Chapter 124: The Countermeasure
Tang Jian returned to the camp with the men and horses who came to greet him.
Sure enough, as Xie Huchen expected, Zhuang Menglong knew that he had come to Jiangzhou to hunt, and he had already brought people here to wait to see him.
"The lower officials saw the lord of the system, and knew that the lord came to Jiangzhou to hunt, so he came to see him. Knowing that the adults came from afar, I brought some condolences by the way, and I asked the adults to smile. Zhuang Menglong smiled.
"Master Zhuang has a heart. Tang Jian turned over and dismounted, and walked straight into the tent.
The two men sat in their tents, and the soldiers brought washed fruit and wine.
"This official doesn't like to beat around the bush, is there something wrong with Lord Zhuang's trip?" Tang Jian was anti-guest, which caught Zhuang Menglong a little off guard.
"The last time I met, I was still in Hongchang Mansion, I said goodbye in a hurry, it has been a few months, and now I know that my lord is passing by me, and the lower officials should do their best to be the landlord. Zhuang Menglong replied.
"Well, I heard that you dealt with this epidemic well, so there was no large-scale infection, and this official really didn't see the wrong person, you are a person who can do things. Tang Jian praised.
"The adults are too famous, and the officials are ashamed. I still remember that before Xiaguan left Beijing, Taishi Chen told Xiaguan, saying that Master Tang was the pillar of my Southern Han Dynasty, and asked Xiaguan to learn more from Master Tang and do a good job. Zhuang Menglong said.
"Oh, Lord Zhuang and Taishi Chen still have a relationship?" Tang Jian asked.
"I forgot to report to the adult, Xia Guan has studied under the Taishi for many years, and it is also recommended by the Taishi to go to Jiangzhou to be a governor. Zhuang Menglong replied.
He actually took the initiative to tell his relationship with Chen Jing, Tang Jian pretended to change his face and deliberately let him notice.
"It turned out to be Taishi Chen's high feet. Tang Jian said.
"Xia Guan knows the relationship between Lord Tang and Cao Xiangui, but he also knows that Lord Tang is actually very disdainful of him and disdains to be with him, so Master Chen admires Lord Tang very much and hopes to work with Lord Tang one day. Zhuang Menglong's words revealed the meaning of wooing.
"This official can't stand the intrigue in the court, haha, it's more comfortable to be my commander with peace of mind. Tang Jian said with a smile.
"The ruler is wrong, as the saying goes, people go to high places and water flows to low places, Chen Taishi is in a high position, and he cares about the country, not at all like Cao Xiangui and others, now is the time for his old man's family, if you are willing to return to Beijing to take up a post, he will be very welcome. Zhuang Menglong said.
The meaning of his words, how could Tang Jian not hear it, this was to attract him into the court, to increase Chen Jing's bargaining chips for power and profit, and secondly, if he agreed, the position of control would be vacant, and Chen Jing could also send his henchmen to fully control the military and political power on the left side of Jiangnan.
"Taishi Chen's intentions, I know here, and I will think about it when I go back, after all, if you want to enter the court as an official, there are still many major military and political matters here that need to be dealt with, and some things can only be arranged by me personally. Tang Jian deliberately spoke in a concealed manner, wanting to see Zhuang Menglong's reaction.
This Zhuang Menglong's expression did not change, but his eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something in his heart, and this detail was all in Tang Jian's eyes.
"Your Excellency also knows that this Cao case is sponsored by Taishi Chen, although the case has been closed, but there are still some cases that Taishi is still investigating, which is very important, if the ruler has any clues, you can inform the lower officials, and the lower officials will tell Taishi Chen on their behalf. Zhuang Menglong had something to say.
"Hehe, it seems that Lord Zhuang came today, and sure enough, he still came to win over the official for Taishi Chen, and you still said that you are fine. Tang Jian said with a smile.
"It's that the lower official is abrupt, but the lower official is quite close to the adult, so he said some words from the bottom of his heart, and please control the adult Haihan. Zhuang Menglong hurriedly replied.
"It's okay, today is not a public court, there is no need to be restrained, what you say, the official listened, if there are any clues, the official will inform you, maybe you need your help. Tang Jian said.
Zhuang Menglong was overjoyed when he heard this, although Tang Jian did not say anything about this secret account, but he was hinting at him in and out of his words.
How did he know that this was all a plan that Tang Jian and Xie Huchen had already set, luring the king into the urn.
"In this way, the official went hunting today, his luck was too bad, not only did he not get it, but he also got lost, if Lord Zhuang is free, it is better to simply stay for two days and talk about leisure together. Tang Jian took the initiative to invite him to stay, which was unexpected.
How could Zhuang Menglong miss such an opportunity to get closer to Tang Jian, wasn't it the purpose of his trip, he hurriedly agreed happily.
In fact, Tang Jian was just afraid that Zhuang Menglong would bump into Xie Huchen and them on the way back, which would make people suspicious, and he took the initiative to keep Zhuang Menglong down, but he also wanted to set his words.
In this way, the two of them had their own thoughts, tested each other, and in the harmonious atmosphere on the surface, they pushed the cup and changed the lamp, and they talked happily.
Here, Xie Huchen and Yu Zhong were already on their way back to Yixian.
"Dust, what are you planning next? Yu Zhong asked.
"Zhuang Menglong's purpose for coming to Jiangzhou is now obvious, the first step is to control the dark account system under the jurisdiction of Jiangzhou, but he didn't expect that when I arrived in Yixian, he completely abolished the harsh taxes set by his predecessor, so he can only control the dark account system of the other nine counties. Xie Huchen replied slowly.
"Then isn't he going to see you as a thorn in his side? Yu Zhong thought about it and said.
"This is natural, but he is not free to deal with me at the moment, or rather, Yixian is just a corner of the land, dispensable for him, his only concern is that Yixian's dark accounts are not in my hands. Xie Huchen said.
"If he knows that this secret account is in your hands, he will definitely deal with you. Yu replied.
"That's right, once he feels that he has a relationship with Tang Jian, he will continue to start looking for Yixian's secret accounts, after all, if all the hidden accounts are collected, he can reconcile the accounts and destroy all the evidence by himself, so that even if the emperor comes, there is no way to take him. Xie Huchen said.
"Wouldn't your situation be very dangerous? Yu Zhong asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, he is also an official of the imperial court, at least on the surface, he doesn't dare to do anything to me, and as for the conspiracy, I'm not afraid of him. Xie Huchen smiled and disagreed.
"You'd better be careful. Yu Zhong reminded.
How could Xie Huchen not know the danger involved, just looking at Zhuang Menglong's ability to rush to Yizhou faster than him and look for the secret account in Master Chen's hands, it can be seen that this person is not an ordinary person.
It's just that Xie Huchen was a little better in luck, and he came out on top, but he took the secret account in his hands, which was thanks to Fei Qing's help.
If Zhuang Menglong can't find the whereabouts of this secret account for a long time, it is estimated that sooner or later he will be suspicious of him, for this, Xie Huchen has long been mentally prepared.
If he couldn't even deal with Zhuang Menglong, how could he break his wrist with Chen Jing behind him.
Now he wants to deal with Zhuang Menglong before he comes back to his senses, and unite all the forces that can be united, in the future.
"What do you say Tang Jian is doing now?" Yu Zhong suddenly thought of this question.
"Now Lord Tang is probably already talking to Lord Zhuang about wine, haha. Xie Huchen said with a smile.
The two men looked at each other and laughed.
Imperial Palace Medical Bureau.
"Wen Jun, you go to prescribe a medicine to regulate your body, clear away heat and remove fire, the prince has just returned to the palace, and he is a little unwell. It was Hua Simiao who was raised by the Taiyi Bureau.
Hua Wenjun was sitting in front of the window at this time, looking out of the window in a daze.
Wen Jun ...... Wen Jun!" Hua Simiao shouted two more sentences.
Hua Wenjun still didn't react, stupidly didn't know what he was thinking.
"Hey, this kid, since Jiang Zhou came back, he has been a little stupid and stupid. Hua Simiao sighed helplessly.
"Hua Tiju, I see, Wen Jun has something on his mind, I'll grab this medicine, haha!" another old lady doctor surnamed Nian smiled.
"Old age, you elders spoil her too much on weekdays. Hua Simiao said.
"Haha, Wen Jun, this child is talented and intelligent, she will definitely be able to take over your class in the future, we all love her very much, if you don't like it, let her be my daughter." Doctor Nian said with a smile.
When he first met the pair of mustaches to learn the thrush, he didn't know who his heart belonged to. When the Mid-Autumn Moon is full, Xiao Lang will be paid 10,000 poems.
Hua Wenjun looked at the clouds in the sky at the moment, and his mind was full of Xie Huchen.
"Ah, Daddy, did you call me?" she said suddenly.
"Go and do your uncle a favor, it's been getting more and more unpleasant lately, what do you say you're thinking about every day. Hua Simiao scolded.
Hua Wenjun stuck out her tongue, held Hua Simiao's arm, and said coquettishly: "Okay, Daddy, I'm going to help, you see I'm so cute, how can you bear to blame me." ”
"Okay, okay, I really can't help you, go and help, don't keep shaking your mind, we are on an errand in the palace, we have to be careful in everything. "Si Miao is a woman, just this one pearl in the palm of her hand, she loves her heart very much, even if she is to blame, as long as Hua Wenjun is coquettish, this anger will be gone.
"Yes, Daddy. Hua Wenjun squeezed her eyebrows and smiled, and jumped up and down to help grab the medicine.
"Wen Jun, your father is all for your good, don't blame him for being so strict with you on weekdays, if your eldest brother has half of your income, I will be very grateful, haha." Doctor Nian said.
"I know, Uncle Nian, I know that several of your elders spoil me, Wen Jun knows it in his heart, besides, Brother Nian is also the captain of Long Xiangwei now, and he is also very powerful. Hua Wenjun squeezed her eyes mischievously.
"You secretly tell Uncle Nian, do you have a sweetheart?" asked Doctor Nian.
"Hehe, I don't want to say it, Uncle Nian, you go back and talk nonsense to me everywhere. Hua Wenjun's face turned red.
"Hey, it seems that let me say it, Wen Jun is the son of whom, it's a pity that your eldest brother has always been obsessed with you, haha, it seems that he has a competitor." Nian Taiyi smiled.
"Uncle Nian, don't make jokes about others, I grew up with Brother Nian since I was a child, he is like my own brother, we are innocent. Hua Wenjun said.
"Haha, we old people can't take care of your young people's affairs, you, just know it in your own heart. Doctor Nian touched his beard and said with a smile.
Hua Wenjun, who said this, blushed shyly, and hurriedly lowered his head and grabbed the medicine vigorously.