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Wei Zheng was a very coquettish person in Xiao Buyi's later memories, but he did not expect such a coquettish person to be just an inconspicuous secretary now.

If the secretary looks at it from a modern perspective, he is not much different from the archivist.

On the other hand, Xiao Buyi felt relieved again. The Sui Dynasty did not lack talents, but a reasonable mechanism for selecting talents. Although it was the creation of the imperial examination system, it was still imperfect, and many people still had no way to serve the country. In addition, the Qigui in the court held the power to select talents, but the recommended talents can be said to be nepotism. It is also uncommon for middle and lower-level talents like Wei Zheng who are depressed and unsuccessful.

Always say that being with the king is like being with a tiger, Xiao Buyi is deeply touched. Even by Yang Guang, even if he is so beautiful all the way, he is worried all day long, because no one knows when Yang Guang will lose his temper. It is not difficult to be a loyal minister by the emperor, but it is not an easy thing to be a good minister. Pei Yun and Yuwen Shu can be regarded as a loyal minister, but not a good minister. Because they are only loyal to Yang Guang, they cannot be regarded as loyal to the Sui Dynasty. Such a consequence is that the king is violent and he will inevitably be criticized behind him, but good ministers can gain a good reputation and make the monarch a wise ruler.

Wei Zheng has had few good ministers throughout history. He can be said to have cursed a wise ruler, and his direct advice is rare in ancient and modern times. Li Shimin, the monarch of the Tang Dynasty, grew up in his scolding, and dared not make any mistakes. He was very awe of him. Now, Wei Zheng has the potential of a good minister, either by his nose or by his eyes.

When he saw Xiao Buyi's surprise, Pang Yu asked in confusion, "Are General Xiao and Secretary Wei also old acquaintances?"

Xiao Buyi felt that the title of secretary was awkward, but she couldn't care much about it, so she just said, "Will you meet him when you see him today?"

Everyone said that General Xiao was very funny, but Wei Zheng snorted coldly and was unmoved.

Xiao Buyi thought that this temper was not easy to survive in troubled times. He didn't want to be as knowledgeable as him. He took Pei Xingyan's hand and said, "Xingyan. I want to have a good drink with you. It's a pity that I don't have a brave general like you, otherwise my confidence in the fight against thieves will be more successful."

Pei Xingyan's eyes lit up, "In fact, Xingyan knew that General Xiao sent troops to fight against the bandits, so he always wanted to follow him. Unfortunately, he didn't have a chance."

Pang Yu laughed, "What's the difficulty? As long as General Xiao says, you can bring Xing Yan to your side first. The emperor has an order that General Xiao will fight eastward, and the counties along the way must cooperate with General Xiao to suppress the bandits. Although Xing Yan is the bravest of the three armies and is not worthy of the courage of ten thousand men, I can't bear it. But if I can have a better place to use it, I will be happy for him."

Pang Yu observed his words and expressions. He felt that Xiao Buyi valued Pei Xingyan quite well, and thought that it would be useless to keep Pei Xingyan, so he would rather be a favor.

Pei Xingyan heard Pang Yu let go and was overjoyed, looking at Xiao Buyi as if she had expected.

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Since that's the case, I'll be disrespectful. Xingyan first came to my account to be a side general. If he had military achievements, he would give him a reward."

Everyone was somewhat envious and said in unison that Lord Xiao was decisive and determined, and knew others and took good care of him.

Pei Xingyan was also hurriedly thanking him. He was very grateful. He knew that there were a hundred people in the marching marching, ten teams and one regiment, and each regiment could set up a commander. So he had just arrived at Xiao Buyi's tent and commander, which was far more useful than guarding Yanshi, so he was very excited.

Wei Zheng said, "It's just a nepotism."

Pang Yu frowned and thought to himself that Wei Zheng always said something inappropriate. It was a defeat for him to come to him today.

Xiao Buyi did not defend himself, but went to Pang Yu's mansion with everyone. When the banquet was held, the officials were still there, but Wei Zheng was missing. I thought he was unwilling to flatter him and walked away secretly.

Of course, Pang Yu's general's mansion is much worse than the mansion in the capital, but it is one of the best mansions in Yanshi. A group of Yanshi officials surrounded Xiao Buyi with stars and cups and cups. Xiao Buyi talked to people and talked to ghosts, but he was in harmony with these people.

Although bandits all over the world were everywhere, Yanshi was a fortress after all, and was not far from the capital. He was still singing and dancing under the control of heavy troops. Pang Yu slapped twice and appeared on the stage. The silk and bamboo were melodious, and Xiao Buyi was intoxicated. Pang Yu felt that this general was no different from ordinary people.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors, a noise suddenly came from outside the door. Pang Yu frowned and asked his subordinates to go out to check. After a moment, his subordinates turned around and brought back one person, but it was Wei Zheng. But his clothes were torn apart and looked like he had a fight with someone.

Xiao Buyi didn't mind seeing this, but just said, "Mr. Wei is late and he will be punished with three glasses of wine."

Wei Zheng said coldly: "General Xiao, I am not here today to drink."

"Oh," Xiao Buyi said in confusion: "Then why are you here?"

"I just want to avenge the people." Wei Zhengdao.

Pang Yu changed his face and scolded: "Wei Zheng, nonsense, what kind of injustice will there be here?"

Wei Zheng said, "There was no grievance here, but after General Xiao came, there was grievance."

Xiao Buyi frowned. He thought it was Pang Yuying's personal fraud, but he thought that Wei Zheng was brave enough, but he didn't expect that he would actually target him.

"Come here," Pang Yu stopped shouting, "Wei Zheng is right, push him out..."

"Wait, let him continue talking." Xiao Buyi waved his hand.

When Wei Zheng saw the guards coming forward, he was not afraid, "General Xiao, I would like to give advice today. I originally had the intention of dying. General Xiao was in the battle against bandits, which was actually a blessing for the Great Sui Dynasty. General Xiao came to Yanshi, and General Pang accompanied you to spend the whole world and wine."

Xiao Buyi wanted to laugh, knowing that Wei Zheng secretly sarcastically, "Since that's the case, I don't know where the injustice is?"

"But after General Xiao came to Yanshi, he didn't know how to restrain his subordinates, forcing the women to rob people and kill people and rob people. I don't know what different from thieves?"

Xiao Buyi stood up suddenly, "What did you say?"

"I know General Xiao is most dissatisfied, but I am not afraid of saying it..."

"Are you sure it's my subordinate?" Xiao Buyi stopped him.

Wei Zheng sneered: "What I saw with my own eyes, how can there be a falsehood?"

"Then why didn't you stop it on the spot?" Xiao Buyi asked.

Wei Zheng suddenly tore open his collar, revealing a bloody scar, which ran from his chest to his lower abdomen, shocking, "I don't know this reason?"

Xiao Buyi stared for a while, "You mean that the other party not only robbed the civilian girl, but also killed people and robbed people. When you come forward to stop him, will he still kill you to silence him?"

"No," Wei Zheng said in a deep voice: "I wonder if General Xiao can give an explanation to the people of the world?"

Xiao Buyi laughed when he heard this. Wei Zheng looked sad and angry and scolded: "Why is General Xiao laughing?"

Xiao Buyi sat down slowly and murmured: "I don't know that there will be such a thing in the army."

"Mr. Xiao doesn't know a word, just an explanation?" Wei Zheng was furious and suddenly stepped forward. Pang Yu had already stood up, stopped Wei Zheng, and shouted sternly: "Wei Zheng, what are you going to do?"

"Where is Mr. Sun?" Xiao Buyi shouted in a long voice, and the dust from the beams and pillars fell, almost scaring Pang Yu.

A man rushed into the hall and replied, "General Xiao, his subordinates are here."

Xiao Buyi stared at Sun Shaofang. "Mr. Wei said that the people who entered the city in the army had committed crimes and forced the robbery of the people. They killed people and robbed people. Afterwards, they wanted to kill Mr. Wei to silence him. You should take someone to investigate immediately. If it is true, bring the murderer back to see me."

When Sun Shaofang responded to the order, Xiao Buyi looked at Wei Zheng and said, "I wonder if Mr. Wei dared to identify the traitor with Sun Shaofang?"

Wei Zheng stretched his neck and shouted: "Why don't you dare!"

After the two left the hall, Xiao Buyi sat down and smiled and said, "Continue to drink."

The officials were unintentional to drink. Most of them were forced to smile, but Xiao Buyi asked Pang Yu. "General Pang, how about Wei Zheng?"

Pang Yu hesitated for a while before saying, "General Xiao, Wei Zheng is a man who likes to study, has a lot of knowledge, but he is a more upright person and offended too many people in the country, so he is only a secretary. However, he rarely lies and will not be aimless. If what he said just now is true..." Seeing Xiao Buyi's gloomy face, Pang Yu changed his words and said, "The subordinate is just an assumption. I think General Xiao is strict in governing the army, and this should not happen. I guess Wei Zheng misunderstood."

Xiao Buyi's questioning skills confirmed Wei Zhengdi's character, and he also knew that Pang Yu was very sleek and old, so no one would be willing to offend him.

He raised his glass and said, "Don't let the chores get rid of the fun of drinking, everyone will continue to drink."

When the officials saw Xiao Buyi, they seemed to not take what Wei Zheng said to him. They all thought that Wei Zheng was not good, and Wei Zheng was in trouble. The general was not happy and angry, so he asked his subordinates to take Wei Zheng out, and they might find a place where no one could catch Wei Zheng. His subordinates turned around. If Wei Zheng was killed by bandits, who would question it? However, Wei Zheng was upright and had few friends here. Although the officials were speculating, they were not worried about him.

Pang Yu was enjoying the singing and dancing, but he was nervous and there was no smell of drinking. After waiting for a long time, he heard another clamor outside the hall. Pang Yu hurriedly waved his hand and took the singing and dancing. Seeing Sun Shaofang with the soldiers escorting the two of them in, Wei Zheng followed closely, but his head was not chopped. He was anxious and thought that this was an elite soldier from the Wei Mansion. If he did something wrong in the past, he would go there with one glance, but he would meet Wei Zheng, which was unfortunate for both sides.

While thinking about not offending the general, Xiao Buyi had already asked: "Sun Shaofang, are these two people committing crimes?"

Both of them were blushing and drunk. When they saw Xiao Buyi, they all said in unison: "General Xiao, we are wronged."

One of them is tall and thin, and the other is of medium shape. Judging from their clothes, they are indeed elite soldiers of the Right Xiaowei Mansion.

Xiao Buyi looked at Sun Shaofang, "What are their names? Who will command them?"

Sun Shaofang stepped forward and said, "Go back to the general, his name is Song Meng. He is Qian Gui, and they are all under the tent of Di Hongyuan. When the subordinates went to catch the two, they also informed Di Hongyuan to come. The subordinates had found out that the two men had entered Yanshi and stole the army and went to the restaurant to drink. When they met a good woman, they teased her by drunkenness. The woman's father came to dissuade her, but was killed by them. The man came forward angrily and was also cut by them. The woman could not bear the humiliation and had committed suicide."

His simple words were related to two lives. Xiao Buyi's hand holding the cup was a little tight, and he could still laugh, "Song Meng, Qian Gui, what Sun Shaofang said is true?"

Both of them shook their heads, "General Xiao, the world is wronged."

Song Meng said first: "When we met that woman, we thought she was an ordinary singer in the Lefang. So we went up to chat with her, but we didn't expect an old man to come and punch and kick us. Qian Gui didn't notice it for a while, and drew his sword to shock the man, but he didn't expect that the man would come to steal Qian Gui's knife. After the two argued, Qian Gui accidentally killed the old man, but this man rushed out and cursed us, saying that the soldiers from the Wei Mansion were all scum..."

Song Meng pointed at Wei Zheng and said, "It was him who attacked us. When we heard him insulting the Wei Mansion and hurt him, he was just a warning. The woman committed suicide but had nothing to do with us."

Wei Zheng was so angry that he laughed. "The truth of heaven is clear. You think that if you speak nonsense, you can hide the eyes and ears of the world."

Xiao Buyi also smiled and said, "Song Meng. Qian Gui, so you are not wrong with me?"

Qian Gui didn't blame Xiao Buyi when he saw Xiao Buyi's kind tone, and he was very confident. He thought that I always walked sideways in the capital. A small Yanshi was nothing to kill two people. As long as Xiao Buyi didn't blame him, the people in Yanshi City had no choice but to do anything to him.

"When I go back to the general, I have certainly mistakenly. That is, I shouldn't have gone to the restaurant to drink during the march. I also asked General Xiao to punish him."

Before Xiao Buyi could speak, there were clamors outside the door, and more than a dozen people rushed in and made a mess.

Pang Yu frowned and shouted, "Is it possible that I can't go back? Who can let these people come in?"

Sun Shaofang said, "General Pang, it's me."

Pang Yu wanted to show his power and immediately became depressed. "I wonder what was the purpose of Lord Sun bringing these people here?"

Sun Shaofang is just a personal guard beside Xiao Buyi, but Pang Yu knew that such a person was the person Xiao Buyi trusted the most and did not dare to offend him.

Sun Shaofang said in a deep voice: "Return to General Pang, these are the people present at the beginning. I brought them here just to confirm what happened."

When the people saw Qian Gui and Song Meng present, they spitted over and said, "That's right, it's these two people who have killed two lives in a row."

"They forced robbed the civilian women and committed crimes, and asked General Pang to make the decision."

Everyone present is the people of Yanshi, and of course they all regard Pang Yu as the most. I don’t know who the general sitting high is.

Pang Yu's face turned green and could not figure out Xiao Buyi's thoughts. Song Meng and Qian Gui both changed their faces, but they still argued: "General Xiao, these troublemakers colluded with each other and framed us. Please ask General Xiao to investigate clearly."

Everyone looked at Xiao Buyi, but Xiao Buyi looked at Wei Zheng and said, "I don't know what to do with Mr. Wei?"

"Should be killed!" Wei Zheng said without hesitation.

Xiao Buyi nodded and waved his hand and said, "Then let's kill it."

As soon as he said that, Song Meng and Qian Gui changed their faces. They suddenly pulled out the knife and said sternly: "General Xiao, we are really wronged."

Xiao Buyi smiled and said sarcastically: "The evidence is conclusive now. Do you think everyone in the world is blind, so where is Pei Xingyan?"

Pei Xingyan kept watching coldly, thinking that the facts are now certain, and only see how Xiao Buyi dealt with it. Hearing Xiao Buyi's order, he stood up and said, "I will be here."

Xiao Buyi whispered: "Song Meng, Qian Gui's crimes are not allowed to be forgiven. According to the Great Sui rule, General Pei should take down the two of them first."
To be continued...