The city gate of Taiyuan City is in front of you, and the road in front of the city gate is jammed by pedestrians and vehicles.

Tong Guan sighed in disappointment, finally lowered the whip in his hand, and finally stopped kicking the horse's belly with the heel of his boots.

The fast running mount slowed down slowly. The stagecoach that had only been changed more than an hour ago was already covered in sweat at this time, and it was snorting from its nose with a long white breath.

"Yellow Gate, don't chase anymore?" Tong Guan's two entourages who came out of Ban Zhizhong also slowed down and came over to ask.

"Can you still catch up?" Tong Guan replied angrily.

He recovered the previous secret edict since he was edicted, and after leaving the palace, he chased all the way, all of which were concurrent. But the one in front of him was also fast-legged, and he wanted to do the Son of Heaven's orders properly, and picked up all the good horses at the post stations along the way. After two days and one night, it became a moat like the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, and Tong Guan chased all the way to the outside of Taiyuan City, but he couldn't catch up with the envoy who sent Lu to go.

"Let's go ahead of the city." Tong Guan looked at the south gate of Taiyuan City for a long time, sighed helplessly, turned over and dismounted. glanced back at the two Ban Zhi who were still stunned immediately, and said in a low voice, "Don't be too eye-catching." ”

Tong Guan woke up, and the two immediately rolled off their horses. Follow Tong Guan to lead the horse and walk towards the city gate.

It may be that not long after the end of the war, the management at the gate of Taiyuan City is still strict, and pedestrians, vehicles and horses are carefully inspected. At a glance, I didn't see anyone riding into or out of the city. Tong Guan didn't want to arouse too much attention, and after getting off the horse, he motioned for a class straight to take out his own number plate to clear the customs.

But just as Tong Guan was waiting at the city gate to respond, a rider dressed as a soldier said a few words to the gatekeeper at the city gate, and without dismounting, he rushed straight out.

Tong Guan's eyes kept chasing the shop until he couldn't see it anymore, and after entering the city gate smoothly, he took two steps, and suddenly fell to his feet and lost his voice, "Oh, it's not good." ”

"Huangmen, what's wrong?" The two squads hurriedly came over.

Tong Guan's voice sank: "It's Ma Di who just passed." When it's Han Gang's recital! ”

"Won't it?" The two squads looked back at the city gate, full of doubts: "How did the Yellow Gate know the Dao?" ”

Tong Guan asked rhetorically: "After the victory in Shengzhou, where else in Hedong should we use horses to hand them to the imperial front?" ”

The use of stagecoach horses to deliver directly to the Yintai Division is a means of posting that can bypass the two prefectures and go straight to the front of the palace. Under normal circumstances, it is handed by horse, but it is punishable.

"Could it be that the Liao people in the north will do something again. Just suffered a loss at the hands of Han Longtu, and the Liao people will definitely report it back. One person guessed.

"If it's really the Liao people who raise troops to retaliate, then it should be in a hurry!" Tong Guan pointed to the guards at the city gate: "Did you just see them show their gold medals?" ”

The two Banzhi glanced at each other, and both shook their heads, but they really didn't see it. With an urgent military situation, the urgent foot is delivered. As soon as the gold medal was lit, the horse rushed directly through the city gate without stopping, how could he still rub at the city gate and say a few words to others before leaving.

"In the city of Taiyuan, the only one who can use the horse is Han Longtu, who knows Taiyuan and is a strategic envoy. At this time, if you use a horse to hand it, there is a fifty or sixty percent chance that Han Longtu will apologize or defend himself. The Son of Heaven issued a secret edict, and if it was sent back in steps, it would definitely not be able to bypass the two mansions. ”

Tong Guan's explanation was reasonable, and the two entourages were somewhat convinced. A class straight asked again, "Huangmen, what now?" Do you want to turn back? ”

Both of them are well aware of Tong Guan's task. didn't stop the secret edict, it was already ineffective, and then let Han Gang's reply be transmitted to the capital, but the Son of Heaven didn't know that it was as simple as ineffective work.

"Stop? Isn't this looking for death?! The Son of Heaven can use the gold medal to recall the secret edict, the report of the border ministers, can you recall or I can recall it, after the horse is handed on the road, the border ministers themselves can't take it back! ”

Tong Guan gasped, full of resentment. Fortunately, I asked one more question before I came out, what if I didn't catch up?

"Let's go to the government office first."

……………………

The apology form has been sent back, and Huang Shang, who drafted the chapter for Han Gang by hand, is still unable to let go.

"Why did Long Tu go to the apology table so quickly, the imperial court will definitely understand the previous mistake when it receives the news of Shengzhou's victory."

"Since we have received the secret edict of the Son of Heaven, we must respond no matter what, how can we delay and delay?"

Whether or not to reply to the inner descent of the Son of Heaven in a timely manner is a matter of attitude. As for whether this reply would embarrass the Son of Heaven, Han Gang was not interested in caring.

A civil official of his status, as long as he completes the superficial article, he has nothing to fear. The mood of the Son of Heaven is never the first thing that a real scholar should consider.

"Then Longtu shouldn't take all the blame for it."

Although Han Gang also had no intention of taking in too many Montenegrin party members, if it weren't for the greedy beheading of the two generals under Zhi Kexing and Li Xian, he would not have killed him so ruthlessly. Moreover, the reason why the Montenegrin party project that built the border camp was instigated was also because they were overly urged to live rather than die when they were working, otherwise they would not have cooperated with the Liao people with their blood hatred.

"I gave the military order, and I can't let the charges be passed on to others." Han Gang turned his head and asked, "Mian Zhong, do you think I'm a person who has fought for merit?" ”

"Huang Shang lost his words." Huang Shang bowed his head to apologize, thought about it, and asked again, "...... Long Tu, do you want to inform Zhefu Prefecture of this matter? ”

"What's there to say about that?" Han Gang shook his head with a smile: "Being reprimanded by the Son of Heaven is not a glorious thing. ”

"Not ......"

Huang Shang wanted to explain what he meant, but Han Gang shook his head again, "If you want to break the family and owe a debt of favors, then you don't have to." Since the Son of Heaven only condemned me with a secret edict, he originally meant to condemn me alone, and he had no intention of denying this battle exploit. If so, why bother to talk to anyone? ”

Huang Shang was stunned, he understood what Han Gang meant. Taking Jun's grace as his own favor is a taboo for courtiers. This is cheap, and it really can't be taken advantage of. Even if it is a secret edict, of course it can't be leaked to Li Xian, even if it is folded.

Han Gang's heart was not as upright as he said, but he just didn't want to fall behind. Anyway, Li Xian will definitely get the news from the Beijing Palace soon. The folded family must also have ears and eyes to report in the capital, and there is no need to be a villain in vain.

Seeing that Han Gang didn't give any more instructions, Huang Sheng said goodbye and left.

Han Gang looked at his back and shook his head. Huang Shang has been studying in all directions for more than ten years, and he is by no means a person without eyes. Han Gang only asked Huang Shang to help draft the recital, but he didn't recruit Zhi Keshi, his intention had already been expressed, he didn't believe that Huang Shang couldn't see it. However, the level of flatterers has yet to be honed, and it is really a bit rough.

Seeing that there was nothing going on outside, Han Gang got up and went inside and went to the study.

No matter who it was in the family for the past two days, they were worried, which made Han Gang feel a little annoyed. Wang Yi's four daughters are all companions like tigers, who knows if Emperor Lu Dao will find an excuse to punish his husband because of his momentary anger.

However, after understanding the character of today's son, Han Gang felt that there was nothing to worry about.

Without the ruthlessness and decisiveness of Taizong Zhao Guangyi, it is not as good as the true sect Zhao Heng who can deceive himself. The current emperor was originally a character who was too evaluated in the unexpected world.

What's more, Han Gang himself is not a soft persimmon that can be rubbed flat and rounded, and he is very handy. I didn't make the slightest mistake in the whole thing, and it was hard to make excuses. And after more than 100 years of cultivation, the class of scholars can have enough restraint on the Son of Heaven. Even the emperor can't do anything happy.

In terms of merit, the merits over the years have long been enough to offset the lack of qualifications, and to put his family into the two prefectures. This time out of the town of Hedong, there has not been a single mistake, and even if there is, it will be made up for immediately.

I thought that the resistance was only with the emperor, and the ministers of the two governments should learn to be smart and not take the initiative to express their positions. It's just that I didn't expect that there would be so many members of the Yushi Observatory who regarded themselves as thorns in their side and as a tool to brush up their reputation. In Zhao Ji's secret edict, it was really unexpected to see these details vaguely revealed by him.

In that case, you have to make a choice.

…… Choose between an official position and a long-cherished aspiration.

For Han Gang, there is no need to hesitate at all to make such a choice. Originally, it was just an accident to come to Hedong, and according to the previous thoughts, there was no need to rush into the two prefectures. But this time, the credit must be exchanged for some substantial rewards.

Back in the study, Han Gang drank tea and read. A second reply letter to Wang Anshi has already been written, further clarifying his views on the new book sent by Wang Anshi. was a little intense, and did not leave a bit of affection between Weng and his son-in-law. In terms of academic disputes, there are no fathers-in-law and sons-in-law, and they have to fight to the end.

Although the goal of the struggle in recent years is Cheng Xue, if there is an opportunity, Han Gang will not hesitate to give Xinxue a few stumbling blocks. Moreover, it can embarrass Xinxue in academic debates, and it is also an opportunity for Qixue to increase its prestige. However, with Wang Anshi's knowledge, it is not so easy to find mistakes from his books and gain people's approval, and it can even be said to be difficult. Han Gang has always used the means of promoting strengths and avoiding weaknesses, but this time, it is not so easy.

Sit down and carefully examine the letter you have just written, carefully scrutinizing the words and sentences, leaving as little room as possible for people to find out what to make mistakes. His mind quickly sank into it, and he put aside the troubles of the court and the emperor.

It's just that Han Gang didn't sit in the study for long, and the subordinates of the family came to report: "Long Tu, there is a Huangmen surnamed Tong outside who asks to see you." ”

"See?" Han Gang put down his pen. It's a secret edict again, so I'm afraid of attracting attention, right? If the surname is Tong, most of them are Tongguan. Moreover, Tong Guan had dealings with his own family, and was sent to Taiyuan to see him, most likely because he also wanted to take advantage of this incense.

But whatever the reason, it's still here anyway...... It's just a step slower.

Han Gang chuckled, "Please." ”