Rong Lan

"Sir, see the emperor." Rong Lan stepped forward to salute.

Chong Yi stared at him blankly for a moment, then turned around and sat down: "You came just in time! General Ji, tell Minister Rong about the specific situation."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Ji Penghe turned his head, and was very surprised to see what the young Hubu Shangshu Rong, who had been rumored about recently, looked like!During the snow disaster in Qi county last year, he had met Rong Lan once. At that time, the young man in front of him called the emperor "you and me". He has always been particularly impressed.

It's just that this person's complexion seems to be much worse than before...

Ji Penghe withdrew his scrutiny from Rong Lan: "Lord Rong, the military rations are now in full supply, and they are all on the way to the frontier garrison in secret, but there are still large vacancies in other military supplies and salaries. The detailed documents are military secrets. Ji Mougang Before entering Beijing, I have not had time to send it to the Ministry of Households in person, so I will hand it over to Mr. Rong in front of the emperor."

Rong Lan took the paperwork from Ji Penghe.

Ji Penghe said again: "Beijue is already preparing to send troops around the Mid-Autumn Festival, and time is running out. Whether the soldiers can protect their homes and defend the country without any worries depends on Lord Shangshu! Ji thank you in advance!" Ji Penghe congratulated Saying clasped fists to salute.

Rong Lan frowned slightly, "Rong Lan doesn't dare to present General Ji's gift, General, please!" Half of the responsibility for defending the country was put on his own head. He was put on such a high hat before he said he could fill the vacancy. It involved hundreds of thousands of military supplies and food and salaries. It was related to the country's destiny. How could he accept it so easily!

Ji Penghe obviously also realized that he said something inappropriate in a moment of impatience, and knelt sideways: "Your Majesty, the last general will lead the border guards to defend the territory of Dazhou to the death! Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Zhong Yi nodded silently, but did not let Ji Penghe get up: "I handed over the northern frontier defense to the general, and I believe in the general's loyalty and ability! Since ancient times, the victors in wars have all the supplies but not all. You Can you understand what I mean?"

Ji Penghe lowered his head when he heard the words: "The last general is ashamed!"

"It's good if you understand, get up." Zhong Yi eased his expression, and looked at Rong Lan who was reading the paperwork: "Is there a way to make up the amount reported in a short time?"

Rong Lan's hand holding the document trembled slightly. He lowered his head and paused for a long time when he heard Zhong Yi's question before raising his eyes and answering: "The account book ministers of the Ministry of Households for three years just finished checking two days ago. Going down to the local area involves a lot of officials, the emperor's question, you need to wait for these people to redeem their sins and make up for the emptiness before you can answer, and it will take about ten days."

After Rong Lan finished speaking, not only the Prime Minister Xu Zhongbo was surprised, but Chong Yi was also very surprised. Rong Lan checked the old accounts and wrong accounts of the household department. They only thought that Ronglan wanted to gain prestige in the household department. It turned out to be military pay and armaments.

The emperor wants to start a war against the Beijue. This matter is a secret among secrets. Few people know about it. Rong Lan has prepared for the war in advance, and he has thought of a comprehensive and safe method, which will not harm the interests of the people. It is more clear about the court, Xu Zhongbo sighed secretly , It seems that I am really old and can't do such a courageous thing. Picketing and correcting mistakes is not a drudgery that ordinary people are capable of, let alone only one month.

only……

How long can this promising young man who is infatuated with the emperor work so hard for the emperor?

The battle needs to be discussed in detail by all parties. The prime minister and the general left for the Ministry of War together. Rong Lan, the Minister of the Ministry of Households, stayed alone and said that he still had something to say.

Could it be that something really happened, Rong Lan actually wanted to leave too, before he came here, he vomited blood for the sake of cheating Mier, but only later did he feel uncomfortable, he forgot that vomiting blood can relieve the pain in the heart and let him recover Some effort, but it will also make it easier for him...

Rong Lan didn't think about it any more, took out a thin page and handed it to Chong Yi: "I've finished dealing with the list of officials who have contacts with Beijue, are you satisfied with it?"

This list was exactly what Rong Lan wanted Ying Yi to check, but Chong Yi heard from somewhere that he was checking and asked Mo Xuan to give him this list.

Chong Yi took the list from Rong Lan's hand, but didn't look at it, only staring at Rong Lan's face.

Rong Lan let him look at it, pointing at the list and explaining: "Those circled in red are all officials who are 'extra' concerned about the grain price in the same state, and I will write down how to deal with it later. For those circled in black, I think these people are still swaying. You can fight for it. After all, it is not easy for the imperial court to train people. For the others, I used this investigation to temporarily move more than half of the officials involved in the case, so as not to startle them. There are also these few important matters, it is more appropriate to leave it to you, the emperor, to show off, and I will not overstep it."

Zhong Yi nodded as if listening to it, but his eyes were glued to Rong Lan's face. Since Rong Lan started to be a director, this month, apart from the morning meeting or group discussions, this is actually the first time that the two of them are alone together at this moment, and it is rare so close.

Rong Lan is undoubtedly busy, but Chong Yi can only be busier than the busy Rong Lan. Rong Lan is in charge of one department, and Chong Yi is in charge of the entire Dazhou, not to mention the current situation of internal and external troubles.

The busier Chong Yi was, the more he missed the journey back to Beijing from Miaonan with Rong Lan. At that time, Rong Lan sat next to him day and night, and he read a booklet, and Rong Lan read it again. Even Mi'er's existence is worth remembering, Rong Lan used that little girl to deal with him when he had nothing to do, which made him feel helpless and speechless.

Zhong Yi looked at Rong Lan for a long time, feeling that the emptiness and longing could not be filled, so he raised his hand to touch Rong Lan's face.

The palm pressed against Chong Yi was very hot, Rong Lan tilted his head and hid, but he heard Chong Yi say: "I heard about the matter that the Queen Mother summoned you that day, and Mi Er will wrong you to stay by my side. If not, the Queen Mother I'm afraid there will be other ways to deal with you."

Rong Lan's face darkened, Chong Yi really knew about it, he really wanted to ask Chong Yi, "Then have you heard anything else, such as heart-wrenching or something".

But Rong Lan only said one word: "Oh."

Seeing that Rong Lan was in a bad mood, Chong Yi withdrew his hand, his eyes full of distress and self-blame: "Your face is getting more and more gloomy every day, I really shouldn't ask you to work hard anymore. But now I regret asking you to help me achieve success, it's too late .There is no way out now, the arrow is on the string and has to be launched, this battle is about the survival of Zhou, I can't change halfway, I can only see your hard work!"

Chong Yi's words were soft and filled with deep guilt, but Rong Lan was inexplicably thinking about what the queen mother said that day.

"Yi'er has kept to his duty since he was a child, he is indifferent and ruthless, and he only puts the protection of Da Zhou as the first priority..."

"...he is the emperor... you and him are destined to have no results except for the monarch and his ministers..."

Thinking about it, Rong Lan shook his head violently, thinking that he might be too dizzy to think about these messes, some of them are not, and he fixed his frivolous heels on heavy wings: "As long as you remember to promise me It doesn't matter if I work hard."

Chong Yi heard the words and looked at Rong Lan with tight eyes: "Lan'er, can you tell me why you care so much about my abolishment?"

Rong Lan avoided Chong Yi's gaze without showing any signs, he didn't want to lie to Chong Yi again, but what could he say?Say I'm actually playing a game with you?

Rong Lan felt cold in her heart, and changed the subject with plausible words: "Bei Jue wants to attack on the Mid-Autumn Festival, I guess you are planning to increase your chances of winning by surprise, then the time to send troops can only be earlier, and it will only be one or two months before and after. It won't be long, so you don't have to worry about me. Well, about the part of the policy book about the "Art of War and Weapons", I made an appointment with Li Yongke, Minister of the Ministry of War, at night. It just so happens that your general is also in Beijing. If there is nothing else, I will go first gone."

The burning hope in Zhong Yi's eyes was cooled by Rong Lan's words, "Lan'er, I will definitely do what I promised you, just wait a little longer, it will be soon."

Rong Lan didn't seem very happy to get Chong Yi's reply, she said "En", turned around and left.

Chong Yi raised his voice and ordered: "Zhang De, send Shang Shu Rong out of the palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Outside the imperial study, Zhang De greeted Rong Lan with a wave of dust, "Master Rong, please!"

The two turned around a corner of the palace, and Zhang De panicked to support Rong Lan: "Master Rong! You can't do this every day! The emperor will know sooner or later! The life of a miscellaneous family is worthless, but adults are the pillars of the country. For the sake of the emperor, it should take a long time!"

Rong Lan leaned on Zhang De, closed her eyes and resisted the dizziness, and chuckled softly: "I won't last long."

Zhang De said anxiously: "Then you can't hide it from the emperor!"

Ever since I heard that Rong Lan was invited by the queen mother once, Chong Yi sent Zhang De to send Rong Lan out of the palace every time, and Rong Lan knelt down at least twice in the morning, and stood for an hour at every turn when entering the palace to discuss matters, and often endured until she left the palace They were all at the limit of physical exhaustion. Zhang De was worried every day that the Lord Shang Shu, whom the emperor cared about, would fall into his hands, and his life would be lost.

The person leaning on him weighed nothing at all, like a piece of paper, as if it could be blown away by a gust of wind.

Rong Lan leaned against Zhang De to rest for a while, regained some strength, and slowly stood up straight, "Eunuch De also heard that there will be a war soon, and I will tell the emperor after this busiest period is over."

Hearing this, Zhang De stopped persuading him. When Lord Shangshu was sticking to the emperor before, he knew very well that this is not a master who can be persuaded by others, and he understood Rong Lan's meaning better. At this time, it is better not to distract the emperor.

Rong Lan's footsteps were sloppy all the way, as soon as he left the palace gate, he raised his eyes to see Rong Xuan and Mi'er waiting for him, his chilly body couldn't help but warm up a bit.

Rong Xuan went to Shangshu Pavilion to pick up his younger brother back to the mansion, and came here again when he heard that Rong Shangshu was summoned by the emperor.

Mier!She begged Rong Xuan to take her with her, and now she saw Rong Lan's figure from a distance, and she ran to her and winked.

Rong Lan was dizzy and couldn't see clearly, so it wasn't until Rong Xuan carried him into the carriage and brought him the pre-meal medicine that he felt a little clear. Thinking about Mier's cute face just now, it was as if he had facial cramps. Sigh, it's not easy for anyone these days!

He opened his mouth honestly and drank the medicine from Rong Xuan's hand. He really didn't have the strength to struggle anymore, so he lay down on his side slightly: "Brother, I have an appointment with Li Yongke from the military department at night, please tell him for me, tomorrow Let's talk again. I'm sleepy, don't call me when you get home, I want to sleep more."

The younger brother who didn't know what rest and sleep are for a month finally said today that he was sleepy. Rong Xuan was happy and worried when he heard it, and he gently hugged the person nestled beside him and lay flat in front of him: "Okay, big brother won't call you." , let you sleep more."

Rong Lan didn't respond, and fell into a deep sleep.