The chief official and others racked their brains and took great pains when they forged the files. There could not be only one ghost appearing in the files for decades before and after. In order to increase credibility, the chief official and others not only relied on the lotus pond and well he mentioned in the afternoon. He made up all kinds of water ghosts, and based on the palaces where he had previously emitted pure yin aura to envelope everyone, he also made up evil ghosts including hanged ghosts, vixens, and black rakshasas. There was really nothing else to do, and even Concubine Yang Guifei moved out.
The chief official thought that once Chang Sheng personally inspected it, everyone on his side would be exposed, but he never thought that Chang Sheng just mentioned it in one word and did not go into details.
In the eyes of ordinary people, many court officials are ignorant officials who do not know right from wrong and cannot distinguish between right and wrong. In fact, this is a huge misunderstanding. Officials are smarter than ordinary people. Officials know who is right and who is wrong better than ordinary people, and they are more knowledgeable. It is clear who are the bad guys and who are the good guys. The reason for unfair enforcement of the law and miscarriage of justice is not because they are ignorant and do not distinguish between right and wrong, but because they are morally corrupt and deliberately bend the law for personal gain.
The chief official was not stupid. After regaining consciousness, doubts arose immediately. Although he had never seen Chang Sheng before, he knew what Chang Sheng had done before. Logically speaking, with Chang Sheng's mind, he should not be unable to see that he He is cheating, unless Changsheng is deliberately pretending to be stupid.
Thinking of this, the chief official immediately recalled in his mind all the words and deeds of Chang Sheng when he inspected the palace in the afternoon. After thinking carefully, he soon realized that although he didn't know what Chang Sheng's motives were, he noticed that Chang Sheng intended to delay time and did not think about it. The capital was moved to Luoyang early.
Guessing the purpose of immortality, the chief official was trembling with excitement. For him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The position of immortality was high and powerful. As long as he hugged the thigh of immortality, his career would be just around the corner.
The opportunity has appeared. Now it’s up to you to see if you can seize it. If you want to leave a good impression on Changsheng, you must let Changsheng understand that you have figured out his thoughts and will secretly assist and fully cooperate. But the difficulty lies in this matter. He couldn't say it clearly, especially since the governor Zhao Taixing was still on the side, he would be self-defeating if he was not careful.
After thinking anxiously, the chief official bowed forward, bowed to Chang Shengzuo who was sitting in the main seat in the lobby, and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao has strictly scrutinized Luoyang officials when he first took office, and his subordinates also know a lot about his subordinates." , I can assure you that the officials in Luoyang have no treasonous intentions, nor are they collaborating with the enemy. Your Majesty has many things to do every day, so it is rare for you to come and inspect. I would also like to ask you to give me some advice on how to build the palace and eliminate the ghosts and evil spirits that occupy the palace."
After hearing the chief official's words, Chang Sheng raised his head and glanced at the chief official. The chief official and Chang Sheng looked at each other for a short time and then hurriedly lowered his eyebrows and lowered his head.
"Okay, since you have already reviewed it, I won't read it." Changsheng casually closed the official statement on the table, "You are the chief official here and you know a lot about the situation in the Luoyang Palace. In your opinion, Come on, how soon can the preparations for moving the capital be completed?"
At this time, in addition to the governor Zhao Taihang, there were dozens of lower-level officials in the hall. Hearing Chang Sheng's question, all the officials, including Zhao Taihang, winked at the chief official, signaling him not to make the time too short.
The chief official took advantage of Changsheng's yawn and nodded to Zhao Taihang, then bowed and said, "I'm going back to the prince to ask, the Luoyang Palace has been abandoned for a long time. Not only is the palace dilapidated, but there are also ghosts and ghosts running rampant. In my opinion, I want to It will take at least ten years to rebuild the palace and drive away the ghosts of grievances."
Changsheng knew that after he left, Zhao Taihang would secretly report what he said to the emperor, so he pretended to be surprised, frowned and glared, "Ten years? Even if it is rebuilt, it will not take ten years. I will inform the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works. , let them cooperate with the dispatch and give full support. The time limit is half a year, and they must get the job done."
As soon as Changsheng said this, before the chief official could answer, Zhao Taihang jumped out and complained, saying that half a year was too short and they would never be able to complete their errands.
"Then how long do you think it will take?" Changsheng took the opportunity to find out. The emperor must have discussed moving the capital with Zhao Taihang last time he came here.
Seeing Zhao Taixing frowning and thinking, Changsheng said in a deep voice, "After I return to the capital, I need to write to the emperor and inform him of the approximate date of moving the capital. If it is late, all nine tribes will be punished."
Zhao Taihang originally wanted to say two years, but was frightened by Changsheng, so he hurriedly changed his mind to five years. He might as well say more as much as possible, saying that if the nine tribes are missing, they will be gone.
"No, five years is too long," Changsheng raised his voice, "I'll give you one year..."
"Your Majesty, spare your life, let alone one year, even three years may not be enough." Zhao Taihang bowed and begged for mercy.
"Okay, this is what you said, I will give you three years." Changsheng made the final decision.
"Three years may not be enough." Zhao Taihang also wanted to gain more leeway.
"Stop talking nonsense, it's settled," Changsheng left his seat and stood up, "It's getting late, I have to go."
Zhang Mo looked at Changsheng with a smile. Changsheng originally came to delay time, but now he came to rush the construction period. When Zhao Taihang writes to the emperor, the emperor will definitely trust him more.
Changsheng and Zhang Mo went ahead, followed by Zhao Taihang and others, sending them out of the house like gods of plague. They were really afraid of Changsheng and would kill the nine tribes at every turn. Who could not be afraid?
When he arrived outside the door, Changsheng turned around and waved to Zhao Taihang and the chief official. The two understood and followed Changsheng and Zhang Mo to a deserted place.
Changsheng lowered his voice and said seriously, "When we rebuilt the main hall, we hired craftsmen to secretly carve stone rabbits and stone sheep, each weighing nine hundred and ninety-nine pounds and nine taels and nine cents. They were buried nine feet underground in the northeast and northwest of the main hall, and then the stones were carved. A tiger weighs ten thousand kilograms and is buried nine feet into the ground under the steps of the main hall."
Seeing Changsheng's serious expression, the two of them nodded in agreement.
Changsheng said again, "There must be no mistake in weight and position, otherwise it will not be able to block evil spirits and gather energy."
When the two nodded again, Chang Sheng said again, "All craftsmen involved in building the palace are not allowed to be born in the year of Snake, Monkey or Pig."
The two were confused and nodded in astonishment.
After the explanation, Changsheng didn't waste any time. He patted the chief official on the shoulder, got on his horse, and left with Zhang Mo.
When they were far away from the government office, Zhang Mo said, "Eldest brother has always said that you are not mature enough. In my opinion, you are more considerate than him."
"Huh?" Changsheng turned to look at Zhang Mo.
"The current emperor's zodiac sign is Pig, the Rabbit, Goat and Pig are in triad, and the Tiger and Pig are in Liude," Zhang Mo said. "You ordered them to carve stone rabbits, stone sheep and stone tigers and bury them around the main hall for two purposes."
"What two purposes?" Chang Sheng asked with a smile.
"The stone rabbit and the stone sheep are the numbers of ninety-five, which means that the emperor is the most noble of the ninety-five. The stone tiger of ten thousand catties means that the emperor has a long life. Everyone likes auspicious meanings, and the emperor is naturally no exception. This is one of them." Zhang Mo said He paused briefly here and then continued, "The burial of these three stone beasts around the main hall will not change the atmosphere of the palace. The so-called blocking of evil spirits and gathering energy is really nonsense. The reason why you say this is, It was in response to the eldest brother's previous efforts to prevent the emperor from moving the capital to Luoyang. If the emperor knew about this, he would know that the eldest brother's previous statement that Luoyang's dragon energy was a return to glory was not alarmist. In this way, he would not be alienated from his eldest brother. "
Chang Sheng smiled and said nothing.
Zhang Mo added, "You don't allow craftsmen with the three animal signs of snake, monkey, and pig to participate in the construction of the palace just to delay the construction of the palace. Building the palace is not about moving tombs, so there is no need to avoid tabooing the animal signs."
"You know too much, be careful I kill someone and silence you." Chang Sheng said with a smile.
"I really don't understand why eldest brother always underestimates you. With your mind, you are not afraid of anything." Zhang Mo said.
"Brother is a great wise man, I am just a little clever," Chang Sheng said, changing the subject, "Where do you usually live?"
"Why do you ask this?" Zhang Mo asked casually.
"The military camp is full of men. It's inconvenient for you to live there. You should have other places to live in the city." Changsheng said.
"There is a separate courtyard in the back street." Zhang Mo pointed to the northwest.
"Let's go, let's go." Chang Sheng urged.
Zhang Mo smiled and said, "It's just the second watch, the lanterns are on."
"No, I can't delay for too long," Chang Sheng raised his hand and pointed south, "Yu arrived half an hour ago and is still waiting outside the city to take me back."
"Oh? How did you know it was Yu Yi?" Zhang Mo was surprised.
"Who else but a nun could do such a disappointing thing..."
