Bastard's Counterattack [Rebirth]

"Youtang?!" The angry Rong Zhengqing raised his eyes, stopped abruptly, and instantly restrained his anxiety. When his uncle and nephew looked at each other, he realized that the other party understood something, and hurriedly comforted him: "Mu Xiu Yu Lin will inevitably lead to jealousy." Don't take the gossip and gossip of villains to heart, ah."

"Morning fourth uncle." Rong Youtang greeted, but his eyes subconsciously looked suspiciously at his biological father. Zhou Renlin was stunned for a moment, and immediately flew into a rage. After looking around for a few times, he lowered his voice and denied:

"What kind of eyes do you have?!"

"Don't wrong people indiscriminately, the rumors have nothing to do with me! Although I always hope that you will know your mistakes and repent, but you are not too foolish, and you will not be so stupid as to muddy the water at this juncture and slander you and the prince. It will be of great benefit to my Zhou family. ?" Zhou Renlin flicked his sleeves vigorously.

"Whether it's related or not, you know it in your heart, how do we know?" Rong Zhengqing's eyes were burning, he had already been arguing with his enemy just now, and said contemptuously: "Don't be too busy to clarify the relationship, I don't believe you don't know! Prosperity and wealth, you commit crimes again and again, think you are smart, step on several boats, and end up capsizing one after another! Do your own crimes, you deserve to fall into the water, don't drag others!"

"other people?"

Zhou Renlin sneered, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he gritted his teeth to remind: "You don't want to continue to be relatives, you can! You don't force it! But Zhengqing, is Youtang 'someone else'? It's all your fault now that you insist on going your own way and deliberately teach your children to be bad. , Do everything possible to exclude me, if you recognize your ancestors early, how can your children bear the infamy of "big treason and unfilial piety"? I am the one who forgets and is ungrateful, but you are picking soft persimmons and maliciously seizing children. , isn't there anything wrong?"

Rong Zhengqing's eyes were wide open, and he spoke harshly: "You also know that you are ungrateful? A hypocrite with a good face, why did Youtang live outside and dare not return home? What is the reason? Pingnanhou's mansion has fallen, and you just want to write off the past. ?dream!"

"you--"

Zhou Renlin had nothing to say, he was out of breath and embarrassed.

Rong Youtang raised his hand calmly: "That's enough, don't make any noise."

"Youtang, don't worry, just hold your breath, there will be a solution." Rong Zhengqing cautiously relieved.

Rong Youtang had no time to be upset, and raised his hand to invite: "Let's go, chat while walking, it's too indecent to quarrel. Especially Mr. Zhou who has just been reinstated."

"Huh!" Zhou Renlin's face was drawn, and he had just returned to his post: King Guangping was killed, and the palace was in chaos. Marquis Pingnan was overwhelmed. He asked the imperial court to forgive Zhou Renlin, and King Rui and others agreed after weighing it.

Rong Youtang looked normal, and asked softly: "About the rumors, what are the main ones? When and where did you hear about it? I only realized it later."

"Alas." Rong Zhengqing sighed, unable to hide it, and hurriedly explained in detail: "I don't know the details, I woke up in the morning and heard from the butler: The boy slipped to the Goulan courtyard to drink flowers and wine in the middle of the night last night, and heard the rumors spread outrageously, One is to talk about your background, the other is to slander your relationship with the prince, and the third is to question your promotion process."

"I heard it with my own ears last night, but I guess the villain behind the scenes just started spreading rumors, just questioning how you, De, and how you can be reused, so I didn't pay much attention to it." Zhou Renlin added.

Rong Youtang didn't think much, turned his head and asked, "I heard about it in the brothel?"

Zhou Renlin was a little embarrassed for a moment, and replied vaguely: "No, it's just a tea party among colleagues."

quibble!Birds of a feather flock together, don’t you all have to taste singers and dancers in the tea parties you are keen on?Rong Zhengqing scoffed.

Rong Youtang didn't think much about it, he looked around vigilantly, moved forward steadily, and analyzed: "It is true that I was promoted to the third rank at a young age, but my political achievements are real and obvious to all, and besides, His Majesty personally promoted me after careful consideration, who dares to question the imperial decree? Rumors are obviously using me to slander the prince, and now spreading rumors to cause trouble can be said to be sinister and despicable!"

"The people behind the scenes are despicable. I don't know if it is related to the murder of King Guangping and the Nanshan Assassin case. They seem to be taking advantage of the crown prince's departure from the capital to create chaos." Rong Zhengqing was worried.

After a brief shock, Rong Youtang collected his mind, quickly regained his composure, and said frankly: "Everything happened for a reason, and I have a clear conscience for what I did. His Royal Highness is really innocent. He has fought for more than ten years and made great contributions, but because of appreciation He supported me, and was repeatedly criticized by the outside world. But rumors can only be rumors and will never come true. You can ask the court to send someone to investigate thoroughly later. No one can damage the reputation of the prince, otherwise, do you still want to gain a foothold in the capital? !” In the last sentence, he intentionally expressed his sharpness.

"That's right! What's fake can never come true. When the crown prince triumphs, we'll see who dares to do anything wrong." Rong Zhengqing squinted at his enemy.

"Look what I'm doing?" Zhou Renlin almost fell back angrily, and stressed nervously: "I've already explained that the rumors have absolutely nothing to do with the Zhou Mansion! His Majesty canonized King Qing as the crown prince, and Youtang is smart and capable. Wouldn't it be nice for me to enjoy the blessings for the rest of my life?" ? Why follow others to find death."

Rong Youtang immediately asked: "Who are you following?"

Zhou Renlin's eyes dodged, and he urged lightly: "The morning court will start soon, hurry up. Don't worry, I can distinguish the pros and cons, and I will never deny the rumors. Let's not admit it until the prince returns to Beijing and we will win." After speaking, He walked in a hurry, evading and rushing forward.

"Hey--"

"Fourth Uncle, forget it, let him go, so as not to attract attention when entering the palace together." Rong Youtang quietly stopped him.

"That's right." Rong Zhengqing had no choice but to nod, and suggested as if facing an enemy: "Don't panic, don't be afraid, there will be a solution, after a while, I will accompany you to visit Lu Jijiu and listen to what his old man thinks. "

Rong Youtang didn't stop, and sighed: "I'm afraid I don't have time. As you know, typhoid fever broke out in the local area. The epidemic has been terrible since ancient times, and it is very easy to cause people to panic and flee. The household department is very important for relief. Let's let it go privately." , the state is urgent."

"Alas." Rong Zhengqing tried his best to conceal his sorrow, walked into the Golden Palace with square steps, and walked steadily to his position in the Ministry of Industry—fortunately, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is Dingbeihou!Since the Guo family fully supported the third son born by Concubine Shu, they were concerned about the influence of the Hou family, and when the officials in the rear exchanged greetings, they all avoided talking about rumors.

But Rong Youtang's situation is not good.He is the servant of the household department, and his position is at the front. His colleagues around him are basically noble and arrogant. Except for Shangshu Guo Yuan and Zhan Tongguang at the same level, he has no close friends for the time being.

"Morning, my lord." Rong Youtang stood still, and greeted Shangfeng respectfully as usual.

"Morning." Guo Yuan nodded majesticly yet cordially, his whole body was upright and dignified.

Rong Youtang cupped his hands again: "Brother Zhan."

"Brother." Zhan Tongguang pretended not to be ignorant of the prying eyes around him, and sighed nonchalantly: "Brother Yu is earlier than you today."

"Where." Rong Youtang said gently: "Little brother is only early occasionally, most of them are in a hurry."

Guo Yuan quietly observed Rong Youtang, he didn't see any panic, he felt relieved immediately, and patiently waited for all troubles.

Because the two princes who presided over the court and the assistant ministers had not yet shown up, the civil and military officials took the opportunity to chat in low voices, and the buzzing was endless.

After a while, the assistant ministers arrived together, and the chatter gradually subsided; after another moment, the eunuch standing on a high place announced solemnly and sharply:

"His Royal Highness King Rui, His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince, drive-to-!"

Rong Youtang took it for granted, quickly stood up straight, bowed his head and waited.

King Rui and the fifth prince came side by side, followed by the imperial eunuch holding the memorial, and walked to the temporary desk. The fifth prince said modestly, "Fourth brother, sit down."

"You sit too." King Rui was old, and he did not forget to greet his younger brother after he took his seat. Relief measures must be negotiated. Fifth brother, tell you the latest situation."

"Okay." The two brothers agreed very tacitly. The fifth prince shook the memorial and announced with great pain: "Chunhe sent an urgent report from six hundred miles overnight. It is said that the epidemic has killed more than a thousand people and infected many people. In the chaos, gangsters began to rob medical clinics and medicine shops the day before yesterday. The government was unable to suppress it due to lack of manpower. Moreover, many people in Chunhe fled with their families, and most of them went south along the official road, flocking to Qiuling and Shansu , leading to a sharp increase in the number of infected people, and the situation gradually getting out of control, the local government begged the imperial court to send troops to assist."

King Rui frowned and said, "The epidemic is as fierce as a tiger. The imperial court sent [-] soldiers to deliver some food and medicinal materials in a hurry yesterday, but it is obviously not enough. Do you have a good plan?"

Civil and military officials showed worried expressions, held their breaths and remained silent, waiting for the princes and important officials to take the lead.

Lu Zixing, the chief assistant, did his part and took the lead to say: "Once the situation gets out of control, people with ulterior motives will take advantage of the chaos to rob homes and murder innocent people. The consequences will be unimaginable! Chunhe, Qiuling, and Shansu are suffering from the epidemic and are located in the southwest of the capital. , the nearest garrison is Guanzhong, thousands of miles away. The far water cannot save the near fire. The old man thinks, can the Guanzhong be sent to help immediately? But before that, the imperial court sent more troops from the capital to the place to take care of the sick Heal and strictly prohibit the spread of the disease."

King Rui nodded approvingly: "Old Lu is right."

"As for the disaster relief items, how did the Household Department negotiate?" the Fifth Prince asked.

Guo Yuan came out after hearing the words, and said in a loud voice: "His Royal Highness, I counted overnight yesterday, and there are currently [-] stones of food. After prescriptions from the Imperial Hospital and the launch of large and small medicine shops, [-] packets of matching medicines are temporarily available. Follow-up preparations are underway. The existing supplies It can be transported to the disaster area at any time."

"Okay." The fifth prince heaved a sigh of relief.

King Rui then asked: "Everyone, how about doing what Elder Lu wants? Disaster relief is like fighting fires. If you have any objections, please raise them as soon as possible."

All civil and military officials said in one go:

"Master Lu's method is very appropriate. Guanzhong is indeed too far away to deploy troops. We can only find other ways to solve the urgent need."

"The lower official agrees."

"Seconded."

……

King Rui and the Fifth Prince looked at each other, and after whispering a few words, the Fifth Prince said bluntly: "Since that's the case, the preliminary countermeasures have been decided! Then, Yuanshui and Beijiao are mainly responsible for the defense of the capital, and the commanders of the two battalions are invited to take charge." The envoy will go to the imperial study later to discuss in detail. In addition, the epidemic is raging and extremely dangerous, causing the people to flee in panic. As usual, the imperial court needs to send an imperial envoy to patrol and appease the people."

Imperial envoy?

Rong Youtang, who was engrossed in concentration, had a thought, and in the blink of an eye, he gritted his teeth, made a decisive decision, and volunteered: "Your Highness, although I don't know the art of distorting yellow, and I am young and foolish, I should be able to inspect the disaster situation. And I will do my best to appease the people, I implore your highness to allow, I am willing to share the worries of the court!"

ho-

This kid is really ruthless and cunning!

Before he was impeached, he risked his life to make meritorious deeds, and wanted to atone for his crimes, right?

Some officials secretly clicked their tongues and looked at the fire from the other side.

"You recommend yourself as an imperial envoy?" King Rui raised his eyebrows.

The Fifth Prince couldn't take his eyes off: "Typhoid fever is an epidemic, and it breaks out every few years, causing heavy casualties. Sir Rong, have you thought it over clearly?"

"Yes!"

Rong Youtang raised his head, and resolutely said: "Your Majesty has made up my mind, and I hope your Highnesses will fulfill my wish."

"Good!" The fifth prince jumped up and praised him greatly: "Your Majesty disregards life and death, and serves as an official with sincerity, loyalty and courage. He is worthy of being a young talent appreciated and promoted by His Majesty!"

"Your Highness is absurd, I don't dare to be an official." Rong Youtang bowed his head and said humbly, he glanced out of the corner of his eye, and he keenly caught a few old enemies who were unwilling to be reconciled to the left, immediately turned his eyes cold, and thought to himself:

Want to impeach?I will never give you the chance to attack the court!

at the same time

Cheers from all over the northwest barracks shook the sky, but the commander's study was deserted and solemn.

The prince took off his armor and only wore his inner clothes, revealing the knife wound on his left arm. The military doctor was carefully debridement and bandaging.

"Typhoid fever? I don't know how many people will suffer." Zhao Zeyong was worried and had a headache. He hadn't heard the news of Rong Youtang's departure from Beijing yet.

The lieutenant comforted: "Your Highness, don't worry, we have seriously injured the vitality of the barbarians and won a complete victory. You can return to Beijing as a teacher at any time."

Zhao Zeyong nodded, and said in a deep voice: "This king will return to Beijing overnight, and you will be responsible for cleaning the battlefield and rewarding the soldiers."

"As ordered!"