Chapter 9

Chang'an Tongyifang Cui Youfu's house

Clusters of bamboo hide the quiet study, mixed with a variety of seasonal flowers in full bloom. Even in this hot summer, the room is cool, with a faint fragrance of flowers and the ancient meaning of paper and ink. It is really a wonderful place to cultivate one's character and dance and poetry.

However, at this moment, the owner of the study was not at all quiet. He looked at the letter from Jinzhou, Hedong Road, and again. Even though Master Zhongshu was very good at raising qi, he still couldn't help but pat it heavily on the desk. He was also restless and couldn't sit still, so he got up and walked around the room to ponder.

After a long time, Cui Sishu, who was cautious outside the study, heard a rough command: "Come, prepare a car, go to Daozhengfang", then he let out a long sigh and made a light walk.

The anxious Cui Youfu rushed to Guo's house. Without waiting for the prince-consort to greet him, he went to the inside while slapped the letter in his hand on Guo Yan's hand.

When he saw the cold-faced Master Zhongshu who had always been calm and calm, Guo Yan knew that something must be done. He took back the jokes he was about to blurt out and personally led his speech in the study that he had never used lightly.

During the break when the little maid was serving tea, Guo Yan had read the letters in a hurry. Even though he was a tough person, he couldn't help but be moved. After signaling the maid to withdraw, he said, "We have all left the eye. Seeing him as a weak scholar, he has only been in office for a few days, he can make a big noise in this day, more than a hundred people! He can really do it!" He said this, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Cui Youfu didn't answer, and even took out a single page of fly-headed small calligraphy from his sleeve and handed it over. Guo Yan took it, looked carefully, and said in surprise: "Is this the secret character presented?"

"yes"

"It's trouble now!" Guo Yan said after breathing a sigh of relief.

"He was a scholar, and he had just taken office and dared to kill so many military officers of the court, and even had such a great hatred with the three Tu tribes in the local area. At this time, if it weren't for the whirlwind cavalry in Jinzhou, he would have rebelled long ago! Jieshi, who could protect him? He was the top scholar and took office as the prince, and he would set an example for the world. After three or two years, he would have to be transferred back. He didn't understand such a simple truth? It would be fine if he refused to be at peace with himself, but he even made a big deal out of heaven. It was useless to read his sage books for so many years." At this point, Cui Youfu could no longer help but be angry and furious.

"Sir, are you worried about Chang Xiang?" Guo Yan did not turn over the fire and pointed out the knot in his heart.

"That's right, this person has always been in a bad mood with me, and Lord Hun Yan, the governor of Hedong, did not deal with him very much. Cui Po's rebellious son had offended him. With these three things, how could he let go? To put it bluntly, it is to eliminate dissidents and plot against him. He can afford to be taken down by this hat. What's more, once you know this matter, you will be able to stop everything. Not only him, but I'm afraid Lord Hun will also be unable to escape. In this way, Hedong will be powerful!" After getting angry, Cui Youfu calmed down and analyzed it carefully.

"No! The day before yesterday, the princess went to the palace to check in. His Majesty's dragon body was one day away, and he could no longer be able to take charge of the officials himself! He really dared to spare the prince of the governor and directly alarm His Majesty!" Guo Ai said in surprise.

"This is the best, but the prince's qualifier is not easy to pass. In any case, the word "dominate" cannot be escaped. If one is not handled properly, this son's future for official career will end!" Cui Youfu, who had put down his mind a little, frowned and said.

"The key to this matter is the prince, but the old man Chang Gun has to be careful. Later, I will let my inner person go to the East Palace to walk around; as for Chang... by the way! Yang Yan and Yang Gongnan are not his fellow countrymen? Let him bring a message over. If this old man really wants to do it, he has to think about it no matter how hard he thinks!" Guo Yan said after pondering for a moment.

"That's all! I have already condemned people with a letter from Li Mi. As for Lu Hanlin, I will visit him now." Seeing that the purpose of coming here has been achieved, Cui Youfu hurriedly bowed his farewell.

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Chang'an Palace City Prince's East Palace

"Ba!" The prince slapped the table and said angrily: "It's so domineering! A newly-appointed military officer dared not to discuss with the governor of our province. He killed thirty-four generals in one battle and announced the dissolution of the state army. Where did he want to set the court rules? Is there any court in his eyes?"

Hearing these words of heart, the old man dressed in a robe and dressed in Taoist clothes on the side did not respond. He quietly picked up two memorials floating on the ground and looked over at one glance.

"The real person is already a two-day enquirer, but he has seen such a domineering person." After awakening from his initial anger, the crown prince asked the Taoist in front of him who had been trusted by the emperors of the two-day dynasties but never wanted to be appointed as officials.

After pondering for a long time, Li Mi replied slowly: "Yes, how could it be that there isn't it? Then Tian Chengsi and Li Zhengji are even more domineering than him!"

When the prince heard the names of Wei Bo and Chengde, the two rebellious governors, the prince immediately changed his expression. However, he knew that the old man in front of him was as wise as the sea, and he would have a deep meaning in his words. He forced himself to suppress and listen to his later words.

"This son tried his best to criticize the current lenient policy in the test that day, which can be said to be at the right track. On the night of the wedding, he even voluntarily volunteered to take up the position, so today's affairs are also under the prefectures. Why should the prince be so angry? Since the sixth year of the Dali period of this dynasty, the court has been tolerating the government everywhere. This trend has affected the local government more and more intensely. The governors of all regions have been plagued by mud and promoted the commission. As long as the peace is good, it is good. In this way, officials are not officials and troops are not in the army. If this continues, it is probably not a blessing for the court. Now the prince only sees his domineering a deeper perspective, and if he thinks more deeply, this is not tolerate and dare to take responsibility. Cui Po was born as the top scorer on the list, how could he not know that this matter would inevitably violate the taboos of the court? But he did it. The thing behind this is worthy of the deepest thoughts of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" After illuminating the joints, Li Mi kept silent.

The prince lingers around the room for a long time, no longer obsesses with this matter, and asks: "What is the system of recruiting troops that the Taoist priest thinks this son said?"

"The prince has been in charge of the army for many years. Isn't the pros and cons of the current government system more understandable than the people in the mountains and fields? I am vulgar, but I also know that fighting requires morale. The soldiers I come by are always more trustworthy than the soldiers I catch, right?" There was still no conclusion, just a light question.

After a long contemplation, the prince sat upright and murmured to himself: "It's just that the resources for raising the army are too high, and the national treasury is empty, so what can I do?"

"How can a dose of dehydration be cured completely by a dose of decoction? Furthermore, the efficacy of this medicine is unknown. It is always a relief to try it. Now that there is someone who tests the medicine, it is good to let him go."

"What if he applies for so many military funds?" the prince asked immediately.

"It is a great grace for the court to kill military officers without the consent of Shangguan. If such a domineering person is not punished, it is a great grace for the court. How dare you talk about military expenses? If you can give weapons, armor and equipment, but there is no money, it depends on his means. Since he has the courage to kill people, he should also have the means to raise funds. Otherwise, even if he gives military funds, it would be in vain."
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