"Everyone in Shu County, please be self-sacrificing and serve the public, and work together to protect our great Han. The Bo people have been tamed, and the border dangers are gradually disappearing. I am very relieved, and I will reward you with it. Under the prefect, I will grant you a first-class title, five hundred coins, and five bolts of silk. The prefect Wen Dang, with his good leadership, has been given a second-class title, a thousand coins, and ten bolts of silk. I hope you will continue to work hard and eliminate our border troubles. I appreciate this!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
After Dong Zhongshu finished reading one, he took out another and cleared his throat: "Su Ren takes over the order!" Su Ren stepped forward quickly, and everyone knelt down again.
"Su Ren has made great contributions. He went to Barren in person and persuaded the Bo people. He first offered salt and then conquered the Bo people. He has both ability and political integrity. He is a rare talent. He specially ordered Wen Dang, the prefect of Shu County, to appoint him at his discretion. Don't neglect talented people. This time, Su Ren has conquered a large area and will be given a special reward of one thousand coins and ten pieces of brocade. I appreciate this!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
After Su Ren thanked him, he stretched out his hands to take the imperial edict, and was about to stand up when Dong Zhongshu suddenly said: "Su Ren takes over the edict!" Su Ren was stunned, why couldn't he finish the imperial edict and came up with another one? But no one gave it to him. While he was hesitating, Wen Dang led everyone to kneel down again, and Su Ren also got down quickly.
"Looking at Su Ren of Shu County, he has both political integrity and talent. He is specially appointed as Chengdu School Lieutenant. He will take up the post immediately and cannot postpone it! Chengdu School Lieutenant Su Ren should reorganize Chengdu's troops and defend Chengdu's safety! Former Chengdu School Lieutenant Separate appointments will be made, Shu County will be newly established, and everything will be complicated. Everyone in Shu County should cooperate fully to prevent Shu County from causing trouble again. I appreciate this!"
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
After Dong Zhongshu finished reading, he handed the imperial edict to Su Ren and specifically warned: "This imperial edict appointing Su Xiaowei is thanks to the recommendation of Tang Duwei. Without Tang Duwei's strong recommendation, Su Xiaowei would not have been appointed so quickly. Official position!"
Wen Dang and Chang Shi looked at each other and felt reassured. When Su Ren asked them for the official position of Chengdu Captain, almost everyone opposed it, and Wen Dang couldn't force it. Now, the imperial court issued an imperial edict. Su Ren was appointed as the captain of the Chengdu School, and others had nothing to say. The two of them also had an explanation for Su Ren.
Tang Meng walked over with a smile: "Congratulations to Lieutenant Su. From now on, the defense of Chengdu will be taken care of by Lieutenant Su. As the captain of Shu County, I am very relieved!"
Su Ren saluted: "Thank you very much, Captain Tang, for your support. I will come and pay my respects myself!"
There were a lot of people waiting, and it was very lively. The emperor's imperial edict had been read out, and everyone had a reward, and everyone had a reward. The first two imperial edicts didn't mean anything to them. Although it was heavy on Su Ren last time, Su Ren deserved the reward. Everyone was happy. There is nothing to say. Besides, Su Ren is only superficial, they still have titles, and everyone is very balanced. But the third imperial edict made many people have other thoughts. Su Ren was appointed by the imperial court as the captain of the Chengdu School, which means All their previous efforts were in vain. Although a group of people were smiling, they had their own agenda.
Su Ren sat in the seat where he should be, drinking tea and thinking about the problem. Tang Meng was actually able to persuade the high officials in the court, and even influenced the emperor, and forcibly got himself a Chengdu captain. If Tang Meng wanted to send Su Even if Su Ren was under his control, he would not believe it even if he beat him to death. Therefore, Tang Meng must have some other purpose for doing this! Looking up at Tang Meng who was chatting and laughing with a group of people not far away, Su Ren instantly understood something.
This time, the angel brought good news to everyone. Naturally, he needed to stay in Chengdu for a few days to let everyone in Chengdu express his feelings. As the highlight of the event, Su Ren was quite late in the queue. There are rules to follow when treating guests to dinner. , the heavier the person, the further back he will be, in order to show his solemnity and specialness. Seeing that Dong Zhongshu could not stay for a few days, Su Ren remained silent.
"Ziheng, when do you plan to go to the Meng Family Courtyard to visit Mr. Dong?" Seeing that Su Ren had not moved for several days, Wen Dang thought that Su Ren did not understand etiquette, so he reminded him.
Su Rendao: "Don't worry, Mr. Dong still has a few days to leave. It won't matter in a few days."
"This is not okay! You are the person who has received the most generous reward from the imperial court this time. You must not lose your etiquette!" Chang Shi also advised: "Tomorrow, the teacher is going to talk to Mr. Dong about something. Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity to go?
Firstly, we are the teacher's students, so the husband can't say anything, and secondly, there won't be any outsiders, so it's easier to say a lot of things."
Su Ren nodded: "That's fine! Just listen to the words of the teacher and senior brother."
At first, Wen Dang and Chang Shi were happy that Su Ren was awarded the title of Captain of Chengdu, and felt that Su Ren had achieved what he wanted. However, since the imperial edict was read out that day, Su Ren's whole body slumped down, and he was worried.
The smile was also a little less. Wen Dang and Chang Shi came to Su Ren and asked about the reason. Su Ren just hesitated and refused to reveal a word, leaving Wen Dang and Chang Shi baffled.
The next day, Su Ren prepared some gifts and formally visited Dong Zhongshu. After so many days, the Mengjia Villa had lost its serenity and elegance and had become more tacky. Seeing three more people, the soldiers at the street entrance extended their hands.
He stopped him.
Changshi hurriedly said: "Please let me know, the prefect wants to see the angel!"
The soldier glanced at Chang Shi: "The angel ordered that all the idlers and others should disappear!"
Chang Shi was stunned when the soldier said it, and was about to have an attack. Su Ren stepped forward quickly and took out a handful of copper coins from his arms: "Angel is busy, so we don't dare to disturb you too much. The prefect has something to say to Angel, please forgive me for your troubles."
Send a message."
I have never seen the imperial guards from Chang'an. They usually guard the Changle Palace. Even if the prime minister meets him, he has to be polite. How can he take the prefect in his eyes? Looking at Su Ren, a smile appeared on his face
, weighed the copper coins in his hand a few times: "Wait!"
Looking at the soldier's appearance, Chang Shi's face turned green and he said to Wen Dang: "Teacher, this... Mr. Dong is one of us, why are his soldiers so miserable?"
Wen Dang closed his eyes and remained silent, as if these things would not exist if he did not see them.
Su Ren smiled and said: "Everyone has to eat and drink. There are so many people coming and going these days. Anything can happen. Don't take it seriously!"
Soon, the soldier came back and looked at a few people: "Okay, the angel invites you, come with me!"
Su Ren played the role of the camper who was always despised. After a short walk, Su Ren and the soldier had a good chat. They just walked to the door. Someone came out from the door, and the four of them met. The soldier who led the way
When the soldier saw the man, he immediately smiled, lost his arrogance, and took the lead in saluting.
Tang Meng bowed his hands and saluted: "Prefect, you are here too, please come in quickly, the angels are waiting!"
Chang Shi said angrily: "Captain Tang, why are you here?"
Tang Meng smiled and said: "I'm here to visit the angels, so don't disturb me when you come!"
Su Ren looked at Tang Meng: "Captain Tang has been very diligent in the past two days?"
"Haha! Captain Su was surprised by what he said. As the captain of Shu County, he hopes that angels will tell some things to heaven. Captain Su shouldn't question the superior officer, right?" Tang Meng looked at Su Ren and smiled slightly: "Since he is already a captain in Chengdu
Lieutenant, you should shoulder the heavy responsibility. In three days, I will see the Chengdu County soldiers practicing at the school military field. Do you understand?"
Su Ren gritted his teeth, glared at Tang Meng, cupped his fists and replied, "Here!"
"Hahaha..." Tang Meng laughed loudly and walked away.
Several people looked at the arrogant Tang Meng, with faces as dark as the bottom of a pot. Thinking that Tang Meng was respectful to everyone at the beginning, but suddenly his face changed, and they felt very aggrieved.
"Guys, this Tang Meng is your biggest enemy!" Dong Zhongshu appeared at the gate at some unknown time, and several people hurriedly saluted. Dong Zhongshu waved his hand: "Do you know where the edict appointing Su Ziheng came from?"
Wen Dang and Chang Shi shook their heads. Su Ren sneered: "Tang Meng got it from Tian Fu, and Tang Meng spent ten thousand yuan on it!"
"What? Such a thing could happen?" Chang Shi raised his eyebrows.
Wen Dang raised his hand to Dong Zhongshu and said, "Since you know that Tang Meng's edict came from a wrong origin, why did you still read it out?"
Dong Zhongshu smiled and said: "The edict is an edict. Since it has your majesty's seal, it is an edict. As an angel, it is my duty to read the edict."
"Hey! This Tang Meng!" Chang Shi sighed, feeling helpless.
Su Ren smiled: "Gentlemen, since the imperial court has issued a decree, and I have also become the captain of the Chengdu School, there is no point in sighing here. Today I am here to visit Mr. Dong. Don't let this trivial matter ruin the atmosphere here.
But there is some fine tea, just in time to taste it with you gentlemen."
Dong Zhongshu nodded: "That's fine! Please come in!"
Although they didn't talk about Su Ren's appointment as the school captain, they still felt uncomfortable holding it in their hearts. After a few sips of tea, they kept coming back to this matter.
Wen Dang looked at Su Ren: "I really shouldn't have let you be a soldier in the first place. If you didn't become a soldier, maybe Tang Meng wouldn't have the idea of recruiting you into the county army."
Su Ren shook his head: "This matter has nothing to do with the teacher. Since I am now a school captain, I must do a good job as a school captain. Tang Meng is just a trivial matter. It won't take long for him to change again."
"Oh?" Dong Zhongshu heard something from Su Ren's words: "How are Captain Su's preparations?"
Su Rendao: "What else can I do? He is a superior officer, so I can only obey. But I promise that as long as Tang Meng doesn't take the initiative to provoke me, I will do my duty as a captain."
Su Ren smiled sincerely. Dong Zhongshu and Wen Dang both nodded. Only Chang Shi looked at the smile on Su Ren's face and felt that it was not as simple as Su Ren said.
"Hahaha..." Tang Meng laughed and returned home. The housekeeper hurriedly greeted him. Tang Meng flicked his sleeves and said, "Go and get some wine. Today is really fun. I finally vomited out the grievances I felt for so long. Let's go again."
Get some side dishes!”
"Here!" the housekeeper agreed quickly. He turned around and then came back, whispering a few words in Tang Meng's ear. The more Tang Meng listened, the happier he became: "This is a double happiness. Tell them, at the same place tonight, this
We can have a good talk with them once!"
The housekeeper smiled, nodded quickly, and disappeared from Tang Meng's sight. Tang Meng staggered into the house with his hands behind his back. (To be continued)
