Chapter 42: The Viper Finally Dispatches
Zhang Mansion in the capital, Zhang Siwei, who went home from work, took off the snow-white mink cloak he was wearing and carefully hung it on the gilt yellow pear hanger, this cloak was sewn from the non-variegated ferret skin of Changbai Mountain, the ferret was difficult to catch because of its rarity, and the ferret on the market was no less than a thousand taels of silver. What is not variegated is even more priceless.
And this mink cape is sewn with a full 20 pure white ferrets, which can be described as extremely luxurious. But this is nothing to Zhang Siwei, who was born in a wealthy family since he was a child, and for him, it is not a matter if he can buy it with silver.
Zhang Siwei was able to climb to this auxiliary position not only because he was quite capable, but also because he had to use money to open the way.
There are many people in Shanxi, Zhang Siwei doesn't look at him for spending money generously, it is all for himself, and the money he spends will try to accept bribes and earn it back. Zhang Siwei has also eaten a few hangings because of this, but he is very good at judging the situation and is good at burning cold stoves. Even if he ate a few times, he still didn't fall, and he also climbed to the second high position.
This mink cape is not only expensive, but also difficult to obtain. It took more than five years just to collect the materials, and finally it took a year for the best tailors and embroiderers in the country to work together.
The cloak is as white as snow, and there is no flaw in the stitching, the corners and necklines are all tied with gold embroidery, the tether is made of fine silk and snow satin, and the ends are inlaid with two colored beads from the East China Sea.
Zhang Siwei has been buying this cloak with fine workmanship and a lot of value for many years, when Zhang Juzheng was in power, Zhang Siwei was reluctant to give it to the boss, how dare he take out this cloak and shake it, the younger brother's character is still needed.
After all, Big Guy Zhang is really powerful enough during this time, and the officials who dare to contradict him have all returned to their hometowns, how dare Zhang Siwei steal the limelight from Big Guy Zhang, but Zhang Siwei can only secretly wear and appreciate it at home.
People rely on clothing, and Buddha relies on gold. This extravagant mink cape looks heroic and graceful when worn on the body. Even Zhang Siwei, who is nearly sixty years old, has also worn out the taste of immortals.
This is not Zhang Siwei thinks that Boss Zhang is dying. It coincides with the arrival of early winter, and it is better to wait for it if you don't wear it at this time. There is a way that wealth does not return to the hometown, such as brocade clothes walking at night, Zhang Siwei couldn't bear to wear a mink cloak and come out to make waves.
Zhang Siwei is a flatterer, so his subordinates are all masters of rainbow fart. As soon as Zhang Siwei stepped into the study, his subordinates Li Zhi, Zou Yuanbiao and others stepped forward to salute and flatter.
"The teacher is already beautiful, and this ferret cloak is the icing on the cake on the teacher, I think our first beautiful official in the Ming Dynasty should be replaced!"
Li Wei licked his face and said nonsense, an old man who is about to enter the ground, you describe it as beautiful, and you are not afraid to spit out the overnight meal. However, this rainbow fart was shot very horizontally, not only praising Zhang Siwei's appearance, but also vaguely mentioning that it was time to change the auxiliary position.
"Senior Brother Li is right, and only a person with a beautiful appearance like his teacher is worthy of the word immortal. I heard that the children of the Zhang family took the banner of Zhang Juzheng's royal order to recruit troops and horses in Henan, advocating that he was the reincarnation of the immortal and wanted to establish a god dynasty.
Teacher, did you say that Zhang Bugu was unwilling to be liquidated after his death and sent his sister-in-law to make a last stand? Zou Yuanbiao stood up and continued to look at it, and finally pointed out what he was talking about this time.
"The bones in the grave are dry, and they are just dying and struggling. My Ming Dynasty won the country, and it is still possible for the clan to rebel, and others will rebel and die. In this way, Li is worth you to contact the officials of the Inspectorate who we have friends with and are aspiring to oppose Zhang Bugu, let them go to the fold, and discuss this matter with the emperor tomorrow morning. Zhang Siwei agreed with Zou Yuanbiao's point of view, and sneered proudly when he saw that the first assistant was in the hub.
"Yes, Master! Students, let's do it! Li Wei was so excited that he bowed and saluted. This matter has been done, and with the means of the teacher to win people's hearts, the position under his ass will be moved at least a few positions.
"It's nothing, everyone step down, rest early, recuperate, I'm afraid everyone won't be idle after tomorrow." Zhang Siwei maintained a cordial smile and said goodbye to the door like a homely person. The light of a few pots of charcoal fire in the study reflected on his face full of ravines, which looked sinister and strange.
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Li Zhi does know how to do things, and he didn't look for the general seven-grade to do things, but found the four-grade right to the imperial history Liu Dongxing. That night, Feng Bao deducted this book and hurriedly came to Zhang Juzheng's house. What is our boss Zhang Juzheng doing? is repairing with Zhang Jianxiu's mother Luan Feng and Ming, performing the gift of Zhou Gong.
Since Zhang Yi and the other six people brought back 10 black chicken and white phoenix pills, they told Zhang Juzheng that this is a life-sustaining elixir, which has the effect of prolonging life.
The fresh medicinal fragrance was very different from the fishy elixir given by Emperor Jiajing at the beginning of the year. Big Guy Zhang took one suddenly, and it took effect after a while.
Lao Zhang felt warm all over. I used to feel much better about cold, soreness in my waist and knees, lack of energy and other problems, but now Lao Zhang is more convinced of his sister-in-law's statement.
For the sake of his own life, he has to cultivate his self-cultivation, so those beautiful concubines don't go, and simply rest here every day at Zhang Jianxiu's mother Wang, which can be regarded as a reward for giving birth to a good son to himself.
This life-sustaining god pill Lao Zhang takes one pill a day, this black chicken white phoenix pill is an elixir that replenishes life, the upper limit of ordinary people's health is less than a hundred, even if Lao Zhang is dying, three will be replenished.
What's more, Lao Zhang's health is actually good, so after taking the pill on the second day, the qi and blood will rise and be uncomfortable, and it just so happens that Wang, who is only in his early thirties, still has the charm to sleep beside him.
Just when Lao Zhang was about to score a brace, the porter maid came in to announce that Feng Bao was coming. Zhang Juzheng knew that something big must happen to Feng Bao late at night, and he didn't care about putting on makeup and pretending to be sick, so he appeared directly in the living room.
directly startled Feng Bao, and thought he had seen a ghost. You must know that every time Feng Bao came to visit Zhang Juzheng on the order of Emperor Wanli in the past few months, he was not far from death, maybe one day it would be gone, and every time he went back, Feng Bao felt more sorrow in his heart.
Today, Zhang Juzheng's face was full of red light under the candlelight, and his back was straight, which suddenly reminded Feng Bao of the time when he and Zhang Juzheng were inverted ten years ago.
"No, Brother Gu, what are you?"
Looking at Feng Bao's shocked and surprised appearance, Zhang Juzheng smiled and said, "Brother Yongting, I'm already fine!" ”
"It's really good, Brother Bugu come and take a look at this recital, you and my brother have been friends for many years, you tell me the truth, your Zhang family is going to be reversed?" Feng Bao was first overjoyed, and then said with a solemn expression.
"What! My Zhang family rebelled? ”
Zhang Juzheng was inexplicably frightened, and took the fold at a glance, his expression became more and more solemn.
"Brother Yongting, with me Zhang Juzheng for a day, the Zhang family will not rebel. However, what was said in the letter was feared to be a catastrophe. Wait for me to change my clothes, and I will secretly return to the palace with you tonight to meet the emperor. ”
Feng Bao knew the temperament and wisdom of his allies, and he didn't dare to say much, waiting for Director Zhang in the living room for a while, and then returned to the palace in a sedan chair with Zhang Juzheng, who was dressed in court clothes.
On the second day of the morning dynasty, Feng Bao accompanied Emperor Wanli to the early dynasty. Even if he had a secret meeting with Zhang Juzheng last night, the young Wanli Emperor was still full of vitality this morning, and said with a cordial smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, do you have something important to discuss today?" ”
Liu Dongxing, the imperial history of the minister's right servant, played: "The minister heard that Jinyiwei commanded Zhang Jianxiu, bewitched the public, lied about the immortal to save the world, colluded with the anti-thief Sun and Moon Divine Sect, gathered tens of thousands of people in Shaolin, Henan, with the intention of rebellion, and asked the emperor to make a clear decision!" ”
"Elder Zhang Ge, what do you think of this matter?" Wanli looked at Zhang Siweidao.
"Shousuke has always been fair and loyal, and will never disobey. However, his son Zhang Jianxiu has always been arrogant and domineering, and he was rampant and lawless during his duty as Jinyiwei, and he was a common man.
There are countless cases about him, and when Zhang Ge was critically ill this time, Zhang Jianxiu lied that he begged for immortal fate to deceive the king's destiny banner, which was suspected of chaos. As for the rebellion, it is not yet known. You can choose one of them to go to Henan to investigate and supervise. ”
Zhang Siwei stood up and talked eloquently, reflecting the meaning: Lord Shoufu's loyalty to Daming is no problem, but his son is not necessarily, under Shoufu's favoritism and fraud, he has always been blind to the king's law, and the possibility of rebellion is very great.
Wang Zhihe, the secretary of the Criminal Department, stood up and said: "The minister is willing to take the post of Qin to Henan to investigate and supervise." ”
"Your Majesty, the criminal department Shangshu Wang Zhizhi and the criminal minister Zhang Jianxiu are Weng's son-in-law, I am afraid that there is a suspicion of favoritism and fraud, and the minister recommends Zuo Du Yushi Zou Yuanbiao to go to Henan to investigate. In addition, before the facts are ascertained, I am afraid that some people will disturb the recuperation of Lord Shousuke, and I ask His Majesty to send someone to strictly guard Lord Shousuke's mansion. ”
Li Zhi, the director of the Ministry of Rites, stood up to refute and offered to seize Zhang Fuzhong as a hostage. As soon as the words fell, a neutral voice came out from behind the screen of Emperor Wanli.
"I don't think it has to be this way!"