If it is someone else's painting, Shen Xi may not understand, but Fan Kuan's painting is too familiar to him, although there have always been doubts in history whether this "Snow Mountain Xiao Temple Map" is Fan Kuan's authentic work, the controversy is that this painting lacks Fan Kuan's inscription, until the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty and Dong Qichang's famous calligrapher and painter Wang Duo identified it as authentic. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In fact, this painting was not famous in the Ming Dynasty, perhaps it was because of this that this painting fell into the hands of Jiang Shun.

"Lord Shen, you have seen a lot, but you don't know if this painting is the work of Song Renfan?" Jiang Shun asked with an expectant look on his face.

Shen Xi frowned slightly, he felt that Jiang Shun was very smart in the matter of giving gifts, and the painting he gave was extremely valuable, but others could not say that he was bribing, because no one could tell whether this painting was Fan Kuan's work or not.

There is no inscription by Fan Kuan on the painting, and even if Shen Xi accepts the painting as a family heirloom, in the eyes of those calligraphers and painters, it is still a controversial painting, and its specific value cannot be defined.

Shen Xi smiled: "What does Jiang Zhixian think? ”

Jiang Shun sighed lightly: "It is precisely because the lower officials are not sure, so they will look for famous calligraphers and painters for verification...... The painting has been passed down for two generations, and no less than 20 famous collectors have seen the painting with their own eyes, and none of them can make a judgment. Lord Shen, you are from Hanyuan, I heard that the poetry and painting are exquisite, and I came to visit to ask for a debate. ”

There are thousands of words to step on people, but the words to praise people are the same.

Regarding Jiang Shun said that Shen Xi's poetry and painting attainments are exquisite, Shen Xi didn't believe that Jiang Shun, who was in the middle of nowhere and had been surrounded by bandits for a long time, could know his roots from others, so there was only one explanation, Jiang Shun felt that his level of supervision was average, and he deliberately touted it.

Following Jiang Shun's tone, Shen Xi shook his head slightly: "This official is only shallow in his knowledge, and he can't tell the authenticity of this painting." ”

A smile appeared on the corner of Jiang Shun's mouth, as if to say, I knew that you couldn't tell the difference. But in an instant, Jiang Shun put away his joy and said respectfully:

"Lord Shen, you are the official of Hanyuan, and you can't tell the authenticity of this painting, which really makes it difficult for the lower officials...... This painting is actually handed down by the ancestors, until the death of the father can not determine the authenticity, if the lower officials can not verify it, it is unfilial. I wonder if Lord Shen can take this painting with him, refer to it at any time, and ask someone to see it when he returns to the capital in the future, and get the result to make the officials feel at ease? ”

never mentioned the gift of paintings, only said that the paintings were temporarily stored in Shen Xi's hands, and he could figure it out at any time, and he could also find someone to inspect the paintings after returning to Beijing.

The gift is given cleverly, and the risk of being reported is avoided, even if others use this matter to attack the bribery between the two, they can also bring out the big truth of "filial piety", and the painting itself is also a huge controversy, Jiang Shun is not wrong.

Shen Xi arrived at the place, it is not the first time to receive gifts, after he took control of the military and government of Fujian and Guangdong, the magistrates were afraid of him, if the means of gift-giving were clever, but no one could compare with Jiang Shun.

The more clever the means, the more dangerous they are, and Shen Xi had an ominous premonition in his heart.

Now it can't be easily accepted, but it can't be rashly refused, because this is Jiang Shun's land, and without Jiang Shun's conclusive evidence of his crime, Shen Xi can't simply punish him for Jiang Shun's paintings.

Shen Xi was worried that even if Jiang Shun was punished, the crisis would still not be resolved, but would make the people who did not know the truth discouraged and disappointed with the officials and the army, and lost the support of the people. The only thing Shen Xi can do now is to appease Jiang Shun, and then secretly investigate the truth about the bandits rampant around Chenghai County.

Shen Xi said: "Jiang Zhixian is a fist and a child's heart, of course the official can understand, but the official first arrived in Chenghai, the next ten days and a half months or even a few months, to fight with the bandits outside the city, this painting left in the barracks can not be properly kept, it is very easy to get damp or even burned by fire, you might as well keep it by Jiang Zhixian for the time being, after the official leveled the bandits, he will bring this painting back to the capital, and visit the famous calligraphers and painters to distinguish the authenticity of Jiang Zhixian, I don't know if it is feasible?" ”

Jiang Shun gave gifts skillfully, and Shen Xi's way of refusing was also just right.

Strictly speaking, Shen Xi did not refuse Jiang Shun's kindness, because Shen Xi had promised to accept the calligraphy and painting after the pacification of the robbers, as for whether Shen Xi took his "filial piety" seriously, or whether he laughed at his heart and accepted him as a cronie, it is unknown for the time being.

Jiang Shun thought to himself: "This young superintendent wants to accept my calligraphy and painting after the bandits, he should be afraid that I will send the painting with ulterior motives, it is rumored that he is cautious and seems to be true, but it is definitely not a seamless egg." ”

In Jiang Shun's expectations, Shen Xi has been classified as a "corrupt official", but he thinks that Shen Xi feels that the time is not ripe to receive gifts.

But relatively speaking, the purpose of this bribery has been basically achieved, that is, to test Shen Xi's attitude, and what he has to do now is to continue to bribe Shen Xi and gradually corrode him.

"Adult ......"

Jiang Shun paused, "Then this painting will be left in the place of the lower official first, and when the adults leave, they will be sent in person, Lord Lao Shen, you have bothered a lot." ”

Shen Xi nodded: "Definitely." ”

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After sending Jiang Shun away, Shen Xi immediately felt the pressure on his shoulders increase sharply.

It's dangerous!

Not only to quell the bandits outside the city, but also to prevent the pirates and pirates on Nanao Island from jumping over the wall and suddenly landing to launch a sneak attack, there may be Jiang Shun behind the ghost, which makes Shen Xi feel like he is being attacked by the enemy.

It's just that Jiang Shun took the initiative to come to the door to give gifts tonight, and Shen Xi must find out whether there is any collusion between Jiang Shun and the bandits.

Originally, Shen Xi was ready to rest, but at this time he was not sleepy, and now that he had just arrived, Jiang Shun was wary of him, but he must still have a hand tail that he had not dealt with, and at this time it would be effective to take the initiative to attack.

Shen Xi was afraid that Jiang Shun had secretly sent someone to keep an eye on the situation on this side of the school, after all, in Chenghai County, as long as Jiang Shun had a heart, every move in the military camp would not be hidden.

Shen Xi blew out the candle, walked out of the big tent of the Chinese army, didn't say anything to the guards, and went straight to his sleeping tent.

Shen Xi observed the terrain of the school yard while walking, the position of the Chinese army's big tent and his own sleeping tent was relatively central, surrounded by the surrounding camp tents, plus the temporary set of horse rejection and fences, it should be relatively safe. But if Jiang Shun really wants to assassinate, then his goal in the tent is still too big.

Shen Xi did not go into the tent to sleep, but explained a few words to the guards standing at the door, asking the guards to stay outside the sleeping tent, and no one was allowed to enter. Afterwards, Shen Xi went to Yunliu and Xi'er's tent not far away.

When he came to a relatively low tent, a rare and faint candle flame came out of the tent, indicating that Yunliu and Xi'er had not slept, and then heard Yunliu's voice from inside:

"Hurry up and brew the tea, and I'll send it to Lord Shen later."

Xi'er's impatient voice came: "What my sister said is so easy, aren't I fanning the flames hard?" Hmph, I'm afraid that we will send the tea, but he won't drink it. ”

"I wonder if that guy is a night owl? I went to bed late every night, but I slept during the day. Sister, how can there be such a person in the world? ”

Yun Liu was a little angry: "Dead girl, Lord Shen is also the one you can chew on the root of your tongue?" ”

Xi'er was indignant and continued to shake the fan in her hand.

At this time, Shen Xi opened the curtain, Xi'er was startled, and immediately went to grab the saber hanging on the wooden shelf, but then saw Shen Xi's face clearly, and asked in surprise, "It's you!?" ”

Yun Liu hurriedly stepped forward and saluted obediently: "Lord Shen." ”

Shen Xi could see that Yun Liu's expression was a little twisted, it should not be that he was worried that what he said just now would be heard, but that he was visiting late at night, or without bringing a personal guard, he must have come to be a dewy couple with her and Xi'er. If something happened to him, there was no reason to drop the guards.

"No need to be polite."

In order to prevent Yunliu and Xi'er from thinking too much, Shen Xi came up and made his intentions clear, "The city is not peaceful, I have something to ask Miss Xi'er to go out to help me with my errands." ”

Yun Liu's face was a little disappointed, he glanced up at Shen Xi, and then lowered his head gloomily. Xi'er was relatively brainless, she didn't realize that Shen Xi was here to talk to her from the beginning, and protested dissatisfiedly: "I don't see you close on weekdays, but now I come to the door and arrange for me to go out to do things, and my emotional godmother gave me to you, just to let you be a cow and a horse?" ”

"Xi'er!"

Yun Liu scolded in an angry tone, then looked at Shen Xi and asked, "I don't know what Lord Shen commands?" ”

Shen Xi said: "I don't understand the specifics, anyway, I will lead the troops out of the city after dawn, there is some peace in this city, and the camp is likely to face assassins." Miss Lao Xi'er went to the north of the city to spy on the situation at the city gate, and if it was opened, send someone out of the city, or enter the city, and come back to inform me! ”

Chenghai County is not big, there are only two city gates in the north and south, and the south of the city faces the ferry camp, if Jiang Shun has collusion with the bandits, it must be the north gate.

Xi'er frowned deeply: "The north gate of this small county town? I've never been to this place before......"

Yun Liu said angrily: "If you want to go, if you don't know the way, go north, and you can see it when you walk around the city wall." Just go! ”

"Humph!"

Xi'er is obviously not very satisfied, just making tea costs her a lot of energy, this is good, she can't sleep after boiling tea, she wants to spy on intelligence, but unfortunately she doesn't even know what to spy on, it's completely lucky.

Xi'er was about to go out with a sword, but Yun Liu reminded: "Night clothes ......"

"No need."

Shen Xi said, "Change into night clothes, it's likely that you won't even be able to go out of the school field, let's go out in men's clothes, those guards know you and won't stop you." ”

Xi'er pouted and went to the outside of the tent.

Waiting for people to leave, Shen Xi sat down, these days because of the cold spring, the weather is very cold at night, just Xi'er and Yunliu are lighting a fire in the tent, so he sits down to roast the fire.

He sits, Yun Liu didn't dare to sit down, but he didn't dare to stand too tall than Shen Xi, so he could only wait aside. Shen Xi said: "You still help me make tea so late, thank you for your hard work." ”

Yun Liu's expression was slightly gloomy: "Lord Shen stays up late every day to really work hard. ”

Shen Xi said with a smile: "I worked hard to give an account to the imperial court, and the reward is indispensable on the day of completion, and you ...... Alas! Staying with me, the days in the army are so hard, it really hurts you. Remember to rest well, don't treat yourself badly with food and clothing, if you don't have enough money, ask me for it, don't lose weight when you go back to the capital, your godmother will blame me at that time. ”

Yun Liu's delicate pink face reflected the firelight, and said with a red cloud: "Lord Shen smiled, the godmother has sent the little girl and Xi'er to Lord Shen, and even the deed of sale is placed on us, so that Lord Shen can take it away at any time, and the fate of our sisters will be pinned on the adult." ”

"Please have mercy." (To be continued.) )