With the propaganda of "Qingzhou Daily", the four surnames of Huiji secretly colluded with Manichaeism and assassinated His Majesty, which spread all over the country.

For a time, the world shook.

Originally, many gentry and landlords in the south were unhappy about the arrest and imprisonment of the four clansmen surnamed Huiji.

As a result, after learning the truth, they all cleared up the relationship.

Good fellow, assassinate Your Majesty, who dares to mess with this?

At the same time, Han Zhen took advantage of this opportunity to issue an order to destroy the obscene shrines in the south and clear up Manichaeism, Maitreya, Nestorianism, and other cults.

If a missionary is found, he is punished with death.

Converting people to the local government to surrender themselves is not to blame.

Ordinary religious members are actually poor people, and they themselves are not very capable, and whether they grasp it or not has little impact.

The real pests are the cult leaders and their core members.

These people are in charge of proselytizing, and they are very harmful.

At the same time, local governments encourage the people to report cult missionaries, and once the report is successful, a reward ranging from 10 to 50 percent will be given, depending on the identity of the person being reported.

For ordinary people, this is not a small amount of money.

Cults are rooted in the people, are extremely hidden, and there is no way to eradicate them without mobilizing the masses.

……

Yuhang County.

The Qian family has been extremely busy in the past two days, and the servants have cleaned the ancestral house spotlessly, replaced the old lantern ornaments, and replaced them with brand new peach charms.

Ten miles of official roads, loess mat roads, and clean water splash streets.

Early in the morning, Qian Xianli dragged his family and rushed to ten miles away to pick up the car.

Boom Boom!

In the middle of the hour, there was a sound of uniform footsteps in the distance.

After a while, a group of soldiers dressed in armor appeared in the field of vision, and the black dragon flag was waving in the wind.

The expressions of everyone in the Qian family changed slightly, and when they knew that His Majesty was coming, their faces were solemn.

A quarter of an hour later, the carriage, pulled by six horses, slowly stopped in front of everyone.

As the so-called Son of Heaven drives six, the princes drive five, the secretary drives four, the doctor three, the scholar two, and the Shuren one.

Even if the carriage is simple and not luxurious, just look at the horses pulling the carriage to understand the identity of the person in the carriage.

"Xiaomin greets Your Majesty."

Qian Xianli's family bowed together.

The next moment, the door curtain was lifted from the inside, Liu Chang walked out, and said loudly: "Your Majesty Xuan Qian Weng entered the car and walked along." ”

Wow!

As soon as the words fell, everyone in the Qian family showed surprise.

It is a great honor to travel in the same car with His Majesty.

Qian Xianli excused himself and said: "Xiaomin's status is low, how dare he walk with His Majesty." ”

At this time, Han Zhen's voice came out of the carriage: "Qian Weng is a great sage, and his ancestor is also the monarch of Wu Yue, so why bother to resign." ”

"In this way, the small people have overstepped the system."

Qian Xianli said, with the support of his grandson Qian Yuanqi, he boarded the carriage with difficulty.

"Get on the road."

Liu Chang sang, and the mighty team marched again.

The Qian family followed behind with happy faces and excited expressions.

The carriage looks small from the outside, but inside it is extremely spacious enough to seat more than a dozen people.

On the soft couch, there was a heroic and domineering young man.

Qian Xianli's heart shook slightly, and he hurriedly knelt on the ground and bowed: "Meet Your Majesty." ”

He has lived for more than 80 years, and he has seen young and handsome people such as the carp that crossed the river, and even the Zaifu of Shenzong to the present, such as Wang Anshi, Sansu, Han Qi, Sima Guang, Lu Gongshu, etc., he has also seen and talked with him.

But no one has ever had such momentum.

Although Han Zhen has reined in his momentum, he is still domineering.

Han Zhen asked, "Why is Qian Weng here?" ”

Qian Xianli replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, the dragon and the phoenix, the watch of the sky, the small people can't help but feel panic. ”

Tut.

I have to say that sycophants are also a kind of ability.

The same sycophancy, when some people say it, is quite explicit and embarrassing.

From the mouths of others, the feeling is completely different.

Qian Xianli is a master of this, with tone, demeanor and some subtle expressions, it is convincing.

Han Zhen smiled and said, "Long Zhang Fengzi? Since ancient times, has anyone ever seen a dragon and a phoenix? ”

If it were a different person, I was afraid that he would really be asked, but Qian Xianli said in a deep voice: "I see Your Majesty today, it is like a dragon evil!" ”

"Hahaha!"

Han Zhen laughed loudly and praised: "There is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure, the Qian family has a rich man in charge, and he will be blessed for a thousand years." ”

Qian Xianli's answer is quoted from Confucius in the "Historical Records", Confucius asked Lao Tzu, and after coming back, he sighed with a group of disciples: [I know that birds can fly, fish I know that they can swim, beasts I know that they can walk, those who walk can be reckless, those who swim can be Lun, and those who fly can be Tsuna. As for Long Wu, I don't know, and I ride the wind and clouds to the sky. I see Lao Tzu today, and he is like a dragon! 】

I have to say that this quote is just right and an excellent answer.

Qian Xianli bowed and said: "By Your Majesty's auspicious words, I don't care whether the Qian family is rich or not, I just want the clansmen to be safe and happy, and I will be content." ”

Han Zhen smiled slightly, and his heart became more and more satisfied.

That's what really smart people are.

Most people in the world are trapped by fame and fortune, and there are very few who can get out of it, and Qian Xianli is one of them.

Qian Xianli has lived for so many years, and he has seen a lot of secrets, and many secrets have not been included even in the palace, and he is well-versed in the past and the present, and he is very knowledgeable.

Along the way, the two talked and laughed.

chatting and chatting, we talked about Sansu.

Han Zhen looked strange and said, "Liang Shicheng is really the son of Su Dongpo?" ”

"I don't know."

Qian Xianli shook his head, and then thought about it: "Mr. Dongpo is ten years old, when Mr. Dongpo ruled Hangzhou, he was close to the old man, often visited the door, and stayed at the Qian family several times. During a summer drinking, I saw a dark red birthmark on Mr. Dongpo's left chest, and it is said that his father also had it, and he wanted to pass it on to the next generation. ”

"If Your Majesty is interested, after returning to Beijing, you can order someone to examine Liang Shicheng, and if there is, then it will probably be Mr. Dongpo's body."

Hearing this, Han Zhen chuckled and said, "Liang Shicheng was beheaded for public display as early as last year, and it seems that this matter has become a mystery. ”

Eunuchs are developed, and it is normal to recognize a famous father.

For example, Tong Guan, after he developed, he wanted to recognize an ancestor with cards for himself, so as to raise his identity.

Tong Guan was the first to aim at Han Qi, Han Qi went through the three dynasties of Zhenzong, Renzong, and Shenzong without falling, and his protégés were all over the world. If he can enter the gate of the Han family, with the help of the Han family's power, Tong Guan's wings will be fuller.

As a result, Han Qi's fifth son, Han Cuiyan, who was the servant of the Ministry at the time, refused to agree, thinking that Tong Guan's reputation was too stinky, and he was also a eunuch, which would insult the Han family's court, so he decisively refused.

In desperation, Tong Guan had no choice but to turn his head and find the Wang family again.

Although Wang Jue's reputation is not very good, no matter what, he is a dignified prime minister and a veteran of the three dynasties.

The two sides hit it off, and because of this, Qin Hui, the son-in-law of the Wang family, took advantage of the situation to get into a relationship with Tong Guan.

It stands to reason that Liang Shicheng wants to recognize an ancestor, and there are many choices, so there is no reason to choose Su Shi.

You must know that at that time, the court was 'pouring Su', and Su Shi's poems and inscriptions were said, and everything that was related to Su Shi had to suffer together, and Liang Shicheng didn't need to take such a big risk to recognize Su Shi as his father, and he was anxious to keep the poems of his 'father'.

As for Liang Shicheng's care for Su Shi's descendants, not to mention.

Qian Xianli said slyly: "The old man thinks that there is no need to delve into some things, and it is more interesting to leave some suspense for future generations?" ”

"Qian Weng's words are very good."

Han Zhen smiled and agreed.

In later generations, how many people fought over whether Qin Shi Huang was the son of Lü Buwei.

It is precisely because of this secret story that history has become more interesting and lively.

While talking and laughing, Liu Chang's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, it's time to the Qian Mansion." ”

"Qian Wen, please."

"Your Majesty, please."

got out of the carriage, and in the chanting of a group of servants, Han Zhen, accompanied by Qian Xianli, toured the ancestral house of the Qian family, and then went to the hall to drink tea.

Han Zhen took a sip of tea and said casually: "I heard Xie Qing say that the Qian family has a Zhilan Yushu, why don't you bring it to meet me." ”

"Xie Xiangbai praised, the old clumsy grandson is stupid, but the posture of a middle-aged person, only benevolence and filial piety are commendable."

Qian Xianli said and ordered someone to find Qian Yuanqi.

After a while, Qian Yuanqi walked into the hall and bowed: "Xiaomin greets Your Majesty." ”

Han Zhen glanced at it and said with appreciation: "Sure enough, he is a talented person and has a good demeanor." ”

"You can't deserve your majesty's praise."

Qian Yuanqi hurriedly said humbly.

Han Zhen asked, "Do you have merit and fame?" ”

"No, I didn't."

Qian Yuanqi replied truthfully.

Han Zhen chuckled and said: "Such a handsome talent, it's a pity not to be in the office, I want to restructure the Mingzhou Port City Shipping Division, Yuan Qi can want to be an official?" ”

Hearing this, Qian Yuanqi was ecstatic and was about to respond, but saw Qian Xianli take the first step and said: "Your Majesty is very loving, and Lao Clumsy is grateful, but Yuanqi's qualifications are mediocre, and he is an official, I am afraid that it will delay the major affairs of the court, and I implore Your Majesty to take back his life." ”

These words made Qian Yuanqi's face change, and his lips squirmed a few times, but in the end he still didn't say it.

"It's a pity."

Han Zhen said with a little regret.

Qian Xianli was afraid that this grandson would be dissatisfied and make some kind of moth, so he ordered: "Yuan Qi, you go down first." ”

"Yes, the small people will retire first."

Qian Yuanqi bowed again and turned to leave.

After chatting for a while, it was noon.

After having lunch at the Qian family, Han Zhen left.

Before leaving, Han Zhen deliberately left a pair of ink treasures.

The four big characters of the dragon flying and the phoenix dance, good people!

Although Han Zhen has begun to practice calligraphy in the past two years, after all, the time is still short, not to mention compared with those great Confucians, he is a show talent, and his calligraphy is several times better than him.

But Qian Xianli was like a treasure, and ordered: "Please ask the king of the city to come to his house, frame His Majesty's ink treasure, and enshrine it in the hall." ”

Waiting for the edict is a kind of official position, and it is also the name of the folk handicraft.

Of course, not all craftsmen can be worthy of the title of edict, and they need to be the top craftsmen in the industry.

"The old slave is going."

The old butler went happily.

Carefully placing Mobao on the table, Qian Xianli turned his head, saw that his grandson was sullen, and asked with a smile: "Do you complain about Grandpa in your heart?" ”

"Grandpa doesn't dare, grandpa does this, naturally there is a reason for grandpa."

Qian Yuanqi replied, but there was obviously a hint of unconvincing in his tone.

This is normal, and becoming an official is the ultimate belief of scholars in this era.

"It seems that you still have anger in your heart."

Qian Xianli said in a guilty tone: "Grandpa knows that you want to be an official, but for the sake of the Qian family, you can only be wronged." ”

Qian Yuanqi was puzzled: "What is the relationship between the two?" ”

"The pity you made before you became an official was because you missed your talent?"

Qian Xianli sighed silently in his heart.

He has three sons, all of whom are unsuccessful, and among the grandchildren, only Qian Yuanqi stands out.

But that's just the tallest of the short, compared to those young talents, Qian Yuanqi is not a little bit worse, and he can't even see through such an obvious thing.

Hearing what his grandfather said, Qian Yuanqi couldn't help but say, "Please also ask Grandpa to make it clear." ”

Qian Xianli felt a little comforted in his heart, his grandson still has some advantages in the end.

"This time, I donated all the land in the clan, and I didn't collect a penny, which gave the official family enough face, and the official family had to repay the peach no matter what. If you reward your officials, you will be regarded as repaying the favor, but if you don't accept it, then Your Majesty will have to owe it all the time. ”

Qian Xianli looked at the ink treasure on the table, and muttered to himself: "These four words given by Your Majesty are the talisman of my Qian family, from now on, as long as you keep to yourself, the disaster will not fall on my Qian family." In this way, I will be able to close my eyes when I die. ”

"I see."

Qian Yuanqi suddenly realized.

Qian Xianli advised: "Being prominent for a while does not mean that you can be prominent for a lifetime, and there are many courts that have declined for three generations." Yuanqi, you remember, in the future, the children of the Qian family will not be allowed to become officials. ”

As the saying goes, the companion is like a tiger, and the Qian family does not need the lintel of the descendants, but only needs to be safe and stable and keep the family business.

Seeing Grandpa's solemn tone, Qian Yuanqi nodded solemnly: "Grandpa is relieved, Yuanqi will definitely remember it." ”

"Good boy, Grandpa doesn't have many days left, your father is lazy, ambitious and talented, and the Qian family will rely on you in the future."

Qian Xianli gently touched his head, his face full of love.

Qian Yuanqi's eyes were slightly red, and his face showed admiration: "Grandpa's body and bones are good, don't say these unlucky words." ”

Qian Xianli shook his head and smiled: "Silly child, birth, old age, sickness and death are the reincarnation of heaven." Grandpa is not afraid of death, but there are some regrets, the prosperous world is coming, but it's a pity that I can't see it. ”

Since the prosperity of Kaiyuan, it has been more than 400 years.

In the past 400 years, there have been constant wars in the world, even if Zhao and Song Dynasty ruled the world, there are many ills, riots are frequent, and you can see the end at a glance.

Seeing the official family today made Qian Xianli feel that the next prosperous era was coming.

"Recalling the heyday of the Kaiyuan Dynasty in the past, Xiaoyi still has thousands of rooms. The rice is fat and the corn is white, and the public and private warehouses are abundant. There are no jackals on the roads of Kyushu, and the sun rises far away. Qi Su Lu is in the car class, and the male ploughing and the female mulberry are not lost. The saint in the palace plays the cloud gate, and all friends in the world are glue paint......"

Qian Xianli watched the sunset in the sky from afar, and muttered Du Fu's poems in his mouth.

What should it be like?

Not being able to see the beautiful scenery of the prosperous era is a little regrettable in this life.

……

……

It's night.

Although Yuxian Tower is not as famous as Fan Tower, it is also one of the 72 main stores in Tokyo.

After changing hands several times, today's Yuxian Building was bought by a wealthy businessman in Shandong at a high price.

At night, Yuxian Tower is brightly lit and lively.

In the private room on the third floor, Zhao Ji and Zhao Kai, the father and son, had just finished eating, and they were chatting about tea at the moment.

During this period of time, Zhao Ji's calligraphy and paintings became more and more difficult to sell.

From the original one word of 200 pieces, to now, a three-foot painting can also be sold for 100 times.

The reason why the price has fallen so quickly is that this guy is too productive.

Thousands of runs, tossed and lost overnight.

When there is no money, I continue to sell Mobao.

Scarcity is expensive, and when there are many quantities on the market, the price will naturally be low.

The income is less, and even Zhao Ji's consumption has dropped again and again, and the place where he stays has changed from Fan Lou to Yuxian Lou.

(End of chapter)