind and snow, and did not even dare to bring a common room with him, so he came to Baimen Gorge.
Seeing Guo Xu shivering from the cold, Yang Shu couldn't help but wipe his tears of sympathy for him.
Not long after he arrived in the northwest, it started to snow heavily. This experience was the same as the first time he went back to Gaotang. The snow on the road was more than a foot thick, making it inconvenient for cars and horses to pass, so he could only move forward bit by bit.
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This kind of weather is not suitable for going out, but Guo Xu has an imperial edict and is rushing to Baimen Gorge before the Chinese New Year, so he has to climb over it even if he climbs.
Yang Shu learned that while he sympathized, he also felt a little gloating about his misfortune.
It's really satisfying to find someone who is more unlucky than yourself.
After arriving at the commander-in-chief's mansion and announcing the decree, Guo Xu asked Zong Xu for a room and went there to warm himself by the fire and tremble.
When Yang Shu saw him again, it was already two days later.
"Master Guo, long time no see."
Guo Xu made a sullen face and said, "I am no longer the Prime Minister. I would like to ask Mr. Yang to change his title."
Yang Shu followed the good advice and said: "Master Guo."
Guo Xu nodded and said: "Mr. Yang, if I remember correctly, you are currently the pastoral supervisor of Gaotang. You should be in Gaotang County. How come you are in Baimenxia?"
Yang Shu sighed and grabbed him to vomit his bitterness: "Master Guo, I don't know that this clan is too domineering. Previously, thieves robbed the racecourse. In anger, I ordered people to raid the den of thieves. Who would have thought that I would meet Zong Da?
The young master also went to suppress the bandits, and without any reason, he detained my people and forced me to come to Baimen Gorge to talk things over. Mr. Guo, as you are the Prime Minister, I must be very aware of the tricks involved. Before I came here, I
, why didn’t you see them suppressing the bandits? But when I started to deal with the bandits, they also came to join in the fun, obviously just wanting to grab the benefits. Tell me how such a cheap thing can happen..."
He rambled on for a long time, and Guo Xu was so big that he had one head and two heads.
Guo Xu is very talented, otherwise he would not have entered the political hall in his early forties. But he is too arrogant and has always looked down on military people.
The matter between Yang Shu and the Zong family's father and son just violated his taboo. They fought fiercely for trivial interests, and showed no grace at all.
In the past, Yang Shu still maintained the dignity of a noble son, but when he came to the northwest, he became so careless, which made him even more unhappy.
"...The clan is really insidious. They actually provoked me to compete with them in martial arts. These people under my master are not bad at all, but this is their clan's territory. How can they compare with them? But they can't even think of succeeding. Since
If you insist on taking advantage of this, then I will stay here to celebrate the New Year, eat their food and use theirs, and wait until the spring comes and the flowers bloom, why do you have to say this..."
"Okay, okay." Guo Xu's face turned green, "I understand, there are still important things to do now, Young Master Yang can do what he wants."
Yang Shu was still reluctant to leave: "Master Guo, won't you help me seek justice? Fortunately, we are also acquaintances. This person named Zong..."
"I am here on important matters. I will discuss these matters with you later."
"Okay." Yang Shu looked regretful, "When Mr. Guo gets down to business, I will treat you to a drink again."
Guo Xu cupped his hands perfunctorily and went to talk to Zong Xu.
Liang Zhang's secret report said that the movements of the eight tribes of Beihu were related to a woman next to Yang San. It was difficult to ask directly about this matter, so Mr. Guo decided to start with the Zong family.
If there was anything fishy in it, the clan members with whom he had problems would be happy to tell him.
Yang Shu returned to the guest house, and the smile on his face disappeared.
Mingwei asked him: "What? Is there something wrong with Mr. Guo?"
Yang Shu shook his head and said: "His purpose of coming here is nothing unusual. In addition to seeing the situation of the Zong family in the northwest, he also wanted to find out about Beihu. Last time Eunuch Liu was ordered to come over, he didn't even rebuke us. Normally, he shouldn't have us.
It's over, but Guo Xu was demoted from the capital. In order to regain the trust of the Holy Emperor, he will do his best to perform meritorious service."
"So, what should you be careful about him seeing?"
Yang Shu smiled and said, "We didn't do anything extraordinary, just don't offend him." After a pause, he added, "The winter in the northwest is very long. When the ice and snow melt, it's almost time for him to return to Beijing."
Ming Wei understands it, but it's just a matter of delaying time.
but……
"Does the Zong family think so too?"
"For the Zong family, one thing more is worse than one thing less. Military affairs in the northwest must not be allowed to be interfered with by others. They are more looking forward to Guo Xu's early departure than we are."
Just as Yang Shu guessed, the Zong family did not intend to cause trouble at all. Guo Xu was also the former prime minister. Because of this trivial matter, he was demoted and would be promoted back sooner or later, so he was treated with utmost courtesy.
When the screen retreated, only the Zong family and his son were left. As soon as he mentioned Yang Shu, Zong Rui said angrily: "Master Guo, you came at the right time. This Young Master Yang is really unscrupulous. We promised him well at the beginning that he would perform martial arts
It's a matter of victory and defeat. He lost, but he refused to leave! This is the headquarters of the Left Army, is this a place where he eats and drinks for free? It's outrageous! Can you please help us and let him go back?"