Chapter 163: King Ji's Gift
Yuan Li, the chief historian of Jiwangfu, boarded the Zhangjiazuo boat in the evening, and this was also the second time he came here. On the night when Fan Jin played the paper flute www.biquge.info the pen "Fun" Pavilion, the chief of the palace got on the boat and apologized to the Zhang family on behalf of the Ji Palace.
No matter what Zhu San's identity is, he is always from the palace, and if he provokes the Zhang family, King Ji has to come out to compensate for favors. In this land, King Ji is actually a strong character, and even the true face of King Ji may not be much better than Zhu San. But their father and son are both sober-minded people, and they will not be stupid enough to anger the minister, so as soon as the matter happened, Changshi was sent to apologize, and even the ambush plan against Zeng Guang was officially finalized that night.
The plan is difficult to implement, and the biggest obstacle in the implementation is manpower, even if a few Yanai can pull some people from nearby prefectures and counties, the total amount is still not enough, and the most people who contributed to this ambush are the palace. Eight hundred royal palace guards and thugs who are attached to the palace industry are the main force of the entire slaughter operation. Zeng Guang was beaten so badly, the main reason was that he didn't have the information that the palace cooperated with the Zhang family.
The Zhang family is powerful, but it is still some distance from Changsha, and the palace is a behemoth close at hand. The royal government came forward to organize an alliance, and no big family dared not to give face and refused to cooperate with the government to kill thieves. Even sacrificing some people in the palace to set a trap to lure the enemy is also King Ji's support for this operation.
In fact, King Ji, as a vassal king, has no friendship with the Zhang family, at most, everyone is in Huguang, but Huguang is a huge geographical concept, and even Guangxi can be counted in the Huguang circle, and there is not much local affection. The most critical reason is the matter of the third son of the king of Longyang County.
Even if the other party is not the real prince, even if the other party colludes with the thief to murder the main sect, but he is still a member of the Ji Wangfu after all, if the Zhang family wants to settle the account on the head of the palace, the palace can only passively accept it. Considering that the people of the Liao Wangfu died in the country, even the trees were dug up, and the entire domain was managed by the Chu Wangfu. With the experience of the previous car, King Ji can't be afraid.
This time, Yuan Changshi came over to take advantage of the victory, hoping to shake hands with the Zhang family and make peace, forgetting the unhappiness caused by Zhu San. Another reason is that he hopes that the Zhang family will come out and say to the Yamen Pass, grasp the scale during the interrogation, and don't let the matter involve the palace.
Zhu San, like Zeng Guang, was taken in the chaotic battle, and it was not impossible for the government to bite the palace from him. With Zhu San's dissatisfaction with the palace, as long as he is guided a little, he will drag the palace to die together.
It's easy to say how the vassal king usually tosses, but if it involves collusion with the toast and plotting against him, most of the time it will not end well. After all, since the Yongle Jing Rebellion to the rebellion of King Ning, there have been too many examples of rebellion by vassal kings, and there are also mistakes in the disposal that have not been let go. When the local government usually interacts with the royal government, it is more or less suppressed, and when there is a chance to retaliate, it will definitely not be soft. Don't look at the victory at the moment, the mood of the palace may not be much better, the work of the Zhang family is not done, and it is difficult to say what will happen to him in the future.
Zhang Sixiu, Liu Kanzhi and others entertained Yuan Liben, both of them were scholars, and Yuan Keli was also a Confucian, so he didn't have anything to say. A little eunuch from Yuan Liben's palace invited Fan Jin outside and said in a low voice: "Chitose has already sent a little meaning to Fan Gongzi's cabin, and when Gongzi goes back to see it, he will know the clue." ”
"This ...... That's not big, is it? Fan is just a Confucian student, how dare he be generously gifted by a thousand years old. ”
"Fan Gongzi doesn't have to be too humble, Chitose knows that Fan Gongzi is not only a friend of Zhang Ergongzi, but also a mastermind. This time, Zeng Yi and others are all designed and used by Fan Gongzi, and if you say a word in front of the second son, it will be of great use. The unsuccessful thing in the Longyang County Palace, if you talk nonsense in the yamen, you have to count on Fan Gongzi to speak up, don't let the yamen really be deceived. As long as Fan Gongzi says something, Chitose will feel the benefits of Gongzi, and when Gongzi is named on the gold list, we will be closer and closer. ”
"Borrow the words of my father-in-law. As for what Chitose is worried about, please ask your father-in-law to return to Chitose, the second son is a promise, since Chitose has vigorously assisted in exterminating the rebels this time, it is enough to prove his innocence, and no one dares to accuse the bloodline of the Heavenly Family at will. As for the one or two unscrupulous people, it will not damage the name of the palace, and he will have his own national law to deal with it. ”
The little eunuch was obviously a very close friend of King Ji's side, and when he heard this, he let out a sigh of relief, nodded and smiled: "With a word from Master Fan, the slave and maid can rest assured." ”
"Slow...... Although this matter is not a big deal, the students also have a few heartfelt words here, please play them together. Song Chongli originally counted on Chitose to eat, but he turned around and plotted against Chitose, and there was a reason for this. Xiaosheng is a foreigner, and he doesn't know anything about it. I only heard that the shopkeeper Song only had 1,000 gold under his knees, and he thought that he would marry Gao Xiuqing as his wife, but he hanged himself for some reason. According to the interview, it seems that before this, King Ji entered the inner courtyard of Chongren Bookstore after getting drunk one day, and left more than an hour later, and the Miss Song committed suicide that night. Of course, I believe that this is slander, and King Ji's father and son are famous, and they will not do such evil deeds. However, people's words are terrifying, and if this matter reaches the ears of the speaker, King Ji will have no glory on his face. I wonder if my father-in-law thinks so? ”
The young eunuch's face turned red, and he said cowardly: "What Fan Gongzi said is true. The slave and maid should play Chitose according to the truth, and ask Chitose to inquire carefully. ”
"Brother Fan, why are you here? Changsha Mansion invited someone to invite us to the celebration banquet, looking for you everywhere, it turned out to be here. ”
Zhang, dressed as a man, came out of nowhere, and the little eunuch was ignored by her like air. can be the confidant of the prince, he is a well-behaved character, how can he not hear the meaning of the other party's eviction order, so he hurriedly confessed, turned around and left.
When he saw that he was far away, Zhang snorted lightly, "Although Zhu San is pretending to be the son of the world, the behavior of the real son of the world is not much better than him." Brother Fan just knocked him like this for a few words, which was actually cheap. ”
"What if not? Even if we know that he did those things, we can't do anything about him, the world is always surnamed Zhu, and the victim is just a people's daughter. Asking a vassal prince to take responsibility for his drunken immorality is too demanding, even if the Song family does not die, it will not be good. Losing a sum of money, no matter how bad it is, marrying her as a side concubine may not be a good end for her. Zhu San is right in one sentence, this is King Ji's domain, and there are many things that he can't do. ”
Zhang also said: "Yes, if it is not the little sister who will be arrested that day, but other female dependents who are brought by others, it may not be over." Even if the lawsuit asks people to come out, everything is irreparable. ”
Fan Jin sighed, "I just hope that King Ji can improve his memory, restrain his younger brother, at least perfunctory things on face, and do less harm to the people." ”
Zhang said: "Now I have to do this, wait until I enter the capital, and then I will make it clear to my father and ask him to be the old man." Forget it, don't talk about these pickled characters, so as not to spoil the excitement. I don't know what good things this Ji Wangfu gave to Brother Fan, maybe it will open my little sister's eyes? ”
Fan Jin smiled, "This is natural, and Miss wait, I'll let people carry things over." ”
"The people in the palace haven't left yet, isn't it equivalent to slapping them in the face if you carry the box now? Wait, someone from Changsha Mansion did come to invite the second brother to the celebration banquet, and it was not too late to wait for them to leave. ”
This celebration banquet is not only a celebration of the achievements of the local yamen, but also a distribution of benefits, and in addition to the local government, the gentry in the city participated. No matter how good Chang is, it is not appropriate to attend such an occasion. If she insists on going, she can also wear men's clothes to attend, as long as she talks less so that she will not show her flaws. But she didn't want to go herself, so no one forced her.
Fan Jin is said to be in the stage of brushing his face, if he can attend such a banquet, there will definitely be a lot of benefits, but she domineeringly made the decision for Fan Jin and kept him. Originally, according to Zhang Sixiu's idea, Liu Kanzhi was not easy to socialize, and most of the time he wanted to stay, and Fan Jin stayed because he was just looking at his sister and Liu Kanzhi's show of affection, so there would be no problem.
How do you know that Liu Kanzhi wants to ask the people who have done six doors in person, make an exception to attend, and then want to pull Fan Jin to go together, so it is not easy to open his mouth. I can't say that I don't worry about you staying, so you want to go with me or something, plus Liu Kanzhi also supports Fan Jin to stay, Zhang Sixiu has no choice but to let it go.
A few scholars who traveled with Zhang Sixiu naturally would not give up such an opportunity, and some people were already preparing to make a few good articles between the banquets, praising the talents of Brother Zhang and Liu Kanzhi, and by the way, they could also take the opportunity to get ahead. After some exchanges, the people of Jiwangfu naturally said goodbye. A cadre of people left one after another, and there were still many servants and maids on and off the ship, but there were only two who could be called masters Zhang and Fan Jin.
Guan Qing and Fan Zhigao moved the gift from King Ji to the main cabin, only to see a large and a small, two camphor wood boxes side by side. The seal on the box is intact, proving that no one has touched it. Fan Zhidao said: "Uncle Nine, the little nephew and Guan Qing are guarding things with knives, no one dares to touch them, I don't know what kind of good things they are." This big box is still a bit heavy, and it is a little difficult to carry it alone. Since the palace is a rich and noble family, the gifts given must be unspeakably expensive, can you let the little nephew open it......"
Before he finished speaking, Fan Jin threw an eye knife over, Guan Qing pulled his sleeve, and dragged the person out and left. Fan Jin smiled at Zhang, "I'm sorry, the small family has never seen the world, that's it." ”
"Brother Fan doesn't have to be polite, in fact, the little sister is also very curious, I don't know what King Ji took out to buy our Zhang family."
She naturally knew that although the so-called gift was given to Fan Jin, as long as Fan Jin didn't come home as an idiot, he would definitely understand that he was just a passing god of wealth, and most of the things in it were to honor the Zhang family. Bribing the head of the vassal king, think about it, the gift will not be too light, but it will not be too vulgar.
I took the key to open the lock and unseal it, and first opened the small wooden box, and the contents were all wrapped in fine red silk. The red silk was removed, and under the light, I saw a book and a scroll inside.
Fan Jin and Zhang subconsciously looked at each other, their eyes met a place in the air, and at the same time said: "One Tang and one Song......"
Tacit understanding...... It's tacit understanding again. This tacit understanding, which is not deliberately arranged, but purely comes from ideological resonance, makes Zhang feel very happy in his heart. After all, it is not easy to have a confidant in life, let alone such a tacit confidant, it is even more difficult.
Unfolded the scroll, and sure enough, it was Zhu Juchuan's farewell written by Yan Zhenqing, this word is naturally genuine, and there will be no mistake in starting the broadcast. The other book is a Song version of the New Tang Dynasty, which is also the real Northern Song Dynasty version.
Obviously, the two antiques do have their own things, but the real ones are stored in the palace, and they are sold as fakes or substitutes, and there may be some other means of making profits involved, but with the ban of Chongren Bookstore, there is no need to track down.
Fan Jin put the two things away and pushed them in front of Zhang along with the wooden box. "These two things were bought by the second son, and they are the things of the second son, so I don't dare to accept them."
"The second brother bought it fake, it really has nothing to do with him."
"You can't say that, the second son bought it as a genuine product, and now that there is a real thing, it naturally belongs to the second son. Miss, don't excuse yourself. ”
"Since that's the case, I won't shirk anything, but I have to explain that Brother Fan doesn't shirk the things in this big box."
Fan Jin shook his head and said, "It's useless, and I can't sleep and eat." What's more, this box is so big, if it really contains a lot of gold and silver treasures, Xiao Sheng is afraid that it will bite his hand. ”
"What's so disturbing about this? Ji Fan's family has a lot of money, and it doesn't matter if he takes the initiative to send some flowers to Brother Fan. If it weren't for Brother Fan seeing through the mechanism this time, his throne would not be stable. If Zeng Guang and they really tied him up, even his life would be lost, and they should repay him with some gold and silver. ”
The girl smiled, "I know what Brother Fan is worried about, but I don't have to. The family is strict and eclectic, and several senior members of the court and the central government have more or less problems, but so what? As long as they are loyal servants and can do things and are willing to do things, there will be no obstacles. Brother Fan will be an official in the future, and he only needs to remember one word of loyalty and one word of diligence, and he doesn't have to care about the rest. ”
Fan Jin smiled at the girl, "Since Miss has something to say, then Fan is relieved, but what is in the box, please let Miss be a witness, so as not to be unclear in the future." ”
The lid of the box is lifted, and the eyes of the people look over. As the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, I have seen a lot of gold and silver treasures, and the so-called heavy gifts, in fact, there is nothing that can really be put in my eyes. But out of curiosity, the girl couldn't help but look into the box, and when she saw the content of the gift, she couldn't help but look at Fan Jin, and the eyes of the two met again.
The girl smiled, and Fan Jin's face was slightly red, "Miss, it seems that I really can't accept this gift." ”
"Otherwise, I think this auspicious fan has some talent in gift-giving, knowing that Brother Fan's journey is lonely, arrange a beautiful person to accompany him, this is also a good story, why should Brother Fan refuse people thousands of miles away?"
Inside the wooden box, the beautiful woman who was supposed to flee back to the countryside with her young son and fine soft for refuge was lying in the box in disheveled clothes, looking at a couple of men and women talking and laughing outside, her eyes were empty, and she muttered to herself: "Son...... Give my son back ......"