Jinling Fenghua, ten miles of Qinhuai.

Zhu Houzhao went to the Qinhuai River and was arranged to put on a painting boat, in which there were famous prostitutes in the south of the Yangtze River playing and singing.

Wang Yuan felt that the painting boat was quite big, as long as the emperor didn't have convulsions, there should be no overboarding. He didn't bother to follow the boat and listen to the music, and took his wife and children to play on the shore - the shore was actually quite interesting.

Da Bao'en Temple, just by the Qinhuai River.

"It's so beautiful!" Song Ling'er looked up at the Pagoda of Retribution.

With a height of nearly 80 meters, the Bao'en Tower raises the Nanjing skyline. And the whole body is made of glazed firing, and there are 146 ever-bright lamps inside and outside the tower, which are more crystal bright to watch at night.

Wang Ce even looked at the Bao'en Tower stupidly, this young boy who grew up in Guizhou, how could he have seen such a magical and beautiful scenery?

Not far away, the missionary Camilo was also looking up.

This guy has learned to speak Chinese, and he is wearing a Han robe, and he wears a big black hat. After he got acquainted with Hangzhou, he went to Suzhou and Huzhou, and today he happened to come to Nanjing for a visit.

Seeing the height of the pagoda in the afternoon already amazed Camilo, and the night scenery directly shocked him. Camilo felt that he was extremely small, and subconsciously knelt down in front of the pagoda of retribution, and drew a cross on his chest reverently: "Such a magnificent and beautiful tower must be a creation of the gods." God once came down in the East to teach the Chinese to build towers, and to guide me here in the dark to spread the gospel of God in China. ”

After a moment of self-greatness and intoxication, Camilo was still on his knees, and he looked up again and was already in tears.

The magnificent and majestic Forbidden City was built only three and a half years ago. The Bao'en Temple in front of you, built for a total of 17 years, is a major peak of ancient Chinese architecture. The barbarians from Italy can't describe this tower in words, and can only use the creation of gods to alleviate the shock in the depths of their souls.

"In November 1518, I came to the southern capital of China. Its name is Nanjing, an indescribably majestic city. Before I could get close to the city walls, I saw the towers outside the city, which were incredibly high, and were said to be more than 260 feet (Roman feet, slightly shorter than the Ming ruler). At night, I looked up at the tower again, and it was so beautiful that it took my breath away, as if it had fallen from heaven to earth......"

"The next day, I went to Hoonji Temple. The pagan monks opened the temple doors for me and allowed me to visit the main hall of about 10,000 Buddha statues. In the center of the temple is the tower, it is immortal, it is majestic, it is a wonder, it is also a miracle, I want to freeze it with poetry, but the most beautiful poetry in the world is not enough to describe one ten-thousandth of it...... I, Camilo, a devout Christian, would be so impressed by a pagan temple. ”

——From "Oriental Travel Notes, Volume II", by Camilo (Chinese name: Ke Yudao).

On the bank of the Qinhuai River, a Fanbang barbarian was kneeling and crying in front of the Bao'en Tower.

Many passers-by gathered around him, pointing and pointing with pride, knowing that this Bang Barbarian was frightened and cried by the Pagoda.

Wang Yuan didn't see this guy, he continued to play with his wife and children. Wang Ce sat on his father's neck, extremely excited from beginning to end, and kept pointing everywhere and asking questions.

Suddenly, a Confucian scholar came out: "Wang Shilang, take a step to speak." ”

Wang Yuan arched his hand and said, "Dare to ask Your Excellency's name?" ”

The Confucian scholar said: "Nanjing Rite Department Zuo Shilang, Shi Xuan." ”

Wang Yuan suddenly smiled and said: "It turned out to be Shi Shilang, who has admired the name for a long time!" ”

Shi Xuan, the word Bangyan, the brother of Shi Jue, the secretary of the ministry.

If it weren't for Wang Yuan flapping his butterfly wings, Shi Xuan would have been the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites three years ago, and now he is in charge of the Hanlin Academy. He, like his brother Shi Jue, is an upright and unashamed Qingliu, and he also scolds Yang Tinghe while scolding the emperor, but in general, he scolds Jiang Bin and other fortunate ministers with Yang Tinghe.

Shi Xuan glanced at Song Ling'er, and stopped talking.

Wang Yuan said: "This is an insider, Shi Shilang has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to talk about it." ”

Shi Xuan asked, "Does Wang Shilang know about the evil things Xu Tai and Wei Bin did in Nanchang?" ”

Wang Yuan had a puzzled expression: "I followed His Majesty, and I didn't know that Xu Tai went to Nanchang." ”

Shi Xuan immediately explained: "The border general Xu Tai and the eunuch Wei Bin brought a thousand Beijing troops to Nanchang. Under the pretext of investigating the remnants of Ning Wang, he beat the officials of the imperial court and tortured the good people. Regardless of the injured, there are thousands of unjust deaths, fortunately Yang Minggong skillfully maintained, otherwise the unjust souls of Nanchang will definitely exceed 10,000. is the descendant of the Hu family in Nanchang, who has been tortured to death! ”

"How can it be!" Wang Yuan was indignant.

Shi Xuan said: "The resentment of Nanchang is boiling, and the world is raging. But that Xu Tai and Wei Bin, after being forced to leave Nanchang by Yang Minggong, came to Nanjing to follow His Majesty, and the three law divisions had nothing to do with them. ”

Wang Yuan said righteously: "It is the duty of a man to eliminate traitors for the country. What does Shi Shilang command, just say it, I will get rid of these two thieves for the world! ”

Shi Xuan admired: "As my brother said, Wang Shilang has justice in his heart, and he is really a person in the clear stream of my generation. ”

"Don't dare to pretend to be clear, I'm just a turbid minister." Wang Yuan was very modest.

Shi Xuan took out a bunch of impeachment recitals from his arms: "Wang Shilang, please hand these recitals into the hands of Your Majesty in person." ”

Wang Yuan suddenly smiled and asked, "Have you ever looked for Zhang Dugong (Zhang Yong)?" ”

Shi Xuan said: "For more than half a month, Zhang Dugong has been by His Majesty's side, and it is really difficult for me to bypass Jiang Bin to discuss with him. ”

"I see." Wang Yuan understood.

The preferred partner of these Qingliu is actually the eunuch Zhang Yong. Because Zhang Yong and Jiang Bin have a direct contradiction, Xu Tai is Jiang Bin's confidant, and Wei Bin has long been estranged from Zhang Yong, Zhang Yong is very happy to hand over Xu Tai and Wei Bin's black materials.

On the contrary, Wang Yuan, a Wenchen, and the Holy Family Zhenglong, have no conflict of interest with Jiang Bin.

Wang Yuan put away the music and asked, "Shilin is boiling?" ”

"Yes, I will get rid of it quickly!" Shi Xuan said.

Wang Yuan also acted recklessly in Hangzhou, and had deep contradictions with the local gentry. However, Wang Yuan only exiled the grandson of a former dynasty champion, only intimidated the other gentry, and also attracted a large number of vested interests because of the opening of the sea.

Zhejiang gentry scolded Wang Yuan a lot, and there were not a few who praised Wang Yuan.

Xu Tai and Wei Bin only made mortal enemies, and they didn't know how to use their interests to "make friends" with the local gentry. He was so arrogant in Nanchang that he tortured more than 20 major clans in one go, and even killed many family members of officials. did not die immediately, all of them were protected by the emperor, and the civil officials of the Manchu Dynasty were eager to skin him and eat meat.

Wang Yuan slowly returned to his residence, but the emperor did not return overnight in the painting boat.

A few days later, Zhu Houzhao dragged his hollowed-out body and took everyone to Zhenjiang by boat.

Inside the cabin.

Wang Yuan took out a stack of concerto, handed it to Zhang Yong, and said, "Governor Zhang, look at it." ”

After Zhang Yong quickly browsed a few letters, he was also taken aback, and asked in surprise: "Xu Tai and Wei Bin are so bold?" ”

Wang Yuan said: "I can't believe it either, but it is. ”

Although Zhang Yong is also very greedy, he is a cruel civilian, and he really does not dare to directly torture the families of civilian officials. He stammered: "These two people want money and don't want to die, how can they do this when they loot silver?" ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "Duke Zhang, let's hand over half of these edicts." ”

Zhang Yong smiled: "Yes." ”

Zhang Yong, a eunuch, only collects wealth and does not take power; Wang Yuan, a civil official, only does things and does not compete for favor. Although the two of them had contradictions due to the opening of the sea, they had a tacit understanding and hit it off when they dealt with other close ministers.

Zhang Yong's refusal to seize power is just to not stretch his hand too long when he is favored by the emperor.

Wei Bin, as Zhang Yong's former confidant, now fell to Jiang Bin, and Zhang Yong hated these guys to the core. What's even more hateful is that Zhang Yong fell out of favor and lived idle a few years ago, precisely because Jiang Bin snatched the emperor's favor.

In this world, the one who most wants Jiang Bin and Xu Tai to die quickly is the great eunuch Zhang Yong - just like Zhang Yong killed Liu Jin in the first place.

The emperor's father doesn't love me anymore, it's all you people who snatch love!

Wang Yuan and Zhang Yong teamed up to make a small report, it was too easy to bypass Jiang Bin, and they handed over the chapter in Zhenjiang that night.

Zhu Houzhao was really heartless, and he was not angry when he watched the concerto, but felt a headache. He complained that Xu Tai and Wei Bin had done something too big, and the civil officials must bite it to the death, and as the emperor, they must give an explanation.

The impeachment chapter was pressed by the emperor and handed over to Zhang Yong for safekeeping.

Even if you have to deal with it, you have to wait until after returning to Beijing, Zhu Houzhao still wants to be happy.