Chapter 598: Fanfare, Retreat
The details of the dispute in the Guozi Prison were presented to everyone almost as they were.
Whether it was Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye using their connections to try to label Zhang Shou with self-righteousness, arrogance, and buying people's hearts, or Zhang Shou's students, represented by Lu Sanlang and Ji Jiu, plus Zhang Chen and Zhu Er, former students who were still in the capital, and other former students who were still in the capital trying to do everything possible to promote Zhang Shou's purpose, all of them collapsed under the influence of some powerful force.
Because overnight, everyone on the streets and alleys was releasing the truth about the Guozijian dispute, and without exception, they insisted that it was the on-site record that they heard from the Guozijian prisoners.
Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye were furious, and naturally thought that this showed that Zhang Shou's power was too great and could control public opinion. But Lu Saburo and others, that was also the real angry crown, when they colluded in private, everyone was scolding, and Confucius University was naturally identified as the black hand behind Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye, and deliberately wanted to whitewash Zhou Saijiu and Luo Siye.
As a result, when Zhu Ying was pulled over by Lu Sanlang for a meeting, and then came back to inform Zhang Shou of these speculations, Zhang Shou couldn't help laughing: "Only the state officials are allowed to set fires, and the people are not allowed to light lamps, these boys will really treat themselves as their own." What is spread outside is the truth of the matter, and it is not something that distorts the facts, I really want to move Jiuzhangtang out of the country's prison, not Zhou Xijiu and Luo Siye to drive me away. ”
Obviously, the most mainstream statement outside is that those who understand the cause and effect of the incident say it, wanting to show justice and dominate public opinion. Lu Gaoyuan and they were so angry, there was no need at all, where did there be so many black hands! ”
"How can these guys hide their heads and tails have any real justice, it seems that justice is under the skin, I don't know how many dirty calculations are hidden!"
Zhu Ying raised her eyebrows, and was very disappreciative of Zhang Shou's words: "Besides, except for the scholars such as Zhou Xijiu and Luo Siye, the others in the Guozi Prison are just prisoners, and most of the prisoners present that day are not satisfied with Jiuzhangtang and are more valued by the emperor, so they are so kind to say anything fair?" And if they are not fair, how will others know what is going on? ”
"Unless someone has already had eyeliner in this country's prison, and there is more than one, because they can corroborate each other, they are not afraid that someone will add oil and vinegar to restore the whole thing. However, this person is definitely not well-intentioned! ”
"Because if there is no one in the Guozi Prison to fan the flames, how can there be a dispute between you and Zhou Luo everywhere, and then cause a commotion and hook a group of fools to make trouble in front of the Jiuzhang Hall? If you want me to say, the person who spread the rumors at that time and the person who seemed to be fair at this time are the same person behind the scenes! ”
Zhang Shou didn't expect that Zhu Ying would be able to analyze so well. Knowing that it was rare for Zhu Ying to have such judgment and action, he simply asked with interest, "What are you going to do with Yingying?" ”
"Hmph, what should I do...... Cold! Stir up trouble first, and then jump out to say justice, this kind of person is the most hateful! How can I sleep well without digging him out? I have already agreed with Lu Sanlang and Zhang Chen, and I will scatter all the competent people of each family, and stare at all kinds of teahouses and restaurants with many people, to see who can explain the details of the dispute, and there must be a problem if they can say it! ”
"Moreover, I have already said with Lin Laohu, the head catcher of the Shuntian Mansion, that we will catch the mastermind behind the scenes. I heard that in order to repay your innocence, the three classes of officials of the Shuntian Mansion are willing to help, you know, you said that they were legal officials, and you sympathized with their hard work, not to mention how much they thanked you! ”
wanted to help Lin Laohu speak at the beginning, Zhang Shou didn't want to win people's hearts, it was purely because he couldn't get used to seeing some people's faces, so he just ridiculed each other. At this time, when he heard that Lin Laohu had agreed to help track down, even those errand servants had made a clear statement, and he couldn't help but laugh a little.
He wasn't particularly optimistic that Zhu Ying would be able to find out the clues with such fanfare, but looking at the eldest lady's eager face, and then thinking of Lu Sanlang's people, he was probably gearing up at this time, although he knew that the troublemakers behind him could not get rid of those forces, but in the spirit of checking it didn't matter, he finally smiled and nodded.
"If that's the case, then you can do it. If you provoke chickens and dogs...... No, it's some people who jump over the wall in a hurry, so remember to tell me, I'll accompany you to fight the dog. ”
For Zhu Ying, this can be regarded as the most beautiful love story in the world. After all, if it weren't for Zhang Shou, she would have been dreaming at this time, why would she still use her brains? Although what she said just now was mainly Lu Saburo's idea......
Zhang Shou said frankly that there are blessings and misfortunes, and when Zhu Ying lets go to do things, she has nothing to fear. Within one day, there were thirty or fifty people in the capital who were invited to drink tea by the third class of the Shuntian Mansion.
Of course, the third-class errand officer did not use the signature chain, but appeared in casual clothes and politely invited you to drink tea - this is still the inspiration that Lu Saburo drew from Zhang Shou's casual description, and he also paid for it himself, invited people to drink the famous Maojian, and personally drank tea and talked with people, that is called a gentle and elegant, amiable and wealthy.
Not only him, but also Zhang Chen, Ji Jiu, Zhu Er, and others...... When you actually pretend to be a big-tailed wolf, it's really like it. If you don't know anyone, no one will know that these are the once famous arrogant gentlemen in the capital!
After more than a year of maturation and experience, they could only be mixed in the circle of gentlemen, most of the time they took arrogance as their skin, and now they have deeply understood the meaning of "talking and laughing between the ashes".
Although their position may not be very high, not everyone who was invited to drink tea ate this set, and not everyone was bought by anyone behind the scenes, but there are always a few people who are easy to deal with, and they have become well-behaved and honest under the personal conversation between Lu Sanlang and Zhang Chen and others.
Lu Saburo was responsible for coercing and luring those who were frightened to set up bait and fishing, while Zhu Ying personally led elite soldiers to follow behind the dishonest people to follow and pursue. The multi-pronged approach, although tired and half dead, many people are completely empty, but there are finally two ways to achieve results. It was only in the evening of the next day that the final result came out.
"It's the celebrant and the foreign officer?"
Faced with the results of the final investigation, the most annoyed person was Zhu Ying. And although others are not afraid of heaven and earth, they are a little frightened by such a rumored low-key and mysterious institution as the celebrant supervisor.
Even Zhang Chen couldn't help but hesitate and said, "Otherwise, that's the end of it?" We already know who is making trouble, so let's just go back and find a way to knock Lu Chan of the celebrant and the outer office, right? ”
"What's the use of beating Lu Chan, who doesn't know that he is Chu Kuan's godson, you dare to go to Chu Kuan to settle accounts?" Lu Sanlang coldly despised Zhang Chen, but then Zhang Chen said Do you dare, and he was annoyed and angry. However, before he could answer with a dead duck's mouth, I don't dare, Ji Jiu came out at the right time to divert the topic.
"If it's really the celebrant who did it, it's natural to think about it, they have the ability. But if it's them, why is this seemingly fair and fifty boards each? You know, if the news of their troublemakers spreads, they will get into trouble. After all, in the past hundred years or so of this dynasty, what the bosses in the court are most disgusted with is actually the interference of the celebrant in government affairs. ”
For this small circle, Ji Jiu is actually a newcomer, but as soon as he said this at this time, Lu Sanlang gave a thumbs up appreciatively, and Zhu Er said thoughtfully: "According to me, just spread the news that the celebrant is making trouble behind his back, and let those bosses and the celebrant fight to the death!" ”
As soon as the words fell, Zhu Ergongzi only heard Zhang Chen agree: "This is a good idea to borrow a knife to kill people......
"What a ghost!" Zhu Ying laughed, and then stood up directly, "You guys are going to casually believe rumors with unknown roots?" Do you think that Chu Kuan doesn't know who is investigating him? If you do some things, don't hide them, you don't need to do it next, you all wash and sleep, I'll go find Chu Kuan! ”
Seeing that Zhu Ying was just leaving, after everyone looked at each other, they subconsciously turned their heads to look at Zhu Er. When the elder brother's suggestion was to the mastermind behind the scenes, and the younger sister's was directly knocked on the door with full momentum, the difference was really ...... It's too big!
In the face of these strange eyes, Zhu Er's face did not change and his heart did not beat, but he said very calmly: "My family Yingying is domineering, and she can't do it...... Hey, my brother is really ashamed of himself! ”
Zhu Erdu is already so shamelessly ashamed of himself, what else can anyone else say? After all, Zhu Er was not the only one who had just confessed, and no one dared to confront the celebrant head-on. Compared with those fledgling strengths or stunned youths, although they used to be gentlemen, they also clearly knew that no one in this capital should be messed with.
As for worrying about Zhu Ying...... To be honest, they were worried that Chu Kuan was not in the outer office of the celebrant eunuch, and the eldest lady directly smashed the place in a fit of anger, and Lu Chan might not dare to show his head......
And Zhu Ying, who did what she said, did appear in the ceremonial supervisor and foreign office on Dong'anmen Street. Compared with Zhang Shou's low-key last time when she was looking for someone, although the eldest lady did not do anything to directly block the door and shout, she left a few guards in front of the door, and then she broke in blatantly!
When investigating the incident before, Zhu Hong's people all the way were in vain, and Zhu Ying discussed with Lu Sanlang and others, and they would not bring him, so he didn't realize until now that this celebrant was probably the mastermind.
Although he can understand Zhu Ying's straightforward visit to ask for the crime, and he also knows that with Zhu Ying's life experience, which is now known to the world, even if it is so noisy, the emperor may not be blamed, but he can't help but consider the consequences. Therefore, he immediately made a decision and directly sent all four guards to report the news. Zhao Guogong, Mrs. Tai and Jiuniang, Zhu Tingfang, Zhang Shou, this is complete.
As for why he didn't inform the emperor...... It's very simple, there are many yamen on this Dong'anmen Street, although the ceremonial supervisor and the foreign government are only a very inconspicuous one, but there are countless pairs of eyes staring here, Zhu Ying and the people have directly broken in, and they are afraid that the emperor will not know? What he's worried about now is that too many people are blind to seeing this scene!
So, after Zhu Hong sent the others away, he resolutely ...... I followed it myself! Because he felt that if he continued to pestle at the door, it would be too conspicuous. And as soon as he entered the outer office of the celebrant eunuch, he found that this place that was quite mysterious in the mouth of outsiders was not only very quiet and empty, but also had one of the biggest problems, that is, ...... No one!
It doesn't matter if the gatekeeper doesn't have it, he has already trespassed in, so someone has come out to ask anyway, right? But what's the matter with this not even showing up a person? Could it be that they are all blocking Zhu Ying inside, so they can't find time to deal with such an insignificant little person as him?
The more he thought about it, the more worried he felt, so Zhu Hong had no choice but to continue to break in. However, there was no one in the outer courtyard, and when he came to the second courtyard, he didn't see half a figure, so that he even had the intention of going back to the east and west side of the outer courtyard to look around and waste some time. However, before he could put it into action, he saw a man appear in front of him with a face full of anger.
It's none other than Zhu Ying!
Seeing that Zhu Hong actually came in, the anger on Zhu Ying's face suddenly turned into astonishment: "Why did you come in?" Forget it, come in and come in, there is no one inside or outside this hellish place, isn't this celebrant afraid that someone will break in and move everything? The drawers in the tent were not locked, and there were silver and silver tickets in them, as if they had fled! ”
Zhu Hong's face suddenly became extremely exciting. This huge place is really ...... No one?
Wouldn't it be because he wanted to avoid Miss Zhu's edge, so he withdrew up and down, right? This is also outrageous, even if the eldest lady has a big temper, but the celebrant is the first yamen of the eunuchs, even if there are those female officials of the Shanggong Bureau who share power, but in the end, it is close to the water and the building is the first to get the moon, not to mention that Chu Kuan has watched the emperor grow up since he was a child, and he is deeply trusted...... He must have guessed wrong, definitely!
However, Chu Kuan, who was drinking tea on the second floor of the teahouse on the corner of Goldfish Hutong diagonally opposite the outer office of the celebrant eunuch, at the end of Dong'anmen Street, was drinking tea in the elegant seat on the second floor of the teahouse on the corner of Goldfish Hutong, when he was confronted with Lu Chan's careful advice and whether there was any big action in such a way, he said calmly: "There is no action, I just hope that you will avoid the angry eldest lady." ”
Seeing that Lu Chan's face was about to be deformed with shock, Chu Kuan smiled and said: "I asked you to do it, the time is tight and the task is heavy, and I didn't go out of my way to clean it up, if Zhu Ying really went to check it with great fanfare, if there were enough people, it would be easy to find out about the celebrant and the outer office." Zhu Ying came to the door, you stay and suffer, then just retreat. ”
It took Lu Chan a long time to come up with a reasonable reason: "Are you trying to make the emperor feel that Miss Zhu is domineering?" ”
"You're thinking too much! The emperor likes Zhu Ying's simplicity, directness and rudeness, what is it to be domineering? Chu Kuan casually put down the teacup in his hand and said indifferently, "I didn't plan to make those courtiers think that Zhu Ying was domineering, because it was not necessary at all." I calculated her Chenglong Jiajia, and I didn't want to apologize to her, so I had to hide. Rest assured, someone will persuade her to go back soon. ”