There are many happy things in the world, one of which is defeating your opponent.
There are many tragedies in the world, one of which is failure to defeat the opponent but being defeated by the opponent.
Liu Shouyou experienced two extreme emotions in just one hour.
He first thought that he had a chance to win, and he was about to experience the great joy of defeating his opponent. In his heart, he even began to imagine Gao Jingshi trembling all over after Princess Yongning was found from the Baiyu Tower.
Because of this emotion, when his subordinates told him that after the huge basement was found in Heiding, he was so excited that he took people to search it himself.
This huge basement is divided into two areas, one side is the archives room, and the other side is the storage room. The archives room contains a large number of documents such as land deeds, land deeds, house deeds, and who knows how many import and export goods records. Liu Shou has the right
I wasn't interested in these things, so I took a quick look and saw that there was no place to hide anyone, so I immediately moved to the storage room.
The storage room shocked the Jinyi guards who came to search - it contained at least hundreds of thousands of taels of cash silver and at least 50,000 taels of neatly melted gold bars.
Every Jin Yiwei was dumbfounded, and many of them subconsciously made strange sounds of "Hehe" from their throats.
There were also many people who walked blankly towards this massive amount of gold and silver, reaching out their hands cautiously and nervously, as if they were trying to touch the gods.
Is Liu Shou a person who has never seen money, or even a lot of money? But even so, when he suddenly faced such a large amount of cash and gold, he subconsciously felt dizzy. He gasped.
, and did not have time to give orders to his subordinates.
But it didn't matter. The servants of the Gao family who had been supervising their search woke them up with the sound of knives and bullets being loaded. Only then did they come back to their senses. The gold and silver in front of them all had their owners, and this "owner"
"This is definitely not someone they can afford to offend.
Unless... Princess Yongning is found!
After all, Liu Shouyou was the "great-sighted" Commander-in-Chief in Jinyi. He was the first to wake up and immediately started shouting and scolding - not the servants of the Gao family, but his subordinates.
After a long delay, the Jin Yiwei came out of the storage room reluctantly, but Liu Shouyou was different from them, he came out dejected.
We have searched all over Baiyulou, including the black roof and basement, but found nothing at all. What should we do now?
He turned around and glanced at Gao Pragmatic, who was chatting and laughing with Yu Tingyao, Wang Shiqi and others in the garden. A scholar was standing in the crowd, shaking his head and saying something, which looked like he was composing an impromptu poem.
And when he finished speaking, everyone smiled at Gao Jingshi. Gao Jingshi stretched out his hand and pressed it, and said something with a smile on his face. It looked like he was commenting, and everyone nodded in agreement from time to time... What a wonderful day.
A happy and harmonious scene.
Liu Shouyou's face was livid. He looked like he was just in a bad mood and was basically calm. But in fact, he was already panicking in his heart at this moment: Where is Princess Yongning? Where is she? If she can't be found, what should I do today?
Ending? If the emperor pursues the case, even my driving post will be forged...
Will Mr. Yu Ge protect me? And Mr. Shen Ge, as well as officials from various schools of thought in the world, will they...will protect me?
Seeing that Liu Shouyou was in a trance, a member of the Qianhu family felt a little nervous. He stepped forward and whispered: "Captain, since there is no Baiyu Tower, could it be hidden in the big school field or the craftsman school? Should we go to those two places?
Looking for it?”
Liu Shouyou was moved in his heart, but immediately said dejectedly: "It's useless... When we searched the White Jade Tower just now, there was no one guarding those two places. If the eldest princess had gone there, she should have left by now."
His whole body seemed to have been drained of strength, his shoulders collapsed all of a sudden, and his back seemed a little stooped for no reason. He said feebly: "I'm wrong, I'm wrong... What's the problem?"
No one answered him, because those who could answer him would definitely not answer, and those who were willing to answer could not answer at all.
At this moment, the gate of Baiyu Tower suddenly opened again, and a large group of Jin Yiwei wearing wartime armor poured in from the outside. After at least four to five hundred people came in, a group of people wearing Dongchang Fanzi costumes appeared among the Jin Yiwei.
, and the person surrounded by these people was very familiar to Liu Shouyou.
In fact, it doesn't matter even if you can't see the face clearly, the man's clothes clearly indicate his identity.
The eunuch-style flying fish robe of bright red silk, coupled with the python shoulder embroidery pattern specially given by the emperor, there is no other person in the world who can be dressed in this outfit. Apart from Huang Mengyu, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, there is only this one.
——The Chief of the Bureau of Ceremony, Bing Bi, the Imperial Envoy, the Admiral of the Dongchang Official School, and the Eunuch Chen Ju, the Royal Horse Supervisor.
It was extremely rare for Chen Ju to come here on horseback today. It was not until he entered the White Jade Tower and saw Gao Pragmatic standing with a group of "students" that he got off his horse and led the people towards this side.
When Liu Shouyou saw Gao Pingshi, he came up to him and briefly exchanged a few words with Chen Ju. Chen Ju then turned to look towards him.
The other party was the Admiral of Dongchang. No matter how bad the situation was now, Liu Shouyou still had to give him a bow.
But Chen Ju, who was always cautious and well-behaved, remained calm this time. He waved his hand coldly, and Qian Hu, a guard in golden clothes behind him, came up with his people without saying a word.
"The Commander-in-Chief, Zhi Zhen and others are here on the orders of the Emperor. Please go to the East Factory and ask the Commander-in-Chief to cooperate. Don't make it difficult for Zhi Zhen."
Since the person who came was also a Jin Yiwei, in theory, he was also a subordinate of Liu Shouyou, but Liu Shouyou didn't treat the person in front of him as a subordinate at all.
Because he is Wang Zhizhen, the grandson of Wang Chonggu and the son of Wang Qian. Of course, more importantly, he is Gao Pragmatic's oblique cousin. Like Gao Pragmatic's cousin Gao Wuben, he is his eyes and ears in the Jinyi Guard.
Liu Shouyou insisted on his last dignity and refused to show his cowardice, and asked: "What did the emperor say?"
Wang Zhizhen grinned: "Sorry, Governor, you have to ask Duke Chen about this. I am just following orders in my humble position, but I don't know what the emperor said."
Liu Shouyou had always disliked Wang Zhizhen's careless look, so he smiled coldly when he saw this: "Wang Zhizhen, even if I fall, will you be able to go up?"
Wang Zhizhen's expression was exaggerated and he looked surprised: "Why did the governor say this?"
Liu Shouyou was too lazy to act with him, and sneered: "That's right, every carrot is a hole, and if the top one is missing, you people will all have the opportunity to move up. Let me think about it... you may be promoted
A town governor? Oh, that's really good. Do you want to go to the Northern Division or the Southern Division?"
Wang Zhizhen laughed, suddenly came closer, and lowered his voice and said: "The good governor knows that Chen Duong wants me to go to the North Division, and the South Division will be done by Gao Wuben."
Liu Shouyou snorted coldly and narrowed his eyes slightly: "There are two major towns and governors in the north and south. Although the governors are only from the fourth rank, there are commanders, commanders, and commanders above them. But you two
If we join forces to control the two divisions, are we really not afraid of the emperor becoming suspicious?"
Wang Zhizhen spread his hands and said: "Why should the emperor be suspicious? There are many shady officials in the Jinyi Guards, and I came in because of the grace of my grandfather Wang Jianchuan (who is still alive). I am the queen of loyalty and good deeds in the past; Gao Wuben got it because of his third uncle Gao Wenzheng
Those who have entered the country with public kindness are also the loyal and good people of all generations... It will be our turn to be here."
Liu Shouyou was too lazy to say anything. When Wang Zhizhen saw him, he stopped talking nonsense with him. With a wave of his hand, someone came forward to torture him.
"If the emperor didn't say how to deal with it, I won't bother you to take it. I will leave on my own." Liu Shouyou said coldly and walked forward.
The subordinates looked towards Wang Zhizhen. Wang Zhizhen smiled and said loudly: "Just follow along. I bet our Governor Liu will not run away, right Governor?"
Liu Shouyou snorted, but was too lazy to answer and walked straight towards Chen Ju.
"Duke Lao has made a trip in person. I wonder if your Majesty..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Ju interrupted calmly: "Captain Liu, as a royal governor, you have violated the law and enforced the law. Not only did you forge driving certificates and criminal records, but you also used them to break into the residence of a third-rank official. The emperor was extremely angry.
, ordered our family to personally deal with the aftermath, as for what to do with you..."
He paused slightly and rolled his eyelids: "Dismissed pending investigation." Then he added: "However, until the investigation of this matter is clear, I am afraid that you, Governor Liu, will have to go to jail for a few days."
Of course, if the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei wants to go to jail, he can only go to the imperial edict, because the Jinyiwei is the emperor's personal guard and is not affiliated with the ordinary yamen. Even if he commits a crime, he cannot go to the judicial department for questioning. Therefore, he cannot go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment and can only go to the imperial edict.
Liu Shouyou shuddered slightly, then forced himself to steady himself. He originally wanted to say a few words, but found that his teeth were chattering, and he was afraid that his tone would tremble when he spoke, so he simply kept silent.
Gao Puzhi had a calm expression on his face, as if he was an outsider. When Chen Ju saw that he had no other expression, he waved his hand and said, "Take him away."
Liu Shouyou's defense finally showed its flaw. He was pushed lightly on the shoulder, and his legs went weak and he fell down.
Seeing Gao Pingshi and Chen Ju looking at him in surprise, Liu Shouyou couldn't help but flushed with shame, got up in a hurry, turned around and hurried away.
At this moment, he really didn't want to stay here any longer and embarrass himself.
After Liu Shouyou left, Yu Tingzhuo and Wang Shiqi also came to say goodbye with livid faces. These two people obviously did not have enough experience in officialdom and had not yet mastered the ability to "not express emotions and anger", so they said a few words casually.
About to leave.
Gao Pragmatic was very polite and said he would stay with them for dinner. He even introduced some Western chefs in Baiyulou and asked them if they wanted to try some tricks.
How could Yu Tingyao and Wang Shiqi be in such a mood? They insisted on leaving as if their buttocks were burned by fire. Gao Pragmatic looked regretful and said that he would definitely invite you all to come and make up for today's meal next time while personally sending them to the door.
, and waved goodbye to the other students one by one.
After all the extras got on the carriage and left, Gao Pragmatic turned his head and showed a hint of ridicule.
Chen Ju smiled unconsciously when he saw him and said: "Yu Tingzhuo is the only prefect who can stand up to the sky in this life. It's hard to say for Wang Shiqi. Although he didn't pass the exam, he was Jieyuan from Yingtian last year. Maybe
There will be opportunities in the future..."
Gao pragmatic shook his head slightly: "Even if he passes the exam in the future, his future prospects will be just like that. I think he will probably be a member of the Communist Party of China and become an official."
Chen Ju couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't dwell on this issue too much, and instead began to introduce the situation in the palace just now.
After listening to his introduction, Gao Pingshi couldn't help but be a little surprised. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Zhang Jing fell down like this? I remember that you and Lao Huang both said that he was very favored..."
Chen Ju smiled slightly: "It's good to be favored, but no matter how favored you are, you can't help meddling in the private affairs of the Tian family. Besides, this guy is unlucky. The Empress Dowager Cisheng didn't know why today, but this time she obviously had the intention of favoring the gang. If Zhang Jing is unlucky, he will be unlucky.
The Empress Dowager Cisheng forced the Emperor to express his stance..."
Gao pragmatic thought for a while, but was not very sure. He asked Chen Ju carefully about the specific dialogue between several people at that time, and then said: "It seems that the Empress Dowager Cisheng still feels guilty towards the fourth princess. Plus, she thought that today she
After she had wronged the fourth princess, her guilt became even more obvious. But at this moment, she suddenly realized that the reason why she had wronged the fourth princess was because Zhang Jing was instigating her behind the scenes. Naturally, all the anger in her heart suddenly burst out.
Come out."
Gao Pragmatic finally sealed the coffin and said: "So, she has to deal with Zhang Jing immediately, which is not only an explanation to the fourth princess, but also an explanation to herself. Zhang Jing managed to run into the muzzle of the gun without being pulled directly.
If you go out and kill him with a stick, it will be a blessing among misfortunes."
Chen Ju nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Gao Pragmatic seemed to remember something again, and couldn't help laughing: "I remember that Feng Bao also grew vegetables in Xiaolingwei, and now Zhang Xin also went to Xiaolingwei to grow vegetables, plus one
Zhang Jing from Xiaoling Wei Sixiang... can almost make up a table of leaf cards."
Chen Ju couldn't help but laugh and said: "There are several people under Zhang Jing's family, so it's actually easy to get together a deck of leaf cards."
Gao Pragmatic waved his hand: "You don't need to tell me, you and Lao Huang can handle it yourself."
Chen Ju nodded and said nothing more. Thinking about it, if the so-called tree falls and the monkeys scatter, Zhang Jing himself fell. How could the following few soldiers and crab generals be in the eyes of Huang Mengyu and Chen Ju?
Chen Ju then asked: "After the emperor learned that Liu Shou had done something daring, he was a little hesitant about who should take charge of Jin Yiwei. He might ask you Qiuzhen to discuss it. You might as well have an idea first."
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "I will not give any advice directly to the emperor regarding Jin Yiwei."
This statement was exactly the same as Chen Ju's approach, so Chen Ju also smiled, nodded and said: "This is how our family answered the emperor before." He paused and hesitated: "But if you don't say it either, what will happen if you don't say it?
The Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei cannot be left vacant, right?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "It's not that the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei has been vacant, it's even often happened. I remember that sometimes, let alone the Commander-in-Chief, even the commander was often vacant, and then other high-ranking officials took charge." He paused.
After a pause, he thought about it and said: "Liu Shou has gone down this time. If Jin Yiwei really can't find anyone to be the governor, then it will be empty for now. As for the commander...it doesn't matter whether he is in charge or a replacement. I am
Too lazy to get involved - wouldn't it be more convenient for Jinyiwei not to have an official official?"
Seeing that Gao Pragmatic didn't seem like a joke, Chen Ju had no choice but to give it up and not mention it again.
After all, what he said is correct. Without the Zhengyin officer of Jinyiwei, it is indeed easier for Dongchang to command.
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