Liu Hong picked up the tureen and took a sip of tea, and then said: "Our patrol manager suffered such a big loss when he first took office, and he won't let it go so easily. Just wait, this matter is not over yet."
"This Lord Inspector deserves what he deserves. He dared to trouble Liu Heng without knowing his identity. He is already lucky to be able to return to Yanghewei alive." Du Wanyuan said sarcastically.
As a staff member of the governor's side, it is natural to stand on the governor's side. He is a natural opponent to court officials like the governor who specialize in weakening the governor's power.
Liu Hong smiled and said: "Liu Heng is also an official of the imperial court. Even if he is unwise, he will not kill Pei Hong. However, Pei Hong was treated so harshly in Xinping Fort, and he will definitely not let Liu Heng go easily."
"Sir, how do you think this patrol officer will deal with Liu Heng of the Tiger Flag? Now that everyone in Datong is involved in the Tiger Flag, it will not be easy for him, an outside patrol guard, to deal with Liu Heng." Du Wanyuan said.
Liu Hong closed the lid of the tureen and said with a smile: "Since we can't deal with Liu Heng in Datong, let's start from the capital. Don't forget, the patrol has the right to directly report to the emperor."
"Sir, do you mean to say that our patrol minister has been silent for half a month and has actually written a report and sent it to the court?" Du Wanyuan frowned.
There are not many local officials who can directly report to the emperor. The reason why the patrol magistrate has such great power in the local area is because he patrols the place on behalf of the emperor and has the right to directly report to the emperor.
Liu Hong put down the bowl in his hand and said, "We can just watch the fight between Pei Hong and Tiger Flag. With Pei Hong's two attacks, Tiger Flag and Liu Heng can't be moved."
He is a member of Wei Zhongxian, and he also knows that there is a close relationship between Tiger Character Banner and Wei Zhongxian. As long as Wei Zhongxian does not fall, Tiger Character Banner will be fine, and Liu Heng, the proprietor of Tiger Character Banner, will be fine as well.
"If our Inspector is really in trouble, with Liu Heng's meticulousness in doing things, I'm afraid this Inspector will be left with nothing to eat in Datong in the future." Du Wanyuan said with a look of gloating.
Liu Hong laughed when he heard this and said immediately: "The book about the thirty-mile extension of the border that I sent to the capital a few days ago should have arrived in the capital by now."
Expanding the border to the grassland thirty miles away is a great achievement that has never been achieved in decades.
With this merit, even if he cannot seek the position of Six Ministers, he can always look forward to the position of governor of Xuanfu.
Qianqing Palace in the Imperial City.
Two memorials from Datong were placed in front of Tianqi.
"Big companion, you have read these two memorials, tell me what you think?" Tianqi asked Wei Zhongxian who was standing aside.
Wei Zhongxian lowered his head and glanced at the memorials that were laid out together, and said with a smile on his face: "I know the contents of these two memorials, but there are two different opinions about this when facing a guerrilla general in Datong. , one said it was good and the other said it was bad, which made the slave unable to tell whether it was good or bad."
"Say whatever you think in your heart." Tianqi said.
Wei Zhongxian saw that it was impossible for him not to say anything, so he had no choice but to say: "Let me tell you. I think this guerrilla general is a capable man. He has made such a great contribution and deserves a reward."
"Do you know who the guerrilla generals in these two brochures are?" Tianqi turned his head and looked at Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian's expression paused for a moment, and then he said: "I don't know, but I know that no matter who this guerrilla general is, he is a subject of the emperor."
"Haha, you're right, he is now my minister." Tianqi laughed heartily, very satisfied with Wei Zhongxian's answer.
Seeing that Tianqi finally smiled, Wei Zhongxian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
How could he not know who the guerrilla general mentioned in the two brochures was at the same time? It was just that he needed to protect the other party at this time, otherwise who would do things for him in the future.
After Tianqi's laughter stopped, he said again: "Daban, do you know what the chief assistant said to me before?"
"Your Excellency, the Chief Assistant, must also have asked you to reward that Datong guerrilla." Wei Zhongxian said deliberately.
As for what the chief assistant Ye Xianggao said in front of Tianqi, he had already known it from the mouth of the little eunuch who served Tianqi, but at this time he had to pretend that he knew nothing.
Tianqi shook his head and said: "Dad, you are wrong this time. Not only did the chief minister not agree to reward the guerrilla in Datong, he also advised me to send someone to arrest the guerrilla and hold him accountable."
"That's why, extending the border to the grassland thirty miles is a rare achievement since the emperor ascended the throne. How could the chief assistant not reward the meritorious officials, but let the emperor do such a thing that hurts the hearts of the meritorious officials? , I can’t figure it out.” Wei Zhongxian looked incomprehensible.
Tianqi picked up the Tuanlong tureen on the imperial case and said, "The chief assistant said that this person destroyed the stability maintained by the Ming Dynasty and the Tumote tribe for many years, so he wanted to be charged."
"I feel that the Chief Assistant's statement is a bit excessive." Wei Zhongxian frowned and said, "If this guerrilla in Datong is really dealt with, who will be willing to do their best for you in the future? I feel that not only cannot Punishment should be rewarded. It is best for your Majesty to reward him generously and let other generals see it. As long as he serves the court and makes meritorious service, Your Majesty, you will not hesitate to reward him."
Tianqi nodded slightly and said, "What Daban said makes sense."
"This servant is just talking nonsense. The emperor must have his own opinion on this matter." Wei Zhongxian stood aside respectfully, with his hands hanging down.
Tianqi smiled and said, "For me, I'm afraid I will disappoint you, my dear friend."
"Your Majesty, you are making fun of this slave. Whether it is a reward or a punishment, it is all because of your holy grace for guerrillas, Your Majesty. This slave has nothing to be disappointed about." Wei Zhongxian lowered his head.
I was not sure whether Tianqi knew something.
At this time, I heard Tianqi say: "This guerrilla in Datong Prefecture should be rewarded, but his status makes it difficult to reward him. This time, there is a twist that the governor of Datong participated in the performance. I have decided not to reward or punish him."
"Your Majesty is a wise man." Wei Zhongxian praised hurriedly.
This result was acceptable to him. At least Liu Heng's official position was saved.
Tianqi looked at Wei Zhongxian and said, "Aren't you a little disappointed when you heard my decision?"
"I don't dare." Wei Zhongxian hurriedly lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
Tianqi said: "The reason why I don't reward him is because this guerrilla was once a bandit in Datong. The court can recruit him, which is already a reward. If I reward him so soon, I'm afraid it will raise his tail, so I decided not to reward him."
"It turns out it's him! When Your Majesty said this, I think your Majesty has a far-sighted vision and sees farther than I do." Wei Zhongxian said flatteringly.
