The Zhang family's "old house".
Zhang Zhou’s house in Chengchengfang outside Dong’anmen is usually uninhabited, but recently Zhang Zhou had people clean it up and use it as his “outside house”. In addition to receiving guests here , you can also do some research and inventions here.
It’s just that the dignitaries living nearby don’t know that there is such a “explosive barrel”, or laboratory, around them.
If the neighbors knew about it, they would definitely go to court and complain against him.
This day he was "watching a show" in his old house.
Or to let the family experience the "foreign customs", Zhang Lushui and Xiao Janggeum came to perform at his house, as well as the troupe from his theater. This time they performed specifically for him. The female family members watched, but Jiang Pingyu didn't come over because she felt unwell that day.
The main wife is not here, but Han Qing, Wang Mingshan and Lin Yi are all here, which does not affect the theater viewing, and the yard is very lively.
There was just a desk in front of Zhang Zhou. Each of the women restrained themselves and tried to show their generous and decent side while watching the show. Han Qing had been suppressing it, but Lin Yi had already She has been used to being depressed since she was a child, but Wang Mingshan doesn't need to be depressed because she is just watching the fun.
"Give me some advice on the new play, and they will perform it later. It will increase the family's income, and you can be considered the female shopkeeper."
Zhang Zhouxiao Hehe said to them.
Lin Yi looked at Zhang Zhou with an incomprehensible look, as if to say, you are serious
Not only did he let us watch the show, he also asked us to give our opinions. This does not seem to belong to " "Every lady" has fulfilled her duties and entered the Zhangjiamen. What on earth am I here to do?
A good show here has just begun.
The maid entered the backyard safely, saluted Zhang Zhou respectfully and said, "Master, there is a man wearing a government official's dress and carrying a sword outside, saying he is here to see you."
"You continue. Look." Zhang Zhou knew that the real host was here tonight, so he let his women continue to enjoy the opera, "If I come back late, you can just sleep in the room, or you can take the carriage back to the mansion."< /p>
Wang Mingshan was about to get up and leave with Zhang Zhou, but Zhang Zhou motioned for her to continue sitting and watching, "I don't need you to go."
After all, he was a personal bodyguard, and Wang Mingshan was used to it. Men's clothing followed, but this time she was wearing a skirt. Maybe she wasn't used to it.
Wait for Zhang Zhou to leave the backyard.
Han Qing asked, "Why are you here to watch the show?"
The three women could finally have some simple communication without shying away, but it was obvious that Wang Mingshan could not answer such questions. of.
Lin Yi said, "Maybe the master wants to keep us here."
Wang Mingshan couldn't understand, but Han Qing was from a humble background, so she soon seemed to understand Lin Yi The meaning in the words is that since this is an outer house, it can be used as a golden house to hide the beautiful women. Perhaps Zhang Zhou just wants to move them here
What Zhang Zhou saw was the Jin YiweiThe commander is Mou Bin.
Mu Bin came under orders, or Zhu Youtang specifically informed him in advance. This time, Zhu Youtang did not ask Li Rong, the admiral of the East Factory, to communicate with Zhang Zhou, but directly asked the Jinyiwei commander to come. Zhang Zhou felt that this incident might be related to the eunuchs in the palace.
Mo Bin was very respectful when he saw Zhang Zhou and knelt down on one knee to salute Zhang Zhou.
"Commander Mou, you are very polite. We have something to talk about." Zhang Zhou said, "Your Majesty just said that he has something for me to help with, but after all, I am not in charge of the mission of the Jinyi Guards. My opinion is only For reference."
Mo Bin then handed something like a document to Zhang Zhou.
Zhang Zhou opened it and took a look at it. It was about the case of Zhang Yu, the former governor of Liaodong, and Ren Liang, the garrison eunuch of Liaodong. Zhang Yu had resigned from office and returned to Beijing and was secretly detained, while Ren Liang was taken into custody later that year. In other words, the two big bosses in Liaodong were taken over by the emperor.
Zhang Zhou said, "It's really unexpected. Both of them seem to be capable people."
Zhang Yu was the former governor of Shuntian. In August of the 10th year of Hongzhi, he was transferred to Liaodong as governor. , historically speaking, it was in April of the thirteenth year of Hongzhi. "The crime of trapping and killing by the censor Gu Zuokan, the governor of the capital, was that the military preparedness was not repaired, so that the bandits went deep, killing and wounding the officers and soldiers, and plundering people and animals. He was ordered to send the officials back."< /p>
However, because of Zhang Zhou's presence, Zhang Yu's false claims of military exploits in Liaodong were not investigated in detail. This arrest was all due to secret trade communications with Duoyan Sanwei, which was unknown to the court.
Mo Bin bluntly said, "After Eunuch Ren was brought back to the capital, six thousand taels of gold, thirty thousand taels of silver, 20,000 coins, and countless other properties were confiscated from his ancestral and private residences. According to the confession of his close associates, Eunuch Ren has been in the northwest for many years and has many party members in the DPRK. He secretly trades horses, copper, iron, cloth and other items with the Tatars, and accepts bribes."
Zhang Zhou nodded. .
Ren Liang was one of the top local tyrants in Liaodong before, but because of his background in the imperial court, that is, Wei Bin, the eunuch who served as the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and the four giants of the former Supervisors of Ceremonies, Dai Yi, Xiao Jing, Wei Bin and Chen Kuan had many connections with each other. This time the emperor asked Li Ronglai to be the chief eunuch to supervise the East Factory. In fact, it was clear that he wanted to break the pattern of the eunuch of rites.
The person behind Ren Liang and Zhang Yu is Wei Bin. The investigation should wait until Li Rong takes charge of Dongchang, not when Xiao Jing is in charge of Dongchang.
This is very particular.
"Apart from these two, don't the generals below have a role to participate?" Zhang Zhou asked with a smile.
Mo Bin was startled.
In Mu Bin's opinion, ordinary people would definitely want to reduce big problems to small ones. Zhang Zhou meant to deal with the disobedient generals in Liaodong as well
Mou Bin immediately realized that Liaodong was actually Zhang Zhou's territory now. The emperor now asked Zhang Zhou to directly intervene in the cases of Ren Liang and Zhang Yu. Isn't it clear that Zhang Zhou was allowed to watch the whole thing by himself? That was to let Zhang Zhou go by himself. Clean up the back garden of Liaodong.
Mo Bin understood this and immediately said"Beizi also has a list of bribes paid by Liaodong generals here, as well as some evidence that two of them collaborated with others to commit corruption, pervert the law, and have liaisons with foreign barbarians. Because it is not complete yet, Beizhi did not bring it this time."
Zhang Zhou smiled.
If you don’t ask, you won’t bring you. Mou Bin is also very good at “doing things”.
Zhang Zhoudao "Don't be anxious. By the way, I heard that your Majesty is planning to assign new people to the governor of Liaodong. I have not asked about this matter. Does Commander Mou know about it?"
Mou Bin replied, "Previously, His Majesty had intended to appoint Wang Xian, the governor of Jizhou, as the governor of Liaodong, but for some unknown reason it failed to take place. I heard that the governor of Liaodong, Lu Wan, was preparing to leave for Beijing, and his replacement was likely to be Yin Han of Shuntian Prefecture." Chong.”
Han Chong is from the traditional faction and was not promoted by Zhang Zhou.
This would replace Lu Wan with an old person, which seems to give the territory of Liaodong to the traditional faction, but in fact it is just Zhu Youtang operating on the old system of Liaodong for convenience.
You see, although I interrogated Ren Liang and Zhang Yu, I did not completely hand over Liaodong to Bingkuan. They were replaced by old ministers that you respected. You should believe that I am dedicated to rectifying the darkness in the officialdom. Rather than fighting for factions
"Then this case should be investigated carefully. I don't know much. Show me as many documents as possible. Let me summarize. Commander Mou may have to investigate in the past two days. Please work hard. If you have something to do, let’s talk alone. It’s not suitable for outsiders to pass the news.”
Zhang Zhou won’t make up his mind right away.
Mu Bin seemed to understand Zhang Zhou’s intentions very well. The case could be delayed a little, or even spread a little bit to test the reaction of his colleagues in the officialdom.
Who said that in such a matter of officialdom purge, it must be thunderous
Wang Qiong's residence in Beijing.
A guest came that day. He was Li Gao, the former commander-in-chief of Ningyuan who was transferred back to Beijing from Liaodong. Because Li Gao had attacked Wang Qiong in the Battle of Ningyuan, although At that time, Li Gao was still a member of the eunuch Ren Liang, but now that Ren Liang and Zhang Yu have fallen, the only person he can think of to curry favor with is Wang Qiong, now the Minister of Household Affairs.
As it happens, Wang Qiong is not very good at avoiding others' visits and requests.
"My lord, Mr. Wang, after returning to the capital, I was looked down upon. But I am determined to serve the imperial court. Please give me this opportunity, Mr. Wang."
After Li Gao met Wang Qiong, he also sent a "heartfelt message" in a small wooden box, which must be something valuable.
Wang Qiong didn't even look at it and asked, "I haven't cared about Liaodong affairs for a long time. How is Eunuch Ren doing?"
Ren Liang rose to prominence in Liaodong as a hero after the Battle of Ningyuan. After Lu Wan became the governor of Liaodong, he kept causing trouble for Lu Wan.
In Wang Qiong's view, Ren Liang had eunuchs and eunuchs as his backers, and as a general under Ren Liang, there was no need for Li Gao to join his side.
Li Gao said, "To be honest, if the general does not know, Eunuch Ren may have been sent to prison."
p>"Really?" Wang Qiong didn't know about this.
But he knew that Ren Liang was secretly dismissed.
Li Gao hurriedly expressed his position: "Today, all the soldiers in Liaodong are grateful for the convenience that Sir Wang brought to us when he was here. At the same time, they all admire Cai Guogong and Sir Wang for your reputation. I miss you." These two talented people can make those turtles in Wuliangha not dare to invade again. Now everything is stable on the border, and the soldiers and people all praise your wisdom."
Wang Qiong looked at Li. Gao asked, "Are you in any trouble?"
Li Gao looked evasive.
"If you don't make it clear, please come back." Although Wang Qiong is also greedy for money and reputation, he will not just take people who were political enemies to his side.
Ren Liang is so rampant and Ren Liang’s backers have not fallen. Who knows whether Ren Liang will make a comeback again
Cats and dogs don’t care when these eunuchs seem to be in decline. , but to become famous, it seems that it is just a matter of turning one's face away. To put it bluntly, it is the attitude of an emperor.
Li Gao was interrogated by the Jinyiwei people because of his "humble position" and asked if he had given gifts to Eunuch Ren, Governor Zhang and others. Although his humble position was not detained, the Shangguan of the Dudu Mansion said that he would either be transferred now or not. If you go to Yunnan, you have to wait in the capital. I'm afraid there will be no chance to serve the imperial court in the northern battlefield."
"Yunnan is also good," Wang Qiong said with narrowed eyes.
"But at the end of the day, the general still wants to serve the court more." Li Gao said.
Wang Qiong said, "After you arrived in the capital and before you came to my official residence, you have never visited anyone else."
This made Li Gao speechless for a moment.
After arriving in the capital, Wang Qiong was obviously not the first target of his visit. He must have wanted to see "higher officials", such as Wei Bin or Zhang Heling, but all the invitations that needed to be delivered were delivered. Yes, I gave him a lot of gifts, but he was not allowed to see anyone.
"Let's put it this way, I can't interfere with the military affairs of Liaodong at the moment. As for your future, it also depends on how involved you are with Eunuch Ren. As for Eunuch Ren's case, it also depends on whether there is any conspiracy behind it. Someone can help." Wang Qiong said, "If you are really capable, or if you are appreciated by Duke Cai, there is no need to transfer you to the southwest border. It depends on your luck."
"This"
< p>Li Gao understood.Wang Qiong didn't want to interfere with his affairs and asked him to find Zhang Zhou.
Li Gao was also anxious and said to himself, I can visit the awesome Zhang Banxian and still use you.
Wang Qiong said, "But the Yanwu Hall is currently Recruit military generals from all over the capital. If they are really capable, you can apply for the exam. If your grades are good, entering the Yanwu Hall may help your future."
" Ah"
Li Gao vaguely heard that this was Wang Qiong giving himself a chance.
Wang Qiong has no say in Ren Liang’s case and is not qualified to dispatch military generals everywhere, but Wang Qiong is in charge of Yanwu HallEnrolling students is equivalent to opening a hole for Li Gao.
"I will understand that I will work hard to enter the martial arts hall, and I will do my best for you and Mr. Cai Guogong, and I will not forget the kindness of my cultivation."
Speaking of this. , Li Gao knelt down and kowtowed to Wang Qiong.
As a general, Li Gao did not feel anything wrong with kowtowing to the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty. Instead, he seemed to have chosen the right person, who would become Wang Qiong's disciple in the future.
Li Dongyang Mansion.
After sunset that day, Kong Hongtai, who had been lingering in the capital, came out again to intercede with Li Dongyang, making Li Dongyang take the trouble.
"Dongzhuang, brother Ling has not been pardoned and returned to his hometown, why do you come to see me?"
Li Dongyang's tone was very impatient.
"Ahem." Kong Hongtai coughed and said, "It is said to be a pardon, but now it is just a common man. I asked people from the Ministry of Rites and they said that His Majesty has not mentioned anything about the inheritance of the Confucius family recently. But my body is really getting worse day by day, what can I do?"
Li Dongyang said, "The inheritance of Xuansheng Temple is not something I can interfere with, and there is nothing I can do to help."
>Kong Hongtai looked over with pleading eyes, probably saying that you can help, and you should know how to help.
Kong Hongtai saw Li Dongyang's unmoved expression, lowered his head with emotion and said, "Now my nephew Wen Shao has been staying in the capital, hoping to join a famous family. Moreover, he is devoted to studying and is widely known in the capital." Make a friend, if you are Bin’s brother, can you help him?"
Li Dongyang waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty has canceled the marriage between my family and this matter cannot be mentioned again."
" It's not about marriage, but whether you can let him have more contacts with people in the Hanlin Academy or let him go to Beiyong and study for a few more years so that he can accumulate reputation."
Kong Hongtai was almost begging. .
Li Dongyang said, "If you want to think about him, please ask him to do something for you. You can only find one person. You know who I am talking about. Apart from this person, no one else can help. Why? If you start, who will come to rescue you? Dongzhuang, you shouldn't be so humble. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest free reading without anti-theft