Chapter 206: Secret Report
Soon, with Emperor Chongde's sentence "this matter can be discussed later" fell, the controversy about the Fu family's private soldiers and the importance of the situation came to an end temporarily, and the attendants in the apse sang the retreat from the court, and after sending Emperor Chongde away, the court officials left the Xuanzheng Hall according to their ranks.
I don't know if it's because the court officials are still thinking about the Fu family, shocked by the words of Shangshu Ling Fang Jixin, or because of something else, this time when the court officials left the Xuanzheng Palace, they were unusually quiet, except for the footsteps of "stepping", they didn't hear it.
When Shen Du left the Xuanzheng Palace, he was a little earlier than the middle appointment of the military department. After leaving the palace gate, Shen Du deliberately slowed down his pace and glanced back slightly. Very lightly, he saw Ren Chi's righteous and awe-inspiring face, which seemed to be mixed with a trace of indignation.
Oh, presumably at this moment, Ren Chi is still thinking about the Fu family being so powerful, why the emperor still hasn't dealt with it, etc., the trace of injustice on his face probably means that the emperor is not loyal. Yes, in this self-righteous military department, Fu Jiagong is the master, and the crime is unforgivable!
Seeing the expression on Ren Chi's face clearly, Shen Du felt a little strange in his heart. An official like Ren Chi can't say anything wrong, but he is just straightforward and stupid, and he doesn't know how to evaluate it. It's just that when you become an official in the court, such a temperament is not necessarily a good thing.
Straight and stupid and harmful, there are too many such examples, can anyone know? Shen Du stopped, and was about to call Ren Chi when he heard a few sounds of "cough cough ......", obviously someone reminded him of something.
He looked over along the fake cough, and saw Du Yu standing not far away, seemingly waiting for him on purpose, it must be for the Fu family's affairs. - Because of Gu Yan. Du Yu knew that Shen Du was not an ordinary second-class concern for the Fu family, and he was afraid that if he cared, he would be chaotic, so he deliberately waited here.
"Come with me." Du Yu said this, and walked towards the Zhongshu Provincial Government with his hands in hand. He is Shen Du's peak, and this uncertain look also makes other officials think that Shen Du has angered him, for example, He Jin, who knows the system, gave Shen Du a few worried looks.
Shen Du smiled and followed behind Du Yu steadily. Du Yu walked very leisurely, like a leisurely walk, and the only thing that was incongruous was that his back was straight. See such a straight back. Shen Du couldn't help but hook the corners of his mouth slightly.
He found these people around Shen Su. There is an obvious feature, that is, no matter what kind of identity, no matter what age, the back is straight. Du Yu is like this, and so is Lu Qing. Even Qu Chan, the old butler of the Shen family, was like this. Mo not. This is the so-called phase from the heart, action from the heart?
"Smile and smile. Can you still laugh? Now that Fang Jixin has mixed up, the Fu family's affairs can't be good. I called you here to stop you from being impulsive. Let's talk about it. As soon as he entered the exclusive premises, Du Yu lowered his voice and said.
Ahem...... No matter what official position Shen Du is in, how reliable he is in his work, and even sometimes Du Yu subconsciously obeys Shen Du's advice, but in his heart, Shen Du is still a junior much younger than him, and he needs to be reminded often.
"Uncle Du, please rest assured. The emperor didn't speak, and I won't rush to join in the fun. No matter what, I'll wait for Fu Tong to come from Western Xinjiang. Shen Du replied solemnly, reassuring Du Pre.
Why did Fang Jixin suddenly say such a thing? He didn't have any grudges with the Fu family, how could he put the Fu family to death? Du Pre asked puzzled. Fang Jixin's move was really unexpected by him. The Fu family is down, what is the benefit of the other party's Jixin?
"How can it not be good? Fang Jixin's little master, didn't he want to get the Western Xinjiang Passage for a long time? Shen Du replied, his tone a little sarcastic.
Things have developed so far, even Fang Jixin has been involved, which is also beyond Shen Du's expectations. Fu Ming was assassinated, private soldiers appeared, courtiers were impeached, step after step, the net became wider and wider, and something else would happen.
"That's right, but Fang Jixin has always been cautious, it's too obvious to intervene like this, he is not afraid that he will cause disaster for the third prince? I don't think it's easy. Du Pre said with a frown.
Without waiting for Shen Du to answer, he rubbed his brows again and came to his own conclusion: "Let's take a look." ”
Shen Du nodded in agreement, and the two discussed some matters in Zhongshu Province again, until He Jin, the intellectual, had something to say, and Shen Du said goodbye and left.
At dusk, the Gu family, Gu Zhan and Gu Chongan on Xuanping Street were also talking about the Fu family, and the faces of both father and son were quite worried.
Gu Chongan had already lectured in Yunshan Academy, and he took Gu Dao to stay in the academy for five or six days in the decade. But after Fu Ming was assassinated, he took a leave of absence from Meng Guitang to appease Fu and deal with the follow-up.
Gu Chongan knew that his wife's feelings for the Fu family were extremely deep, and after Fu Ming woke up, he was relieved; Later, the emperor gave the Fu family a holy decree of reward, and he was still happy for the Fu family, but this happiness was a little early, and he couldn't be happy when he heard what his father Gu Zhan said.
He has been an official for so many years, even if he is not sharp in political affairs, he knows that Shang Shu has made Fang Jixin speak, and the matter will definitely be very serious. Now the question is, what can the Gu family do for the Fu family?
"I have already asked the people in my family to spread the rumor, I hope everyone knows that the Fu family's private soldiers are just rumors, but it is expected to have little effect. Ren Chi and Fang Jixin have already inserted a thorn in the emperor's heart, this thorn is difficult to pull out, the key lies in the emperor's attitude. Gu Zhan explained for Gu Chong'an.
He was really heartbroken for the Fu family, not to mention the merits of the Fu family, but only to say that the Fu family and the Gu family are so close to the in-law relationship, if something happens to the Fu family, the Gu family will definitely be greatly affected. But what he can do is a drop in the bucket.
On the ground, Gu Chong'an's eyes lit up, he thought of a way, and hurriedly said:
"Father, the influence of Rulin is extraordinary. There are also people in Yunshan Academy who are good at writing articles, and there are many children of important ministers, no matter how difficult it is, you can also go to ask the prince of the country to sacrifice wine leaves. If you want to read a book to distinguish between right and wrong, they will not let the loyal Fu family be tainted. Why don't you ......"
"No, the Fu family is a matter in the army, if Confucianism comes forward to defend the Fu family, doesn't it mean that the Fu family can even influence Confucianism? This makes matters worse! No, never. Gu Zhan interrupted Gu Chong'an's words sharply.
There are not many stupid people in the court, if Shilin speaks out to defend the Fu family, maybe under the guidance of someone with a heart, the Fu family will have one more charge of "inciting people's hearts", and the situation will be even more dangerous.
After hearing Gu Zhan say this, Gu Chongan knew that he was not thoughtful. This method is not feasible, what else can be done for the Fu family?
The sky was getting darker and darker, and the subordinates had already come in to cut the wick a few times, Gu Zhan and Gu Chong'an's father and son sat opposite each other, until the candle oil was piled up, and they didn't come up with any way. In the end, there were only two low sighs.
Compared with the gloomy wind and rain in the front yard, the atmosphere in the backyard of the Gu family is much better. The Fu family in the Stacked Courtyard didn't know the potential dangers, only that Fu Ming had woken up, and his father was about to come to Jingzhao, so he felt a lot more relaxed.
"Ah Bi, you can go out with me tomorrow. Now that Ming'er is recuperating from his injuries in Gyeonggi Wei, there are still many servants of the Fu family in Gyeongzhao, and I want to go and see them. Fu Shi said to Gu Yan.
She had already instructed Bao Qi and the other big maids to prepare medicinal herbs and tonics, and prepared to go out to comfort the servants of the Fu family.
Gu Yan listened to Fu's words, but said hesitantly: "Mother, there are many people staring at the Gu family now, bringing medicinal materials to condolence like this will expose Chen Tongji's ......."
She didn't expect that Fu would want to go to Chen Tongji and bring medicinal herbs and tonics to condole. This concern is good, but now is not the time to go to Chen Tongji. The mother of the Gu family and the daughter of the Fu family went to Chen Tongji, isn't this a clear notice that Chen Tongji is the stronghold of the Fu family?
Although Chen Tongji has suffered heavy losses now, and the secret guards have withered, Gu Yan still wants to keep this stronghold, and she will not let Fu Shi go to Chen Tongji.
"Will be exposed...... Ah Bi said the same, the mother was only worried, but she didn't think that this layer should not go. Fu Shi pondered for a moment, and then said.
She is not a stupid person, she has not paid attention to Chen Tongji for so many years, she just knows that she has no ability, and she doesn't want to cause trouble for Chen Tongji. If it weren't for Fu Ming's accident, she would have heard that many people in the Fu family had died, and she wouldn't have thought of going to condole.
It's really useless, even if you want to show concern for the Fu family, it doesn't seem to be right. For a while, Fu's mood was a little depressed.
Looking at Fu's obviously lost expression, Gu Yan thought for a while and comforted: "Mother, if Ah Bi goes to see it for you, Ah Bi dresses up in disguise, and no one should find out." ”
Gu Yan himself also wanted to go to Chen Tongji to see how Chen Sanniang and the others were doing, and he also wanted to know the latest news from Gyeonggi Wei, so he just took this opportunity to take a look.
Fu quickly agreed to Gu Yan's mention, and two martial arts guards followed, earnestly telling her to be careful before letting her go out.
Chen Tongji is still open for business, except for the obvious lack of buddies and their obvious lack of energy, it is no different from before, of course, customers only come once in a while. After all, those who do bone-setting business are not going to be overcrowded.
As soon as she saw Gu Yan, Chen Sanniang's eyes turned red, and her voice choked and called, "Girl, ......"
The huge blow made this tough lady a little vulnerable. Now Chen Tongji is temporarily in charge of her, Chen Si's body has been buried, but the bodies of those guards who died in Xishan are still in Gyeonggi Wei, and they can only be buried naked when the imperial court thoroughly investigates the assassination.
"Sanniang, don't cry. My grandfather will come to Jingzhao soon, those brothers will definitely be buried in the ground, and Chen Tongji's people will definitely not die in vain! Gu Yan frowned coldly and assured Chen Sanniang.
Private soldiers? Even if they hide in a hole in the ground, she's going to dig them out! Just wait!
At the same time, an urgent secret message, at the speed of a thousand miles of rapid riding, was handed to Emperor Chongde's imperial case.
(Extra: The second more is sent, I hope everyone will like it.) Ha, is there any praise? (To be continued......)