Zhao Shan took Su Yunxi's hand and said softly: "Brother-in-law was killed, not only your revenge, but also mine. Don't worry, I have arranged for people from Dongchang to quickly go to Xiangyang to investigate and understand the situation in Xiangyang, Jingzhou , I will definitely avenge my uncle."
Su Yunxi burst into tears and said, "Your Majesty, my brother is dead. I just got the news now, and I feel so sad and angry. Please allow me to go home to visit my relatives. I want to pay homage to my elder brother and check on the situation at home."
Zhao Shan frowned slightly and said worriedly: "The situation in Jingzhou is complicated and confusing. If you go to Jingzhou now, you will face great danger. No one in Jingzhou can be trusted, not even the people of the Su family, who might kill my uncle." Among the people, there are people from the Su family."
brush!
Su Yunxi's complexion changed slightly.
People from the Su family?
is it possible?
It is also possible, otherwise how could the eldest brother die quietly?
After Su Yunxi thought for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "If someone in the Su family eats and hurts my eldest brother, I will definitely skin him and cramp him. Your Majesty, I know there is danger and I will definitely protect myself. Please allow me."
Zhao Shan looked at Su Yunxi's stubborn look and sighed: "Now that the new year is approaching, there are many government affairs to be dealt with in the court. Personnel assessment must be advanced, one year's expenses must be calculated, and the budget for the coming year must be processed."
"In addition, we will prepare for the attack on Yangzhou Zhaogou after the beginning of spring, the New Year's Eve festival and other things. If I want to go south, it must be after the New Year's Eve. Yunxi is willing to wait and go with me after the New Year?"
Su Yunxi said pitifully: "Your Majesty, I can't wait any longer. I can't wait any longer."
"That's it!"
Zhao Shan was just worried about Su Yunxi's safety. Seeing that Su Yunxi was stubborn, he stopped pushing and said, "I will inform Zhou Huhou to arrange for a hundred Xuanjia troops to escort you south to Xiangyang. While you are in Xiangyang, you must protect yourself. , I will pay a private visit incognito after the new year."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Su Yunxi felt grateful in her heart and put her hands together to salute Zhao Shan respectfully.
Zhao Shan picked up Su Yunxi and said, "You and I are husband and wife, how can we say thank you? Logically speaking, I should go to Xiangyang immediately, but there are too many things to arrange in the court, and the court also has to investigate my uncle's affairs. I have to start making arrangements, and I can’t get away for the time being.”
Su Yunxi said gratefully: "Your Majesty allows me to go to Xiangyang in advance, which is a great kindness. I am very grateful."
Zhao Shan comforted Su Yunxi again before getting up and leaving.
After Zhao Shan left, Su Yunxi sat alone, with big tears flowing down her lapels. To her, Su Wei is not only an eldest brother, but also a brother and a father.
With the care of her elder brother, she can grow up without any worries.
call! !
Su Yunxi took a long breath, adjusted her breathing, rubbed her sore face, and gritted her teeth: "Brother, I will definitely avenge you, I will definitely do it, just wait!"
"Green He!"
Su Yunxi ordered.
The maid Lu He came over and saluted: "Mother, what do you want?"
Su Yunxi's expression returned to coldness, his eyes flashed with cold murderous intent, and he ordered: "Take my letter and go to Luoyang City to offer a reward, saying that I will offer a reward of 10,000 taels of silver, and select people with strong martial arts skills and proficiency in investigating cases. Whoever can find out the murderer I will reward the murderer of Su Wei, the governor of Jingzhou, ten thousand taels of silver. I am in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, waiting for capable people to claim the reward."
Lu He saluted and immediately went to make arrangements.
Su Yunxi arranged many business matters before packing up and leaving the palace. She wanted to go to Zhou Huhou first and mobilize a hundred Xuanjia troops to follow her south.
Not just the ones protecting her.
This is also her confidence.
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Inside the east factory.
Gao Yuan came with his confidants, took over everything in Dongchang, and sealed all the files about Jingzhou. Dongchang's files are divided into categories, and each state has a summary of intelligence information for each state.
Gao Yuan sat in front of a mountain of files and looked through them. The few eunuchs he brought with him were also constantly looking through the information. A packet of various news related to the White Lotus Sect in Jingzhou and Yangzhou was found.
Gao Yuan always does things in a systematic way.
He supervises the East Factory as the director of the Royal Horse Supervisor, and his power is further enhanced. Whether it can gain a firm foothold depends entirely on this investigation.
This is a test and an opportunity.
If he can solve it, he will naturally gain Zhao Shan's respect.
Just like this, Gao Yuan was very cautious when investigating the intelligence of the White Lotus Sect in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, and the murder of Su Wei. He did not go to Xiangyang hastily, but learned all the news first.
Especially Gao Yuan wants to control Dongchang.
If you can't even control Dongchang, how can you supervise Dongchang?
If Zhang Xu's people are being ignored, and the people below obey orders on the surface but are stumbling in secret, how can they investigate the news for Zhao Shan?
The foundation of doing things lies in the stability of rights. Without solid and stable power, nothing can be done, and even government orders may not be able to get out of Dongchang.
Just like this, Gao Yuan was looking for news while planning to rectify the East Factory.
"Supervisor, I found a piece of information about Su Wei's murder. It was signed six days ago."
Suddenly the eunuch's shout came.
Gao Yuan was in high spirits and immediately took it over to open and browse. The letter recorded in detail the time, place and circumstances of Su Wei's death, as well as Dongchang's inference on this.
People in Dongchang were unable to access the body and were unable to make the most accurate judgment for the time being. However, the people from Dongchang said in the letter that they would look for opportunities to investigate the body in order to find out the situation.
After reading the contents of the letter, Gao Yuan sneered in his heart and murmured: "Zhang Xu, Zhang Xu, how arrogant you are? How arrogant you are? How derelict of your duties?"
"Come here, notify the four major governors of Dongchang to come and discuss matters."
Gao Yuan put away the letter and went directly to the meeting hall of the East Factory, sitting directly above and waiting.
The four major governors of Dongchang.
The first one is Jin Gou, whose nickname is Gou'er, a nickname given by Zhang Xu. Jin Gou is very proud of it and regards himself as Zhang Xu's godson. Among the four major governors, Jin Gou was the first to follow Zhang Xu, and he was also the most powerful. He acted arrogantly and domineeringly, and was extremely arrogant.
The second one's name is Ding Xi, nicknamed Xi'er, and he is also a eunuch, someone who was transferred from the palace by Zhang Xu.
The third one is named Zhao Biao, nicknamed Biaozi. He is not a eunuch, but he is quite capable and pragmatic.
The fourth one is named Wang Liu, also known as Lao Liu. He was born in Youxiaer and was recruited after the establishment of Dongchang. He is responsible for Youxiaer. Especially good at assassination and assassination.
Gao Yuan glanced at the four major governors and glanced at Jin Gou. This man had the most unruly eyes and looked unconvinced.
This is the thorn in the side among the four major governors.
In particular, Jin Gou is Zhang Xu's confidant and must be solved by Gao Yuan.
To convince everyone, you must establish your authority.
When a new official takes office, he cannot convince the public if he does not have three firepowers and establishes authority.
Gao Yuan looked indifferent and said: "I think you all already know that your Majesty arranged for the Zajia to come to the East Factory to supervise the East Factory. From today on, I have the final say in the East Factory. I ask you to go east, and you can only go east. Let you go west. , you can only go west."
Jin Gou had a hot temper and an unruly personality. He couldn't stand being the first to take the lead. He scratched his neck and said: "Master Governor, the ancestor of our palace is General Manager Zhang. When you come to Dongchang, you will be superior to your ancestors. Even the boss Don’t you listen to your ancestors’ words?”
Ding Xi, Zhao Biao and Wang Liu all looked over.
Each of them had deep eyes.
Jin Gou is domineering and arrogant by nature, and his relationship with Ding Xi, Zhao Biao and Wang Liu is not very harmonious. Just like that, everyone stood on the wall and watched quietly.
On the one hand, it is to watch Jin Gou's performance, and on the other hand, it is to see whether Gao Yuan can hold it down.
Gao Yuan can suppress Jin Gou, and everyone is obedient. If Gao Yuan can't even suppress Jin Gou, the sky in Dongchang will still be open and nothing will change.
By then, Gao Yuan will be just a passerby.
Gao Yuan looked indifferent and said with a sneer: "Jin Gou, the Za family was telling you about Dongchang's affairs, and you brought up General Manager Zhang, which is simply inexplicable. General Manager Zhang is the chief eunuch, and we all respect him. But General Manager Zhang is responsible for the affairs in the palace, Dongchang The factory has been separated and I am in charge.”
Jin Gou gritted his teeth and said, "Even if you are responsible, are you going to put yourself above our ancestors?"
Gao Yuan said quietly: "It's not you and me who have the final say in the palace, nor any ancestor. It's His Majesty who has the final say. Everyone in the palace works for Your Majesty and is your Majesty's slave. No one is an ancestor."
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Jin Gou's complexion changed slightly.
Gao Yuan is so brave.
Gao Yuan's eyes were sharp and he said in a deep voice: "The Zajia is under the command of His Majesty to supervise Dongchang. He must do important things for His Majesty and investigate the affairs in Jingzhou. You Jin Gou confuses right and wrong and refuses to cooperate. From today on, you don't have to do anything. , the four major governors only need three major governors.”
"Gao Yuan, do you dare?"
Jin Gou became furious in an instant and shouted: "I am the governor appointed by my ancestor and godfather. Do you dare to remove me from my position?"
Gao Yuan said lightly: "What are you afraid of?"
"Bitch thief, let me see how many pounds you have?"
Jin Gou was furious, took one step forward and rushed towards Gao Yuan, his fists already raised.
"How dare you commit the following crime!"
Gao Yuan stood up suddenly, as fast as a ghost, and was in front of Jin Gou in an instant. Just hearing the banging sound, Jin Gou flew out, fell to the ground and vomited blood, looking miserable.
Jin Gou breathed rapidly, and it took him a while to get up. He gritted his teeth and said, "Gao Yuan, let's wait and see."
After saying that, Jin Gou left in a hurry.
Gao Yuan looked at Jin Gou's leaving figure, standing calmly with a deep look in his eyes. He didn't talk to Jin Gou. Instead, he talked about Dongchang with Ding Xi, Zhao Biao and Wang Liu, using official clichés at every turn.
Ding Xi, Zhao Biao and Wang Liu were thoughtful, with a hint of watching a play in their eyes.
Not long after, the sound of rapid footsteps came.
"Gao Yuan, what are you going to do? When a new official takes office, he will dismiss his own people and eliminate dissidents? Why don't you just fire me, Zhang Xu?"
Zhang Xu's furious voice came.
In front of Zhao Shan, Zhang Xu did not dare to be angry at all. He was very angry in front of Zhao Shan, and was dismissed from his official position as governor of Dongchang. His power was weakened, which made Zhang Xu very angry.
Gao Yuan immediately seized power and dealt with his most powerful godson Jin Gou. Zhang Xu found a way to vent his anger and came to the rescue.
Jin Gou followed Zhang Xu in, and then wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, with a proud look in the corner of his eyes.
Is Gao Yuan a ball?
They're just godfather's men.
Ding Xi, Zhao Biao and Wang Liu also looked at Gao Yuan, as if watching the fun.
Who is stronger, Gao Yuan or Zhang Xu?
Gao Yuan is strong and can suppress Zhang Xu. They follow Gao Yuan and work steadily, only obeying Gao Yuan's orders. If Gao Yuan cannot counterattack Zhang Xu and cannot stop Zhang Xu's offensive, Zhang Xu will still have the final say in the palace.
A smile appeared on Gao Yuan's face, and he said lightly: "Manager Zhang is here, please sit down!"
"snort!"
Zhang Xu abandoned the golden hook, strode to Gao Yuan and sat down next to him.
Jin Gou stood in the hall, looking unruly, staring at Gao Yuan with contempt, not taking Gao Yuan seriously. Gao Yuan before was just a stable boy from the Royal Horse Supervisor, but he actually jumped on top of him to show off his power.
Naturally he was not convinced.
After Zhang Xu sat down, he glanced at everyone present one by one, still holding his airs and looking like he was inspecting.
After scanning around, Zhang Xucai looked at Gao Yuan and said slowly: "Manager Gao, we are all people in the palace, we all work for His Majesty, and we must always be kind. We ourselves are not harmonious and united, how can we Isn’t it just a joke to make people laugh at us eggless people who are not united? Do you think so?”
Gao Yuan said: "Manager Zhang is right."
As he spoke, Gao Yuan took out the letter about the murder of Su Wei in Jingzhou from his sleeve, handed it over and said: "Manager Zhang, this is part of the information sent by Jingzhou East Factory. There is more information. Take a look. this."
Zhang Xu took it over to check.
After reading the contents of the document, I saw that it had been signed for six days ago, which meant that Dongchang received the news of Su Wei's murder in Jingzhou six days ago.
At this moment, Zhang Xu felt like he was falling into the abyss, his whole body was cold.
If the news reaches the emperor, what will happen to him?
Zhang Xu looked at the smiling Gao Yuan again, and felt that the person in front of him seemed to be a smiling tiger, as if it was ready to choose someone to devour him at any moment. That calm as the abyss made all his aura completely dissipate.
