In the past, Gu Qiang would never have had any doubts about Gu Su Liang, but is the blood jade Gu Linjiang mentioned still with Shen Qianshan? If this is the case, will Shen Qianshan be in any danger after returning to Kyoto
Gu Huaian had no choice but to take up the post. The Minister of Etiquette looked like an old man in the officialdom. Gu Huaian had already restrained his behavior since he was here. He didn't want to make the matter a big deal and it would end badly. But it had just happened. When I entered the door, I was given a slap in the face.
"The new minister? Come on, go home and pack your things now. There happens to be a new mission. You can follow me to Zhenzhou."
Although Gu Huaian knew that his life would not be so easy if he was suddenly assigned to this place, he did not expect that he would be ordered to go to Zhenzhou just after he stepped through the door.
"Sir, I don't understand what you mean. Today is my first day in office. I'm not familiar with the affairs at hand. Why am I sent to Zhenzhou?"
The Minister of Rites, who was sitting lazily, didn't seem to expect that Gu Huaian would ask back, and sat up straighter, "There is no reason. You are also a person staying in Kyoto after all. Haven't you heard that there was a drought in Zhenzhou during this period, and the imperial court Is there anything wrong with sending people to provide disaster relief?”
Gu Huaian has never been treated like this since he left home, but he still clenched his fists and endured it, "No problem, but disaster relief has always been a matter of the Ministry of Revenue. If I remember correctly, Your Majesty My title is Minister of Rites, wouldn't I be meddling in other people's business by doing this?"
"Nosy? What kind of thing is nosy in this court? If you can do it, pack up your things quickly. If you can't do it, I will naturally find someone else to do it. It's just that you contradicted your boss on the first day you took office. If it's passed on If it comes to the ears of the emperor, I’m afraid your life won’t be too easy either.”
The meaning of what the Minister of Rites said was very clear. He came here today just to show off to Gu Huaian. Gu Huaian was not a person who showed off his temper, so naturally he would not be as knowledgeable as him.
Besides, I was the number one scholar many years ago. Shen Zhongbai himself became the Minister of Rites, and his reason was really far-fetched. I couldn't contradict him, lest it make the matter too big and cause other troubles.
"Since it is the order given by Lord Shangshu, my subordinates will definitely comply with it. However, it's my first day in office today and I don't know much about these things. I don't even know what I should do next."
"The Ministry of Household Affairs will also send a minister there. All you have to do is to check on the condition of the victims, report back, and cooperate with the Minister of Household Affairs to complete these things."
The Minister of Household Affairs did not make things difficult for Gu Huai'an. It seemed that he was influenced by Gu Linjiang and wanted to leave the capital first to avoid siding with Shen Zhongbai.
Gu Linjiang was quite interesting. He tried the trick yesterday but couldn't get him to take the bait. Today he simply left the capital. Once he left the capital, he no longer had any worries about helping Shen Zhongbai. The old fox was indeed an old fox.
"Then I'll take my leave first and go back to pack my luggage."
What was going on was indeed Shen Zhongbai's request to arrange it as soon as possible, but he never thought that his anxiety would allow the Minister of Rites to seize the opportunity and send the minister of Rites that he had just arranged to relieve the disaster. It was really powerful. , but not necessarily. He had ordered the matter to be handled as soon as possible during the morning meeting. Now he could not say that the person who arranged it was not good, but it did make Shen Zhongbai pay more attention. This Minister of Rites was arranged by Gu Linjiang long ago. He has always been It was hidden so deeply, but it was exposed so easily today.
"What? Zhenzhou!" Gu Qiang obviously couldn't believe his ears. He originally thought that his brother might be treated unfairly because of Gu Linjiang's attitude on his first day in office. However, he didn't expect that Gu Linjiang would directly My elder brother was sent to Zhenzhou.
Although Zhenzhou is not far away, everyone knows that disaster relief is a hard job. Carrying a large amount of food and gold and silver on the road. If it is taken advantage of by evil villains and plotted against during the period, it is very likely that they will die directly. Well, Gu Huai'an is kind-hearted and will not actively doubt others about anything. Gu Qiang will naturally be worried.
Although Gu Huaian was helpless about these things, he had no other solution for the moment. Since he had already become an official, even if disaster relief was a dangerous job, he couldn't make any excuses, "But in the final analysis, after all, it is It’s a good thing that brings benefits and virtues. As long as you’re careful along the way and don’t get taken advantage of, I don’t really care about anything else.”
After the severe drought in Zhenzhou, many people were indeed displaced. During the recent period, Gu Qiang and Gusu Liang could only help the victims around Kyoto, but they were far from able to save Zhenzhou.
"Then let me go with you?" Gu Qiang also felt that there were more and more victims on the street recently. The disaster definitely did not happen in a day or two. Perhaps it was because they could no longer suppress the situation that local officials Report this matter.
"How can this be done? Do you think I'm just going to have fun?" You already know that there may be many difficulties along the way, and you may even be plotted by villains. Gu Huaian is even less likely to let his sister go with him.
Gu Qiang pursed his lips. After all, his brother was more simple-minded. He never knew how to be wary of others. What's more, among the people accompanying him, not necessarily any one had the idea of framing him. He couldn't let his brother take this risk. .
Gu Suliang seemed to notice Gu Qiang's thoughts and patted her shoulder, "Since Huai'an won't let you follow, don't follow. If you go with him, he will have to take care of you." you."
"But there are many things I can help my brother make up his mind about. No one can tell what situations we will encounter along the way. I am also here to..."
"Okay, without further ado, let's make this decision. I estimate that I will set off tonight. I will come back as soon as possible. You should also take care of yourself in Kyoto."
Gu Qiang was speechless, but she did this for the benefit of her brother. Gu Linjiang could use even his own daughter in every possible way, but he was afraid that his son would not be able to escape the clutches of the devil.
Gu Huaian went back to pack his luggage and prepared to go on the road, but Gu Qiang kept frowning. Seeing her like this, Gu Suliang knew that she was actually worried about her brother, "Why don't you go back and pack your luggage quickly? Let Zhuiyun I'll sneak into the accompanying team with you, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with them if I'm late."
Gusu Liang's face was actually not very good. Putting aside what happened before, he always felt that Gu Linjiang was going to attack them because the Gusu family was on Shen Zhongbai's side. Zhui Feng and Zhui Yun When I came back in the past few days, everyone said that my brother's shop was being watched, and even Lingyin Pavilion was being watched closely.
Gusu Liang didn't know what would happen next, so he wanted to get Gu Qiang away first. He had to wait and see for a while. He couldn't let Gu Qiang take this risk with him. He originally thought that Gu Qiang could move in first. The Ninth Prince's Mansion has been in the palace for a while, and now Gu Huaian is leaving the city and may not be able to come back for a while. The best way is to ask Gu Qiang to go out with him.
"Master, we have dealt with a few, but there are still many people waiting for him. We are afraid that if we take action again, some people will be suspicious." Not long after Zhui Feng came back, he discovered something strange in Kyoto. These people not only The actions were weird, and the number of people was so large that it was simply not something that a few of them could handle.
Gu Suliang sighed, "How are your skills?"
"It's very bad. He should be an ordinary servant. Master, what Zhui Feng is afraid of now is that although the people in the Lingyin Pavilion have been replaced, will there be others who can insert themselves..."
Zhui Feng didn't dare to talk any more. The last incident was still fresh in his mind. Gusu Liang was relatively reassured about the people in Lingyin Pavilion. He was afraid that some people were arranged to stay in Gusu Liang from the beginning. If the people around me really take action, it will be terrible.
"In any case, you all have to be more vigilant to me these days. If you find anything wrong, come to me immediately." Gusu Liang is just a businessman. Even if he knows some martial arts, it doesn't mean You can keep a lot of guards around you who are good at martial arts. If you really take action, the opponent will win with less and you will have almost no chance of winning.
After Gu Qiang packed his luggage, Gusu Liang was not idle. He found a young man with a similar build to Gu Qiang and put on a human/skin/mask. As long as he didn't speak, there would be no flaws. .
"Then what should I do if Shen Zhongbai summons me?" Although Gu Qiang was prepared, she was a little panicked. After all, Shen Zhongbai was not an ordinary person. Even if he had a similar figure and the same face as him, he might not be deceived. Pass Shen Zhongbai.
Gu Su Liang shook his fan and said, "Don't worry, while you are gone, I will announce to the public that you are sick. I think that under normal circumstances, Shen Zhongbai will not let you enter the palace. If Shen Siyin comes here again, As long as I'm here, I should be able to deal with it."
Gu Qiang had always been at ease with Gu Su Liang. Thinking about her previous distrust, looking at Gu Su Liang with a gentle smile on her face now, she couldn't help but feel guilty, "Ah Liang, you have to take care of yourself alone. We will definitely be back as soon as possible.”
"It's okay, don't worry."
Gu Qiang and Zhuiyun sneaked into the team, disguised as two ordinary soldiers. Gu Qiang thought that if someone really wanted to attack Gu Huaian, they would definitely send someone to cause trouble secretly. My brother, who didn’t know how to take precautions, never opened the box to check the contents.