In the first year of Qianfeng (666 AD), the twentieth day of August in autumn, six quarters of the hour.

Chang'an City Xiuzhen Fang, the northwestern corner of the Beijing Division, where the Duke of Chu is located. The scale of the mansion is not large, and when Mei Niang worships the queen, she gives it to him. Li Zhi was relatively picky, and did not fund repairs, which was very shabby.

There is no rockery spring water, no water pavilions, only a few pavilions. Especially in the back garden, there is less than half an acre of land, and there is only dog tail grass. A small pavilion in the center of the flower garden, a cobblestone path, connects the east, south, and northwest.

Wu Kang wore plain clothes, held hands with his two daughters, and walked in the garden. Coming to the central pavilion, the father and daughter gathered around the stone table and played childish games. Toss the coin first, then cover it with both hands and guess heads or tails.

If her daughter guesses correctly, Wu Kang will put a dog's tail in her mouth. If your daughter guesses wrong, pinch her nose or make a grimace. Although the game was boring, the three of them, father and daughter, had a great time.

Wu Kang was unlucky, it was less than a quarter of an hour, and his mouth was full of dogtail grass. The eldest daughter was also funny, weaving straw into earrings and hanging them on his ears. When Xiaoqing saw this picture, she could only cry and laugh, saying that she had long been used to it. He also came to the pavilion and set up a chessboard to help him get out of the sea of suffering.

As the saying goes, illness comes like a mountain, illness goes like a thread, and taking poison is death. Since I woke up, I lay in bed for several days, until the morning before yesterday, and finally managed to get out of bed. The body is gradually recovering, and if you want to recover as before, you must stay up at least until the end of the year.

Li Chunfeng came every day to condition his body, and he had to do acupuncture every time. brought a lot of news, was in a coma for more than two months, and missed a lot of major events. First of all, on the eighth day of the eighth month of August, the former Si Yuan Taichang Bo, the founder of Julu County, and Dou Dexuan, the left minister. He died at home at the age of 69.

Posthumously presented Dr. Guanglu, posthumously named the governor of Youzhou, and gave him the nickname Gong. In his officialdom career, he pursued the golden mean and has always been cautious. Do not seek merit, but seek no fault, do nothing for each other, and act to see the wind and rudder.

Wu Kang even thought that he might join the Tunliang Regiment because he knew that his life would be short. So don't be old-fashioned, dig into the corners of the court, and want to leave a lot of wealth to future generations. At the moment, I was sick in bed, unable to go over to worship, and I was a little stunned.

On August 13, Da Sixian Liu Renliang reported on the progress of the case. Wu Huaiyun and Wu Weiliang poisoned the tribute and poisoned Mrs. Wei. poisoned the gift and wanted to poison the Duke of Chu, but the goal was not achieved. The facts of the case are clear, the evidence is credible and sufficient, and the suspect confesses.

Li Zhi approved almost instantly, formulated a disposal plan, and announced it to the world on the same day. At noon on August 14, the two culprits, Dongshi, were beheaded and abandoned the city. The property of the criminal's family was confiscated, and he was given the surname of the Vi clan and expelled from the Wu clan.

This is Mei Niang's handwriting, she loves to play with words, and it is very funny to say. At the beginning, Queen Wang was given the surname Li, and Concubine Xiao Shufei was given the surname Xiao. In the near future, if the Li family rebels, they will be given the surname Yu.

The cockroach represents the python, the owl is the owl, the pit represents the poisonous snake, and the cockroach represents the evil dragon. In the hearts of the ancients, these were all evil animals, let alone surnames. In Detective Di Renjie, the snake spirit organization came from this. It is estimated that only women will do this kind of thing, stingy and boring.

Wu Yuanshuang was the most unlucky, sitting at home behind closed doors, and the disaster came from the sky, and he was also sat down. It was originally the history of Haozhou's assassination, and he was directly exiled to Zhenzhou, Sanya City, Hainan Island. He is fifty years old this year, and his health has never been good, and he is estimated to have died in Zhenzhou. His only son, Wu Chenghei, will also go to Hainan, hoping to survive.

So far, all the relatives of the martial family, except for Wu Kang, have been reduced to civilians. This is the most miserable relative in history, and Li Zhi has achieved his goal. It can also be said that as long as Li Zhi is alive, Mei Niang's family can only be ordinary people.

I feel very helpless, my brothers are gone, and I am alone, and I will inevitably die of cold lips. At this moment, he is very sure that the damn Li Jiu will not give up. As long as the time is ripe, I will use tricks again to harm my lone seedling. Since there is no way to avoid it, then continue to move, and you let the horse come.

During the period of bed rest, there were actually many people who came to visit Wufu. The old teacher Su Dingfang and the senior brother Pei Xingjian all sent their heirs over. The old man Xu Jingzong, the British Gong Li Tao, etc., also sent supplements. There are also many subordinates, military attachés with good connections, about seventy or eighty people.

The emperor did not come to the door, which is understandable, and he is a busy man. Mei Niang didn't come, I heard the prince Li Hong say that Xiao Lingyue was infected with the cold, and she was taking care of the bed. Just yesterday morning, Li Xian, the 10-year-old king of Zhou, and Li Xulun, the 4-year-old king of Yu, came to visit their uncle.

What is more worrying is that the future eldest son-in-law, Peiwang Li Xian, did not come. He lost his temper and swore last night that he would ignore him for two months. Wu Kang didn't care, Li Xian, a calf, was this kind of goods. Although he is smart and handsome, he has no filial piety in his heart, and his family affection is very light.

The sun was warm and warm, and in the gazebo of the flower garden, the two daughters played against each other. The noisy and red went first, and the troops pressed forward step by step, completely gaining the upper hand. The second girl held the black in her hand, the defense was stretched, and the willow eyebrows condensed into pimples.

Wu Kang wanted to make a move, but he attracted three pairs of white eyes and closed his mouth in mockery. looked at Erya helplessly, his face was full of grievances, you have no conscience. Daddy is helping you, if you don't appreciate it, forget it, and send an eye knife. Xiaoqing's old god was there, and he ridiculed him mischievously: "A true gentleman who doesn't say anything about chess, and a big woman who has no regrets." ”

Pull it down, big girl, I'm too lazy to take care of you, I'll entertain myself. The copper coin was placed in the palm of his hand, and he studied it over and over again, and he couldn't help but laugh. The newly issued by the imperial court, named Qianfeng Quanbao, is the first time since the founding of the Tang Dynasty to mint coins with the name of the year.

It is also a round square hole, with a diameter of two and a half centimeters, which is larger than Kaiyuan Tongbao. And the fifth set of renminbi, peony flower one yuan coin, exactly the same size. On the front of the copper coin, according to the clockwise direction, dry seal the four characters of Quanbao. Qianfengquan is a regular script, but the treasure word is a official book, creating an ancient society, and the regular script casts money.

On the back of the copper coin, there is a script of Lishu, and the content and quantity are not the same. At least one word, day or strategy; Two words at most, Tiance or Tianfu. The one in his hand, the back is engraved with Tianfu, and the number is the rarest.

Before the soul pierced the Tang Dynasty, he had the money of Tianfu on his back, which was worth two thousand yuan. Wu Kang had a whim, collected the Ten Heavenly Mansions, and found a place to bury them. In the 21st century, the children and grandchildren will dig up and sell, sell at least 20 million, and go directly to the well-off.

The smile became more and more obscene, Xiaoqing rolled her eyes again, leaned over and whispered: "I heard Shunzi say before that the price of grain in the two cities in the capital is rising in a straight line. As of yesterday evening, the old money bucket rice was 70, and the new money bucket rice was 60. Husband is so powerful, when we hoarded grain, the purchase price was only six cents. ”

At this moment, there should be pretending, Wu Kang was arrogant, and he also rolled his eyes: "My brother has long said that the new money is ten when it is one, and it is absolutely inflationary." At that time, it was easy to say that you only gave 4,000 yuan, which was really cowardly. If you take all your savings and wait until the new money is wasted, you will earn at least 100,000 yuan. ”

Supporting the bold and starving the cowardly is a good saying. Feeling very painful, he sighed and said: "If there are 100,000 yuan and give your daughter a dowry, then you should have more face." Cheap Xu Jingzong, they are all crazy. Thousands of bells and meters were transported from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and 2,000 bells were hoarded. ”

A bell is ten hundreds, if converted into city catties, about 1,200 catties. Those eight lambs of the king, all of them are crazy, and they have more than 5,000 tons of grain. In fact, it is not much, and it is not worried about selling at all, just Chang'an City, there are millions of people.

The new money was issued in May, only three months have passed, and the impact is not large. Therefore, the sales area, with Chang'an as the core, radiates to the Kannai Road. It extends to Lanzhou in Longxi in the west, Qizhou in Henan in the east, and extends to Bohai Bay, covering Henan in Guannei.

According to Wu Kang's instructions, he only does bulk wholesale and only connects with grain merchants. As of the night before yesterday, out of more than 5,000 tons of grain, only 2,000 tons remained. At least six times the profits, copper coins are piled up, and those who make a fortune are all happy.

During the period of bedridden, many people visited and were not familiar with it. Coming to visit me at this moment, it is estimated that nine times out of ten, I have made money with me. Especially Xu Jingzong, as well as Mr. Li Tao, the two visited together. His eyes glowed green, and his mouth was dripping with saliva, and he wanted to eat someone.

After talking nonsense, the two were not greedy enough and wanted to organize hoarding. Wu Kang directly refused, poured cold water on them, and the two of them accepted it when they saw it. Since the new money was issued, the chaos has intensified, and not only food, but all commodities have risen.

The imperial court must have intervened, and as for the remedial strategy, it was to abolish the new money and restore the old money at the same time. At that time, prices will inevitably fall, beware of smashing in your hands. We are digging the foot of the wall, and if we have to make an inch, the saints will know.

The two listened to it, even if they were unwilling, they could only give up. If the imperial court investigates and Li Zhi makes it bad, then all the efforts will come to naught. After all, there are a few of us, and our identities are too sensitive, and that one is a glass heart.

Suddenly, I realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and hurriedly turned my head to check. Xiao Qing wanted to cry, and her tone was full of loss: "Our family has no sons, even if it is a mountain of gold and silver, who else can we inherit?" All the family's savings, 3,000 acres of Yongye land, the dowry has long been enough. ”

The topic was talked about again, and the girl stopped playing the game, pouting and sullen. Wu Kang couldn't help but be embarrassed, which pot is not opened, his son is a debt collector, and his daughter is a little padded jacket. Just as he was trying to save the atmosphere, someone outside the pavilion had a dry cough, and Wu Meiniang came to the door.

The palace eunuch followed, with a graceful and luxurious demeanor, holding a doll in his arms. Cute little Lingyue, one year and two months old, can speak simple words. stretched out two little hands and shouted to his uncle, as if begging for a hug.

Wu Kang smiled hippie, took his wife and daughter to greet him, and first made enough courtesy. The daughter is well-behaved and sensible, timidly calling her aunt, and her etiquette is very standard. Mei Niang was in a good mood, signaling that she didn't have to be formal, and her daughter handed it to her brother.

The little princess was in her arms, constantly changing her grimace, and making the doll laugh first. Then stretch out the old face, accept two kisses, and send two kisses. Looks shameless, Xiaoqing can't help but screw him quietly twice.

Mei Niang was amused: "Kang Lang didn't hurt her in vain, except for the saint and me, he only let my uncle hug him." Just this year, I can speak, in addition to grandpa and aunt, I even call uncle. Every time I cry, as long as I say that I am looking for my uncle, I will burst into tears. ”

Everyone entered the gazebo, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, and they kept pulling homely. Xiaoqing was clear-minded, so she casually found an excuse and left with her daughter. All the followers dispersed, and the garden was under martial law, leaving two sisters and brothers, sitting side by side on wooden benches.

Mei Niang stared at Wu Kang, sighed lightly and said, "Look at your appearance, which looks like the head of the family, it is clearly a gas bag." Look at your wife, and the eldest girl and the second girl, who are spoiled and lawless. Didn't I say you, subject to women, not afraid of being laughed at? ”

Wu Kang didn't care, didn't answer her words, and continued to tease Ling Yue. Anyway, my capital has long been reduced to a laughing stock, and I am not afraid of this one. A manly man, if you want to play majestic, go outside. Being bullied outside and hitting your daughter-in-law when you come home is a coward's behavior.

Mei Niang was helpless, so she directly changed the topic, and her face became heavy: "There are rumors in the market that Helan's death is my poisonous hand." Blame my brother, kill two birds with one stone, and take revenge for the cruelty of the year. I also said that Kang Lang was poisoned and almost died in Huangquan, which was also my plan. ”

The voice was full of crying, and the emotions began to be excited: "How could they know that I fainted directly when I suddenly heard the bad news that day." When Helan was buried, in front of the tomb of Sister Yuan, Minzhi cried loudly. His cry was wrong, and my sister was sure that he was doubting me. ”

Wu Kang sat precariously and put Ling Yue on his lap, remembering noon the day before yesterday. Toshizhi came to visit, and next to the sickbed, his uncle and nephew talked a lot. Soon after Helan was buried, Li Zhi passed down an edict and asked him to change his surname to Wu. As the heir of the warrior Tong, he took the title of duke of Zhou.

At the same time, he was appointed as a bachelor of the Zhaowen Pavilion, concurrently serving as the left servant, and inspecting the history of Lantai. The official position is indeed high, whether it is Zuo Shiji or Lantai Taishi, they are all from the third grade. But he was not happy and asked two questions: his sister was poisoned and died, were they the murderers; Mother hanged herself outside the city, who was the murderer? Wu Kang couldn't answer, he could only teach earnestly: No matter who the murderer is, it doesn't matter, don't explore. Uncle can guarantee that if you keep to yourself, you will have a safe life. If you want to investigate and touch some kind of bottom line, no one can protect you.

Toshizhi was stunned for a long time, and finally shed tears, shook his head and took his leave. Wu Kang sighed, he had a devil in his heart, and it was very likely to be blackened. Poor child, the murderer of your mother, the murderer of your sister, can easily kill you.

Feeling the warmth on her legs, her soul returned to her shell in an instant, and this unlucky girl urinated on her uncle's legs again. The palace maid brought a diaper, carefully changed it, and continued to hug it with a different leg. Mei Niang's eyes were slightly red, and her expression was extremely serious: "If my sister said that she was never poisoned, would you believe it?" ”

Wu Kang nodded decisively, I can vouch for my life, the poison was not given by you. Throughout ancient and modern history, whether the status of a woman in the harem is stable or not depends on the support of her relatives. Whether it is out of affection or interests, relatives will protect you.

For example, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted to kill Wei Zifu a long time ago, but Wei Qing was alive, so he didn't dare to do it. In thousands of years of feudal history, there is no queen mother, who will attack her relatives. Mei Niang is familiar with history, how can she not understand the importance of relatives.

How is it possible, because of the grievances of childhood, to cut off his own help. Wu Kang shook his head, and smiled cheaply: "The death of Mrs. Han and Mrs. Wei are all to blame." Those gossips, just like a lazy donkey farting, just don't care. ”

The smile gradually turned cold, and he swore a promise: "I will always trust you, no matter when, no matter what the situation." If you point to a deer and say it's a horse, then it's a horse. Whoever says it's not a horse, I'll kill him and chop it up to make horse dung. Eh, I'm serious, don't move your hands and feet. ”

Mei Niang stopped her hand and began to sigh and sigh: "The one who is really good to me, except for my mother, is Kang Lang you." If you're good to me wholeheartedly, looking at the whole world, it's estimated that there is only you. I will never fail you, no matter what the time, no matter what the circumstances. ”

The words were sent again, Wu Kang smiled silently, and continued to tease Ling Yue. The facts are clear and clear, our two sisters and brothers have long depended on each other for life and death. If you fall, I won't be able to live, so many political enemies, tear me apart alive.

Helping you is helping yourself, I don't have a choice, go all the way to the dark. Gently shaking her thighs, shaking the little princess, she said matter-of-factly: "Actually, it's not necessary, deliberately woo me, such as marriage." Ling Yue, this child, saved my life, I hope she is happy. ”

Mei Niang returned to normal, did not answer this conversation, and continued to state the facts: "There was news three days ago that Li Yifu died of illness, and I felt a little uncomfortable. At the beginning, it was the Yifu that accepted your suggestion and started the abolition of Wang Liwu. I have also promised that I will keep him rich and prosperous as long as I can. ”

Lao Li still went, in fact, as expected, Wu Kang had no waves. After experiencing glory and wealth, how can you be willing to be poor, how can you be coarse and light? His belief in living is to wait for the amnesty to return to the dynasty and then enter the peak of life.

It's a pity that in Li Zhi's heart, he is a man who carries the blame and has completely lost his value. If he is allowed to return to the court, he can only take the blame himself, and he must abandon it. The Taishan Zen Ceremony is the biggest event, and it is not possible to return to the dynasty, and there will be no chance in the future. He is narrow-minded again, his beliefs are completely extinguished, and he must end up depressed.

Ling Yue yawned, her eyelids gradually drooped, and Wu Kang lowered his voice: "When Wang Liwu was abolished, he didn't want to help you, but to help himself." So the two of you, just take what you need, there's no need to mind. If he is guilty, he will have the opportunity to mention his heirs in the future. ”

Mei Niang shook her head and said, "It's not that I feel guilty, but I feel emotional." The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty will really help me, but there are very few. In addition to you and Jingzong, it is Gongyu Yifu, and Gongyu is also deposed. If there is no Inner Dynasty Bachelor, Sister can't imagine, who else can help? ”

Wu Kang scoffed, that's the North Gate Bachelor, you don't have enough. After pondering for a moment, he said lightly: "What you can rely on is not Xu Jingzong Li Tao, but the scholars of the North Gate." Everyone gathers firewood and the flame is high, and there are only two prime ministers, which are not as good as countless think tanks. When I'm done, you'll understand. ”

Probably no one knows how terrible those people's energy is. In the early Tang Dynasty, the landlords of the scholar clan controlled the central government and held a high position by relying on the door. A large number of Shu landlords can only serve as petty officials, so they are naturally very dissatisfied.

But their strength is far superior to that of the family, and they are enough to influence the government. As long as you unite them and give them a political arena, you can get support and thus lead them. In fact, in the final analysis, the birth of the North Gate Bachelor was an internal struggle within the class.

Whether it's class struggle or internal contradictions, quantity is the key. If you want to be invincible, you must unite the majority and fight against the isolated minority. Unite the landlords of the Shu nationality and fight against the landlords of the Shi nationality, and you will be invincible.

The sage formed an inner dynasty in an attempt to divide the power of the prime minister and thus strengthen the imperial power. But he wouldn't have thought that because of physical reasons, he would end up cheapening you. That's why I said Sister, those Beimen Bachelors are your roots. Corporal Lixian must do everything in his power to win them over, using them as bait to get more support.

Mei Niang was dumbfounded, savoring the above words, and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time. After a long time, he sighed, his face was quite strange: "Xu Jingzong and Liu Xiangdao, Dou Dexuan, who just passed away, have all said such things. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty want to be allies the most, and the last thing they want to offend is your military mutiny. ”

Wu Kang rolled his eyes, just take it as a compliment, I'm not that good. Mei Niang hugged Ling Yue, carefully put it in her arms, and showed a faint smile: "Kang Lang's words today, I will remember them in my heart." The scholars of the Hanlin Academy, on behalf of the landlords of the Shu people, are my foundation. ”

After speaking, he slowly got up, pondered for a moment and said: "The six thousand militiamen of Wuzhou have arrived in Luoyang and are stationed outside Xicheng. Recuperate, and it is estimated that within this year, you will get what you want. led thousands of troops and horses to the city of Pyongyang..."