Chapter 41 The emperor has a sword, I don't need it, I'll draw it for you
Because Yangfu Villa is located in Bianliang, it is not as luxurious as the one in Yangzhou, but it is still elegant enough.
The long verandahs, lace fake pools, and strange rocks in the water are all in the Lianghuai style and have the charm of Jiangnan.
Yang Lin often lives in Changle Building's cozy home, but this time he suffered a serious fall, so he stayed here for a longer time.
The servants in the house are also working extra hard. My young master has become the number one scholar. Sooner or later he will be promoted. If he performs well, he will not be dismissed in the future.
Yang Lin was not allowed to enter the living room, so he placed a table full of wine and food in the small courtyard and entertained Liu Qingshui.
Liu Qingshui is now the manager of the Imperial City Department, and naturally he has a group of newly promoted juniors under his command, who follow him to the banquet in a noisy manner.
Entering the courtyard, Liu Qingshui suddenly turned around and said to his men: "This is my friend's mansion, and he is the damn number one scholar. You all should restrain yourself and don't embarrass yourself with your bluster."
The group of people looked at each other and nodded, secretly paying attention to the fact that this new top scholar had a good relationship with the head of the Imperial City Division, so they had to be careful in the future.
As soon as he reached the second hall, he saw Yang Lin coming out to greet the guests with the support of a beautiful woman. Liu Qingshui laughed and said, "How about you, sir? Are you feeling better? I just said that you are lucky, why are you running so crazy?"
I didn’t even take you away. I rushed to the store and really spared your life."
"Stop talking sarcastically. This time, I will die or be disabled. Fortunately, all the parts are still intact."
Although Liu Qingshui's mouth was careless, his heart was very careful. He stepped forward and waved his hand to ask Li Yunniang to step back. He carefully helped Yang Lin move forward.
Yang Lin took the opportunity to lower his voice and said: "This time someone harmed me, you have to avenge your brother."
"I just said how could it be such a coincidence? The officials asked the Ministry of Rites to conduct self-examination, but they didn't find out anything." Liu Qingshui said with a curse.
Although the current Imperial City Division is majestic, it only bullies and dominates the city every day to show off its power. It does not have the intimidating power of the Imperial Guards of the Ming Dynasty.
Because the Song Dynasty treated the scholar-bureaucrats too kindly, they would not confiscate their homes and behead people like the Ming Dynasty, so they would not have the use of this sharp weapon.
"Self-examination? Everyone will throw the blame away. I have never heard of anyone taking the blame on themselves. This horse is really fishy. By the way, is the horse still there?"
"He's gone a long time ago. He was shot dead by an arrow from the imperial army that day. Is Dalang unconscious?"
When they arrived at the table and the group sat down, Yang Lin pulled Liu Qingshui and continued to whisper.
Liu Qingshui shook her finger and said loudly: "You guys eat first, don't be polite."
The two of them conspired against each other for a long time, and Liu Qingshui kept nodding, obviously being persuaded.
Yang Lin didn't talk about his case, but asked him to do some things that the Imperial City Department should do after he took charge of the Imperial City Department.
During the reign of Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi of the Song Dynasty, the eunuch Wang Jien in the Imperial City Department was so powerful that he would always carry out assassinations.
Although Liu Qingshui was tempted, he was still a little worried. He covered his mouth with his hands and asked, "I'm afraid those big turbans in the imperial court will complain."
"Hey, Prime Minister Cai is now in power. The government is full of remnants of the old party who oppose him, and he is worried about how to get rid of them. I have some friendship with Prime Minister Cai, and he is not happy to build a bridge between you."
The Yuanyou conservatives were a group of backward elements who were stuck in their ways and opposed change anyway. Yang Lin didn't care at all and worked with Cai Jing to get rid of them.
Moreover, these people are no match for Cai Jing. Even if he doesn't intervene, he will soon be driven out of Bianliang, so he might as well take the opportunity to gain some resources.
Every time there is a major purge in the DPRK, it is an excellent period for ascending to power. If you want to make a difference, it is absolutely useless for one person. You must have your own small power.
These people surround you. They can make suggestions when you harm someone, and they can pull you out to block the gun when you are harmed. Only those who support you and support you have cards.
Liu Qingshui was also very moved. He was the son of a bartender, and his current status was entirely supported by his sister.
But beauty will always grow old. Even if she is as stunning as her sister, she will always grow old one day.
Today's official family is romantic and philanthropic, and they don't look like people capable of long-lasting love. How will the Liu family stand on its own then.
You have to do something yourself and become your sister's backing instead of relying on her blindly.
My father, the bartender, was of no use at all. Now that the No. 1 scholar was on good terms with me, and he had connections with popular powerful officials such as Cai Jing, Tong Guan, and Yang Jian, he was the best candidate.
The two hit it off immediately, and then started drinking. Li Yunniang stood behind her and whispered: "Dalang, Doctor Wang said that it is not advisable to drink alcohol recently."
"It doesn't matter, I was injured in a fall. You listen to that quack doctor and scare people. If you don't drink, your whole body hurts, how can you recover?"
At the beginning of the lanterns, Bianliang's nightlife has just begun. When the night is dim, the red lanterns on the river are lit up one after another, rows and strings, dazzling and exquisite. At this time, the most pleasant way to play is to row a small boat in the night.
Across the shining river.
The breeze blew across my face, the fragrance of wine on both sides of the strait overflowed, and the girls' laughter sounded like silver bells...
Suddenly there was a sound of footsteps, the red lacquered door was kicked open, and many Imperial City Imperial Guards swarmed in.
The nurse who stepped forward to stop him was kicked away, and Liu Qingshui was surrounded by people and came in, loudly saying: "The Imperial City Department is handling the case. Anyone who has nothing to do with it should stay away. Anyone who obstructs it will be punished as a rebel and will be killed on the spot."
The servants in the mansion did not dare to move anymore. After a while, the masters of the house were held in chains and held by the imperial guards.
Xu Zhichang shouted: "What are you doing! Do you know what I am?"
"Dad, dad, save me, dad." A young boy was in a panic and kept screaming for help, which made Xu Zhichang feel very distressed. This was his only son.
Liu Qingshui stepped out of the crowd and sneered: "Xu Zhichang, you still dare to be arrogant, you have committed a crime!"
Xu Zhichang's expression changed greatly, he frowned and said, "That's nonsense. You are wronging a good minister. I will sue you before the Holy One."
"As a foreign minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, you actually had an affair with a palace slave, poisoned a horse, and caused the new champion to lie in bed. Do you know your guilt?"
Xu Zhichang's face turned pale. What he did was not considered confidential, mainly because he had no criminal experience. He just didn't expect to be found out. It was all because Song Dynasty was too gentle to these literati, which made them a little confused and didn't know why.
After Liu Qingshui left, he immediately called a veterinarian and a foreman. After a quick investigation, he found out that the horse had been poisoned.
I searched several drugstores along the source of the poison, followed the pictures and added the gangsters from the chicken and mouse hair stoves in Bianliang City, and within half a day they found the head of a servant of the Xu Mansion.
Liu Qingshui saw that his lips were trembling and he couldn't say a word, so he snorted coldly: "Take him away!"
The chain was already around his neck. Under the strong pull, Xu Zhichang staggered and almost fell down, and then he was escorted out of the house along with his son.