Long Wind Crossing

Chapter 85:

Hearing Fan Xuan's words, Gu Jiusi's heart in the air suddenly settled down.

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Gu Jiusi bowed and kowtowed seriously, thinking about the relationship between Fan Xuan and Zhou Gaolang now.

Fan Xuan is not a fool, he can reach today's position as a civil servant, at least it proves that Fan Xuan has a certain grasp of the matter of people's hearts. How could such a shrewd person not see through Zhou Gaolang's intention to release Zhou Ye in Youzhou? But now that he knows, why is he willing to let Zhou Ye stay in Youzhou, and let him enter the Ministry of Household according to Zhou Gaolang's wishes?

Gu Jiusi couldn't understand for a while, and he said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then got up with Ye Shian and Shen Ming.

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"Yes." Fan Xuan laughed, raised his hand and patted his head, shook his head and said, "I'm confused, I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I forgot that I haven't declared the decree yet. Wang Hiroshi, declare your decree."

The **** called Wang Hong laughed and reassured: "Your Majesty is too concerned about your Lord."

Gu Jiusi raised his head and glanced at Wang Hong, this man looked about the same age as Fan Xuan, in his fifties, with the femininity of eunuchs. A humble gesture naturally formed. His face was full of smiles, and his face was pure and white, and he looked happy, and it was hard to feel bad. He took the imperial decree from the little **** next to him, stood behind Fan Xuan, and read out the imperial decree of the award aloud, conferring Gu Jiusi as the minister of the household, Ye Shian as the right commander of the seventh grade, and Shen Ming as the cavalry in front of the Sixth Grade Hall. Military commander.

After the canonization was completed, the three of them gave orders to thank them again. Fan Xuan praised the three of them, and then began to discuss the next thing.

The new dynasty has just been established, and all the wastes are waiting to be revived. Internally, we must appease the follow-up matters left by the war, and externally, we must prepare to deal with the princes who have not yet surrendered. The officials of the three people are not big or small. They are all big officials who can show off in other places, but above this court, they are only small shrimps who have just entered the deep sea, so the three listened to Everyone was arguing and arguing, without saying a word.

The most critical issue today is how to recuperate internally. During the year of the war, many fertile fields were abandoned. How to resume mass production as quickly as possible is the top priority. The second is how to solve the problem between Yangzhou and Liu Xingzhi, whether to reconcile or attack, no one has an exact number. Liu Xingzhi has nothing to say. Based on what Liu Xingzhi has done now, this battle is only a matter of time, but Yangzhou is different.

The current owner of Yangzhou, after Wang Shanquan's death, is still under the control of the Wang family, and Wang Sishui, Wang Shanquan's son, inherited the position of Jiedushi. But in fact, everyone knows that the one who speaks the truth in Yangzhou now should be the honored guest of the royal family, Luo Zishang.

Wang Sishui is only twelve years old now and is just a child. His mother is the most underwhelming concubine in Wang Shanquan's family. She was born as a singer and served in Israel. After Wang Shanquan's death, his other children died suddenly and violently overnight. In the end, only this Wang Sishui was left. It can be said that the position of Wang Sishui was given to him by Luo Zishang, and he was just Luo Zishang's puppet.

Yangzhou is rich and prosperous, although the army is not strong, but in these days, he built an army by himself. Said they were unintentional, they only swallowed Cangzhou in the north and invaded Jiaozhou in the south a few days ago. But if you say that they are as ambitious as Liu Xingzhi, but when Fan Xuan ascended the throne, Luo Zishang sent another gift, which seemed to mean surrender.

So Yangzhou to cut or not to cut has become the focus of debate in the court.

Gu Jiusi listened to everyone making a commotion in the courtroom, and the whole person wandered outside.

Seriously, he was a little sleepy and woke up too early.

After the wandering all the way to the end, until Ye Shian stood beside him and coughed lightly, Gu Jiusi came back to his senses, only then did he realize that everyone around him had dispersed, Fan Xuan looked at it meaningfully He glanced at him, and this glance made him sweat cold, and then Wang Hong walked down and said with a smile, "Master Gu."

"The Maharaja."

Gu Jiusi hurriedly salutes Wang Hong, Wang Hong is Fan Xuan's personal person, which must not be offended. Wang Hong smiled: "It's the first time we met, you don't have to be so polite. I heard your Majesty praised you a few days ago. Now that I have seen it, I know that what His Majesty said is true. He is really a young talent."

"Your Majesty is wrong." Gu Jiusi hurriedly said, "It's all due to His Majesty's love."

Wang Hong smiled and exchanged a few words with Gu Jiusi, then turned to look at Ye Shian, facing Ye Shian, he was obviously more respectful, with a deeper smile on his face, and said happily: "Ye Shian Your Majesty, Your Majesty wants to invite you to lunch, is it convenient for you?"

Ye Shian was stunned for a while, he subconsciously glanced at Gu Jiusi, but Wang Hong didn't say much, so Ye Shian understood that this was just calling him. The emperor had his life, Ye Shian responded quickly, Wang Hong said goodbye to Gu Jiusi and Shen Ming, and led Ye Shian out.

When they left, Shen Ming followed Gu Jiusi out and out of the hall, Shen Ming whispered: "Brother, you said Fan... oh no, what did Your Majesty call Brother Shi'an for?"

Listening to Shen Ming's changed name, Gu Jiusi glanced at Shen Ming subconsciously, held the wat board in his hand, and said with some humor, "Why did you suddenly call me this?"

"I've thought about it," Shen Ming said seriously, "When you come to Dongdu, and call you Jiuye, it sounds too unrighteous. I see it, you will all be thighs from now on. , I have to hold it tighter, so I quickly call a brother first, so that you can retire for me in the future."

"Is this what it is used for?"

Gu Jiusi raised his eyebrows, Shen Ming hurriedly said, "It's not important, it's not important. You answer my question first."

"Am I in a hurry?"

Shen Ming sighed: "Is it a good thing or a bad thing, I have to have a bottom line in my heart."

"Good thing."

Gu Jiusi must speak, Shen Ming was a little puzzled: "How do you know?"

"His father and His Majesty used to have a good relationship, but now His Majesty is afraid that he is guilty of his father's affairs. In addition, his uncle entered the Eastern Capital earlier, and now he is afraid that he has taken root in the Eastern Capital. , Yesterday we didn't have time to find someone, and today, Your Majesty is afraid that he intends to find relatives for him personally. Do you think that if you are a person, you can win a battle and become an official under the Zhongshu Sect?"

Gu Jiusi's voice was flat, obviously thinking about something. Shen Ming was stunned for a while. After a while, he suddenly reacted and asked subconsciously, "Is his official older than me?"

Gu Jiusi was amused by Shen Ming's attention, he couldn't help but tease: "Shen Ming, didn't you want to kill all the dog officials in the world before? Are you still concerned about the size of the official position?"

"I understand," Shen Ming sighed, "You used to be young and ignorant, so don't laugh at me. Laying grass is always a pirate, and all you encounter are Ying Ye. People, who think they can eliminate harm for the people, are actually a big harm. It’s better to be a good official, and it’s more realistic.”

Hearing these words, Gu Jiusi raised his hand and patted Shen Ming's shoulder, and said earnestly, "I have grown up."

Shen Ming beat his hand down and said unhappily, "Get out!"

Gu Jiusi smiled and retracted his hand, Shen Ming rolled his eyes, leaned forward and said, "How big is my official?"

"The cavalry in front of the temple, one of the four armies, is a good place."

Gu Jiusi spoke earnestly, Shen Ming was about to rejoice when he heard Gu Jiusi continue: "There are 24 commanders in the cavalry, and each commander has 2,000 people, which is a good position."

Shen Ming's smile froze.

Two thousand.

It's not as good as he did in Youzhou.

Shen Ming was a little sullen. The two chatted and walked to the gate of the palace. As soon as they left the gate, they saw Zhou Ye standing at the gate. Gu Jiusi was stunned for a while, then became happy and said in surprise: " Brother Zhou?"

"Nine thoughts."

Zhou Ye smiled, glanced at Shen Ming behind him, and saluted, "Shen Ming is here too."

"Brother Zhou." Shen Ming said happily, "I'm an official, what..."

"The commander of the cavalry in front of the hall." Gu Jiusi explained, Shen Ming quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, that's it."

"I know." Zhou Ye said with a smile, "I heard Uncle Fan say it last night."

Speaking, Zhou Ye looked at Gu Jiusi and said, "Do you have time today to have a quick meal at my house?"

"Me too."

Shen Ming let out a happy voice, Zhou Ye smiled and said, "Today I invite Jiusi to do something, and I'll invite you another day."

Shen Ming was a little helpless after hearing this, he waved his hand and said, "That's it, you have all invited to dinner, I'll go drink myself."

After finishing speaking, Shen Ming and the two casually said, "Let's go." After that, they turned and left.

Zhou Ye was a little uneasy: "I didn't expect Armin to be there..."

"It's okay," Gu Jiusi knew that Zhou Ye was taking care of people's temperament like this, because he was afraid that Shen Ming would think too much, so he put his hand on Zhou Ye's shoulder and pulled Zhou Ye. He walked to the car and said, "He's got a big heart. I'll just ask Mu Nan to pay for him."

Speaking, Gu Jiusi turned her head and followed Mu Nan and said, "Go, follow Shen Ming, and pay him for the drinks."

Shen Ming was sent away. Gu Jiusi and Zhou Ye got into the car together. After getting in the car, Gu Jiusi said directly: "Is it Master Zhou looking for me?"

Zhou Ye was stunned for a while, then he couldn't help but laugh: "You are really too smart."

"Just right, I have something to do, and I want to find Lord Zhou."

Gu Jiusi smiled, he turned his head and looked at the people on the street, his expression seemed to be a little worried. Zhou Ye couldn't help but ask, "What happened to you?"

"Indeed," Gu Jiusi turned around, looked at Zhou Ye, and sighed, "I'm still considering this matter, should I say it?"

"Tell me first."

"You should know that my uncle is Jiang He, the former Minister of Officials."

Hearing this, Zhou Ye's expression suddenly became serious.

Jiang He was imprisoned because King Liang was convicted. Gu Jiusi is no longer clear about the specific situation after he was imprisoned, but he was deeply involved with King Liang. How much will cause Fan Xuan's dissatisfaction.

"In the past, I was ignorant and acted nonsense, just thinking about having my uncle as my backer, and relying on others to make a fortune when people were around. Now he is in trouble, I don't just watch it reason."

Gu Jiusi looked at Zhou Ye's expression, and said slowly: "I have no heart for the new dynasty. I want to find my uncle, but it's just a family relationship, and it has nothing to do with my position..."

"I understand," Zhou Ye nodded, "you don't have to tell me so much, you and I are brothers, and I have no suspicions about you. I'm just worried, you rashly ask now, It will delay your career."

"But if I don't ask, others won't remember?"

Gu Jiusi smiled bitterly: "It's better to be more open, at least to gain a reputation as a gentleman."

Zhou Ye stopped talking, and after a long time, Zhou Ye said: "Don't mention this to others first, I will inquire for you, after figuring out everyone's attitude towards Jiang Shangshu now , you'll see how to act."

Gu Jiusi was waiting for the same sentence, he nodded and said, "Thank you."

"What's the matter?"

Zhou Ye smiled: "It's all right."

The two of them were talking, and they arrived at the Zhou Mansion. Zhou Gaolang's mansion was given to him by Fan Xuan. It was originally the residence of a high-ranking official.

This courtyard is very well built, with pavilions and pavilions all the way, Gu Jiusi walked for nearly a quarter of an hour before arriving at the study, Gu Jiusi stood in front of Zhou Gaolang, Zhou Gaolang was looking at a map, and it was still Darong passing by Zhou Ye brought people to the map, and then left without making a sound. Gu Jiusi stood behind Zhou Gaolang and respectfully said, "Master Zhou."

Speaking, he walked to the table, twisted a chess piece, knocked on the chessboard and said, "Come and sit, let's have a hand-to-hand chat, and chat at will."

Gu Jiusi came forward respectfully, sat opposite Zhou Gaolang, Zhou Gaolang put the piece first, and when the pieces fell, the last person who served outside also left, from the room to the courtyard was empty, dark clouds outside Covered, Zhou Gao said calmly: "It seems that there is going to be a heavy rain."

"Should be."

The sound of falling chess resounded in the room, one after another. Zhou Gaolang looked at the chessboard and said indifferently: "Before, Master Fan and I besieged Dongdu, originally planning to capture Dongdu, and then send someone to look back and rescue. Ye'er knelt at my door all night, he said to me, with you Although we haven't been together for a long time, you and him are not brothers, they are better than brothers."

Gu Jiusi did not dare to speak, he looked at the chessboard, his expression not moving.

But in fact, he was a little worried, and he didn't know what Zhou Gaolang said these words for.

"I promised him to send reinforcements, but I also asked him to stay in Wangdu. Before that, Lao Fan planned to let him be in the capital and give him a high official. Since King Liang entered the East After the capital, he has been busy all the time. In terms of credit, he should have a foothold in the East. But I didn't let him stay, do you know why?"

Gu Jiusi took the chess hand for a while, he lowered his eyes and did not speak.

"Why not?"

Zhou Gaolang's eyes fell on the chess piece at his fingertips.

"The lower officials dare not."

Gu Jiusi put down his chess pieces, and Zhou Gaolang laughed out loud: "It seems that you understand that I keep him in Wangdu, hoping to leave a foundation for the Zhou family. So I told Lao Fan, I am worried Ye'er overtook Ping'er in the future, so he deliberately arranged it like this. Lao Fan believed it, so he gave 20,000 troops to solve this family matter for me."

"Did you tell my brother?"

Gu Jiusi spoke calmly, Zhou Gaolang shook his head: "No. If he said this, he would not be able to hold his breath, for fear that Lao Fan would see the flaw."

"Then you tell me this, what are you going to ask the subordinate to do?"

Zhou Gaolang was silent, and after a while, he said indifferently: "You know, when playing chess, sometimes the pieces have to be released early, and if they are released late, they are useless. Only when he is dissatisfied with me does Lao Fan feel normal. But if something really happens in the future, and I explain this to Ye'er, will he believe it again?"

Zhou Gaolang sighed, seemingly helpless: "I'm telling you this today because I'm hoping that when I really get to that point in the future, these words will have to be said by you. You said, you have to make him believe."

Gu Jiusi understood this after hearing this. Zhou Gaolang made him have more hints on weekdays, but he couldn't let Zhou Ye really see it, but when he said it, Zhou Ye had to I think it is.

Gu Jiusi smiled bitterly: "You are too embarrassed to be in office."

"You are a smart boy." Zhou Gaolang looked up at him, "I think this is a trivial matter for you, isn't it?"

Gu Jiusi was a little helpless, but he could only reluctantly say: "Xiaguan do his best."

Zhou Gaolang nodded, seeing that he did not continue to speak, he said, "What else do you want to ask?"

"Xiaguan doesn't understand," Gu Jiusi said directly, "Why do you trust Xiaguan like this?"

Suspicious of the Son of Heaven, how could you just tell him, a politically mere child?

Zhou Gaolang raised his eyebrows and said strangely: "I can't believe you, I will send you to sit here?"

Gu Jiusi was speechless for a while, Zhou Gaolang played chess and said indifferently: "I know you will not betray Ye'er, Ye'er will not betray the Zhou family, which means that you will always stand by the Zhou family. position."

"Your Excellency is wrong," Gu Jiusi looked flat, he raised his eyes to look at Zhou Gaolang, his eyes were all serious, "Jiusi is not standing for the Zhou family, Jiusi is standing for the common people and justice. "

Zhou Gaolang didn't speak, he looked at Gu Jiusi.

The eyes of this young man were clear and clear, with the persistence that middle-aged people like them rarely have.

Zhou Gaolang smiled.

"That's the position of the Zhou family."

Gu Jiusi breathed a sigh of relief.

What he said was a knock. It's good that he and Zhou Ye are brothers, but he doesn't want to be bound by Zhou Gaolang.

Having Zhou Gaolang's words, Gu Jiusi finally calmed down and asked the last sentence: "Xiaguan has one last doubt."

"You said."

"I want to be sure, is it Your Majesty that you are guarding against?"

Gu Jiu fixedly looked at Zhou Gaolang, he did not ignore any expression on Zhou Gaolang's face.

He was surprised to find that the moment he finished saying this, Zhou Gaolang's face showed an extremely short, almost sad expression.

It's just that this emotion was fleeting, and Zhou Gaolang returned to his usual appearance, and smiled bitterly: "I and Lao Fan have been brothers for decades, I will not guard against Lao Fan. He saved my life back then, if he wants to chop off my head, he will chop it off, I have nothing to say."

Hearing this, Gu Jiusi was a little strange, and then he heard Zhou Gaolang sigh: "I'm guarding against Fan Yu."

Gu Jiusi was stunned for a while, and after a while, his mind was buzzing.

He knew that he should not be impulsive, but at that moment, he blurted out subconsciously: "Your Majesty is in trouble now?"

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The author has something to say:Foreshadowing

Conspiracy starts slow hot

[Small Theater]

Fan Xuan: Gu Aiqing, what do you think of this question?

Gu Jiusi wandering

Fan Xuan: Gu Aiqing?

Shen Ming kicked Gu Jiusi.

Gu Jiusi: Your Majesty, I feel very good.