There are many treasures in this country

Yan Jun is Shen Yan's benefactor.

Since ancient times, civil and military struggles have been common, but this dynasty has carried forward this ethos, which is indeed the most in all dynasties.Shen Yan was expelled from the genealogy by his pro-literate father because of his proficiency in martial arts.

That year, he was eighteen.

The imperial court recruits troops every year, with fixed time and requirements.Drought to death in the dry season, waterlogged to death in the flood season.For example, when there is war in the world, military service is particularly severe, and evading military service is a felony.But if it is a peaceful season, if you spend a little money and pay a sum of "head money", you can be legally exempted from military service.

The scene of common people vying for military service will only appear in the years when the world is in chaos, disasters are rampant, and bandits are everywhere.

Once you join the army, your household registration will be incorporated into the army.There are two sides to everything. Military households don't have to pay exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, but they can also get regular silver from the court.But when wars strike, military households have joined the army for generations, and the adult men of the whole family have to go out with the army.

Therefore, the life of military households is happier in peacetime, and more miserable in wartime.Ordinary people don't know when the court will rise up to fight, so they would rather not have a peaceful life, but also avoid the possibility of going to war in the future, and most of them choose to pay this money to be exempted from military service.

When Shen Yan left home, it was the time of the end of the war and the truce, and the recruitment had just ended. It was quite difficult to join the army, and he had to go through some channels.

But at that time, Shen Yan couldn't find a single coin in his body, not to mention spending money to go through the back door, he might not even know where to get his next full meal.When he was at a loss what to do, he met Yan Jun, who was an official worshiping Jiangnan Dao and inspecting the censor at that time.

The Royal Palace of the imperial court is mainly divided into two parts, one is the Inspectorate and the other is the Supervision Department.The former specializes in supervising criminal cases, and often conducts joint trials with Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice. There are criminal and prison officials in every state capital in the country.The latter is in charge of impeachment proposals, supervision of civil and military officials, and sends censors to local inspections every year.

Zhuoyang belongs to Yuezhou Prefecture, and Yuezhou belongs to Jiangnan Road.Yan Jun happened to be ordered to be an inspector and censor in Jiangnan Road back then.Shen Yan and him just met by chance in a tea shed on a street corner, but Yan Jun said that he has an extraordinary appearance and will become a great weapon in the future.

Shen Yan didn't really believe such words, but Yan Jun obviously didn't just talk, and actually subsidized him with 200 taels of silver.This is an astronomical sum for Xiao Suo now, and it was the same for Shen Yan back then.

After getting the money, Shen Yan once asked his name, but Yan Jun only said: "My word is 'Shu Huai', if you have a day to make a fortune, it's not too late to ask my name!"

Shen Yan used the 200 taels of silver to move up and down, bought a military household, and became one of the third-rank sergeants out of the country.Then the imperial court fought against Tu Shanguo, and because of his bravery in killing the enemy and his agility in combat, he was promoted to the lowest rank of deputy lieutenant.

Later, after various battles, he was promoted layer by layer and became a guerrilla general.Finally, after the incident with the cheetah in Shanglinyuan, he was transferred to the Royal Habayashi Guard and became the favorite of the Holy Lord.

It was also the day when the cheetah was in the paddock, and Yan Jun recognized him in the crowd.At that time, he had also been promoted and became the fourth-rank censor Zhongcheng.Shen Yan has always been deeply grateful to him, if it wasn't for the 200 taels of silver, how could he be looking down on the battlefield now!After knowing that he is a censor who is highly appreciated by the emperor, he is deeply admired and befriends him immediately.

Although Yan Jun was a civil official, he was one of the few officials in this dynasty who did not have the heart of civil and military competition.Shen Yan has known him for many years and has always been speculative, he can be regarded as a friend who entrusted Gu Gu, so he entrusted Xiao Suo's matter to him.

But the reply letter brought by Eleven poured cold water on him.

Yan Jun sent an envelope with two letters inside.One letter came from Yan Jun himself, saying that false reporting of fire consumption was a common trick played by all the state governments, not to mention that it was difficult to verify, even if the inside story was found out, the matter would involve a lot of people, and it would definitely lead to a big change of blood among the local governments, and even agitated If there is a civil uprising, it is better not to expose this matter.

Hearing this, Xiao Suo lowered his head sadly.

Another letter, written in vermilion, was not signed.But Shen Yan is too familiar with the flying and phoenix dancing characters, that person's surname is Huan Mingye, which is the name of the current Holy Majesty.There are only three lines in the letter: "Aiqing should be a matter of reason, excessive expenditure and fraudulent claims can be investigated, and the political system and people's hearts cannot be moved!"

Shen Yan dared not show it to Xiao Xiucai.

"Young Master Xiao." He carefully put the second letter into his sleeve, "Yan Yushi's words are not unreasonable. In his letter, he said that he should not be allowed to make false reports about fire consumption, and that we can investigate the matter of fraudulently receiving gifts. Let’s just investigate this matter. The left and right incidents were done by a group of people, whichever one can be investigated will punish them and avenge you for killing your mother. Saving the country with curves is also saving.”

Xiao Suo felt a chill in his heart and didn't know how to answer for a moment.Shen Yan said again: "Yan Yushi's letter said that Mr. Xiao has made great achievements in exposing the evil sycophants for the imperial court. After the matter is over, he intends to ask the emperor to give you a meritorious name."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Suo stood up "squeakingly", his face was flushed but he didn't speak, he just cupped his hands and backed out again.

Eleven frowned and said, "Master, is he willing or not?"

Shen Yan sighed, and said: "Whether you like it or not, we have to do this. We can't disobey the emperor's will. Isn't it a good thing that he failed the exams and gained fame for nothing? This general must be crazy, Why does he seem a little unhappy?"

At that time, in Linde Hall, Huan Ye was sitting under the east window, and the memorials piled up on the desk buried him deeply.Most of the people in front of him were covered, only half of his handsome and gentle face was exposed.

He moved his eyelids, and Shang Huai immediately moved the memorial aside with a few servants.The peacock pattern on Yan Jun's body finally caught Huan Ye's eyes.

"Yanqing's robe seems to be old."

Yan Jun cupped his hands and said, "My minister, Mu Huang'en, has been in charge of Yushi Zhongcheng for six years, and only changed to a new court uniform three years ago. It may have been a long time, and it looks old."

Huan Ye twitched the corners of his mouth, and said, "Yan Qing is so cautious even in purchasing a piece of court clothes, which shows the integrity of an official. If you are like this, why should I worry about the instability of the country, and I can just drop the clothes and hand them over."

Yan Jun wiped off his sweat and bent even lower: "The emperor's absurd praise, but the humble minister dare not bear it. The court clothes are decorated with the basic appearance of our court officials, and every stitch and thread is the kindness of the heavenly family. The minister is wearing an old robe , It’s disrespectful, and deserves ten thousand deaths. When I go back today, I must re-purchase the court uniform.”

Huan Ye smiled kindly, and said, "Why are you nervous, Yan Qing? I didn't mean to blame Qing, but I just said it casually because Qing's robes are old. Since Qing wants to change, there is no need to go back and troublesome." Turning back, he told Shang Huai : "Go to the Acupuncture Bureau and bring you a new set of court clothes."

Yan Jun hurriedly thanked him, not sure what the emperor meant, so he just stood aside silently.While he was waiting for his clothes, Huan Ye asked warmly: "Qing Yan, should Shen Qing receive a reply today?"

"Yes." Yan Jun nodded, "According to the time, it's time to arrive."

Huan Ye stroked the smooth goose-egg-sized Ziyu in his hand, lowered his gaze and asked, "Does Yan Qing think Shen Qing can understand my meaning?"

Yan Jundao: "General Shen is usually the most empathetic, and he will definitely understand the emperor's painstaking efforts. Even if he does not understand, General Shen is loyal and will obey the imperial edict."

"What about Qing?" Huan Ye suddenly raised his eyes.

Yan Jun cupped his hands again and said, "Of course I understand." He paused, seeing no response from above, and continued: "False reporting of fire consumption is a long-standing disease, and easy changes will hinder the political system and people's hearts. The emperor has only been on the throne for six years. Years, and only three years in office, the government... still has many constraints. If it is time to change the system, I am afraid it will not be appropriate, so we might as well wait a few more years."

Just as he was talking, Shang Huai had come in with a tray and stood aside waiting for the order.Huan Ye held the golden fou in his right hand, pointed at the falling white jade, and Shang Huai immediately brought the tray to Yan Jun's side.

Yan Jun looked at Huan Ye who was sitting above him with a smile, and then at Shang Huai who was full of respect. He uncovered the yellow silk and saw that there were jade belts and purple silk ribbons inside. Yun, but it is the system of the third rank Shangdu Yushi.

"Your Majesty," Yan Jun lowered his head and raised his eyes, "This court uniform seems...not in line with the official system of a minister."

Huan Ye said with a gentle smile, "Since I have given it to you, it is suitable."

Yan Jun was a little suspicious: Is the emperor trying to give him a promotion?Now that Shen Yan is returning home to Ding You, the emperor has indeed lost a confidant who restrains all forces.But if the emperor really had this intention, why didn't he clearly issue an edict and inform the officials, instead of showing it with an official robe?

He couldn't figure it out for a while, so he stopped thinking about it, Xie En knelt down and backed out.

All the way home by sedan chair, I put the official uniform given by the emperor on the incense table to worship, and then I changed and sat down to drink tea.Seeing that he was done, the steward went up to report: "My lord, Miss was fishing in the lotus pond today. She fell on a stone in Taihu Lake and broke her foot. The little one has ordered someone to have the doctor look at it. He said it was just a sprain and nothing serious. Take care of it for a while."

Yan Jun frowned, put down his teacup, got up and walked towards the inner courtyard.

Xi Sheng was wrapped in a quilt, lying on the couch, reading a book of martial arts legends.Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps outside, and the little servant girl rushed in to report: "Miss, the master is here!"

Xi Sheng hurriedly stuffed the book under the pillow, took out an Analects of Confucius, and pretended to read it.When Yan Jun came in, he saw the little girl frowning and working hard. He asked warmly, looked at her swollen feet, took out the book in her hand, and asked, "Are you four or five years old?" Little baby, can you understand the words of the sage?"

Xi Sheng laughed and said, "Even if you don't understand it, you like it just by looking at it."

Yan Jun nodded, seemingly very relieved.Xisheng moved away, quietly covering the bulging corner of the book under the pillow, and changed the topic and asked, "Is Eleven gone? I want him to take me to a small show!"

"I left the day before Eleven." Yan Jun rubbed her heart, "However, he should be back soon, and then ask him to take you out for a stroll."

Eleven, who was standing in front of the mirror, suddenly sneezed, rubbed his nose, and continued to pass clothes to his general.Shen Yan changed his filial piety clothes and threw them aside, put on Shi Qing's brocade robe, pinched his handsome chin, looked left and right, frowned and asked: "Eleventh, do you think Master is old?"

Eleven blushed: "Master, you are in your prime! If you hadn't experienced more vicissitudes, you would look less handsome than your subordinates!"

Shen Yan patted him on the shoulder with a big hand, nodded sincerely and said: "You boy, you are very good at telling the truth! Although this general is 31, it's okay to look at! Why is Xiao Daxiu so handsome and unrestrained? , aren't you bothered at all?"

"Xu Shi..." Eleven looked at his general's expression, and boldly said: "Xu Xiucai... I don't like this way, I like my sister, I don't know."

General Shen snorted coldly, and scoffed: "Nonsense! He is good if he is good, and he is good if he is not good!"

"Is this...not good?" Eleven asked tremblingly, his general's bandit thoughts moved again.

Shen Yan sighed, with a somewhat helpless tone: "Then tell me, what should I do?"

The author has something to say:

Master Yan's thoughts are intriguing~