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Just as the governor of the three sides, Hong Chengchou, got off the sedan chair, another person squeezed past the team, dressed in military uniforms and dust, and bowed to Hong Chengchou and said: "Your Excellency Sun Chuanting, see Lord Governor!" ”

It turned out that Sun Chuanting, Xie Yong, Li Dingguo, Hao Yongzhong and others led dozens of cavalry, but they actually arrived at Qinwangzhuang at the same time as Hong Chengchou. www.biquge.info Seeing that Hong Chengchou was doing this, Sun Chuanting just watched coldly and walked into the city with the generals.

At this time, seeing that Yu Xuejun, the prefect of Xi'an, had touched a big bad head, Hong Chengchou had to come forward, and Sun Chuanting stepped forward to play a round. He first exchanged a few words with Hong Chengchou, and then went over to help Yu Xuejun, who was lying on the ground and couldn't get up, and said, "Xiaguan kept watching just now, brother, you are too reckless." It is true that when the governor travels, the government and the people must avoid it. But if you don't sound the gong, and if you don't play the 'quiet' and 'avoid' signs, how will the people know that the governor is coming? It's really inappropriate for your servants to whip people without saying a word. ”

"Lord Sun doesn't know," Yu Xuejun said with a crying voice, "The meaning of the Governor, because he is here to congratulate the King of Qin, the gong is not respectful enough, and the official is here..."

"Then the old brother is even more wrong," Sun Chuanting said with a smile, "Since he is here to congratulate, His Royal Highness the King of Qin pays the most attention to having fun with the people, and now that you are like this, the King of Qin must not look good." ”

Hong Chengchou listened expressionlessly on the side, but his mind turned extremely fast. He knew that Sun Chuanting was born in the Xinwang Mansion, and he was the magistrate of Jingyang County, and he was Zhu Youzhen's confidant. On the surface, he was talking about Yu Xuejun, but in fact, he was blaming himself for not respecting King Qin enough. If he didn't say anything, Sun Chuanting muttered a few words in front of King Qin, then he would have to walk around without eating. It doesn't matter if other princes are there, this King of Qin is a powerful lord, Hong Chengchou has personally learned it, and he dares to be a little lazy.

So he immediately reprimanded Yu Xuejun with a fierce voice: "Is this how you usually do this? No wonder the people of Shaanxi have risen up, with an official like you, the people don't want to rebel and let you rebel! Go back to your yamen, and wait for the official to impeach you!" As for these dogs and powerful officials, they are all at the disposal of General Xie, and they will be killed if they should be killed! ”

Zhu Youzhen saw it from a distance, thinking that it was almost too much trouble, and it was time for him to appear. On the one hand, the officials oppressed the people, and he was the most blind, and he had already let Xie Sheng punish him; On the other hand, after all, he is a vassal in Xi'an Mansion, and he has to give Hong Chengchou some face, and he can't make the relationship too stiff.

So he pretended not to know anything and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Governor Hong is here, and this king is grateful!" Hey, what's going on here? ”

Xie Sheng couldn't help but smile and told the story again, but Hong Chengchou was full of embarrassment, glaring at Yu Xuejun without saying a word.

Zhu Youzhen rolled his eyelids after hearing this and said: "These people are all neighbors of this king, Lord Yu, you are doing this a little..."

"Damn your lowly position, damn your lowly position!" Yu Xuejun originally wanted to shake off the official authority and pat Hong Chengchou on the back, but Hong Chengchou didn't speak when he was picking up people, but at this time, he had to carry the black pot by himself, and he really wanted to cry without tears. But how dare he say more now, he can only kowtow to Zhu Youzhen to make amends.

"I think so!" Zhu Youzhen smiled and said, "Today is a big day for the palace, don't be disturbed by this little thing." Lord Yu did not have to go back to Xi'an, but still went to the banquet with Governor Hong. As for the destruction of the people's utensils, Xie Sheng will take stock in a while, and let these officials compensate according to the price. As for these officials, don't stop in the city for a while, no one will look at them for a while, and don't be beaten by the people. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness, thank you, Your Highness! Humble duty must be doubled, doubled! Yu Xuejun suddenly felt like he had escaped death, and hid behind Hong Chengchou in a gloomy manner.

At this time, Xie Sheng ordered the Qin soldiers to be released. These evil officials, who usually act as powerful and prosperous, are like lost dogs at this time, and they all rush away with their heads in their arms, and the onlookers all applaud when they see it.

At this time, Hong Chengchou and other officials gave Zhu Youzhen a salute, but Zhu Youzhen smiled and said: "The street is not a place to speak, please go to the palace with your lords, the banquet has been prepared." ”

How dare these officials and gentlemen sit in a sedan chair at this time, they all honestly follow behind Hong Chengchou. Zhu Youzhen also saw Xie Yong, Li Dingguo, Hao Yongzhong and other generals behind Sun Chuanting at this time, and really wanted to get rid of everyone and talk to them properly. But in front of so many people, it was not easy to show that he was too close to these people, so he had to pull Hong Chengchou with one hand and Sun Chuanting with the other, and led the crowd back to the Qin Palace.

Zhu Youzhen first received the official salute from the officials in the council room. After the courtesy of the monarch and the minister, Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "I am glad to hear that the palace is happy to add the county lord, and the ministers have prepared some small gifts to congratulate, and please ask Your Highness to smile." So saying, he ordered someone to present the gift list.

Zhu Youzhen took a cursory look and saw that the gift list was densely packed, all of which were the official positions, names and congratulatory gifts of officials, ranging from hundreds of taels to thousands of taels, adding up to more than 100,000 taels.

He couldn't help frowning, thinking that this "follower" was one of China's traditional bad habits. Originally, when there was a happy event in someone's family, everyone came to congratulate them together, which was a good thing for everyone to be happy; But I don't know when I started to compare the number of congratulatory gifts, and if I give more, I will lose face, and if I give less, I will be ridiculed. Originally, it was polite and affectionate, but in this way, it all changed.

As for the officialdom to give gifts through red and white affairs, it is a good opportunity to openly solicit and pay bribes. Unlike ordinary people, these officials are not willing to pay out of their own pockets to give such heavy gifts, and sooner or later they will have to scrape back from the people even harder.

Zhu Youzhen didn't want to accept it, but after thinking about it, instead of letting the officials spend all their time and squandering it, it was better to collect it himself and use it for the people. As for what "eating people with a short mouth", Zhu Youzhen didn't care at all. Anyway, he is just a prince with no real power, and he wants to ask for his own promotion or errands, but there is no door! This is called "eating and drinking grandson without thanking grandson", anyway, the silver is what you are willing to give, and you deserve it!

Therefore, Zhu Youzhen pretended to thank him, and honestly and unceremoniously accepted all the gifts. The officials were accompanied by many servants, who carried boxes of silver into the palace.

Hong Chengchou was still smarter, and he did not send silver, but gave Zhu Youzhen a jade Ruyi. In fact, the "Ruyi" thing was first used for tickling, taking its meaning of "the hand can't reach, and scratching it can be wishful". Later, it gradually became a handicraft, and the workmanship was also exquisite.

This ruyi is a whole body of white jade, warm and delicate, at a glance is a valuable top grade. Hong Chengchou presented his hands to Zhu Youzhen and said: "Some small salutes are not respectful, I wish His Highness everything goes well, and he will show his ambitions in a different day!" ”

Zhu Youzhen seemed to have another deep meaning when he heard Hong Chengchou's words, and he was slightly stunned. Sun Chuanting reacted quickly, and changed the topic with a smile: "Has Your Highness's wedding banquet been prepared, the minister and several generals have run for hundreds of miles, and they are really hungry!" ”