Zhang An and Wang Lin came in person to deliver the post and Han Xu's letter, but they didn't stay too long and walked away after handing over the letter.
Their time as Jiedushi was short, and Shannan Road was divided into three parts, which was a bit chaotic. They didn't go to the capital to visit Cui Zheng much.
Now that the capital has changed places, the Prime Minister's concierge has also changed, and everything is even stranger. The concierge did not recognize them, and took the letter with a scornful attitude and asked them to go back and wait.
The prime minister is very busy now.
Zhang An and Wang Lin didn’t think this reason was too much. After entering Linzhou, it seemed peaceful and prosperous, but after all, the rebels were watching outside, and no one could really feel at ease. People on the street were chatting and laughing, but they would always be surprised suddenly.
At first glance...
In order to maintain the prosperity and stability of Linzhou's people, the imperial court had to do too many things.
But not long after they walked out, someone from the prime minister's house chased them and respectfully invited them in.
The Prime Minister actually met them right away?
I have inquired about Zhang An and Wang Lin. Generally speaking, it takes at least two or three days, and as many as seven or eight days, for a response after submitting a post. Most people do not respond.
"The prime minister wants to ask Mr. Han something," the visitor said.
The rumors are indeed true, Han Xu is Cui Zheng's man, not an ordinary person.
Zhang An and Wang Lin were invited to come before Cui Zheng. They saluted and recounted the two scenes of their previous meetings with Cui Zheng, recalling their previous grief and anger against the traitor.
Cui Zheng had no recollection or grief. When the rebellion broke out and the late Emperor died, he put aside his useless emotions. Firmness and looking forward were his aspirations.
Jiedushi is a special existence in the wheat field, but unfortunately there are differences between Jiedushi. Cui Zheng is certainly familiar with great Jiedushi such as Li Fengan and An De Zhongqishan, but the two Jiedushi in front of him are nothing.
impression.
But none of this matters.
Cui Zheng interrupted them and asked directly: "What happened to Han Xu? You are from Shannan Road, how come you met him again?"
Zhang Andao: "It's a long story."
Wang Lindao: "Master Han has actually been in our Shannan Road."
In front of a room full of officials, they told Han Xu's story from the beginning. They went home to visit their mother and noticed Fan Yang's military movements. They guarded the city all the way to protect the people and narrowly escaped death before arriving at Shannan Road. How could they convince Li Mingyu and suppress Li Mingyu's uncle?
How to subdue the officers and soldiers of Jiannan Road, kill the Shannan East Road Jiedushi who lost the city in battle, send troops to assist Jiangling Mansion, connect the four directions, and cooperate with the southeast road of Huainan Road, it is bound to build the hinterland of the Central Plains like an iron barrel.
Some of these things were told to them by Han Xu, and some were experienced by them with their own eyes. The things were real, and the details were expanded and exaggerated by them. The two of them talked to each other, and a map was laid out in the hall.
The story was told with pointers and marks. The story was true and solemn, clear and full of ups and downs, which made the officials in the hall fascinated.
Zhang An and Wang Lin refilled the tea three times, the sun went from noon to dusk, and the lights in the room were lit. Han Xu just finished telling the story of more than two years.
"It's really not easy for Master Han."
"In fact, he is in charge of more than just Jiannan Road. Everywhere he goes has benefited from him."
"It can be said that it is to shock, appease and stabilize all the way."
The officials in the hall were discussing and reminiscing, some were thinking seriously, and there were sounds of surprise from time to time.
"I remembered that I saw an urgent report from a small town, saying that thanks to the imperial court's advice, the officials suppressed the rebels."
However, in the chaotic current situation, a small town that drives back the rebels is not really good news. Instead, it makes people feel a little bit sad. If it can drive back the rebels, it may be able to withstand the rebels? This small town is in Lin.
When the state was established, it no longer existed, so no one paid much attention to it.
Now I understand that it was Han Xu who was doing the work at that time.
Someone else brought the documents and checked them against the location mentioned just now. As expected, Han Xu was constantly spotted, confirming that what Zhang An and Wang Lin said were not lies.
Cui Zheng did not doubt the lies told by Zhang An and Wang Lin. It can be confirmed from the narration that this is Han Xu's consistent character in doing things.
Although what Zhang An and Wang Lin said were exaggerated, only Han Xu could do such a thing.
"So Jiannan Road is already under Master Han's control?"
"Yes, yes. Little Governor Li has as much faith in Master Han as his father."
"Little Governor Li's uncle was in charge of Jiannan Road and argued with Mr. Han. Mr. Han dismissed him with just one sentence. The guards on Jiannan Road belong to His Majesty, not the Li family."
"What you said is absolutely true. Alas, some defenders really rely on chaos. If the court cannot control them, they will do whatever they want."
"We need a court official like Han Xu to supervise it."
Listening to the officials' questions and Zhang An and Wang Lin's repeated answers, the corners of Cui Zheng's mouth raised slightly. Han Xu not only controlled Jiannan Road, but Governor Li was as convinced of Han Xu as his father. In Shannan Road, weren't these two people the same? And
Deeply trapped in it without knowing it.
"Master Zhang and Master Wang, you are tired from the long journey here." Cui Zheng interrupted the conversation in the hall, "You go and rest first."
It was over like this. He didn't leave any food or say anything. Zhang An and Wang Lin were a little disappointed, but of course they didn't dare to show it, so they left with a full stomach of tea from the Prime Minister's house.
Han Xu sent these two people here not really just to deliver a message, but to recommend these two envoys to the imperial court. The officials in the hall were also a little unsure of Cui Zheng's thoughts, and those who were brave took the initiative to ask: "
Mr. Xiang, what do you think?"
Cui Zhengdao: "I think it's very good."
What does "very good" mean? Everyone was stunned for a moment until they saw the smile on Cui Zheng's face.
Cui Zheng is no longer young. When he was young, he could only be regarded as a middle-aged man. His smile was not enough to turn all living beings upside down, let alone when he was old.
What shocked everyone was...
"How long has it been since the prime minister smiled?" an official said, his voice trembling and tears rolling down his eyes.
Everyone present came to their senses and rushed to express sadness or joy for Cui Zheng's smile.
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Cui Zheng's smile was not known to outsiders, but when Zhang An and Wang Lin came in and out of Cui Zheng's house, Jiang You soon knew it.
"They are here too." Jiang You looked solemn, "Were they sent here by Han Xu?"
The attendant looked relaxed and said with a smile: "Don't worry, those two people entered the prime minister's house, were not given food, and were sent out after dark."
Jiang You had dinner with Cui Zheng.
"The two of them may have come to show Han Xu's credit and ask for a reward," the entourage guessed.
Of course he didn't like Han Xu. Ever since Han Xu came, people in Jiannan Road had forgotten Xiang Yun even more. Xiang Yun was a member of Jiannan Road, and Han Xu was an outsider.
Jiang You was not as optimistic as his entourage, so he asked him to stare at Zhang An and Wang Lin's location. He didn't sleep all night, and his entourage came back early the next morning with an uneasy expression.
Cui Zheng took Zhang An and Wang Lin into the palace to see His Majesty.
Jiang You felt a chill in his heart: "I only came here yesterday and are going to see His Majesty today? Is there anything urgent in Shannan Road?"
Zhang An and Wang Lin were also a little frightened. They followed the people to Prince Lu's Mansion, and they didn't believe it until they saw Cui Zheng leading them to the palace.
"Are we going to talk about Master Han when we meet His Majesty?" Zhang An asked boldly.
Cui Xiangye, who was rumored to be very serious and bad-tempered, turned to him and smiled: "There is no need to talk about those things in the past. Your Majesty is concerned about the present. Let's talk about your Shannan Road. What you Shannan Road does is not good.
Young Master, not only can we work hand in hand with Jiannan Dao, but we can also assist Jiangnan Dao in resisting the rebels. It is really crucial and meritorious."
Zhang An and Wang Lin were ecstatic and in disbelief, meaning that Han Xu's credit was originally said to be theirs?
Cui Zheng glanced at them and said calmly: "Without Shannan Road, would Han Xu be able to accomplish these things? Of course it is your credit."
Zhang An and Wang Lin instantly straightened their backs and their steps became steady.
They saluted solemnly and looked at Cui Zheng with gratitude: "We will follow the Prime Minister's instructions and tell His Majesty so that His Majesty can feel at ease."
Cui Zheng nodded and said nothing more. This was already the most he said. He straightened his body and walked forward, followed closely by Zhang An and Wang Lin.
Officials stood on the roadside watching the scene.
"The prime minister is trying to support these two people," an official said with a smile.
"It's not to support them, it's to support Han Xu." Another official corrected, "Han Xu sent them here and wanted the court to entrust them with important tasks, so the prime minister will meet his request."
Another official didn't pay attention to this, and was thinking about another thing: "I didn't expect that Han Xu was not dead, and he was still thriving."
"This is his good fortune. When he met Jiannan Dao, he was just a child Jiedushi." Someone said disdainfully, "If he were an adult, he might be dead by now."
Hearing the word "good luck", a distracted official burst into laughter.
"Han Xu is really lucky." He said, "In peaceful times, there are women who admire you, and in troubled times, there are also women who fly towards you. They are either rich or powerful. Now there is another one, soldiers and horses."
When it comes to this, everyone has remembered that with the news of Han Xu, there are also rumors about him and Mrs. Chu, which are now told in detail by Zhang An and Wang Lin...
"This is not like a rumor." An official smiled meaningfully, "Han Xu and Mrs. Chu are really close to each other and have a close relationship."
Laughter rang out in front of the palace gate, and the officials standing together were transported back to the past in a trance. At that time, there was no war, and the carriages and horses were safe. They went to court to chat, drink tea, and laugh at Han Xu being obsessed with women.
What a wonderful time.
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Jiang You doesn't think that the time in the past was so good, and now is his best time, but at this moment, there is darkness above his head.
"Your Majesty left Zhang An and Wang Lin behind?" he said in disbelief.
Sitting opposite was an official in civilian clothes. He had received a lot of money from Jiang You, so he was still willing to give him good news.
"Your Majesty also asked Governor Xiang to come too." He whispered, "Go back and tell the Governor quickly."
Jiang You looked at him: "Where is the imperial edict?"
The official frowned and said, "Where is there any imperial decree? What kind of imperial decree is needed for such a thing?"
This was not what was said before. Jiang You's last hope was shattered. It turned out that cooked ducks can really fly.