Ming Chongyan galloped forward, followed the path back, and met with the Meihua inner guards who came to Luoyang.
"Deputy Chief!"
When all the men saw him appearing, they stopped their horses and waited on the official road.
Ming Chongyan glanced at the Meihua inner guard, looked at it carefully several times, and finally landed on one person: "Zhuo Silang, come out and go with me."
Under the envious and jealous gazes of the other plum blossom guards, Zhuo Wei nervously walked out of the queue and came to Ming Chongyan's side.
Zhuo Wei was a down-and-out scholar who failed in many trials. When Wu Minzhi gained power, he was a dependent scholar in the Duke of Zhou's palace.
Later, Wu Minzhi disappeared, and he transferred to Li Jingxuan's mansion and became a member of the scholar community who waved flags and shouted.
Then Li Jingxuan disappeared. He tried his best to infiltrate the camp and become the secret agent of Meihua's internal guards.
Now Ming Chongyan has taken a fancy to him: "Zhuo Silang, you are still white, do you want to become an official?"
Zhuo Wei was stunned at first, and then nodded wildly: "Yes! Of course I do! I have never dreamed of claiming a humble position!"
This was a clever answer, and Ming Chongyan was quite satisfied: "You have been in our Plum Blossom Guards for two years. You have always changed according to the situation, and you have been agile when the opportunity arises. You have obtained a lot of useful information, and I will keep it in my heart."
There was ecstasy between Zhuo Wei's brows, and he, who was always sharp-tongued, even stuttered a bit: "I feel honored to be able to serve the leader of the pavilion... I am humbled by my humble position!"
Ming Chongyan corrected with a smile: "Deputy Cabinet Leader! I am not the Cabinet Leader yet!"
When Zhuo Wei saw his smile, he became more determined and flattered: "The pavilion leader is valued by the saint, and his power is overwhelming. It will be a matter of time before he is promoted to the pavilion leader."
In Zhuo Wei's eyes, Ming Chongyan is a real big shot that he can look up to. The plum blossom inner guard supervises hundreds of officials. Who can not be afraid of him? Isn't he so powerful?
Ming Chongyan sneered in his heart and his face calmed down: "Zhuo Silang, do you know why we are traveling to the Eastern Capital?"
Zhuo Wei rolled his eyes, not daring to hide: "I am humble enough to hear this, for His Highness King Yong!"
Ming Chongyan nodded: "You are indeed well-informed. Yes, we are going to Luoyang on this trip to honor His Highness King Yong. This is also a great opportunity for our Meihua inner guards."
Zhuo Wei didn't understand. Their power came from saints. What did it have to do with King Yong Li Xian who had just turned twenty?
Ming Chongyan lowered his voice: "His Royal Highness the benevolence of the Crown Prince, the things that our Meihua Internal Guard has done are somewhat shady after all, and the Censor's Office is always constraining us. I'm afraid it will be difficult to continue in the future!"
Zhuo Wei's expression changed: "What should we do?"
He didn't have much attachment to the Meihua Internal Guard before. After all, he was a white man and didn't even have a serious position. At worst, he would join the next family. But now that he has gained the favor of his boss and will soon have a formal official position, then whoever wants to remove the Plum Blossom Internal Guard
, he will be in a hurry with whomever he wants!
Ming Chongyan sighed: "The saint has been in poor health recently!"
Zhuo Wei understood that the poor health of the saint Li Zhi was on the one hand, but the key was that the health of the prince Li Hong had never been good either. If...
Zhuo Wei plucked up his courage: "The Lord's intention is that we can take the opportunity to show our favor to His Highness King Yong?"
Ming Chongyan glanced at him, with approval in his eyes.
Zhuo Wei was overjoyed.
This is the kind of treatment only a confidant can have. If you can become Shangguan's confidant, are you still afraid that the road ahead will not go smoothly?
He may not only be a green-robed minor official of the eighth or ninth grade, but he may even be able to compete with the green-robed official of the sixth or seventh grade!
Don't even think about going higher up. Ming Chongyan is still only in the sixth rank, and his position is low and he has no power.
The two rode their horses ahead, while the other plum blossom guards followed behind and did not dare to get close. Zhuo Wei enjoyed the scenery very much and felt that the wind blowing in front of him was so cool.
Until Ming Chongyan said: "Hurry up and go to Luoyang first and enter Prince Yong's Mansion to deliver the message."
Zhuo Wei was a little puzzled. Even if he wanted to surrender, he would be too anxious, but he did not dare to have the slightest objection and immediately said: "I will definitely deliver the letter to His Highness King Yong."
Ming Chongyan's expression immediately turned cold: "A letter? Can such a thing be written down? What I want you to deliver is an oral message!"
Zhuo Wei showed a troubled look on his face: "The leader of the pavilion, it is definitely not because of his humble position and he is trying to shirk it. In fact, it is a humble position and he doesn't even have an official robe. How can the people in Prince Yong's Mansion believe it?"
Ming Chongyan asked: "Where is your plum blossom mark left?"
Zhuo Wei rolled up his sleeves, revealing the plum blossom mark on his right arm.
Ming Chongyan used to think this was good, but since Li Yan told him, he felt that it was a bit stupid to identify the identity of the plum blossom inner guard in this way, but he said: "Isn't this the best proof? I am the plum blossom inner guard."
When acting in a Wei manner, why should we just wear official robes and fish charms on the surface?"
What else could Zhuo Wei say? He could only laugh and say: "You are a wise leader!"
Ming Chongyan turned his head, stretched out his slender palms, and pinched his shoulders with his five fingers.
A numb and itchy feeling came over him. Zhuo Wei subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but he didn't dare. He could only listen stiffly to his boss who said calmly: "You must remember what I will say next. When you get to Yong,
After the palace, tell His Highness King Yong truthfully, but don’t say it was me who said it, as I will never admit it, do you understand?”
Zhuo Wei nodded repeatedly, then listened attentively, but his expression soon became frightened.
Ming Chongyan's words were too explicit. He endured it again and again, and finally groaned: "Is this allowed to be said?"
Ming Chongyan let go and retracted his palm into his Taoist robe. The strange color between his fingers slowly faded and he said calmly: "Why can't you say it? Do you think that being surrounded by clouds and mountains is the way for nobles to talk?"
Zhuo Wei's shoulders were sore and numb, and he didn't dare to make big movements on the horse. He could only twist a few times and said with a dry smile: "I am in a humble position and I am from a humble background, so I am laughing at you."
Ming Chongyan shook his head: "It's not funny. It's just that you relied on Li Jingxuan in the past and wrote many articles praising him. You may have regarded other people as Li Jingxuan, which is why you have such a misunderstanding. Now the Meihua Internal Guard is ready to serve His Highness King Yong."
, the more directly you speak, the better the effect will be, do you understand?"
Zhuo Wei suddenly realized: "This humble position will definitely convey the meaning of the cabinet leader!"
Ming Chongyan's face darkened: "That's what you meant."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhuo Wei finally saw Shangguan’s face, and thought that one day when I become an official, I will treat my subordinates like this, so he hurriedly said: "Understand! These are all small things.
What you said has nothing to do with the cabinet leader!"
Ming Chongyan was then satisfied and waved his hand: "Go now. There is not much time left for you. If the matter is settled, take off this shirt as soon as possible."
Zhuo Wei held back his joy and accepted the order: "Yes!"
He raised his whip and spurred the horse, and the horse began to run wildly, quickly leaving the plum blossom guard behind, and his heart became increasingly hot.
Entering an official position was a dream of countless scholars, but he thought it was out of reach. After all, he did not have a prominent family background, and only had the ability to detect the truth.
For example, in the Yun Dan case, only he, Zhuo Wei, knew that it must have been a saint who tested the medicine on the people of Jiangnan villages, and Li Jingxuan took the blame.
If you never become an official, you must write a book and pass it on to the world, so that future generations will know that the history books are all lies and the truth is still among the people.
Unexpectedly, things turned around and I could become an official. There was no need to worry about the little things back then.
Zhuo Wei worked hard all the way, and finally arrived in front of Luoyang before the city gate closed, and successfully entered the city.
Before the curfew, he rode fast all the way to the north of the city. Looking at the vast mansion, he got off his horse.
After taking a few sharp breaths, Zhuo Wei straightened his clothes, rolled up his sleeves, exposed the plum blossom mark, and strode forward.
…
Inside Prince Yong's Mansion.
Li Xian gathered a group of great scholars and were discussing how to compile and annotate the "Book of the Later Han".
"Book of the Later Han" is famous for being obscure and difficult to understand. It has the annotation by Liu Zhao of Liang Dynasty and has the best reputation. However, Li Xian felt that it was not enough. He wanted to compile a set of annotations by himself to leave his name in history.
This is not arrogance. In terms of literary attainments, Li Xian is undoubtedly the strongest among the four sons of Empress Wu. At that time, the prince compiled "Yaoshan Jade Color" in name only, and the specific work was done by Shangguan Yi, Yang Sijian and other great scholars.
Li Xian edited and annotated the "Book of the Later Han" personally.
At the age of just twenty, he was proficient in rhetoric, pronunciation, meaning, and elegance. He knew the advantages and disadvantages of each annotation and how to revise and correct it. He even personally searched for chapters and excerpts.
Talk about it with pleasure.
Such talent made the white-haired Confucian scholar stroke his beard and smile, showing a look of affection.
However, their smiles quickly disappeared, because an attendant came in and reported: "There is a scribe outside who claims to be the Plum Blossom Guard and wants to see the king."
Li Xian didn't have any disgust at all, but was full of curiosity: "Why did you come to see me?"
He turned to the many bachelors and said with a smile: "Don't you all hate the Plum Blossom Internal Guard? Let's hear some interesting stories!"
When he was studying classics and history, he looked like an old scholar, but now he looked like a young gentleman who had not yet reached his peak. Everyone was helpless and saluted in unison: "I'll take my leave!"
Li Xian raised his eyebrows: "The Plum Blossom Guards are so majestic. You gentlemen must have dinner at the palace!"
All the scholars retreated one after another, but Li Xian didn't pay much attention to it, and casually ordered: "Go and lead the plum blossom guard to the side hall and let him wait. I am also hungry. I will see you after eating."
he."
Just as he was talking, Wangfu Zhang Daan walked in: "Your Majesty!"
Zhang Da'an is the Prince Fu of the Prince's Mansion. He is from the third rank. He is the son of Zhang Gongjin, the twenty-fourth minister of Lingyan Pavilion. He has a good family background and his relationship with Li Xian is like that of Dai Zhide to the prince.
Li Xian always respected this teacher and quickly saluted: "Master Wang."
Zhang Daan returned the courtesy: "Your Majesty, I just saw that the faces of the bachelors were strange. What happened?"
Li Xiandao: "A plum blossom guard came to the house to pay respects. He didn't hand over a greeting card. He arranged to stay in the side hall and see you again after dinner."
Zhang Daan's face changed slightly: "Plum Blossom Guards? The saint is wise and left the Plum Blossom Guards in Chang'an and did not interfere with the affairs of the officials. Why did he suddenly come to the Eastern Capital and pay homage to the king? This matter is probably not a trivial matter. I am willing to go with the king.
Meet this person."
Li Xian touched his stomach: "Now? But I am hungry..."
Seeing Zhang Daan's serious face, he said helplessly: "Okay, okay, Wang Fu please!"
The two of them walked into the side hall one after another, and saw the nervous Zhuo Wei suddenly stood up and paid homage: "I pay homage to His Highness King Yong!"
Li Xian was stunned, and Zhang Daan's face immediately darkened.