Chapter 769 Three People
In March, an imperial edict came down, appointing Xu Jue as the magistrate of Liangzhou County and Wei Ziang as the magistrate of Qingzhou County, and they were required to take up the posts as soon as possible.
When they received the imperial edict, Xu Jue and Wei Ziang were not surprised at all.
Because His Majesty had summoned them into the palace a day ago.
One day ago.
The two men were led by eunuchs, not to the main hall where the emperor met with ministers, but to a side hall.
"My lords, His Majesty is inside." After the eunuch said this, he waited at the door.
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang walked into the side hall and saw the emperor in casual clothes sitting behind a table, waving at them.
The emperor took off his dragon robe, and the imperial majesty on his body seemed to disappear without a trace, and he turned back into the Zhao Jingxuan they were familiar with.
Wei Ziang felt that the emperor was quite similar to his father. They were both very good at pretending in front of others, and it seemed quite similar. If he and Xu Jue hadn't seen their other side so many times, it would be hard to imagine that they had another face and switched so quickly.
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang walked towards Zhao Jingxuan.
Zhao Jingxuan has matured a bit, the youthfulness on his face has faded, his face has become more angular, and he looks more like a young man.
With a smile on his face, he asked the two to sit down.
"Your Majesty..." Wei Ziang frowned, feeling that this was against etiquette.
"Little antique," Zhao Jingxuan complained, patting the seat next to him, "Xu Jue, sit down."
Xu Jue was not polite, but he did not sit next to him. Instead, he sat in front of Zhao Jingxuan.
Wei Ziang then sat down next to Xu Jue.
There were some food and wine on the table in front of them.
Zhao Jingxuan picked up the wine jug and poured wine into the cup.
Zhao Jingxuan looked at their official robes and found them particularly annoying. "Take them off quickly, take them off."
The way he asked people to take off their clothes didn't look like an emperor, but more like a gangster.
Wei Ziang and Xu Jue took off their official robes and hung them on the screen. When they sat down, two glasses of wine were placed in front of them.
"Today we are not the king and his subject. It's still the same as before. We are..." Zhao Jingxuan wanted to say brothers, but thinking that Wei Qing was his elder brother and Ziang was his nephew, he couldn't miss this opportunity, "uncle and nephew."
Wei Ziang has accepted the fact that Zhao Jingxuan is his uncle.
I won’t shout it out, but I won’t deny it either.
"Come, have a drink first." Zhao Jingxuan raised his glass.
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang raised their glasses, and the three of them drank from them.
One cup after another, after three cups of wine, Wei Ziang's fair face began to turn red.
"Zi'ang's alcohol tolerance is still as poor as ever." Zhao Jingxuan laughed.
Wei Ziang usually has a stern face, but he looks a bit cute with his blushing face.
Wei Ziang covered his hot face and stared at Zhao Jingxuan: "Your face is red too."
Zhao Jingxuan was shocked: "Really? I can drink a lot!"
As he spoke, he looked for a mirror and found that his face was indeed red. He added, "Oh, I just flushed it. Actually, I don't feel anything at all. Ziang can't take it anymore. Xu Jue, let's drink."
Zhao Jingxuan pulled Xu Jue to drink, hoping to get him drunk, but ended up getting himself drunk and dizzy. Xu Jue remained calm.
Zhao Jingxuan gave Xu Jue a thumbs-up: "He's a ruthless man."
Zhao Jingxuan was drunk and walked to sit between the two of them, holding Wei Ziang with one arm and Xu Jue with the other.
"I originally thought that you two should just join the cabinet directly, but eldest brother said that he would send you out to serve as officials for a year. Later I thought about it and understood eldest brother's intention. He wanted you to be down-to-earth and join the cabinet based on your own abilities so that no one would have anything to say. So, let's do as eldest brother wishes. Qingzhou and Liangzhou, these two places, you each choose one." Zhao Jingxuan said.
Zhao Jingxuan originally wanted to keep the two of them in the same place so they could look after each other, but his elder brother was even more ruthless and actually wanted to assign them to two different counties, but with the same official position. This inevitably led to comparisons, a competition of political achievements and abilities.
Although Wei Ziang and Xu Jue are not brothers, they are better than brothers. This kind of competition is bound to hurt feelings, right?
Xu Jue and Wei Ziang did not think there was a problem. In fact, they went in and out of the same place together, but their ideas were not the same. Sometimes they even argued over a problem until they were red in the face.
However, no matter how many arguments the two had, after the court session ended and they returned home, they would become as close as before.
In fact, Wei Qing understands them better.
They currently have different ideas and have been arguing for more than half a month without any result. It would be better for them to serve separately.
The two are like people playing chess; when they meet a worthy opponent, they can go further.
The only problem is that Qingzhou and Liangzhou are far apart, and the two will not be able to meet for a long time.
They grew up together, experienced life together, took the imperial examinations together, and served as officials in the court together. Over the past decade, they have never been apart...
This is the first time we've been apart for such a long time.
In the end, Wei Ziang chose Qingzhou and Xu Jue chose Liangzhou, and the matter was settled.
Zhao Jingxuan held the two men and talked for a long time before letting them go.
Zhao Jingxuan leaned against the door, watching the two people walk away, feeling a little lost.
I won't see them for a year.
In this court, everyone is wearing a mask, and only a glimpse of their sincerity can be seen from them.
But it’s different from before. These two people used to make me angry to death, but now they don’t argue with me anymore.
Zhao Jingxuan felt a bit servile. He had previously thought that since he was the emperor, Wei Ziang and Xu Jue would definitely listen to him and wouldn't dare to confront him. Now that they weren't confronting him, he felt like something was missing...
After all, there are still some differences.
"Your Majesty, the Concubine Shu has prepared some soup and is waiting for you in the palace..." the eunuch reported.
Some things became different the moment Zhao Jingxuan ascended the throne and put on the dragon robe.
He was the emperor and had no control over many things. He could only hide the image of the girl who made his heart beat fast in his heart, select concubines, and expand his harem.
Those people in the harem are not only judged by their looks and temperament, but also by their maternal families. Who can’t be neglected, and who can’t be favored too much...
Zhao Jingxuan stood up straight, his expression became restrained and serious, and he looked more like an emperor.
"I understand."
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After the imperial edict was issued, Xu Jue and Wei Ziang decided to set off the next day.
Tang Li actually knew about this a long time ago. Wei Qing had told her a long time ago. Before the imperial edict came down, Wei Qing said it again. But when the two children were about to leave, she was still full of reluctance.
Except for their own underwear, Tangli packed the rest personally.
There were two copies of everything, and the total amount of packed things was several large bags.
Tangli still felt like something was missing. Qingzhou and Liangzhou are quite cold, right? Should he bring more clothes?
Tang Li wanted to clean up, but Wei Qing stopped her.
"Wife, the journey to Qingzhou and Liangzhou is long. It will be inconvenient to bring too many things with you." Wei Qing said.
Tang Li then gave up the idea of packing more clothes.
At night, Tangli lay in bed, still feeling empty.
I left behind the Three Treasures before, and now I have to send Ziang and Xu Jue away...
Tang Li turned around and went into Wei Qing's arms, hugging his waist tightly.
Wei Qing also hugged her tightly.
That's life. When children grow up, it's impossible to keep them by your side forever.
I can only get used to separation and look forward to reunion.
In March, Wei Ziang and Xu Jue went to Qingzhou and Liangzhou to take up their posts, and the house suddenly became much quieter.
Fortunately, in April, Tangli and the Gu family welcomed two more guests back.
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