When Zhang Xing was doing his "Sai Mengchang" in his pride... Although he didn't know if Mengchang existed in this world... he did not delay the further deterioration of the overall situation in Dongdu.
The deterioration of the political situation is most obvious.
Zhang Wenda, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, is not just talking. He is a person from a second-rate family in the southeast. The reason why he was able to get into a Shangshu is because he suddenly appeared in a major rebellion case of Shangzhu State and identified himself.
The benefactor and boss, who was the prime minister of the dynasty and the minister of Tuogu, was worried about the state of Shangzhu, so he jumped up.
In that case, a total of three Shang Zhuguo died.
The apparent reason is naturally that when the current emperor ascended the throne, a certain Shangzhu country who led troops from outside the country was dissatisfied, and then launched an army to rebel... This kind of thing was not a big deal due to the tradition of the troubled times before... In fact, it was naturally
After the new emperor gradually stabilized his power, he was dissatisfied with the constraints of several old ministers, especially Yang Shen's father, Yang Bin, who was almost the most important figure in the founding of the Wei Dynasty. He had just died the previous year. The balance of power between the emperor and his ministers was reversed, so he took the opportunity.
Such political purges were carried out that the Duke of Ping, Gao Li, and the Duke of Wei, He Ruofu, were actually charged and executed together in the third year after the Shangzhu rebellion.
This matter is just like that. It's hard to say whether the emperor is righteous or the veterans are righteous. It can only be regarded as a typical power struggle.
Even after the struggle ended, upstarts like Zhang Wenda, who had tasted the benefits, became targets of disdain from the court and the people at the same time, and no one can blame them.
But no one expected that he was not satisfied with it once, but wanted to do it twice, and the emperor was too lazy to change the knife.
Of course, from another perspective, the imperial court does not lack Shangzhuguo and generals anyway.
The so-called Eight-Pillar Kingdom system was originally the former dynasty of the previous dynasty. At that time, these military leaders fled to Guanlong and could not compete with Emperor Shenwu of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, so they had to establish a **** system and set up
This pioneering military system established the Eight-Pillar Kingdom, twelve great generals, and four other officials who joined the army.
At that time, the so-called Eight-Pillar Group had only 24 core figures totaling only 14 families.
The central government has been subject to ups and downs, including internal power struggles, frequent mutinies and coups, and so on. So far, half of the fourteen families have been killed by the clan, leaving only seven, and it is very likely that there will be five more in the future.
But at the same time, when a new regime or a new political leader comes to power through a coup, it is inevitable that they will give power to new heroes and old friends to appease them. Old friends aside, it is impossible for these newcomers to break away from the original
old friends, subordinates, and in-laws. As a result, the so-called Eight Pillars Group has actually expanded to more than thirty families.
These families marry each other, promote each other, break the bones and connect the tendons.
Then after a while, when someone rebels, two or three families will be implicated, which can be regarded as the meaning of the question.
To put it bluntly, no one should underestimate political tradition, political inertia, and the most important influence of institutional continuity.
Therefore, when Zhang Wenda, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments, arrested more than fifty relatives of Bai Yousi from all walks of life and said that they were Yang Shen's accomplices, no one was surprised... They just felt that this thunder had been struck.
However, if it only reaches this step, it can only be regarded as thunder, not rain... because it is only assisting in handling the case, and it has not yet reached the point of assigning a decisive crime to any core family, nor has it spread to the bottom.
What the bottom class is most concerned about now is that prices have risen again... Rice and noodles are rising, so are diesel, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. Silver, gold and brocade are becoming more and more expensive. Ordinary silk, copper coins and spices are becoming more and more expensive.
It's becoming less and less valuable, and what's terrible is that rents and house prices seem to be falling too.
This is Dongdu!
In other words, the economic situation in Dongdu has also deteriorated significantly.
"What's under the wall outside?"
On this day, Zhang Xing came back a little late because he had to transfer the yellow gelding to the stables at Jing'an Terrace on the island. He could not help but climb the ladder again, and then he discovered a strange scene outside the gate.
"They are all helpers sent by the powerful people in the city." Brother Liu held a lantern in front and shook his head in response. "There are also some in the shop. They are all squatting outside Zhang Shangshu's mansion, waiting to buy news from the mansion. Whenever there is news, they will stand across the wall.
Send it out... we won't dare to stop it."
Zhang Xing nodded blankly.
However, when he came to the door of the side courtyard where he lived, he finally remembered the business and held the other person's back: "Brother... I have something to tell you. I have become a patrol rider, so I won't have to patrol anymore."
In the streets of these four squares, we have to go to Lide Square frequently to wait for orders, so it is difficult to live here permanently."
"I had guessed it earlier." Brother Liu just nodded when he heard this: "And looking at the situation of Xiuyefang, I probably won't be able to live in peace for the next six months. It would be a good thing to leave as soon as possible... Have you found a place?"
"There's no need to find a place. I want to move directly to the place where my friend came to visit me." Zhang Xing said this without any pretense. "I only have a few clothes and a quilt here. I can go there at any time."
Brother Liu paused slightly when he heard the words, and seemed to hesitate, but he still said something: "There are some things that I shouldn't say, but since I'm leaving, it's okay to say it... I moved to a friend's place, but I can't live with my friend."
It’s settled, dead?”
"No." Zhang Xing shook his head. "I just said I was going to go to him."
"That's good." Brother Liu sincerely advised. "Actually, in my opinion, I have my own rules. No matter how close friends are, they should be separated by a wall... As for friends, friendship does not lie in sleeping together.
Food, walking too close may not be a good thing."
Zhang Xingqing knew that the other party had good intentions, and after thinking about it for a while, he felt that the other party was reasonable, so he simply nodded: "That's right, then I will go to Chengfufang tomorrow to look at the house again, and look for it near my friend... But I just said
In the past, the relocation and resettlement holidays provided by the authorities were not many, and I didn’t know if I could find a suitable one.”
"This is a simple matter." Brother Liu immediately smiled and said, "If you can trust me, I will go say hello to Old Han at the north gate of Chengfufang tomorrow and find the most suitable one for you immediately."
Zhang Xing was naturally extremely grateful.
In this way, that evening, Zhang Xing and Fangzhu Liu still communicated happily, but the rest of the night was not fun because it was too noisy...
Those hedgehogs gathered at the gate of the square, and people inside and outside the square wall kept coming and going. From time to time, a few practitioners climbed over the wall and entered the door as if there was no one around. Zhang Xing was so angry that he wanted to stand in the yard and shout, he really thought this was a public place.
Toilet, you can come when you want and leave when you want?
However, considering that the practitioners in the families of high-ranking officials are probably all masters, and there are so many people, they would have to be beaten once for shouting like this. Even Zhang Xing, who was unruly like Zhang Xing, could only squint his eyes and pretend to sleep.
It's interesting to say that it was so lively at night, but at the fourth watch of the next day, before dawn, the square gate suddenly became clean, and the reason was still Zhang Shangshu - this man has become Nanya
One of the princes, the Minister of Punishment, was going to court, so the carriage parked in front of the square gate early as usual, and was the first in the crowd waiting for the door to open.
Zhang Shangshu was used to seeing the sun in Dongdu during the fourth watch.
But this time, there was a slight twist.
Wasn’t Zhang Shangshu promoted?
Didn’t you get the right to do the project?
Therefore, Brother Liu, the owner of the shop, was cautious. He rarely went over to bow down from a distance and asked Zhang Shangshu's family for instructions. Shangshu was so busy, should he open the door in advance?
Zhang Shangshu did not hesitate. His reply was extremely direct. He even went beyond his family members and loudly replied through the curtain of the car in public - the laws of the country cannot be abolished.
Duan is upright and upright, and his words are righteous.
Brother Liu can feel at ease now.
The sun rose and the door of the workshop was clear. Zhang Xing, who had taken a moving leave, did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he carried his sword and walked into the Xiuye workshop. It was obviously to remind Wei Zhuzi and others that he still had his number in Dongdu.
people.
After the inspection, he turned back and took a nap in the courtyard to catch up on his sleep.
But at noon, Brother Liu came and said that there was a particularly suitable courtyard, the so-called left and right courtyards, with a main room and a main courtyard for entertaining guests in the middle, and a backyard at the back where you could raise horses.
It's suitable for two people to live in. Even two people can stay at a safe distance while appearing close to each other.
It can even be lived in by three or four people. When the salary comes down and the cash flow becomes smooth, it would be suitable to hire a groom and concierge and a cook.
The most important thing is that the owner of the house is planning to run away overnight because his uncle once served as Yang Shen's personal soldier. Therefore, the rent is extremely cheap. He just hopes to rent it to the official family quickly in case of chaos.
Get up and see if you can save this yard as much as possible.
Since it was so suitable, and Zhang Xing was a single man and wanted to settle down, he directly agreed... Anyway, he would live alone at most, and Qin Bao would come as long as he wanted... and then he would move.
It was said that he was moving, but apart from his new clothes and sword, he only had a few books, a few clothes, a quilt, and of course the compass.
Zhang Xing didn't show any pretense, he directly borrowed a car from Fangzhu Liu, without hiring anyone or asking for help. Fangzhu Liu led the way, pushed it over by himself, placed it in front of the family's door, and invited the owner of the north gate of Chengfufang in person.
I came out, made the paperwork for renting the house, threw my things in, and asked Brother Liu to return the car directly.
It really comes and goes in a hurry.
The life of a bachelor in Dongdu is so simple.
We moved there at noon, and Zhang Xing, who was still on vacation, set off for the island in the afternoon. He was preparing to find Qin Bao and discuss it. At this time, he took his horse back.
However, when he arrived on the island, he was shocked to find that people from the Ministry of Punishment were here again.
"Is it a human being this time?"
Zhang Xing, who was soaked with sweat, turned around and asked the other black-faced knights in brocade clothes beside him.
"Isn't it?!" A warrior in brocade almost gritted his teeth. "The Ministry of Punishment has gone too far! After Jing'an Station took root in the Eastern Capital, it never sent out prisoners..."
"It just so happened that Zhongcheng had just sent an order not to interfere with the official affairs of the Ministry of Punishment!" Another person was furious. "Otherwise, these bastards from the Ministry of Punishment would have been thrown into the ground together."
Zhang Xing also frowned slightly.
PS: Thanks to the Kanto-style bandit boss for being so cute! This book is the 42nd cute one.
By the way, I would like to wish happy birthday to three classmates Han Men, Seven Years Old and Xiaoxiao who share the same birthday.
