Dugong is polite, Xiaosheng can't stand it

He is dissatisfied with the lazy temperament of the scholar. The officialdom is no better than teaching in the countryside. The ups and downs of the officialdom are naturally black and white.

Xue Yu treated the scholar like this, no doubt he wanted him to survive.

The scholar just walked forward, still thinking about Zhang Shuzhi in his heart, the loss of his hands and feet finally taught him a lesson, at least there was no way to kill him again.

"Xiaosheng really didn't intend to let him go at that time." The scholar looked very serious when he said this, and he really didn't want to stop him at that time.

If the scholar hadn't spoken up, even if Xue Yu wanted Zhang Shuzhi's life, Guiyue Villa would not let him go.

It's just that Zhang Shuzhi had a chance to kill the scholar behind the stage, but he didn't do it. The scholar knew that Zhang Shuzhi was the same as himself, and it was just for a moment of peace of mind.

Jiangshan is easy to change and nature is hard to change. The scholar knows that he is not soft-hearted and wants to save others, but to make his heart feel better. Once his heart is over, the life and death of others seem to be less important.

The scholar let out a sigh of relief, and shook his head helplessly: "Perhaps only in this way can Xiaosheng pass the test in his heart."

Xue Yu asked back, "Do you know who he is?"

The scholar nodded: "Xiaosheng already knows."

(43) captive

Corrupt officials in all dynasties have always existed, either they are too greedy or they are not greedy, and they always want to be greedy. Protecting each other, being greedy at the top and greedy at the bottom, if you are not greedy, you will become a different kind. Unless you have a strong background, you will definitely not be able to reach a high position.

It is not easy for a scholar to be in a high position. All my little thoughts and tricks are used to deal with these people all day long, and my head is a little big.

Although the post of Shangshu is a third-rank official position, its power is limited. Scholars deal with files and documents all day long, and they gradually become idle after a long time. Because of this, scholars were sent to deal with corruption.

This time the scholar was very worried, he was thinking about how to earn a little money, but this time, he became anti-corruption if he didn't pay attention, now those who came to the door to give gifts disappeared without a trace , If you want to be greedy, you don't have to be greedy.

This matter was originally entrusted to Gao You and the scholar to be responsible together, the palace sent a message to tell the scholar to come over, but the scholar hesitated and finally passed.

This time not only the scholar passed away, even the current Prime Minister Fu Zheng was also a former guest of the Seventeenth Prince’s Hall, and several important officials in the court were here. The scholar was not very prominent among them. The scholar noticed that Fu Zheng had looked at him a few times.

After all the ministers left, Gao You left the scholar alone, and the two of them mainly discussed the issue of corruption control this time.

The scholar sat in front of the hall and waited. A cup of tea was brought to him at the right time. The blue tea leaves reverberated in the boiling water. It was the Longjing tea that the scholar liked.

The scholar has already seen the pair of slender hands not far from the teacup. The brocade cuffs are closed with Hu sleeves, which are very distinctive. He probably already knows who it is.

He raised his head and met those eyes that should have been full of spirituality. The brows smiled lightly, and the scholar stood up abruptly.

"princess."

China was still smiling, but the appearance with Hu people's characteristics became more refined after quieting down, but the unique spirituality and sunshine were missing in the smile.

"We have known each other for a long time, you and the prince have never seen each other like this before, so why bother to see each other like this with me."

There is no one in the front hall here, just the two of them and a few maids. The scholar is really uncomfortable here, but he can't lose his demeanor.

"Princess, asking you to serve tea to Xiaosheng in person is really disgraceful to Xiaosheng. Next time, please ask someone else to do this kind of thing."

"Everyone said don't see outsiders anymore, pouring a cup of tea for a friend is nothing."

Chi Na was sitting in front of the hall, but she looked like a housewife. The scholar thought that it was right for Chi Na to marry Gao You. They were about the same age, talented and beautiful.

"Thank you very much." The scholar took a sip of this tea, and the palace was of course a high-quality Longjing, so the scholar began to enjoy the tea comfortably.

The scholar really didn't know what to say, so he just asked casually: "Is it okay in the palace?"

Chi Na hooked the corner of his mouth slightly, and put down the teacup.

"Everything is fine, I am the master in this palace, so it can be regarded as a lot of freedom."

"It is always difficult for people to get what they want completely, and there is always some loss." The scholar smiled at China, thinking that China would be able to understand what he said if he was so smart.

China can't live freely, it's doomed, it's doomed since she entered the Southern Zhou Dynasty, she will use her whole life to brand the peace of the two countries, and she can have the current status in the palace. Life is already rare, and the scholar believes that Gao You should at least treat her with respect.

At this time, Gao You came over, looked straight at the scholar and said, "Let's go to the study and discuss it in detail."

The scholar nodded, turned to tell Chi Na, and went to the study with Gao You.

Gao You and the scholar were discussing the issue of corruption control. No matter how you say this matter is an errand that offends others, if it is done well, it is justified.

Fortunately, the two are always like-minded, and the discussion on this matter went smoothly, and a part of it has been agreed for the time being.

Gao You wanted to send someone to send the scholar back, but the scholar only felt that this was too much trouble for them, so he had to go back by himself.

When the scholar came out of the palace, it was already dark, there were fewer people on the street, and the scholar didn't have a carriage, so he walked back by himself.

It was just that something happened on the way back, a carriage passed by, and the scholar was dragged up, and the scholar didn't even have time to shout.

The carriage looks ordinary, but inside it is upholstered with brocade silk, which is magnificent. The scholar took a closer look and saw that the person in the carriage was Gao Zhi. The scholar stared at him with wide eyes. It would be such a kidnapping.

"My lord, you are..."

Only Gao dragged the scholar over, and said coldly in a low voice, "Don't talk, I'm in a bad mood, stop talking so much nonsense."

The scholar immediately shut his mouth obediently, sat obediently on the carriage, and let Gao Zhi drag him. The scholar has always been aware of current affairs, and he was even more obedient in front of Gao Zhi. Rather than being obedient, it might be better to say that he suppressed his own nature.

The carriage was pedaling, and the scholar didn't know where the carriage was going. He raised the curtain, and the cool night breeze blew in his face. It was pitch black outside, and he couldn't see anything clearly. This made the scholar feel homesick.

With the warmth wrapped around his hand, Gao Zhi held his hand tightly, as if he was afraid that the scholar would run away.

The scholar would not talkatively ask questions, Gao only knew that since the night of Tongxia Pass, the scholar would no longer trust him. A relationship of interest exchange separated the distance between them, and it was also inseparable.

"Are you afraid of me too?"

The scholar was taken aback for a moment, then a false smile appeared on his face, and he replied: "Xiaosheng is not afraid."

Gao only glanced at it and then closed his eyes again, as if he was taking a rest, he opened his lips and said, "You are just following the answer I want."

The scholar always has an urge to fight against Gao Zhi. He hates Gao Zhi, and he is also afraid of Gao Zhi. However, at this time, he knows that Gao Zhi will be angered, but he still replies: "I can do it." That's all."

"You're trying to provoke me on purpose." Gao Zhi turned to grab the scholar's wrist, his strength was so strong that the scholar's hand couldn't use his strength, and he couldn't break free, his strength seemed to pinch the scholar's hand broken.

The scholar couldn't deny that he wanted to do this, and he didn't need the usual calmness and indifference. He wanted to piss him off and make Gao Zhi lose his original calmness.

At this time, the carriage stopped, but they were still in a stalemate. They heard someone talking outside. As for where they were, the scholar didn't know.

(44) Lookout

The scholar was dragged out of the carriage, and the scholar looked up at this place. He didn't expect Gao Zhi to come here when he left the palace in the middle of the night——Wangguantai, majestic and majestic, you can see three roads within a hundred miles. Close, so the reputation is closed.

"Your Majesty, why do you come to Guantai now?" The scholar was puzzled, he couldn't figure out what Gao Zhi was thinking, he came here in the middle of the night because he was busy with government affairs and didn't even have enough time to rest.

He tugged at the scholar: "Follow me up."

To climb the Wangguan Terrace, you have to climb hundreds of steps. Gao Zhiqiang dragged the scholar to the top of the steps, and saw a person walking beside them. Although he bowed his head and bowed his waist, he could tell at a glance that this person was not simple. , he made a gesture to help Gao Zhi.

I saw Gao Zhi hiding back, in the already dim light of the fire, seeing Gao Zhi narrowing his eyes slightly, he was naturally unhappy.

"Back off." After Gao Zhi said that, he led the scholar to the Wangguan platform.

The vicinity of Wangguan Terrace has long been secretly surrounded by guards, and there are no other people on the Wangguan Terrace. It is not easy to climb up the hundreds of steps. When the scholar climbed up, he was already out of breath. He tugged on the collar so that he would not slump on the ground.

But the scholar obviously noticed that Gao Zhi's hands seemed not so strong anymore, and he secretly speculated that Gao Zhi was actually exhausted to death, but he was only thin-skinned to pretend to be calm.

Standing with his hands behind his back, Gao Zhi looked at the gates from a distance. From the viewing platform, he could see the lights and the red dots stretching in a line, that was the gates.

Standing on Wangguantai, with the night wind whistling past my ears, I just feel that my clothes are being pulled back all the time, climbing high and looking far away, and the high place is unbearably cold, that's how it is.

Gao Zhi asked, "Did you see it?"

What Yu Wangguan looked at was not only the three passes, but also the entire capital city, which represented the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and this was the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

From Gao Zhi's eyes, the scholar sees ambition in his eyes