When he was in Yuanzhou, Yang Xuan also thought about what the emperor and the important ministers in the temple were like.

At that time, he looked at the wooden statues in the temple and said to his companions: "Your Majesty and those important ministers must look like this."

The friends had various disputes, but all the disputes were that this statue was not suitable and the other one was suitable.

In their eyes, the emperor and his ministers were both majestic and terrifying. A wave of their hands could destroy a village, and a word could bring them misfortune.

Later, he saw the county magistrate who was traveling. Although he was majestic, he was not a statue of a god. This made Yang Xuan a little disappointed. He was charged less for wild hog meat that day, and he felt heartbroken for a long time after returning.

At this moment, the monarchs and ministers in the palace really turned into statues of gods.

Chenzhou was really besieged.

Yang Xuan was shouting loudly that Chenzhou was in danger, but it was far from time to relax.

No one listened.

In the smoke of power struggle, his cry was lost.

Just like the Ming Dynasty in another world many years later, people of insight are loudly shouting that this Ming Dynasty is in danger and will be finished. However, the monarchs and ministers in the court are tirelessly engaged in political disputes.

If you want to say that no one saw the crisis, that is unrealistic. After all, they are not stupid pigs. Even stupid pigs have to howl a few times.

But people are self-interested. What can benefit themselves when a crisis or political struggle comes?

Of course it is a political struggle.

Therefore, the crisis was swept away.

But just when they questioned whether the crisis news was a lie, the people on the stage came.

Bang bang bang!

The news on the stage was like a big slap, which made Zheng Qi's cheeks swollen and her eyes blue.

The key is that Boss Yang has ceased his activities.

He stood there with a low eyebrow and even gave his father-in-law a worried look.

——My father-in-law, did I make a mistake?

This is the second slap in the face.

It’s just scolding: Zheng Qi, you are so damned wrong to the country!

Yang Xuan's costume...is actually also a little transparent.

But not my father-in-law!

Zhou Zun stood up and said calmly: "My son-in-law, it seems that a blind cat met a dead mouse. He is really lucky!"

If Yang Xuan slapped him in the face secretly, Zhou Zun slapped him hard and openly.

Zhou Zun added: "However, it is understandable that Zheng Shangshu made a mistake in his judgment. After all, Zheng Shangshu is just the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice, after all, is not the Ministry of War."

Look, my father-in-law is so considerate that Zheng Qi even trembles.

——You, the Minister of Punishment, an idiot who doesn’t even understand battle formations, dare to point fingers at the judgment of my son-in-law, Yang Xuan, the famous general of the Tang Dynasty?

you!

Matches it too!

In an instant, Yang Xuan felt that his thoughts were clear.

All the pores on my body were opened, and I felt cool and comfortable.

Zhou Zun sat down, still looking calm and calm.

Yang Xuan felt that if his father-in-law could sit down and talk with Ning Yayun at this moment, the two of them would definitely have a close relationship, so he chopped off the chicken head, burned the yellow paper, and paid homage.

Moreover, Zhou Zun focused all his firepower on Zheng Qi, not involving Yang Songcheng or the emperor at all.

This is to concentrate superior forces and hurt ten of them, it is better to cut off one of them.

It seems that my father-in-law made a lot of mistakes in improving his military skills after returning from the southern expedition.

The emperor obviously felt that he was relieved, "Yang Qing."

Yang Xuan knew that the time had come when he needed to make his own judgment.

"Your Majesty, the southern part of the town was defeated by me, so its Khan Xin Wuji is quite afraid of me."

When it's time to brag about yourself, don't be humble.

——Xin Wuji’s grandson was just jealous of me. Hearing that I was going to Chang’an, he wanted to take advantage of me.

"Chen Zhou holds on, naturally he is not afraid. But this year's crops..."

Yang Xuan didn't know if Xin Wuji had restrained his subordinates. If the crops were destroyed, he would kill that bitch when he got back!

"It's a small matter about crops." The abbot spoke up, indirectly helping Zheng Qi out of trouble.

Yang Xuan said: "Among the three major departments, the Tiger Control Department is the strongest. Khan Zhang Zhuo of the Tiger Control Department is cunning. Seeing this opportunity... Your Majesty, I am worried that he will take advantage of the situation and send troops."

Chenzhou in the south of the town can block it, but the Tiger Control Division also sends troops. I dare not say how long Chenzhou, which is in seclusion and self-defense, can hold on.

At that time, no matter how much the loss is, whoever is responsible will bear the blame.

The emperor said calmly: "Zheng Qing."

Zheng Qi's body trembled and he saluted slowly.

"My lord, I almost caused a catastrophe. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

This matter was clearly the fault of the emperor and the head of state, but in the end it was Zheng Qi who had to take the blame.

Many times, the role of a confidant, in addition to running errands, also has to take the blame.

Yang Xuan glanced at Zuo Xiang.

Chen Shen inadvertently makes people feel that this person has no sense of existence, but often at the most critical moment, his words can suddenly change the situation.

Chen Shen didn't say anything.

This father-in-law, who was filial to the emperor, looked like an old tree, vicissitudes of life, and vigorous.

The emperor said calmly: "Luo Qing has been wronged, and I feel uneasy."

yes!

And what about Luo Cai?

Last time, when it was proposed that Yang Xuan should be brought to Chang'an to take up a post, Luo Cai strongly opposed it. He was sidelined by Zheng Qi, suppressed by the emperor, and expelled from the court.

At that time, Zheng Qi was in high spirits.

Now, retribution has come.

…

Luo Cai was writing a memorial at home.

The first official memorial was sent back by the emperor, which was a common practice.

I'm sending the second copy today.

He wrote the memorial almost without thinking, got up and went out, shouting: "Here comes someone."

When the servant came over, Luo Cai handed over the memorial and said, "Give it to the steward and ask him to deliver it."

The reason why he became an official was that he was ill. Since he was ill, he naturally could not deliver the memorial in person.

The old wife came and said, "Let Dalang deliver it! Otherwise it will be disrespectful!"

Luo Cai said: "Who will respect me?"

Seeing his stubbornness, the old wife sighed in her heart, "I know you are unwilling."

"It's not that I'm not willing to give in, it's that I'm not willing to give in to the Tang Dynasty!

Do you know how the decline of a country begins?

If you look at the annals of history, the beginning of a country's decline is always due to the corruption of its predecessors.

If the administration of officials is bad, there will be corrupt officials everywhere in the country. Who has the mind to govern the place? Who has the mind to manage money? Who has the mind to fight for the country?

Everyone is thinking about how to make money, everyone is thinking about how to get promoted and make a fortune.

Do you think that officialdom will be ruined in a day?

No! It just accumulates over time.

Some people are corrupt, and some are mediocre officials. No one cares about such officials, and such officials flourish rapidly. So, what will other people do if they see it?

He can make money, why can't I?

Gradually, no one takes the board seriously anymore...

In fact, corruption is not terrible. What is terrible is that after corruption, they still do nothing.

What's even more frightening is that they use their power to exact exorbitant amounts of money.
To be continued...