The fourth time, Emperor Kangxi built a Yuepeng store at night, Wu Liangfu was captured
Before he finished speaking, Wei Dongting opened the curtain and came in. "Ha, brother Mingzhu, I have been wanting to find you for a long time, and I didn't want to have free time today." Everyone quickly stood up and greeted each other. Wu Ciyou saw that he was the young man who fought against the injustice on the bank of the West River a few days ago.
, was even more happy, and even said: "Sit down, sit down, sit down, it's such a good day today. I met Wei Xiandi while walking along the Xihe River. I admire him very much. I didn't want to meet again so soon. It's really a good wind that brings you here to meet me."
Let's have a drink together!" After saying that, she pulled Wei Dongting to sit down. Cuigu noticed that there was a young man standing behind Wei Dongting, about ten years old, standing quietly by the door, and asked hurriedly: "Is this young master with Uncle Wei?
Did you come together?" Wei Dongting asked, and said with a smile: "This is my Mr. Long, we were hanging out together, and we came here unexpectedly - let's take a look and then leave!"
The young man bowed his hands to everyone and said with a smile: "Since you have come, let's settle down. Let's just sit down and go again." Everyone saw that although he was young, he behaved steadily and generously. They also saw that Wei Dongting treated him with great respect and courtesy.
None of them dared to be rude. Wu Ciyou hurriedly said: "Please sit down together." Wei Dongting wanted to let the young man sit at the top, and said: "In terms of position, I am the most respected, so I should sit at the top." The young man waved his hand and said:
"It's not like we're at home, Thesha is too polite!" He said and sat down next to Cui Gu, "We have been in for a long time, and we just listened to Mr. Wu talk about fame and fortune. It was very interesting. Please continue."
Everyone returned to their seats and drank more wine. Wu Ciyou said: "It's not interesting to say that Zhu'er said it. Liu Hedong said, 'Any official who feeds the scholar will serve the people'. Since being an official is to be the slave of the people,
, you shouldn’t be afraid of worries and hardships.” Mr. Long heard this and asked with a smile: “I heard that all the officials are the servants of the emperor. Why do you say that they are the servants of the common people?”
Wu Ciyou laughed and said: "The emperor's life depends on the people's life. In comparison, the people's life is more important. Whoever wins the hearts and minds of the people will be stable; whoever loses the hearts and minds of the people, you, the emperor, will not be able to grow a rabbit's tail!" Wei Dongting listened.
His face couldn't help but change color. He turned to look at Long'er and felt relieved when he saw that Long'er was listening attentively and was not bored.
Wu Ciyou smiled and said: "Let's still talk about fame. Since ancient times, the method of selecting officials has changed several times. It was changed from the rural selection system to the method of nine-rank officials, and from the nine-rank official method to the current imperial examination system.
In the ancient times, scholars could still be proud of their ministers, travel around the country, speak to the princes, and choose their masters. Since the beginning of the imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty, the atmosphere has changed drastically. Talking is more important than practical work, the style of writing is superficial, and the quality of scholars has declined.
There are many people who have the ambition to bring peace to the people but have no talent for governing the country. They seek fame and salary in vain. The court uses this to recruit scholars, hoping that the country will be prosperous and the people strong and safe."
Wu Ciyou picked up the cup of hot wine that He Guizhu had just poured, his face became increasingly red, and he said with a smile: "There are seven similarities in the matter of a scholar entering the palace."
Long'er heard this interestingly, and took a sip of wine and asked, "Where is the 'Qisi'?"
Wu Ciyou pointed his fingers and said: "Mr. Mei Qiuchang of Xuancheng once told me that when a scholar enters the palace, he is barefoot and carrying a basket, like a beggar; when he enters the palace by roll call, the curtain officer yells and scolds, and the officials scold him, like a prisoner; after entering the palace, he looks like a prisoner.
The room, with its head sticking out of its holes and its feet exposed, is like a cold bee in late autumn; after the exam, it appears in a trance, and the sky and the earth change color, like a sick bird out of its cage."
Hearing this, Mingzhu laughed out loud. He had been there, so he naturally understood the meaning of it. Wu Ciyou pulled down his little finger again and said: "Going back to the lower place and waiting for the news, it's like sitting on pins and needles, having no peace of mind, like a monkey being tied to a rope; once it happens,
There was no one on the list, and his expression suddenly changed, as if he was mourning for his heir; not long after the incident, his anger calmed down and his itching returned, and he started to build a nest with a tree in his mouth, like a dove holding a broken egg. This is the seventh resemblance!"
Everyone listened with rapt attention. At first they thought it was funny, but then they couldn't laugh for some reason. After a long while, Wei Dongting laughed and said: "Sir, the portraits of these people are really lifelike and penetrating!" Long Er also laughed and said: "Listen.
Sir, these words are very disappointing. Isn't it a big joke to find Duke Zhou and Yi Yin from these seven images?" After hearing this, everyone couldn't help laughing. Mingzhu laughed and said to Wu Ciyou: "
This little brother, who is only ten years old, is so agile! What a witty comment, which can be regarded as an explanation for what the elder brother said." Wu Ciyou did not laugh, he only looked at Long'er and nodded thoughtfully.
Guizhu saw that Wei Dongting drank very little. The wine reached his mouth and only touched his lips briefly before he put it down again. He then smiled and said: "Uncle Mingzhu has praised me before. Master Wei has always been a prodigious drinker. Today he refuses to be cheerful. Is it because the wine is not good?"
"Wei Dongting said hurriedly: "Brother is sick and has stopped drinking a long time ago. Seeing how happy everyone is today, I had to eat a few cups as a last resort." But Long'er smiled and said: "Why bother, you will compete with them today!
"Mingzhu smiled and poured a cup of hot wine and handed it over and said: "Here! What's wrong with you? Master Long said you can drink it, can you still get through?" Wei Dongting glanced at Long Er sheepishly and said with a smile: "
Then I will sacrifice my life to accompany you."
He Guizhu left the table and went out. After a while, he came over with a smiling lot and said, "This is a wine lot specially designed for the filial and honest people to relieve their boredom. How about we also draw lots and drink for fun?" Wu Ciyou stood up and said with a smile, "That's all.
.Regardless of fame and fortune, I will come first if I am older!" After saying that, he pulled out a lottery ticket and held it in his hand without saying a word. Cuigu asked quickly: "What lottery?" Wu Ciyou picked up some vegetables.
Silent. Wei Dongting stood up and wanted to take a look at the lot, but Wu Ciyou shook his hand. Wei Dongting smiled and asked, "Are you not allowed to see it?" Wu Ciyou swallowed the food, only smiled and nodded, but still did not answer. He Guizhu couldn't bear it and said:
"Second Master, are you playing charades? Tell me, whoever should drink will drink it!" Wu Ciyou still said nothing, just picking up vegetables and putting them in his mouth. Mingzhu said: "I guess this lottery must be indecent, so the eldest brother refuses to tell me.
." Wu Ciyou smiled and shook his head. Only Long'er didn't understand this and watched with interest without saying a word.
After a long while, Wu Ciyou handed the lot to Mingzhu, and when Mingzhu recited it, he said: "If you don't speak a word, you will make trouble - if you don't speak or drink, you will drink three cups." After all, only Wu Ciyou and Long Er did not speak at the table.
, Cuigu said with a smile: "This lottery is too poisonous, I can't eat it! Let's drink it and change the way we play it again!"
After everyone had three drinks, Wu Ciyou, Mingzhu and He Guizhu were already a little drunk. Cui Gu also blushed on her face and said, "I'm already drunk, I can't help it!" But Wu Ciyou shouted, "I'm not drunk!"
How can you get so drunk after drinking so little wine? Back in Yangzhou, my eldest brother and I had a long drink and talked about current affairs. After drinking half a cup, that's called drinking!" After saying this, she was filled with emotion. Mingzhu slammed the case.
Said: "Stop talking about current affairs! Unless the old thief dies, there will be no peace for the country and for the people!"
"Who is the old thief?" Long'er was surprised when he saw him snapping the case. He didn't hear what he said clearly, so he hurriedly asked: "What does the old thief have to do with the current affairs? Did the old thief steal the current affairs?"
When Wei Dongting saw Mingzhu going crazy, he knew he was drunk, so he hurriedly said: "Biaotai, what did you say, what happened today?" Wu Ciyou said with eyes closed: "To be honest! Obai is a national thief today. If Obai doesn't die,
There will never be peace if the house is cleared!"
Long'er saw Wei Dongting coming forward to help Wu Ciyou go to rest, and hurriedly waved his hand to stop him, and asked: "Obai entered the pass from Long, and he has made outstanding contributions. Why do you think he is a national traitor?" Wu Ciyou was already drunk and confused, and saw the child sitting in a corner.
After asking the question, like a little grown-up, he found it interesting, so he responded with a smile: "Since ancient times, which official in power has not had merit? A minister who disrupts the country, who is not a traitor to the country? What is wrong with the people and benefiting oneself, but a traitor to the people!" After that, he used it.
Pointing at the pearl, he said to Wei Dongting: "Let's just talk about you, a well-to-do family, but now their family is ruined and their wives and children are separated. This method of enclosure is really harmful. There are many beggars in Beijing.
However, the fertile fields thousands of miles outside the city have become the home of foxes and rabbits! Look, in this imperial court trial, I will tell you the disadvantages of enclosure." After saying this, he drank up the wine in one gulp. At this time, the pearl was shining.
I couldn't bear it any longer, so I just closed my eyes and said nothing, tears streaming down my face.
It seems that this scene is unsustainable. If you drink more, who knows what else you will say. Wei Dongting took advantage of the situation and stood up and said: "It's getting late. Long'er still has homework tomorrow. I'm afraid that Madam will be anxious, so we'll leave here."
." After saying this, he took Long Er's hand and said goodbye to everyone and came out.
After leaving Yuepeng's store, it was already dark. Wei Dongting moved the scabbard forward and looked around at no one. He turned back to Kangxi behind him and smiled: "Master, it's a good thing that I'm not drunk today, otherwise I'd have many slaves."
I will be scolded by my mother. Master Suo'etu recommended a slave to work for me. If he fails, even the old son Sony's face will not look good!" Kangxi said with a smile: "These friends of yours are very interesting, you want more
Get close to them. That Wu Ciyou seems to be a learned man." Wei Dongting bowed and replied: "Yes, this Mr. Wu is not bad at knowledge, but he seems a bit crazy." Kangxi nodded and said: "Crazy but not charming, I
I'm really happy about it. He is an upright person and I won't let him talk about his grievances. How can this be done?"
After a long while, Kangxi asked again: "Have you met Wu Ciyou in the past?" Wei Dongting told Kangxi the story of rescuing Jianmei from Xiheyan. Kangxi was listening with interest, and was surprised when Wei Dongting said that Jianmei and his daughter were missing.
He stopped and asked, "What happened to that woman?" Wei Dongting sighed and said, "I'm afraid she fell into the hands of Ao Zhongtang. Since the master wanted to know her whereabouts, I allowed the slave to investigate slowly." Kangxi nodded.
, wanted to say something, but shook his head again, just bowed his head and said nothing.
The monarch and his ministers walked away while talking, and arrived at Zhengyang Gate early. The retinues that they had brought with them before the visit in disguise were waiting here, waiting impatiently. When they saw them coming back, they all smiled and hugged Kangxi into the sedan chair. Sun took advantage of this opportunity
Before he got up, he hurriedly put a bright yellow noodle fox fur on Kangxi, and scolded Wei Dongting: "I am a Huangzi, and I am more courageous than fighting! If I go out, I don't want to come back. Long live my lord, let me expose you."
Skin!" Wei Dongting bowed and just smiled but said nothing. Kangxi felt a little sorry and hurriedly said, "I don't want to come back." Sun was speechless.
Walking to the left door of Wufeng Tower, Kangxi said: "We have arrived inside the palace. I want to come down and take a walk." Sun persuaded him: "Old man, let it go! It's already dark, and the wind is cold and biting. If you don't
The two old Buddhas blamed him, and it was all because of his servants." Kangxi nodded with a smile and rode into the palace, where Aunt Sumala had already been waiting at the entrance of Yongxiang.
Aunt Su Ma helped Kangxi out of the sedan and took him into Kunning Palace without saying a word all the way. When Kangxi saw Aunt Su Ma's face gloomy, he thought she was unhappy that he was back late, so he hurriedly said: "You don't always
It is said that an emperor should be close to the people, why are you angry when I go out like this?" Aunt Sumala poured tea and said, "It's not because of this."
Kangxi sat down and asked, "This is strange, what's going on?" Aunt Su Ma shook her head and said, "I don't know very well either. At noon today, Wu Liangfu brought a group of people from outside to seize the Japanese and conquer them.
Pictures, Jueluo Saierbi took them together and sent them to the minister's room. I don't know what the crime was, and I couldn't even find out any information!"
After not being in the palace for a long time, something like this happened! Kangxi was so shocked that the hot tea in his hand spilled out, and he hurriedly asked: "There must be a crime for arresting people. I know this best, and it is in the hands of the late emperor."
Why should we arrest someone who has done this before?" Aunt Sumala said, "I don't know what the reason is. I heard Sixizi said it was the idea of several ministers."
After Kangxi heard this, he felt the fire in his heart rising up. He suddenly stood up, walked around the room twice, patted the dragon case and asked, "Where is Jieshu? He is the political king. Is he mute? Is he still mute?"
There is Suk Saha, what can we eat?”
Aunt Sumala said coldly: "Sir Suk Saha naturally can't compete with me. Sony said he was ill. Jieshu was so frightened that his legs were weak. Master Ye Bilong is slipperier than oil! You haven't seen that guy from Nemo yet."
He followed Ao Bai with great energy, and when he reached the Qianqing gate, seventeen or eight people swarmed up, tied him up and left! He went into the palace to arrest people, just like in his own yard!"
Seeing Lagu Sumala's excited tone, Kangxi seemed a little unable to restrain himself. He knew that the seriousness of the situation was far beyond his imagination. Regardless of whether Wohe was guilty or not, the ministers despised him so much and dared to arrest people in the palace without permission.
This must not be tolerated. He immediately said: "Go! Call the steward of the office to come, I want to question you!"
Seeing that Kangxi was agitated, Aunt Sumala calmed down and tried to comfort herself: "It's too late today, and the Jingshifang may not know the whole story. You can ask them about the meeting tomorrow and see what their answer is.
