Fang Yingwu thought about it again and again, and couldn't help but call his attendants down from the wall, and climbed up the ladder himself using both hands and feet.
Climbing to the top of the wall, I peered out and saw how many people were crowding outside the wall, all looking up at me.
Imperial Envoy Fang Da was condescending, looking at the faces with different expressions but all full of pleading, and he became more and more hesitant in his heart.
If it were at another time or another place, he might be secretly delighted - how could these be a person or a face? These are just prestige cash machines, delivered to his door on his own initiative!
As a reputation brusher who can be ranked among the top five in the entire Chenghua Dynasty (it's not that Fang Yingwu is too weak to lock in the first place, it's because there are too many strong players at the same level), if the time is right, Fang Yingwu will not miss anything.
Opportunities to increase reputation.
But the current situation really makes Imperial Envoy Fang extremely troubled. With so many people asking for help at his door, it is unreasonable not to interfere with emotions and reasons, and it is inconsistent with his identity and image.
If it were reported back to the capital court, wouldn't the reputation he had worked so hard for so many years suffer a heavy loss? Faced with this situation, he didn't dare to seek justice, so why would he talk about Fang Qingtian?
The most important thing is that intervening in this matter can be regarded as saving people from fire and water, which will help to establish one's own prestige and appeal in the local area. It will have a support point when starting the money and food affairs in the future.
When I first took over this imperial mission, I considered using the procurement of eunuchs as an opportunity. However, it was not without problems to intervene.
The first is that he is suspected of exceeding his authority. He is only responsible for supervising the food supply and has not been granted other powers. If he intervenes in this matter, he will not only exceed the authority of the local government, but also exceed the authority of purchasing eunuchs. Even if he is praised, he will not be popular. He will start a lawsuit before the imperial court.
Not necessarily reasonable.
The second is that I lack the means to procure eunuchs, which makes me powerless. The opponent has hundreds of vicious minions. I only have a dozen or so servants, and even with the most primitive and direct means, I can't defeat the opponent.
Third, the backers were too far away. My father, Lao Taishan, and my secret mistress were in the capital, and my grandfather was in Nanjing. I couldn't count on any help in Suzhou.
Every time I think about this, Imperial Envoy Fang Da, who feels helpless, can't help but look up to the sky and sigh! He is still a bit weak as an imperial envoy, but ordinary people can't distinguish so much, thinking that all imperial envoys are as domineering as in the drama.
.The expectations for myself are too high!
For a moment, Imperial Envoy Fang wished that a sword from above would fall from the sky. It would be so satisfying to have the king's flag sign allow him to kill everyone!
He went through all the trouble to pretend to be wronged, and tried every means to get the eunuchs to be impeached together, creating a tragic image of struggling in front of the emperor, wasn't it just to ask for more authority from the emperor!
However, Imperial Envoy Fang Da was still very sober, and secretly reminded himself not to overdo it. Shang Shang Jian and Wang Ming Qipai didn't dare to think about it. If they could "act cheaply", there would be more room for maneuver. In theory, they could do anything.
Fall into the category of "doing things cheaply".
It’s better to abandon unrealistic fantasies and return to reality!
Imperial Envoy Fang Da suddenly discovered that there was another point that had almost been ignored. Some time ago, he had just been raped by people from Suzhou, and twenty or thirty gentry signed a letter to him. If he helped him today, wouldn't he seem too cheap?
?Confucius once said: How to repay kindness with kindness?
In any case, let's get back our face first... Thinking of this, Fang Yingwu said: "About half a month ago, local elders and elders jointly impeached the imperial envoy. I don't know if any of you today.
Who signed it at that time?"
Everyone outside the wall suddenly became quiet, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when thinking about this incident. I saw Commissioner Fang Qin seemed to be making a big splash. Rumors spread all over the city for a while, and the prefect took the lead, so some people were encouraged to sign a petition.
Submit a letter.
I didn't think there was anything wrong at the time, so I just impeached him. How could Commissioner Fang still be able to fight against the whole city's gentry? Who knew that a truly ruthless eunuch would come later, and he would poison the Holy Spirit with almost no limit, and now the locals would turn around and retaliate.
We have to hope that Fang Qin will show his kindness and stop the purchase of eunuchs...
Fang Yingwu coughed heavily, stood on the wall and spoke again: "One more thing, if there are people who signed the name in the crowd, please leave voluntarily, I promise not to beat you to death!"
After a while, I saw a fat man in purple silk, with two long entourage, walking out of the crowd in a dejected manner, turned and left in front of the mansion.
Oh? Really? Fang Yingwu was a little surprised by this. He originally wanted to make his position clear here and regain some ground in front of the locals.
Therefore, in his heart, he had no hope that among the people in front of him who were urgently asking for help, there was really someone who signed the petition form at that time.
Firstly, there are so many rich and powerful families in Suzhou Prefecture that there are so many overlaps; secondly, the gentry representatives who were invited by the Suzhou Prefecture government were all of high status and fame, and Eunuch Wang would not be stupid enough to deal with them first.
Are these people going to take action?
However, unexpectedly, a fisherman in troubled waters actually came to him for help at this time. His character was so shameless that Fang Yingwu couldn't help but sigh a few times.
After the rat droppings were picked out of the soup, the rest of the people looked up at Commissioner Fang with expectation, while Fang Yingwu on the wall had a tragic feeling as if he was being forced to climb Mount Liangshan.
After pondering for a while, Envoy Fang Qin said loudly: "I already know your situation, but I just want to say a few words in front of you to teach you.
First, at present, I am the imperial envoy in charge of food, and my responsibilities are not civil affairs. Therefore, I will not go to the procurement eunuch to contradict me, nor can I go to court to resolve cases and relieve people's grievances. Second, this mansion is the residence of the imperial envoy, which is equivalent to the location of the Yamen.
Due to the integrity of the imperial court, we must not let you come in to avoid trouble."
Everyone outside the wall waited for a long time, but only waited for these specious words, which sounded no different from what the prefect said.
Fang Yingwu then said: "I'd like to say one more thing. My ability is limited. If you can't trust me, it's best to leave."
Some people secretly thought that this was Commissioner Fang's deliberate show of weakness in order to deceive everyone. It seemed that Commissioner Fang did not want to take advantage of others.
They walked around a lot like this in twos and threes, maybe because they couldn't trust Fang Yingwu, maybe because the situation was not that urgent, and they didn't need to rush to the doctor for urgent illness. The crowd outside the gate of the mansion suddenly decreased by less than half.
It was not elegant to always stand on the wall and talk, so Fang Yingwu went down the ladder. He called Tang Guangde over and whispered: "I have a few words, and it is not convenient for me to say them. You go and tell everyone."
You are a local, they should trust you."
After Tang Guangde got the order, Fang Yingwu ordered the door of the mansion to be opened and everyone was let into the front courtyard. He himself went to the inner courtyard and did not meet the outsiders directly. He only let Tang Guangde do the talking.
When Tang Guangde stood on the platform in the front hall, he was met with eyes filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.
At this time when everyone is in danger, where else in Suzhou Mansion can be safer? How happy it is to be able to hide in the mansion like Tang Yuanwai with the whole family.
Tang Guangde suppressed his rejoicing and said to everyone: "I am Tang Guangde, the owner of Wangjiang Tower outside Changmen, and he has suffered the same disaster recently. Today, the imperial envoy, Mr. Fang, is inconvenienced due to his status, so he asked me to come out and speak on his behalf.
a few words."
Someone who was anxious shouted: "Commissioner Tang, I have been admiring you for a long time! I wonder what the envoy Fang wants you to preach?"
Tang Guangde immediately replied: "Master Fang said that you don't necessarily have to live in the mansion to avoid disaster. The Imperial Envoy's mansion really can't accommodate these many people..."
The man hurriedly asked: "What does Master Fang mean by letting us in? Is there another way out?"
Tang Guangde then replied: "Master Fang said that if you can trust him, you can rent a house on the street of the imperial envoy's mansion! According to what he just climbed up and looked into the distance, he saw that the area around the mansion is prosperous and there are many courtyard houses. It must be possible
It can accommodate you all temporarily!"
Everyone was whispering and discussing, and then someone came out and asked a question: "If we rent a house near the mansion and live here with our family, how is it different from hiding in our own home? If the eunuchs and minions are here, we will not be able to escape."
Tang Guangde responded: "So Mr. Fang said that as long as you believe in him, this can be done. He will try his best to keep you safe."
Someone with a smart mind immediately thought of something, "Could it be that when the eunuch's minions arrive here, Lord Fang will open the door of the mansion and let us take shelter in the hospital for a while like this?"
Tang Guangde neither denied nor admitted, but only said: "The ugly things are ahead. Mr. Fang will do his best, but if you fail to do so, please don't complain."
Does this mean that it is acquiescence? Everyone was immediately moved, thinking and whispering. This method should be feasible from a technical point of view.
They lived in this street, and at the same time organized servants to be on duty or patrolling at the street entrance and in the distance. Once they saw a large number of eunuchs and minions coming, they would sound the alarm with whistles, and then the owners would hide in the courtyard of the Imperial Envoy's Mansion.
If there are only three or two eunuch minions who come to cause trouble, there is no need to be afraid. After all, there are so many victims gathered here. With the same hatred and the same enemy, what is there to be afraid of three or five people?
Overall, although the process is a bit troublesome, there seems to be no better way at this time...
Finally Tang Guangde said: "If you are interested, please leave immediately! You must be tight on time to avoid being too late!"
Everyone who came to ask for help dispersed after hearing the words. Most of them arrived outside the mansion and immediately looked for surrounding houses.
These people who could be targeted by the eunuchs were all wealthy households, there were no poor people, and their purchasing power was very strong. The streets were suddenly bustling with the sounds of bargaining everywhere. Some people directly rented three or five courtyards;
When I saw a suitable place, I immediately doubled the price and bought the house...
It seemed that overnight, the houses around the Imperial Envoy's Mansion became very popular, and the prices continued to rise. The next day, more people heard the news and came one after another, but the houses were gone.
The homeowners near the mansion are grateful to Mr. Fang and wish that the imperial envoy who looked like the God of Wealth could live here forever. (To be continued...)
ps: Second update... If I post it again tonight, it will be almost 10,000 words~
