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Chapter 388

Zhang Xuan's mind was changing rapidly. He actually had no response. But since the emperor asked about this, he needed to say some reasonable responses, and he could not let the emperor hear that he was a temporary editor.

Under Yang Guang's sharp eyes, Zhang Xuan did not show hesitation and said slowly: "Report to Your Majesty, the infiltration of the Bohai Association is nothing more than two lines of officials and civilians, and the response measures of Weichen are also these two lines. Weichen has suggested that Wang Taishou pay more than once to pay attention to the Bohai Association's bribery of the middle and lower-level officials of Beihai County, and to clarify military discipline in the army. Those who collude with the Bohai Association are punished for treason for treason."

“Very well said!”

Before Zhang Xuan finished speaking, Yang Guang praised happily: "The crime of treason for treason is very good, and it is enough to intimidate those slutty people who are lucky!"

"Weichen thinks the same way. Many people only think of getting benefits, but they can't see danger. Perhaps they are lucky and think there will be no punishment. Therefore, we must have a clear attitude, clear military discipline and clear charges, which will have a strong deterrent effect on the Bohai Sea infiltration of the military."

Yang Guang nodded and continued to ask: "So what solutions does General Zhang have to deal with the infiltration of the people?"

"Your Majesty, the prevention of the people is much more difficult than that of the army and local governments. It is mainly too secret, so it is impossible to cover everything. The measures of the Wei minister are the key to preventing prevention. Preventing some sensitive areas, such as the docks, Beihai County's new wharfs, and shops buying land at the new wharfs must strictly investigate the background. They must be famous local families, followed by the wine shops and inns near the city gate. The irregular spot checks must be conducted. This is the previous measure to prevent rioters. The humble official preparation will continue to prevent the Bohai Sea from infiltration into Beihai County."

Zhang Xuan's statement is reasonable and well-founded and his ideas are clear. Yang Guang praised it very much. He said happily: "General Zhang said it very well, and the plan is realistic and feasible. I will promote it in other counties. The general can write a written memorial to me."

"I obey the order!"

Yang Guang waved his hand, "Go down!"

Zhang Xuan bowed and slowly retreated. As soon as Zhang Xuan left, Yang Guang asked the eunuch next to him, "What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, General Yuwen is asking for a visit outside!"

Yang Guang frowned. He knew why Yuwen Shu wanted to see him, but it was nothing more than for his son Yuwen Zhiji. He pondered for a moment and said, "Here he comes in!"

Zhang Xuan walked out of the side hall and met Yu Wen Shu on the bow deck. He saw that his back was already hunched, his face was full of wrinkles, his complexion was extremely dark, and he was leaning on a crutch, and a guard supported him, looking extremely aged.

But his eyes were still so vicious and stared at him fiercely. Although Yuwen Shu had brought a huge threat to him, Zhang Xuan no longer cared about Yuwen Shu's attitude, or Yuwen Shu could no longer threaten him. Of course, Zhang Xuan could not deal with Yuwen Shu for the time being. Yuwen Shu not only had great prestige in the military, but also had real power.

Zhang Xuan walked up and smiled and said, "General Yuwen, are you safe?"

Yuwen Shu snorted heavily, "General Zhang, don't be too arrogant, be careful of being caught by someone. Extreme joy leads to sadness!"

"Thank you, General Yuwen, for reminding me, that I would also advise General Yuwen to take care of his health, otherwise no one will plead for them in the future."

Zhang Xuan also said that he had a pun, implying that Yuwen Shu couldn't live much time. At the same time, he was reminding Yuwen Shu that once he died, someone would settle the score with his descendants.

How could Yuwen Shu not understand what Zhang Xuan meant? He gritted his teeth and said, "I'm afraid General Zhang will die first!"

"Then let's wait and see!"

Zhang Xuan turned around and left, ignoring Yuwen Shu anymore. Yuwen Shu was so angry that his eyes turned black. He dared to be so arrogant to himself that he was simply impatient to live.

At this time, the eunuch ran out and bowed to Yuwen Shu and said, "Old General, the emperor is welcome!"

Yuwen Shu glared at Zhang Xuan's back again, and then followed the eunuch into the cabin.

"Old minister pays homage to Your Majesty!"

Yuwen Shu was leaning on a stick and his back was hunched. How could he be able to keep paying attention? He just said something. Seeing that he was old, Yang Guang waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be too polite, come here! Give him a seat!"

A palace maid brought in an embroidery pier and helped Yuwen Shu sit down. Yuwen Shu coughed heavily and said with difficulty: "Last night, the dog came to cry and said that he was dismissed for the deployment of soldiers. The old minister also scolded him. Your Majesty was dismissed well. He did not learn from his lessons and would make big mistakes again in the future. The old minister has not had much time and it is impossible to take care of him for the rest of his life. The old minister is especially grateful to Your Majesty!"

Yang Guang spared Yuwen Zhiji and was just angry for a moment, but in fact it proved that the assassin had already boarded the palace maid ship, and it had nothing to do with whether there were soldiers under the ship to defend. Of course, Yang Guang also knew that Yuwen Shu said that he would be fine just to say something, and he came to ask him to be generous. However, Yang Guang did feel that Yuwen Zhiji was not suitable to be a military general, and letting him be a free civil servant might be more beneficial to him.

"I can understand the general's mood. I just think the military is not suitable for him, so I decided to change his position. I will make arrangements. General won't have to worry!"

Yuwen Shu was stunned when he heard this and actually deprived his son of his military power. If he had no military power, wouldn't it affect his plan? He couldn't say a word for a long time.

Yang Guang didn't know Yuwen Shu's ambitions. He smiled and said, "I am also considering it from a long-term perspective. I am too irritable and prone to impulsiveness. I cannot let him lead the army. Let him be a civil servant to restrain his impetuous heart."

"But the old minister is from the army, but his son is a civil servant. This seems to be a bit worthy of his master's feelings."

"I am doing it for his own good. Besides, the general has an eldest son! Huaji has performed well this year and looks a bit refreshed. I will consider letting him inherit the general's ambitions, so the general will be at home with peace of mind."

Although it was not possible to save the fate of the second son, since the emperor promised to let the eldest son inherit him, it was a blessing in disguise. Yuwen Shu did not dare to anger Yang Guang again, so as not to have any troubles, so as not to lose his share of the eldest son.

He pretended to be extremely moved, and used his clothes to moisten his tears and said, "The old minister cannot repay the love for the old minister. He can only remember it in his heart and teach his two sons day and night to repay His Majesty's kindness for his goodwill!"

Yang Guang smiled, "The general has made contributions to the country, how could I forget that the general is in poor health, so let's take a rest. Just tell me what medicines you need."

"I thank you for not disturbing Your Majesty. I will say goodbye!"

Yuwen Shu stood up tremblingly, and an eunuch hurriedly stepped forward to support him and helped him out of the imperial study room.

At this time, Yang Guang had already been relieved of the assassin's anger. He did not want to continue delaying in Chenliu County, so he ordered: "Tell me my order and the fleet will set off tomorrow morning!"

Chenliu County is located at the junction of Liang County and Xingyang County. Just eighty miles north of Chenliu County is Yangwu County, which belongs to Xingyang County. Yangwu County belongs to Zhongxian County. The city is twenty miles in a circumference. There are about a thousand households in the city and a population of more than 10,000.

This city has no characteristics. It is neither adjacent to Tongji Canal nor the main road. It is a very low-key and plain county town. Most residents make a living by farming. There are not many residents in the city, but there are many villages outside the city.

However, because Yangwu County is relatively close to Dongjun, it is somewhat influenced by the Wagang Army. The most direct manifestation is that many children of others join the army in Wagang Mountain.

Near the North City Gate, there is a five-acre mansion. The house was renovated two years ago and the surrounding walls are extremely high. No one knows whose mansion is this. Of course, no one cares about who its owner is?

The county magistrate of Yangwu County is well aware of the impact of the Wagang Army on Yangwu County, and will never meddle in other people's business. He only seeks safety.

In the evening that day, a carriage and several horse riders drove into the county town from the north city gate and parked directly in front of the mansion. A follower stepped forward and slammed the door. After a moment, a gap was opened, and a pair of eyes appeared inside. He saw the person sitting in the carriage through the car window, and immediately opened the door of the mansion.
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