Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 595 Qu Gao and Widow
On this day, there are not many people who want to leave Chang'an.

Guan Ying is ready, fully armed, majestic, smiling and saying goodbye to Xia Houying, Xia Houying's face is a bit uneasy, after all, there are many things in Chang'an, especially Ting Wei, he is the new official of Ting Wei , These days, he was tossed and ruined by Chao Cuo. In Chao Cuo's eyes, there are no veterans who founded the country at all. I lost a thousand food first, it is really hard to tell.

On the contrary, Guan Ying wanted to look further, he said with a smile: "I see, you don't have to worry too much, Chao Cuo dare not attack you, even if he is not afraid of other people, but behind you is the Taiwei , unless he decides to trouble the Taiwei, you are safe. Of course, you don’t want to offend him, just do your own thing. Chao Cuo won’t be able to make trouble for too long. Don't get involved."

Xia Houying shook her head, "If it wasn't for the Taiwei's order, I wouldn't be willing to be a court captain."

"It's really not worth it to be killed by a villain at such an age."

"Especially Ji Bu. Back then, I begged for mercy and saved his life, but now he has even lost his title. Chao Cuo is too cruel!"

Xia Houying was extremely dissatisfied with Chao Cuo's treatment of the old minister, but Guan Ying said: "You don't have to worry about Ji Bu's matter at all, he is His Majesty's servant, just watch, his title will definitely be over soon." Will come back, and it will also add that His Majesty will never treat those close to him badly."

"As for Chao Cuo, it's an extraordinary time now, so just bear with it for now. This guy offends people everywhere. With this personality, Sangong won't be able to do it for long. One day, he will suffer!"

Although Guan Ying comforted Xia Houying, he was also extremely dissatisfied with Chao Cuo in his heart. As the chancellor of a vassal state, his mansion also suffered from Chao Cuo these days.

Chao Cuo came to talk to him several times, asking about the affairs of Changsha, Guan Ying almost couldn't help but do it.

He probably also knew that Guan Ying was different from other ministers in that he dared to fight. Chao Cuo came several times, but he didn't take anyone away.

Guan Ying was in a hurry to leave, but it couldn't be said that there was no Chao Cuo factor in it.

What Chao Cuo did has aroused strong opposition from the old officials, but now that he is being favored by the emperor, they can't do anything even if they hate him. Guan Ying explained a lot to Xia Houying, "Now it's different from the past. , the only thing we can rely on is the Taiwei, you had the credit for protecting the Taiwei back then, you need to communicate with the Taiwei more on weekdays, change your temper, so as not to be bullied by villains."

The two chatted for a while, Guan Ying finally looked at his son.

Guan A could not bear to look at his father, and he was not willing to let his father leave. Guan Ying did not have too high demands on his son, and his son's achievements have exceeded his expectations. He didn't say much, just patted Son's shoulders, "You are now serving as the sheriff of a place. This is not an easy task. Many people's livelihoods are maintained in your hands. Everything in the place needs you to take care of it. This is very important, yes You can't take it lightly. If you encounter any major events, you have to remember that you are a man of indomitable spirit."

"Father, don't worry, I will do my best!! I will never make mistakes!! Live up to the name of a man!"

"I didn't ask you to do your best! I mean, if you have a big problem, come to me!"

"Ah, didn't you say I'm a real man?"

"You are a man, a man can bend and stretch, you know?!"

"only!!"

Guan Ying was extremely happy, jumped on his horse, yelled, and left in a hurry with the cavalry, and there were many doctors who left together. Xia Houying waved goodbye, looked at Guan Ah enviously, and said with a smile : "Your father loves you, that's right, after all, you are very successful."

"Father Zhong, Zao is also very successful, he is already the third prince of the country."

Hearing the name Zao, Xia Houying's face changed drastically, and he cursed: "Where did the scorpion become a weapon? If he knew that I had lost a thousand food, he would definitely write a letter to ask why I lost his food. !!"

"I was not as good as before."

Xia Houying said some ugly words, but Guan Ah just looked around as if he didn't hear anything.

"It's also my fault. When he was young, I abandoned him to his mother. I was busy with state affairs all day long. Now that I have the current situation, I must teach him well. Otherwise, my Xiahou family may be ruined by him." hands."

Xia Houying said in a low voice, and then said to Guan A: "Then you go back first, I have important things to do here!"

While Guan Ah was still wondering what was going on, the armored soldiers had already escorted people here, all of whom had been sentenced and were going to serve in various places, and the leader was Zhang Shizhi, Yuan Tingwei.

At this moment, Zhang Shizhi's face was a little numb. He has been sending all kinds of people to serve in the military. He never thought that one day it would be his turn to serve in the military. Fortunately, his elder brother returned to his hometown. If I didn't see myself like this, I hope I can hide it. If he finds out about his situation, he will definitely be very worried.At this time, Zhang Shizhi didn't think about the fact that he had not completed the law for a long time, nor did he think about the future of the court. All he thought about was his elder brother.

Xia Houying glanced at him, then ordered.

The armored soldiers escorted them on the road, and they were going to be sent to Longxi, where Liu Wu was originally serving.

Most of these people who went to serve were former officials, and they all knew Zhang Shizhi, and the soldiers escorted were even Zhang Shizhi's former subordinates. The scene was a little awkward, but Zhang Shizhi didn't What kind of privileges did he get, he enjoyed the treatment of criminals all the way, until he came to a post house all the way, the official who cooked rice gave him an extra piece of steamed cake, this was probably the only thing the former court captain enjoyed An exception.

Sitting among the prisoners, eating the steamed cakes in their hands, several people sat around quietly.

Not all of these prisoners were officials, and many of them had been sentenced before, and the person who made the sentence was Zhang Shizhi.

The few people gathered around at this moment are some young men surnamed Lu from Chang'an, who were sentenced by Zhang Shizhi not long ago and served three years in the military, but now they have come together with Zhang Shizhi, their eyes are full of gloating.

"Mr. Zhang, we have told you a long time ago that you have been looking for trouble for yourself all this time."

"How is it now?"

There are a lot of old officials here, as well as soldiers, they definitely dare not do it, but they don't have so many scruples about speaking sarcasm.

Zhang Shizhi continued to eat the cake in his hand, but did not answer them.

"This is called retribution. You always stare at us, the royal relatives. Even if we commit small things, you still insist on it. There are more civil disturbances, why don't you care? Liu broke the law? You should be arrested if your surname is Lu?!"

Zhang Shizhi paused, looked ahead, and replied resolutely: "All you can eat in one meal is the food that ordinary people eat for several months. Since you have enjoyed the best food, you should respect the law the most." Instead of taking the lead in obeying the law, instead relying on one's own identity to do evil, I will not regret arresting you people even after I die, if I can do it again, I will still make this judgment and it will not change."

"How many of us are there? There are more people doing evil among the people, even those Guizhou chiefs. Are there still few villains among them?"

"The Guizhou chiefs you mentioned, there are too many people staring at them, and there are too many people who can deal with their violations of law and discipline, but for you, there are really too few people who dare to do it."

"You still want to make a move? What else can you do now? Let me tell you, it is your fate that you can return to Chang'an alive! How many people have you offended over the years, you will know when you come to Longxi this time!!"

Several people spoke fiercely, but Zhang Shizhi didn't show any fear on his face, which made them a little disappointed, and they cursed a few more words before leaving.

After they left, several former officials surrounded them and asked worriedly, "Mr. Zhang, are you okay?"

"It's okay. Because of my fault, it's really not right to implicate you."

"Mr. Zhang, don't say such words. If you want to blame, you can only blame that Chao Cuo. He is unreasonable. How many people are there in Tingwei? If they come to perform, we have to check them one by one. We are not gods, but we are sent. It takes more than a month for a person to go to Xu County to go back and forth. This is also called delay? Could it be called delay if we arrest a group of talents?! Chao Cuo is deliberately dealing with us."

Zhang Shizhi shook his head, "No, what he arrested was justified. There is a grievance in the country, and we really don't know anything about it. This is dereliction of duty."

Zhang Shizhi raised his head slowly, thought of something, and said with emotion: "Could it be that only the most severe measures can be used to make the world free from traitors?!"

They soon started on their way again. Chang'an and Longxi were not far away. After setting off day and night, Zhang Shizhi and others quickly arrived at the site where the construction started and began to serve here. On the first day of Zhang Shizhi's arrival, He was called over by the officials alone, and the person who wanted to see him was Luan Bu.

Looking at this former colleague, Luan Bu couldn't bear it.

He used to be an official in the same dynasty, and now one is still sitting in the upper position, the official stands beside him with his head bowed, while the other is wearing prison clothes, with shackles, bowed his head, and has a vicissitudes of life.

Luan Bu frowned, and asked, "Mr. Zhang, do you know why you have fallen into this situation?"

"It's because of my incompetence."

Luan Bu shook his head, "I didn't know about you at first, but someone in the court was still worried about your safety, so he sent someone to bring you a letter, and at the same time, he also sent me a message to tell you I took care of you and told you not to be wronged here. I also said that most of the prisoners here have hatred against you, and there are many people who hate you in the world. He is very afraid that these people will kill you. Do you know who this person is? ?”

Zhang Shizhi hesitated for a moment. He didn't have any friends in the court. Everyone would avoid him when they saw him. No one liked him. Until now, Jia Yi seemed to be the only one who was willing to speak up for him.

"Could it be Mr. Jia?"

"No."

"Your Majesty?"

"Not at all."

"Let me tell you directly, it is actually Wang Tianqi, Marquis of Shandu."

Zhang Shizhi was stunned, raised his head, and looked at Luan Bu in disbelief. Wang Tianqi was the former court lieutenant, and Zhang Shizhi succeeded him as the court lieutenant. Not familiar with him at all. In fact, Zhang Shizhi still looks down on his senior because of his character. If he is powerful, he belongs to whomever he belongs to. Whether he belongs to the empress dowager, the emperor, or the ministers, no one can tell or see through.

This guy's line-up skills have always been top-notch. For so many years, he has never offended anyone. He is always lenient in the face of dignitaries who break the law. Facing those who angered the emperor, he will strike hard. Zhang Shizhi despises Zhang Shizhi for using the method of framing to deal with the ministers His Majesty wants to deal with. He always uses him to teach the officials around him not to follow suit.

Zhang Shizhi never thought that when he was dismissed, this guy would actually speak up for him.

Looking at Zhang Shizhi who was in a daze, Luan Bu said, "Of course you can also say that he is hypocritical, but it is just to increase the bargaining chip in the future, and to make friends with you when you are down. However, he is not as good as you are. Thinking so badly, at least, risking offending Chao Cuo to ask me to take care of you, you must remember this situation!"

Luan Bu handed Wang Tianqi's letter to Zhang Shizhi, and let him leave without saying anything more.

Zhang Shizhi was still a little dazed. After working all day, when he was eating at night, he just turned out the crumpled letter and looked down.

"My younger brother Shi Zhi. Is he still alright?"

"You have offended a lot of people on weekdays, remember to protect yourself, don't go out alone, don't leave the house at night, lock the door, the people who live with you, Luan Jun will arrange for you, you don't have to worry, if you meet Whatever happens, remember to report to Lord Luan, and be careful of local officials and soldiers."

Wang Tianqi explained a lot at the beginning of the letter, telling him how to protect himself. The key point is not to trust anyone, even officials and soldiers, who may murder him.

From the text, it can be felt that Wang Tianqi is not pretending, he really hopes that Zhang Shizhi can survive.

And at the end, Wang Tianqi wrote earnestly: "I know you have always been prejudiced against me, thinking that I dare not arrest the powerful, dare not offend meritorious deeds, flatter the emperor, plant and frame me well, that's what I did, but, the court The essence of a lieutenant is not to arrest the powerful, not to deal with meritorious deeds. The purpose of a lieutenant is to make the world peaceful and to protect the people. Your behavior is worthy of respect, but the starting point is wrong. To deal with the powerful and to deal with the powerful, to deal with the powerful in order to protect the people, the order of His Majesty must be executed to flatter the villain? If His Majesty's order can benefit the world, what is it worth to me to be famous? ? If framing and framing can solve the hidden traitor, what is it to me to bear a bad reputation?"

"Tingwei is not a place to earn your own reputation, nor is it a place to give authority to the law. It is a place to protect the people, supervise officials, and deal with traitors."

"I have always liked you very much, because you are a brave man, upright, and a talented censor, but you value your reputation too much, and you value the law too much. The law is made by man, if you are not man, What's the benefit of sticking to it? The prince broke the law, but he never harmed the people. If you keep an eye on the prince, it will cause a shortage of court officers and let go those who really harmed the people. It is to fully understand your opponent, to be more cunning than the most cunning criminal, and more vicious than the most ferocious thief. My brother uses Tingwei as a sword, I think otherwise, Tingwei is actually a shield, protects the ears , for armor, Anguoer."

"May my younger brother survive this calamity safely and use the resources of the royal censor to protect the peace of the people of my Han family and country."

"Brother Yu again, please take care."

Zhang Shizhi finished reading the letter in his hand in a daze, folded it lightly, and hid it in his sleeve.

That night, Zhang Shizhi sat in the room, thinking for a whole night.

"Wang Throwing Yi started again??"

"I heard that he went to visit Chao Cuo last night, and the two chatted very happily. This guy is really embarrassing!!"

Before the court meeting even started, several ministers had already gathered together and pointed at Wang Tianqi in the distance. In their opinion, this scumbag lieutenant was too much. For a person like Chao Cuo, how could you Want to curry favor too? ?

Isn't this blatantly contradicting the officials? ?
A minister sneered and said, "Don't look at him wagging his tail so happily when he meets Chao Cuo now. Believe it or not, if Chao Cuo is about to fall one day, he will be the first one to kick Chao Cuo. Really."

Several people were talking, but Wang Tianqi stood in the distance, smiling all over his face, as if he didn't hear their words at all.

When Han Xin arrived, all the ministers ran away one after another, and even the few ministers who pointed out just now were scared and hurriedly avoided, not daring to gather together. Han Xin looked around, and finally stood beside Wang Tianqi, who hurriedly saluted Goodbye, "My lord!"

Han Xin nodded, "Why are you standing here alone?"

Of course, Han Xin knew Wang Tianqi. Wang Tianqi was a general who fought with Han Xin seriously. When Emperor Gao, he served as General Wei and took charge of the entire Northern and Southern Army. Individuals, one is Song Chang, the grandson of Song Yi who supported Emperor Wen and was deeply loved by him, and the other is Zhang Anshi, a favorite of Emperor Wu who was famous for his prudence all his life. From them, it can be seen that Wang Tianqi was valued and trusted by Emperor Gao at that time.

"The lowly ministers dare not stand side by side with the sages."

Wang Tianqi replied with a smile.

Han Xin didn't know what to think of, raised his head and laughed loudly.

Wang Tianqi also laughed cooperatively.

But when they heard the laughter of the two, those sages who thought highly of themselves turned pale with fright, lowered their heads, trembled all over, and were as timid as chickens.

(End of this chapter)