Cui Dian's plot to make Zhang San look embarrassed in public was declared bankrupt, and indirectly made Zhang San famous. Li Shimin wanted to set an example for the poor people. It is conceivable that after tonight, Zhang San will once again be famous in Chang'an.
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Zheng Xuan sat there silently, picking up a glass of wine and having a drink with Li Shimin from time to time. The rest of the time, he was like an old monk in meditation.
Fang Xuanling didn't laugh out loud like Cheng Yaojin because of Zhang San's brilliance, nor did he even say a word of praise. He sat in front of him, upright and meticulous.
The dinner that followed was uneventful. Zhang San ate and drank enough and waited quietly for the dinner to end so he could go back to sleep.
Just when Zhang San was sitting there and wanted to doze off, Li Shimin finally announced that the night banquet was over, and everyone stood up and saluted Li Shimin and exited the hall.
In fact, ancient banquets were very boring. There were no rich performances, and you could not leave your seat to move around and toast at will. You just sat there solemnly, and occasionally two drunk generals started shouting and fighting.
Among them, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde were the most quarrelsome. The last time the two armies fought, it was Zuo Jinwu's guard who fell behind. Therefore, Yuchi Jingde was still unconvinced and wanted to fight with Cheng Yaojin.
All of a sudden.
Fortunately, Li Shimin was sitting on it, so the two of them didn't dare to use violence, but they might have a fight after they went out.
"Boy, remember to write a poem for my uncle when you go back. It can't be worse than the poem in the hall, otherwise I will beat your ass." After leaving the hall, Cheng Yaojin patted Zhang San on the shoulder and talked drunkenly.
I almost smoked out Zhang San’s overnight meal.
Fang Xuanling walked past Zhang San, laughed, and told Zhang San to slow down on the road and pay attention to safety.
Zhang San also bowed to Fang Xuanling and said hello. Originally in the main hall, Zhang San never found a chance to thank Fang Xuanling for going to the palace to ask for an imperial doctor for him when he was sick.
"Uncle Zhang, does the poem in the hall today have a name?" Kong Yingda came to Zhang San and asked.
"I'm thinking of calling him Po Zhenzi. I wonder what Uncle Kong thinks?" Zhang San politely replied.
"Very good! Very good!" Kong Yingda said with a smile, stroking his beard.
"Boy, remember to sit down at your uncle's house. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come and find me." Qin Qiong also came to Zhang San and said.
"Okay uncle, I will definitely visit my uncle when I have time someday." Zhang San replied.
Cui Dian and Zheng Xuan passed by Zhang San one after another. They were very worried when they saw the people gathered around Zhang San.
The mud-legged man who was originally looked down upon now has a group of allies even though he has not entered the court.
It will be even more difficult to touch him in the future, especially with Li Shimin's support behind him, which makes Zheng Xuan and others not dare to act rashly. Each time they attack him insignificantly, which not only does not create trouble for Zhang San, but actually
But let him step on these troublesome positions and become more famous.
After leaving the palace gate, he found Zhang Fu waiting for him at the palace gate. Zhang San came to the carriage and said: "It's such a cold day, didn't I ask you to go to the trading house to rest? Why are you still here?"
"Sir, the other officials, coachmen and servants are waiting here. I don't know when you will finish. How can I leave by myself? Besides, there is a carriage here. I have been in the carriage just now and it is not cold." Zhang Fu
replied.
"Blessed people don't know how to enjoy themselves. Let's go and go to the business to rest. We'll go back early tomorrow morning."
Zhang San was sitting on the carriage and saw the dark and cold streets outside. He was glad that Zhang Fu was waiting for him here, otherwise he would still be a little scared walking on such a road.
There was not a single pedestrian on the road. Occasionally, a group of patrolling Wuhou could be seen. After being stopped and questioned several times, they returned to Xingsheng Trading Company.
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"Mr. Zheng, that Zhang San has gained momentum, and the situation we are facing is getting more and more difficult." Cui Dian said to Zheng Xuan on the way back.
"I despised that guy. Now the emperor wants to support Zhang San to become the representative of the poor family, so as to suppress our family. Every month, there will be a large article in the monthly magazine to build momentum for Zhang San or publicize it.
The emperor is very thirsty for talents, and he recommends talents of all kinds. The road ahead for us will be very difficult and dangerous."
"Then what should we do? We can't just sit back and wait for death. I think we are going to kill the farmer..." Cui Dian made a motion of wiping his neck, his eyes flashing with danger.
"In the earliest times, it was possible to act like this, but now it is no longer possible. Not only has that man become Fang Xuanling's son-in-law, but he is also an earl himself, and he has the protection of Cheng Yaojin and others. If we do something evil, he will definitely create a knot for us.
There is a lot of hatred, and the gains outweigh the losses." Zheng Xuan objected.
"Then what can Mr. Zheng do? As you have seen today, that kid is getting more and more powerful. If we don't take action, the Emperor will definitely cut our flesh with a blunt knife and remove our power in the court bit by bit."
"It's best not to do anything secretly to Zhang San, but we can do it openly. You have also seen Fang Xuanling's attitude today. He ignored Zhang San and treated Zhang San like a stranger. This means that he has already set his sights.
Understand your attitude." Zheng Xuan said.
"What attitude?" Cui Dian asked confused.
"If you don't move, I won't move. That person shouldn't be underestimated, so we can no longer take action personally. We need to divert trouble and kill people with a borrowed knife." Zheng Xuan said with narrowed eyes.
"Killing with a borrowed knife? In this case, even if we win, it will be difficult to eliminate our previous decline. Why don't we take action ourselves so that we can avenge our shame? Is it because of Fang Xuanling?" Cui Dian said unwillingly.
"How can Fang's reputation be wasted when he tries to stop Fang's plans? Now that Du Ruhui's attitude is unclear, Fang Xuanling will definitely support Zhang San. As long as Zhang San dies or is dismissed from office, the things you worry about will eventually be healed by time."
Flat."
"Then who should I choose for this sword?" Cui Dian asked.
"I heard that the King of Wei loved poetry and songs so that he could make friends with scholars and scholars. I think that Zhang San is in line with the King of Wei's preferences. What do you think?" Zheng Xuan did not answer directly, but instead said the name of the King of Wei.
Cui Dian didn't come back to his thoughts for a moment. Then he thought about it and said with a smile: "Indeed, they are all rare young talents."
King Li Tai of Wei was Li Shimin's legitimate second son and was deeply favored by Li Shimin. He was talented and talented. Li Shimin also specifically allowed Li Tai to set up a literature museum in the palace of King Wei, recruit bachelors, and even rewarded King Wei with Furong Garden.
However, although the King of Wei likes to make friends with scholars and talented people, he only associates with people from aristocratic families and famous families, and he is very disdainful towards the children of poor families.
Zhang San was born into a poor family and made his fortune in business. He is also stubborn and willful. If the two of them met, sparks would inevitably fly. At that time, someone would guide them and ask Li Tai to discredit Zhang San in front of Li Shimin.
, will definitely drive Zhang San into a place of eternal destruction.
