Chapter 559: Young and Crafty
There is a huge flow of people and busy traffic; there are row upon row of flowers.
The air is filled with the prosperous smell of the capital, the smell of rouge and gouache on women, the aroma of wine and tea in wine shops and teahouses ferment in the air, brewing this prosperous age.
Although it was not the first time to come to the capital, he was still shocked by the prosperity of the capital. Zhu Pingan entered the city gate and looked at the bustling capital, and he felt a sense of pride. This is one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world. Compared with it, any European city in this era is too rustic; as for the American cities, the Americas that are still under the rule of Indians are even more backward and incomparable.
Zhu Ping'an led the horse into the capital, disappeared into the crowd, followed the streets where the sounds of hawking and bargaining could be heard, found a wine shop, and walked straight in.
Don't be in a hurry to go to the Ministry of Punishment to complain. Let's wait until you've filled your stomach and settled down.
When he arrived in the capital, Zhu Pingan was thinking about a question: should he go to dinner first or go to Linhuai Marquis Mansion first.
In addition, Zhu Ping'an is not going to stay overnight at the Linhuai Marquis Mansion this time. He stayed overnight at the Linhuai Marquis Mansion during the last imperial examination. That was a short time. I don't know how long he will be serving in the capital this time. , again in person It would be too embarrassing to just eat, drink, and stay in the Marquis Mansion. On the other hand, the Marquis of Linhuai went to work on the coast. Now, except for Fatty Zhou, the Marquis of Linhuai Mansion is full of female relatives. I feel uncomfortable staying in the Marquis Mansion again. There are also some that are not suitable.
However, I still have to go there first. After all, I am now the son-in-law of Linhuai Marquis Mansion. When I come to the capital, I always go to Linhuai Marquis Mansion to say hello. Of course, I have to fill my stomach first. go.
This is a small wine shop, but the business is very good. Several waiters shuttle between the tables and chairs carrying wine and food. From time to time, the sound of diners drinking and laughing can be heard in the wine shop. Zhu Ping'an found an empty seat and sat down. When the waiter came to entertain him, he ordered a fried tripe, a stewed stew and a bowl of mixed liver soup, and ate it with big mouthfuls.
This small shop at the foot of the Emperor of the Imperial City also has an air of atmosphere, the dishes are generous, both the presentation and the craftsmanship are exquisite, and the taste is very delicious.
After having a full meal, Zhu Ping'an checked out the shop, took the horse and headed towards the Linhuai Marquis Mansion.
While Zhu Pingan was on his way to the Linhuai Marquis Mansion, the news that Zhu Pingan had arrived in the capital had been handed over to the desk of Jinyiwei commander Lu Bing by the Jinyiwei. It seemed that it was about the time Zhu Pingan was in the city. Before entering the capital, the news had already spread.
What is Jinyiwei?
This is Jin Yiwei! The most professional spies in this era, there is nothing they can't find as long as they don't want to.
The common people in the Ming Dynasty changed their colors when they heard about Jin Yiwei. In fact, it should be the officials of the Ming Dynasty who changed their colors when they heard about Jin Yiwei. Jin Yiwei's supervision and reconnaissance of Ming officials was the top priority of their work. The original reason for the establishment of the Jinyiwei was the need for the struggle between imperial power and civil servants. Knowing one's enemy and one's own selves can lead to victory in a hundred battles. The Jinyiwei are the emperor's eyes and ears, and they are also the emperor's tool for safeguarding imperial power.
The inventor, Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang, felt insecure after conquering the world and becoming emperor. He was afraid that his ministers would rebel against him, so he paid close attention to every move of his ministers. Not only the words and deeds of the ministers are monitored while at work, but also every move after returning home from get off work must be controlled.
At the time of Zhu Yuanzhang, the civil servant Qian Zai was ordered to compile the "Mencius Festival Book". The work was quite hard and it was common to work overtime. One time when he returned home from the imperial court, he felt sore and exhausted all over his body. He was moved by the scene and wrote a poem in the study. : The four drums are beating and the clothes are on. It’s too late to meet at the Meridian Gate. When will I be able to enjoy the joy of the countryside and sleep until the food in the world is ready?
Qian Zai was announced to the palace by Zhu Yuanzhang the next day. Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Qian Zai with a smile and said, "I heard that Aiqing wrote a good poem last night, but I don't mind that Aiqing went to court late. Ah, should we use 'worry'? Better? "
"Wei Chen is guilty, the emperor is wise, the word 'worry' is better than 'chi'." Qian Zai broke out in a cold sweat on the spot. He was glad that he didn't talk nonsense last night, otherwise. Today is a bad day.
"Actually, my dear, you are much happier than me. But I have to wait much harder than Bill." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and shook his head, and then improvised a poem, "I got up before the ministers got up, and before I got up, the ministers have gone to bed." Sleeping. Why is it that a rich man in the south of the Yangtze River is still wearing a quilt when he is three feet high?"
This shows how much the Jinyiwei supervises all civil and military officials, not even letting go of private matters when they return home. On the face of it.
Because Jin Yiwei monitors all civil and military officials in the world so pervasively, it is not surprising that the news of Zhu Ping'an's visit to Beijing reached Lu Bing so quickly.
Lu Bing took the paper with the message in his hand, read it and put it back on the table. Then he took out another letter. There was a "李" in the signature, and the other two The words were blocked by Lu Bing's hand and could not be seen.
Lu Bing read the letter twice, smiled slightly, and then threw the letter into the stove nearby and burned it.
"Sir, would you like to pass on the news of Zhu Zihou's arrival in the capital to Mr. Yan Ge?" A guard in Jinyi stood at Lu Bing's head with his hands raised and asked respectfully.
Lu Bing looked at his Jin Yiwei with a smile, then waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Old Yan Ge has been presiding over the fasting ceremony for the past two days. He has not slept for two days. It was hard for him to be blind this morning. Holy Grace, please go back and rest. Don’t spare Yange’s old dream today for such a trivial matter.”
“Your Excellency, consider Zhou. Come on, my subordinate almost did something bad.”
Jin Yiwei immediately apologized and felt like he was in a state of enlightenment. Yes, what could be more important than Master Yan’s rest? Master Yan is old and busy with fasting and feasting. I couldn't sleep. If I disturbed Lord Yan's rest and caused something to happen to Lord Yan's body, I couldn't bear it.
As for Zhu Ping'an's memorial, it has been a long time coming, and there is no rush for it. Moreover, how can this thing be compared with Master Yan's body.
"It's okay, you young people can't hold your breath. You should think twice before doing anything in the future. It will be very beneficial to your future growth." Lu Bing's eyes fell on Jin Yiwei for two seconds, and he waved his hand.
"Thank you for your teaching, sir." Jin Yiwei knelt down and thanked him.
"Okay, from now on I will be busy running errands. I have to rely on you to secure my position as an official." Lu Bing waved his hand, signaling Jin Yiwei to resign.
After Jin Yiwei retired, Lu Bing took another volume and started reading. If Zhu Pingan were here, he would be surprised by the page Lu Bing flipped through. The content of this page is exactly the "Houheixue" that Zhu Pingan wrote to Zhang Siwei and others before leaving Beijing.
"What a clever man. He sees things so clearly, but why did he get such a memorial in such a confused manner? He is still young and easily impulsive." After reading, Lu Bing shook his head slightly and commented. One sentence. (End of chapter)