Chapter 550: When Wang Mang was modest and not usurped
The most horrifying thing that can make everyone in Suzhou government feel the most, especially those who are rich or have calligraphy, painting and antiques, is of course the return of the greedy and inhumane purchasing eunuch Wang Jing...
If you think about it carefully, you will understand why the people of Songjiang Prefecture beat gongs and drums to welcome the imperial envoy Fang Yingwu to Songjiang for inspection?
Rumor has it that after the eunuch procurement failed miserably at the hands of Qin Envoy Fang, the prince and his father-in-law made an agreement that they were not allowed to do anything illegal in the place where Fang Qin Envoy was stationed. No matter where Fang Yingwu was, the prince and eunuch had to stay away.
This rumor is quite reliable. In terms of strength, Fang Qinchen, who holds the royal flag, is enough to suppress the prince. However, as long as the prince has some sense, he will definitely avoid Fang Yingwu.
On the other hand, if Envoy Fang left Suzhou Prefecture, the capital of the southeast, would the Guild of Princes and Princes make a comeback and return to Suzhou Prefecture? I cannot say it is 100%, but there is a 99% possibility.
The wealth of Suzhou Prefecture accounts for almost half of Jiangnan, and it is also the place with the richest collection of antiques, calligraphy and paintings. How can searching in other places be as efficient as Suzhou Prefecture?
If Fang Yingwu is not there to guard him, the prince will definitely stay in Suzhou forever and refuse to leave; and if Fang Yingwu is gone, it is simply logical for the prince to return to Suzhou Mansion. From any angle, there is no reason not to return to Suzhou Mansion.
Thinking of this consequence, the wealthy families in and outside the city were a little anxious, especially the thirty or forty families who had taken refuge in Gongguan Street. If they bought eunuchs and returned to Suzhou, they would definitely be unlucky, and they would definitely be the most unlucky.
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So at this time, the local people finally figured out a logic. If they don't want the procurement eunuch to come back, then the imperial envoy minister Fang Yingwu cannot leave.
Looking further into the reason, the reason why Commissioner Fang Qin left was because he was forced to leave by the Han family's rumors! At this time, the Han family was still immersed in the excitement of the successful "resistance", but unknowingly he became a target in the eyes of many Suzhou people.
sinner.
Han Xiong had a daughter-in-law. A member of the imperial family named Zhou Cheng was running a shop in the city. He heard rumors that the eunuch might be returning to Suzhou. He felt that something was wrong with the situation and hurriedly went out of Pingmen to see Han's family.
Mr. Han was drinking wine. When he saw his in-laws, he asked, "Didn't Brother Zhou Xian say he wouldn't come today? Why did he arrive in such a hurry?"
But Zhou Yuanwai didn't know where to start for a while. Because so far, Commissioner Fang Qin had done nothing and never said anything publicly. Everything only existed in people's speculations, not facts.
He thought for a while before replying: "The Imperial Envoy Fang was leaving Suzhou, and then he heard rumors that he was coming back to recruit eunuchs. And everyone said that the Han family had spread rumors and forced the Imperial Envoy away. They were quite dissatisfied with the Han family."
Mr. Han had never thought of this before. He dropped the wine glass to the ground in surprise and spilled the wine on himself without realizing it.
At that time, Mr. Han also felt that the Imperial Envoy had admitted defeat too simply and that things were developing too smoothly. However, he was carried away by the excitement and did not think deeply about it. He just said that he had no plan left and everything was under control.
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Zhou Yuanwai sighed: "The most important thing about spreading rumors is not to let anyone know who started spreading them.
Although you planned things well, your execution was too careless. This time you spread the news and were eager for success. It was too obvious. Now everyone knows that this rumor was done by your Han family, and it is really self-inflicted."
Han Xiong was uncertain, and finally said: "Fang Qinwen left as soon as he left. Who can do anything to me? Do others dare to rush into the Han family to deal with me? Even if there are many complaints among the family members, just be patient for a while, it is better than
Good thing your home was ransacked!
And maybe that imperial envoy is bluffing and trying to retreat in order to advance. He pretends to leave in order to win the sympathy of the world and embarrass me!"
Two flowers bloomed, one on each branch, and in a blink of an eye it was the day when the legendary imperial envoy left. Fang Yingwu stood in the courtyard outside the gate of the mansion and asked Wang Ying, "Is there any problem?" Wang Ying replied, "I have already hinted at it.
Yes, it should be fine."
Fang Yingwu nodded, stepped onto the official sedan, and the mansion door opened immediately.
Legend has it that whenever a local upright official leaves office, the local gentry and common people will always express their feelings, such as sending Wanmin umbrellas and plaques, or performing a scene of "taking off their boots and leaving their love behind".
When Fang Qin's sedan came out of the gate, it was surrounded by hundreds of people. If you look carefully, you will see many familiar faces, but there are also many who heard the news and joined in the fun.
Fang Yingwu got off the sedan, looked around the crowd and said: "I came to Suzhou Mansion on official business, but unexpectedly, I was slandered all over the city, with the intention of forcing me to restrain my hands. Although those who are clean will self-clean, I don't bother to engage in verbal disputes.
, but it can’t stop the rumors, it can only be avoided temporarily.”
It's not a problem for you to avoid it temporarily, but don't bring in the eunuchs again... Someone shouted: "Everyone knows that it is a rumor, why should the imperial envoy care about it!"
Others shouted: "The imperial envoy is the emperor's order, and he holds the king's order flag. Why are you afraid of the Han family? How can you hide from them!"
Fang Yingwu looked up to the sky and sighed, "Although I have the king's order flag, it is used to eradicate evil and evil, not to catch wind and shadow and deal with the people for my own selfishness!"
The man shouted again: "Why should the imperial envoy be so self-conscious! Is it worth it to abandon us and leave for the sake of the Han family?"
"Where the Tao lies, we must stick to it." Fang Yingwu said resolutely, then shook his head silently and got back on the sedan. However, the crowd did not leave. The official sedan and the entourage were blocked by the crowd and slowly moved towards Changmen.
Move outside.
The journey originally took less than a quarter of an hour, but this time it took half an hour. Moreover, the more people we walked, the slower the speed became. Fortunately, when we reached the dock outside Changmen, we could get on the boat and set off, so there was no need to walk.
There were already more than a dozen local Jin gentry waiting at the edge of the pier, and a table with fine wine was set up. For the sake of etiquette, Fang Qinshi had no choice but to get out of the sedan chair and meet all the Jin gentry one by one.
The first person to come forward was an old man in his fifties, named Li Yingzhen. He had met Yingwu six years ago when he first went to Suzhou. This man was a master of calligraphy and painting. He had no intention of officialdom at the time and became an official as a young minister of Taipu Temple.
Suzhou celebrity, his other identity is Zhu Yunming's father-in-law.
Friendships are required when communicating with scholars, but the locals in Suzhou really did not have much friendship with Fang Yingwu, so Mr. Li, who had dealt with Fang Yingwu, could only reluctantly come forward.
"After six years of separation, Mr. Fang saved Sangzi from fire and water. We are deeply grateful, but we have never been able to thank him for the public and private donations. Now there are only a few rumors. How can Mr. Fang bear to abandon our country gentry and the people?
Go?" Li Yingzhen urged after cupping his fists in salute.
Fang Yingwu sighed, "People's words are terrible. How can a gentleman not cherish his feathers? Besides, I will never leave. When the rumors subside, I will naturally come back to perform official duties."
Li Yingzhen secretly smiled bitterly and advised: "Forgive me for speaking frankly, Mr. Fang, what you are doing is really an act of anger and is not advisable. If you abandon official business and leave just for a few words, isn't it a small loss and a big loss?
Responsibilities?”
Fang Yingwu kept silent, with a bleak expression on his face, shook his head again, turned around and walked towards the boat at the dock.
Li Yingzhen took a step forward and shouted anxiously: "Master Fang, please stay and listen to my heartfelt words! I feel..."
Fang Yingwu suddenly turned around and showed a bright smile: "The old man is right, I am enlightened and won't leave! I also want to thank you all for your kind invitation and your support for me. I will definitely live up to you."
Just wait and see!”
Li Yingzhen choked at one breath, and the long speech of more than 5,000 words that he had prepared in advance was stuck in his throat and could not come out.
Someone suddenly said a sentence in his mind, Wang Mang was humble and did not usurp the time... (To be continued...)
ps: I fell asleep writing this. I finished updating it and sent it out in the morning. After the meeting today, all the recent things are over!
