Chapter 633: A Passionate Blood, Half a Loyal Soul, Talking and Listening to a Wild Dog (Part 2)
The winter snow has completely melted, and the spring rain is gentle and moistening everything silently.
In mid-March, as the Jurchens finally withdrew from Taiyuan to the north, the country that had experienced a lot of pain also woke up from this sudden blow. In Bianliang City, the upper levels of the political situation were changing bit by bit, just like this spring day
The thawed ice water gradually merged from a trickle into a mighty river. As the emperor's edict came down, all the changes and incentives that had been brewing were now being implemented.
Various rewards for meritorious officials and troops in this war have been determined and implemented. Preferential treatment and pensions for the many deceased people inside and outside the capital have also been announced and implemented in pieces. The officialdom of the capital is in turmoil again.
Respectfully, some corrupt officials have been investigated and punished at this time. At least for the ordinary people in the capital and even scholars and students at this time, because of the pain caused by the Jurchens going south, the Wu Dynasty court was reorganizing and revitalizing.
Every piece of it is gratifying and touching.
The political situation was cleared, and the capital was besieged all winter. At this time, a large number of traders and tourists from north to south poured in. For a time, the atmosphere in the entire capital was full of vitality. The literati still held poetry gatherings, and the themes were mostly
The spirit of being courageous and courageous after understanding shame is occasionally mixed with indictment poems criticizing the Jurchens for being cruel, like animals, pigs and dogs. There are also some great literati who write eloquently and lofty views, detailing the difference between humans and animals, and demonstrating the Jurchens
The Tatars have a barbaric temperament, contrary to the laws of nature and human relations, and will inevitably die a good death sooner or later. When it is spread among the literary circles, it will inevitably make people's hearts and blood boil, and people will willingly praise this man and this man for his sharp words.
This is the situation in the capital in the eyes of ordinary people, and in the upper-level official circles, everyone with a discerning eye knows that a huge storm has been brewing for a long time and is about to explode. This is a battle that is related to whether the ministers who have made great achievements in the defense of the city can reach the sky in one step.
, on one side are Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu and other old forces, on the other side are Li and Qin, who finally found the best opportunity after being reused by the emperor for several years. Once this hurdle is passed, the power of the two prime ministers
It will truly stabilize and become a giant capable of confronting Cai Jing and Tong Guan head-on.
The brewing of this storm has caused a large number of officials to engage in private activities, either seeking self-protection or choosing to take sides. Even the small and medium-sized officials in the court were more or less affected and knew the seriousness of the matter.
Yu Hezhong and Chen Sifeng are two of them.
As friends of Shishi, both of them started from a not too high starting point. With some connections at home or running their own business, one of them is now working in the Household Department and the other is in the Staff Department. They are small officials and have been doing this recently.
For a period of time, I have been surrounded by a lot of political insider information from time to time, including Ning Yi.
In the capital, the connection point between the political situation and the people is often the brothel Chuguan, which is like a brothel. Officials come to the brothel and occasionally reveal something, and then spread it to the upper class wealthy people through the brothel's news channels.
Go home. Most of these messages are ambiguous, some are true and some are false. Yu and Chen will come over occasionally to talk about these things.
"...Two days ago at Wurui Camp outside the city, Wu Zhuangyuan Luo Shengzhou went to take over. In less than an hour, he was seriously injured and was driven out in despair. Now the Ministry of War is handling the matter. The Ministry of Personnel has also intervened. No one else can
You know, but I know. The Wurui camp is the army under General Qin Shaoqian, and Li Heng is also among them... To be honest, it's not smart for Li Heng to go against the top like this."
In the small courtyard where Master Fanlou was, Chen Sifeng lowered his voice and was talking about this matter. Master frowned and poured tea for him: "Is there any problem now?"
"Luo Shengzhou is Tan Zhen's man. How can Mr. Tan keep his face if something like this happens? Moreover, there is a lot of trouble inside and outside the capital at this time, especially the Ministry of War. Now it is the top priority. If something like this happens,
This matter must be investigated strictly. Wu Ruiying made great achievements in defending the city and was so unruly that Prince Tong might even be alerted."
Yu Hezhong said: "After all, Li Heng has no official status. In the past, I saw him acting in a chivalrous manner, but now it is inevitable that he is a little careless. Alas, it is hard to say..."
The two of them have not had much contact with Ning Yi. Although they are old childhood friends because of their teachers, in fact, they are simply not up to the level of people Ning Yi comes into contact with in Beijing. Or maybe they are the third level.
The reputation of a talented scholar may be due to his contacts with the Prime Minister, or he may have a huge business system like Zhuji. Shishi often interacts with the two of them because of his obsession, but Ning Yi does not. If not necessary, he will
The teachers are not looking for each other, let alone Yu and Chen. Therefore, when it comes to Ning Yi's troubles at this time, the two of them may have a sit-and-see attitude in their hearts. Of course, there is no malice.
The master then asked: "What happened in the military camp?"
Chen Sifeng shook his head: "I'm not very clear about how Luo Shengzhou was injured. However, Master, you don't have to worry too much. Although Li Heng has a relationship with Wurui Camp, he is not the real chief officer. How could he
He is asked to take on such a big responsibility."
After all, he was not very clear about the affairs of Wurui Camp. He said that it might be related to Ning Yi. When he thought about it carefully, how could Ning Yi stir up such a big thing at this critical moment? Then several people changed the topic.
Talking about some other gossip, such as the recent activities of Tang Ke and other Zhuhe faction, Zhongshidao seems to have been ignored, the gathering of big guys under Cai Jing, etc.
The teacher is well-informed, but it is impossible to know everything. At this time, she was a little worried after hearing what happened in Wurui Camp. It was impossible for her to go to Ning Yi to ask about this matter. In the following days, several people learned from
The general learned from the general that the matter at Wurui Camp had been resolved, and Tong Guan's close confidant Li Bingwen personally took over Wurui Camp. This time, no trouble finally occurred.
I also found out about Luo Shengzhou's serious injury during this period.
"...Luo Shengzhou was a martial arts champion and boasted of his martial arts skills. When he went to Wurui camp, he wanted to use force to suppress others, but ended up confronting them in the army... In the first battle, both of them were bare-handed, and Luo Shengzhou knocked the opponent down.
The ground, but the second formation used weapons. The soldiers of Wurui Camp fought out from the mountain of corpses and sea of blood. They were not easy to mess with. It is said that they exchanged swords on both sides, and both were seriously injured..."
The general who came over talked about the incident in Wurui Camp. Although it was simple, it was also thrilling. Then he added something that was beyond the teacher's expectation: "As for the Ning Yi you mentioned, he must be the one from Zhu Ji. I don't think so either."
I heard something."
"Huh?" Shishi's eyes widened.
The general was also quite proud of being able to perform in front of his master: "After Luo Shengzhou entered the Wurui camp, although he was a little overwhelmed and ended up in disgrace, after all, he was a trusted confidant of Lord Tan, and those who fought against him were just mere mortals.
After a soldier surnamed Luo was seriously injured, Wu Ruiying couldn't handle him. How could he swallow his breath? The Ministry of War and the Ministry of War wanted to deal with the soldier strictly according to military law. I heard that Luo Shengzhou also said that he would kill the soldier.
.In the past few days, it was Ning Liheng from Bamboo Records who came forward and found many connections. He begged grandpa to sue grandma, and also asked several adults to come forward, and finally saved the soldier..."
"Privately, I also heard that Luo Shengzhou used some tricks, but so far, nothing has happened after all." The general said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Ning went out like this for a mere soldier. In the end, he will
The matter was handled in the style of an ancient chivalrous person. I admire it very much. At this time, Prince Tong has stepped in to take over, so there will be no more trouble."
This is what the other party said. After figuring out the whole story, Shishi felt something was wrong in his heart. At this time, the situation in Beijing was changing. Left Prime Minister Li Gang wanted to take office, and Cai Jing and Tong Guan wanted to stop it. This was the most discussed matter among everyone.
For the lower class people, they like to see the drama of traitors being defeated and loyal ministers ascending to power. During the years when Li Gang was prime minister, he had an upright and upright character and a good reputation among the people. Cai Jing and others formed a party for personal gain. Everyone knew in their hearts that this time the political situation
During the struggle, although it was reported that Cai, Tong and others wanted to deal with Li Xiang, Li Gang's upright style left the opponent with nowhere to say anything. Although all kinds of rumors were flying in the court, the impeachment of Li Gang was almost impossible.
No, when others talk about this, they feel a little happy.
After Li Gang, there was the way of cultivating teachers. After passing the way of cultivating teachers, Qin Siyuan's figure appeared in the eyes of many people. The Qin family had both bad and bad reputations, both prosperous and negative, but in general, Wu Ruiying attacked Guo Guo in Xiacun.
The pharmacist's victory and the martyrdom of Qin Shao and Taiyuan made the Qin family quite popular at present. But...since they were so optimistic, why did it become so troublesome for Li Heng to stand up for a small soldier?
She has been in the news circle in the capital for so many years, and she has already developed some skills that cicadas are aware of before the autumn wind changes. Every major event in the capital, party struggles, and upper-level intrigues, although they will not be accurately reflected in Fanlou in the first time.
In the message system, but in the chaotic and complicated messages, as long as you are careful, you can always sort out some clues of this or that.
In the next two or three days, all kinds of news made her even more uneasy. During the Jurchen invasion of the south, the eldest son of the Qin family died, and the second son was now deprived of military power. Could it be that this time in this chaotic whirlpool?
His sword was going to hit the right prime minister's head?
That night, she met her mother Li Yun. During the chat, she heard her mother say: "Ning Liheng's Zhiyan Building, you might as well sell it to me."
Master Li was stunned: "What?"
Ning Yi founded Zhu Ji, and he drove past restaurants one after another. Zhiyan Restaurant was one of the restaurants in Beijing. Li Yun looked at her and said, "I don't know very well. I just heard someone talk about it inadvertently.
It seems that Zhiyan Tower has been paid to someone else. Since you don’t know about it, it might be a lie. Well, you haven’t gone to see him recently?"
Shishi's eyes were puzzled, and she said: "He is too busy with work, and I can't always look for him. Besides, Fanlou and Zhuji..." When she said this, she remembered the decision made by Li's mother at the beginning of the year, regarding Zhuji.
Regarding the publicity and collection of war deeds, Mother Li did not ask Fanlou to cooperate. Although she did not prevent Shishi and others from helping, in fact, she had an attitude of staying out of the matter. Thinking of this, Shishi looked at her and said:
"Mom, could it be that you...guessed it a long time ago..."
"Guess what?" Li Yun blinked.
"Guess...the right prime minister lost power..."
"How would I know." Li Yun hesitated for a moment, "But are you also guessing about this? I just recently felt that something was wrong with the rumors. If it is true, your enemy is preparing to retreat south... What a pity.
Ah, I always thought he was a really powerful character."
The teacher fell silent, and Li Yun looked at her for a while and comforted her: "You don't need to think too much. Fighting in official circles is never that simple. No one can tell who the winner is until the end. Ning Liheng knows the inside story.
Definitely more than you and me. If you are really curious, just go to him and ask him directly, so what's the problem?"
The teacher nodded.
That night, she was thinking about this matter in her room, and all kinds of thoughts came to her. Strangely, what she cared about was not that the Right Prime Minister lost power. The thought that lingered in her mind was always Mother Li's words: "
Your enemy is preparing to retreat southward." If in the past, when Mother Li said this, she would naturally have many ways to coquettishly go back, but at this time, she suddenly realized that she actually cared about this.
Maybe he's leaving?
Looking back, the reunion with Ning Yi. Until now, the relationship between the two is actually a bit strange, chewing carefully, and even a little unreal. They are old acquaintances. But even when they were young,
She had never had much contact with him. After they reunited, she initially regarded him as a man who had no ability and got married. Later, she gradually discovered the weirdness in him. He was good at writing poems and was the most talented man in Jiangning. He also had a strange temperament. When they got along with him, there was no trace of him.
What it feels like to be with Yu Hezhong and Chen Sifeng.
Later he came to the capital and went to Shandong. He slaughtered the Liangshan bandits, cooperated with the Youxiang Mansion to provide disaster relief, and attacked the grain gentry. He had been hunted by the green forest people, but no one could succeed. Then the Jurchens went south. He
She left the city to go to the battlefield and narrowly escaped death. But she still achieved great things... She actually hadn't fully accepted that she had such a powerful friend, and suddenly, he might have to leave.
All this is not without clues. His temperament has always been relatively direct. When the bandits from Liangshan came to his home to kill people, he went directly there and wiped out Liangshan. When the Green Forest people came to kill him, he killed them back without mercy.
The wealthy gentry and wealthy merchants were hoarding food and harming people. They were so powerful that he was still not afraid at all. When the Jurchens invaded the south this time, he also faced the danger. When they met last time, when they talked about the incident in Taiyuan, his tone was:
Somewhat frustrated. At this point, if the Right Prime Minister really loses power, it would not be strange for him to choose to leave.
But suddenly...he is leaving...
The recent changes in Beijing have made it difficult for ordinary people to see clearly. He was obviously running around, and the two of them had not seen each other since the Lantern Festival. That night, as she hugged the quilt, she suddenly thought: If he wants
After you leave, will you come over and tell me?
Then she felt that their relationship was not as good as she imagined.
The quiet night gradually passed.
While a large number of people were watching from the outside of the chaotic whirlpool, some people were struggling in a difficult situation.
The next day was March 18th in the 14th year of Jinghan's reign. In the residence of Prime Minister You, various trees and plants were sprouting new green buds, flowers were blooming, and the atmosphere was full of spring.
In the afternoon, a large number of soldiers and officials announcing the decree entered the prime minister's office. Due to the various accusations and impeachments between the DPRK and China, and the heated public debate, Zhou Zhe had no choice but to let the three divisions co-trial a series of cases involving Qin Siyuan during his tenure as prime minister.
Clear his name.
After some twists and turns, the command of Wurui Camp has been taken over by Tong Guan and his family.
Then on this day, Qin Siyuan was imprisoned.
When Ning Yi stepped into the Prime Minister's Mansion, there was not much sadness in the Prime Minister's Mansion. The old lady of the Qin family who had fallen down a few days ago due to the news of Qin Shaohe's death was now in charge of the affairs of the family and directing the people in the family.
People and relatives packed their things and were ready to leave at any time. But when Qin Shaoqian was so angry that he wanted to make trouble, it was this usually kind old lady who held a cane and shouted at him sternly.
In order to prevent this day's events, it is unfair to say that the staff of the Right Prime Minister's Office did nothing. When they sensed the crisis, everyone, including Ning Yi, had already done a lot of things in private to try to change
But since they realized that the origin of this matter came from the aloof emperor, everyone was mentally prepared for the futility of the matter.
Including the old lady.
"... He (Qin Siyuan) has served the country and the people all his life, and he has a clear conscience. Now that the emperor lets him go, then we can leave... The Wu Dynasty established the country and did not kill the scholar-bureaucrats. If he has served the country, they must let him go.
A way out."
That’s what the gray-haired old woman said. (To be continued)