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The hall was so quiet that one could hear one's own heartbeat, and the atmosphere was very depressing.

"In such a huge court, no one has any ideas?"

The cold and hard voice came from above, and the sense of coercion made people breathless. Seeing that Emperor Ji Wen ran away on the verge of getting angry, and everyone hunched their shoulders and responded speechlessly, it was Dali Siqing who suddenly came out: "Report to the emperor, Every summer in the south of the Yangtze River is bound to be drought, if there is rainfall, it will solve the urgent need and also restrain the growth of locusts, so it is better to let the Taichang Temple prepare to pray for blessings in order to get rain."

At this time, the Jiang bamboo slips came out: "Rainfall is not something that can be achieved by offering sacrifices to the heavens and praying for blessings. The sacrifices to the heavens are really an act of soothing people's hearts. The Jiangnan area is far away from Beijing, and the people will not see the court. How much appeasement effect, it is best to send people to the disaster-stricken area to hold a sacrifice to heaven, and then lead the people to suppress the growth of locusts."

"It would be best to suppress the locust plague. If not, let the people in Jiangnan know that the emperor cares about Jiangnan."

Emperor Ji Wen said: "I know all these reasons. In the past, it was probably done like this, but who should be sent to the south of the Yangtze River this year?"

"Last year when the Guozijian was sent to the disaster area, Zhang Aiqing suffered a leg injury, and it is still inconvenient for her legs to walk today."

It would be easy to go to a scene to sacrifice relief supplies to the heavens, anyone who goes is the same, but what makes everyone fall into silence again is that Jiangnan is far away from the capital, and the road has to be tossed for dozens of days, and the conditions in the disaster area are very harsh. Bitter, the Guozijian, who had been there once, complained in private, and his leg was broken. Most of the Beijing officials are used to living a comfortable life in the capital. Who is willing to take on this drudgery.

Although things are done well, Longyan is happy, and rewards are indispensable, but this matter is out of ten, the drought is unavoidable, and the plague of locusts is also an old problem left over from the first emperor. Even if he wants to get rich and wants to go crazy, he dare not act rashly.

Just when everyone was as quiet as a wooden chicken, "Your Majesty" was heard very loudly.

Seeing a minister coming out, everyone looked at the speaker in unison, and it turned out to be Song Tingyou with a bad temper.

Recently, the popularity of university scholars has been extremely poor. Now that they are in their prime, everyone is relieved that someone has taken over the drudgery, and at the same time they are secretly watching the good show.

"Song Aiqing is willing to go to Jiangnan?"

Yang Ye was also very surprised that a person like Song Tingyou who loves to take advantage and is afraid of trouble would pick up this hot potato. Unfortunately, before he saw the excitement, he heard that Song Tingyou's face was not blushing and his heart was beating: "The old minister is not talented. I know I can't replace the emperor. share the worries, but the old minister has a favorite candidate in his heart."

Emperor Ji Wen raised his eyebrows: "Who does Ai Qing want to recommend?"

"New champion Yang Ye!"

Everyone was in an uproar, and looked at Yang Ye who was standing in the back row.

At this time, Yang Ye, who was suddenly named and focused his eyes, stiffened:  …

He swallowed dryly, and wanted to cover himself up a little bit, how could it be his turn to handle such an important court matter, a sixth-rank official, Song Tingyou, a bastard, would have the face to throw the blame on him!

"Your Majesty, I haven't studied and thoroughly studied the matter of Beijing and China. If I go to the south of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid I will be entrusted with it."

Jiang Jian also stepped forward to echo: "Yang Ye is just a new official. If he is sent to the south of the Yangtze River, he will not be able to control the disaster. Put the disaster in your heart, the emperor thinks twice."

Song Tingyou refused to admit defeat and said: "Although Yang Ye is a new official, he is the number one scholar personally selected by the emperor. He raises soldiers for a thousand days and uses them for a period of time. Now that the emperor is worried, it is time for him to relieve the emperor's worries. Besides, what's wrong with the new official? Which official in the court did not come from a new official, if he does not experience it, he will be a new official for a lifetime, and now is a good opportunity to experience it!"

Yang Ye was stuck between the two, saying nothing. Emperor Ji Wen, who was placed on the dragon chair, also watched the ministers argue.

At this time, Sun Liaoran's father also appeared on the list: "Your Majesty, I think that what Mr. Song said is reasonable. If the people in the south of the Yangtze River know that the champion of Xinke is the emperor's personal choice, they will definitely feel deeply about the emperor's hard conscience." .”

Emperor Ji Wen paused for a moment and then said: "My dearest ministers, one by one I have chosen the number one scholar. If Yang Ye is not allowed to go to the south of the Yangtze River, I will fail the expectations of my dearest ministers. It's just that Yang Ye was not chosen by me alone. It is a person selected by the Imperial Academy of the Ministry of Rites."

"The minister is making a mistake."

"That's all." Emperor Ji Wen looked at Yang Ye: "Back then, you also had a lot of opinions on the management of locust plagues in your examination papers. Now that you are recommended by Lord Song, you will go to Jiangnan this time. Do you have any objections, Aiqing?"

The court card in Yang Ye's hand was tightened, he couldn't help but have any objections at the moment, even if he was reluctant in his heart, it didn't matter, the emperor had decided that he wanted him to go to the south of the Yangtze River, if his words contradicted the emperor's wishes, it would hit Song Tingyou's heart. Said, I am afraid that he will not want to continue to be reused by the emperor in the future.

He knelt down to receive the decree: "This humble minister will not disgrace the emperor's order."

"That's how this matter is arranged. Do you have anything else to discuss?"

"Your Majesty, I request you to go to the south of the Yangtze River with Lord Yang to observe the disaster situation!"

Yang Ye turned around in surprise when he heard the words, and saw that it was Li Cheng who came out of the queue, he frowned and glared at him, signaling him not to mess around.

"Li Aiqing is willing to go?"

"Master Song's words made my minister feel ashamed. My minister and Master Yang went to Beijing together. They are both new officials. If they want to practice, then they should practice together."

Emperor Ji Wen didn't answer Li Cheng's words, but instead looked at Song Tingyou: "What does Song Aiqing think?"

"My Majesty, I think it's a good thing for new officials to want to practice, but if they are all put in one place to practice, it may be counterproductive. Disasters in the south of the Yangtze River are not child's play. It may be difficult to appease the hearts of the people if the new officials go to manage them."

It was rare for Yang Ye to echo Song Tingyou's words: "My minister and Mr. Song have the same thoughts."

Emperor Ji Wen smiled and said nothing, and the hall was silent for a moment: "According to what the two Aiqings said, Li Cheng will stay in the capital. Aiqing don't need to be discouraged, there are plenty of opportunities to practice in the capital."

After retreating from the court, Yang Ye stepped on the long steps alone, his steps were heavier than any other day when he went to the court, surrounded by groups of ministers chatting and laughing, which made him a bit miserable.

Others were happy, but Yang Ye couldn't be happy. He wasn't afraid of leaving the capital and going to the south of the Yangtze River to suffer hardships. How could an official who came from a poor scholar be afraid of that little suffering.What he was worried about was Axi, who would have to travel all over the place to go to the disaster area. Axi is already pregnant in May, so he must never bring him with him. He will be away from Beijing for several months, he really can't think about these times. What if Yue is not by Axi's side.

He walked out of the palace gate with a heavy heart, when suddenly a voice came from behind him: "Yang Ye!"

Turning back was Li Cheng: "Why don't you let me go to Jiangnan with you, if we go together, at least there is a support!"

Yang Ye hated that iron could not be made into steel, and his words were a little fierce: "You are confused, this time Song Tingyou is recommending me on the surface, but in reality, he is doing harm. Poetry praises that Jiangnan is an excellent place in the world, and he would not go to the Yanliu for disaster relief. The bustling place is instead going to a barren place where the people don’t have a living. Why do you go to suffer with me! You accidentally broke your leg when you went to the Imperial College? It was beaten by the mob! Only Nuo Nuo refused to take over!"

He was very moved that Li Cheng was willing to help him, but right now it was not the time to act impulsively. It was precisely because he knew the danger that he could not let Li Cheng go with him. He patted Li Cheng on the shoulder and returned his gentle voice: "I Knowing that you are doing it for my own good, if you really understand me, you will also know what I am most worried about."

Li Cheng suppressed the anger of being rejected on his face: "Axi?"

"If you are in the capital, I will feel much more at ease if you pay attention to the affairs of the court and the family."

"I understand what you mean, but I was impulsive when I was in court, and I didn't think it through carefully." Li Cheng sighed angrily: "I was also driven crazy by Song Tingyou. He tested my mind yesterday and hoped that Song Tingyou and I Miao got married as soon as possible. I tripped you up again today, and I thought that if I went to Jiangnan, I would avoid seeing his face again! I also knew that he would speak out to stop me."

"Your fate is hard to break, I know your embarrassment, you just relax, I will always pay attention to the things in your mansion."

Yang Ye tightened his brows, and after leaving the Forbidden City, he took Li Cheng to Fuxizhai.

"I want you to help me guard against Song Yiyu. If I don't leave the capital, he will probably go to Axi!"

Li Cheng was puzzled. Although Song Yiyu had a bad temperament, he was not considered a womanizer, and would provoke married people at will.

To this day, Yang Ye also knows that Axi's matter can no longer be concealed. At the beginning, he had the intention to tell Li Cheng about the matter. The situation forced it, but it was a good opportunity now.

After hearing Yang Ye's explanation, Li Cheng couldn't digest it for a while: "Axi, he is Xue Zixiang?"

"Actually, I should have told you earlier, but back then I was afraid that you would be stuck in the Song family's embarrassment. I didn't know these things, so I felt relieved. Now I am ordered to leave the capital, so I have to tell you."

Although Li Cheng was shocked, he also felt that many things could be traced. Ah Xi knew how to raise such a little brother. Because of his stuttering, he concealed a lot of his sharpness. But the more familiar he was, the more he felt that he was not that simple. Knowing the truth now solved the doubts in his heart for several years.

"Although I have heard about Ah Xi's name before, I only know that he and Song Yiyu were engaged, but I don't know the origin behind it. Song Yiyu has indeed been looking for someone these years. Song Tingyou is strict with him these days, but it's not true. I will make troubles, now that I know Axi's identity, I will definitely pay attention everywhere."

Yang Ye nodded, although there was Li Cheng in the capital, it was still not so easy for him to let go.

After returning to the mansion, he hadn't opened his mouth yet, but Axi saw that he had something on his mind first, and he didn't intend to hide it from Axi when he asked about the affairs of court: "There is a disaster in the south of the Yangtze River, the emperor wants to send People go to the southern area, and no one in the court is willing to go."

Before he finished speaking, Axi guessed the follow-up, and his heart sank. In fact, he knew it well. As an official of the court, Yang Ye must be busy with official business. Having been sent far away, he watched his mother wait for his father to come back in the past, but now he has to go on this road.

He sat beside Yang Ye, knowing that Yang Ye couldn't help himself, but he was still a little discouraged: "Then, can I go back to Beijing before the baby is born?"

Yang Ye held Axi's hand and said firmly: "I will try my best to come back before the child is born. If there is a delay and I can't come back, I will ask the emperor for an order to recall him."

Seeing his attitude, Ah Xi knew that his struggles were no less than her own, and the matter was a foregone conclusion, and more sad emotions would only make things more difficult for both of them.

He really couldn't bear to worry about Yang Ye who was busy with him and his children every day, so he sorted out his mood, put away his small emotions, and comforted Yang Ye: "Aye, don't worry too much about me. I will take good care of myself. It is not up to you and me to control the affairs of the court, since the situation cannot be reversed, then we should deal with it well and strive to go back as soon as possible."

Yang Ye patted Ah Xi's head, and pulled him into his arms. Now he is forced to not be with his husband even when he is pregnant. Thanks to that old thief Song Tingyou, he came back to Beijing from Jiangnan , he will definitely not make him feel better.

In order to arrange Ah Xi properly, he sent a letter back to Wenyang County overnight.

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