"Thank you for your hard work, Duke."
"Thank you, Mr. Wen."
Wen Yanbo returned to Zhongshu Province and exchanged greetings with his colleagues. It is very rare for an official of the rank of Vice Minister of Zhongshu to go out to Beijing to inspect local areas for several months... After all, in a few decades, the Vice Minister of Zhongshu will also be regarded as Zaifu.
"Brother Yanbo has been here for several months, and his hard work has yielded great results." Yuwenshi, another minister of Zhongshu who came over, smiled and said, "Is Huairen still well in Daizhou?"
"The King of Handan's style is still the same, but it's a pity that I haven't heard of any poems this time." Wen Yanbo thought in his heart that although Li Shan was not involved in seizing the legitimate son, he had good friendships with several high-status staff in the East Palace and the Qin Palace. Very weird.
For example, Sima Yu, a scholar in the Qin Palace, and Wei Zheng in the East Palace.
"I must be busy all day long and have no time to recite poems." Yuwen Shiji turned around and saw Cui Xin walking towards him. He smiled and said, "I won't ask in detail anymore. Cui Sheren will take care of this for me."
There was low laughter around. Wen Yanbo and Cui Xin had known each other for a long time and were barely considered relatives by marriage. They became familiar with each other after Cui Xin came to Beijing to take up the post of Zhongshushe at the beginning of last year.
Seeing the worried look on Cui Xin's face, Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "Such a good son-in-law is hard to find in the world, but Brother Cui is so quick."
Cui Xin was also speechless. I am not so quick, but that little bastard forced me to come... An "Ai Lian Shuo" was published, what else could I do?
Not to mention, there is a thief in the house who turns his elbows outward before going out.
However, Cui Xin was a little surprised when he heard the words "Brother Cui". After pondering for a moment, he only briefly asked about Li Shan's affairs in Daizhou.
After saying a few simple words, remembering what Li Shan said before leaving, Wen Yanbo couldn't help laughing and said a few words in a low voice. Cui Xin's face showed a look that was mixed with embarrassment, relief, and irritation.
Not long after, Cui Xin was about to say goodbye and leave. It was already time to leave the office. Wen Yanbo thought for a while and whispered a few words. Cui Xin's face changed slightly this time, but he left without saying anything.
Unexpectedly, Wen Da's second son was able to return to China. Although Cui Xin also appreciated the exchange of 30,000 Han men and women from the Turks, he still couldn't help scolding Li Shan in his heart... Anyway, he scolded him for that. It should be right. Isn't there any reason why he doesn't have to suffer it?
Last year, after Mayi forced Yuan Junzhang to surrender, Cui Xin was awarded the title of Marquis of Qinghe County due to his meritorious service... Although he himself did not have any strong ambition in his official career, he was happy about it.
Because Lu Chisong was granted the title of "Fanyang County Duke" and Zheng Shanguo was granted the title of "Xingyang County Duke". For the seven families with five surnames, it didn't matter whether they were Duke of the country, Duke of the county, Duke of the county, or Marquis of the county. The key was to be granted titles based on the county title.
This is why Cui Xin is regarded as the leader of the Qinghe Cui family. Wen Dayou, who passed away three years ago in Wude, was granted the title "Qinghe County Duke" during his lifetime. Because he had no heirs, he did not pass it on.
But now that Wen Da's second son Wen Bang has returned to the court, he will definitely inherit the title of "Qinghe County Duke". What about Cui Xin?
Although one is a county prince and the other is just a county marquis, it is impossible to be ennobled with Qinghe at the same time.
How could Cui Xin not feel angry when such a mess happened... The children of aristocratic families in this era all put their family's lintel first.
Why did Yang Gongren, the Central Secretary of the Communist Party of China, approve of arresting Liu Shirang's family members last year?
It is nothing more than that Liu Shirang was once titled "Hongnong County Duke", which was a humiliation for the Hongnong Yang family.
Cui Xin, with a sullen face, didn't even have time to get out of the car at the door of his house. He saw a dozen young men at the door busy moving large and small boxes. Cui Xin, the leader, had some impression that he was Li Shan's personal guard and went there with him last year. Mayi.
Zhu Ba, who had just recovered from his injury, stepped forward and saluted, "I pay my respects to Mr. Cui."
"Yeah." Cui Xin took a few glances and said, "I'm pretty familiar with businessmen."
Cui Xin has been to Xia City, and he knows very well that part of the profits from that trade route and Xia City were pocketed by Li Shan, which can be said to make money every day.
Zhu Ba coughed twice and said, "Mr. Lang mentioned that this was a gift from Beidi and sent it to Mr. Cui for appreciation."
It was probably Tuli Khan who bribed him... Cui Xin nodded after a moment of silence. He knew the real reason for Wen Yanbo's trip to the north. Li Shan mentioned it before leaving Beijing... At that time, this matter was no longer limited to Li Yuan and Princess Pingyang knew the secret.
Ignoring these chores, Cui Xin went straight back to the backyard. As soon as he sat down, he saw his wife playing with a few orbs lovingly, "The Duke of Xihe has returned to the court."
"Zhigui has already been here, and Huairen gave him a good bow." Mrs. Zhang responded casually, suddenly raised her head and smiled, and said, "I heard that Huairen's concubine is also returning to the capital."
Cui Xin's face looked a little better and he snorted, "He's honest!"
Ms. Zhang laughed so hard that her branches trembled wildly. In fact, neither she nor her daughter cared much about this kind of thing. Which high-ranking official in this era does not have beautiful concubines and maids by his side?
In fact, even Cui Xin himself had... Mrs. Zhang didn't have any objections, but her husband's face turned dark when he thought about it.
Well, Li Shan once heard Zhang Wenguan say... he cursed on the spot in words that the latter couldn't understand, what a double-standard dog!
"No need to worry." Mrs. Zhang placed the tea cup brought by the maid in front of her husband.
Although she still doesn’t know Li Shan’s family background, she has been in contact with Mr. Zhu for a long time. Ms. Zhang can see clearly that Mr. Zhu is not an ordinary country woman. She is very familiar with allusions from the Zhou and Sui Dynasties. Not to mention other things, her tea art alone is impressive. Surprisingly, he definitely did not come from a small family.
How could such a family have a concubine's eldest son before his wife came to the house?
Hey, if he hadn't been in love with Cui of Qinghe, Mrs. Zhu would have loved to have both Zhou and Xiaoman pregnant. It would have been even better if they were twins.
After chatting for a while, Zhang suddenly asked: "By the way, when will Huairen return to Beijing?"
Cui Xin said in a loud voice: "Today the sage issued an edict, ordering Yongkang County Duke Li Yaoshi to lead five thousand Jianghuai soldiers north to take over as the general manager of Daizhou. After taking office... he should be able to return to the court."
In fact, this edict was drafted by Cui Xin himself, a member of Zhongshushe.
"If there are no accidents, it is April 19th, and Huairen will be able to return to the court in early May." Mrs. Zhang calculated and said in a low voice: "We have to start preparations."
Cui Xin raised his eyebrows, "What's the rush?!"
"Still early!"
There will be a Duke of Qinghe County soon. He, the Marquis of Qinghe County, doesn't know what will happen... Cui Xin gets angry just thinking about it.
Mrs. Zhang raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is it really possible to wait until the age of fifteen to have haircuts?"
"Why not?" Cui Xin shrank back a little, old man and young wife... normal situation.
"That's not what Huairen said before he left Beijing!" Mrs. Zhang snorted, looking at her husband's look a little funny, and asked again: "I wonder what position Huairen will take when he returns to Beijing..."
Cui Xin thought for a while, shook his head and said, "It's really difficult to place it."
Indeed, how to place Li Shan and Cui Xin, who had caused such a turmoil in the North and made great achievements many times, gave Li Yuan a headache.
"Brother Shen!"
"Um!"
When Shen Changqing walks on the road, whenever he meets someone he knows, he will say hello or nod to each other.
But no matter who it is.
There was no unnecessary expression on everyone's face, as if they were indifferent to everything.
To this.
Shen Changqing has become accustomed to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, an organization that maintains the stability of the Qin Dynasty. Its main responsibility is to kill monsters and monsters. Of course, there are also some other side jobs.
It can be said.
Everyone in the Demon Suppression Division has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is used to seeing life and death, he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but he got used to it over time.
The Demon-Suppressing Division is huge.
Those who can stay in the Demon Suppressing Division are all powerful masters, or those who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppressor Division is divided into two professions, one is the Guardian Envoy and the other is the Demon Slayer.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Department starts from the lowest level as a demon slayer.
Then he will be promoted step by step, and he is expected to eventually become a guardian envoy.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level among the demon slayers.
Possessing the memory of a previous life.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of a loft.
Unlike other places in the Demon Suppressing Division that were full of chills, the attic here seemed to stand out from the crowd, showing a different kind of tranquility in the bloody Demon Suppressing Division.
At this time, the attic door was open, and occasionally people came in and out.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment before stepping in.
Enter the attic.
The environment changes in vain.
The fragrance of ink mixed with the faint smell of blood hit his face, making him frown instinctively, but then relaxed it quickly.
There is almost no way to cleanse away the smell of blood on everyone in the Demon-Suppressing Division.
