The Gu family and the Li family took turns to send people to guard the gate of the city, waiting for Gu Zhao and the others to come back. They finally received them that day, and Gu Mu followed Gu Zhao to the Gu family first.

After washing up a bit, the two handed the sign and entered the palace, telling the emperor that they were back, and then waited for the emperor to see them.

The order to enter the palace did not come, but the emperor specially sent eunuchs here to let them have a good rest at home today, and then go to the palace to speak in the evening after morning court, so Gu Zhao and Gu Mu naturally did not object.

Seeing that Gu Zhao and Gu Mu came back safe and sound, the eyes of the elders of the Gu family and Li's eyes were red. Although Gu Zhao often wrote back and downplayed Jiangnan's affairs in the letter, they had other ways to know about Jiangnan's affairs. The situation, how could it be as easy as Gu Zhao said, not to mention other things, Mr. Liu seven years ago was almost wiped out, and now there is only Liu Cong left.

Song Ze and Ye Xiuming came to visit Gu Zhao and Gu Mu as soon as they came back from the Yamen. They patted Gu Zhao on the shoulder and said that he was dark and thin, but he was also taller. Going up can really train people, and they also hope that one day they will be able to become local officials.

Although they wanted to have a long talk with Gu Zhaoche all night, they were exhausted all the way and would enter the palace tomorrow, so after talking for a while, they took their leave and left, and they will meet again at another day.

Counting the time on the second day, Gu Zhao and Gu Mu entered the palace together.

The emperor just went to court, and Yao Shoufu and others were waiting for them. When Gu Zhao and Gu Mu were in the south of the Yangtze River, they reported everything to the emperor clearly, so there is no need to repeat what the two did there, but The emperor was a little surprised and happy that the two could do so neatly, otherwise he would not have been able to deal with Prince Ning and his son so quickly in the capital.

Years later, the capital beheaded a group of officials, and took off the black hats of some officials. There were also a group of scholars in the Hanlin Academy who joined the ranks of officials. Now that the emperor is in peace and prosperity, the emperor has no shortage of envoys.

The emperor said happily: "Gu Aiqing has done a good job in Jiangnan. Aiqing is on her way back. Have you ever thought about where she would like to do business after returning to Beijing?"

Once the emperor was happy, there were six plans for Gu Zhao to choose. Yao Shoufu looked at it with a smile on his face, and felt that the court would be dominated by young people in the future. Zhao's seat.

Gu Zhao didn't expect the emperor to ask him to choose. He glanced at Gu Mu who was standing aside, and said, "Your Majesty, I have some experience in the local area this time. It's a pity that the time is short. It's better for your majesty to send the minister again." Go to the local government and become an official."

Gu Mu was also a little surprised, he thought that his brother would stay in the capital, but he didn't expect such a choice, then he frowned again, did his brother not change his mind?

The other ministers were also very surprised. They thought that Gu Zhao would choose to stay in the capital without hesitation, and stay by His Majesty's side. According to His Majesty's regard for him, his promotion path would be smooth in the future, but if he left the capital and became an official in a local area, it would be short It is difficult to make achievements within a short period of time. I am afraid that other officials will replace Gu Zhao's position in His Majesty's mind, which is obviously not good for Gu Zhao.

The emperor was also a little surprised. He originally wanted Gu Zhao to practice in the six departments. He stayed in the Ministry of Industry before, and now he can go to other departments, such as the Ministry of Households. Unexpectedly, Gu Zhao was willing to go to the local government.

However, since it is Gu Zhao's own wish, the emperor will not object. What he needs are capable ministers, and he also wants to train Gu Zhao in this direction. Not only will he be an official in the capital, he will also be able to govern a party when he is sent to a local area. common people.

The emperor thought for a while and said, "Have you thought about where to go?"

Gu Zhao shook his head: "Not yet, I listen to Your Majesty, and I will go wherever Your Majesty wants me to go."

The emperor was very happy to hear that, and immediately responded: "Okay, then I will think about it carefully, where should I arrange Aiqing."

If Gu Zhao is willing to go somewhere, then his arrangement will also need to be readjusted, and then Gu Zhao will be arranged to the most suitable place.

"Aiqing will take a good rest with her family in the past few days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding." Gu Zhao thanked him.

Gu Zhao was ordered to rest and left the palace happily, while Gu Mu stayed behind. The emperor still had a lot of things to explain to him.

But Gu Zhao couldn't get out of the palace gate, and was stopped halfway, so he changed his way to visit his little grandson who had just been born. That's right, when he and Gu Mu left Jiangnan, Yan Xiangxi finally gave birth. The mother and child were safe, the emperor was overjoyed, and gave the little grandson a name on the same day, yes, the son of Yongfu Princess Yan Xiangxi and concubine Ning Yang's son was surnamed Yan, and the city was in an uproar.

Actually, the ministers were not surprised by this result, so they became the emperor and recruited a son-in-law for the princess, so isn't it normal for the princess's child to follow her surname Yan, and the child the princess gave birth to is a boy, so they let them Heaved a sigh of relief, if there was another girl, they didn't know if they should fight the emperor to the end.

The little emperor is good, then let the princess be in power for a few years. After the little emperor becomes an adult, the imperial power will be transferred to the little emperor. The princess will play a transitional role. Well, many ministers think so Yes, otherwise can there be a better candidate?I didn't see that Yan Xiangjin was imprisoned together with his father, King Ning, and it would be very difficult for him to get out in this life.

Gu Zhao learned of this news when he arrived in Yaocheng. He also felt good when he knew that the princess gave birth to a boy. It can act as a buffer. As for whether the princess will follow their ideas in the future?At that time, the princess will be in control, how can they let them decide?Moreover, in the next ten years or even longer, there will be many changes, and people's thinking will also change a lot.

As long as these ministers make concessions, they will know in the future that they will retreat one step at a time, and they will get used to it in the end, such as accepting a queen.

When Gu Zhao saw the little emperor's grandson, he talked to the princess through the screen. The son-in-law Ning Yang was also very happy, and he was very conscientious as a baby daddy.For him, it would be better if the child didn't take his surname. He didn't even want to be surnamed Ning himself.

Gu Zhao didn't do anything else after leaving the palace. He spent time with his family. There shouldn't be any changes when he goes out of Beijing again. It won't be half a year or a year if he leaves this time. I just hoped for him to come back Gu Zhao also couldn't bear to accept the reality that he had been away from Beijing for several years.

On the contrary, the officials of the Ministry of Industry were looking forward to Gu Zhao’s return, but the Ministry of Industry did not see him, so someone asked Ge Shangshu when Mr. Gu would return to the Ministry of Industry. Ge Shangshu smiled wryly, and the possibility of Gu Zhao returning to the Ministry of Industry was very Little, His Majesty clearly wants to use Gu Zhao's.

Carrying Ge Shangshu on his back, the Minister of the Household Department secretly ran in front of His Majesty, trying to get Gu Zhao into the Household Department. Gu Zhao's ability to attract money is far beyond what is shown today. It is too bad for such a capable person not to enter the Household Department. , As a result, the emperor told him that he still needs to consider it.

The Minister of the Household Department got the word "consideration", thinking that what he wanted would be achieved, but he didn't hear His Majesty said that he would consider it. Doesn't this mean that he has the idea of ​​letting Gu Zhao enter the Household Department, so it will definitely be successful.

He walked too fast and didn't see the subtle eyes of Yao Shoufu and others. They had heard with their own ears that Gu Zhao wanted to go. The Minister of the Household Department had a good idea, but it was a pity that it could not be realized for the time being. Gu Zhao had to wait for him to enter the Household Department. Come back from where you are.

Gu Zhao accompanied his family and friends, and waited for Gu Mu to come back at night when the palace gate was locked. He still didn't go back to his Viscount's mansion, but came to Gu Zhao's side, and knew that Gu Zhao was waiting for him.

The weather in the capital is much cooler than that in the south of the Yangtze River. Gu Zhao came over and touched Gu Mu's hand, but it was not cold: "Have you eaten yet? I'll ask someone to prepare some supper."

"Okay, let's eat and talk."

Gu Zhao went to the kitchen to get someone to prepare food. Gu Mu washed up and sat down at the table. Gu Mu picked up the chopsticks and looked at Gu Zhao seriously: "Brother is really going somewhere? Even if the conditions are worse than those in Jiangnan A lot?"

Gu Zhao patted him on the head: "Since I'm going to the local government, of course I'm prepared to endure hardships, not to mention that with my current official position, I won't start from a county order, so I won't suffer too much."

It’s not that Gu Zhao looks up to himself, but that he is now a fifth-rank Beijing official. When he reaches the local level, he can only go up and not down. At least he is a magistrate. He asked: “So it’s settled? Your Majesty wants me Where are you going?"

Gu Mu didn't expect Gu Zhao to react so quickly. It seemed that there was really nothing to dissuade him, so he could only say, "It's next door to the southwest."

Gu Zhao raised his eyebrows, which is in line with his thoughts, so that he can give Gu Mu the greatest support when he needs it. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty really understands me, and this is the place I want to go to, Your Majesty What is arranged for you?"

"Supervisor, Your Majesty asked me to be a supervisor, and I will go back as a prince."

Gu Zhao frowned when he heard that: "Will you agree? Then it's not a small risk for you to go back this time."

Gu Mu grabbed Gu Zhao's hand: "Brother, don't worry, I have made some preparations over the years, and His Majesty will give me all the contacts, I will not fight alone, let alone have my brother by my side Support me."

Gu Zhao sighed: "Those people, who can guarantee that they will remain loyal?"

"I'm mentally prepared. Whether those people can still be used will depend on the situation after passing. Moreover, my own title will also be promoted. I won't pass without bringing someone by my side."

What can Gu Zhao say?Just as Gu Mu couldn't dissuade him, he also couldn't dissuade Gu Mu: "When will it happen?"

Gu Mu leaned into Gu Zhao's ear and whispered a few words, Gu Zhao understood, so that's fine, secretly Gu Mu sneaked over to find out the situation, probably the people over there would not have thought that Gu Mu had the courage to run over first , taking advantage of this time, he might be able to do something to help Gu Mu.

The imperial decree will not be issued immediately, so after two days of rest, Gu Zhao plunged into the Ministry of Industry to do things again. Anyway, before his transfer order was officially issued, he was actually an official of the Ministry of Industry, so the other officials in the court did not say anything when they saw this. What, many people thought that he would continue to hide in the Ministry of Industry.

The emperor didn't say anything, acquiescing to Gu Zhao's actions.

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