Chapter 11: I am not the only one to blame for the confusion in the world.
As soon as He Jin entered the South Palace, a little Huangmen behind the corridor saw him from a distance and did not dare to be idle. Before He Jin could notice it, they turned around and ran. The autumn wind blew, and the parasol trees in the palace dropped large yellow and red leaves, which fell on the ground.
Among the clusters of yellow flowers, there is a burning fragrance. When the little yellow gate steps on the fallen leaves, it makes a sound like crisp sand, attracting the palace ladies who sweep the leaves to look at each other.
He passed the three-foot-long bell in front of the Orchid Terrace, crossed the floating stone bridge between the two palaces, entered the palace garden through the side door of Jiade Palace, climbed the railing and went straight to the side hall. At this time, a white cat from the Western Regions escaped from the door.
When it came out, it almost ran into the arms of the little yellow door. It tiptoed to the corner of the palace with cat paws, looked back and gave a long "meow" to it, and led three or four palace maids who captured the white cat from the door.
The white cat was startled, jumped up the railing and down the steps twice, and got into the yellow and white chrysanthemums. After the ladies came downstairs, Xiao Huangmen entered the palace. He found a colleague and asked the regular attendant
Where he was now, his colleague replied that it was in the dining room, so he went to the dining room smelling the smell of meat.
Today the emperor wanted to have a meal with King Chenliu. Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong personally arranged lunch in the dining room. They chose Jie Liang for porridge, used pickled Zhuyi (fish maw), cooked it with ginger and vinegar, and selected
The tenderest mackerel, cut open and stuffed with minced meat, topped with a layer of top-quality swill, steamed on a tripod, the fish fragrance overflows, making the eunuchs intoxicated.
In addition, there are four or five other dishes such as roasted beef liver and boiled bear paws. These are all delicious when eaten hot. Zhang Rang urged his men to quickly carry them to the back hall. The yellow door happened to enter the dining room.
, Zhang Rang saw that he was panting and his face was red, and he suddenly understood. He took him a few steps outside and asked in a low voice: "Has he entered the palace?"
Huang Men nodded repeatedly, drew his hand horizontally in the air, and asked Zhang Rang directly: "Mr. Zhang, do you want to take action now?" Zhang Rang held his wrist, shook his neck slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, he
I have just entered the palace at this time, and I have learned the lessons from Jian Shuo last time, so my mind must be alert. But at this time, all the princes are not together, and they are acting in a hurry. Once that person escapes from the palace, you and I will be as jealous as Jian Shuo." He patted the little yellow doorman on the shoulder and told him to call the other regular servants over. With his face as usual, he walked steadily back to the dining room and continued to urge his men to serve the dishes. When all the dishes were delivered to the back hall, he called Zhao Zhong and said
: "Let's go to the side room to listen and see what he will say."
Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong walked into the back room of the main hall from the back door. Soon Xia Yun, Guo Sheng, Sun Zhang, Bi Lan, Li Song, Duan Gui, Gao Wang, Zhang Gong, Han Kui and Song Dian also crept in one after another.
In the side room, they lay down in the corner, holding their breath, and eavesdropped on the sounds in the main hall: first they heard Xun You entering the hall to inform the Queen Mother, and then the sound of He Jin's heavy footsteps was heard.
When He Jin entered the palace, he first bowed to the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and King Chen Liu, and then asked the Queen Mother: "I heard that my mother and my little sister are also in the palace, why haven't I seen them?" The Queen Mother said mercilessly: "Ah.
My mother heard that the eldest brother was selfless and said that she was originally from the countryside and was worried about being punished by the eldest brother if she was rude, so naturally she did not dare to come."
He Jin smiled wryly, and waited for the Queen Mother to arrange the banquet before he sat down at the table, looked at the Queen Mother and said sincerely: "What are you talking about, Queen Mother? Your Excellency died early at that time, and there were no relatives in the family to rely on. Uncle Da was seven years younger than me, and the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother
The younger sister was only three or four years old, and only Chen was the best. She slaughtered dogs and cattle in the county to provide food for the family. At that time, I got up at Yin time and returned at Xu time. The Queen Mother washed clothes and brought food to me. I felt grateful in my heart and never
How can I owe my mother if I dare to forget?"
These words were simple and moving. After hearing this, the Queen Mother also lost her frosty color and changed into a beautiful look. She ordered the kitchen to add a pair of bowls and chopsticks for the general, and the two of them reminisced about the past in the palace, sometimes laughing and sometimes falling.
Tears flew by for an hour. After the emperor had finished his meal, he and King Chenliu shouted to go to the Age to climb the stairs. The Queen Mother could not be stubborn, so she asked five palace maids and five Xiaohuangmen to accompany him and the two of them.<
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At this time, only He Jin, the Queen Mother's brother and sister were left in the main hall. Seeing that there was no one around, He Jin told the Queen Mother about the main topic of entering the palace: "For the sake of He's safety, I hope the Queen Mother will kill Chang Shi." Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother's brother
The old matter was brought up again, and I didn’t know how to reply for a while, so I allowed He Jin to continue:
"Loyal words are harsh to the ears, but the Queen Mother has often served as a source of disaster for decades, and has been deeply indebted with blood. From the celebrities in the world to the common people in Jiuzhou, everyone despises her! Those who are high are dangerous. Now the Queen Mother is in charge of the court and occupies the highest position.
, is also in a most dangerous position. I hope the Queen Mother will be careful and never act arbitrarily because of happy events. If she disappoints the world, how can I save the whole family of the He family? The Liang family's precepts are in front, and the Queen Mother must be on guard.
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In terms of handling government affairs, the Queen Mother was far inferior to the General. However, at this moment, the Queen Mother only felt that her brother's words were harsh. She gathered up the sleeves of her skirt, held her hands and knees, and asked the General in a cold voice: "Brother wants to treat Your Majesty as an unrelated king."
Huh?"
When He Jin heard this, he felt helpless. The Queen Mother could only be moved by emotion, but could not understand it rationally. She was afraid that she would not be able to get rid of the official affairs today. However, in order to connect with her emotions, he still stayed in the palace and warned the Queen Mother how to handle the government affairs:
Be kind to the palace officials such as Shangshutai; do not make enemies with the Hu Ben Army and Yu Lin Army; if you are not sure about internal affairs, you can ask Lu Zhi, and if you are not sure about foreign affairs, you can ask Zhu Jun; to educate Your Majesty, it is better to go to Taixue and seek advice from Zheng Xuan.
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He Jin did not say goodbye to the Empress Dowager until the Youshi hour. When he walked out of the Jiade Palace, his eyes were filled with yellow and red light, the clouds were like red gauze, the breeze was like silk, and the autumn dusk came earlier than usual, which aroused He Jin's endless admiration.
Even though he couldn't say anything at the moment, he realized that in today's conversation, he was sincere and sincere, every word was full of emotion, and he expressed his feelings. At this time, his mood was rarely relaxed, and his steps were particularly brisk.
He picked a yellow flower by the roadside and walked in the palace road with his hands behind his back, smelling the fragrance and pacing towards the west. He Jin suddenly remembered that Zhu Jun had a banquet for him tonight. Where would he rest after the banquet?
Jin thought to himself: Why don't we go to Shuda's (He Miao) house to rest. I treated him badly last time, so I hope he won't bear any grudge.
Just as he was thinking about this, a small yellow door suddenly ran out behind him. He stopped He Jin and handed over the edict: "The Queen Mother thought that it was getting late and the palace was about to have a meal. The general did not catch the hot dishes for lunch, so why not
Please ask the general to finish your dinner and then go back to your residence to rest.
He Jin was stunned, thinking about Zhu Jun's invitation, and was tangled in his heart, but when he saw the afterglow in the sky dissipating, he happily agreed. The small yellow gate walked in front, and he strolled behind. A group of palace people passed by with lanterns, and they were far away. The palace nearby was also lit with lights, and the delicious aroma of fresh meat floated between the palace walls. He Jin passed by the flowing water of Orchid Terrace, and a palace maid sang a cappella under the bamboo forest:
"Driving up to the east gate, I looked at the Guobei Tomb in the distance. The poplars were fluttering, and the pines and cypresses were on the road. There were dead people below, and they were long and twilight. They slept under the Yellow Spring, and they would never die for thousands of years. The vast yin and yang moved, and the life was like this Morning dew. Life suddenly seems like a gift, and there is no solid stone in life. Long live the gift, and no sage can save it. Taking food to seek gods is mostly mistaken by medicine. It is better to drink fine wine and be taken as a fool."
The song was sad at first, but then became lively and unrestrained. He Jin was quite impressed. He asked Xiaohuangmen, "Who wrote this? It's such a good poem. I have never heard it in the garden." Xiaohuangmen lowered his head and replied: "At the end of last month, Zheng Jijiu saw this poem under the stone scripture. Everyone who saw it praised it. Within a few days, it spread throughout the capital. It is normal for the general to not recognize it while he is in the garden."
He Jin was stunned when he heard this, and then he realized that this was an anonymous satire on current affairs. He couldn't help but admired and said: "It's such a good poem. I would like to pay a hundred gold to find the author so that the Queen Mother can know the true meaning." After that, he was immersed in it again. In the artistic conception of the poem, I feel even more emotional.
While talking, the two of them walked into the gate of Jiade Palace. Just a few dozen steps forward, seven or eight young palace servants walked out of the side door and stopped in front of He Jin. Seeing this, He Jin stamped his feet, frowned at the people in front of him and said: "What's going on in the palace?"
The palace man did not answer. He Jin heard a series of noises coming from behind him, including the sound of chiming in the sky, chaotic footsteps, the sound of swords being unsheathed, and the silent sound of burning torches. He turned around and saw Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others blocking the way. At the retreat, about twenty black figures emerged from the sycamore trees and surrounded him.
Zhang Rang pointed his knife at the general, and the blade reflected the palace wall in the distance under the firelight. He Jin looked towards the palace door and saw his sister leaning on the railing, giving her a determined look. The general seemed to have been slashed. , he looked at these regular attendants again and heard Zhang Rang say angrily:
"The late Emperor was unhappy with the Queen Mother, and was almost deposed. It was I, Cao Tiwei, who rescued him. Each of us became a monk and made tens of millions of dollars as a gift to please his Majesty. What did he do? He just wanted to entrust his life to the general, but he was a dog of the family. That’s it. Now the general wants to destroy our Cao clan, it’s not too much! The official said that the province is filthy, but below the official minister, who is loyal to the Qing Dynasty?”
At this point, Zhang Rang stabbed He Jin's leg with a knife, and then pulled out the red knife. He Jin couldn't bear the pain and fell down on the road, moaning. Zhang Rang was very pleased, and then he said in a hateful voice: "The world is shocked." I am not the only one who is guilty of being jealous!"
He stepped aside, and Zhao Zhong, Xia Yun, Guo Sheng, Sun Zhang, Bi Lan, Li Song, Duan Gui, Gao Wang, Zhang Gong, Han Kui, and Song Dian stepped forward one after another, and each of them slashed at He Jin. After the two men finished cutting, the general was covered in blood and flesh, but he was still alive. He stared and opened his mouth to speak, but in the end he had no energy. He watched as Shang Fangjian Qu Mu walked up to him and cut off his head with a knife.
Seeing He Jin's head closing his eyes, the attendants were relieved and looked at each other with laughter.
At the flowing water of Nalantai, the palace maids under the bamboo forest are still chanting anonymous poems over and over again: "Taking food to seek gods and immortals is mostly caused by medicine. It is better to drink fine wine and be taken in a wan and plain way."