Notes on Evil Fox

Above the court hall, Liang Xiaoxian in armor stood in the center of the hall, and said in a loud voice: "I heard that Bachelor Rong is from Liquan in Xunan. I think about the disaster in my hometown this time, and I miss it very much. In addition, Bachelor Rong was in charge of the amnesty before. In the review of the case, he acted fairly and relaxed, and he has already shown his talent. Therefore, I think it is the most appropriate thing for Bachelor Rong to go to Xunan."

Xia Tuo, who was on the dragon chair, frowned, seemed to be thinking, but did not answer.

"Your Majesty, I don't think it's right." Lu Kun stood up and retorted, "This flood is rare in decades. Bachelor Rong is not an expert in this field, and has no experience in flood control. Let's go, I'm afraid not only can't save the people from the fire and water, but I'm afraid it's hard to take care of my own safety."

Wang Baoyin, who was standing behind Wang Cao, had an unknown smile on his lips, but then quickly covered it up.

Glancing at Lu Kun, he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think what General Liang said is reasonable. The talent of a young man is not cultivated step by step. The flood in the South is in the hometown of Rong Xueshi. Others have gone, and it may be necessary to It will take some time to inspect the local terrain and climate, but Bachelor Rong can completely avoid this. It not only saves a lot of time, but also comforts Bachelor Rong's homesickness."

"Rong Aiqing, what do you think about this matter?" Xia Tuo asked with a frown.

"My minister is terrified. Naturally, my minister intends to share His Majesty's worries and seek happiness for the people, but," Rong Shiyin pretended to be hesitant and apprehensive, and glanced at Lu Kun before replying, "As Prime Minister Zuo said, my minister's experience is still inexperienced, so I do not know Can you handle this great task?"

The emperor glanced at all the ministers, frowned and said nothing, after thinking for a long time, he said: "Since all the ministers strongly recommended it, I think Rong Aiqing should be the best choice for this trip."

After a pause, he continued: "Rong Aiqing shared a lot of worries for me during the review of the amnesty case before, but she was busy with political affairs before, so she didn't have time to give Rong Aiqing a reward. Since Rong Aiqing will have to bear the burden again this time This important task involves risking oneself and saving the people from peril. I specially appointed Rong Shiyin as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and led Deng Mengzi, a member of the Ministry of Water, and several officials below the sixth rank of the Ministry of Water to deal with the flood in Xunan County. Dear friends, please Any objections?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Wang Baoyin said first.

"If there is no objection, there will be no more performances. Then retreat." Xia Tuo waved his hands casually, and walked away slowly amidst the sound of "Long live my emperor".

When the emperor left, the ministers exploded.

"So what's the matter with Rong Shiyin, he was promoted to the position of fourth-rank doctor not long after he entered the court as an official."

"Hmph, I'm afraid it's a fate to be enshrined, but no life to enjoy the blessing. The flood in the south is extraordinary. I heard that more than 3 people have died. Several officials who have passed by in the past few times have already lost their lives. gone."

"Tsk tsk tsk, then I won't be envious."

……

In the garden of the Right Prime Minister's mansion, Wang Baoyin sat at the table and sipped tea, smiling casually: "I didn't expect that the emperor would seal Rong Shiyin as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and I really didn't expect it. , Rong Shiyin has already become a senior member of the fourth rank, and you, a fool, are actually a small editor of the seventh rank. I don’t know what I want you for.”

Luo Qingyun's face turned red and white, as if he wanted to argue something, but he didn't say anything.

"Are you wondering why I urged Rong Shiyin to go to Xunan to deal with the flood?" Wang Baoyin glanced at Luo Qingyun and said.

"The lower officials are dull, I hope your lord will show it clearly." Luo Qingyun said.

"It's really dull." Wang Baoyin dismissed the waiter, put down his teacup and said, "No one in the court knows that Rong Shiyin is a left minister. Liang Xiaoxian wants to recommend Rong Shiyin for such a dangerous matter, and the meaning is self-evident. Yu. And you think that Xu Jianghuai, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, is an easy-going, jealous man surnamed Xu. It took him many years to climb to that position. A newcomer who just entered the dynasty is about to climb on top of him. Do you think he can let Rong Is Shi Yin better?"

"My lord means that Liang Xiaoxian deliberately made it difficult for Rong Shiyin and Lu Kun, so should we use Xu Shangshu's hand to get rid of Rong Shiyin?" Luo Qingyun was puzzled.

Wang Baoyin smiled disdainfully: "Xu Jiang is jealous, but he is also useless. Otherwise, he is relying on the Wang family, and he is not just a minister of the Ministry of Industry. He is at most a stumbling block for Rong Shiyin. Others If it is not cured, it will no longer have the ability. Besides, this matter of water control. If it is cured well, there is not much merit, but if it is not cured, it is a serious crime."

"Then..." Luo Qingyun was puzzled.

"You are familiar with Deng Mengzi, aren't you?" Wang Baoyin smiled sinisterly.

"Xiaguan and Deng Mengzi are fellow villagers. His family was poor, and my family helped them a lot in the early years. Once he was entangled by hooligans and suffered a lawsuit. My father rescued him. After that, my father also sponsored the cost of studying and scientific examinations. Before A few years after he was in high school, he came to visit my father many times. After I entered the court, he also took good care of me." Luo Qingyun said in detail.

Wang Bao interrupted impatiently: "I don't want to listen to your grievances. No matter what method I use, I want Deng Mengzi to be used by me. This time, I will take off one arm of that old thief Lu Kun. .”

"You mean..." Luo Qingyun suddenly realized, "I understand, I will do it now."

"So, this flood, he must not be able to retreat completely." Wang Baoyin said viciously.

Inside the imperial study.

Xia Tuo looked at the mountains of memorials on the table, rubbed his brows with a headache, sighed and left them alone.Putting down his pen, he said to Liang Xiaoxian: "Is he really capable? I believe you this time, but I am also worried about the people in that city."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, this old minister is sure of himself." Liang Xiaoxian said solemnly.

"Oh," Xia Tuozhao said with great interest, "Liang Aiqing is so sure, can you tell me the reason why, so that I can rest assured."

"Your Majesty doesn't know something," Liang Xiaoxian said with a hearty smile, "I used to know Rong Shiyin's father, and his research on water control methods is unmatched by others, but because of some things, he lived in seclusion and stopped asking about world affairs. The relationship between Rong Shiyin and his father has not been harmonious over the years, so at the beginning, I didn't think that Rong Shiyin had the ability to control water. Until a few days ago, I came across an article about water control by Rong Shiyin. Only then can he be sure. Moreover, even if Rong Shiyin's flaws are too hot, even if his father doesn't care about world affairs, he won't be ignorant of his son's danger. However, I think Rong Shiyin should not You'll need someone else's hand."

"You, you, it's really..." Xia Tuozhao laughed and shook his head after hearing this, and continued, "It's not just for this reason, is it?"

"Your Majesty is wise." Liang Xiaoxian said, "Nowadays, the war in Western Xinjiang is becoming more and more tense, and I have almost mastered Lu Kun's actions, so I am waiting for this matter, and I want to go back to Western Xinjiang. But the current situation in the court I can't be optimistic either. I'm afraid that Lu Kun will fall, and the Wang family will dominate after I leave. Therefore, Rong Shiyin must rise as soon as possible to check and balance."

As if to confirm Liang Xiaoxian's words from another, Xia Tuozhao coughed violently, and Liang Xiaoxian hurriedly handed over the teacup: "Your Majesty's body is still the same recently?"

Xia Tuozhao resigned slightly, and said: "This man, he will die when he is old. I still remember that when we fought against Xijiang, we were trapped on the Gobi. There was no water for several days and nights. In the cold night, I survived by hiding in the belly of a horse. I survived such a bloody battlefield and a harsh and barren environment, and I didn’t think it was too difficult. But now, sitting on this country, enjoying the I am supremely honored, but sometimes, I always feel that it is too cold and boring.”

"His Majesty……"

"Forget it, you go, I'm a little tired."

On Rongshi Yinfu.

As soon as Rong Shiyin returned to the mansion, he saw Liu Wu and Hu Zhong's full luggage coming in and out, almost piled up like a hill.Some said dumbfoundingly: "Uncle Liu, I went to Xunan this time for business, so I can't bring so many things."

"But the flood in Xunan is serious this time. I don't know how long you will stay. The post station is no better than home. In case there is something not thoughtful..." Uncle Liu said with a smile.

Rong Shi vaguely knew Uncle Liu's good intentions, and said: "Uncle Liu, don't worry too much, I also came from poverty, and I'm not so delicate. This time the situation is urgent, so everything should be easy."

Just as he was instructing, a joking voice came from the door: "Why, Mr. Rong is planning to resign and return to his hometown next time, but he has even packed his luggage."

"Mr. Lu, don't curse my lord. My lord has just been promoted, how can he say such unlucky words." Hu Zhong saw that the person who came was Lu Fanan. They had gotten to know Lu Fanan well these days, and knew that this person was easy to talk to. Lord, so he does not shy away from it.

"You kid, you're getting smaller and smaller. Let's see if I'll let Master Rong give you a good meal someday." Lu Fanan joked indifferently, then turned his head to Rong Shiyin and said, "Still I haven't properly congratulated Mr. Rong on his promotion, why don't I take you to the Drunken Flower Pavilion to celebrate."

Rong Shi cast a sideways glance at Lu Fanan, not wanting to talk to him.

Hu Zhong said without thinking: "My lord is going to leave tomorrow, how can I go to the Zuihua Pavilion today. The journey is far away, and the body will not be able to bear it. Besides, my lord has not been physically well these few days."

A group of servants wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh, they were suffering.Lu Fanan didn't care so much, he laughed extremely loudly, and while laughing, he stared at Rong Shiyin somewhere and teased: "It turns out that Master Rong can't do it."

"No one will treat you as dumb if you don't speak." Rong Shiyin said to Hu Zhong coldly.Then he glared at Lu Fanan with a little embarrassment, and motioned him to shut up.

Hu Zhong muttered in dissatisfaction: "It's just a few days ago that I caught the wind and cold, isn't it better?"

"Okay, okay, I won't bother you anymore." Lu Fanan approached Rong Shiyin mysteriously, "I'm here to tell you good news."

"Say." Rongshi had a vague premonition.

Sure enough, what Lu Fanan said next made Rong Shiyin want to drive him out.

I saw Lu Fanan's villain said: "I want to go to Xunan with you."

"No." Rong Shiyin blurted out without thinking.

"If you can't do it, you have to do it." He took out an envelope from his arms, with Lu Kun's handwriting on it.

Rong Shiyin frowned, what exactly was Lu Kun thinking, did he want him to raise his son for him?

"Xunan is just a small county, not as prosperous as the capital, and with the floods in many places this year, I think it is even more dilapidated. Besides, it's hard work, why do you have to go?" Rong Shiyin patiently persuaded.

"I have lived for more than 20 years, and I have never been to other places except the capital. Xue Mingming and Wang Jun are the same as me. Only Qin Ming took me to Xicheng and saw some different things, but in the end I still want to go to the west city." Inside the capital. This time, I finally got to know you as a friend, and I have such a good opportunity, I really want to visit other places."

Lu Fanan subdued his soft words, and pretended to be pitiful: "And this time I have been soft and hard for a long time, and I promised my father that after returning, I will go to the palace to accompany the fourth prince to study for half a year, so he agreed to me."

"Are you reading with the fourth prince?" Rong Shiyin was in disbelief.

"I know that I am past the age of companionship, and I am knowledgeable... I still have self-knowledge, young master. But in name, the fourth prince is also my father's grandson, and my father probably wants me to accompany the fourth prince." Prince, the most important thing is to detain me." Lu Fanan said.

The sincerity of what Lu Fanan said made Rong Shiyin know that it was not just that simple for Lu Kun to let Lu Fanan enter the palace.

Now the position of crown prince is vacant, but in front of the fourth prince there are the eldest prince Xia Changrong of Concubine Zhuang and the second prince Xia Changming left by the previous empress, so it is still not the turn of the fourth prince anyway.

What exactly does Lu Kun want to do.