The husband's son-in-law

In mid-September, the weather was cool, and the town convoy arrived at Xiping Village to pick up people for the capital.

This time there were not many cars, most of them were on horseback. Gein, in July, Li Zhouzhou asked the soldiers who were bored in the town to transport the dozen or so carriages brought by Zhaozhou to Beijing. Bookcases, clothes cages, and things that Gu Zhaoyong took advantage of, these were sent over first.

Therefore, the convoy that set off this time had no heavy objects, and mostly rode horses, walking very briskly.

It should be there in early October.

When they parted, Li Da went to see the father and son off, saying: "Don't rush too much on the road, I am afraid that Fufu will not accept the water and the soil, grandpa can't bear to part with Fufu."

"Fufu is waiting for grandpa in Beijing, don't be reluctant to come back." Li Zhaoxi was reluctant to part with grandpa.

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren can tell that Li Da has the deepest affection for Xiping Village. Although he has not been in the village for more than ten years, he does not need to adapt to it when he comes back. He is from here.But Li Zhouzhou and Fu Bao are the ones who miss the people in Beijing the most.

There is Gu Zhao in Beijing, so Jingli is their home.

Li Da wanted to stay for a few more days, this time in Beijing, how can he feel at ease in the village?

Li Zhouzhou left a manservant to take care of his father in the village, thinking that after Beijing is settled down, he would send someone back to pick him up, so that he could live happily and comfortably in the village for a while. In the past so many years, his father went with them Fu county, go to Beijing, go to Zhaozhou, now there is no hurry, it is up to dad to like.

"Understood, Dad, don't go to the farm all the time in the village."

"I know, I know, don't worry, there are your second uncle and fellow villagers in the village, how can I be tired and hungry, besides, you still have someone left."

"Go early, don't delay."

Li Da waved his hand. He is old. He enjoyed the blessings and did not do heavy work in the past ten years. Now he is not as good as the villagers in the field, but he just likes to go to the field, and he likes the crops to change every day.

Later, I can have a good drink with Zhu Laosi.

People from both villages came to see off Li Zhouzhou and Fubao. Li Zhouzhou got into the car and waved his hands to tell the villagers not to see him off. He got into the car and the leader of the team drove the horses.

Finally returned to Beijing.

When the chariots and horses were gone, Li Zhouzhou opened the curtain and looked at the little figures in the distance. Everyone hadn't left yet, and they were still seeing them off.Fu Bao said, "Is Dad reluctant to go to the village?"

"I'm not reluctant either."

Fu Bao nodded as if understanding, and said, "I understand, Dad said, parting is always sad, but the future is more looking forward to."

"Your father is right." Li Zhouzhou said with a smile.The melancholy is gone.

I don't know what Xianggong is doing.

Beijing.

Since Gu Zhao entered the imperial city and became the first assistant, he lived in the office every day for the past month. At this time, Mr. Gu didn't feel much, because the mansion was not cleaned up, and the most important thing was that the family didn't come. It's not interesting, it's good to live in an office, it's very convenient.

Naturally, it is not appropriate to live in the palace for a long time-the Yanguan joined him.The papers were sent to the chief assistant’s table, because Emperor Guangwu didn’t like the first batch of papers, and thought the first batch of papers was too much nonsense and didn’t have a point. Look on the Holy One.

This is a Cabinet remit.

The cabinet department has been handed down from several dynasties, but in fact, it was intentionally gathered during the reign of Taizu Dali. In the reign of Emperor Kang Jing, the cabinet almost became the secretarial department, with less decision-making power, and only wrote articles and imperial edicts.

Not to mention the speech officer in Beijing, the censor and the supervisory officials, the memorial was directly to the case of the sage on the table-he also participated in the cabinet minister's appearance, and the sage was punished at that time.

So the cabinet once became a showy display, and it was only when Emperor Kang Jing was old and lack of energy that he started to use it again, assigning some not too big things, and leaving it to the cabinet to make decisions.

But now the cabinet has real power-in fact, it is not a cabinet, mainly because the chief assistant has real power.

Gu Zhao looked at his memorial, which was written with forceful quotations from the scriptures, scolding him bloody, saying that he is a foreigner who has lived in the palace for a long time and his ambition is great, and now he controls the government, and he will definitely take away the power of the emperor in the future. It is the second sycophant and auxiliary king.

"..." Why did this guy pay back the loan in advance?

The entire cabinet officials knew who handed in the memorial to Mr. Gu, and also knew what was inside, but they didn't say anything, watching the silence, and it was up to the new chief assistant how to deal with it.

Should I hand it to the Holy Majesty, or will I take the initiative to restrain myself in the future.

"The article is well written, quite indignant." Gu Zhao looked at the servants, and said to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials: "Prepare a transfer letter, this Mr. Zhao, don't be a speech officer, Qu Cai, come to our cabinet, and come to Yan My lord will write articles under his command."

The spokesperson was transferred to the cabinet as a secretary.

All cabinet officials:  …

Hubu Shangshu Liang Zizhi first laughed in his heart, this junior.

These old things are all waiting to see how the younger brother will deal with them, each has its own backhand, but I didn't expect that the younger brother of his family really did the 'self-willed' and 'shoufu arbitrary' in the memorial.

As soon as Gu Zhao took office, except for the first half month of reading documents and sorting things out, he took a series of actions: such as making his subordinates have real power, promoting his senior brother Liang Zizhi to be the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and two of his own. Into the cabinet.

Even Zheng Hui, who had been in the Ministry of Rites for many years, was also promoted.

Nowadays, there is a concept of "recommending the virtuous and avoiding relatives", especially when Gu Zhao is in power, he directly promotes and promotes his own people as soon as he takes office.

The old fried dough sticks naturally stood still, waiting, waiting for the Holy One to look sideways, and if the time came to provoke him a little, the young chief assistant would be unable to do so.

still young.

I just didn't expect that three months had passed, and the Holy One didn't ask too much, and blamed the new chief minister, but the new chief minister took more measures. This year, Enke was opened, and there was no reward for land reclamation, and road construction.

This road construction is a big deal. When mentioning this at the time, all the officials couldn't sit still.

Now Fanguo and Huiguo are still eyeing it like a tiger, cutting grain taxes and building roads. Where does the money come from?

Xiaochaohui quarreled, and all the officials below were foaming. Most of them still cared about Gu Shoufu's power and didn't scold him face to face. They just listed [-] disadvantages of road construction at this time, and there were yin and yang who said that it was proposed at this time. Yes, his heart can be punished, and he will destroy my Dali foundation.

Gu Zhao: ...

At that time, there was only one thought. Fortunately, he was the first one in the front row, and the saliva did not reach his face.

After scolding so much, Emperor Guangwu finally said, "Gu Ziqing, please continue."

The scolding stopped abruptly.

You all understand that the Holy Majesty's heart is not with them, and the Holy Majesty is more concerned about Gu Shoufu.

Maybe the 'resentment' is deep - although Mr. Gu has only been the chief assistant for a few months, the resentment value he can accumulate is beyond the reach of the previous elder who has been working for decades.

So the officials joined him.

Then there is no more.Mr. Gu transferred people under his nose, and worked as a secretary for Brother Yan to write articles. He still stayed in the office. He actually wanted to go home.

At this time, the mansion was almost cleaned up.

It's just that when they worked overtime at night and finished approving memorials and having supper--you Li Wubing and Rong Ye who made an appointment for supper.In the past month, the three of them got together every now and then for supper. Gu Zhao often thought, it seemed that the three of them had no nightlife.

There is only one old lady in the harem without illness, and there is no concubine.Rong Si also stayed in the palace, the eunuchs and maids in the palace were called Young Master Rong, but her official rank and status were all vague.

At first, Gu Zhao was talking about the memorials he read every day, and he would give Li Wubing a brief report during the supper time, but Li Wubing really didn't like governing the country, but Rong Ye could sometimes talk to Gu Zhao.Later, Rong Ye stopped coming a few times, and Li Wubing asked Gu Zhao for drinks and supper.

Gu Zhao: ...

"Your Majesty doesn't need to guard against me, I have a family and a son."

"For your precious—"

Gu Zhao didn't finish. After all, in front of Li Wubing, he diverted his words: "The Holy Majesty's possessiveness is too strong, and sometimes it backfires. Mr. Rong is a man and an individual, so he has his own circle of life. The family is broken and alone, but it doesn't mean he doesn't want family members, relatives and friends."

"He wants the Rong family? I don't believe it."

"Birth parents can't be chosen, they are all cut off. The relatives I am talking about are later, you can choose yourself. Zhou Zhou and I started a family, and the children are our relatives."

There was light in Li Wubing's eyes, and he looked at Gu Zhao, "You mean—"

"Your Majesty has misunderstood." Gu Zhao saw that Li Wubing was misunderstood, and he was not a traitor who pimped people out. He said seriously, "Who is the Majesty Rong Ye better than I do. In fact, Mr. Rong is tolerant of the Majesty in every way." , maybe it wasn't because of His Majesty's bitter tricks that won his sympathy."

The method of selling miserably without illness is not enough for Gu Zhao to see.

Gu Zhao could see it, how could Rong Ye not know.

Li Wubing also figured it out, the gloomy eyes just now were gone, replaced by a bit of joy, "You mean, he also has me in his heart, otherwise I won't be allowed to pretend to be miserable?"

"The sage himself understands."

Gu Zhao gave sincere advice, "Love is a matter of course and both parties are willing. Maybe there are some tricks and tricks that are just based on the fact that both parties know that they love each other. This trick becomes fun. If it only depends on tricks, even If there is a relationship, it is a humiliation and it will not last long."

"My lord, I have been married to Zhou Zhou for more than twenty years. The only thing I have learned is that husband and wife should be honest and sincere."

"Give trust and respect."

"I have a career, a job, and friends. Zhou Zhou should also have a healthy social relationship."

Li Wubing knew what Gu Zhao meant, he said, "But I don't have one, I only have him."

"...The Holy Majesty asked Mr. Rong what he thought, and I, as an outsider, don't understand." Gu Zhao said.

This time, the monarch and his ministers had a supper and talked about some personal matters. When Li Wubing got up to leave, he looked back at Gu Zhao and said, "If you suggested some random tricks to me in the first place and made me rape my brother, I will definitely meeting--"

Gu Zhao's heart skipped a beat, did he kill him?This companion is like a tiger.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you or touch your whole family. I won't do such a thing. He will not be ashamed of my villainous behavior. It's just that you are just a courtier, and now—"

"Gu Zhao, you are my half friend."

"Thank you for today."

After finishing speaking, Emperor Guangwu returned to his bedroom with drunken eyes and clear eyes.

Gu Zhao got up and walked to the door, looked up at the stars in the sky, thinking about Zhou Zhou.As for the half friend that Li Wubing mentioned, Gu Zhao was not overly ecstatic after listening to it, nor did he think about how to become the emperor's true friend in the future.

...friends are also two-way choices are equal.

There are too many veterans in the court, and the aristocratic family has a strong foundation. The entire court office is more stable, moderate, and not good at doing things.

Gu Zhao announced many measures, and if he wanted to realize them one by one, he would face many setbacks. Even if the emperor trusted him and said to let him do it, there are policies and countermeasures, which are all delayed by you.

At this time, Gu Zhao told himself not to rush, be patient, and take his time.

It is impossible to 'not do'.

This year's Enke talent selection is under the control of Gu Shoufu, and he wants to choose the one he likes.Naturally, in the eyes of the officials outside, it is the new Chief Assistant who controls the government and blatantly wins the party for himself.

At this time, the First Auxiliary Party and the old Conservative Party have vaguely formed.

Some actions will always affect the interests of these nobles, and it is impossible to be in perfect harmony. Gu Zhao does not want to cater to these nobles. If one day, his actions favor the interests of the nobles, these nobles will support him.

The combination of interests will also scatter due to interests.

"The country is stable, and the people are full of food and drink. This is the first step, followed by spiritual prosperity. There is a long way to go. I am not completely selfish. I want the girl and my brother to live as freely as possible. If possible, they can also take the exam to become an official."

Gu Zhao said with Rongsi.

Who made Rong Si come to look for him—the skin on the corner of Rong Si's mouth was cut, something must have happened.

Li Wubing must have betrayed him, and maybe even made up something about him giving advice and suggestions, and then Li Wubing categorically refused. He had to be sincere and sincere, so that I would not lie to you, brother.

Gu Zhao: ...Li Wubing, you are noble!

Now half a friend is stabbing a knife, if a real friend, I don't know how to let him take the blame.

Gu Zhao could only change the subject, talking about the righteousness of the family and the country.

"...Master Gu has a long-term ambition and devotes himself to the country and the people. I'll just wait and see." Rong Ye said flatly.

It can be seen that Gu Zhao's trick of changing the topic is also seen.

Gu Zhao: ... Don't think that he doesn't know what the last sentence is!

"Haha, then I will definitely live a long time. My body is the capital of my work, and it cannot be broken."

The matter was revealed.Not long after, Li Wubing came to find him, Gu Shoufu was grading papers, seeing Li Wubing looked at him all over his body, and seeing that his face was unsightly, he seemed very sorry.

Gu Zhao: ...I really can't help but want to curse.

"It's just right that the saint is here. This is the Enke topic this year. You can read it over. If—"

"Ziqing, you can come, I have to leave beforehand."

Gu Zhao: ...you have a shit.

Maybe I have been alone for a long time, and because of the busy work, my colleagues and subordinates have their own dogs, and the boss and the boss's wife are not in charge of human affairs, which caused Gu Shoufu to be a little irritable. Not a lot.

On duty this day, Liang Zizhi said, "What's wrong with you so angry?"

"I'm not angry." Gu Zhao was already very patient, he would not show his anger to his subordinates, he controlled it very well.

Liang Zizhi said: "The face is as good as your second brother."

The rigorous letter packed next to it: ...

"If nothing happens, why don't you go to my house for a drink today?"

Gu Zhao: "Okay, let's have a drink. I've been too busy recently, so don't pack up, second brother, let's go together."

"Is it Zheng Hui?" Yan Jinxin asked.

Gu Zhao: "...why are you still angry?" Seeing his second brother's solemn face, he hurriedly said, "Stop barking, we're getting close today, let's have a drink first." I'll drink with Zheng Hui another day.

This mustache is really——

Liang Zizhi saw that Gu Zhao was two-sided, but he didn't mix it up. He had heard about the quarrel between Yan Jinxin and Zheng Hui. He could only say that Zheng Hui was wronged but not weak. .

At the beginning of October, we are approaching Beijing.

The motorcade of Li's family walked on the official road, and some dilapidated vehicles gave way one after another.

We will be in Beijing soon, and there are many scholars on the road with books and bags on their backs. These scholars are dressed in shabby clothes, travel-stained, and travel together. Their homes should not be far from the capital, and they can do it by walking.

Li Zhouzhou knew that these were scholars who had come to Beijing to participate in this year's Enke.The news of Enke was quickly spread to the local yamen in June, and then passed on from the yamen.

Fortunately, I don't need to go to Beijing for the entrance examination, but the city where I'm from is fine.

"...We from Zhaozhou should be able to make it in time." Li Zhouzhou said.

Fu Bao: "That's the first test for children."

"Langxi Qing'en and the others should work hard."

Li Zhouzhou saw that there was no regret or envy on Fubao's face, so he naturally turned away from the topic of the imperial examination, "It should take more than a day to go to Beijing, and I don't know where our house is now, what is it?" look."

"If you haven't settled down well, you can stay with me at Uncle Xiaoshu's house for a few days. You won't have any impression of his Dabai brother. Now there is a little black brother, and you just take them to play."

Li Zhaoxi lifted his small chin and said, "Xiao Hei dares to be rough in front of me, I have to deal with him."

Li Zhouzhou smiled, touched Fu Bao's head, and said, "You are reluctant." But he sighed in his heart. He thought Fu Bao didn't envy the imperial examination, and just looked at it as if nothing had happened, but when he changed the topic, Fu Bao deliberately teased him. Him, he joked about cleaning up Xiao Hei.

She also saw that he was worried, so she made a fuss on him on purpose.

"Sugar paintings in Jingli are more abundant than in Zhaozhou. If you like to eat this, Dad will buy it for you. When the time comes, you can use it to coax your younger brothers and sisters."

"Then I want a monkey father."

"It's done."

Li Zhouzhou fully agreed.Fu Bao also rolled his eyes happily, and leaned into his father's arms, those little disappointments disappeared. He didn't want to think about it, anyway, he couldn't take the exam, so why would he think about it, and it wouldn't affect his writing.

I just hope that my friends will take the exam well. If you pass the Tongsheng exam, then the scholar exam, and then the Juren exam, then you will be able to come to Beijing——

"Father, if Langxi Qing'en and the others come to Beijing to take the exam, can they stay at our house then? I agree."

Li Zhouzhou smiled, "You promised me and you still ask me? Yes, they are your friends."

"But you have that much confidence in them?"

Fu Bao naturally said: "Of course, they are my friends. They wrote articles and studied together with me. Before we parted, they also said that they would come to Beijing to see me in five years."

"...Okay, then wait."

At that time, Xianggong will definitely receive the two children with 'warmth'.Li Zhouzhou thought.

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Gu Zhao: ...Li Wubing, you are noble!