At midnight on the first day of March, Eunuch Zhong came to the silver boat at Hushu Pier to pay a visit to Eunuch Qiu. After a while, he saw sister and brother Qin Jiyu leading a group of soldiers. Forty soldiers were carrying twenty heavy
The thick wooden box claimed to be fifty thousand taels of official silver recovered, and he asked Eunuch Qiu to count it in person. At this time, Eunuch Qiu had no choice but to help with acting, pretending, and said to Qin Liangyu: "Since the silver has been recovered, our family will send the eunuch immediately.
Send a report to the court. As for whether your respected husband, Ma Xuanfu, can be released from prison, it depends on the grace of Lord Long Live." Qin Liangyu said: "The silver has been recovered, and the local people who robbed the silver without permission have been executed. My husband,
If I still can't get the pardon, then I still have to go to the capital to plead my case to Yousi." This was a warning to Eunuch Qiu not to stir up trouble secretly.
Eunuch Qiu sneered.
Eunuch Zhong said: "The imperial court has always been kind to chieftains from all ministries. Since the official silver has been recovered, General Ma will of course be released from prison. I hope General Ma, Mrs. Ma will be diligent in the royal affairs and serve the imperial court in the future." As he was speaking,
Zhang Qilian, the inspector-general, personally came to invite Eunuch Qiu to a luncheon. He saw that Eunuch Zhong was also here, as well as 11 local people. After asking, he learned that the official silver had been lost and recovered. He hurriedly congratulated Eunuch Qiu.
He politely thanked Zhang Fenshou for his invitation and said that yesterday Eunuch Cheng Zhong hosted a banquet at the West Lake. Today he would like to invite Eunuch Qiu in return and said: "I will come again to invite Eunuch Qiu another day." Suddenly seeing Zhang Yuan next to Eunuch Zhong, he said curiously: "
Isn't this Zhang Yuan, the grandson of the Suweng clan? Why are you here?" Zhang Yuan crossed his hands and said, "1 I went to Songjiang to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday. Passing through Hangzhou, I happened to meet Eunuch Zhong and stayed for two days. I must leave today.
Otherwise, we won't be able to make it to the birthday banquet." Eunuch Zhong said to Zhang Yuan: "Don't be in a hurry, leave tomorrow. Isn't it my brother-in-law's birthday on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year? If you have time, leave tomorrow. We still have something to say to you."
The inspector Zhang Qilian saw that it was really strange that Eunuch Zhong had such a rapport with this young man, so he also joined in and said, "Then I will invite Eunuch Qiu and Eunuch Zhong to a banquet tomorrow. Zhang Yuan, you will come too."
Zhang Yuan said hurriedly: "My lord, please forgive me. 1 I can't afford to be delayed. When I come back from Songjiang, I will definitely come to see Master Zhang." Eunuch Zhong said with a smile: "Master Zhang is taking advantage of the break between the county examination and the government examination to go back and forth this time.
As for Songjiang, I am traveling in a hurry.
After saying this, Zhang Qilian remembered it and asked: "Zhang Yuan, how did you do in the county examination?"
Zhang Yuandao: "The boy was lucky enough to be the head of the case."
Eunuch Zhong on the side said: "There are many talented people in Shanyin, and it is not easy to get the head of Shanyin." Zhang Qilian also said happily: "Sure enough, you are a young man. It is not in vain that Eunuch Zhong appreciated you so much." Since Eunuch Zhong must have wanted to
Leaving Zhang Yuan to leave tomorrow, Zhang Yuan had no choice but to obey the order and go back to the boat to wait. At noon, Qin Liangyu and his sister booked a nearby restaurant and invited Zhang Yuan and the maids on the boat to join them for the banquet. Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping solemnly presented to Zhang Yuan
After saying thank you, ten-year-old Ma Xiangqi had to obey his mother's order and kowtow to Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan asked: "Mrs. Ma, are you going back to Kuizhou or waiting for the pardon order in Hangzhou?"
Qin Liangyu said: "First brother, I will go back to Kuizhou first and let my second brother wait for news here."
Zhang Yuandao: "General Ma will be released from prison soon. It's just that he has been wronged for so many days." Qin Liangyu said: "If I didn't meet Mr. Zhang, I would have to follow Mr. Zhang to the capital. The future is uncertain. If you are grateful, please
I don’t want to say much, I just hope that I will have the opportunity to repay Mr. Zhang in the future.” Zhang Yuan hurriedly said: “Don’t ever have such an opportunity, I don’t want to be in trouble and ask for help.” Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping both laughed.
Qin Liangyu said: "Young Master Zhang is a lucky man and will never be in any embarrassment or crisis. I mean, if Mr. Zhang can be of use to me, a native of Shizhu, just ask. It is an honor for me, a native of Shizhu, to serve Mr. Zhang."
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Zhang Yuan said: "I will not ask for anything from you. This assistance is due to General Ma and Mrs. Ma's loyalty." Qin Liangyu and Qin Minping were greatly moved, and they were both grateful and respectful to Zhang Yuan.
Qin Liangyu said: "Young Master Zhang's side doesn't dare to thank you with vulgar etiquette. Young Master Zhang's great kindness can never be repaid, but how should Eunuch Zhong thank you?"
Zhang Yuandao: "Internal officials love money, and Eunuch Zhong is no exception. It's better to give money. If you want to give it, give more, five thousand taels."
After Ma Qiancheng left Yunyang Prison, Qin Liangyu asked someone to give Eunuch Qiu five thousand taels of silver, but Eunuch Qiu refused to accept it. Of course, there was no need to send money to Eunuch Qiu now, and he was more willing to give it to Eunuch Zhong, so Zhang Yuanshi
She asked her to give Eunuch Zhong five thousand taels, but she didn't think it was too much and said, "Okay, I'll let my second brother give it to me later."
After lunch, Zhang Yuan, Mu Zhenzhen and others returned to the Sanmingwa white-canopied boat. Lu Dayou had been drinking very vigorously just now. At this time, he remembered that his master had a birthday. He rubbed his hands and said anxiously: "Master Jiezi, we are on our way today.
I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time. If I leave tomorrow, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time."
Zhang Yuan said: "Rescuing people in emergencies must have a beginning and an end. Eunuch Qiu will go back to invite Eunuch Zhong today. He should have something to say. I will go to see Eunuch Zhong early tomorrow morning, and then we will hit the road. We should be able to make it while traveling." The red head said.
In the afternoon, Qin Minping from Zhangzhou went to weave the Yamen with the six foreign soldiers carrying the real silver box. He didn't come back in the evening. Zhang Yuan was determined in his heart and practiced small regular script in the cabin, watching the sunset and watching the new uploads arriving on the shore.
When he heard Qin Minping's voice, he put down his pen and walked out of the cabin. He saw the tall and tall Qin Minping jumping on the boat and said: "Mr. Zhang, I waited for Eunuch Zhong at the Weaving Department for a long time before he returned from the lake, but Eunuch Zhong didn't even have a penny.
If you refuse to accept it, what should you do?"
Zhang Yuanxin said: "I am saving you money. If you give me five hundred taels, one thousand taels, or spend a lot of money to buy some gold, jade, calligraphy and painting, etc., Eunuch Zhong might just accept it. You have such a big box of silver."
Carrying it over, of course Eunuch Zhong is embarrassed to accept it. Eunuch Zhong has Qiu Chengyun to give him a gift. It is enough." He smiled and said: "Eunuch Zhong is very righteous and has the style of an ancient sage. He refuses to accept money, so you are here.
Shizhu built a living shrine for him. He is an internal official and is afraid that no one will offer sacrifices after his death, so he prefers living shrines."
Qin Minping said: "But according to Mr. Zhang's instructions, I immediately went to report to Mr. Zhong that this time, regardless of Mr. Zhong's refusal, it must be built." He also said: "Then Eunuch Zhong said that he wanted me to transfer the money to Mr. Zhang.
Zhang Yuan hurriedly said: "Don't say more. If I accept the money, then we will sever our ties." Qin Minping did not dare to say more, and suddenly knelt down and bowed to Zhang Yuan. When Zhang Yuan was about to kneel down and return the gift, Qin Minping had already stood up and bowed to Zhang Yuan.
He supported him and said: "Master Zhang, you must accept this worship, otherwise I will go to Shanyin to worship." After saying that, he jumped ashore and strode to the weaving office outside Yongjin Gate.
The boat girl cooked a meal, including fish, vegetables, fresh soup, and Shaoxing wine. This was prepared for Zhang Yuan alone. Although the others also had meat and vegetables, they were obviously not as exquisite. Zhang Yuan didn't say anything.
Wu Ling, Mu Zhenzhen, and Lu Da have these people dining with him. The distinction between superiority and inferiority is a universal value now. He doesn't want to challenge this. He still has a lot to do. Zhang Tui sits on the original plate and eats fresh food.
Fish, drink straight wine, watch the afterglow of the sunset disappear from the tent window, finish dinner, Qin Minping came back, went straight to see Zhang Yuan, followed by Eunuch Zhong's godson Xiao Gao Qin Minping said: "Mr. Zhang, Eunuch Zhong has repeatedly declined
I insisted on building the Sheng Temple, but Eunuch Zhong couldn't refuse it, so he said that if he wanted to build it, then he should find a quiet place by the West Lake and build a small temple.
Zhang Yuan secretly laughed in his heart: "Eunuch Zhong is good at choosing a place. He thinks that Shizhu is in a remote place, so the shrine should be built by the West Lake." He said: "Well, Brother Qin is going to stay in Hangzhou for a while anyway, so he should serve Duke Zhong as soon as possible.
Let’s build a shrine to the public.” Eunuch Zhong’s godson Xiao Gao was waiting aside. Zhang Yuan and Qin Minping talked for a while before he stepped forward and said, “Mr. Zhang, my father-in-law has something important to discuss with us. We originally wanted to discuss it tomorrow.
I have invited Young Master Zhang to go. I am afraid that it will delay Young Master’s schedule, so I invite Young Master Zhang to go and meet you now.” On the shore, the carriage from the Weaving Bureau was waiting, with two snow-white horses pulling a luxuriously decorated four-wheeled carriage, which looked like a living room.
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Zhang Yuan went ashore and took a carriage to the Weaving Bureau. Mu Jingting and Mu Zhenzhen followed on foot and arrived at the Weaving Bureau. Zhang Yuan got off the car and followed Xiao Gao to the study room in the inner courtyard of the government office to see the eunuch Zhong. When Eunuch Zhong saw Zhang Yuan arriving, he asked:
"Master Zhang, my brother-in-law Ma Qiancheng insists on building a shrine for our family, but what is your idea?"
Zhang Yuan crossed his hands and said: "Qin Minping went back first and said that my father-in-law refused to accept the gift, which made them feel extremely sorry. They were also worried about their lack of etiquette, so they came to ask me, and I suggested that they build a living shrine for my father-in-law on a stone pillar.
, it doesn’t cost much, and it can let the local people know my father-in-law’s kindness. I don’t think he will blame me.” Eunuch Zhong laughed, shook his head repeatedly and said: “You are so clear-eyed about the world at a young age, in a few years you will be so understanding.
Well, do you think our family should like you or be afraid of you?" Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Eunuch Zhong said, you and I have been friends for many years. Even if I am a little smart, what can I do if I don't have friends to help me?
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Zhang Yuan's answer was both humble and clear. Eunuch Zhong was in a happy mood and said: "Our family has been in Jiangnan for several years and has recognized you as our friend. You are a good person and not greedy for money. We asked Qin Minping to take the five thousand taels of silver."
I forwarded it to you, but you didn’t want it. It’s rare to tell the truth. My family is happy to build a shrine. I’m embarrassed to build it myself. Wouldn’t it be a good thing to have someone build it for me? It’s pointless to build it on a stone pillar. Is it possible that our family has to go there? 11
Let's go to Dongda Mountain to see how the construction is going. It's best to build it next to the West Lake. Our family likes the West Lake. I just told Qin Minping that he can just pay a thousand taels of silver. We will pay the excess money ourselves.
That’s the reputation you want.”
Zhang Yuandao: "Young Master is the meritorious master of West Lake, and his reputation has spread far and wide."
Eunuch Zhong Da Le lowered his voice and said: "It's really interesting to scheme against Qiu Qiancheng with you this time. Qiu Qiancheng also gave me three thousand taels of silver today. If I don't accept it, he won't be relieved, so he has to
Xiaona, you can take one thousand taels of this silver later. Don't refuse, otherwise our family will not recognize you as a friend. Also, you are rushing to Songjiang tomorrow because you are afraid of time, right? Our family will lend you the post office and waterway.
, there are inns along the land where you can rest and have meals, and it’s convenient if you need a car or a horse. Just return the pouring plate to our house when you return." Please give me a recommendation ticket.@.