I am the king of the dead

If this is accidentally offended, tomorrow I don't know which dry well it will sink into.

They will keep their mouths shut about today's affairs, keep their secrets in their stomachs, and they won't even tell the closest people. Hu Yi said that the voices of the three religions, the nine streams, the seven aunts and the eight women are very loud, but the real Xinmi is not secret. Will break up with anyone who is not qualified.

For example, the eldest son of Prince Xiang's mansion still has a concubine and a son outside.

Shang Ren also knew that he was a bit ignorant of flattery. His Majesty intended to promote him, but he refused. This is not disobedience, but what is it?

But Zhu Qiyu didn't care at all, and chatted with Shang Ren about some interesting things inside and outside the court.

Shang Ren's frightened heart gradually calmed down. His Majesty is indeed a very easy-going person. As long as it does not harm Daming's interests, His Majesty will be gentle and gentle.

After Xing'an whispered to a little Huangmen twice, he bowed his head and said to Zhu Qiyu: "Grandfather, the feast for teachers has begun, and my servant invites us to go over."

Zhu Qiyu stood up and said: "The time has come, let's go and watch the excitement."

Xing'an walked last, took out a few silver coins and handed them over to the fairies who accompanied the drinks. Although he didn't say a word, the sinister appearance made the fairy feel a chill from her tailbone straight to her forehead , terrified.

When Xing'an went out, he turned his head and glanced, just this one glance made the fairies tremble and their teeth chattered.

After Xing'an left the door, he put away his insidious look, adjusted his expression, shook his head, walked quickly a few steps, and caught up with His Majesty.

He is not a person who behaves in front of His Majesty and behind His Majesty's back, but sometimes, he needs to become that vicious person, that cruel person, and he will become like this.

Fortunately, when working under His Majesty, except when His Majesty first ascended the throne in the Qing Palace, when Xing'an wanted to be cruel and merciless, there were very few times.

Under normal circumstances, Xing'an has to cooperate with Yu Shaobao to persuade His Majesty to be merciful and forgiving. In terms of cruelty, Xing'an is still far from His Majesty.

"After the master banquet, it's okay if you win, and there will be another table to thank the teacher and Luming Banquet on the left and right. If you don't win, it will be broken." Zhu Qiyu was talking to Shang Ren while walking.

"The minister knows." There are no outsiders on the left and right. Shang Ren is a minister but not me. Hu Shangshu taught Shang Ren that the four words of respect and obedience must be kept in mind at all times in order to be invincible in the court.

"You know?" Zhu Qiyu gave Shang Ren a strange look. Shang Ren avoided the trick of inviting and thanking a teacher like a snake. How did he know what Zhu Qiyu was going to say?

Painful memories from the past suddenly start attacking Shang Ren.

Shang Ren thought it over for a while, and then replied respectfully: "If you are selected, you are a Jinshi, you are a scholar-bureaucrat, you have entered the sect, you are a member of the sect, and if you become a member of the sect, you are a class of people."

"If you don't win, if you don't hold the Lu Ming Banquet, you will be an outsider. During the New Year, you have to be more respectful than your father-in-law in order to maintain this weak relationship. If you are not careful, this relationship will be broken. It’s okay, if it’s just broken, it’s even more difficult if you hate your teacher.”

"If you don't win, it's like walking on thin ice. But to maintain this relationship, the cost will be far away."

"That's why the imperial examination is also called Yuelongmen. The inside and outside of the gate are completely different."

Zhu Qiyu walked to the private room that Xing'an had prepared for a long time ago. This was the best place in this banquet for inviting teachers. Even if he came out to watch the excitement, Xing'an would not allow His Majesty to have anyone on top.

There is only one piece of sky in Daming, and that is Your Majesty.

Shang Ren explained the word "Longmen" clearly in a few words.

The reason why he was able to express it so clearly is entirely because of his personal experience. If Shang Ren spent all his wealth when he was young, he would probably still be able to invite such a mentor, but if he failed, the subsequent expenses would not be because Shang Ren was poor. family can afford it.

"It's started." Zhu Qiyu squinted slightly and looked at the audience.

Under the bright lights, all the lamps in the red sleeves were suddenly extinguished, and it was plunged into darkness. Two rows of fairies on the stage, holding bright lights, walked onto the stage, music was played, and the fairies on the stage Holding the lamp, his figure is graceful and elegant in the light.

The corner of Zhu Qiyu's mouth twitched, and he said coldly: "Lime blowtorch."

The lamps in the hands of these fairies are lime blowtorches made by Shijing Factory. Because of the scarcity of light oil, the use of this kind of blowtorches is still limited to a small area today. The most abundant places are about In Songjiang Prefecture, light oil is distributed in Songjiang Prefecture.

This light oil blowtorch appeared in the hands of the fairy, so it can be seen that the person who invited the master today must be a distinguished guest, and they put on such a big show.

The glass cover of this light oil blowtorch is colored glass, which is full of brilliance and colors under the light.

"Overstepping." Xing'an stood up and dared to overstep in front of His Majesty. It was true that he was lighting a lantern in the latrine, looking for death.

But Zhu Qiyu signaled Xing'an to sit down, Zhu Qiyu never said that this lime blowtorch is not allowed to be used by civilians, and Zhu Qiyu is allowed to be the street lamp in the craftsman city of Songjiang Mansion.

It's just that light oil is very expensive, and the use of light oil in this place made Zhu Qiyu feel a little heartbroken, the heartache of a good thing being ruined.

There is only one wick in the lamp in Tai'an Palace.

Shang Ren naturally knew its value, and he usually saved as much as he could, and using it in such a place made Shang Ren a little restless.

"Do you know the people below?" Zhu Qiyu asked Shang Ren with his head sideways.

If the teacher wants to invite the teacher's father, the teacher's father must be highly respected. The teacher's father who came in immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Recognized, Chengwu Lang Youchunfang Youdai and Imperial Academy review Qian Pu." Shang Ren's tone was not kind, this was his old enemy.

This Qian Pu is a lackey of Xiao Yi, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, a scholar of the Youchunfang University, a counselor and the right servant of the household department, Xiao Yi. According to the correspondence, Shang Ren was not clean when he went to Taichang Temple, so it was replaced by Xiao Yi who found some excuses all day long to embarrass Shang Ren.

What is Shang Lu arguing with Qian Pu and Xiao Yi?

Competed to preside over the compilation of the real records of King Jili.

From this name, Shang Ren and Qian Pu had different opinions. Shang Ren insisted on compiling it with "Ji Li Wang Shi Lu", while Qian Pu wanted to name it after "Zhengtong Jun Shi Lu".

The orthodox monarch is roughly the same as the nomenclature of Jianwenjun back then.

Since it is a real record, it must be the emperor's real record. It is not appropriate to call it king, but it is appropriate to call it king.

As the editor-in-charge, Shang Ren resolutely named after the three characters Ji Li Wang after consulting Hu Wei, especially the word Li, which was the posthumous title appointed by His Majesty back then. .

Before Zhu Qiyu could speak, he looked towards the door. This Qian Pu was so ostentatious, the servants who opened the way brought six or seven of them, more people than Zhu Qiyu showed.

Compared with Shangren, who has never set foot in the world of fireworks, Qian Pu is a regular customer at first glance. As soon as he entered the door, he went straight to Zhu Qiyu's private room. This is the best place for the whole red sleeve trick. He was stopped halfway. down.

"I want to see who is in here! I'm the one who invited me today, but I can't get in this Accord? Even if the guy from Shang Lu is here today, I can get in too!" Qian Pu was directly blocked by this. He was so angry that his face turned red on the spot.

He was invited!

This was invited here, but he couldn't enter the private room?

"This Qian Pu misses you so much?" Zhu Qiyu looked at Shang Ren when he heard Qian Pu's yelling halfway.

"He really hates me and hates me for blocking his way. He thinks that if it wasn't for me, the position of Minister of Taichang Temple should be his." deep.

The Minister of Taichang Temple is a noble official, but he is also a nine minister, extremely honorable.

"Isn't that our appointment?" Zhu Qiyu was a little confused. The appointment and dismissal of Beijing officials has always been arbitrary by Zhu Qiyu's holy will. Even Yu Qian, the head of all officials in the Ming Dynasty, only provided suggestions and never participated in decision-making.

Qian Pu thought it belonged to him?

But thinking about it carefully, it's normal, Qian Pu's mentor back then was Xiao Yi, the right servant of the household department.

Zhu Qiyu waved to Lu Zhong, and the Jinyi guards who blocked Qian Pu no longer stopped him, and Qian Pu broke into the private room noisily, once he entered, Qian Pu saw Shang Ren at first sight, I was just about to spray a few fake words of innocence.

But when Qian Pu saw Zhu Qiyu, he thought to himself: It's broken!

Qian Pu didn't look at the almanac when he went out today. If he had read the almanac, he would never have come out for this red-sleeve trick. He never expected that His Majesty would come.

"Bachelor of Commerce, people are in the rivers and lakes, and they can't help themselves. You see, you want to be clean, but some people don't let you be clean." Zhu Qiyu ignored Qian Pu who was frightened, and said to Shang Ren pointingly .

Shang Ren wants to be clean, but there is no door.

Zhu Qiyu didn't force him, naturally some people forced him.

In the gate, you have to climb up step by step, until you reach the highest point, from an elected official to a hereditary official, and you have reached the end. If you want to stop in the middle, the latecomers will stab you to death. , If you don't get promoted, you will block the way for others to get promoted.

In fact, Shang Ren knew when Qian Pu entered the door that he could not escape after all. From the beginning of Taichang Temple Minister, Shang Ren had only one way to go.

Shang Ren bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty has an unfeeling request, can you let me finish the "Records of King Jili"?"

Zhu Qiyu didn't make things difficult for Shang Ren and asked with a smile, "How long?"

"Before Chunwei unveils the list." Shang Ren's history books have already reached the stage of reviewing manuscripts. As long as His Majesty reads it and says there is no problem, it can be completed before Chunwei unveils the list.

Zhu Qiyu asked again: "Where do you want to go?"

"Northern Expedition, Counselor for Military Affairs." Shang Ren gritted his teeth and said the place he had always wanted to go but couldn't make up his mind to go.

A real man, who lives between heaven and earth, should be a marquis and a prime minister.

Chapter 854 There's a Way to Heaven, You Don't Take It

People like to stay in their own comfort zone. If they can stay in it all the time, that would be the best, commonly known as being bad.

In fact, Shang Lu didn't do badly either, he just didn't want to jump out of his comfort zone and spend his days in his noble circle, and he was able to clarify the truth. For Shang Lu, this kind of life was already extremely comfortable.

But people are in the rivers and lakes, and they can't help themselves. In this court, if you don't enter, you will die. You just want to be bad. If you don't want to offend people, you often offend people. Because this road is so narrow, if you block it, others will Can't climb up.

Zhu Qiyu tricked Shang Ren, let Qian Pu see Shang Ren, put this shit bowl on Shang Ren's head, and create a scene that Shang Ren is the emperor's close minister and dedicated minister?

He didn't set up a trick for Shang Ren to drill. According to the rules of this brothel, since someone stops you, this private room is someone you can't afford to offend.

It is actually very rare for Qian Pu to barge in when Tiqi blocks him from entering.

The reason why Qian Pu went inside was not because he was in a daze. He often comes to Hongxiu Zhao, and he is the most powerful person here. Coming to Hong Xiu Zhao is like going home. Today is another teacher banquet, so many students , with so many fairies watching, Qian Pu really couldn't lose this face.

"Greetings Your Majesty, Long live Your Majesty, Long live, Long live!" Qian Pu knelt very fast, he didn't even have the qualifications to go to the Juxian Pavilion to attend the Salt and Iron Conference, and he could only see the Emperor every five days during the court meeting. But he still recognized His Majesty.

"I don't even know what to say about you. Xing'an Dadang pretended to be a murderous ghost, and frightened those whores. Whores won't tell the story. I just came to see you today." The teacher's banquet is so lively, you have to go inside." Zhu Qiyu looked at Qian Pu who was kneeling on the ground, and really had nothing to say.

If there is a way to heaven, if you don't go, there is no way to hell to break in.

If Zhu Qiyu saw it, he could pretend he didn't see it, and he could ask Tiqi to investigate whether Qian Pu committed any crimes.

The brothel is also known as the Selling Gold Grotto. Since Qian Pu is a frequent visitor, it is worth investigating where the money comes from. In fact, the Tiqi have already obtained certain evidence, and they will probably take someone in a few days.

But when the intrusion came in, Zhu Qiyu couldn't pretend that he didn't see it, then this matter had to be weighed, and weighed how many catties this money Pu weighed. It could have been delayed for a few days, but now it must be taken down immediately.

Zhu Qiyu didn't let Qian Pu get up, but instead asked: "I heard that Bachelor Qian, who met people in the Imperial Academy all day long, said that the Minister of Taichang Temple belonged to you, and was snatched away by the Bachelor of Commerce. When did I promise to give it to you?" ?”

Of course, Qian Pu didn't tell everyone he met, but only told a few close teachers who were close to him, but the secretary turned around and sold him.

Shang Ren said that Qian Pu believed that the position of Minister of Taichang Temple belonged to him, and Zhu Qiyu also knew it. It's a fun day to watch, so you can't just watch it without knowing anything.

"No!" Qian Pu was sweating profusely, he always felt that his work was confidential, but how did His Majesty know this?

Shang Ren must be telling the truth!

Zhu Qiyu took the water glass from Xing'an and took a sip of water, looked at Qian Pu coldly while suppressing his anger and continued to ask: "So."

"Then I'll ask you again, are you here today to find a good friend, or to have a feast? If it's a banquet, what's the reason for the noodles? For such a big show, even the lime blowtorch was used. .”

When Qian Pu heard this, he felt that his three souls and seven souls were about to disappear, so he hurriedly bowed his head and said, "It's just that a fellow from the same country came to Beijing to take the imperial examination, and I invited my ministers to have a drink here. I don't come here often, and I don't have any good friends."

Zhu Qiyu slammed the table and said angrily: "What a dare! How dare you talk nonsense in front of me!"

Shang Lu was startled by the slap, and looked away. If there was a crack in the ground, he would have liked to get in. His Majesty's anger is really scary.

The emperor asks you, and you answer truthfully, that is, what problem you have and how to deal with it. Lying is deceiving the emperor, and deceiving the emperor is a heinous crime. This is the law written in the Daming Law.

Qian Pu lied twice in a row, it's no wonder Zhu Qiyu didn't get angry.

"Qian Pu, do you dare to say that there is no good match in this red sleeve move? Lu Zhong, go and call that Haitang." Zhu Qiyu squinted at Qian Pu as if he was looking at a dead person.

Qian Pu has no problem and has a problem. Zhu Qiyu really wants to pursue the crime of deceiving the emperor. This Qian Pu can be taken to Caishikou and beheaded tomorrow.

As the emperor, Zhu Qiyu has unlimited power.

Since Zhu Qiyu asked Lu Zhong to call this fairy called Begonia over, the meaning couldn't be more obvious, and he wanted to investigate the crime of deceiving the emperor.

Other problems can be checked and mended slowly, the word bullying is right in front of you.

"Your Majesty, spare your life! Your Majesty, spare your life!" Qian Pu wailed, and the three souls and seven souls have now dispersed, and he was so frightened that he could only call for mercy.

Soon, the Haitang girl was brought into the private room, and the Tiqi guarded the gate, and the people outside didn't know what happened, but the voice of Qian Pu begging for mercy was still heard.

Who can make rich and noble people beg for mercy, but who is the noble person in it?

"Do you recognize this person?" Zhu Qiyu asked coldly to the slightly handsome Haitang.

As soon as Haitang entered the door, she saw the battle and Qian Pu, who was kneeling on the ground and shaking without even daring to raise her head. She immediately understood the situation, and hurriedly said, "Yes, he often comes. He is a scholar of the Imperial Academy." Qian Pu, he likes to find Sister Taohua recently, and he can be regarded as Sister Taohua's benefactor."

Zhu Qiyu laughed, looked at Qian Pu and said, "You're pretty quick. Last month it was a crabapple, and this month it's a peach blossom."

"Qian Pu, you are a senior scholar of the fifth-rank Hanlin Academy in the current dynasty. It is already indecent to go in and out of a brothel, but you are not even as good as a girl who makes a joke. People can tell at a glance that you can't lie and don't shirk."

"To say that you are also Sister Taohua's benefactor, this word does not deny my relationship with you, nor does it show excessive intimacy with you."

"Qian Pu, tell me you're already at the fifth rank. You're so sophisticated, how come you're not as good as a prostitute when you speak?"

"Your Majesty deserves to die, Your Majesty deserves to die, Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Qian Pu knelt on the ground and cried out in joy.

Zhu Qiyu looked at Qian Pu and said, "Do you have nothing else to say except that you deserve to die? Since you are the lackey of Xiao Yi, the right servant of the household department, ah, no, you are a lover, so I ask him to rescue you."

"I dare not, Your Majesty spare me!" How dare Qian Pu go to find someone to save him?

Zhu Qiyu thought for a while, if Xiao Yi, the right servant, came to save people at this time, then Xiao Yi, the right servant, would be too stupid.

The right servant is at the third rank, besides a few Liubu Minggongs who are at the second rank, who else is above him?

As the saying goes, beating a dog depends on the owner. This Qian Pu belongs to Xiao Yi. Since he dares to beat a dog, he is naturally not afraid of Xiao Yi, his master.

Besides, this happened to Qian Pu in a brothel, and the scholars are noble. If something happened in this kind of place, Xiao Yi should probably expel Qian Pu from the teacher's school immediately. If he does not recognize this disciple, even if he wants to save , but also slowly figure it out.