After all, Situ Pan was a capable man. After being reminded by Ling Shi's reading, he soon contacted his brothers to discuss the rules of the court meeting. At that time, the King of Shu sent someone to reply and said that if only a few of their brothers could
I went to Juxian Tower for a while. Situ Pan sent someone to check out the restaurant and found out that it was opened by his sixth brother. He thought that the King of Shu wanted to be a host, so he agreed. Suddenly, people from the Prince of Shu's palace came again, saying that it was the King of Shu who told him to do so.
, "Wear ordinary people's clothes and drive ordinary people's carriages." Although he didn't know why, he agreed.
The next day, Situ Pan sent someone to drive an ordinary blue cloth carriage to the entrance of Juxian Tower. He saw that the building was open as usual, with ordinary drinkers coming in and out. The servants of the Prince of Shu led him to a private room.
When you enter, there is a large rosewood screen in front of you. You can walk around it to see the inside. The room is extremely large. There are seven chairs lined up on the main seat, and six of them are occupied by people, who are his six brothers.
Situ Pan said with a smile: "Brothers are here very early." Before he finished speaking, the six kings laughed in unison. Situ Pan said blankly, "Is there anything wrong with my little brother?"
The King of Shu first pointed to the chair at the end and said: "Lao Jiu, you are the youngest, I will give you the chair at the end."
Situ Pan said, "Of course." Then he walked to the chair at the end and sat down.
The six kings all clapped their hands and laughed: "After so many years, this chair has finally been added for you!"
Situ Pan said suddenly: "Could it be that my brothers used to discuss affairs here in the early years?"
"Not bad." King Wu said, stroking his beard, "We are also discussing when to add a chair for you. It took eight years for this chair to be added."
Situ Pan couldn't help but gasped: "You have already gathered here?!" Seeing the six kings all smiling, he sighed and said after a long time, "The third brother didn't lose unfairly, and I didn't lose unfairly either."
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King Jin said: "Why did you lose?"
Situ Pan smiled bitterly and said: "According to my original calculation, I thought I could win the world..." He looked around and said, "I know that the third brother is suspicious that I am the handiwork of your brothers, and I have checked it carefully. Due to a mistake
I thought it was a certain person who did it, but I never found out the root cause. If I had known that all the brothers had joined forces, it would not be difficult to find out."
King Chu said: "Lao Jiu, my brothers saved your life. Sooner or later Lao San will doubt you. If he doubts you, he will not be able to spare your life. If he waits until he has secured the world before he doubts you, you
Death is certain."
Situ Pan nodded and said: "Today, I understand." After saying that, he stood up and made a group salute, "Thank you brothers for saving your life."
The six kings clapped their hands one after another, looked at each other and smiled.
The King of Shu then asked him: "You said you want to discuss the rules of the court meeting? Are there any regulations?"
Situ Pan then explained what Jia Cong said about the "United Nations". He was not polite and said that the idea came from his staff. When he discussed with his staff, they all felt that the word "United Nations" was weird.
Since no one had ever heard of it, Feng Ziying guessed that it was Jia Cong who came up with the idea and made up the name at random. Qin Sangu also thought it was reasonable. When he told the six kings today, Situ Pan used the word.
"Whoever contributes the money has the final say, and whoever contributes more money has the final say." Situ Pan said, "If this were not the case, we would never be able to discuss all the matters discussed in court in our lifetime."
Those present were all rich and powerful people, and what Situ Pancai said was of benefit to them. As soon as he finished listening, he agreed with most of it in his heart. King Wu, who was the richest, clapped his hands first and said: "Old Jiu said
It’s so great! You want to get benefits but you don’t want to pay for it. How can there be anything so cheap in this world!”
Situ Pan said: "It's just that we have to give them some benefits."
Prince Jin was a thoughtful person, and after thinking for a moment he said, "I agree with Lao Jiu's idea, but what if the rest of the gang join forces?"
The King of Shu laughed and said: "So many people want to join forces? We brothers were able to join forces back then because if we didn't join forces, we would die. Besides, what if a group of incompetent people join forces?"
Situ Pan waved his hand and said: "They can't work together. There are many people, and their temperaments, abilities, and family backgrounds are all different. Even if there are some who understand, there are still more who don't understand." He suddenly remembered what Jia Cong said about his master, and smiled.
He said, "I once heard someone say that the number of understanding people in the world is at most only one or two out of ten, and the remaining eight or nine out of ten do not understand. And eight out of ten or nine out of ten are unwilling to believe that they do not understand.
Understand, or refuse to admit that you don't understand. Therefore, for many things, you don't need to take into account the one or two, just coax the eight, nine, eight, nine. Anyway, jump up and say the one or two ten thousand times,
Eighty-nine out of eight won’t listen.”
The six kings all laughed and said, "This man is a sensible person."
They no longer had any scruples and started discussing seriously. They talked about lighting the lamps and then dispersed. They also agreed to send a staff member from each family to gather here tomorrow to discuss in detail. Naturally, these seven people and their important subordinates all stayed up until midnight.
I didn't sleep. Three days later at the court meeting, the seven kings jointly proposed a charter for the court meeting, which caused an uproar in the court. Naturally, the heads of the small countries refused. Although their arms could not twist the thighs, they still had to make a fuss and bargain.
Jia Cong felt relieved after hearing the news and said: "It's better than wrangling."
Since there was only one month left before the due date of the Spring Festival, Jia Cong packed up a lot of gifts and medicinal materials to go see his sister. Since he wanted to say goodbye to Jia Xu, he didn't know where Jia Xu lived, so he followed her to inquire.
He started to laugh and said, "I'm just waiting to see when you will ask about this."
Jia Cong said: "I don't have to go to him if I have nothing to do, but I'm afraid he has some confidential matters to deal with, so I don't bother to ask."
After getting up, he led him and Jia Cong out together. After walking for about two miles, they found Xiaohuazhi Lane in front of them. Jia Cong couldn't help laughing. Jia Huan poked him and asked, "What are you laughing at?"
He waved his hand and said "nothing" while continuing to smile. He had come here to visit in the early years. In the original novel, Jia Lian secretly married his wife, Second Sister You, and hid here. He didn't want a big man like Jia Xu to hide here too.
It’s really a good place to hide people.
When they arrived at a small courtyard inside, the door was opened by Shi Li, the young man who came that day, and Jia Xu was actually sleeping!
The leader, Jia Cong, woke him up and complained: "It's almost lunch and you still haven't woken up."
Jia Xu yawned and said, "I was doing some work last night."
"Huh? What are you doing?"
"Doing business." Jia Xu said, "I hooked up with the King of Shu and sold him the news about Situ Pan."
"Uh..." Jia Cong froze, "Fifth uncle, you are really a genius!"
Jia Xu took out a small note from under the pillow and handed it to him, saying, "This is from Zhong Wei."
Jia Cong took it and opened it, glanced at it and said, "Ah? Such a small piece of paper? Can Zhong Wei write in small regular script?"
"Someone else wrote it." Jia Xu said: "Situ Pan gave him two homing pigeons to carry, and asked people to follow him secretly. He replaced one of them with ours. This is what he gave me
Flying pigeons deliver messages."
Jia Huan leaned his head and said, "Did Situ Pan's people see him letting go of pigeons?"
"Um."
"The pigeon flew to Uncle Wu. Wouldn't it arouse Situ Pan's suspicion?"
Jia Xu said: "The pigeon flew to Ali's place. He brought it to me. Situ Pan didn't have clairvoyance and could follow the pigeon. How could he know where the pigeon flew to?"
Jia Huan said: "It's just that his people saw the pigeon fly away, but he never received the letter. How can we not be suspicious?"
Jia Xu said seriously: "If we can't guarantee it, we might have been shot to death by a hunter on the road or eaten by a kite."
Jia Huan and Jia Cong laughed in unison. Jia Cong rushed to hold his arm and said, "Fifth uncle, you are indeed my uncle!" Jia Xu wanted to be sullen, but he laughed anyway.
Because he opened the note and took a look, it was about Miaoyu. Jia Xu pointed to the note and asked, "Who is this woman?"
Jia Cong and Jia Huan told Miaoyu's story in one word. Jia Xu had already heard about it, but he just wanted them to talk about it again. After hearing this, he said: "Zhong Weizhi I mean, I just asked him if it would be convenient for him to use her as bait."
Jia Cong said with a smile: "I sent that girl to Ezhou with this intention. Aren't they trying to take revenge? The King of E has robbed many men and women in his life, and this is the only one who couldn't get it. There are many masters in his house, and he can lure them away. It’s easier to come out and start.”
Jia Xu saw that he spoke calmly and had no intention of favoring the sister-in-law, so he nodded: "In that case, I will write back to him."
Jia Huan said: "As soon as you reply to the letter, won't the pigeon reveal its secret?"
Jia Xu said: "Anyway, he is not walking very fast. I can send someone to reply quickly."
They talked about the court situation for another half day, and Jia Cong said: "I am no longer too lazy to care about those scoundrels of the princes who know how to make every effort. My sister is going to give birth. I will leave for Ping'an in a few days." state."
Jia Xu frowned: "With so many things going on in Beijing, why do you want to leave?"
Jia Cong said: "I have done everything I can, and I can't control the rest. My sister was bullied by wet nurses and others when she was a child. Later, I stepped in for her and taught those servants a lesson, and her life became easier. I am my sister's support. It’s extremely dangerous for women to have children these days, so my sister can feel more at ease there.”
Jia Xu was stunned for a long time, and then suddenly said: "All my sisters have left long ago."
Jia Huan said: "Most of the aunts have no contact with our family after they get married."
Jia Xu sneered: "You've lost your life, so what's the deal? Old Mrs. Shi is cruel and vicious. Except for the fourth sister, who did the three of them marry! Only one of them left a child, and that child is not useful." .I’m too lazy to care about him.”
Jia Cong hurriedly asked: "Is there any help? How about some discipline?"
Jia Xu waved his hand: "You don't need to ask, it's useless anyway."
Jia Cong shrank his neck: "Okay." Seeing that Jia Xu seemed unhappy, he added, "Would Uncle Wu go see the old lady and scare her?"
Jia Xu concentrated his attention and did not listen. Then he asked Jia Huan: "How is Aunt Bai?"
Jia Huan said: "Anyway, she can't live. She seems to have let go now. The fetus is fine." He shook his head and said, "If I had known today, why would I risk her sister's life?"
Jia Xu sighed: "That child is lucky. With you two brothers here..." He left Huizi Shen in a daze. No one else dared to disturb him. After a long while, he said, "Is there anything else you can do?"
Jia Cong said: "It's nothing important, I just came to tell my fifth uncle." He suddenly patted his head and turned around and said, "Brother Huan, that Caiyun has surrendered. Depending on her age, she probably wants to let her go and find her." A good man should give you a dowry. She is honest." It can be considered as a good time in the original novel between you two.
Jia Huan said, "Oh," "I forgot!" He stumbled and said, "I'll tell my sister-in-law when I get home."
Jia Xu nodded: "You two are more or less careless." He looked at Qi Dian and said, "They are men after all. If something like this happens, Miss Chen will give them a heads up."
I got busy and agreed.
The uncle and nephew talked for a while, and the two brothers stayed and had lunch before going back home. Before leaving, Jia Cong went out and came back, saying to Jia Xu: "Fifth uncle, why did you offend third aunt that day?" Is she a sister?"
Jia Xu was startled and thought for a while: "No. I didn't use all my strength to fight her, and I never said anything unpleasant. What's the matter?"
Jia Cong curled his lips and said: "She seems to be in conflict with you, and is still checking on you everywhere. She is wearing makeup, and she hasn't seen it yet; you should be more careful."
Jia Xu smiled lightly and said, "She doesn't have that ability." He waved his hand and drove them away.
When the two brothers returned home, Jia Huan first went to Li Wan's courtyard to ask her to let Caiyun go out and marry a good boy.
Li Wan said: "I'm afraid my wife won't be happy."
Jia Huan twitched his lips: "It doesn't matter what she said. Sister-in-law, it's hard enough for you to be busy with the housekeeping every day. You don't have to live in her house all day long. There are many maids and women in her house to serve her. No matter how you calculate it, it’s enough.”
Li Wan chuckled and said, "Good brother, I know it well."
That night, there was no peace in Jia Mu's yard all night long, and candles were lit all night long. I don't know why, but the bell hanging on the beam rang several times, but there was no one above it! Just as he was about to fall asleep, he woke up again, yelling and making noise until dawn.
When Jia Cong and others heard about it, they fell on the kang and laughed. They got up and Dian laughed beside him and said, "How can a bell prevent Master Anzi from doing that?"
The two third masters shouted in unison: "It's Jia Wuye!"
Two days later, Li Wan took the initiative and let out all the older girls in the mansion, except for the mandarin ducks and amber. Neither the colorful clouds and clouds around Mrs. Wang nor the plain clouds and blue moon around her were left behind. Mrs. Wang heard about it Then he refused to agree and insisted on keeping the two of them. Li Wan just ignored it and thought of his own affairs. He rewarded them with a lot of dowry and asked if they wanted to stay in the house or go out. None of the four people wanted to go out. , Li Wan ordered reliable people to inquire and found a few reliable young men for them to marry.
It wasn't until Caiyun Caixia was about to go out, her things had been sent home, and she kowtowed to her master before leaving, that Mrs. Wang realized that Li Wan had turned a deaf ear to her words. She was furious and yelled at Li Wan to come over. As he was busy, he said he would go back later. Caiyun Caixia kowtowed and slipped away. Mrs. Wang's voice was hoarse from the roar on the kang. When Li Wan finally finished his work and came over, she was speechless. Since the mother-in-law His mother didn't have any instructions, so Li Wan told the girl and daughter-in-law who was looking after him to go back to his yard to rest.
Seeing that April was halfway through and he couldn't wait any longer, Jia Cong packed up his carriage and horses, pulled the gifts for his nephew or niece and marched out of the capital. He also took the two pigeons that Jia Xu gave him. Jia Cong rode Feeling triumphant on the horse: new skill flying pigeon to pass the message, get!