Chapter 285: From Heaven to Hell
Sima Xiangru got out of the car first, and then helped Zhuo Wenjun down. [Ran^Text^Library] Father and daughter recognized each other, and the six-month liquor store turmoil came to an end. After Zhuo Wenjun changed out of his clothes, the figure of the beauty came out. Now that she is married, she has added a bit of mature charm.
The housekeeper was about to go out, but when he saw Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun, he was so overjoyed that he forgot to say hello, and hurriedly ran back: "Master, the second lady and Mr. Sima are here!" The hosts, Miss Two and Mr. Sima came......"
The people in the courtyard were all alarmed, and they didn't have contact for most of the year, and when they came back suddenly, many people didn't know each other very well. Sima Xiang was like money, and the same small gifts were sent down, and he was immediately respected and loved by the people of Zhuo's house.
Zhuo Wangsun hurriedly came out of the back room, and his clothes were dressed neatly. For his daughter and son-in-law, Zhuo Wangsun doesn't know what he thinks in his heart, but he still likes it on the surface during this recent time. I like it as if the face-saving things didn't happen.
Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun kowtowed to Zhuo Wangsun in the courtyard, and the subordinates and servants who received the gifts were all smiling, feeling that their master had a good son-in-law.
Holding Sima Xiangru's hand, Zhuo Wangsun smiled and said: "Virtuous son-in-law, you can come here, and bring so many gifts, it's so polite, why should you be like this if you are a family!" ”
Sima Xiangru was very humble, his arm was crutched, and the appearance of Zhuo Wangsun holding him into him holding Zhuo Wangsun. The two are about the same age, and such an awkward posture is very strange: "Father-in-law ignores previous suspicions, the son-in-law is grateful, I married Wenjun, the father-in-law is still angry, and then we reconciled, but the son-in-law has too many things, and I can't take a break for a while, I specially found a time to visit my father-in-law today, I hope it didn't disturb your old man." ”
"Hahaha......" Zhuo Wangsun laughed loudly and cheerfully: "It's all a family, this is also your home, do you still need to be so polite when you go home?" ”
The words spoken by the two were very heartwarming, which made Zhuo Wenjun, who had always been restless, feel very relieved. He eloped with Sima Xiangru, lost a lot of face to the Zhuo family, and opened a wine shop at the door of Zhuo's house, which really slapped Zhuo Wangsun in the face. Now that the two families can be reconciled, she is the happiest in her heart, with her father on one side and her husband on the other, and it is really sad to be caught in the middle.
Zhuo Wangsun asked people to prepare a banquet, and Zhuo Wenjun went to the back hall to visit the female relatives of the family. Weng and his son-in-law sat opposite each other in the lobby and chatted.
After taking a sip of tea, Zhuo Wangsun smiled and said to the housekeeper: "You go to urge, see if the banquet is ready?" ”
The butler said yes and went out, not forgetting to close the door. There were only two people left in the room, who looked at each other and smiled, then lowered their heads and drank tea, and did not speak.
After taking a sip of tea, Zhuo Wangsun first broke the silence: "Is there anything else to do here?" ”
Sima Xiangru said: "Chengdu has been chaotic recently, Su Xiaowei asked me to remind my father-in-law, don't dare to deal with irrelevant people, Taishou has already ordered to arrest all those who do evil, and kill a few if you don't get it, Chengdu is my big Han border county, don't take advantage of outsiders." ”
"Hmm!" Zhuo Wangsun nodded: "That's the truth, don't worry, the old man will never take half a step out of the door during this time, presumably nothing will happen!" ”
"That's good!" Sima Xiangru nodded: "There are a lot of outsiders in the city, and my father-in-law's workshop produces weapons, which must be the first target of those people, so don't be careless." ”
"I know, yesterday I had the workshop closed, and all the built armor was put into storage, and there would be no problems."
"So I'm relieved!"
After a conversation, the banquet was ready. The housekeeper invited Weng and his son-in-law to the table. There are not many men in the Zhuo family, and only Zhuo Wangsun and Sima Xiangru can enter the banquet, and there is one more today. This man was white and pure, and he was about forty years old. Dressed in black, he is very decent, and he also feels like a big family when he talks. According to the introduction of Zhuo Wangsun, this person is a distant relative of the Zhuo family, and he came to Chengdu to visit Zhuo Wangsun this time, and he happened to be invited to accompany him.
Sima Xiangru didn't ask much, and he was very happy to eat at the banquet. Under the diligent persuasion of Zhuo Wangsun and that man, Sima Xiangru drank two more cups.
When Zhuo Wangsun raised his glass again, Sima Xiangru waved his hand again and again: "No, the son-in-law is not strong enough to drink, so that his father-in-law and cousin can laugh." ”
The man laughed and said: "My brother-in-law has lived in Chengdu for a long time, I don't know how Wen Taishou appeases the people of Chengdu, and we businessmen are most concerned about this issue." ”
"Oh, speaking of this, my cousin really asked the right person, yesterday Taishou just ordered that this matter be handed over to Captain Su for disposal, this morning Captain Su has already transferred all the county soldiers into the city, and at this time he must have already started to act."
"Oh? Captain Su is really resolute? ”
"There's no way, Chengdu is very important, and we can't help but cut through the mess quickly. As long as Shu County settles down, the southwest gateway of the Han Dynasty can be stable. ”
"Yes, my brother-in-law is really talented, and my little brother admires it."
There was a commotion outside the door, and the housekeeper hurriedly ran in, looked at the situation in front of him, and opened his mouth not knowing if he could say anything.
Zhuo Wangsun said angrily: "If you have something to say, these are all my dearest relatives, is it afraid that they will listen to me and harm me?" ”
The housekeeper said: "There are a lot of county soldiers outside, who are arresting people, and several businessmen from other places in the Qianjie Inn have been arrested." ”
"Oh? Why? ”
"I heard that these people are spies in some place, look at the posture and go to the city gate, if you don't get it, you will be beheaded!"
"Killed without interrogation?" Zhuo Wangsun sat up straight and turned his head to look at the so-called cousin.
Sima Xiangru saw it clearly, and said with a smile: "This is Captain Su's methods, the captain said that these people did not come to Chengdu to do business, but to destroy, once they were caught, they would all be beheaded, whether good or bad!" And those Confucian scholars who agitated the people a few days ago will not let go. ”
"Isn't that appropriate?" Zhuo Wangsun was a little anxious.
The man laughed and said, "It should be like this, these people read the books of the sages in vain, and they are easily taken advantage of, they really deserve to die!" ”
"This ......"
Sima Xiangru said: "Father-in-law, please rest assured, as long as there is no suspicious person in the house, the son-in-law guarantees that the captain will not embarrass his father-in-law." ”
Without waiting for Zhuo Wangsun to speak, the man preemptively saluted Sima Xiangru and said, "Thank you so much brother-in-law!" ”
The movement outside the door became louder and louder, and shouts and cries mixed with the screams resounded. Zhuo Wangsun kept turning his head to look at the gate of the courtyard while drinking, although he was smiling, he was a little stiff. And the cousin on the other side was calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. The banquet continued, and the more and more wine was drunk, and the more and more words were talked.
My cousin is a talkative person and knows a lot. Sima Xiangru admits that since he was in his twenties, he has a very clear understanding of the world's scenery, but he is still dwarfed in front of this cousin. Especially in Chang'an, this cousin knows everything about it. Sima Xiangru has also been to Chang'an, and there are many things he doesn't know, but his cousin can talk about them eloquently.
"Your Majesty is now renovating the Shanglin Garden, more than 300 miles longitudinal and horizontal, it can be described as spectacular, our Majesty is good at hunting, taking people to wander in the Shanglin Garden all day long, galloping back and forth, there is the style of Taizu back then! When the Empress Dowager learned about it, she was even more overjoyed, and often praised and said! ”
Sima Xiangru nodded: "Your Majesty is brave, the Empress Dowager is virtuous, and it can be called a beautiful talk!" ”
"Hahaha...... brother-in-law said well, come, you should have a drink for this sentence."
The two drank together, each laughing without saying a word. The butler went and returned, his face was earthy, and he walked unsteadily, and he almost tripped over the steps. As soon as he entered the door, he pounced in front of the three of them: "Master, something is wrong!" ”
"What's the matter? Come on! ”
"The county soldiers arrested dozens of people in the city, including businessmen, Confucian scholars, and some other people, all of whom were outsiders, and they all pulled these out of the east gate and cut off their heads in front of everyone, and now those heads are hanging on the city wall!"
"Ahh Su Ren is so ruthless! Zhuo Wangsun swallowed a mouthful of saliva: "Is there anyone related to us?" ”
The butler shook his head: "Not really! ”
"Whew......!" Zhuo Wangsun let out a sigh of relief, waved his hand and motioned for the housekeeper to go out: "So very good, so very good!" ”
Zhuo Wangsun was frightened like this, and several people lost interest in drinking. Sima Xiangru summoned his subordinates, removed the banquet, and brought tea to everyone. The atmosphere in the room grew heavy. Su Ren had the right to be a soldier, and he was ordered by Taishou, and more importantly, Zhuo Wangsun never thought that Su Ren would be so ruthless.
Looking at Sima Xiangru, Zhuo Wang Sun had palpitations: "Thanks to the virtuous son-in-law, if it weren't for the virtuous son-in-law, my Zhuo family would have suffered a catastrophe this time!" As he spoke, Zhuo Wangsun got up from his chair and bowed deeply to Sima Xiangru.
Sima Xiangru hurriedly got up to avoid it, and helped Zhuo Wangsun up: "Father-in-law said that we are a family, why are you talking about this?" ”
Zhuo Wangsun shook his head and smiled helplessly: "From the time the virtuous son-in-law entered the door, I guessed the purpose of the virtuous son-in-law's coming, since this is the case, I will not hide it from the virtuous son-in-law, does the virtuous son-in-law know who this is?" Zhuo Wangsun pointed to the cousin next to him.
"Isn't it cousin?"
Zhuo Wangsun smiled bitterly: "This gentleman, my Zhuo Wangsun can't afford to kiss, Mr. is ......"
The butler ran in for the third time. This time he ran faster than the previous times, tripped over the steps, and a dog ate and lay on the steps. The blood on his face was wiped away, and he said to Zhuo Wangsun in a trembling voice: "Master, here, here!" ”
The door of Zhuo's house was slammed open. Led by the Wen Party, Chang Shi, Su Ren and other Shu County officials rushed in and went straight to the lobby of Zhuo Mansion, followed by a group of servants and county soldiers. Everyone's face had a solemn expression. Outside the lobby, the servants quickly placed a table in the patio, and the incense burner and tributes were readily available. Everything was ready, Wen Dang shouted "kneel", and everyone knelt behind the incense case in a proper manner.
The head of the Wen Party stood up and clasped his fists with both hands: "The ministers of Shu County are too protective of the Wen Party, and lead the officials of Shu County to greet the angels and welcome the holy decree!" ”
Zhuo Wangsun and Sima Xiangru looked at the officials in the patio blankly, and then looked back at their cousin. My cousin didn't think anything and looked at everything in front of him with a smile.
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