After seeing Wang Chen off, Fang Yingwu was in a happy mood... He had prepared at least seven or eight plans in his mind based on the principle of being prepared, and he even had the mentality of rolling up his sleeves and tearing up the film with the procurement eunuch.
All preparations are made.
Who would have thought that the prince would actually send such a lowly person to negotiate. He deliberately suppressed his words first and then raised his voice, skillfully throwing out a few official remarks to make him feel happy, and then dismissed him easily.
Facing such an opponent, Fang Yingwu really felt like he was killing a rookie with a full level. It was indeed the case. Compared with the veterans of the officialdom that he had dealt with, Wang Qianhu, the king's minister, really looked like someone.
It's a rookie.
And often the easiest way is the best way. For an imperial envoy like Fang Yingwu who is in an embarrassing situation, as long as he doesn't break his face, it will take a day.
Fang Yingwu guessed that Wang Gonggong sent his godson Wang Qianhu here for the purpose of gaining experience, so today could be considered as a lesson for Wang Qianhu!
Some people were happy and some were worried. Fang Yingwu was temporarily relaxed, but Wang Chen Wang Qianhu was worried. He was a little jealous of Fang Yingwu, and he was embarrassed twice because of Fang Yingwu, and was even beaten.
The godfather scolded him. Not to mention how unhappy he felt, he started to hate Fang Yingwu.
When there was nothing to do in the evening, Wang Qianhu called his two subordinates, Kong Er and Tian Xiang, and went to Shantang Street together. They boarded the painting boat and drank and drank to drown their sorrows.
However, the two people saw that Wang Qianhu was not very interested, so they took the initiative to ask: "Why is Mr. Wang so sad?"
Wang Qianhu was not willing to talk about his embarrassing incident. He only said vaguely: "I was ordered to go to the mansion today. I was angry with another imperial envoy. I can't let it go."
Kong Er and Tian Xiang looked at each other. This other imperial envoy was obviously referring to Fang Imperial Envoy. Not to mention Wang Qianhu. Even the two of them had been beaten in Gongguan Street and suffered the same crime.
Later I heard rumors that those people on Gongguan Street were backed by the Imperial Envoy Fang Yingwu, so they were so fierce.
Kong Er had been familiar with the king's ministers since the capital, and he spoke more casually. He said boldly: "I don't understand, so why are you worried? The imperial envoy said he was an imperial envoy, but he could only scare the local officials and people.
When it comes to holy family members, there is a huge difference between Fang Qinchen and the prince. As the adopted son of the prince, do you think you, Mr. Wang, are still angry with Fang Qinchen? Besides, the prince's face is there. How dare Fang Qinchen not give the prince face?"
Tian Xiang also interjected: "If you really suffered something wrong with Fang Yingwu, you can report it back to the prince and ask him to come forward and deal with the imperial envoy!"
Wang Chen waved his hands irritably, "You don't understand! My adoptive father's current attitude is unclear. It seems that he doesn't want to break up with that Fang Yingwu, at least not now!"
Kong Er sighed and said, "The prince probably wants to concentrate on the purchase. He doesn't want to get sidetracked and be distracted by other things?"
If you can't borrow the help of the prince, it will be difficult for you, Mr. Wang, to get angry. Moreover, the big houses on Gongguan Street will not do anything for us for the time being. We can only spend more effort to find other fat sheep. If we want to find all these
It’s not easy for multiple people to make up for it!”
Wang Chen sighed after hearing this. He raised his head and poured a sip of wine, then slammed the wine cup on the case. The atmosphere in the scene became dull for a moment.
However, the local Tian Xiang rolled his eyes a few times, reached out and patted his head, and said: "Well, I have an idea. I don't need to alert the prince, maybe it can be done."
Wang Chen raised his head after hearing this and asked expectantly: "What are your ideas? Tell me quickly! If it's agreed, I will make the decision here. You will benefit from it in the future!"
"But I still want to ask, is Mr. Wang sure that Suzhou Mansion will be convinced?" Tian Xiang asked rhetorically.
Wang Chen frowned and recalled his several dealings with Suzhou Prefecture. Seeing that Magistrate Li didn't seem to be a hard role, he replied: "It's probably okay. But don't be too pretentious. You can tell me first."
Listen to your idea!"
When Tian Xiang saw Wang Chen urging him, he quickly said: "Those big families gathered in Gongguan Street because the imperial envoy Fang was here; and the imperial envoy Fang was here because the imperial envoy was built here.
Because Suzhou Prefecture is a prosperous place and is located at the strategic point of the canal, with many dignitaries, ministers and envoys coming and going, this mansion was built specifically for entertaining distinguished guests.
As far as I know, this mansion is owned by the Suzhou government and is used by the government. If Mr. Wang is interested, he might as well make a fuss about it."
Wang Chen was thoughtful and continued to ask: "How to write this article?"
Tian Xiang gritted his teeth and said: "Of course I will go to that Governor Li and force him to vacate the mansion! In other words, ask the government office to arrange for Fang Qin to be stationed elsewhere. Anyway, there is no shortage of accommodation in Suzhou!"
Wang Chen had not yet responded, but Kong Er clapped his legs and shouted: "Wonderful! If this plan can work, it will be really wonderful! If Fang Yingwu is forced to move to another place, it will be a big loss to his dignity if word spreads, and
Why are you giving orders in Suzhou Mansion? Mr. Wang is so angry!
Moreover, if the imperial envoy moves away, the big families outside Gongguan Street will have no supporter, and they will immediately become chickens and dogs. Then they must know how many eyes Lord Ma has! From the following point of view, this calculation kills two birds with one stone,
Solve all problems!"
Wang Chen also thought about the consequences and was made happy by this strategy. However, after thinking about it, he hesitated and said: "Forcing the government office to evict people, I can try it, but there must be an excuse? I can't.
He instructs the government office to do this without any reason."
Tian Xiang smiled and said, "Please don't worry, Mr. Wang, do you have any excuse? That Fang Yingwu is an imperial minister, but the prince is also an imperial eunuch, and he went to Jiangnan to purchase things according to the imperial decree!"
Not to mention the superiority between the two, why should the prince live in Gusuyi outside the city, while Fang Yingwu can live in the mansion inside Changmen?
Mr. Wang is the adopted son of the prince, so as long as he talks to the magistrate about the affairs of the mansion, without saying anything, the magistrate will immediately think of the prince!"
After talking for a long time, Wang Chen still wanted to use his godfather's name. Wang Chen nodded and Tian Xiang said, "You just said that this plan does not need to alarm the prince..."
Tian Xiang laughed and said: "It is true that the prince was not alarmed. When Mr. Wang came to the magistrate, his identity was displayed here, and there was no need to mention the prince at all! Besides, Mr. Wang, you are out of filial piety and want your adoptive father to live in a better place.
Be more comfortable. What's wrong?
Even if the prince knows the news, he can't blame Lord Wang for his filial piety? Leader Kong just said that this plan kills two birds with one stone. In fact, it should kill three birds with one stone, and it can also help Lord Wang fulfill his filial piety!"
By the next day, Wang Chen couldn't hold it any longer, so he set off eagerly early in the morning to go to the government office in the city. When he arrived, the daily routine of the government office had just ended.
Magistrate Li of Suzhou Prefecture was walking from the lobby to the second hall to sign the room. Halfway there, he suddenly heard the door guard report: "There is a visit from Wang Qianhu, the imperial envoy who is purchasing eunuchs!"
Hearing this name, Li Taishou couldn't help but feel disgusted in his heart. This person had been to the government office several times before, and he was nothing more than a fake person who tried his best to extort money. This person stole thousands of people from the government office one after another.
Two taels of silver have made it a problem for the government to distribute work and food money to subordinate staff.
Fortunately, the subordinate officials have their own ways to earn money, and they are not short of this little money for work and food. Therefore, the mood is relatively stable. The government office can still operate normally, and there is no phenomenon of picking up troubles.
Although Magistrate Li was tired of the king's ministers, he couldn't help but see him. Of course it didn't matter if he had just a thousand households of kings, but behind the king's thousand households was the imperial envoy who procured eunuchs, the eunuch Wang Gonggong. A master who could make someone lose his official position with just a secret report - in
In front of the emperor, trusted eunuchs were more useful than ministers.
After inviting the king's ministers to the flower hall, the guests and the host were seated. Magistrate Li, with the thought of extending his head and shrinking his head, took the initiative to ask: "Master Wang, who has nothing to do, does not come to the Three Treasures Hall. I am here today. What is the purpose of your visit?"
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Wang Chen also said bluntly: "I came here specifically for the affairs of the mansion. I wonder if Prefect Li can free up the mansion where the government office belongs?"
As Tian Xiang expected, when Magistrate Li heard Wang Chen's question, he didn't ask why. After thinking about it, he already added the reason.
Wang Chen was the adopted son of the procured eunuch Wang Jing, so he naturally spoke on behalf of Wang Jing and asked for the mansion to be vacated. This must be because Wang Jing was unwilling to live in Gusu Station outside the city and wanted to live in a mansion with more comfortable conditions.
But the imperial envoy Fang Yingwu arrived a few days earlier and had already moved into the mansion in advance. Maybe Wang Jing didn't want to be shorter than Fang Yingwu? If he wanted to vacate the mansion, he had to move the imperial envoy out first...
Seeing that Magistrate Li was silent, Wang Chen then asked again: "What's going on? Can Magistrate Li give you an accurate answer so that I can know better."
Taishou Li was in an extremely difficult situation. Although he and Fang Qin were not able to deal with each other, they had to do so because they had different positions. Generally speaking, it was still within the rules of the game and still within the controllable category.
But at this time, if you want to drive Fang Yingwu out of the mansion, no matter what excuse you use or what name you use, the fact is that you are driving him out, and then you will have a deep hatred!
But Magistrate Li did not dare to refuse the eunuch Wang Jingwang! In recent years, there have been many cases of officials from various places being punished by the emperor for offending eunuchs. Even he himself, seven years ago, did not do it because he offended Wang Zhi.
Have you just been relegated to a certain place?
Once bitten by a snake, I have been afraid of well ropes for ten years. I have already learned a lesson. I have been a local magistrate for seven years with my tail between my legs. Do I need to learn another lesson?
Wang Chen saw that Magistrate Li was unsure, and felt quite anxious, because at present, it seemed that this was his only chance for revenge.
When it comes to cleverness, Wang Chen is still smart. At this moment, he suddenly said something in his heart: "When I was in the capital, I heard that anyone who offended Fang Yingwu would be retaliated against."
When Magistrate Li heard these words, he was suddenly enlightened! He had already offended Fang Yingwu for his own position, and now it was difficult to recover, so what was the use of trying to fight against both sides? If he had to make up his mind, the road would be in trouble!
Thinking about this, Magistrate Li's resentment grew more and more - I was exiled from the imperial court for eight years, and I am still wasting my time there. Who among the princes in the court has ever thought about me!
This time I did not hesitate to fight against the imperial envoy Fang Yingwu for the livelihood of the people of Suzhou Prefecture! Such a great sentiment is presented to the people of the world, but my superiors and the court have not given any explanation so far, and I have not heard of any good comments from scholars!
Since everyone in the world has failed me and no one looks up to me, then what if I just change my lifestyle today!
PS: Don’t abandon or give up! I’m still working hard!!! See you at midnight!