Section 50: The quarrel in the palace of diligent government is stronger from day to day. But Tang Ziou's health is getting worse and worse. A few Wenchen couldn't stand it anymore, so they had the courage to ask Lao Shangshu to take a seat. Li Tie didn't take this matter seriously, and even made an exception to allow Tang Xuan to enter the hall to support his father. He is now almost covering the sky with one hand in the court, and since he speaks like this, others naturally dare not peck at him.

In the afternoon of this day, after participating in the morning court meeting, Wu Ming thought that he had nothing to do, so he read a book in the courtyard.

As soon as February passes, March is considered the beginning of spring. The weather is starting to warm up and everything is recovering. The pear blossoms in the Konoe Palace are also in full bloom as if they were covered with snow. The courtyard is now empty and very elegant. Wu Ming flipped through "March Strategy? The manuscript of "Twenty-Four Questions", my heart was anxious, but I couldn't read it. Contrary to the warmer weather, the court discussion has almost come to a standstill. On the point of "disarmament and withdrawal of governors", the two sides dragged for nearly a month, and Li Tie finally retreated. It was promised that the governor could be removed at the right time. Just when Wu Ming thought that he was done, the other party inked on the issue of "moving the capital to Nanning".

Li Tie insisted on his own opinion, believing that "Kyoto is an important place in a country, and moving the capital lightly is afraid of hurting the country." "Insist that Tao Yu and Xiao Tianzi return to Kyoto. Tang Ziou quoted the scriptures, and his mouth was about to burst into flames, but he just didn't let go. The two sides engaged in a tug-of-war over this issue. Wu Ming can be said to be ignorant of the things on politics, and when he encounters these things, he can only stare dryly. Tang Ziou was the leader of the civil ministers after all, and those civil officials gradually got used to this atmosphere of discussion after such a period of time. also began to jump out to help, Tang Ziou would not bow down to everything.

What "moving the capital lightly, fearing damage to the country's capital" is all fake. Li Tie is probably just stalling for time. What the hell is he waiting for? He was thinking about his thoughts when he heard Lei Fei'er say in a loud voice outside, "Lord Wu, can I come in?" ”

Wu Ming was stunned and said in surprise: "Is it Fei'er?" Come on in. "Lei Fei'er hadn't seen Tao Ren much since she met her that night, and she didn't know what she was up to. Lei Fei'er walked in from outside, and as soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she said with a calm face: "Lord Wu, since the prime minister has seen you, his health has been getting worse day by day. This morning, Second Brother Li came to the news that the prime minister had passed away. ”

Although he had thought of such a day, when he really got the news, he couldn't help but feel a sinking in his heart, he put the book in his arms and hid it, and said, "When did the prime minister leave, and what happened to him?" ”

Lei Fei'er thought about it for a while, and then sighed and said, "The old prime minister only passed away last night, because yesterday afternoon, Second Brother Li asked him if he wanted to drink water, and he also responded. As for the aftermath, Li Tie didn't embarrass him much, and prepared a coffin to bury in the cemetery in the west of the city. Don't worry, we've marked the address, so you won't lose it. ”

The meaning in her tone was that there would be a place to worship in the future. Wu Ming felt very uncomfortable, but Tao Ren was almost Li Tie's lifelong enemy, and Li Tie treated him like this, and he really didn't have to "embarras" Tao Ren. After this incident, Wu Ming was in no mood to read. Although Tao Ren didn't have much contact with him before, the other party put "March Strategy" on his deathbed? Twenty-four Questions" was delivered to himself, why did he have to come over and hand it over to Tao Yu. Thinking of this, he said hello to Lei Fei'er, led the south look, and walked outside.

Due to the beginning of spring, there are gradually more pedestrians on the streets. But he was completely out of the mood for appreciation, and just galloped on his horse. Nanwangji is a divine horse, and it didn't take long to arrive at Tang Ziou's Shangshu Mansion. When I arrived at the gate of the small courtyard, I saw two young men in Tsing Yi standing at the door from a distance, and when I saw Wu Ming coming, I hurriedly ran over to lead the horse, and said: "Lord Wu, my young master was still talking about you just now, so you came." ”

During this time, Wu Ming came to the Tang family a lot, and even the people who brought the Tang family were familiar with it. When Wu Ming walked into this small courtyard, he saw Tang Xuan tiptoeing out of the house. Seeing Wu Ming coming, his eyes lit up. put his index finger to his lips and "shh ”

Wu Ming thought about Tao Ren's death today, and his heart was faintly uneasy. He frowned and said, "Teacher Tang's body is not as good as day by day, it's really not good, don't go tomorrow." Anyway, when I look at Li Tie, I didn't make peace. ”

Tang Ziou was stunned for a while, and then sighed and said: "Master Wu, you know these truths, I know, I know, don't my naughty old father know?" But he has that stubborn temper, and until the Yellow River is not dead, it is useless how many times I persuade him. The current court is like this, is it worth it? Speaking of which, the eyes of this man in his early thirties turned a little red.

Wu Ming was in turmoil, and he didn't know how to comfort him. The civil officials of the Eastern Han Dynasty were degraded and died. If Tang Ziou fell again, it could be said that the old minister was in mourning, he paused, and finally couldn't hold back: "Brother Tang, the prime minister passed away yesterday." ”

Tang Xuan was shocked, stunned, and said, "How do you know?" ”

Wu Ming gritted his teeth, and finally told the whole story of seeing Tao Ren in 1510. After Tang Xuan heard what he said, his eyes were also a little moist, and he said, "Lord Wu, you wait a minute, I'll put the "March Strategy?" The original of "Twenty-four Questions" is handed over to you. So saying, he walked towards the house.

Although Tao Ren has never fought Li Tie, his sense of smell is still very keen. When he learned that the prince's back road had been cut off, he already smelled a smell of danger. On the same day, he entrusted a confidant to give the book to Tang Xuan for safekeeping. Although Tang Xuan is only a national supervisor, he is only a seven-rank official. But he is Tang Ziou's only son, and everyone has to think twice before he moves. This book is the most appropriate place for him.

Just as he was thinking, Tang Xuan had already walked out of the house with a thick package. He walked up to Wu Ming and stood still, then solemnly opened it, and there was a thick silk book lying inside. Although the book is very exquisite, it is also a bit old. There are a few big characters written on it in seal, exactly: marching strategy? Twenty-four questions.

He rewrapped the book and handed it to Wu Ming. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Lord Wu, if you want me to study historical scriptures, I am naturally full of interest. But the march and battle were really reluctant for me. The prime minister can hand over this book to you, and I am relieved. ”

Although he said it lightly, Wu Ming was a little uneasy in his heart. If he doesn't show up, Tao Ren will definitely be ready to pass on this strange book to him. Also, although Tang Xuan's mouth is a little poisonous, he has outstanding literary talent and a straightforward personality, perhaps in the eyes of these civil officials, he is the best candidate for the next prime minister, and it is appropriate for Tao Ren to pass the book to him. However, this book was designated by Tao Ren to be handed over to himself, so he had to take it back and hand it over to Tao Yu, which can be regarded as an explanation for not bringing back Tao Ren on this mission to the north.

Thinking of this, he said apologetically: "Brother Tang, now that Teacher Tang is asleep, how about the younger brother to go to Nanshi to drink?" As soon as he talked about going to drink, Tang Ziou shook his tongue. But looking at the room that came out just now, he still said gloomily: "Forget it, my father is not in good health now, so I'd better not leave." ”

Before he could finish speaking, Mrs. Tang came out of the back room. said: "Since Lord Wu is invited, wouldn't it be rude for you not to go, and in the future, I don't know if you will have a chance to reunite together." Seeing Tang Xuan's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, she continued: "Don't worry, father is here, just take care of me, remember to come back early." ”

Tang Xuan smiled: "Then there is Mrs. Lao." ”

The two of them asked and answered here, raising their eyebrows, and they really couldn't see anything wrong. Wu Ming looked at it, and couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart, if Xiaoyi was also there, he and her would be so affectionate.

Saying goodbye to Mrs. Tang, the two walked out of the Tang Mansion. Tang Zixuan sighed: "Now the whole of Kyoto is already a matter of things. There are only a few people who can drink together. Lord Wu, let's call Lin Xiaoshui. It's not in vain for you to go back to Kyoto. ”

Wu Ming naturally wouldn't object, he took the initiative to invite Lin Xiaoshui last time, but he was busy recently, and he forgot about it, he smiled and said: "If Brother Tang wants me to invite you to dinner, just go to the south with me." I'm a Guards Battalion Commander anyway, but it's not easy to eat poor. Tang Xuan shook his head and said, "That's so easy......"

Probably he heard the news of Tao Ren's death today, and this always optimistic Tang Xuan also became sentimental. Wu Ming's mood was already a little bad, and he was also a little depressed at this time. The two didn't say anything all the way, and rode to the Lin Mansion to call Lin Xiaoshui. After the last gambling house incident, no one else came to Lin Xiaoshui's trouble, and there was a Lin Mansion in Nuoda, and now only Lin Xiaoshui lives. Even Ah Zhi was arranged by Lei Fei'er to go somewhere.

Nanwang has a bad temper, except for Wu Ming, no one else can carry it, otherwise he will go crazy. The two called Lin Xiaoshui, asked him to ride with Tang Xuan, and rushed to the south of the city together.

Along the way, Lin Xiaoshui was also silent. If it had been before, he would have pulled Wu Ming a long time ago and begged for Nanwang. A few people went to the downtown in the south of the city and found a very luxurious restaurant. As soon as he entered the door, Xiao Er flashed out of it and said, "Three guest officers, the elegant seat on the third floor invited a special musician to play today, why don't you go up and have a look?" ”

Kyoto's ritual and music culture is very popular, and some large restaurants invite a famous local artist to perform at the restaurant every once in a while. One is to advertise, and the other is to give back to those regular customers who often spend in the store. This little two looks at the outfits of the three people, and they don't look like ordinary people, so they have this question. Wu Ming wanted to be pure, but he wanted to refuse. Tang Xuan was immediately aroused, and said, "There is such a thing, quickly take us up to have a look." ”