The Holy Mandate was as big as the sky. Zhou Xin was required to go to Beijing immediately, and he could not delay for a moment.
In the afternoon of that day, Zhou Xin handed over the errands to the two deputies, and the focus was on returning the people's looted property. He said to the two deputies: "The list of house searches found in Xu Yingxian's house should be accurate, and we can rely on this
Return the people's property. You can continue this matter after I leave, but you cannot stop."
"I wonder why your Excellency is so anxious?" A deputy envoy asked: "Wouldn't it be appropriate to wait until the case is finalized before returning it?"
"I'm afraid that the situation will change..." Zhou Xin frowned and said, "This money belongs to the people, and the government has kept it. It is also signed by the Chief Secretary and the Inspector, which is enough to prove Jin Yiwei's crime. In order to avoid it.
The nights are long and the dreams are many, it is better to return them to the people as soon as possible."
"Is there any change in this matter?" the two deputy envoys asked in surprise.
"Normally not," Zhou Xin sighed quietly, "but who knows what changes will occur during this trip to the capital?"
"Alas..." The two deputy envoys sighed together. They had heard what Xu Yingxian and Zhu Jiu said in the lobby that day. Moreover, when they were in the position of deputy envoys, many things could not be hidden from them. They knew that Emperor Jianwen
He was not dead. The imperial court was trying its best to secretly arrest Emperor Jianwen during the siege of Pujiang last year. As a result, they mobilized soldiers and horses from all over Zhejiang and surrounded Pujiang for several months, but Jianwen still managed to escape.
The emperor was naturally extremely angry and became extremely suspicious of Zhejiang officials. This led to the establishment of the Jinyiwei Zhejiang Qianhu Office. They also heard that Jinyiwei was secretly investigating the relationship between Zhou Zhitai and Jianwen Yudang. If they were bitten by them on this,
With one mouthful, Zhou Xintai was really in trouble. They all admired Zhou Xin for taking great risks to plead for the people. Although the two deputy envoys did not have the courage of Zhou Xin, they were also disciples of the saints. They knew that Chengren,
Meng said, "Qui Yi," and after his teachings, Qi Qi saluted Zhou Xin and said, "Sir, go on your way with peace of mind. The affairs of Hangzhou are left to us."
"Thank you." Zhou Xin clasped his fists in return and gave some more instructions. He didn't turn back to the back office until it was time to light the lamp.
Walking into the back office, Zhou Xin looked up at the early summer night sky. The first quarter moon floated faintly on the south courtyard wall. In the grass and under the wall, various small insects chirped carefreely. In the main room,
With the lights on, the whole family was waiting for his return.
Zhou Xin entered the main room, and under the service of the maid, he took off his official uniform and official hat, changed into a Gebu robe worn at home, sat down in the main seat, and together with his wife, accepted the greetings of his two sons and one daughter, and then
The whole family sat down for dinner.
Mrs. Zhou cooked the dinner herself. She is the daughter of a prominent official in Guangzhou City. She has been influenced by the fragrance of ink since she was a child and is well-educated. She has been married to Zhou Xin for more than 20 years and has never blushed. Zhou Xin is busy with official duties as an official.
He seldom interferes with household chores and relies entirely on his wife to take care of them.
At the dinner table, Zhou Xin looked at his old wife and children. He had a thousand things to say in his heart, but he didn't know where to start, so he could only keep silent in his heart. Mrs. Zhou saw that her husband was worried, and after the meal, when the children returned to the house, she made Zhou Xin a cup of ginseng tea.
, said softly: "Master, I see you look dazed, is there something wrong with your visit to Beijing this time?"
"What could be wrong?" Zhou Xin shook his head and said, "Maybe I'm too tired these days and my energy is a little low."
"No, something must have happened." Knowing her husband Mo Ruoqi, Mrs. Zhou shook her head and said: "Today Zhou Tailai said goodbye to me and said he was going to the south for a few years. He is your most capable subordinate. Now is the time to employ people, but you dismissed him.
"This is obviously" Mrs. Zhou's face showed a heavy worry: "She is preparing for the worst..."
"..." Zhou Xin was slightly surprised by his wife's sensitivity, and then thought about how we would not see each other again after we said goodbye today, and that it might also involve his family. He felt a deep sense of guilt in his heart, "Don't worry about Zhou Tai's matter."
I'm guessing, but my visit to Beijing this time is indeed a bit dangerous. The capital is the home of Jin Yiwei, and when I get there, the host and guest change positions, who knows what will happen." He looked up at his wife with slightly red eyes and said, "I've already done it.
Prepare for the worst, and you can face any situation calmly. But the thought that it might affect you all makes my heart feel like a knife...
Mrs. Zhou looked pale when she heard this and said: "There are so many officials in Zhejiang, and everyone knows that Jin Yiwei can't afford to offend them, so why do you insist on offending them?"
"I know that I am in a place of suspicion. If there is any chance, I will not provoke them." Facing his wife, Zhou Xin had nothing to hide, and sighed: "But in the past few months, I have watched
The people have been brutally ravaged and Hangzhou has become a hell on earth. As a provincial leader, I have the unshirkable responsibility. How can I sit back and ignore it?"
"You can also avoid it." Mrs. Zhou said quietly.
"Hundreds of thousands of people are in dire straits, and there must be an official who speaks for them and makes decisions for them." Zhou Xin held his wife's hand and whispered: "Everyone else is smart, but I am a fool who doesn't know whether to live or die..."
Mrs. Zhou's tears flowed down her face. She held her husband's hand tightly, shook her head and choked: "You are not stupid, you understand better than anyone else, but you are not deceived..."
"If I can't come back, Zhou Yong and the others will escort you south. Zhou Tai has gone to attack the front station." Zhou Xin said in a low voice: "It is my duty to be loyal to the court, but you have no such obligation. Come with me."
Disaster."
"If something happens to you, how can I live alone?" Mrs. Zhou shook her head with tears.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhou Xin said in a deep voice: "If you die too, who will take care of your children? Who will take care of your mother at home? You have to shoulder this burden."
"..." Mrs. Zhou had already burst into tears: "Master, is this really the case?"
"Of course not, I'm just saying it in case," Zhou Xinqiang said with a smile: "If nothing else happens, I will be back within a month. Don't worry, it's getting late. Go to bed quickly. We have to go on the road tomorrow.
"
"Well..." Mrs. Zhou nodded and blew out the lamp, but that night, the couple was destined to have trouble sleeping...
The one who couldn't sleep all night was Wang Xian. A few days ago, he paid a visit to the master and came to thank him, but he learned a shocking news. Xu Tixue told him that the Ministry of War had written to him to transfer him to Beijing to serve as the grandson's eldest son.
military.
Wang Xian was shocked at the time. It sounded like Xiao Guizi's rhythm. He was not going to castrate me, was he?
"Oh, I can understand your feelings. You have to go into the army just after being admitted as a scholar. No one can accept it." Xu Tixue sighed and comforted him: "But you can rest assured. As far as I know,
Taisun's young army is not a regular army, that is to say, you don't have to join the military, I will keep your academic status for you, and you can come back to take the civil service examination in the future. If you pass the civil service examination, you will be an official, so you don't have to worry about joining the military."
"Thank you, Grandmaster, for your kindness." Wang Xian thanked him hurriedly.
"Besides, thanks to the great grandson asking you by name this time, you can get rid of the threat of the Jin Yiwei. As a human being, you must be grateful, and you must serve the great grandson well." Xu Tixue said with a smile: "Maybe I will have to rely on you to take care of me in the future.
Woolen cloth."
"The master is joking." When Xu Tixue said, "Serve the grandson," Wang Xian thought of Wang Zhen, the prince, as if Wang Zhen was also a scholar... Oh my god, I would rather die than be a eunuch.
"I'm not joking," Xu Tixue said seriously: "My grandson is also the crown prince. This is your opportunity, so cherish it."
"Yes..." Wang Xian left Ti Xuefu without hesitation. The first thing he did was to find someone to find out what this young army was. Unfortunately, there was no one in Hangzhou who understood. He only knew that he had been selected from Hangzhou last year.
Between the ages of 12 and 17, young men with strong bodies and clean family backgrounds come to the capital to serve as young soldiers. Hearing that strong bodies are required, Wang Xian feels a little more relaxed. It seems that this requirement is not required when choosing eunuchs, but after all, he is uneasy, fearing that this will happen.
The young bird that came to Beijing will never come back...
When she went home and told her parents, Aunt Wang was also shocked, "Son, we can't go. If you become a eunuch and become rich and powerful, you are also a dead eunuch. That's not okay."
"Nonsense." Wang Xingye muttered: "I have inquired. The Ministry of War has recruited eight thousand young troops from all over the country for the grandson. There are not so many eunuchs in the palace. They are used to serve a grandson.
so many people?"
"That makes sense..." Aunt Wang murmured, "But what if it happens?"
"It doesn't matter what happens, there is still Wang Gui..." Wang Xian said irresponsibly. Wang Xian almost fell off the chair. Damn, am I your biological child?
"No." Aunt Wang was still very worried. She thought about it and finally said, "Xiaoer, you and Qing'er can consummate your marriage in the next two days."
‘Cough cough cough…’ Wang Xian coughed repeatedly, feeling depressed. What kind of parents do I have here?
"I'm sorry." The old woman chuckled and said, "What's the difference between you two and a couple now?"
Wang Xian's face turned red and he said, "Mom, we are innocent..."
"Okay," I waved my hand domineeringly and said, "Qing'er is our adopted daughter-in-law. According to custom, there is no need to hold a wedding. I will look at the future and decorate a new house for you two, and invite your relatives and friends to a meal.
That’s it.”
"Well, treating guests to drinks is a must." Wang Xingye nodded and said, "I thought you would even skip this."
"You can't save anything on this." The old woman rolled her eyes and said, "Where else would I go to receive the gift?"
"..." Wang Xian was completely speechless. Where did his moral integrity go?
But in this era, when it comes to marriage matters, Wang Xian and Lin Qing'er have no say at all and can only be at the mercy of their parents. My resolute nature has not changed, so I asked the master to look at the date and found that it was an auspicious day in six days.
So the wedding day was set, April 30th
Wang Xian always felt sorry for Lin Qing'er for getting married in such a hurry, but Sister Lin was very tolerant. All brides-in-law were like this, and having all the six etiquettes was just a joke. What's more, she had long thought of herself as the wife of the Wang family.
, whether the ceremony is a ceremony or not, it’s really not that important...