Chapter 258 Is it too cold to be at high places?
October begins.
Xia Zhibai was ready and received the corresponding seals, documents and other items.
On the third day of the third lunar month, when Yingtian Mansion was still dark, Xia Zhibai had already gotten up, packed his belongings, and walked out of the city.
The only one traveling with Xia Zhibai was Lu Cang.
Qing Pheasant wanted to follow, but Xia Zhibai didn't agree.
He went south this time to deal with important matters, and it was a bit inconvenient to bring a woman with him.
This decision made Qing Pheasant complain for a while, and also made Lu Cang secretly proud for a while.
Lv Cang carried it back and forth, with an unstoppable smile on his face, and said: "Brother Xia, why do you have to walk to the outside of the city? Can't you just ask the carriage to come over? What will happen when we go south this time? What are you going to do?"
Lv Cang looked curious and expectant.
Xia Zhibai smiled and said: "Of course it is to solve the salt policy."
"It can be regarded as a blow to the south for the court."
"I do have a carriage, but I let them I went to the salt factory to pick up the engineers like Zhou Ning. They were getting older and the hard work of traveling and traveling would be too much for their bodies and bones. Moreover, Zhou Ning had just recovered from his injury and could not bear too much trouble. The carriage should be given to those who need it. ”
Lv Cang nodded thoughtfully.
He curled his lips and said: "Zhou Ning asked for it all."
"If he hadn't gone to Li Sheng, there would have been so many things. Besides, Brother Xia, you have allowed Zhou Ning to rest in Yingtian Mansion, but he insists on following him. Isn't this a source of trouble?"
Lu Cang was a little aggrieved by Xia Zhibai.
I don’t think Zhou Ning’s approach was authentic. Zhou Ning’s actions forced Xia Zhibai to walk on foot.
Xia Zhibai laughed and said: "Now that Li Sheng has surrendered, this matter has passed, so there is no need to say more."
"Zhou Ning has been studying for these years after all. Steam engine, he has a deep understanding of steam engines. If he goes south, he will be of great help. Moreover, this time, we will not only go south with a carriage. If it is not possible, it is not a bad idea to squeeze in with others."
"Besides."
"Walking more on the ground is good for your health."
Xia Zhibai didn't care much.
If he really wanted to take a rest, it would be easy to find a carriage. If he really couldn’t do it, he would go and squeeze in with Hua Lun and the others, and they would not refuse. However, there were indeed not many carriages on this trip. This was also the case in Xia. Zhibai requested.
Travel lightly and simply.
He certainly didn't admire the grand ostentation in the past.
And many officials in the Ming Dynasty really read the books of sages in vain.
The literati of the Northern Song Dynasty even knew that since ancient times, although princes were immoral, they never dared to replace animals with humans.
And the officials of the Ministry of Rites actually arranged a sedan chair.
Xia Zhibai naturally refused with all his strength, and also made a sharp request. As long as a carriage, even some horses, would be fine, he also resolutely refused to allow the accompanying officials to ride in a sedan, not even Duke Xin.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were reluctant at first.
In the end, he was really stubborn and reported it to Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao spoke in person and prepared a few more carriages for them.
But on the other hand, the ‘etiquette’ has also been lost.
Therefore, Xia Zhibai was often ridiculed in the Ministry of Rites.
The two of them did not walk for long before they arrived at the city gate.
After showing the official documents, he was released.
The city gate.
Jiang Wei has been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Xia Zhibai arrive late, a cold look flashed in his eyes.
He sat on the horse, glanced at Xia Zhibai coldly, and said, "Grand Bachelor Xia, the carriages and horses are all ready, waiting for you."
Xia Zhibai said calmly: "Okay, let's set off."
Xia Zhibai didn't say much, and even ignored Jiang Wei's indifference.
As the leader of the Jinyiwei, it is impossible for Jiang Wei to be friendly with the court officials. If he gets close to the court officials, he will have committed a big taboo. Then Jiang Wei will not be the only one who will have problems. , and even oneself will be implicated.
Just when Xia Zhibai was about to step onto the carriage, a gorgeously decorated carriage stopped aside.
Tang He stretched out his hand to lift the curtain and said with a smile: "Sister Xia, there are many people in your carriage, so you might as well get in my car."
"Your group brought a lot of things."
"Don't tire the horses."
"My Ming Dynasty is in short supply of horses."
Soup He smiled and joked a few words, and took the initiative to signal Xia Zhibai to go with him.
Xia Zhibai was stunned for a moment, showed an embarrassed smile, nodded and said: "Then thank you Duke Xin."
Xia Zhibai did not refuse, took the luggage from Lu Cang's hand, and stepped on the small wooden stool to get to Duke Xin Guo's carriage. The interior of Duke Xin Guo's carriage was quite spacious, with some exquisite small tables placed inside. The aroma of tea wafts up.
Xia Zhibai bowed his hands respectfully to Tang He: "I have met Duke Xin."
Tang He said with a smile: "There is no need to be so polite. Everyone in the world says that you, Xia Zhibai, are arrogant and arrogant. I can't see the etiquette, but it's quite polite. At least it knows more etiquette than a farmer like me. It was the first time I met those military leaders, and they didn't say a word for a long time. "
"It's better to be a scholar."
Tang He sighed and took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Xia Zhibai.
Xia Zhibai placed his luggage in the corner of the carriage, and then took the tea honestly.
Tang He took a sip and curled his lips and said: "I don't know what to drink from this tea, and you said it was some kind of imperial tea. I think it's just to fool people. By the way, those things you said in private before, Someone has come to the imperial court."
Tang He put down his tea cup, looked around, and took out a memorial.
Then he threw it over casually. Xia Zhibai picked up the memorial, glanced at it briefly, and said with a smile: "These people are used to the evildoers complaining first, but it has only been half a month since my news spread, and these people are so hurried to file the memorial." Yes, I’m really anxious.”
Xia Zhibai shook his head and put down the memorial.
Tang He nodded and said: "Of course we need to be anxious. You are sowing trouble with His Majesty, how can they not be anxious? Our Majesty is impatient and has a bad temper. If it is true Seriously, you might do something in a fit of anger."
"You've done a lot of harm to these people."
Xia Zhibai said, "How can I do harm to others? "
Tang He shook his head, his eyes suddenly became sharp. He stared at Xia Zhibai closely. An invisible pressure was exerted on Xia Zhibai. Tang He said: "I know that I I’m not good at calculations, but His Majesty said something else to me when he gave me this memorial.”
"You are not speaking these words to local officials."
"You are speaking to His Majesty."
"I was curious for a moment, what are you thinking?"
Tang He's eyes were slightly closed, exuding a soul-stirring cold light, a bit sinister and a bit powerful.
Tang He was indeed inconspicuous in the court.
But no one in the court dared to look down upon this old man.
This is His Majesty's 'life and death brother'. He has followed His Majesty all the way. Many times, His Majesty would ask Tang He about his decision. Now Tang He has just tempered his temper, but who dares to really forget it? This veteran of many battles.
For a while.
A smell of iron and blood suddenly appeared in the carriage.
The sound of swords and guns could be heard faintly in Xia Zhibai's ears.
Xia Zhibai's expression remained as usual. He put the tea cup on the low table, nodded and said: "Your Majesty's understanding may be right or wrong."
"The right part does mean that I want to tell His Majesty."
“But it was said to the local area.”
“It’s just that different words fall into the ears of different people and get different reactions.”
“If it’s true To put it into detail, they have different political opinions.”
Hear the words.
The soup and complexion changed slightly.
But it soon returned to normal, but the look in Xia Zhibai's eyes showed a bit of strangeness.
"Political views?" Tang He pondered for a few words and asked with a bit of curiosity and nervousness: "Is it you and the local government, or you and His Majesty?"
"Both. .”
Tang He fell silent for a moment.
He looked at Xia Zhibai with a complicated expression.
My heart is full of mixed feelings.
This Xia Zhibai is really not letting up at all. He has been very arrogant and arrogant since he first appeared in front of the world. I thought that after two years of accumulation, he would be able to calm down a little, but the result remains the same. Don't change even a little bit, I will continue to play opposite His Majesty.
He didn't know whether to say that Xia Zhibai was brave or that Xia Zhibai was not afraid of death.
He has known Zhu Yuanzhang for so long, and there are only a few people in the world who dare to provoke Zhu Yuanzhang again and again, and now they are all dead.
Xia Zhibai raised the tea cup and tasted the imperial tea lightly.
The mouth is full of saliva and the aftertaste is sweet.
It is indeed good tea.
Tang He said in a deep voice: "Why do you insist on doing this? Isn't there a better way?"
Xia Zhibai smiled slightly and shook his head silently.
A long time.
Xia Zhibai sighed and said: "Mr. He puts anyone in the world except His Majesty in his eyes, but just like Duke Xin's behavior in recent years, he is becoming more and more cautious and cautious."
"Conquering the world and governing the world. It’s different.”
“Governance.”
"From ancient times to the present, many wise kings and virtuous ministers believe that the world should be governed first, and then 'management' will come after the governance is almost done. However, throughout history, those who govern first and then manage will often not be able to clear up the matter later. , and this is the biggest political difference between me and your Majesty.”
“I think your Majesty is letting the world do evil.”
“I also always believe that the world needs a big change. ”
“Carry out a profound transformation of the world, rather than a piecemeal patchwork.”
“Destroy and build simultaneously, build first and then break!”
>
"We must eliminate all the long-standing ills that hinder the rejuvenation of the Chinese ethnic group and the progress of the country, and at the same time allow China to truly 'establish'."
"This 'establishment' is difficult. It requires integrity and innovation, and it requires improvement of the concept of governance. Innovation requires innovation in social production practice, institutional innovation, cultural innovation, and innovation at the top of the Ming Dynasty.”
“Today’s Ming Dynasty’s social consciousness and spiritual values have been seriously distorted and confused. ."
"And the internal strife is serious."
"The contradictions are sharp."
"Today's Ming Dynasty has no hope for the local people."
"They can see neither hope nor the dawn."
"They can only see endless exploitation. ”
“Sometimes I can’t help but wonder whether His Majesty is really old and has lost the vigor and decisiveness of the past, or maybe he is so cold in that high position that His Majesty takes a nap. Time is running out.”
(End of this chapter)