When Cao Mengchan heard Zhao Shan's words, a blush appeared on her face.
Before she could speak, she was picked up by Zhao Shan and went directly to the room to solve difficult and complicated diseases.
After a long time, everything disappeared.
Cao Mengchan recovered from the afterglow, her face flushed with embarrassment, and she said sweetly: "His Majesty just came back, and he tormented my concubine in broad daylight. It's really embarrassing. If the news spreads, how can I manage the harem?"
Zhao Shan asked: "Are you still blocked?"
"No more traffic."
Cao Mengchan's eyes were even more erratic.
There was no way, my big pig's hooves were good at dragon grasping, and Zhao Shan was thirsty, so all the blocked water went into Zhao Shan's mouth, where was the blockage?
Zhao Shan didn't care at all and said: "Being together between husband and wife is the law of heaven. Who dares to say anything? Even if word spreads, every woman in the palace will envy you, don't you think?"
Cao Mengchan said angrily: "Your Majesty is full of lies."
Although he said this, Cao Mengchan was also happy in his heart.
Over the years, the number of women in the palace has been increasing, but the emperor has always treated her unfavorably and never neglected her. Instead, he has continued to increase the authority of the queen.
The emperor always has three palaces and six courtyards, and his own big pig trotters are actually pretty good, and he only chooses high-quality ones.
Generally disdainful.
Zhao Shan talked with Cao Mengchan and had lunch in the palace before leaving, taking people out of the palace to Xiao's house.
When Zhao Shan came to Xiao's house, Xiao Yan's eldest son Xiao Zhan came out to greet him in person.
Xiao Zhan led his family to greet him. He was excited, but with a serious look on his face, he saluted and said, "Xiao Zhan, a common man, pays homage to Your Majesty. My father is seriously ill in bed and cannot greet us. Please forgive me for your Majesty's advice."
"It's okay, just lead the way."
Zhao Shan motioned to Xiao Zhan and others to level up and go straight in.
Zhao Shan came all the way to Xiao Yan's room and couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he saw Xiao Yan lying on the bed, who was already thin and disfigured, with gray hair and a pale face.
Nothing is permanent!
When Zhao Shan and his people left Luoyang for Yangzhou, Xiao Yan was still fine and in good spirits.
Now, Xiao Yan was already lying on the couch, his mental state was extremely poor.
Xiao Yan noticed Zhao Shan coming, and a bright light instantly appeared in his eyes, and his body seemed to have a lot of strength. His face gradually turned rosy, and he pressed his hands on the bedside with trembling hands as he tried to get up and salute.
Zhao Shan pressed Xiao Yan's hand and waved: "Xiao Qing, there is no need to be polite."
Xiao Yan wanted to get up several times, but he couldn't muster the slightest strength. He had no choice but to continue lying down and said hoarsely: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for not being able to get up to greet him."
"It's okay, it's not in the way."
Zhao Shan comforted Xiao Yan and said slowly: "Xiao Qing, take good care of your health. When your body recovers, you can continue to serve me as an official."
"I can't get better."
Xiao Yan had a look of despair on his face, his eyes became brighter and brighter, but there was more regret, and he said slowly: "I hate it, I hate myself for not living up to expectations."
"Your Majesty is an unprecedented hero, with great talents and great strategies, who can turn the tide. He will surely revitalize the Daqian, truly realize the unification of the Daqian again, and reappear the signs of the coming of all nations."
"But I can't see it anymore."
"I hate it, old minister."
"I hate myself for not living up to expectations, I hate myself for not living up to expectations."
Xiao Yan stretched out his thin hand, grabbed Zhao Shan's wrist, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have no other wishes. I don't ask for children or grandchildren. I just want your Majesty to rule the world and arrange for someone to leave a message in front of my grave. Please allow your majesty."
Zhao Shan said softly: "I agree with Xiao Qing's request. You can rest in peace and recuperate without any psychological burden."
Xiao Yan still shook his head.
He knows his body very well.
Xiao Yan continued: "In this life, I was very high-spirited when I first came out and wanted to realize my ambitions, but I encountered many difficulties and repeatedly hit the wall. Because the traitors in the court were in power, the emperor either doted on the eunuchs or indulged in monasticism, etc., and his enthusiasm gradually grew cold. Gradually, he became a veteran in officialdom, just doing his job and getting promoted."
"As I get older, I have long lost the energy I had when I was young. I just follow the crowd and don't care about worldly affairs."
"I didn't expect that His Majesty would appear out of nowhere."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for not blaming me. You are still willing to use me, so that this humble old minister can regroup and do something useful for your Majesty and the court with your humble body."
Xiao Yan burst into tears and said, "It is the greatest blessing in my life that I can follow Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "Not everyone can go upstream in troubled times. Those who face difficulties are very few, and they can be said to be rare. Xiao Qing can protect himself in troubled times without flattery. , not killing important ministers, not bullying the people, this is already very good."
Xiao Yan nodded and said: "I am satisfied in this life. Meeting His Majesty is enough, that's enough!"
His voice gradually became lower and slower.
The entire person's mental state is visibly deteriorating.
When Zhao Shan saw this scene, he knew that Xiao Yan was just waiting for him to come back, just holding his breath. He felt pity in his heart and said: "Xiao Qing, you don't have to worry about what happens after your death. With me here, you won't be embarrassed after your death."
Xiao Yan's eyes brightened for a moment.
In an instant, he understood.
Zhao Shan patted the back of Xiao Yan's hand and promised: "With Xiao Qing's contribution, when the coffin is sealed, I will give you the posthumous title of Wenzhong."
call! !
Xiao Yan breathed a long sigh of relief.
His face, covered with age spots, showed an expression of complete relaxation.
Xiao Yan had been seriously ill for a long time and fell asleep from time to time. Today, Zhao Shan came and lifted him up in one breath, and his energy briefly recovered. In the blink of an eye, it dissipated quickly, and now it has no strength to support it.
"Your Majesty is holy."
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
Xiao Yan shouted in a longer voice, but the moment the voice came out, he held Zhao Shan's hand and let go, his neck tilted and he lost his breath.
Zhao Shan looked at the dead Xiao Yan and sighed in his heart. After a moment of silence, Zhao Shan ordered Xiao Zhan and others to enter. When Xiao Yan's old wife and children saw it, they suddenly burst into mourning and all started crying.
Zhao Shan briefly comforted him, then stood up and left.
When an important minister dies, the court must have corresponding etiquette, otherwise it will be treating its own people badly.
Zhao Shan returned to the palace and immediately called Zhuge Shang and Du Gangfeng to tell him about Xiao Yan's death. He said, "When Xiao Qing passes away, all funeral arrangements must be made properly. You cannot treat your own people badly. Especially the posthumous title. Is there any discussion?"
Zhuge Shang replied: "Your Majesty, I think it is appropriate to publish it."
Wenxuan is a beautiful posthumous title.
It's still worse than Wenzhong, and much worse than Wenzheng.
Du Gangfeng also nodded in agreement. Wenxuan was a relatively good posthumous title, and it was considered to be in the upper echelons.
Zhao Shan asked: "Why choose cultural propaganda?"
Zhuge Shang explained: "Xiao Shangshu was indeed strict with himself, fulfilled his duties, and was able to select and use talents during his Majesty's reign. However, in the previous court, he could not be fair and just, and instead went with the flow, so he was given the posthumous title Wenxuan."
Zhao Shan said: "The environment in the previous court was harsh. We cannot treat people harshly just because of the previous environment. In the environment at that time, who could go upstream? Once you go upstream, you will be knocked down directly. Xiao Qing is in a turbulent current. It's good to be able to protect yourself. I think I can give him the posthumous title Wenzhong, plus twenty people including Yu Bao, Zhang Chuang, and Ban Jian, and give him the secret weapon of Dongyuan."
Zhuge Shang had a look of shock on his face.
Posthumous title: Wenzhong!
Give Dongyuan the secret weapon!
What kind of generous treatment is this? Xiao Yan's life was worth it.
Life, glory and death are the greatest honor for a minister.
Zhuge Shang instantly regained his composure. In fact, he had no objection to giving Xiao Yan a better posthumous title. Even Xiao Yan's posthumous title is Wenzhong. As a follower of Zhao Shan, can he be treated worse after his death in the future?
The less you say, the better the writing will be.
Zhuge Shang was very excited after thinking about it, and said: "Your Majesty is wise, I will comply with the arrangements. However, Xiao Shangshu has passed away, and there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Personnel. The vacancy needs to be filled."
Zhao Shan asked: "Who do you think is suitable to take over?"
Du Gangfeng did not answer.
He is the deputy prime minister, but he is only in charge of the Yushitai and does not have much involvement in the specific handling of government affairs.
Zhuge Shang replied: "The situation in the court has been decided, and there is no suitable candidate for the time being. I suggest that officials who have been transferred to the court should be transferred to the court, such as Zhang Xun, the governor of Bingzhou. This person has outstanding abilities in Bingzhou and can be transferred to the court to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. "
Zhao Shan started thinking in his heart.
Zhang Xun is indeed good.
He is good at martial arts, can serve as a general who charges into battle, and can also govern the local area. He is a proper feudal official, and he is a person who can dismount his horse to govern the country and use military force to fight. However, after Zhang Xun was transferred, Bingzhou lacked suitable talents to take over.
Zhao Shan asked: "Zhang Xun has been transferred back to the court. Who will take over as the governor of Bingzhou?"
Zhuge Shang said without hesitation: "I suggest that Ji Nanfeng, the governor of Jingzhou, be sent north."
Zhao Shan asked: "Why Ji Nanfeng?"
Zhuge Shang explained: "First, under the governance of Ji Nanfeng, Jingzhou has restored stability and there will be no major problems; secondly, Ji Nanfeng is from a wealthy family in Jingzhou and is not suitable to stay in Jingzhou and be transferred." Other places are more suitable."
Zhao Shan asked: "Where is the candidate for the governor of Jingzhou?"
Zhuge Shang continued: "I suggest that Wang Chengzhong, the governor of Jizhou, be transferred to the governor of Jingzhou. After Jizhou was captured, Wang Chengzhong has been in charge of Jizhou and has done a good job. However, he cannot stay in Jizhou. It is time to make reasonable adjustments. ."
Zhao Shan had a smile in his eyes.
Zhuge Shang's approach is good.
Officials calm down!
Only by transferring within a reasonable time can officials avoid staying in one place for too long and forming a large enough sphere of influence.
For example, Wang Chengzhong was originally from Jizhou. Because Wang Chengzhong made contributions when Zhao Shan attacked Zhao Fan, he was appointed as the governor of Jizhou. Now that Jizhou, Jingzhou, Bingzhou and other places are under control, we can further sort out the local areas.
This is a matter of detail.
Zhuge Shang deserves to be the prime minister.
Zhao Shan said: "I think Zhuge Qing's suggestion is feasible. Who will be appointed as the vacant governor of Jizhou?"
Zhuge Shang replied: "The prince of the state has no wine vessels, so he is suitable for the job."
Zhao Shan's thoughts changed and he even laughed.
Going around in circles.
Finally, come back to the place where Guozi offers wine. Moreover, Chen Buqi is a disciple of Cao Tong and once served as the crown prince Zhanshi. He is one of his own. He can also serve as the governor of Jizhou.
Zhao Shan asked: "Who are the candidates for the Guozi's wine ceremony?"
Zhuge Shang said: "I haven't chosen a suitable candidate yet, please make a decision, Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan ordered: "Let Wei Wan take charge."
"I accept the decree!"
Zhuge Shang answered with his hands raised.
Zhao Shan and Zhuge Shang negotiated the adjustments of many officials in the court, discussed many details of the court, and then left Zhuge Shang and Du Gangfeng to make arrangements.
The next morning, Zhao Shan specially went to Xiao Yan's house again to pay homage. With Zhao Shan's kindness, Xiao Yan's funeral was held in great splendor, and he was buried five days after the funeral.
Entering October, the weather is getting colder.
At this time, Miyamoto Shinsuke hurriedly arrived at Luoyang, the imperial capital.
