Chapter 496: Suzhou Tour
Hearing that King Ning's family was going to be executed, the people in Nanjing came to see the excitement. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
The market was crowded with people, and the execution ground was completely blocked.
When the torture vehicle arrived at the execution site, it had to drive away the onlookers to get close to the guillotine.
Ning Wang Zhu Chenhao was already trembling with fright at this moment, he wanted to beg for mercy loudly, but he was stuffed with wooden pieces in his mouth, and tied to the back of his head with a rope, and could only let out a low whimper.
Since the Son of Heaven demanded that the execution be executed, Pei Zhun, the official of the Nanjing Criminal Department, did not dare to delay, and as soon as it was three o'clock in the afternoon, he dropped the signature and ordered the execution.
Poor King Ning's family, fifty-three men, women, and children, all of whom were pressed down on the chopping board, and the executioner's knives fell to the ground one after another.
When people die, the lights go out, and this farce of rebellion is officially over.
King Ning's example tells people that they can do anything in the Ming Dynasty, just don't rebel.
Even the rebellion of the dignified vassal king was suppressed by the imperial court in an instant, not to mention the ordinary people and ordinary people.
It's still honest to make money, marry a mother-in-law and have a baby.
If the rebellion is so easy to make, not everyone can go to sit in the Dragon Court.
However, it was said that after King Ning was ambushed, the head was spread all over Jiangxi to show the public, and finally the bones were crushed with the corpse and ashes.
Xie Shen couldn't help but sigh that the Son of Heaven was the Son of Heaven, even if he was happy on weekdays, once he touched his bottom line, he would turn into a beast in an instant, devouring anyone who provoked him.
After the matter of King Ning was settled, Emperor Zhengde immediately set off for Suzhou.
The reason why I chose Suzhou is that since ancient times, Suzhou and Hangzhou have been compared, and since I went to Hangzhou, I couldn't help but go to Suzhou. Second, the famous prostitutes in Suzhou are no worse than those in Hangzhou and Yingtianfu.
Emperor Zhengde was originally a merry seed, how could he miss such a good opportunity.
After tasting the taste of Hangzhou beauty, and then try the skills of Suzhou Mingshu, Zhengde will really enjoy it.
Naturally, Xie Shen still wants to accompany him. In the eyes of others, this may be the best errand, but only Xie Shen knows the taste.
It's really bitter......
However, it was said that before the holy driver arrived in Suzhou Mansion, Li Mu, the prefect of Suzhou, and other officials of the government had already knelt down at the thirty-mile wharf outside the city to greet him.
As a magistrate, Li Mu definitely didn't want the emperor to come to Suzhou to play.
The imperial history of the Qin mission alone is enough to make people bearable, and now that the Son of Heaven is here in person, isn't this asking for human lives?
Fortunately, Suzhou is rich, and welcoming the Son of Heaven will not hurt the muscles and bones, and if it is an ordinary government governance, I am afraid that it will have to be bitter for a long time.
When the Son of Heaven comes, the most important thing is to choose a place to stay.
Choosing a temporary palace for the Son of Heaven has become something that Xie Shen needs to worry about.
After a long time in Suzhou, he finally chose a private garden house of the Wu family.
The architecture of Suzhou is still very different from that of Hangzhou, the garden is small, and the change of scenery has been done to the extreme. There are all kinds of rockery pond fish in the house.
It is said that this Wu family's private residence is actually a very quiet and beautiful garden. The combination of living area and entertainment area is very clever, so that people can experience the natural harmony without leaving the house.
The Son of Heaven chose the private residence of the local gentry as the palace, which is a big deal.
From security guards to personnel inventory, it takes a lot of effort. This job was naturally handed over to Jinyiwei to do, and it was reassuring for professionals to do it.
As for the Wu family, naturally they had already moved out of the house, and even the servants were brought out. Fortunately, there is more than one mansion of a wealthy family in a place like the Wu family, otherwise it would be a big joke to be forced to stay in an inn in order to make room for the Son of Heaven.
The Son of Heaven brought a large number of palace maids and eunuchs from Beijing, and they naturally replaced the maids and servants of the Wu family, and served as temporary palaces to be sent at any time.
Although the Son of Heaven insisted on inviting him, Xie Shen resolutely refused to live in the palace this time.
He had already had an experience when he was in Hangzhou, and Xie Shen really didn't want to go through it a second time.
It's a terrible feeling that you need to be restrained in what you say and do.
Xie Shen's residence is another house adjacent to the Wu Mansion, although it is a little smaller than the Wu Mansion, but it is full of Jiangnan charm.
Xie Shen had been very interested in Suzhou's garden architecture in his previous life, so he naturally had to enjoy it this time.
Not to mention, Suzhou's gardens are unique, and they are a little more quiet and graceful than the styles of Hangzhou and Yuyao.
The house where Xie Shen lives belongs to the Chen family. The Chen family is also a scholarly family in Suzhou, an official family.
The current head of the family, Chen Lan, once lived in Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, but he took the initiative to resign three years ago due to physical reasons.
Of course, there is also a saying that Chen Lan was dissatisfied with the absurd behavior of the new emperor and took the initiative to resign and escape the world. If you fall forward, it's really possible. After all, at that time, Zhu Houzhao had just ascended the throne, and the Eight Tigers were in turmoil with the dynasty, which was the time when the morale of civil officials was at its lowest.
It was Liu Jian who chose Zhishi, and retired with a group of old ministers. It is normal for this Chen Lan to follow the crowd and choose Zhishi to protect his reputation.
Xie Shen had no interest in studying Chen Shaoqing's original psychology, so he came to drink poems with Chen Lan, and he was really born to meet friends with literature.
The literati are light, and Chen Lan is actually not very convinced by Xie Shenben.
But after a poem, he really felt that this champion was worthy of his name.
"Xiao Ge Lao is really the leader of the literary world, Chen admires it."
The corners of Xie Shen's mouth were slightly hooked, and he said lightly: "Chen Shaoqing has praised it falsely, there are countless geniuses in Jiangnan, and this four-character official of the literary alliance leader does not dare to be." ”
"Haha, Xiaoge is too modest." Chen Lan clapped his hands, and immediately two beautiful maids stepped forward and bowed to Xie Shen.
"Xiao Ge Lao came from Ying Tianfu all the way to the tiring car, Chen didn't bother, and these two servants stayed to serve Xiao Ge Lao."
Xie Shen did not refuse. The big families in Jiangnan have the custom of using maidservants to entertain guests. If Xie Shen refuses, it will be a loss of face for these families.
What's more, he is not a saint who does not eat the fireworks of the world, since he left Jingshi, he has not touched a woman for almost a few months, and he has long been unable to hold back, so it is naturally good to vent the fire.
After separating from Chen Lan, Xie Shen returned to the cross-courtyard where he lived. The two servants boiled hot water for Xie Shen, and Xie Shen went to bathe.
Taking off his shirt, Xie Shen jumped into the barrel to enjoy this rare and comfortable time.
The thick aroma accompanied by the rising heat is intoxicating.
"My lord, we'll rub your back."
Unconsciously, the two maids actually touched in, which startled Xie Shen.
"Well, no. This official does not have this habit. ”
Xie Shen really didn't have the habit of letting others help him take a bath, especially when it was too awkward to ask two women to rub his back for him.
Anyway, these two girls are going to warm his bed tonight, and they are not in a hurry at this time.
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Soviet-style bathing is really enjoyable.
Xie Shen took a bath, changed into a civilian robe, and walked back to the house.
A pair of servants have been waiting for a long time. The two of them naturally knew that the master had sent them to serve Master Xie, their cheeks were red with shame, and they both hung their heads and eyes, looked at their noses and noses, and were silent.
Xie Shen coughed and said, "Which of you comes..."
"Slaves and maidservants come to serve your lords."
"What this official means is that any of you will go out and send a message to Master Chen for me, and say that he will be asked to go to Canglang Pavilion with me early tomorrow morning."
Canglang Pavilion was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and is the private residence of the famous poet Su Shunqin. It is a representative work of Soviet-style garden.
Xie Shen had been to Canglang Pavilion in his previous life, but the Canglang Pavilion at that time was really as its name suggested.
In the Ming Zhengde period hundreds of years ago, Canglang Pavilion should still retain the charm of harmony.
Since he came to Suzhou, Xie Shen naturally wanted to take a look at how the Canglang Pavilion of the Ming Dynasty was different from that of later generations.
A servant took the order and left, and the remaining one didn't need to say much to wait for Xie Shen to go to bed.
He took off his coat for Xie Shen and was about to untie his clothes, but Xie Shen said softly: "Blow the lamp first." ”
"Oh."
The maidservant replied lightly, and went to blow out the candles and oil lamps in the house.
The reason why Xie Shen called someone to inform Chen Lan about tomorrow's trip was because he really didn't have the habit of being a second daughter at night. Well, this kind of under-the-bed thing should be more leisurely.
The candle went out and the light went out, and it was turned into a red wave, which is graceful and needless to say.
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Early the next morning, Xie Shen was woken up by the servant.
He rubbed his aching forehead, only to feel a sore pain in his lower back and eyes.
This little goblin is really grinding. Last night, he fought with her for 300 rounds, and Xie Shenduan used all his strength, and now his head is still dizzy.
When the servant saw that Xie Shen was awake, she washed his face with water.
Xie Shen took a picture of the bronze mirror after washing, and only after confirming that there were no dark circles under his eyes did he put his mind at ease.
"The servant waits for the adults to change their clothes."
The maidservant girl didn't know when she changed into a thin shirt, which made her figure look more graceful. In addition, she went to Wushan with Xie Shen last night, and the joy of fish and water exuded her mature charm, which made people more and more happy.
"Hmm."
Xie Shen replied lightly, opened his hands and let the maid put on a lake blue silk robe for him, and then tied his belt and put on his boots.
"You...... Last night was good. ”
Hearing Xie Shen's compliment, the maid blushed with shame, and hurriedly turned her back and said, "My lord, go to Lehetang, my lord is already waiting for my lord." ”
Xie Shen then remembered that he had asked Chen Lan to visit Canglang Pavilion with him, so he nodded and said, "This official will go here." ”
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Xie Shen went to Lehetang and exchanged a few words with Chen Lan, and then they took a sedan chair out of the house and went to Canglang Pavilion.
Canglang Pavilion was built in the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was also some years in the Ming Zhengde period.
It stands to reason that the garden should look dilapidated, but Xie Shenzhi was shocked when he saw this famous garden.
"Chen Shaoqing, has this garden been repaired?"
Chen Lan said with a smile: "There are no major repairs, at most they are minor repairs." ”
It turns out that Suzhou is rich in the world, and most of the people who can buy private homes and gardens are not bad for maintenance.
Canglang Pavilion is the private residence of Su Shunqin, the previous owners of this garden naturally took good care of it, so this Canglang Pavilion looks like it has just been built, and it is not at all like the building in the Northern Song Dynasty.
The current owner of Canglang Pavilion is none other than Yao Shunzhi, a local gentry.
This Yao Yuan has a very high reputation in Suzhou, not that this person has a high reputation, but that he is kind and benevolent, helping the poor and needy, and is a well-known benevolent person in Suzhou Prefecture.
It is not difficult for a person to do good deeds, but it is difficult to do good deeds all the time.
You can say that he is selling his reputation for doing a good deed, but what if he does a good deed for a lifetime?
If Yao Shunzhi was a hypocrite, I am afraid that the mask would have been exposed a long time ago, and it is enough to see that he is a true and good person.
Chen Lan and Yao Shunzhi are of the same age, and they are excellent friends.
It stands to reason that a private garden like Canglang Pavilion will not invite outsiders to come in and visit, this is the right of the owner of the garden, and it is also the respect for private property.
But with Chen Lan's recommendation, Xie Shen can naturally visit the park.
Xie Shen and Chen Lan entered the garden one after another, walked across the stone bridge under the guidance of the housekeeper, and walked south through the foyer.
At this time, the Canglang Pavilion not only has a garden but also a house, of course, the house is behind the garden. In this way, if someone comes to visit the garden, it will not alarm the relatives of Yao's mansion.
At this time, the September solstice (lunar calendar) is full, and the pond is full of blooming lotus flowers, which is pleasing to the eye.
Xie Shen watched as he walked. Alas, Yao Shunzhi is really blessed, he can stay at home every day and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Canglang Pavilion not only has water and mountains, the north hill is made of silt, which is planted with maple trees, cypress trees, standing on the top of the mountain Canglang Pavilion and overlooking, the scenery of the whole Suzhou is in full view.
Yao Shunzhi was waiting for Xie Shen and Chen Lan in the Canglang Pavilion. The two of them climbed the stairs, and after a short time, they came to the top of the mountain, and saw an elegant man in his fifties wearing a plain robe looking at the two of them with a smile, presumably Yao Shunzhi, the owner of this Canglang Pavilion.
"Brother Ziqian, Chen is here to bother again."
"Haha, what did Ziyue say, if you don't come, who will play chess with the foolish brother?"
"Well, this is Lord Xie Shenxie, a member of the Cabinet of the Cabinet of the People's Republic of China. Mr. Xie accompanied him to Suzhou Mansion and lived in Chen's Mansion. ”
Chen Lan hurriedly introduced.
Xie Shen smiled slightly: "I have admired Yao's good name for a long time, and today I saw that there was indeed a fairy wind bone." ”
"Haha, Lord Xie praised it falsely, the contemptible person just did some good deeds, and he deserved to be praised like this. You may be seated. ”
The three of them sat down separately and began to talk casually.
"Ziyue hasn't been here for a while, but the foolish brother has itchy hands."
It turns out that this Yao Shunzhi is still a chess addict, and his hands itch if he doesn't play chess for a day. Chen Lan is one of his long-time chess friends.
"Fortunately, I've played dozens of games with the owner of the Peach Blossom Nunnery recently, and it's really enjoyable!"
"Master of Peach Blossom Nunnery?" Xie Shen was slightly stunned and said, "But what about Tang Yin and Tang Bohu?" ”
"Exactly, it turns out that Lord Xie has also heard of Tang Dacai."
Yao Shunzhi nodded and said.
Xie Shen said in his heart, if I don't know Tang Bohu, wouldn't it be a shame for the traverser?
What's more, Tang Yin at this time was already a world-famous talent in Suzhou and even Jiangnan.
It's just that...... Somewhat down-and-out.
Tang Yin is a native of Wu County, Suzhou Prefecture, Nanzhili, and was born in the sixth year of Chenghua.
Tang Yin has been very smart since he was a child, and he is known as a prodigy, and he got the understanding yuan early.
That's Xie Yuan, who is full of literary talents, and it is enough to see his talent.
But the good times didn't last long, when he was thirty years old, that is, in the twelfth year of Hongzhi, Tang Yin entered Beijing to participate in the examination, and was deprived of his fame and demoted to a small official because of a confusing fraud case.
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