Ancient promotion routine

Zhou Qin let Zhou Qiye leave the capital, leaving a way out for the Zhou family. As for Zhou Qihui, he brought such a disaster to the Zhou family, Zhou Qin naturally would not let him go out.

Zhang Yanjin was shocked when she heard the secret report from the person brought by Xiaoliu. It turned out that Zhou Qin and Princess Yuyang were destined to become a family. It is difficult for Zhang Yanjin to understand. Now that the position of crown prince is vacant in the court, it will not be long before someone will play the role of asking the emperor to appoint a crown prince. At present, in addition to King Wei, there are King Jin and King Zhao in the court. According to common sense, Zhou Qin will not Choose Zhao Wang and Jin Wang, but they will not cooperate with Princess Yuyang in this way.

Could it be that Zhou Qin has something to ask Princess Yuyang?That's why he was so humble.

Zhang Yanjin had no information at all until after March.

The emperor gave Princess Yuyang a marriage, and that person was not Zhou Qiye as Zhang Yanjin thought, but Zhou Qihui.

Zhang Yanjin is sitting in the study, has history changed?

And how did Zhou Qihui hook up with Princess Yuyang?

But in the end, regardless of whether it was Zhou Qiye or Zhou Qihui, Princess Yuyang was married to the Zhou family after all. Therefore, the Zhou family and Princess Yuyang were still on the same boat, which was not very different from history.In addition, although the Zhou family has a queen, the queen has no son, and the emperor is getting old, so the queen's line is basically hopeless.

Could it be because of this that Zhou Qin chose King Wei?No, as far as Zhang Yanjin was in contact with the princes, Wei Wang and Jin Wang were on par, while Zhao Wang was a bit of a headache for Zhang Yanjin, he was an arrogant and unreasonable guy.In terms of strength alone, the group of King Wei and Princess Yuyang is indeed stronger, but King Wei is somewhat indecisive.

If it weren't for Princess Yuyang's powerful sister, King Wei probably wouldn't have much advantage in the court.

While Zhang Yanjin was drawing the map of the relationship between the characters, there was a knock on the door.Zhang Yanjin put down the charcoal pencil in her hand, stepped forward and opened the door of the study.

"My lord, something happened in the restaurant." Ruifu said at the door.

When Zhang Yanjin rushed to the restaurant, Lord Ting Wei of the Beijing Yamen had already led people to block the restaurant.

"Zhang Yanjin is not in the restaurant at the moment, and the shopkeeper of the restaurant really couldn't find anyone, so he asked the staff to send a message to Zhang Yanjin in the Zhang residence.

"Shopkeeper, what's the matter?" The Tingwei of the capital personally brought people over to deal with his own restaurant, so Zhang Yanjin had to pay more attention.

The adults of Tingwei Mansion in the capital have always been in front of the high hall, so why did they appear in the private sector today to handle the case? Could it be that they came here specially for themselves in the restaurant.

The number of yamen servants is probably no less than 50. Could it be that Lord Tingwei has brought all the people from the yamen here.

"Master Zhang, let me tell you what's going on." Capital Tingwei Han Wei stepped forward and said.

He saw the Master Shangshu walking quickly from a distance, it seems that the rumors are correct, the actual owner of this restaurant is Zhang Yanjin, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, but even so, he is a majestic court official in the capital, and naturally enforces the law impartially.Now that there is a life in this restaurant, it must be thoroughly investigated.

"Han Tingwei."

The blue-and-white red python is the sign of enforcing the law for the emperor, and no one else in the capital wears this clothes except this court lieutenant.

"My lord, you are very polite. Today, a pregnant woman came to your restaurant to buy some snacks. After eating the snacks from this restaurant at home, there were signs of poisoning. Neither the adult nor the child was kept. Therefore, Lord Shangshu, today this restaurant must Close the building." Han Wei said righteously.

Today someone went to the Yamen to redress his grievances and sounded the drum of grievances. As the court captain of the capital, he must come this time.

Zhang Yanjin could hear a few meanings from this Tingwei's words, but he had misjudged this Tingwei lord.

"Your Majesty Tingwei enforces the law impartially, but I have a few questions. One is that the pregnant woman died of a miscarriage because of what she ate, but where did the lord know that the pregnant woman bought and ate this food? Dim sum from the restaurant and eat it.”

Zhang Yanjin asked, usually a pregnant woman should be brought at home to raise her baby, why would she go out to buy snacks, and all the things in her restaurant have been tested, there is no possibility that there are substances that can cause miscarriage.

"My lord, first of all, the pregnant woman died twice because of saffron, and second, my people found it in your restaurant. Finally, because there are too many cases in this case, I can't make a conclusion for the time being, so I can only temporarily close the building. But he did not bring the person from today’s restaurant back to the yamen, and finally, this pregnant woman did come to the restaurant today, and the shop assistants and bosses at the next door have seen it.” Ting Wei replied, he was not afraid that the Shang Shu would use his official position to oppress him, Today, this building must be sealed, and at the foot of the emperor, he is not afraid that the price increase will be used for personal gain. If it is true, the censor will be listed in the book tomorrow.

"Shopkeeper, let the guys go home and rest today, take three days off, and come back to work in the restaurant after three days, and the salary will be paid as usual." Zhang Yanjin first ordered the guys in the restaurant to go home first, he comforted him a little, and then turned around He smiled and asked: "Master Tingwei, I think the real culprit in these three days should be found out."

The restaurant does have saffron, but he asked Li Ying to purchase it to make health-preserving medicinal wine, and it was stored in the cellar. Without the permission of Li Ying and him, the staff would never come here. Although saffron has the effect of invigorating blood However, if it is to cause a miscarriage, the amount must reach a certain level for a while, and the pregnant woman has a special physique. No matter what the reason is, since someone has sued the restaurant, this saffron is the best excuse.

Zhang Yanjin didn't expect that after coming here, she would have to file a lawsuit with others.

"I will give you an answer within three days." Han Wei said.

This Lord Shangshu is putting pressure on him, if he still can't solve the case when the three-day deadline is up, then I am afraid that it is not this Lord Shangshu who has been involved, but himself.

Master Tingwei Han put on the seal of the government, and then left with the servants.

"My lord, this Han Wei is a well-known iron-headed judge in the capital, we are out of luck this time." The shopkeeper rubbed the sweat on his head and said.

"Our restaurant doesn't do those harmful things. The shopkeeper, you say so, is it because you secretly did something shameful behind your back?" Zhang Yanjin locked eyes on the shopkeeper and asked with a serious face.

"No, no, my lord, don't scare me. You gave me my life. If I do something wrong to you, wouldn't I be struck by lightning?" Shopkeeper Liu said with a wry smile.

"Tell me what's going on with this iron-headed judge?" Zhang Yanjin originally thought that the court lieutenant was also a member of the influential family in the capital. Would those aristocratic families let go of such an important position?

"The name of the court captain in the capital is Han Wei. He was appointed by the emperor himself. He only recognizes the law but not the people. It is said that the officials who took office at the same time as him have already made great achievements. Only this Han Wei has worked hard in the position of the court captain. In 15 years, it was said that the city gate was made of iron by the Tingwei of Liushui, but this Han Wei was an iron-made Tingwei. The gate of the capital city has been renovated no less than five times in the past 15 years, but this Han Wei is still old. look."

Shopkeeper Liu said with emotion.

I'm afraid the restaurant has been targeted long ago.

Saffron turned out to be a blind medicine, but Zhang Yanjin thought of making this saffron medicinal wine to treat his uncle's rheumatism, so he asked Li Ying to purchase a batch of saffron a few days ago. came to the door.

In fact, there is no need to check, and we know who is looking for him, but this trouble is not painful to Zhang Yanjin, and he doesn't know what he is trying to do. It's just profit, even if he really did it, the emperor won't deal with it right now, the most he can do is punish him with a salary and reprimand him.

Two days have passed, and there is no news from Tingwei Mansion.

Zhang Yanjin just asked Li Ying to help him investigate, and it was considered as a training experience for him.

Li Ying started with the buyers of saffron, and found that most of the saffron seemed to be useful, but the use of saffron in Baozipu and Buzhuang in the south of Chengnan was a bit strange.

"We have already investigated, and the pregnant woman went to the cloth shop and this steamed stuffed bun shop in addition to going to the restaurant that day."

"It's from the government." Zhang Yanjin and Xiao Liu were near the bun shop, when they heard someone talking, Xiao Liu pointed out the identity of the person.

"Master Shangshu." Han Wei naturally saw Zhang Yanjin and Li Liu, but he didn't think that Zhang Yanjin could find this place.

"I don't know how the case is progressing?"

"I don't know why my lord is here?" Han Wei didn't answer Zhang Yanjin's question. Since the case is not closed, it is naturally impossible to disclose any relevant information like the defendant. Moreover, Zhang Yanjin appeared here at such a coincidence of time and place. Let Han Wei take precautions in his heart.

"I heard that the steamed stuffed buns in the east of the city are pretty good. If I want to change the taste, I come here with my family to taste the taste." Zhang Yanjin said casually, especially since he was still holding steamed stuffed buns, it seemed extremely convincing.

This steamed stuffed bun was bought by Zhang Yanjin from that shop just now, and she was going to take it back to study, and it was still steaming.

"My lord is so elegant." Han Wei's words were definitely not complimenting Zhang Yanjin, which can be seen from his stern face and unfriendly tone.

"Didn't Master Tingwei also come here to eat steamed buns?" Zhang Yanjin didn't care about Han Wei's ridicule. He had just confirmed with the proprietress that the pregnant woman had indeed bought steamed stuffed buns from this shop that day, and the shopkeeper The biggest feature of the Baozi shop is the saffron morning tea. Although the owner of the bun shop said that the pregnant woman did not sit down to eat here, she packed a pot of saffron tea and took it home. This alone can reduce the suspicion of the restaurant. .

"Of course not. I'm here to handle the case. If Master Shangshu knows something, you might as well tell the officials." Han Wei naturally has more information than Zhang Yanjin. He has handled cases for many years and has rich experience. Come to get the testimony, let the owner of the steamed stuffed bun shop come and take the charge.

Zhang Yanjin knew the source of the saffron, and Han Wei naturally knew to do it, but it took some time.

"The court hearing this afternoon, if Master Shangshu is interested, I can arrange a seat for you." Han Wei's expression was still the same cold.

"Then there is Mr. Lao Tingwei, but I have something to do in the afternoon, please remember to call someone to take away the things in Tingwei's mansion after the trial is over." Zhang Yanjin laughed and said goodbye.

"My lord, let him go like this?" It was Xiao Lin, the chief arrester of the Tingwei Mansion, who spoke.

"The case is closed, Lord Shang Shu's suspicion has been cleared, and you lead someone to tear up the seal." Han Wei looked at the direction Zhang Yanjin was leaving, and ordered.

It seems that this person is well-deserved of his reputation, but his hands and feet are faster than his own, but...

Thinking of the news he had found, Han Wei couldn't help frowning, he should show it to the emperor.

Zhang Yanjin didn't know that the affairs of the Ting Wei's mansion were directly under the jurisdiction of the prince. Although the Ting Wei was only a fifth-rank official, he had the right to directly reach the destiny.

"My lord, the pregnant woman was actually fed saffron by his gambler husband. The pregnant woman's husband owed a large amount of debt in the casino, and a few days ago, he suddenly repaid those gambling debts, and went home to live a good life." " General Zhao said on the sidelines, he spent three days in the casino before collecting this information.

"Who is the person who paid back the money for him?" Zhang Yanjin asked.

"People didn't see clearly, but some villains from the gambling shop followed, and I spent 500 taels of silver to knock them out. That person came out of Ruiguo's mansion." General Zhao said, those villains Originally, he wanted to kill for money, but found out that it was someone from Ruiguo's mansion, so he didn't dare to do it.

"Zhou Qin has quite a reputation this week." Zhang Yanjin said with a smile.

Such flawless methods were used.This is definitely not the work of the old and little foxes of the Zhou family, but I don't know if Zhou Qihui did it.

"My lord, should we follow the clues and find out the black hand behind it?" General Zhao suggested.

"No need for now, let's just wait." Zhang Yanjin said.

Since someone used saffron to frame him, tomorrow he will present the saffron to the emperor.

In addition to investigating the case, Zhang Yanjin spent the rest of the time in the wine cellar. He brewed three kinds of saffron medicinal wine, which were just enough to relieve the emperor's illness. He also gave eye drops to some people.

Since Chen Guogong's house was ransacked, the court has been quiet for a while, but after March, the ministers in the court began to move around again.

The emperor looked at the courtiers who were like wolves and tigers below, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Now that the prince's funeral has not passed, we must not discuss the matter of the prince anymore. Otherwise, we will go to the imperial mausoleum to apologize to the prince and stay awake for three months."

The emperor's words were a little too harsh, and the mouths of those admonishing doctors were completely blocked.

"Your Majesty, I have a book to play." Zhang Yanjin acted according to circumstances and said forward.

These people want to support the new crown prince. Although the emperor is not young, he is in good health. These days, he is urging the emperor to install a crown prince. Isn't he worried that the emperor will die like the crown prince?

If it were any other person, if he was treated as a dying person every day, his emotions would definitely break down. It is already a kind of tolerance for the emperor to bear it.Zhang Yanjin could guess what the emperor was thinking at this moment, the throne was firmly in the hands of the emperor, but someone was always thinking about helping the newcomer to the throne, this was simply unbearable for the emperor, but he had to endure it again and again.

"What's the matter?" asked the emperor.

"I have three things to offer to the emperor." Zhang Yanjin took a step forward and said again, "One is this saffron sciatic nerve wine, which can cure low back pain to outer thigh pain, numbness, upper arm pain, etc. The second is saffron rheumatism wine, which can activate blood and eliminate Wind dredging collaterals. It is suitable for rheumatoid arthritis and gout. The third is saffron calming wine, which can relieve severe insomnia, heart palpitations and shocks, and mild symptoms can be seen after taking it for five to seven days."

The courtiers were a little confused, should this matter be discussed in court?

The emperor is not angry?

Of course the emperor would not be angry. Of course, if it was not Zhang Yanjin who spoke, the emperor would definitely be angry.

"Oh? I've only heard that saffron can be used as medicine, but I haven't heard that saffron can be used as wine?" In fact, the emperor has only heard that saffron can be used as a medicine for abortion, and he has never heard of these functions. He was indeed suffering from insomnia today, and his joints were aching after sitting at the desk for a long time.Still this kid knows what to do and what not to do.

"Yes, if the emperor has any questions, he can ask the imperial physician." Zhang Yanjin said firmly

"Zhang Qing is indeed a malleable talent." The emperor didn't bother to ask the imperial physician, he was just superficially favoring Zhang Yanjin, looking at the situation, Zhang Yanjin seemed to make wine specially to pay tribute, so he praised a few words.

What Zhang Yanjin wanted was not the emperor's praise, he stepped forward and said, "Your majesty, it's a coincidence that there was a case related to saffron in the capital a few days ago."

Zhang Yanjin told the emperor how he was involved in the case, how Mr. Ting Wei quickly solved the case, and other stories to the emperor.

Seeing that Zhang Yanjin used the imperial court as a place for storytelling, Zhou Su wanted to read a book from him, but Li Lian stopped him.

Li Lian saw Zhang Yanjin's eloquence, and the emperor frowned when he heard it. He knew that this kid never did useless things.

"Since Zhang Qing has prepared these good wines, every minister in the court should go home with three jugs." The emperor was still frowning, but there was a smile on the corner of his mouth, which made people tremble with fear.

This is a sign of Longyan's fury!

"Go back to the emperor, after I go down to court, I will have someone send it to your lord's residence." Zhang Yanjin replied.

It seems that the emperor understands what he said. Although it is neither painful nor itchy, it is also a good idea to make them sick. It seems that the emperor is quite good at these things.

In the imperial study room, Zhang Yanjin was left alone by the emperor.

"What does Zhang Qing think about the position of the crown prince?" the emperor asked, "It is not an option to hold the crown prince empty for a long time. Now that the Huns want to invade Wei, the common people are uneasy. use."

Hearing the emperor's question, Zhang Yanjin guessed that the emperor wanted to find an obedient person, so she stayed silent.

Seeing Zhang Yanjin standing there honestly, the emperor laughed a little and said, "I did you a small favor in the court before. I have already received the saffron brochure, and I have already asked Han Wei to investigate."

The emperor thought that Zhang Yanjin was still struggling, so he explained with a smile.

"I'm afraid, it's just a misunderstanding. The emperor doesn't need to take it to heart. Now the emperor is in good health and lives a long life. The people of Wei are peaceful. Although there are war preparations at the border, in my opinion, the emperor is still very young, and the matter of the prince can be done one step at a time. One step at a time."

Zhang Yanjin said, he just wanted to give those people a warning today, but he accidentally knew that Han Wei was actually the emperor's man, and the emperor seemed to believe in him.

"All right, all right, you cunning, you can find Han Wei if you need something in the capital, he is trustworthy." After saying this, the emperor looked at Zhang Yanjin for a while, waved his hand and said, "Go back first. "

Zhang Yanjin's words really spoke to the emperor's heart, it's not because the emperor didn't want to establish a prince, but now in the eyes of the emperor, the princes are not capable of being a prince at all.

The power of Queen Mother Zhao's family is indisputable, but King Zhao is small-minded and violent. The emperor feels dizzy when he thinks of King Zhao. Stealing the dragon and turning the phoenix, no matter how temperamental she is, she is not like herself or the gentle Concubine Liu Shu.

The king of Jin and the king of Wei colluded with the family and formed cliques in the court. Even though the emperor admired these two, he was sad about the hurdle in his heart. He was afraid of the power of the family. If any one of them becomes the prince, the situation in the court will definitely be a situation where two phases will be killed.

The emperor neither wants to complete the family, nor does he want to let Da Wei fall into the hands of his surname, that's why he asked today.

The officialdom is like a battlefield, if you accidentally stand on the wrong side, you will definitely die.

In Zhang Yanjin's view, if you want to not be passive and minimize threats and injuries, you will naturally support those who stand at the top of the pyramid.

Since the emperor doesn't say anything, he can't stand on either side.

"My lord, you are back." Ruifu greeted him at the door.

"Ruifu, have you delivered all those wines?" Zhang Yanjin asked, remembering this.

This is an order from the emperor, if someone didn't deliver it or someone didn't receive it, it would be his dereliction of duty.

"Yes, General Zhao said that almost all the ministers drank that wine."

"All?" Zhang Yanjin asked.

"Yes, but General Zhao said that the wine delivered to Duke Rui's mansion was accidentally knocked over by a carriage on the way, and he is rushing to deliver it right now. He said that the Duke of the province didn't drink the wine, and he will go to the emperor when the time comes Say you are stingy." Ruifu said.

"Okay, it's okay." Zhang Yanjin felt that General Zhao was really an interesting person after hearing this, but Zhang Yanjin would give Duke Rui as much wine as he wanted.

Looking at the wine on the table, Zhou Qin was so choked up that he couldn't even eat.

Today the emperor was clearly helping Zhang Yanjin to slap them in the face. A private criminal case was made a big fuss in the court, and the emperor still favored that Zhang Yanjin so much, where would the face of their old family be placed.

"Father, you should order some food first, or the food will be cold." Zhou Qihui was picking up food for the Duke of Rui. He had a good prestige, and he said good luck to everyone who saw him.

He, Zhou Qihui, was also considered to be a lucky man, if he hadn't impressed Princess Yuyang, how could he have become the emperor's son-in-law.

"The big wedding is coming, so don't go out and wander around recently." Zhou Qin looked at the unconcealed pride on his youngest son's face, and suddenly felt powerless in his heart. If it wasn't for this kid, how could Duke Rui's mansion be ruled by a woman.

But right now, the water is hard to recover, so he can only pin his hopes on his eldest son.

"Yes." Zhou Qihui didn't turn his face as usual when he heard Rui Guogong's words, and lowered his head to eat honestly.

For Zhou Qihui, this Ruiguo mansion belongs to his eldest brother, not to Zhou Qihui. If Zhou Qihui assists the new king in the future, he will be a prime minister who is under one person and above ten thousand people, so why bother about these insignificant things? things.

Princess Yuyang's brainwashing of Zhou Qihui was undoubtedly not successful, and now let alone whether Duke Rui really belonged to King Wei's faction, but Zhou Qihui was completely loyal to Princess Yuyang.

After Zhang Yanjin heard the news brought by General Zhao, Zhou Qin didn't seem to reject the saffron wine. Could it be that the Duke of Ruiguo didn't do this.

"General Zhao, your people recently looked at who is closer to Duke Rui's people?"

There is another person who has always been against him, Zhao Wang usually acts recklessly, it is really possible to do such a thing, but he has many capable people under him, how can he be so stupid?