Qiu Chengyun stayed at the hotel and put on his shoes. After wearing them for a few times, he couldn't put them on. His hands and feet were shaking a little. Maybe it was because he drank too much wine. Maybe it was because the boat was shaking a little. After a minute, the eunuch comforted him: "Eunuch Qiu, don't worry, we internal officials will take care of themselves."
We need to work together. Although this matter is a bit troublesome, there should still be countermeasures." Qiu Chengyun put on his shoes and knelt at the feet of Eunuch Zhong with a plop, and said in a dry voice: "Eunuch Zhong, it's all up to Eunuch Zhong to save me this time.
Come on." At this time, you must please Eunuch Zhong, because the eunuch is afraid of the eunuch.
Eunuch Zhong hurriedly helped him up and said: "Why is it so? We are in the officialdom of the palace. No one has a crisis. We all rely on the help of close friends. Come, sit down and let's discuss the countermeasures." Qiu Chengyun was a little out of breath and asked: "I don't know if there are any."
Who has heard our nonsense?" Eunuch Zhong said: "At first it was only three or four, but now everyone on the ship probably knows about it. Eunuch Qiu, you know that everyone is a talker, even though we
We can strictly order these people not to leak anything, but with so many people talking, it is almost impossible to cover it up completely, so we have to find another way." Qiu Chengyun secretly regretted that he really shouldn't have mentioned the robbery in front of Zhong Benhua.
If you mention that, he won't make a drunken gaffe. Now there is something in Eunuch Zhong's hands. Regardless of what Eunuch Zhong says nicely, if you don't get any benefits, who is willing to help you cover it up? He will decisively add insult to injury. In this world, he
After seeing through it, he gritted his teeth and whispered: "Now that the matter has come to an end, our family will not hide it from Eunuch Zhong. That Ma Qiancheng despises our internal officials, so our family must let him know how powerful our family is. That fifty thousand
Two taels of silver is a lot, so how about 30,000 taels for Eunuch Zhong and 20,000 taels for our family?" The three major weaving bureaus in Jiangnan are all fat and oily yamen. Eunuch Zhong is not too greedy. He is relatively responsible, but
If you are not greedy at all, you will not be able to become a eunuch of the Weaving Bureau. You have to go to the various power supervision bureaus in the palace every year. How can you do it without money? An honest official cannot do it, but it is true that such a huge bribe of 30,000 taels has never been done. Zhong
The eunuch thought to himself: "Is this thing that Zhang Yuan brought for our family a disaster or a blessing?" "Eunuch Qiu, our family has said that we are brothers. How could our family share money with you like this? And this
The money cannot be divided. Since Ma Qiancheng was really wronged, he must not have the money to hand it over. If he cannot hand over the money, the case will not be settled. Ma Qiancheng will be punished by death. The Ma family is hereditary Shizhu chieftain. If Ma Qiancheng dies unjustly, Shizhu will
The local people will rebel. When the time comes, the imperial court will collect money and send troops to encircle and suppress the army. This matter will always be involved in Eunuch Qiu. Although our eunuch who was ordered to leave the capital said that he has the trust of Long Live Lord, there are many people who are jealous of us. When the time comes,
With the inside and outside pinched, do we still have a way to survive?" Eunuch Zhong deeply admired himself for being so eloquent.
Qiu Chengyun was sweating on his forehead. Eunuch Zhong was right. Many of the internal officials were envious and jealous of them. Once something happened outside, there would be more slanderers in the palace. He, Qiu Chengyun, had experienced this in the palace for twenty years.
But quite a few, those eunuchs who were domineering and arrogant on the first day were executed the next day. Execution of eunuchs is very simple, just a word from the Lord Long Live. For a eunuch of his level, even the eunuch with the palm seal can decide his life or death.
No more than a foreign official, there is no need for a three-law trial. Even if someone like Sun Long, who seeks money for Lord Long live, causes a big incident, Lord Long live will have to cover him up. And he has embezzled Lord Long live's 50,000 taels of silver. When the time comes, it will be normal.
He wants money again. If something happens, it goes without saying that he will be beaten to death with a stick. Qiu Chengyun was originally stubborn and did not take the people of Shizhu Chieftain seriously. But now that Eunuch Zhong said this, he became frightened and said in a trembling voice:
"What can we do? Eunuch Zhong will definitely save our brother." "Don't worry, don't worry." Eunuch Zhong said: "The situation is not bad yet. Our family believes that to untie the bell, the person who tied the bell must also work with him.
The Shizhu chieftains should discuss it with them. Eunuch Qiu needs to pay them back the money so that the disaster can be resolved." Qiu Chengyun was completely passive at this time, but he still struggled and said: "Our family has reported it to Grandpa Long Live, saying
The money was robbed by Ma Qiancheng. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face to hand it over now? If so, our family would rather fight to the end.
Eunuch Zhong said: "Of course we won't let Eunuch Qiu contradict himself like this. We don't think well at the moment. Why don't we invite Mr. Zhang to discuss it. He has also heard about this matter and we can't hide it from him. Mr. Zhang is a man of justice.
, He has extraordinary intelligence, otherwise our family would not value him so much...,
At this time, Qiu Chengyun could only listen to Eunuch Zhong's arrangements.
Zhang Yuan, who had enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, came in and handed over to the two eunuchs Zhong and Qiu. Eunuch Zhong asked him for advice. Zhang Yuan said: "I am willing to serve you two father-in-law. I can go to Shizhu native people to test it first, and then
Let's discuss countermeasures later." Eunuch Zhong nodded and said: "Knowing your enemy and knowing yourself means you can fight without danger. Mr. Zhang is tired, so please go back quickly. Our family and Eunuch Qiu will not return to the government office for the time being. We will wait for news from you on this boat.
To avoid letting people go ashore, the news will leak out." Qiu Chengyun also cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Master Zhang." The boat docked at Baigong Embankment, and Qiu Chengyun looked at Zhang through the cabin window.
Yuan brought a little Xinu and a maid ashore and headed towards the canal port. The spring sun was setting in the west. It was about Zhengshen time. The sun was setting, the willows were setting, and the lake was beautiful. But now Eunuch Qiu was not in the mood to appreciate it.
He bowed his hands to Eunuch Zhong: "Eunuch Zhong, let's go outside the cabin and get some fresh air." Following Qiu Chengyun up to the upper boat were two eunuchs and four servants. Qiu Chengyun found them in the bottom cabin, six of them.
While they were still changing cups, Qiu Chengyun, who was all red in the face after drinking, grabbed the nose of a little charioteer, dragged him out of the seat, and asked: "Where were you, little slave, when our family was drunk?"
He said with a big tongue: "My father-in-law was drunk and fell asleep. I took a break to have a few drinks here. Is it okay to have a good time today?"
Qiu Chengyun used his bow from left and right to slap the young follower several times, and then kicked him until he was on his back. He pointed at the other people and said bitterly: "I'll deal with you when I get back. You dogs missed Grandpa's important event."
Eunuch Qiu's temper was not helpful, and he had to be anxious and restless waiting for Zhang Yuan's reply.
Zhang Yuan took Mu Zhenzhen and Wu Ling out of the north end of Baigong Causeway and saw Mu Jingyan waiting there. He said, "Master, Mr. Qin has been waiting at Xiling Tea House for a long time."
Zhang Yuan arrived at Xiling Tea House. Qin Minping, who had been waiting for him for a long time downstairs, hurriedly greeted him and asked first: "Master Zhang, how is the matter?"
Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "As expected."
Qin Minping was overjoyed and said: "My sister is on the second floor. Mr. Zhang, please go upstairs to talk."
Qin Liangyu was dressed in the attire of a Miao woman, with a plain waist-length top and a pleated skirt as gorgeous as a butterfly. She wore a silver crown on her head, her chest was covered with silver ornaments, and she was extremely tall and handsome.
Zhang Yuan said: "Eunuch Qiu has surrendered. Now it's a question of how to return the fifty thousand taels of silver to the account book. We can't push Eunuch Qiu too hastily, otherwise the eunuch may die." At the moment, Zhang Yuan was on one side.
While drinking tea, he discussed matters with Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping. He looked at the sunset and stood up and said, "Brother Qin, are you going to see Eunuch Qiu with me now?"
The silver jewelry clinked crisply.
What kind of woman should not be exposed in public? Qin Liangyu has no such taboo. Ten years ago during the Yang Yinglong Rebellion in Pingbo Prefecture, Ma Qiancheng led 3,000 native soldiers to advance. Qin Liangyu led five unpaid native soldiers to help in the battle and captured mulberry trees, Datan and other dangerous passes.
She has repeatedly performed extraordinary feats and is known as the female general. In the hearts of Shizhu natives, Qin Liangyu's prestige is no less than that of Ma Qiancheng, Zhang Yuan and Qin Liangyu. Qin Minping and others rushed to Baigong Embankment, the curtain fell, and the cruise ship on the lake had already
After a while, tourists returned to the city one after another. Dozens of red gauze-shaded lanterns were lit on the gorgeous ship moored by the Baigong Embankment. The pedals were lowered on the ship. Zhang Yuan led Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping aboard. Eunuch Zhong and Eunuch Qiu
Stand by the boat to greet them.
Zhang Yuan raised his hands to the two eunuchs Zhong and Qiu and said: "Eunuch Zhong, Eunuch Qiu, this is Mrs. Ma Xuanfu, and this is Mrs. Ma's brother Mr. Qin."
Eunuch Zhong, with a cheerful face, and Eunuch Qiu, with a gloomy face, went to the boat hall on the second floor to sit down together. After the servants served tea, they all left. In the spacious and bright boat hall, there were only Zhang Yuan, Qin Liangyu, sister and brother and two eunuchs, a total of five people.
personal.
Zhang Yuandao: "Two father-in-laws, Mrs. Ma is here, it's best to have an interview." Eunuch Zhong nodded and said to Qiu Chengyun: "Eunuch Qiu, tell me first, how to properly handle this matter?" Qiu Chengyun squinted at Qin Liangyu.
, Qin Minping, sister and brother, said: "Our family will never admit to Lord Long Live that we have wronged Ma Qiancheng. If we admit it, one of our family will die, and everyone around will die. It is better to drag you to die together."
Eunuch Zhong said hurriedly: "Eunuch Qiu, don't be anxious. There must be a solution for both parties to make peace with this matter. What can Mrs. Ma say?" Qin Liangyu handed over to Eunuch Zhong and said: "Thank you Eunuch Zhong, I was originally going to follow Qiu
My father-in-law came to Beijing with his silver boat. If my husband dies unjustly, my husband and the hundreds of thousands of Shizhu people will never let it go. Today, thanks to Eunuch Zhong, things have taken a turn for the better. Naturally, my husband is willing to settle the matter and listen to Gong Zhong in everything.
Announcement."
Eunuch Zhong nodded and said: "Our family has a plan to achieve both ends. You might as well listen to it. The silver can be claimed to have been stolen by Shizhu natives out of ignorance. General Ma did not know about it. Now Mrs. Ma has traced the silver and rushed to it."
I returned him to Eunuch Qiu in Hangzhou. Eunuch Qiu's face is intact and he can return to Beijing. There will definitely be a heavy reward from Long Live Lord. As for General Ma, he will definitely be acquitted. Everyone is happy like this. What do you two think?"
Qiu Chengyun knew clearly that what Eunuch Zhong said was indeed the most appropriate solution to resolve the crisis at the moment, but he was obviously the biggest loser. He couldn't hold back the fifty thousand taels of silver and sneered: "Mrs. Ma, why don't you thank Zhong quickly?"
Father-in-law, without Eunuch Zhong, our family will fight with you to the end, who would let Ma Qiancheng humiliate me on that day!"
Eunuch Zhong said: "Eunuch Qiu, of course General Ma has offended you a long time ago, but he also stayed in Yunyang Prison for several months, and he has been punished. Since you two have no objections, then the matter has been settled. Tomorrow we will
Bank of China canal, our family is here to bear witness.,,
Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping bowed and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhong, for upholding justice. The people of Shizhu are grateful." Eunuch Qiu had no choice but to bow his hands with a sullen face and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Zhong, for resolving this matter." He felt extremely depressed, and the fifty thousand taels of silver were gone.
, I still owe Eunuch Zhong a huge favor, so I must give him another generous gift to thank him.
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