The people around Yan Zhengsu didn't know the inside story of what Yan Zhengsu said, and maybe they didn't understand the meaning behind the words. However, Wu Chunlai was a thief with a guilty conscience and was extremely sensitive. He naturally had a clear mind. He had long heard that Yan Zhengsu was a stone in a latrine, hard and upright, and he himself
I still thought that this person should at least know some daily etiquette. I didn't have any disagreements with him. Even if we couldn't get along well with each other in Hangzhou, we should treat each other calmly without any conflicts. However, I never expected it.
What's surprising is that they had just met, and Yan Zhengshen was treated with a scolding and humiliation that was tantamount to pointing at the nose.
Of course Wu Chunlai couldn't tolerate it. He was also a person with a good reputation, status and status. In terms of positions, he and Yan Zhengsu were both fourth-grade, and Yan Zhengsu was only a local official, while he was an important central official. Even though Yan Zhengsu was about to be transferred to the capital, and
It is very likely that he will enter the political affairs hall as an official, but this does not mean that Wu Chunlai is afraid of him. Wu Chunlai has Prime Minister Lu behind him, and his seriousness cannot be greater than that of Prime Minister Lu.
"Master Yan, I don't understand what you are talking about, and I don't know who Master Yan is talking about. I just came to Hangzhou for business, and at the same time I came to visit Master Yan on the order of Prime Minister Lu. Master Yan said a bunch of irrelevant things,
I don’t know what it means. Master Yan, I still have official duties, and Master Yan seems to be very busy, so I won’t disturb you. Farewell!"
Wu Chunlai's tone was indifferent. He tried to control his emotions. Although he was angry, he didn't want to fall out with Yan Zhengsun. Because he didn't want Yan Zhengsun to tell what happened to him back then, he decided to take the best and no longer talk to Yan Zhengsun.
Nonsense. In fact, there is no need to do the things that Mr. Lu explained. Judging from Yan Zhengsheng's attitude, it is obvious that he will be an uncooperative master in the future, so there is no need to do any more testing.
Wu Chunlai cupped his hands slightly, turned around and walked towards the yamen gate. The officials were confused. They didn't know why Master Yan and Master Wu had such an awkward atmosphere when they met. Master Yan said something that made people confused, and Wu
The adult seemed to be annoyed immediately and didn't know what was going on.
"Sir Yan, I am responsible for setting up your residence for you, sir?" Zhang Yi said solemnly to Yan.
Yan Zhengsheng frowned and said nothing. Zhang Yi stopped asking and quickly chased after Wu Chunlai, saying repeatedly: "I will lead Mr. Wu the way. Sirs, please follow me to stay in my humble residence."
"Master Zhang." Yan Zhengshen said coldly from behind.
"Master Yan, do you have any other instructions?" Zhang Yi turned around and asked in surprise.
Yan Zhengsu said with a stern expression: "Sir Zhang, when the imperial officials come to the local area, they will stay in the hotel in accordance with the imperial regulations and make their own arrangements. Local officials are not allowed to make arrangements for them, let alone make special arrangements. This is what I decided upon when I came to Hangzhou.
The rules are also regulations set by the imperial court. But you want to put them in your house? What is the reason? "
Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly smiled and said: "There are so many officials coming this time that Guanyi can't accommodate them. Isn't there nothing we can do? That's why I did this."
Yan Zheng solemnly shouted in a cold voice: "Can't you stay? Do we have enough inns in Hangzhou? I heard that a lot of officials came this time. I think a large number of them were not sent by the imperial court for business, but came privately to participate in the oiran competition.
For example. For example, Magistrate Shen of Jiangning Prefecture and Magistrate Liu of Yangzhou. Although the competition for the oiran in the three cities was decided by you and me, it is a civil matter after all. It doesn't matter if you come, but you only come in a private capacity. So you don't even
You can't stay in Guanyi either, because it is the imperial palace and only accepts officials with official duties. If you think about it this way, there aren't many people on official business. The two Guanyi are naturally enough to stay in, but other people should not
It’s up to you to find a place to live and settle down, it’s not your turn to make arrangements for Zhang Tongpan.”
"Okay, Mr. Yan, you are too rude. When I come, I can be regarded as a guest. Is this how you treat guests? Invite us to stay in an inn?" Liu Sheng shouted.
He said solemnly: "You and I are just colleagues, not hosts and guests. We are not friends either. But I have to fulfill my friendship as a landlord, and I will pay for your stay in the inn. But the pomp and circumstance you brought with you I won’t bear the burden of following you.”
Liu Sheng stomped his feet angrily, and when he was about to speak again, Shen Fang reached out to hold him. Shen Fang could see that Yan Zhengsheng had no intention of giving anyone face. Arguing with such a person would only make him angrier. , but there is no result at all.
Zhang Yi was a little unhappy. It would have been fine on a normal day. He was serving as Yan Zhengsu's deputy and had already adapted to his words and deeds. But today he was in front of Mr. Wu, and the eldest brother still counted on himself and Wu. Chunlai can build some connections in Hangzhou and use Wu Chunlai's influence to improve the relationship with Prime Minister Lu. At this time, he must show his performance.
"Sir Yan, no matter whether they are public or private, when several adults come to Hangzhou, we should show our friendship as landlords. When you went to Jiangning Mansion more than ten days ago, didn't Master Shen also entertain you very well?"
"Zhang Tongpan, I stayed at Guanyi when I went to Jiangning and ate the food at Guanyi. Mr. Shen did invite us to swim in the Qinhuai River and have a banquet. But before I left, I had already arranged the food that I should have provided. The money was sent to Mr. Shen's house. It is all my own money and no public money is involved. If you don't believe it, you can ask Mr. Shen." Yan Zheng said coldly.
Everyone looked at Shen Fang, who smacked his lips and nodded: "It's true. Lord Yan did send his share to my house. I didn't know until Lord Yan left Jiangning. Lord Yan is too old-fashioned."
He said solemnly: "It's not that it's old-fashioned, but it's about distinguishing between public and private. As a court official, you can't confuse public and private thoughts. In the name of official business, spending the court's money to enjoy yourself, this is not what we officials What you should do. Master Shen, wouldn’t you say that the banquet on the red boat on the Qinhuai River that day was all paid for with public money? If so, I will report to the imperial court tomorrow to help you.”
"No, no, no, it's all my own money, but it didn't cost the court a penny. Shen Fang is not talented, but he doesn't abuse public money." Shen Fang waved his hands with black lines on his head, and made up his mind to return to Jiangning Mansion. After that, he immediately made up for the more than 300 taels he spent that day without leaving any trace.
Yan Zheng said solemnly: "That's the best. I have been in power for a long time, and officials at all levels from the imperial court to local officials have developed all kinds of bad habits. Naturally, I can't do anything outside the jurisdiction of my government. But since you are in my city of Hangzhou, you can only follow my rules. Mr. Zhang, the Qiantang County river embankment needs someone to inspect it. I’m afraid you haven’t been there a few times this year. Now I invite you to inspect the embankment. Then That's your responsibility. As for the placement of the adults, you don't have to worry about it, let alone that you violated my rules and wanted to place them in your home."
Zhang Yi couldn't help it any longer and said in a cold voice: "Yan Zhengsheng, you have gone too far. I, Zhang Yi, usually respect you and give you face so that I don't argue with you, but I am not afraid of you. Today Master Wu Shen is the prefect Magistrate Liu and other distinguished guests came to Hangzhou. As Hangzhou officials, we should naturally receive them properly. This is human nature. Even if we are all ordinary people and have guests coming from far away, we should make it convenient for them and treat them with courtesy. You I don't care whether Yan Zhengsheng is unkind or not. Mr. Wu and the others are my friends, Zhang Yi. Isn't it okay for me to arrange for my friends to live in my house? This is unreasonable, you are too overbearing."
Yan Zheng said in a cold voice: "Friend? As far as I know, you and Mr. Wu met for the first time, so they are already friends? Could it be that they have been friends for a long time? What do you mean by hospitality? I came back early last night, and I was on East Street.
Thousands of people are sleeping on both sides. They all come from Jiangning and Yangzhou to watch the oiran competition in Hangzhou. Why don't you invite all these people to your home when you are so hospitable? Or do you mean that the people are not guests? Only Mr. Wu
Are they the guests?"
Zhang Yi was speechless and his face turned red.
"This is the way of a gentleman, not to flatter your superiors and not to be arrogant to your subordinates. Mr. Zhang, you are still far from a gentleman. I will tell you again, you go to the Qiantang River Embankment to patrol the embankment immediately. If you don't
If you are willing to go, don't blame me for taking part in your crime of dereliction of duty for not seeking anything while in office." Yan Zheng shouted in a cold voice.
"You..." Zhang Yi pointed at Yan Zhengsu and shouted angrily: "Yan Zhengsu, okay, okay, remember today. I know you want to be promoted, but don't be too arrogant. There is always someone in the world who can cure you.
People, after thirty years of traveling between rivers and rivers, no one knows who will beg whom in the future."
Yan Zhengsu said calmly: "Zhang Tongpan, don't worry, I, Yan Zhengsu, can't ask for anything from you. You are not worthy."
Zhang Yi was so angry that he almost spurted blood. He stared at Yan Zhengsu fiercely with his eyes, wishing to carve out two pieces of flesh on Yan Zhengsu's face with his eyes. But he knew very well in his heart that he could not go to extremes.
, Yan Zhengsun is his superior officer, if he disobeys orders, he will be caught. Moreover, Yan Zhengsun’s words are definitely not threats. He will do what he says and can do anything. Maybe he really knows how to do it.
If you go to apply for your own book, it will be even more troublesome. If your brother is implicated, it will be even more troublesome.
"Bah bang bang!" In the tense atmosphere, someone clapped.
Everyone looked in shock, but it was Wu Chunlai who applauded. With a sneer on his face, Wu Chunlai gently clapped his hands a few times and said with a smile: "I've learned a lesson, I've learned a lesson. I didn't expect that we would come all the way to Hangzhou.
It was really an eye-opener after receiving some teachings from Master Yan. Master Yan, I don’t know where I offended you. When you came to Hangzhou, you came to me like this. Aren’t you just staying here?
What's the matter? What's the matter? Isn't it just living in the hotel? It's nothing. I remember when I was ordered to patrol the border and slept in the ice and snow for more than ten days, wasn't it nothing? Do you think I want to enjoy myself?
Would you like to live in Zhang Tongpan's house? I am also a person who has endured hardships and can live anywhere. It's just that Zhang Tongpan is hospitable and we can't be pretentious. This is a normal and trivial matter.
Why does Magistrate Yan need to use the topic to express so many things? Well, as the locals do, I will go to the hotel to live in the hotel. Master Yan has nothing to say this time."
Yan Zhengsu said calmly: "To Mr. Wu, it is a small matter, but to me, Yan Zhengsu, it is a big deal."
Wu Chunlai nodded and said: "That's all, I won't argue with you, nor will I quarrel with you. I can't bear to come all the way from the capital to make trouble with you. However, Mr. Yan, listen carefully and don't think too hard of yourself.
Very high, don't think that you are the only one in the world who is upright, upright and honest. I understand your mood, don't you just want to gain a good reputation? I'll grant you my blessing, and today you are right. But I want to tell Mr. Yan that you only want to win a good reputation.
The person who can control you is not your subordinate. I am not under your control, and I don’t like to be angry with you. Who I want to see in Hangzhou and who I don’t see are my own business.
You have nothing to do. Don't think that you know something about my past, so you think you have caught me, and point fingers at me. Others are afraid of you, but I am not afraid of you. With that said, I take my leave."
Yan Zhengsu sneered repeatedly and raised his voice: "Master Wu, go slowly, I won't see you off!"
Wu Chunlai led everyone away with a livid face, leaving cleanly in an instant.
Zhang Yi also walked out of the Yamen with a livid face, and said in a serious and cold voice: "Master Zhang, where are you going?"
Zhang Yi held back his anger and said angrily: "Where else can we go? To patrol the embankment. I don't dare to mess with you, otherwise you will have to give me a blow, which I won't be able to bear."
Yan Zhengsun sneered and said: "That's the best. If you inspect the forty-mile dike, you might be able to catch up with tonight's Oiran Competition. If you don't hurry up, you may miss the good show."
Zhang Yi snorted coldly, turned around and walked away angrily.
