In the following days, Qiu Yinming also unexpectedly accepted many visits from officials. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Although everyone in the court knew that Qiu Yushi and Fan were friends, this came too quickly. However, in this way, Qiu Yinming recognized some people who don't pay much attention to it on weekdays. On the evening of the same day, Steward Chai suddenly came to report, saying that Xu Chongjing was visiting from Hubu Langzhong. Qiu Yinming was a little puzzled, he had never heard of this person, but since people came to visit, they should always be courteous, so he asked Butler Chai to entertain him, and immediately changed his clothes and went to the living room.

As soon as he saw this person, Qiu Yinming suddenly felt a little familiar, and was about to speak, when he saw that Xu Langzhong had already gotten up and stepped forward, and said a little worriedly: "Lord Qiu, Xu is polite." Qiu Yinming also saluted: "Why did Lord Xu visit in person?" Xu Langzhong said: "Forgive Xu for being abrupt." I often see Master Qiu from my uncle's letters, saying that he is young and promising, and he is gentle and approachable. I just came to the capital from Shandong, and I came to visit on a whim, and I hope that Lord Qiu will not blame. ”

Qiu Yinming was a little amused in his heart, seeing that this person was the same age as him and looked quite honest, he asked, "May I ask ...... Lord Xu's uncle?" ”

Xu Langzhong said: "Uncle is Lord Taichangqing Xu. ”

Qiu Yinming suddenly looked quite alike. smiled: "It turned out to be Xu Taichang, don't see outside, please sit, please sit." When you first come to Beijing, can you still get used to everything? ”

Xu Langzhong said: "Thanks to my uncle's care, everything is fine." ”

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Xu Langzhong saw that he was really as Xu Bin described, and gradually put his mind at ease, and said, "Lord Qiu, in fact, I came here today to ask my lord for advice. ”

Qiu Yinming was very interested and said, "But it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

Xu Langzhong said: "The Holy Lord intends to expand the capital to the west, but the imperial court does not have enough funds for the time being. Lord Qiu must know that the 500 fertile fields in the west of the city are all feng shui treasures, and although the expansion has been delayed, this land is still hot. I heard that Marquis Wu Qing, Uncle Wugong, and Gonggong Cao all wanted to take it for themselves. Although this land is nominally owned by the imperial court, as long as the household is accommodating and there is a lot of land, it is not impossible to change the land deed. Zhou Shangshu intended to sell the title deed to Cao's father-in-law, but Wang Shilang and Tian Shilang said in front of people that officials should not be encouraged to buy land privately, but behind my back I asked my uncle. A few days ago, I talked to my uncle about this, and my uncle said that how could the land of the imperial court be sold to the minister privately. But he sighed for something else, and said that Wu Qinghou and Gonggong Cao were a little public. But Wu Gong Bo once soared, but he forgot who recommended him back then. I came to Beijing not long ago, not much contact, I heard that my uncle admired Lord Qiu very much, and Lord Qiu and Wu Qinghou, Fan Yan Shi quite a friendship, so I took the liberty to visit, and I hope that Lord Qiu will give you some advice. After a pause, he said: "In my opinion, my uncle must be dissatisfied with the martial arts uncle and don't want to give him the benefits again." ”

Qiu Yinming thought while listening: Taichangqing Xu Bin is an old minister with a head and face in the imperial court, and he should not be eager to befriend Shi Heng, Cao Jixiang and Xu Youzhen like many people. can see that Xu Youzhen is promoted, and he may not want to get close to him, maybe because of face, it is not good to find out in front of others. It doesn't matter what Xu Bin thinks, now that his nephew has come to the door, the opportunity is rare, so it is better to push the boat around. So he thought for a moment and said, "Lord Xu, why don't you understand your uncle's hardships?" ”

Xu Langzhong was puzzled: "How do you say this?" ”

Qiu Yinming said unhurriedly: "Your uncle and Master Wugong Boxu have some old friendships. But Lord Xu is now in a high position, and he has no contact with your uncle, so your uncle has not been very happy recently. Seeing that Xu Langzhong didn't react much, he still listened attentively, and said: "Of course, Lord Xu didn't do anything to be sorry for your uncle, but the saint praised him vigorously, and it was natural that the old friends around him couldn't think of it for a while." It would be nice if someone tapped it. ”

Xu Langzhong seemed to understand, nodded and said, "Lord Qiu is right. Alas, my uncle and his old man did have a problem with his face. I will go and tell Wang Shilang and Tian Shilang tomorrow, and say that my uncle suggested that this land deed be sold to Master Wugong Bo Xu. ”

Qiu Yinming said: "I don't think this matter should be mentioned again in front of your uncle." It's good that everyone knows it. ”

Xu Langzhong said: "Exactly, exactly." What Master Qiu said is extremely true. ”

After a cup of tea, Xu Langzhong got up happily and said goodbye. Qiu Yinming was a little difficult after sending him away, then Xu Bin may not want to please Xu Youzhen at all, if a rumor reaches his ears, he asks Xu Chongjing, what is his explanation? After thinking about it, he immediately wrote a letter and asked Xu Bin to go to the house for dinner and chess, and the housekeeper sent it immediately.

In the evening of the next day, Qiu Yinming instructed the kitchen to make a few delicate and rare side dishes, opened a jar of wine, and entertained Xu Bin well. After the meal, the chessboard was set up, and the two had a discussion with great interest. After three rounds of chess, Xu Bin won two games in a row and was in a good mood. said with a smile: "It's rare for Lord Qiu to take the initiative to play chess with me, it's really interesting." Qiu Yin knew that he couldn't hide it from this old officialdom, so he poured him another glass of wine and said, "My lord, I can't hide it, I ordered my nephew to visit my house yesterday and asked me about some things. So he told Xu Bin everything Xu Chongjing said. Then he said: "Wu Gong Bo is indeed too much of a nobody, to be fair, if it wasn't for the original recommendation of the adult, where could he have today's glory?" So I said to my nephew, if someone reminds Wu Gongbo, it's fine. ”

Xu Bin shook his head and said, "Forget it, forget it, I don't care about this." My nephew asked me to find him a position in the capital three or four times before, but this honest man was finally transferred to the capital, and I persuaded him to settle down, but he didn't want to listen. ”

Qiu Yinming said: "In fact, my nephew is also filial. He later said that in the name of the adult, he persuaded the household department to give Wu Gong Bo 500 households of fertile land in the west of the city, so that Wu Gong Bo would not forget your old friendship for many years. ”

Xu Bin was in a good mood all night, and when he heard this, he smiled and said: "My nephew, alas, does have filial piety, but if this spreads, God knows what others will say." ”

Qiu Yinming said: "The adults have too many hearts, and the two servants of the household department specially asked the nephew to consult the adults, doesn't it mean that the words of the adults are still very important in the court." ”

Xu Bin shook his head and said, "That's it, when people are old, they naturally have more scruples." Come. Let's play one more game. ”

A few days later, hundreds of officials in the court and central government knew that Xu Youzhen, a martial artist, had taken 500 households of fertile land in the west of the city as his own. Qiu Yinming saw Xu Bin in the court, and seeing that his expression was very good, he must have gained a lot of benefits. Later, when I asked, I learned that Xu Youzhen had privately given Xu Bin a newly built garden in Xiangshan not long ago. And after Shi Hou Ye learned that the five hundred fertile fields had failed, his face was not good-looking for several days.

March is coming to an end, the spring cold is gone, the grass grows and the warbler flies, and the warm sunshine makes people forget the cloudy court not long ago. For several days in a row, Qiu Yinming and Fan Ying drove their horses out of the city several times, to dissipate the haze accumulated in winter, and to discuss the strategy secretly arranged. Since Fan Ying got married, she has been in a lot of spirits. During the conversation, Qiu Yinming learned that on the day Fan Ying got married, Cao Jixiang's heir Cao Xin sent a lot of gifts. Later, Cao Xin came to visit several times. It turned out that bribing Cao Jixiang back then, although he got a lot of official positions, he was still inferior to Cao Jixiang's favorite heir, Cao Qin, and was instructed by Cao Qin everywhere. In the eyes of others, he Cao Xin is just a sender. Now seeing that Fan Yingguan worships the command of Jinyiwei, and holds half of the Beizhen Fusi, he moved to take refuge in Fan Ying. originally thought that Fan Ying was not good at talking, but he did not refuse to come, and recommended Cao Xin to the saint, and said a lot of good things for him in front of Cao Jixiang, so Cao Jixiang sent him to Beizhen Fusi to take office. Fan Ying treated her kindly and with kindness. Cao Xin was complacent, and his dissatisfaction with Cao Jixiang was written off.

A few days later, Qiu Yinming learned that Fan Ying's subordinates had reported that Xu Youzhen was building a manor mansion on the newly acquired land of 500 households. He knew in his heart that now as long as Xu Youzhen had one or two things that were slightly out of line, he would not tolerate Cao Shi's two parties.

On the evening of this day, I sat alone with the lamp and read Hengyu's recent reply. Since the first exchange of letters, the two have corresponded frequently, talking about everything in business, Heng Yu has not spoken much, and sometimes has a little criticism of his behavior, but his words are gentle and understanding. Seeing words and not seeing people, it makes people miss it more and more. Qiu Yinming was thinking about it, and he was going to ask her to meet next time. Suddenly, he heard the hurried footsteps of Steward Chai, looked up and saw him pushing the door in, and said with an unusual expression: "My lord, Shangguan Gongzi has come back, and he has brought a person with him, who seems to be very sick." ”

Qiu Yinming was taken aback, quickly got up and said, "Take me quickly!" ”

As soon as he stepped into the front hall, he saw the dusty Wuwei coming up and said: "Yinming, hurry, Tian Shaoxia is not lightly injured, let him lie down first." ”

Qiu Yinming saw Tian Wenxiao half-asleep leaning on the chair beside him, his face was pale, and he saw Wuwei's face full of anxiety, so he hurriedly said to Steward Chai: "Go and ask someone to prepare the bed." You go pour some tea, quickly. Pull Wuwei and ask, "What's going on?" How could Duan Yunyi leave him alone? ”

Wuwei was thirsty and tired at this time, shook his head and said, "It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly. Tian Shaoxia went to explore the stronghold of the Xihai League alone, but was beaten by the people of the Xihai League, and was injured both inside and outside, but fortunately it was not life-threatening. I went to save him, but I saw their eldest lady and released him. Duan Yunyi and many others were in Miyun Castle, saying that there was a big battle with the Xihai Alliance three days later. Alas, this matter is complicated, let me drink saliva first. ”

Steward Chai ran in with a big teapot and poured a big bowl for Wuwei. Wu Wei leaned his neck and drank it in one gulp, tucking the corners of his mouth. Qiu Yinming said: "Don't worry, you can rest first, haven't you eaten yet?" Wuwei nodded. Qiu Yinming immediately ordered the kitchen to fry a large portion of shredded pork noodles. Wuwei ate and drank as much as a whirlwind, changed his clothes, and then took Tian Wenxiao's pulse and prescribed a few decoctions. After making sure that Tian Wenxiao was fine, Wuwei put his mind at ease and told Qiu Yin in detail about many things that had happened in the past month or so.