Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

Xiao Ran's whole body's skin tightened for a while.The energy of these guys is really not for bragging, even a small movement of myself can't escape their surveillance. It seems that I have really become the meat under the knife, the fish on the chopping board, and can only wait to be slaughtered!

After carefully recalling his whereabouts in the past few days, Xiao Ran still couldn't figure out where his flaws were exposed.Only Yu Ting and Yu Lai knew about the opening of the beauty salon, and even Bao Lu didn't tell.Yu Ting and Yu Lai will never betray themselves, he is absolutely sure of this.

Then there is only one possibility left: Behind him, there is always one or N tails following him!

Looking down from the window, the official with the crown was still sitting on the horseback meticulously.Including the soldiers, no one took a rest all morning, didn't even say a word, and didn't drink a sip of water.It seemed that they intended to hold out till dark.Judging from the official's attire, he should be from the fifth-rank Jianrui Camp Dian Military Academy, with a stout figure, a dark face, and a look of anger.

ignore him!Xiao Ran picked up an ingot of silver and smashed it heavily into the pile of silver.Now that it is clear, simply stay the same and respond to all changes.It would be best if you can delay for a while, but if you can't, when it really comes to that time, no way, let's fight to the death!

"Brother Xiao, what should we do with the money? Shouldn't it be stored in the store?"

In fact, according to Xiao Ran's original intention, no matter how much money he earns, half of it will be deposited in the bank. In case something happens to him, apart from giving a share of the money to Baolu and Xueyao, the rest will be left to Yuting and his brother. So that they have a way out; the other half is going to be allocated to Dai Tong. In any case, the invention of ordnance is a major event that cannot be ignored.If these money can help a little, even if it is only a little help, it will not be in vain to come to this world.

But now he has changed his mind.Firstly, Dai Tong has been promoted to Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Industry. Normally, the imperial court will allocate special funds to him for inventions.Secondly, since he was under surveillance now, Yu Lai and the beauty salon would be exposed, and if he went to find Dai Tong at this time, he might be involved needlessly.

"How to do this," Xiao Ran pondered for a while, and said, "Isn't the decoration of the shop finished in the past two days? Taking advantage of this, you let the workers build a brick wall in the kitchen, warehouse or other secret places." In a secret room, save 2000 taels of silver for the counter, and hide the rest in the secret room."

"Huh?" Yu Lai was a little surprised, "Why are there so many left on the counter?"

"Hey, this is called no silver in this place. Remember, the secret room must be safe, and don't tell anyone except you, including me, understand? Also, destroy all the account books. Later There is no need to keep a balance for accounts that have transactions!"

Yu Lai didn't fully understand what was going on, but seeing his serious expression, he nodded without hesitation.Suddenly he smiled strangely again: "I can do it without a clear account, have you forgotten that I am illiterate?"

"Oh, you boy!" Xiao Ran suddenly realized.Those ghostly symbols drawn by this guy can't be understood by others, but it's really hard for him to remember.

Speaking of this, Yu Lai slapped his head: "I almost forgot, we also received a large gift money today!" He hurriedly took it, and the count was as much as 5000 taels!Sixty-seven out of ten small-scale shops on the entire street sent members.

With things up to this point, it might not be necessary for li xuan to hide after thinking about it.Since people don't intend to bring this matter to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, then I simply pretend not to know.Walking down the stairs, just in time for a group of customers to disperse, the hall became a lot more relaxed.I was staring at those beautiful employee MMs with great interest, when I heard a loud voice shouting: "Brother Xiao, is Brother Xiao there? Haha, I'm making you miserable! My brother has seven wives, but there are Six of you bought your card, and the other one didn't get it, so you won't let me go at home! I have no choice but to beg you with a cheeky face!"

Xiao Ran frowned, he didn't need to look to know that Xun Jing must be here.Turning around to hide, Xun Jing had already stepped into the door, grabbed Xiao Ran's arm with one hand, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with one hand: "Brother, this business is really serious, the whole street is blocked by you! You I don't know how hard it took my brother to squeeze in." Without letting Xiao Ran speak back, he said to himself: "I said that you are really not mean, brother, it's okay to do business without telling others, even my old man Xun didn't tell me, he obviously looked down on my brother! No matter, after a while, I will punish you a few cups for whatever I say!"

Xiao Ran could only smile wryly.Ordinarily, Zhan Shifu is considered a literati anyway, but this Xun Jing, no matter how he looks at it, doesn't have the slightest elegance and style, and he is familiar with himself.Could it be that he entered through the back door?

"Brother Xun, you are too polite. I am a eunuch, how dare I do business? This is opened by a fellow villager. I just came to have a look and say hello!"

Of course Xun Jing understood why he said that, so he leaned into his ear and said, "You don't have to be afraid, brother, I know all about it. Although there are laws of the Qing Dynasty, father-in-law cannot do business in the capital, but now everyone is open-minded." Turn a blind eye, who cares about this business? As far as my old Xun knows, Chen Shengwen, the director of the palace, and Qu Song, the leader of the Shangshan Supervisor, are not secretly doing business! The Ministry of Internal Affairs is too lazy to investigate. Besides, my brother is now What identity? The Inspectorate is walking! Don't worry, if anything happens, Lao Xun will take care of it for you."

Telling him this, Xiao Ran really felt a little relieved.After thinking for a while, he said, "Brother Xun, how did you know that I'm doing business here?"

Xun Jing smiled mysteriously and said, "Follow me, you will understand naturally!"

When the two left the store, there were still many people outside.The little boy on the left is singing nunchuck hard "humming haha", while the right side is still shaking a row of snow-white thighs.Both of them didn't wear official uniforms today, and none of the ordinary people watching the excitement would give way.After finally getting out of the alley, they saw Xun Jing's sedan chair, and the two of them got on the sedan chair and went straight to Chunqiu Tower.As soon as he entered the private room on the second floor, Xiao Ran was stunned. There was an official sitting inside, but it was the Imperial College Jijiu Lan Qingzhuo!

Did he actually release the news?So how did he know?Xiao Ran suddenly felt a chill down his spine again, because he remembered a sentence that "Master" once gave him a little: This Guozijian Lan Jijiu, he has great energy! ...

Lan Qingzhuo saw Xiao Ran, stood up with a smile, cupped his hands and said: "Brother Xiao got rich, congratulations! It's not convenient to go to the house, so I have to prepare a little wine here, it's all for congratulations to you!"

Even though they drank together last time, Xiao Ran didn't have a deep impression of him.This person looks very ordinary, and he doesn't have much airs, and he speaks in a flat and slow manner. It is estimated that it is difficult for anyone to think that he is a fourth-rank official after taking off his official uniform.

Xiao Ran didn't dare to neglect, and quickly returned the gift.Xun Jing had a carefree temper, but at this time he gave a half-bow politely.This is because he holds the title of third rank, and he is already very respectful when he greets those who are lower in rank than him.Xiao Ran vaguely recalled that even though Lan Qingzhuo didn't say much that day, all the people present were polite when they saw him.

The three of them added food and wine, and chatted for a while.Of course Xiao Ran would not be so stupid as to take the initiative to ask the other party, since he invited himself here, he must have something to say.

Sure enough, after drinking for three rounds, Lan Qingzhuo said: "That day when Nanyuan tested the gun, brother Xiao was very honored. I really can't tell, so you have a lot of research on firearms, brother. Now the foreign people are making a lot of noise. It is said that they The firearms and cannons of the Qing Dynasty are even more than that of our Qing Dynasty, so Monk King and Shengbao suffered several defeats in a row, and Shengbao seemed to have been shot in the face. From Xiao’s point of view, Yangyi’s firearms are really so powerful. Is it great?"

Xiao Ran was not sure what he meant for a while, so he thought about it and said: "Brother, I am an eunuch after all, and my knowledge is short. This is the first reason. I don't go out of the palace and dare not speak out about politics. It is the second reason. I was actually coaxing you that day. Brother Wan, I was overheard by the emperor by accident, so he ordered me to transfer to Prince Chen Liu and Su Junji. Actually, I don’t know so much about firearms! I can’t do it right if I talk about it.”

Of course Lan Qingzhuo understood his concerns, and smiled with his beard: "Brother, why should you be too modest! Today there are only the three of us, and there are no outsiders, so let me speak straight. A while ago, foreigners captured Dagukou, The ministers wrote a lot of papers. Some advised the emperor to take Mulan to avoid the limelight temporarily, and some advised the emperor to sit in the capital and deploy troops to serve the king. Now that the monk king and Shengbao are defeated, the foreign barbarians are bound to seek our capital, and the emperor still I am hesitating. Brother Xiao’s demonstration of the advantages of firearms in front of the emperor is undoubtedly a reassurance for the emperor. But in this way, my brother will be pushed to the cusp of the storm!"

Xiao Ran was startled, and hurriedly said, "How do you say that?"

Lan Qingzhuo said: "Last time in Nanyuan, the emperor had a sense of relying heavily on it. This brother should be aware of it himself. Yesterday morning, the emperor mentioned the allusion of the three treasure eunuchs in the previous dynasty. What is the holy meaning? That is incomprehensible. Just because of such a remark, the ministers of the whole court almost quarreled, and the emperor was very embarrassed, and lost his temper very much!"

Of course Xiao Ran knew that the Ming and Qing dynasties had very different policies towards eunuchs.After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the power of eunuchs expanded, and they had great powers such as sending envoys, supervising troops, guarding, and spying on subjects. Very strict regulations, eunuchs are not allowed to intervene in politics, they are not allowed to leave the palace privately, let alone leave the capital, and those who violate it will be executed immediately.In history, An Dehai went out to Beijing to buy dragon robes according to Cixi's order, but was also beheaded by Shandong Governor Ding Baojian in Jinan.

With my current status, even if the emperor intends to push me, I absolutely can't force myself to stand out, otherwise I will really become the target of public criticism.Thinking of this, Xiao Ran broke into a cold sweat, but he pretended to be nonchalant and said: "How can Xiao Ran be so good, how dare he compare himself with the eunuch of the Three Treasures? Long Live Lord is just saying something casually!"

Lan Qingzhuo took a sip of wine and said with a smile: "Long live Jinkou just said it casually? He has his own calculations. According to Lan's wild guess, there are only two ways for the emperor's meaning: First, Brother Xiao is familiar with firearms warfare Fa, I will entrust you with a heavy responsibility, and it is very likely that you will be supplemented by the Eight Banners to assist in the management, assist in the establishment of the Jianrui Camp, the Firearms Camp, and the Shenji Camp, so as to resist foreign barbarians and defend the capital." At this point, he deliberately paused.

Xiao Ran was surprised and said: "Assist in military affairs, wouldn't that become a military supervisor? Why dare to change the ancestral system of this dynasty?"

Lan Qingzhuo said: "As for the ancestral system, the emperor can give you slow medicine, and then take the name of acting as the supervisor of the formation. This has a precedent in ancient times. But usually no matter the victory or defeat, after the supervision of the battle, you must kill yourself. rule."

***, why don't I let Lao Tzu die?Xiao Ran secretly cursed, and said: "Then what about the other one?"

Lan Qingzhuo said: "Secondly, when you walk in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you will work with the Ministry of Industry to develop firearms. However, there is a saying that you can't be thirsty if you are far away. Thinking about it, even if my brother is a god, it will be difficult to create enough firearms to equip the army in a short period of time. In this way, the emperor will still have to move to Rehe. At that time, even if you are covered in mouths, you can’t tell, what to do with you The crime of causing delay, isn’t it an exaggeration?”

Xiao Ran's head grew bigger with a buzz.Lan Qingzhuo's words are definitely not alarmist, no matter which way the emperor chooses, he will not be able to keep his head.There was a layer of sweat on the forehead, and it took a long time before he said: "What does Master Yilan mean...?"

Lan Qingzhuo picked up the wine glass, and said meaningfully: "Lan has been an official for twenty years, and I don't dare to say that I have any insights, but I have some insights. Being an official is like drinking alcohol. Some people like gentleness, while others like sweetness. But When strong wine enters the throat, it will always make people depressed and unhappy, so although its nature is fierce, it will not be appreciated by others. Only when it tastes mellow and has a long aftertaste can it be called a really good wine." Then he smiled slightly, patted Xiao Ran on the shoulder and said : "I went to the summer resort with the emperor once in the past, and the scenery is not bad. If my brother is interested, why not take a look?"

Xiao Ran immediately understood: He was telling me to hide my strength and bide my time, and before the emperor made up his mind, he tried to persuade him to take refuge in Rehe as soon as possible.What he said was tactful, but the two paths he analyzed just now were clearly threatening himself.From this point of view, the officers and soldiers of the Jianrui Battalion may have something to do with him.Such an approach would undoubtedly cut off one's own way out!

Thinking of this, the roots of my teeth itch with hatred.What he hates the most is being threatened by others, and he really wants to grab the plate and directly charge it.But after careful consideration, what he said just now is not unreasonable.If you want to keep the head on the item, I'm afraid that's the only way to do it. If you wait for the imperial decree, it will be too late.However, the ancestors of the Qing Dynasty said that eunuchs are not allowed to participate in politics. If these words are persuaded in the past, wouldn't they be killed in the same way?

My heart was in a mess, Lan Qingzhuo raised his glass and said: "Come on, come on, today is Brother Xiao's big day, why are we talking about these things? Today's congratulations are the right ones." While speaking, He looked calm, as if nothing had happened just now.This person has a white face and a fat body, with a kind appearance, but the depth of the city is unpredictable.Especially his comments on officialdom hit the nail on the head.Xiao Ran also vaguely guessed why this person has great energy and brains, but he is willing to be a fourth-grade sacrificial wine with no real power.

Xun Jing didn't speak for a long time, feeling uncomfortable, he quickly echoed: "Isn't it! Come on, brother, let me toast to brother first, I wish you a successful business and a lot of money!"

Xiao Ran could only smile helplessly.Happy opening, damn it, I also call it a happy opening?

♂ Volume 2 is ordered to supervise the army ♀

→Chapter 015 - On the bed of Concubine Yi ←

Back in the palace, Xiao Ran was still preoccupied.But after thinking about it again, it's a blessing or a curse, it's a disaster that can't be avoided, and I scolded my mother bitterly, thinking that I, Xiao Ran, might not be so restless with my head.It doesn't matter if you are the emperor's father or the son of a tortoise, even if you try to bite me, you will lose your two front teeth!

Yu Ting was not there, and after asking, she found out that the emperor had uploaded that the empress had dinner with Concubine Li and the others and had gone to serve in the imperial dining room.Instead, I saw Baolu, who was cleaning the pail with his buttocks pouted.Seeing Xiao Ran, he yelled and threw himself on him without wiping his hands. Xiao Ran was so frightened that he ran away quickly.

The two had a conversation, and Baolu saw that he was absent-minded, so he asked what was wrong.Xiao Ran was already full of anger, so he repeated Lan Qingzhuo's words.Baolu listened, blinked his eyes and thought for a while, but suddenly burst out laughing.Xiao Ran said angrily: "Little brat, what can you do if I die in love? Let me tell you, if I die, you won't even get the money you invested in!"

Baolu said: "What are you talking about, who wants your money. What Lan Jijiu said is a good thing, why didn't you think about it? You are really smart for a lifetime, and you are confused for a while!"

Xiao Ran was startled, and said, "How do you say that?"

"You think, Xiaodao Liu will be back soon, aren't you worrying about this kind of thing? If Lord Long Live moves away at this moment, you are the chief steward of Kunning Palace, so you must follow..."

"That's right, then I dodged the knife?" Xiao Ran shouted and jumped up excitedly.Baolu was so frightened that he almost covered his mouth with the hand that had just been brushed on Gongtong, and he let out a long breath after seeing that there was no one around.

"But little Sanzi," Baolu thought for a while, and said in a low voice, "the palace is a place of right and wrong, with a lot of people talking, and the relationship is even more complicated. After all, you still have that thing, and there is no way to keep it for a long time. You What is the plan?"

Xiao Ran was stunned for a while, shook his head and did not speak.In fact, from the beginning of his reincarnation, he only thought about how to muddle through, even with two beauties.However, the current situation is indeed becoming more and more complicated, and one careless life will be the end of the game.Thinking about it, I’m not reconciled after all, anyway, we were also high-level intellectuals in our previous life, and when we come to this Qing Palace, we can’t even keep working as a slave, wouldn’t we lose all of us in two lifetimes?

Baolu said: "There is a saying that shouldn't be asked. But now that things have come to this point, I will say this: Tell the truth, have you and Sister Yuting already..."

Xiao Ran was startled, and blurted out: "How do you know?"

"As long as someone pays attention to this kind of thing, it is easy to find out. I found that something is wrong with her these two days, and she looks at your house every three days. I took a closer look and found that her walking posture has also changed. Of course Guess she is broken!"