Since Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty communicated the north, south, west and east waterways, dug the Grand Canal, and continued to build and improve it in the following dynasties, the Grand Canal has become the most important transportation artery in the world. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info not only come and go with countless merchant ships every day, but also many passenger ships from the south to the north run on it.

After all, in this era when the means of transportation and roads are extremely simple and backward, whether it is riding a horse or riding a car, hundreds of miles down can really break people upside down. The boat ride is much faster and more comfortable. Therefore, it has become the preferred way for some dignitaries to go out.

Just like this day, there was a sudden chaos in the many boats on the canal, and in the process of rocking and dodging to both sides, a row of five or six large boats rushed by in a row, attracting many exclamations from the boats.

"Thief dead bird, so arrogant, you are not afraid of knocking over people!"

"Shhhhhh Those are all nobles, not to mention knocking over people, even if they are killed, they will die in vain. ”

"Hey, nobleman, fart nobleman! Look at that flag, that's the flag of Dongchang. These fans should still be in the early years, but now Hongzhi Ye is in power. Lord Hongzhi is open-minded and benevolent, if he really makes trouble, I don't believe they can end well?"

"Hey, you're really, Hongji Ye is open-minded and benevolent. But Hongzhi Ye doesn't know how busy he is every day, but he can't take care of those national affairs, are you and me a little fart like you and me falling into the water, can you still sue the emperor? Okay, this is not something that small people like us can put their beaks on, more things are better than less things, just avoid it, why bother with that awkwardness. ”

"It's just that when you go out, all you want is peace, and patience will pass......."

In the bursts of discussion, some were angry, some sighed, and some persuaded, but the five or six big ships had long since passed, and only a few people in high hats and soap robes could be seen standing with their swords in the distance, still exuding a sense of anger.

"Hehe, Lord Shen is in his new position this time, and as soon as he makes a move, he will be a seven-grade positive seal, and the future can be described as great. In the future, don't forget the friendship of the same boat today, there is that good growth, and don't forget about us. ”

In the middle, the largest officer ship, has a large cover on the deck. Under the umbrella, there are all kinds of melon and fruit snacks on a small table, and two people are sitting on one side, drinking opposite each other.

At this moment, it was a man in a brown robe on the left who spoke, although his face was smiling, but his cheeks were trembling, which was the kind of skin that is often said not to smile. In the two small eyes, the eyes were dark, and the smile was like a poisonous snake spitting letters. Even under the scorching summer sun, it also makes people feel a cold and greasy and extremely uncomfortable feeling.

The person on the opposite side, known as Lord Shen, was dressed in a green official robe, with a fair complexion, about forty years old, thin eyebrows and narrow eyes, a straight nose and a square mouth, plus a pair of three locks of long hair, and he was quite handsome.

At this moment, after listening to the other party's words, he smiled slightly, and said indifferently: "Wang Stalltou shouldn't have misunderstood, Shen Mou's new place, but it's just a middle county, the land is barren and the people are poor, how can it be good to grow?" There is still a smile on his face, which always makes people feel gentle and elegant, like a spring breeze.

It's just that this kind of feeling is just for ordinary people, but where is this master on the other side who is easy to deal with? Hearing that he was quite prevaricating in his words, a touch of displeasure suddenly crossed his eyes, and he sneered: "Lord Shen, does this look down on Wang? If Wu Qing said the word barren before, it would be fine, but now the Fengshui River is so prosperous, and the daily flow of water is probably not less than more than 100,000 taels." If this is considered barren, hehe, but I don't know that there are more than 1,400 counties under my Ming Dynasty, and there are a few who dare to call them rich. ”

When he said the four words by the Fengshui River, his eyes unabashedly showed a naked greedy color.

Lord Shen's disgust in his heart was even worse, and he sighed secretly, and he didn't know what he was thinking, so he had to make friends with these gelding dogs as much as possible. Since Yongle, the literati have hated Dongchang even more than Jinyiwei. If the decree of a county is rumored to be a eunuch, then I am afraid that it will be difficult in the future, let alone do anything.

It's just annoyed in his heart, but he can't resist, and he can only force a smile on his face to explain: "Wang stall head is really a misunderstanding, Shen is just a county order, how dare he look down on the stall head." Not to mention anything else, no matter how Shen is, he is in charge of this county for the Son of Heaven. But as a servant of the Son of Heaven, he is helping the Son of Heaven to patrol the whole world, how can this be compared. Wang stall head, Shen is timid, don't scare me. As he spoke, he sighed again and forgive.

Wang Stalltou showed a little arrogance on his face, glanced at him, and said with a smile: "Hey, Lord Shen understands people, and he also knows that our Dongchang is a servant of the Son of Heaven." ”

These words were undisguised ridicule and threats, and Lord Shen's fair face was flushed, obviously angry, but in the end he just smiled, pretending not to care, and continued: "What Wang said about the Fengshui River, Shen also knows. It's just that Wang Stalltou probably only knows one and doesn't know the other. At the beginning of the construction of the Fengshui New Town, a certificate was made that in the first few years, the government only had the right to manage it, and could not interfere in any related business affairs. This certificate has already been submitted to the six ministries and the cabinet, and His Majesty has personally agreed to it. Let's ask, in this situation, how can Shen, a county commander who has just taken office, get something out of it?"

He said indifferently, and when he mentioned the cabinet and the Son of Heaven, the king's eyes shrank, and he had lost his previous rebelliousness, revealing a little hesitation.

Lord Shen was not finished, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, he took a sip of the wine glass, and then said slowly: "Not to mention, I don't know if the head of the Wang stall knows that in the plate of Fengshui New Town, it is said that the people of the Zhang family are in charge of the biggest work." Well, this Zhang family is Zhang Niangniang's clan, and I heard that Shou Ninghou and Jian Changbo also attach great importance to this. Hehe. ”

He stopped at this point, but he said no more. On the other side, Wang had a grim look on his face, and finally fell silent.

As the head of Dongchang, he can not care about those civil ministers, and even the princes and nobles don't care. However, for the current queen's lineage, he didn't dare to ignore it in the slightest if he borrowed a hundred dares.

Today's love for this queen is simply incomprehensible, and even for the sake of this queen, he doesn't even accept any concubines. In the harem of Nuoda, there was only one queen from beginning to end.

In this case, Dongchang, who is the slave of the Son of Heaven, let alone his small stall, even the governor does not dare to be disrespectful to the queen in the slightest.

Damn, it looks like this trip was a chore. If you can't catch it at all, you have to be careful with your tail between your legs, otherwise it will not be easy to touch the mother's side, and I am afraid that I will not be able to protect myself even if the king of heaven comes.

Thinking of this, he exhaled lightly, raised his head and let out a few dry laughs, and said, "Why should Lord Shen be so serious, I just feel that the journey is boring, and I just say a joke at will, Lord Shen should not take it seriously." Ahaha. ”

Lord Shen sneered in his heart, but his face made a trance, patted his forehead, and said with a wry smile: "I see, but the official is in good shape." I'll just say, I've always heard that the brothers of Dongchang are the most bold and righteous, how can they really have such thoughts. Damn it, damn it, Shen is really a villain's heart, forgive your sins. ”

The fierce color flashed in Wang Stall's eyes, how could he not hear the mockery implied in those words, but he could only smirk on his face: "The awards and awards are all for the Son of Heaven, in the spirit of loyalty to the monarch and the country." ”

Lord Shen showed a look of great approval on his face, looked at him with a smile, and suddenly said, "What you said is what you said." However, when it comes to this loyal monarch to the country, it is Wang Stalltou's errand this time is not trivial. I heard that even the commander of Jinyi Wei Mu personally went out this time, if he was taken the lead by Jinyi Wei, not to mention whether it would disappoint the Son of Heaven, it was just that the governor was not easy to explain. As he spoke, he looked at him deeply.

Wang Duantou was angry in his heart. This surnamed Shen is really a pot that can't be opened. Jinyiwei and Dongchang have always been at odds, although they are both slaves of the Son of Heaven, but the open and secret battles have never stopped. In this Wuqing investigation, Jinyiwei and Dongchang are bright and dark, so naturally they also have the idea of competing for superiority.

It's just that this case is by no means as simple as it seems, and there is really something strange inside. Many people are speculating that this is actually a secret struggle between the power of the minister and the monarchy. But Wang Stalltou knew that this kind of speculation was actually just a façade. From the secret order he received, he was keenly aware of the treacherous danger behind it, which made him shudder a little when he thought about it.

There is also this Shen Song, who asked himself to cooperate with this person as much as possible in the secret order. So, what role did this person play in this incident? Is it really just luck that he happened to fill in the gaps in this Wuqing County Order?

This guy suddenly mentioned Jinyiwei at this time, what kind of thoughts did he have? Hmph, these civil officials are the most disgusting, all day long, they are dignified on their faces, they must be loyal to the king, and their mouths must be social, but the dirtiness behind them is a hundred times worse than that of our factory guards. In this incident alone, aren't they civil officials fighting happily? You use the brocade guard to provoke me, why can't I attack the shield of the son with the spear of the son?

Thinking of this, he smiled gloomily and said, "Lord Shen has a heart, but when it comes to this, Wang is also a little confused. Didn't you say that this time the vacancy was filled, and the county officials of Wuqing also filled it? Why didn't you see that Lord Shaofu walking with Lord Shen? Could it be that you still want you, the Shangguan, to arrive first and wait to greet him? This person doesn't know anything either. ”

Shen Song's eyes shrank, but then he smiled indifferently, shook his head and said, "Wang Stall, this is another misunderstanding." Since Wang Stalltou mentioned this stubble, can Wang Stalltou know who is the Wuqing County Cheng who fills the vacancy?"

Wang was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said, "I really don't know this." Why, isn't he a big guy? A big guy can make you, a superior, willing to back down?"

A touch of disdain crossed Shen Song's eyes, and Wang Stall's repeated provocation was almost to the point of being undisguised, whether its purpose could be achieved or not, not to mention, the roughness of this technique alone made him look down on him greatly.

"Hehe, Wang Stalltou really said this. He glanced at Wang Stall's head lightly, hid the contempt, and said: "This county man who fills the vacancy is really a great figure, even if he really has a heart for comparison, Shen is indeed willing to give in." Hehe, in fact, don't say it's loose, that is, if the king knows him, he must be willing. ”

Wang Duantou was taken aback, if it was just Shen Song who said that he was willing to back down, he didn't say it on his face, and he was naturally disdainful in his heart. But now Shen Song actually said that if he encounters it, he will back down, which is a bit big.

"But I don't know who this filler is?" he asked hesitantly.

Shen Song looked at him and said, "His surname is Dai, and his single name is a single name." ”

Wang Zhantou frowned, thinking for a long time, he didn't think what kind of person this Dai Yan was, and couldn't help but show a puzzled look.

Shen Song smiled, and then said: "Wang Jietou thinks this name is very unfamiliar, right? Hehe, when Shen mentions one person, Wang Jietou understands." ”

As he spoke, there was a hint of admiration on his face, and he said softly: "He has an uncle who is supplemented by the three dynasties as a eunuch." Recognize righteousness, understand allusions, and be honest and honest. At the time of Xianzong, I don't know how many ministers of our dynasty lived......"

When he said this, the head of the Wang stall on the other side was already shocked, and Huo Di exclaimed: "Isn't it...... Loyalty ......"

Shen Song smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's him." ”

Wang was stunned for a while, and finally let out a long breath, sat down dejectedly, and said softly: "If this is the case, it is indeed deserved." ”

The dumb riddle between the two of them is actually about a very famous character in the Ming Dynasty. He is the great eunuch in the Chenghua period, the master of ceremonies, Huai'en.

Huaien's original surname was Dai, because his brother Dai Lun hated Xuanzong at that time, and was finally beaten to death with a stick. His father Dai Xiwen was also dismissed and imprisoned, and the young Huaien was castrated and sent to the palace to become a little eunuch.

Of course, at that time, he definitely didn't have the title of eunuch, just a little fire man's handkerchief or something.

But with his intelligence and studiousness, and his diligence and vision, he finally grew up step by step, and when he arrived at Xianzong, he was promoted to the chief eunuch of the master of ceremonies.

At that time, Xianzong was infatuated with Wan Guifei and superstitious about the art of immortality, which made Wang Zhi autocratic, so that countless ministers in the court were persecuted by traitors. It was Wynne who stepped forward and, with his old qualifications and the power in his hands, saved the lives of many ministers.

And it was he who, when Wan Guifei and others conspired to abolish the prince and establish the king of Lixing, strongly supported the current son of heaven Hongzhi, so that he was reprimanded by Xianzong to burn incense in the filial piety tomb.

Therefore, Hongzhi was extremely grateful, and after he ascended the throne, he was immediately recalled to be in charge of the ceremonial superintendent. It's a pity that he died of illness due to hard work that year.

Emperor Hongzhi was grateful for his loyalty and issued a special decree to build a shrine to commemorate him. is now the governor of the East Factory, Chen Zhun, who is also quite influenced by Huai'en, and has great respect for Huai'en.

And this Dai Yan, who filled the vacancy in Wuqing County, was the descendant of Dai Lun, Huai'en's brother back then. Although Dai Lun was killed by Xuanzong at that time, it was not a clan punishment after all, nor was it a crime of rebellion. And when he arrived at Yingzong, although he did not explicitly say that he was rehabilitated, he no longer hindered his descendants from entering the office.

In the last years of Xianzong, Huaien's relatives were almost gone, only this younger brother was concerned by him, funded him to study and enter the office, and finally won the promotion, and waited in the Ministry of Officials, so there is a matter of filling the vacancy in Wuqing County today.

It is precisely because of this background that Shen Song said that even if Wang Stalltou and him were to change positions, they would also back down.

But isn't it, the boss of the king stall, and the current Dongchang Governor Chen Zhun are all Huai'en's people, how dare he be disrespectful to the descendants of the boss's benefactor?

After Wang Stalltou figured out this stubble, this was called a depression. I didn't disgust people, but I was scared back first, which is really embarrassing.

It's just that after a while, he came back to his senses, and his eyes flickered and said, "Hey, by the way, Xu Ge Lao and the university are inspecting the township examination, and it seems that this first stop is also coming to Wuqing." But I wonder if the two of them have arrived now?"

He said this indifferently, as if chatting, but when it fell on Shen Song's ears, he couldn't help but look gloomy. Looking into the distance, he unconsciously muttered in a low voice, "Where are you?"