The Fu Mansion on Changfu Street has been showing a somewhat deserted atmosphere since the year before. The reason why it is no longer called the Guard Eunuch Mansion is because after the death of Emperor Hongzhi, Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang submitted their resignation together.
However, because Fu Rong was four years older than Zheng Qiang, the Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao only approved Fu Rong's resignation, but kept Zheng Qiang and promoted him to Nanjing's Chief of Ceremonies and Eunuch to continue to guard Nanjing. Even so, Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang
The two had a very good personal relationship, and Zheng Qiang would certainly not kick him out just to move into this big house that had always been the home of the chief garrison eunuch of Nanjing, and would even visit him from time to time.
Even though it was already night, Zheng Qiang still stayed in the Fu Mansion. Although they were older and had shorter heads, neither of them were any more than ordinary old people. The habits they had developed in the palace for many years could not be changed at all. They would not even think about it until the second update.
After falling asleep, now sitting together talking, both of them are in high spirits.
"After all, the emperor was only sixteen years old after the Chinese New Year. He ascended the throne in a hurry, but vigorously implemented several major issues. The ministers in the court had more than a few complaints. Xu Xun's trip to the capital should not be as simple as returning to his hometown in glory.
It's simple. It's most likely that others can't tolerate him, so he used such a trick." Zheng Qiang became a little worried as he spoke, and then looked at Fu Rong and said, "Old Fu, I don't believe you can't tell.
You actually still have the thought to be busy building that villa?"
"If we don't make such a fuss, how can others think that our family is old and confused?" Fu Rong smiled faintly, and seeing Zheng Qiang suddenly stunned, he sighed, "No one else knows the birth date of the current emperor, but you and I are the most
It is clear. During the year of Xinhai, Dingyou month, Wuxu day, Gengshen time, the numerology was consistent, indicating great wealth and great honor, so the late emperor just rejoiced because of the birth of the emperor and granted amnesty to the world. Before he could grow up, he was named the emperor's son. It's like this
Due to his destiny and being born in the Tian family, there was nothing to worry about originally, but who could have expected that the late emperor would pass away in the prime of life! Although he is not the master of the country, but the emperor's
With a temperament, it is absolutely impossible for him to believe in the three men in the cabinet and the gentlemen in the court like the late emperor did!"
"So, you firmly believe that Xu Xun will remain in honor and favor?"
Seeing Zheng Qiang's brows furrowing, Waitong suddenly sat up straight and asked word for word: "You should know better than me what the situation of that house on Mafu Street is like now! That Sanbao eunuch was better than you and me in the past.
I am more trusted, but in the end, how much protection will my descendants have? I am dying, but my children cannot be left behind! If I die, they will be bullied and ignored by those civil servants.
After struggling for a long time, I may not be able to keep a job with not much salary every month. I would rather risk it now! Besides, if it wasn't for this plan, why would I send people to Beijing? Xiao Jing would know about him.
, I didn’t tell him one by one. Facts have proved that I didn’t make a mistake!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Lu's voice came from outside: "Eunuch Fu, Eunuch Zheng, and Uncle Pingbei are here. I've already had someone quietly lead him in, are you coming directly here?"
"Well, just come directly here."
Fu Rong glanced at Zheng Qiang, who was full of surprise, and smiled: "Why, I didn't expect him to walk so fast? To be honest, I didn't expect it either. If he hadn't asked Jin Yiwei to send a letter to Chen Lu, I would have
I wasn't prepared for him to come here at this time, but you happened to be here, so let's meet today. Lao Zheng, you already have a son and two grandchildren, plus your nephews, you won't think that just a few royal guards are here.
, can keep them worry-free for the rest of their lives?”
Zheng Qiang's face was filled with uncertainty as Fu Rong left and right. Finally, he let out a long sigh and sat down with peace of mind. After a while, he saw the door curtain being lifted up by a hand, and then he
A young man entered the room, it was Xu Xun. He wore a square square scarf, a lotus green slanted lapel, and a straight skirt of Songjiang cotton. At first glance, he looked even simpler than when he set off from Nanjing. However, that kind of spirit and magnanimity,
But it’s very different from back then….
Who would have thought that when he went to Beijing, he was just a brave and shrewd young man, but when he came back, he would already be 90,000 miles away!
"Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng, we have been apart for the past two years. You two are well."
Zheng Qiang saw that Fu Rong had already stood up using the armrest, so he gave him a hand, and then smiled and saluted Xu Xun. Seeing that Xu Xun waited until Fu Rong sat down with him, and then sat down, he
Feeling a little bit uncomfortable in my heart, I immediately asked: "The two of us are just one year away from you at this age. If you are not as good as you, every year is just a step up. It is dazzling and dizzying. I just think I am dreaming."
They all say that young people are nothing more than old people, but I would say you are blessed with a lot of blessings."
"Whatever he is blessed with, he has earned it step by step. He is not one of those noble children who rely on his family background."
Shocked, he shook his head. When Xu Xun smiled and said nothing, he asked: "Why did you remember not to take the official ship and ride all the way here on horseback? Could it be that you have some other secret decree when you return to Nanjing?"
"There is no secret order. The emperor just mentioned it and asked me to take a look at the many cash checkpoints on the road. Why do I only pay a few hundred thousand silver a year? It's not a big deal." Xu Xun answered casually as if
After saying one sentence, he immediately said with a smile, "The reason why I rushed to Nanjing in such a hurry is of course that I have good news to bring Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng."
Seeing Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang looking at each other with surprise on their faces, he didn't show off and said bluntly: "I learned that the two gentlemen are building a temple for the future. Since I happened to be here this time, I wanted to invite you.
The emperor gave the imperial inscription and the plaque. It was just a few days late. After the emperor had finished writing the plaque, it had to be made by the Imperial Supervisor. At that time, the person who came to issue the edict was Eunuch Dai Yidai, the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
The so-called building of temples and temples refers to the traditional custom of burying eunuchs. They choose a place with good feng shui and beautiful scenery to build a tomb on the outskirts of the city, recruit one or two famous monks to preside over it, and then bury the tomb.
More than ten or twenty of the slaves he raised were tonsured in the temple, and he was buried there after his death, so that he could ascend to bliss after his death. Most of these tombs and temples require plaques from the emperor, and some even have plaques.
However, the emperor could not refuse anyone who came, and Zhu Houzhao was so young now. He said he was given the plaque by imperial decree, but if he really wanted to be an imperial pen, it was Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang who had the first one.
Therefore, Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang looked at each other. After the initial shock, they were both overjoyed. But then, they almost realized another message Xu Xun had just revealed at the same time - Yi Dai Yi? Si Li Jian Bing Bi
How could a person like Dai Yi be sent to the south of the Yangtze River for such a trivial matter? In comparison, those checkpoints are indeed just trivial matters!
At this time, Zheng Qiang asked tentatively: "Uncle Pingbei, there are only a few people in charge of rituals. How can the capital be busy with Eunuch Dai's trip to the south of the Yangtze River?"
"You have to be busy even if you are busy. After all, it is said that there is a lot of damage in the Nanjing Palace City, and it is necessary to check whether there are any omissions in the Xiaoling Mausoleum. In addition to other miscellaneous things, it is appropriate for Eunuch Dai to come down.
"Xu Xun smiled and never mentioned that it was his instigation to Zhu Houzhao. Instead, he said casually, "Moreover, asking Eunuch Dai to give plaques to the temples of the two of you, doesn't it show the emperor's trust in the two of you?"
When it came to this matter, both of them knew that there was no need to expose this move. After all, Dai Yi's trip was definitely not voluntary.
Therefore, Zheng Qiang had no choice but to laugh and ignore the matter, and just kept thanking God for his grace. After a few words, both Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang realized that Xu Xun had been in Beijing less than two years ago.
Back then, it was even harder to deal with the slippery and clever man who was full of tricks. Therefore, even Zheng Qiang, who was a little hesitant about Fu Rong's proposal at first, was also a little moved without knowing it...
After all, Fu Rong and Xu Xun were closer back then. At this time, he wanted to bring this relationship that had been estranged for many years closer. He coughed lightly and asked: "You haven't said yet that Xingye arrived in Nanjing so many days early.
, what on earth is it for? I don’t believe that for the sake of our two insignificant gifts, we can work for you, Uncle Pingbei!"
"The one who knows me is Eunuch Fu." Xu Xun brought out the benefits that should be given and the information that should be revealed. At this time, he smiled slightly and said, "Two father-in-laws, I heard that Master Jiu Zhang of the Imperial College was sacrificed.
, starting from the beginning of the year, there have been three memorials asking for official posts? Oh, plus the ones from the past few days, there should have been four memorials asking for official posts."
Zhang Wen once had a good impression of Xu Xun, and both Fu Rong and Zheng Qiang knew it, otherwise Xu Xun would not have been recovering from his injuries in Zhang's house for more than a month. At this moment, Xu Xun hesitated for a long time when he asked about this Fu Rong.
Then he said: "You also know that Zhang Weng, Zhang Fuhua, Lin Jun and Lin Han are known as the Four Gentlemen of Nandu, but because they introduced you to many young people in Nanjing back then, they even presided over the recognition of your ancestors.
, so there is a lot of pressure on me now. The story about Zhao Qin in the past has been revealed. It is said that you and the Shen family colluded to put on such a drama, saying that Zhao Qin died unjustly, so after talking about it, Zhang
Weng then became a villain, and someone planned to pick him to establish his power and reputation."
"I've seen the Qingliu people's ability to confuse right and wrong before. It's not surprising." He said it was not surprising, but a frightening cold light flashed in Xu Xun's eyes. After a while, he asked again.
, "I wonder how Zhang Weng is doing now?"
"Losing a wife in old age is the most difficult thing. How could it be possible, sister... But you asked Tao Hong to bring him a lot of medicinal materials last year. He is not one of those unreasonable and corrupt people. Tao Hong also found him a chef who is good at making medicinal meals.
Mom, my health has improved a lot now. The reason why I am writing to ask for a job is not so much because of my health, but because I feel discouraged."
When Zheng Qiang said this, his heart suddenly jumped: "Could it be that Uncle Ping Bei wants to fight for Zhang Weng to save the situation?"
"Eunuch Zheng asked the wrong question. It's not that I want to save the situation for Zhang Weng, but that it's rude to come and go without reciprocating! Zhang Weng is so old. If he really ends up in office sadly, he won't have the time to do it like Tang Yin and Xu Jing."
Wait until the injustice is redressed!" At this point, Xu Xun asked with a smile but not a smile, "He treats the supervisors of the Imperial College as his own nephews. Now that he has been wronged, if everyone below him can endure it, he will also
All his years of painstaking teachings have been wasted!".).