Gongsun Xun only learned the news that night, and as most people expected, he was shocked and angry.

"How come the imperial edict was delivered directly to Captain Sili?" Facing Wang Lang who came to deliver the letter, Gongsun Xun almost roared. "Let Mr. Qiao take charge of the chancellery, isn't it just to delay him at this time?

Two?”

Wang Lang hurriedly explained: "Beigong had previously decreed that Cao Jie should replace Duke Qiao as Shangshu Ling..."

"Then he nodded?!" Gongsun Xun became even more angry. "He is a famous official in the world, wouldn't he push back? If he pushed back, the emperor could still kill him?! He is a man of seventy or eighty years of age. Would the emperor dare to kill him?!

You don’t even dare to scold, right?!”

Wang Lang was even more difficult to speak, so he had to lower his head and remain silent.

"No, I have to go to Mr. Qiao and ask for clarification in person!" After Gongsun Xun walked around the hall twice with his hands behind his back, he finally couldn't bear it any longer. He simply waved his hand and went out to question Qiao Xuan.

However, in the warm breeze in the April night, Gongsun Xun was riding alone on his horse. The closer he got to Qiao Mansion, the more discouraged he became.

In the end, I felt a little desperate.

By the way, Gongsun Xun is not a fool... How could he not know that behind the large-scale killing of eunuchs by himself and Yang Qiu like killing dogs, it is actually the internal strife between the old and new eunuchs, and the execution of eunuchs under orders! And there is Yuan Feng among them.

The one-in-a-million chance brought about by a sudden stroke!

Therefore, when Cao Jie reached a reconciliation with Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, and the group of new eunuchs, everything became irreversible.

In fact, as early as that day, after Cao Jie missed a move and Cao Jie sneaked into the North Palace, Gongsun Xun had already been mentally prepared and even had worse conjectures. The reason why he is so angry today is just because of Cao Jie's methods.

He was too outstanding, and he completely turned around in just half a day... things happened so quickly, and how many people can really remain calm despite the collapse of the mountain?

As for Qiao Xuan, to be honest, the old man is such a shrewd person. I am afraid that when he received the order from the palace, he would immediately understand that the overall situation had been decided. In addition, he was indeed old. On the one hand, he did have a lot of experience;

I really didn't want to pay attention to it, so I just handed over the seal and ribbon, threw it away and went home.

In this case, what can I ask?

Of course, it is easy to think of this, but it takes a lot of time to force yourself to be calm. When Gongsun Xun felt bored, he had already gone directly to the gate of Qiao Mansion... At this time, it was impossible not to see Qiao Xuan again.

It doesn't seem appropriate to leave, but of course, there's nothing to say after seeing him.

As a result, Gongsun Xun did something unbelievable. He followed the servants of the Qiao Mansion straight into the inner hall, bowed his hands to Qiao Xuan, who was teasing a child, and then turned around and left.

However, when Qiao Xuan saw Gongsun Xun being so straightforward, he couldn't help but stand up and call out to him: "Wen Qi, stay here, why are you coming and going in such a hurry?"

"I came in anger, so I hurriedly, and left in a hurry." Gongsun Xun immediately stopped and sighed. "Otherwise, what does Mr. Qiao think I should do?"

"Wenqi, I don't think you should be angry or bored." Qiao Xuan also sighed, and then slowly stepped forward and said, "Although you and Yang Qiu have borrowed the authority of the emperor for this activity, they also took advantage of the eunuch.

The internal strife was used to fight, but it actually killed Wang Fu, Duan Xi, Chen Jiu, and expelled Zhang Feng, Feng Yu, Yuan She, Chun Yudeng and other powerful officials... Isn't that not enough for you?

?"

Qiao Xuan's meaning is very clear. From a personal perspective, it doesn't matter to others. You, Gongsun Xun, have now become famous all over the world with this wave. You can be regarded as benevolent and benevolent... In this case, what else do you have?

Thought?

"I wish I couldn't do my best." Gongsun Xun shook his head repeatedly. "I'm really unwilling to accept that I missed one move."

"Don't be obsessed." Qiao Xuan continued to advise. "Since there is nothing you can do and the escape route is clear, you should get out as soon as possible."

Gongsun Xun reluctantly nodded, because the so-called 'reason' told him that this was exactly what he said: "What Mr. Qiao said is true. In this case, I will go and visit Master Lu."

"Go!" Qiao Xuan waved his hand casually and said. "Don't have any worries at this time. Quickly borrow your teacher's power and responsibilities and find a big county to serve as county magistrate. This is more serious than anything else..."

Gongsun Xun naturally had nothing to say, so he bowed and left again. Although Qiao Xuan looked at the other person's back and hesitated to speak, he did not say anything more in the end.

And sure enough, after Gongsun Xun left the gate of Qiao Mansion, he steeled himself and hurried to Lu Zhi's place again.

By the way, the incident happened suddenly, and now that Cao Jie has once again taken control of the Huben Army and the Yulin Army, if there really is a Suzaku Gate Incident or something while he enters Nangong... Well, anyway, Gongsun Xun has no reason to risk his own life.

Placed on the 'good thoughts' of a eunuch!

Thinking that Wang Fu had already been cut into pieces, he probably didn't expect that he was actually a blood sacrifice thrown out by his good partner Cao Jie, right?

That's right, looking back now, Cao Jie was retreating in order to advance, as if he was pushing Wang Fu out as a sacrifice, and the fact that Luo Mu repeatedly came to deliver news about Wang Fu and others is the best proof!

Faced with this kind of person, Qiao Xuan may be right, he should give up when he sees fit and find a way out.

"Where are you going?" Lu Zhi was sitting on the couch at home writing something. He didn't even bother to look up when his students came in.

"Where does the teacher think I can go?" Gongsun Xun asked with all his strength before he could sit down.

"Let me think about it." Lu Zhi continued to write on the paper and just replied casually. "You are too young. Otherwise, in terms of merit, it would be okay to lift two thousand stones. But since you are only twenty-three years old, then

Even if he is still weak, he has no choice but to be a county king. But county kings and county kings are also different. In our dynasty system, small counties can even have three hundred stone county magistrates, while large counties can have up to one thousand stone magistrate... You originally

That is, if a Sima from another department than Qianshi has made meritorious service and then becomes a minister, then he can only be sent to the top county, and it is only in line with the rules to serve as the magistrate of Qianshi County."

This was the result of Cao Shangshu suffering from occupational diseases after working for a long time, and Gongsun Xun did not bother to interrupt him.

"According to the practice of this dynasty, the appointment of officials should be separated by three mutual laws. In addition, they should be as close to their hometown as possible, with loyalty and filial piety... Well, judging from the distance from western Liaoning, there are no more than ten thousand households in the surrounding counties.

They are Youbeiping Tuyin, Guangyang County Ji County, Yuyang County Yuyang County, Yuyang County Quanzhou, Zhuo County Zhuo County, Bohai County Nanpi, Hejian County Lecheng, Liaodong County Xiangping County, just a few; and if we take Hebei

In terms of well-known places, of course there are Handan, Yecheng, Jinyang, Pingyuan, Linji and other places, what do you think?"

When Gongsun Xun came to power, his head was as big as a bucket... How could he know what to do? According to the rules of being an official, he should serve as a minister for at least one year, and wait until October to discuss the issue of external affairs. Even three years would be normal, but

Now that Cao Jie was counterattacking, he clearly wanted to escape in a hurry, so why did he think so much?

Of course, this can be regarded as some kind of happy trouble, because if someone really had no background, he would probably have fled home overnight. How could he still be sitting here worrying about which famous county in Hebei he went to?

So after thinking for a long time, Gongsun Xun had no choice but to hand it over: "It all depends on the teacher's arrangement."

"It's not easy to arrange!" Lu Zhi continued to write his paperwork, but he said helplessly. "As I mentioned before, these large counties actually have no shortage of staff. And the positions in these large counties are not for residents.

Officials are young and talented people like you, and the officials and officials are keeping an eye on them, so there is no reason for them to be promoted or demoted without any reason."

To be honest, Gongsun Xun, who had gained a lot of confidence due to punishing Huan before, was a little frightened when he heard the other party going back and forth like this. After all, he always felt a little guilty when dealing with Teacher Lu.

"Teacher, there is actually no need to be too close to home. It doesn't hurt to be farther away." However, Gongsun Xun had no choice but to bite the bullet.

"Well, the Cheng (Defense) Command of Shu County in Yizhou is short of personnel. It is the top county in the world... Do you want to go?" Lu Zhi finally put down his pen and turned around and asked seriously.

Gongsun Xun shook his head... Are you kidding me? As a native of Liaoxi, he went to serve as a county magistrate in any city. Is he probably losing his mind? Moreover, where are the precedents of Gongsun Shu? To be honest, he has always had some feelings about Shuzhong.

taboo.

"Luoyang's commander, Sima Fang, has worked hard and made great achievements. The court has been considering promoting him to two thousand stones, so he can be promoted to Yilang at any time... Do you want to do it?"

Gongsun Xun shook his head again... Are you crazy? Isn't the reason why he asked for external transfer just to avoid Cao Jie? In fact, not to mention the Luoyang order, even Wanluo Ruying and other counties in Sili were not prepared to accept it!

"That will be difficult." After Lu Zhi glanced at the paperwork, he finally turned around and sat upright on the couch and replied. "Wen Qi, why don't you wait a little longer?"

"Teacher," Gongsun Xun said with his head numb. "But now the students are in danger!"

"Really?" Lu Zhi said indifferently. "What is your emergency? Is someone trying to kill you?"

Gongsun Xun was slightly startled, but he still managed to answer honestly: "I killed so many eunuchs before, but now Cao Jie has regained control of the Huben Army, and the Secretariat is under the supervision of the Huben Army again. If he goes crazy,

…”

"Since you are so anxious, then just become Pingguo Ling, a subordinate of Liaodong County, six hundred stones." Lu Zhi suddenly interrupted his student. "The county magistrate was bitten to death by a tiger when he was patrolling the county. I will tomorrow

I will help you deal with the official documents early in the morning and have them delivered to your home. You can go home and pack your things now, and then you can take the official documents with you at noon tomorrow and go to Liaodong to hand over to the county magistrate. How about it?"

Gongsun Xun was speechless for a moment. Why should the county magistrate of a thousand stones become six hundred stones?

"Wen Qi." Lu Zhi sat upright on the couch with his hands tied, his expression still calm. "It is true that a gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall, but based on today's perspective, do you think Cao Jie will really go on a killing spree?"

"Students don't know." Gongsun Xun put aside his unnecessary thoughts and followed Lu Zhi's reminder to think seriously, but he still shook his head repeatedly. "After all, there was too little information. Judging from the fact that he succeeded in counterattacking but only let Yang Fangzheng be changed to a guard, it seems that

There is also the intention of settling the matter. Moreover, this matter is not unreasonable - he has lost his wings after all, and even if he reconciles with other regular servants, he should restrain himself and stop his attempts to avoid further disagreements. However,

After all, you can’t risk your life by speculating, right?”

"Yes, there is too little information." Lu Zhi couldn't help but nodded. "But Wen Qi, in terms of saving lives, although things are a bit dangerous, there is no need to show panic... You were bent on punishing Huan before, but I was actually

You don’t take it seriously, do you know why?”

"Taking advantage of one's own strength is of no use to the overall situation. What's more, what he does is not directed by himself, but for the use of others. Moreover, his actions are brutal and violent, and he may be counterattacked in the future... Exactly what I am worried about today." Gongsun Xun was honest.

"So, don't be like a mad dog when you gain power, and be like a defeated dog when you lose power." Lu Zhi taught his students sternly. "If you do this, you will be looked down upon by the people of the world! The great deeds of punishing officials that you have worked so hard to accomplish before will also be

It was discounted because of this.”

Gongsun Xun looked astonished.

"Wen Qi, what you are worried about is nothing more than the Tiger Army and the Yu Lin Army. But these two armies are both in the palace and will not be easily dispatched." Lu Zhi continued. "So, you might as well study at home with peace of mind.

, if something unexpected happens, just hide in Liu Wenrao's house. The emperor is a man who pays attention to old relationships, and Cao Jie's face may not be as useful as Liu Wenrao! And if so, his life will definitely be safe. As for the Chancellery,

I will report your illness for you first, and then I will see which place is suitable and which place is vacant, and then I can calmly finish the paperwork and send someone to deliver it to you! How about it?"

Gongsun Xun nodded slowly, but couldn't help but mention one person: "But teacher, Mr. Qiao advised me to be released as soon as possible..."

"Mr. Qiao is not worried that you will be retaliated by Cao Jie." Lu Zhi's face remained unchanged and he said calmly. "It's because he is worried that you will cause trouble again!"

"How is that possible?" Gongsun Xun couldn't help laughing. "I am definitely an idiot. Now that the overall situation has been decided, what else can I do?"

"But some people may not be as rational as you." Lu Zhi continued. "Do you know that this evening, Yang Qiu first refused to accept the edict, and then went straight to the palace, in front of the emperor, Cao Jie, Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others

Kowtow to bleed, say that you will continue to kill the wolves, and then accept the edict over and over again?"

Gongsun Xun was shocked at first, and then relieved... This could explain why Qiao Xuan called out to him and advised him to leave Luoyang as soon as possible.
To be continued...