Chapter three hundred and eighty fifth shocking horse
Welcome everyone:. Eunuch Zhong sent Zhang Yuan back to the Dongsi Archway, then took his godson Gao Qiqi and sneaked to the imperial city. He entered the imperial city through Dong'an Gate, then entered Dong'anli Gate and Dong'an Upper Gate, and then
The Donghua Gate of Miyagi City can be said to have many gates. This area is guarded by Huben Zuowei, Jinwu avant-garde, Yanshan avant-garde, and Yulin avant-garde in turns. Zheng Yangxing is the commander of Yulin avant-garde Qianhu——
Eunuch Zhong carefully observed the guards at each gate and found that the guards at Dong'an Gate were very sparse, because there were Guanglu Temple, Shangshan Prison, Royal Horse Prison, inner transport warehouse, porcelain warehouse, billiard room, etc. in Dong'an Gate, all coming and going.
There were many officials, eunuchs, and servants, and there had never been a case of spies sneaking into the imperial city to cause trouble in so many years. The guards naturally became negligent. They would gather together to chat and laugh when they were on duty, and did not check their badges or check their marriages one by one.
, and the Dong'anli Gate and Dong'an Upper Gate are in name only. Only the Donghua Gate in the palace city is relatively tightly guarded. After all, it contains the Cabinet and the East Palace, but it is still incomparable to the strict guards at the Huangji Gate. It should be
Loopholes can be exploited——
Walking north along the right bank of the Yuhe River, bypassing the Wenhua Hall, you will find Ciqing Palace due to the north. The first gate is deserted, and the palace guards are unguarded here. The gate is used to being left alone, and Eunuch Zhong usually doesn't feel that the gate is deserted.
There is something particularly wrong with the guard. After all, there are still people guarding the Donghua Gate, but looking at it now, this deserted gate of Ciqing Palace really makes Eunuch Zhong sad, angry and aggrieved. Long live the Lord does not want to see the young master, Concubine Zheng is so powerful
It's hard to believe that even the guards in the palace are very contemptuous of the East Palace. Putting the prince of a country in such a dangerous situation, not to mention the intruders from outside, even if Concubine Zheng sent a few strong internal servants to rush into Ciqing Palace, they would be able to do it.
Posing a fatal threat to the young master, perhaps Concubine Zheng did not dare to mastermind such an obvious stupid thing, but Concubine Zheng had people who were loyal to her. Last year, there were rumors that eunuch Jiang Lishan made a blood alliance with someone at the manor outside Fucheng Gate, and wanted to make a friendship.
A true hero, repay Concubine Zheng’s kindness——
"What kind of favor can I repay? I just want to support King Fu." Eunuch Zhong sneered, and thought: "Concubine Zheng may have some scruples. But there is no guarantee that those people under her will not do anything treacherous and unethical. I am trapped in the East Palace.
It’s impossible to guard against it, so Zhang Yuan’s plan is called turning against the guests, it’s also called catching grass and frightening snakes, it’s also called fishing in troubled waters, one plan contains several tricks, it’s brilliant!”
"Daddy, let's go in."
The young chamberlain stood up and saw Eunuch Zhong standing in front of the gate of Ciqing Palace without moving for a long time. His face was strange, either angry or happy, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared.
Only then did Eunuch Zhong come back to his senses and said "Yeah". He stepped into the gate of the East Palace and walked through a wide courtyard. In front of it was the second gate. The second gate was guarded by two old eunuchs, both five.
He is sixty years old, frail and sick. What use are these two people worth if anything happens? After these two gates is the Chuan Palace, and behind the Chuan Palace is the Fengchen Palace where the young master lives. If an assassin breaks in,
You can simply drive straight in——
The emperor's grandson Zhu Youxiao, along with several chamberlains and maids, were tinkering around the big copper vat in front of the palace. Seeing Eunuch Zhong walking by, Zhu Youxiao shouted happily: "Master Zhong, come here.
Look." Pointing to the big copper vat——
Eunuch Zhong stopped, frowned slightly, looked at the unlearned and incompetent grandson of the emperor, and sighed in his heart: "If the crown prince's status is not guaranteed, your life as the eldest grandson of the emperor will definitely be miserable in the future. Prince Fu will not leave anything for you after he ascends the throne.
A way to survive.”
I just heard Zhu Youxiao shout: "Pull."
One of the chamberlains pulled some mechanism on the side of the copper vat, and the water stored in the vat for putting out the fire suddenly spurted out, flowing like a waterfall and scattering like flying snow, which surprised Eunuch Zhong. He retreated in succession.
After a few steps, my boots and the hem of my robe were splashed wet.
Zhu Youxiao said happily: "Oh, it's successful, it's done." He also asked Eunuch Zhong for credit and said: "Master Zhong, how well did I do this water spray machine?"
Twelve-year-old Zhu Youxiao was so smart that he performed these strange tricks and was dumbfounded when he was reading and writing. At this time, Eunuch Zhong had no intention of teaching him a lesson. He nodded and asked the servants: "Where is the prince?"
The servants all said they didn't know. At this time, Ke Yinyue came out of Chuan Palace and said, "The prince is in the study room of Xunqin Palace."
Eunuch Zhong went to see Wang An alone. Unexpectedly, Ke Yinyue followed him and asked, "Did Eunuch Zhong just leave the palace to see Zhang Zhuangyuan?"
Eunuch Zhong's heart trembled and he replied: "No, the Za family went to Longfu Temple."
Ke Yinyue said: "Today is the holiday for foreign officials. Why don't you meet Zhang Hanlin for a drink and reminisce about old times? It's been a long time since we last met?"
Eunuch Zhong looked at Ke Yinyue with some surprise. This woman was tall and beautiful, her eyebrows were like green feathers flying sideways, her eyes were as bright as autumn water, her skin was as white as a freshly cut gourd, and she seemed to be able to produce water with just a pinch. Eunuch Zhong was heartbroken.
I thought: "This woman has a watery nature and has been in love with her for a long time. Could it be that she still wants to seduce Zhang Yuan? Otherwise, why would she be so enthusiastic about inviting Zhang Yuan to a family banquet so that she could meet him? You woman are too overestimating your abilities.
You are just a wet nurse, you are just showing off to us internal officials in the palace, but you still want to seduce the top scholar, it is really unreasonable."
Ke Yinyue saw Eunuch Zhong's expression was different and chuckled: "Where did Eunuch Zhong go? The young woman wants to ask Eunuch Zhong to ask Zhang Zhuangyuan for me, when will my brother Ke Guangxian be able to go to the Hanlin Academy as an errand?"
Eunuch Zhong smiled and said: "I see, I'll help you ask the Zajia family someday. It's just that Auntie Ke has received a lot of rewards in the palace. Why should I let my younger brother serve as a lowly servant? If my younger brother has money, I can ask the Zajia family."
We can also help.”
Ke Yinyue smiled and said, "Thank you so much, father-in-law. Although I am in the palace now, my brother is growing up day by day. When I get married, I will leave the palace, so I have to prepare for the rest of my life."
For your own sake.”
After saying this, Eunuch Zhong felt a little pity for the woman and said: "You are worried about what to do for the rest of your life. My brother will inherit the throne in the future. You are also worried about not having enough to eat or drink for the rest of your life. Even the miscellaneous family can take care of you."
This feels like a confession.
Ke Yinyue chuckled and glanced sideways at Eunuch Zhong. Eunuch Zhong looked a little surprised. Eunuch Zhong coughed and said, "We have arrived at the Xunqin Palace. Auntie Ke stayed here. The Za family and the prince have something to say."
Climbing up the stairs to the palace, when I walked to the Danqi and looked back, I saw that the woman had already walked back. The midday sun was shining down, illuminating the woman very brightly. Her waist and hips wrapped in the palace skirt were twisting, and her two long legs were
He moves very fast, with great enthusiasm, and has a lively and vigorous energy——
"Eunuch Zhong, what do you want from me?"
Wang An walked out of the palace. Wang An was the companion of Prince Zhu Changluo and the chief eunuch of Ciqing Palace. He was nearly fifty years old and suffered from stomachache. He always frowned, his cheeks were chipped, and he looked serious.
Eunuch Zhong bowed and said, "My lord, I have something important to say."
Wang An stared at Eunuch Zhong, nodded and said, "Follow me to my study to talk."
Eunuch Zhong followed Wang An into the prince's study, where there was a young eunuch sorting out scattered books. Eunuch Zhong frowned, and Wang An asked the young eunuch to go out. Then he said: "Eunuch Zhong can speak now."
Eunuch Zhong then told what he saw when he came in from Dong'an Gate. He said worriedly: "My situation is very worrying."
Wang An was a die-hard loyalist of the East Palace and would risk his life to protect the crown prince. Hearing what Eunuch Zhong said, he was also shocked and said: "I usually only think about how to defend Concubine Zheng from slandering the young master in the Long Live Lord, but I don't think about it. But maybe they will instigate people to break into the palace and murder the young master——"
Eunuch Zhong said: "The year before last, Wang Yueqian, a member of the Jinyiwei family, set off cannons in the imperial city. Concubine Zheng ordered Concubine Zheng to accuse the traitor Kong Xue and others of plotting to murder the young master. However, Long live the Lord refused to pursue the case and instead beat Wang Yueqian to death. ——If something unexpected happens in Ciqing Palace, I am afraid that Long Live the Lord will not severely punish Concubine Zheng. In the end, he will find a few scapegoats to close the case, and then Prince Fu will naturally become the crown prince."
Wang An broke into a cold sweat when he heard that what Zhong Benhua said was definitely not impossible. He said in a trembling voice: "I'll ask someone to strengthen the guards of Cining Palace immediately——"
Eunuch Zhong shook his head and said: "The prince is well aware of Concubine Zheng's power in the palace. Strengthening the defense is enough to remind Zheng to take action as soon as possible."
Wang An calmed down, looked at Eunuch Zhong, and asked: "Eunuch Zhong, I know that you are familiar with the books of sages and are loyal to me and my brother. If you have any good suggestions, please feel free to speak out."
Eunuch Zhong then explained the plan. Wang An's eyebrows couldn't help twitching, he thought for a long time, and praised: "It's really a good plan. This can let the government and the public know the difficult situation of the master, and even if it cannot bring down the Zheng family, it can also warn the Zheng family. Don’t dare to harm me anymore.”
Eunuch Zhong said: "Since the prince has admitted that this plan is possible, should he inform me immediately?"
Wang An waved his hand and said: "You don't need to let me know about this matter. I and other servants will just share your worries for me."
Eunuch Zhong frowned and said: "This matter is not trivial——"
Wang An solemnly said: "Don't worry, Eunuch Zhong, I will take charge of this matter. I will not sacrifice my life for my sake. I have been in the capital for many years and I still have some connections. I can arrange it properly. It is enough for my father-in-law to present this clever plan. There is nothing else to do." Father-in-law needs to worry about it."
Eunuch Zhong nodded in agreement, it would be best not to worry about him. He also knew that Wang An had many contacts with officials of the Donglin Party. Li Sancai, the governor of water transportation at that time, and Ye Xiangdang, the chief assistant, both praised Wang An for his virtuousness. Wang Anzhixian has a good reputation among internal officials and foreign ministers. Wang Anzhixian is mainly manifested in his efforts to maintain the status and security of the East Palace, which is what the Donglin Party members value most. Although the Donglin Party members in the DPRK are suppressed by the three parties, they still have strong power. power, with their help, it shouldn’t be difficult to arrange for a dead soldier to break into the palace——
After lunch, Wang An asked his confidants to go to Qipan Street outside Daming Gate to meet Wang Zhicai, the head of the Criminal Department, and asked Wang Zhicai to meet at Qianfo Temple in the north of the imperial city. Wang Zhicai was from Shaanxi and was a backbone of Donglin. He had a good relationship with Wang An. He was formerly the magistrate of Qingyuan County. He was promoted to head of the Criminal Department due to his good ability in breaking prison sentences.
At the beginning of Shenshi, Wang An first went to Thousand Buddha Temple, burned three sticks of incense in the Main Hall, and turned out of the mountain gate. He saw Wang Zhicai arriving outside the mountain gate in a carriage. Wang An quietly got on Wang Zhicai's carriage -
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Zhang Yuan returned to the courtyard of the East Fourth Archway, and Zhang Lianfang also came over. Zhang Lianfang came to congratulate Zhang Yuan, his nephew, on the birth of his son. At noon, Zhang Yuan set up a banquet in a nearby restaurant to entertain Uncle Baosheng, his brother-in-law Shang Zhouzuo, and his family.
Brothers Zhang Dai, Qi Biaojia, and Mu Jingyan. Mu Jingyan refused to sit at the table with Zhang Yuan and others at first, and even claimed that he would kill the villain. They sat down at Zhang Yuan's request. Everyone listened to Mu Jingyan's talk about chasing.
It would be nice to drink wine while killing the Mongolian Tatars.
In the afternoon, Zhang Lianfang and Zhang Dai's uncle and nephew returned to the bank of the Paozi River. Qi Biaojia and Shang Jinglan were writing and painting in the study, talking softly. Zhang Principle had a long talk with Mu Jingyan and asked carefully about the situation of the border guards. Mu Zhenzhen and Xiao Jing
Emblem auditor——
Mu Jingyan told the truth in front of Zhang Yuan. He said that there are many businessmen in the border guard military households, and there are also soldiers who have fled, the establishment is omitted, the arrears of military pay often occur, the monthly rations of the sergeants are small, the workload is heavy, and the military attachés are corrupt.
At this point, Mu Jingyan added: "General Du Shen treats me very well." There are many military generals in the border guards. They usually squeeze the sergeants' food and salary. If they have meritorious service, they will let their close servants take the credit to receive the reward. This prevents ordinary soldiers from making heroic contributions.
In terms of promotion channels, sergeants cannot see a future or a way out, so how can they still have morale? Mu Jingyan is still supported by Du Song, otherwise how could he be promoted so quickly——
Zhang Yuan nodded silently. The business trend in the late Ming Dynasty was pervasive and had penetrated into the army. Doing business in the army was a taboo and would cause military discipline to loosen. Rich military households could use silver to serve as slaves. This would have a fatal impact on morale, but these things
He can only understand now, but cannot change. He must take power as soon as possible. With his current qualifications, it is still far away to enter the central decision-making, but he must be able to influence the central decision-making, so he must keep Wu Ge in the cabinet.
position, because Mr. Wu Ge admired him very much and supported his strategy of governing the country, but Mr. Fang Ge had a grudge against him——
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At dusk, Mu Zhenzhen accompanied his father Mu Jingyan to play in Dengshi Street. The Shangyuan Lantern Festival in Dengshi Street is very famous and is usually a gathering place for businessmen and travelers. The treasures of barbarians and Fujianese, antiques from three generations and eight dynasties, and the five and four peoples
There are all kinds of utensils for eating and drinking. There are three rows of thoroughfares and four rows of markets. The so-called nine markets open from the beginning of the Chen hour to the end of the Xu hour. The place is crowded with people, and the city of Khotan is overflowing. There is also a custom among the women of Dongcheng, that is, they are happy after dinner.
Walking together to get rid of diseases is called walking away from all diseases. This Dengshi Street is the place where women walk most. Not only the women of the common people come here, but also the families of nobles and nobles often come here in luxurious carriages or green sedans.
Shopping items -
Mu Jingyan will return to Yulin in two days. The father and daughter don't have much time together, so they cherish it. Mu Jingyan wants to buy some clothes and jewelry for his daughter. He has some savings now. Mu Zhenzhen said: "Dad, you don't have to spend any money.
My daughter has jewelry. When we were in Shanyin, my wife gave my daughter a set of silver jewelry. Later, when the young mistress came in, she also gave her clothes and jewelry. The young master—" he said a little shyly, "the young master also bought me a lot."
Mu Jingyan hesitated for a moment and asked, "Zhenzhen, how can you serve the young mistress?"
Mu Zhenzhen understood what his father meant and said, "My young lady treats my servants very well. My daughter is really lucky to meet such kind-hearted young lady and young master."
Mu Jingyan laughed happily and said: "Master Jiezi is really amazing, the number one scholar. If Master Jiezi hadn't won the number one prize, my father and daughter would not have been able to meet each other so soon."
A single-coach carriage drove through the busy city. The horse driving it lowered its head and sniffed the ground. Mu Jingyan didn't pay attention. When he turned around, the wild goose feather scabbard on his waist caught the horse's eye. The horse jumped up and dragged the carriage and knocked it down.
Two passers-by, Mu Jingyan, with quick eyesight and quick hands, rushed forward and held down the shaft of the car, subduing the frightened horse——
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