The little guy led Lan Ziyi to walk in the corridor of the house,

On both sides of the cloister are planted with a variety of rare flowers and trees, and in spring, all kinds of flowers compete to bloom, attracting bees and butterflies to find in the flowers from time to time.

Lan Ziyi followed through the corridors, pavilions,

I saw countless rockeries and strange rocks by the mountains and rivers, and the pavilions and pavilions reflected the shadow of the lake.

Lan Ziyi himself had forgotten a few lakes, and the little maid led him to a courtyard.

小厮 says:

"Wei Hou, please wait here for a while, my master will be here soon."

Lan Ziyi nodded, and the little servant turned to leave.

Lan Ziyi slowly turned around and observed the surrounding scene,

The courtyard is built next to the lake,

There are rockeries and strange rocks piled up on the lakeside, and the images are thousands.

Outside the mountain, the bluestone steps are made, and the sycamore next to the steps is towering,

There are several huts under the plane tree, and outside the door of the hut, a pavilion stretches into the middle of the lake along the long pier, as if it is left behind and independent, and people can see it leisurely.

Lan Ziyi stood on the shore, looking at the pavilion in the middle of the lake in a daze.

The breeze is light, and the lake gently ripples,

Looking along the lake, the buildings in the house are one after another, although you can see them all, but you always feel that you can't see the end.

Lan Ziyi knew that there were a lot of people in the house, and he had seen a lot of people, but this quiet lake always made him feel that this was a paradise and there was no dispute with the world.

"It would be a great thing to be able to pick up a book and spend an afternoon here, or to find a few friends to go boating on the lake, singing and dancing." Lan Ziyi thought

Just when he was distracted, a hearty voice sounded behind him, so as not to drag the mud and water

"Wei Hou also likes this scenery? At night, a bright moon rises, and the lake and moonlight are like jade reflecting the end of the world, which is beautiful. ”

When Lan Ziyi heard this, he looked back and saw a middle-aged man with a little scholar standing not far away, also looking at the lake.

The man should be older than Lan Qianzhen, slightly shorter than Lan Ziyi by half a head, but he is still tall, the most important thing is that this middle-aged man has a straight waist, a tall figure, a face that seems to be finely carved, sharp edges and corners but not annoying, eyes are far away, unpredictable, long beard and beautiful sideburns, slightly caressing with the wind. The man was wearing a crane with his hair hanging high, and the scholar behind him was also smart, standing quietly with a lunch box.

Lan Ziyi clenched his fists and asked:

"Mr. is ......"

The middle-aged man nodded and said:

"In Xia Zhang Mingyue, I didn't expect Wei Hou to come so soon. I still think I'll have to wait for two more posts last month to bring Wei Hou here. ”

When Lan Ziyi heard this, he hurriedly made a deep gesture and said:

"The younger generation is afraid, it is already a great honor for the younger generation that the Lord Zhongtang is willing to post, how dare I invite the Lord Lao again."

Zhang Mingyue smiled and said:

"There are countless rooms built along the lake in my house, and I only love this 'thatched cottage'. The so-called 'Si is a burrow, but I am Dexin. That's it, just here, the official can forget his identity as a scholar and enjoy the scenery. ”

As soon as Lan Ziyi heard that Zhang Zhongtang was receiving him in his place of recuperation, he instantly felt that he was getting closer to the leader of Shilin, not only that, but Lan Ziyi also felt that Zhang Zhongtang was taking the initiative to be open and honest with himself, and suddenly warmed his heart to the soles of his feet, and his whole body was hot.

兰子义作揖 says:

"Thanks to the care of Zhongtang, it is really an honor for the younger generations to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the thatched cottage together."

Zhang Mingyue looked at Lan Ziyi, showed a charming smile, stretched out his hand to lead the way, and said:

"It's already afternoon, I asked the cook in the house to make a few dishes, let's go to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to eat and chat. Wei Hou please. ”

兰子义 says:

"Lord Nakado, please."

Then Zhang Mingyue led the way in front, and Lan Ziyi followed him to the dock and walked to the pavilion.

The vermilion lacquer pillars in the pavilion in the lake are crowned with tall beams, and if you look closely, there are different murals painted on the beams on all six sides.

Lan Ziyi and Zhang Mingyue sat opposite each other on the stone bench in the pavilion, and the scholar opened the food box, put the dishes on the stone table one by one, and then took out a pot of wine and filled it for the two of them.

Zhang Mingyue raised his glass and drank with Lan Ziyi, and one of the scholars stood aside with a wine jug after it was full.

Zhang Mingyue asked:

"Is Weihou on the road? Is it smooth to come to the capital? ”

Lan Ziyi heard Zhang Mingyue ask, and suddenly remembered that the old capital was too strict with torture to extract confessions. So he hurriedly said:

"Lord Zhongtang, in fact, on the way to Beijing, the junior bumped into a tragic incident that hurt heaven and reason......

As he spoke, he told Zhang Mingyue about robbing grain from the old capital, arresting people too much, extorting confessions by torture, and finally killing people indiscriminately.

After Lan Ziyi finished talking about things emotionally, Zhang Mingyue drank another glass of wine and said:

"It's really unreasonable, the old capital Luo Yingmin doesn't want to live anymore."

Lan Ziyi was overjoyed when he heard Zhang Mingyue so indignant, thinking, "Zhang Zhongtang is really a pillar of the country, please ask for your life for the people!" ”

Then Lan Ziyi said:

"Then please ask Zhang Zhongtang to bring Luo Yingmin to justice as soon as possible and seek justice for the people of the old capital!"

Zhang Mingyue took a sip of wine, ate a few more bites of the dishes on the table, and said:

"Wei Hou, don't patronize and talk, come, eat food first."

Lan Ziyi casually took a bite of food, quickly chewed and swallowed it, and said:

"Zhang Zhongtang, as the younger generation saw with his own eyes, Luo Yingmin plundered the people, the punishment was cruel, and the methods were ruthless and did everything; Framed and tortured to extract confessions, good people are innocent and suffer from this scourge, what is the reason? The screams in the prison were terrifying, and the scene of corporal punishment was unforgettable, and it still remains in the minds of younger generations. Nakado-sama, this must not happen. ”

Zhang Mingyue nodded, then shook his head again,

Lan Ziyi asked puzzled after seeing it:

"Why did Lord Zhongtang shake his head?"

张明岳 says:

"I have already reviewed the documents submitted by Luo Yingmin with several other university scholars from the Military Aircraft Department. Although I felt that there was something wrong with this document when I read it, there was no other evidence to prove that Luo Yingmin had done such a hurtful thing, and several other scholars urged me to prepare an opinion and submit it to the emperor as soon as possible, because the Governor's Office of the Five Armies had been asking about the robbery of military rations. I also drafted an opinion and submitted it to the emperor. ”

Lan Ziyi's heart tightened when he heard this, and he thought, "Father actually did this, don't you figure out that he is investigating?" ”

Then he asked Zhang Mingyue:

"What kind of opinion did Lord Zhongtang give to the emperor?"

Zhang Mingyue took a bite of food and said:

"According to Luo Yingmin's performance, kill the political envoy of the old capital, and kill the rebellious people for the crime of treason."

Lan Ziyi jumped up directly from his seat when he heard this, and said:

"How can an adult do that?!"

Zhang Mingyue took a sip of wine, closed his eyes slightly and said:

"Now it seems like a big mistake."

Lan Ziyi asked:

"Is there any room for redemption?"

Zhang Mingyue shook his head and said:

"The celebrant has been dressed in red, and the holy decree has been issued to the old capital, and it is estimated that it has arrived."

After hearing this, Lan Ziyi sat back on the stool with a decadent expression.

Zhang Mingyue put down his wine glass, stared at Lan Ziyi, and said slowly:

"Wei Hou really wants to avenge the people of the old capital?"

As soon as Lan Ziyi heard this, he immediately raised his head and asked:

"Is there any other way?"

Zhang Mingyue nodded again and said:

"If what Wei Hou said is true, then Luo Yingmin is a deception of the king, and the crime deserves death. Just ......"

Lan Ziyi was anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly asked:

"Just what? Lord Nakado, please speak. “

Zhang Mingyue went on to say:

“…… But there is no one to testify to this. If Wei Houken testifies......"

Before Zhang Mingyue finished speaking, Lan Ziyi grabbed it and said:

"Nakado-sama rest assured! In this matter, the younger generation will go to the soup and fight the fire! I will definitely go to the Holy One to confess this! “

Zhang Mingyue nodded when he heard this, and said:

"Wei Hou is really loyal and courageous. There is no need to enter the palace for the time being, I will make a copy of the recital to the emperor to explain this matter, and the Marquis of Wei only needs to sign the recital and testify for me. If the saint asks about this matter and needs Wei Hou to enter the palace, please ask Wei Hou not to refuse. “

Lan Ziyi hugged his fists and promised:

"I will live up to Lord Nakado."

After Lan Ziyi finished speaking, he sat down again for a long time, and Zhang Zhongtang didn't speak.

Lan Ziyi didn't know what to say, but now that the matter of avenging the people of the old capital has been settled, Lan Ziyi is still very happy.

The two of them didn't say anything, just looked at the scenery on the lake while eating vegetables.

The sun is sinking in the west, and the color of the lake is gradually changing from bright reflection to golden yellow.

At this time, Zhang Mingyue suddenly said:

"I'm ashamed to say that I failed the list for the first time in the imperial examination that year."

Lan Ziyi was a little overjoyed when he heard this, and said:

"Lord Zhongtang has also fallen off the list? Alas, the younger generations took the exam for three years in a row, failed in the township exam, and couldn't even get in. ”

Zhang Mingyue said with a smile:

"It's all in name. The second time I went to Beijing to catch the exam, I won the first place in the second class, and since then I have started my career. At that time, I only felt that the capital was vast, and I was even confused, and I didn't know where I would go back in the future. At that time, I never thought that such a large garden would be repaired on the edge of the Green River. ”

Lan Ziyi also smiled and said:

"When the younger generation crossed the river, they rushed to the majestic capital, like a fairyland in the sky, and it was definitely not all in the world. But for me, the most important thing in the capital is not his scenery or majesty, but his talent. ”

After hearing this, Zhang Mingyue's eyes swept at Lan Ziyi, "Vomit? He asked:

"What does Wei Hou mean?"

Lan Ziyi picked up his wine glass, looked at a few red-crowned cranes flying on the lake in the distance, and said:

"The younger generation has always wanted to have a good exchange with the scholars in the world, study the way of the sages together, meet friends with literature, and study poetry and songs. Now that I have come to the capital, I finally have this opportunity. “

Zhang Mingyue laughed brightly after hearing this, and said:

"Wei Hou is very elegant and ambitious, and he will definitely be able to achieve something. I heard that the young people in the city who have the same aspirations as you have gathered together to form a 'Jiangnan Poetry Society', which is very famous, and I can recommend you to go." “

Lan Ziyi was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly thanked;

"Thank you for your kindness!"

Zhang Mingyue smiled:

"Wei Hou don't thank me first, I can only recommend you to the Poetry Society, but I can't let you become a member of the Poetry Society. If you want to become a member of the Poetry Society, Wei Hou needs to be recognized by others. “

Lan Ziyi hurriedly said:

"I don't have to worry about this, it's good that the juniors can communicate with like-minded people, and I will be recognized by everyone sooner or later."

Zhang Mingyue smiled when he heard this, and then said:

"Of course, there is no problem for Wei Hou to participate in the poetry club, but how can Wei Hou explain it to King De?"