Chapter 615: Revisiting the old place, six-on-one!
Ever since they got the news that Xu Xun, the Marquis of Pingbei, was going to the south of the Yangtze River, all the dignitaries in Nanjing City had been busy. Even a moment later, news came that Liu Jin was coming to pay homage to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, and finally it was updated.
It evolved into Zhang Yonggu, Ma Yongcheng, Wei Bin and Luoxiang, all of whom had to come. But for Wei Duke Xu Jincheng, Duke Zhu Fu, garrison eunuch Zheng Qiang, and Nanjing Jinyiwei commander Chen Lu, even if the six tigers are together this time,
But it can't compare to Xu Xun's weight.
Everyone knows that Liu Jin's threshold is getting higher and higher nowadays. Many Nanjing officials have tried to find a way for him to be transferred back to the capital, or to replace him with other foreign officials who are in short supply, but thousands of dollars are no longer in their eyes.
, there was even a situation where people who gave gifts were severely criticized and questioned. But when people like Xu Zhufu, Zheng Qiang and Chen Lu were in such a position, if they wanted to curry favor with those big friends with whom they had little friendship in the past, it was better to curry favor with an old man like Xu Xun.
The acquaintance was more real. As for Qiu Ju, one of the former Eight Tigers who was transferred to Nanjing as a garrison at the beginning of the year, no one paid attention to his depression and anger.
Among them, there is one person who is even more happy, and that is Xu Tuo, the real head of the Xu family in Taiping. Even if the clan leader let someone else take over, as a motley official who is promoted from person to person, he has now climbed to the top
It was a rank that none of his ancestors had ever reached. Just at the beginning of the year, he moved up one level. He was already a sixth-grade Ying Tianfu Tongjian, in charge of criminal matters. He was no longer a person with experience and qualifications like a clerk.
Finally, he had some capital. And because of Xu Xun's generous donation last year, it has now become common practice for Xu's children to be eager to learn and study hard, which greatly comforted him.
He and his family are still living in the house that Xu Xun gave him that day. As Lord Xu moved up one level again, his wife tactfully mentioned whether she wanted to move out and clean up the house, so that Xu Xun could
He had a place to live back in Nanjing and looked for a good house, but he just shook his head with a smile. He came back early from Yingtianfu Yamen that day. He was pacing back and forth in the yard and suddenly couldn't help laughing.
Voice.
"Master!" Zhu Sihai suddenly rushed in like a gust of wind. After he stood still, he didn't have time to take a breath and said hurriedly, "Pingbei Hou is here!"
Compared with the last time when Xu Xun returned to his hometown in glory, Zhu Sihai is much smoother now, and naturally he will never be called Seventh Young Master again.
However, Xu Xun's reaction was even more intense than last year. After being stunned for a moment, his whole body was excited, and then he was ecstatic. That time Xu Xun took his wife back to his hometown to move the tomb.
Fake, but after all, there are still Liu Jian, Xie Qian and other veterans in the court. Now that he comes back again, he is truly returning home in glory. He is the right-hand man of the emperor. It is a huge honor to come to his home without revealing this!
"Quick, take me to greet you! Wait, I'll go there myself and that's it. You go and call the eldest young master!"
When Xu You hurriedly went out, he saw that the street in front of the door, which was usually crowded with people, had been cleaned up, but there was no guard. Xu Xun, who was standing with his hands behind his back, was on the left side behind him.
There stood a strange boy, but he could not see Tao Hong, whom he had sent out. As for the other boy on the right, he looked equally strange. His face was covered with acne, but his clothes were more gorgeous than that boy. He didn't have time to think about it.
, hurriedly walked forward to salute.
According to Zhu Houzhao's usual temperament, when he heard Xu Xun calling him Uncle Sixth with a smile, he would have asked questions curiously, but now he could only pretend to be steady and silent. The eldest son Xu Shao also hurriedly came out to greet him. He followed the first three people named Xu in. He had already known that this was the place where Xu Xun grew up. He couldn't help but look around carefully. After a long time, he reached the innermost part. As soon as he entered, he frowned in disappointment...
This house is so small...even more oppressive than the palace!
The last time Xu Xun came to see Xu You immediately was to donate generously to help the Xu family in Taiping rebuild their family history. He aimed to make a name for himself and lay the groundwork for contact with Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua. But this time he Originally, he didn't want to revisit the old place. After all, this place didn't bring him good memories.
In order to survive under the pressure of Zhao Qin, he donated his property and gave up his house. He had just bought a way out at the cost of cleaning up and leaving the house. If Zhu Houzhao hadn't been taken to the Shen family to meet the Yue family first, he would have considered himself The identity of Shen Yue's cousin was confirmed, and by the way, the Shen family was asked to take care of other aspects, so that he could naturally take Zhu Houzhao around. Zhu Houzhao heard from the Shen family that his old residence was nearby and must come. He won't come here again at all.
For him, the Xu family in Taiping no longer has any emotional or profit factors left!
Xu Yu didn't know that Xu Xun didn't want to come here. He talked for a while about the good development momentum of the Xu family in Taiping over the past year. Seeing that Xu Xun didn't seem to be interested, he coughed awkwardly and said: "It's all I'm crazy, the Marquis is now in a high and powerful position, but it's insulting to talk about our small progress... By the way, after Eleventh Lang went to Jiangyin, he wrote a few letters and showed great progress! Xu Sir, because he was recommended by the Marquis, he cultivated him vigorously. If it had not been for the Marquis, Eleventh Man would not be where he is today. I am really grateful!"
Seeing Xu Tao saluting with tears of gratitude, Xu Xun had no choice but to stretch out his hand to help the person up. Seeing Zhu Houzhao's unmotivated look and knowing that he was not interested in staying here for a long time, he coughed dryly and said: "Tomorrow will be the official entry into the city. I will enter the city today." I came here just to visit my father-in-law, mother-in-law, the others, and Uncle Liu. I only talked about family rituals and nothing else. Uncle Six didn't have to be so outgoing. Tao Hong stayed at home this time, and he also needed a suitable person by his father's side, otherwise he would see Uncle Liu will definitely be happy too."
Although Xu Xun really wanted to stay with Xu Xun for a while, Xu Yu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he saw that Xu Xun didn't bring up big things to discuss as soon as they met. , after all, he is an old official of many years. He will never show this emotion on his face at this moment. After a few polite words, he plans to beg for his eldest son again to see if he can get some help. .However, before he could speak, the boy Xu Xun had just left outside suddenly broke in.
"Master, I just got the news that the boat has arrived at Waijinchuanmen Pier, and Eunuch Qiu has gone out of the city to meet Eunuch Liu and the others!"
As soon as these words came out, not only Xu Xun was surprised, but also Zhu Houzhao was greatly surprised. Since there was such a mistake, the two of them naturally would not stay here anymore. Xu Xun gave Xu You a few words before going out. At this time, he took a baggage from one of the guards who suddenly appeared in front of the door. After handing it to Xu You, he smiled slightly and said: "I was so anxious to leave just now that I forgot. This is what dad asked me to bring." Uncle Liu’s. I know you have some old coughs. This is the best Gastrodia elata produced in Yunnan..."
When Xu Xun and Zhu Houzhao boarded the carriage one after another and sat down, and the carriage gradually started to go out of the city, Zhu Houzhao finally couldn't help but said: "This old guy looks like a very calculating and cunning old man. What happened just now
It’s obvious that he wants to borrow your help again. Besides, he didn’t help you much in the past, but it’s thanks to you that he got to where he is now.”
Seeing Xu Xun's respectful response, Zhu Houzhao thought about how cunning Xu Xun was, and he didn't even need to remind himself. He just snorted and said, "But your old residence is really not that good. It's broken."
The Dazhong Bridge is in tatters and has a good reputation, but when I walked up it, it was just a stone bridge!”….
"Without that house, there would be no me. Likewise, without that stone bridge, there would be no me." Xu Xun smiled slightly, remembering that he and Xu Liang became acquainted because of the Dazhong Bridge, and that they accidentally became friends.
The first good thing he did was also allow him to gain the first popularity capital in his life. It's funny to think that Fu Rong's original plan at that time was to let him purify himself and enter the palace to serve Zhu Houzhao, who was still a prince at the time.
Now that he has not been stabbed by that knife, he is still prosperous through Zhu Houzhao.
Just as he was thinking this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly snorted and said: "Without me, there would be no you today!"
Seeing Zhu Houzhao looking at him proudly, Xu Xun nodded again with a smile, and said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, without the emperor, of course there would be no me today!"
"That's pretty much it." Zhu Houzhao smiled with satisfaction, but after the carriage swayed for a while, he suddenly realized a major problem and immediately said suspiciously, "No, why does this sound so awkward... Never mind.
Anyway, keep it in mind, you promised me that we would see all the great rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty together, and don’t try to stall it in the future!"
"Okay, okay..." These words were getting more and more awkward! Even though he knew that the little emperor didn't mean that and didn't have that kind of hobby, Xu Xun couldn't help but shuddered and said haha in a perfunctory manner.
When the carriage quietly left the city through Taiping Gate, it did not cause any commotion. After the guard saw the badge of the commander of Nanjing Jinyiwei, he immediately let it go without even checking it. And when everyone went around in a circle and arrived at Waijinchuanmen Pier
, but saw that several official ships and escort boats that were supposed to return tomorrow morning were already parked there, and people were getting off the boards one after another. As for the pier, there were more than a dozen people in bright clothes standing in a row.
, the fat man at the head looked vaguely familiar. When Xu Xun was recognizing the person, he only heard Zhu Houzhao muttering next to him.
"Isn't this Qiu Ju? Why does he look fatter than Gu Dayong?"
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet. This is a very appropriate word to describe Liu Jin and Qiu Ju, who met again. They were sent to a busy place like Nanjing, and Qiu Ju drank and drank all day long to soothe his sorrows.
However, he had gained thirty kilograms of meat in the past six months, and he almost thought that he would never have the opportunity to face Liu Jin again in his life. However, I don’t know if it was God’s help, but Chen Lu, the commander of the Nanjing Jinyi Guards, was very affectionate to him.
, if there is any news, send him a copy first. Whether it is Liu Jin being forced by Xu Xun to go to the south of the Yangtze River to worship Xiaoling, or whether the ship secretly sets sail from Zhenjiang and arrives in Nanjing today, he will know it immediately, so at this moment he actually
He was the first one to arrive.
So, he looked at Liu Jin with a smile, cupped his hands and said: "Eunuch Liu, I didn't expect that we would have the chance to meet again in this life. God has mercy on me! In Nanjing, no matter the weather or the customs and people
, are much better than the capital. I hope Eunuch Liu can stay here for a long time this time."
How dare you curse me in front of me, Qiu Ju, you simply don’t want to live anymore!
Liu Jin had a fierce look in his eyes and was about to retort, but he was not the only one who disembarked the boat, there was also Zhang Yonggu Dayong who discovered early in the morning that Liu Jin actually ordered someone to sail the boat first, and had no choice but to rush over after being unable to persuade him.
and Ma Yongcheng. At this moment, Ma Yongcheng laughed and said: "Lao Qiu is right, Nanjing is a good place. Lao Liu, don't you always say that the weather in the north is too cold and your scalp will go numb in winter?"
Well, why not just go back and write to the emperor to stay in Nanjing?"
"Hey, I heard that Zheng Qiang, the eunuch and eunuch of Nanjing's garrison department, is almost old. This position is ready and no one needs to move it!" If this were in the capital, Wei Bin would not dare to confront Liu Jin in person, but now
It was in Nanjing. He couldn't help but replied in a weird way, and then he patted Qiu Ju's shoulder affectionately and said, "Lao Qiu, don't be discouraged. No one has taken over this Dongchang yet. The one with the same surname as me used to be
A little bastard wanted to cause trouble, so he was killed immediately. Let’s put in a good word for you in front of the emperor tomorrow, and we will definitely transfer you back!”….
Luo Xiang also echoed: "That's right, everyone talks about the Eight Tigers. Eunuch Gao is still sick this time and trying his best to support the Director of Ceremonies. How can we let one of the Eight Tigers be missing?"
Liu Jin almost fainted from the pressure of your words and words. However, this time, although he brought several confidants and eunuchs, their grades were still not high enough. If he and Ma Yongcheng stood up to each other, they would be trampled on immediately.
Dead. This is not in the capital. He has also recruited a lot of party members to wave the banner and shout for him! The more he thought about it, the more he regretted this mission. He gritted his teeth for a while, and was about to swallow it hard, but unexpectedly, he just kept
Zhang Yong and Gu Dayong, who were watching the excitement, came over together.
"Hey, brothers, the emperor also saw that we have been staying in the capital all the time, so he gave us a day off to go for a walk. Don't hurt our brother's friendship, don't you think so, Lao Liu?" Zhang Yong smiled.
He glanced at Liu Jin, then patted Liu Jin's shoulder with great strength. He showed a grinning expression. He just looked at Qiu Ju and said, "Lao Qiu, what Lao Ma said is also what Lao Gu and I said.
What I want to say is, wait for the opportunity tomorrow, and we will definitely speak for you in front of the emperor! By the way, we are not people who care about ostentation, and we are too lazy to let the subordinates put up a guard of honor to welcome you. Simply, we will stay in your garrison mansion.
go?"
Seeing that Liu Jin was livid with anger, and the other five people clearly expressed their support for him, six against one, Qiu Ju felt that his heart was filled with anger and resentment, and he wished he could look up to the sky and laugh three times to express his happiness.
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When he heard about the garrison mansion, he glanced sideways at Liu Jin and said with a smile: "That's good. I'm just used to living in a good house in the palace. Just don't dislike my humble room. It's better for Pingbei."
I don't need to worry about the reception, he is the majority of the landowners in Nanjing City!"
How could Liu Jin want to live in Qiu Ju's house? However, when he heard the last hint, he felt his heart skip a beat and suddenly became suspicious. Xu Xun was born in Jinling. If he wanted to live somewhere else, don't be fooled.
This guy's dirty trick has been screwed up!
When Xu Xun waited for the group of people to gradually get on the carriage and leave, he ordered someone to call one of Zhang Yong's servants waiting for him. When he learned that Liu Jin had swallowed his anger and actually stayed at Qiu Ju's place, he couldn't help it for a moment.
After laughing, he said to Zhu Houzhao: "Cousin, are you interested in experiencing the true essence of Jiangnan gardens? Wei Gong's West Garden in Fenghuang Terrace is known as the first garden in Jinling!"
Although Zhu Houzhao wanted to see the six tigers gathering together, Xu Xun's words "Jiangnan Garden" immediately attracted him. Without hesitation, he nodded heavily and said: "Okay, they gather their
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