Second, Lin Ruhai called Lu Jing to the house and asked about Jia Yucun's protection of Xue Pan back then.

Lu Jing guessed Lin Ruhai's thoughts, so he tentatively said: "The teacher wants to impeach Jia Yucun?" ”

"Yes, Concubine Jia was close to Yu'er yesterday, and I am afraid she wants to win over her as a teacher!" Lin Ruhai said helplessly.

"Is this move too deliberate, after all, Jia Yucun is connected with the Jia family, and belongs to the Jia family, and impeaching Jia Yucun is impeaching the Jia family, I am afraid that the teacher's reputation will be unfavorable." Lu Jing persuaded.

After all, the Jia family is Lin Ruhai's father-in-law, even if it can be a righteous annihilation, it is easy to be used by others to attack Lin Ruhai's filial piety.

"This matter also has to be done, when the second brother-in-law mentioned Wang Ziteng a few years ago, I was alert, I thought I had refused, they would stop this thought, but I didn't expect them to hit the idea on Yu'er, if the teacher does not show his attitude, I am afraid they will continue to act, if the emperor misunderstood, then it will be difficult to speak." Lin Ruhai sighed.

The harem and the court have always been one, although Jia Yuan just showed favor to him, but the emperor was extremely suspicious, if he was mistakenly classified as Concubine Jia's maiden power, when the Jia family was liquidated in the future, I am afraid that the Lin family and even Daiyu would be implicated.

After thinking about it, he decided to use Jia Yucun to further cut off the Jia family, and Jia Yucun has always been a thorn in his heart, if it weren't for him, Jia Yucun would not have recovered.

"The disciple suggested that it is better not to touch Jia Yucun, after all, Jia Yucun is the representative of the Wang family and the Jia family's forces in Beijing, Wang Ziteng will not give up Jia Yucun easily, if he can't participate, he will completely offend Wang Ziteng, and the teacher's situation will be even more difficult." Lu Jing groaned.

Wang Ziteng represents not only him alone, but also the Xungui group behind him, Lin Ruhai now has no real power, it is difficult to participate in Jia Yucun, even if he takes into account the position of Emperor Yuanyong, he can participate in Jia Yucun, and Jia Yucun is not a person with integrity, if he takes refuge in the emperor, it will not please both sides at that time.

Lin Ruhai said in a deep voice: "Even if you can't participate, it doesn't matter, as a teacher, you can also use this matter to show your attitude to the emperor." ”

"Teacher, wait patiently, the disciple guesses that the emperor will make a move in the near future!" Lu Jing persuaded that Jia Yucun was a person, and if he couldn't kill him with one blow, he would face his endless retaliation, so it was better to take advantage of the situation.

Lin Ruhai's eyes flashed, and he asked, "What do you notice?" ”

"It's not good yet, the disciple is only seeing some signs at the moment!" Lu Jing shook his head and said, at present, there are some public opinions against Emperor Yuanyong in Beijing, and I don't know if anyone deliberately did it, if someone secretly pushes it, it can be used.

Lin Ruhai nodded, chose to believe the disciple, and did not continue to ask about the specific situation.

Since the Shangyuan Festival, the provincial concubine has become the hottest topic in Beijing, the seven lanterns in a row, the people travel night and night, often get together to discuss the matter, under the deliberate guidance of some Rao, the concubine is considered to be the emperor's favorite concubine, the performance of favor relatives, especially those luxurious provincial relatives, after being exposed in detail, it adds more evidence.

Emperor Yuan Yong was gradually rumored to be absurd and lustful, and he was a dumb monarch who was indulging in pleasure, and even some excerpts in the imperial history advised Emperor Yuan Yong.

After Emperor Yuanyong learned of this, he was very angry, and tore apart the recitals of those imperial histories, and in anger, he found a few excuses to degrade those imperial histories out of Beijing.

This anger reached the extreme after it was found out that it was the King of Beijing and others, who deliberately destroyed his reputation, and at the same time the hatred for the King of Beijing and others also reached the extreme, but at this time, Xungui also controlled more than 30% of the military power in the court, and many Xungui were deeply involved in the army, so he had to continue to endure it.

Lu Jing saw that the momentum of public opinion had been achieved, so he took the opportunity to make a move, selected a few angry young scholars, and in the places where they often frequented, through those provincial relatives, they lived extravagantly and violated the etiquette system.

When those scholars and friends gathered, they often talked about this matter, which gradually spread.

West 4th Street, Yuhua Building.

After Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongjian entered the private room, they ordered all the wine and food, and were talking about several recent things that had been degraded to the imperial history, when they heard a burst of conversation from next door.

The two of them listened carefully, and it turned out to be the matter of the provincial relatives in Beijing, how luxurious the provincial relatives were in Beijing, and how luxurious the nobles in Beijing lived.

Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongjian glanced at each other, and they both showed bitter smiles, they had no additional income except for Yulu, and they only had envy for the lives of the nobles, of course, neither of them showed it.

"Alas, such extravagance, absurdity, is really unworthy of the son of man." Chen Chongzhen sighed in a low voice, since he learned about the luxury of the Provincial Prince's Palace, he wanted to participate in these nobles, but the first few imperial histories fell on this matter, and he didn't dare to show his head now.

Tang Zezhong was extremely angry and said: "Hmph, those Zixun nobles open their mouths and close their mouths about the glory of their ancestors, Pingli only knows how to cause trouble, and the silverfish of the country are nothing more than that!" ”

"Good!" After hearing Tang Zezhong's words, the people next door applauded.

While Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongzhen were stunned, there was a knock on the door outside their box.

After Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongzhen glanced at each other, Chen Chongzhen said in a deep voice: "Please come in!" ”

Four scholars dressed as scholars entered the box in turn, and one of them looked at Tang Zezhong carefully, and then hurriedly bowed: "Student ** to meet Lord Tang, and please invite Lord Haihan in the abrupt place." ”

"Do you know this officer?" Tang Zezhong was a little surprised.

** Said with a respectful expression: "The student is studying in Guozijian, and I have always heard that adults are not afraid of power, do not favor favoritism, and are fair and strict. ”

"This is Lord Inspectorate Iron-Faced Imperial Shi Tang!" ** He then introduced himself to the other three.

"Students Tang Li, Zhu Zhengyan, Sheng Pu, meet Master Tang!" The other three prayed at the same time.

Chen Chongzhen looked at Tang Zezhong incredulously, and then looked at **, and almost burst out foul language, are you fucking blind, iron-faced Yushi Tang Zezhong, when did this bastard have this title.

Tang Zezhong's face flushed, and he glanced at Chen Chongjian embarrassedly, and hurriedly asked the four of them to get up.

"The four students were eating and drinking next door, and when they heard Da Rao's words, they only felt that they were in our hearts, so they came to meet them suddenly, and I hope the adults will forgive us!" ** Bow again.

Tang Li, Zhu Zhengyan, and Sheng Pu also bowed at the same time: "I have been admiring the demeanor of the adult for a long time, and I never thought that I would see the honor of the adult today, and I hope that the adult will forgive me!" ”

"It's okay!" Tang Zezhong said indifferently, for a few praises, his heart was extremely useful, and he tried to maintain a serious image, while trying to show his kindness.

Chen Chongzhen coughed and reminded Tang Zezhong to introduce him well.

Tang Zezhong glanced at Chen Chongjian and said gently: "This is a colleague of this official, Lord Chen, the imperial history of the Inspectorate, who has always been upright and selfless, and he is a friend of this official. ”

**, Zhu Zhengyan and the four of them visited Chen Chongjian again.

It was rare to meet a few of his own fans, Tang Zezhong had the heart to mention a few words, and asked: "The old man just heard you talking about the matter of the concubine's relatives?" ”

** nodded and said: "I have been listening to people, and the students couldn't help but chat a few words." ”

Tang Zezhong said solemnly: "There is no selfish matter in the family, and the concubine is also a state affair, you are still white, so it is better not to talk about it!" ”

**, Zhu Zhengyan and the four of them hurriedly bowed: "Thank you for your teachings, students must remember!" ”

"Don't take it as an example, you are now in Guozijian, you still have to focus on your studies!" Tang Zezhong encouraged.

After thanking him, ** explained: "The students are not talking about the provincial family, but they are actually dissatisfied with the luxurious life of Xungui, and at present, there are continuous disasters and famines in various places, but Xungui is indulging in pleasure, and the students and others are just not used to it." ”

Tang Zezhong praised: "Yes, you are young and have the heart to worry about the country and the people, and you will definitely be extraordinary in the future, but this matter is not for you to discuss!" ”

Sheng Pu quietly stabbed Zhu Zhengyan a few times, signaling Zhu Zhengyan to speak, and Zhu Zhengyan shook his head secretly.

Chen Chongjian watched several juniors worship Tang Zezhong, his heart was always unbalanced, and when he saw the two rao movements, he asked, "What do you want?" ”

Zhu Zhengting shook his head nervously and said, "The student is fine!" ”

Sheng Pu stood up and said: "Back to the adults, Fang just mentioned Zhengyan, the student thought it was extraordinary, and it happened that he saw two adults today, and the student wanted Zhengyan to come out." ”

When Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongzhen heard this, their faces were solemn.

Chen Chongjian looked at Zhu Zhengyan and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhu Zhengyan lowered his head, his expression was a little anxious, and he couldn't speak.

Chen Chongjian was aroused by curiosity and looked at Sheng Pu, **, and Tang Li.

** Hesitated for a moment and said: "Zhengyan once mentioned that those nobles are all demoted, and some have been demoted several ranks, but they still hang the original title plaque, and they still regard themselves as princes, and they still use the courtesy system according to the princely etiquette, which is really inconsistent." ”

Zhu Zhengyan hurriedly said: "Two adults, these are not students, students also heard it from elsewhere!" ”

**, Sheng Pu, and Tang Li all looked at Tang Zezhong expectantly.

Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongjian glanced at each other, their faces were a little ugly, everyone has always tacitly understood Xungui's matter, and no one has broken it, and now these scholars have come out with this matter in front of them, and they must indicate their attitude before they can go to school

After thinking for a moment, Chen Chongzhen reprimanded: "This matter is resolved by the Ministry of Etiquette, and if you can't discuss it, it's better for you not to talk about it." ”

Zhu Zhengting hurriedly said: "It's not that the students are talking about it, but now there are many discussions about this matter, and the students have heard it many times, so I started with a few people." ”

"Do you have anyone talking about this?" Tang Zezhong said solemnly.

Zhu Zhengyan nodded hurriedly and said, "Students don't dare to lie, adults will know the truth if they inquire!" ”

"Well, this matter is known to the official, and he will handle it, so you don't have to worry about it!" Tang Zezhong said in a deep voice.

After hearing this, Zhu Zhengting and the four of them hurriedly bid farewell to Tang Zezhong.

Seeing the four of them leaving, Chen Chongzhen said in a low voice: "Zezhong, what do you think of this matter?" ”

"Let someone inquire first!" Tang Zezhong groaned.

Chen Chongzhen shook his head and said, "Mine is the incident that I met these scholars today?" ”

"Do you suspect that someone arranged for them to do this with us on purpose?" Tang Zezhong asked, and then shook his head and said: "Impossible, it is also a coincidence that you and I are here today, and if you look at the performance of that scholar surnamed Zhu, it doesn't look like someone arranged it." ”

Chen Chongjian thought of Zhu Zhengyan's performance, and thought about it, if someone arranged it, he wouldn't be so anticlimactic: "What is Brother Tang going to do?" ”

"If there is already a lot of discussion below, you and I must go up to the fold, otherwise we will be guilty of negligence!" Tang Zezhong pondered.

"If this is the case, it will inevitably offend those nobles!" Chen Chongzhen's face was ugly.

"You and I are the imperial history, and it is our duty to hear about it, so why offend them!" Tang Zezhong said in a deep voice, mainly because of the few praises just now, which made him feel that he couldn't lose face in front of Chen Chongzhen, so he went out first to maintain his image of the iron-faced imperial history.

"Let's inquire first!" Chen Chongjian did not echo Tang Zezhong, and planned to see the situation again.

The two chatted for a few words, then hastily ended the dinner, went back to their homes, and sent someone to inquire about the news.

Lu Jing was in the backyard of Yuhua Building, talking to ** and Zhu Zhengting.

"Uncle, the performance is okay, right?" Zhu Zhengting said with a smile.

Lu Jing smiled: "You guys are all doing well, especially if you perform a little bit of essence, hehe, you go and take off the makeup on your face first!" ”

When Zhu Zhengting, **, Sheng Pu, and Tang Li heard this, they took off their makeup, changed their clothes, and revealed their faces, it was Lu Jingbian's personal entourage Lu Wu, Lu Lian, Yao Cong, and Wu Ze.

Not long after, Lu Zheng came in and reported: "Master, they are gone!" ”

"Everything is going according to plan!" Lu Jing commanded.

A few days later, Lu Jing talked between Tang Ze's disease Chen Chongjian and Lu Wujirao, and publicized it after making slight changes.

Lu Wu and Lu Lian dressed up as Zhu Zhengyan and ** again, followed a few scholars, and went to Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongzhen's house to ask for a crime, and in full view of everyone, Tang Ze's disease Chen Chongzhen had to forgive the two verbally.

And Tang Zezhong and Chen Chongzhen were also set up there, and for the sake of reputation, the two had to go to the book to participate in this matter.

However, Chen Chongjian only played the discussion among the scholars to Emperor Yuan Yong, and said that the matter had been spread in Shilin, and it was necessary to calm public opinion

Tang Zezhong, on the other hand, impeached the honorables of Rongguofu, Ningguofu, Zhenguogong, and Liguogong for violating the etiquette system, and asked them to restructure according to their current titles, take back the things that exceeded the system, move out of the illegal buildings, and remove the princely plaques in the mansions.

After Emperor Yuanyong received Tang Ze's illness Chen Chongjian's two rao songs, he was a little moved in his heart, but he was worried that he would anger these sons and nobles because of the big loss and for the sake of a little face, but thinking of the slander of his reputation by King Beijing and others some time ago, he planned to use this matter to beat them.