The four of them walked into the door in a drunken state, and were immediately scolded by Wei Deqian (qian), the waiter on duty.
The biggest ones in the Menxia Province are the Nayans, currently Yang Xiong, Su Wei, and Pei Ju, followed by the two Huangmen ministers who mainly do practical work, Yang Da and Wei Zhen, and the four ministers below them, Gao Shengdao, Wei Dexi, Wei Ting, Xu Jingzong.
Gao Shengdao had already rushed back to his hometown in Hebei to handle the funeral because Gao Jiong died of illness. He was accompanied by Fang Yanqian, the minister of Honglu Temple. Yang Guang asked a chief official of the temple to take charge of Gao Jiong's funeral, which shows that he took it seriously.
The person who filled Gao Shengdao's position was Su Wei's son Su Kui, because after Gao Shengdao returned, he would take up the post of Minister of Civil Affairs.
The person on duty tonight is Wei Deqi, Wei Zhen's younger brother. Wei Zhen's original name was Wei Dezheng, and she was adopted by her uncle Wei Jun and took over the family's family.
One family is from the province, and there are three people named Wei.
Su Lie couldn't explain anything. He only said that they were drinking with the prince. Wei Desi calmed down and ordered someone to prepare several jars of water for the four of them to drink.
I kept drinking and peeing, and had to take a bath until the smell of alcohol was completely eliminated from my body.
There is no other way. When you come in and stay at home, you must be ready to be summoned at any time. It would be rude to go to see His Majesty smelling of alcohol.
Zhang Xutuo was also helpless. He also knew that he couldn't drink like this, but he couldn't resist the constant urging of his benefactors Shi Wansui and Han Sengshou, so he drank too much.
Shi Wansui persuaded him to drink, even if he drank to death, he had to drink.
Yang Ming didn't stop him because he knew his father. Unless there were special circumstances, he wouldn't see men at night. You have one night to sober up, which is enough.
The wine of the Sui Dynasty did not have as much staying power as the wines of later generations, and some people even couldn't get their liquor back the next day. The reason was that there was no blending of wine in the Sui Dynasty and they were all brewed with pure grains.
Zhang Xutuo and the four of them just sat in the villa in Menxia Province all night, and Yang Guang didn't summon them.
Suppressing the rebellion in Shandong is a great achievement, but entering this imperial city is nothing at all. Isn't there a saying that goes like this: If you don't go to Beijing, you won't know the officialdom, and if you don't go to Shanghai, you won't know the money.
Shandong Dao deposed the ambassador, which sounds really bluffing. Does Wei Dexi, the minister, take you seriously? No.
As usual, today's court meeting was not attended by Yang Ming. After discussing how to deal with Feng An and Ning Changzhen who were about to come to Beijing, Yang Guang finally remembered at Yang Yue's reminder, oh, Zhang Xutuo is here. .
You see, when they don't need you, they forget about you, a typical trait of a prostitute.
Zhang Xutuo was summoned into the main hall.
"My lord, Zhang Xutuo, the governor of Qi County, is here to pay homage to Your Majesty."
Yang Guang smiled and raised his hand: "My beloved, please rise. You must not kneel again from now on. I will give you a seat."
The chamberlain Gao Ye carried a cushion and placed it in a specific position, asking Zhang Xutuo to sit down.
There is no seat for Zhang Xutuo in Daxing Hall. Although his rank is not low, the seat he is sitting in is very close to Yang Guang to facilitate the emperor's questioning. Otherwise, if he is too far away, you will not be able to hear what the emperor says. clear.
"Thank you for your hard work on the Shandong matter. I have been thinking about you since I returned to Beijing. Today you and I, the monarch and my ministers, finally meet each other and have a good talk." Yang Guang said with a smile: "How did you rest last night at Menxia Province?"
Zhang Xutuo hurriedly said: "I rested well. The fatigue from the journey was all eliminated overnight."
Hearing this, Yang Da frowned and looked at Wei Zhen, who said kindly:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhang Xutuo stayed at the door all night last night without any rest."
Yang Guang suddenly frowned: "I summoned Ziguo to the capital, how dare I treat him poorly?"
Wei Zhen said quickly: "I'm afraid that His Majesty will summon him, so I don't dare to let him rest."
Yang Guang pretended to be angry and said: "It's nonsense. He rushed to the capital at starry night and didn't even let him sleep peacefully. You exhausted him to death. Who will control Shandong for me?"
Zhang Xutuo stood up quickly: "I dare not go to bed for fear of delaying His Majesty's summons. I don't blame the superior officials in my province."
After he said this, Yang Guang pretended to calm down.
Zhang Xutuo was very nervous at the moment, because it was his first time entering the palace, and he didn't understand how to deal with the emperor. After meeting the prince yesterday, he thought he should deal with the emperor like the prince.
Fortunately, before leaving last night, Shi Wansui quietly gave him some instructions, so today he lied and said that he slept well.
It seems that the benefactor is right. The emperor and the prince are different. When dealing with the emperor, you have to follow what others say.
Of course Yang Guang was not really angry, and Wei Zhen didn't care if the emperor scolded him, because it was obvious that he was using his subordinates to show favor to Zhang Xutuo.
"I heard that Xuangan and Wuhua's son helped you a lot?" Yang Guang asked with a smile.
What he said was to share the credit with Zhang Xutuo. Yes, it was you who pacified Shandong, but I can't admit it because you have to return to Shandong in the future, and I can't let you have too much power.
Dividing the credit between Yang Xuangan and the warrior Xun means that Yang Guang will not make much changes to Zhang Xutuo's position. At most, he will be sealed for a while, and he will definitely not move.
Zhang Xutuo definitely couldn't see the emperor's true thoughts, so he said honestly:
"The Duke of Chu has provided help in times of need, and my gratitude cannot be expressed in words. Wu Zhi assisted the local government, adjusted food prices, and contributed to the peace of the people. Without these two people, I would be unable to control Shandong."
When the warrior Xun went to Shandong, he was granted the title of Sili by Yang Ming. He could only be called Zheng, not Sili. Sili was the boss of Sili Tai, and now he was Yang Yue, and Yang Zhongshu became Yang Sili.
Zhang Xutuo's words undoubtedly made two people happy, one Xuangan and the other Yang Da.
Xuangan glared at Li Hun provocatively. Did you see that, instead of just saying that I was buying land in Shandong, I was also sending grain to Shandong? What did you do? Are you worthy of spraying me?
On Yang Guang's side, Yang Lihua and Yang Xiong both mentioned Yang Miaozhi's matter to him. After all, they were members of the clan, and it would be shameful to marry a businessman, so Yang Guang also hoped to give the warrior Xun a title.
This is why Yang Ming can only petition Zhang Xutuo to be granted the title of Marquis, but not the title of County Duke, because one Shandong's contribution is worth one County Duke, but it has to be divided among several people. The cake is so big, how to divide it?
"Has Wu Hua's son come back?" Yang Guang asked.
Why did you mention him first? I'm here. Why don't you mention me first? So Xuangan hurriedly said:
"Already on the way."
Yang Guang was stunned: "How do you know?"
Because that guy helped me buy land in Shandong, Yang Xuangan couldn't answer. Fortunately, he got wise in his haste and said:
"The prince told me."
Okay, I'm going to blame it on your son, so you have nothing to say.
You idiot, what are you talking about? Yang Yue suddenly became angry. The prince just praised you for your progress yesterday. Why did you go back so quickly?
Sure enough, Yang Guang was stunned and said: "When did the prince tell you?"
Are you still questioning me? Now it’s better, Xuangan doesn’t dare not tell the truth:
"The prince was at the minister's house last night."
Yang Guang's lips curled up: "What are you doing? Who else is there besides him?"
Yang Xuangan had a defeated expression on his face, hesitating and not daring to reply directly.
Yang Yue sighed inwardly and took the initiative to take him over and said, "I invited the prince to come. Also present were Shi Wansui, Han Sengshou, and Zhang Xutuo."
"Hey~~~This is interesting." Li Hun finally found an opportunity: "Zhang Xutuo came to Beijing on orders. His Majesty hasn't summoned him yet. You guys have come to see him first. I told Yang Yue to have a private meeting with the feudal officials. Are you suspected of forming a clique?"
Calm down, idiot. Yu Wenshu was speechless. Everyone said that the prince was present and he was in Nima's party. Are you really not afraid that the prince will kill you?
Yang Guang suddenly frowned and looked at Zhang Xutuo, who hurriedly said:
"I came to the capital at noon, thinking to pay a visit to Duke Chu and Duke Lu, but I ended up meeting the prince at Duke Chu's house. Since I was once a member of Duke Lu's staff, the prince invited Duke Lu here too."
"Why are you visiting them?" Li Hun asked: "Zhang Xutuo, you don't know how to be an official. It's taboo to make friends with important officials of the court privately."
Niu Hong sneered and said: "Xuangan donated grain to Shandong. It's both emotional and reasonable. Should I pay him a visit? Shi Wansui is his old boss. Isn't it normal to pay him a visit?"
"Why are there still the prince and Han Sengshou?" Li Hun asked.
Lu Chu smiled and said: "Your Majesty ordered the prince to recuperate. You can't control where the prince goes, right? The prince is the eldest daughter of Xuangan. Is it rare for the prince to appear at his place?"
What the hell is this 1V N? Li Hun sneered and stopped talking. He glanced at Yu Wenshu secretly. You don't even dare to fart. What a coward.
Yang Guang pondered for a long time and said calmly: "I know that Shi Wansui has been grateful to you for knowing me, but you have to understand that you are an official of the imperial court and my minister. This does not mean that you should not visit me, but that you should pay me a visit." Distinguish between before and after, and don’t do it again.”
Zhang Xutuo suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and said quickly: "I know the crime."
"It's not a crime!" Yang Guangda waved his sleeves and said, "It's just a small mistake. I don't blame you. If you don't know how to be grateful, you are no different from an animal." ?”
Zhang Xutuo felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, hoping to leave this place as soon as possible. I really couldn't stay here.
Then, Yang Guang looked at Xuangan again: "He has been in Shandong for a long time and doesn't understand the rules. You don't understand either?"
Yang Xuangan's mouth twitched: "It's my fault."
Yang Guang chuckled: "The prince often goes to your house. Don't be fooled by wine and sex. If I find out, I will not forgive you."
"There is absolutely no such thing. Don't worry, your majesty. The prince will never be involved in drinking and debauchery in the minister's house," Yang Xuangan said hurriedly.
Yang Guang snorted coldly and nodded towards Yu Shinan from the Internal History Department, who announced his decree.
Zhang Xutuo was granted the title of Xuancheng Marquis, the warrior Yu was granted the title of Wenshui Marquis, and Xuangan did not even receive a compliment.
As for Zhang Yuanbei, Xiong Bao, and Cheng Yaojin, they were granted the title of Suide Lieutenant, Huairen Lieutenant, and Shouyi Lieutenant respectively.
But the three of them were not qualified to enter the palace. Zhang Xutuo brought the three of them here just to ask for merit from them.
People are like this. To cultivate your own power, you have to let people drink some broth even if you eat meat. Without your own team, you can't accomplish anything.
Especially for those who lead troops like Zhang Xutuo, fighting on the battlefield is a fatal job, and only he can trust him.
Using outsiders means not cherishing your own life.
