Chapter 62: The Captain of the Horses
Late at night, the house of Wang Chaolong, the commander of the horses, was brightly lit.
Silk and bamboo orchestras, the music continues, and the maids walk back and forth to serve like butterflies wearing flowers.
Today's distinguished guests came to the house, but Liu Qin, the secretary of the household department, and Yao Baobao, the governor of the North Division, both of whom were members of the court, and the Horse Mansion did not dare to slack off.
A middle-aged man dressed as a scribe sat at the top, smiling brightly, and his face was slightly ruddy, and he could see that it was a happy day for the guests.
Dynasty Longzi Qingzhi, is the eldest daughter of today's Emperor Yuan, Princess Huaishan's concubine, because she plays a good hand of chess, and will give the Emperor Yuan, you can always win after a fight without traces, so it won the emperor's sacred heart.
And he does not compete for fame and fortune, and loves elegance, and many Wenchen are his best friends.
Liu Qin, who came today, is Wang Chaolong's friend, and he also drank a few glasses of Xiliang's latest wine, but his mind is very clear.
"Brother Qing, your wine is really good."
Wang Chaolong said with a smile: "Wen Mian has a good eye, this was sent to me by General Xiliang's Mansion, you may not be able to buy it from the market." ”
"Oh? Why is the General's Mansion the only one who loves Brother Qing so much? Liu Qin asked with a smile.
Wang Chaolong laughed and said, "You don't have to talk to me, I am the captain of the horse, and I can't be a big official and can't hold power." You are fighting around, and it has nothing to do with me. I've been in the midst of thousands of flowers, the leaves don't stick to my body, and there are no taboos, haha. ”
His laughter was crisp and open-minded, but Yao Baobao, who had been silent, still heard a trace of loneliness, a manly man, who doesn't want to be supported by power.
Liu Qin stretched out his hand and pointed, and the maid kneeling next to him hurriedly poured him full of wine, Liu Qin didn't drink it, and took a sip and said, "Good wine, but unfortunately the price of this wine is too expensive." ”
Wang Chaolong poked his head and asked, "Wen Mian, are you okay, didn't I say it, I didn't spend a penny on this wine." ”
Yao Baobao said with a smile at this time: "I don't know that the commander of the horse has not known, Xiliang has had a lot of changes recently, and their son Li Jin died in the capital for no reason. According to the investigation of our Beisi detectives, there is only one person who is the most suspected, and it was he who single-handedly took Li Jin out of Zhao Prison, and Li Jin died tragically on the bank of the Bianhe River on the same day. ”
Li Jin died, and everyone in the court knew about it, even the horses had heard about it.
Wang Chaolong's curiosity also rose, and he asked, "Who is this person?" ”
"It is the commander of Yilu sent by the Xiliang General's Mansion, named Chen Shou!"
"Chen Shou?" Wang Chaolong gasped, "Chen Shou is now a popular person next to His Majesty, he will be given a seat when he meets, and even his words are very kind, it is said that no matter how angry His Majesty is, his face is full of red light when he sees him, and he is very peaceful." ”
Liu Qin snorted coldly and said, "Brother Qing, don't you understand?" The Xiliang people first sent people to kill their own crown prince, giving them an excuse. Then bewitched the saint and deceived the saint, and now His Majesty has not been in court for half a month. It's simply Sima Zhao's heart... You have accepted their wine, if you come to Xiliang to rebel, have you ever thought about the end? ”
Wang Chaolong was cold, and his hairs stood up, whether this matter was true or not, there was a possibility of it.
Once something happened, he received a gift from Xiliang, but it was more than just these jars of good wine.
It's okay if no one reports it, but once someone reports it, half of his life and wealth will disappear, and he is afraid that he will have to move his head.
There is no longer any aggressive goal, because the Great Qi ancestral system stipulates that the horse commander is not allowed to enter politics.
Wang Chaolong, who is rich and idle, as long as he does not make mistakes, can rest with the country and enjoy wealth and prosperity. And now, Xiliang is like a thorn in his heart, which was inserted into his heart by Liu Qin and Yao Baobao.
"It's... I really don't know about that. Wang Chaolong's forehead was sweating, and he was a little incoherent.
Liu Qin raised his glass and drank it all, and said with a smile: "Qingzhi, you and I have been friends for many years, how can I sit back and watch you fall into danger." You only need to do one thing, you can completely dissociate yourself from Xiliang, and even if Li Wei rebels from now on, you will not be implicated. ”
Wang Chaolong stood up, walked up to Liu Qin, and said in a low voice: "Wen Mian, I knew you could help me, come quickly." ”
Liu Qin took out a silk silk from his sleeve and said, "Chen Shou is just a farmer in Liangzhou, and his life history is all over it. With this testimony, it is enough to expose his identity as a fake Taoist priest and let His Majesty recognize the face of this thief. If we find out about his murder of Li Jin again, Your Majesty Long Yan will be furious, and he will definitely kill this thief, and you will completely draw a line with the General's Mansion. ”
Yao Baobao interjected: "We have already found out about this matter, and I wanted Liu Shangshu to make this contribution, and go one step further to see if we can nominate the next year's Zhongshu disciple." However, I learned that the horse master was in Xiliang, and I specially came to invite the horse to speak, hey, I have to say, Liu Shangshu is really a good friend, and the horse has this confidant, which is enviable! ”
Liu Qin smiled faintly, looking light and breezy.
Wang Chaolong is not a fool, he sighed and said: "Your Majesty is now believing in Chen Shou, at this time, is there some... I'm afraid that Your Majesty will not be pleased. ”
Liu Qin smiled, stood up, brushed his sleeves and said: "Brother Qing, this move has a hundred benefits and no harm, if Xiliang rebels, you are only afraid of regretting it." If you don't want to go, then you're welcome. ”
Yao Baobao also stood up, and the two of them were about to leave the table one after the other.
Wang Chaolong's face was cloudy, and just before Liu Qin's feet stepped out of the threshold, he stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Wait, Wen Mian, Yao Dugong, can you put it here for the time being, let me think about it." ”
"Haha, then give you three days, and let this thief run rampant for another three days, it's not okay if it's too much, I must go to the book myself."
"Okay, just three days!" Wang Chaolong hugged his fists and said: "Wen Mian is very gracious, and the foolish brother will never forget each other." ”
Liu Qin and Yao Baobao walked out of the mansion, and Wang Chaolong personally sent them out, and waited until they boarded the carriage before returning to the mansion.
Inside the carriage, Yao Baobao's face was gloomy, and he said, "He doesn't seem to dare to go to the book, are we looking for someone else." ”
Liu Qin looked calm and sat in the car, "You still don't know about scholars, don't worry, if he refuses categorically, then I will not be hopeful for a long time." But as long as he has the slightest hesitation, the more he thinks about it in the past three days, the more afraid he becomes... I think in less than three days, he will go to the palace himself. ”
"Wang Qingzhi is a close minister of His Majesty's side, and he has the relationship of a princess, so he is a relative of the emperor. With him coming forward, coupled with our conclusive evidence, His Majesty should recognize Chen Shou's face this time. ”
Yao Baobao also smiled: "This kid is finally going to die, he is too capable of making trouble, with him, our family is always unsteady." ”