After seeing off all the guests, Wang Xun, the Qin brothers and others returned to the private room on the second floor where they had just had a drink. The leftovers in the room had already been removed by the restaurant staff, and the whole room was cleaned up.
, spotless. The windows on both sides of the north and south sides were pushed open for ventilation, and the ambergris was rekindled in the incense cage near the corner, lingering and floating. The contrast between the sudden silence and the excitement just now
It was so vivid that people couldn't help but rub their eyes a few times, wondering if the party just now really existed.
The answer is obviously yes. The ink on the wall has not yet dried. One column is dignified and majestic, and the other is dancing with dragons and phoenixes. Even Wang Xun, who is usually not interested in calligraphy, will feel a surge in his heart the moment his eyes pass by.
Meaning.
"Tan Hualang is so good at writing! Lao Lei is so skilled!" "With these two lines, I'm afraid there will be queues for reservations on the second floor of Linfeng Building every day in the future, and there will never be any time for leisure!" The guys were still delivering refreshments to the room one after another.
Fruits were definitely not the time to talk about business right now, so Qin Guomo and Qin Guoyong each held a cup of tea and stood in front of the wall to slowly taste it.
"Brothers, please stop making fun of me!"
"After listening to Gaofu's Sword and Qin, I suddenly had an enlightenment in my heart. If it were normal times, I wouldn't be able to write this word!" Lei Wanchun and Zhang Xun walked back one after another, smiling and expressing their humility.
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The reason why Zhang Xun was able to be sent abroad to fill the vacancy of Qinghe County magistrate was that Hu Guogong's government was behind the scenes. Therefore, the Qin brothers had a close relationship with Zhang Xun and Lei Wanchun. This time they reunited, Hua Tou was very capable.
The discussion was successful. But Wang Xun suddenly felt a little stupid and stood aside with a cup of tea, without even blinking for a long time.
Frankly speaking, he didn't like to hang out with literati in the past. In his mind, nine out of ten literati in this world are smart and short-handed. Just by memorizing a few books by rote, you feel you have learned a lot. What are you looking at?
They are not pleasing to the eye, and they can find faults in everything. And if they are really asked to help with some practical things, they will use a rake here and a mallet here, and the mess will be worse if they help than if they don't help.
However, today, everyone at the table completely overturned his previous prejudices. Gao Shi's open-mindedness, Cen Shen's talent, Zhang Xun's poise, and Wang Quan's flexibility all left a very deep impression on him. Among them, the most
The one who was heartbroken was undoubtedly Li Bai. Although the poet known as the "Exiled Immortal" hardly said a few words during the entire banquet, the difference between the poems he wrote and those written by Cen Shen and Cui Hao was not obvious.
.But every word and deed of this person, every gesture and gesture give people a sense of being out of the world, as if he was not supposed to be walking on the stars in this earthly world, but he accidentally fell into the mortal world after being drunk, even though his body shape was surrounded by others.
Swallowed by the rolling flow of people, it remains spotless from the tips of her hair to the tips of her toes.
Wang Xun couldn't figure out why he had such a strange impression of Li Bai. But he knew that he would never be serious with someone like Li Bai in his life. Although this man was maverick and arrogant, he admired him
This kind of uniqueness, this kind of pride, maybe you can't be friends with him, but you can still happily watch him come and go around you.
"Hey, stop thinking about it. If you think about it again, your saliva will flow out!" Unintentionally, Qin Guozhen saw Wang Xun's dazed look, stretched out his finger and waved it in front of his eyes, joking with a smile.
"Ah!" Wang Xun's soul suddenly floated back to his body. With a shake of his hand, half a bowl of tea was poured onto the hem of his clothes.
"Look, you're not drooling, let's spill the tea first!" Qin Guozhen was unreasonable. He took out a handkerchief and handed it to Wang Xun, while continuing to joke, "Didn't you already buy the golden house? Since you are so concerned, you should do it earlier.
Can't we just carry it over? We look at each other day and night, why should it be like today when her body leaves and your soul goes with it?"
"What?" Wang Xun blushed for a rare time, and while wiping the water stains on his body, he defended with a smile, "I'm just a little tired. Yesterday, because of Zida's matter, I stayed up until the third night before going to bed. There were so many people around
It was the constant sound of strings and bamboo strings that made people’s brains ache, and they barely managed to squint for a while until dawn!”
"We brothers were banned from home yesterday afternoon. It is indeed thanks to Ming Yun that Zida happened!" Qin Guomo and his younger brother had already visited the Wang family before coming to Fenglou, and they had heard about Yu Wen from the mouth of their boy Wang Ji.
Having trouble, he smiled and quietly brought the conversation back to the topic.
"I was beaten twice yesterday and was stunned. Fortunately, I have Brother Lei and Brother Zhang by my side!" Wang Xun didn't dare to take credit, so he also dragged Zhang Xun and Lei Wanchun into it. "I guess that boy Wang Ji
Before I had time to report to my two brothers, Brother Zhang, Brother Lei and I also found an account book that Zida had deliberately left behind!"
They were all his brothers, and he had nothing to hide. Seeing that no outsiders were present in the room at this moment, he gesticulated and told what he had seen in the Yamen when he visited Yu Wenzhi in the morning, as well as what he, Zhang Xun, and Lei Wan had done after finding the account book.
Chun and his two brothers briefly described their initial plan to the Qin brothers.
"Perhaps what you guys have thought of is the only way to save Zida!" After listening to Wang Xun's description, Qin Guomo frowned and analyzed in a low voice, "Guozhen and I just got home yesterday and were ordered by our father to
You are not allowed to go out again. It wasn't until this morning when my father went to court that he found an opportunity to sneak out to find you. I didn't know that something had happened to Mr. Yuwen before, but after hearing what your servant said, I was shocked.
I broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly asked people around to find a solution. But at this juncture..."
Sighing, he didn't know how to continue talking to Wang Xun. Even his father decided to stand by with his hands up. Who would be really willing to give his all to the favors the brothers asked for? It was just to hinder the face of Hu Guogong's palace.
It's just a few words to deal with! I'm afraid there won't be anyone who is really willing to help!
Fortunately, Wang Xun had gone through a whole morning of tossing and had understood many things in his heart. He was no longer as disappointed with the Qin family as before. Instead, he smiled and comforted in a low voice: "Don't worry, Zida won't be here for the time being."
Life will be in danger. At most, it’s just a matter of spending a few extra dollars. Now that we’ve reached this point, will you and I feel sorry for that little money?”
Zhang Xun heard this from the side and also smiled and said in a low voice: "As far as I know, Shibo has always been cold-faced and warm-hearted. Once he knew that Yuwen Zida was indeed wronged, he would not really
Ignore it. I heard people say that there are many things involved behind this matter. Maybe elders like Shibo need some time to figure out the truth behind the scenes before they can take action to solve the problem completely. They won't just act like headless flies like us.
Collision!"
Seeing that his two friends were so considerate of him, Qin Guomo felt even more sorry. He smiled bitterly and sighed, "The elders are unwilling to come forward at this moment. There are indeed some unreasonable reasons. I have inquired about it in the morning, and Li Xiang said
Yang Guozhong has been dissatisfied for a long time, but he has been holding back for the sake of the imperial concubine in the past two years. If he doesn't take action this time, I'm afraid he won't show any mercy anymore!"
Although Qin Guozhen usually behaved carelessly, at critical moments, his thoughts were no less delicate than his brother. Seeing that Wang Xun's smile was forced, he thought about it and added in a low voice: "We juniors don't have any actual official positions. We usually have no official positions."
I am used to messing around, and if I continue to mess around now, people will not think wrongly. But if the elders come forward now, it will be equivalent to showing their identities and taking sides. Either on the side of the Yang family, or on the side of Li Xiang and Doctor Wang. And
Once the team is selected, it cannot be changed in the future! Just this morning, several people from the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Punishment have taken sick leave and left the city to avoid trouble. Princess Yongmu and Princess Changshan
Our convoy also went to Zhuangzi outside the city early this morning, saying that we were going hunting with our families, and we probably won’t be back for a few months!” (Note 1)
It's not like when Empress Wu was in power, where parties were fighting and heads were falling at every turn. Now the consequences of power struggles in the court have softened a lot, but those who make mistakes in taking sides will inevitably have to go to Lingnan when settling accounts after the fall. The Cheng family next door
A living example is that it is not very difficult for Wang Xun to understand Qin Guozhen's words. Moreover, the friendship between Yuwen Zida and the Qin brothers is that of the younger generations, and has little to do with Hu Guogong's government. If something goes wrong, Qin
The old man's willingness to help was a sign of caring for the younger generation, and it was human nature to stand by and watch. Thinking of this, he smiled again and whispered: "We should try our best to solve the things we ourselves have caused. The elders have already worked hard enough.
There is no need to cause any more trouble for them. When we have nothing to do and ask our elders for help, will they really not care? The two brothers can stay at home these days to avoid making the old man angry.
Once we get here, I’ll deal with it with all my strength first!”
"You should be more careful!" Qin Guozhen smiled and took out a square page of paper from his arms, "I secretly copied this from a place. It may be of some use to you.
Put it away carefully and don't let the fourth person see it except Brother Zhang and Brother Cao!"
Seeing Qin Guozhen's solemn words, Wang Xun quickly took the piece of paper with both hands. His eyes hurriedly glanced at it, and he immediately felt much more comfortable. The Qin brothers are still very loyal. This piece of paper, which looks inconspicuous, can be said to be
It was a timely help. On the piece of paper, many names were written in detail. Each name was connected with an ink line. It was a diagram of the relationship between the various gods and devils in the officialdom of the capital.
If a new official in Beijing gets this picture, he can understand who he can mess with and who he must follow closely, which is equivalent to getting a "protective charm". At this moment, Wang Xun and others
, the relationship between the Wannian County Yamen and the upper class people that I have never understood is also clearly written on the paper!
Putting away the paper carefully, Wang Xun saluted the Qin brothers solemnly, "Thank you two brothers. With him, Zida will be safer!"
"Isn't Zida our friend?" Qin Guomo asked with a smile. Then he thought about it and whispered: "Yang Guozhong can't be speculated based on common sense. As an important minister of the dynasty, he always likes to play.
You can't do anything on the table. This time you force Zida on his behalf. Even if he has to rescue him, I'm afraid Zida will become a thorn in the Yang family's side in the future. So, you must not reveal your whereabouts. In addition, once Zida
After he is released from prison, arrange for him to leave the capital immediately!"
"I have already thought about this. In fact, if we were not forced into desperation, we would not dare to provoke Yang Guozhong!" Wang Xun smiled and nodded in thanks.
"Also, it may not be convenient for Guozhen and I to go out recently. But the connection between us must not be broken. I will find opportunities to send some news to your house. If you have something urgent, just go to my house. Just follow
The servants at the door said they came to ask for the mink cloak that was forgotten at my house. They will naturally understand what you mean!"
"I understand. In extraordinary times, the two brothers should try their best to be careful." Wang Xun thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
"After rescuing Zida, if possible, I suggest you go hide in Zhuangzi by the Wei River for a while. According to my father's analysis, Prime Minister Li is now far less powerful than he was back then. Even if you get Dr. Wang to join you this time
If we take action, we may not be able to determine the outcome of this battle in three to five months!"
Qin Guomo was much older than him, so he had to be more careful with his instructions. Knowing that the other party had good intentions, Wang Xun smiled and agreed. After thinking about it carefully, Qin Guomo found that he basically needed to tell Wang Xun what he knew.
After all the warnings were finished, he smiled and suggested that everyone go home quickly to report to their elders that they were safe.
"Then let's go back to the inn. Let's go back and say hello to your father!" Seeing that the sky had turned dark again, Zhang Xun glanced at Lei Wanchun and held his hand with a smile.
"Well, I still have a few friends to meet tonight, so I'll take my leave first!" Lei Wanchun understood and stepped forward together to give everyone a hand.
The five people said goodbye to each other and went home separately. Halfway through, Qin Guozhen suddenly sighed, turned around, and whispered to his brother: "I'm afraid we will disappoint Ming Yun this time!"
"Yes. After such an experience, I'm afraid Ming Yun is no longer the child he was before!" Qin Guomo also felt very helpless, sighed, and responded dully.
"Alas!" Qin Guozhen sighed again, not knowing what to say. Will Wang Xun and Wang Mingyun, who are growing up, still interact with others without any thought as before? Although they were willful and reckless in the past days
There was no philistine element mixed in with each other. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but now that I am about to lose it, I suddenly feel that it is very, very precious.
But men have to grow up after all. He raised his head and breathed gently into the sky. Suddenly he found that the moonlight was very bright tonight, and around the half white jade-like bright moon, there was a large circle of the same white color.
That's a sign that the weather is about to change. It's late autumn and the wind will get colder and colder.
Note 1: Doctor Wang, also known as King Zhaoyin of Jingzhao, because he also held many important positions such as Minister of Household Affairs and Imperial Censor. Doctor: Each of the six ministries in the Tang Dynasty had a minister, who was directly responsible to the emperor. Under the minister, there were ministers
Shilang (equivalent to deputy minister), Langzhong (equivalent to director).
