Before Fang Jie left Chang'an City, he didn't let the people staying in Chang'an enter Changchun Garden to meet him, but he quietly entered Taiji Palace, and met a few people who had to meet in Dongnuan Pavilion.
As the most senior courtiers in the imperial court today, University scholar Niu Huilun is one of them.
As the head of the officers of the Black Banner Army, Dugu Wenxiu is one of them.
As the head of the generals guarding Chang'an City, Cui Zhongzhen is one of them.
After Fang Jie left, these three people had a pivotal position in Chang'an City. Although Niu Huilun is very old, he is still hale and wise. This old man just likes Fang Jie, so he is willing to stand up and manage some government affairs. Therefore, he sat at the front of the three of them, closest to Fang Xie.
The chairs in the East Nuan Pavilion used to be useless, and Emperor Yang Yi, the God Blessed Emperor, was used to dealing with court affairs on the kang and summoning courtiers. And even if the courtiers gave them seats, they were just sitting on stools. Those two chairs are only occasionally touched by His Majesty's ass.
Yang Yi is just used to it, not like it.
Fang Jie was not used to it, nor did he like it.
He made himself very comfortable to sit in. Not only did he add a very spacious seat to the East Nuan Pavilion, the chair was also wrapped with cotton, so it was very comfortable to sit on. This chair occupies a large space in Dongnuange, so the room is a bit cramped. Someone once proposed to dismantle the kang, but Fang Jie did not agree because I was tired from sitting and needed to lie down.
There is a plate of fruit in Fang Jie's hand. There is no seasonal freshness in the north this season. Except for the few big pomegranates that look very beautiful, other things are shipped from the south. Now they are supplying the palace with fruits, tea, etc. Things, of course, are the goods that go all over the world.
Fang Jie casually squeezed a Jiangnan specialty jujube fruit into his mouth, bit it lightly, and a burst of sweet juice gushed out, refreshing. The shape of this thing is very similar to a date, but it is similar to a grape, much sweeter than a grape, and has no hard core. There are very small seeds inside, it feels good to chew, and it is not bitter at all.
People in the north are used to calling this thing jujube fruit, and people in the south of the Yangtze River call it giant lotus seed.
"After Gu left, the three of you discussed and dealt with the affairs of the court. If it is not a major event, there is no need to report to Dongjiang. It is a long way to go to Dongjiang. If Gu came to make a decision, it would have been delayed. After Gu came to Chang'an, There are quite a few envoys from foreign countries who came here because they wanted to establish a relationship early so as not to be despised by us later... These people, don't neglect them, what they want is respect, so give them respect... But, if it touches the laws of the country Invading the common people, I don't mind chopping off a few different heads at the entrance of the vegetable market."
"Here."
The three bowed their heads in agreement.
"Although you two have been with me for a long time, don't be arrogant. How to deal with the affairs in the court is appropriate, and ask the Grand Scholars for advice."
"Here."
Dugu Wenxiu and Cui Zhongzhen responded again.
"Cui Zhongzhen will take care of military affairs. Dugu will handle more civil affairs. One of you is in charge of military affairs but not government affairs, and the other is in charge of government affairs but not in military affairs. It's better to manage them separately so that there will be no chaos. In short Prosecutor, the taboo of all things. Take care of what you are familiar with, and don’t meddle in what you are not familiar with. Everything must have its order, and without order, there will only be chaos.”
Fang Jie took a sip of tea to get rid of the sweet taste in his mouth: "There are so many affairs in the court, so Dugu is the most tired one. If you have any doubts about anything, you can consult with the senior scholar."
Dugu Wenxiu hurriedly said: "I have made a note."
He turned his head and nodded to Niu Huilun, a senior scholar, and said, "In the future, I will ask the senior scholar to take care of you."
Niu Huilun said a few words politely, looked up and found that Cui Zhongzhen's face was a bit unsightly. So he felt a little worried, and went to see Fang Jie again, only to find that Fang Jie didn't seem to notice anything, and seemed to be in a good mood. What Fang Jie said before obviously excluded Cui Zhongzhen from the government. Before Fang explained that the three of them were discussing what to do, and later said that each of them performed their own duties... Presumably Cui Zhongzhen should not feel comfortable in his heart.
Niu Huilun originally wanted to smooth things over, but he didn't have a chance to speak.
"Chen Xiaoru."
Fang Jie called out, and Chen Xiaoru quickly stepped in: "What do you want, my lord?"
Fang Jiedao: "The affairs in Chang'an City are almost settled, so Xiaoqi School will shift its focus to the war in Eastern Xinjiang from today. At least 60% of Xiaoqi School's manpower will go east with the army. There are three or four in the city. It is enough for a thousand households to do things, as for who is left behind, you can choose by yourself, pack up your things and leave Beijing with me in a while."
"Here."
Chen Xiaoru responded, and then left.
"And one more thing."
Fang Jiedao: "Originally I would invite Dean Zhou to discuss matters together today, but yesterday he had other important things to do, so let him go back and discuss with you again. Although I am not in Chang'an City, the Academy of Martial Arts still needs to discuss with you." Rebuild it. Dean Zhou is the most familiar with the affairs of the Martial Arts Institute, he will handle this matter, and you all support it from behind."
"In addition to the Academy of Martial Arts, we also need to build an academy. The most famous academy in the Sui Dynasty was Jiangnan Tonggu, but there were some unclean things behind the Academy of Tonggu, and it eventually died. Those who joined the army, the Academy of Martial Arts was in their hearts. A holy place. Scholars should also have a holy place in their hearts, and I will leave it to you, the Grand Scholar, to prepare for the establishment of the academy."
Fang Xie clasped his fists at Niu Huilun, and Niu Huilun got up quickly: "Although I am old, I still have some face. If I invite some scholars with real talents and knowledge, they should not immediately refuse. If I take the lead in donating some books, then I will give you some books." It is enough to borrow some from the library. However, if you want all the students in the world to regard the academy as a holy place... I think that at least the academy should be given a place no smaller than the Yanwu Academy..."
Fang Jie couldn't help laughing: "Academy is going to be built in the city, and it's also going to be built outside the city. Doesn't the Academy of Martial Arts have a martial arts arena in the south of the city, so we'll build a wooden building with mountains and rivers on the north mountain."
"In short, it's enough not to lose to Yanwu Academy in terms of momentum."
Niu Huilun made a summary.
Fang Jie nodded: "That's all. If there is any urgent matter, it's faster to send the news by Xiaoqi School's method than taking the post road."
Fang Xie got up, pressed his hands down to stop the three of them from getting up: "You talk about your own, just leave by yourself. I will not let anyone know when I enter the city, and naturally I will not let anyone know when I leave the city. The servants outside will not Knowing that I am here, it would be bad for you to send it out.”
Before leaving, Fang Jie didn't seem to even look at Cui Zhongzhen, but there was an indescribable look in the latter's eyes. Niu Huilun who was standing in the front didn't see it, neither did Dugu Wenxiu.
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"Remember your duty."
Chumbo Pavilion
Fang Jie glanced at Chen Xiaoru who was following behind him: "Go back quietly, even the three people I met in Dongnuan Pavilion, don't let them know that you are in Chang'an City. I brought out the people from the Xiaoqi School. Take half of them back, and these people go back in batches, don’t let people notice. The people you bring back should also be kept secret, and don’t even tell the people who stayed at the Xiao Riding School.”
Fang Jie pointed to Ma Lilian who was standing not far away: "She stays, but she won't always listen to you. If there is any trouble in Chang'an City one day, and you can't clean up the situation with your strength, go to Look for her in the mansion of Grand Master Niu Huilun, and I will let her wait for you in the mansion. Of course, I like that there is no need for the two of you to meet before I come back. "
"Remember, sir!"
Chen Xiaoru nodded vigorously.
"Choose the Qianhu who you think is the most credible, and tell him that you are in Chang'an City. You need someone to do things on the bright side, and it is your right to choose whoever you choose. If you choose the right one, it proves that I chose you to manage Xiaoqi The school is right. You chose the wrong person, which proves that I also chose the wrong person."
Chen Xiaoru said: "Don't worry, my lord, I will guard Chang'an with my life."
Fang Jie patted Chen Xiaoru on the shoulder: "I never doubt this."
He glanced at the ready-to-go team outside, and said with a sigh of relief: "The city of Chang'an is never really peaceful. No matter how many people I kill, I can't scare the rest of them. They have already operated in Chang'an city." After so long, they know better than anyone how to change Chang'an City. They also know better than anyone what method to use is the most effective."
Fang Jie said: "To fight these people, it is not enough to rely on your life to defend Chang'an. Your life is very valuable. There is no need to always think about dying with opponents you can see or not. If I only value you If you have the courage to die with your opponent, then it is better to raise more dead soldiers than you."
Chen Xiaoru smiled embarrassingly, and scratched his hair: "I'm just a little scared, I'm afraid I'm not doing well enough."
"Whether it's done well or not is up to me. Even you don't have the right to judge."
Fang Jie waved his hand: "Go back, show me the house."
Chen Xiaoru agreed, and stretched his face forward: "This job is so stressful, my lord... why don't you raise your salary?"
Before Fang Jie could speak, Chen Xiaoru turned around and ran away.
Fang Jie looked at his back and couldn't help but smiled, and said to himself, if you are optimistic about this Jiayuan, what's the point of giving you a rich man in Taiping
Chen Xiaoru is destined not to hear this sentence, if he hears it, he will be really relieved.
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Ma Lilian glanced at Chen Xiaoru, held back for a long time but still couldn't hold back: "Sir, there is always something I can't understand... Why do you often mention the matter of salary in front of the lord? Could it be that you hope the lord thinks you are A greedy man?"
Chen Xiaoru smiled inscrutably, and looked a little proud: "If the Lord really thinks that I am just greedy for money, and not greedy for other things... that would be really good, and I will have no worries for the rest of my life."
Ma Lilian thought about it hard, but she didn't understand.
"I'm not like you."
Chen Xiaoru smiled and said to Ma Lilian: "You can gain the Lord's trust for no reason, can I?"
Ma Lilian thought hard again, but still didn't understand.
"Let's go."
Chen Xiaoru pointed to another way: "My lord said that I hope that you and I don't even need to meet before he comes back, and I also hope. But it's hard for you, the University Scholars' Mansion is so big, you have to stay in it for a whole few years. It must not feel good to go out."
"If I have a big house in the future..."
Chen Xiaoru sighed: "I also want to know what it feels like to live in peace and quiet..."
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"Mu San."
Fang Jie glanced at the eunuch standing in front of him respectfully, he was no longer a little eunuch. He is not wearing eunuch costumes, maybe Mu San is the first ever. Even the group of eunuchs who had power over the court during the reign of Dazheng, none of them were qualified to wear genuine officials' court uniforms.
"The slave is here."
Mu San asked: "Is there any order from the lord?"
Fang Jie shook his head: "I just want to ask you, have you ever thought about being a Marquis?"
Mu San was stunned for a moment, and his face immediately became agitated.
"Go."
Fang Jie waved his hand: "Fate is in your own hands, but I put it in."