Han Shizu

Chapter 1935 Stupid Son

In the afternoon, the sun moves westward, and the sun shines all over, bringing a little warmth, but also giving people a feeling of depression.The main gate of the Guangyang uncle's mansion was opened wide, and the servants and guards of the family members set up a battle to welcome Zhao Kuangyi, the uncle of Guangyang who was touring the capital, led by Zhao's wife and Zhao Deming, the second man of the uncle's mansion.

The family education in Guangyang Bo's Mansion has always been strict, and Zhao Kuangyi's etiquette restraint on his family can even be described as harsh, so even in the face of a warm welcome from the whole family, he still has a rigid face and refuses to show a smile.

Compared with his elder brother Zhao Kuangyin's bloodline, Zhao Kuangyi's side is more prosperous. Up to now, he has eight sons. Of course, they are not too old.The eldest son, Zhao Dechong, is the most loved, and is considered by Zhao Kuangyi to be the most like himself, and he has great hopes. At the age of 23, he has been placed as an official in Jingnan Road, and he has been carefully cultivated since he was a county magistrate.

Zhao Kuangyi had been a political envoy in Hunan, and he had considerable influence. For the sake of his eldest son's growth, he also made special confessions to some old officials who were still local officials.

Compared with the boss, Zhao Deming, as the second child, naturally received less attention, but because of the second place, it is inevitable to have the idea of ​​competing for the first place in everything.Compared with Zhao Dechong, who has a pure heart, Zhao Deming is much more shrewd and more scheming. Of course, what he shows is more of a kind of intelligence and cleverness.

Zhao Kuangyi was on a business trip before, and he was ordered to go to Guannei to guide the advancement of the tax system reform of Guannei Road, and also to listen to the plan of Guannei Road to promote the new tax on behalf of the imperial court.Even if it is next to Gyeonggi, the round trip took more than [-] days, and the journey was dusty. Even if Zhao Kuangyi was as energetic as Zhao Kuangyi, he still felt exhausted.

I wanted to rest first, but was disturbed by Zhao Deming who followed closely. In the study, looking at the second son who was personally serving tea with a cautious face, Zhao Kuangyi asked directly: "What's the matter, just speak up!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Deming expressed admiration and said, "The truth cannot be hidden from my father's eyes!"

Zhao Kuangyi smiled, noncommittal, just staring at Zhao Deming.Seeing this, Zhao Deming said: "Father, do you know Kangning, a big merchant in Beijing?"

"I have heard that he has made a lot of money by relying on his relationship with the imperial court, and he is considered a figure among merchants in Gyeonggi, with some prestige!" Zhao Kuangyi nodded lightly.

Zhao Deming immediately said: "Kangning is not only well-run, but also kind. A few days ago, I heard that the ancestral hall in the village was in disrepair, so I took the initiative to send people to prepare materials and go to Zhuozhou to repair it; Someone came to the door; my mother was not feeling well, so she paid a lot of money to buy good medicine and supplements”

Following Zhao Deming's introduction, Zhao Kuangyi's expression collapsed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he abruptly interrupted Zhao Deming who was eloquent: "What is your intention in praising Kang Ning so much in front of me?"

Facing Zhao Kuangyi's gaze, Zhao Deming panicked slightly, looked away guiltily, and said in a low voice, "Then Kang Ning has been arrested and is currently in prison in Dali Temple."

Of course, Zhao Kuangyi had heard about this matter. No matter where he was, Mr. Zhao always cared about the imperial court and paid attention to the big and small matters of the capital and the center.

On the way back to Beijing this time, he had just passed Mianchi, and he was reported to him by a special person about the important events that happened in Beijing recently, which naturally included the death of Uncle Sangong and the arrest of Kang Ning. Like most dignitaries, Zhao Kuangyi was more concerned. It's still a matter of Corning.

Zhao Kuangyi had nothing to do with Kang Ning in the past. He didn't love money. Although he affirmed the role of merchants in commodity circulation, he looked down on those so-called wealthy merchants from the bottom of his heart. In Zhao Xianggong's mind, power It always comes first. How to grasp greater power and realize political ambitions is more important. As for the others, it is difficult for him to care.

But Zhao Kuangyi didn't dare to take the matter of Kang Ning lightly. Although he didn't have any positive contact with the Kang Corporation, he could find some information from some nobles.

Therefore, even if he hadn't had an in-depth understanding before, Zhao Kuangyi could basically guess what might be involved behind Kang Ning after he was arrested.

But at the moment, Zhao Kuangyi is worried. There are two reasons. One is Emperor Liu's attitude. He has thought about it carefully, and the way he treats Kang Ning always makes him feel awkward, and there are strange things in his heart.

The second is the performance of the second son Zhao Deming. His words and deeds all show that his son has already been involved with the Kang family.

Seeing that Zhao Deming was still carefully testing his own opinion, Zhao Kuangyi felt angry for no reason, and scolded: "Tell me the truth, how much benefit have you taken from the Kang family behind my back? Why bother talking about Xiang in front of me? "

Zhao Kuangyi's sudden question was totally beyond Zhao Deming's expectation, he hesitated and said, "Father, where do you start from?"

Zhao Kuangyi stared at him sternly: "Why is the Kang family so courteous? That little favor, is it worth your tricks in front of the old father?"

Facing his father's questioning, Zhao Deming's expression was uncertain, and he said nothing. Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi no longer suppressed his anger, and violently slapped down the desk, and asked, "Speak!"

Zhao Deming panicked and knelt down and said: "Three days after Kang Ning was imprisoned, the Kang family sent a box of gold to the house. What they asked for was just to find out about Kang Ning's case. Ersi is not a difficult thing, so."

"Shut up, you!" Zhao Kuangyi couldn't hold back anymore, stood up, his old eyes were full of anger: "You are so courageous! You have such a big face!
Just a little yellow and white thing makes you tempted?My Guangyang Bofu is short of this box of gold?What is the use? "

"Father, calm down!" Seeing that Zhao Kuangyi was really angry, and Zhao Deming was really panicked, he hurriedly got up and tried to persuade him, lest he would lose his temper: "My son knows his mistake, and I will send someone to return the gold later!"

"Stupid!" Zhao Kuangyi reprimanded, "What time is it now? Because of this matter, what is the situation in Beijing?"

Zhao Deming was a little confused about this, if he could see clearly, he wouldn't have these foolish acts of forgetting himself for profit.Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyi lowered his voice, pointed his finger to the north, and said, "Kang Ning was originally from Sina in the imperial city, do you know what this means?"

Zhao Deming thought for a while, then hesitated and said: "This, it shouldn't be the persecution by those hawks and dogs of the Imperial City Division, right?"

"Finally, I haven't been stupid to the end!" It was rare for Zhao Kuangyi to be so excited, he waved his hands in the air, and said in his mouth: "Your Majesty personally intervened, the situation is unknown, even I dare not speak rashly, where did you come from?" How dare you dare to get involved in it rashly? You are afraid that you will not die!"

"Father, it's not that serious!" Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Deming was full of hesitation, with a look of disbelief.

Seeing this son's stupidity, Zhao Kuangyi suddenly felt that there was nothing more annoying than this. He had the urge to slap him on the face, but he suppressed it.

"When your feet are deep in the mud, when the officials of the Imperial City Division arrest you, you will know whether it is serious or not!"

Hearing what Zhao Kuangyi said, Zhao Deming now realized that the situation might not be as simple as he imagined, and a panic flashed across his young face, and said embarrassingly: "I know I was wrong! But the matter has come to this point, and I agree Kang's family, what should be done to save it, and I ask my father to make up his mind."

(End of this chapter)