Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 178

Luo Yan's tough response made many people in the seat silent.Everyone actually understands that this is his declaration of his attitude towards things.

Wang Junkuo, as the host, let the banquet continue with the help of the steps given by Luo Yan.But obviously, no matter how wonderful the singing, dancing and wind music were, they couldn't make the banquet as lively as before.

When the dishes on the table were almost finished, Wang Junkuo had no choice but to announce the end of the banquet.

The next thing is that Cui Dunli and his party have a good rest for a day, so they will go to various Zhechong mansions in Youzhou area to express their condolences under the leadership of Wang Junkuo.

The so-called consolation is nothing more than bringing some money and food, and when they arrive at various Zhechong mansions, let the soldiers have a good meal and send two money to show the mighty grace of the emperor.

Although Luo Yan scoffed at such formalism.But whoever told the government soldiers to really eat this, so no matter how much Luo Yan disdained it, he could only take it to heart, and would not say it openly.

Once this matter is announced, it will offend all the sons and daughters who have rushed to the government with hundreds of thousands of people in the world.Since it works, it is the best, Luo Yan can only comfort himself in this way.

It's just the banquet, Luo Yan logically should go back to rest.But farewell to Wang Junkuo, Luo Yan stepped up to Li Xuandao who was walking ahead, and said without hesitation: "Long time no see, why don't I go to Changshi's mansion to catch up on the past?"

From the perspective of someone who is well versed in officialdom, Luo Yan's behavior is simply childish.This is not obvious to let people know that he and Li Xuandao are acquaintances, and this is to discuss things.

But Luo Yan also has his own difficulties.

From today's point of view, Wang Junkuo is a bit coquettish, but he doesn't have the same sense of change as Li Xuandao said to Li Shimin.Therefore, Luo Yan still wanted to ask Li Xuandao about the Youzhou Governor's Mansion.

The matter is related to the stability of Youzhou, although Luo Yan and Li Xuandao are old acquaintances, and they are really unhappy with Wang Junkuo.But this is not the time to get emotional.And just now at the banquet, Wang Junkuo's actions did not make Luo Yan feel bad.

Luo Yan originally planned to meet Li Xuandao after nightfall.But if you think about it carefully, no matter how secretive you are, Wang Junkuo will know about it.For a rough man like Wang Junkuo, such behavior will undoubtedly frighten him.On the contrary, going in broad daylight would give him a lot of peace of mind.

On the other hand, Li Xuandao, when he saw Luo Yan approaching him at this time, his expression was slightly ugly.But he quickly returned to normal, and said to Luo Yan: "Jinzhi, you've put me on the fire. It seems that you have made me suffer today."

Hearing what Li Xuandao said, Luo Yan laughed: "Anyway, we will have this day sooner or later. It's better to be like this from the beginning, so as to save people from making irresponsible remarks in the future." The meaning of Li Xuandao's joke.

It happened that Wang Junkuo also led Cui Dunli to the outside of the main hall. Seeing Luo Yan and Li Xuandao like this, he couldn't help but look a little ugly.He stopped and asked, "Is Luo Sima going to stay in Li Changshi's residence?"

Luo Yan didn't provoke Wang Junkuo at the moment, let go of Li Xuandao's hand, and said: "Master Mingjian, Luo Yan was a writer under Li Changshi years ago. It's an honor to work together this time, and I want to talk to Li Changshi Reminiscing about the past, and learning about the situation of the Dudu Mansion. Nothing else."

Hearing what Luo Yan said, Wang Junkuo felt a little nervous, but he soon calmed down.Originally, he and Li Xuandao didn't deal too much. If Luo Yan fell to Li Xuandao at this time, wouldn't there be two people who would oppose him in the future?
But thinking about it, although Luo Yan is inferior to Li Xuandao in terms of official position, he is slightly higher in title.So even though he became a Sima himself, he just said that he was working with Li Xuandao.In other words, he and Li Xuandao were not on the same side.That would be much better.

Therefore, he said with a hearty smile: "Luo Sima, just go. Your residence is also placed in the backyard of the Dudu Mansion. After coming from the Changshi Mansion, you will directly look for the guards in front of the door. They will naturally bring you. I Send Cui Sheren there first, and Luo Sima will go by himself."

After finishing speaking, after Cui Dunli bid farewell to Luo Yan, he took Cui Dunli away first.Li Xuandao with a dazed face and Luo Yan with a smiling face were left behind.

Seeing that Li Xuandao was still in a daze, Luo Yan shouted: "Li Changshi, it's time to recover." After speaking, regardless of Li Xuandao's reaction, he pulled Li Xuandao out of the hall.

Li Xuandao's Changshi mansion is just an official mansion, not as prestigious as the Dudu's mansion.Moreover, the bold and unrestrained nature of the Northland does not have so many decorations in the mansion.Under the leadership of Li Xuandao, Luo Yan soon sat in the study of Changshi Mansion.

After Li Xuandao sat down, Luo Yan asked: "Why Luo Yan came here, I think Li Changshi also knows."

Nodding his head, Li Xuandao also asked: "It seems that you have also read the secret report I gave to His Majesty? I wonder what Jinzhi thinks?"

Lightly knocking on the table twice, Luo Yan said: "The mission His Majesty gave me is to watch Wang Junkuo. As long as he has no definite rebellious behavior, I am just a little Sima in the Dudu Mansion. But now, Wang Junkuo It's just that she's in a high position, so she's a bit coquettish."

"Then what should we do about his arrogant behavior? Can we just let it go like this?" Li Xuandao seemed a little unhappy, and asked Luo Yan.

"I will naturally remind him of these things. What Your Majesty wants is the stability of the entire Youzhou. Wang Junkuo's behavior is not too arrogant among those generals. Therefore, persuasion is the main thing in everything."

Seeing that something was wrong with Li Xuandao, Luo Yan originally wanted to say something in his heart, but now he could only put it in his heart.Depending on the situation, the two have enmity. What Luo Yan can do now is to be impartial in everything.

When Li Xuandao saw that Luo Yan was completely non-interfering, he also sighed and said, "Since we are talking about His Majesty's intentions in private, then I have nothing to say. It's just that Wang Junkuo's misconduct in the future, I will still will interfere."

Obviously, Li Xuandao still intends to continue his own way.Luo Yan had nothing to say about this, so he could only let it go.

And after talking about Wang Junkuo, Luo Yan just talked a few words about the scenery of Chang'an with Li Xuandao, and recalled the story of the two of them at the Qin Palace. It took almost a moment, and Luo Yan felt a little boring from the bottom of his heart.So after drinking the water in the cup, Luo Yan offered to leave.

Li Xuandao also knew what Luo Yan was thinking, sighed, and sent Luo Yan out of the gate.

Walking alone on the road, Luo Yan couldn't help shaking his head thinking about what happened just now.Originally, I planned to appease both parties as much as possible, so as not to make myself upset.Who knew that even Li Xuandao, whom he thought he was most familiar with, was a little uncertain now.

Things are different, people are different, probably talking about my current situation.

When feeling restless, Luo Yan didn't want to go back to Dudu's Mansion at this moment.It was still early, and Cui Dunli, who was able to talk to me in Youzhou, must still be entangled by Wang Junkuo.

Remembering that he still owed Cui Dunli a drink, Luo Yan walked around the street in a daze, seeing that almost an hour had passed, then walked into a small tavern and drank some spirits from the North to return home. To Dudu Mansion.

Fortunately, Wang Junkuo's words are still very guaranteed, but he told the guards about his identity in front of the door, and was taken to the backyard.

At this time, Luo Yan's residence has been arranged.Ah Quan had finished furnishing the room, seeing Luo Yan coming in, he shouted: "Your Majesty, this Governor's Mansion is really luxurious. It's almost as good as our mansion."

Hearing Ah Quan's emotion, Luo Yan said angrily, "This is Dudu's Mansion, which has been in business for many years. It's not like our house, it's just an ordinary courtyard in Chang'an."

Listening to Luo Yan's words, Ah Quan muttered: "The house we share in Chang'an is really terrible."

No matter how Ah Quan muttered, Luo Yan tapped him on the head and said, "That's a house rewarded by His Majesty. Besides, how could your husband have so much money to buy a house in Chang'an? Besides, without His Majesty's grace, you He is still in custody at the moment.”

Hearing what Luo Yan said, Ah Quan stuck out his tongue.How can it be so comfortable to be detained by the officials? There is a lot of hard labor all day long, and there is still not enough to eat.

Not having time to chat with Ah Quan, Luo Yan carried the wine jar and went out to ask the guards. Luo Yan easily found the place where Cui Dunli lived.

Unexpectedly, Wang Junkuo and Cui Dunli didn't know what to talk about, but this Wang Junkuo was still staying in Cui Dunli's room.Seeing Luo Yan come in with the wine jar at this moment, Wang Junkuo smiled and said, "Why, Luo Sima didn't enjoy himself today?"

Naturally, Luo Yan didn't dare not give Wang Junkuo face, so he replied: "When I came out of Li Changshi's mansion, I just remembered that I owed Cui Sheren a drink. So I walked around the street and smelled the wine. Xiang, so I simply played a round, which can be regarded as repaying Cui Sheren's favor."

Hearing what Luo Yan said, Wang Junkuo suddenly became happy because Li Xuandao hadn't sent Luo Yan to the governor's mansion.Obviously, the friendship between Luo Yan and Li Xuandao was not as good as what he had seen before.

So at this time, I was very happy and said to Luo Yan: "It's still Luo Sima's true temperament. I think Luo Sima might as well develop in the army. Thinking about Luo Sima's reputation in the army and his skill in the banquet, this is the reason." The governor of the land can do it. Why bother to be like those civil servants, so that it makes people upset."

After finishing speaking, he seemed to save himself from saying something wrong, so he couldn't help but cup his fists to Luo Yan and Cui Dunli to apologize: "I'm a rough man, I think what I said just now somewhat offended you two. However, the son of the army is always straightforward, and he is indeed much more direct than civil officials. If Luo Sima is willing, I can ask His Majesty to directly grant you the command of Zhechong Mansion."

Luo Yan didn't want to listen to Wang Junkuo, so he said: "Come here today, don't talk about other things, I'll have a good taste of the spirits from the Northland." Even Cui Dunli knew that Luo Yan didn't want to talk about this matter, so he immediately persuaded him Wang Junkuo said: "Luo Sima has always been lazy. In my opinion, it's better not to force him. Let's drink in peace."

No matter how stupid Wang Junkuo was, he could see such an obvious evasion, so he quickly changed the subject.

(End of this chapter)