Chapter five hundred and fiftieth: A gentleman is not a party?
On the occasion, Lord Xu granted a hereditary reward of iron coupons and congratulators gathered at Xing'anbo Mansion. However, he secretly went to Tongzhou Pier to pick up Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua who had come all the way. Another murderous plot was staged at Xisi Archway. good
Compared with the large-scale executions that take place here every year, today's case is also a sensation. It can be compared with the previous execution of Emperor Hongzhi's late execution of Liu Shan, the eunuch of the Qianqing Palace, and the execution of Liu Wentai, Zhang Yu and other Imperial Hospital officials after Emperor Zhengde ascended the throne. They later killed Zheng Wang and other traitors who pretended to be the emperor's relatives. Therefore, since the news came out a few days ago, all the seats in the restaurants and restaurants in Xisi Archway were sold out.
However, when the former criminal thief, who was as stooped as a little old man and had no energy at all from beginning to end, was escorted out of the prison car, the onlookers suddenly made a noise. No one could easily believe that this was the poor man. A very vicious assassin. However, some sharp-eyed people standing in the front row soon discovered that this Jiang Shanfei was not standing in the cage like the other death row prisoners, but was sitting there with a slumped expression on his face, his hands and feet hanging limply, so he had to He started shouting.
"This old guy seems to have had his hand and hamstrings broken!"
These words spread among the crowd in an instant, and everyone suddenly realized that he was able to escape from a heavily guarded place like the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment. Now if the government does not make some preparations, if this person escapes from the execution ground, It would be a real joke to escape. And when you see the scars on the man's naked body through the prison cage, those who are interested have already seen that he has suffered countless severe tortures. Guangji is nearby. On the second floor of a restaurant on the other side of the temple, someone sighed.
"I remember that Jiang Shanfei was a famous lone thief on the green forest road in Ji'nan. I never expected that he would end up like this!"
"Whether he is dead or alive, he is the one who brought it on himself. Don't tell me you don't know how many thieves he helped old man Min take out and how much business he robbed of our seniors. Even now he is dead. He deserves it. This old guy is also smart. Depending on how much reward the people he helped Min get sent to the government are worth, but if his identity is linked to the Ministry of Punishment, he won't get a single penny!"
The two people sitting across from each other were both burly men with sturdy backs and strong waists. Just their eyes showed a strong aura that they were often fighting outside. The big man who was sarcastic just now spat out a fruit core in his mouth, and then looked out. As Jiang Shanfei was being taken out of the prison cart and knelt down on the execution platform, he immediately said angrily: "It's just a guy like this who actually walked all the way to the dark side and went crazy to assassinate the master. Son, he is so courageous. Fortunately, he has no family, otherwise he would not know how much he would have been implicated! Tsk, tsk, but in exchange for his life, he gained a total of sixteen general banners and two hundred households, and all of them were serious members of the avant-garde of the government army. Military duties, please note that even if a soldier goes out with a sword, let alone others!"
The man who was sitting quietly drinking tea didn't even raise his eyelids, he just smiled and said: "Why, Seventh, are you envious?"
"There is always a point of envy. It's not what you said at that time, Sixth Brother. After all, it is better to make your own decisions than to be a slave." Having said that, but when I think of every time I catch a thief and go to the official government to receive the reward, the Yazhong officer still has to do it. He said a few words of flattery, but the officials who made the decision often had their eyes on the top of their heads, and his brothers had to kneel down to speak. Liu Qi couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest. Seeing that the time was almost up, the prison officer threw out majestically. When a sign arrived, he climbed on the railing and looked around, saying, "I wonder if that uncle will come to see the excitement!"
"Didn't anyone say that he just got the hereditary iron certificate today? It's too late to deal with the guests at home now. How can he find the time to come here to watch such a killing scene?"….
Liu Liu placed the tea cup heavily, and finally stood up and walked to the window, looking down at the high-raised ghost-headed sword not far away. When the big sword suddenly fell, a puff of water splashed in the neck cavity.
When the blood spurted out, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he said lightly: "I have seen Jiang Shanfei's martial arts before. I was still young at that time, but he was in his prime. Not only was he good at
The small skills of flying high and high, and the powerful force of wielding a heavy sword to rush into the battle. This time, we are in the current situation, but we are defeated by all the hands with our fists. We martial arts practitioners, it seems that we are not afraid of anything because of our high martial arts skills, but in this situation
In the eyes of the officials, it is not worth it at all."
"Sixth brother, are you deliberately trying to fight me? We ordinary people with ordinary surnames cannot compare with these big shots. There is a saying that goes well, if you learn martial arts, you can sell it to the emperor's family. We
With this ability, you are considered a big business in your hometown, but compared to those landowners with vast acres of land, compared to those wealthy businessmen, they are nothing. If you kneel down in front of the county magistrate, you don’t dare to stand up! There are already people in front of you.
It has set an example, we must give it a try!"
The last time Xing'an Bo Mansion recruited servants, both brothers applied for the job. Ma Qiao was full of praise for their bow and horse skills, but the paperwork made them very dissatisfied, and they both left in the end. Now it's been a long time.
However, after more than a month, someone who was similar to him at the beginning was promoted to an official position. Liu Qi strongly encouraged Liu Liu to come to Jingchu City to have a look at the scenery.
Everyone was killed, and the hundreds of people watching below gradually dispersed. Even the restaurant that had been noisy just now gradually became quiet. Liu Liu called the waiter to add a plate of pork head meat, and sat down again and silently picked up a few chopsticks.
, he suddenly raised his head and said: "Well, after this meal, let's go to Xing'an Bo Mansion to see it together!"
"Okay!" Liu Qi suddenly laughed and sat down in front of his brother. He diligently filled the bowl for Liu Liu and then filled it for himself. Then he said with a smile, "This battle on the battlefield
Military merit is dangerous, so I have never considered this idea before. But this Uncle Pingbei is really young but very capable. I have never seen anyone who follows him suffer any loss. I regret that it was already too late for us to notice.
Otherwise, he might have been called a government official a long time ago... Farming is becoming more and more boring nowadays. Too many thieves have been arrested. Didn't they hit the iron plate this time? But if they don't arrest us, we won't
If you know how to farm, if you are really forced to leave Bazhou, what else can you do? Sooner or later, you will have to find a place near the Lushan Mountain!"
Liu Qinao kept chatting, and Liu Liu felt a little irritable, so he stood up again and went to the window. Not long after, he saw a group of people coming from the south of Xuanwumen Street, although they did not avoid it quietly and waited for the official.
There was a guard of honor, but he was surrounded by personal guards in front and behind, and he looked like he belonged to a high-ranking official. He was still wondering who this person was when someone started shouting.
"It's the car from Xing'an Bo Mansion!"
I heard that Xing'an Bo Xu Liang and Ping Bei Bo's wife Shen were not at home. Could it be that... Xu Xun went out?
Liu Liu quickly took a closer look, but although the carriage had no doors, it was covered with bamboo curtains and gauze curtains. Although his eyesight was very good, he could only vaguely see a few people sitting inside. Liu Qi noticed that
He also came over, he thought for a moment, took out a handful of copper coins and threw them on the table. He shouted to pay the bill, and then stomped downstairs. As soon as he left, Liu Qi couldn't help but look down again.
Then he hurriedly chased after him.
"If I ever have such a grand appearance, I will really shine on my family!"
Xu Xun welcomed Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua to Jingcheng. On the way, he first told the story of Liu Jian and Xie Qian's appointment as an official. He learned that Liu Jian and Xie Qian actually isolated the inside and outside, and worked hard in the 12th Regiment Camp of Jingying.
Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were shocked by such momentum. When Xu Xun vaguely pointed out the anger of the little emperor, their original anger turned into a little helplessness. Even if this method can help the little emperor to settle things in the future, it will not be more bloody.
Flow into a river? When Xu Xun told Wang Shouren's letter about his assassination and was expelled, and even almost beaten with a royal stick, they fully understood the extent of Liu Jin's trust in the little emperor's heart...
Zhang Fuhua, who is over eighty years old, couldn't help but sigh deeply: "I understand what you said before. After all, there is a difference between closeness and distance, and there are differences between inside and outside. The emperor only sees Liu Jin's many years of contribution."
Even if someone so close to you has some clues about the assassination, the Emperor will not believe that Liu Jin is involved, let alone others? In this case, what else can we do when we enter the capital?"
"As long as you don't touch Liu Jin, you can do everything else.
"Xu Xun saw that Zhang Fuhua's forehead was covered with beads of sweat due to the hot weather, so he handed over a soft towel and then said seriously, "As long as I don't touch him, he won't touch me easily.
.As I just said to you two, I have grown up, and it will not be easy for him to touch me. The second prince can just do it in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Inspectorate. If there is nothing wrong with those Liu Jin people,
Just pretend you didn't see it; if there is a big mistake, then go ahead and take action. I will fight with Liu Jin later. As long as Mr. Lin can secure his position in the official department and Mr. Zhang can control the mouth of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, there will be no one in the court except the emperor.
Can cover the sky with one hand."
Seeing that Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were obviously moved, Xu Xun threw out the last weight: "Now the person sitting in the position of chief minister of the cabinet is no longer the impulsive Liu Jian, but Li Xiya, who has the ability to deal with mud.
Excellent. So now we have an advantage, so Mr. Lin and Mr. Zhang don’t have to be too discouraged."
"I wonder how the three elders in the cabinet could leave only one Li Xiya. It turns out that you have calculated this!" Zhang Fuhua and Li Dongyang were in the same year as Tianshun's eighth year class. Although they didn't have much contact, this is the key point.
Time is a factor that cannot be ignored. At this moment, he only felt that the depression in Nao Jingshi's heart had dissipated a lot along the way, and he was even in the mood to joke with Lin Han, "Hengda, let's ride through the city in his carriage."
, maybe someone will give us a Xu Party hat tomorrow!"
"A gentleman is not a party member...but in order to compete with those sycophants who form cliques for personal gain, I am already very old and will admit even if they form cliques once!"
With the big news here for now, Young Master Xu Xun couldn't help but ask about the two people's plans after entering Nanjing. He learned that Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were planning to rent a house to live in, and their family members had to wait until Nanjing had settled down and the heat had subsided.
Then, he smiled and took them to see two adjacent houses in Rongxian Hutong, Yongfang, Dashi. He took them all around in a circle. He saw that the two houses had three entrances in total, although they were not big.
But it is better than being neat. The furniture is old, but it is smooth and not luxurious. Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were satisfied, but they were still hesitant. They asked Xu Xun to find it early.
, the rent was five taels a month, and when he finished reading it, Lin Han couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
"Five taels? It's not easy to live in the capital of Jingchao. Shizhen, do you think Gongshi and I have never been officials in the capital? Five taels, five taels is not enough to even rent a yard with two entrances!"
"Of course it's not enough." Xu Xun did not deny it, and said with a slight smile, "When I was young, the house of Mr. Li Ge in Yongfang looked spacious, but it was still a reward from the late emperor after he entered the cabinet. Before that, he still lived in the house that Mr. Li originally bought.
In that small house. As for our Mr. Jiao Ge, he got some moderate benefits from his appointment as a foreign official and it is enough to live in Jingchao City. Mr. Wang Ge is a well-known poor man, not to mention his residence.
Forget it. I won’t argue with you two about these two houses. They are not mine, nor did I try my best to give them to you. They are the property of the inner treasury of the palace, and I asked the emperor specifically to house you. This is a direct reward for you.
If you say you won't be rewarded for your merits, then you just want to take some rent money. I think you two shouldn't be polite to the emperor!"
Because of Zhang Mao's relationship, although the two of them often regard Xu Xun as a junior, they will never underestimate him because of his popularity in Jingchao City. They only keep in touch with each other, and return together all the way, taking advantage of others.
For Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua, it was somewhat difficult to accept. But when Xu Xun said it was the property of the inner treasury, he joked, and the two old men, who were almost ten times Xu Xun's age together, couldn't help but laugh.
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"Since you have even asked for the Emperor's kindness, and Hengda and I are neighbors, then I will follow your arrangements."
"Okay, then let the servants take the luggage in first. Although this house is big, the security in Yongfang is always the best in the city. It doesn't matter if the house is a little empty after closing the door at night. It's still early to sit down and have a drink in the humble house.
How about a cup? I don’t want to say anything to cheer you two up, but I just got the hereditary iron certificate today. Although I don’t want to make a big fuss, I also plan to invite a few close friends to get together, and we can discuss some things together. "
Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were tired from traveling all the way. When they heard about drinking, they were about to decline, but Xu Xun said that it was not to catch up with the wind, but to celebrate the hereditary iron certificate. Both of them couldn't help being surprised. When they learned that it was because of the emperor's decree that the Ministry of Personnel had reorganized
After discussing Xu Xun's previous military exploits, he thought it was unfair to grant him the title of Bo without a certificate, and Yibei Gong had always been the first in military merit, so he was given a certificate. Although Lin Han thought it was a little excessive, he just gave Xu Xun a sideways look.
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"Are you rushing out because I haven't entered the capital yet? If I were in the official department, you wouldn't think it was so easy!"
"It is precisely because I know that Mr. Lin has always been upright, so I solved this problem first, so as not to have to fight back later and lose face." Xu Xun smiled and did Tai Chi, and then said lightly, "I'd like to teach you two.
This knighthood seems to be favored by the emperor, but in fact it is because in addition to the military exploits that were reported to the world, I also captured an important person in that battle, the second son of the little prince, who had just been granted the title of Deputy Khan Jinong.
Urus Borot. After I asked the emperor for permission, this person was sent out to be sieved by fire. Now the third son of the little prince has become a Jinong and is attacking Yongxiebu on the grounds that Yongxiebu attacked his predecessor Jinong.
Xiebu and Ordos, Fire Sieve pushed Urusbolot out at this moment, so the Tartars were temporarily in chaos, so this time the emperor got rid of the world."
Only Zhang Yong knew about this matter, and Yang Yiqing Shenying probably knew it. Miao Kui and Chen Xiong who were reinforcements at that time did not know about it, and even Zhu Houzhao was the last to know. Now that this matter was revealed, Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua were shocked.
After boarding the car with Xu Xun, there was a lot of questioning. In the end, Lin Han couldn't help but stretched out his hand and patted the armrest next to him.
"No wonder after this year's failed attack on Yansui, the little prince's tribe has not launched a big offensive. It turns out that there is chaos in the nest! However, you have concealed such great achievements from the other civil and military officials in the court. This time you are also ennobled with a fortune.
Even if you want to improve your reputation for the sake of the overall situation, you can do this at such a young age, which is enough to prove that we, the Nandu officials, have not misjudged you!"
Xu Xun did not hesitate to throw out this extremely secret internal situation in order to clear up the impact of Zhu Houzhao's sudden gift of world certificates to people. Naturally, it was for the immediate effect. Since Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua believed it,
Naturally, he became more humble next, and he only talked about gossip and not serious business all the way. After a while, the carriage stopped.
"Sir, there are still some congratulators at the door who haven't left. They all crowded over when they heard your return."
After hearing this, Xu Xun pondered for a moment, then smiled apologetically at Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua, and then asked the car curtains to be opened outside. He waved his hand and told him not to use the pedals, and jumped out of the car quickly, seeing faces all around him.
With a smile on his face, he made a gesture to the people behind him to quickly lower the car curtain, and then he nodded slightly and said: "I accept your kindness, Xu Xun. Since I have already celebrated the knighthood with wine, now I will give you the world certificate."
It’s time to set up a few tables and start the lively lottery. But my father and my son are not at home, and my late mother has not yet been moved and buried. Now I can’t bear to celebrate. One day, my father and my son will return, and my late mother will be buried in peace. It won’t be too late to accept your kindness.”
Compared with Liu Jin, who accepted all the gifts according to the order, but not all things were necessarily done, now that Xu Xun could say such words in public, everyone couldn't help but feel that there was a lot of hope. So, various officials around him said one or two words to the occasion.
They quickly dispersed, but many people looked at Xu Xun's carriage curiously. After all, the sharp-eyed person in the lead saw two old men in the carriage when Xu Xun got out of the carriage...
Outside the alley, Liu Qi, who was crowded among the crowd of spectators, raised his ears to listen, but he could only vaguely hear a few words floating in the wind. When he saw the officials dispersed, he just turned around and glanced at his brother next to him. Liu
Without saying anything, Liu Qi turned around and squeezed out of the crowd. Not long after, Liu Qi also squeezed out.
"Brother Six, don't you regret it again?"
"Why are you so anxious? People don't even pay attention to people like us who are serious officials and have joined our family, let alone people like us.
There were clearly other people sitting in the carriage just now. Let’s go find out who the people in the carriage are first!”
With a few words, Xu Xun dismissed the officials at the door who refused to leave at first. At this moment, he did not get on the carriage again, but simply followed the carriage through the west corner gate. Jin Liu came up with sweating profusely.
·He asked: "Who is at home?"
"Mr. Tang and Cao Baihu are here. Mr. Zhang sent a message saying that the Metropolitan Procuratorate is busy with matters and will have to come later."
"Well, in that case, you send someone to see Mr. Zhang and tell him that his immediate boss is here and ask him to come back early to see you. In addition, go to the Hanlin Academy to see if the Shujishi is out of class and invite Xu Changgu.
If Zhan Yuanming, Yan Weizhong and others are willing to come, please invite them as well. Furthermore, go to the North Prison to see Mr. Wang and ask him to come forward to thank Da Sicheng. Tell him that I have visitors from the Southern Capital at home, and I will ask him to honor them."
Think about people like Shenying, Qian Ning, Ma Qiao, Xu Yanche, Qi Jiliang, who dare not abolish the official position for personal reasons during the day, but at night they will probably prepare gifts to congratulate them. There may be nobles like Duke Dingguo, Gu Dayong, Zhang Yong
To these two lieutenants, he pondered for a moment, then spoke again: "Find a few more suitable people to deliver posts to the Duke Ding's Mansion, Shouning Marquis Mansion, and several noble residences that often come and go, and then to Lingji Alley.
In the West Factory, the official halls around the 12th regiment camp and the avant-garde of the government army told all parties that I would hold a small banquet at home to treat them to drinks tomorrow night."
The implication is that there is no need to come today.
Jin Liu's heart was clear, and he quickly agreed and repeated it. Then he immediately turned around and ran to Cao Qian to write a post. He was grateful to have such a kind but capable young officer for help, otherwise he would have to ask Liu An again.
While getting angry, he turned around and pressed his son Jin Yuanbao down to quickly read the thousand-character essay, lest he become blind like himself.
Xu Xun arranged for them to rush to the second door and learned from Abao that Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua had been led to his outer study room. He nodded with satisfaction, but then he immediately thought of another question:
"Who is waiting in the study?"
Abao's expression suddenly changed: "Oops, there is only one gold ingot!"
At this moment, Xu Xun, who was angry and funny, did not bother to scold the suddenly rash Abao, and quickly turned around and went straight to the outer study. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard a clear endorsement sound coming from inside,
Faintly hearing that it was the Three-Character Sutra, he couldn't help but turn around and glance at Ah Bao, who immediately felt a little embarrassed.
"It was Brother Tao Hong who taught me these things. Yuanbao watched me learn, so I had no choice but to teach him. He is very smart. He can almost remember it after listening to it once, and he can recite it after three times."
Xu Xun was surprised when he heard this, walked slowly to the door, coughed lightly, and then opened the bamboo curtain and went in. He saw Jin Yuanbao standing beside Zhang Fuhua in an orderly manner, looking at him with a worried face.
He smiled slightly and asked Zhang Fuhua and Lin Han: "How come you two adults have the time to compete with my scholar?"
Lin Han smiled happily and said: "Gongshi asked him casually on a whim whether he could read, but he said that he could recite the Three-Character Sutra. Yes, yes, they say that in a scholarly family, a five-foot-tall boy who answered the door also spoke elegantly. This little boy like yours
A young bookboy can memorize the Three-Character Sutra to such an extent, which shows that your master is always a teacher. It’s just that it’s not good to name this child. What must he call Jin Yuanbao?”
Hearing the first words, Xu Xun was a little bit dumbfounded. He thought to himself that Abao was wrong in teaching this little guy the Three-Character Sutra. But when he heard the second part, his expression became a little brighter. He saw Jin Yuanbao looking at him nervously.
He coughed dryly and laughed and said: "This child is the heir of my old servant in Jinling. His family was poor in the early days, so his biological father gave him such a name. If Mr. Zhang likes it, he can give him a name casually, which is also his blessing.
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When he heard that he was the son of Xu Xun's old servant in Jinling, Zhang Fuhua didn't care that he was just a little servant. He said thoughtfully: "King Yan Zhao put a thousand pieces of gold on the platform to spread the wisdom of the world.
, so it is called the Golden Terrace. Now when the imperial court is employing people, you cannot imitate the ancients for the benefit of others, but promote the righteous way. Since he is your servant, he can be named Hong."
When Xu Xun heard that a name could express such a great truth, and it also contained the meaning of admonishment, he couldn't help but secretly sighed that he was indeed a great scholar from the Southern Capital. He must be righteous when choosing a name. He immediately smiled at the ignorant Jin Yuanbao and said: "Remember
Here, from now on, your nickname will be Jin Yuanbao and your famous name will be Jin Hong. Why don’t you tell your father that Mr. Zhang gave you a famous name to make him happy!".).