Chapter 689 Fudge

northwest.

The wind was blowing and the dust was flying.

Yang Yuanqing took a sip of bad wine and pushed open the door of the courier station against the strong wind.

"The old scholar is here! It's good that you come, these orders are all up to you."

Ma Gui handed over a stack of courier bills to Yang Yuanqing for registration.

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "Let it go."

"okay!"

Ma Guixi smiled.

He is most afraid of writing. After the old scholar came, he was relieved.

All the clerical work can be handed over to the old scholars.

Ma Gui passed by him and smelled the alcohol, "Old scholar, you are drinking again. In the morning, what did you say you were drinking. Be careful that the station master will punish you."

Yang Yuanqing chuckled, and said secretly: "I just took a sip, and I didn't dare to drink more. Don't tell the station master."

Ma Gui also lowered his voice, and said: "Next time, you can't do this again. There are regulations in the courier station. Drinking is not allowed during the shift. Every time you find out, you will be fined once."

"I know, I know. I'm just an alcoholic." Yang Yuanqing still looked like a nice guy.

Ma Gui snorted, "If you continue like this, sooner or later you will die from drinking."

Yang Yuanqing shook his head and said casually: "It's a beautiful thing if you really want to drink to death."

Seeing that Ma Gui didn't understand, he explained: "Isn't it a beautiful thing to die without pain?"

Ma Gui convinced him.

A busy day starts here.

Sanhe Express Jinzhou Luomahe Branch Station is a busy express station.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in the Northwest camp alone, including the head soldiers and the logistics people.

These people send letters and money, and now they all come to the courier station.

From morning to night, the express station has never been idle.

Jia Er, the big soldier, is a soldier under Gu Ting.

At the end of last year, he sent a sum of money back to his hometown.

Today he came to get the letter.

They are all acquaintances, and Ma Gui greeted him familiarly, "Here we come! The letter from your family has arrived, and I will find it for you."

"Look slowly, don't rush."

Jia Er sat down on the stool, stared at Yang Yuanqing and smiled.

"My general is kind-hearted. Knowing that the old scholar has no money to eat, he tried to get you into the courier station."

Yang Yuanqing raised his eyelids, "Your general hasn't come back yet?"

"It's coming soon, I guess it's time to leave the capital in half a month."

"When your general arrives, tell me. I'll buy him a drink."

"Okay!" Jia Er, the chief soldier, grinned.

Ma Gui took out Jia Er's family letter and handed it to him, "A letter from your family."

Jia Er pushed the letter back, "Read it for me. You know I can't read."

Ma Gui was very busy, "Old scholar, read the letter for him."

Yang Yuanqing nodded, took the letter, word by word, his slow and tired voice was particularly pleasant.

Hearing that the family had successfully received the money, Jia Er, the chief soldier, laughed.

He yelled at Ma Gui: "My family used the money I sent back to build two more brick houses. Next year, I will send my son to school."

Ma Gui was happy for Jia Er, "Good thing! It's not easy for you soldiers to save some money, don't waste it on the gambling table. It would be nice to send it home."

"That's right! Since there are courier stations, it's much more convenient to send money."

I saved money in the past, but I couldn't bring it home. Everyone is used to gambling.

In case one day he died, the money was spent by himself and not wasted.

Sending money home is now easy.

Many big soldiers who have a tired family have also begun to know how to save money. If they save enough money, they will send it home to help their family members improve their lives.

This is a positive atmosphere, and the Northwest Camp fully supports it. The cooperation with express stations is also getting closer.

People came in and out, either to get letters or to send parcels and money.

Near noon, the gate of the courier station was pushed open again.

The yamen clerk came in.

"Is Yang Yuanqing here?"

Yang Yuanqing raised his head, his eyes were blank at first. After seeing the little official's attire clearly and judging the identity of the other party, Yang Yuanqing understood in his heart.

After so many years, the government thought of him again, I'm afraid it's not a good thing.

Yet he wasn't nervous at all.

He has been waiting for this day for many years.

He said calmly, "I am Yang Yuanqing."

The little official said bluntly: "Come with me, my lord has something to ask you."

When Ma Gui heard this, he was startled, and hurriedly asked someone to call the station master out.

The head of the courier station, retired from the Sirius Army, has a very fierce temperament.

He glared, "Yang Yuanqing is an employee of the courier station. If you tell him to go, just go there. If you don't give an explanation, I won't let him go today."

Everyone never asked about Yang Yuanqing's identity, but they all tacitly knew that he was exiled.

There is no threat to an old show.

General Gu said to use him, so use him.

Now that he has entered the courier station, the courier station has the responsibility to protect Yang Yuanqing.

The corner of the little official's mouth twitched, and he cursed inwardly: "This group of bastards are all domineering."

Then the little official took out the document from his pocket and handed it to the courier station manager, "Please see clearly, this is a government document. My lord wants to see him, it's a matter of business."

Like Ma Gui, the courier station manager learned to read and write during training. He could barely understand the contents of the document.

Yang Yuanqing stood up from his seat and said, "Thank you for your maintenance, the stationmaster. The documents are genuine. Parents and officials don't dare to waste time if they want to see the old man. I'll ask for half a day off first, and ask the stationmaster for permission."

The head of the courier station rolled his eyes, "Okay, I'll approve your leave. I'll send two more people to take you into the city. Let them come back if you need anything."

Yang Yuanqing wanted to refuse.

As a result, the head of the courier station waved his hand, and the matter was settled.

Yang Yuanqing and two employees of the courier station accompanied the small official into the city to meet the governor of Jinzhou.

He was ready to die.

Unexpectedly, what awaited him was not death, but the will to call him back to Beijing.

Yang Yuanqing was stunned.

I can't believe it.

He has nested in the northwest all these years, but he is not ignorant of the situation of the court.

The Yang family is in decline, and the old friends and teachers are all unsuccessful.

Individual careers are smooth, but they can't speak in front of the emperor.

With no one speaking for him, the emperor had no reason to call him back to Beijing.

What exactly is going on?

Could it be that someone wants him to return to the capital first, and then kill him?

That's not a bad idea.

Give him hope first, and then hit him with a heavy hammer, let him fall to pieces and die with regret.

Thinking of this, Yang Yuanqing has calmed down.

Regarding returning to Beijing, he was not half happy, and of course he was not angry.

To be able to go back to the capital for a look before dying is also a wish fulfilled.

He calmly accepted the will. And asked Jinzhou Governor for two days off.

The governor of Jinzhou reminded him: "Your Majesty is in a hurry to see you, and I will give you two days to finish the cooking. Then I will send someone to escort you to Beijing."

"Thank you, my lord."

...

Yang Yuanqing returned to the courier station.

The news that he was about to return to the capital quickly spread to everyone in the courier station.

Everyone congratulated him.

The head of the courier station laughed, "This is a good thing! I happen to have two vacation spots, and I'll send two boys to take you to the capital. You don't need to worry about the expenses on the way and the money you need. I'll find a way for you. "

Ma Gui took the initiative to ask Ying, "Station Master, I know the capital well. Why don't I send the old scholar to the capital, and I happen to be on vacation too."

The head of the courier station raised his eyebrows, "Didn't you say to wait until the end of the year before taking vacation?"

Ma Gui chuckled, and said with some embarrassment: "When I heard that the old scholar was going to the capital, I felt itchy."

The head of the courier station simply agreed, "Okay, I count you in."

Another person's name was named, and the matter was settled.

On the day when Lao Xiucai set off, the head of the courier station gave Cheng Yi ten taels of silver.

The others at the courier station also delivered Cheng Yi with varying amounts of money.

Yang Yuanqing couldn't refuse, so he had to accept it and thanked him again and again. He said that when he arrived in the capital, he would write a letter immediately to report everyone's safety.

The officials from the government urged them, and the group hurried on the road.

Sending off the old scholar, the head of the courier station rarely felt melancholy, "I don't know if the old scholar's trip to the capital is a blessing or a curse."

A group of people hurried and hurried, and it took nearly 20 days to reach the capital.

Gu Ting led people to meet him at Shili Pavilion outside the city.

Yang Yuanqing only dared to recognize him when he rubbed his eyes as if his eyes were dazzled.

"Why is General Gu here?"

"Knowing that you are going to Beijing, I deliberately stayed in the capital to wait for you. I know you have a lot of questions, so don't worry, I will come to you one by one after I clean you up."

When Yang Yuanqing heard this, he was able to return to Beijing, it must have something to do with General Gu.

But relying on General Gu alone, it is absolutely impossible to bring him back to the capital.

Could it be the girl General Gu was talking about?

Yang Yuanqing suppressed his doubts and followed Gu Ting to Xinmin County.

"This is Xinmin County, I think you must have heard of it. How is it here?"

"Very good!"

Yang Yuanqing's face was calm, but his heart was extremely shocked.

In his memory, there was a wasteland outside the south city gate.

Today, outside the south city gate, the bustling city is better than the capital city, and the flow of people is like weaving, which is comparable to the Jiangnan in memory.

Who has the courage to build a city out of thin air?

Gu Ting said proudly, "This city was built by my sister."

Yang Yuanqing could no longer conceal the shock in his heart, "Your sister?"

"Exactly! But she has a special status, so it's inconvenient for me to take you to see him for the time being."

Gu Ting didn't say much, and directly took Yang Yuanqing to another courtyard to wash and rest.

Then he was led to report to the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

The Ministry of Punishment asked him to wait, and His Majesty would announce him if he wanted to be summoned. And ordered not to leave the capital.

When Yang Yuanqing saw Deng Cunli at night, he knew the whole story.

"Duke Sanyuan, do you have any plans to return to Beijing this time?"

"Sinners don't dare to have plans." Yang Yuanqing laughed at himself.

Deng Cunli smiled, "Soon Duke Sanyuan will no longer be a sinner. After the verdict is overturned, is Duke Sanyuan planning to enter the imperial court, or return to his ancestral home to cultivate?"

Yang Yuanqing's muddy eyes suddenly became sharp, "What advice does Eunuch Deng have?"

Deng Cunli asked instead, "I don't know how much talent San Yuangong has left after years of training?"

Yang Yuanqing laughed, and his eyes became cloudy again, "There's nothing left."

"So good!"

Yang Yuanqing became curious when he heard this.

Deng Cunli didn't pretend to be a joke, "To tell you the truth, San Yuangong, my wife intends to hire you to teach at Shanhe Academy, so I spent all my time trying to get you back to the capital."

Yang Yuanqing's hand trembled slightly, "Your wife, is she General Gu's sister?"

"Exactly! You can call my wife Mrs. Zhao!"

The words Zhao Furen were like a heavy hammer hitting Yang Yuanqing's head. In an instant, he understood everything.

I understood why General Gu's sister was able to build a city, and why she was able to bring him back to the capital.

The dignified eldest prince's wife has a prominent reputation, so it's no wonder she has such abilities.

No wonder General Gu has been refusing to reveal the true identity of his own sister.

If you really can't reveal it, it will cause big trouble.

After Yang Yuanqing was shocked, he quickly calmed down.

He regained his composure and asked, "Thank you Madam for looking up to me. Hiring me to teach at Shanhe Academy may be a mistake."

Deng Cunli laughed, "Mr. Sanyuan probably doesn't know his current situation. You haven't returned to Beijing yet, and it has already caused a stir in the court. Do you remember Li Bingming?"

Yang Yuanqing nodded, "He is the same year as the old man. I was the number one scholar back then, and he was Tanhua."

"Mr. San Yuan is right. Li Bingming is now the Minister of Zhongshu. Although he does not have the name of a prime minister, he has the status of a prime minister. This time you can be recalled to the capital smoothly, thanks to Master Li's help."

"Why did he help me? He has always been at odds with me, and he has no reason to help me." Yang Yuanqing was shocked.

Deng Cunli said: "Master Li is willing to help you, naturally because someone persuaded him."

"Your wife?"

"Exactly."

Yang Yuanqing opened his mouth, but didn't say a word.

Deng Cunli didn't care, and said slowly: "Master Li is willing to help you return to Beijing, there are conditions. He wants to clear his name, publish a collection of essays, overwhelm you in talent and learning, and ruin your reputation as Sanyuan Gong. The dignified Sanyuan Gong , but mediocre.

You should know that now you are riding a tiger, and you have no choice. Decline Your Majesty's invitation to teach at Shanhe Academy, only then can you be safe and let the Yang clan stand on the court again. Otherwise, you will be stigmatized and smashed to pieces. Members of the Yang clan will be buried with you. "

Yang Yuanqing was silent.