Xia Xun's return trip was very different from when he arrived. The ceremonial guards were all silent, and no publicity was made. He did not know the local officials. Sometimes he had to take a detour. The reason was simple: to let his two precious daughters have fun.
The two sweethearts who have never left the island feel fresh everywhere they look. Naturally, they want to see what scenery there is along the way. Besides, Xia Xun is a relatively undisciplined person.
Even he himself found it troublesome to write the official genealogy of the country.
However, no matter how slow he walked, he would eventually reach the capital. When he reached the vicinity of the capital, he could no longer hide his whereabouts. There was still a hundred and eighty miles away from the capital, so Xia Xun stopped and asked people to put up the guard of honor again. At the same time, he asked people to go back first.
I went to Beijing to report the news. When I heard that Xia Xun was back, officials who could spare the time would naturally welcome him.
Xia Xun took this opportunity and took everyone to the house lent to him by Wang's consort. Everyone knew that the house was borrowed from Wang's consort, so they were not afraid of someone spreading rumors and accusing him of a black case.
The house of Prince Consort Wang is actually quite elegant, but after Xia Xun borrowed it, he didn't use more than a small room, and he never visited other places. No matter how nice or big the house is, it's deserted and alone, so what's there to do?
, but this time it was different. All the family members and relatives came back and settled down separately. Only then did Xia Xun have the opportunity to see the whole picture of this elegant courtyard.
This house is not the main residence of the king's consort, so it does not have a more serious and formal front yard, but a complete Jiangnan garden scenery. As soon as you enter the courtyard, you will see a small pavilion, pond, rockery, vines, and various landscape arrangements. The house
The buildings are also very interesting.
The entire house is still divided into two parts, the front and the back. Each part is divided into smaller spaces according to the functions of different buildings, using bamboos, curved corridors, and pools. It not only provides privacy, but also because the next door is very close.
Natural, without a sense of clear barriers between courtyards.
The whole family was obviously very satisfied with the new house. Xia Xun couldn't give any advice on the specific house arrangements, because it was his first time to walk through the entire house, so he had to wait until he settled in. He hurriedly put down his luggage, washed up and changed.
In addition to clothes and rewards, guests must also be entertained.
This big family has just moved in, and there are not that many cooks in the house. The food and wine are all temporarily brought from the restaurant, and there are a few tables in the front yard and the back yard.
Most of these officials came with their female dependents. Today we welcomed the Duke of Fu and his family. They came with their female dependents. It seems that the officials brought their families with them to show that they have a closer relationship with each other. However, it is not accurate to say that they are officials, because Xia
When Xun entered the city, the court meeting was in the middle of the process, and the officials could not get out. Most of the people who came to greet him were not officials in office, but princes, princes and relatives.
For example, Wang Ning brought Princess Huaiqing, Mei Yin brought Princess Ningguo, and Li Jinglong brought his wife, Mrs. Wang. Li Jinglong’s favorite was undoubtedly his concubine Yi Zhuo, who probably had always been so fond of Xie Yufei who wanted but couldn’t get it.
Let me give you a plot point, but when I saw Xie Xie just now, his face was serious, but you couldn't see the lustful look on his face in the past.
However, he definitely couldn't bring a concubine to this occasion. It would be a great disrespect for Xia Xun's family, so either he didn't bring a concubine, or he would have to have his wife come forward to bring a family. Dingguo Duke Xu Jingchang also came,
Not only did he bring his wife with him, but his little aunt Xu Ming'er also came.
Xu Ming'er also brought gifts, but unlike the family members of other officials, the gifts were all women's jewelry, silk, rouge and gouache. She herself was still a young girl who had not yet left the government, and even she had very few gifts. These things can be used on special occasions. It is most suitable for these things to be given by Xu Jingchang's wife. She brought toys, toys for children.
It is true as she said, small animals and children like to be close to her. Before she came up with these gifts that are most popular with children, Si Xun and Si Yang obviously showed a different attitude towards her from others. In terms of attitude, those ladies were all decked out in jewels, and they were all smiles when they met Xia Xun's two precious daughters. They couldn't help but give a few compliments, pinch their cheeks, etc. The two little girls were somewhat resistant to this kind of appreciation and closeness, but As soon as they saw Xu Ming'er, they naturally liked to get close to her. Once Xu Ming'er's gift was brought out, they became even more intimate.
"Sister, sister, sister Ming'er..."
"Aunt Ming, Aunt Ming..."
Si Yang called her sister, but Si Xun called her aunt. The two little girls became Xu Ming'er's followers and kept pestering her.
After seeing Ming'er's astonishing affinity, Xia Xun came to a conclusion: "Tsk tsk, it's true that I'm not bragging. In modern times, Princess Ming'er must be a very competent nursery aunt or pet hospital nurse!"
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After the banquet ended in the evening, after each of the adults and their families were sent out of the house, the hustle and bustle in the house suddenly turned quiet. Thanks, Zi Qi and Su Ying took the whole family to see the whole yard again. , assigned everyone's residence, Xia Xun did not return to the back house, but went directly to the study.
The study room is decorated in a quiet, elegant and antique style, with a bookshelf on one wall and calligraphy and paintings by famous people on the other. At the end is a table with curly ears and Eight Immortals. On the table, in addition to the four treasures of the study, a jade ruler, a porcelain tube for holding rice paper, and an incense stove , the faint scent of bookish ink and the faint scent of sandalwood interweave into a charming smell.
There was a person waiting quietly in the study. There was no light in the room. The person was sitting in the darkness, with his hands flat on his knees, quietly and motionless. As soon as Xia Xun came in, he stood up suddenly. Called: "Sir!"
Xia Xun nodded, walked over and lit the lamp, and the soft light suddenly filled the room. Xia Xun sat down at the desk and looked at the man standing opposite. This man was wearing an ordinary robe with a round collar and narrow sleeves. , wearing a purple scarf on his head, tall and tall, in his early twenties, handsome appearance.
He is Zuo Dan, a Qianlong person. Qianlong people also have a public identity in Jinling as a cover, which is necessary. However, there are many kinds of public identities, and Zuo Dan's public identity also belongs to the underground world. Because he runs a casino. There is always an underground world in any city, just like light and darkness always complement each other.
"Did you find out?" Xia Xun asked quietly.
"Yes! The person who gave Duan Mi's family advice and asked them to come and ask for help from the Duke was General Secretary You Tongzheng Zhang Antai."
"Zhang Antai? I don't know this person."
Zuo Dan was very well prepared. He even brought this person's portrait, but when he unfolded it, Xia Xun still had no impression. However, he did know the General Affairs Department.
The General Administration Department is an agency that receives and examines internal and external memorials and documents of complaints from the subjects. It is responsible for receiving the emperor's orders, understanding the situation, collating customs and defense official documents, reporting the feudal opinions of the subjects from all over the world, filing complaints, military information, disasters and other matters. Its function is to prepare The world has its own way.
The General Affairs Department has a general affairs envoy, who is responsible for accepting internal and external regulations and filing reports and refutations. He is an official of the third rank. There are two general affairs officers on the left and right, a general officer of the fourth rank. He is responsible for accepting internal and external regulations and sealing complaints from subjects. If we talk about the cabinet
The Grand Bachelor is the emperor's assistant, and the General Secretary is the emperor's secretary.
Xia Xun thought for a while and said, "Tell me the details about this person."
Zuo Dan responded calmly and replied: "Zhang Antai is forty-six years old this year. He was awarded the title of Jinshi in the 18th year of Hongwu. He was awarded the title of Editor and Editor of the Hanlin Academy. Later he was promoted to Editor and Editor. When he came back, he did the Tongzhengli experience.
Councilor, Lei Guan was promoted to Youtong Zheng. After careful investigation by my subordinates, I found that he and Duan Yushi are of the same year and have a relatively close relationship."
Xia Xun pondered. Judging from this person's political experience, he had always been a Beijing official and had no relationship with him. Maybe Ming'er was too sensitive to him? This person just knew where he lived accidentally, so
Instruct the family members of the deceased to seek help from you?
After all, Chen Ying and Ji Gang were very evil at that time. At that time, when everyone was in danger, if they could find a capable person to control the situation, they would not only help their friends, but their own situation would also be safer. As long as he
If it wasn't for a more dangerous purpose, Xia Xun wouldn't be reluctant to do so.
Xia Xun asked: "That's all? How did he know that Wang's consort lent me the house? Although this is not a secret, I didn't say that Wang's consort lent me the house because of the relationship between us.
There is no point in showing off our friendship."
Zuo Dan said: "This matter cannot be verified by the humble official. Maybe only he himself knows about it. Even the king's consort, I am afraid he will not remember mentioning it to anyone accidentally. However... when the Duke was not in Beijing, Mu En once
Boss Tudai told us something..."
"Um?"
Zuo Dan said: "Mu En is now appointed by the emperor as the steward of the inner study. He is in charge of the memorials submitted to the palace by the General Secretary. There is an unwritten rule between the General Secretary and the inner study. They usually put what they want to do the most.
The memorial is placed at the top. Whether it is someone entering or leaving the palace, it will be obvious to both parties when they see it. Because the General Secretary has requests from the inner study, and the inner study also has requests from the General Secretary, they usually make it easier for the other party.
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When the emperor approves memorials, the sooner you see them, the easier it is to attract attention. And the memorials approved by the emperor that need to be processed will not always be marked with the serial number of 1, 2, 3, 4, so which one should be handled by the General Secretary first?
As for what to do later, sometimes it is possible to wait for a few days before sending it out. This period of time is enough for some people to make some preparations."
Xia Xun smiled and hummed softly. He understood this matter. In fact, this was the reason why some people went out of their way to curry favor with the leader’s secretary. There were things that could be done or not, and things that could be done first or later, they ignored.
By using small tricks, you can make the leaders notice or not notice. If you don't answer them correctly, then you can sigh that the king of hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
Zuo Dan said: "A few days ago, many imperial censors in the Metropolitan Procuratorate impeached the heroes of Jingnan for bullying their colleagues, blackmailing and accepting bribes. There were many similar memorials. Duke... you were also impeached by the officials for staying in the prince's consort's house.
, saying he was accepting bribes. When the memorial to impeach the Duke was brought from the General Affairs Department, it was placed at the top!"