In the first year of Jian'an, the ninth day of the first month.

According to the regulations, this is the last day off of the Kaiji.

Wang Lang arrived early, sitting in the duty room, dealing with the accumulated affairs.

Tingwei came, and the young ladies also did not dare to continue to take vacation, and the Tingwei Mansion was quite busy compared to other official temples that were still deserted.

Shaocheng Zhang Hong sat opposite Wang Lang and said: "Tingwei, this year's plan is a bit grim, and the four prefectures of He, Sili, Yan, and Hebei need more than 800 people, and the money is more than 80,000 yuan. ”

Wang Lang is not the first day of his appointment, and said: "I will personally communicate with the state pastors of this state, and Shangshutai will not sit idly by, the most stressful thing is people and money and food." People, I'll find a way, money, I can raise some of it, but it's far from enough......"

Eighty thousand is not much, but for the current imperial court, it is also a large number, and it is not so easy to take out.

In particular, there is an obvious crack in the relationship between Wang Lang and Shang Shutai, and it can be expected that it will not be so easy to get money.

Zhang Hong also felt a lot of pressure and said: "Tingwei, I heard a news that Hu Cao suddenly got 200,000 yuan, and next year he will make up the arrears of officials at one time." ”

Wang Lang's expression moved slightly, and he said, "Where did you get the news from, is it accurate?" ”

200,000, but a lot of money, if this is apportioned, the Tingwei Mansion can also get a lot.

Zhang Hongdao: "It is not accurate to pass it from Hucao, but it should not be fake." ”

Wang Lang's heart was already excited, thinking about how to get a share from these 200,000 miles.

As long as you have money, nothing is hard!

"Tingwei, Tingwei!"

Wang Lang hurriedly ran in and shouted nervously: "Tingwei, it's not good." Cao Sima's servant suddenly came to Tingwei to beat the drum, accusing Cao Cao of being corrupt and perverting the law, and also took the account book as proof, with Cao Sima's seal! ”

Zhang Hong suddenly changed color and looked at Wang Lang in disbelief.

Wang Lang was not in a hurry, as if he had thought of something in his heart, and sneered: "Is it the Yingchuan Party that made a move on me?" This kind of framing and provoking is enough to do it! ”

Zhang Hong didn't dare to be careless, and hurriedly said: "Captain Ting, don't underestimate it." Cao Sima is a person trusted by His Majesty, and he is also the thorn in the side of the 'Yingchuan Party', a bad and unlucky one will be Tingwei! ”

Wang Lang sneered more and more, sneering with confidence, and said: "You know, I know, the 'Yingchuan Party' also knows, why do you still do this?" What is greed, the whole big man, how many are clean? This kind of thing is nothing more than a no-go! ”

Zhang Hong was stunned and said, "Captain Ting, this ...... What does that mean? ”

Wang Lang didn't mention it, his ears moved, as if he heard the drums outside, and said lightly: "It's nothing, you go in person, remember, once you do it strictly, if there is evidence, you must sit down, you must carefully verify, and there can be no mistakes." ”

Zhang Hong was completely stunned, and said: "Tingwei, this is a trap, and that's Cao Cao, it's a big trouble, not only Shangshutai will trouble Tingwei, but Your Majesty will also send down the ...... of thunder and anger."

Wang Lang was a little anxious, and urged: "Can I be clearer than Ling?" Alright, I've got my own plan, go ahead. ”

When Zhang Hong saw Wang Lang say this, he could only get up hesitantly and go to deal with it.

Wang Lang waited for him to leave, picked up the teacup quite leisurely, took a sip lightly, and sneered: "It's really clumsy......"

When Zhang Hong arrived in the front hall, he saw an honest man in his early forties, sitting with an expressionless face checking the account books and the recorded confession, slamming the table, glaring and shouting: "You have been in Cao Jun for more than 30 years, and now you are suing, it is a big crime to sue the master as a slave, do you know!" ”

The man trembled, knelt on the ground and said: "Villain, villain is a truthful accusation, according to, according to the rules of the Tingwei Mansion, there should be merit, reward, reward......"

Zhang Hong stared at his face, seeing that it didn't seem to be a fake, he snorted coldly: "You are smart!" But do you know that this little thing is not enough to do anything to Cao Sima, have you thought about how Cao Sima will clean you up afterwards?! ”

The man's shoulders trembled, and he said: "I know, but, but the villain has already found out, and if you don't sue, you ......will die."

Zhang Hong frowned deeply, and looked down at the confession and the account book.

Judging by his experience, this matter is simple and clear, and Cao Cao is undoubtedly greedy!

But it is too simple and clear, but it is more and more solid, it is the 'Yingchuan Party' that is deliberately designing, pushing Wang Lang into a dilemma.

No matter how things are handled and how they are ended, it is impossible for Wang Lang and Cao Cao to have any more intimate relationship.

Zhang Hong was deeply worried about the future of Wang Lang and the Tingwei Mansion, and asked a few more questions, seeing that there were no flaws, and after sorting out the file, Zhang Hong came to Wang Lang's duty room again.

Wang Lang took the file and carefully looked at it from beginning to end, without any mistakes or omissions.

Zhang Hong's face was full of worry, and he said: "Tingwei, this matter is very troublesome, Cao Cao can't touch it, and he can't press it, it's really difficult to do." ”

Wang Lang closed the dossier, smiled widely, and said, "Well, eight or nine are not far from ten." This Cao Cao is too careless, this kind of thing can leak out. ”

Zhang Hong was very confused by Wang Lang's reaction, and said, "Tingwei, this case is too tricky, and you have to find a way." ”

Seeing that he was panicked, Wang Lang patted the file and said, "You're right, this case is too tricky, since it's so tricky...... It is better to be happy alone than to be happy in all. ”

"What do you mean?" Zhang Hong stretched out his head and said with some curiosity.

Wang Lang sorted out the dossier, put it in the bag, stood up and looked down at Zhang Hong, and said: "Cao Cao is the Great Sima Mansion has Sima, and the Tingwei Mansion has no right to ask him, and neither can the Great Sima Mansion and Shangshutai." ”

Zhang Hong's eyes widened instantly, he stood up hurriedly, and said, "Ting Wei, are you going to stab this case in front of the emperor?" ”

Wang Lang saw that Zhang Hong finally came to his senses and said, "Not bad." Your Majesty will definitely not try the case in person, so either the Imperial Historical Observatory or the three divisions will try it, no matter what, it will not be a matter of my Tingwei Mansion. ”

Zhang Hong hesitated and said, "Tingwei, it's not ...... with Cao Sima."

Wang Lang waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, it's just a deal." ”

Zhang Hong suddenly put his mind down, turned his mind to move, stepped forward and whispered: "Captain Ting, since you want to make trouble, make a big fuss." ”

At this time, it was Wang Lang's turn to be puzzled, and said, "Why is it so big?" ”

Zhang Hong smiled mysteriously and said: "Tingwei doesn't do anything, Tingwei's Mansion will try it step by step, and the lower officials will reveal a little that Tingwei's Mansion has no right to try, and if you want to end the court, go to the palace, at that time, some people are in a hurry." ”

Wang Lang couldn't help touching his beard, and said with a very appreciative smile: "I have an agreement with Shang Shutai that I can recommend one person to be Hu Cao Shilang, do it well." ”

Zhang Hong was overjoyed, raised his hand and said: "Thank you Tingwei for your support, the subordinate will not forget!" ”

The young man of the Tingwei Mansion and the Hu Cao Shilang, according to the current rank, they have directly crossed from the fourth rank to the third grade, which is not an ordinary promotion!

Wang Lang handed the file back to him and said, "There must be hidden secrets in this case, you continue to try it." ”

"Xia Guan understands!" Zhang Hong had an expression of 'the lower officials understand', took the file, and left Wang Lang's duty room with brisk steps.

Wang Lang stood there, looking in the direction of Shangshutai through the window, his face was indifferent and mocking, and said, "Such clumsy, I really think highly of you!" ”

Cao Cao's servant, beating the drum in the Tingwei Mansion, complained that Cao Cao was greedy and could not do anything, and 'inadvertently' quickly spread his mouth in Luoyang City.

The courtiers and courtiers who were still on leave were confused at first, and then some of them were cold, feeling that something big had happened!

Prime Minister's Office.

Xun Yu has always been steady, and his face does not show any emotion, but at this moment, it is difficult to hide his anger and look directly at Zhong Yu.

Zhong Xuan's face was also serious, shook his head, and said, "I don't know. ”

"Is it Gongda?" The anger in Xun Yu's words could no longer be suppressed. The palace repeatedly warned that Cao Cao and Wang Lang should not be embarrassed, and party disputes must not be set off.

Unexpectedly, before this court break has passed, someone will shoot at Cao Cao and Wang Lang at the same time!

Zhong Xuan was silent for a moment and said, "As rumored, the Tingwei Mansion has no right to try Cao Cao, and that servant should go to the Yushitai to complain, not the Tingwei Mansion across the wall." ”

Zhong Xuan is obvious that the person who shot is to kill two birds with one stone, shoot at Cao Cao, and at the same time pull Wang Lang into the water!

The corners of Xun Yu's face twitched again and again, and said, "Where is Gongda?" ”

Zhong Xuan said: "I asked before I came, and I inspected the altar outside the West City. ”

Xun Yu became more and more sure of Xun Yu, his eyes were indifferent, and he said: "This matter, no matter who is behind it, whether Cao Cao is really greedy or not, it must be closed before today, and it must not be delayed until tomorrow!" ”

"That's what I thought, too,"

Zhong Miao felt a big headache and said: "But that Wang Lang detained people and did not hand it over to Yushitai, which shows that he also intends to fight, and the key now is Wang Lang's attitude." ”

Xun Yu thought about the embarrassment a few years ago, and said in a deep voice: "No matter what he thinks, it must be over!" ”

Zhong Xuan's expression moved, and he got up and said, "I'll go to see Wang Lang, Gongda's side, and the prime minister still needs to negotiate." ”

Xun Yu nodded, thinking about how to convince Xun Yu.

Xun Yu is Xun Yu's nephew, and his official position is also under Xun Yu, but in fact, Xun Yu is more than ten years older than Xun Yu and joined the office earlier, Xun Yu is still recommended by Xun Yu, and at the same time, the 'Yingchuan Party' was created by Xun Yu and is the real leader of the 'Yingchuan Party'.

Xun Yu and Xun You have long had a disagreement, and they have not been broken, Xun Yu does not want to have a big conflict with Xun You, or even a break, it is even more terrible than Wang Lang jumping out!

Zhong Miao left the Prime Minister's Mansion and went to the Tingwei Mansion.

But when he arrived at the Tingwei Mansion, he was told that Wang Lang was not there and was still on vacation.

Zhong Xuan then turned his horse's head and turned to Wang Lang's mansion, only to be told that Wang Lang had not returned from visiting friends.

After closing the door twice, Zhong Miao was already very clear about Wang Lang's attitude, thought for a while, and said, "Go to the Yushitai." ”

In addition to the Tingwei Mansion, there is another department that can close the case, that is, the Yushitai managed by Liu Xie.

An official of Cao Cao's level happens to be within the scope of supervision of the Imperial Historical Observatory, as long as Liu Xie forcibly takes over the case, he can quickly close it and avoid the expansion of the situation.

When Zhong Xuan went to the Yushitai, Xun You rushed to Xun You's mansion as soon as possible.

His face was gloomy, anger was written all over his face, and he said hatefully, "It's not me! ”

Xun Yu stared at his face and didn't say a word.

In the entire Luoyang City, apart from the 'Yingchuan Party', who else dares to make a move against Wang Lang? Who has a reason to make a move?

Xun You naturally knew this, and was shocked by anger and lost his mind, and roared angrily: "I said it, it's not me, it's someone who framed me!" ”

Xun Yu's tone was indifferent, and he said, "Do you plan to explain in front of Your Majesty like this?" ”

Xun You's annoyance is here, everyone will think that he did it, even in the palace, he still can't argue!

Xun You felt that he had never been so angry, he was calculated and had no defense, and his chest was about to explode!

He paced back and forth in front of Xun Yu, thinking about many possibilities, but there was no clue for a long time.

It was Cao Cao who sued - there was physical evidence and some evidence; sued the Tingwei Mansion and pulled Wang Lang into the water.

In the entire Luoyang City, except for the 'Yingchuan Party', there is no second person who dares to attack these two people at the same time!

In the Yingchuan Party, Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu are not.

That can only be Xun You.

Xun Yu quietly observed Xun Yu for a long time, and saw that he was still so angry, obviously not pretending, and his heart was also full of doubts - isn't there really someone calculating?

If there really is a third party, then this method is too ruthless.

The 'Yingchuan Party', the 'Former Prime Minister's Party', and Cao Cao, the most powerful in the military, are put into it - it's terrifying to think about.

Xun Yu's expression did not move, and he still felt that Xun Yu was the most likely in his heart.

Xun Yu wandered around for a long time, did not find any suspicious people, took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, glared at Xun Yu and said: "I said, it's not me, if you recognize me, then take my head and explain it to Your Majesty!" ”

"It's not you,"

Xun Yu's expression was as usual, his tone was calm, and he said, "You are not so stupid. ”

Xun Yu was woken up by Xun You's last sentence, as soon as this kind of thing happened, Xun You was the target of everyone, it was completely a way to die, Xun You would not do this.

Seeing that he believed it, Xun You hurriedly sat down opposite him, and said with an expectant face: "Have you thought of who did it?" ”

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter who did it, the most important thing now is to calm down this matter before the anger in the palace." ”

Xun Yu can't wait to cut the murderer behind this incident with a thousand knives, and he knows that what Xun Yu said is the point.

Once the palace decided that Xun You had taken action against Cao Cao and Wang Lang and ignored his repeated warnings, it would be the crime of bullying the king, and for Xun You, it would definitely be a catastrophe!

"What now?" Xun You's brain was buzzing, his heart was flustered, and he had completely lost his former calm.

Xun Yu had been thinking about this for a long time, and said: "Yuan Chang is still outside, whether he can talk to Wang Lang or not, we will have to deal with it in many ways." I'll find a way to meet Da Changqiu later, you go to see Lu Yu, and ask him to inquire about what is going on over there with Cao Cao. If there is no progress, at noon at the latest, the three of us will go to see Wang Lang together. ”

"What if Wang Lang doesn't obey?" Xun Yu asked after him. It's a matter of family life, no matter how Xun Yu is, he can't be calm as usual.

Xun Yu's face showed a rare touch of ruthlessness, and said, "I can't help him!" If this matter continues, it will not benefit anyone, besides, Shang Shutai, I am still in charge! ”

(End of chapter)