The cause of the dark horse crisis is actually not complicated.
It's because of one person - Wu Wanrong, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
That's what happened.
This horse was originally a New Year's gift from Wu Wanrong to his superior, Yu Wen Hongyuan, a scholar in charge of the college. However, the emperor cut him off halfway and asked for it directly with a verbal order.
According to common sense, no matter what it is, if it is favored by the emperor, it is completely an honor for the ministers, and it can even be regarded as a piece of political capital.
However, he just couldn't be happy.
why?
Because this horse was not what the emperor wanted at all.
Its front legs were taken away, and its hind legs were handed over to Qi Yu.
So, here comes the problem.
Generally speaking, most of the gifts given by the emperor to his ministers came from the inner treasury of the Holy Emperor. Basically, they would not be given to other ministers if they found something that was used to corrupt a minister.
However, this is indeed what was done today.
accurate?
I am very sure of that!
Are you going to reason with him?
Absolutely not!
Therefore, Wu Wanrong had no choice but to swallow this dumb meal without wanting to eat it.
However, in his opinion, this matter is definitely not as simple as it seems.
After careful analysis, he believed that Qi Yu must have secretly taken a fancy to this dark horse, so he went to the palace to flatter the emperor, and then borrowed the emperor's hand to obtain it.
Otherwise, this is really unexplainable!
Wu Wanrong also suffered a serious illness due to this cowardly attitude. Finally, he publicly stated that he would never associate with his juniors in this life!
At this time, someone advised him, why should he be so angry over a horse?
Wu Wanrong said: Is this just a matter of a horse? But I don’t know that Qi Yu and I have a lot of entanglements!
Many?
So, what are they?
After constant questioning, a friend of Wu Wanrong told the whole story.
If you don’t tell me, you don’t know. If you tell me, you will be shocked.
Not to mention, there are some incredible connections between Wu Wanrong and Qi Yu.
This started a long time ago.
The late emperor was still alive at that time. Because the emperor was very fond of colorful paintings at that time, a small wave of collecting colorful paintings unexpectedly arose in the capital.
Wu Wanrong was good at seizing opportunities, so he asked his father Wu Deli to take two of the paintings at the auction meeting in Lanshan County, and then he presented the paintings with them, thus gaining a lot of social benefits.
Tasting the sweetness, he then began to encourage his father to try to buy paintings. At this time, his father Wu Deli happened to meet Qi Yu to buy a house in Yongchuan Mansion, so the two hit it off and negotiated a special deal of exchanging paintings for luxury houses.
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After getting the painting, Wu Deli chose to go to Beijing immediately to seek refuge with his son Wu Wanrong. Unexpectedly, an accident happened while passing through the border of Shandong. Yes, Wu Yuanwai was unfortunately killed by the gangsters of the Emperor Worship Cult.
, and ended up with a very tragic end.
In this regard, a fortune teller told Wu Wanrong that it was Qi Yu who brought bad luck to his family. From then on, he began to hate him in his heart.
Things are not over yet.
Soon after, the new emperor ascended the throne, and then began a small wave of denunciation of imperial worship. Wu Wanrong, who was good at seizing opportunities, immediately followed the holy will and wrote that sad and touching article. In the article, the murderer was killed
The hatred of the father is expressed vividly, which is indeed very touching.
Fortunately, this article was appreciated by the emperor, and Wu Wanrong also took the opportunity to steal the limelight.
Unexpectedly, just as his enthusiasm was rising, Qi Yu's article "Pleading with the Bandits of the Imperial Worship Cult" suddenly appeared, overwhelming him with lightning speed.
This time, Wu Wanrong was indeed angry out of hatred: Why is it Qi Yu again?
I am totally incompatible with this person!
Later, Qi Yujin became the top pick in Dingjia High School, but Wu Wanrong chose to avoid his prominence and keep a low profile.
Later, Qi Yu fell out of favor, and Zhang Chengdong, the Minister of War, publicly criticized him. At this time, Wu Wanrong chose to act decisively and took the opportunity to add insult to injury. Yes, many of those rumors came from him.
render.
It seems that there is God's will in this, and this time, retribution and displeasure are coming one after another.
Just when Wu Wanrong was hiding in bed and feeling complacent, suddenly, the BMW he had specially prepared was stolen by him!
If you tell me how he feels.
That's about it, eating a plate of fried big flies.
Yes, it’s really frustrating, and I dare not speak out when I’m angry!
This matter involves the emperor, who dares to gossip?
After learning this, Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh sadly.
These things are all accidental coincidences and are definitely not my intention.
Anyway, since it has caused unnecessary misunderstanding, let's go and explain it so that it can be resolved.
Peace is the most precious thing!
So, Qi Yu brought some gifts and went to visit him.
Unexpectedly, he was rejected.
Wu Wanrong said through the crack in the door: Missing!
this……
Forget it, I have a clear conscience anyway, why should I admit my mistake to him in such a lowly manner?
No need to!
So, I left the gift at his door and returned home directly.
What?
Has the husband been turned away by him?
Upon hearing this, Liu Quan immediately became angry: "Who is this person? How can he be so shameless? Oh, he really takes himself seriously? Wu Wanrong, right, okay, I will remember you,
snort!"
However, Ms. Zhou advised her earnestly: "Don't say that. Their class is higher than ours. If you get offended a little, you can get offended a little. You won't lose a piece of flesh, so you don't have to offend them."
Qi Yu also had his own judgment: "It doesn't matter! This man's mind is too narrow-minded and he won't be able to achieve anything big in his official career. If nothing else, just because of his careless temperament, even if he is in the Hanlin Academy, he won't be able to join the cabinet.
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Since this incident was not a big one and not many people paid attention to it, this small disturbance was quickly overturned.
The days went on as usual.
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The days passed day by day.
Finally, the day of the Little New Year arrived, that is, the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.
As far as government offices at all levels are concerned, this day is a holiday, which means they only work for half a day. After noon, it is considered a long holiday.
Will it be very busy today?
No, I wasn't busy at all. I basically just drank tea and bragged, and half a day passed in a daze.
In this case, why not leave early?
No!
You know, there are benefits being paid today. If you leave early, there will be no benefits.
Well, it's not bad, it's actually a bunch of old bacon, and there's also a clay pot of sesame oil.
Haha, this is much more affordable than selling rice and millet.
Qi Yu was very satisfied with this.
You know, I am an official with no real power, so it would be good if I could not be empty-handed at the end of the year.
Yes, we are not picky.
better than nothing!
Having said this, someone may have asked, what are the benefits of officials with real power?
Well, their welfare is not calculated like this.
To put it bluntly, the little profit distributed by the government is not enough to put food between their teeth!
They rely on gray income.
For example, filial piety from subordinates, dividends from a businessman, and "charm respect" from local officials. Each of these is very expensive, especially the "charm respect".
Maybe someone asked again, do local officials give gifts to Beijing officials?
What kind of logic is this?
Let me tell you in detail, although the local officials live a happy life, they must bow their heads to the officials in the capital. The reason for this is very simple: only if someone in the court can speak for you can you have a chance to be promoted.
Think about it, those places with high mountains and far away places where birds can’t lay their eggs will remember you if you don’t pay for them?
That's too far.
For Qi Yu, his year-end expenses are not big because he has few bosses!
Just get two bags of rice to fool around. You know, Xingtaipu Temple is no different from other departments. It has always had pitifully less oil and water. If you express too much, you might still be suspected!
All in all, no money was lost.
It was just after noon, and Qi Yu happily went home with his meager 'year-end bonus'.
Today is Xiaonian, and we have to clean the house, worship ancestors, and worship the Kitchen God.
I don’t know what kind of fruits and sacrifices I have prepared.
The answer was soon revealed.
As soon as he entered the door, Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh.