On November 16, Cui Zhi, the prime minister of Wuling County, rushed to Chang'an and entered the palace immediately to ask for an audience with Xiao Yuan.
Next, naturally, there was a conversation between the emperor and his ministers in the study.
Cui Zhi is thirty-seven or eighteen years old. In fact, it is very remarkable that he can be the second-in-command of a county at this age. It also shows his outstanding ability. You must know that many officials cannot get through the threshold of county magistrate in their lifetime.
Xiao Yuan focused on three criteria for the officials recommended by the minister, namely: cultural quality, political ability, and moral cultivation.
To sum up, Cui Zhi is the best candidate.
Before entering the study, the latter carefully arranged his official uniforms and hats outside the palace. Then he entered, knelt on the ground, and put his hands on his head respectfully: "I, Cui Zhi, kowtow to Your Majesty."
"Flat body."
Although Xiao Yuan's words were plain, there was an indescribable majesty in Cui Zhi's ears.
"Thank you, Your Majesty -" Cui Zhi shouted, with a slight tremor, which was the nervousness and excitement of seeing the emperor.
"Xu Hu, serve tea to Cui Aiqing." Xiao Yuan didn't even raise his head, still reviewing the memorial.
"No." The latter took the order and left.
"Cui Qing, sit down."
"Ah, I'm scared." Cui Zhi quickly bent down and bowed his head respectfully.
"sit down."
"Yes, thank you Your Majesty for the seat."
The second time, of course Cui Zhi didn't dare to refuse. He said he wanted to sit down, but in fact it was just a touch of his butt.
Not long after, Xu Hu brought tea, which flattered Cui Zhi, and he hurriedly stood up and held hands with each other.
Xiao Yuan also finished processing the memorial on hand, looked at him and said, "Cui Qing should know why I summoned you to the palace this time."
"I have heard a little bit about it, and it should be related to the military and political officials of the ghost tribe." Cui Zhidao, not to mention nervous in front of the founding emperor.
"Yes." Xiao Yuandao: "The politics of the ghost clan must be led by our country, and this military and political officer is the top priority. Cui Qing should understand the heavy responsibility he shoulders this time."
"Yes, I understand that I must go all out to share your Majesty's worries!" Cui Zhi sat beside his subordinates and raised his hands seriously.
Next, the monarch and his ministers had a long conversation on all aspects of the ghost clan.
Including its geography, population, economy, culture, trade and many other matters.
In general, Xiao Yuan was very satisfied with Cui Zhi. They chatted for nearly an hour and finally said: "Wang Lie has just left a few days ago, so you should leave as soon as possible and meet him early, as long as you are on the road." We are escorted by sergeants.”
"After arriving at the Ghost Clan, take care of your own affairs. Remember, you are an official of Great Qin appointed by me."
"If you have anything, you can seek help from the garrison."
"Yes, I will remember your Majesty's teachings." Cui Zhi returned respectfully.
"In addition." Xiao Yuan said again: "I also found a follower for you. His name is Mei Jiusi. Anyang has asked him to wait there. This person has been a slave of the ghost clan for more than ten years and knows the ways of the ghost clan. everything."
"Your Majesty has thought carefully. In this way, it will be more convenient for me to do things, both in terms of cultural customs and daily communication." Cui Zhidao.
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded.
After saying these things, he said: "I hope Cui Qing will live up to the country's trust and my trust."
Cui Zhi heard this, stood up and knelt down, and said seriously: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, for the sake of the Qin Dynasty, I will do my best!"
"Okay, with Cui Qing's words, I feel relieved and let's go."
"Yes, Wei Chen is resigning——"
Cui Zhi saluted, took a few steps back, bowed again, then turned around respectfully and left.
Outside the hall, Xu Hu hung a sword on his waist, guarding him like a door god.
Seeing him, Cui Zhi hurriedly raised his hands and bowed: "General."
"Master Cui, you are polite." The latter also clasped his fists.
"I'm resigning." Cui Zhi's etiquette was in place. After leaving here, he realized how nervous he was. Facing Xiao Yuan, the awe under the majesty was from the bottom of his heart.
After a while, Xiao Yuan in the study also stood up, stretched, sorted out the official business, and left.
During this period of time, he fell in love with all the girls in the harem. Although they each had their own beauty, they were really tired.
Near noon, he also went to the queen's place to have lunch with Lu Yunyan, but he did not see his second son Xiao Yu at the dinner table.
I couldn't help but ask: "What about that brat?"
It's almost the twelfth lunar month now, so the academy is on holiday.
Lu Yunyan said: "Yu'er went to Duke Ding and said he wanted to learn some sword skills. Brother Wang, I think Yu'er is good at literature and martial arts. In this case, it's better to let Duke Ding take some time every day. Go to the palace and give Yu'er some advice."
"No need." Xiao Yuan said casually: "It's good to go to Peng Shuang's place. If he wants to learn, let him learn."
"Oh" Lu Yunyan didn't say anything more and brought him some of his favorite dishes.
The couple chatted while eating.
On the other side, Dingguo Gongfu.
Xiao Yu was walking on horseback. From morning to now, his forehead was covered with sweat, and he could no longer hold on.
Peng Shuang was holding a branch in his hand, correcting his posture from time to time.
"Dong Guogong, I want to learn sword skills." Xiao Yu gritted his teeth and insisted.
"Young master, it is right to learn sword skills. A sword is a gentleman's weapon, and a knife is used to kill enemies on the battlefield." Peng Shuang said, he is Xiao Yuan's minister, and calling Xiao Yuan's children master is the same.
Xiao Yu said: "But in the past two years, in addition to teaching me some basic sword moves, Duke Ding has also been asking me to stand on horseback."
Peng Shuangle said: "Practicing martial arts is the most difficult. Whether it is sword moves or sword skills, you must have solid basic skills. If you don't have a good foundation, then no matter how beautiful your martial arts is, it will be just a trick and you won't be able to kill anyone." ."
As he spoke, he hooked his fingers and pulled out a single sword from the weapon rack. The cold light was sharp, and it was only a simple sweeping slash, but it was completed in an instant.
Looking at the thick wooden pile, it was already torn into pieces, neatly cut into several pieces and falling apart.
You know, when ordinary people use a knife to chop solid wood, they can only get two points into the blade, and maybe it will bounce back.
With one move, Peng Shuang didn't even look at it. He shook his hand and fired with a single sword, then sheathed it with a swish.
Needless to say, the level of this hand's ability to volley back into the sheath is needless to say.
"This sword requires a lot of effort to lay the foundation. Do you know, Master?"
Xiao Yu's eyes had widened and he shouted urgently: "Dong Guo, I want to learn!"
"Get the horse's stance in place first!" Peng Shuang seemed to be very strict. He picked up the branch again, hit Xiao Yu here and corrected him there.
At this time, his wife Cai Nianrong also came over. When she saw this scene, she was shocked: "Oh, I can't fight. How can I fight like this?"
"Peng Shuang!"
As he spoke, he walked over quickly, grabbed the branch from his hand, and gave him a fierce look.
Then he quickly said to Xiao Yu with concern: "Second Young Master, don't work so hard. Come on, take a rest and have lunch."
Peng Shuang rolled his eyes: "I teach young master martial arts, don't mess with it."
But Cai Nianrong was panicking to death. This was the second prince, the biological son of His Majesty and the Queen. If he was damaged even a little bit, that would be fine! ?
So he ignored Peng Shuang, wiped Xiao Yu's sweat and said, "Quick, Second Young Master, let's wash our hands and eat."
On the dinner table.
Sitting opposite Xiao Yu was a little girl, two or three years younger than him. She was clumsily helping him pick up vegetables, and said in a cute voice: "Brother Xiao, eat fish."
(End of chapter)
