For several days, Gongsun Xun led more than a dozen white horse guards and traveled between his home and Nangong in a strict and cautious manner. Occasionally, he went to Luoyang City to handle official duties such as putting out fires and catching thieves, or to go to the company.
When handing over documents to the school lieutenant, they were always cheering and supporting each other.
Regarding this, those who knew naturally knew that he was guarding against Wang Fu's revenge, while those who didn't knew thought it was the 'evil ghost on the road Yuan Jiujiu' who had changed his tricks!
However, they didn't see any action from Wang Fu for several days. Instead, they heard that this guy started to close the door of his house and live in seclusion. I don't know whether he was frightened or deliberately showing weakness to the enemy. Anyway, Gongsun Xun really didn't know what to do.
response.
After all, in this world, there is only one reason to be a thief for a thousand days. How can there be a reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days?
"Where is Zi Heng, call him over quickly and tell him that I have something to discuss with him!" That evening, as soon as Gongsun Xun came back, he couldn't help shouting, preparing to discuss the matter with him.
By the way, who should I call if not Lu Fan?
If it's a matter of losing one's head, let alone Han Dang or Wei Yue, even a random person among them would be far better than those elites of the Northern Army. But for such a matter of losing one's head, it's Lu Fan and Lou Gui, and Lou Gui
Gui, a local snake, must stay at Fengshi's place to provide support when necessary.
"Is Zi Heng out?" After a few breaths, Gongsun Xun couldn't help but be shocked. "An old friend invites you? Does he have an old friend in Luozhong?"
"Reporting to Young Master." Han Dang also looked puzzled. "We don't know what happened. We only know that someone sent a letter to the Feng Family Charity House yesterday, and then this morning Lou Zibo quickly gave up.
The letter was delivered to Lu Ziheng. After reading the letter, he went straight out without allowing any guards to follow him. Now he hasn't come back for most of the day..."
After hearing the explanation, Gongsun Xun was even more confused. This didn't match up at all. But no matter what, he could only reluctantly give up and prepare to wait until Lu Fan came back.
Just when Gongsun Xun was about to leave Han Dang to eat first, someone suddenly came to the door to report that someone had been waiting in front of the door for a long time. When he saw the master coming back, he immediately extended an invitation.
To be honest, Gongsun Xun's first reaction was that Wang Fu was finally going to take action, so his heart felt as relieved as a stone dropped to the ground. In his opinion, tonight had completely frightened the other party and made this guy remember.
He is a man who fought his way back from the desperate situation in northern Xinjiang, so he will naturally stop in the future...
However, when Gongsun Xun received the famous assassination from his family, he couldn't help but be stunned: "Cai Bojie invites you? Invite me?"
"He is a servant of the Cai Mansion." The family members responded quickly. "It was said that Cai Bojie and Cai Gong asked the young master to go to the manor to talk about it. He also said that he had prepared the Suqin Golden Scripture..."
Gongsun Xun became more and more speechless. Not to mention that Cai Yong had been tricked by him so many times, how could he still come to invite him? He only said that in this situation, how could he, a famous scholar and a romantic man, deal with himself, the target of public criticism?
...Ahem, how about the friendship between the mainstay people?
Isn't he afraid of being implicated?
Of course, after thinking about it, Gongsun Xun was still prepared to accept the appointment, and he still made complete preparations, calling dozens of people to go to the Cai Mansion with great fanfare...
After all, although Cai Yong, a loser, would never do anything like the Hongmen Banquet, his uncle Cai Zhi is a serious Jiuqing, and he had a dispute with Yang Qiu before, and both sides held up wine glasses to brag behind their backs.
, saying that sooner or later the opponent's whole family will be killed... So, maybe Cai Zhi suddenly took refuge in Wang Fu secretly, and then used his nephew's name to kill himself!
However, despite saying this, Gongsun Xun had a safe journey. When he entered Cai Mansion, Cai Yong stood alone at the foot of the steps and greeted him slightly with his hands raised.
In other words, it was really only Cai Bojie who invited him as a guest, and he took the initiative to lower his rank to welcome him regardless of his status and age. From this look, it turned out that Gongsun Xun was judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
"Cai Gong!" Upon seeing this, Gongsun Xun quickly saluted from afar. "Why is this?"
"The clouds in the court are treacherous. Who doesn't know that Wang Fu wants to kill you?" Cai Yong sighed with his nose raised to the sky. "Wen Qi can come here without avoiding risks at this time. She can trust me. How can I restrain you?"
What about the customary etiquette? Besides, I have something to ask of you later."
Gongsun Xun nodded slightly and stopped being polite. Then the two of them supported each other and walked into the inner hall. In the inner hall, there were already two tables and two futons.
It's just that the right sides are facing each other.
As soon as the two sat down, Cai Yong, as the host, waved to his family to serve wine and food. Although Gongsun Xun was confused about this, after all, he maintained a huge psychological advantage over the other party, so he was able to bear his temper.
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Eat first, wait until you're full, then remove all the food and wine from the table, and start playing the piano again... I have to say that Cai Bojie's musical attainments are indeed unparalleled in the world, let alone a one-person performance.
I also heard Gongsun Xun nodding his head repeatedly.
In this way, after playing three pieces of music in a row, Cai Yong finally pressed the strings, then raised his head and sighed: "My favorite thing in my life, Cai Yong, is to entertain guests, gather people for banquets, and then wait until the wine is drunk to make music with drums and harps.
After a piece of music is played, dozens of celebrities will stroke their beards and admire it together. At that time, they will feel as if they are immortals, and there is no better joy in life than this. But when the night is bright and clear, one person and one guest performs a solo, which is a different feeling. "
Gongsun Xun kept silent, just nodded repeatedly, and secretly laughed in his heart - I want to see what tricks you are going to play today!
"Wenqi, I've finished playing the piano, do you have any short poems that imply ambition to give me?" Cai Yongfu asked sincerely.
Gongsun Xun immediately spread his hands: "Cai Gong has emotions in his chest, which is why he is so happy. I am confused. How can I have the ambition to write poetry?"
"I take it for granted." Cai Yong couldn't help but smile awkwardly, and then suddenly turned back and ordered his family. "Go and call the ladies..."
At this moment, Gongsun Xun finally felt a little numb. Is he going to see his wife in court now? No, what kind of medicine is this Uncle Cai selling in his gourd? For no reason... Is our friendship really that good?
But there was no time to think too much. After a while, there was a ringing sound, and Gongsun Xun could only stand up quickly to greet him. Then he took a closer look, but he couldn't help but be shocked!
You know, Gongsun Xun originally thought that only the other party's serious wife came out to see the ceremony... This is okay, because etiquette is all about it, and even saying that wanting to get closer to each other is an unavoidable behavior among scholar-bureaucrats.
But at this time, following Cai Yong's greeting, a bunch of women actually came out!
And if you take a closer look, these women, no matter their age or their attire, look like concubines. The one in the front is leading a little girl dressed up by a boss, and there is a white cat following at her feet.
But she doesn't look like a royal wife, at most she is a mistress... Of course, madam can also refer to a mistress, but what is this?!
As a result, Gongsun Xun stood on the spot in astonishment, at a loss.
"Oh, Wen Qi, don't be in a hurry to be polite, and don't panic." Cai Yong seemed to have expected the other party's reaction, so he quickly stood up and smoothed his beard to explain. "I am 46 years old this year. My first wife died young, and I am planning to remarry."
Shi also passed away seven or eight years ago. However, he had no children, so he had to raise more wives, concubines and maids... But even so, only Wu Niang has given birth to a daughter for me, regardless of the direct descendants.
You’re a common man.”
Hearing this, Gongsun Xun couldn't help but look at the beautiful little girl held by Cai Yong's wife, and blurted out: "Is this Cai Wenji?"
"Where did you hear this nonsense?" Cai Yong said helplessly. "My daughter's maiden name is in the character Zhao. Where did you get this nonsense?"
Gongsun Xun felt dizzy and shook his head repeatedly: "She is quite like her mother, she was born exceptionally well."
"That's the truth." Cai Yong couldn't help stroking his beard and laughing. "I have only one daughter under my belt, so she is naturally outstanding."
"Sir!" The little girl suddenly raised her head and interjected after hearing this. "He is not complimenting you, he is saying that you are ugly, sir."
Cai Yong was slightly startled and couldn't help but blush: "Wen Qi is still so annoying."
Gongsun Xun was so embarrassed that he could only wave his hands: "Gong Cai acted like this because he must have a request... Let's talk about business! Talk about business!"
"Then let's get down to business." Cai Yong smiled awkwardly after hearing this. "Since Wen Qi has met my young wife, daughter, and concubine, she naturally has something to trust..."
"What are you asking for?" Gongsun Xun was extremely vigilant.
"Don't Wen Qi have a bright future?" Cai Yong asked calmly. "But I am old and decrepit. If something unexpected happens, I can always help take care of her, right?"
As soon as these words came out, not to mention the lamentations of all the concubines, even Gongsun Xun was stunned: "What nonsense are you talking about, Mr. Cai? Not to mention entrustment or not entrustment... but if it is really entrustment, your circle of friends is so vast, who can't do it?"
Why are you entrusting me, an official from the central capital, to do this? Could it be that your house is on fire and I can send someone to rescue it quickly?"
"Hey," Cai Yong quickly shook his head. "First of all, it's just a precaution; secondly, there is actually something else I have to entrust to you today, but my family is just doing it in passing!"
Gongsun Xun didn't know what to say.
"This person is an official of Zhongdu, Gongsun Xun, the White Horse Zhonglang. After you remember his appearance and name, please step aside." Cai Yong ordered, and then turned to look at Gongsun Xun. "Wen
Qi, come with me to Dongge!"
Gongsun Xun finally realized... Emotions are such a waste!
"Sir, I want to go too!" All the concubines of the Cai family wanted to leave, but Cai Zhaoji, who was dressed as the boss, held the cat in one hand and grabbed the corner of her father's clothes with the other.
"Forget it!" Cai Yong naturally agreed.
Immediately, the servant put the lamp in front, and the three of them and the cat went to the East Pavilion of Cai Mansion.
"Do you want Mr. Cai to entrust me with the Dongge collection of books?" Now that Gongsun Xun had a clear understanding in his heart, he naturally spoke up.
"Of course." Cai Yong said calmly while dragging his daughter. "I have carefully looked at the books printed at your house these days. They are indeed exquisite, light and tidy. They are worse than the original books you took away from my house that day. It's much better... In this case, why not give all the remaining books to you and return the paper copies to me in the future."
Gongsun Xun was too lazy to complain in his heart. When he first saw the kind of book sent by his mother, he was amazed for a while, but then he heard that as long as the engraving was not lost, it could be printed multiple times, and he immediately understood in his heart——
Things are rare and valuable, and this thing is really not worth mentioning compared with the original handwritten notes of Cai Bozhe, a famous person in the world.
Of course, this truth is definitely not worth mentioning in front of Cai Yong.
While they were talking, three people and a cat had already boarded the East Pavilion of Cai Mansion.
"Wen Qi, look, I have collected more than ten thousand volumes of books in my life." Cai Yong let go of his daughter's hand, then took the lantern from his servant, and personally lit the lamp in front for Gongsun Xun to read. "With these ten thousand volumes of books alone,
It is enough to look down on the world's celebrities... I think about how many young and vigorous scholars in Shandong and Guanxi were dissatisfied with my reputation in Luozhong, but after seeing me playing the piano and writing, a hundred of them
There are ninety-nine people inside who are willing to bow down. As for the remaining one, I only need to lead him to walk around the East Pavilion, and then he will bow down and bow down. Wen Qi, what do you think?"
Even though Gongsun Xun was a man with no virtue in his heart, he couldn't help but stand with his hands folded and sighed slightly: "Looking around, it's like exquisite jade, which makes people feel respectful."
"What a dazzling sight!" Cai Yong immediately laughed. "I thought Wen Qi would disdain it? You didn't change your expression that day and took away thousands of my books..."
"That's because I know in my heart that when the book reaches my home in western Liaoning, it will definitely not let Cai Gong's treasures gather dust like pearls!" Gongsun Xun came back to his senses slightly after hearing this. "To be honest with Cai Gong, when it comes to knowledge,
, my mother must be no worse than you... Even Master Lu often laments this!"
"This sounds ridiculous at first, but I secretly believe it." Cai Yong chuckled. "Otherwise, how could we teach a person like you? In Northern Xinjiang, he was a White Horse Zhonglang and was killed by Yanmen.
The county has great trust; in Luozhong, he is the mainstay, which makes the whole family of eunuchs feel scared. Not to mention these, above the temple, there are rotten trees serving as officials; among the palaces, animals eat their salary. Even the people with wolf-hearted and dog-like behavior are fierce and violent.
The words of the servile and servile people who are serving the government one after another are also convincing... You know, since hearing these words, I often lament at home that I have wasted my life forty-six, but it is really not as good as
You! Could it be that Confucian scholars are really useless? Are they really not as good as you, those of you who are literate and martial?"
Gongsun Xun couldn't help but feel something in his heart: "It seems that Mr. Cai has something in mind?"
"I couldn't say much in front of my concubines just now, but now I won't hide it from Wen Qi." Cai Yong replied proudly. "After the Shuuri Dynasty, the emperor issued a decree to let me have a few doctors.
The great scholar consulted on the matter of changing the Yuan Dynasty, so I took the opportunity to put a piece of paper in the memorial to change the Yuan Dynasty, speaking frankly about the personnel in the court, and describing those "people with wolf-hearted and dog-like behavior, and servile people" one by one! This afternoon, this memorial has been sealed
The box has been sent to the North Palace, and His Majesty should have previewed it by now."
Gongsun Xun was stunned, but he finally asked: "May I ask Mr. Cai, whose name did you name?"
"I am not as brave as Wen Qi to confront Cao Jie and Wang Fu directly." Cai Yong said with emotion. "But the arrogance of Zhao, the wet nurse of the emperor, the corruption of Guang Luxun Wei Zhang, the arrogance of Zhao, the wet nurse of the emperor, the corruption of Guang Lu
Yan, Tun Cavalry Colonel Gaisheng, Yue Cavalry Colonel Cao Paishi, I did not stop any of the illegal acts! Moreover, I also recommended Ting Wei Guo Xi, Guanglu Doctor Qiao Xuanqiao Gong, and former Taiwei Liu Chong to the emperor.
Liu Gong..."
Gongsun Xun hesitated to speak... To be honest, it wasn't that he didn't want to complain, but that there were so many flaws in this memorial that he didn't even know where to complain!
However, in short, if I had to summarize this memorial, it should be the following comments:
First of all, nature is righteous.
There is no doubt about this, no matter what, it always means that the scholars are facing each other directly against the eunuchs, and the enemy and the enemy have a clear position... no need to be evil!
Secondly, it is full of private goods.
Not to mention anything else, the only Zhongchang servant Cheng Huang who was directly attacked by him was Yang Qiu's internal and external supporter in the palace. For this reason, Cheng Huang specially adopted a beautiful daughter and then married her.
Yang Qiu. As for the relationship between Yang Qiu and the Cai family, don’t forget that he and Cai Yong’s uncle Cai Zhi would start yelling about killing each other’s family when they drank too much. To be honest, there were more than ten servants in the imperial court.
There are so many evil things, do you have to target this one?
Once again, it will inevitably cause tension between North Korea and China.
After all, there are too many people involved in directly naming them, and all of them are powerful people, both inside and outside. It would be strange if these people don't jump in a hurry!
In the end, it is precisely because this group of people want to jump in that Cai Yong himself will inevitably suffer huge retaliation... Of course, it is no wonder that this guy is half showing off and half sincerely revealing, and he is a little guilty and nervous at the thought of inviting
Come here by yourself and entrust the library full of books.
As for why Cai Bozhe himself was so unwise?
This is quite simple and clear... Firstly, he is a scholar after all, he is naive, ridiculous, and an honest man; secondly, he talks about sixty-six in forty every day, and he also feels that he is so old and has no son, so he might as well give it a try.
If he were to be a real high-ranking official, there would be no need to punish him for his own sake. Thirdly, he had to admit that there was still some moral righteousness in his arrogant spirit.
Of course, these are none of Gongsun Xun's business, or from Gongsun Xun's point of view, this matter has all the benefits and no harm. He is just about to suppress the situation and make the eunuchs and powerful people at a loss. Lao Cai
Such an earth-shattering fight, but also a very good cooperation with some of his own plans, really makes people look forward to it.
To take a step back, haven’t all the memorials been sent up? What else can be done?
"What do Wen Qi think?" Cai Yong blushed, puffed up his nose, and asked expectantly.
Gongsun Xun immediately sighed, then put his hand on Cai Zhaoji's 'general horn' next to him, and said: "For the sake of this collection of thousands of books, I will make sure that you, Gong Sun, will not die without a burial place!
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"Sir, he is cursing you!" Cai Zhaoji, who was holding the white cat, immediately raised her head and said.
——————I am the dividing line between death and death——————
"In the early years of the reign of Emperor Guanghe of the Later Han Dynasty, Cai Bo died and remonstrated with his superiors. He knew that there was going to be a great disaster, and because of Taizu's fierceness, he bribed him with thousands of books in his family in order to preserve his life." - "Xin Yan Shu".
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PS: I wrote a wrong place in a previous chapter. Chen Gui is from Xiapi. I was only thinking about the separation between father and son in Guangling. I wrote it as Guangling without checking the information. Please forgive me.
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