Shenzhou is located in Hebei Province, while Chang'an is in Gyeonggi Province. The distance between the two places is thousands of miles. It takes a lot of time to go back and forth. This makes the Changsheng people who have finally regained some opportunities very angry and furious. This time Even if the matter of the veterans from the Western Regions is successfully resolved when they return, it will definitely have a huge negative impact on the search for protective earthly branches.
It was noon, a warm day, but everyone was in an extremely bad mood. Even though the sun was shining brightly and the breeze was blowing on their faces, they could not feel the slightest bit of relaxation or joy. Instead, they were only filled with worry and anger. This They are all a bunch of bullshit colleagues. They can't help much. They are responsible for causing trouble and bad things. It's fine if these stupid donkeys bring it upon themselves. The key is that they need to bear the consequences of the troubles caused by these stupid donkeys. The Ministry of Household Affairs They had worked hard to save money and food, which was life-saving money for the war. If they were really defeated, the war would be impossible to fight.
There are also those veterans who have been sticking to the isolated city for decades. The reason why Changsheng brought them back was of course sympathetic, but the main reason was that these soldiers obeyed orders and were loyal to themselves. After experiencing the Huangchao Rebellion, Datang urgently needed Reshape folk customs and build morale, and these soldiers are the best role models. Now, it would be better if they are criticized and maliciously slandered by people with ulterior motives. The heroes have directly become death row prisoners. What will the world think and what will the common people think?
Because he was so angry, Changsheng felt that even his breathing was filled with scorching fire. While galloping on his horse, he greeted all the eighteen generations of Qian Zhonglin's ancestors. He did not doubt this old man's loyalty to the Tang Dynasty. What I hate is that this old guy is so smart and self-righteous. No matter what his purpose is, embezzling the Ministry of Finance and questioning the veterans of the Western Regions are extremely stupid behaviors. The consequences are simply not what this old guy can bear.
Except for Qian Zhonglin, Changsheng didn't even let the emperor off. He scolded him in his heart. The emperor's mind is sufficient. How could he let Qian Zhonglin do such nonsense? It's true that Qian Zhonglin is loyal, but it's also true that this person is stupid. How could you trust and respect this person so much just because he is loyal to you and poses no threat to you? You must know that handing over power to such a person has only one consequence, and that is that this person will give Datang to the Tang Dynasty with full enthusiasm and infinite loyalty. destroyed.
Changsheng has encountered many annoying things, but this is the first time he has encountered something so irritating. People are not afraid of suffering for themselves, but are afraid of others suffering for themselves. Finally, they eliminated the eunuchs, stabilized the situation, and racked their brains to raise funds. Some money and food, but not long after he left, others were defeated. The most terrible thing is that Qian Zhonglin and his party only have the ability to shit, and have no ability to wipe their own butts. The trouble caused by these idiots will be dealt with by themselves. end.
Not only Changsheng was angry, Datou and others were also angry. One Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. They were involved in most things in the early stage. Whether it was to eliminate the eunuchs, rectify the government or raise money and food, they all contributed. Outsiders did not understand. But they knew the hardships, so it was a good time. As soon as everyone on our side left, the idiots in the court were ruining the family and causing trouble.
After running hundreds of miles in one breath, Datou drove Miss Bai to fly low and said, "Your Majesty, why don't we go back and let them go through the trouble."
Changsheng was not surprised when Datou said these words, because he also had this idea. Let them just mess around. Anyway, everyone on our side has done everything they can. Those idiots who are looking for death can just let them die. Anyway, they will lose. It is not their country.
But it’s okay to have this kind of idea, but you can’t actually do it. You still have to try your best to remedy it, and you can’t just sit back and ignore it.
Seeing that Chang Sheng didn't answer, Shi Xuanming also answered, "Your Majesty, Datou is right. We have our own errands. If we go back now, will they suspect that we want to rebel again?"
Changsheng took a deep breath and calmed down, "Not only are you angry, I'm about to explode. They couldn't help us when we worked so hard to build the house. They set fire to the house as soon as we left, but we must go back, veterans of the Western Regions." It's not bad, but what I'm most worried about now is where the money from the Ministry of Revenue has gone. If it's really misappropriated by them, the Tang Dynasty will be completely ruined."
In fact, Datou and Shi Xuanming were just talking angrily, and they couldn't really stand by and watch. After hearing what Changsheng said, the two stopped talking.
While riding the horse, Chang Sheng kept trying to calm down and conduct forward analysis. However, the anger in his heart could not subside for a long time, and he was always in a state of rage. If things were easy to remedy, he would not be so angry. The key is that if Qian Zhonglin really Once the money is gone, there is no way to fix it.
Everyone had previously landed in Ziying Prefecture. It was still dark when they set out north, and there were not many beggars and hungry people on the road. They returned at noon, and there were hungry people fleeing famine everywhere along the way. This showed that the imperial court had really collected winter grain, and The imperial court would never do this unless it really couldn't get rid of the problem.
Changsheng was furious throughout the afternoon, and it was not until nightfall that he calmed down. The so-called calmness did not mean complete calmness, but relatively calmness, and he could barely think forward.
The first thing that needs to be considered is the reason for going back. The current task of the five of us is to find and protect the Golden Dragon and the Earthly Branches. There must be a reason to return suddenly. The reason to seek justice for the veterans of the Western Regions is not sufficient, because in terms of criminal law alone, these Western Regions The veterans did make arrogant comments about government affairs. Although it was a bit of a fuss to accuse them of treason, it was still justifiable. When they went back to raise troops to investigate, some of them had no name.
Go back and confirm where the money and food from the Ministry of Revenue has been used? This reason doesn't work either, because they are now military generals sent abroad, and they have no right to interfere with how the Ministry of Revenue spends money.
The top priority is to come up with a reasonable reason, otherwise if you go back angrily, you will be criticized by Qian Zhonglin's Qingliu Party for being disobedient. This group of civil servants cannot do their job well, find trouble among themselves, and are extremely slanderous and slanderous. OK.
It is difficult to stay calm when angry. Changsheng's mind was not completely clear at this time. It was not until the middle of the night that he thought of a reasonable reason. Everyone on his side found one of the earthly branches. The earthly branch reminded everyone on his side that the emperor was in trouble. Everyone returned to the DPRK to call the police and rescue the driver.
Thinking of this, I told everyone to know it, so as to avoid disagreements and disagreements after returning.
The reasons given by Changsheng are purely fictitious, because none of our own people have even been to the dense forests of the Northeast, and where did they find the Earthly Branches and get the Earthly Branches reminders. However, Datou and others have no objection to Changsheng's statement. In fact, in their opinion, even this There is no need to make up any excuses, just kill them directly and raise an army to hold them accountable.
The black masters can run all the time, but they can't run with blood. Although they can run long distances, their blood is hot, and they will sweat and dehydrate after a certain period of time. They can only stop and rest at the fourth watch. The five of them took the opportunity to relieve themselves and take a nap. After an update, we set out again.
When he was so angry, he didn't bother to hide his whereabouts. He drove all the way and finally rushed back to Chang'an in the late afternoon. He entered the city from the east gate and went straight to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
It's not that Changsheng doesn't care about those veterans, but he knows the importance. The money and food of the Ministry of Revenue are the lifeblood of the Tang Dynasty. If the money and food are gone, the consequences will be really disastrous.
When they arrived at the gate of the Household Office, Chang Sheng and others were stunned by the sight in front of them. Several carriages from the headquarters were parked at the gate of the Household Department. Some officials were instructing the servants to carry people to the carriages. Not only the households who were being carried were groaning and crying in pain. Ministry officials, as well as injured government officials and guards.
Seeing Changsheng and others coming on horseback, the officials and servants who were carrying people were so frightened that they retreated and dodged.
"What are you doing? Don't you recognize me?" Changsheng turned over and dismounted, frowning and asking.
After hearing Chang Sheng's words, the officials and government servants at the door stepped forward to salute tremblingly.
"Gao Langzhong, what's going on?" Chang Sheng pointed at the injured people and asked loudly.
The doctor who was called by Chang Sheng bravely raised his hands and replied, "Return to your lord, they were injured."
"You don't need to tell me, I'm not blind," Chang Sheng was in a bad mood, "Who was injured?"
Gao Langzhong was scolded and trembled with fright. When Chang Sheng asked another question, he looked around cowardly and did not dare to answer.
"Say it quickly!" Changsheng raised his eyebrows and glared.
"Back to your lord, yes, yes, yes..."
Seeing this man hesitating, Changsheng wanted to step forward and kick him twice, "Say!"
"Yes, yes, it's the Protector of the Country." Gao Langzhong said.
Hearing Gao Langzhong's words, Chang Sheng frowned suddenly. Oh no, there was really something wrong with the money and food of the Ministry of Revenue. Otherwise, Zhang Shan would not have left the military camp and came to Chang'an, let alone hurt the guards at the door and the officials of the Ministry of Revenue.
When Changsheng frowned, Gao Langzhong said tremblingly, "Master Protector of the Country has just arrived."
"When did he leave?" Changsheng asked eagerly.
"I just left not long ago." Gao Langzhong replied.
"How long is it soon?!" Big Head raised his eyebrows and asked.
Gao Langzhong was so frightened that he trembled all over, "Dang, Dang, Dang, there is half a stick of incense."
"Where have you gone?" Datou asked.
"I thought I went to the palace." Gao Langzhong said.
Datou and others had also realized the seriousness of the problem at this time, and they all looked at Changsheng, waiting for him to make up his mind.
Changsheng originally wanted to go to the Household Department to check the accounts, but seeing this situation, there was no need to check the accounts. Although Zhang Shan had a bad temper, he was quite calm in dealing with things. If he could make him angry and lose his temper, there must be something wrong with the money and food in the Household Department. Serious food shortage.
Changsheng got on his horse and was about to shake the reins to urge the horse when he suddenly remembered something, "Where is Wu Yusheng?"
"Master Wu was transferred to the Ministry of Industry last month." Gao Langzhong said.
Hearing Gao Langzhong's words, immortality is like falling into an ice cave. Wu Yusheng is the successor he trained in the Ministry of Household Affairs and is responsible for ensuring the military supplies of the new army. Wu Yusheng was transferred, which means that the Ministry of Household Affairs has lost control. The money and food he has saved so hard before will also inevitably Misappropriated.
"Your Majesty, go and see Master Zhang quickly." Datou urged.
Changsheng frowned and nodded, shaking the reins and urging the horse, "Quickly, go to the palace..."
