Chapter 503: Old Rival, Small Problem
At this time, Chen Zilong was extremely angry.
The gangsters dared to assassinate the courtiers outside the Zhengyang Gate of the capital.
This is almost slapping Qingtaichao in the face, and it is equivalent to slapping him Chen Zilong's face.
Therefore, whether it is public or private, this matter must be thoroughly investigated!
But now, Chen Zilong's anger is not because of this matter.
It was Qian Qianyi's accusation in front of him.
As soon as the dynasty dispersed, Qian Qianyi came to see Chen Zilong, and he accused Song Zhengyu of secretly having an affair with Hong Chengchou.
This accusation made Chen Zilong furious.
He pointed at Qian Qianyi and scolded: "If it weren't for the fact that Benxiang listened to your ridiculous plan, he wouldn't have made you go to see Hong Chengchou, and he wouldn't have attracted the Qing army to attack Danyang...... You don't have to think that you don't know the little pickled affair between you and Song Zhengyu! ”
Qian Qianyi's face instantly turned red and dark red.
There are indeed some small "cups" between him and Song Zhengyu, and this matter can be regarded as a peachy dispute.
Song Zhengyu is a native of Songjiang Mansion, and has been quite talented in literature since he was a child, and he has already become famous in Jiangnan at the age of sixteen.
The so-called women love to be pretty, what woman doesn't love such a handsome young man? Naturally, it is not comparable to Qian Qianyi, an old man.
At that time, the famous prostitute Liu Ruyi, who was Qian Qianyi's current wife, was also one of the obsessed women.
Song Zhengyu fell in love with Liu Ru when he was sixteen years old, but later because Fang Yuegong, the then prefect of Songjiang, ordered the expulsion of prostitutes from other places, Liu Ru was naturally the target of expulsion because he was from Suzhou before.
Liu Ru consulted with Song Zhengyu because of this, but Song Zhengyu had a weak personality and suggested that Liu Ru "avoid his edge", which means "go back, I can't help".
Liu was furious and declared to sever relations with him.
This is the "great cause" of Qian Qianyi's succession, otherwise how can Qian Qianyi have anything to do?
But the problem is that this world is too small, Songjiang Mansion, Yingtianfu, Suzhou, going around, there are only a few handsome and elite, every time there is a party, and it is fashionable to bring female companions, it can be said that they look up and don't look down...... Ahem, it's not surprising that there are "little frictions", "small resentments" and the like.
And this kind of peach-colored incident is talked about again, and it is called a fast, who else in Jiangnan Shilin does not know, who does not know?
was humiliated by Chen Zilong in front of him, Qian Qianyi's old face was trampled on the ground.
As soon as Chen Zilong spoke, he also regretted a little, although Qian Qianyi's advice was felt ridiculous by him afterwards, but after all, he nodded his head, and he really had to blame, I am afraid that Qian Qianyi cannot be blamed.
The so-called beating people does not slap their faces, and exposing people does not expose their shortcomings, so Chen Zilong interrupted: "What evidence do you have to dare to accuse the Ministry of Industry of the DPRK in front of the Prime Minister?" ”
If it were a different person, I would really stomp my foot and go away angrily.
But Qian Qianyi's face slowly recovered, and instead he humbly shook his body and said: "Before, Qian Mou, on the order of Shoufu, discussed with Hong Chengchou that the Qing army would feint to attack Dantu to transfer Wu to fight for the departure of Beijing. The secret meeting place between Qian and Hong Chengchou is the Ronglai Restaurant not far from Zhengyang Gate...... Shoufu must also know that Qian is also an old man in Yingtianfu, and he often has gatherings with some acquaintances and friends on weekdays. The night before yesterday, Qian invited a friend to have a drink in the lobby of Ronglai Building...... Ahem, made Shousuke smile. ”
Don't steal or rob, this is nothing to laugh at, but what Qian Qianyi said means is that since ancient times, the lobby of the restaurant is the cheapest place to go, but anyone who is a little proud of his identity will book a private room.
Chen Zilong bowed slightly, he understood that Qian Qianyi's wealth had been dissipated in the past two years, and it was not surprising that his pockets were tight.
"Chen heard that in the past two years, Lord Qian has been anxious for justice and righteousness, and he has often funded the good deeds of the Jiangnan Righteous Army in private, and now he is a little down, how can he laugh at you because of this?"
Qian Qianyi glanced at Chen Zilong gratefully and said: "Qian Mou was eating wine with friends, and he had no intention of snooping on other people's privacy, but when a person wearing a cloak came into the restaurant, he would inevitably take a second look, but because the cloak was covered, he couldn't see his face clearly for a while, but this person's figure was deeply impressed by Qian." ”
Chen Zilong frowned slightly and said: "Just by your figure, you dare to testify, it's ridiculous!" ”
Qian Qianyi shook his head and said: "If it is really based on this, Qian Mou will not dare to come to see Shoufu to accuse Song Zhengyu." ”
"Then you say, what is the evidence?" Chen Zilong was a little impatient, government affairs were cumbersome, and he didn't want to waste his time on such things.
In addition, Chen Zilong, Song Zhengyu, and Li Wen are known as the "three sons of the clouds" by the world, and they have a very close relationship.
Song Zhengyu was the secretary of the Ministry of Industry at this time, and he was also a big helper to himself, how could Chen Zilong not be confident in Song Zhengyu because of Qian Qianyi's empty accusations, and write to Qian Qianyi, who had betrayed the Ming Dynasty?
Although the man in black hid his head and tail, he went to the second floor. Qian looked up from below, and under concentration, he still saw his true face. Shoufu, it is indeed Song Zhengyu. ”
Chen Zilong was shocked, but subconsciously he couldn't accept this fact.
"Even so, that doesn't prove that Song Zhengyu and Hong Chengchou had a private meeting?"
Qian Qianyi nodded and said, "Shoufu is right, so Qian followed, but he didn't dare to follow too closely, but he saw Song Zhengyu enter a bedroom on the second floor from a distance." ”
"How do you know it's Hong Chengchou in that room?"
"Qian can't be sure, but there is one thing, the two people who guarded the door outside the bedroom were the two people brought by Hong Chengchou's side when I met with Hong Chengchou that day."
Chen Zilong was stunned. What Qian Qianyi said was very organized, and this did not seem to be a lie arranged for personal grievances.
But how could Song Zhengyu, who has always been his right-hand man, be a spy of the Qing court?
Chen Zilong "plopped" and sat down on the chair, speechless for a long time.
Qian Qianyi leaned closer and said softly: "Originally, I was just suspicious, and I couldn't bear the private meeting between Song Zhengyu and Hong Chengchou, whether it was just like me, and I was ordered by the first assistant or other important ministers. But today's assassination of Ma Shi Hero made me understand that Song Zhengyu may really be a spy. Because I also saw Ma Shiying that night, he met Song Zhengyu at the back door of the south of Ronglai Building, and had an argument with Song Zhengyu...... Then, Ma Shiying and Hong Chengchou entered the building and talked for half an hour, and then the two left. ”
As if he suddenly saw a life-saving straw, Chen Zilong grabbed Qian Qianyi's hand and asked, "In this way, Ma Shiying and Hong Chengchou are also having a private meeting, is it possible...... Ma Shiying is a spy of the Qing court, uh...... Today's assassination case is a bitter trick he played, in order to make people feel ...... It was the Qing court who wanted to assassinate him in order to win the trust of our court, and you see, didn't he die in the end?