Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"Uh……"

Guo Ye didn't understand why, why Gao Shilian insisted on staying in Ruzhou for another seven or eight days.

What does this have to do with being able to wear the tiger skin of the supervisory censor?

What does this have to do with my transition from the temporary supervision of the censor at the Yushitai to the formal supervision of the censor as a long-term contract worker?

At that moment, he blurted out and asked, "What's the point here? Master Gao!"

Chapter 378

In the early morning of the next day, the weather had cleared up for several days, and suddenly there was a fine snowfall...

The snowflakes were not big, as small as rice grains, but under the blowing of the bitter cold wind, a thin layer of snow was paved on the ground in Guanzhong before noon.

In this kind of weather, it is difficult to travel, and it is even more difficult to travel long distances.

However, Gao Shilian, the censor, took two followers, and temporarily recruited nearly a hundred soldiers from Ruzhou Zhechong Duwei's mansion, put Dai Mingde into a prison cart, and resolutely embarked on the journey back to Chang'an.

The waterway was impassable and the road was long. Gao Shilian was in a hurry to return to Chang'an, preferring to detour to other states and counties by land.

It can be seen that his "younger niece" in Chang'an was seriously ill, which made Gao Shilian anxious.

It was noon at this time, and the snow did not increase or decrease, and it was still falling finely and finely.

Standing alone on the top of the east gate of Ruzhou, Guo Ye looked at the silver-clad outside the city, looked at the ruts and footprints that had been covered by snow, and thought about Gao Shilian's explanation before he left last night.

Gao Shilian asked him to stay in Ruzhou City for a few more days, ostensibly to assist Zhao Feixuan, the governor of Anzhou, to put the relief money into practice, and seize the time to save the victims of the famine.

Gao Shilian called it a test of Guo Ye, to test whether he, the backup supervisory censor, was qualified for this position. In fact, Gao Shilian was still worried about Zhao Feixuan, the governor of Anzhou who had a criminal record.

It is said to be assistance, but in fact it is to supervise, to supervise Zhao Feixuan, and to supervise the officials of Ruzhou, Anzhou, and Zhengzhou, whether there will be any incidents of enriching their own pockets during the allocation of disaster relief funds.

In Guo Ye's opinion, Gao Shilian's move was like being bitten by a snake once, and he was afraid of the well rope for ten years.

Because he believed in Zhao Feixuan's character and official status, and firmly believed that Zhao Feixuan was a good official who was willing to work for the well-being of the people and do practical things.

As for the big and small officials in Ruzhou, Anzhou, and Zhengzhou, there is nothing to worry about.Because now that Zhang Shiyuan died and Dai Mingde was taken to Chang'an for trial, it was like killing chickens to make an example to monkeys. Don't those insignificant officials still dare to commit crimes against the wind?

Guo Ye chuckled lightly and sighed: "Old man Gao is really getting older and less courageous! Hehe, it's obviously unnecessary."

"Hehe, Guo Yushi is actually admiring the snow scene on top of the city tower, it's really nice, haha~~"

Zhao Feixuan's hearty laughter came from far away, and after a while, he came up from the stairs at the corner of the tower and came to Guo Ye's side.

Ever since Zhao Feixuan's family was rescued, Gao Shilian was lenient to him and let go of the past, after just one night, his mental state returned to his original state, and he became more cheerful.

The gloomy and depressed mood that Guo Ye had when he saw him had long since disappeared.

Guo Ye was quite surprised that Zhao Feixuan found him suddenly, and asked, "Huh? Inspector Zhao, aren't you in charge of disaster relief in the governor's mansion in Ruzhou? Why did you appear here suddenly?"

Zhao Feixuan shook his head and smiled wryly: "Guo Yushi, you are relieved, but I am exhausted enough. Mr. Gao said before leaving that Guo Yushi stayed in Ruzhou for seven days to assist me in distributing disaster relief money. , Relieve the victims of the disaster. You are lucky to come here to hide and relax."

Guo Ye could tell that Zhao Feixuan was joking, but he still replied sternly: "Inspector Zhao, let me be clear, Mr. Gao asked me to assist you. Assist, right? Since you, Inspector Zhao, can If you preside over the overall situation, you can get those officials to participate in disaster relief, so why is Guo messing around."

After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hands towards Zhao Feixuan, and said with a smile: "Guo is also stealing half a day's leisure!"

In fact, Zhao Feixuan knew very well the reason why Gao Shilian left Guo Ye. To put it bluntly, he was afraid that he would be too busy to preside over the disaster relief in the three places of Ruzhou, so he asked Guo Ye to stay and help him; in fact, he did not trust himself. The officials of the three states couldn't trust him, so they asked Guo Ye to stay and supervise him, fearing that he and the officials of the three states would repeat the mistakes of Dai Mingde and Zhang Shiyuan.

Although Zhao Feixuan was very upset, there was no way to do it. Who made himself and the officials of the three places dirty?

I can't blame Gao Shilian for being suspicious, but I can only blame myself for being stained.

But once Gao Shilian left, Guo Ye maintained an attitude of ignoring, asking, and meddling, completely withdrawing from other affairs, and handling everything by himself.

Obviously, Guo Ye's attitude towards Zhao Feixuan was completely opposite to that of Gao Shilian.

Zhao Feixuan knew that Guo Ye believed in his character and official rank, which was a kind of trust that could not be increased, especially at this time, it was undoubtedly the greatest support for him.

We are all smart people, and we can see the clues halfway.

Apart from being grateful to Guo Ye, Zhao Feixuan was only moved.

Guo Ye looked at Zhao Feixuan in a daze, thinking that the other party was really blaming him for his indifferent attitude, he hurriedly laughed and said: "Inspector Zhao, haha, I am really not good at presiding over local affairs, don't blame me for being lazy!"

Zhao Feixuan knew that Guo Ye had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "No, no, no, what did Guo Yushi say? You can only be grateful for Zhao's great kindness. Where can you blame him?"

Guo Ye waved his hands again and again to dismiss the topic, and returned to the subject: "Inspector Zhao, I see that you have been busy all morning. Then again, how is the disaster relief situation now? Without Dai Mingde, can the officialdom in Ruzhou continue to operate smoothly?" stand up?"

Zhao Feixuan also put away his smile when he heard the words, and replied seriously: "Don't worry, Guo Yushi, most of the officials in Ruzhou official circles have conspired with Dai Mingde, but Mr. Gao Shilian only escorted Dai Mingde to Chang'an. The other officials didn't hold them accountable, and everyone knew clearly like a mirror in their hearts. Obviously, Mr. Gao is trying to arrest him and put him down."

Guo Ye nodded again and again, and replied: "That's right, Ruzhou and Zhengzhou are short of governors, and the dragons have no leader. For the time being, you are the governor of Zhao. If all the officials of the three places are arrested, then the three places will be in charge." The government is really going to be paralyzed, so who will come to relieve the disaster? Who will rescue the victims? Therefore, Mr. Gao once said that since the 150 million disaster relief money is still there and the victims still need to be rescued, then this matter will be up to Dai Mingde and Zhang Shiyuan. Can."

"Yes." Zhao Feixuan responded with deep sympathy, "Since Mr. Gao spared the officials of the three places, do you dare not serve your death? They all regard this disaster relief as an opportunity to pay off their merits and sins." Don't worry, I have already given instructions on the specific matters in the morning, and the north gate of Ruzhou City has also been opened to allow victims from outside the city to enter the city to receive disaster relief."

"Very good, very good!"

After Guo Ye praised twice, he asked, "The number of disaster victims flooding into the city will definitely increase day by day. Inspector Zhao, your side..."

"Guo Yushi, don't worry, I already have a comprehensive disaster relief strategy here. Starting from Ruzhou, we will build porridge sheds in the city starting today. This official requires my officials to build a porridge shed every [-] steps in the city. , to provide food and clothing for the victims, and winter clothes and quilts will also be distributed beside each porridge shed, so as to prevent the victims from entering the city and starving to death, freezing to death..."

"Very good, Governor Zhao's arrangements are very thoughtful. Mr. Guo still said that he does not influence Governor Zhao's disaster relief plan, and everything is decided by Governor Zhao. I only have one request, that is, the porridge must be thick, and the chopsticks must be inserted. Don’t fall down; don’t cut corners in winter clothes and quilts, at least the victims can survive the severe cold. As for the houses, all the places that can be vacated in the city should be vacated first, and the victims should be given priority to live in.”

Speaking of this, Guo Ye paused for a moment, and sighed: "Inspector Zhao, we are all raised by our fathers and mothers, and so are the victims of the disaster. The court and the government have already felt sorry for them from the beginning, and we can't let them go hungry anymore." Stomach, suffering from severe cold, sleeping in the snow, spending the night on the street?"

Guo Ye's words were sincere, Zhao Feixuan's nose was sore, and he solemnly stated: "Guo Yushi, don't worry, if during the disaster relief period, there are people who cut corners, filled their own pockets, and disregarded the lives of the victims. You don't need to do it, Mr. Zhao People cut off their own heads first, to thank the world!"

"Haha, Inspector Zhao, you are serious!"

Hearing what Zhao Feixuan said got a little angry, and the atmosphere was a bit depressed, Guo Ye quickly laughed and said with a smile: "I said, the matter of disaster relief is fully up to the governor Zhao, and Guo is just assisting, just ignore it. Not getting involved, this is Guo's greatest support for Governor Zhao."

Going around and going around, Zhao Feixuan couldn't help but smile when he heard Guo Ye returned to the topic just now.

He sighed in his heart, no wonder Guo Yushi was so young, but he was so valued and trusted by Mr. Gao Shilian Gao. It is not simple, it is really not simple.

Clever, witty and strong, able to be both a man and an official, this is Zhao Feixuan's most pertinent evaluation of Guo Ye.

There was nothing to say for a while, so Guo Ye had to find another topic and asked, "By the way, Governor Zhao, don't you just steal half a day's leisure to accompany me to enjoy the snow scene on the tower?"

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Hearing Guo Ye's question, Zhao Feixuan patted his forehead lightly, and said urgently as if remembering something: "Look at my dog's memory, Guo Yushi didn't say anything, Zhao really forgot."

hold head high?

Guo Ye was obviously taken aback, coincidentally, could it be that Zhao Feixuan really had other things to do?

Immediately, he looked at Zhao Feixuan with questioning eyes, and signaled him what he wanted to say.