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Chapter 83? The consequences of ancestor worship

"Brother Chang Hao, the magistrate of County Cao came to Peijiazhuang, do you know?"

Pei Changhao shook his head and looked at Pei Yuan and spoke.

"Cousin, what did the magistrate Cao come to Peijiazhuang to do? I don't know. Aren't you studying your homework in the school? You will rush to Beijing to take the Jinshi exam next month, so don't relax."

Pei Yuan's face was filled with an anxious expression.

"Brother Chang Hao, let's not talk about the Jinshi exam for now. Peijiazhuang has received news that this year's Jinshi exam is likely to be postponed. The emperor is still in Fengxiang Prefecture City, and I don't know when he will be able to return to the capital. The civil and military ministers in the court are basically in Fengxiang Prefecture City. We can't go to Fengxiang Prefecture City to take the Jinshi exam."

"My father asked me to tell you that the magistrate Cao went to Peijiazhuang for your ancestor worship. The county government is likely to pursue this matter."

Pei Changhao narrowed his eyes. In fact, he had already discovered clues from the information sent by Meng Daiping.

The magistrate Cao originally wanted to get more benefits from Juxianlou, or the magistrate Cao was behind the magistrate Hezhong Jiedushi Wang Chongying. Unfortunately, Pei Changhao did not surrender at all, and he cleverly incited the Pei family to become his backing, which made the magistrate Cao unable to take action. However, the magistrate Cao was the magistrate of Jiyuan County after all, and it was impossible for him to give up.

Pei Changhao participated in the family's ancestor worship ceremony. This was originally a family matter of the Pei family and had nothing to do with the outside world, but Peijiazhuang's attitude could directly affect the choice of the magistrate Cao County.

The magistrate Cao came to Peijiazhuang specifically for his ancestor worship. For the sake of Pei Changhao's affairs, did he get the support of the Hezhong Jiedushi Wang Chongying, or the magistrate Cao wanted to make contributions in front of Wang Chongying?

No matter what, Pei Changhao's father Pei Che was forcibly instilled with the crime of rebellion, and both Peijiazhuang and the outside world were very taboo.

"Cousin, is County Magistrate Cao in the family's convention hall?"

Pei Yuan was stunned for a moment and looked at Pei Changhao and spoke.

"Brother Chang Hao, is it that you are thinking about going to the meeting hall? This is absolutely impossible. For such a big thing, let the clan leader and the others deal with it. Besides, letting you participate in the ancestor worship is the matter of the Pei family. It has little to do with the outside world, and County Magistrate Cao can't do anything."

Pei Changhao shook his head.

"Cousin, I have to go to the meeting hall. The family has done enough for me. At the critical moment, I must come forward and take the initiative to take responsibility. If I retreat, I will be sorry to the leader of the clan and Peijiazhuang. I will not be able to get over my conscience..."

Pei Yuan looked at Pei Changhao and nodded vigorously.

"Brother Chang Hao, what you said is, let's do it, I'll accompany you to the meeting hall. The County Magistrate Cao is not very great. He can't even punish Peijiazhuang indiscriminately."

Pei Yuan’s words are really correct. For the Pei family and Peijiazhuang, the local county magistrates are really nothing. The Pei family has produced so many prime ministers. Before Pei Che was sentenced to guilt, he was also the prime minister in the court and a mere local county magistrate, but he really couldn’t understand the huge Peijiazhuang.

Pei Changhao looked at Pei Yuan and did not speak immediately.

It should be said that the one who cares about Pei Changhao the most in the entire Pei Jiazhuang was Pei Ying, Pei Yuan and others. If it weren’t for Pei Ying’s clear attitude in the last time he worshiped his ancestors, it would be unlikely that he would have changed the situation with his excitement from Pei Changhao.

Pei Changhao already had the idea of ​​recruiting Pei Yuan. Of course, he would not let Pei Yuan take risks for no reason.

"Okay, cousin, let's go to the meeting hall together. The magistrate Cao went to Peijiazhuang specifically for my ancestor worship. It was just for my identity to be recognized and I could not participate in the priest family worship. This was a blasphemy to the emperor and the court. The magistrate Cao came to question the crime, so don't speak casually, so you won't be caught by the magistrate Cao and affect the Jinshi exam."

Pei Yuan's eyes widened and looked at Pei Changhao.

"Brother Chang Hao, what do you mean? Could it be that I have become a Jinshi exam? I can't say anything. What a big deal? Don't talk about the magistrate of Cao County, even if Wang Chongying, the governor of Hezhong, came to Peijiazhuang, I wouldn't be afraid. I must say what should be said, and I must fight for what should be fought for..."

Pei Changhao felt a little moved in his heart.

Pei Changhao, who traveled through time, had a clear understanding of the development of the world situation. He knew very well that Emperor Xizong of Tang would return to the capital soon and would be amnesty for the world. Two months later, Emperor Xizong of Tang passed away, and Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, who succeeded to the throne, would also have amnesty for the world again. His father Pei Che's crimes soon disappeared.

But Pei Yuan didn't know that the Pei family was a famous family, and paid special attention to reputation, and the attitude of the emperor and the court. As a child of the Pei family, Pei Yuan naturally had to fully protect the interests of the Pei family. If he made a rash statement on Pei Che's affairs and was determined to protect his Pei Changhao's interests, he would naturally take huge risks.

Pei Changhao would never let Pei Yuan take such a huge risk.

"Cousin, I don't mean that. I understand your feelings and keep them in mind. In fact, you accompanied me to the meeting hall. After seeing this, the magistrate Cao understood everything. If the magistrate Cao had any words of blame, I would just answer it."

Pei Yuan nodded.

"Brother Chang Hao, don't worry, I know the right way. Humph, the magistrate Cao came to Peijiazhuang and dared not be too presumptuous, otherwise he would not think about doing things in Jiyuan County well."

Pei Changhao and Pei Yuan stood up at the same time and walked out of the mansion.

The butler who came hurriedly saw Pei Changhao and Pei Yuan walking out of the wing room.

"Langjun, Master Pei Wei, Master Pei Wei, Master Pei Wei has arrived and just arrived at the lobby..."

Pei Yuan's face changed instantly, and Pei Changhao's face also changed slightly.

Pei Wei is an elder, and under normal circumstances, he would not come to Pei Changhao's mansion in person.

"But, let the kitchen prepare a good banquet."

Pei Changhao nodded at Pei Yuan, and the two hurriedly headed towards the front yard lobby.

Pei Ying stood in the middle of the lobby, with a bad look on his face.

"My nephew Pei Changhao has met his uncle."

"The child has met his father."

Pei Wei turned his head and looked at Pei Changhao and Pei Yuan, and nodded slightly.

"Pei Yuan, you have already informed Chang Hao about the magistrate Cao's visit to Peijiazhuang."

Pei Yuan nodded and waved his hand when he was about to answer.

"Chang Hao, since you know this, I'll tell you a long story. County Magistrate Cao is going to write a memorial to the court, impeaching me to protect my Peijiazhuang and forbidding me. He has acted disrespectful to the emperor and the court. County Magistrate Cao believes that the crime of Pei Che's brothers' conspiracy for rebellion is clear. Although there is no emperor's imperial edict or imperial edict from the court, after Li Ying was killed, Yang Fugong, Lieutenant of Shence Army, rewarded those who have made meritorious contributions on behalf of the court. He once mentioned the affairs of Pei Che's brothers and believed that the crime of rebellion existed..."

Pei Ying had just finished speaking, and Pei Changhao spoke up.

"My uncle, is the magistrate Cao coming to Peijiazhuang to be here specifically for the offense?"

Pei Wei looked at Pei Changhao, with a look of praise in his eyes.

"Of course, the magistrate Cao came to Peijiazhuang, not a complete offense. He hoped that Peijiazhuang could express his opinion directly, support the Hezhong Jiedushi Wang Chongying, and expressed his loyalty to Wang Chongying. If Peijiazhuang had an attitude in this regard, any previous matter could be written off, including the matters of Pei Che brothers, Wang Chongying could also find a way to solve it..."

Pei Changhao shook his head.

"My uncle, is Wang Chongying's appetite too big? Peijiazhuang has always been loyal to the emperor and the court. How could it be held hostage by him, a mere Jiedushi Wang Chongrong, the former Jiedushi of Hezhong, have such an idea. Take a step back and say that once Peijiazhuang is loyal to him, Wang Chongying, will it offend other Jiedushi and let down the trust of the emperor and the court? If such a thing is spread, the reputation of the Pei family will be destroyed. Is the magistrate of Cao too simple for such a major matter?"

Pei Wei looked at Pei Changhao and nodded, his eyes again showed a look of praise.

"Chang Hao, you are right. Of course, Peijiazhuang cannot agree to the request of the magistrate Cao. As for the impeachment of the magistrate Cao, Peijiazhuang will just deal with it. I don't believe it. The emperor and the court will believe the magistrate Cao's one-sided words."

Pei Changhao thought for a moment, and bowed his fists at Pei Ying.

"My uncle, I always remember the love of the family. The magistrate Cao made a special trip to Peijiazhuang. Is there someone instructing him behind this? This matter needs to be understood. If Cao County Magistrate’s personal thoughts are easy to deal with. If Cao County Magistrate passes on behalf of others, then you must think of a good solution."

Pei Changhao's words were a bit tactful. Wang Chongying, the governor of Hezhong, was trusted and trusted by the emperor and the court. After Emperor Zhaozong of Tang ascended the throne, Wang Chongying became prosperous and was appointed as the prime minister of the court. If this matter was really instructed by Wang Chongying, Peijiazhuang would need to be treated with caution.

Pei Changhao instinctively felt that Wang Chongying was unlikely to do this. After all, Peijiazhuang did not pose a threat, and Wang Chongying could still use the power of the Pei family in the court. Of course, if Peijiazhuang could be loyal, Wang Chongying would not suffer any losses, and would get a lot of money and have the capital to show off.

Seeing that Pei Wei was still thinking and did not speak immediately, Pei Changhao continued to speak.

"My uncle, my nephew is going to go to the family's convention hall. When I saw the magistrate of Cao, some words would not affect Peijiazhuang. My uncle and the clan leader should consider the entire Pei family. My nephew does not have so many concerns. Even if he said it wrong, his nephew will bear the responsibility alone. The magistrate of Cao cannot blame Peijiazhuang."

Pei Wei looked up at Pei Changhao and shook his head slightly.

"Chang Hao, this matter is still solved by the family. Don't come forward, so as not to target you specifically."

Pei Changhao also shook his head.
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