On September 23, the Tuduan Division sent twenty envoys to ten counties in Yangzhou to review Tuduan. These envoys all held edicts from Shangshutai and Situ Mansion. Those who violated the regulations were arrested and sent to Tingwei for trial.
Xie Xuan and Liu Shangzhi went to Wuxing County as envoys to Wuxing County. The Xie family in Chen County had a close relationship with Wuxing County.
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Xie Xuan originally thought that Chen Caozhi would go to Wu County, but he did not expect that it was Jia Bizhi who was sent to Wu County. Chen Caozhi and his sister Xie Daoyun were going to Kuaiji County.
On the eve of leaving Beijing, Chen Caozhi went to Wuyi Lane to visit Xie An and asked for advice on how to deal with the resistance of Tuduan by the wealthy families in Kuaiji. Xie Daoyun and Chen Caozhi, who were wearing turbans and jackets, knelt side by side and listened respectfully to their uncle's teachings.
Xie An was stroking a white jade Ruyi in his hand. He looked at his niece Xie Daoyun and Chen Caozhi in front of him, who were treating each other respectfully. Xie An had a smile on his lips, but shook his head slightly. He understood his niece's thoughts and also knew that Chen Caozhi
He was determined not to marry anyone other than the daughter of the Lu family, but for some reason, Xie An didn't seem to care that his niece Xie Daoyun was with Chen Caozhi, and he had no objection to the arrangement of going to Kuaiji County together this time. The most intelligent celebrity in the Eastern Jin Dynasty was also famous.
What are your considerations? Is he testing Chen Caozhi or his niece Xie Daoyun?
Xie An said: "After Cao Zhi and Yingtai arrive in Kuaiji, they will visit three people - Xie Chen, Yu Yu and Yu Xiaofu. These three people are famous in Kuaiji County. If Cao Zhi can get the support of these three people, it will be easy to crack down on Kuaiji."
The difficult situation of earth breaking."
Chen Caozhi bowed and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. An Shi, for your advice. Cao Zhi took note of it."
Xie An added: "Although Yingtai is talented, her interactions with others are rough. She needs to be reminded of this."
Chen Caozhi turned his head and glanced at Xie Daoyun. He saw Xie Daoyun's eyes widened and the corners of his lips moved slightly. He didn't know whether it was a smile or anger, but he said: "Brother Yingtai is an eloquent person. I admire him very much. He is not just a man of words. He speaks clearly."
If there is a middle, it doesn’t matter if there is an edge, it is the spirit of progress.”
Xie An smiled and thought to himself: "These two people really cherish each other's talents, are they close friends?" He said: "Yu Yu, courtesy name Shuning, is the younger brother of the famous hermit Yu Xi. Yu Yu is over sixty years old.
In the third year of Shengping's reign, he became an official by serving as a regular attendant on Sanqi. He was refined and fond of classics and history, and detested mystery. He showed his nakedness to Ruan Ji and hated Liu Ling's drunkenness. You two must not talk about mystery in front of him."
Chen Caozhi and Xie Daoyun nodded together.
Xie An added: "Yu Xiao's father, his ancestor Yu Tan, played a great role in Su Jun's rebellion. This branch of the Yu family is the most famous in Kuaiji County. Yu Xiao's father was the same age as Kong Wang, and his knowledge was not inferior to that of Kong Wang.
However, he is arrogant and not as humble as Kong Wang. If Cao Zhi can be on good terms with Yu Xiao's father, then the Kuaiji Yu family will not obstruct Tu Duan in every possible way. Of course, if you want to raid all the Yu family's hidden houses, that is
If it doesn't work, everything should be done in moderation. Laozi says, 'If you hold on to it and make it full, it won't be as good as it is; if you hold on to it and sharpen it, you won't be able to maintain it for a long time'."
Chen Caozhi said respectfully: "Cao Zhi will remember it." After waiting for a while, Xie An did not introduce Xie Shen, so he asked: "May I ask Mr. An Shi, who is Xie Shen?"
Xie An said: "Xie Shen and Xie Xingsi were once a writer. He was erudite and knowledgeable. His talent and learning were at the right of Yu Yu. He knew Yingtai very well. I don't need to say more. I have written a letter. You two can go with my letter.
Just pay your respects to Xie Xingsi."
It was already midnight when Chen Caozhi returned to Gu Mansion. Xiaochan, Laizhen and others were still packing their bags. Huang Xiaotong was also happily helping to pack. He had been away from Qiantang for nine months, and he could set off to return to his hometown tomorrow. It was so happy.
I can't sleep.
When Laizhen saw Chen Caozhi coming back, he asked, "Xiao Langjun, can't my third brother Laide go back?"
Chen Cao said: "The military government is building a smelting furnace and a large bellows. Lai De cannot escape for the time being. I have made an agreement with the Army Sima that on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, Lai De will set off back to Qiantang. I will take care of the two private soldiers of the Chen family."
I will also stay in Gushu and return to Chenjiawu with Laide as my companion."
Xiao Chan said: "I hope Laide can come back before Qingzhi gives birth. Xiao Laide will be a father."
Lai Zhen laughed, and everyone was extremely happy.
Chen Shang came over to talk to Chen Caozhi. Chen Shang could not return to his hometown this year. He was the Dian Shu Cheng of Situ Mansion. He was in charge of the classics and daily etiquette of Situ Mansion. King Sima Yu of Kuaiji valued him very much and planned to promote him next year.
Therefore, Chen Shangnian had to stay in the capital during the festival, and the mansion by the Qinhuai River also required him to supervise the work at all times.
Chen Cao said: "Third brother, don't worry. I will bring my third sister-in-law and my nephew with me when I return to Beijing, which will probably be after the new year."
Chen Shang gave Xiaochan the family letters and gifts for his parents, wife and children, and asked Xiaochan to collect them and take them back to Chenjiawu.
After Chen Caozhi took a bath and went to bed, it was already the third watch. He heard Xiaochan tossing and turning on the couch in the outer room across the screen, so he asked: "Sister Xiaochan is too happy to sleep?"
Xiaochan chuckled: "Yes, I don't really miss Chenjiawu at all. Once I know I can go back, I miss it so much that I can't wait to go back to Chenjiawu as soon as I wake up."
Chen Caozhi looked at the moonlight leaking from the east window. The ray of moonlight from the last quarter moon was so bright in the dark room, like a white sail. Chen Caozhi said: "I miss Chenjiawu too. In fact, I would rather be like Uncle Six."
, Fifth brother is like a farm servant."
Xiaochan came over wearing clothes and sat under Chen Cao's couch. The moonlight like a white sail was shining beside her. Xiaochan said with a smile: "You can't marry Miss Lu if you are a farmer, and in Qiantang,
Our Chen family will be bullied to death by the Lu family and the Chu family, and we will never be as prosperous as we are now."
Chen Caozhi also sat up. Xiaochan quickly took the autumn clothes and put them on him, apologizing: "I disturbed Xiao Langjun's sleep——"
Chen Cao said: "I can't sleep either, so I might as well talk."
Xiaochan sat on the edge of the couch, her heart beating fast, and she didn't dare to look into Mr. Cao's eyes. He heard Mr. Xiaochan say: "Sister Xiaochan, please tell me about my childhood. I have forgotten some things.
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Xiaochan calmed down, smiled, and said: "There is something that makes me laugh every time I talk to Madam Youwei. I first arrived at Chenjiawu with Madam Youwei at that time, and I was only twelve years old.
Six years old - how should I put it, the young man was a bit dull at that time, hehe, how could he be as smart and handsome as he is now -"
Chen Caozhi laughed and said: "This is a slander. I have been handsome since I was a child. Otherwise, why would my mother call me ugly? I am afraid that God will be jealous and I will not be able to raise him well."
Xiaochan then turned her head to look at Chen Caozhi, pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Yes, yes, I have been handsome since I was a child. At that time, the young man was very studious and often asked me to tell you stories. It's a pity that I can't read."
Not many, I haven’t read a few books, and I have very little knowledge. Within a few days, all the stories in my heart were wiped out by Xiao Langjun. One day, I was pestered by you and couldn’t do anything, so I just talked about Chenjiawu.
Chenjiawu is divided into four rooms: southeast, northwest and northwest - Xiaolangjun was smart enough. Even if he said it was about your Chen family, I said no, there is also a Chenjiawu over there in Shangyu. Xiaolangjun believed it and listened again.
As I continued talking, I told everyone the names of everyone in Chenjiawu, saying that the family in Shangyu was exactly the same as this one, but I missed Aunt Ying, and Xiaolangjun reminded me that Sister Xiaochan, and Ying
Girl—you made me laugh so hard that I couldn’t walk."
Chen Caozhi laughed and said to himself: "This matter is buried deep in my memory. If Sister Xiaochan doesn't talk about it, I won't think of it. Well, my soul consciousness is the fusion of two generations. It should be the soul consciousness of future generations. I think I have the upper hand, but it’s hard to say that young Chen Caozhi’s persistence, pure filial piety and diligence are deeply imprinted——”
Xiao Chan looked at Chen Caozhi laughing heartily, his eyes and white teeth in the dark night, and the outline of the bridge of his face and nose. Xiao Chan's heart skipped a beat, and she whispered: "Xiao Langjun has been very serious since he was a child - —”
"On a night like this, when you are facing someone who is absolutely disgusting, it's easy to get intoxicated, right?" Chen Caozhi thought this way. Xiaochan's breathing could be heard in front of him, and the warm body fragrance made him feel a little restless. Hot, can you hug it or push it down? It seems that there is a hurdle that has not been crossed. What is this hurdle? Morality? Conduct? Love for Wei Rui? Or is it just because of the lack of a better opportunity?
The white sail-like moonlight stretched, turned obliquely, and disappeared. The room was dark and silent.
This time, the twenty envoys who reviewed Tujuan left Beijing on the same day and went their separate ways. Chen Caozhi, Xie Daoyun, Xie Xuan, Liu Shangzhi, and Jia Bizhi were able to travel together for a while. Chen Caozhi also made a special trip to Dong'an Temple to visit Zhi Daolin. , he asked Lai Zhen to send ten kilograms of Ge Xian tea to Zhi Daolin last month. Zhi Daolin sent his disciple Zhi Fahan to express his gratitude and asked Chen Caozhi to visit Dong'an Temple again when he had time.
Xie Xuan and Liu Shangzhi saw the two tablets in front of Dong'an Temple. On them were "Pictures of Immortal Clouds" written by Wang Xianzhi and Buddhist verses written by Chen Caozhi. Wu Maoxian, a famous craftsman in Shan County, was highly skilled and exquisite in carving, and they were completely preserved. It captures the charm of the original calligraphy.
Zhi Daolin originally wanted to talk to Chen Caozhi about "emptiness" in the Diamond Sutra, but seeing that Chen Caozhi was in a hurry, he stopped talking and just said: "Pindao and Wei Sien of Kuaiji have an old relationship. Wei Sien believes in Buddhism. Chen Tanyue is going to Kuaiji, so he can pay a visit to Wei Sien." He immediately wrote a letter and asked Chen Caozhi to take it to see Wei Sien.
Wei Sien is the head of the Wei family in Kuaiji. In his early years, he served as the domestic historian of Wu. Later, he devoted himself to Buddhism and rarely asked about worldly affairs. Chen Caozhi was introduced by Zhidao Lin, who could get to know the head of the Wei family and talk about Tujuan in person. This would make it easier to resolve the issue. contradiction.
Chen Caozhi bid farewell to his branch lord, and the group parted ways in Jurong. Xie Xuan and Liu Shangzhui headed south to Wuxing County on the southwest bank of Taihu Lake. Chen Caozhi, Xie Daoyun, Jia Bizhi and others went to Wu County. They originally went to Kuaiji County via Wuxing County is closer, but Chen Caozhi wants to go around the north bank of Taihu Lake, saying that he is going to visit Fan Wang, the father of Fan Wuzi, who lives in seclusion in Wu County. Although Fan Wang is an important figure, Xie Xuan knows that Chen Caozhi is obviously going to Wu County. He was going to visit Lu Weirui, which made Xie Xuan a little unhappy. His sister was not in a hurry, but he was in a hurry.
When leaving, Xie Xuandao said: "Zizhong, Lu Chu, the prime minister of Kuaiji County, is the eldest son of Lu Shi. He Zhu also left for Kuaiji the day before yesterday. It will not be easy for you to go to Kuaiji to review the soil."
Chen Cao said: "I will deal with it carefully, and I have brother Yingtai to help me, so you can rest assured."
Xie Xuan lowered his voice and said: "My sister is still a woman after all, so please take care of her."
Chen Caozhi shook Xie Xuan's hand, nodded and said, "No need to give instructions."