Chapter 17: The First Strike
Hu Nanjing diligently made two cups of tea, handed Lian Yuchang a cup with a smile, and then got to the point, "I do have what Lord Lian wants, and it is quite heavy." However, there are some other officials in this kind of thing, but everyone is worried that they will not be able to protect themselves, so they dare not show it. Today, Lord Yue came here, what he did was just one thing, are you really sure to bring down Lord Tai? ”
Hu Nanjing put this issue on the table after thinking about it again and again, and instead of always speculating, it is better to spread everything out directly. Wei Mianying is the person of the Seventh Highness, and he can't completely pin his hopes on his hints, he has been an official for so many years, and judging the situation is Hu Nanjing's biggest advantage.
This sentence really succeeded in making Lian Yuchang's expression change greatly, however, what was exported was not denial, nor was it the expected affirmation. "So far, Lord Hu is still calculating the chips, it seems that Xia Guan is really wrong this time." Lian Yuchang gently tasted the fragrant tea in the cup, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then he regained his composure, "Whether Tai Yutong is guilty or not, the decision lies in the emperor's will." As a subordinate, what he thinks about is not to share the worries of the monarch, but to think about personal gains and losses, and even compare them to us. ”
No matter how good Hu Nanjing's cultivation is, he can't help but secretly scold Lian Yuchang for being pedantic, but thinking of that hot position, he finally gave in. Thinking that Bao Huasheng is a close minister of the Son of Heaven, he shouldn't put his henchmen in danger, right? "Okay, even the adults scolded happily, then I'll tell the truth. Before Lord Tai took office, the deficit of the Sichuan treasury was 320,000 taels, and now it is 670,000 taels, and this alone is nearly 400,000 taels of silver. He took out two ingots of fifty taels of silver with the seal of the government from his bosom and solemnly handed them over.
Lian Yuchang took it and took a look, and the ridicule on his face suddenly became stronger, "Master Hu, is this silver also your 'deserving' share?" He deliberately accentuated the tone of the word "deserved", "It's just that it's not enough for such things to be used as evidence, to win the emperor's trust, and replace it with Taiyi, the adults have to come up with other things." ”
was told the secret in his heart in one word, and Rao is Hu Nanjing's city government also felt annoyed. No wonder others say that the imperial history of the Supervision Yuan is the most difficult to deal with, and now it seems that this is really the case, just with this incomprehensible nature, I really don't know that out of the Supervision Yuan, and that yamen can accommodate these people. "Since I have made an appointment with you, I will not let you go home empty-handed." Having said that, Hu Nanjing still felt that his actions today were too reckless, and to negotiate a deal with someone like Lian Yuchang, who was the most popular in the book business, was undoubtedly seeking the skin of a tiger, which was really harmful to fame and fortune.
After probing for a long time, Hu Nanjing had to reluctantly hand over the things in his hand, in exchange for a sentence that was barely a promise. Lian Yuchang may not be mature in other aspects, but he is tight-lipped about the emperor's thoughts, and refuses to reveal half a sentence. After being entangled for a long time, Hu Nanjing finally vaguely felt that the emperor was rectifying the forces of He Xiao's two families, and Tai Yutong and Sun Yong were the targets. Thinking of the monstrous forces of the two families and the ruthless and resolute emperor, Hu Nanjing, who wanted to fish in troubled waters, suddenly felt that he was just a small ant.
Although Hu Nanjing was secretly meeting Lian Yu, just a few days later, the post station where the three imperial historians temporarily lived went from crowded to congested, almost leaving people who didn't know what to do. Tai Yingtong, who was at home without a job, fainted when he heard the news, he never expected such a change anyway, and Sun Yong was also furious at home. Helplessly, although their power was strong before, it was an eternal truth that the wall fell down and everyone pushed it, and there was no clear sense of allegiance among the officials, so they immediately flocked to the informant and almost submerged the post station.
But Tai Yutong still held on to the last bit of luck, and it seemed that the account book had not fallen into the hands of Lian Yuchang and others, otherwise this level would never have been so easy at first. So far, the dismissal is only the slightest punishment for him, as long as he can keep his vitality, relying on the power of Xiao Yunchao, it is not difficult to make a comeback, but the account books must be recovered. Thinking of his subordinates who were like headless flies, he was angry, and he felt frustrated no matter how depressed he was when he saw that other people's subordinates could do a good job, but these people he raised were all rice buckets.
The three imperial historians who despised the words and deeds of these filthy officials were in a hurry, and the evidence they now had was enough to shock the entire imperial court, involving no less than 100 officials from top to bottom. Although the record was impressive, it completely violated the emperor's original intention, and as soon as the three of them remembered the emperor's majestic expression, their enthusiasm turned into nothing in an instant. Checks and balances, only checks and balances are the way to stability, after Lian Yuchang and others discussed, they immediately began to sort out those documents and materials overnight, as long as they were those that were important and widely involved, they immediately sealed them, and they didn't even dare to take a second look.
Although officials who took this opportunity to make a big deal and attacked dissidents often appeared, Hu Nanjing stood in front at this time, and his sleek wrists stabilized a large number of people. It was his hints that slowly calmed down the people who were about to move, and these people were not ignorant, and a few reminders suddenly made them aware of the strangeness of things like a cold water pour. It was precisely because Hu Nanjing suppressed his position in this change that Lian Yuchang said a few good words for him in the subsequent compromises, which actually made him a little lucky.
Mianying seems to be following the rules and doing nothing in the post of Chengdu prefect, but he is watching behind his back and spreading different versions of rumors. The little guys around him are all reliable people selected by Feng Wuxi, and they are also handy, so although there are many criticisms in the streets and alleys, they can't implicate him at all, and it is completely a situation of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight.
Feng Wuxian easily figured out what happened, but he still didn't quite understand why Mianying hid it from him, but thinking of the twists and turns in Sichuan, he was still glad that it was not his territory, otherwise such a toss would not hurt his muscles and bones, but also hurt his vitality. He suddenly remembered the account book that he had put next to him, and immediately saved Mianying's strange behavior at that time, and immediately flipped through it, but after reading a few pages, he gasped, and the person stood up.
"Your Highness, what does the letter say?" Shi Jingqi couldn't help but feel a little worried when he saw that Feng Wuxian behaved differently than usual, and hurriedly asked, "Could it be that Mianying made His Highness angry by lying and perfunctory in the letter?" ”
"If that is the case, His Highness will be directly furious, and he will be so depressed?" Chen Lingcheng glared at Shi Jingqi angrily, and stepped forward with concern, "What is the matter?" ”
Feng Wuxian shook his head dejectedly, "Fortunately, Mianying made some footnotes on it, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to understand it." But just with that little bit of what surfaced, Mianying's timely publication was a great blessing. He casually handed over the account book, and his gaze became cold and deep, "The world is impermanent, it seems that credible people are really hard to find!" ”
Shi Jingqi glanced at it and felt that his head was big, he was a person who ******** drilled into books, and he really didn't have any experience in bookkeeping, as for the footnotes, he was still in the hands of Feng Wuji, so he had to glance at Chen Lingcheng with a begging for help. Helplessly, this Imperial Doctor Chen saw that everything else was successful, but the account book was as unpredictable to him as a book from heaven, and in the end, he returned the things with a wry smile.
"I'm so confused, you better take a look at this." Feng Wuxian was stunned for a moment, then saved his abnormality, and had to cover up the past with an embarrassed laugh, "If my uncle sees this, maybe he will want to draw his sword and kill him right now." After working for a long time, it was a pity to make wedding clothes for others. ”
The thin piece of paper in his hand and Feng Wuji's meaningful words made Shi Jingqi and Chen Lingcheng, who reacted quickly, immediately understand what was going on, and they also appreciated Mianying's quick wit.
"You have to inform Lord Xiao of this matter as soon as possible, or directly to Concubine Yu, otherwise if someone else stabs out the matter of Mianying to the Xiao family, His Royal Highness will be passive. It's no wonder that Mianying didn't leak any news in advance, and the emperor also found a reason to praise His Highness a few days ago, and rewarded a lot of objects, it turned out that it was because His Royal Highness did not mix, but we all guessed wrong. Since the stone in Chen Lingcheng's heart has landed, his words are not so restrained.
"Old Chen also joked about this king, although his father's reward is good, it is useless to be blessed." Feng Wuxian was also moved by Chen Lingcheng's consolation in disguise, but now is not the time to talk about warmth, "Although this matter is not difficult to solve now, whether to find the mother concubine directly or make it clear to the uncle first, the priority also has to be thought through." Uncle is quite cautious, if he hides it, I am afraid that it will affect Mianying in the future, after all, the evaluation is the master of the ministry. ”
"Then according to His Highness's wishes, go to the Xiao Mansion first, and then enter the palace, but act cautiously. Lord Xiao's temperament is sometimes elusive, and if this matter reaches the ears of the emperor, Mianying's hard work will be in vain. Shi Jingqi and Chen Lingcheng glanced at each other, and reminded again, "Now that His Highness is the deepest time to receive the Holy Grace, you must not be careless." ”
"As long as my uncle can stand it." Feng Wuxian smiled bitterly, carefully put the account book in his arms, and Xiao Fangzi, who was standing aside and had not said a word, immediately opened the door of the study. Since he got the previous lesson, he has been a lot more restrained and has a sense of calmness. The usual playful behavior has almost faded from his body, and now the other eunuchs and eunuchs given by the emperor in the palace are respectful and respectful when they see him, and the name of the head of the inner court makes his words in the palace much heavier. However, Xiao Fangzi knew that the time when there was no barrier and indulged in laughter and laughter before had completely passed, and now he would never forget the high wall between master and servant.