Zhurou

Lu Xianzhang hushed his throat, heard the movement behind him, and caught a glimpse of a palace man coming from outside the hall from the corner of his eye, so he paused.

Seeing that they were still meeting each other here, the palace servant didn't dare to say anything, and just called "Your Highness".

Zhao Mingzhi asked, "What's the matter?"

He said again: "There is no need to avoid Lv's participation in politics, just say it."

Lu Xianzhang raised his eyebrows when he heard the words, and stood sideways.

The palace man said in a low voice, "People from outside reported that the Daying in the west of the city had detained a group of grain merchants who went to make trouble. Because they were afraid that the news in the city would spread indiscriminately and the palace would be worried, so they came here to inform His Highness."

Zhao Mingzhi was stunned, and before he had time to react, Lu Xianzhang's expression changed, and he asked anxiously, "What?!"

He didn't care about the etiquette of advancing and retreating, and immediately turned his head to stare at the man in the palace and said, "Who said that they were detained? How many people were detained? What are their identities? Have you released them?"

The palace said: "It is said that it was detained by the generals in the camp. The rest of the situation needs to be investigated in detail - the messenger who came to report the letter is outside."

When the person who reported the letter entered the palace, he quickly explained the matter clearly.

"There are hundreds of people making trouble, and the momentum is huge. Except for the shopkeepers and merchants, the rest are hired refugees. There are also a few waves of people who are trying to rush into the city gate. Because Jiedu has given orders earlier, I don't want to do more. Entangled, arrested together."

Lu Xianzhang opened his mouth, and it took him a while to find his voice, and said to Zhao Mingzhi: "Your Highness, fight with weapons, this is under the jurisdiction of the Kyoto government, how can Jiedu do it for you..."

The one who came to report the letter immediately replied: "In order to let Shenzheng know, Shangfeng has already explained to his subordinates that he had discussed with Shenzheng a long time ago, and the 'city defense, law and order, and refugees' were all taken over by the Western Army. The government offices fill each other's seats, and we must not slack off easily."

The man took a careful look at Lu Xianzhang again, and said: "The camp also knows that the government of the capital can't get rid of it, and because people came rushing into the city gate, there are many refugees among them. Inside?"

This person is eloquent, the most important thing is that he is a small soldier who is not timid when he argues with the court and the central government.

Lu Xianzhang gritted his teeth and said, "How can this matter be so divided!?"

He turned around and said: "Your Highness, please summon Pei Jiedu to discuss it face to face, the situation in Beijing is complicated, and we must not let it happen in the future - if it causes a civil uprising, how can Pei Yong take the responsibility?!"

Zhao Mingzhi saw that the blisters at the corners of Lu Xianzhang's mouth were still lingering, and his eyes were full of bloodshot eyes, he naturally knew that this person was very busy these days, but he couldn't help but feel helpless.

The Great Jin Dynasty has been established for hundreds of years, and the official families and extravagant nobles have already taken all the good things.

She understands that the other party is thinking of herself and the overall situation.

If you use the grain merchants to scare the chickens and monkeys, and start to purge all the merchants in the capital, how can the power standing behind everyone be willing to give in? To stumble.

In particular, Zhao Hong's foothold is not stable, and he has only just arrived in the capital. It's time to employ people, and he offended all the workers.

It cannot be said that it is wrong for Lu Xianzhang to look forward and backward like this, but Zhao Mingzhi knows that profit comes with profit, and morality alone is not enough at this time when people's hearts are fluctuating.

The so-called heavy code in troubled times is exactly for this reason.

She didn't want to refute Lu Xianzhang's face face to face, but it was even more impossible to interrupt Pei Yong's plan and come to him immediately.

This time she sang the red face, the latter didn't need to say a word, and took the initiative to sing the bad face, she can't rely on herself, it will always be a disadvantage to one person, right?
Zhao Mingzhi glanced at the inscription in the corner first, and said: "It's already this time, it's too late to participate in politics for a day, and I don't know how long it will be until I call and call, and I don't know how long it will be. There are many intersections, not only today, but there will be many things to discuss in the future."

"'Tolerance for the country' is the word that I was taught by participating in politics." She said softly, "With the talent of participating in politics, but also the humerus, I naturally know how to advance and retreat, and can get along better, so I won't repeat myself anymore. "

Lu Xianzhang was comforted by Zhao Mingzhi's gentle words, but once he exited the palace, he did a good job, but he suddenly woke up, from the back of the spine all the way up, there was a faint coldness, even his hands and feet were a little numb stiff.

He had just reacted in the palace, and it all came from his heart, with little pretense.

But at this time, when he left the palace and was blown by the wind, his original anger gradually faded away, his spirit returned to his place, and he finally woke up. Thinking about the situation in the city and what the palace and the Western Army did, how could he not know the purpose of both sides? I was a little dazed for a while, and vaguely ashamed.

When he stepped on the ground, he followed the yellow gate out of the palace with one deep foot and one shallow foot. Halfway through the walk, he heard footsteps in the distance, and when he raised his head, he saw a lonely lamp approaching from far away. door, and another familiar figure.

The person who came was getting closer, and as expected, it was Pei Yong again.

At this time, the gate of the palace will be closed. If there is no palace lantern, you will already be unable to see your fingers. If it was in the past, Lu Xianzhang would feel idle. Now, thinking back to what Zhao Mingzhi said just now, he thought to himself: The Western Army is powerful, and the court should use its strength. The princess is trying her best to maintain it, I should have risked my life, how can I not bear it.

He took a deep breath, strode forward, stepped forward and cupped his hands and called "Guan Pei", turned and turned the question he had made on the tip of his tongue, swallowed it back to his stomach and thought about it, and then said: "I heard that today Xi The army has detained many grain merchants, causing a commotion in the city, and everyone is afraid, what is the reason?"

Pei Yong was half dressed in armor, but when he saw that it was Lu Xianzhang, he nodded his head and said, "According to the 28 articles of the Twelve Gates of the Jin Law, those who cause disturbance in the public by old friends will have a staff of eighty. He is a refugee, forced to make a living, and was instigated and bought by others, so he only temporarily detains him and does not punish him with a stick—this kind of behavior is in line with the righteousness of today's rule of benevolence, but I don't know how to participate in politics?"

Lu Xianzhang knew that the other party must be prepared, but he never thought that he would start with the law.

He wanted to refute that Xiying was not a "city crowd", but on second thought, the turmoil in front of the camp might actually be more serious than the disturbance of the public. He wanted to carry it in front of Zhao Mingzhi again, firstly he didn't want to make her worry anymore, and secondly, he didn't want the person opposite to give him an extra chance to meet him in the palace, so he simply held back his anger.

"There has been turmoil in the city recently, and the grain issue is unusual, especially the grain merchants in Beijing are well-established. Although Jiedu has a clear conscience and no fear, he also thinks about it for his superiors——Letter from Caizhou in the future, Your Highness How should we deal with it? What about the subordinate soldiers?"

Lu Xianzhang asked himself earnestly and earnestly, but he didn't know that Pei Yong on the other side didn't reflect on himself, he just said lightly: "Thank you for your advice, I am highly trusted by Your Highness, and I have taken over the security refugees in the city, so I just need to report to Your Highness, besides, Caizhou is thousands of miles away. How do you know the situation in the city? What you say and say is nothing more than the word 'take it for granted', if you are tied up because of this, when the city is in chaos and the city is broken, can you use Caizhou's letter to break it?"

When he mentioned this, he only said to Lu Xianzhang: "I appreciate the good intention of participating in politics, but Pei has already acted, and he has no shirkable responsibility. As for the fear of everyone, I also take responsibility for it."

When Lu Xianzhang heard the words "I will bear it myself", it was really hard to hide his envy and depression.

He thinks he has the ability and the courage to "take care of himself" when he encounters problems, but what about the reality?
When the grain merchants made trouble, Pei Yong ordered his subordinates to shut them down and fine them if they wanted to. Afterwards, there were a lot of people who helped to investigate the Jin Xingtong and clean up the mess.

But when I suddenly took over such a situation, on the one hand, I was caught off guard, it was difficult to prepare, and there were inevitably some omissions, and on the other hand, my reputation and qualifications were not enough.

In the final analysis, I don't have much manpower to use, but Pei Yong has a large army and real power in his hands, which is incomparable. Besides, his own family always puts the overall situation first, and he has to think about the reputation of the princess. And even more different.

Pei Yong acted like this, superficially, he seemed to be acting resolutely and resolutely, but if he looked into it deeply, it would leave many hidden dangers.

Especially since the two of them are joining hands at this time, I have to finish it off for him.

This person rushed ahead and took the credit. The Kyoto government government is going to wipe his ass and get into the ears of His Highness, so what would he think?

Lu Xianzhang slowly exhaled the turbid air in his chest, and said with pressure: "Let's not worry about today, I just hope that in the future, Jiedu will exercise a little restraint in case of troubles, and think more about the rest of his colleagues - the grain merchants will be detained and the people will be exiled, and the order in the city will be restored. How? The Kyoto government government is not manned enough, if someone makes trouble, who will suppress it? If they suppress it, how will the people treat it?"

Pei Yong raised his eyes to look at the sky, saw a faint light in the distance, then looked away again, and replied slowly: "If the manpower of the government office is difficult to maintain, you and I are officials in the same dynasty, and we are in the same city. If you agree to help each other, you can send someone to ask about it—the Western Army has thousands of people, and the city is also recruiting brave men, so there is nothing to be afraid of if a few jump on the beam."

"Besides, there is food for hunger, and blankets for cold. It is the hearts of the people. It is not just the hearts of the big businessmen and dignitaries? Don't take it too seriously."

Although it is spring now, there is still a cold wind at night, especially the damaged houses in the palace have not been repaired, there are many broken walls and ruins, the cold wind is like entering a deserted wilderness, and it hits Lu Xianzhang's face directly, carrying sand and dust, It hurt his face and eyes.

He didn't care to hide, and smiled out of anger, and said: "From Jiedu's point of view, don't tell me that this official doesn't know that the people are the first priority? I am also from a humble background, and I think I never forget my roots, and I put the people first in everything I do. I am thinking about the overall situation, and I am only afraid that the grain merchants will be in chaos, causing the rest of the merchants to panic, and making the common people panic. How come they only care about the rich and powerful in Jiedu's mouth? Such slander ..."

Pei Yong paused for a while, and responded: "The behavior of the grain merchants at this time is not considered a disturbance?"

Lu Xianzhang had something to say, but when asked, he got stuck and couldn't answer.

Pei Yong said again: "The desire to participate in politics is obvious to all..."

When he said this, he suddenly turned his head.

The two leading the way, Huangmen, were standing quietly sideways, without him asking, they all backed away, leaving only a solitary lamp sitting on the ground.

Seeing the people walking away, Pei Yong continued: "The situation in the city is complicated, it is difficult to support a single tree, and there will always be a time when manpower is exhausted. When we met the day before yesterday, you and I explained it. Your Highness, even if we are arms for each other, we should each fill the seat. If a quarrel arises out of trifles, it is only a waste of energy."

"As for the rest, with the ability to participate in politics, Bingji asked Niu four words, how can I use Pei's words?"

Lu Xianzhang stood still and squinted his eyes: "Jiedu's words mean that I don't know the priorities and can't fully take care of my duties?"

Pei Yong didn't have any expression on his face, and even his voice didn't fluctuate much, he just asked: "Participating in politics is in charge of spring farming, household registration, private houses, grain prices, etc., and there are other matters in the capital, but I don't know how the situation is now? "

Lu Xianzhang felt uncomfortable when asked.

How many days have you been in town?
He didn't even recognize the faces of his subordinates. Even if the capital is not as prosperous as before, it still has a population of one million. It is like a small country. How complicated is it to govern?
House and field counting, litigation and other matters are extremely trivial, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and have not yet been sorted out. Today, there are refugees in the city rushing into the grain store, but it happened just before the handover, and it is impossible to shirk responsibility.

Things were done like this, and although Pei Yong on the opposite side didn't see much effect, he didn't make a fool of himself after all, but anyone who wants to save face no longer has the nerve to argue again.

He suppressed his embarrassment, but had no choice but to say: "The time for me to take over the government affairs is too short, just as Jiedu said, when the manpower is always exhausted, if there are a few more days..."

Pei Yong calmly nodded and said: "Then we will wait for the good news of participating in politics."

After finishing speaking, he bowed his hand for a while, and made a letter of farewell.

Lu Xianzhang was taken aback for a moment, but he seemed to have come to his senses, and asked, "It's already this hour, is Jiedu going to be on duty in the palace?"

He said again: "There are complicated affairs in the camp in the west of the city, and there are public security and city defense matters. Why does Jiedu have to go back and forth in person?"