After a few heavy snowfalls, the entire capital entered a snowy winter. No matter how disgusted you are with the snow on the roadside, if you want them to melt away, you can only wait for the beginning of spring next year.

Lingshi Hutong, Lin Mansion.

With the owner of this mansion, the official residence of the third grade of the Ministry of Rites, there are more traces of officials in front of the door. I don't know what happened today, but there were obviously many more officials than usual, and they all gathered in front of the door to hand over gifts and official posts.

This alley was not small, but it couldn't hold so many sedan chairs and carriages pouring in, and the snow on the side made it look very congested in front of the whole door.

"Let's go!"

As soon as a middle-aged man in a five-grade official uniform came to the door, he pushed the person behind him, fortunately his figure was tall enough, otherwise he would have to fall and eat.

The man in the four-grade official uniform who pushed the person did not mean to apologize, and even directly bypassed the official in front of him and presented the gifts and greetings he carried.

"Let's go!"

A general with extraordinary bearing squeezed in, and squeezed to the front again.

This middle-aged man in a five-rank official uniform was accompanied by two retinues, and these two entourages looked quite loyal, even if the other party was a high-ranking official and a general, they glared angrily.

The middle-aged man has a good bearing, and he lets these people plug in the front.

After a while, it was finally his turn, he didn't bring a gift in his hand, but directly handed over a famous post and said: "I am Xu Dazheng, the governor of Wancheng Prefecture, who came to meet Lin Shilang!" ”

"Huh...... However, the five-grade petty officials in a place also want to meet the dignified adults! ”

"This kind of goods, I'm afraid I can't even enter the official's door!"

"But I don't look at what day it is, and I don't even bring gifts!"

……

The officials looked at this small Zhizhou with disdain, and said unscrupulously.

Xu Dazheng's brows immediately frowned, but in the end, he endured it. He knew very well that the Beijing officials of the Ming Dynasty were all people with higher eyes than the top, and they looked down on local officials, so he pretended not to hear these words.

"It was originally Xu Zhizhou, my lord has been waiting for a long time, please go inside!" After the housekeeper saw Xu Dazheng's official post, he immediately raised his hand with a smile.

"What's the matter, why did he just go in?" Seeing that the housekeeper was so enthusiastic, the officials who had just counted Xu Dazheng couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and they all looked at this local five-grade petty official in surprise.

"Please lead the way!"

Xu Dazheng didn't expect to be treated so politely, his heart was very happy, and he raised his hand to the housekeeper modestly. He also saw that the threshold of the world-famous Lin Shilang's mansion was not low, and ordinary local officials were afraid that they would really not be able to enter.

Not to mention Xu Dazheng, his two entourages were also obviously surprised, and suddenly there was a kind of excitement that raised their eyebrows.

When I entered the gate, I saw that there were already large and small gifts on the table topped with red cloth next to me.

When he saw the row of pearls the size of snake eggs and a few centuries-old ginseng, Xu Dazheng couldn't help but gasp even though he thought he was outstanding.

Bypassing the shadow wall, this house looks unique.

Although the front yard is not large, it reveals an elegance. The green bricks on the ground are paved with impermeable seams, stepping on them gives people a very clean feeling, and the lotus murals on the wall are very realistic.

In the living room, the fourth-grade official and several officials just now sat here, looking at him in slight surprise.

He was not taken to the living room, but continued to head inside. Through a nine-curved corridor and through a moon gate, you are led to the gazebo in the back garden.

Although this mansion is not large, and there is no gold and silver decoration, it invisibly reveals a sense of luxury. Combined with the identity of the owner of this house, this house gives people a sense of nobility.

Lin Fu brought people here and left in a hurry.

One of the henchmen looked a little dirty, and muttered in a low voice: "This squire is really rich!" ”

Xu Dazheng thought so, but quietly handed his henchman a stern look.

Lin Fu went and returned, followed by a young official wearing a betta suit, Xu Dazheng hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Xiaguan Chengzhou Zhizhou Xu Dazheng has seen Lord Shilang!" ”

"Xu Zhizhou, please take a seat!" Lin Haoran glanced at Xu Dazheng lightly, and raised his hand to say gently.

Xu Dazheng was about to sit down again, but found that Lin Haoran didn't move, and suddenly realized that something was wrong, so he responded with a smile: "Lord Shilang, please first!" ”

Lin Haoran glanced at Xu Dazheng and sat down without giving up.

The maid brought the tea, and Xu Dazheng's mind was not on the tea, but on the intention of the waiter to invite him over.

The housekeeper came over again, and said in a low voice: "Master, Weng Langzhong from the military department is here!" ”

"Didn't you see me meeting here? You let them all go back, and the official is not a guest today! Lin Haoran's brows furrowed slightly, but he waved his big hand.

The butler answered, and left in a hurry.

Xu Dazheng looked at the back of the butler thoughtfully, the weight of the adults outside is not low, Lang Zhong of the Special Military Department is a very influential official of the Military Department, and he can't help but be even more puzzled about the intention of this squire to find him.

"Xu Zhizhou, I heard that your ancestral home is Qingzhou, Shandong?" Lin Haoran didn't take the group of officials outside to heart at all, and picked up the teacup and asked Xu Dazheng gently.

Xu Dazheng took a sip of tea and responded honestly: "Yes, Xiaguan's ancestral hometown is Yidu County, Qingzhou Prefecture!" ”

"But there are still contacts?" Lin Haoran took a sip of tea and asked with concern.

Although Xu Dazheng didn't know Lin Haoran's intentions, he still nodded lightly and said, "There is another gate next to Qingzhou Mansion, but it is already a little rusty!" ”

"How's this tea?" Lin Haoran seemed to be imaginative, and suddenly the topic turned to tea.

Xu Dazheng was slightly stunned, and found that this tea did not have a refreshing feeling, but he still nodded and praised: "This tea tastes excellent!" ”

"This is the best Shandong Laoshan green tea, if Xu Zhizhou likes it, the official will give you some!" Lin Haoran smiled slightly, looking quite friendly and authentic.

Xu Dazheng couldn't hold Lin Haoran's intentions, so he excused himself and said: "The lower officials are not meritorious, and this tea must not be accepted!" ”

"Actually, this official and Xu Zhizhou are not outsiders, do you know Gu Qingfeng?" Lin Haoran took a sip of tea and asked.

Xu Dazheng's heart moved slightly, and he asked seriously: "Lord Ministry and Gu Qingfeng are old acquaintances?" ”

"I can't hide it, Gu Qingfeng is the official's close friend! This time, I knew that you and other Tusi were going to Beijing, and I also wrote a letter to ask the official to help take care of one or two, which specifically mentioned Xu Zhizhou! Lin Haoran put down the teacup, looking half-true and half-fake.

Xu Dazheng immediately realized, and then understood the intention of this waiter. Dare to say hello to Gu Qingfeng, for Gu Qingfeng and the joint business group to stand on the platform, so that he can open the door to business in the future.

But I have to admit that although his official position in Daming is only a mere five grades, he is the master of Wancheng Prefecture, and he is a genuine soil emperor.

After understanding Lin Haoran's intentions, he immediately responded with a smile: "I see, since he is a friend of Lin Shilang, then he is a distinguished guest of my Xu someone." The next time he comes to Wanchengzhou, the next official will definitely do his best to be a landlord! ”

"Recently, there was a rumor in the capital, it is rumored that one of your cousins is married to Wei Yinbao's own brother, I don't know if this is the case?" Lin Haoran saw his reaction in his eyes, but his words were surprisingly authentic.

Xu Dazheng's face changed suddenly, and the sense of superiority that had just arisen disappeared, and he hurriedly explained: "Lord Ministry, this ...... This was before the Wei family had an incident, and my Xu family had already broken off contact with that cousin! ”

After Zhang Lian was purged, the biggest anti-thief force in the Liangguang region is now Wei Yinbao, who occupies the Gutian area and is the king. As a local clan for hundreds of years, it is actually very common for the Xu family to have marriages with many forces in Guangxi.

Lin Fu stepped forward and added tea to Lin Haoran's tea.

"So, is this true?" Lin Haoran picked up the teacup, and said in a deep voice to avoid the weight.

Xu Dazheng knew that this matter was not trivial, so he first nodded and then shook his head and said: "It is true, but my Xu family has the heart of rebellion against the matter, please believe in the loyalty of our Xu family!" ”

"The main hall naturally believes it, but there are inevitably people in the DPRK and China who are worried about this matter! Wu Chunfang, have you heard of this person? Lin Haoran took a sip of tea and asked.

Xu Dazheng was still a little concerned about the court, and when he nodded in response: "Although we have never met, Lord Wu led the soldiers of Yangzhou to fight against the Japanese in the past, and he is a rare handsome talent in my Ming Dynasty." Heard that he was promoted to governor of the river? ”

"Lord Wu was promoted to the governor of the river, but before he arrived, the imperial court changed him to the governor of Liangguang and the governor of Guangxi!" Lin Haoran seemed to be authentic with a deep meaning.

The thing is such a thing, but Xu Dazheng is not a person in the court, and Lin Haoran is a master of words, but he immediately introduced Xu Dazheng to a new idea.

Xu Dazheng's forehead couldn't help but break out a little sweat, swallowed and foamed with difficulty, and asked uncertainly: "The imperial court...... Does the court want to move me? ”

"If the imperial court has really decided to move you, then the official will not invite you over today!" Lin Haoran pinched the teacup and splashed the tea lightly, looking like Zhizhu was holding the authentic.

Xu Dazheng couldn't help but be confused, and found that he still couldn't figure out the mind of this left waiter of the Ministry of Rites, so he asked directly: "Lin Butang, what do you ......mean?"

"This official is a person from Gaozhou Mansion in Guangdong, and he is also clear about the situation in Guangxi, and this marriage is extremely common, but it does not prove anything. This official could have easily suppressed it for you, but you are on fire in the back house! Lin Haoran talked eloquently, and finally sighed lightly.

Xu Dazheng's eyes widened, and he said in surprise: "How can you say this, my lord?" ”

He is now in the capital, thousands of miles away from Wanchengzhou, Guangxi, although he keeps in touch with his own base camp, but the news is undoubtedly much slower than the imperial court.

"What do you think of Huang Jiaxing, the pusher?" Lin Haoran took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and asked whimsically.

Xu Dazheng's brows furrowed slightly, but he responded against his will: "Although Huang Tuiguan's reputation is a bit bad, he is dedicated to his duties and is even more loyal to the imperial court!" ”

"If that's the case, Lord Xu, please go back!" Lin Haoran put down the teacup and immediately issued an order to evict the guests.

Xu Dazheng was immediately taken aback, so he hurriedly changed his words and said: "This person's behavior is indeed misbehaving, but I don't know why the adult knows about Huang Jiaxing?" ”

In the air, there is an invisible tension.

Lin Haoran's eyes glared at Xu Dazheng, and finally became soothing and said: "Don't hide it, his evil deeds have been exposed by my sister, and now he is imprisoned in Taiping Mansion!" ”

"This ......" Xu Dazheng's mouth opened slightly, but he didn't think that it was the sister of this squire who provoked the incident, and he actually attacked him.

"This official is the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and Gu Qingfeng is a close friend, so I will personally remind you today! As for what to do next, you can go back and think about it! But you can rest assured that no one in the capital will embarrass you because you are related to Wei Yinbao, but what will happen when you go back...... Check back later! Lin Haoran said with a straight face, and directly ordered Lin Fu next to him: "Send off!" ”

"Lord Xu, please!" Lin Fu stepped forward and made a gesture of please.

Beads of sweat oozed from Xu Dazheng's forehead, and he secretly felt the seriousness of the situation.

Although he prides himself on being a local Tusi and has nearly 2,000 guards under his hands, these people are okay to bully the common people and deal with bandits, but they are not the opponents of the Ming officers and soldiers at all.

If the Ming Dynasty really wanted to get rid of him, it would be an easy matter. Not to mention the soldiers and horses of Liangguang, just the troops of Nanning Mansion went up the river, so it was impossible for him to hold it.

The most important thing is that his Xu family is a foreign Han Tusi after all, once there is a real war, how many people are willing to die for him, this is definitely not a thing that can be optimistic.

Xu Dazheng glanced at Lin Haoran deeply, knowing that the person who caused his Xu family to be wiped out was probably not anyone else in the imperial court, nor was it Wu Chunfang, the governor of Liangguang, it was this high-ranking and powerful Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites.

He sighed secretly, and respectfully bowed his hand and said, "Leave the official!" ”

When night falls, the lights come on.

Yang Futian and his group gathered in the warm pavilion again, and they were already eating and drinking here, and the atmosphere seemed to be very harmonious.

Seeing Lin Haoran coming in, Yang Futian immediately asked, "It's done!" ”

When the others heard this, they also looked at Lin Haoran, who had just come in, they were working hard today, and they also wanted to know how things were going.

Lin Haoran faced everyone's eyes, but said lightly: "Everything is going according to plan, let's see if he understands advance and retreat!" This matter is not discussed for the time being, let's not get drunk tonight! ”

"Come, drink this cup for our sister Tiger Girl!" Xiao Jinian raised his wine glass, looking half joking.

Lin Haoran shook his head with a wry smile on his face, and drank a cup happily with his friends of the same year, his eyes were also looking in the southwest direction, but he didn't know how the wild girl was doing, and whether he remembered his brother in Guangxi.

On the sixth day of December in the forty-second year of Jiajing, on this slightly ordinary day, the tiger girl was already stepping on the lifeline of the eleventh year old and had become a little girl.

It's just that her temperament doesn't seem to have changed much, and when she went to Guangdong to recruit people, she had already eliminated a bully for Guangxi, and it also made their adults in the capital know that Daming still has the disadvantage of toast.

In this year, this decaying dynasty is still riddled with ills, and seems to be waiting for the Destiny to come and save it.