Emperor Sui Yang

The four of them entered the door reeking of alcohol, and were immediately reprimanded by the delivery man on duty, Wei Dexi (qian).

The biggest province under the door is those Nayans, now Yang Xiong, Su Wei, and Pei Ju, the next two servants of the Huangmen who are mainly doing practical things, Yang Da and Wei Zhen, and the four ministers below, Gao Shengdao, Wei Dexi, Wei Ting, Xu Jingzong.

Gao Shengdao had already rushed back to his hometown in Hebei to handle the funeral because of Gao Jiong's illness. He was accompanied by Fang Yanqian, the minister of Honghe Temple. Yang Guang asked a temple official to be in charge of Gao Jiong's funeral.

It was Su Wei's son Su Kui who filled Gao Shengdao's position, because after Gao Shengdao came back, he would be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

The person on duty tonight is Wei Dexi, Wei Zhen's younger brother. Wei Zhen's original name was Wei Dezheng, and he was adopted by Uncle Wei Jun, who became his family.

One under the door, three surnamed Wei.

Su Lie couldn't explain anything, he only said that they were drinking with the prince, Wei Dexi calmed down and ordered someone to prepare several jars of water for the four of them to drink.

He kept drinking and urinating, and had to take a bath until the smell of alcohol was completely eliminated from his body.

There is no way, you come in and go to the door, and you must be ready to be summoned at any time. It would be rude to meet His Majesty if you smelled of alcohol.

Zhang Xutuo was also very helpless, he also knew that he couldn't drink like this, but he couldn't stand Engong Shi Wansui and Han Sengshou's constant persuasion, so he drank too much.

Shi Wansui persuaded him to drink, even if he died of drinking, he would have to drink too.

Yang Ming didn't stop him, because he knew his father, unless there were special circumstances, he wouldn't see a man at night. One night for you to sober up is enough.

The wine of the Sui Dynasty is not as strong as the wine of the later generations, and some people can't even recover the strength the next day. The reason is that there is no blended wine in the Sui Dynasty, and it is all brewed with pure grains.

Zhang Xutuo and the others just sat in the other hall of Menxia Province all night, and Yang Guang didn't summon them.

Putting down the rebellion in Shandong is a great achievement, but entering this imperial city is nothing at all. Isn’t there a saying: If you don’t go to Beijing, you don’t know the official position, and if you don’t go to Shanghai, you don’t know how poor the money is.

It sounds really bluffing to depose the ambassador in Shandong Province, does Lang Wei Dexi take you seriously?No.

As usual, Yang Ming did not participate in today's court meeting. After discussing how to deal with Feng An and Ning Changzhen, who were about to enter Beijing, Yang Guang reminded him, oh, Zhang Xutuo is here. .

You see, when you are not needed, you are forgotten, a typical trait of a prostitute.

Zhang Xutuo was called into the hall,
"Your Majesty, Zhang Xutuo, the governor of Qi County, greets His Majesty."

Yang Guang raised his hand with a smile: "Ai Qing, please stand up, don't kneel again from now on, give me a seat."

The servant Gao Ye carried a cushion and placed it in a specific position, asking Zhang Xutuo to sit down.

There is no seat for Zhang Xutuo in Daxing Hall, although his rank is not considered low, but the seat he is sitting in is quite close to Yang Guang, for the convenience of the emperor to ask questions, otherwise, if the distance is too far, you will not be able to hear what the emperor says clear.

"Thank you for the things in Shandong. I have been thinking about you since I returned to Beijing. Today you and I will finally see each other. We should have a good talk," Yang Guang said with a smile, "Last night, how was your rest?"

Zhang Xutuo hurriedly said: "Your rest is very good, the fatigue from the journey all disappeared overnight."

Yang Da frowned when he heard this, and looked at Wei Zhen who was at the side, Wei Zhen kindly said:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhang Xutuo waited at the door last night and did not rest."

Yang Guang frowned suddenly: "I called Ziguo to Beijing, how dare my subordinates treat him poorly?"

Wei Zhen hurriedly said: "I'm afraid His Majesty will summon you, so I dare not let him rest."

Yang Guang pretended to be angry and said: "Nonsense, rushing to the capital all night and night, not even allowing him to sleep peacefully, you have exhausted him to death, who will comfort Shandong for me?"

Zhang Xutuo got up quickly: "It's the minister who dared not go to bed, for fear of delaying His Majesty's summons, so I don't blame the superiors in the province."

When he said this, Yang Guang pretended to calm down.

Zhang Xutuo was very nervous at the moment, because he was entering the palace for the first time, so he didn't understand how to deal with the emperor. After meeting the prince yesterday, he thought that he should deal with the emperor like the prince.

Fortunately, before leaving last night, Shi Wansui quietly gave him some instructions, so today he lied that he slept well.

It seems that what Engong said is right. The emperor is different from the prince. To deal with the emperor, you have to follow the words of others.

Of course Yang Guang wasn't really angry, and Wei Zhen didn't care if the emperor scolded him, because it was obvious that he was doing favors to Zhang Xutuo through his subordinate province.

"I heard that Xuangan and Wuhua's son helped you a lot?" Yang Guang asked with a smile.

What he said was to give credit to Zhang Xutuo. Yes, you were the one who pacified Shandong, but I can't admit it, because you will go back to Shandong in the future, and I can't let you have too much power.

Distributing the credit to Yang Xuangan and the warrior Xun meant that Yang Guang would not change Zhang Xutuo's position too much.

Zhang Xutuo certainly couldn't see the emperor's true intentions, so he said honestly:
"The Duke of Chu sent charcoal in the snow. I can't express my gratitude. Wu is engaged in the management of the local area and adjusts the price of grain. He has contributed to the peace of the people. Without these two, the minister is powerless to control Shandong."

Samurai Xun went to Shandong and was appointed by Yang Ming as Sili. He can only be called Sili, not Sili. Sili is the boss of Silitai. Now it is Yang Yue, and Yang Zhongshu has become Yang Sili.

Zhang Xutuo's words undoubtedly made two people happier, one with Xuangan and the other with Yang Da.

Xuan Gan glared at Li Hun even more provocatively, did you see that, don't just say that I bought land in Shandong, I also sent grain to Shandong?What did you do?You deserve to spray me too?

On Yang Guang's side, Yang Lihua and Yang Xiong both mentioned Yang Miaozhi's matter to him. After all, they belong to the clan, and it would be embarrassing to marry a businessman, so Yang Guang also hoped to confer a title on the warrior.

That's why Yang Ming could only give Zhang Xutuo the title of marquis, not the county magistrate, because one contribution from Shandong is worth one county magistrate, but several people have to share it. The cake is so big, how to divide it?
"Has Wu Hua's son come back?" Yang Guang asked.

Why did you mention him first?I'm here. Why don't you mention me first?So Xuan Gan hurriedly said:

"It's already on the way."

Yang Guang was stunned: "How do you know?"

Because that kid helped me buy land in Shandong, Yang Xuangan couldn't answer, but fortunately he was quick-witted and said:

"It was the prince who told me."

Okay, I'll push it to your son, you have nothing to say.

You idiot, what are you talking about?Yang Yue suddenly became angry, the prince just praised you for your progress yesterday, why did you go back in an instant?

Sure enough, Yang Guang was stunned again: "When did the prince tell you?"

Are you still asking me?Now it's all right, Xuan Gan dare not tell the truth:
"The prince was at the minister's house last night."

The corner of Yang Guang's mouth curled up: "What are you doing? Besides him, who else is there?"

Yang Xuangan had a deflated expression on his face, he hesitated and dared not reply directly.

Yang Yue sighed inwardly, and took the initiative to embrace him and said: "The prince was invited by the minister, and Shi Wansui, Han Sengshou, and Zhang Xutuo were also present at the meeting."

"Yo~~~ This is interesting," Li Hun finally found an opportunity: "Zhang Xutuo came to Beijing by order, and His Majesty hasn't summoned him yet. You guys will meet first. Are you suspected of forming a party?"

Calm down, idiot, Yu Wenshu is speechless, everyone has said that the prince is present, and he is a party of Nima, are you really not afraid that the prince will kill you?
Yang Guang frowned suddenly, and looked at Zhang Xutuo, who hurriedly said:

"I came to Beijing at noon, and I wanted to pay a visit to Duke Chu and Duke Lu, but I met the crown prince at Duke Chu's mansion. Because I used to be a member of Duke Lu, the crown prince invited Duke Lu to come too."

"Why do you visit them?" Li Hun said: "Zhang Xutuo, you don't know how to be an official. It's a big taboo to make friends with important officials of the court."

Niu Hong sneered, and said: "Xuan Gan donated food to Shandong, it's out of reason, should he pay a visit? Shi Wansui is his old boss, is it normal to pay a visit?"

"Why are there still the prince and Han Sengshou?" Li Hun asked.

Lu Chu smiled and said: "Your Majesty ordered the prince to rest and recuperate. You don't care where the prince goes, right? The princess is the eldest daughter of Xuangan, so it's rare for the prince to appear at his place?"

What the hell is 1V N, Li Hun sneered, stopped talking, and secretly glanced at Yu Wenshu, you dare not even fart, what a coward.

Yang Guang pondered for a while, and said lightly: "Shi Wansui has the kindness of knowing you, I know it, but you have to understand that you are an official of the court and a subject of my court, it's not that you shouldn't pay a visit, it's that you should Distinguish the front and back, not the next."

Zhang Xutuo broke out in a cold sweat instantly, and hurriedly said: "I am guilty."

"It's not a crime!" Yang Guangda waved his sleeve, and it's time to give him a slap, "It's just a small mistake, I don't blame it, you know the kindness of your encounter, if you don't know how to be grateful, it's no different from a beast ?”

Zhang Xutuo was sitting on pins and needles, looking forward to leaving this place as soon as possible. I really can't stay here.

Then, Yang Guang looked at Xuangan again: "He has been in Shandong for a long time, and he doesn't understand the rules, and neither do you?"

The corner of Yang Xuangan's mouth twitched: "It's my fault."

Yang Guang chuckled: "The crown prince often goes to your house, don't be fooled by wine and sex, if you let me know, I will not forgive you."

"It's absolutely nothing, Your Majesty, don't worry, the crown prince will never get drunk at the minister's house," Yang Xuangan said hastily.

Yang Guang snorted coldly, and nodded to Yu Shinan of the Ministry of Internal History, who announced his will.

Zhang Xutuo was granted the title of Marquis of Xuancheng, and the warrior Xun was given the title of Marquis of Wenshui. Xuangan didn't even get a word of praise.

As for Zhang Yuanbei, Xiong Bao, and Cheng Yaojin, they were appointed Captain Suide, Captain Huairen, and Captain Shouyi respectively.

But the three of them were not qualified to enter the palace, and Zhang Xutuo brought the three of them here to ask for credit for them.

People are like this, if you want to cultivate your own influence, you have to let others drink some broth if you eat meat, without your own team, you can't do anything.

Especially for a leader like Zhang Xutuo, fighting on the battlefield is a terrible job, and only himself can be trusted.

Using outsiders is tantamount to not cherishing one's own life.