Chapter 209: The Country is Lucky to Have a Prince
There were still two days before the New Year's Day, when the imperial carriage of Yuwen Tai, the Grand Chancellor, arrived in Chang'an. However, he did not enter the city directly, but stopped at Bashang Military City.
After learning about this, the imperial ministers such as Prince Guangping Yuanzan, who had been waiting outside the gate of Chang'an for a long time, were surprised and secretly frightened.
Although the Grand Chancellor lived in Huazhou for a long time, he would go to the palace to meet the emperor as soon as he entered the capital. This time, his behavior was out of the norm. It must be because of something, which inevitably made people wonder.
Everyone hurried to Bashang Military City again, but after arriving, they were all refused entry. Only the son-in-law, the Duwei Yuchi Jiong, was ordered to enter the city and was ordered to lead a part of the imperial guards to guard here.
The reason why the Grand Chancellor did this was more or less guessed by the court officials. After failing to meet him, they returned to the city, and some of them sent their servants or went to the residence of the eldest grandson Shaoyuan of Fengyigong in person.
"Why didn't the Grand Chancellor come to the city? I don't know the reason and I can't persuade him."
Faced with inquiries and persuasions from all sides, Changsun Shaoyuan just responded like this.
He thought that the Grand Chancellor was using this to put pressure on him and force him to bow his head by the words of the masses. Although he was a little worried, he was more angry and aggrieved. Things have come to this point, and he still hasn't achieved the result he wants. If he bows his head and gives in now, it will only make him lose face.
He is still gritting his teeth and insisting here, but there are more and more visitors, so he simply closes the door and refuses to see them.
He dares to refuse ordinary guests, but when Guangling King Yuan Xin and General Yu Jin came to see him together, he dared not continue to be arrogant and insist, and asked the staff to lead the two guests into the mansion, and he stood in the front yard to greet them.
Yu Jin came on behalf of the Grand Secretariat. After seeing Changsun Shaoyuan, he did not exchange any more pleasantries. He spoke directly, "Earlier, Lord Feng Yi had a disagreement with a member of a prefecture. The Grand Secretariat also knew that Lord Feng Yi was very angry. Taking advantage of this New Year's visit, I hope to discuss with Lord Feng Yi face to face and properly resolve the issue, so as not to accumulate resentment for the next year. The Grand Secretariat has already set up a banquet in Bashang, and asked me to invite Lord Feng Yi to go with him."
"A mere official of a prefecture is worthy of the Grand Secretariat's personal attention and voice. However, this matter is not a disagreement on official business, but a private matter that cannot tolerate provocation and humiliation by evildoers! Please I will go back to the Grand Secretariat and report that I am ashamed to see people because my family has not yet redressed their shame. I have my own foolish plan to stick to this matter. Maybe I can't get along with everyone, but I will never give up easily! "
Changsun Shaoyuan still spoke in a firm tone. Guangling Wang Yuanxin next to him couldn't help but frowned and said: "Human affairs are not only about the past, but also about the consequences. Not only are there private wishes, but also public expectations. It is already very difficult for Yuwen Grand Secretariat to maintain the state system. If you, Feng Yigong, are still so heartless and almost paranoid, even if the bystanders have the heart to sympathize with Shangyi, I am afraid they will be cold and silent!"
Changsun Shaoyuan's face became a little ugly when he heard this. He could even not give Yu Jin face, but Guangling Wang Yuanxin was the head of the royal family of the Western Dynasty. Even His Majesty the Emperor had to show respect to him. He actually expressed his dissatisfaction with himself, which made him a little shocked.
"The king's teachings are profound, and I dare not disobey. But I am not the only one in the household. Please allow me a short time. After telling my family, we will go to Bashang to meet the Grand Chancellor." The two knew that he was worried that the Grand Chancellor might be unfavorable to him, so he made this excuse. Yu Jin glanced at Yuan Xin, and Yuan Xin walked up to him, took his hand and said, "The sooner the matter is resolved, the better. I will go with Lord Feng Yi. If you have any passion that you can't say, I will definitely help you speak out." Yu Jin waved to the outside of the door, and his dozens of soldiers ignored the obstruction of Changsun's servants and rushed into the courtyard. Changsun Shaoyuan saw this scene and knew that this trip was inevitable, so he said with an ugly face: "My home clothes are not elegant. Please allow me to go back to the hall to dress up a little, and then go out of the city to meet the Grand Chancellor..." This time, the two did not obstruct him and let Changsun Shaoyuan walk hurriedly to the back hall. After entering the back hall, Changsun Shaoyuan was changing his robes in a hurry while whispering to the servants. Finally, the servant handed him a short sword with a sheath. Changsun Shaoyuan held it in his hand for a moment, then threw it on the ground, saying bitterly: "The evil forces are rampant and the kingly way is not prosperous. How can a blade of a small size resist? It is hard to predict whether this trip will bring good or bad luck. As long as I maintain a bit of righteousness and live up to my country, I will not be afraid of death..."
Now the people of Chang'an are also paying close attention to the development of this situation. When they saw Yu Jin and Yuan Xin leading Changsun Shaoyuan out of the city to Bashang, many people followed and watched.
In the military city of Bashang, Yuwen Tai was sitting and reading. When he heard the personal soldiers report that Changsun Shaoyuan was seeking an audience outside, he put down the document, ordered the usher to bring him in, and raised his hand to dismiss several officials in the hall.
After several people entered, Yuwen Tai stood up and exchanged a few words with Guangling Wang Yuanxin. When he turned his eyes to Changsun Shaoyuan, a few faint smiles appeared on the corners of his mouth, and he said in a calm tone: "Today I invite you to see Feng Yigong here because I have something to tell you. I have sent Li Boshan, the official of the Taifu, to the consul of Beizhou. He is not allowed to return without the order of the Taifu." Changsun Shaoyuan's face changed again after hearing this. After a moment of hesitation, he said in a deep voice: "The Taifu loves his subordinates and does not investigate even serious crimes. This guy is honored to receive such love. But the deep resentment between them is far from being resolved by the bitter cold of Beizhou. I am afraid that the Grand Secretariat's consolation will be in vain. "
"I think Lord Feng Yi must have misunderstood. He mentioned this matter just to tell you that you need to stop! Li Boshan is my subordinate. I will make a judgment on his merits and demerits. If others do not interfere with the personnel affairs of the Taifu, I will not forgive them!"
When Yuwen Tai heard this, his face suddenly darkened, and he looked directly at Changsun Shaoyuan and said coldly.
After Changsun Shaoyuan saw this, he subconsciously took two steps back. Because he was too nervous and excited, his face was slightly distorted. He clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice: "Da Xing Tai is determined to protect this beast, but I don't believe it." There is no justice in the world! Our ancestors are already heartbroken when they are humiliated, but if we can’t stand up for it and repay it happily, we will be dead even though we are still alive!”
"Of course there is justice in the world. I have always believed that even if the crowd abuses me, I will not lose my heart. Feng Yigong spoke so passionately and sincerity is commendable. I deeply hope that you can be consistent in your words and deeds. I would like to take this opportunity to speak out. I would like to ask Mr. Feng Yigong, what dissatisfaction do you have with His Majesty, the imperial court, the Taiwan government and me?
The dynasty was in turmoil, and the whole world was in sorrow. The people worked hard and hoped to regain the unification, but Feng Yigong wanted to give up and look forward to it. How fair are you when doing this privately? "
Yuwentai raised his finger and pointed at the eldest son, Shaoyuan, and shouted with an angry face and an overbearing aura.
After hearing this, Changsun Shaoyuan was stunned for a long time. He was frightened but also a little confused, and then turned into a look of sadness and anger: "You want to impose a crime, is there any excuse? I don't know why Daxingtai asked this question, but Ask yourself to be upright, loyal and courageous, and not afraid to show it! Daxingtai favors the evil and evil, and you can take your life, but your integrity cannot be destroyed!"
While Yuwentai sneered, he ordered people to bring up the confiscated materials from Changsun's temple, including several prisoners in the temple. When the characters were finished in Chen Hall, he sighed sadly: "I don't know you, and you don't know me, how can we work together with each other? That's why King Wenxuan of Shangdang has great achievements and is admired by the whole world, and he can't bear the ugliness of his sect to be exposed in front of others.
In the past many days, I had been swallowing my tongue and even sent our good advisor to a distant place in the hope of protecting the reputation of our family. Unexpectedly, Feng Yigong was so arrogant that he still wanted to deceive the world, play with public sentiments, and blaspheme justice. This is sad. ! "
As he spoke, he directly raised his hand to signal Guangling Wang Yuanxin to walk outside the hall with him, leaving the hall to his eldest grandson Shaoyuan.
Hearing the shocked words in the hall, Yuan Xin's expression was a little complicated. After thinking for a moment, he clasped his fists at Yu Wentai and said: "This Feng Yigong is arrogant and stupid. It is indeed a pity to kill him. But the Shangdang King is indeed a meritorious soldier of the country. , The influence has not faded, I hope Daxingtai can forgive me generously. Although he is a well-known heir, he is not very qualified, and it is difficult for him to do great evil in his life. This will only increase Daxingtai's reputation as a benevolent and virtuous person..."
After hearing this, Yu Wentai didn't make any comment. He just turned around and looked at the door of the hall.
After a while, the eldest son, Shaoyuan, walked out of the hall with a pale face and staggered. When he saw Yu Wentai's position, he quickly stepped forward. There were still a few feet away, then he bowed down and walked forward on his knees. He no longer wanted to do anything for the family. Honor is a strong gesture that is not afraid of death.
"Please Daxingtai, please believe me. I, I really don't know... If you were really harboring evil intentions, how could you have dared to act arrogantly and criticize..."
Changsun Shaoyuan's face was covered in cold sweat and his face was pressed tightly to the ground. His mood was extremely confused. He didn't know how to formulate his words of begging for mercy for a moment. He just walked a few feet more on his knees and held Yuwentai's feet and forehead with trembling hands. Sticking tightly to the dusty boot surface.
Yu Wentai raised his hand to signal his soldiers not to step forward to stop him. He took out his foot and stepped on Changsun Shaoyuan's shoulder. Then he said to Yuan Xin: "I don't need to think deeply about my reputation as a virtuous person. But the love of the court People's wishes should not be easily touched. Therefore, whether the shadow of the Shangdang King will fade or not does not depend on the words between me and the king, but depends on whether the country's fate will be strong or not. Today, I would like to ask the king to watch and witness, and this matter will be hidden. , please also understand my painstaking efforts, I am not condoning evil, tolerant for the country, to protect the general public..."
Before he finished speaking, Changsun Shaoyuan kowtowed repeatedly: "Thank you Daxingtai, thank you Daxingtai..."
Seeing his posture, Yuan Xin flashed a trace of disdain in his eyes, but he quickly bowed to Yuwentai and said: "It is a great blessing for the country to have a public servant! It is better to hide hurtful things than to make them public. Since Daxingtai has made a generous decision, Anyone who continues to slander love must have evil intentions!"
There was still no shortage of people outside the military city hanging around and watching the situation develop further with agitated and complicated moods.
In the evening, the gate of Bingcheng slowly opened, and the Taifu ceremonial team slowly marched out, surrounding the carriages of Daxingtai, heading towards Chang'an City. When everyone saw Feng Yigong's eldest son, Sun Shaoyuan, sitting in front of the car in short brown clothes, acting as the charioteer for Daxingtai, everyone's eyes widened in surprise.
Daxingtai entered the palace to meet His Majesty the Emperor, and then various New Year's celebration ceremonies in the court were held as usual.
When the Yuan Dynasty came, the imperial court announced a series of personnel appointments. Former Sikong and Kaifu Li Bi came to the court as Taiwei Gong, and Kaifu Shuohui took over as Sikong. Gao Zhongmi, who was originally dismissed from his official position, re-entered the court and served as Situ again.
General Yu Jin served as Shangshu Zuopushe, and Xingtai Duzhi Shangshu Su Chuo also led Shangshu Youpushe. Sun Shaoyuan, the eldest son of Feng Yi, dismissed Zhongshu Ling and was appointed Youcheng of Daxingtai. Su Liang, Su Chuo's brother, served as Zhongshu supervisor. Cui Qian, the governor of the prefecture, entered the court as the official minister of the capital and became a minister. Cui Qianwai, the former Jingzhao Yin, was appointed the governor of Beihua Prefecture. The eldest grandson Yan became an official due to illness.
Although due to the existence of the Bafu, the imperial court was in name only in most of the time, such important personnel appointments as this one were rare and caused a lot of discussion among the people.
This time, the Bafu occupied the imperial office with such force, especially the most important Shangshu desk, which was almost completely occupied by the Bafu staff. It can't help but make people feel that the Bafu is becoming more and more powerful and difficult to control.
Various personnel adjustments and discussions in Chang'an City can be described as lively, but Governor Li who caused these changes has not been able to get a close look.
He was trudging northward along the Luoshui River in the face of the wind and snow. The world was cold and windy, but when he saw the long line of people, horses and supplies, his heart felt hot again.
The second volume ends here. With more than two hundred chapters and more than 600,000 words, the protagonist finally has a place in Kansai. . . The content of the third volume will begin tomorrow. The volume is tentatively titled "Beizhen's New Son-in-law". The content is mainly about the protagonist's personal relationship issues and the further expansion and extension of the development route. . . The Northern and Southern Dynasties undoubtedly had a magnificent background. The collision of old conflicts and the formation of a new order reflected in the fate of the characters. I really don't dare to claim to be masterful. I only briefly present a small part of it through the ups and downs of the protagonist's fortunes. . . Thank you all for your support and wish you a happy life! ! !