Chapter 102 Do you dare to write a package ticket?
If Fang Yingwu could see his father at this time, he would definitely say with a wry smile, "The influence of your old man's halo is too strong, and I have no choice but to accept it."
Even though he is thousands of miles away from his father, whether in Chun'an, Suzhou, or Changzhou where he is currently, other parties will be affected by it at any time, creating one tragic tragedy after another. There is no way, the father's legacy must be inherited by the son.
, it is a matter of course.
This time, his father seemed to have lost his temper and was actually imprisoned. However, Fang Yingwu was not very worried about the danger to his life for the time being.
Emperor Chenghua didn't like killing people very much. In my memory, no minister had ever died in the imperial edict. Anyone who offended the emperor usually ended up being demoted to a distant place. But in any case, being imprisoned is not a long-term solution. You have to find ways to save people.
Being abandoned by Wang Zhi, Fang Yingwu resented being teased and swore an oath, but he had no time to think about anything else. The most important thing at the moment was how to rescue his father, and everything else was too much.
You can put it aside.
After thinking about his connections, the first thing that popped into Fang Yingwu's mind was Mr. Wang Shu, the governor of Jiangnan, but he immediately put this idea aside.
No one can ask Governor Wang for help, he is one of the most annoying people in the emperor's heart. If Mr. Wang is asked to go to court for this matter, I am afraid that the effect will be completely negative and will become a reminder. So for the sake of my father's safety,
Never use Mr. Wang.
After much deliberation, Fang Yingwu decided to head to the capital quickly. Although he had no clue at the moment, thinking about anything in the south was in vain. There might be a glimmer of hope in the capital.
Fang Yingwu also had the idea that he must follow his father and not leave, carefully watching his every move. Otherwise, if his father wandered outside alone, he might give himself another "surprise".
Having made up his mind, Fang Yingwu began to take action without further ado.
After finding Lan Jie'er, Wang Ying, and Fang Yingshi, they borrowed a boat from the government office and asked Wang Ying and Lan Jie'er to go to Suzhou Mansion to join Wang Shu. Fang Yingwu and Fang Yingshi were ready to travel lightly to the capital.
Amidst his concubine's tears, Fang Yingwu sighed, gritted his teeth, got on the boat, and headed north. Since he has set out to explore the world, there will inevitably be times of separation, and this is indeed not the time for children to grow in love.
Along the way, I paid double the boat fare, and it was really a journey that involved sleeping in the open, day and night. If I had brought women with me, there would have been many inconveniences, and I would never have endured such a hardship.
After crossing the Yangtze River, crossing the Huanghuai River, and passing through Shandong, after a long journey of more than half a month, Fang Yingwu arrived at the end of the canal at Zhangjiawan, Tongzhou, and the capital city was already in sight.
By this time, it was already late May, so Fang Yingwu abandoned the ship and landed, changed to a donkey cart and continued on to the capital.
The donkey cart was swaying back and forth, which made the follower Fang Yingshi feel uncomfortable, so he ran out of words and asked: "Brother Qiu, is there a plan to rescue the bachelor this time?"
Fang Yingwu touched a few letters in his arms and sighed: "Just take it one step at a time. I believe there is no end to the road."
The few letters he carried with him were the letters entrusted to him by Shang Xianggong, and some of them contained important figures. This time, he largely relied on these favors.
At this time, the capital had not yet built the southern city, and outside Chongwen Gate was the southern suburbs. Fang Yingwu entered the city from the southeast through Chongwen Gate.
He was worried about what would happen to his father and was so preoccupied that he had no time to leisurely conduct field research on the city gates and walls, let alone see the bustling commercial streets inside and outside Chongwen Gate.
Speaking of the layout of the nine gates of the capital, the center is the imperial city and government offices, and the four directions are roughly east rich, west noble, south craftsman, and north sour.
Most of the provincial guild halls are gathered in the southeastern area of the city, not far from Chongwen Gate. Fang Yingwu asked for directions and found the Zhejiang Guild Hall in Mingshifang.
The price of accommodation in this guild hall is probably several times more expensive than that of an ordinary hotel. Those who come to Beijing to stay in guild halls are usually rich or noble people, and it is not easy for ordinary people to live there.
It’s not that you have to stay in the guild hall just to show off. In fact, these days the guild hall is very rich in various resources. It not only provides catering and accommodation services, but also acts as a hometown association organization. It is well-informed and has a wide range of service channels. It is not comparable to ordinary rest hotels.
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He was unfamiliar with Fang Yingwu in the capital, and he had to deal with big problems. He was weak on his own, so he had to maximize every possibility of success.
Fang Yingwu adjusted his clothes outside the gate to make himself look less dusty as possible, and then stepped into the guild hall.
What came into view was a five-bay hall. Fang Yingwu entered the hall and saw a fat, middle-aged man sitting in the hall.
There was no business at this time, and the fat man was dozing off with his head down. Fang Yingwu coughed several times, startling the fat man to suddenly look up, and finally his eyes focused on Fang Yingwu.
He stood up again and cupped his hands and said: "My surname is Huang. I am sitting here as the shopkeeper today. May I ask your surname?"
Generally speaking, guild halls are jointly established by some big businessmen, similar to directors, and the directors take turns to be responsible for the management of the guild hall. Whoever's turn it is will be responsible for the operation, so there is the title of shopkeeper.
Fang Yingwu returned the courtesy and said, "Thank you, shopkeeper Huang. Fang Yingwu, a student member of Chun'an County, wants to stay in the guild hall today."
Shopkeeper Huang hesitated for a moment. A shopkeeper like him sits in the front hall. He is not just sitting around. He also has the task of checking in. Not everyone should be let in, but who can stay and who should be declined depends on it.
He is the shopkeeper and the boss.
A mere student, not a celebrity, should not be qualified to move in. Shopkeeper Huang said politely: "Our apartment is full, so I would like to ask my friend to find another place."
Fang Yingwu was very disappointed, and just as he was about to say something, he heard Shopkeeper Huang ask thoughtfully: "There is a Fang Shuchang in the Hanlin Academy who is also from Chun'an, but is he a relative of yours?"
Fang Yingwu nodded and said, "This is my father."
Shopkeeper Huang immediately stood in awe, bowed his face and saluted again: "Your Majesty is really a loyal and righteous man, and we, fellow Zhejiang fellows, are honored to do so! I just don't have the opportunity to know Jing, so please accept my courtesy on your father's behalf."
Then he added: "I will ask the boys to clean up two rooms, so my friend can go live there."
Even staying in a guild hall depends on my father's reputation. I have become numb to this aspect.
However, when he saw Shopkeeper Huang's respect, he still felt a little proud. This was a righteous man's heart, and his faint resentment was much smaller.
Fang Yingwu followed the boy through the front hall and walked into the courtyard behind. Then he saw a man in his thirties, dressed as a scholar, leaning against a tall tree beside the corridor.
When a new guest came in, the scribe immediately came forward, quickly looked at Fang Yingwu, squeezed out a smile and said: "This friend invites you."
Fang Yingwu looked at him. Although his appearance was relatively neat, there was a lingering slickness about him. However, his proactive approach reminded Fang Yingwu of "Do you want a movie?" "Accommodation".
"Wait, wait, wait"
Habitually ignoring such people, Fang Yingwu just followed the boy inside until he entered his room.
Fang Yingshi left the house to clean up, while Fang Yingwu stood at the door and thought about what to do next. Should he seize the time to visit the boss with a letter, or should he inquire about the news first and then make a decision?
Inadvertently, Fang Yingwu frowned when he saw the slippery scribe from before approaching.
But the man asked first, "I see you have a worried look on your face, my friend. Are you here for business in the capital?"
Fang Yingwu thought, could this person be a broker who specializes in clearing joints? There are many yamen in the capital, and there are many people from all over the world who go to the capital to do business, which has really spawned many related industries.
Since he dares to solicit business in a big hall like Zhejiang Guild Hall, he must be someone with a few tricks up his sleeve, so it would be a good idea to just ask him for information without doing anything else.
After thinking about this, he asked: "I don't know your surname?"
The scribe introduced himself: "I'm Lou Tianhua. I'm lucky enough to have a bit of a side eye in the capital. I make a living by solving people's problems! It seems that the young master also has something on his mind. You might as well talk to me and I might be able to help you with things."
It turned out to be a broker, Fang Yingwu said: "I really have something to do."
Lou Tianhua patted his chest and said, "No matter how big or small, I will take care of it all."
"Is there any difference between big things and small things?"
"Of course it's different. Big things need to be dealt with through major joints, and you don't have to alert the court officials. Small things only need to alert the officials and subordinates in the yamen."
Fang Yingwu chuckled and said, "This is a big deal, I have my own solution, so I don't need to bother you anymore!"
But he said that Lou Tianhua has been very unlucky recently, and he has not been able to get even half of the business done. Prices in the capital are so high that the family can hardly open the door. It was not easy to see such a potential customer as Fang Yingwu, and he is also a young man who is easy to fool.
, then he tried his best to fight for it:
"After all, the young master is not familiar with the methods of the capital. Even if you have some knowledge, you might as well ask me to take a closer look. I won't let you suffer any loss."
Fang Yingwu chuckled and said, "I was entrusted by an old friend to deliver a letter to Xiang Bingbu's house to ask for favors. What do I need from you?"
"Which Xiang Bingbu?" Lou Tianhua was stunned and said in surprise: "Are you talking about Mr. Xiang Zhong?"
"Exactly!"
Lou Tianhua said happily: "In March this year, Xiang Shangshu was defeated by Wang Zhi and has been dismissed from office! Young master, you really can't count on him!"
Fang Yingwu was slightly absent-minded. He really couldn't remember such details, but it was very uncomfortable to see Lou Tianhua gloating about his misfortune, and he said: "It's nothing, I have to go to Mr. Li to deliver a letter to ask for favors.
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Lou Tianhua Leng said: "Are you talking about Zuodu Yushi Li Bin and Dazhong Cheng?"
"Exactly!"
Lou Tianhua was even more delighted and said: "President Li resigned at the beginning of last month because he was forced by Wang Zhi!"
Fang Yingwu was speechless for a moment. These two people were the two most important figures in the letter that Mr. Shang entrusted him to carry. How come they had just left recently? The weight of the other people was far inferior.
Who should I go to now?
Done! This business is done! With a little pride, Lou Tianhua took the initiative to recommend himself: "I'm not bragging, I have a way to do everything big and small, and there is nothing I can't do!"
Fang Yingwu just didn't like his proud look, so he deliberately provoked him and said: "You are too frivolous, I don't believe you. What you say is unfounded, how dare you write a guarantee?"
"Why don't you dare? I will do what I say, and I will do my best from both front and back. If I can't do it, I won't get any money." Lou Tianhua said, patting his chest again.
Fang Yingwu really asked him to sign a document, and then he said slowly: "My father kept it secret. He was originally a common member of the Hanlin Academy. Now he is trapped in a prison. Please help my friend Lou to help him."
Lou Tianhua was stunned. He opened his mouth and was speechless for a long time. If he had the ability to fish Hanlin out of the imperial edict, would he still have to wait in the guild hall to eat a few bowls of food from outsiders?
Who are you? How dare you get involved in the emperor's affairs? This young man is not old, how can he deceive people so quickly? Isn't he deliberately pushing himself into a pit of fire?
Fang Yingwu shook the paper in his hand and went back to his room to sleep. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)