At the end of August in the twelfth year of Jing Han, the martial arts examination was held in the capital city where warriors gathered. Originally, in order to cooperate with the recruitment edict issued in the first half of the year, this time the martial arts examination was extremely grand, but with the news of Wanyan Aguda's death at the end of July
, the news in Beijing suddenly changed, several conflicts that disrupted public security were brought to the forefront, and the Kaifeng government dispatched some arrests. There was also a discussion among the scribes about not condoning the crime of martial arts practitioners.
It's spread.
These things did not seem to have much to do with the martial arts examination. Everything went on as usual. Later, a man named Wei Sannian who was in the imperial boxing hall won the first place in the martial arts examination and paraded through the streets.
Finally, while waiting for the assignment of duties, the voices outside had already begun to calm down...
“…It’s an anticlimax.”
The carriage moved forward and was about to approach Bianliang. Ning Yi looked at the information sent and sighed slightly. After the martial arts examination, the arrangements for each martial arts candidate have not yet been distributed, but the general arrangements, the positions that will be given, etc.
Wait, the Prime Minister's Office already has a first draft.
Most of the participants and candidates in this martial arts competition came from the north, and many of them were also beneficiaries of the Zhao'an Zhao. In order to consolidate the role of this Zhao'an Zhao, the grace came from above, so that these people would not
Only if you are loyal to a certain force or person, and can be loyal to the emperor and the country, can you hold this fair selection.
Originally, after this selection, most of them would be reused. In the name of "emperor's disciples", they would be given real positions and real power, and even in some places in the North, in some aspects, they would be superior to civil servants.
independent power, in order to expect them to play a big role in future events. However, in this piece of information, all arrangements have been significantly adjusted.
Politics itself is a very delicate matter. Ministers are against each other and compete for people. The relationship between the emperor and ministers is often antagonistic. How to make these military attaches loyal to the emperor rather than loyal to people requires a lot of arrangements.
.Otherwise, if you use great efforts to support one person, but only benefit a certain big force, that would be extremely inconsistent with the principle of checks and balances.
Before Wanyan Agu was beaten to death, the emperor also had this mentality and idea. However, when the news of the death came, he obviously took a step back. Because the power of civil servants began to fight back, the initial tacit understanding had been lost, and officials from all walks of life were
While trying to suppress the power of military commanders, they were also trying to win over a number of military officials who won the championship this time. If they were to implement it according to the original plan, the effort and party struggles that needed to be checked and balanced would become very troublesome. The emperor also saw that
Once he figured out the problem, he simply canceled the follow-up of the martial arts examination and continued at the same pace as before. He took a step back in order to avoid trouble, and what followed was earth-shaking changes.
"Before the distribution started, the civil service department started to take action, and it was really possible... The chief coach of the Cai Mansion and Wei Sannian secretly joined hands in the Fan Building, and Wei Sannian heard that he suffered a secret loss. Tsk tsk.
,Cai Jing..."
Looking at the information, Ning Yi shook his head and smiled. Zhu Biao curled his lips.
"I have also seen the great coach in Cai Jing's house. He is only one-level taller than me at most. If we really fight, it won't be long enough to determine the winner. This martial arts champion is pretty easy to be. If I were in the capital,
Looks like it’s me.”
Ning Yi laughed and turned over the information: "Zhenzhen, do you know that Grandmaster Zhou Tong also participated in the martial arts examination, and later he was just a martial arts scholar. He was in charge of the imperial boxing gym, and fought all the way to the head of Tianzi, and became famous
In the world, it is difficult to make up for the shortage of the army in the end..."
Zhu Biao touched the back of his neck: "Then...don't I have a backstage now?"
"That's true." Ning Yi put down the information and thought for a while, "If you really take the exam, you can really win the martial arts champion. At least the Prime Minister's Office will definitely support it. After you win, there will be real gaps to fill."
"Haha, forget it. I have seen so many things. I still don't know what the army is like. I was oppressed by those dictating civil servants when I went there. It's better to be free and at ease now." After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he added,
"However, Brother Ning, you were originally promoting chivalrous things in the world. This martial arts test is also very important. Now that you are being pushed back, won't all your previous hard work be in vain?"
"The martial arts exam is not important in the first place." Ning Yi shook his head, "Whether it is good or not, I don't have too many expectations for it. The promotion of chivalry is the focus, and we took advantage of this gust of wind to rise.
, although it has been affected a little now, it seems that the impact is not too big."
He handed a piece of information in his hand to Zhu Biao: "This time, everyone is trying their best to divide the fruits of the martial arts examination. Master Cai is old and wants the status of a scholar. Most of the others think about their own families.
, win over and suppress together, Prime Minister Li and Prime Minister Qin want to build a real line of defense in the north. This is one of Tan Zhen's political achievements. He also hopes that the military attachés can rise up a little. In the end, those people have to give some face.
…”
He smiled and said: "To suppress military generals, instead of killing all those who practice martial arts, when Prime Minister Qin is around, they will maintain an indifferent attitude towards my Bamboo Records propaganda. This can be regarded as a matter of taking into account Prime Minister Qin's face.
Although the military examination was a mess, we were lucky enough. But..."
After he said these words, when he saw a page of information, his brows suddenly furrowed. He looked at it for a while and took a breath: "Qin Hui..." Zhu Biao glanced here curiously, and Ning Yi turned that
She showed him the page and turned to another staff member in the car who was handling information from the Secret Investigation Department.
"How is Luo Jinyan's current situation?"
The staff member cupped his hands and said, "We are sure that he died that night."
As the carriage moved forward, with constant slight bumps, Ning Yi was silent for a moment, tapping his fingers on the seat below, and then said: "Where are his wife and children? How are they?"
"There is no definite information for the time being. We think he may be dead."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Don't think, be sure." Ning Yi said, "Start investigating this matter immediately. If the person is still alive, try to formulate a rescue plan.
But it must be done tactfully so that Qin Hui cannot know that it was us who did it... We must be cautious about this matter and handle it immediately."
"yes."
The aide cupped his hands, opened the curtain directly, and got out of the running carriage. He took a horse from the returning convoy and ran towards the distance.
After Zhu Biao read the information about Luo Jinyan in his hand, he clapped his palm on his seat: "This old dog." Then he frowned and looked at Ning Yi, "But Brother Ning, it's a little early for us to start with Qin Hui now.
Wouldn't the gain outweigh the loss if we try to scare the snake? His official reputation is excellent, and since Luo Jinyan is dead, the evidence is gone. Even with his wife and children, I'm afraid I can no longer threaten this guy."
Ning Yi looked at him with a smile. Zhu Biao is actually an upright person, and when he sees things unfairly, he must be just indignant. But after being in the Secret Investigation Department for so long, he already understands the overall situation.
The current worry is not so much for himself, but for Ning Yi and the entire Secret Investigation Department.
"I'm not Luo Jinyan. For Qin Zhongcheng, it would be better if he didn't fight in the ring. If he does fight, it might not be that terrible. If Luo Jinyan's wife and children can be saved, it will be useless for the time being, but maybe it can be used as a foreshadowing.
, it will always be useful in the future. It can make people feel at ease, and it may be beneficial, so why not do it." Ning Yi sat there, looking at the curtains occasionally rolled up by the autumn wind, and the scene of the swaying road outside the curtains.
, "But for you and me, after seeing too much of this kind of thing, I think the most important thing is... cherish the people in front of you. After returning to Beijing, I will give you a few days off and spend more time with the girl from the Wang family.
.Don’t think too much.”
"I know!" Zhu Biao waved his fist cheerfully.
Ning Yi looked at the other side of the car curtain. Some things he said, but some things he didn't say after all. People like Qin Hui said they had no choice but in fact they were very decisive in doing things.
The most terrifying people in the world are usually not the bad guys who simply do evil. Just like the Yang Yi and Yang Heng brothers who kidnapped him in Jiangning's boathouse a few years ago, no matter how cruel they say, they still think they are doing bad things.
, I just feel that I can’t live without being ruthless. This kind of consciousness of “doing bad things” is determined by the general moral values of a society. Such people are usually not very damaging to the entire world.
And only those who have philosophical cultivation, a way of thinking, and think that everything is reasonable will allow themselves to do things without hesitation, because they will fundamentally distort the concepts of moral values and values from the logical chain. Ambush
The monitor next to Qin Hui said that Luo Jinyan finally accused Qin Hui of "having no choice". It seems that people in this world have no choice but to do anything. However, once they truly accept this kind of necessity, they will do evil things more often than good deeds.
Be more determined and more subjective.
Because they have found a sufficient reason, things can only be done. They may have a slight sense of guilt, but usually there will be no hesitation.
... Luo Jinyan’s wife and children may be dead.
Ning Yi actually had this kind of speculation in his mind. But because it was still speculation, he didn't say it out loud.
The wind blew through the post road that was close to late autumn, and outside the curtains of the carriage, the yellow leaves and flowers in the autumn danced. Outside Bianliang City, pedestrians gradually increased, and during the journey, some people came to join them. Then in the middle of the motorcade,
Several large vehicles broke away from the team and headed for the countryside near Bianliang.
The road is winding and winding, joining and diverging from the surrounding paths. There are occasional streams, and old waterwheels can be seen in the distance. After the autumnal equinox, the rice in the fields has been harvested early, leaving only yellow rice stubble.
. Several carriages slowed down when they saw the village ahead in the distance. When Ning Yi got out of the car, yellow leaves fell from the trees on the roadside.
At the fork in the road not far away, there were pedestrians coming from that way. In front were several women, including a female knight armed with weapons, and there were also several followers in the back.
It's just that the person in front is a tall and beautiful woman with a soft face, intellectual and delicate face. She is wearing a white autumn dress and her embroidered shoes are also white. She looks like she has the temperament of a lady, with an autumn breeze.
He blew it over and blew a strand of hair onto her face, letting the sun shine down softly.
She settled there and then ran towards this direction.
In the past, she would never have run away like this.
Nie Yunzhu, this smart and quiet woman with whom he met and knew each other in Jiangning, and who had gone through many things, was now a little different from the one she was when they first met.
She ran closer and then stopped. Her chest heaved and her slightly raised face looked at Ning Yi with clear and joyful eyes. Ning Yi had already come over and hugged her directly.
She was immediately at a loss.
Surrounded by carriages and roads, many subordinates looked at this scene between a young couple with smiles. They had long been used to their boss's shocking behavior and were not surprised.
But some people will still smile and turn around consciously...
Soon after, in the courtyard of Fanlou in Bianliang City, a maidservant also walked in. Looking at Miss Shishi who was sitting in the room arranging flowers, she said: "Girl, I heard that Uncle Ning is back."
"Yes." Shishi nodded casually and continued to complete the flower arrangement in his hand. Soon after, a clean and neat work took shape on the table.
She put her hands on the floor, leaned back, and looked at her work leisurely. When she felt the sunlight coming from the courtyard outside the door, she raised her head and squinted her eyes slightly, feeling the warmth.
, like a cat basking in the sun in autumn.
When the summer of this year passed, she also formally rejected Zhou Bangyan's proposal to marry her. Although people have made such requests one after another since then, she has become very popular in the topics of "redemption" and "marriage", but
In a sense, the best possibility may have passed.
What does the future hold? She has yet to answer.
But maybe someone has something to say.
She wanted to talk to him.
Squinting her eyes like this, after a while, there was a sudden bang in the room. When the maid came over to look, her girl was sitting up from the floor, covering the back of her head. The autumn sunshine cast a bright boundary in the room, her family
The girl was sitting in the dividing line, narrowing one eye in a beautiful and lovely way, and pursed her lips.
It really looks like a cat that charms all living beings...
Even the maid who had been following her for a long time couldn't help but be stunned at this moment, and then she covered her lips and laughed...