The most unlucky crossing in history

It should be said that this was the first time that He Qinyan and Xie Wenyuan had seen such a sincere plea from Xie Wenyuan in the years of working together in the same dynasty, but it was something he had never thought of, for the sake of the people.

As if meeting the person in front of him for the first time, He Qinyan looked at Xie Wenyuan with inquisitive eyes, wondering how credible what Xie Wenyuan said just now, and recalling the past years Xie Wenyuan What you do in the country.

But at this moment when the four eyes are facing each other, he has never seen even a hint of cunning in Xie Wenyuan's eyes, nor has he ever discerned what emotion is hidden in those deep abyss-like eyes.

He Qinyan breathed a sigh of relief, in fact, he and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yu Lianqiao, were old acquaintances.In the officialdom, especially the officials on both sides of the king, how can they not know whether the people standing beside them are black or white?The officialdom is as perilous as a battlefield, and there are more intrigues and intrigues than the battlefield. It is difficult to distinguish between absolute black and white in different positions.

Just like Zhuo Hangran back then, he never corrupted ink or sought employment for his relatives during his lifetime. He behaved like a clean and honest official, but his secretly plotting against him was an unforgivable crime.

Difficult to distinguish, but not to say that there is no.

There are still people like Yu Lianqiao who, with their accomplishments in fortification construction, wholeheartedly seek the well-being of the people, and they are also truly honest and virtuous people known to everyone in the court.

But He Qinyan didn't understand why Yu Lianqiao wanted to join Xie Wenyuan's faction, not even Yu Lianqiao...

Thinking about it now, standing behind Xie Wenyuan, there are indeed quite a few capable people with ambitions... Even Que Jiangcai, an old man who has never been involved in the imperial court's disputes, has fainted a little over the past year. The meaning of helping.

Why?It's not that He Qinyan hasn't thought about it, it's just that he doesn't think about it.He Qinyan suddenly felt that maybe he had never really understood the eldest son of the Xie family, the youngest minister since the founding of the country.

Thinking of this, He Qinyan stretched out his hand to help Xie Wenyuan, and said, "Master Xie, let's get up first." As a second-rank official, of course he couldn't stand Xie Shangshuling's bow and salute, but he also understood that just now When Xie Wenyuan mentioned himself, he said "Xie Yingshu", that is, as a junior, he begged his senior for this matter.

When Xie Wenyuan got upright, He Qinyan said again: "If what Mr. Xie said just now happened, even if the old man wanted to hide it under the imperial city, it would not last long. The families of those big merchants are here There are people everywhere in the court, who can see the situation as long as there is a slight disturbance. Now even the people who transport rice and grain

The measures have not been implemented. According to the procedures of previous years, it will take more than three months to allocate grain to households. Three months, I am afraid that the grain will be transported back to the original place before it is transported to the cart. "

Xie Wenyuan responded: "Don't worry about the transportation," he said, looking at Zhong Qiyun beside him, and said: "As early as a few days ago, Boss Zhong mentioned to me that their Zhong family's fleet and caravans can undertake some of them. Delivery mission, to help the imperial court deliver rice grains donated by the middle and high schools."

"Oh?" He Qinyan looked at Zhong Qiyun when he heard the words, "Boss Zhong is a virtuous businessman that is rare in the court today. It would be great to have the help of the Zhong family."

Zhong Qiyun hurriedly said: "Where is that, Mr. He is absurd, Zhong is just taking advantage of the convenience of the existing fleet, and wants to do something for the affected people." Zhong Qiyun pondered for a while, and then said: " Previously, Zhong just mentioned this matter to Mr. Xie, and did not decide how to transport it. Today, listening to the conversation between the two adults, it is now that the situation is urgent and concerns the lives and deaths of tens of thousands of people, so Zhong agrees here, this time We will do our best to deliver disaster relief rice and food, and my Zhong family will not take any money."

As soon as these words came out, not only He Qinyan was stunned, but even Xie Wenyuan couldn't help looking sideways at him in a little surprise.

Zhong Qiyun had noticed Xie Wenyuan's gaze, and knew that Xie Wenyuan was also a little surprised, his fingertips and heart trembled slightly at the same moment, hiding the sudden thought of wanting to make fun of him , Zhong Qiyun forced himself to focus on He Qinyan.

He Qinyan, who had been surprised by these two people several times today, still laughed after all. He cupped his hands towards Zhong Qiyun: "The Zhong family is indeed a virtuous family in the heart of Shengshangkou. I respect you!"

Zhong Qiyun shook his head: "If you say that you have the world in your heart, I can't compare to Lord Yu Lianqiao who has been guarding the mouth of the two lakes and the Yangtze River for several months, and I can't compare to Shang Shuling who protects Lord Yu and gives it a go."

Seeing He Qinyan who was in front of him startled again, Zhong Qiyun straightened his face, and said to He Qinyan: "In the end, Zhong is just a merchant who is interested in profit, and I will go wherever it is beneficial, if it is not a chance with Mr. Xie I got acquainted by coincidence, and I am impressed by the character of adults, to put it harshly, I will definitely not save the people in the two lakes with my own money."

This is not a lie, if it wasn't because of Xie Wenyuan's level, if Zhong Qiyun hadn't met Xie Wenyuan, even if Zhong Qiyun wanted to take the opportunity to gain a good reputation and broaden the reputation and name of the Zhong family, then Will only accept some tasks, some free of charge, some free of [-]% of the shipping cost, and then use the free fund to make a big splash, not only will not

Losing money, after this time, he can be sure that not only the shipping business, but also the land transportation can be included in his hands, which is really a profitable business.

But it is because he has this unique person in the world in his heart that he can set his sights longer and farther... Of course, Zhong Qiyun also knows that in the Daqing Dynasty, his Zhong family fleet is the only one. However, the transportation capacity of other countries is extremely limited, and even if they are willing to ship free of charge, it will not play a key role. Now that the state treasury is empty, only he can be "generous" to ensure that rice and grain from the two lakes reach the households.Although Xie Wenyuan didn't tell him, nor asked him to do so, he just waited for him to make a decision based on the pros and cons in the merchant's mind, but he still wanted to fulfill his heart's wish.

Zhong Qiyun never said these things to Xie Wenyuan.

The huge room fell silent again because of Zhong Qiyun's words.

He Qinyan thought for a moment, and then slowly said: "I don't know when Boss Zhong will start shipping."

"If the decree issued by the Minister of Shangshu can go to the place where the rice grain is temporarily stored, only the government government agrees, and the Zhong family can deliver the disaster relief food on the same day."

He Qinyan nodded slightly, and then looked at the dark sky outside the window: "It's late now, I have asked all the questions I want to ask, so I won't keep two more, I will let the servants of the mansion send the two back."

Zhong Qiyun frowned slightly, is He Qinyan ready to see off the guests?But he didn't answer whether he should write down what Xie Wenyuan mentioned!

But without waiting for Zhong Qiyun to think about it, Xie Wenyuan over there had already bid farewell to He Qinyan slightly: "I have bothered Mr. He today, so Ying Shu will bid farewell."

Seeing that Xie Wenyuan didn't say much, Zhong Qiyun also hid his emotions and said goodbye together.

Leaving Shizhong Ling's mansion, the two quietly went to Qiuhe Winery, and then returned to Xie's Mansion in the carriage that had been parked in front of Qiuhe's gate with drunken faces and two jugs of wine.

When he was in Xie Wenyuan's room, Zhong Qiyun glanced at the words for a long time before asking: "Then what exactly does Master He mean? Is he answering or not?"

Xie Wenyuan smiled slightly and said, "Of course I agreed."

Zhong Qiyun was a little puzzled: "Why?"

"There are rules in the palace. It is closed every day at midnight, and no one is allowed to enter. If he didn't urge us to leave just now, he would not be able to make it to the palace at midnight."

"So, this Lord He believes you?"

Xie Wenyuan shook his head: "He won't believe me, except for the emperor, the rest of the people must be dubious, even if he did set up military defenses outside Jingzhao later, but these are not based on trusting me

. "

"Ah? How do you say that? Then we said so much just now, is it all in vain?"

"Of course not, it would be best to let him know about the defeat of the Northwest Army." Xie Wenyuan said here, seeing that Zhong Qiyun still didn't understand, he explained: "The position of Shi Zhongling is very special, although it is not like the prime minister. That kind of power is great, but because he has to write edicts on behalf of the emperor and is in charge of the guards of the imperial city, he is the person closest to the life and death of the royal family, so his acceptance of fate has always been different from ordinary officials. Before the death of the previous emperor, he issued an imperial edict to accept the appointment of a man with no relatives, no wife, and no children. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he would take office, and when the emperor passed away, he would resign. According to the selection rules, choose a person who has nothing to worry about."

"The current Lord He is the servant appointed by the first emperor's edict. This person has no worries and can do things impartially. He is also appointed by the former emperor and benefits the new emperor. If there is nothing wrong, he will definitely be loyal to the Tan family. Only guards sit on the emperor, even the prince will not pay attention to him."

Zhong Qiyun had never heard of such a selection rule, "I'm afraid the emperor wanted to break his head in order to maintain his rule."

Xie Wenyuan shook his head and smiled.

Looking at Xie Wenyuan's smiling face, Zhong Qiyun couldn't help but moved his chair and sat beside Xie Wenyuan, "Then what's the use of letting me go there today? It's a good thing he will ask me about delivering rice. Take the opportunity to increase his trust?"

Xie Wenyuan glanced at Zhong Qiyun who was sitting next to him, and didn't say anything, but replied: "It's true that I want you to increase his trust, but I never thought he would ask so many questions."

"Then if he doesn't ask those questions, can he trust you more by just looking at me?"

"He Qinyan's ancestral home is Quanzhou."

Quanzhou?Zhong Qiyun blinked, his surname is He...

Zhong Qiyun's eyes tightened suddenly: "You mean He Minqing... isn't He Qinyan no relatives, no sons and no daughters?!"

"When I let you out of the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, after you met He Minqing, I had people check He Minqing's background. He seemed to have no problem with his background. He was just the only son of an ordinary family in Quanzhou. But after careful investigation, that family In fact, the husband and wife heard that they were infertile 30 years ago, and later found out some subtle connections between him and He Qinyan."

"He Minqing lives in an ordinary life, and I have never seen much relationship between him and He Qinyan. He Qinyan also hides it very deeply, and I have never seen any connection with him. If it was not because I suspected you at the beginning, I would not have been able to investigate He Qinyan. Minqing then discovered these clues. Although he is not sure that he is He Qinyan's son, but many

At least I suspect that he has some relationship with He Qinyan. Seeing He Qinyan's attitude towards you today, I am even more sure.He Minqing and you can be regarded as brothers in need, and they are decent people. He must have mentioned you to He Qinyan and had a good opinion of you. That's why He Qinyan heard that you are the owner of the Zhong family's fleet today. With some appreciation, Mr. He is also a just and decent person who governs impartially, and if you follow me, he will think more about it. "

In fact, after getting in touch with He Minqing a lot, Zhong Qiyun also faintly felt that his background should not be that simple, but this person has never relied on his skills for a living, and has never been related to any high-ranking official, so he didn't care, but he didn't expect. .....

Zhong Qiyun thought, in fact, since Xie Wenyuan guessed the relationship between He Minqing and He Qinyan, the easiest thing to do today is to use He Minqing to blackmail He Qinyan, He Qinyan will definitely agree, and there is no need to deal with it like this. The days to come were even more for his use, but Xie Wenyuan didn't do that...

He vaguely guessed the reason in his heart, but Zhong Qiyun still couldn't help asking: "If that's the case, why is it so troublesome?"

Xie Wenyuan looked at Zhong Qiyun, saw Zhong Qiyun's eyes were full of warm smiles, knowing that this person knew but asked why, Xie Wenyuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "I have several ways to make him agree, so I don't bother to use such orders." Unpleasant way for both parties."

Zhong Qiyun blinked, leaned over to Xie Wenyuan's place again, and when the two of them heard each other's breathing, he asked in a hoarse voice, "That's all?"

Xie Wenyuan's eyes moved slightly, but he didn't speak.

In the bedroom where there were only two people, Zhong Qiyun could only see Zhong Qiyun staring at his lips deeply, and only heard Zhong Qiyun's breathing getting heavier.

Xie Wenyuan opened his mouth, closed his eyes and sighed, "Is he your friend?"

The end of the words fell on Zhong Qiyun's pressed lips.

Then, the man hugged him tightly into his arms.

A lingering kiss, the first time he kissed Xie Wenyuan soberly, Zhong Qiyun was almost drunk during it.

If Xie Wenyuan hadn't pushed him down, if it wasn't for the thought that there are still important matters that have not been discussed, he really wanted to take another bite...

Zhong Qiyun bit Xie Wenyuan's lips reluctantly, and Zhong Qiyun backed away slightly.

Forcing himself to calm down, Zhong Qiyun calmed down and asked, "What should General Xie do?"

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