It was dark and windy, and there were almost no palace people walking around in the imperial city. The emperor's personal guards also began to patrol the city. Chang Yu walked outside Donghua Gate and woke up a lot when the cool breeze blew. He couldn't help but gave himself a wry smile and gave himself a slap on the head. Since ancient times,
It is difficult for a hero to be a beauty.
In fact, he could or could not care about the affairs of the Wei Dynasty, but when he met Zhang Yan, the queen, he seemed to lose his soul with every smile he made, and wanted to do something for her, but that was all he could do.
, of course, he doesn’t want to have anything happen with Zhang Yan. Even if he wants Zhang Yan, he may not be willing to do it. After all, the traditional concept is there.
The imperial city was locked, but it could not stop Chang Yu's footsteps. Dong'an Gate opened with a creak. Before Chang Yu could go out, he heard a familiar voice from outside: "Hey, Eunuch Chang, can you figure it out?" It turned out to be Wang Chengen.
"Eunuch Wang, what are you..." Chang Yu was a little surprised.
After hearing Wang Chengen's explanation, Chang Yu couldn't help but smile. It turned out that in the evening, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly remembered Zhou Yuji's move, so he asked Wang Chengen to send a jade Ruyi to show the emperor's great kindness. This was definitely a very honorable thing. Wang Chengen wanted to go.
He came back as soon as he went, but Zhou Yuji was overly enthusiastic and insisted on keeping him for a drink. In fact, he could have refused, but there were other nobles present at the time, and he couldn't stand the crowd and enthusiasm, so he delayed for a while. When he came back, the emperor
The city was locked and he couldn't enter.
Although he was a popular figure around Emperor Chongzhen, his character was far inferior to that of Chang Yu. As long as he was locked up, he could neither get in nor get out.
Wang Chengen also has a house outside the palace. If he can't get in, he won't live on the street, but he must return to the palace tonight. When he was thinking about how to send a message and find a way to enter the palace, it suddenly occurred to him that Chang Yu hadn't left the palace yet.
, also guessed that Chang Yu had to leave the palace at night, so he waited outside. He was not lonely, because Chang Yu's carriage and personal guards were waiting in the East Factory, and they chatted for a long time.
"It's so lively over there in Zhenxibo." Wang Cheng'en looked exaggerated: "Good guy, nine out of ten dignitaries from the capital have gone, hehe."
"That's because Zhen Xibo is very popular." Chang Yu chuckled, and Wang Chengen also echoed: "That's not true, he is very popular, hehe, oh, by the way, it is said that even Commander Gao of Shanhaiguan Pass sent people to send congratulatory gifts. Hey, I didn't listen.
What kind of relationship does General Gao have with Uncle Zhen Xibo?"
"I have said that Uncle Zhen Xi is very popular." Chang Yu smiled softly, and Wang Chengen smiled half-heartedly: "It's true, but it may not be really good. I haven't seen any gifts from Zu on his birthday."
Chang Yu was really happy this time: "Well, if you don't ask for a gift, that would be great!" As he said, his eyes flashed: "Except for those nobles, if you meet people in the court, Zhen Xibo has been in the court recently.
The people in the hall are very close to them."
Wang Chengen laughed loudly: "Maybe it's too close on weekdays. I haven't seen anyone today. I only heard that Shi Kefa, the Minister of War, sent a congratulatory gift, but no one was seen..." Chang Yu said oh and sighed: "It's really
, Zhen Xibo’s popularity is indeed not very good.”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and Wang Chengen suddenly said: "Guess who our family met?" Before Chang Yu could open his mouth, he whispered: "The father-in-law of the country."
Oh, Chang Yu was a little surprised: "You're not here to try your luck, right?" He patted his chest and said, "Fortunately, we didn't go there." He glanced at Wang Chengen and said, "No..."
Wang Chengen smiled bitterly and stamped his foot: "Why do you think our family came back so quickly?"
Chang Yu laughed loudly: "My lord, your trip was not in vain. You have heard what you need to hear, seen what you need to see, and seen what you need to see. Please hurry into the palace. Your Majesty is waiting to hear...
..." Wang Chengen smiled meaningfully and said goodbye: "I'll see you later."
Chang Yu turned around and got on the carriage. None of his personal attendants were around during the holidays. Only Kuang Liang was accompanied by twelve personal guards: "Mr. Factory, should you go back to the Yamen or go somewhere else?"
"Where is Chunxiang?" Chang Yu asked.
"Inside the Yamen," Kuang Ren said quickly.
Chang Yu yelled: "Call him and go home."
The carriage drove slowly along the root of the imperial city. There were almost no pedestrians at this point. When it reached the entrance of the alley, Chunxiang jumped on the carriage and brought a gust of cold wind: "From the morning until now, the emperor has really valued my eldest brother."
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Chang Yu smiled bitterly, shook his head and was speechless.
"Dinner is ready. Why don't you two eat it tonight?" Chunxiang saw Chang Yu's bitter look on his face and said with a smile. Chang Yu nodded slightly: "That's alright, let's go back and let Lao Hu make two dishes. Well, that's fine.
I miss his craftsmanship very much. By the way, have you been to Zhen Xibo's place?"
Chunxiang nodded: "I sent you a congratulatory gift and came back after being polite. Brother, didn't you say that we can't join in the fun?"
Chang Yu hummed: "Is that gift in your name or in my name?"
"With the name of Yamen," Chunxiang looked proud, and Chang Yu gave a thumbs up: "There is progress."
"By the way, brother, do you know who I met over there today?" Chunxiang suddenly said: "There are several secret spies from Jinyiwei, but they are definitely not sent by me." He seemed to know what Chang Yu wanted to say.
What, Chunxiang said quickly: "It's definitely not Wei Yan's people, but Lu Cheng's people."
"Nanzhen Fusi?" Chang Yu was indeed a little surprised: "What are they doing there?"
Chunxiang narrowed his eyes: "I think they are going to touch Wei Yan."
"They want to move Wei Yan, why did they go to Zhou's house? Is it possible that Wei Yan went there?" Chang Yu was stunned, and Chunxiang snorted: "I am surprised that Wei Yan went to congratulate him. When did he and Uncle Zhen Xi have a friendship?
, of course he may also be ordered to go.”
Chang Yu frowned and remained silent. Chunxiang looked at his expression and whispered: "They are going to fight among themselves. Hey, there are many moths in the big family. Let's see if our yamen can work together..."
When mentioning Jinyiwei, many people's first reaction is that it is an intelligence agency, which is true, but it is by no means just an intelligence agency. First of all, it is one of the emperor's twenty-six personal guards, and secondly, it is a yamen.
yamen.
The Jinyiwei has two main functions. The first is the bodyguard, and it is also the only personal guard that can enter the palace. On weekdays, the emperor goes to court, performs sacrifices, and tours out of the palace. The Jinyiwei is responsible for everything. The second is also his most famous.
There is no need to elaborate on the functions of the Detective Staff.
The two major functions constitute a large yamen, which has fourteen offices (seventeen offices at its peak). Each office has ten departments under it, and there are two departments at the same level as the fourteen offices, namely the Experience Department (similar to
Later Secretariat) and Zhenfu Division.
Jinyiwei's Zhenfu Division is divided into North and South Town Fu Divisions, with five health offices under it. The South Town Fu Division specializes in investigating and punishing its own people, which is today's Discipline Inspection Commission. The North Town Fu Division is very powerful, and that is the action team.
Responsible for criminal investigation, arrests, interrogations, intelligence collection, etc., he is the core of Jinyiwei. What's even more awesome is that he is directly ordered by the emperor. Even the commander of Jinyiwei has no right to interfere. The leader of Lingbei Town Fusi Yamen is called Zhenfushi
, with the title of Qianhu, although he is only an official of the fourth rank, he is the true confidant of the emperor. Although the commander of the Jinyiwei is the boss of the yamen, he cannot control him in many aspects and turns a blind eye.
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Today, the commander of Jinyiwei is Wu Mengming, the leader of Fusi in South Town is Lu Cheng, and the leader of Fusi in North Town is Wei Yan.
Chang Yu and Wei Yan didn't have much direct contact, but they still had a good impression of this person. Although they belonged to different yamen, they both worked for the emperor. He tried his best to cooperate with Chang Yu's successive actions after he came to power. His relationship with Wu Mengming
Not bad, he is a well-rounded character.
As for Lu Cheng, Chang Yu had even less contact with him. Nanzhen Fusi was always looking for faults, and no one liked to go with them. They had quite a lot of conflicts with each other, and they would get into fights every now and then, but that was not the case.
There was no earth-shattering incident that didn't draw the emperor's attention, but now he suddenly wants to investigate Wei Yan... it's a bit intriguing.
With Zhou Yuji's character, it is impossible for him to get close to Jin Yiwei, let alone have any personal relationship with Wei Yan. Wei Yan most likely went to congratulate him on orders, but the drunkard's intention was of course not to drink. Lu Cheng was
It’s about being moved by the wind…
Why did he want to overthrow Wei Yan? It's not that easy to win over the emperor's confidants. Without solid evidence, it's easy to backfire!
Chang Yu was puzzled and asked Chunxiang: "Do you understand Lu Cheng?"
Chunxiang thought for a while: "I don't know much about it. I just know that he is an old man from Jinyiwei. He used to follow Luo Sigong..." Before he could finish his words, Chang Yu narrowed his eyes: "Good guy, he is here for us."
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Chunxiang was startled: "I'm confused, what does it have to do with us?"