Time is about to enter November, winter is coming quietly, and there has been a drizzle of snow in the north. In the blink of an eye, it has been two months since Wang Yu came to Kyoto.
Although there is less than a month left before the deadline to find out the truth, Wang Yu is not in a hurry.
As long as there is a breakthrough, everything will be easier. Wang Yu did not find this breakthrough, but Zhao Gao was the first to discover the clues. He is worthy of being the master of the trap.
Now Wang Yu, compared with an old bastard like Zhao Gao, is indeed a little immature!
The story has to start from the day at Zuimenglou. Wang Yu didn’t believe that this incident was a coincidence, and Zhao Gao, who was hiding in secret after being summoned by Wang Yu, was even less likely to believe it.
After that incident, Wang Yu focused on the fourth prince who behaved abnormally that day, but it was impossible for Wang Yu, a dignified prince, to interrogate him. Every time he went to test him, he didn't say a few words, and he couldn't.
Try out a yarn!
However, Zhao Gao did not focus on the fourth prince, but on Lu Chong. To be more precise, he targeted Cheng Zhe who led Lu Chong to Zuimenglou.
Later, I don’t know what methods Zhao Gao used. After investigating Cheng Zhe, he discovered that this kid was obviously the prince’s man, but secretly he was still in contact with the eldest prince. Not only was he with the eldest prince, he was actually with another person.
A key figure, the fourth prince, also remains in contact.
Even after knowing that Cheng Zhe liked to make friends with martial arts people, especially those with strong martial arts skills, Zhao Gao even sent Xuan Jian to his door.
Rather than hoping that Xuan Jian can find out anything, the other party is not a fool, and it is impossible to gain the other party's trust in such a short period of time, but to let Xuan Jian hide it. Such a figure who hangs out among the princes might be able to do so in the future.
What's the use?
Seeing how neatly Zhao Gao handled things, Wang Yu simply handed over this matter to him to investigate!
Today, Wang Yu has another thing to do. His father-in-law-to-be, Bai Shang, has returned to Beijing. For both emotional and logical reasons, he should visit him as soon as possible.
"Let's go!" Since there were no classes today, Wang Yu changed into more formal clothes and was about to go to Bai Mansion. The person in front of him was Wang Yuan's chief steward and one of Wang Yuan's confidants.
Today, he was the one who came to pick up Wang Yu and go to the Wei Mansion.
The carriages were wandering on the bustling streets, and the brilliant sunshine shone between the green tiles and red walls everywhere, the abrupt cornices, the high-flying shop sign flags, the sparkling and
The incoming carriages and horses, the endless flow of pedestrians, and the calm and comfortable smiling faces all tell the prosperity of Kyoto, which is in obvious contrast with what Wang Yu saw and heard on his way to Kyoto.
In the past, although Wang Yu was often dragged around Kyoto by Zhao Kuangwei and the others, it was just that at that time he usually went out in the evening or at night, which was quite different from the bustling daytime, and each had its own flavor.
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On both sides of the street, there are teahouses, taverns, pawn shops, and workshops. There are also many small vendors with big umbrellas in the open spaces on both sides of the street.
The street extends to the east and west, all the way to the quieter suburbs outside the city, but there are still people on the street: some are carrying burdens, some are driving ox carts to deliver goods, some are driving donkeys to pull trucks, and some are stopping to watch the crystals.
River view.
With the tall tower as the center, there are rows of buildings on both sides, including teahouses, wine shops, foot shops, butcher shops, temples, public houses, etc.
The carriage passed through the central street, and a huge city wall made of huge bluestones appeared. The city wall was nearly ten meters high, just like the majestic and continuous mountains, with no end as far as the eye could see.
Passing through here is the inner city. Only those who have reached a certain status can live here. Many yamen at all levels are also located here. The Kyoto annex of their Wang family is also in the inner city. And where we just passed,
It is where the outer city is located, which is mainly a gathering place for civilians or some wealthy businessmen.
Within the inner city, there is the Imperial City. Since it is the Imperial City, it is naturally the location of the Imperial Palace.
Compared with the prosperity of the outer city, the inner city seems relatively quiet. Although there are still various shops on both sides of the micro-road, they are obviously high-end clubs, and they are not full of customers like the outer city.
The carriage passed the gate of the inner city and continued to drive north. The residence of the Minister of Rites was a place on the north side of the inner city.
Wang Yu got off the carriage and entered the Bai Mansion under the leadership of the housekeeper. After all, there was a marriage contract between the two families, so Wang Yuan had many contacts with Bai Shang on weekdays.
Wang Yuan's housekeeper was also recognized by the servants in Bai Mansion. In addition, they had already received the news that their future uncle would come to visit today. Therefore, they were led in directly without wasting any time at the door of the mansion.
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In the civil service system of the Da Cang Dynasty, in addition to the left and right prime ministers, there were six ministers. This status was definitely a high official in the court. However, it is hard to imagine that Bai Shang's house is so simple, let alone the same as the town.
Comparing the East General's Mansion, even compared with the Kyoto Villa, it is far inferior.
Bai Shang, the Minister of Rites, did not come from any aristocratic family. He was just an ordinary Confucian scholar. Based on the concept of learning and excellence, he participated in the imperial examinations twice, but was reduced to a side runner.<
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However, it can only be said that it was a stroke of luck. Bai Shang, who was supposed to have a bleak career, met the noble man of his life after failing the second imperial examination, the then Prince Rui, who is now the Da Cang Emperor.
At that time, Prince Rui was not outstanding among the candidates vying for the throne, and he did not have much advantage. However, it was undeniable that this person's methods were really strong, and he finally achieved it.
Comeback.
This matter seems to have something to do with Wang Yu's cheap father. However, Wang Yu doesn't know much about this period of history. Many things that happened back then were taboos. Since they were taboos, naturally no one would
Come and talk to Wang Yu about these things when you have nothing to do.
As for Bai Shang, although he failed twice in succession in the imperial examination, since he was favored by Cang Emperor, who was still in the state of a hidden dragon, he quickly shined and accomplished many great things for Cang Emperor. Even in the subsequent counterattack on the field, Bai Shang also made many achievements.
Otherwise, Bai Shang would not have started to rise step by step after Emperor Cang ascended the throne. In just over twenty years, he would have become one of the six ministers.
Even Bai Shang, who was an ordinary Confucian scholar, later married a daughter of the Xu family from one of the six great aristocratic families. He secretly formed a marriage with their Zhendong General Mansion.
It can be said that more than 20 years ago, not only the Emperor Cang of that year staged a counterattack, but Bai Shang, the Minister of Rites, also staged a counterattack.