"Well, Qu Aiqing is right, this person has such a record, he should be rewarded!" Zhao Kuangyu nodded and said: "I originally wanted to reward this person when he returns to the court, but now that I have seen it, I decided to issue an award now! "
"Your Majesty is wise, you are really a blessing to me, Great Flame!" Qu Zhongyi immediately flattered him.
And just when the emperor was about to let the eunuch draft the decree, a young eunuch crawled into the Qinzheng Hall on his knees.
"Your Majesty," Master Yang, the Chief of Staff, asked to see you.
Yang Huaiguang?
"Do you know why he asked for an audience?" Emperor Zhao Kuangyu asked the young eunuch.
"Your Majesty, Master Yang has never mentioned it."
Zhao Kuangyu frowned and glanced at Qu Zhongyi.
Qu Zhongyi also became confused at the same time. Why did this veteran minister suddenly ask to see His Majesty?
"Introduce him to the palace." Zhao Kuangyu waved his sleeves and sat down slightly.
After a while, an old minister with a gray beard wandered into the hall.
"Your Majesty, Yang Huaiguang, please pay homage to my emperor. May my emperor be blessed for generations to come."
"Old Aiqing Yang, no courtesy!" Zhao Kuangyu's eyes fell on Yang Huaiguang: "I wonder why Mr Aiqing Yang came here to ask for an audience?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I plead for mercy for the petty officials in the four counties of Beihe, Yuzhou, and hope that Your Majesty will forgive their crimes!" Yang Huaiguang knelt down and kowtowed.
When he heard that it was about the corruption of grain relief, Zhao Kuangyu was furious: "Could it be that Yang Lao Aiqing has something to do with this?"
"Your Majesty, I have nothing to do with this matter. I just hope that Your Majesty can understand the reason!" Yang Huaiguang kowtowed again.
Zhao Kuangyu was a little confused. He glanced at Qu Zhongyi and motioned for him to ask.
Qu Zhongyi naturally understood what the emperor meant, and quickly stepped forward and handed over his hand: "Mr. Yang, is there any other reason for this?"
"Returning to the Prime Minister, they have no choice but to do so. The Yellow River has been flooded for many years and the crops have not been able to meet the expected harvest. Although these officials are greedy for food relief, they will also send the food to the victims who really need it." Yang Huaiguang replied.
"What is really needed? Is there anyone among the disaster-stricken people who doesn't need it?" Zhao Kuangyu asked doubtfully.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, although the distribution of relief grains can relieve urgent needs, it may not reach the places where it is needed. There are many bullies who, under the banner of disaster victims, will collect all the grains and then sell them. Then they will be exchanged for silver coins and passed on to pay tribute. Local officials. Repeatedly, these officials have become the biggest scourge of the local area!"
Zhao Kuangyu did not burst into anger immediately after hearing this. Instead, he closed his eyes quietly because he thought of the money Wang Peng sent to the palace...
If the water is clear, there will be no fish. Zhao Kuangyu understands that the reason why he keeps amassing money is because he is afraid that the national treasury will not be able to come up with so much silver.
Fighting requires money. When Beimang's army moves south, why is he not worried about not having enough money to resist? That's because he really gives money!
The armies from the two places marched into Northern Xinjiang. This march cost millions of taels of silver. If he didn't get money from those people, how could he, the emperor, secure his throne...
Qu Zhongyi saw that His Majesty was in trouble, and he immediately stood up to share His Majesty's worries: "Please don't worry, Mr. Yang, I will definitely let Mr. Gu find out about this matter. If the matter is really as what Mr. Yang said, the affairs of these officials, The truth will explain everything to Your Majesty!"
"Thank you so much, Mr. Qu. I will kowtow to Mr. Qu instead of the other minor officials!" After saying that, Yang Huaiguang kowtowed to Qu Zhongyi...
"Mr. Yang, there is absolutely no way you can do this. If you want to thank me, you should also thank His Majesty."
After hearing Qu Zhongyi's words, Yang Huaiguang quickly kowtowed to the emperor again.
"Forget it, Yang Lao Aiqing is also doing it for Gu's great inflammation. Now that Gu understands the reason, he will definitely not let Yang Lao Aiqing down." Emperor Zhao Kuangyu said in a deep voice.
As for whether Zhao Kuangyu wants to deal with this matter, he really hasn't made up his mind. After all, things here are too complicated. However, since he has agreed to Yang Huaiguang, he will approve it first. It will not be too late to make a decision after Gu Yongnian finds out everything. …
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Old Aiqing Yang, is there anything else?" Zhao Kuangyu asked.
"I don't have anything else to do, I'll leave!" Yang Huaiguang stood up, bowed, and slowly exited the Qinzheng Hall.
After Yang Huaiguang left, Emperor Zhao Kuangyu looked at Qu Zhongyi and said, "Qu Aiqing, you know the matter, so just go to the Gu Mansion."
"Wei Chen accepts the order!"
As soon as Qu Zhongyi left, the eunuch who prepared the edict placed the blank edict in front of Zhao Kuangyu.
"Gu Orally, you draft the edict!" After Zhao Kuangyu finished speaking, he directly began to dictate the content of the imperial edict.
After the imperial edict was drawn up, Zhao Kuangyu picked up the dragon seal on the desk and lightly covered it, and a golden imperial edict flew into the sky instantly...
Seeing the imperial edict fly away, Zhao Kuangyu placed the dragon seal on the royal table and shouted boldly: "No one can take away the lonely country of Great Yan!"
…
Gu Mansion
When Gu Yongnian sent Qu Zhongyi away, his expression became solemn, because the news sent by Qu Zhongyi disrupted his plan...
"Father, what should we do now?" Gu Jingming asked.
"What else can we do? Of course we have to find another scapegoat." Gu Yongnian said helplessly.
In fact, he had already figured out his overall plan when Chen Peng came forward, but he never expected that damn Yang Huaiguang to jump out and save his chosen scapegoat, leaving him to go wherever he wanted. Look for those corrupt officials...
If he can't find it, then Zheyang County's plan can only be implemented half way. If he insists on executing it, Gu Yongnian will be exposed!
"Father, can the dragon seal be used?" Gu Jingming asked again.
"Let me think about it, father." Gu Yongnian thought for a moment and said, "If there are no scapegoats, then stealing the dragon seal will lose its effect..."
"Father, how about killing them by mistake?" Gu Jingming said: "Anyway, Qu Zhongyi did not show his full strength to protect them, and these minor officials were begged by Yang Huaiguang for mercy. If there are one or two among them... what does father think?"
Seeing Gu Jingming making a gesture of clenching his hands, Gu Yongnian closed his eyes and thought deeply, then suddenly opened his eyes.
"Go and send a message, tell them to find two weak persimmons!"
"Yes, let's wait for them on the road now!" After Gu Jingming finished speaking, he stepped lightly and flew away from Gu Mansion in an instant.
…
The land of the Qingqiu Fox Clan is located in the deep valley of the Shiwan Mountains in Endless Mountain. It is surrounded by green ancient trees, and the dense branches and leaves sway in the wind, as if they are whispering. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and onto the mountain paths, forming mottled light and shadow. A fresh mountain forest smell comes to your nostrils, mixed with the fragrance of earth and a touch of flowers, which is refreshing.
In this mysterious land, the water is gurgling and crystal clear. Occasionally, a few fallen leaves fall on the water, causing ripples. On both sides of the stream, the moss-covered stone walls look particularly primitive, giving people a sense of isolation. The mountains in the distance are undulating and covered with clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
Entering the Fox Land, there are pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, countless beauties, and handsome men. It has to be said that both men and women of the Fox Clan are all good-looking, but Hu Ling'er is not interested in these Fox Clan men. It's not because The problem with their appearance was that they were too feminine and not masculine at all. Therefore, she still liked Xu Que's sunny, handsome, and literary human race.
"Oh, Ah Si is back. Mother was still talking about you just now." A fox girl who looks just like Hu Ling'er said with a sweet smile.
"Third sister, don't you want good things anymore?" Hu Ling'er teased.
This beauty is Hu Xian'er's third daughter, named Hu Mei'er. She and her second sister Hu Qing'er are twin sisters.
"Oh? What good stuff is there?" These words were not said by Hu Mei'er, but came from the eldest sister Hu Xiang'er in the attic.
"Sister, Ling'er knows that you like literati and calligraphy, so I'll give this to you." Hu Ling'er said, taking out a piece of calligraphy from his sleeve and throwing it up.
Just as the calligraphy flew into the air, a water cloud silk ribbon flew out instantly, tied up the calligraphy, and went directly into the attic.
"Ah Si, you gave the eldest sister's gift, where are the gifts for me and the second sister?" Hu Mei'er asked.
"Third sister, look at what you said. There are eldest sisters, and of course there are yours." Hu Ling'er smiled brightly, swinging his cuffs, and seven or eight items appeared in place instantly.
