In the side room of the inner courtyard of the Dongchang Yamen, there are dim candles. Wu Zhong is half leaning on the bedside and chatting with Jiang Fa next to him. In his early years, he was known as the God of Killer in the world, but because of his low profile, few people know about him. Jiang Fa is so good.
Traveling around the world, I knew a little bit about his chivalry, and always believed that he was a famous swordsman in the world. Although Wuzhong did not admit or deny it, it did not affect the two of them becoming good friends.
Yes, Wuzhong is brave and skilled in martial arts, but his personality is surly and a bit awkward. The only person who can have a serious conversation is Jiang Fa, and Jiang Fa has always regarded him as his idol and respected him. This time Wuzhong seriously injured him.
Zi also came to take care of her. After all, it was not convenient for a girl like Song Luoyu to be around her all the time.
As they were talking, there was a commotion outside, and soon Tu Yuan, Jia Waixiong and other leaders of the Fourth Battalion of Dongchang and their attendants came in, obviously coming to visit Wuzhong.
"Although we didn't make much effort in this battle, the factory supervisor still gave us a silver reward and said that if we are happy in life, we should go out and have fun. Old Wu can't go because you look like this." After some greetings, Tu Yuan smiled.
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"What do you mean, you were given a reward for not doing anything? I'm afraid you are stupid. This reward was for the last time I left the city to attack the Tatar camp. The factory supervisor said that the emperor paid one hundred thousand taels out of his own pocket, but it has not been divided yet. The factory
"The governor has paid this in advance, so we can have fun quickly. In a few days, we may go out of the city to kill the Tatars." Jia Waixiong rolled his eyes at him, then looked at Tang Potian and said, "Master Tang, don't you think so?".
Tang Potian chuckled: "Low-key, low-key, look at Tu Yuan's bitchy mouth, just come and see Lao Wu. Isn't it irritating others by proposing to go out for fun? It's not authentic!"
Everyone laughed.
Wu Zhong sighed and rolled his eyes: "Looking for fun, there is nothing to find in the capital at this time. It's just a few sips in a tavern. I'm lying in bed and drinking whatever I want. I can drink as much as I want."
Drink as much as you want, don’t you envy me, hum.”
"Envy" Jia Waixiong and others looked at each other and laughed: "I always envy you when you lie still and have to be helped to pee." Everyone laughed again, Wuzhong cursed, and Li Muchian stepped forward to calm down: "Okay, let's talk about it.
Come on, don't make fun of Lao Wu for peeing." Everyone laughed again.
Wuzhong was too lazy to argue with them and yelled, "Go away and don't disturb my sleep." Then he asked Jiang Fa: "Master Jiang, are you going to drink with them too?"
Jiang Fa shook his head: "There cannot be no one around the factory supervisor. Master Chen (Chen Wangting) and I stayed here, so I won't go with them." Wuzhong nodded: "It's raining outside. What's there to do? You're right here with me."
Treat you to a good drink, all the royal wine from the palace is much better than the horse piss outside."
"Old Wu, you are still young." Tang Potian blinked: "Do you think we really just went out for a drink? Do you really think there is no fun in the city now? To tell you the truth, the factory supervisor has made a big deal today.
Let’s go to Dashilar to play. It’s such a big world. I don’t have any wine or girls that I want…”
Ah, girl? Wuzhong couldn't sit still for a while, pointed at Jia Waixiong and said: "Help me up, I'm okay!"
When everyone burst into laughter, they saw Song Luoyu come in with a basin of water, looked at Wuzhong with a puzzled look and asked: "What are you okay with?"
"I,, I can't do it anymore." Wuzhong collapsed on the bed again, and everyone burst out laughing.
Wang Jiayan likes wine, but he is not a big drinker. Moreover, he was invited to Dongchang Yamen to drink with Chang Yu, but he really drank the good wine in Dongchang. In fact, it was just to show his attitude.
Although he served in the Ministry of War, he was actually a civil servant to the Governor of the Beijing Camp. Civil servants and eunuchs had always been natural enemies, not to mention that they were incompatible with someone like Dongchang, who was a thorn in his side.
However, the behavior of Chang Yu, the great eunuch of Dongchang, was very different from the behavior of the powerful eunuchs of the past dynasties. He had almost no selfish desires. He never did anything to cultivate party members to harm the loyal and good, harming the country and the people. Instead, he led troops to suppress bandits and kill the enemy with great achievements.
He is good at fighting but extremely low-key, and never directly confronts the courtiers. Even if you think he is bad and think that he is behind something, you have no evidence.
There are many types of courtiers, some are just waiting to die, and some are loyal to the emperor and will fight to the death for the country. Wang Jiayan is this kind. Although he doesn't like eunuchs, Chang Yu's personality charm makes him admire him endlessly.
After fighting side by side for several days, he was finally convinced. Coming to dinner was actually a kind of recognition and acceptance. He was the first big shot in the court to have an honest and honest contact with the eunuch of Dongchang.
After a few side dishes and a few pots of good wine, Wu Mengming accompanied the guest, and the three of them drank together. After half an hour, Wang Jiayan was too drunk and left and left. Chang Yu walked to the yamen gate and then returned to the inner hall, closed the door, and chatted secretly with Wu Mengming.
"We have obtained one hundred and forty-seven thousand taels of silver and more than four thousand stones of grain. All the accounts can be checked." Wu Mengming said in a low voice, looking at the little eunuch leisurely holding a teacup: "Your Majesty, the factory supervisor, this humble position has really taken a toll on you."
All the strength of the milk has been used up."
Chang Yu smiled slightly and put down the teacup: "Whose girl should I eat? That girl from Lantingyuan Cuihong in Dashilar?"
Uh! Wu Mengming was shocked. Lantingyuan's Cuihong was his top secret, and the little eunuch actually knew it. Hey, Dongchang's gossip is really pervasive, and the little eunuch is also keeping a close eye on him.
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"Look at the nervous demeanor on your face, is it possible that you are afraid that the governor will steal your ***?" Chang Yu chuckled and knocked on the table, "You took 50,000 taels, and the rest will be discussed by the military department within three days.
When rewards for meritorious deeds are distributed to the officers and soldiers, you will personally supervise them to prevent anyone from filling their own pockets and putting the food directly into the treasury."
Wu Mengming frowned when he heard this: "Mr. Factory Supervisor, this is not what we said before. Isn't 50,000 yuan for a humble position a bit small?"
Chang Yu picked up the tea cup and blew in a faint smile: "Master Wu, as the old saying goes, he who is content is always happy. You can get 50,000 taels just by talking. Are you still not satisfied? Then the officers and soldiers in the Beijing Camp risked their lives to defend the city and even died in the battle.
"You only got a few taels of this million yuan, not to mention the fame you earned." He said with a long sigh: "Even the governor didn't get even a tael of silver this time, but he was still in debt. What the hell am I doing?"
Who should I go to to complain to?”
"How do you say this, Mr. Factory Supervisor? How come you are in debt?" Wu Mengming was confused.
Chang Yu sneered: "Mr. Wu, let's not talk about anything else, but can you withstand it if the father-in-law turns around?"
Hey! Wu Mengming suddenly had a bitter look on his face. Hey, the little eunuch is too shady. Every time before doing something, he draws all kinds of cakes for himself to lure him into the water. Then every time he makes a settlement, he has to pinch himself, but he still enjoys it.
This time again...
"Mr. Factory Supervisor, I am not an unscrupulous person even if I am humble. I will give you half of my fifty thousand taels of silver to honor you. My father-in-law, you are helping me to resist." I secretly scolded you uncle in my heart. Obviously, my father-in-law is.
You came up with a crazy idea to ask me to be the guarantor, and now I have to spend money... What else did you say that I could make fifty thousand taels just by talking? You know, all the nobles in Beijing have been offended by you now, go to
It can be said that he is walking on thin ice in the end. If one day the commander of the Imperial Guards has his hat taken off, those people will kill him.
Chang Yu didn't seem to appreciate it: "Mr. Wu, please speak clearly. The recent anti-corruption crackdown has been severe. How could you openly bribe me? Are you trying to frame me?"
I thought, I got an advantage but still behaved. Wu Mengming was speechless: "I made a mistake because of my humble position. I am not filial to you. I donated it to the Fourth Battalion of Dongchang as military expenses because of my humble position."
Oh, Mr. Wu is so generous. With your salary, you can actually spend tens of thousands of silver at once. It seems that Dongchang needs to investigate carefully. Chang Yu squinted.
Wu Mengming's eyes darkened, and he secretly said: "Mr. Factory Supervisor, open one and four, east factory four, humble one, if it doesn't work, kill humble one!"
On the way, Chang Yu gave Commander Wu a thumbs up.
Wu Mengming finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had already visited the ancestral graves of Chang Yu's family, but he was also a little worried about Zhou Kui, the old rogue: "He is the head of the country. It's really hard to deal with the trouble if there is no food and salt."
"Master Wu, you are the commander of the Jinyiwei. Why are you becoming more timid? What's wrong with the king's father? Without the Queen's support, can he fight better than you and I working together? How can he outperform Dongchang and Jinyiwei?"
Wu Mengming's face turned red: "But after all...if he sues us everywhere, I'm afraid..."
Moreover, Chang Yu rolled his eyes: "There is no proof. Does he have any proof in black and white? If there is any proof, let's take him one hundred thousand taels. Even if he does, don't forget, it is a donation! How does his voluntary donation compare with ours?"
If there is a fuss, this governor will immediately accuse him of slander, slander, and even bribery... I don't take a fallen prince at all. I dared to ask him for one hundred thousand taels of silver, so I wasn't afraid that he would cause trouble."
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Wu Mengming breathed a sigh of relief that the little eunuch was so domineering, and he was extremely impressed. He thought that he was shameless enough, but compared with the little eunuch, he was just learning to speak. But when he thought about how many scolds he had received after working for a long time, he finally
Almost all of them are working for the little eunuch, not to mention how sad they are. (To be continued)