Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Injustice, I am really wronged!

Guo Ye wanted to cry, but Yu Shinan obviously misunderstood him. The old man thought that he ran back to Chang'an privately, and moved ahead of time to win the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.

Immediately, Guo Ye was no longer silent, and quickly explained: "Your Majesty misunderstood, the boy did not return to Beijing this time to make up for the lack of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites. The boy himself has self-knowledge, although he has great ambitions, but his qualifications are shallow. What people criticize. And haste makes waste, I understand this truth. Knowing that it can’t be done, how can the kid rush forward as soon as his brain is hot, and let others fight for this position?"

Hearing Guo Ye's words, Yu Shinan's expression softened a little, he nodded slightly, deeply convinced of Guo Ye's words, and muttered: "It's good that you know. Then why are you rushing back to Chang'an?"

Guo Ye had no choice but to lie and said: "A few days ago, didn't the Duke of Wei, Li Jing, return to the imperial court with Qin Qiong, Cheng Zhijie, Li Maogong and other senior teachers? The boss should remember that the boy once led the army deep into the hinterland of Tubo. How about taking several cities in Tubo and finally being trapped in Golmud City?"

Yu Shinan nodded, expressing his understanding.

Guo Ye continued: "At the beginning, the boy and these seniors had crossed paths because of the defense of Golmud City, especially the old general Li Jing who helped the boy, and because the boy wrote a military book back then, It's called "Ji Xiao's New Book", which is very popular with Li Weigong. So when General Li returned to Chang'an, he sent someone to pass a message saying that he wanted to see me. No, the famous Tang army god summoned me. The boy ran back to Chang'an without thinking about the consequences as soon as his brain got hot."

A small white lie directly covered up the matter of escorting Yu Nuannuan back to Fuyu country and Li Jing's borrowing of special forces.

Yu Shinan didn't doubt Guo Ye's statement. On the contrary, his face turned a bit strange, he frowned slightly, and thought about it: "Although Li Jing is famous all over the world, he is No. 1 in our Tang army, but he has always been alone. He never forms a clique, so he is quite trusted and reused by His Majesty.

Qin Qiong, Cheng Zhijie, and Li Maogong were all from Wagang Village back then, and Changsun Wuji and others belonged to the line of former ministers of Tiance Mansion.But as far as the old man knows, they secretly formed a small group of their own, with the shadow of Shandong's powerful gentry behind them.The Guanlong family, such as Changsun Wuji, has always been in harmony with each other, and sooner or later they will fall apart.Guo boy, it is not easy for you to have an intersection with them, and to be able to make good friends with them.Maybe one day, at a critical time, they can help you, and they can also help these people in our Shilin Qingliu Department.After all, the power of the military has always been in urgent need of courtship and win over. "

Guo Ye hummed, and he deeply agreed with Yu Shinan's comprehensive and sharp analysis. After all, Jiang is still old and hot, and the eyes of veterans who have been ups and downs in the officialdom are vicious.

However, Yu Shinan was still a little brooding about Guo Ye's private return to Beijing, and he was a little dissatisfied: "However, how could Duke Wei Li Jing make such a low-level mistake? Doesn't he know that calling you back to Chang'an without permission will bring endless harm? Are you in trouble? If the old man didn't pass by your Marquis mansion by chance, he saw the servants in your mansion rushing in and out, and he only knew you were back after asking. No, the old man is worried that your return will be caught by Changsun Wuji and the others. I know, and then I made a big fuss, so I have been waiting for you to come back at your house, so as to remind you. Alas, Li Weigong is reckless in doing this thing!"

Yu Shinan waited from dusk to midnight just to remind himself?Guo Ye was instantly moved. It seemed that Yu Shinan had shown him the most sincere and selfless care from the first day he met him.

However, he also deeply regretted that Li Jing was shot innocently while lying on the ground, and was reprimanded by Yu Shinan.It's okay, this matter really can't get Yu Nuannuan out, otherwise the old Yutou will really have no end.

Therefore, he had no choice but to change the subject and said: "My lord, although it is a bit reckless to come back this time, it is also good. This time, the Duke of Wei called the boy into his mansion and talked until late at night before letting me go back. Maybe I promised I have an advantage. Hehe, he will propose to the emperor that I be transferred back from Yangzhou and promoted to the position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites. Although I have no chance to be a minister of the Ministry of Rites, the position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites is also prominent. My lord, in time, I will be able to get along with you You stand on top of the court and fight side by side!"

"Oh?"

Yu Shinan pulled his beard in surprise, stared at Guo Ye with wide eyes, and subconsciously shouted: "Is there such a benefit?"

After finishing speaking, he nodded his head again and muttered to himself: "Yes, with Li Jing's current status, it is definitely more than enough to ask the emperor for the position of Minister of Rites for you. It seems that he really appreciates you. .Yes, this is your blessing."

Guo Ye smiled happily: "Isn't it? I don't know how awesome and shiny I am, but I can make people appreciate Ruosi! So, although I'm a bit rash when I come back, the benefits are great. Sigh , I went to Yangzhou to toss for more than half a year, and finally I can return to Chang'an."

Yu Shinan hummed, and suddenly his face sank, and he feigned anger and said, "The more critical the promotion is, the more you have to be careful not to make a single mistake and let people catch your feet. Guo Ye, take advantage of this moment It's getting dark, so hurry up and return to Yangzhou with your followers, don't stay in Chang'an any longer."

"Huh? Leave Chang'an in the middle of the night?"

Guo Ye exclaimed in amazement: "Boss, what time is it? You want me to go out of Chang'an and return to Yangzhou? There's still time to go back tomorrow. It's the middle of the night and it's better to sleep at home."

Yu Shinan waved his hands repeatedly and shook his head, and refused: "No, no, just to be on the safe side, since Changsun Wuji and the others haven't heard of your return, you should hurry out of the city and return to Yangzhou."

"My lord, this..."

"Don't procrastinate, let's go now, and ride out of the city overnight. Wait for the imperial decree to come to Yangzhou, and it will not be too late for you to come back!"

"But……"

"Guo Ye, do you want this old man to kick you out with a broom?"

"But my lord, is this my residence?"

"Bastard, can you go?"

"Okay, okay, I'm leaving, I'm leaving the city now, don't get angry, calm down, calm down..."

……

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After about a while, Zhang Jiujin and Wang Bajin, who were sleepy and yawning repeatedly, were woken up by Guo Ye from their sleep and pulled out from the warm bed.

Soon, three people and three horses ran towards the outside of Chang'an City in the cold night.

This time Guo Ye returned to Chang'an, entered the city during the day, and left the city at night. After staying for less than ten hours, he hurried out of the city and went south to Yangzhou.

Chapter 846

Guo Ye hurried out of the city in the middle of the night, and at dawn the next day, the three of them had already left the suburban county of Chang'an, and rushed towards Cangzhou Mansion at full speed.

You only need to go to the wharf ferry in Cangzhou Prefecture, and then take a boat to go south through the Grand Canal, and you can go straight back to Yangzhou all the way to the end.

He rode his horse and galloped along the road, ignorant of what happened in Chang'an.

Chang'an, above the court.

The Tang Empire followed the convened morning court every day.

Most of today's morning court has gone on, and it is slowly coming to an end. His Majesty Li Er is already a little tired because he has dealt with too many tedious affairs, and he is about to wave his hand and call out to retreat.

Suddenly, Changsun Wuji, who was dressed in a purple robe, walked out of the court with his ivory wat in his hands, stood in the center of the court with his body bowed, and shouted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have something to announce!"

The ivory wat, that is, the court wat, is about two feet and six inches. Only senior officials of the third rank and above are eligible to equip it.Usually made of jade, but also made of ivory.

His Majesty Li Er stretched out his hand and rubbed his forehead, and waved his rolled robe, "Come on!"

Changsun Wuji took a symbolic look at the ivory wat in his hand, and then shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, it has been a while since Mr. Li Gang, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, has been begging for the bones. The post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is still vacant. For the sake of the normal operation of the four divisions of the Ministry of Rites, and for the loyalty of the Tang Empire and His Majesty, I request the emperor to select the new minister of the Ministry of Rites today."

"Oh?"

His Majesty Li Er patted his forehead lightly, and laughed aloud: "Oh, look at my memory, Ai Qing seems to have reminded me once, but I forgot about it many times. By the way, last time everyone Didn't Aiqing jointly recommend Cui Henian from the Qinghe Cui family in Hebei Province to be the Minister of Rites? How is it? Cui Henian and Cui Qing are here today?"

Changsun Wuji was overjoyed, and said in his heart, it seems that the emperor finally nodded his approval after many days of recommendation.

Immediately, he nodded again and again and said, "Your majesty, it is normal for you to miss a little bit of your daily affairs. To report back to His Majesty, Cui Henian has already entered the palace with my minister today, and he is waiting outside the hall at this time."

"Okay, tell him to come in!"

His Majesty Li Er waved his sleeves and signaled to Dong Shun who was following him.

Changsun Wuji was ecstatic in his heart, it seemed that Cui Henian's appointment as Minister of Rites was a success.

After His Majesty Li Er finished speaking, Fang Xuanling, Tang Jian, Yin Tianzong and other important ministers of the Tiance Mansion all showed joy. It seems that this matter has finally come to fruition, and our team in the court will grow stronger in the future.

Dong Shun cleared his throat, and shouted at a high pitch: "Your Majesty has an order for Xuan Qinghe and Cui Henian to enter the palace."

As soon as the words fell, Cui Henian, dressed in a scholar's robe, appeared at the gate of the hall, walked steadily into the hall, walked to the position where Changsun Wuji was, bowed to His Majesty Li Er, and shouted long live.

His Majesty Li Er glanced at Cui Henian, with a smile on his face, and said with a very approachable expression: "Cui Qing, I haven't seen you for some years. Well, Qinghe Cui, a famous family, Shili Heirloom, I am very relieved that you will be appointed as Minister of the Ministry of Rites!"

After speaking, His Majesty Li Er turned his head to the left side of the main hall behind a curtain, and asked, "Is the eunuch who writes the pen here?"

A soft and submissive voice came: "Return to the Holy One, here we are!"

Behind the curtain, there is a special book table, on which sits an eunuch who specially draws up edicts for the emperor temporarily.