It was a little feast to calm the nerves, with a little indulgence, a little drunken chatter, a little heart-to-heart talk, and until I was 80% bloated, they all dispersed before midnight.
The next day, Qin Bao had to go to Jing'an Station to report again - everything was in a hurry yesterday, and the so-called handover was actually completed by Zhang Xing alone. The rest, from Bai Yousi on down, had to go all the way again...
Correspondingly speaking, Zhang Xing was already in danger, and because of his outstanding merits, he was promoted to the rank of black ribbon, and was transferred to the Fusi of Xizhen, where he became the deputy inspector of Fulongwei.
But on this morning, seeing nothing happened, Deputy Changjian couldn't help but hesitate... He not only wanted to go to Li Ding to inquire about the news about the government and the public, but also wanted to go to Bei City to go to Yan Qing to ask about the realization of the calligraphy and paintings, but after thinking about it,
After all, I decided to take the first step and go to Xiyuan to solidify the organizational relationship before the storm last night dissipated to avoid unnecessary trouble.
So, before noon, he took the document that Uncle Cao Huang gave him yesterday and went out with his seal, preparing to go to Xiyuan.
In theory, Xiyuan is just the back garden and hunting ground of Ziwei Palace. But in fact, everyone knows that because Ziwei Palace has too many functional buildings, including Mingtang, Tongtian Tower, Nanya, Beiya, and East Palace.
Xuanwu City, Cangcheng, Baocheng, etc., etc., Ouchi in the middle is usually not suitable for living, so the pilgrims, his queen, several emperors, princes, and princesses basically often stay in Xiyuan.
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Even the saint's biological sister, the last empress dowager of the previous dynasty and the eldest princess of the current dynasty, also had her own villa in Xiyuan.
According to Sima Zheng's reminder, Zhang Xing could have left the city first and then entered directly from the gate of Xiyuan. This was the most convenient way. However, Zhang Sanlang hadn't seen Ziwei Palace yet, so he had to take another way.
Exit the West Gate of Chengfu Square and pass through the Chengfu Gate without entering. Instead, you walk along the north bank of Luoshui River to the Zuoye Gate in the south of Ziwei Palace and enter... This is the most common way for officials to enter and exit Ziwei Palace.
A gate, because after entering, it is not Da Nei, but the location of the three provinces commonly known as Nanya.
In other words, it is because the buildings of the three central provinces are all located in the south of Ziwei Palace, south of Da Nei, and there is a unified collegial hall, so Nanya became synonymous with the governors.
Envoys from various offices, ministries, temples, prisons, and even local officials all come here to hand in their homework.
Therefore, there was no problem with this step. Zhang Xing easily followed the flow and started to enjoy the scenery of Nanya along the way:
This is the official document gallery of Zhongshu Province, where many edicts were actually drafted; that is the official residence of Shangshu Province, where homework is collected, and has the largest flow of people; suddenly, in a flash, the building with the largest area is far away
The aroma is fragrant, but it is actually not an office, but the famous Nanya kitchen. It is said that the food there is the best in the world.
As for the house in the province under the door, I couldn't find it no matter how hard I looked. On the contrary, I was walking and suddenly heard the officials beside me talking. I knew that the yard in front was where the princes discussed matters, selected officials, and ruled the world. So I walked away in embarrassment.
...There is no way, Uncle Cao, Zhang Zuocheng, Bai Shangshu are probably quarreling inside... Who knows if the Grand Master, Grand Master, etc. will notice him at a glance?
So, Zhang Heishou passed the few remaining buildings of Nanya without squinting, turned north at the west end of the road, and came to the road between Da Nei and Baocheng, and was immediately stopped...
I didn't have time to take a peek at Ouchi.
But there was nothing he could do. In theory, this road was still outside the inner city, but he was the only "outsider" on the entire road. The others were either eunuchs or Jinwu guards, and even the palace maids had been seen.
It would be weird not to be stopped.
Of course, Deputy Changjian Zhang came to take office, and the documents and seals were all in place. Uncle Cao's seal was clearly visible, and he was an innocent man. Therefore, the Jinwu Guards who stopped him not only did not embarrass him, but were extremely polite and took the initiative to escort him all the way.
To the north, pass through the road between Baocheng and Dauchi, and first come to Xuanwu City in the north of Ziwei Palace.
Xuanwu City is named after a real dragon that is very good at defense under the Black Emperor's Seat in the north. It is located in the north of Da Nei. Inside is the command center of Jinwu Guards and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It echoes the three provinces in the south and jointly serves the master of Da Nei.
...Yes, this is the source of Beiya's statement.
As for who is in charge of Beiya, there is no need to ask.
Could it be that the governors of the Ministry of Internal Affairs had their eggs harvested for free?
Even the Fusi of Xizhen, which Fulongwei belongs to, once they enter Xiyuan, according to Sima Zheng's words last night, wouldn't they have to have a headache and argue with the governors on general affairs?
"Deputy Inspector Zhang."
Now that they have entered the territory of Xuanwu City, the team leader leading the way suddenly stopped and said with a smile, "We are all here, do you want to visit some governors and generals in Beiya first?"
Zhang Xing thought for a while and then shook his head: "It's my first time to go to Langya Pavilion when I take office... It won't be too late to visit the governors and generals in the future."
The team general nodded, but was not embarrassed at all. Instead, he led Zhang Xing to the west in Xuanwu City and walked all the way to Shangyang Gate facing Xiyuan in Xuanwu City. He stopped just now and said that it was his duty and he had no choice but to do it today.
He was on duty in Ziwei Palace, but he also called several Jinwu guards on duty and asked these people to lead the way to Langya Pavilion.
Zhang Xing passed through the Shangyang Gate and suddenly turned around. He saw the team of generals standing with their hands tied across the gate. He couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. He stopped and asked:
"Do we know this general? Why were you so polite along the way?"
"It made Deputy Changjian Zhang laugh." The team general laughed dryly and immediately chased him through the door, telling the truth. "Xiaoguan remembers Deputy Changjian Zhang, but Deputy Changjian Zhang may not remember Xiaguan... The surname of Xiaguan is Ding Mingquan, and he was the general manager of Jingjiehu that day.
We met when the flag eliminated the Herring Gang."
After saying this, Zhang Xing seemed to remember that there seemed to be such a thing, and since the other party was now a captain, he should be the leader of the team that day, so he asked tentatively: "Ding Quan, could he be the leader of the team that day?"
Is it long?"
"Not bad." Commander D was immediately overjoyed. He took a step forward again and rubbed his hands in response. "Xiaguan was the team leader at that time. Unexpectedly, Zhang Changjian still remembers..."
"Why don't you remember?" He stretched out his hand to avoid hitting the smiling man. He was so close to him. Of course, Zhang Xing wouldn't get into trouble with half of his new colleagues who took the initiative to show their affection, so he immediately handed over with a smile. "General Ding made a proper advance and retreat that day. Sure enough,
In just one year, he is already a serious General Ding."
"How can a team general dare to be called a general?" Na Ding, a team general, responded with embarrassment and kept smiling. "What's more, in the same year, Zhang Changjian went from being a Jingjie captain in Dongzhen Fusi to directly
When we get to the regular inspection in Xizhen Fusi, this is really scary."
I see.
Zhang Xing woke up in his heart, but without delay, he stepped forward and took the other person's hand, saying sincerely: "The deputy's inspection is not worth mentioning, not to mention that working in the palace is already difficult. We are so destined to do it again in the future."
I need brother Ding Quan to take care of me..."
Team D was even more overjoyed. The two held hands and talked a lot at Shangyang Gate. They asked about their address and hometown, and even made an appointment to have a drink together in three days before reluctantly letting go.
I can only say that I was lucky that I didn't recognize each other at the beginning, otherwise I would have had to recognize each other on the spot as if we were brothers.
After sending this person away, Zhang Xing finally set off again, but finally arrived at his destination in the south of Xiyuan under the leadership of Jin Wuwei... It is really easy to recognize, the specially curved flowing water, the other side of the water is about 2 feet.
There is a willow forest of seven or eight acres, a large courtyard in the center of the willow forest, and the four-story small white pagoda in the center of the courtyard that cannot be covered by the east side seems to be directly connected to the Ziwei Palace Treasure City behind it... Of course, there are also
There are the armed Fulong Guards under the White Tower, as well as a few familiar faces among the Fulong Guards who can be recognized at a glance.
When he arrived here, Zhang Xing completely relaxed. After all, although his cultivation level was lower, he was the newly appointed deputy inspector of Fulongwei, and he had experience, merit, and support. These people knew it more or less.
There will definitely be no deliberate attempt to make things difficult.
In fact, he did take the initiative very easily, and then calmly handed over documents with several white ribbons under the small white tower.
Bai Shou, who had just completed the handover and returned the documents upstairs for filing, said something natural: "Shaocheng is in the small pavilion on the west side of the third floor. He just saw Deputy Changjian Zhang coming in. After asking, he
I want to see Deputy Chief Inspector Zhang."
Zhang Xing looked normal, nodded, and then went straight upstairs.
As a result, when I reached the stairs between the second and third floors, I realized that I had indeed drunk too much last night. I was only busy asking about the Fulong Seal and the Jinglong Sword, but I actually forgot to ask about the origin of Fusi Shaocheng in Xizhen.
Heels.
But now, I can only bite the bullet and go ahead.
After going up to the third floor and turning into the west pavilion, there was indeed a man in black robe sitting there leaning against the window and looking at the willow trees, but he didn't even wear a hat. Hearing the sound, he turned around and revealed a white face that was almost bloodless.
Come on, it seems like a sick man.
Of course, there are some things that shouldn't be judged by their appearance. It doesn't matter whether you are sick or hidden, but at a second glance, you seem to be a bit young, which is even more incompatible with this position.
Zhang Xing had no intention of looking for trouble. As the two looked at each other for a moment, he suppressed his thoughts and took the lead in bowing his head and saluting:
"Xiaoguan Zhang Xing, formerly the deputy inspector of the Second Inspection Team of Fusi in Zhongzhen, was transferred to the deputy inspector of Fulongwei in Xizhen Fusi under the decree of Zhongcheng Jun. He came here to pay his respects."
"So it's you." After a while of silence, a very light voice came. "I remember you... the emperor's uncle mentioned your name... said you were a talent, a bit like Xianggong Zhang?
"
Zhang Xing suddenly realized that this was a member of the royal family with the surname Cao, probably a close branch, and maybe a concubine prince.
It was unexpected and reasonable.
"Zhongcheng is ridiculous... I don't know Shaocheng..." Zhang Xing honestly expressed his ignorance.
"You don't need to care about my origin, and you don't need to be polite." The man continued to sigh. "My name is Cao Ming, and I am the third son of the current emperor. My title is King Qi... Don't worry, it's just that Langya Pavilion is too sensitive, so I
With this identity and being the Shaocheng, he is just looking at the key to the fourth floor of Langya Pavilion. In fact, he will not interfere with your Fulongwei affairs. Today, he just knew that Bai Changjian might be coming, so he came to guard the meeting.
, I didn’t expect that I saw you first.”
Zhang Xing had nothing to say at all.
However, to be fair, Zhang Xing also felt that what the other party said was probably the truth... because Fulongwei itself is a forbidden army, and the Fulong Seal represents some kind of extreme small-scale combat power. It is impossible for a prince to pass.
Those who exert more influence, especially since the Holy Emperor is in good health today, and it is known to both the government and the public that the crown prince dies early, and it is likely that several direct relatives and grandsons will be needed to succeed him. This prince who was born as a concubine cannot do much, nor can he do anything.
There will be opportunities to do something.
If you think about it this way, the other person's physical condition seems to be another way of saying it - just right.
"Although we have met, it is just a meeting and acknowledgment. There really is nothing to explain." After King Cao Ming of Qi said something, he coughed slightly, then directly fluttered his sleeves and turned to the window again. "My decree, General Affairs.
The governors of Beiya came over to talk. If you really want me to open the door to get something, it won't be your turn to deliver the message, let alone take charge. So I just need to guard Langya Pavilion and prevent people from stealing or destroying it.
Okay...you don't have to be restrained, just go down."
Of course, Zhang Xing had nothing to say when meeting such a host, so he saluted again and walked away without any embarrassment. Then he started to look for Wang Zhen and other familiar faces who came over to ask questions, and started by the way.
After looking through some basic documents of Fulongwei, I just waited for Bai Yousi to bring his acquaintances over.
However, in the afternoon, spring flowers were blooming in Xiyuan. Bai Yousi didn't wait for it, but he got an uninvited guest.
Ding Quan, who was said to abide by the rules and never dare to step into Xiyuan from Ziwei Palace, led a whole team of Jinwu Guards to protect a man who suddenly arrived at the White Tower.
The man being guarded was about forty years old, wearing a python robe, but he only came on foot. As he walked closer, a pair of eagle eyes looked around, shining brightly, but his jaw was smooth and beardless... No need.
When people from Fulongwei reminded Zhang Xing, he knew that this must be the governor of Beiya.
I just don’t know who it is?
"Who is Zhang Xing?" This person was admitted to the hospital and came to the White Tower, but did not go in. Instead, he asked directly.
"My subordinate is Zhang Xing, the new deputy inspector of Fulongwei. He will take office today, and it will only take a few moments." Zhang Xing was confused and could only step forward and hand over his hand. "I have seen this governor before, but I don't know his surname, so I don't dare to misname him.
"
"My surname is Gao." The governor stood with his hands behind his back, his body upright, and his tone was unhurried. "Are you the same Zhang Xing who refused Uncle Cao's recruitment and did not want to be his adopted son?"
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding Fulong Guards and Jinwu Guards were stunned, and Wang Zhen and Ding Quan were even more stunned.
Zhang Xing himself, on the other hand, felt a little enlightened. Although he lamented that the incident spread too quickly, he also came to his senses: "This is what happened. I am of too low a background to deserve the kindness of the Prime Minister."
"What is there that you can't afford?" The Governor-General answered seriously. "You are clearly arrogant... It's just that it's rare to be arrogant to this degree. In addition, according to rumors, you still have strategy and courage.
Only then did he win Uncle Cao’s love and affection, and only then did he win me over to take a look.”
This sounds a bit like someone coming to visit the giant pandas, and a bit like soliciting, but Zhang Xing can't take it easy... because isn't there also Ma Dugong?
We have to meet them one by one, and Bai Yousi is here too, and deal with them later.
At this moment, I can only say that in the palace confinement, everyone speaks and acts so directly, which makes people numb.
As if aware of Zhang Xing's unpreparedness and shirk, Gao Du Gong became more direct and asked directly with his hands raised: "Are you thinking that I seem to be trying to win you over? And do you need to wait for Ma Du Gong?"
Do you want to see how he behaves before you deal with me?"
"I..." Zhang Xingwei was really confused.
"Why bother?" The Governor Gao didn't wait for the other party to say anything, and smiled directly. "You don't even become Uncle Cao's adopted son, and you only follow the noble daughter of the Bai family. How can I win you over with just a few words? Moreover
, Now that things have happened, I won’t use it to win over you... because Ma Dugong will not come to you, and I will only be the one to deliver orders in the future."
Zhang Xing expressed his confusion at the right time: "What happened to Duke Ma? Did he go on patrol, or did he go somewhere to accompany the capital? Or maybe Gao Du Gong got the order and specifically connected with our Fulong Guard?"
"It's not that complicated!" The Duke Gao seemed to want to frown slightly to appear more serious, but for some reason he couldn't help but smile. After trying a few times, he simply frowned and grinned, and then had to look back.
From the beginning, he no longer had the same demeanor as before. "Ma Dugong drank too much last night and played tricks with his energy at night. As a result, he collapsed on the spot and his concubine was so frightened that he ran away. He only discovered it at noon today.
As a result, everyone died... It's such a coincidence that all the general affairs of the Bei Yamen were placed on my head! What a pity, what a joy! I got the news and happened to come over. Let me tell you first... One of them is here
After meeting you, a famous person, I also want to tell you, don’t forget to tell Bai Changjian that this matter has been notified to Zhongzhen Fusi, so that she, a noble daughter, does not need to personally take care of such scandalous matters!"
As he said this, he held his head high and strode away resolutely, as if he couldn't wait to tell everyone in Xiyuan and Ziwei Palace the news.
Zhang Xing watched the other party leave. Of course he understood the other party's simple and happy mentality at this time, but at the same time, until Bai Yousi, Qian Tang and others arrived, it was still difficult for him to understand how a dignified governor could act so quickly.
Windy?
Is it just because the surname is Ma? So it’s called Ma Feng? Or is it Fu Yang?
But the sun has recovered, what kind of cultivation is that, how can it still be windy immediately?