Standing up to the west wind and geese not returning

Yan Ci heard Du Zijin's words, but felt more uncomfortable than not hearing them.All good intentions and all conspiracies are decided by that person alone.Why.Why is it you who give the truth, and you who give the fake.

There are officials singing in harmony.When it was time to enter the hall and face court, a tear fell from the corner of Yan Ci's eye and fell on the cold bluestone bricks under the Zhengyang Gate.Just like the drop of blood on the Golden Temple that day.Every zigzag pattern is engraved.

Yan Ci stepped forward with the crowd holding the hem of his robe, crossed the Changchang Imperial Street, crossed the high eaves, and walked step by step into the majestic palace that everyone yearned for.

Facing the gentle breeze, Yan Ci bowed his head sadly.How To.How can I not be teased, how can I be seen by that person as an upright person.Rather than being a chess piece that was manipulated by others and left behind at random.

Morning of this day.Someone reported that the imperial court allocated countless money for disaster relief to Yunzhou, but the embankment that intercepts the river by the Yuxi River has not seen improvement for a long time.The officials who supervised the construction went up and asked the imperial court to send imperial envoys to clean up all kinds of old abuses during the period.

What the words were referring to was that the big and small officials in Yunzhou were suspected of being corrupt, and the officials sent by the imperial court to supervise the construction, but there were many obstacles in their actions.

Therefore, I implore the imperial court to appoint officials who are honest and honest, and have both ability and virtue.With the corruption of Qingyun Prefecture, help the construction of the Yuxi Causeway.

The gray-bearded emperor sat crookedly on the dragon chair with a slumped face, looked at the courtiers and military generals, and asked, "My dear friends, Sun Lin wrote a scripture, and I just told you all about it." This Yunzhou is flooded all the year round, which is caused by the swell of the Yuxi River with the arrival of the rainy season. During the palace examination in the spring of this year, Yan Aiqing said that it is only necessary to build a long dike along both sides of the Yuxi River. The money allocated by the imperial court to repair the embankment is like flowing water.

But Ding Xiangui, the magistrate of Yunzhou, often used various excuses to build dikes without leaving his strong men.I would like to ask, what is the solution to this problem?Who else is willing to go to Yunzhou to investigate this Ding Xiangui? "

Ding Xiangui, the magistrate of Yunzhou, was a silk tea businessman in the early years, and later made a fortune, so he donated a small official as big as a sesame seed.

But his family has a big business, and he has managed a lot of officials at higher levels, and now he has achieved the position of governor of Yunzhou.Half of the people in the DPRK understand the reason, and have more or less received the benefits of these donated officials.

All of a sudden, all the courtiers in the hall either waited and watched, were silent, or discussed in low voices, but none of them stood up to take on this important task.

When the crowd became agitated and looked at each other, Du Zipei, who was standing side by side with Du Zijin in the front, suddenly stepped out, holding an elephant wat and saying, "Father, my son has something to say."

Du Zipei said with a smile, "Father, since Master Yan proposed the embankment construction in Yunzhou, and he may have hand-picked the number one scholar in the new department. Why not let Master Yan take this important task, so as to fulfill the cause and effect here.

Secondly, Lord Yan has just entered the court and became an official, so he will definitely not be unfair because of taking care of someone's face.

Thirdly, Mr. Yan is the number one talented person in my dynasty this year, and he will definitely be able to make a difference when he goes to Yunzhou to eliminate evils.Not only can the people of Yunzhou see that we are well-deserved champions of the new imperial court, but they can also see that Your Majesty knows people well. "

"En." The tired emperor yawned as if no one else was there. Hearing what Du Zipei said, he couldn't help nodding his head in agreement.

Seeing his father nodding frequently, Du Zijin hurriedly took a step forward, holding the wat and saluting, "Father, I think it's inappropriate."

Du Zipei stood up straight, turned his head to Du Zijin and said with a smile, "Brother Emperor, you have always paid little attention to trivial matters such as the appointment of court officials. I don't know why you went crazy today. Lord Yan is an imperial envoy on behalf of Tian Xun , Going to Yunzhou to investigate the corruption case is perfect. I wonder what the emperor thinks is inappropriate?"

On weekdays, Du Zijin's symposiums are mostly for advice and suggestions, and he puts forward his own ideas on major issues such as farming and water transportation. He rarely mentions the appointment of officials like this. , even the emperor became interested and said, "Oh? The prince thinks something is wrong. Let's hear it."

Du Zijin looked back at Yan Ci behind him, and saw that the man looked like he had nothing to do with him. He was afraid that even if he was exiled today, he would not say a word.

Du Zijin saluted again and said, "For one thing, Lord Yan has just entered the court as an official. Although he is talented and knowledgeable, he lives in the Imperial Academy's literary department. It is really unreasonable to rashly select Lord Yan as an imperial envoy.

Secondly, as the seventh brother said, Mr. Yan has no foundation in the court, if Na Ding dignitary took the risk and took the risk of killing, wouldn't the court lose a champion for no reason.For this matter, it is necessary to send a senior official with full experience and authority to go there, so it is serious. "

"En." The emperor began to nod again. Du Zipei saw the emperor's attitude change, and hurriedly said, "Father. Although Lord Yan is a scholar in the Imperial Academy, but when is the father a rigid person who appoints people on their merits? The whole world is a father." The emperor's rules are also father's, as long as father is willing, it doesn't matter if he breaks the rule that civil servants are not appointed as imperial envoys."

"Royal Father!" Du Zijin was in a hurry and couldn't help blurting out. Just as he was about to make more distinctions, the emperor said, "You two stop for a while. Let me ask Yan Aiqing what she means."

The old emperor straightened his body and asked, "Yan Aiqing. If I ask you to go to Yunzhou, check out the nobleman Ding. What do you think?"

Yan Ci stepped forward and said respectfully, "Under the world. Could it be the king's minister? I am an official of the Holy One. Yan Ci obeys orders."

Du Zijin suddenly turned his head to look at Yan Ci, with anxious expressions on his brows and eyes.The nobles in Yunzhou Nading, if they just donate officials, that's all.

The reckless thieves, if they can give him some benefits, he will let those people do whatever they want. If the person is noble, he will use the hands of the rogues to kill first and then play.There is no chance for him to die!

Yan Ci felt that someone was watching him, but he didn't raise his head in anger.A gentle look of letting go.

Before Du Zijin could speak, Du Zipei said, "Father, please take a look. Lord Yan is loyal, how could he be greedy for life and fear death, cherish himself, and unwilling to serve Emperor Father. Since Lord Yan is so knowledgeable, Emperor Father Why not give Master Yan a chance."

After Du Zipei finished speaking, he turned to look at Yan Ci, with a smug smile in his eyes, Yan Ci's scalp tingled from just laughing.But he was so stubborn that he didn't want to shirk for himself, and just endured it silently.

"Father, think twice." Du Zijin begged again.

"Prince, don't be too benevolent. Lord Yan is just helping me to find out how Ding Xiangui has done in recent years. I'm afraid you are worrying too much.

No matter how daring Ding Xiangui was, he still dared to kill the imperial envoy, and he would not be able to save the lives of his entire family and nine clans.Just go to Yunzhou Luyao, and I will send more servants there. "

The emperor yawned again, "That's all for now. After the pilgrimage is issued, it will be sent to the Zhuangyuan's mansion. Just clean up and leave."

"Yes. This subordinate takes orders." Yan Ci responded in a deep voice, neither sad nor happy.

"Father!" Du Zijin wanted to say more.

Seeing the emperor's face, he stopped again. He was born in the emperor's family since he was a child, and he is very clear in his heart how unsacred his behavior is today.I blame myself for being anxious.I'm afraid it will be worse if I go on.Then he stood up again.No more words.

And ministers began to play other things one after another.Yan Ci just listened in silence, without saying a word.

Yan resigned from the morning court and returned home all the way.As soon as he entered the courtyard, he asked Uncle Zhong, who came out to welcome him, to prepare paper and ink, "Uncle Zhong, I have received the emperor's order, and I will leave for Yunzhou in two days. , you remember to hand it over to him, remember to tell him that you must put your studies first, and Ye Ning, I am not in the mansion, you have to pay more attention. A little girl, working as a maid in the house, or a little literate , are excellent."

Uncle Zhong followed Yan Ci and asked as he walked in, "What are you doing in Yunzhou? There are some old clothes from earlier, Lord."

Yan Ci smiled and said, "The emperor asked me to go to Yunzhou to check on the dignitaries of Ding, about two months. The old summer clothes are old, and they are comfortable to wear. I won the first prize, but I didn't even recognize the clothes. what?"

Uncle Zhong also laughed and said, "My master is a righteous man. I'm afraid that my master will be looked down upon by those people. Are you hungry now? I'll prepare some food for you first."

Uncle Zhong turned to leave, but Yan Ci pulled his arm and said, "I don't eat much left and right. If you have time, you should go and see Ye Ning first. The person who announced the decree will come later. If Ning'er is sleeping That would be disrespectful."

Uncle Zhong slapped his head, "That's right, I still think well. You can find the pen and ink yourself. You can eat after receiving the order. I'll go see the young lady first."

"Go." Yan Ci gave away his hand and walked towards the study by himself.

After the book was finished, he carefully explained that he led the order to go to Yunzhou, and also asked Ye An to study carefully, and then he carefully pressed the letter on the desk.

Not long after, the eunuch who announced the decree from the palace came, singing in a shrill voice:

Lord Yan received the order——

Yan Ci led Ye Ning Zhong Bo Jia Yi Sui He, kneeling respectfully on the stone bricks in the front hall.

The eunuch was quite fair, and because he lost his beard, he smiled at Yan Ci at this moment, which only made people feel like Bai Wuchang in the story.

"Follow the heavens. The emperor's edict said that Yan Qing was compiled by the Hanlin Academy. He was talented and learned, and his virtues filled the court. Now that Yunzhou is in trouble, I am very worried. I specially grant Yan Qing an imperial envoy Jade Festival. I hope Yan Qing will live up to my expectations. Waiting for my bow. Loving my heart. This..."

After the eunuch finished reading, he looked at Yan Ci and said with a smile, "Master Yan, hurry up and receive the order."

Yan Ci led the crowd to kowtow to thank them.Uncle Zhong took out a small brocade bag from his arms again, and said, "It's hard for my father-in-law to run this trip. Just a little bit of love, buy a cup of tea."

The eunuch put the brocade bag into his sleeve, patted Uncle Zhong on the back of his hand, and said to Yan with a smile, "Your Majesty Yan is in full swing. He is on good terms with His Highness the Crown Prince. I hope Lord Yan will take care of you in the future. Our family is also good." Dipping into the light of Yan Zhuangyuan."

Yan Ci smiled and said, "Elder-in-law was joking."

The eunuch said, "Okay, my lord pack up and leave today. Come back early. If the lord of Yunzhou can turn his back on the sky, then the future of the lord will be limitless."

Yan Ci just smiled and didn't speak.Uncle Zhong sent people out while greeting them.

Uncle Zhong moved quickly, and when Yan Ci was having breakfast with Ye Ning, Uncle Zhong packed all the things Yan Ci used, and the carriages and servants ordered by the household department to pick him up were also outside the door.Without further delay, Yan Ci gave Uncle Zhong a few more instructions and got into the carriage.

Yan Ci had just left for a while.Uncle Zhong went to the private room of Zhenxiu Pavilion.Du Zijin was reading the letter Yan Ci left to Ye An.After a long time, I just said.

"He is very concerned about this younger brother."