After Yang Peng got the order, he immediately went to the other courtyard where Kong Hongtai lived in Beijing and found Kong Hongtai himself.
Probably Yang Peng also knew that going to Li Dongyang directly for some matters would have a bad impact, but it would be much easier to go to the Kong family. After all, no matter how awesome the Kong family was, it would not be good for the royal family. That was also a foreign minister, and Li Dongyang had much more power in Beijing.
"Eunuch Yang, why are you here? I don't have time to greet you...ahem..."
After Kong Hongtai arrived in Beijing, he mainly focused on recuperation. He just went to see Li Dongyang, and all the other guests declined. He knew the purpose of coming here.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "I heard that Duke Yansheng is ill, so I brought some gifts here to see? I just want to check the situation and invite the imperial doctor to you later. "
"I dare not trouble Eunuch Yang," Kong Hongtai said, "When I get older, my body will not be able to cope with it. How dare I trouble Eunuch Yang again with my own affairs?"
p>"It's okay, let's go in and talk?" Yang Peng didn't regard himself as an outsider, and his attitude towards Kong Hongtai was warm on the surface, but in fact he was very arrogant.
Kong Hongtai could only quickly invite Yang Peng into the main hall.
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After Yang Peng sat down, he said in a business-like tone: "There are some words that are not convenient to talk to Yan Shenggong. reputation, but Duke Yan Sheng had better leave the capital immediately and return to where you should be."
This is clearly a warning.
Kong Hongtai immediately understood that Yang Peng probably did not come in the name of Dongchang, but more likely to declare an edict.
"Is there something I didn't do well enough to offend Eunuch Yang? Or..."
Kong Hongtai could only pretend to be confused now.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "There is no contact between our family and Yan Shenggong. There is no exculpation, and there is no interest-related matter. If Yan Shenggong does not listen to the advice, we will go to see him again. Who or what they are talking about has intensified the problem. It is not as simple as just saying a few words."
"This..."
Kong Hongtai was also embarrassed. .
He is ill and is probably going to die, and the inheritance of the Kong family has not been implemented yet.
Nominally, the Kong family is presided over by Yan Shenggong, but in fact his brother Kong Hongxu is in charge of everything, just because Kong Hongxu is guilty, but from a family perspective, After all, Kong Hongxu is the eldest brother, and Kong Hongtai is also the one who is under pressure in the family.
Yang Peng said: "Our family also knows that you are in trouble, but you have used your strength in the wrong place. We don't plan to talk about this matter to other people. We will only talk to Yan Shenggong. Being transferred to the capital is a taboo in itself. Now I just ask you to leave the capital earlier, which can be regarded as saving the face of the Kong family."
Kong Hongtai asked: "I dare to ask. Who meant this?"
"Do you have to ask so clearly?" Yang Peng said,"Are you planning to tell anyone what we said after we leave?"
"No...no." Kong Hongtai was also panicking.
This Yang Peng's style of dealing with things is very radical. He came here without caring about his face at all, and even blocked some of his escape routes, which was a bit unacceptable to him.
"Old Master Yan, this person may not be so thoughtful about everything when he is alive. In fact, some things will be gone after death, so why bother with so much care during his lifetime?"
Yang Peng’s words were a hint.
Why did you say that you had to make arrangements for the succession so clearly while you were still alive?
After you die, wouldn’t it be nice for the emperor to make arrangements for you?
The interpersonal relationship you are currently involved in is clearly not favored by the emperor, but you just hit the point of the gun.
"I understand." Kong Hongtai said.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "From our perspective, Duke Yan Sheng may not be able to understand, or it is useless to say that you understand. The people in your clan put a lot of pressure on you, right? Then Let me ask you, who else is suitable to take charge of the affairs of your Kong family? Don’t answer now. Think about it carefully after you return to Shandong.”
“This...” Kong Hongtai. It feels like this is no longer an equal conversation.
Yang Peng said: "Pack up your belongings today. No matter who comes with you, and whether you plan to go back, just leave. Don't see anyone when you leave, no matter who Mr. Li Ge is." , Cai Guogong, anyone who can influence the interests of the Kong family will not be allowed to see him again."
Kong Hongtai looked embarrassed.
Yang Peng was scaring him.
"Dongchang will send people to escort you out of Beijing. I know that your formation in Beijing this time is very large, but the larger it is, the easier it is to cause trouble." Yang Peng stood up, regardless of Kong Hongtai's reaction, and he was aggressive He said, "Some things can only be said to offend me. If Duke Yan Sheng is not satisfied, then I can only apologize first. Our family will leave someone here to wait for you to pack your things."
Kong Hongtai Said: "Can't you just wait for me to see His Majesty?"
"Shenggong Yan, you need to be aware of current affairs. To be honest, you shouldn't come this time. No matter what your health is, you should stay. Retreat in Shandong, and as soon as you leave Shandong, you will no longer be just Yan Shenggong, but a model for scholars in the world. Have you ever seen a scholar who sincerely creates problems for the court and makes the world unhappy? " Yang Peng said.
Kong Hongtai lowered his head and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Yang, for your suggestion. I really should...go back earlier."
"That's right." Yang Peng said, "On the way. If there is anything you need to take care of, just say it. As for the unfinished or unsettled things, just put them aside for now. You must always believe that someone will arrange things for you. ”
Kong Hongtai. He said helplessly: "I understand, I understand."
Yang Peng said: "Then let's go home first, see you later... Oh, by the way,It's best to have an indefinite meeting, because my family won't be going to Shandong recently, and it's hard to even meet. ”
Another warning.
If I don’t go to Shandong, we will have no chance to meet. It means that you are not allowed to leave Shandong again, otherwise you will be disobeying.
Of course, I cannot say this directly in the tone of the emperor. This is not an imperial edict, but just an advice to you. If you don't listen, don't blame these people for not warning you in advance if something goes wrong.
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Kong Hongtai originally brought Kong Wenshao with him, while Kong Hongxu stayed in Qufu.
But because of this. Yang Peng suddenly came to warn, and Kong Hongtai had to leave the capital in a hurry with his nephew, fearing that if he left the capital a step too late, he would be used as a target by the people in Dongchang.
Li Dongyang learned about Kong. When Hongtai left, it was already the third day after he left. Li Dongyang was very surprised by this.
On this day, he went to the cabinet for duty, and Liu Jian even called him aside alone.
“When Dongzhuang arrived in Beijing, why did he leave again in such a hurry? Has he been to your house? "Liu Jiandao.
"Yes. "Li Dongyang was also puzzled by this, because Kong Hongtai was not summoned by the emperor, and no one from the Ministry of Rites went to receive him or convey orders. It can be said that Kong Hongtai's coming and going were all done without warning.< /p>
Liu Jiandao: "Why did he visit you? "
Li Dongyang said: "Two things, one is to mention the marriage again, and the other is the inheritance of the title, which is still a matter of the eldest son and grandson of the eldest son. I didn't agree to him at the time, and later...because of something, I stopped caring about him.
Liu Jian frowned and said, "Is something wrong?" ”
“Family affairs. "Li Dongyang is embarrassed to say that my family is about to fall apart.
My only remaining son left the house with my only precious grandson and went out to live alone. Recently, I am trying to think of ways to give him to him. After getting it back, how can you still think about the affairs of the old Kong family?
Liu Jiandao: "It won't be until April, and flood control is coming soon. This year may be more complicated than usual. There will be more obstacles in allocating money and food from the Ministry of Revenue, and it will be difficult for the Ministry of Works to ask questions. You'd better take your thoughts back. ”
Li Dongyang was taught a lesson by Liu Jian before he could do anything.
But he still accepted it, because he also felt that Kong Hongtai’s departure this time was probably because of his presence. Some things were not done well
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At noon that day, Li Dongyang was preparing to send someone to catch up with Kong Hongtai in the afternoon and ask him. What happened?
The chief eunuch sent someone to ask questions, and the person he sent was Yang Peng, the chief eunuch.
And Yang Peng. He invited Li Dongyang out, probably because he wanted to discuss some "private matters" with Li Dongyang.
After Li Dongyang came out with Yang Peng, Yang Peng asked with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Li Ge has been doing something recently. I'm worried about trivial matters, and there are people who come to the house to disturb me., I wonder if there is anything going on? "
Li Dongyang immediately understood that Kong Hongtai left the capital not of his own free will, but was driven away.
"Eunuch Yang, Dongzhuang...that is, Duke Yansheng , you sent people to drive out the capital, right? "Li Dongyang asked with a bit of anger.
In Li Dongyang's view, Yang Peng was interfering in the literary world as a middle official, which was an act of superstition.
Yang Peng said: "Speaking of rushing is a bit unpleasant. After analyzing the pros and cons with him, he also felt that it was not appropriate to stay in Beijing, so he left immediately.
Li Dongyang held back his anger, but he still held it back and said coldly: "What does the Kong family have to do with Eunuch Yang?" "
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Then Mr. Li Ge, who do you think should be related to this matter? "
"You..."
The first thing Li Dongyang thought was that Yang Peng was working for Zhang Zhou, but after he calmed down a little, he realized that this was possible It has something to do with the emperor.
And this is exactly what he thought of first.
The more he thought about it, the more he became afraid. How did I ask that question just now? Why didn't you first think that it was His Majesty's intention, but thought it was Zhang Bingkuan who was causing trouble?
Yang Peng said: "Mr. Li Ge, a good horse never turns back. Regarding Yan Shenggong's purpose of coming to Beijing, our family has nothing to do with it." Very clear. Sometimes, some people just like to use their so-called fame and status to make people do things they don't want to do, which makes it difficult for Mr. Li Ge. "
Li Dongyang said: "Thank you very much, Eunuch Yang, for the tip. No one has been able to pin me down yet.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "Li Ge, don't talk too much." Recently there have been rumors in the capital that something happened to the inheritance of Duke Yan, and some people even deliberately leaked the news that the current Duke Yan was seriously ill. I heard that the former Duke Yan, I'm also sick, what a coincidence. ”
The Kong family put a lot of thought into letting Kong Wenshao inherit the title.
If Kong Hongtai dies and Kong Wenshao becomes his son as an adoptive son, then inheriting the title It seems logical.
But the problem is that if Kong Wenshao's old father is still alive, there will be some troubles in this inheritance.
How can I not directly let his son succeed him?
If this is the case, there will still be moral hazard, then let Kong Hongxu die together... At this point, the Kong family does not seem to bully Kong Hongtai. Look, you are going to die, and I will help you. Here you go, let your eldest brother die with you, so that you can successfully pass on the title to your nephew.
But the question is whether Mr. Kong Hongxu is sick or Mr. Kong Hongtai is sick. It's hard to say.
It's hard to say who will die first.
It all depends on Kong Hongtai's lobbying among civil servants after he goes to Beijing. He originally planned to put it first. After lobbying the civil servants, they used these civil servants to influence the emperor.
As a result, the civil servants encountered trouble at the beginning.Before the agreement was reached, the emperor asked Yang Peng to drive the people away.
It was made clear that no opportunity for discussion was given.
Yang Peng said: "If the daughter of Li Ge's hometown is really not suitable for marriage, your Majesty will be responsible for this matter, and your Majesty will arrange everything for you."
" Don't bother Your Majesty." Yang Peng said, "I don't want to alarm Your Majesty about this matter." Yang Peng sighed: "Some things are too late. It was Your Majesty who rejected this marriage for you. How can your Majesty not know about it now? If anything happens, you still have to go through your Majesty's test." Li Dongyang said coldly: "My daughter has no intention of marrying anyone else, and she is not a member of the Kong family. , and no one else would bother His Majesty."
"Haha." Yang Peng smiled.
You Li Dongyang, are you trying to relieve your anger?
If you don’t want to marry your daughter, you are harming your own daughter, but it doesn’t matter if you think about it. Anyway, as long as you marry someone who is not from the Kong family, I will be able to deal with the emperor.
As for whether you want to marry your daughter or not...it seems important, but in reality who cares?
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After Yang Peng finished speaking, he left directly.
The more Li Dongyang thought about it, the angrier he became. When he returned to check-in, he still had the same old expression on his face.
Liu Jiandao: "Is it about Dongzhuang?"
"Yes." Li Dongyang nodded. < /p>
Li Dongyang said: "Perhaps Dongzhuang did not visit Zhang Bingkuan first but went directly to my house after arriving in Beijing. This is the source of His Majesty's dissatisfaction."
"Huh." Liu Jian said coldly, "That should be the case."
Li Dongyang heard that Liu Jian was clearly fighting against the emperor.
He shook his head and said: "Dongzhuang also said that it's not that he doesn't want to visit Zhang Bingkuan, but he just doesn't have the chance. The high status of Zhang Bingkuan's mansion can be called a crime for the government and the opposition. In name, he is not a party member. But there are many barriers to those who are used by him, and no one can easily gain his respect. Only those who are admired by him can get the opportunity to meet."
Liu Jiandao: "Don't worry about cliques. More than this."
Li Dongyang sighed: "In this way, I have harmed Dongzhuang. As far as I know, his illness may not be delayed for too long. If it cannot be solved recently, it can only be... It’s pending!” (End of this chapter) The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you