Liaozhai Great Sage

Chapter 708 Liangshang Lingzhi
Du Wen, the servant of the Ministry of Punishments, didn't elaborate, just smiled and gave a salute before leaving.

A servant was so respectful to Li Xiuyuan.

This attitude attracted the attention of many officials, but the time for the court meeting was coming soon, and everyone had to communicate with each other and discuss the fire in the capital during the Shangyuan Festival a few days ago, so they didn't think much about it.

Li Xiuyuan has not reported his duties yet, according to the rules, he cannot directly participate in the court meeting, and needs to wait for Zhao Guan's summoning.

So he took Han Meng and Wu Xiang to wait in the side hall.

Soon, with the ringing of the golden bell, today's court meeting began.

With the help of the eunuch, Zhao Guanjia, who is slightly fat and has a somewhat flimsy footsteps, came out from the side of the Zichen Hall. Although he was wearing a royal robe and a crown of heaven, he looked a bit majestic like an emperor, but his spirit was really strong. People can't see how this official Zhao's family looks like an emperor.
God's.

Rather than being an emperor, he is more like a frail literati.

"My lord, I pay my respects to the officials." All the ministers bowed down to salute.

Officials of the Song Dynasty did not need to kneel when they met the emperor, because kneeling was the etiquette of Wu Zetian in the Zhou Dynasty, and the Zhou Dynasty was not orthodox, so it was not accepted by the scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty.

Zhao Guanjia sat on the dragon chair and gave a little support; "All lovers are welcome."

"Thank you."

All the civil servants had just finished their salutes, and one civil servant couldn't wait to stand up and said: "Officials, I have a book to play."

"Tell me what to see." Zhao Guanjia said.

"The lower officials want to impeach the fire officials in the capital for neglecting their duties. The fire in the capital city during the Shangyuan Festival stretched almost half of the south of the city. If it hadn't been for the heavy rain, the fire would have harmed more people. Even though the fire has been extinguished now, it has caused The great disaster has caused countless people to be displaced, so I ask you

Your Majesty punishes the crime of the fire prevention official. "The civil official said.

Master Yang of Zhongshu Sheng narrowed his eyes, but remained calm, and the other civil officials did not stop him.

This is to kill first and play later, to question the fire officer first, and then discuss the disaster situation, so that other people can live in peace.

"The fire in the capital city, as a fire prevention officer, it is indeed inevitable to escape the responsibility, so let's dismiss him and investigate." Zhao Guanjia said.

"Officials, the fire in the Shangyuan Festival has spread greatly. I implore Your Majesty to provide relief and rescue the people, so as to prevent the disaster from expanding." Suddenly, another civil servant stood up and said.

Zhao Guan's family replied, "Quite playing."

"Father, I implore my father to entrust this disaster relief to my son. My son also wants to share the worries of my father, the court, and do something for the people of the world. I hope my father will allow me." At this time, The third prince, Zhao Jing, stood up immediately, saluted and said sincerely.

"Ok?"

His appearance made many ministers unexpected.

Some people even just discovered that the third prince, Zhao Jing, was also at the court meeting.

"It's rare that San'er has such filial piety, sure." Zhao Guanjia said.

"Thank you, father." Zhao Jing was a little joyful.

Afterwards, the civil servants rushed to speak again, all talking about the disaster in the Shangyuan Festival.

After a while, Master Yang, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and said: "Officials, the old minister thought that the fire on the Shangyuan Festival was very strange, maybe it didn't happen suddenly, and the cause should be thoroughly investigated by the official. We can't let some vicious monsters with ulterior motives harm the capital and shake the country's security
Certainly. "

"Let the people from the six doors investigate." Zhao Guanjia said.

Master Yang said again: "If the person from the Six Doors could be found out, he would have been found out a long time ago, and it is unlikely that there will be no news yet, so the old minister boldly recommends someone who will definitely be able to investigate the case of the Shangyuan Festival fire. .”

"I don't know who Yang Aiqing recommends?" Zhao Guanjia's expression changed slightly.

"Inspector of Yangzhou, Li Xiuyuan." Master Yang said immediately.

As soon as these words came out, many officials were shocked immediately.

Mr. Yang's move is so ruthless. Li Xiuyuan was named the governor of Yangzhou. He holds both military and political power in Yangzhou. He is a high-ranking prince. If he is really recommended by him now, he will have to stay in the capital to handle the case. It is thankless Not to mention, if things are not done well, it may cause others to lose the position of governor.

However, the officials secretly cheered in their hearts.

Mr. Yang and Li Xiuyuan have a feud against killing their son, it is best for them to fight, and wait for the result by themselves.

Among them, Zhang Yuan, the servant of the official department, showed a smile on the corner of his mouth.

This was the countermeasure that I and the others discussed with Master Yang against Li Xiuyuan that day: flatter him, dismiss him from office, and treat his subordinates as dogs.

However, Li Xiuyuan, who came to the capital, was too low-key. He didn't publicize his achievements everywhere. It wouldn't work if he praised him, so he was dismissed from office and accepted as a dog.

And no matter which step he took in these two steps, he had to stay in the capital first, and he would definitely not be able to report back to Yangzhou smoothly.

"Li Xiuyuan? This name is indeed somewhat familiar to me. It seems that this person was responsible for the Nine Mountain King's rebellion last year. By the way, where is this person now? Has he not entered Beijing yet? I also promoted him to be the governor of Yangzhou. It stands to reason It’s time to go to the capital these days.”

After being reminded by this, Zhao Guan's family remembered Li Xiuyuan, the great hero who destroyed the Nine Mountain King.

Master Yang said: "Officials, this Li Xiuyuan has been in Beijing to report on his duties for several days, and he is now waiting for the official to summon him in the side hall."

"Then call him in, I'm also interested in seeing this hero of the Song Dynasty." Zhao Guanjia said.

At the side, the national teacher, who was as motionless as an old monk chanting scriptures, slowly opened his eyes at this time, revealing a gleam of light.

now.

In the side hall, Li Xiuyuan frowned slightly looking at the wooden beams of the side hall.

On the wooden beam is a black Ganoderma lucidum, which is about the size of a bathtub, exuding a delicate fragrance, which is very miraculous.

"Hey, young master, I haven't noticed before, why is there such a big Ganoderma lucidum growing on the beam of the palace? This should be the auspiciousness that those literati said." Han Meng took a look and said in surprise.

However, Li Xiuyuan's face darkened: "What auspiciousness, this is a symbol of exhaustion of luck. Ganoderma lucidum growing from rotten wood is auspicious, and Ganoderma lucidum growing from beams and pillars means that luck is exhausted, and the building will collapse, like bamboo blooming, a flash in the pan. It’s beautiful, but then it brings death and withering, if an ordinary person produces this thing, it means that that family is not far from decay.”

"Young master, but this is the palace," Han Meng said in surprise.

"It's because it's the imperial palace that I paid attention." Li Xiuyuan said in a deep voice.

There are various indications that the national fortune of the Great Song Kingdom is about to come to an end.

But I can all know that some people and some spirits in the capital cannot be unaware.

At least, it is impossible for the national teacher to have nothing in mind.

At this moment, an eunuch came in: "Who is Li Xiuyuan, governor of Yangzhou, Mr. Li? Hurry up and pay homage to the official family, the official family has summoned you."

"Are you here?" Li Xiuyuan looked away, straightened his clothes and stood up.

(End of this chapter)