In the afternoon, the sun moved westward and the sun shone brightly, bringing a bit of warmth but also giving people a feeling of depression. The main door of Guangyang House opened wide, and the servants and guards lined up to welcome the guests.
Zhao Kuangyi, the uncle of Guangyang in Beijing, was led by Zhao's wife and Zhao Deming, the second son of the uncle's house.
The tutoring in Guangyang House has always been strict, and Zhao Kuangyi's ethical restraint on his family can even be described as harsh. Therefore, even when he was warmly welcomed by the whole family, he still had a rigid face and refused to smile more.
Compared with his brother Zhao Kuangyin's family, whose bloodline is thin, Zhao Kuangyi's family is prosperous. So far, he has eight sons, and of course, they are not too old. The eldest son, Zhao Deshong, is the most popular and is considered by Zhao Kuangyi to be the most like him.
, and also placed great hopes on it. At the age of twenty-three, he had been sent to Jinghu South Road as an official. He started from the county magistrate and was carefully trained.
Zhao Kuangyi had served as chief envoy in Hunan and had considerable influence. For the growth of his eldest son, he also made special arrangements for those who were still serving as officials there.
Compared to the eldest brother, Zhao Deming, as the second eldest brother, is naturally not as valued as the eldest brother. However, precisely because he is second in rank, there is always a desire to compete for the top spot in everything. Compared with Zhao Dechong, who is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, Zhao Deming is much smarter.
, the scheming is also much heavier. Of course, what is shown is more of a kind of intelligence and wisdom.
Zhao Kuangyi's previous business trip was to go to Guan Nei to guide the advancement of the tax system reform of Guan Nei Dao, and also to listen to Guan Nei Dao's plan to promote new taxes on behalf of the court. Even though it is close to the capital, this round trip took more than twenty days.
After a long journey, even if you are as energetic as Zhao Kuangyi, you still feel exhausted.
I wanted to rest first, but was interrupted by Zhao Deming who was following closely. In the study, looking at the second son who was serving tea in person with a cautious look on his face, Zhao Kuangyi asked directly: "What's the matter? Just tell me!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Deming had an expression of admiration and said: "The truth cannot be hidden from my father's discerning eyes!"
Zhao Kuangyi smiled, without comment, just stared at Zhao Deming. Upon seeing this, Zhao Deming said: "Does father know about Kangning, a big businessman in Beijing?"
"I heard that he made a lot of money through his relationship with the imperial court. He is also considered a figure among the merchants in Gyeonggi Province and has some prestige!" Zhao Kuangyi nodded dullly.
Zhao Deming immediately said: "That Kangning is not only a good businessman, but also a kind person. A few days ago, I heard that the ancestral hall in the village was in disrepair, so he took the initiative to send people to prepare materials and go to Zhuozhou for repairs. The garden on the house was renovated and there was a shortage of manpower, so he sent his son to take care of it himself.
People came to the door; my mother was not feeling well, so she spent a lot of money to buy good medicine and supplements..."
Following Zhao Deming's introduction, Zhao Kuangyi's expression dropped at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he abruptly interrupted Zhao Deming, who was talking endlessly: "What is your intention in praising Kang Ning so much in front of me?"
Facing Zhao Kuangyi's eyes, Zhao Deming felt slightly panicked, looked away guiltily, and whispered: "Kang Ning has been arrested and is currently in Dali Temple Prison..."
Of course, Zhao Kuangyi has heard about this matter. No matter where he is, Xianggong Zhao is always thinking about the imperial court and paying attention to the affairs of the capital and the central government. His attitude is to attach great importance to it and never slack off.
On his way back to Beijing, he had just passed Mianchi. Someone had reported to him the recent important events in Beijing, which naturally included the death of the third uncle and the arrest of Kang Ning. Like most powerful people, Zhao Kuangyi was more concerned about
It's still a matter of Corning.
There was naturally no relationship between Zhao Kuangyi and Kang Ning in the past. He did not love money. Although he affirmed the role of merchants in commodity circulation, he looked down on the so-called wealthy merchants in his heart. In Zhao Xianggong's mind, power was
He always comes first. How to gain greater power and realize his political ambitions is more important. As for other things, it is difficult for him to care.
But Zhao Kuangyi did not dare to take the matter of Kang Ning lightly. Although he had no direct contact with the Kang family, some information could be found out from some nobles.
Therefore, even if he had not learned about it in depth before, Zhao Kuangyi could basically guess what might be involved behind Kang Ning after his arrest.
But at the moment, Zhao Kuangyi was worried for two reasons. The first was Emperor Liu's attitude. He had thought about it carefully and found that the treatment of Kang Ning always made him feel awkward and strange in his heart.
The second is the behavior of the second son Zhao Deming. His words and actions all show that his son is already involved with the Kang family.
Seeing that Zhao Deming was still carefully testing his opinion, Zhao Kuangyi felt a surge of anger for no reason and scolded: "Be honest with me, how much benefit did you get from the Kang family behind my back? Why bother to explain it in front of me?
"
Zhao Kuangyi's sudden question was completely unexpected by Zhao Deming, and he hesitated: "Where did my father start with these words?"
Zhao Kuangyi stared at him sternly: "Why are the Kang family so attentive? Is that small favor worth such scheming in front of my father?"
Faced with his father's questioning, Zhao Deming looked uncertain and muttered nothing. Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi no longer suppressed his anger, slapped the book in a violent manner, and scolded: "Say!"
Zhao Deming panicked and knelt down and said: "Three days after Kang Ning was imprisoned, the Kang family sent a box of gold to the house. All they asked for was to find out about Kang Ning's love. It's not difficult to miss him, so.
....."
"Shut up!" Zhao Kuangyi couldn't hold himself any longer and stood up, his old eyes full of anger: "You are so brave! You have so much face!
A little yellow and white thing makes you tempted? My Guangyang residence is short of this box of gold? What's the use of it?"
"Father, calm down!" Seeing that Zhao Kuangyi was really angry, Zhao Deming was also really panicked. He quickly stood up and tried to persuade him, fearing that he would get angry and said: "My son realizes his mistake and will send someone to return the gold later!"
"Stupid!" Zhao Kuangyi scolded: "What time is it now? What is the situation in Beijing because of this matter?"
Zhao Deming was a little confused about this. If he could see clearly, he would not be so foolish as to be selfless for the sake of effectiveness. Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi lowered his voice, pointed his finger to the north, and said: "Kang Ning was originally taken by the Imperial City Secretary.
Man, do you know what this means?"
Zhao Deming thought for a moment and said hesitantly: "This should not be the persecution of the hawks and dogs of the Imperial City Division..."
"Finally, no one is stupid to the end!" Zhao Kuangyi was rarely so excited. He waved his hands in the air and lectured: "Your Majesty personally intervened in the matter. The situation is unclear. Even I dare not speak out rashly. How did you come?
How brave do you dare to get involved in this rashly? You may not know how to die!"
"Father, no...it's not that serious!" Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Deming was full of hesitation and looked like he didn't quite believe it.
Seeing his son's stupidity, Zhao Kuangyi suddenly felt that nothing could be more irritating than this, and he had the urge to slap him in the face, but he suppressed it.
"You will know whether it is serious or not when you are trapped in the mud and the officials from the Imperial City Department arrest you!"
Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Deming realized that the situation might not be as simple as he imagined. An innocent panic flashed across his young face, and he said awkwardly: "I know I was wrong! But the matter is over, and I agree.
The Kang family has been harmed, what should we do to save it, please ask father to make an idea..."