Linjiang Building is divided into three floors. Naturally, only high-ranking officials can enter the top floor. The space is paneled and paved, with most of the screens removed. The carved pillars are carved with insects, fish, flowers and birds. Candles are lit brightly, and tables of banquets are lined up.
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Su Ziji went up, but did not take his seat first. He stood at the window and looked out. The clear moonlight was like washing, and the river was dotted with fishing lanterns. He turned around and said: "Since ancient times, I have been looking at the river from a distance, and it is rushing eastward. I recall the past and chase it, which is fascinating.
The thoughts make it full of emotion!"
"It's just that today we remember the past. I'm afraid that tomorrow, future generations will remember us."
"The Master said on the river: The deceased is like a man who never gives up day and night."
"That's true!"
Chen Zi'ang of the Tang Dynasty wrote "Deng Youzhou Taiwan Song", a poem goes like this
The ancients will never be seen in the past, and the newcomers will never be seen in the future.
Thinking about the long journey of heaven and earth, I shed tears with sadness!
It is also a reference to the past, but when future generations read this poem, Chen Ziang has long become an ancient person.
Su Ziji was very emotional. In the blink of an eye, he saw the eunuch's head who came up first. When he knew that the poison test was completed, he couldn't help but sigh that as a grandson, he didn't even have the "freedom to eat".
"Let's have a feast!"
Su Ziji came to the banquet, and Magistrate Xu and Zhang Dai were with him. The eunuch took out a jug and poured wine. Magistrate Xu smiled and persuaded him to drink wine, saying: "My grandson lamented that in ancient and modern times, human beings are human. But just because life is short, we have to use merit.
Remain in the world.”
"We, the ministers, should be vigilant and encouraged by this, and ask ourselves every day whether we have ever failed the emperor's favor, or whether we have failed the imperial court."
"That's good, come, let's drink together."
After three rounds of drinking, Su Ziji pushed the cup and refused to drink. Magistrate Xu stood up and said, "Grandson, the granary is closely related to the country and the people's livelihood. It cannot be neglected for a moment."
"When I heard that my grandson was on inspection, I felt much more at ease. I was so excited that I wished you could come to our place right away!"
"I am just a minister with little talent and virtue. Although I want to do my best for you, it is of no help. I can only present the records of grain delivery to the warehouse over the years. I hope it can help my grandson understand the overall situation and check for any omissions."
Saying this, he patted the table. Not far away, someone immediately came over with his head down, holding a plate with several books on it, and handed it to Magistrate Xu.
Magistrate Xu personally walked up to Su Ziji and handed these books to Su Ziji.
"The original files have also been copied and are just waiting for verification by His Highness."
As soon as he said this, one-third of the officials present changed their expressions slightly and became a little restless. Some were even more surprised and shocked. They looked at Magistrate Xu repeatedly, as if they did not expect that this man suddenly attacked and betrayed everyone.
, the whole scene immediately fell into silence.
"Very good!" After witnessing all this, Su Ziji calmly took it over and looked through it. After reading it, he did not express any opinion, but suddenly looked at Zhang Dai, who was sitting on one side and had been silent.
This deputy imperial envoy, since he came ashore, has been a little cold. He salutes when necessary, but he is not enthusiastic, and he does not even drink much.
Su Ziji said: "Show these volumes to the deputy imperial envoy."
The eunuch immediately took it and handed it to Zhang Dai who was not far away.
This scene fell into the eyes of everyone and showed the coldness of the relationship.
Sitting so close to each other, it’s okay to not interact with each other. Listen to how the grandson calls Zhang Dai, deputy imperial envoy, tsk!
There is no problem with calling him that. Zhang Dai is indeed the deputy imperial envoy. However, it is so formulaic, but it also seems that there is really no contact between the two people other than official business.
In fact, this was quite consistent with Zhang Dai's personality. Everyone suppressed their surprise and only focused their attention on Zhang Dai, who had already received the booklet.
After Zhang Dai took it, he also looked through it carefully. For some reason, as he was looking through it, he couldn't suppress his grief and anger, and his eyes even turned red.
These were all information that I had not been able to obtain before. As I looked at them now, I struggled to keep the useful contents in mind, but my sadness and anger could hardly be suppressed.
"The world treats me so harshly!"
Zhang Dai was an upright official and never bowed to evil people or evil deeds throughout his life. He passed through many winds and rains and swords and swords.
But maybe it was the sweet taste in his throat that made this kind of normal ridicule and indifference really unbearable for him.
After reading the booklet, Zhang Dai put it on the case, stood up directly, saluted Su Ziji, and said in a hoarse voice: "Grandson, I don't eat banquets in my life. I only came here to pick up the driver. It's important to investigate the case now.
Fan Duan, now that I have accepted the driver, please excuse me and leave first!"
With that said, I just wanted to leave the banquet.
"Wait a minute!" Su Ziji was sitting with a smile, but when he saw this, his expression changed and he called him coldly.
Zhang Dai didn't seem surprised that his grandson would be angry. He turned around and bowed to Su Ziji: "What other teachings does your grandson have?"
"Of course I have teachings for you!" Su Ziji said coldly, without even calling him "Gu", obviously he was really unhappy.
Jiang Shen and Cao Zhi were also sitting nearby, serving as the civil servants leading the team on the ship. They were the attendants of the imperial envoy. Even though their rank was not as good as that of county and provincial officials, their status was slightly higher than those of the same rank or even one rank higher.
local official.
After sitting down, he was always polite and not showy.
I thought that there would be no problems at this reception banquet, and even if there were any problems, they would only appear after investigation. No one expected that the local officials did not pose any problems to them, but instead there was an internal conflict between the imperial envoy and the deputy imperial envoy?
Both of them were shocked. No matter how dull you are, you can feel that something is wrong in the atmosphere. Besides, they are not dull. This atmosphere... is so wrong!
The two of them are not going to have sex on the spot, right?
Although they felt that the grandson was a noble person and would not do such a thing, many people knew what Zhang Dai had done before, so they really had no confidence in Zhang Dai.
I heard Taisun say expressionlessly: "You said that checking the grain depot is important. It is a big deal. Let's not talk about my identity. Just talk about the imperial envoy. I am the official imperial envoy. For the sake of the overall situation, when everything is carried out under my coordination, you
Investigate the case first, what’s the rule?”
It’s the overall situation and rules again.
To be honest, Zhang Dai originally approved of it, and he usually complained about it. But when Taisun mentioned it, he immediately thought of what Magistrate Xu had said to him before, and couldn't help but glance at Magistrate Xu, seeing a proud expression on his face.
The strange look made his heart suddenly tremble, and he became suspicious.
Taisun was granted the title of Riqian, and among the people before, Zhang Dai did not suspect that Taisun was also involved in the granary case, but what he was afraid of was that Taisun would form a clique, so a large number of officials took refuge.
Whoever goes to seek refuge, in Zhang Dai's mind, naturally only those corrupt officials will form cliques for personal gain and seek protection.
"Overall situation, rules?"
"Is it the overall situation and rules of this kind of urban fox and community rat?"
Zhang Dai felt sad and angry, but Taisun scolded him and asked him, so he had to reply. He nodded repeatedly and only listened to the sound of "Dongdong" before saying: "Of course, His Highness Taisun is the main one, but I have also been ordered to assist Taisun in investigating the case first."
, Taisun just sits on the throne, and the officials will definitely investigate and find out the truth. If there is anything wrong, Taisun just gives instructions to the officials!"
With that said, he bowed to Su Ziji, stood up, and staggered away.