Pei Yun, who suddenly came in from outside the door, saved Chen Yingliang's life, seeing Pei Hongce beating his unfilial nephew, the elder brother of the same clan sat next to the charcoal basin with a smile and watched the excitement, Pei Yun, who was in a good mood, was immediately happy, and asked with a smile: "Hehe, Brother Hongce, what are you doing here?" Teach the younger generation, why did you come to my house to teach a lesson? ”

"Brother, you came just in time, and the little brother brought this little beast to ask you for your guilt." Pei Hongce hurriedly threw down his unfilial nephew and saluted Pei Yun, hurriedly said the intention of coming to the door to ask for the guilt, and then asked Pei Yun to slap Chen Yingliang. And make it clear that you don't have to give yourself face.

"Hahahaha......." Pei Yun really laughed heartily once, and while picking up Chen Yingliang, who was guilty of the guilt, he smiled at Pei Hongce and said: "Brother Xian, you are not asking me for the guilt, you are asking for credit for your virtuous nephew." With a few white stacks in the garden, I earned a three-grade silver Qingguanglu doctor for me, such an unfilial nephew, you give me a few more to enter the door, how many I want. ”

"Brother, you don't have to be polite to me." Pei Hongce said sincerely: "This kid almost affected you this time, the little brother knows very well that he dares to meddle in the Gao Shilian case you handled, and I have long known this, for this kind of bold little beast, you must not be soft, you should be beaten, and you should be scolded, this is also for his good, lest he continue to cause trouble for you in the future." ”

"Oops, forget it." Pei Yun laughed and said: "Anyway, bad things have become good things, just ask him to pay attention to them in the future, if you can't do it, you can serve him at every turn, Ying Liang is not small, don't always beat and scold him, he also wants to save face." ”

Laughing and forgiving Chen Yingliang's mistakes, Pei Yun saluted his brother Pei Ju, Pei Ju smiled and asked, "How is it?" Did Su Shichang explain his mastermind behind it? ”

"Nope." Pei Yun shook his head and replied: "His mouth is very hard, and he insists that he is rumored to say something, refuses to confess the person behind him, and would rather bear the charge of false accusation out of thin air." The younger brother estimated that the backer behind him was definitely not simple, and it was even possible to save him from prison through other channels, so he would rather admit his guilt than sell his master, so as not to die even worse after being imprisoned. ”

"Of course, Tang Guogong has a way to save him, and there are many ways that we didn't know before." Pei Ju sneered and said: "Let's say this Su Shichang, we always thought that he was Feng Deyi's dog, and Feng Deyi was just a dog for Yu Shiji, when can we think that the real master behind them is actually Tang Guogong." ”

"What do you mean by that, brother? Have you identified the mastermind behind Su Shichang? Pei Yun's face became a little solemn.

Pei Ju nodded, and then told Pei Yun about his previous analysis and calculation, Pei Yun was silent for a while, and after thinking for a while, Pei Yun's white fat face showed a smile, and said with a smile: "Hehe, I really underestimated Tang Guogong, usually silent, just like a wise and self-protecting imperial relative, I can't imagine that when I should make a move, I can be so ruthless, and there is so much hidden strength." If it weren't for Ying Liangxian's nephew's luck this time, we might have suffered a loss, and we don't know who stabbed the knife behind us. ”

"It's all this little brute!" Pei Hongce kicked Chen Yingliang again, and scolded: "It's okay to make a feud with the Li family and make trouble for your two uncles, and pretend to be a good person to repay your grievances with virtue, now you have a good report, if you are not lucky, your head will fall to the ground if you don't do well." ”

Chen Yingliang was submissive, and Pei Ju smiled and said: "Brother Hongce, don't beat and scold Liangxian's nephew, he interceded for the Chai family, which was right to the saint's appetite, and the saint still praised him for being sensible and reasonable behind his back, you, a good uncle who promoted Ying Liangxian's nephew, were also praised by the emperor for a few words, which left a good impression on the emperor, and when there is a chance in the future, it will be easier for us to speak for you." ”

"What do you mean by that, brother?" Pei Hongce asked in surprise.

"There are no outsiders here, so it's okay to sue you, the day before yesterday, the emperor was having a banquet in the palace, and I accompanied Wei Xuan and Fan Zigai, and I inadvertently mentioned this matter during the banquet." Pei Ju explained: "At that time, His Majesty said what was in his heart, saying that Yang Xuangan's rebellion involved a lot, and it was inconvenient for him to delve into Zhulian, but he couldn't help but give a warning to the hundred officials of the imperial court. Chai Shao's kid jumped out to find death, and asked the court to investigate the traitor's family, although this request must not be accepted, but the emperor could not execute Chai Shao, lest the officials feel that the emperor was afraid of being implicated too much and had scruples, so they had to kill Chai Shao to appease the officials, and felt that the emperor was weak and could be bullied even more recklessly. Ying Liangxian's nephew begged His Royal Highness the Acting King Rao Chai Shao not to die, which happened to be the emperor's appetite, and the emperor was very satisfied with the result. ”

"Why did the emperor say he was very satisfied?" Pei Yun was a little surprised at first, then suddenly startled, and hurriedly asked, "Could it be that the emperor is giving a hint to Wei Xuan and Fan Zigai?" ”

"Hints, of course." Pei Ju said with a smile: "Look at it, in less than three or five days, those two old slippery heads should revisit this matter on the table, and ask His Majesty to punish the Chai family heavily, and then the emperor forgave in public, and he is not to blame for the past, so he warned the court officials who were unfortunately implicated like you, Brother Xian, so that you can understand that the emperor has always remembered your sin this time, so he forgave the Chai family who jumped out to be the first bird." ”

Pei Yun, who had an unlucky son named Pei Shuang, was silent, and only smiled after a while: "Hehe, it seems that this time I really have to thank Ying Liangxian's nephew, if His Royal Highness the King of the Times really followed our request and cut Chai Shen and Chai Shao with a knife, the younger brother would be in front of the saint, but he would have to fall into the evaluation of killing people and announcing personal vendettas." ”

"Of course." Pei Ju smiled and said: "Speaking of which, Ying Liangxian's nephew is really your lucky star for your virtuous brother, who inadvertently got rid of the suspicion of personal vendetta and murder for you, and this time helped you get promoted, and made a big splash in front of the saint and the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military affairs, and also found a way to make a fortune for us Wenxi Pei's family, such a filial nephew, you must reward him well." ”

"Hehe, of course." Pei Yun grinned, immediately turned to Chen Yingliang, and asked with a smile: "Virtuous nephew, let's say, what reward do you want from your uncle?" Just open your mouth, as long as your uncle can do it. ”

When the opportunity came, of course Chen Yingliang would not be polite, he knelt down on one knee to Pei Yun, and said: "Uncle forgive me, the little nephew almost caused you a big trouble this time, and I shouldn't have asked for a reward again, but since the two uncles have opened their mouths, the little nephew has also spoken boldly, about Gao Shilian, I don't know if the uncle can be a little accommodating...... ”

"You're here again, aren't you?" Pei Hongce was furious, kicked Chen Yingliang again, and said angrily: "Because of Gao Shilian's matter, you almost implicated your uncle, and now you dare to speak, what benefits did the Gao family give you?" Can you help them save people so desperately? ”

"Uncle forgives the sin, the little nephew really confiscated any benefits from the Gao family, he really just sympathized with them." Chen Yingliang replied with a sad face: "I just think that his two nephews are too pitiful, and they are similar to my life experience, so I have sympathy." ”

Pei Hongce was furious and made a gesture to fight, Pei Ju stopped Pei Hongce, and said calmly: "Hongce, don't teach him a lesson, Ying Liangxian nephew is kind-hearted, compassionate and compassionate, although such a character is not desirable in officialdom, but it is also a virtue, a kind-hearted person must be loyal and filial, you are his elder, you should encourage him." ”

After that, Pei Ju turned to Pei Yun again, and said with a smile: "Brother Xian, give Ying Liangxian's nephew a face, this time I will also help him beg you, open up to Gao Shilian, and fulfill Ying Liangxian's kindness." ”

"The elder brother speaks, how dare the younger brother disobey?" Pei Yun agreed, then smiled again, and said: "But Ying Liangxian's nephew is also a blind toss this time, in fact, I have never planned to kill Gao Shilian, and I asked the emperor to take him to prison, because the emperor was angry at the time, because Hu Sizheng was angry, and immediately asked me what Hu Sizheng's comrades were, I couldn't help but give the emperor an explanation, so I mentioned Gao Shilian in passing, I wanted to find a punching bag for the emperor to calm his anger, and then carefully investigate Hu Sizheng's real comrades, if Gao Shilian was really wrongedAs long as he is smart and obedient, why should I have to put him to death? ”

After smiling, Pei Yun nodded again and said, "Okay, since the virtuous nephew is a kind heart, then the old man will fulfill you, go back to tell Gao Shilian's family, and tell them to let go of a hundred hearts, and within ten days, the old man will guarantee that Gao Shilian will be released from prison safely and the official will be reinstated." ”

Chen Yingliang was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked Pei Ju and Pei Yun repeatedly, and swore in his heart that he should not be a good person in this life - this society is too dark, it is too much to be a good person, and it is easier to be a wicked person.

"Brother Xian, this is also an opportunity, it's a pity to miss it." Pei Ju said to Pei Yun again: "During this period, you might as well find an opportunity to tell Gao Shilian about Ying Liangxian's nephew and Tang Guogong, so that he can know how much risk Ying Liangxian's nephew took to save him, and also let him know what kind of character that Tang Guogong is." As for believe it or not, it is up to him to decide. ”

"Brother, don't worry, the younger brother will definitely let him know." Pei Yun agreed with a comprehension, and said with a smile: "Gao Zixing is quite prestigious in the literary world, if he can be used by my Pei family, it will also be a great help for us in Wenxi Pei's Shilin." ”

The matter was not over yet, after smiling, Pei Yun changed into his usual cordial smile, and asked Pei Ju with a smile: "Hehe, brother, Tang Guogong has such good intentions for me to hear that Pei is so good-hearted, and as a courtesy, just telling Gao Shilian the truth, it seems that it is not enough to repay Tang Guogong's kindness, right?" ”

"Don't rush, take your time, there is an opportunity." Pei Ju smiled more kindly, and said with a more relaxed expression: "If what I expected is not bad, tomorrow at the latest, Yuwen Shu should ask you for news, and tell him all about the situation of Tang Guogong, almost eight years of old accounts, Yuwen Zhuguo has long wanted to find an opportunity to vent his evil anger, we have to fulfill him." Also, by the way, make amends for Ying Liangxian's nephew, although the virtuous nephew pulled him out today was forced, and it didn't cause any consequences, but we also have to do enough of the posture that should be done. ”

Pei Han nodded with a smile and agreed to Pei Ju's explanations one by one, and then Pei Ju wanted to stop there, but suddenly patted his forehead lightly, and said with annoyance: "Look at my brain, why did you forget such a big thing?" ”

"What did my brother forget?" Pei Yun hurriedly asked.

"A very coincidental thing." Pei Ju smiled and said: "This morning, before going to the court, Tang Guogong happened to ask me about Honghua Taishou, he let Honghua stay behind, and it happened that Honghua Taishou was vacant and needed to be reassigned, this is a great opportunity to repay Tang Guogong - Brother Xian, do you have a suitable person under your subordinates?" ”

"The candidate of Honghua Taishou?" Pei Yun began to calculate, and muttered: "This candidate is not easy to choose, not only can not be afraid of Tang Guogong's status as an imperial relative, but also has to strike the iron itself, so that Tang Guogong can't grasp any handles, can't be pulled down or overturned, and can't be bought by him." Such people are not easy to find....... ”

Another opportunity came, Chen Yingliang, who had been holding back the fire for a long time, suddenly had an idea, and hurriedly saluted the Pei family brothers and said: "Two uncles, regarding the position of Honghua Taishou, the little nephew has a suitable candidate, and he has the courage to recommend it to the two uncles." ”

"Do you have the right person? Who? "Pei Ju and Pei Yun are both surprised.

"Former Fuyu Dao Supervisor, Si Li's Assassin History, Fang Yanqian!" Chen Yingliang replied loudly, and explained: "Don't dare to deceive the two uncles, the little nephew and Fang Yanqian's son Fang Xuanling are like siblings, and they are more familiar with his father and son, knowing that Uncle Fang is very dissatisfied with Tang Guogong's recklessness, and has many dealings with the Quartet heroes in private, and is very vigilant against Tang Guogong's actions, Uncle Fang is well-known for his integrity and frankness, put him next to Tang Guogong, it is impossible to be bought by Tang Guogong, and keeping it can make Tang Guogong's whole body comfortable!" ”

Pei Ju and Pei Yun glanced at each other, and then immediately laughed at each other, Pei Yun also pointed at Chen Yingliang and scolded with a smile: "Good boy, just now I praised your kid for being compassionate and kind-hearted, and his true form was revealed in a blink of an eye?" Let Fang Yanqian serve as Honghua Taishou, not only for your Uncle Fang to get a position of real power, but also to mix a lot of sand around Tang Guogong, killing two birds with one stone, I can't see that you kid is really calculating. ”

Chen Yingliang smirked, and apologized again and again, and Pei Ju, the best in the old Pei family, also smiled: "Cheng, it's a good idea, putting a famous Qing official like Fang Yanqian next to Tang Guogong can let him drink a pot, and scold Fang Yanqian to the world, don't start to scold Fang Yanqian, a wonderful candidate, tomorrow I will speak in front of the saint, and strive to settle this matter!" ”

Chen Yingliang was overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked Pei Ju for his friend's family. At this time, it was not early, and Pei Ju, who was busy with official business, saw that there was nothing else to do, so he immediately submitted his farewell, Pei Yun stayed in the room, and Pei Hongce, who tied Chen Yingliang to come here to take the blame, hesitated, and suddenly said to Pei Ju and Pei Yun: "Two brothers, delay you a little longer, the younger brother has something to ask for, please two brothers must agree." ”

After all, he couldn't write two Pei characters in one stroke, and Pei Ju, who was already preparing to go home, immediately stopped and said with a smile: "Hehe, if the virtuous brother has something to say, it's all his own family, so you don't need to be polite." ”

"Thank you, brother." Pei Hongce thanked him first, and then pointed at Chen Yingliang and said: "The younger brother is brave and wants to ask the two brothers to do their best to find an official position in Luoyang, the eastern capital of Luoyang, for Chen Yingliang, and transfer him to Luoyang." ”

Chen Yingliang was a flurry, Pei Ju and Pei Yun were also slightly flustered, and Pei Hongce continued: "The two elder brothers Mingjian, the younger brother also knows that it is a little too anxious to transfer Yingliang to Luoyang now, and it is difficult to find a position suitable for him to play his talents, but the younger brother is also for his good, this kid is too capable of causing trouble, he almost caused trouble for you in just a few days, and there are many enemies in Daxing, and the guns and arrows are invincible, if he continues to stay in Daxing, I am afraid that sooner or later he will break into a big disaster and cannot be cleaned up, Therefore, the younger brother wants to take him back to Luoyang, so that he can be taken care of at any time, so that he will not accidentally cause you any trouble. ”

Pei Hongce's words touched the two brothers Pei Ju and Pei Yun - because they had already seen Chen Yingliang's ability to make a noise with their own eyes, Pei Ju just wanted to nod his head and agree, but he didn't think that Chen Yingliang suddenly knelt down on one knee to the Pei family brothers, and arched his hand and said: "Two uncles, uncles, your kind-hearted little nephew understands, but the little nephew is brave and wants to ask you to find a local official position for the little nephew and go to the local place to take up a position. ”

"To the place?" Pei Hongce was a little angry, and scolded: "How old are you, what position can you hold when you go to the place?" ”

"The little nephew doesn't ask for a high or low position, as long as he can let go and do a big job, serve the country, and fight for your uncle and uncle." Chen Yingliang replied loudly: "If it is convenient for the two uncles, the little nephew wants to go to Qingxu Qilu and other places where thieves are rampant to take up official positions, give full play to his strengths, assist local officials to exterminate the rebels, share the emperor's worries, and live up to the kindness of the two uncles and uncles." ”

Pei Ju, who was once extremely surprised, understood Chen Yingliang's purpose, and said in a deep voice: "Let you go to quell the rebellion and suppress the thieves, you can indeed give full play to your strengths in military affairs, but Qingxu, Qilu and other places are not as powerful as Luoyang, the eastern capital, there are many thieves, but there are few officers and soldiers, not only dangerous, after you take up the local real post, if you don't have any good political achievements, we don't have to continue to promote you." Do you have to think about this? ”

"The little nephew will never regret it!" Chen Yingliang gritted his teeth and replied: "After Gao Shilian's incident, the little nephew already understands very well that he is not suitable for the court officialdom, at least not yet, only the life and death battlefield of real swords and guns can have the opportunity for the little nephew to perform, so the little nephew will never regret it, and only ask his uncle to agree!" ”

Pei Ju looked at Pei Hongce's expression first, Chen Yingliang was a little hesitant when he heard that Pei Hongce, the real backer of Pei's family, Chen Yingliang hurriedly saluted him again, and pleaded: "Uncle, the little nephew knows that you want to bring me back to Luoyang, it is a love for me, and the little nephew can also get your favor at all times when he comes to your command, and he can avoid many troubles." But the grass and trees in the garden will never grow into towering trees, no wind and rain and no rainbow, if the little nephew will always hide under the protection of your wings, there will never be a chance to grow and experience, so the little nephew begs you, please give the little nephew this opportunity to show his strengths. ”

After hesitating for a moment, considering that Chen Yingliang is currently the most brilliant in military affairs, Pei Hongce still said to Pei Ju helplessly: "Brother, then let him be, if it is convenient for my brother, please ask you to find a local official position for this little brute, let him give full play to his military strengths, and see what tricks he can toss, so as not to let him stay in the capital and always cause trouble for you." ”

Pei Hongce, who ranked third among the brothers in his family, opened this mouth, Pei Ju naturally couldn't help but give face, and immediately nodded and said: "Okay, since Brother Hongce has spoken, then I will keep this matter in mind and see what kind of local position is suitable for Ying Liang's position, and arrange it for him if I have the opportunity." ”