"This investigation of a major case has gone through ups and downs. Thank you to Liu Qing for your hard work."
Xiao Yuan was very serious about what he said. Not only would he praise him in the court, but he would also actually reward Liu Changqing.
To be a king, one must make clear rewards and punishments.
Liu Changqing saluted with a serious look on his face and said, "My responsibilities are my duty. I dare not express my sorrow."
"The country has Liu Qing, and corrupt officials have no place to hide. This is the official of our country, the Qin Dynasty!"
Xiao Yuan did not hesitate to praise.
Even if people hate Liu Changqing, they can only agree with him.
As far as Xiao Yuan is concerned, Liu Changqing can sometimes be annoying to him with his stubbornness, and sometimes, he deeply feels his uprightness.
This is an imperial sword.
When you are in the court, there is a stream of fresh air that invigorates the atmosphere of the court.
When sent to the next level, corrupt officials will be killed.
This court meeting finally ended at noon.
The ministers came out of the court meeting hall and walked on the hundred steps in twos and threes.
Although the Qin Palace is not luxurious, it is magnificent. On both sides of the wide steps, there are imperial guards with straight waists.
The ministers discussed matters in the court in small groups. Some talked about the water transportation corruption case, and more about the capital city.
Ding Rong was slandering Liu Changqing: Damn it, it took so long. If you don't have lunch, others will be hungry.
Liu Changqing went all the way alone as usual.
But when he looked up, he saw a familiar figure in front of him, and he quickened his pace to catch up.
"Brother Jingrui, can you take a few steps?"
"I wish I could go with Brother Changqing, please." Zhang Jingrui was quite polite.
The two started walking and chatting.
If we say that among the ministers of the Qin State, the only one Liu Changqing respected was Prime Minister Liu Yuzhi, and the only one he got along with was Zhang Jingrui.
Although Zhang Jingrui is incorruptible, never flatters and is reliable in his work, he is different from Liu Changqing.
He has the smoothness of an official, which is different from Liu Changqing's straightforwardness.
If we talk about which of these two upright officials lives a better and safer life, it is undoubtedly Zhang Jingrui.
On the way out of the palace, Zhang Jingrui also pointedly said: "Brother Changqing, we must stand firm on national affairs, but sometimes, we don't have to be too serious about some things, otherwise it will be detrimental to ourselves. "
Liu Changqing is a smart man. He is just upright. Naturally, he could hear Zhang Jingrui's kind reminder, but he frowned and said: "My dear friend, I don't agree with this. As long as it is a corrupt official, we should investigate it to the end! No matter what the danger is, ."
"Of course, this is right." Zhang Jingrui sighed inwardly. He did not hate Liu Changqing, on the contrary, he admired him as a person.
After a pause, he changed the subject and said, "Brother Changqing, what do you think about the capital city?"
"After much thought, Shangguan Wenruo is right, it is best to go to Beijing." Liu Changqing said.
"Well, that's true." Zhang Jingrui nodded in agreement.
afternoon.
General's Mansion.
Pang Qing, the 11th step military captain, is waiting at the gate of the mansion.
He was dressed in casual clothes, with an anxious look on his face, and he was pacing back and forth.
Not long after, a man who looked like a butler came out and said, "General Pang."
Seeing the housekeeper, Pang Qing's face lit up with joy and he hurriedly stepped forward: "Thank you, housekeeper. I wonder if Su Shuai is free."
The housekeeper shook his head slightly: "My master is not feeling well and it is really inconvenient to see guests. General Pang, please come back."
"This" Pang Qing was a little anxious.
The steward added: "Oh, by the way, my master said that the military exploits will not be erased by anyone. They are all recorded in the army master's book, and there will be no mistakes. Please don't worry, General Pang."
"Okay, okay." Pang Qing had no choice but to go through the back door. "Please ask the housekeeper to see Su Shuai and say hello for me."
"Don't worry, I will convey it. General, go slowly." The butler bowed his hand.
In the general's mansion, study.
Su Yi was writing a memorial on the matter of establishing the capital. He had the same idea as Shangguan Wenruo. They both proposed to establish the capital in Beijing, and focused on the geography, mountains and rivers and other elements of Beijing, as well as its strategic location.
After he finished writing, he checked it carefully and felt bad, as if he didn't point out the key points, so he frowned slightly and wrote another one.
I won't be satisfied until I finish writing it the second time.
After putting down the brush, he habitually put his fist under his mouth and coughed a few times.
Just then, his wife walked in with tea, put the tea cup behind the desk, stood aside and gently stroked Su Yi's back, and said softly: "My husband has been away from home all year round. When you come back, don't sit down at your desk anymore."
"This is a big deal, related to the national constitution." Su Yi replied, picking up the hot tea and taking a sip.
He is about the same age as Xiao Yuan, but he got married earlier than Xiao Yuan. When Xiao Yuan first arrived in Qinzhou, Su Yi had just gotten married.
His wife had followed him all the way and knew that he had a habit of coughing.
After talking for a while, his wife changed the subject and said, "I just heard from my servant that there is an infantry colonel who is outside asking for a meeting. Why did you turn him away?"
"You don't understand." Su Yi said helplessly: "Nowadays, all generals are particularly concerned about their own military exploits. When the country is about to be founded, everyone's eyes are fixed on the awarding of honors. This is human nature, but how do I know? , how dare you know."
"Therefore, it's best if we don't meet. Later, you can also tell the butler that if there is nothing particularly important during this period, he will close the door and thank the guests."
"Oh." His wife responded, but couldn't help but said: "But husband, I heard people say that after the founding of the country, the king will confer hundreds of officials. In terms of military merit, my husband will most likely be the first military officer, and even more so. There is hope for a duke.”
The wife said a little excitedly, yes, what is the concept of a duke? The Qin State does not have one yet.
But when Su Yi heard this, he was shocked and said with a bit of shame: "You, who did you listen to?"
"Ah?" Unexpectedly, his reaction was like this, and his wife said truthfully: "Yes, I was hanging out with Chen Shangshu's wife yesterday. She said that her old Chen analyzed it this way."
"Analysis is nonsense! It's nonsense!" Su Yi was furious.
"Husband." The wife was startled.
Su Yi glared at her: "Don't talk nonsense. Why, the majestic Duke of the Empire, you said in private who is who? Never talk nonsense outside in the future, do you hear me?"
"I know, I know." The wife pursed her lips, a little aggrieved.
Su Yi thought deeply. This was the founding achievement of the country. No matter what, how could he not feel uneasy in his heart.
In terms of military exploits, among the commanders who attack the world, there should be a duke, especially in the four major battle zones of the Qin Ling War.
Although Sun Qi was very talented in military affairs, he was not qualified enough.
Although Zhao Mu has high qualifications, he mostly guards and defends and does not capture many cities or lands.
After the fusion of Yan Qi and Qin Xuan, his military qualifications must be counted together. Not only did he serve as the commander of the navy, but he also participated in the command of many major battles during the wars to conquer and destroy other countries, including the invasion of Huan and the annihilation of the Qin Dynasty. Ghost clan.
As for the Duke, that guy Peng Shuang shouldn't be able to escape.
(End of chapter)
