Chapter 114: The old and the new fight for glory (2)
Several local elderly people in Nanjing whispered, "Gu Dongqiao's performance is a bit stiff, not as smooth and natural as when he was young."
"He's just afraid that he didn't prepare much in advance, and besides, he entered the battlefield in a hurry. It's already good to be like this."
"Now that Gu Dongqiao has the honor of being the leader of the alliance, it doesn't matter if he is a bit blunt. The requirements don't have to be so high."
"That's right. After all, the opponent is just a twelve-year-old primary school student. A level of seven or eight is enough."
Qin Dewei did not respond to the old leader Gu, but asked Jiang Cunyi first: "When you came to the door, did you tell me about Zhonglie's former residence?"
Jiang Cunyi held his head high and said without hesitation: "Of course I did!"
Well, this is what you said. Qin Dewei turned around, saluted Mr. Gu, and said loudly: "What the old man said makes sense! I just happen to have a story of loyalty to tell all the gentlemen here!"
Qin Dewei then spoke again: "Let's start from the third year of Jiajing. By the way, everyone should know about the major events in the third year of Jiajing, right?"
Sensitive words have such a charm, and everyone will understand with a little hint. The major event of the Jiajing three years must have made all the ministers cry. There is nothing bigger than this.
Immediately everyone became interested and wondered what this primary school student would say. After all, it was a sensitive word incident.
Qin Dewei suddenly seemed to think of something again. He looked around at the big bosses and asked Wang Tingxiang first: "Where was Da Sima at that time?"
Wang Tingxiang replied: "I was the governor of Shandong Province at that time."
Qin Dewei then bowed to Zhan Ruoshui, the Nanjing Imperial College sacrificial wine drinker, and asked, "Where was Da Sicheng at that time?"
Zhan Ruoshui replied: "I happened to be at Rennan School to offer wine."
Qin Dewei also asked Wenren Quan, the censor of Nanzhili, "Where was the great master at that time?"
Wen Renquan said with a wry smile: "I was only a few years old when I was admitted to the imperial examination, and I was still watching the government. No one came to greet me at Zuoyi Zuoshunmen."
Qin Dewei sighed and said regretfully: "It turns out that all the princes were not present."
For some reason, the three bosses all felt a little embarrassed.
Qin Dewei suddenly sped up his tone: "But at that time, there was a military attache who was executing the sentence. He deliberately protected the minister and even wrote a letter to plead for mercy. He was reported by others, which led to his dismissal from office and his death in sorrow and anger! Do you think this person can be called loyal?"
"Of course you can!" someone replied.
This is the first time that everyone here has heard of this matter. After all, military attachés and civil servants are not in the same circle.
Qin Dewei added: "This man left two orphans, a brother and a sister. He feared that something bad might happen to him in the capital, so he lived in Nandu, where he was in poverty and hardship. I have witnessed this with my own eyes."
When Gu Lin heard this, she suddenly had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, I heard Qin Dewei say: "My mentor, Mr. Zeng Xianggong, took pity on Zhongyi and purchased a house and entrusted me to take care of it to accommodate my two siblings!"
Oops! Not only Mr. Gu, but also Jiang Cunyi, Wang Fengyuan and others noticed something was wrong!
Everyone else also thought that King Gu had a loyal deed as a back-up, and this elementary school student was so extraordinary. He also had a back-up, and it was quite hidden.
Qin Dewei stared at Jiang Cunyi and said: "Nanjing is such a big city, but there is no room for Empress Zhongyi! The house by the Qingxi River was settled for only a few days, and the door was smashed by thugs. I don't know where the justice is!"
Jiang Cunyi quickly shouted: "I don't know the inside story!"
"Bah!" Qin Dewei said disdainfully: "Since you told me about the loyalty of the previous dynasty at that time, of course I will also tell you about the loyalty of this dynasty. How else do you want to quibble?"
"I, I" Jiang Cunyi was a little panicked and couldn't help but look to Mr. Gu for help.
Qin Dewei's tone gradually became indifferent, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him: "Because of fear of encountering unexpected events, among the two siblings, the younger brother has followed Mr. Zeng and has flown away. He was forced by the villain to leave Nanjing and go to other places.
But my sister was crying all day long, full of grievances, and had nowhere to complain. I am sorry that I am young and have little experience, and I really don’t know that Nandu should treat Zhongyi like this.
What’s even more ridiculous is that some people talk about their loyalty and deeds, but what they do is insult their loyalty, try to deceive the world, and teach others in a sanctimonious way!”
As if he missed something, Qin Dewei quickly added: "Although I am young and have little education, I am still a person who understands loyalty and justice. I will protect my loyal queen even if I encounter revenge!"
Everyone is speechless. You have finished speaking. What else can others say?
At this time, not to mention Jiang Cunyi, who was directly involved, even Mr. Gu, who did not care about his status, was confused. Because since he was young, no one could react with confusion after he always pretended to be moral.
This elementary school student actually had the same idea, and his story-telling techniques were even better! He first communicated with the audience to help them create a sense of involvement, then progressed step by step, and finally added the finishing touch!
Several old friends couldn't help but feel sad when they saw this, and they felt like a hero in his twilight years. Gu Dongqiao's pretense failed!
Jiang Cunyi stood there and saw that Mr. Gu had no reaction, and he didn't know what to do.
At this time, Xu's Dongyuan Waterside Pavilion was like a large-scale social death scene to Mr. Jiang. Everyone knew that he was the thug who smashed, smashed and robbed Zhongyi's residence, drove Zhongyi away and fled Nanjing.
Mr. Jiang came to Nanjing with his father and was very nostalgic for this colorful world. He was planning to move his household registration to Nanjing and settle down in Nanjing from now on.
That's why he worked very hard to integrate into the local literati circle, and even flattered the old leader Gu, even doing dirty work behind the scenes, but he didn't expect that he would die in an instant.
"I just said it, and I don't blame you." Qin Dewei said to Mr. Jiang sincerely: "I heard that Mr. Gu was thinking about resurrecting, so after instructing you to bully Zhongyi, maybe someone could help report the matter.
If you report it to the emperor, you may be able to gain some favor from the emperor."
This heart-wrenching theory is truly chilling.
Wang Fengyuan, a good disciple of the Ming Dynasty, got angry and reprimanded: "Shu Zi slanders others and dares to slander the teacher's innocence!"
Qin Dewei immediately asked, "Then tell me, what is the old gentleman's motive?"
Wang Fengyuan was speechless. He didn't know what Teacher Gu was thinking. He was just as confused!
At this time, Xu Long, a veteran celebrity, stood up and said to Qin Dewei: "I guarantee with my life and property that Dongqiao has no intention of flattery! If you have other thoughts, just apologize to you."
Wen Zhengming also stood up, saluted Qin Dewei and said: "The meaning of Dongqiao cannot be clearly stated. How can the children calm down their anger? Please tell me."
Qin Dewei smiled and made a request: "You can forgive me if you want. Although Xiyuan has just started construction now, the gate of Xiyuan must be built within a month, and then let me smash it once! Then smash it three times!"
"You bastard! How dare you humiliate the old gentleman like this!" Immediately, some young people from the younger generation cursed.
Qin Dewei said coldly: "When you smashed someone else's door, didn't you think about today? I have already taken a step back. If you don't smash the gate of Xiyuan, do you still want me to smash the gate of the second-grade Gu Mansion?"
Gu Lin, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly let out a long sigh, "That's all! Please bear witness, I don't want the Xiyuan place anymore, I'll give it to little Qin to make amends!"
Damn it! Qin Dewei was also confused and had an idea similar to Wang Fengyuan's. Mr. Gu, are you a smart person? Can you do things according to normal people's logic?