Mu Anzhi ordered Master Tang to write the royal edict, and then asked Master Tang to be an envoy to the Caiyun tribe to ask about the murder of the guilty prince. Master Tang was immediately confused, "Your Majesty?"
"Yes. The master's edict is very well written. It contains benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom, trust and the five virtues. Now that our Xinyi, the Tang Dynasty envoy has just come back from outside, we can't help but let him rest for a few days. Hua Changshi is too old to bear it.
It's a bumpy road, and I don't think he's as smart as Master Tang. The people around him are as big as Yu Xiaodu, but they can't take on big responsibilities. Master Tang, let's take this trip." Mu Anzhi looked over with trusting eyes, Master Tang
But his whole body was numb and he couldn't think too much and said, "My lord!" He wanted to say that this is absolutely impossible for me!
However, Pei Ruyu, the traitor next to him, had a sinister smile in his eyes, as if he was waiting to see his joke. Master Tang quickly stopped talking, after all, his face was too important, and if he was embarrassed in front of Pei Ruyu, he would rather die. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead.
Master Tang suddenly came up with a quick idea and changed his words, "I must obey His Highness's orders. However, I alone can be His Highness's envoy, and a deputy envoy is needed."
Mu Anzhi's eyes flickered to Pei Ruyu, and he asked Master Tang, "Whoever Master Tang thinks is good, I will serve as Master Tang's envoy."
Sure enough, Master Tang didn't need to think about it anymore. He pointed at Pei Ruyu bluntly and said, "Just Ruyu, I think he is very good. Although he is not very talented, he can still run errands."
I really don’t know whether this was humility or offending. As expected, Du Changshi rolled his eyes and endured it without saying anything. Chen Jian couldn’t bear this, so Chen Jian said coldly, "Scholar Tang is really humble. Master Pei's three-yuan background is not very big."
Talent, then the Jinshi since the founding of the dynasty are not great talents." Since the founding of the country, Pei Ruyu has been the only one with three talents. Chen Jian himself was also the number one scholar, so he couldn't bear to hear Master Tang's words of greatness.
Master Tang regained his composure, "A teacher always hopes that his disciples will reach higher levels."
After the matter was agreed upon, Mu Anzhi was chatting with Pei Ruyu and said, "Look at Master Tang, you have to drag you along for any good thing."
"He was afraid that you would be thrown into a trap, and I would be hurt by you." Pei Ruyu said sarcastically, "When you told him to go to the Caiyun Department, he was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat. He didn't even think about it. It's true.
Let him die without your personal orders, Your Highness. Are we dead enough to allow His Highness to bear such a stigma?"
Mu Anzhi smiled half-heartedly, "He is always good at understanding people's hearts. Probably in his mind, we are such ambitious people who will do whatever it takes." However, being ambitious is true, and doing so by any means will not lead to it.
If he wanted to kill Master Tang in Northern Xinjiang, it would be like what his old friend said, and there would be no need for him to open his mouth. He actually couldn't even think through these things, and he was stupid himself, so he just used some rules and regulations for such a person for many years.
The two got back to business, and Pei Ruyu asked, "Which general will you go with this time to the Caiyun Department? Does Your Highness have a candidate in mind?"
"Who do you want to recommend?" Mu Anzhi asked.
"It's not a recommendation. I heard Mr. Tang say that Mr. Hu traveled with him this time, and Mr. Hu commanded him well several times when he was in danger. Mr. Tang admires Mr. Hu's ability to lead troops. Your Highness has limited generals here. Now that he has this opportunity,
It's better to let Mr. Hu have more experience." Pei Ruyu's words touched Mu Anzhi's heart, and Mu Anzhi said, "I think so too, but An Li will still be the deputy general for the time being. As the chief general, Marquis Lu recommended General Ji."
Pei Ruyu was delighted when he heard this, "He Luhou is sending his three generals out in turn to stretch their muscles."
"Don't go this time, let Xiao Du go." Mu Anzhi said, Pei Ruyu raised a long eyebrow, and then suppressed a smile, "Don't scare Master Tang to death." After all, Pei Ruyu is here in the name of a disciple, no matter how much he hates Tang
Bachelor, you can't say anything wrong about Bachelor Tang from Pei Ruyu's mouth. Du Changshi has no such restrictions, and Du Changshi's young master's temper... Du Changshi may not be willing to accept this job.
Mu Anzhi specially ordered two pairs of bright robes to be made with needlework and gave them to Du Changshi. He knew that Du Changshi was a very stinky beauty, so even the official uniforms worn by everyone on weekdays had a different charm on Du Changshi.
When Du Changshi saw the new clothes, he said, "I've never seen this material before. Is it this year's new material?"
"Exactly. Ah Xu and the others brought them together. The Imperial Grandmother's letter said that it was a newly woven ice silk brocade from Ergong in the south. The color was a bit bright. I thought it would be a good match for you, Xiao Du, so I asked them to make it. You see
But I still like it.”
Not only the clothes and outer robes, but also the crowns and jade pendants were in complete sets. Du Changshi loved to dress up. Now he couldn't help but touch them and said, "How can I not like such fine clothes and accessories?"
?But this is given to Your Highness by the Queen Mother. Why did Your Highness give it to me? I am very flattered."
"We are not strangers, we are going to be in-laws in the future." Mu Anzhi chose new clothes for Du Changshi in a disgusting manner, and then the two of them sat in the water pavilion and tasted the early-ripening honeydew melons this summer, "We in Northern Xinjiang are not as good as
In the Imperial Capital, these fruits are much more delicious than those in the Imperial Capital."
Du Changshi was given clothes first and then melons and fruits, and he felt a little confused. He thought that His Highness had been nice to me in the past, but His Highness was a person with a smooth bowl of water. Du Changshi could feel the connection between him and Hua Changshi.
His Highness will naturally rely on him more during this period, but His Highness will never show bias. What's going on today, but what's the matter? "
The yellow birds chirped outside the window and I heard Mu Anzhi say, "We originally decided that Ruyu and Master Tang would go to the Caiyun Department, but now we are in a bit of a dilemma."
"How do you say this?"
"Master Bai's second child is not yet one year old. Master Bai doesn't want to travel far away like jade. Master Bai has already said it, so we have to give Master Bai some face. What's more, she is currently developing drugs, and she needs someone to take care of her," Mu Anzhi said.
, "Xiao Du, why don't you go, you, An Li, and General Ji, together with Master Tang."
"The errand is nothing, I'm just worried that I won't get along with Scholar Tang." Although Du Changshi prefers a comfortable life, he never refuses to do things, not to mention that this matter is very important, but he has higher requirements for the people he works with.
Du Changshi pointed out something, "He is your highness's teacher. I am a straight-tempered person. It's not that I am hard-spoken. Scholar Tang is quite a Canadian. Your highness insists on sending me this mission. I am not as good-natured as Lord Pei."
"I know, I know. I'm not asking you to socialize with Master Tang, just finish the errand. After this trip, we are familiar with the route and the current situation of the Caiyun Department. We have a good idea.
"At the end of his words, Mu Anzhi's face showed a bit of solemnity.
Only then did Du Changshi smile, "I will definitely live up to His Highness's trust. If we have time, we will also visit the tribe next to the Caiyun Department."
There is a tacit understanding between king and minister. Mu Anzhi blinked and said, "That's it."
Thinking of something, Mu Anzhi asked Du Changshi, "Is Suzhuo okay recently?" Chen Jian's nickname was Suzhuo.
"What are you referring to, Your Highness?"
Mu Anzhi looked at Du Changshi, "In what way? I think he has become more and more cold and frosty recently."
"There is something. It's not a big deal, and it has nothing to do with him. I just hate him a little." Du Changshi stopped talking, waving his folding fan and said to Mu Anzhi, "That's not the prefect Chen of Qipan City who came to New Yicheng recently to say something about him.
What about the accounts? Mr. Pei has been trying the case in Qipan City, and Mr. Pei has discovered his sore spot. Magistrate Chen often goes to Chen Tongzhi to plead for mercy."
"Are they of the same race?" Mu Anzhi asked.
"Yes. It's not that far off. Chen Tongzhi's great-grandfather was Chen Zhifu's grandfather. After all, Chen Tongzhi can be called Chen Zhifu's uncle."
"Suzhuo also agreed with the previous matter concerning Sudimir's department."
Du Changshi covered his lips with a folding fan and came closer to Mu Anzhi, "Even if they are from the same clan, when the clan is big, there are hundreds or thousands of children in the clan, and it is not uncommon for them to have different political opinions. When Chen Tongzhi arrived in northern Xinjiang, two people could appear in the same place.
A family voice? Magistrate Chen is completely out of his mind. As long as he has a political disagreement with Chen Tongzhi, Chen Tongzhi will not let him stay in Northern Xinjiang. Why can't you even see this, Your Highness?"
"I didn't expect that a big family would be like our royal family." Mu Anzhi was convinced and asked Du Changshi, "Is your Du family the same?"
"Relatives are relatives, political opinions are political opinions, they are two different things." Du Changshi said, "The same is true for Pei Zhuangyuan's family." Due to political disagreements between the ancestors and grandsons, Prime Minister Pei directly kicked out the Sanyuan grandsons who had worked hard for many years to cultivate them.
Already.
Mu Anzhi raised his eyebrows with emotion, "It seems that there is no exception in the world."
After the matter was settled, Xueshi Tang was a little dissatisfied with the change of deputy envoy. However, Du Changshi looked like "do you have any objections to me?" In addition, Du Changshi was also a minor figure in the imperial capital.
Pei Ruyu has a reputation for etiquette (this reputation mainly comes from his divorce), and is afraid of evildoers. Pei Ruyu is no longer a good bird, but except for being dissatisfied with the court for appointing the eldest son as the East Palace, Pei Ruyu really did nothing extraordinary. Du Chang
History is different. Du Changshi is a talented person with an unstable temperament. Both sides would lose face if there was an outburst. The difference is that Du Changshi doesn't care about face, but Tang Xueshi cares about face most. Therefore, Tang Xueshi did not continue the argument.
this matter.
Scholar Tang is currently busy comforting Crown Prince Caiyun, promising Crown Prince Caiyun that he will be sent back to the tribe. Crown Prince Caiyun simply wants to die. He knows that Scholar Tang strongly disagrees with sending troops. If His Highness the Prince does not send troops, he will be sent alone.
Returning to the tribe is very different from sending a sheep into a tiger's mouth.
Under such a cruel situation, even though the scholars of the Tang Dynasty were eloquent, they could not impress Prince Caiyun.
In contrast, Prince Caiyun trusted Huan Li more, who had saved his life. Because, when Prince Caiyun asked Huan Li for his opinion on whether to send troops, Huan Li first said, "This matter should be decided by the prince. I am just a general."
"What about the general's own opinion?"
"Without the deterrence of swords and guns, the position of patriarch is just like a floating cloud."
Prince Caiyun felt an urgency to finally gain recognition, "I think so too. To be honest with General Hu, my second brother is very good at putting on airs and can only intimidate with words. Even if he agreed temporarily, he would only retreat in order to advance and cost my life."
That’s all.”
Prince Caiyun also asked to see Mu Anzhi, trying to persuade him to send troops to quell the rebellion, but Mu Anzhi always looked embarrassed. Huan Li advised him privately, "The imperial court may not be willing to agree to it. The imperial court does not want to see a war in northern Xinjiang."
, for example, Xueshi Tang strongly opposed the King's division going to war. Secondly, it was also very difficult for His Highness. When the troops were mobilized, the daily food and grass expenses were a large amount. The Sudimir tribe had just suppressed the rebellion, and there was no way to raise the food and grass needed for the current war.
"
Just like the gentle breeze blowing away the veil, Prince Caiyun knew that it would be difficult for him to impress His Highness with just his mouth.
After Huan Li left, the ferocious Du Changshi came. Du Changshi's attitude was not very good. He asked Prince Caiyun about the internal situation of the tribe. Who is in charge now, and who are the elders who can influence the tribe? Who are there with the tribe?
Did the prince have a good relationship with him before?
Du Changshi looked serious, "Your Majesty, please tell me the truth! Don't have any hidden plans!"
"How can this be possible?" Prince Caiyun realized from Du Changshi the sadness of living under someone else's roof.
The five flavors of life are really complicated.
Du Changshi was not particularly excited about going on a long trip. He actually preferred to stay peacefully in Xinyi City. However, a walk outside would help him understand the situation of various ethnic groups. Du Changshi was doing homework in the study at night.
Manager Ye personally brought the prepared chicken noodle soup in and said softly, "Master, it's already midnight. Let's eat something before we get busy."
Du Changshi rubbed his face and saw that it was chicken soup, so he picked up the pen without interest and continued writing, "What kind of chicken soup should you drink in the summer? A bowl of black plum soup will make you happy."
"It's cold at night, how can you still drink that cold stuff? We're about to go out soon. Not to mention chickens, there aren't even any ducks on the way. You'll probably be eating dried meat all day long." Ye Guanshi brought out chicken noodle soup.
"Look at our noodle soup. The chicken soup is clear but not greasy, and the noodles are as thin as silver. It is also garnished with a few green vegetables and some finely chopped green onions. If you don't eat it today, you can eat whatever you want in the future."
Du Changshi insisted on telling Manager Ye that he was hungry. Du Changshi smiled and raised his face, "Uncle Ye, did you roll the noodles?"
"Not only was the noodles made by me, but the chicken soup was also made with the head and claws removed, and it was simmered in a clay pot over low heat for half a day." Manager Ye couldn't help but smile when he looked at his smiling eyes, and put the chopsticks in the pot.
She handed it to him and said, "Master, please eat quickly. Not only do I have to be your steward, but I also have to be your cook. I don't know how I owe you this."
Pushing the scroll to the side, Du Changshi picked up a chopstick and ate the silver noodles. The night wind entered the room at the right moment, which made him feel very uncomfortable. Manager Ye poured a cup of warm water and put it next to his hand. Du Changshi said sweetly, "I'm going to fight the little boy."
I just love to eat the noodles cooked by Uncle Ye. Not many people in our family can roll the noodles as well as you, and they can’t cut out such beautiful lines as you." Du Changshi took a sip of warm water and suddenly had an idea, "Uncle Ye, you
Will you come with me to the Caiyun Department?"
"Is it appropriate for me to go?"
"It's suitable." Du Changshi thought that Uncle Ye was good at cooking. If he met a place with a pot and stove on the way, he could ask Uncle Ye to cook some delicious food.
Manager Ye narrowed his eyes at his young master, but still loyally agreed.
However, what surprised Du Changshi was that Mrs. Tang took the initiative to let her son Tang Qian travel with Scholar Tang. Mrs. Tang clearly understood what kind of person Tang Scholar was and what kind of existence he was in Xinyi. Mrs. Tang would follow
The reason for his coming was not the love between husband and wife. Mrs. Tang's reason was to leave a chance for the children to stay with His Highness.
The great thing about Mrs. Tang is that in such a patriarchal society, she can make her son understand and agree with her ideas. Mrs. Tang said, "After all, your father has an official position here. If he has any stubbornness, don't make it difficult for Mr. Du.
If you can't persuade him, then persuade him to leave. If you can't persuade him, then beat him unconscious and take him away. In any case, you are his son, so he can't blame anyone else."
Tang Qian's heart was heavy, "Mom, just don't worry, I know everything."