Coming out of Xingqing Palace, Yang Tianhua kicked deep and kicked lightly. He tried to recall his report today. It seemed that he talked too much. He said what should be said and what should not be said. How much was involved in canceling the checkpoints.
People’s vital interests?
What worried him even more was that he couldn't remember many of the contents. Did he mention that the imperial court was bloated? Did he criticize the late emperor? He really couldn't remember.
"Hey! There's no use regretting it now, I have to do whatever it takes!"
Yang Tianhua felt regretful and got on the bullock cart to return to Guanyi.
In the afternoon, Guo Song had reviewed all the officials, and then, along with the inspector's report, corresponded one by one, and divided the more than 240 officials into four major categories.
The first category is to be dismissed and arrested. If the crime is extremely heinous, they will be taken to the county where they are located and executed in public, and all their property will be confiscated.
The second category is also dismissed and arrested, but if all the stolen property can be returned, his life can be spared. However, if he refuses to return the stolen property, he will be severely punished, beheaded in public and have his property confiscated.
The third category is those whose abilities or moral character are not worthy of being an official, who will be demoted to serve the people and will no longer be employed.
The fourth category includes those with real talents and good official reputations. Guo Song intends to continue to hire these officials, but will still transfer them to Hedong or Longyou according to the original plan.
At this time, the officer reported at the door: "The Commander-in-Chief of the Internal Guards is here!"
"Let him in!"
Wang Yue led 3,000 internal guards to Chang'an seven days ago. They are responsible for maintaining the order of Chang'an from the dark. Many fierce secret struggles are invisible to ordinary people. This is the responsibility of the internal guards, to eradicate the hostility of undercover agents from all sides.
power, or control them.
After a while, Wang Yue walked into the official room, knelt down on one knee and said: "I'm sorry to see you, Your Highness!"
"No gift!"
Wang Yue stood up, and Guo Song laughed and asked, "Have you become familiar with Chang'an after seven days here?"
"It's a little better. It's not like it was all dark when we first came here. There has been some progress in all aspects. At least we discovered the intelligence chief of Southern Tang in Chang'an."
"That's interesting, who is this person?"
"Chang'an County Registrar
Guo Song thought about it and vaguely remembered this person, a very serious official, and he had a good impression of him.
"How did you find this person?" Guo Song asked with great interest.
"Reporting to Your Highness, the main reason is that the Southern Tang Army went to the Northern Expedition. He was deceived by Zhu Si and spread false news. Later, the person he sent to deliver the message was caught by Zhu Jinqing's men and imprisoned in Lantian County Prison. Zhu Jinqing seemed to have forgotten him.
When I was sorting out Zhu Jinqing’s information, I found that this person had not been dealt with, so I sent someone to escort him back to Chang’an, where he was interrogated secretly, and he confessed.”
"Then what are you going to do, arrest them directly, or follow the old method and fish for a long time?"
"Consideration of my humble position is to control the people around him and master the intelligence exchanges between him and Southern Tang."
"Report to me promptly if there is any progress!"
"I understand the humble position!"
Guo Song said to Wang Yue again: "I came to you today not for information, but to deal with these county officials. Before, you sent 500 people to assist Cao Lingjun. Now you need all your brothers to participate. We are going to the counties in Guanzhong to check them."
There are a total of seventy-five people's stolen property that need to be inspected. In fact, you don't need to investigate, but you assist the inspector. Cao Lingjun will discuss this matter with you in detail. I'm just giving it to you first.
Say hello."
Wang Yue nodded, "I will do my best to assist Cao Lingjun."
At this time, Cao Lingjun also hurried over, "Sorry! I'm a step late." He said apologetically as he entered the door.
"I am instructing Commander Wang to assist you, and you came just in time."
Guo Song handed the list he divided to Cao Wannian, "This is the disposal list that I have initially considered. You can take a look at it first and tell me if there is anything wrong. If there is nothing wrong, it will be implemented today. Wang
The commander will fully cooperate with you."
Cao Wannian read it carefully. This list was actually drafted based on their summary report. It was basically consistent. Cao Wannian said: "It's roughly the same. I'll review it again when I return to my post. In addition, the fourth category of people mentioned by His Highness is
How should I arrange my continued appointment?”
Guo Song thought for a while and said: "Arrange their food and lodging tonight and lift all surveillance. I will receive them early tomorrow morning and then go back to continue serving as officials. As for their transfer, they will be transferred to Guannei or Hedong after their term is over."
"I understand."
Cao Wannian hesitated for a moment and then said: "What should I do if there are still state officials? His Highness the governor of three states has written to be transferred away. What should we do with the two key governors, one is Du Wenxing and the other is Li Shuguang?"
"Du Wenxing continues to serve as Jing Zhaoyin, as for Li Shuguang..."
Guo Song thought for a moment and said, "I'll talk to him later. I'll make the arrangements. Just leave it alone."
"I understand the humble position!"
"Go ahead! You can discuss how to deal with the first three categories of people and part of the stolen property."
The two of them bowed and retreated.
Guo Song then said to Wen Miao: "Send someone to notify Li Shuguang and ask him to come over!"
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Li Shuguang was the most difficult high-ranking official to deal with in Guo and Song Dynasties. He was a third-grade Yinqing Guanglu doctor and was one of the few former high-ranking officials under Zhu Si. However, Zhu Si did not pay much attention to him. He was also outspoken and said that he was loyal to the great emperor.
During the Tang Dynasty, Zhu Si wanted to use him as his prime minister several times, but after hearing that he often said such things, he lost confidence in him.
First of all, Guo Song does not intend to let Li Shuguang continue to be in Fengxiang Mansion. It would be best to transfer him, but he has relatively high qualifications. Where can he be transferred?
If he only said he was loyal to the Tang Dynasty, it would be fine, but if he was really loyal to Li Shi, keeping him would be a thorn in the side.
After much deliberation, Guo Song decided to meet with him first.
Not long after, Li Shuguang hurried to Xingqing Palace. He was still a little nervous in the past two days. Guo Song was obviously cleaning up the officials in various counties in Guanzhong. What about his own fate?
Li Shuguang was still middle-aged and did not want to end his official career so soon, so he always hoped to have a talk with Guo Song to see Guo Song's attitude towards him.
In fact, the relationship between the two of them is not bad. When Zhu Si launched the Jingyuan Mutiny, Guo Song led 10,000 cavalry into Guanzhong and was stationed in Yong County. All logistics and food were provided by Li Shuguang. From this point of view, Guo Song should not
Suppressing himself too much, Li Shuguang understood that Guo Song was a person with clear distinction between grievances and grievances.
When he arrived at the palace of the King of Jin, Wen Miao, who joined the army in the recording office, was already waiting for him at the door.
"Li Envoy, please come with me. His Royal Highness the King of Jin is waiting for you!"
"Thank you very much!"
Wen Miao led Li Shuguang towards Guo Song's official residence.
Li Shuguang asked in a low voice: "What does His Highness, Prince Jin, plan to do with me?"
"I don't know this."
Wen Miao smiled and said, "But if His Highness is willing to receive the envoy, then it's not far behind?"
The two came to Guo Song's official room. Wen Miao signaled Li Shuguang to wait a moment. He went in first to report. After a while, he came out and said: "Li Shijun, please come in!"
Li Shuguang walked into Guo Song's official room and saw Guo Song standing in front of the window with his hands behind his hands. He quickly stepped forward and bowed, "See His Majesty the King of Jin!"
Guo Song turned around and said with a smile: "Li Shijun, please take a seat!"
Li Shuguang sat down nervously. Guo Song walked back to his desk, flipped through the documents on the desk, and asked with a smile: "What do you think of Yang Tianhua?"
Li Shuguang thought that King Jin wanted to ask him about his attitude towards recent events. He thought a lot, but unexpectedly he asked an irrelevant question, which really made his mind go blank.
"This person is the chief registrar of Purun County. Li Shijun should know him, right?"
Li Shuguang came back to his senses and said quickly: "I know him from my humble job. Although this person is not a professional, he is very pragmatic and insightful. I have read several reports from Purun County. They are very good. I can see
The results were all summed up from reality. At first I thought it was the work of the county magistrate, and I even asked the county magistrate to talk to me. I soon discovered that something was wrong. This magistrate was simply a mediocre person. Later I found out that it was the work of the county magistrate.
His subordinate Hucao Silu wrote it, and Purun County happened to be short of a chief register, so I recommended him."
Guo Song nodded, "I also found that this person is quite knowledgeable. I wonder what his character is like?"
"He has a pretty good character. When he was appointed as Hu Cao Si Lu, the people in the county spoke well of him. He followed the rules and never made things difficult for others."
Guo Song knew that "never making things difficult for others" was a rare evaluation for a civil servant.
Guo Song smiled and put Yang Tianhua's matter aside. He pondered for a moment, looked at Li Shuguang and said slowly: "Li Shijun, do you think I should invite the emperor back to Chang'an?"
Guo Song asked very directly. The time to test Li Shuguang had arrived. Guo Song thought for a long time. Instead of spending time and energy observing Li Shuguang, he might as well ask him directly and frankly.