Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"Second brother, second child, I also feel sorry for Yoshinori's death!"

Cui Heling shook his head and sighed: "But there is no real evidence, what can you do with Guo Ye? It's like he set up a trick to defraud us of 800 million taels of silver. What can you do if you go to Yangzhou? What can you do with him? Reckless and reckless is not our Cui family's style. Besides, a few days ago, the eldest grandson sent a message that Li Gang, the Minister of Rites, is old. The Holy Majesty has already granted him the permission to beg for bones to become an official. As long as he retires, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Rites will be vacant. The eldest grandson and Fang Zhongshu unanimously recommend you for this position. At this time, if you make a little noise in Yangzhou , Didn’t Yu Shinan, Kong Yingda and the others grab hold of the conversation?”

When Cui Henian heard his elder brother mentioning this matter, his irritable mood immediately cooled down, and he cursed bitterly: "First, my son died, and then Cui's family lost 800 million coins. Could it be that this is so cheap?"

"No, the Guanlong family is united in the same spirit. The Cui family is humiliated, how can other clans sit idly by?"

Cui Heling sneered, and said, "Second brother, you will preside over tomorrow's ancestor worship ceremony for me. My brother may be leaving today."

Cui Henian was taken aback, and asked, "Where does brother want to go?"

Cui Heling said: "Chang'an!"

Chapter 837

After nearly half a month of calm, Guo Ye and Wu Xiuxiu returned to the Yangzhou government office.

In the past half a month, the young couple visited all the places of interest near Yangzhou, visited all the counties under the jurisdiction of Yangzhou, and had a good time.

The first thing Guo Ye did after returning to the government office was naturally to find Chen Jitao and inquire about his situation when he was not in the Governor's Mansion.

When Chen Jitao told Guo Ye that everything was calm and peaceful, he couldn't help wondering for a while, and muttered: "It's really strange, isn't it? It's said that if you beat the young ones, they will grow old. We cheated the Cui family this time." It's so miserable, Cui Heling is not moved?"

Suddenly, he suddenly remembered the unlucky Cui Yigui, and asked again: "By the way, how is Cui Yigui doing now?"

When Chen Jitao heard Cui Yigui's three words, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't mention him, my lord. I heard that although this guy escaped a catastrophe, he was dispatched by Cui Heling to Liaodong. The place is very cold, so Cui Yigui went there. But it’s an old crime. But he was lucky, at least Cui Heling didn’t let him execute the family law and execute him in a fit of anger.”

Guo Ye himself didn't want to see Cui Yigui, on the contrary, he was very disgusted with this greedy guy, and he didn't bother to pay attention to him when he heard that he had ended up like this.

Then, he asked again: "What about Yangzhou Bank? Who did the Cui family send to be in charge?"

Chen Jitao shook his head, and said: "It's closed, it's completely closed, even the guys from the bank have been summoned to the Hangzhou mansion, and I heard that it's going to be a new issue for the bank."

Guo Ye let out an oh, and stopped asking.After all, Hangzhou is not Yangzhou, and it is the Cui family's business how the Cui family loves to make troubles. Even if he, the governor of Yangzhou, wants to interfere, he will be beyond his control.

"By the way, my lord, during your absence, brother Zhong Da sent a message from Chang'an."

Chen Jitao saw that Guo Ye was a bit distracted, so he couldn't help reminding him.

"Which brother Zhongda?"

"Chen Kang and Chen Zhongda." Chen Jitao laughed dumbfounded, and joked, "My lord, I think you've been playing wild these days, and you've even forgotten who Brother Zhongda is."

Guo Ye immediately patted his forehead in embarrassment, and said in embarrassment: "Hey, it's him? Since I went to Yangzhou and he took over as the Secretary of the Imperial College, everyone is busy with their own affairs, and there are few letters. I am ashamed. ,Ha ha……"

After laughing a lot, Guo Ye suddenly regained his energy, but there was one thing that was strange to him, and he couldn't help asking: "Why did Chen Kang not write a good letter, but sent someone to send a message? This is not like his style of acting." ah?"

Chen Jitao said in a low voice: "The person who came to Yangzhou to deliver the message was indeed Brother Zhongda's. There is no doubt about it, and I can be sure of it. When I was in Chang'an the year before last, I stayed at Brother Zhongda's residence for several days, and the person who delivered the message People are the stewards of his house. The reason why he sent people to send messages this time instead of writing letters to adults is because of a reason."

Guo Ye let out a soft sigh, and secretly speculated, could it be some news that should not fall into the hands of others?

Immediately, he asked: "Why did Chen Kang ask his housekeeper to come to Yangzhou to find me?"

Chen Jitao lowered his voice and said: "Brother Zhong Da sent a message. A few days ago, Li Gang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, wrote a letter to ask the sage to beg for the bones to take office on the grounds of his advanced age, and the sage has also agreed."

Li Gangyao, Minister of Rites, is retiring?

Guo Ye suddenly remembered the past of Li Gang, who became famous because he was the teacher of the three princes in the Sui and Tang dynasties. good.

This year has been the fifth year of Zhenguan, according to the original historical trajectory, Li Gang's age is indeed not a few years to live.

Fortunately, he passed away within a few years after retiring, and he did not catch up with the big case of Prince Li Chengqian's rebellion. Otherwise, he, the teacher of the prince, would definitely not be safe at the end of the year.

But Guo Ye was puzzled. He had no friendship with Li Gang, and he was not in the same camp. Strictly speaking, Li Gang's son, Li Jiasan Fatty, who was also in the Guozijian Calligraphy Class, was still at odds with him.Li Gang's retirement is none of his business?Chen Kang also specially sent someone to deliver a message, isn't this making a big deal out of a molehill?

Seeing Guo Ye's suspicious expression, Chen Jitao seemed to have guessed Guo Ye's thoughts, and immediately reminded: "My lord, Brother Zhong Da's intention to send someone a message is certainly not so superficial. , then the position of Minister of Rites will be vacant. Although the Minister of Rites does not have any real power in his hands, he is still a minister of six, my lord. Don’t you want to fight for it?"

Only then did Guo Ye realize that this was the reason.

But it's not that he underestimates himself, but that he knows his own affairs. Based on his qualifications and background, it is tantamount to dreaming to be the Minister of Rites. First of all, His Majesty Li Er will not be able to pass the test.

The Ministry of Rites has the responsibility of educating the world on behalf of the imperial court, the emperor, and the sages. With Guo Ye's golden signboard of "ignorance and skill", there is no way to fight for the position of Minister of Rites.

Otherwise, Chen Kang sent someone to send a message to remind him, but why there is no movement from Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda?

Obviously, these two elders are more thoughtful than Chen Kang.

Minister of Rites!

Guo Ye shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Sounds very tempting, but I, hehe, forget it. I think Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda have their own plans in Chang'an."

Hearing that Guo Ye was unwilling to fight for it, Chen Jitao felt somewhat pity on his face, shook his head secretly, and sighed, it seems that reading more books is beneficial, but it's a pity that Guo Shishi has such a good future.

At this time, Guo Ye suddenly exclaimed, and asked, "I was chatting with you, and I almost forgot another thing. Will Liu Zhenxuan and Liu Duwei come back with the silver escort?"

Chen Jitao said: "I'm back, three days earlier than you, my lord. Don't worry, my lord, Captain Liu has successfully escorted the silver into Chang'an and handed it over to the big bank of Changlefang."

Guo Ye nodded in praise and said, "Okay, that's good. Mingren, go find Zhenxuan for me."

Chen Jitao snorted, turned around and left the flower hall to look for Liu Zhenxuan.

At this time, Liu Zhenxuan was supposed to be on duty at the Captain's Mansion not far from the Governor's Mansion. About half an hour later, Chen Jitao led Liu Zhenxuan back into the Flower Hall.

Entering the flower hall, Liu Zhenxuan cupped his hands at Guo Ye with a smile and said, "I've seen Lord Hou, he fulfilled his mission with a humble job, and successfully handed over the money to Ms. Yu Nuannuan."

Guo Ye said hello, and naturally praised him generously, and then asked, "By the way, when you returned to Yangzhou this time, did you bring back that old and sour scholar Guan Jiujiu?"

Liu Zhenxuan said with a smile: "How dare a humble official forget what Hou Ye explained? On the way back, I brought Guan Jiujiu back with me."

Guo Ye looked outside the flower hall, frowned and asked, "What about others?"

Liu Zhenxuan glanced at Chen Jitao, then looked at Guo Ye, and said with a wry smile: "Master Hou, Guan Xiucai said that he messed up the errand for you, and he was ashamed to see you. He asked the humble official to tell him that he would go to the Yanyun Yamen Do some beautiful things and come out proud, so that you can impress Hou Ye!"

Grass, just this promising!

Guo Ye shook his head for a while, and spat angrily: "Tell him, if you are capable, you will hide from me for the rest of your life, shit, look at his beating nature!"

Chen Jitao also frowned and pouted Guan Jiujiu secretly. The governor gave him a face, but he didn't hide it, and dared not come to see him. He was so proud of being favored, and he was used to it.

Seeing that Guo Ye was a little angry, Liu Zhenxuan put away his smile, and hurriedly took out an unopened letter from his bosom, handed it to Guo Ye, and said respectfully: "Master Hou, this is a humble job to leave Chang'an. A while ago, Miss Yu Nuannuan asked me to pass it on to you, please have a look!"

Yu Nuannuan write me a letter?Why?

Guo Ye took the letter suspiciously, peeled off the sealant from the envelope, took out the letterhead inside, and read it carefully.

After watching it, Guo Ye couldn't help but smacked his mouth, and sighed: "Oh, Mingren, I said that other people's money is not so easy to borrow, right? Look, just after repaying the borrowed money from Changlefang, Yu Nuan Nuan Just ask for a debt of favor from me."

Chen Jitao couldn't help being taken aback, and asked, "My lord, what did you say in the letter?"